1 . Throughout my life, I have met diverse people in various places. The _______ that I have made with these people have affected my life a lot. However, Mrs. Ostrenko’s _______ takes priority over the others’ influences in my life.

Mrs. Ostrenko was my eleventh grade English teacher. She shows that being a teacher is not about teaching but also _______ someone’s life, whether it is significant or trivial.

“My greatest joy is seeing my _______ succeed,” said Mrs. Ostrenko on the first day of class. Not all students come to school excited to learn, but Ostrenko is the type of teacher that has the ability to make her class _______ and memorable. Not only did I learn more about English in one quarter from her class than I learned in my first two years of high school, but her influence allowed me to _______ in all my other classes as well.

Mrs. Ostrenko may look like any other lady but what lies beneath the surface is an enthusiastic soul with perseverance that _______ those around her. Having taught for over ten years, she is still able to find the joy in _______ and remains as enthusiastic as ever about the topic she teaches. Her willpower and self-sacrificing _______ encourage me with the strength to overcome everyday obstacles. Her passion for teaching is evident in every single lesson she teaches, which inspires me to seek the same kind of __________ in my class as a teacher.

She is more than just an inspiration; she is a mentor who has taught me the importance of education.

1.

A．relationships

B．appointments

C．decisions

D．troubles

2.

A．promise

B．impact

C．selection

D．direction

3.

A．giving

B．risking

C．saving

D．changing

4.

A．partners

B．teachers

C．students

D．colleagues

5.

A．scaring

B．confusing

C．exciting

D．embarrassing

6.

A．improve

B．relax

C．play

D．question

7.

A．disturbs

B．inspires

C．annoys

D．amuses

8.

A．decorating

B．communicating

C．dressing

D．teaching

9.

A．abilities

B．words

C．skills

D．spirits

10.

A．passion

B．wisdom

C．property

D．ambition

2 . Stefani Shamrowicz lives in Colorado. The 24-year-old woman has spent 23 days picking up126 bags of rubbish across the country

Having over a month off from her job at a campus recreation center, Stefani Shamrowicz decided to take a trip to help clean up the environment.

She's now driven over 70 hours through Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Louisiana Florida,Georgia,Tennessee,Kentucky，Ohio，Pennsylvania，and New York-cleaning up everything from pee-filled bottles to lawn ornaments. About 80 percent of the rubbish was drinking bottles. Stefani said she had found a few fast-food toys and a tire with a pair of cowboy boots in it and her aim wasn't to shame, but rather encourage people to do what they can

Collecting anywhere from one to 16 bags at a time, Stefani's been discouraged. She felt she wasn't doing enough. She said there was a place that had an ocean of rubbish and she pushed out four bags, but then she broke down because she realized how much rubbish there was and it felt like four bags didn't do anything. But she remembered to just do what she could, especially since she had gone beyond her goal. She said she dedicated that to her parents because they raised her to be an independent person and had been very supportive on the trip

People donated $10 a bag for Stefani to clean up in their name, which she uses for lodging and gas. The person's name is written on how many bags they've donated towards and Stefani posted a picture on her Instagram when they were filed, thanking them for helping clean up the cit she was in.

People online and in person have responded positively to the project. Stefani recalled people sent her pictures of bags of trash they picked up. Once, when she started doing a bag on the beach in Florida,two ladies saw her and started helping her fill the bag.

With her job resuming June 1, Stefani is now back home but she has so many good things to say about her unique U.S.road trip.There's litter everywhere, so I'm just happy to be able to make a little bit of an impact everywhere I go. Cleaning up this litter is a huge thank you for all the joy and good times national parks and nature in general has brought to my life,”she said.

1. Why did Stefani drive ower70 hours across the USA?

A．To call on people to donate money

B．To earn a living by classifying rubbish.

C．To encourage people to protect the environment.

D．To enjoy the scenery of the national parks and nature

2. What is the influence of Stefani's cleaning up rubbish?

A．People offered their help along her journey

B．Her parents make joint efforts to support her.

C．People begin to donate their money for her project.

D．Many people take action to clean up the environment

3. What's the attitude of the author towards cleaning up the litter?

A．Discouraged.

B．Anxious

C．Surprised.

D．Pleased.

4. What does the passage want to tell us?

A．Cleaning up rubbish is a tough task.	B．A kind act can make a big difference
C．Believing in oneself is the key to success.	D．One will realize his dream if he persists in it.

3 . A Lifelong Devotion to Keeping People Fed

Yuan Longping is a Chinese agricultural scientist and educator, known for developing the hybrid rice varieties.

Yuan graduated from the Southwest Agriculture Institute in 1953 and began his teaching career at an agriculture school.

In the 1960s, when a serious food shortage swept China, Yuan decided to devote himself to studying how to increase the yields of rice. He then began a lifelong connection with rice.

