1 . 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。

China has a history of more than five thousand years,     1     makes its culture profound. The     2     (various) of Chinese culture always attracts foreigners to come to visit China. As the carrier of Chinese culture, Chinese costume occupies a place. Chinese costume is very special and its feature is always added in the foreign style. And the classic Chinese costume is cheongsam (旗袍), which is full     3     charm.

Cheongsa m has become     4     representative of traditional Chinese style. Many foreign ladies wear cheongsam to show respect in great occasions. And Chinese beauties dress cheongsam     5     (confident) to show the world the Chinese style in the great competition of Miss World. Cheongsam     6     (make) a lady’s body shape look so     7     (attract), and men are attracted by women’s charm.

Recently, in the fashion week, more and more Chinese features     8     (see). Cheongsam style is favored by a lot of famous designers. They combine their own fashion with cheongsam style,     9     (present) the world with the beauty of female’s body and the charm of Chinese costume style. As more and more foreigners become interested in Chinese culture, they have a strong desire     10     (know) the real China.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where did the fire take place?

A．On Central Street.

B．On Oxford Street.

C．On East Street.

2. Why is the traffic on Hampton Road moving slowly?

A．Because a lion is sitting in the middle of the road.

B．Because a big crowd is standing in front of the cars.

C．Because someone is driving on the wrong side of the road.

3. Which program will come after this report?

A．Wild animals.

B．International news.

C．Weather forecast.

4. What time is it probably now?

A．10:00 a. m.

B．11:00 a. m.

C．12:00 noon.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How long did the man actually stay in Hawaii?

A．For two days.

B．For one week.

C．For two weeks.

2. What was the man’s first problem?

A．The bus broke down on the way.

B．The hotel was noisy at night.

C．The room was not cleaned.

3. What does the man want to do in the end?

A．Give a discount.

B．See the manager.

C．Move to another room.

4. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A．In a hotel.

B．At a restaurant.

C．At a travel agency.

4 . David and Case are 12 and 11 years old. Like most _________, they don’t have much money. They get a little pocket money from their _________ for doing chores. And of course, they wish they had more _________ to spend on comics and candy.

One day, the two friends were walking through a parking lot when they saw something on the ground. It was a wallet. They _________ the wallet up and looked inside. The wallet was _________ loaded with cash. _________, there were $500 in bills.

The boys _______   to find the rightful owner. They didn’t even think about touching the money. _________, they found a driver’s license and _________ a plan. Case stayed at the __________ where they had found the wallet, while David took the wallet to a nearby __________ station. Pretty soon, the police officers were able to __________ the owner of the wallet.

Scott Ames was so __________ to get the wallet back. It wasn’t __________ the money. The wallet also had some __________ in it, such as a photo of his late mother. And of course, Ames was amazed to __________ that not one of the bills had been removed.

__________, a person with strong morals had found his wallet, he __________. When the police told him that two pre-teen boys had found the wallet, he was __________. Sure, there was no reason for him to be surprised that two boys were pillars (栋梁) of the community. But it didn’t exactly __________ the stereotype (刻板印象) of young people.

1.

A．kids

B．athletes

C．fans

D．farmers

2.

A．customers

B．accounts

C．parents

D．pockets

3.

A．energy

B．cash

C．time

D．approach

4.

A．held

B．tore

C．piled

D．picked

5.

A．lightly

B．roughly

C．absolutely

D．strangely

6.

A．In all

B．In return

C．In brief

D．In particular

7.

A．managed

B．determined

C．promised

D．hesitated

8.

A．Therefore

B．Hopefully

C．Otherwise

D．Instead

9.

A．hatched

B．quit

C．admitted

D．paused

10.

A．cinema

B．spot

C．hotel

D．center

11.

A．gas

B．railway

C．police

D．radio

12.

A．convince

B．inquire

C．motivate

D．locate

13.

A．awkward

B．lucky

C．delighted

D．curious

14.

A．just

B．nearly

C．yet

D．even

15.

A．documents

B．items

C．comments

D．patterns

16.

A．prove

B．reflect

C．report

D．see

17.

