1 . 从括号内选择合适的内容完成下面短文

My first and last time running a full marathon

It       1     (was, is) one of the hottest days in the fall of 2019, almost as hot as a typical summer day. I     2     (had stood, was standing) among large crowds of runners, many of whom including me       3     (had been waiting, have been waiting) for this moment. This was my first time to be running in a full marathon. Before this day, I       4     (had never run, have never run) more than 35 km at one time. With the start time approaching, my heart     5     (was to start, started) pounding faster with excitement and uncertainty.       6     (Would I be, Will I be) able to finish a race that is 42.195 kilometers long?

The moment the starting gun went off, the empty road       7     (was flooding, was flooded) with runners. I started my GPS watch to record my running statistics (数 据 ): speed, length, time, heart rate, and the like. As expected, after running for nearly two hours, I     8     (had covered, would cover) half of the race’s length. Given my record in training, I was still confident of finishing the race within four hours. After all, I       9     (had been training, have trained) for the marathon since the spring of the previous year.

The sun     10     (was getting, would get) higher, and I could feel the heat of the sun’s rays. Soon I realized that my pace       11     (had been slowing, would slow) down steadily, as some runners who       12     (had been running, ran) shoulder to shoulder with me were moving ahead. There was nothing I could do but watch the distance between us getting longer. By this time, my heart was pounding faster due to a lack of oxygen. As I       13     (would struggle, was struggling) to pass the 32 km sign, more runners ran past me. It was also at this stage that I got cramp (痉挛) in my leg and had to stop running. So, I walked instead, silently drying my tears of regret. Determined to cross the finish line before the marathon       14     (was, would be) officially over, I turned down any offer of help from volunteers. By the time I finished the race, 5.5 hours       15     (had passed, was passing).

In future, I will probably not have a second chance to run a full marathon, for I had lung surgery the following year and       16     (have since been forbidden, had since been forbidden) to do any vigorous (激烈的) exercise.

2 . How to store leftovers (吃剩的食物)

One of the things we most need fridge space for is storing already-cooked extra food. How to store leftovers can often vary, but the most important rule is to refrigerate them right away, even if they’re still a little warm.     1    .

From there, use the expert Palmer’s tips below to keep your leftovers fresh and tasting their best on day two.

    2    . Palmer likes glass containers (容器) with tight-fitting tops best but points out that reusing other types of containers is very fine for leftover short-term storage. “Most of us are looking for ways to reduce our waste, so don’t be afraid to clean and reuse proper containers from grocery (杂货店）items or takeout to store ingredients (调料) and leftovers.”

Give canned foods a new home. If the food originally came in a can, put it in a different food-storage container—whether that’s glass, plastic or silicone—because the metal on the rim of the can has the potential to leach into the food.

Cover up strong-smelling foods.    3    . “Don’t leave items with strong smells, like cut onions and mustard, uncovered in the refrigerator,”Palmer says. “Items like eggs and soft cheeses can absorb those odors, and it can change their flavor.”

A．Choose the right leftovers

B．Choose the right container

C．Letting them sit out for longer can cause food borne illness

D．Do yourself a favor and keep strongly smelly leftovers under wraps

3 . How to Spread Awareness About Climate Change

Climate change is one of the biggest problems we’re facing on our planet. Even though some people aren’t aware of how seriously it affects the world, there are a lot of things you can do to keep them informed.

Share news on social media.     1    . Look online for videos, news articles, and recent research about climate change from sources you trust, such as the EPA, the NOAA, or NASA. Post the links on your Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram feeds and encourage other people to share them as well.

    2    . Talk about the visible impacts if someone doesn’t see the big picture. Some people might not notice the effects of climate change and don’t understand how severe of a problem it is. Discuss the changes that have happened in your community due to climate change so they have a better idea of the problems.

Create art relating to climate change. Show the effects and images of climate change through your work. Art inspires so many people, so it might be a good way to show your concerns about climate change.

Then, you should keep in mind that climate change is the phenomenon of changing weather patterns in the world.     3    , and avoid politically biased or commercially-biased media.

A．Bring up real-life examples

B．Reach all your friends and family with reputable articles

C．Accept whatever was told to you about climate change online

D．Stay informed with the best available science and expert advice

4 . 以下A(易)、B(难)两种题型任选一种，做A题型的不做B，做B题型的不做A。

Wildfires are a natural occurrence in forest ecosystem. To some extent, small wildfires can help the forest ecosystem work better by burning unwanted natural fuel, like fallen leaves and branches. Because if natural fuel piles up in forests, it will spark hot, intense and fast-moving fires, which brings more risks of the outbreak of disastrous natural fires.