Yuan succeeded in growing the world’s first high-yielding hybrid rice varieties in 1973, which could reach a yield of over 500 kg per mu (about 0.067 hectares), rising from the previous yield of only 300 kg per mu. For the next four decades, he continued to work on research and development of hybrid rice, achieving increasingly higher outputs. In 2020, hybrid rice developed by Yuan’s team achieved 1,500 kilograms per mu in two growing seasons, a new world record.

In China, where rice is the main food for the majority of the 1.4 billion people, the planting area of hybrid rice has reached 16 million hectares, or 57 % of the total planting area of rice, helping feed an extra 80 million people a year.

Hybrid rice has also been grown in over 40 countries, including the U.S., Brazil, India, Vietnam, the Philippines and Madagascar. The total planting area of the hybrid rice has reached 8 million hectares overseas.

Even after a great success, Yuan never held himself back from making new breakthroughs. In 2017, his team started to grow seawater rice in Qingdao. The rice was designed to grow in saline-alkaline land and survive even after being completely in seawater. His team planned to develop a type of seawater rice that could be planted in 6.67 million hectares of saline-alkaline land across China to boost the country’s rice harvest by about 20 %. In 2018, Yuan’s team was invited to plant the saline-alkaline tolerant rice in experimental fields in Dubai, which achieved huge success. In June 2020, his team started to grow seawater rice on a farm at an altitude of 2,800 meters in northwest China’s Qinghai Province. The experiment succeeded.

Yuan had two dreams — to “enjoy the cool under the rice crops taller than men” and that hybrid rice could be grown all over the world to help solve the global food shortage.

1. What made Yuan Longping decide to study rice?

A．A serious food shortage.	B．Agriculture development.
C．His interest in the rice experiment.	D．His wish to plant the tallest rice in the world.

2. From the passage, we know that Yuan Longping ________.

A．developed a variety of hybrid rice

B．worked as a scientist after graduation

C．started to grow seawater rice in Dubai in 2017

D．grew the first high-yielding hybrid rice varieties in 1953

3. We can infer from the passage that Yuan Longping’s most outstanding qualities are________.

A．modest and outgoing	B．honest and creative
C．generous and optimistic	D．responsible and devoted

4 . Chad has been delivering packages for a small town for more than 10 years. Everyone in the town knows how special Chad is.

When Chad thought an unwrapped package was likely to be a gift for the kids, he didn’t _____ it when the kids were in the yard. He just drove by and gave it to the adults after dark because he didn’t want to ruin the _____ for the kids. When it comes to _____ service, Chad is really responsible.

The people living there thought that Chad deserved to be _____ for his kindness. So, through a community page, they organized a “Thank You” event for the _____ Chad. That day, Chad’s last stop was to be an on-demand collection at the municipal building. Driving there, Chad thought he was going to______ a regular package. But what he came to was several people holding up balloons and big signs with messages for him. Several community members clapped and yelled, “Thank you, Chad!” The people _____ him with cards and gifts.

“Well, thank you.” Chad said as he read through a giant card. “I don’t know what to say now.” He was so moved that he took out his handkerchief to wipe his ______.

A man who truly cares about others deserves to be recognized and rewarded for his _____. Thumb up for you, Chad, and for the community for thanking him in the most ______ way.

1.

A．sell

B．clean

C．deliver

D．decorate

2.

A．surprise

B．balance

C．honor

D．habit

3.

A．manager

B．customer

C．assistant

D．staff

4.

A．replaced

B．protected

C．rewarded

D．influenced

5.

A．beloved

B．brave

C．awkward

D．delighted

6.

A．give up

B．show off

C．apply for

D．pick up

7.

A．equipped

B．helped

C．presented

D．warned

8.

A．hands

B．tears

C．shoes

D．sweats

9.

A．effort

B．courage

C．honesty

D．generosity

10.

A．careful

B．original

C．normal

D．beautiful

5 . Some people believe that the space exploration is difficult and dangerous, and costs a huge amount of money. They think that it does nothing to improve the quality of our lives. However, reaching outward into space has helped us in many ways.

It is in our nature to explore. From the very early days of human life, our curiosity for the unknown has kept us adventuring into new places.   We wish to visit thick and wild forests, climb mountains, and cross deep oceans. We are excited about the amazing discoveries and endless possibilities. With each space mission coming greater insight, we are motivated to continue along the same path of adventure.