A．Basically

B．Clearly

C．Naturally

D．Possibly

18.

A．reasoned

B．sighed

C．blamed

D．added

19.

A．annoyed

B．discouraged

C．amazed

D．ashamed

20.

A．draw

B．ignore

C．oppose

D．fit

5 . How to organize your free time with your family

The following tips can help you schedule for fun family activities.

    1     Most cities and towns have well-maintained websites listing free and cheap activities for families. You can also find coupons (优惠券) for local museums and restaurants. If you can’t think of anything to do with your children, look on that website for inspiration.

Do something outside. Between school and working, the chances are good that you and your child spend a lot of time inside. Improve your health and your mood by spending time outside together.     2    

Take your kids to a competitive event. Competitive events are exciting to attend and might promote a lifelong liking in your child.     3     For example, if you both enjoy Bruce Lee’s movies, attend a martial arts competition.

Take advantage of Saturdays. If you don’t work on Saturdays, set that day aside for family activities.     4     Alternatively, go on a day trip to a nearby tourist location. This will get your kids out of the house and teach them about their community.

Create a comfortable relaxing space for teenagers.     5     However, you probably still want to spend quality time with your child. To do so, create a welcoming, comfortable space that’s perfect for hanging out and talking. In this spot, you and your teenager can have a snack, do homework, or just chat.

A．Be careful when choosing websites.

B．Check your city website for activities.

C．All your family will feel fairly relaxed.

D．Spend the day playing outside with your kids.

E．Find events that are based on common interests.

F．Take a walk, play a game or throw a football around.

G．Most teenagers aren’t interested in family activities or day trips.

6 . At the White Coat Ceremony, first-year medical students received their medical jackets and swore, marking a transition into the world of medicine. This historic ceremony was especially moving as it meant a new era of inclusion of Native Americans entering medicine.

On July 31, 2020, 54 future doctors were welcomed to the College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation, the first ever tribally affiliated (部落附属的) medical school in the US. Within this first Class of 2024, 20 percent are of Native American heritage, while 40 percent come from rural communities.

The Cherokee Nation paid $40 million for the construction of the medical school, a modern 84,000-square-foot facility. Construction on the site is expected to be completed this year. The campus officially sits on Cherokee tribal land, but four other tribal nations agreed to share the burden of supporting the new institution. The five native nations have promised to provide financial backing for scholarships, as well as allowing students to make use of tribal clinics for clinical rotations (换班).

Student Ashton Glover-Gatewood, a member of the Choctaw Nation and first year medical student said, “Being able to practice within Indian Health Service allows me to serve a great need in my own native community. Not only is a trusting relationship promoted by patients having access to medical doctors who look like them, but also higher quality of health care delivery can be enjoyed by both patients and physicians.”

As the first ever tribally affiliated medical school, the program aims to shape future doctors to work with communities who have lacked medical care and resources. By focusing on community-based, holistic (整体的) frameworks, it is clear that the school is well on the way to training medical professionals who can fulfill that mission.

Having a focus on giving back and cultural sensitivity, the Class of 2024 put on their white coats with a vision to make a positive impact.

1. Where do scholarships come from?

A．Native American heritage.	B．Incomes of tribal clinics.
C．The five native nations.	D．Cherokee tribal land.

2. What are Ashton Glover-Gatewood’s words about?

A．The urgency of developing good relationship.

B．The toughness for patients to access medical doctors.

C．The advantages of training medical students like him.

D．The importance of higher quality of health care delivery.

3. What is the author’s attitude to the Class of 2024?

A．Doubtful.

B．Approving.

C．Objective.

D．Ambiguous.

4. What’s the best title for the text?

A．The White Coat Ceremony Matters a Lot to Natives

B．Native Americans Entering Medicine Is Significant

C．54 Students Enter the College of Osteopathic Medicine

D．First Tribally Affiliated Medical School Opens in the US

7 . People enjoy giving to others. Generosity is a form of giving freely without the expectation of receiving anything in return. Not only does it make one feel happy and fulfilled, a recent study shows that generosity can actually lengthen one’s life.

