1 . We stopped to choose a cake for our daughter. We’d passed several other elderly customers but our daughter Norah seemed drawn to (被吸引) a man. Her face lit up like the sun and she waved excitedly saying, “Hi, old person! It’s my birthday today!” “Hello, little lady! And how old are you today?” He asked. They chatted for a few seconds.

We said goodbye and carried on shopping. A few minutes later, Norah asked me, “Can I take a picture with the old man for my birthday?” I thought the old man couldn’t have gone very far. So we quickly found him. “Excuse me, sir? She’d like to know if you’d take a photo with her for her birthday,” I asked. He looked surprised and then happy. “A photo? With me?” He asked. “Yes! For my birthday!” Norah cheered. And so they posed together and then they hugged each other like they were long lost friends.

We thanked Mr. Dan for sparing a few minutes of his day with us. He was moved to tears and said, “No, thank you. This is the best day I’ve had in a long time. You’ve made me feel so happy and valuable, Ms. Norah.”

Now, Norah and Mr. Dan often visit each other. While they don’t, Norah makes sure to call him at least once a week. Norah worried about Mr. Dan being alone and brought Mr. Dan a dog on his 82nd birthday. Mr. Dan said that his meeting with Norah helped to heal (治愈) his broken heart as he was having a difficult time before he met Norah that day. Sometimes talking to strangers turns into the most beautiful thing in the world.

1. How did Norah know Mr. Dan?

A．By appointment.	B．By meeting in a store accidentally.
C．By telephone.	D．By chatting online.

2. What was Mr. Dan’s first response to the authors request?

A．Doubtful.

B．Frightened.

C．Surprised.

D．Happy.

3. Why was Mr. Dan moved to tears?

A．He found a hope to live on.	B．He found a true friend.
C．He no longer felt lonely.	D．He felt he was valued.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Everyone Wants to Make More Friends

B．Congratulations on Your Birthday

C．From Strangers to Friends

D．More Than a Photo Was Taken in a Photo Shop

2 . 你的朋友高一新生Tonny给你来信说，由于第一次离开家，所以想家，想父母，在新的环境中不快乐，很伤心。假定你是李华，请你根据他目前的处境( present situation )给他写一封回信，
信中应包括如下要点：
1.简述分析Tonny目前的情况，鼓励他求学的信心，目前的暂时分离对他的学业发展( academic development )和个人能力( personal ability )的发展是帮助的；
2.就Tonny的情况，提出三条建议（如：交友、分享、参加活动等），让他高兴快乐起来。
注意:1.文章词数100左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tonny,

Thank you for your letter. I am very glad to have a talk about your present situation with you.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Wish you happy every day.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

3 . “A lot of the time when climate change is discussed in mainstream media, people are asking ‘can humans overcome this?’, or ‘what technology can solve this?’. It’s high time we recognized that animals also have to adapt to various changes. We know some animals change their skin colors to escape from natural enemies or due to environment pollution,” says Ryding. “The climate change that we have created is putting a lot of pressure on them, and some species try to adapt by shapeshifting (变形). ”

Strong shapeshifting has particularly been reported in birds. Several species of Australian parrot have shown, on average, a 4%—10% increase in beak (鸟喙) size since 1871, and this is positively linked with the summer temperature each year. North American dark-eyed juncos, a type of small songbird, had a link between increased beak size and short-term temperature extremes in cold environments. There have also been reported changes in mammalian species. Researchers have reported tail length increases in wood mice and leg size increases in masked shrews (鼩鼱).

“The increases in some body parts size we see so far are quite small—less than 10%—so the changes are unlikely to be immediately noticeable,” says Ryding. “However, some body parts such as ears are predicted to increase.”

Ryding intends to investigate shapeshifting in Australian birds firsthand by 3D scanning museum bird specimens from the past 100 years. It will give her team a better understanding of which birds are changing their body parts and why. “Shapeshifting does not mean that animals are coping with climate change and that all is ‘fine’,” says Ryding. “It just means they are adapting to survive it—but we’re not sure what the other ecological consequences of these changes are, or indeed that all species are capable of changing and surviving. ”

1. What may cause animals’ shapeshifting according to Ryding?

A．Human hunting.	B．Climate change.
C．Natural enemies.	D．Polluted surroundings.

