1 . Most glitter(小发光物品), which is made up of tiny pieces of plastic, is a huge danger to the environment. “Everyone talks about the mountain of plastic floating in the ocean. You can grab empty bottles from the water, but with tiny pieces, it’s impossible,” says Victor Alvarez, a chemical engineer who sells an eco-friendly alternative to glitter.

In the early 2,000s, Alvarez worked for Mercedes-Benz in Germany, where he became fond of any technology that protected the environment. A few years after leaving Mercedes-Benz, he founded Blue Sun International in Miami, which makes specialty ingredients for the skin and hair care industries.

Glitter is a popular ingredient in cosmetics, such as eye shadows and lipsticks. So Alvarez began researching an alternative that didn’t contain plastic to make his products safer for the environment. That’s when he came across Ronald Britton Ltd., a company which had developed a plastic-free, biodegradable product called Bioglitter. It is made from regenerative cellulose(纤维素) sourced from hardwoods, primarily eucalyptus(桉树). Alvarez worked with the company to become the first retailer to sell Bioglitter in America. In 2018, he formed Today Glitter in order to sell the biodegradable glitter directly to consumers through its website.

Today Glitter sells two kinds of biodegradable glitter Bioglitter Sparkle and Bioglitter Pure. Both are almost plastic-free and can biodegrade in a short time. Meanwhile, they are as shiny as regular glitter. All these products are third-party tested by TÜV, an international organization that provides testing and certification for compostable (可降解的) and biodegradable products.

Despite its benefits, the hardwoods needed to make biodegradable glitter cause it to cost about twice as much as conventional glitter. A small glass container that contains just 6 grams of Bioglitter costs $10, while the same amount of regular glitter could cost at least half that amount. Alvarez expects the price will come down over time. He also expects the company’s sales to cross $1 million next year. But more importantly, Alvarez says, his main goal is to effect a meaningful change.

1. While at Mercedes Benz, Alvarez        .

A．developed a way to grab glitter in the sea	B．became interested in the environment
C．attempted to live a plastic-free life	D．created a kind of harmless glitter

2. What do we know about Bioglitter?

A．It is a plastic-free ingredient for eye shadows.

B．It will soon be on sale in the American market.

C．It is very difficult to break down in the wild.

D．It was invented by Blue Sun International.

3. Why does the author mention TÜV in the text?

A．To show Bioglitter Sparkle and Bioglitter Pure are popular.

B．To stress it provides a broad range of testing services.

C．To prove Today Glitter’s products are eco-friendly.

D．To explain many plastic products are low-quality.

4. What is the problem faced by Today Glitter at present?

A．The complex process of making glitter.	B．How to expand its overseas market.
C．How to attract potential investors.	D．The high cost of raw materials.

2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

    1     (decorate) with cobalt blue pigment on a white ceramic body, qinghuaci ware (瓷器) in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, is considered the best     2     quality.

With a tradition of making ceramics dating back more than 2,000 years, Jingdezhen is known as the country’s “porcelain capital”,     3     (attract) artists from home and abroad.

“Ceramics embrace change. I’m here to inherit the tradition in a     4     (create) way.” Cai Wenjuan, a 36-year-old craftswoman, says. In 2012, Cai established her own company and     5     (build) the ceramics-themed brand China Story. “The charm and story behind the blue-and-white porcelain can     6     (tell) through the way the young feel connected,” Cai says, adding that porcelain can be stylish.

As a provincial-level inheritor of the blue-and-white porcelain-painting, on a video-sharing platform Douyin, Cai has posted more than 60 clips     7     (popularize) the craft and the culture.

In 2014,     8     exhibition area of ancient kiln and folk cultures in Jingdezhen,     9     covers a total space of 83 hectares, was assigned a top-grade scenic spot. Today, antique porcelain ware from Jingdezhen is still highly valued by collectors all around the world.

Like Cai, young artists are considering a career in porcelain-related businesses in Jingdezhen, with the local government rolling out supportive     10     (measure) for a variety of startups in the field.

3 . Growing up in poverty in rural Kenya, Nelly Cheboi watched her single mother work tirelessly so she could attend school.

