1 . Binge-watching (刷剧) is when a person watches more than one episode of a show in a row. With developments in the speed and connectivity of the Internet, increases in technology and the rise of on-demand entertainment companies, people can now have their favorite shows stream (流播) directly to their television at their convenience.
This behavior is nothing new. In fact, binge-watching has been officially listed in dictionaries since 2015. The entertainment companies recognize this behavior and many take steps to encourage it. Often, instead of releasing each episode on a week-by-week basis, an entire series will become available concurrently. Once the episode finishes, many platforms will display pop-ups with “you might like” suggestions, or will automatically play the next episode.
However, recent research suggests that out of the more than half of British adults who watch more than one episode of a show back-to-back (一集接一集地), almost a third have admitted missing sleep or becoming tired as a result; and 25% have neglected their household chores (家务活). Next we’ll be missing work!
Bingeing has other connections — binge eating, binge drinking and binge smoking. All of them are often associated with a lack of control and a possible route to addiction. Lindsey Fussell, consumer group director, said, “The days of waiting a week for the next episode are largely gone, with people finding it hard to resist (抗拒) watching multiple episodes around the house or on the move.” If people find binge-watching hard to resist, are we witnessing the birth of a new type of addiction?
The countless number of information and entertainment that television and online media can bring us is, many would say, a good thing. However, when the activity begins to bleed into other areas, causing us to stop functioning, then it becomes a problem. So, what’s the answer? Moderation! Neither a tiny amount, nor too much. After all, as the old proverb says, “A little of what you fancy does you good.”
1. How did the writer develop the first paragraph?| A．By giving a definition. | B．By telling a story. |
| C．By listing some examples. | D．By analyzing the cause and effect. |
| A．For convenience. | B．At the same time. |
| C．In detail. | D．Free of charge. |
| A．people can’t control their feelings | B．people can’t resist the temptation of Bingeing |
| C．people have no patience to do work | D．people are addicted to waiting for a new episode |
| A．To keep online media from stopping functioning. |
| B．To enjoy entertainment as much as possible. |
| C．To learn life lessons from the episodes. |
| D．To watch episodes in a moderate way. |
3 . Learning to say “yes, and”
When I first heard about the improvisation (即兴交流) class, I was hesitating. As a quiet and shy girl, I feared improvising in front of strangers. However, I knew I wanted to work as a science communicator after finishing my Ph.D., so it seemed like a perfect chance to learn how to speak and communicate with others effectively. I signed up, knowing the experience would give me help.
During our first class, we learned an important concept of improvisation: “yes, and.” It means that, as improvisers, we’d better accept what fellow performers say. If someone says that rhinos (犀牛) are librarians, for example, then rhinos are librarians. We do not question the logic; we say “yes” and then continue with the scene as if nothing is wrong.
The first few scenes were hard, but as weeks turned into months, I became more comfortable and even started to enjoy our classes. I became better at listening, relating to my conversation partners, and communicating clearly in the moment. Once when I was giving a presentation about my science, an audience member surprised me with a question that didn’t grow out of the information I’d presented. Instead of getting confused and nervous, I took the “yes, and” approach—accepting the question and letting my mind focus on why it was asked. That helped me find an appropriate answer. I got pretty excited about it.
The benefits of improvisation go beyond communication. Before attending the class, I would get stuck when my experiments produced unexpected data, thinking that I had made a mistake. But now, instead of getting discouraged, I will stay open to the possibility that the results are real, keep exploring the data and end up identifying a new type of cell—one that isn’t behaving as expected.
I think all scientists can benefit from this lesson. If the data say rhinos are librarians, then it’s worth finding out whether rhinos are, in fact, librarians. As scientists, our job isn’t to challenge data that support, a preconceived story, but to say “yes, and.”
1. Why did the author attend the improvisation class?| A．To get a different experience. |
| B．To finish her Ph.D. at university. |
| C．To give up her job as a science communicator. |
| D．To improve her speaking and communicating ability. |
| A．She formed her own idea quickly. |
| B．She came up with lots of creative responses. |
| C．She paid more attention to the logic of answers. |
| D．She became a good listener before giving an opinion. |
| A．explain the process of using the method |
| B．prove the benefits of the improvisation class |
| C．share her own research experiences with readers |
| D．attract fellow scientists to attend the improvisation class |
| A．They should attend the improvisation class. |
| B．They should question all preconceived ideas. |
| C．They should carry on research by admitting earlier data. |
| D．They should try to improve their academic knowledge. |
4 . Ray is a physical education teacher at Central Algoma Secondary School. This year, most of their classes were remote due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
One day, Ray was talking to his daughter Sadie, who was set to graduate. The school was planning to have teachers hand-deliver diplomas to each student's home, but Sadie asked her dad if she could receive hers on a nearby outdoor stage instead.