2. What method does the author mainly use to develop paragraph 2?

A．Giving examples.	B．Cause-effect analysis.
C．Making comparison.	D．Process analysis.

3. What can we know from Ryding’s words in the last paragraph?

A．Animals can well adapt to changes and survive.

B．Influence of animals’ shapeshifting is uncertain.

C．Rdying will research into bird museums in Australia.

D．All adaptations of animals to climate change are beneficial.

4. In which section of a newspaper can we find the text?

A．Technology.

B．Health care.

C．Environment.

D．Education.

4 . 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号中单词的正确形式。

Have you ever heard of the largest and most beautiful salt lake in China? If the answer is no, you can take     1     trip to Qinghai Lake and this is your answer.

Qinghai Lake is     2     (sure) the largest lake in China which stretches 105 km at length and 63 km at width and     3     (occupy) a surface area of over 4, 500 square kilometers. At 3, 200 meter above the sea level and owning an average     4     (deep) of 21 meter, its waters are profoundly cold and     5     (salt).

The lake     6     (become)a tourist destination popular for biking and bird watching in recent years. Major attractions around it are Bird Island     7     many species of birds come to nest or rest during their transcontinental migrations. The government has set up special department     8     (study) and protect these birds.

These lakes,     9     (combine) with characteristic islands, vast grasslands, snowy mountains and spectacular dessert in and around Qinghai Lake make up an attractive Qinghai Lake Scenic Area.     10     so much to admire, Qinghai Lake was evaluated as the Most Beautiful Lake in China by China’s National Geographic.

5 . You’ve probably heard that laughter is the best medicine, but have you ever wondered if laughter can cure an illness     1     Nevertheless, today your doctor may suggest increasing your daily dose of laughter to improve the body’s immune (免疫的) system.

Some people in the medical community have been skeptical of the healing power of laughter.     2     In fact, doctors have begun to use laughter to complement traditional treatments for injuries and diseases like cancer. Some cancer treatment centers incorporate laughter sessions into a patient’s treatment plan to increase the positive thinking and happy feelings that support the healing process.

How does laughter improve one’s health? Laughter sets off a chain reaction throughout the body that promotes physical and psychological health. Regular and frequent laughing can both prevent illness and help you get well. Laughter lowers your body’s hormone (激素) and cortisol (皮质醇) levels.     3     Specifically, it increases the production of antibodies in your bloodstream to keep away bacteria and viruses.

    4     We strengthen muscles throughout our face and body, our pulse and blood pressure go up, and we breathe faster, sending more oxygen to our tissues. People who believe in the benefits of laughter say it can be like a mild exercise. They think laughter may offer some of the same advantages as a workout.

All in all, although there’s no concrete evidence that laughter alone can cure an illness, it does promote physical and mental health.     5    

A．It may sound ridiculous.

B．However, that’s changing.

C．Yes, it does have a lot of uncertainty.

D．We change physiologically when we laugh.

E．Laughter also strengthens your immune system.

F．That’s why more and more people are turning to laughter.

G．There are limits to what we know about laughter’s benefits.

6 . Modern medicine is pretty incredible. A team of scientists from the United States and Hong Kong has developed a “bionic eye” that imitates the human eye in shape and function, media BGR reported. The new “bionic eye” could one clay be used to restore the vision of the blind by imitating the “light sensor” in the human eye.

The eye is one of our most complex organs. In real eyes, the retina (视网膜) is the thin layer of tissue that receives light and sends it to our brains so it can be interpreted as an image. The bionic eye is an artificial eye which provides visual sensations to the brain. It consists of electronic systems having microprocessors, receivers, radio transmitters, some electronic chips and a series of image sensors that capture and rebroadcast real-time images. Technology provided by this helps the blind people to get vision again.

Over the years, scientists and doctors have come up with ways to replace some important parts of the body with artificial means that it can improve people’s quality of life and even save a person’s life. However, the eyes are quite special, and the way they communicate with the brain means that designing a bionic eye is not that simple. Connecting devices to the human brain is a huge barrier, but there is no greater challenge for researchers than cramming (塞入) the technology into a ball that could be used as an implant. And yes, the shape of the retina has historically been a major challenge for bionic devices.