A study from the University of California researched giving from one generation to another. Previous studies have measured giving on an individual level, but these researchers aimed to compare cultural differences around the world. They took data from 34 countries on six continents and measured the total transfers of private gifts from relatives, as well as health care and retirement benefits.

They concluded that both giving and receiving are beneficial. The researchers quoted a study on “warm-glow giving,” which shows how altruistic givers may not receive anything in return, yet their happiness and health improves 120.

People who volunteer, share and offer support benefit from their actions. They have improved mental health, physical health, sense of happiness and enjoy longevity (长寿) across all societies studied and in all ages. Another benefit of giving is the release of oxytocin, a hormone that produces feelings of love and generosity.

As for myself, in an interview for New York Times on March 20, I stated that due to our high levels of trust in Finland, people are willing to follow instructions and trust that everyone will do their part… and feeling that we are in this together.

The report suggests that since living in a trusting society benefits individuals’ health, it results in lower health care costs. A trusting social environment also promotes wellbeing, leading to an improvement in the length of life for all. Those who are generous become less isolated, less self-critical and less self-centered. They develop confidence, become more familiar and gain a sense of purpose. According to the generosity study, they tend to live longer and happier lives.

1. What was the aim of the recent study?

A．To encourage giving to next generation.

B．To measure giving on an individual level.

C．To compare cultural differences in giving worldwide.

D．To gather happiness of giving to others.

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

A．Selfless.

B．Selfish.

C．Passive.

D．Serious.

3. What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?

A．Effects of longevity.	B．Sense of happiness.
C．Strengths of volunteering.	D．Advantages of giving.

4. What do we know about the author?

A．He is easy to cheat.	B．He must work in New York Times.
C．He loves being interviewed.	D．He might be from Finland.

8 . 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。

Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower     1     (locate) in Pudong Park in Lujiazui, Pudong New Area, Shanghai.     2     (surround) by the Yangpu Bridge in the northeast and the Nanpu Bridge in the southwest, it creates a picture of “twin dragons playing with pearls”. The entire scene is a photographic jewel that excites the imagination and attracts thousands of visitors year-round.

This 468-meter-high tower is the world’s sixth and China’s second     3     (tall) TV and radio tower. However, even more charming than its height is     4     unique architectural design that makes Oriental Pearl Tower one of the most attractive     5     (place).

Visitors travel up and down the Oriental Pearl Tower in double-decker elevators     6    can hold up to fifty people     7     the rate of seven meters per second. Once you reach your destination, you will be amazed at the     8     (various) of activities available as the various spheres and columns     9     (actual) house places of interest, commerce and recreation. It is amazing that this Oriental Pearl TV Tower     10     (combine) ancient concepts such as the spherical pearls with 21st Century technology, commerce, recreation, education and conference facilities.

9 . Prince Diana was known for her habit many people today don’t pay attention to, but a new study shows you might want to reconsider.

While performing her royal duties as the Princess of Wales, Diana made time to write thank-you letters. In the book Diana: Her True Story, the author Andrew Morton wrote about Diana’s determination to send thank-you cards, noting that after her royal wedding to Prince Charles in 1981 she “sat down and answered many of the 47.000 letters of congratulation and 10,000 gifts which the wedding generated (产生) ” , with the help of extra staff.

It turned out that Diana understood the significance (意义) of a thank-you card much more than others do. According to a recent study, many people underestimate (低估) the value of a thank-you letter and how much happiness the recipient (接受者) will get from it.

The author of Modern Etiquette (礼仪) for a Better Life, notes that what stands out about a thank-you note compared with a text or email is the time that goes into the act. “It is a special touch,” she said. “It’s going above and beyond what is generally expected because it means that you’ve taken some extra step.”

If you’re now feeling like sending a thank-you card to someone for a gift, for a favor or simply for their time, we have a few suggestions. Jacqueline Whitmore, an etiquette expert says that you shouldn’t be discouraged if you are a bit delayed (延迟) in sending out a note of appreciation.