The results of the space investigations have made major contributions to an understanding of the origin, evolution, and likely future of the universe, such as planets, stars, and all other forms of matter and energy. Exploring space helps to answer questions about our place in the universe and the history of our solar system. It is through our research into space that we have known that the Earth is round and that it travels around the sun. As we learn more about the universe, we may one day answer the question whether there is life on other planets

With technologies first discovered and researched in space exploration, we can solve some of the big problems facing mankind, making our lives safer and easier. One of these is earthquake-shock absorbers. Shock absorbers originally applied to the spaceship take-off have also been set up in some cities in order to buildings and save lives. Many scientific and technological advances can provide benefits to societies in areas including health, energy and information technology. This should be the main reason for people to explore space.

Moreover, although we invest a large sum of money in space exploration, the space industry actually can bring great economic value. In a 2018 report by the space Foundation, the 2017 global space economy was valued at $383.5 billion. At the same time, space exploration can attract young people to careers in science and technology. There are many supporting roles on the ground, such as engineers, mechanics and research assistants.

And the amazing work these people do can provide education and inspiration for the next generation. Such wonders as a spaceship launch or astronauts walking on the difficult and dangerous, are exciting and inspiring to see, and it can be these moments than shape children's lives forever and motivate them to become the scientists and engineers of the future. When you have seen a man walk on the Moon, you grow up believing that anything possible through.

1. The most important reason for people explore space is that it ________.

A．meets our curiosity for the unknown

B．promotes industry to develop faster

C．helps us understand the evolution the universe

D．solves some of our problems to make us live better

2. According to the author, space exploration affects the next generation by ________.

A．providing more job opportunities for them

B．inspiring them to compete in certain work areas

C．attracting them to have interest and belief in research

D．informing them that the work is difficult and dangerous

3. What's the author's attitude towards the exploration of the space?

A．Doubtful.	B．Cautious.
C．Confused.	D．Supportive.

4. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A．Why We Explore Space	B．Why We Meet Our Curiosity
C．How We Make Our Life Safer	D．What Makes Technology Advances

6 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Cunningham was a world-famous fashion photographer. But he led a simple life. He lived in a small apartment. A simple restaurant was the place     1     he usually had the same meal. He always used cheap cameras and all his pictures     2     (take) on the streets of New York. Cunningham liked to photograph ordinary people in poor areas. He found inspiration in everyday scenes. These things were real, and it was within their reality that he saw both     3     (beautiful) and potential.

7 . About IVHQ

At International Volunteer HQ, we bring people from all walks of life together to make a difference on the adventure of a lifetime. Established in 2007, we have grown to become the world’s leading volunteer travel company, working in over 50 destinations around the world and placing thousands of volunteers abroad every year.

We’re focused on providing affordable volunteer travel experiences that are responsible, safe and high quality. Our programs heighten global awareness and cultural understanding through the skills and expertise taken by volunteers to their host communities, and through the experiences and lessons that volunteers take back to their own countries and cultures.

How IVHQ Works

IVHQ provides affordable volunteer programs by partnering with organizations based in each of our program countries. We believe this is the best approach to international volunteering.

First, local organizations are in the best position to see where volunteers are genuinely needed. The staff in these organizations are locals, they have been raised in the area and know it inside and out.

Second, partnering with local organizations reduces the costs associated with hosting volunteers, making programs more affordable. This means more people are enabled to volunteer and that enables greater social outcomes to be achieved.

Why Volunteer Abroad with IVHQ

Having supported thousands of people to volunteer abroad since 2007, IVHQ is proud to be the most popular volunteer travel organization for international volunteers. One of the major strengths of IVHQ is our careful selection process in choosing our partner organizations and the high quality volunteer programs that we offer through these partners. Every program that IVHQ offers has been personally inspected by IVHQ. We have experienced the programs first-hand, we have assessed the local teams and we have provided comprehensive IVHQ training to all of our local teams.

How to Get Started

Want to make a difference? Click this simple step-by-step guide to choose the perfect volunteer program and secure your place with IVHQ. We’re here for you from start to finish.

1. According to the passage, we can learn that IVHQ ________.

A．is the largest and most popular international adventure agency

B．has helped promote international cultural exchange and understanding

C．is experienced and has already made huge profits since it was established

D．has provided various and expensive volunteer programs all over the world

2. Which of the following words can best describe IVHQ?

A．Comprehensive and practical.	B．Reliable and affordable.
C．Environmental friendly and cheap.	D．High-quality and adventurous.

3. Where is this article probably taken from?

A．A fashion magazine.	B．A science newspaper.
C．A website.	D．A guide booklet.

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。

It seems like common sense: eating local food should be better for the environment, because it     1     (transport) short distances.    2     (Unfortunate), it is not that simple. It is the production of food, not its transport, that uses most of the energy and     3     (produce)most of the greenhouse gases. In some cases, local produce might have used more energy and produced more greenhouse gases than produce grown a long way away—even taking into account its transport.

9 . Courtyard Stay with Your Dogs

As autumn approaches, we are inviting you to join us on our August dog event—Courtyard Stay with Yoga & Hike from August 21st to August 22nd near Qinglong Lake in Fangshan district. This event will continue to raise fund for our Pre-treatment Guidance Project (PGP).