From an early age, she realized that her family, along with others like hers in their village, was________ a cycle that left them little hope. Cheboi attended college ________ scholarship in the UnitedStates, worked odd jobs to support her family, and discovered her ________ for computer science. She________ the success in finding jobs to her computer literacy. She knew she wanted to share it with her________ back home.

Today, she’s giving 4,000 kids the chance for a ______ future through her nonprofit, TechLit Africa.The organization, whose name is short for Technologically Literate Africa, uses recycled ______ to create technology labs in schools in rural Kenya.

In 2018, she began ________ recycled computers. She started small, carrying the machines to Kenya in check-on bags and ______ customs fees and taxes herself. TechLit Africa now works with shipping companies to ______ the donated computers so it’s more cost ______.The donated hardware is ______ to partner schools in rural Kenya, where students aged 4 to 12 receive daily classes and frequent ________ to learn from professionals and gain skills that will help improve their education and prepare them for future jobs.

“My hope is that when the first TechLit kids graduate high school, they’re able to get a job online________ they will know how to code,”Cheboi said.“The world is your oyster when you are educated. By bringing the resources, by bringing these skills, we are ________ the world to them.”

1.

A．stuck in

B．applied to

C．stricken by

D．prohibited from

2.

A．beyond

B．on

C．against

D．for

3.

A．appreciation

B．sympathy

C．passion

D．attraction

4.

A．praised

B．credited

C．strengthened

D．admitted

5.

A．family

B．friends

C．colleagues

D．community

6.

A．stable

B．uncertain

C．brighter

D．peaceful

7.

A．computers

B．textbooks

C．materials

D．wastes

8.

A．programming

B．studying

C．purchasing

D．accepting

9.

A．cutting

B．handling

C．collecting

D．charging

10.

A．transplant

B．translate

C．transport

D．transform

11.

A．efficient

B．rewarding

C．accessible

D．reliable

12.

A．attached

B．committed

C．contributed

D．distributed

13.

A．alternatives

B．opportunities

C．occasions

D．meetings

14.

A．because

B．before

C．so

D．and

15.

A．caring about

B．turning on

C．opening up

D．showing off

4 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

I was invited to give a speech as a graduate representative at the graduating ceremony. Standing on the stage, overwhelmed by the thunderous applause, I couldn’t help but reflect on my life journey. I own great thanks for success to my beloved teacher and every person who had shown me kindness.

I grew up in a financially disadvantaged family with five children. The burden of poverty, compounded by the responsibility of looking after my younger brothers and sisters, made it hard to pursue my studies further. Just when we believed things couldn’t get any worse, my father suddenly fell gravely ill. His illness progressed swiftly, and we were heartbroken when he passed away. With my fathers untimely death, my mother found herself struggling with the enormous task of single-handedly raising a large family. Our situation became even worse, and I couldn’t bear to increase her burdens. It was then that I made the difficult decision to forego my education in order to support my family.

But little did I know that my life was about to take a turn that would change everything. One rainy day, my teacher Mr. Scott decided to brave the storm to find my humble home tucked away in the mountains. His determination to reach me despite the harsh weather painted a vivid image of his commitment and care. As the rain poured relentlessly, my teacher navigated the paths full of twists and turns, determined to understand the true reason behind my decision to drop out of school. Upon reaching my doorstep, he was greeted by a shabby house that reflected the hardships my family faced daily.

Sitting in my modest living room, Mr. Scott patiently listened to the challenges that burdened my family and me. The weight had become too much for me to bear, making the pursuit of education seem like an unattainable dream. Deeply touched by my story, Mr. Scott’s eyes brimmed with empathy and understanding. He recognized the potential that lay within me and refused to let my circumstances define my future.

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1. 续写词数应为150左右；
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At that moment, he made a decision that changed my life.

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When the college entrance examination finally arrived, I faced it confidently.

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5 . Many of us are lonelier than ever. We can go shopping and avoid speaking to a single person. Automated voice son phones and machines suck the contact and relational element out of day-to-day life, so much so that experts say that we are experiencing a loneliness disease.

