1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the conversation take place?

A．In a coffeehouse.

B．In a company.

C．At the office.

2. Why does the woman take the part-time job?

A．Because She is a volunteer.

B．Because she is an English student.

C．Because she wants to improve oral English.

3. What can we know about the man?

A．He seldom comes here.

B．He wants some cookies.

C．He tries to improve his English.

4. What’s not allowed for the woman?

A．Accepting tips.

B．Talking with customers.

C．Speaking English.

2 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Experts say a recent change in the color of the Mekong River—from yellowish-brown to sky-blue-could be a worrying sign. They say the change suggests a possible problem     1     (cause)by dams that have been built along the Mekong. The river covers     2     distance of 4, 300 kilometers. It begins high in the mountains of Tibet and flows through China and five other countries.

The Mekong usually has a yellowish-brown color     3     results from the sediment(沉淀物)it normally carries. But recent     4     (report)say it has been running clear and taking on a bluish-green color. At the same time, the water levels     5     (become)unusually low, creating sandbanks that enable people     6     (stand)in the middle of the river. The low water levels     7     (clear)cause problems for fishermen and farmers. But experts in Thailand say the decrease in sediment     8     (represent)a different threat, one that can result in a greater erosion of the sides and bottom of the river.

Experts and people living along the river blame the changes     9     . a large dam upriver in Laos. The dam began operating in October. Critics say it is blocking much sediment from flowing down the river. About 70 million people depend on the Mekong River for water, food, jobs, agriculture and transportation. Critics say several large dam projects along the Mekong are harming the river and     10     (it)environment.

3 . He is driving the response, literally, to the novel coronavirus(冠状病毒)outbreak. Volunteer driver Yin Zizhe has been _______ doctors and nurses between hospitals and their homes free of charge since his hometown of Wuhan _______ on its public transportation system—including subways, buses and ferries—on Jan. 23 because of the _______.

_______ and safety are in struggle. He has to go as fast as he can, so that his passengers arrive safely at their destinations, not least because the well-being of others depends on their professional skills and _______.

“It’s like a race against death. The patients are waiting for them,” says Yin of his responsibilities. He recalls one _______, and there have been many, when he _______ a doctor to the hospital and within minutes of arriving the passenger was _______ surgery.

For more than 20 days, Yin has _______ his driving day at 6 am. An early start with, more often than not, a ________ conclusion as stints(定额工作)usually end around midnight, or even later. His daily meals, if not putting too fine a point on it, ________ bread, water and maybe instant noodles.

The 25-year-old is the ________ volunteer driver of a group called Gancao Volunteers in Wuhan that includes more than 1, 000 local residents from all walks of life, most of whom are in their 30s or above.

“Helping doctors and nurses means helping ourselves. In fact, it’s a battle involving everyone in the city,” says Yin. He considers his ________ as being in the “must-do” category.

“They are so ________. I often don’t talk to them and let them have a good sleep.” says Yin. Sometimes, in return, his “lovely and respectful” passengers leave some face masks or disinfectant(消毒剂). The warm ________ between them makes Yin believe Wuhan will ________ in the battle against the virus.

________ transporting doctors and nurses, Yin and his friends also donate ________ needed medical materials as well as food to hospitals. Before the outbreak of the virus, Yin bought 200, 000 masks for medical ________. He later donated all these masks to hospitals in Wuhan. He also donated boxes of bottled water, bread and instant noodles.

“I feel like if I ________ more, the battle will end a little bit earlier,” says Yin.

1.

A．accepting

B．transporting

C．picking

D．conducting

2.

A．paused

B．delayed

C．continued

D．skipped

3.

A．concern

B．decision

C．outbreak

D．environment

4.

A．Speed

B．Examination

C．Disease

D．Step

5.

A．analysis

B．knowledge

C．sports

D．temperature

6.

A．business

B．aspect

C．occasion

D．citizen

7.

A．watched

B．comforted

C．offered

D．drove

8.

A．trying

B．performing

C．supporting

D．requiring

9.

A．promised

B．obeyed

C．started

D．finished

10.

A．late

B．early

C．perfect

D．difficult

11.

A．dream of

B．approve of

C．hear of

D．consist of

12.

A．oldest

B．smallest

C．strongest

D．youngest

13.

A．role

B．career

C．reply

D．mercy

14.