“I said, ‘Sure, I'll do that’. No problem. Is there anybody else who would like to receive their diploma on the stage?’”Ray said. “And she said, ‘Yeah, everybody would like to get their diploma on the stage.’”
Moved, the creative dad got to work to make it happen — not just for his daughter, but for all of the graduating seniors! He spent about six hours one weekend building a portable (便携的) stage that he could pull behind his truck. He then got permission from the school, and they eagerly agreed to help make his mobile graduation mission a success.
“It's such an important event for so many people.... It was almost like the first win that we've had in a year and a half after being beaten down,” Ray said. “We finally get to do this one thing that we'll remember for the rest of our lives.”
Over the course of two days in late June, Ray traveled over 250 miles to give 72 graduates their big moment!
Joel Lamoureux was one student who received his diploma on the portable stage. His mom, Krissie Lamoureux said the experience felt relaxed and easy while still providing an important photo opportunity for this milestone in their lives.
“It was extremely personal,” she added. “It's really hard as a parent to watch your child graduate from a distance and not be able to really be a part of anything.”
All of the students were grateful to Ray and the school for creating a safe way to celebrate their accomplishments.
1. What inspired Ray to create the stage?| A．The COVID-19 pandemic. | B．His daughter's hope. |
| C．The school's permission. | D．The graduates' request. |
| A．He has won the competition. | B．He has experienced many failures. |
| C．His work is highly thought of. | D．His work is of great significance. |
| A．Satisfied. | B．Envious. |
| C．Appreciative. | D．Comfortable. |
| A．A Teacher Builds a Portable Stage | B．A Different Celebration Is on Show |
| C．A Personal Work Gains Popularity | D．A Teacher Helps Deliver Diplomas |
Kindness
The sound of glass breaking is immediately recognizable: I'd been telling my best friend Missi a story and had spun around in the living room when I heard that sound and froze.
When I looked down at the floor, it was covered with tiny colorful glass. Missi said, "Oh, no, not the vase."
"Why? What did I do?" My face reddened.
"Abby, that glass vase was one of the few things my grandparents brought when they came to America," Missi replied nervously. "If you'd broken anything else in the apartment, I would've gladly said I did it. But you're going to have to tell my mom that it was your mistake, and she's going to be really mad."
I was frightened.
We gathered up the pieces. I kept saying that maybe it could be fixed, but Missis said it didn't look possible. Some of the pieces broke even more as we tried to sweep it up carefully.
Missi said her mom would be home by six. Would her mom shout at me or punish me? Would she tell me I couldn't stay in their apartment for the weekend? The only thing I could think of to say was "I'm sorry."
A couple of minutes after six we heard a key turn in the door. Her mom was home.
Right from the start, we could see she was very happy. "Hello! It's hot today. I want to treat you girls to the Chinese dishes I know you like. Let's go!" her mom said. She pointed at the open door.
"But before that, I need to tell you something," I said.
"We can talk when we arrive at the restaurant," her mom said.
"No, I need to tell you now. It's important," I said. I could feel my voice shaking and tried not to cry.
"What is it, dear?" her mom asked. She closed the door and walked closer to me. Our hands almost touched. I could feel her eyes study me, and she watched me quietly. My heart beat faster. I gathered my courage and told her the whole story and my wish to fix the vase if possible.
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1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
"I'm sorry," I apologized to her and began to explain.
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Hearing that she disliked it made me feel much better, but actually she was just out of kindness trying to comfort me.
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1.接受对方的邀请；
2.简单介绍长城；
3.商定相关事宜。
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2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.邮件开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Peter,
I'm glad to accept your invitation to tour the Great Wall this weekend.
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Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
As a teenager, I often heard people say, "High school is the best years of life!" So I looked forward to
Actually, there were really too many unforgettable moments in those years. Whether they were bad moments or
During those years, I liked to volunteer and took an active part in debate. I behaved
Other than voluntary work, I also liked sporting events, which
I really miss my high school life.
