1 . A year ago when I was traveling alone in Guatemala I broke my back. I was surrounded by many kind strangers that day.     1     One of them I had met once in Mexico and the other I had just met the day before. We were planning on traveling to the next village together, but before we left, we decided to jump on one of those big Blob Bouncy Bags on the lake.

    2     I missed my target. An ambulance took me to a hospital. They both got car sick pretty bad, but still offered to come to support and translate for me.

When we got to the hospital, they helped me get through it.     3     So every time I needed to update my parents, they had to go somewhere else with my phone to text them.

The ambulance employers wanted me to pay in cash. I didn’t have that much cash and the ATMs there never worked for my cards.     4     I felt terrible about borrowing that much money from them. But when I asked them to write down their bank details, they simply told me to text them later when I was out of the hospital.

They stayed with me for hours. But even after they left, they stayed in touch asking me how I was and how everything was going—even a year later. I may have been unlucky for breaking my back, but I was so lucky for the people there when it happened.     5    

A．So they offered to pay for me.

B．And this where it went wrong.

C．There was no WiFi at the emergency department.

D．I actually look back at it as a heartbroken experience.

E．I am still grateful for the fact that I’ve met those two guys.

F．For me, there is one in particular that I’ll always remember.

G．But there are two guys that will always have a place in my heart.

2 . Screen time is often considered the enemy when it comes to teaching kids to be active. However, a new research found that for 9 and 10 years old children greater social media use was related to some positive effects, including increased physical activity, less family conflict (冲突) and fewer sleep problems.

The findings come from an analysis of data from about 4,500 young people and their parents collected by the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study. The study gathered information about how young people’s brains develop.

In the study, children self reported activities like watching TV, texting or visiting social media sites — and the time spent on each. They were also asked about whether they play mature (成年的) video games. They rated their time on them as never, once in a while and all the time. Kids and parents report on family conflict. Parents also kept track of how well the kids slept and filled out a checklist that assessed (评定) their children’s behavior.

The results haven’t been published yet, but are being presented Tuesday at the Research Society on Alcoholism in San Diego. Previous research has been done. largely in older kids or teenagers with less focus on younger kids. Communities and social networks can have beneficial effects, so kids who are using social media to build connections may see positive outcomes.

Do these findings mean that parents should ban TVs and sign their kids up for Twitter? Probably not. Psychologist Chris Ferguson of Stetson University says that the differences identified in the research are small.

1. What does the passage mainly about?

A．More screen time is needed by kids.

B．Screen time is the enemy of teaching kids to be active.

C．Parents should ban TVs and sign their kids up for Twitter.

D．A look at social media may have possible benefits for kids.

2. How did the researchers get the data they wanted?

A．They carried out interviews.	B．They asked kids and parents to report.
C．They got the data from other scientists.	D．They downloaded the data from the Internet.

3. What is Chris Ferguson’s attitude towards the findings?

A．Objective.

B．Subjective.

C．Supportive.

D．Doubtful..

4. What is the text?

A．A novel.

B．A travel guide.

C．A news report.

D．A book review.

3 . He was the last person who should have run into a burning building—he had lung disease. But that didn’t stop him. Michael Surrell and his wife was parking when they got a call from their daughter: “The house next door is on fire!” He went to investigate.

Though the fire department had been called, Surrell ran inside. The thick smoke burned his eyes and made it impossible to breathe. The conditions were life-threatening for Surrell.

After a few minutes, he went outside to catch his breath. Taking a deep breath, he went in again. The house was similar to his, so he made it to the second floor. He couldn’t see anything. Then a soft moan (呻吟声) came. Still unable to see, Surrell crawled (爬行) toward the sound, feeling around for any sign of the trapped.

Finally, he touched something. He pulled the kid toward him and held her into his arms and stood. He fought through the smoke and ran into the blackness. The next thing he knew, he was at the front door, then outside. Surrell put Tiara down on the porch. He started CPR. Soon a cough came from Tiara’s throat. Surrell gave five more breaths. She coughed again, opened her eyes and took a breath on her own.