A．exhausted

B．wonderful

C．excited

D．sick

15.

A．talk

B．interaction

C．operation

D．party

16.

A．succeed

B．end

C．fail

D．prepare

17.

A．Unless

B．Except

C．Despite

D．Without

18.

A．mentally

B．approximately

C．fluently

D．urgently

19.

A．harvest

B．purposes

C．hardship

D．information

20.

A．study

B．lose

C．work

D．betray

4 . Since the first report of “zombie deer” about 50 years ago, sightings of the deer have spread to several parts of the United States, mostly because the cause of the disease has spread as well. “Zombie deer”, of course, has to do with a deadly disease.

“Zombie deer” disease is a type of prion disease that affects deer. Prions are small, abnormal, infectious proteins that cause proteins in the body to fold abnormally. The disease gets more serious as it progresses, and it is always deadly.

“A lot of the concern about this disease is based on something that occurred years ago,” said Doctor Ryan Maddox. Maddox was referring to fears from another prion disease, “mad cow,” which was first found in England, where it spread to humans. “Mad cow” disease is not what is affecting the deer.

This disease is spread between deer through direct contact or indirect contact with infected soil, water or food. Once introduced to an area: this disease can spread quickly among deer. Even after an infected deer dies, the risk of it spreading to other deer can last a long time. Although the rate of infection in deer across the country is low, infection rates may be as high as 10 to 25% in places where it is common.

Deer with this disease may not show it for several months to years. But slowly, signs of the disease may develop, including dramatic weight loss, trembling, thirst and aggression. Infected deer may also display a lack of fear of people and may be more out in the open, making them more susceptible(易受影响的)to hunting.

There is no evidence that this disease occurs in humans or that humans can even get infected. If the disease were able to spread to people, the most likely way would be through eating infected deer meat. In areas where the disease is common, hunters are supposed to test the animals before they eat their meat. If they test positive, meat from that animal should not be eaten.

1. Why are people concerned about zombie deer discase?

A．There is no certain cure for it.	B．Humans may get infected with it.
C．It will kill all the deer soon.	D．It gets more serious than before.

2. What do we know about zombie deer disease from the text?

A．It spreads only through direct contact.

B．It’s hard to rid other deer of being infected.

C．It’s common in one quarter of American states.

D．The speed of its spreading is slower than expected.

3. Which of the following can best describe an infected deer?

A．It becomes fatter than before.	B．It tends to be gentler than before.
C．It becomes less balanced than before.	D．It becomes less alert than before.

4. What does the text suggest hunters do about the deer meat?

A．Have the deer tested first.	B．Assess the danger of eating it.
C．Keep it in fridge for days.	D．Check the deer’s living environment.

5 . Lighthouses are built on or near the shore to help guide ships away from danger. However, the threat of rising sea level has many people worried about the future of lighthouses worldwide.

The East Point Lighthouse in New Jersey has been lighting up the Delaware Bay for more than 200 years. But the waters that surround it may bring about its end. During storms, water hits a wall that is just nine meters from the front of the lighthouse. After each major storm, the wall around the lighthouse has to be rebuilt and 1, 300-kilogram sand bags and other methods are used to protect it. A simple fix would cost about 3 million dollars.

Rising sea levels have already forced the relocation of several lighthouses. In 1999, the National Park Service moved the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in North Carolina, nearly 884 meters inland, which cost about 11. 8 million dollars. In 1993, the Southeast Lighthouse on Block Island, which is still guiding ships, was moved more than 91 meters inland.

Tim Harrison is the editor of Lighthouse Digest, a publication (出版) based in the northern state of Maine. It has a list of 53 lighthouses around the United States that may be lost because of the effects of climate change. “Lighthouses were built for one purpose: to save lives. Some of America’s lighthouses continue to be used to guide ships and other boats. But a good number have been replaced by modern technology. Instead, the lighthouses are valued more for historical reasons.” Tim said. “Now it’s our turn to step up and save these lighthouses.”

But some lighthouses have already been lost. Both the Galveston Jetty Lighthouse in Texas and the Sabine Bank Lighthouse in Louisiana were lost to storms or rising seas. And the Kauhola Point Lighthouse on Hawaii’s Big Island was taken down after erosion nearby was so severe that it could not be saved. Other lighthouses that are considered to be in danger from rising seas include the Sand Island Lighthouse in Alabama and the New Point Comfort Lighthouse in Virginia.

