1 . 语法填空

My father and I haven’t met for more than two months. It is due to the horrible novel coronavirus epidemic (传染病)     1     we can see each other only through phone video calls. My father is a warrior     2     (dress) in white in the war without smoke     3     the virus although he is not a soldier. My father told me that the ward is     4     (he) battlefield, saying that he is duty bound to fight the virus and protect as many patients as possible. Today, I saw he     5    (wear) a blue medical cap and a pair of transparent     6    (protect) glasses over his own glasses. The eyes were full of love, tears,     7    (strong), power and courage. I know he is in a     8    (danger) situation, but his eyes seem to say, “I’m fine.” He is a real hero,     9     will live in our hearts forever. May God bless all the courageous doctors and nurses     10    (fight) on the front line.

2 . Never in my life will I forget that most Americans expect immigrants to talk and act like Americans. However, if those people spent even a week in an alien country where English isn’t the __ language, I think they’d learn just how unfair that __ is. As for me. I wouldn’t say that I was ever__ upon immigrants, but I definitely didn’t go __ my way to assist them either.

Then, when I was in college, I chose to study __ in Tokyo. Japan for a semester. __, I had been majoring in Japanese for almost 3 years by the time I __ Japan. But even with 3 years of the language under my belt. I still __ to communicate effectively. Everyday things that we often take __ were a battle. Going to the grocery store for the first time was quite __, because I couldn’t take in a single thing the cashier conveyed to me. When I __ a package which was assigned (指) to be   __ to my dorm, I had to have a Japanese friend call the post office and __ a new time to have it delivered, because I failed to comprehend Japanese over the __.

Since coming __ to the United States, I have discovered that I am much more __ with those who are adjusting to life in America and may not be perfectly __ in English. Besides, most Americans aren’t so intended to earnestly perform for __ . While in Japan, it seemed like everybody I met was super __ to help me get where I was trying to go.

Studying abroad was not only an eye-opening __ in that I got to see and experience another culture, but, as well, it gave me a new view on my own culture.

1.

A．first

B．foreign

C．native

D．easy

2.

A．preparation

B．resolution

C．expectation

D．decision

3.

A．hard

B．cruel

C．kind

D．generous

4.

A．on to

B．away from

C．in to

D．out of

5.

A．abroad

B．domestically

C．well

D．alone

6.

A．Usually

B．Terribly

C．Hopefully

D．Thankfully

7.

A．seek after

B．left for

C．call for

D．think of

8.

A．hesitated

B．illustrated

C．struggled

D．promised

9.

A．in total

B．under control

C．as expected

D．for granted

10.

A．amusing

B．exciting

C．inspiring

D．encouraging

11.

A．lost

B．ruined

C．missed

D．refused

12.

A．packed

B．delivered

C．shared

D．bought

13.

A．think about

B．set about

C．put up

D．set up

14.

A．feel

B．phone

C．dorm

D．friend

15.

A．forward

B．back

C．away

D．same

16.

A．curious

B．careful

C．tired

D．patient

17.

A．fluent

B．right

C．serious

D．crazy

18.

A．colleagues

B．foreigners

C．students

D．visitors

19.

A．free

B．anxious

C．afraid

D．willing

20.

A．style

B．culture

C．experience

D．view

3 . Millions of A$50 banknotes in Australia have an embarrassing typographical error that was overlooked by the country’s central bank before they were printed and circulated.

The goof first became known on Thursday when a listener on radio outlet Triple M sent the station a magnified photo of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) new A$50 note highlighting the word “responsibility“ misspelt as ”responsibilty” three times.

The A$50 currency is the most widely circulated in Australia and accounts for nearly half the total value of other banknotes in use, according to the RBA. But for now, around 46 million of the new notes are in use across the country.

The note came into circulation on Oct. 18, 2018 with new security features designed to deter counterfeiting and with tactile (触觉的) elements for the visually impaired .

But it has no intention of withdrawing or recalling the notes from circulation. The error will be corrected in the next print run, the RBA said.

An RBA spokeswoman said in an emailed statement to Reuters the Bank “is aware of it and the spelling will be corrected at the next print run.”

“This does not affect the legal tender status of the banknotes. We have reviewed our processes to remove the likelihood of such an error occurring in the future,” an RBA spokeswoman said.