8 . The year 2020 was a hard year. So many people thought of ideas to bring
Kimberly Wybenga was one of them. To cheer up her friends, she
"I know everyone is
The 38-year-old tried to send her boxes of hope anonymously（匿名地）,
In order not to be
All the effort to remain anonymous didn't
Now she decided to share the story
| A．luck | B．happiness | C．wealth | D．advantage |
| A．made | B．borrowed | C．bought | D．created |
| A．exchanging | B．improving | C．organizing | D．doing |
| A．further | B．faster | C．better | D．earlier |
| A．making up | B．dealing with | C．finding out | D．thinking about |
| A．because | B．before | C．though | D．if |
| A．signing | B．checking | C．contacting | D．arranging |
| A．addicted | B．attracted | C．close | D．used |
| A．refused | B．seen | C．forgotten | D．recognized |
| A．phones | B．cameras | C．sources | D．solutions |
| A．work | B．appear | C．happen | D．leave |
| A．face | B．dress | C．voice | D．handwriting |
| A．address | B．picture | C．name | D．design |
| A．slowly | B．extremely | C．obviously | D．publicly |
| A．knowledge | B．warning | C．kindness | D．news |
9 . How to Prepare Houseplants for Fall
It would be easy to think that since houseplants live inside, they don't really experience seasons as their outdoor plants do.
Remove any dead or dying leaves. Find any yellowing or brown leaves.
Be mindful of extreme temperatures. Hot or cold extremes can stress（使……紧张）plants out.
Repot（移植）if needed. Spring is the best time to repot houseplants because that's when they begin to grow rapidly. But if any of your babies have had an active summer and are too small for their pot, now is a good time as well. Lift the plant out of the pot and check how the roots look.
Be careful with watering. Over-watering is one of the most common houseplant mistakes. Unless you have especially thirsty species or a very dry home, wait at least a few days in between watering.
| A．The plants under stress will die soon. |
| B．If they seem crowded, it is time to repot. |
| C．So be careful about where your plants are living. |
| D．Bring them in if they've been vacationing outside. |
| E．Pay attention to whether there are harmful insects. |
| F．It's true that they are provided more protection inside. |
| G．Cut off the leaves of these colors at the base or at the soil. |
10 . If you turn over a plastic bottle, like those we use to drink water, you'll notice a number "1"— that means it's made of a material called PET. Some bags, like the kind that holds milk or coffee, get a "2", meaning they're made of a material called HDPE. At material recovery factories, plastics get sorted (分类) based on these numbers (they go up to 7), which shows how recyclable (可回收的) they are.
Plastic marking numbers 1 and 2 are recyclable. They can be made into carpet, clothing, plastic package, as well as other products, according to Live Science.
Recycling gets more difficult with higher numbers, called "mixed plastic". This waste makes up 69% of all the plastic we use in the daily life. It's much more expensive to deal with than numbers 1 and 2. In the past, mixed plastics would be sent to other countries. But two years ago, almost no country was allowed to buy foreign plastic waste.
Recycling companies had to find a new market, but many failed. For example, in Los Angeles, recycling companies still won't recycle any plastics with numbers higher than 2. Instead, they are burying or burning them.
According to Live Science, what the USA needs is machines that can be used to recycle other kinds of plastic. But Hocevar, a scientist, comes up with a different solution: "The really simple answer is there isn't so much throwaway plastic in the world."
Someone may ask, "Is recycling worth it?" For bottles with "1" or"2", the answer is "yes", said Hocevar. There's also a growing market for plastics marked "5", a flexible (灵活的) plastic that includes yogurt containers (酸奶容器). For other numbers, the answer was simpler; a "no" on numbers3, 4, 6 and7.
1. What does the number on plastic products mean?| A．How recyclable the products are. |
| B．Where the products were made. |
| C．What recycle technology is needed. |
| D．Where the products would end up. |
| A．The cost to recycle mixed plastic. |
| B．The solution to dealing with plastic waste. |
| C．The plastic waste in our daily life. |
| D．The difficultly in recycling mixed plastic. |
| A．Burn or bury mixed plastic. |
| B．Stop producing mixed plastic products. |
| C．Sell the mixed plastics to other countries. |
| D．Make more machines to recycle mixed plastic. |
| A．On a milk container. | B．On a coffee bag. |
| C．On a yogurt container. | D．On a water bottle. |