Researchers have begun experimenting with animals and humans, the Daily Mail reported. However, much remains to be done. An artificial replacement for a human body is a risky task as it may cause death or some serious situations may occur and scientists were quick to point out that the current equipment is just the beginning that may appear in a few years.

1. How does bionic eye work?

A．By receiving special signals.	B．By capturing and storing images.
C．By sending visual signals to the brain.	D．By receiving and increasing light intensity.

2. What is the highest difficulty of making a bionic eye?

A．Its shape.	B．Its size.
C．Its weight.	D．Its sensitivity.

3. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．The research is an easy job.	B．The “bionic eye” is impossible.
C．The current equipment is quite perfect.	D．Testing has begun on live organisms.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．Modern medicine.	B．New technology.
C．Blind people.	D．Human brain.

7 . Avebury is near the far more famous Stonehenge. What is interesting about it is that a village has grown up around the stones, unlike Stonehenge, which stands alone. Avebury and Stonehenge are just two of about 1,300 stone circles all over the UK. Many of them are in fantastic locations, like Castlering in Cumbria, from which you can see England’s highest mountain; and the Ring of Brodgar in the beautiful Orkney Island, off Scotland’s northern coast.

Some of them are UNESCO World Heritage sites, and several have local stories connected to them. For example, the Merry Maidens in West Cornwall is a group of nineteen stones. According to the story, they were young women — maidens — who were turned into stone for dancing on a Sunday.

Early historians thought that the stone circles were temples for the people who arrived in the UK in about 500 BC. Later research has shown that they are far older than that, at least 4,000 years old. Stonehenge could have been built 5,000 years ago, but it’s still nowhere near as old as the nearby wooden circle built about 10,000 years ago. Some experts believe they acted like calendars and have shown that some stones line up with sunrise or sunset on the longest and shortest days of the year. Others believe they were places for the dead bodies of the local rich and powerful.

We may never know why they were built, but each one leaves the visitor with a strong sense of the shortness of our existence in the sea of history. There are groups of stone circles and other prehistoric (史前的) monuments throughout the British Isles, so wherever you are staying you should include at least one in your tour.

1. What can we learn about Avebury?

A．It stands alone.	B．It is a part of Stonehenge.
C．It has a village around it now.	D．It consists of a couple of Merry Maidens.

2. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Stone circles.	B．Mountains.
C．Temples.	D．Islands.

3. What does the author focus on in Paragraph 3?

A．The local stories of stone circles.

B．The original purpose of stone circles.

C．The historic value of stone circles.

D．The time when stone circles were built.

4. What does the author suggest in the last paragraph?

A．Building more monuments.	B．Protecting World Heritage sites.
C．Learning more about our history.	D．Visiting some of those stone circles.

8 . Since the novel coronavirus shutdowns have canceled thousands of graduation ceremonies across the country, these devoted Ohio bus drivers went above and beyond the call of duty to honor their senior high school students.

In a heartfelt display of love and affection the Loveland High School’s transportation department arranged 22 of their buses to spell out “2020” when viewed from above.

Jim Barrett, the school’s art and photography teacher, then used an aerial drone (无人机) to capture footage of the bus drivers waving up at the camera from in between the buses.

The school later published it to social media as a means of saluting the 392 graduating students, many of whom the drivers have known since grade school.

“Some of us have been around long enough to transport these kids since kindergarten, and some of us have only been working with the district for a few years, but the one thing we all have in common is the love for our students,” Loveland bus driver Jennifer Bowman said. “This is a huge accomplishment and anyway we can show them some love, we will do it. So here’s to the Class of 2020. Your bus drivers are proud of all of you.”

Since the footage was uploaded to Facebook last week, it has been viewed thousands of times — but the bus drivers are simply happy to support the Class of 20.

“The love for our students is unconditional and each one will always hold a special place in our hearts,”added bus driver Michele Winter. “Every story, every hug, every laugh and every tear with them are memories and sometimes even lessons. To the kids of the past, the present and the future, this is for you!”

1. These drivers spell out “2020” to _________.

A．better perform their duties	B．express their love for the school
C．pay honor to the new graduates	D．welcome students back to school

2. What does the underlined word “footage” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Mood.

B．Video.