Surrell woke up in the hospital days later, having suffered severe burns to his lungs. He spent a week in the hospital. The fire worsened Surrell’s condition, and he feels the effects even two years later. “It’s a small price to pay,” he says. “I’d do it again without a second thought.”

1. What was Surrell doing when he got to know the fire?

A．He was parking.	B．He was walking with his wife.
C．He was washing his car.	D．He was talking with his daughter.

2. What can we learn from the text?

A．Surrell saved Tiara at his first attempt.

B．Surrell never regret carrying out his deed.

C．Surrell called the fire department before running inside.

D．Surrell saw Tiara on the second floor and carried her outside.

3. Which words can best describe Surrell?

A．Kind and devoted.

B．Brave and devoted.

C．Generous and kind.

D．Considerate and devoted.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．A Big Fire Broke out	B．A Man Carried out CPR to Save a Girl
C．The Last Man Saved Another Person	D．Surrell Suffered Severe Burns to His Lungs

4 . 你校英文报开设了一个新栏目English Corner，需要征集一些有关你所了解的西方餐桌礼仪的文章。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括:
1. 餐桌礼仪的重要性;
2. 常见的西方餐桌礼仪。
注意: 1. 词数80左右;
2. 标题和首句已给出，不计入总词数。

Western Table Manners

If you go to a western dinner for the first time, you may be confused about the table manners.

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5 . 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。

A unique tourist attraction in southeastern China’s Fujian Province lets wuxia fans realize     1     (they) dreams of experiencing the flying techniques of the kung-fu masters they used to watch on TV growing up.

If you’re     2     fan of popular wuxia films like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, you’ve probably fantasized or even tried recreating scenes     3     main actors flied through the air or battled their     4     (enemy) in spite of the gravity. Not the easiest thing to do without the right props (道具), but     5     (lucky) there is now a place where you can reproduce all your favorite kung-fu movie techniques to an amazing scene of traditional Chinese architecture and waterfalls.

    6     (use) a system of the same advanced equipment similar     7     the ones used in wuxia movies, the staff at this mysterious tourist attraction allow visitors to fly through the air with the same elegance as their on-screen heroes.     8     (add) to the dramatic effect and the appeal of this attraction, traditional outfits (服装)     9     (provide) so you can feel and look like a wuxia master or princess.

This real-life wuxia world, which is reportedly located (位于) in a scenic part of Youxi County,     10     (catch) the imagination of millions of Chinese wuxia fiction fans so far.

6 . My family often visited Disneyland, where the best parts would be fireworks. However, as I grew older, something ______ caught my attention: my grandfather would go ______ just before the fireworks and reappear shortly after they finished. I wondered why, only to be told Grandpa ______ the noise of the explosions as they ______ him of the war.

One summer night, my family and I exited a ride just ______ to hear over the loudspeakers, “In only two minutes, Disneyland will present their fireworks…“When Grandpa heard the ______ , he started jogging ahead, even unaware I was following him.

The first shell (烟花弹) broke. Grandpa ______ as if hit by a shot. Shell after shell bursting overhead, my grandfather jogged ______ , barely keeping his footing long enough to collapse (倒在) onto a(n) ______ nearby. Instantly, I was by his side. When he looked up, I saw ______ on his face. I put my hands around him. Grandpa ______ my arms, weeping soundlessly. We sat on that bench for what seemed like hours…a 10-year-old child cradling (轻轻抱着) a ______ man.

When the last fireworks ______ , my grandfather straightened abruptly and wiped the ______ from his eyes. Seconds later, he completely ______ himself. He arose, declaring that we should find the others. His strong hand once again enclosed all of mine.

1.

A．unusual

B．amusing

C．urgent

D．familiar

2.

A．shopping

B．jogging

C．missing

D．sobbing

3.

A．recognized

B．disliked

C．appreciated

D．blocked

4.

A．informed

B．broke

C．warned

D．reminded

5.

A．on occasion

B．at random

C．in time

D．by mistake

6.

A．arrangement

B．decision

C．conversation

D．announcement

7.

A．arose

B．screamed

C．trembled

D．bled

8.

A．casually

B．cautiously

C．determinedly

D．unsteadily

9.

A．bench

B．road

C．step

D．restroom

10.