“A late thank-you note is better than none at all,” she said. Also, a tone that’s warm and friendly along with personal stationery (信纸) for more of a signature look should be included.

It won’t be from Kensington Palace, but it will still have an original touch.

1. Why do many people pay no attention to sending thank-you letters?

A．Because they think it hard to do so.

B．Because they are not from royal families

C．Because they attach less value to a thank-you letter.

D．Because they have no congratulation letters to answer.

2. What does the author mainly want to express in Para. 4?

A．The process of writing a thank-you letter.

B．The difficulty in writing a thank-you letter.

C．The similarity of a thank-you letter to that of a text or email

D．The difference between a thank-you letter and a text or email.

3. What is Jacqueline Whitmore’s suggestion about a thank-you letter?

A．Posting the letter with a gift.

B．Sending the letter at a later time.

C．Using a tone that’s warm and friendly.

D．Stopping sending the letter when it is too late.

4. What does the author think of Princess Diana’s habit of sending thank-you letters?

A．Unbelievable.	B．Doubtful.
C．Interesting.	D．Admirable.

10 . China’s ambassador to the United Kingdom said the decision to remove the Chinese technology company Huawei from Britain’s 5G infrastructure (基础设施) was a “dark day for the United Kingdom”, and could be a missed opportunity for the UK to lead in the sector.

The British government last week announced it would ban UK mobile providers from buying new Huawei 5G equipment after the end of 2020 and asked telecom operators to remove all the Chinese company’s 5G kit (装备) from their networks by 2027.

Ambassador Liu Xiaoming said the UK decision on Huawei is a mistake and that the British government would struggle to achieve its ambitious plan to have a full coverage 5G network by 2025.

Speaking on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show on Sunday, Liu said: “This is a very bad decision. This is a dark day for Huawei. It’s a dark day for China-UK relations. It’s an even darker day for the United Kingdom, because you will miss the opportunity to be a leading country.”

While some fear a so-called national security risk posed by the Chinese technology giant with its 5G network, Liu said there is no hard, solid evidence to suggest Huawei technology would be a threat to the UK.

“They’ve been here for 20 years. They have made a huge contribution not only to the telecom industry of this country. They have fulfilled their corporate (法人的) responsibility. They have helped the UK to develop.” Liu said.

The British government has pledged to make the UK completely 5G and ful-fibre connected by 2025, and Liu said Huawei can help to deliver that “but now it seems to me the UK just kicks them out and, to use the media words, to get rid of them under the pressure from the United States.”

During the interview, the ambassador echoed a point made by leading British scholar and sinologist Martin Jacques, author of the book When China Rules the World, and who wrote in a recent tweet “history turns full circle”.

“In 1793 Chinese Emperor Qianlong told the British King: ‘We don’t have the slightest need of your country’s manufactures (产品) .’ So marked the start of China’s 150 year decline. In 2020 UK tells China that it has no need of China’s latest technology,” Jacques tweeted.

1. Why did Liu Xiaoming say the UK decision on Huawei is a mistake?

A．Because Britain is not likely to have a full coverage 5G network in future.

B．Because it will be hard for Britain to complete the 5G network as planned.

C．Because Huawei has made a huge contribution to the telecom industry of the UK.

D．Because British telecom operators are unwilling to remove Huawei’s 5G kit.

2. What does the underlined word “sinologist” in Para. 8 mean?

A．A person that runs a particular business.

B．A person whose job is concerned with politics.

C．A person who studies, teaches, or writes about economics.

D．A person who researches Chinese history and language and culture.

3. What content may follow the last paragraph of the news report?

A．How Huawei technology has been applied in the UK.

B．How the 5G network will be set up in Britain.

C．How Huawei has grown to be a Chinese technology giant.

D．How China will make response to the decision of the British government.

4. What can be the best title for the news report?

A．UK’s Huawei decision could be lost chance, warns ambassador

B．Huawei technology would be a threat to the UK, says ambassador

C．Britain needs to buy new Huawei 5G equipment, suggests ambassador

D．Huawei has fulfilled their corporate responsibility, explains ambassador