It sports a head-shot of Edith Cowan, who served as the first woman elected to an Australian legislature from 1921 to 1924.

“ It is a great responsibility to be the only woman here, and I want to emphasize the necessity which exists for other women being here,” it says.

The Bank said in its latest annual report its note printing subsidiary delivered 227 million Australian banknotes in 2017/18, including around 184 million new series A$50 banknotes.

1. What’s the author’s purpose of writing the passage?

A．To introduce Australian Central Bank’s annual report on A$50.

B．To recall the newly-printed A$50 banknotes due to printing error.

C．To report a printing mistake of A$50 banknotes in Australia.

D．To warn Australian people of the typographical error in A$50 banknotes.

2. What is the underlined word “goof” in the second paragraph?

A．fault

B．circulation

C．damage

D．reproduction

3. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A．A listener on radio Triple M called the station to tell the error of new A$50

B．The new A$50 notes account for most of the total value of other banknotes in use in Australia.

C．The RBA will withdraw new A$50 notes and they will not be in circulation.

D．The RBA is aware of the typographical error and it will correct the printing error in the next print run.

4. What can we infer from the passage?

A．The correct spelling in the new A$50 note is “responsibility”.

B．The typographical error affects the legal status of the banknotes.

C．The new A$50 note with typographical error came into circulation on August,2018.

D．The new A$50 note has a head-shot of Mr. Cowan who was once an Australian legislature.

4 . A YOUNG girl raises her hand in class to answer the teacher’s question. She proudly gives the correct answer when her classmates start to giggle . Among them, she hears somebody call her a “know-it-all” and sees another roll his eyes. She doesn’t dare to speak up again because confident women are often called“ “bossy”.

Despite decades of advances, it seems that women continue to face prejudice when it comes to holding a position of power.

Laila Farah, an associate professor at DePaul University in Chicago in the US, said the reason for this stereotype lies in history.

“This is an old phenomenon which reflects the fact that many people think females don’t have the same brain capability compared to the male brain,” Farah said.

What’s more, the prejudice is so deep in our society that it has become hard to ignore. “Gender bias is found in the media, schools, the workplace-basically everywhere,” Farah said. “It is learned in infancy and goes from toys chosen to assuming females aren’t good at math.”

Another reason for confident women being called bossy is that “some people aren’t used to women being confident enough to speak their minds”, said high school junior Jessica Bella from Illinois. Embarrassing women by calling them “bossy” has caused some of them to tone down their confidence.

In a study done by the Girls Leadership Institute, a program that helps girls develop strong leadership skills, many girls said the biggest thing holding them back from participating in class was being judged.

“Sometimes, I know I have the right answer in class, but I don’t raise my hand because I don’t want to be annoying, ” said high school junior Emily Grigg from Illinois.

Still, some women have bravely stood up against this stereotype.

“If women in leadership positions are considered to be bossy, then I like to do all I can to prove that wrong. We all have an equal opportunity to present our knowledge no matter how that may come across, ”said Christina Jakubas, an English teacher from Illinois.

Maybe what we need to do is turn being bossy into something empowering for women. After all, bossy people get the job done.

1. Why does the author write about the experience of a girl raising her hand in class?

A．prove that confident women tend to be bossy

B．explain why bossy women are unpopular in groups

C．explore what stops women from being themselves

D．show how women should fight against gender bias

2. What do the underlined words ”this stereotype“ in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A．Females failing to do as well as males in math.

B．Gender bias becoming hard to ignore in society.

C．Women who hold a position of power facing prejudice.

D．Females not having the same brain capabilities as males.

3. Which of the following would the author probably agree with according to the article?

A．Confident women tend to possess strong leadership skills.

B．Bossy women usually get their jobs done better than men.