A．anger

B．fear

C．doubt

D．hate

11.

A．pushed aside

B．sunk into

C．glanced at

D．held up

12.

A．grown

B．energetic

C．concerned

D．stubborn

13.

A．died away

B．went off

C．showed up

D．came back

14.

A．sweat

B．tears

C．dirt

D．stains

15.

A．persuaded

B．entertained

C．recovered

D．behaved

7 . Take It Inside: How to Keep Your House Cool This Summer

Keeping your home cool during a hot summer season is never easy. But it’s not impossible, just read on to learn more about keeping your house cool in even the highest temperatures.

·     1    

Using the oven during the warmer months is just asking for heat stroke — and pretty unnecessary. Overnight oatmeal is a favorite no-bake breakfast. Just add some oats, milk and brown sugar to a glass jar.     2     Come morning time, it’s ready without ever having to turn on the oven.

·Avoid the washer and dryer when temperatures are higher.

In the summer, fashion should be as relaxed as your attitude because who wants to wash, dry, and fold in the heat? No thanks. Simply hand wash your clothes in cold water and let it air dry outside while cooling off with friends.     3    

·Close doors and open windows.

    4     — you’ll want to keep the cool air contained to the places in your home most used. Alternatively, as temperatures drop in the evening, keep your windows open and let the air flow in. But be sure to close those windows and shades first thing in the morning before temperatures heat up again.

·Make easy sun tea recipe.

Tea is a longtime summer tradition — the process involves making tea in boiling water.     5     Simply add cold water and tea bags to a large glass container, and then place in a spot that gets direct sunlight. Add refreshing flavors, like fresh herbs and slices of lemon, and let the cool-down begin.

A．Turn your oven off.

B．Breakfast is simple.

C．Let the sun do the work for you!

D．Boiling water should be ready at hand.

E．Then place it in the refrigerator overnight.

F．Any room you’re not using, keep that door closed.

G．No drying means no heat gets caught in your home.

8 . PARIS—The European Space Agency (ESA) says it was “blown away” by the record number of applicants—more than 22000—hoping to become the continent’s next generation of space travelers, including more women than ever and some 200 people with disabilities.

“We’ve all been astonished at the number of applicants,” ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher told a news conference. “It’s a very strong expression of interest and enthusiasm that people have across Europe for space.”

In giving out the results of a new recruitment (招募) drive aimed at more astronaut diversity, the agency acknowledged Wednesday that it still has work to do on gender balance. Just 24% of the applicants were women, up from 15% at the last hiring drive in 2008. The hiring campaign didn’t specifically address ethnic diversity, but stressed the importance of “representing all parts of our society”. The agency received applications from all 25 member nations and associate members, though most came from traditional heavyweights France, Germany, Britain and Italy. ESA specifically sought out people with physical disabilities, for a first-of-its-kind effort to determine what adaptations would be necessary to space stations to accommodate them.

The competition is fierce. Just four to six people will be chosen as Europe’s next astronauts, with a reserve team of about 20. The candidates will undergo intensive screening over the next year, with a final decision expected in late 2022.

The European agency has sent only two women into space to date—Claudie Haignere and Samantha Cristoforetti—but wants that number to grow. While 5 419 women applied for the new ESA program, “the numbers also show there is more to be done to achieve gender balance in the space sector,” said David Parker, its director of human and robotic exploration. Globally, 65 of the more than 560 people who have explored space were women, most of them Americans.

1. How did ESA feel about the result of their recruitment drive?

A．Unexpected.

B．Curious.

C．Dissatisfied.

D．Understandable.

2. What has been best achieved in this astronaut recruitment?

A．Gender balance.

B．Ethnic diversity.

C．Regional diversity.

D．Political Equality.

3. How does the author present his idea in the last paragraph?

A．By providing data.	B．By giving examples.
C．By making comparisons.	D．By setting down general rules.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．ESA Releases a New Recruitment	B．Would-be Astronauts Hit Record?
C．Imbalance has arisen in ESA	D．Competition is Fiercer than Ever

9 . If the grass looks greener after the skies have cleared, your eyes aren’t cheating you. “There are several reasons rain helps lawns green up,” said Jennifer Knoepp, a soil research scientist with the USDA Forest Service in Otto, North Carolina.