C．Blessing.

D．View.

3. What do we know about the drivers?

A．They are all proud of this achievement.

B．Some of them started the work this year.

C．They all pick up students from kindergarten.

D．Love for students is their common ground.

4. Which is the most suitable title for this article?

A．Loving Bus Drivers	B．Sincere Friendship
C．Special Bus Show	D．Lucky Graduates

9 . Accounting Manager Assistant

Position: Accounting Manager Assistant

Location: El Segundo, CA

A: Requirements:

·Bachelor’s Degree or above in Accounting, Finance or other related fields.

·3 years or above experience in accounting team management /5 years or above experience working in accounting.

·Excellent communication skills in both English &. Mandarin Chinese, Spanish is a plus.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

B: Benefits:

· Competitive salary and bonus.

· Medical Insurance, and 401k (养老储蓄) options

· Air Travel Benefits

· Paid vacation, sick leaves, and holidays · Career advancements

C: To apply

*Please send your resumes to air002@gmail. com

Sales Representative

Position: Sales Representative Location:El Segundo, CA

A: Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in business or related fields preferred

· Previous work experience in airline industry is preferred

·Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications(Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

· Must possess strong written and verbal communications skills

·Must possess exceptional customer service skills

B: Benefits:

· Competitive salary and bonus

· company paid medical insurance, and 40lk options

· Air Travel Benefits

· Paid vacation, sick leaves, and holidays

· Career advancements

C: To apply

*Please send your resumes to airhr@gmail. com

IAD Station Manager Assistant

Position: Airport Station Manager Assistant

Location: Dulles International Airport, VA

A: Requirements:

·High school diploma or above required

· Excellent communication skills in both English & Mandarin Chinese

·Proficiency in Microsoft Office(Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

· Detail-oriented and with a strong sense of responsibility

· Morning/evening shifts &. weekend/holiday shifts required

B: Benefits:

· Competitive salary and bonus ·Medical Insurance, and 401k options

· Travel Benefits

· Paid vacation, sick leaves, and holidays · Career advancements

C: To apply

*Please send your resumes to airchinaiad@gmail. com

1. What do the three positions have in common in terms of qualifications?

A．Microsoft Office proficiency required.

B．Relevant working experience.

C．Bachelor degree or above.

D．Communication skills in Chinese and English.

2. Which benefit makes sales representative different?

A．Employees have all kinds of paid holidays.

B．Medical insurance is fully paid by the company.

C．The company offers free travel as a benefit.

D．Employees have not only salaries but also bonuses.

3. Which position requires working overtime on weekends?

A．Sales Representative.

B．Accounting Manager Assistant.

C．IAD Station Manager Assistant.

D．Cargo Client Service Representative.

10 . Chicken is the number one food that causes food poisoning (中毒). So it makes sense that people want to know how to tell if chicken is bad.     1    

Check the date. Checking the date is the first step to see if raw (生的) chicken is safe to eat. If the printed date passed, the quality of the meat isn’t that great, although it’s still usable.     2    . The advice differs for each type of meat, so be careful how long these meats last in the fridge.

    3    . Check with your eyes, nose, and fingers before buying chicken that might be bad. Raw, fresh chicken that isn’t bad does have a very faint, mild smell. Bad chicken, however, has a clear terrible or sour (酸的) smell. And when it goes bad, the color of the chicken changes from pink to gray. And rather than having a wet, smooth feel, bad chicken is covered with a thick layer of what seems like sticky matter.     4    , the package should feel cold to the touch as it should be kept below freezing.

Cooked chicken lasts three to four days in the refrigerator. If you’re unsure, use your senses again to check if cooked chicken is bad. Meat whose color has changed is one of the things that food poisoning experts never eat.

Remember, how to tell if chicken is bad comes down to color, touch, and smell.     5    , it’s wise to throw it out. If your chicken passes all these tests, make sure you also know how to cook chicken breast the right way.

A．Use your senses

B．If you’re still in the store

C．You also have to know about raw chicken

D．Here’s advice on how to tell if chicken has gone bad

E．If one or more of these things seem to have a problem

F．Since you can tell whether cooked chicken is bad or not

G．People should cook raw chicken within one or two days of the date on the package