C．Females in leadership positions should try to avoid being bossy,

D．Females should ignore negative comments and bravely speak their minds

4. In which part of the magazine can we read the passage?

A．Health

B．Society

C．Politics

D．Entertainment

5 . 在我们的生活中，每时每刻都要面临着挑战，挑战此刻，挑战未来，更重要的是挑战自己。最近你校校报正开展主题为“Challenges contribute to growth”的征文活动，请你写一篇作文参加征文活动。内容包括：
1. 你的观点；
2. 给出理由。
注意：写作词数不少于100字。
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6 . A group of teenagers in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood were looking for a way to uplift their marginalized(被边缘化的)West Side community. With a little help from their friends, these young entrepreneurs(创业者)_________ an old store into Austin Harvest, a food market to _________ healthy food for their undeserved neighborhood.

For areas like Austin, classified as “food deserts”, fresh produce and healthy food are _________ to come by even at the best of times. The situation _________ when several area grocery stores were forced to _________ temporarily after being destroyed. Thus, one of the _________ that concerned the teens most was the _________ of healthy food in the area, which was the _________ of years of racism. In their community, Austin Harvest has since sprung to life, where there were only two food markets.

“Food is a(n)_________need,” Azariah Baker, one of the teens said, “but it’s also something __________ to us.”

Their project got __________ from a lot of professional athletes. “People care. It’s a time for people to show up. I think our world has __________.” Baker said, “So for us, to be able to come together and say we’re going to lead that change is __________.” Together, they raised $500,000.

The vision(构想)for Austin Harvest was shaped and implemented(实施)by the teens. “We’ve been behind the project __________,” Baker said. “We’ve discussed how we want to __________ our market—where we want our market to be, what we sell, and what we look like. It is we who __________ it.”

Taking a “teach someone to fish rather than give someone a fish” approach, The Hatchery Chicago, a food business incubator(孵化器), also helped to __________ lessons in real-world business __________ including licensing and customer service, as well as cooking classes aimed at helping interested teens work toward careers in the __________ industry.

This is a real entrepreneurship opportunity for the teens and also a(n)__________for them to bring food justice(公正)to their neighborhood.

1.

A．turned

B．placed

C．divided

D．forced

2.

A．make

B．grow

C．provide

D．check

3.

A．ready

B．difficult

C．expensive

D．possible

4.

A．started

B．differed

C．improved

D．worsened

5.

A．close

B．separate

C．move

D．return

6.

A．doubts

B．issues

C．mistakes

D．accidents

7.

A．type

B．taste

C．sale

D．shortage

8.

A．result

B．test

C．excuse

D．solution

9.

A．immediate

B．emotional

C．basic

D．personal

10.

A．unrecognizable

B．inaccessible

C．indescribable

D．unimportant

11.

A．permission

B．protection

C．backing

D．warning

12.

A．opened

B．fallen

C．changed

D．formed

13.

A．easy

B．meaningful

C．obvious

D．demanding

14.

A．completely

B．calmly

C．secretly

D．cautiously

15.

A．share

B．research

C．sell

D．show

16.

A．rebuild

B．advise

C．join

D．run

17.

A．find

B．discuss

C．attend

D．offer

18.

A．skills

B．meetings

C．purposes

D．trips

19.

A．hotel

B．health

C．food

D．service

20.

A．need

B．opportunity

C．example

D．reason

7 . The huge billboard at the side of the highway is no joke; transporting firewood in certain areas is a crime, punishable by a four-thousand-dollar fine. The reason? Emerald Ash Borer disease, or EAB disease, a new addition to the long list of dangerous foreign pest infestations（虫害）on American soil. It was in 2002 when the Emerald Ash Borer beetle（甲虫）was first discovered in Michigan. Not long after, the pest was found in Ohio. Originally from Asia, this green beetle probably found its way to North America through a wooden box made of ash wood and immediately settled into a local ash tree. In little time, the species managed to kill millions of ash trees.

To date, much work is underway to stop ash trees ending up in the same group as elm and chestnut trees, which are all dying out in many areas. Ash Borer Infestations are particularly troublesome because they are difficult to identify until the ash tree is heavily infested. In addition, other ash trees in the area surrounding the source will probably also be infested, making control a hard task.

Researchers are working on many issues related to the control and removal of this harmful beetle. For example, it has been discovered that Asian ash trees are not destroyed by this native borer. It may be that, Asian ash trees have developed genes（基因）to protect them from the insect; therein, perhaps, lies the secret to controlling this pest. Insecticide（杀虫剂）treatment is also being explored on several fronts. Research is underway to determine which insecticides are proving to be the most successful. The proper application of the insecticides is being debated.