According to Dr. Lalitaa, loneliness is the feeling we get when our need for rewarding social contact and relationships is not met. But loneliness is not always the same as being alone. Loneliness is a state of mind linked to wanting human contact but feeling alone. People can be alone and not feel lonely, or they can have contact with people and still experience feelings of loneliness.

Loneliness is a universal human emotion that is both complex and unique to each individual. There are many contributing factors to loneliness, such as illness, relationships breaking down, moving country, changing jobs or not being understood by co-workers, retiring, starting university, etc.

We cannot underestimate the impact loneliness can have on our physical and mental wellbeing. According to research, loneliness has comparable health risks to smoking 15cigarettes a day, and people who feel lonely are more likely to die earlier and suffer from heart attacks. Dr. Lalitaa says, “People often say to me, ‘It’s too late to meet new people as an adult.’ Having human connect ion can look different for each person, but this can become a block, stopping them going out, trying new things and connecting with new people. Remember, it is never too late to make good, meaningful connections.”

However, don’t put pressure on yourself. A meaningful relationship takes time. It is not just created overnight. Also, take some time to sit with yourself and venture (冒险) into some of the things that you like doing. “The first thing I would say is not to deny or distance the feeling. Acknowledge it and then you can choose to focus on ways to help yourself,” says Dr.Lalitaa.

1. How does the author clarify what loneliness is?

A．By stating arguments.	B．By giving examples.
C．By making comparisons.	D．By employing figures.

2. Why is smoking cigarettes mentioned in the text?

A．To explain the causes of loneliness.

B．To illustrate the harm from loneliness.

C．To overestimate the impact of loneliness.

D．To emphasize the universality of loneliness.

3. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 4 refer to?

A．Lack of appealing reward.

B．Dependence on the network.

C．The regret for the passing youth.

D．The idea of being too late for new relations.

4. What does Dr. Lalitaa consider as priority when dealing with loneliness?

A．Having new experience.

B．Telling it from being alone.

C．Being aware of and recognizing it.

D．Making friends from all walks of life.

6 . An important person who has made a huge impact on my life is Savannah. Savannah is my twin sister and my life would be completely different without her. Everyone always thinks it’s amazing to have a twin and it is but it’s also not. People always beautify having a twin. They say it’s natural to be good friends, which is true, but nobody ever talks about the negative side of it.

People also say things like “Who’s the smarter twin?” As twins, we are constantly getting compared. In the second grade, she got admitted to a class for advanced students. In 6th grade she was put into advanced math. I finally got put into advanced math for 8th grade but it still wasn’t enough because by then she was in a class that was two years ahead and mine was just one. So people called me the dumb twin.

I played soccer from the ages 5-9. I quit when I was 9 because people decided Savannah was better and I didn’t want to hear it anymore. She still plays. We also played softball together when we were 10-11. I quit that too mainly for the same reason.

One day when I was in 7th grade, Savannah, our friends and I were at top golf for one of their birthdays. We were almost done playing. My friend Allison said, “Savannah, how does it feel to be losing to the unathletic twin?” Allison didn’t play any sports either, but since she wasn’t a twin, she wasn’t getting compared to anyone.

I could write a million stories about who’s the prettier twin? Who’s the uglier twin? Who’s the funnier twin? It never really ends. Even though we get compared, I still love Savannah and she has made such a huge impact on my life.

As I’ve gotten older, it has less of an effect on me when people compare us. I have realized that there is always going to be someone out there comparing us and there is nothing I can do about it. I am growing into my own person.

1. What is rarely discussed about twins according to the text?

A．The appearance.

B．The bad side.

C．The difference.

D．The friendship.

2. Why was the author thought stupid?

A．She did very badly in class.	B．She learned advanced math in Grade 8.
C．She liked to compare herself to Savannah.	D．She was worse than Savannah in her studies.

3. Why did the author give up softball?

A．She played it worse than Savannah.	B．She was injured in a match.
C．She was laughed at by teammates.	D．She had lost interest in it.

4. What is the author’s attitude towards being compared at last?

A．Negative.

B．Unclear.