Check out our full itinerary below:

Day 1: Saturday, August 21st

At 9 am in the morning, you will be picked up by car or bus and head to Fangshan district. We have arranged a private courtyard house for a comfortable stay for the Saturday night. We will enjoy some local dishes for lunch, while enjoying the peaceful views of the Qinglong Lake. After lunch, we will go together for a light hike to the nearby mountain and water tracks with our dogs. For dinner, enjoy the coziest, home-style BBQ with both vegetable and meat options.

Day 2: Sunday, August 22nd

After breakfast, we will join a yoga teacher for a deeply relaxing yoga session, with the company of the morning sun. You can choose to hike a bit more afterwards in the forest park. We will be checking out around 4 pm in the afternoon, returning to our homes.

Reservation: Please add our event manager, Diana, on Wechat to reserve a spot for yourself and your dog, a full payment will be required upon signing up. If you don’t have a dog but would still like to hang out with dogs, you are more than welcome to join too!

Pricing:

Early Bird Fee: 1400 RMB per human for the first four participants only before 7th August.

Children Price: 800 RMB (4—13 years old).

Full Price: 1600 RMB per human.

All surplus funds and donations will go to our Pre-treatment Guidance Program.

Please bring your ID, your dog’s ID and vaccine proof for any potential security check.

We can’t wait to see you soon！

1. Who would be most interested in the weekend activity?

A．Taxi drivers.

B．Yoga coaches.

C．Pet dog owners.

D．The PGP members.

2. According to the itinerary, on August 22nd, you can ________.

A．join a teacher to do some yoga	B．have some local dishes for lunch
C．enjoy the coziest, home-style BBQ	D．go together for a hike to the water tracks

3. The purpose of the countryside stay activity is to________.

A．promote the Qinglong Lake	B．raise fund for a public project
C．teach skills of BBQ and keeping dogs	D．provide access to dogs for people without pets

10 . Have you ever enjoyed a trip to a zoo, but wondered whether it is acceptable for humans to keep so many treasured animals in cages. You are not alone. Many people concerned about the fate of zoo animals and feel conflicted about the very existence of zoos. However, there is no reason to worry.

Most zoos around the world provide the highest level of care and cleanliness for their animal residents. In fact, animals in zoos often experience far healthier lives than they would in the wild due to the access to medical care.

Zoos provide opportunities for people of all ages to view and connect with animal life that they would otherwise not encounter. By interacting with wild life, people can gain a greater appreciation for the animals of the world. Zoos offer educational experiences through which people can learn why it is so important to protect and maintain the diversity of animal life on Earth.

Zoos also function as places where these often rare or endangered animals can be studied. By keeping and raising animals in cages, extensive research can be conducted on the animals to help scientists understand them. This scientific understanding, in turn, contributes to conservation efforts around the world. Because zoos are a safe place for animals to be observed, scientists are able to make important discoveries about their lives.

While it is true that not all zoos are as well maintained and equipped, there is growing international pressure for universal regulations that will ensure the monitoring of all public zoos. This type of legal support will allow the world’s zoos to continue their important research programs, many of which are adjusted toward breeding programs designed to make more endangered species come in. Breeding programs are essential to continue certain species which are nearly wiped out from the wild, and zoos are the ideal place for these programs to promote the increase of the animals. In this manner, zoos contribute to restoring balance in the wilderness by giving endangered species a second-chance at survival.

If you visit a top-ranking zoo, you will enjoy viewing animals in a habitat designed to support their health. You can rest assured that by supporting such zoos as a visitor, you are also supporting valuable science and conservation efforts. Your interactions with the animals and exhibits might educate you further about creatures in parts of the world you haven’t been exposed to.

When people are inspired, they tend to take action more readily, and zoos are an inspiring example of this truth. Zoos provide an unforgettable experience in appreciating animal life and take concrete action towards advocating for their future.

1. According to the passage, most zoos ________.

A．worry about the fate of rare and treasured animals

B．create ways for people to observe and learn animals’ life

C．provide poor care and unclean environment for the animals

D．educate people to try their best to control the diversity of animals

2. We can learn from the passage that ________.

A．public zoos around the world are all monitored

B．only the endangered animals should be kept in zoos

C．visiting zoos contributes to protecting endangered animals

D．Top-ranking zoos allow visitors to study animals’ habitats

3. The attitude of the author towards animals’ living in zoos is probably ________.

A．critical

B．cautious

C．supportive

D．anxious

4. What’s the best title of the passage?

A．Are Zoo Animals Healthy?	B．Are Zoos Really Bad News?
C．Why Should We Study Animals?	D．Should Animals Be Kept in Cages?