However, all possible solutions require a great deal of study and research. In the meantime, careful steps must be taken. Methodical identification of infested trees is taking place. Identified trees are being cut down and destroyed to get rid of the beetle colonies（群）. In the end, this puts a huge drain（消耗）on city budgets, as tree removal can be extremely expensive.

Even though it will be expensive to deal with this problem in the short term, the costs of doing nothing could be far higher, since we could lose an entire species of tree.

1. What can we learn about the Emerald Ash Borer beetle?

A．It is a newly found species.

B．It can be used to fight foreign pest infestations.

C．It is native to North America.

D．It can cause damaging harm to American ash trees.

2. What is special about Ash Borer infestations?

A．They affect Asian ash trees most frequently.

B．They are difficult to identify and get rid of.

C．They break out at certain times every year.

D．They spread slowly in a small area.

3. What method is currently used to control EAB disease?

A．Gene activation.	B．Insecticide use.
C．Removing infested trees.	D．Introducing the beetle’s enemies.

4. Which of the following might the author agree with?

A．Healthy trees should be relocated and protected.

B．Protecting the ash tree should be done at any cost.

C．Government budget for tree removal should be cut.

D．Measures that have side effects should be avoided.

8 . According to Dr. Shaison P. Ouseph, there are three main types of artificial intelligence: Artificial Narrow Intelligence (ANI), Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI). ANI is the only type of artificial intelligence we have successfully realized to date.

The idea of the world being controlled by self-thinking robots who want to destroy humanity is still much in science fiction, more than science fact. Some experts think that AGI and ASI are now still out of our reach, so we don’t need to worry too much about that specific situation.

However, that is not to say that AI won’t ever seriously threaten our world and society if used incorrectly. AI could easily be programmed to do something damaging. On the other hand, AI is already taking over the world in the fields of medicine and manufacturing. Many of these could change technology and industry to benefit our lives if implemented (实施) responsibly. But as we use these new systems, we must stay ahead in terms of regulating new technologies where there is potential to do harm.

For now, the greatest concern we face with regard to ANI technologies, is the situation of efficient automation causing many human jobs to become no longer needed. So we need to start thinking seriously now about how young people are going to live with these technologies.

The world is going to move forward in one direction or another. ANI is here to stay for the foreseeable future, and it’s the youth of today who are going to define the use of these technologies. Yet, there is relatively little research and information about how AI will influence young people and their transition into a world where life is changing. “This is what my team will focus on,” said Dr. Shaison.

As new systems progress we need to safeguard what is fundamentally important to human life, and make sure that our youth will continue to have autonomy (自主权) regarding their well- being and have more opportunities for success than previous generations.

1. What does the author think of robots taking over the world?

A．It is a branch of ANI.	B．It is rooted in science fact.
C．It is just impossible at present.	D．It should cause people great concern.

2. What does the author want to tell us in paragraph 3?

A．AI can be easily programmed and used.

B．AI development needs more creative design.

C．We should be cautious about the influence of AI.

D．We should be confident and trust AI in many fields.

3. What should people be most concerned about regarding ANI?

A．The efficiency of AI machines.	B．The loss of jobs in the market.
C．The direction of AI technologies.	D．The guarantee of human well-being.

4. What will Dr Shaison’s research focus on in the future?

A．Necessity of AI to human life.

B．Youths’ adaptation to future AI.

C．Opportunities for the young generation.

D．Humanity problems caused by AI technologies.

9 . Igor Sikorsky was born on May 25th, 1889. Sikorsky developed an interest in natural sciences in his youth. He began studying at the Saint Petersburg Maritime Cadet Corps at the age of 14. In 1906, he decided that his future lay in engineering, so he left to study in Paris. In 1907, he returned home to complete his studies at the Mechanical College of Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.

A year later on a trip to Germany with his father, he learned of the achievements of the Wright Brothers and Ferdinand von Zeppelin’s airships. Sikorsky later said about this: “Within twenty-four hours, I’d decided to pursue aviation.”