C．Doubtful.

D．Acceptable.

7 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

One morning this summer holiday, I was running on the road when I saw an elderly foreign lady waving her phone at me, speaking to me in a foreign language. Obviously, she didn’t speak English at all. When I listened to her more carefully, I found she was speaking German. She was clearly lost and trying to walk to the house where she lived. She showed me screen shots of maps on her phone as if she wanted me to help her find her way home. Actually, I learned some German in my spare time because our school will have German classes the next term. However, I was so poor at it that it was almost useless in practice.

I studied nearby and I knew my classmate, Lisa, who was good at speaking German. So I decided to telephone her. “Hi, Lisa. I came across a German lady. Do you have time to come and act as a translator now?” I said and then sent her my location, Unfortunately, Lisa answered, “Sorry, Belle. I’m shopping now. I can reach your place in about half an hour.” Hearing that, I had to tell her that I could manage myself.

Suddenly, an idea flashed through my mind. I downloaded a translation app and used the voice function to translate what the lady said into English. Just in this way, I learned that she came here to visit her daughter who was new to the city to teach. And I also determined the address she needed to get to. It was not far from here to her house, so I offered to walk with her to her destination. She was greatly grateful to me and kept saying sorry for taking my time.

When we got to the house, her daughter just came back. She was as touched by my kindness as her mother. I kept reminding her that it was no trouble for me, and that I only intend-ed to make sure her mother got there safely.

Walking with the lady was more rewarding than running alone. Despite having to rely on technology to communicate due to the language barrier, I felt lucky to have been able to help her. When I left, I couldn’t wait to share the wonderful experience with Lisa.

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2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

No sooner had I picked up my phone than Lisa called me.

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When the German teacher entered the classroom in the new term, I felt I’d seen her somewhere before.

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8 . In high school, I did a scientific experiment. The experiment made me _______ that science could teach us a lot. It teaches us the _______ so we know where we are from. That day, I firmly _______ to be a scientist. Ever since that day, I have studied harder _______ in all my science-related subjects. After school, I do much research on how I can become a _______ scientist in the future.

One of my _______ in becoming a scientist is Barbara McClintock, who was awarded the 1983 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. At 25, she already had her PhD in botany. After that, she started her _______ as the leader in the development of maize cytogenetics (玉米细胞遗传学) and she _______ herself to that research for the rest of her life.

If I am lucky and given the _______ to achieve my ambition as a scientist, I want to be like Doctor McClintock. She ________ something that helped the other scientists ________ the things about genetics (遗传学).

I know I will be able to achieve my ________ as long as I put my heart and perseverance into it. If I achieve my goal, I will share my ________ of success with all the kids who also love science and want to become scientists. My future will be as ________ as the stars in the night sky. However, my future is still far. I will make the most of the ________ to achieve my greatest ambition of becoming a scientist.

1.

A．doubt

B．wonder

C．realize

D．value

2.

A．school

B．origin

C．growth

D．study

3.

A．refused

B．volunteered

C．continued

D．decided

4.

A．especially

B．possibly

C．properly

D．separately

5.

A．happy

B．popular

C．real

D．careful

6.

A．experiences

B．persuasions

C．generations

D．inspirations

7.

A．attempt

B．career

C．praise

D．tradition

8.

A．devoted

B．invited

C．limited

D．reduced

9.

A．reason

B．freedom

C．right

D．opportunity

10.

A．heard

B．expected

C．discovered

D．awarded

11.

A．set out

B．figure out

C．stick out

D．take out

12.

A．dream

B．reward

C．fame

D．stage

13.

A．fortune

B．location

C．light

D．secret

14.

A．bright

B．capable

C．proud

D．brave

15.

A．lesson

B．present

C．mind

D．heart

9 . China has built in Kunming City, Yunnan Province, the Germplasm (种质) Bank of Wild Species, a comprehensive national database for the collection and preservation of wildlife germplasm resources. As of the end of 2020, the bank preserved 85,046 copies of 10,601 wild plant seeds for protecting wildlife germplasm resources. Preserving dried and frozen seeds, the bank provides technological support for the protection and research, makes use of China’s wildlife germplasm resources, and plays a major part in international biodiversity conservation.