After it rains, there’s typically more water available in the soil for plants. When plants take up that water, they are also taking up nitrogen (氮) from the organic matter that’s in the soil. “As plants grow, their small roots die and new roots grow,” Knoepp said. When that happens, soil microbes (微生物) cause the dead roots to rot. This process is similar to adding fertilizers to your lawn, but only this action takes place underground and naturally, without your awareness. As rain runs into the soil, it activates the microbes to give off more nitrogen. The grass benefits from the freshly fallen rain because the water allows the roots to take up this “new” nitrogen as well as the nitrogen that the microbes have previously produced. At the same time, “the grass is very active with photosynthesis (光合作用)” when the sun returns, Knoepp explained.

Even though rain increases the nitrogen that’s available to your lawn in several ways, you can’t count on nitrogen from rain to meet all the fertilizer needs of your grass or your vegetable garden. Commercial fertilizers are still needed for a balanced fertilizer program, but Knoepp urges caution in applying them.   While nitrogen is vital for good plant growth, be sure to follow package directions. Too much of a good thing can be harmful not only to plants but to nearby ponds, lakes, streams and rivers. After all, it’s not green streams but green lawns that homeowners want to see when the clouds depart and the sun returns.

1. What makes the grass look greener after the rain?

A．The cleanup of the rain.	B．Slower photosynthesis.
C．The appearance of new roots.	D．Increased absorption of nitrogen.

2. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 2?

A．The production of nitrogen.	B．The process of plants’ growth.
C．The effects of photosynthesis.	D．The method of natural fertilizing.

3. What does Knoepp suggest homeowners do?

A．Be careful not to overuse fertilizers.	B．Keep a commercial fertilizer program.
C．Collect as much rainwater as possible.	D．Take advantage of nitrogen from rain only.

4. Which best describes the author’s tone in the passage?

A．Skeptical and critical.	B．Cautious and confident.
C．Objective and humorous.	D．Scientific and conservative.

10 . First, I thought I was pregnant. Shortly after, I had a shooting pain in my stomach. Finally, I went to the emergency room and they said, “Listen, something is wrong.” Then I was told I might lose my hair for my wedding due to the chemical treatment.

When it came out, I just felt like I wanted to shave it. I didn’t want to sit around and wait for my hair to fall out. I wanted to have control in a situation where I had zero control. This was the one area I could have some sort of control.

I went to a hair salon that day, and it was super emotional. I cried in the chair the whole time. I was terrified to see that my head looked like bald(秃头的). I didn’t know whether it was going to be malformed or not and I couldn’t help worrying whether there was any unnatural part on it. I also have a mole(胎记)on my head that I’ve always been really self-conscious about.

Once I got home, I realized my head is extremely round and the mole wasn’t that noticeable. Over time, I actually enjoyed being bald. I never had to do my hair. Getting ready was quick and easy. I just knew it was something I couldn’t control, and I needed to accept it and learn to love myself in a new way.

Even when I was first diagnosed(诊断), there was no way I was going to sit there and feel sorry for myself. I told myself, “I’m gonna get up. I’m gonna fight this thing. I’m not going to lose. “I always said I would win.

Looking at things in a positive way really helped me, so that’s what I did with my bald head. I would say, “Yeah, this sucks, but at least I don’t have to wash my hair. At least I don’t have to dry it. At least I can get ready in five minutes. ” I always tried to put a positive spin on it.

1. Why did the author shave her head bald?

A．To do chemical treatment.	B．To save her from hairdressing.
C．To get ready for her wedding.	D．To avoid feeling uncontrollable.

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

A．Ill-treated.

B．Bright-colored.

C．Badly-shaped.

D．Well-protected.

3. Which of the following can best describe the author?

A．Stubborn but brave.	B．Strong and positive.
C．Sensitive but friendly.	D．Delicate and negative.

4. What message is conveyed in the story?

A．Life is too precious to lose.	B．God never closes all doors.
C．Determination finds a way.	D．Optimism helps win battles.