Sikorsky then started his work on designing a helicopter. The first two attempts failed in 1909 and 1910 so he stopped and turned to fixed-wing aircraft (飞行器). His first attempt, the S-l, also failed. But his second attempt, the S-2, was a success. He continued to develop his knowledge to improve his airplane models. During this time，he also got his pilot’s license(执照). His fifth plane, the S-5, won him national attention. His sixth plane, the S-6-A, won him the highest award at the 1912 Moscow Aviation Exhibition. He built the first four-engine plane in 1913.

To continue to seek his dream, Sikorsky went to the United States in 1919, where he began teaching mathematics. He worked day and night and saved enough money to establish his own aviation company in Long Island in 1923. The company did pretty well but Sikorsky was dreaming big.

All this time his dream of building a helicopter had just grown bigger and he never stopped writing down his designs and ideas. In 1939 his dream came true. Sikorsky finally completed the VS-300 and piloted its first flight himself. It was the first successful helicopter of the United States and by 1940 served as the model for all single-rotor (单旋翼)helicopters.

Sikorsky’s work contributed greatly to the aviation industry and he was recognized as the father of helicopters because of his pioneering designs. He officially retired in 1957, but he continued to work as a consultant (顾问)until his death in 1972 at the age of 83.

1. What did Igor Sikorsky do after a trip in 1908?

A．He made engineering his major.

B．He moved from France to Germany.

C．He decided to change his life’s work.

D．He returned home to continue his studies.

2. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．Igor Sikorsky’s continuous hard work.

B．The life lessons Igor Sikorsky learned.

C．The reasons for Igor Sikorsky’s past failures.

D．Igor Sikorsky’s attempts to design helicopters.

3. What happened in the 1930s?

A．Igor Sikorsky’s helicopter was a success.

B．Igor Sikorsky received his pilot’s license.

C．Igor Sikorsky’s own company was set up.

D．Igor Sikorsky became a mathematics teacher.

4. What does the story of Igor Sikorsky inspire people to do?

A．face danger fearlessly	B．treasure what they are
C．seek help from others	D．stick to their dreams

10 . The Picnic Express

Gather a group of family members, loved ones and friends for a Journey with 707 Operations on “The Picnic Express” steam train to Bacchus Marsh, Choose from:

Saturday 15 January

Sunday 16 January

Saturday 22 January

Sunday 23 January

Upon arrival in Bacchus Marsh, have a picnic at Maddingley Park, enjoy the Werribee River or walk around the Bacchus Marsh township. Bacchus Marsh is beautiful at this time of the year and makes the most perfect place to share a wonderful few hours with family and friends.

The historical and picturesque Maddingley Park is best known for its community-built adventure playground; however, its huge trees along the Werribee River make it a significant natural attraction for Bacchus Marsh.

Enjoy the picnic areas and playground, set up some sporting activities or just relax and enjoy the beautiful natural environment at Maddingley Park, while our train stops at Bacchus Marsh.

Step from the train and exit the railway station area to access the beautiful park, which is just moments from the station exit. The air-conditioned train includes ordinary carriages(车厢)and compartment(隔间)carriages seating eight passengers at most in each compartment. Cafe Hudson will serve coffee, teas, cakes, and snacks, as well as beers and wine.

Timetable:

Depart(出发)Melbourne，Southern Cross station 1:20 pm

Depart Footscray Metro station 1:34 pm

Depart Caroline Springs station 1:50 pm

Arrive Bacchus Marsh station 2:30 pm

Depart Bacchus Marsh 5:00 pm

Arrive Caroline Springs 5:38 pm

Arrive Footscray 5:50 pm

Arrive Melbourne, Southern Cross 6:05 pm

Tickets:

$75 Adult; $25 Child (3-16yrs); $525 compartment of 8.

For more information on“The Picnic Express”to Bacchus Marsh and Maddingley Park, please visit https://707operations.com.au.

1. What is Maddingley Park most famous for?

A．Its large trees.	B．Its Werribee River.
C．Its historical buildings.	D．Its adventure playground.

2. What do we know about the steam train?

A．It includes two kinds of carriages.

B．It sells visitors lunches and snacks.

C．It runs as often as every 15 minutes.

D．It stops at different stations in Bacchus Marsh.

3. How much should eight adult friends pay for their train tickets at least?

A．$200

B．$400

C．$600

D．$525