The importance of science and technology for biodiversity conservation is increasingly obvious. When remote sensor monitoring was not available, agricultural technicians had no choice but to go for field studies, which could barely meet the need for large-scale, fast and nondestructive (非破坏性的) monitoring of crop conditions and timely prevention and control of diseases and pests. Nowadays, remote sensor monitoring has been applied in agricultural production in China, allowing agricultural technicians to analyze the movements of insect pests and evaluate plant diseases and insect pests by monitoring remotely the vegetation growth, coverage, surface temperature, humidity and other indicators.

In the Internet era, information technology has made the processing of massive data possible and created wider and more convenient platforms for biodiversity conservation in China, including Chinese Virtual Herbarium, Plant Photo Bank of China, and National Animal Collection Resource Center. The emergence of databases and digital programs in recent years is driving China to turn around its seriously threatened biodiversity.

From the collection and storage of information to the management and analysis of resources, the constantly improving biodiversity information network has realized the exploration and use of massive biodiversity data, providing a solid foundation for China’s biodiversity conservation and research. Biodiversity conservation and science and technology are inextricable. Only by making science and technology a strong support for biodiversity conservation can humankind guard the Earth and build a beautiful world of harmony among all beings on the planet.

1. What can we learn about the bank from paragraph 1?

A．Its crisis.

B．Its administration.

C．Its role.

D．Its staff.

2. What do researchers hardly need to do with the help of remote sensor monitoring?

A．Evaluate plant diseases and insect pests.

B．Go to fields to control the plant diseases.

C．Analyze the tracks of the pests of plants.

D．Satisfy the need to monitor crop conditions.

3. What does the underlined word “inextricable” in the last paragraph probably mean?

A．Linked.

B．Competitive.

C．Inadequate.

D．Inessential.

4. Which can be a suitable title for the text?

A．The Germplasm Bank of Wild Species Develops Fast

B．Technologies Promote Chinese Biodiversity Protection

C．China Has Made Great Efforts to Process Massive Data

D．Information Technology Contributes Much to Many Fields

10 . Denmark retired after practicing medicine for 73 years and then volunteered her services until she couldn’t anymore. She died at the age of 114.

I met her by phone when the pediatrician (儿科医生) couldn’t figure out what was wrong with my baby. On the phone, she talked with me for more than 30 minutes. I took her advice, and my baby was better about 10 days later. She never charged me.

“You keep on doing what you do best as long as you can,” she was famous for the words. And it turned out her advice about actively helping others was as good as her medical advice.

Obviously, we can’t all live as long as Dr. Denmark. But recent research has shown that volunteering provides a longevity boost similar to the effects of adding multiple servings of fruits and vegetables to your daily diet. Specifically, older adults who volunteer are at 24 percent less risk of early death. The positive impact of giving and volunteering on older people goes beyond that. According to the research, adults over 55 who give their time for others have an easier time with everyday tasks. Besides, volunteers experience 250 percent less cognitive decline leading to dementia (痴呆).

According to a new study in the Journal of Happiness Studies, people who volunteer report higher levels of happiness and life satisfaction. The study took it a second step and followed people who began volunteering—monitoring their responses from the time they started volunteering. The longer they volunteered and the more they volunteered, the greater level of happiness they reported.

You may already be volunteering your time. But if you’re not, consider the charities you support. Think about the skills you might be able to offer them. You are likely to be glad about what you do.

1. What can we infer about Denmark?

A．She retired at the age of 73.	B．She volunteered for 73 years.
C．She was patient and professional.	D．She once forget to charge the author.

2. How many benefits of volunteering are mentioned in paragraph 4?

A．1.

B．2.

C．3.

D．4.

3. What does the author try to do in the last paragraph?

A．Seek support.	B．Advise about sharpening skills.
C．Offer solutions.	D．Encourage people to volunteer.

4. What’s the text mainly about?

A．The kindness of a doctor.	B．The benefits of volunteering.
C．The process of being a volunteer.	D．The struggle of child-raising.