1. Why is the East Point Lighthouse listed in paragraph 2?

A．To show the effect of mankind on lighthouses.

B．To show the problems lighthouses are facing.

C．To attract the readers’ attention to lighthouses.

D．To show the importance of protecting lighthouses.

2. Which lighthouse is still functioning nowadays?

A．The Galveston Jetty Lighthouse.	B．The Kauhola Point Lighthouse.
C．The Southeast Lighthouse.	D．The Sabine Bank Lighthouse.

3. What does Tim Harrison really want to say?

A．Global warming changes everything.

B．Lighthouses are well worth protecting.

C．Most of the Lighthouses are being damaged.

D．Modern technology helps guide the ship better.

4. How is the text mainly developed?

A．By making a comparison.	B．By analyzing causes.
C．By giving explanations.	D．By listing examples.

6 . I had never thought how much fun I would have on the trip prior to my arrival in Salamanca, Spain, but when I am writing this case study now, a huge flood of memories from that exciting week come!

My placement (实习工作) was at a nursery and that in itself was hardly “work” — playing with the children, reading to them and taking them to see local children’s performers was by far the most enjoyable work I have ever undertaken. In the afternoons it doubled as an English-teaching after-school club of sorts, which was incidentally a brilliant way for me to learn Spanish while the pupils picked up some English.

On Monday during the siesta (午休), I went with friends to an amazing restaurant for lunch, where we enjoyed delicious Spanish food and drink. In the evening, we visited local restaurants and cafes and had a brilliant time! This was a pattern that I tended to follow throughout the week.

Besides the social activities, I also made good use of my camera and used it to capture the stunning beauty of many of Salamanca’s buildings.

The trip was definitely an invaluable experience — the large amount of independence that we were given taught me to be more responsible, and the few people that were initially (起初的) homesick got over it almost immediately. Having now visited Spain, I can honestly say it is by far the best way to learn a language as you are immersing yourself in it by being in a situation where you are effectively being forced to speak the language, thus improving your speaking skills.

The week-long trip benefited me linguistically as my speaking and also listening skills improved considerably as a result of everyone’s positively speedy talking. Culturally, as I learnt a great deal more about the Spanish culture, not to mention socially as I made plenty of friends.

In a sentence, the trip was brilliant because I was not just learning the language — I was also learning about the people and culture behind the language and even better, I made lots of new friends along the way!

1. What’s the benefit of teaching in an after-school club for the writer?

A．Picking up Spanish.	B．Making lots of new friends.
C．Having fun with students.	D．Earning some extra money.

2. Which of the following social activities is not mentioned?

A．Going to an English corner.

B．Taking pictures of Salamanca’s buildings.

C．Visiting local restaurants and cafes on Monday evening.

D．Going to an amazing restaurant for lunch with friends.

3. What can we learn from Paragraph 5?

A．Forced learning doesn’t do us any good.

B．Being homesick while visiting abroad is natural.

C．Spain is a great place to experience different cultures.

D．The trip taught the writer to overcome difficulties independently.

4. What’s the probable meaning of the underlined word “immersing” in Paragraph 5?

A．Being involved in.	B．Making changes for.
C．Adjusting to.	D．Getting better at.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the result of the new study?

A．An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

B．Cancer patients can be cured by taking aspirin.

C．Taking a small amount of aspirin can be good for health.

2. What’s Peter’s new finding?

A．Aspirin can cause heart diseases.

B．Aspirin delays death of cancer patients.

C．Cancer patients can be cured by taking aspirin.

3. How many years is Peter involved in the study?

A．20 years.

B．40 years.

C．47 years.

4. Which of the following isn’t the benefit of aspirin?

A．It may increase the survival in cancer patients.

B．It can reduce the risk of developing heart diseases.

C．It’s good for people’s health and can cure heart diseases.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What happened to the man?

A．He was caught cheating.

B．He was punished by his parents.

C．He didn’t know how to prepare for the test.

2. How does the woman feel about his behaviour?

A．Excited.

B．Surprised.

C．Ashamed.

3. In Tony’s opinion, why did he make the mistake?

A．He had much to do every day.

B．He failed in the last exam.

C．His father pushed him hard.