As researchers study the perfect balance between allowing natural fires to burn and preventing them from threatening human life, some believe sheep offer a better way to retard the fast spread of a wildfire. Cuyama Lamb, an agriculture company, pulls its weight, currently running about 700 sheep that graze(放牧) on the grass. Working with the company, the fire department directs the sheep to the area in most need of natural fuel clearance. Their job is one thing: eat. The space the sheep clear can create a “burn break” that stops a wildfire in its track. The sheep are more efficient and cost-effective than using machines to do the same task, and they can get to places that technology can’t.

Schneider, the founder of the company, hopes the sheep allow Californians to “have a healthy relationship with fires” in the future. “We aren’t going to save the world by grazing a few sheep up on the hillsides, but we can work with others and do something for the world. Doing this, I believe we will have a sustainable future,” she said.

(以下是A种题型)
1. How can wildfires benefit the forest ecosystem?

A．They provide more natural fuel.

B．They contribute to the diversity of plants.

C．They keep a balance between human and nature.

D．They avoid disastrous fires caused by natural fuel.

2. What does the underlined word “retard” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Stimulate.

B．Prevent.

C．Predict.

D．Distinguish.

3. Why are sheep introduced to this area by the company?

A．To create a firebreak.	B．To replace the fire fighters.
C．To improve the local farming.	D．To bring down tree-planting cost.

4. Which is the most suitable title for the text?

A．How to Protect the Ecosystem	B．How to Fight Against Wildfires
C．A Biological Way in Firefighting	D．A Successful Company in Agriculture

(以下是B种题型)
5. What can cause disastrous natural fires according to paragraph 1?
6. Where are sheep the most useful according to the text?
7. What advantages do sheep have in firefighting?
8. What does “this” refer to in the last paragraph?

5 . Free solo climbing is a risky form of rock climbing where the climber makes the climb alone without ropes or any other protective things. In June 2017, Alex Honnold completed an ultimate free solo climb up El Capitan, a 3,000-foot wall in Yosemite National Park.

On a freezing November morning in 2016, Alex determined to take up a challenge-a free solo climb of the world’s most famous vertical（垂直的）cliff. Every step, he had to be extra careful to keep the balance. All the time he had to shine his headlamp on the cold, smooth part of stones to decide where he could next place his foot. Unlike parts of the climb higher up that Alex could climb with his strong fingers, this lower part he must manage with a perfect balance of fine skills and confidence.

Every move tied people’s hearts. The cameraman said. “Every time I got no response, I thought Alex was bailing. But it turned out that I was wrong-He was still moving on.”

More physically challenging parts wait for him to climb up with his feel and hands pressing the rock. The Free blast is the most frightening part. In 2016, after several failures, Alex knew he would try again. His foot tap-tap-tapped against the wall as if he was feeling his way into the huge rock, but he wouldn’t turn back this time. And then, he stood on the top and he made it!

People view free soloing differently. Critics regard it as risky, considering the long list of those who’ve died attempting it. Others, myself included, recognize it as the sport's truest expression. Such was the attitude of Austrian climber Paul Preuss, the father of free soloing. He believed that the spirit of mountain-climbing was to master a mountain with wonderful physical and mental skill.

1. Why is the headlamp mentioned in paragraph 2?

A．To prove how dark the environment is.

B．To indicate how risky the free soloing is.

C．To share the great pleasure of a solo climber.

D．To introduce the location of the mountain climber.

2. What does the cameraman mean by saying "Alex was bailing" in paragraph 3?

A．Alex was climbing.

B．Alex was giving up.

C．Alex was struggling.

D．Alex was being saved

3. What does Alex's experience in 2016 aim to tell readers?

A．A great dream is limitless.

B．Wisdom is better than force.

C．Gains can't make up for losses.

D．Strong will leads to a smooth path.

4. Why was the climb in 2016 a challenge for Alex"
5. What did Alex need to climb the lower part?
6. What does "turn back" mean in paragraph 4?
7. How does Paul Preuss feel about free soloing?

6 . In light of this year’s ________, many contestants talked about the global health ________ in their speeches. (根据句意填空)

7 . A new ________ that combined Western realism with ________ Chinese conventions of composition and brushwork has ________ in China. (根据句意填空)

8 . Sam was sure that the wallet ________ by one of the villagers, but it was not returned to him. （根据句意填空）