1 . When water is cold, people will find it uncomfortable to swim. Wetsuits(潜水服）can help keep people warm.    1    So wetsuits are important. In many water sports, you can find people wearing them.

The wetsuit doesn't have a long history. According to studies, the wetsuit only began during WWII when Italians started wearing wetsuits that were made of rubber. And it was widely believed in 1951, Hugh Bradner began working to improve the equipment.     2    

Now there are many kinds of wetsuits. Contrary to what some may think, wetsuits do not work by keeping the diver(潜水员）dry; they are designed to let water into the suit. This thin layer of water is trapped（保存）between the diver and the suit. And it's allowed to move between the skin of the diver and the inside layer.     3    And it can help keep the diver comfortable during the diving process. That's why it's important to have a nice, tight fit for a wetsuit.

    4    The shorter wetsuit often provides cover for the main part of people's bodies. This kind of wetsuit works well with boating, water skiing, swimming, etc. A longer wetsuit can completely cover the body, including long legs.With more protection for the body, it may be used in cool weather conditions.

Wetsuits can also differ in thickness. They range from about 0. 5mm to 8mm in thickness. It's true that thicker wetsuits are more likely to affect your movement.     5    Generally, the colder the water you plan to dive in, the thicker the wetsuit should be.

A．But they're much better at giving you warmth.

B．As for the difference, wetsuits can differ in size.

C．The history of the wetsuit is an interesting story.

D．This led to the development of a kind of new wetsuit.

E．Many wetsuits are very light and easy to wear and take off.

F．As a result, the water gradually warms up to body temperature.

G．And they can provide protection from the sun and cuts from rocks.

2 . 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。

Prioritizing Safety at Winter Games

The countdown to the opening of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics has already kicked off. Besides Beijing’s promise of hosting a “fantastic, extraordinary and excellent” Winter Olympic Games, “safe” is also     1     keyword with the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.

    2     (base) on the latest scientific advice and key learning from other events, the first editions of the Beijing 2022 Playbooks     3     (publish) on Oct 25, 2021. They had been developed     4     (joint) by Beijing Organizing Committee, the IOC and the IPC. The playbooks cover the whole journey of all Games participants,     5     (detail) the requirements for entry and the measures that will be     6     place within the closed-loop management system. The two playbooks, one for athletes and team officials, and one for media and technical officials, provide comprehensive COVID-19     7     (guideline). They will help participants prepare for their arrival in China, fulfilling their roles at the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, and their     8     (depart) from Beijing.

Compared to Tokyo’s, the prevention measures in Beijing 2022 could be stricter. Beijing Organizing Committee has highlighted the importance of full vaccination (接种),     9     was not stressed by the Tokyo 2020 organizers. Overall, these playbooks are the basis of the game plan     10     (ensure) that all Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participants and the people of China stay safe and healthy for the Games.

3 . Marion Sheppard had always been a keen dancer. However, she found her vision began to ________ in her 40s and the doctor said it would only get worse. She cried and felt ________, locking herself in her apartment.

Then after several months, Sheppard ________ herself to step out to attend a social event for people with visual impairments (损伤). Terror ________ her when she found people there barely moved. They all just sat there, ________ and physically withdrawn. Deep down, she was ________: “That is not the way I want to live”. Her immediate ________ was that she must do something to change that.

Sheppard asked at a Manhattan community center run by Visions, an organization for the visually impaired, if she could teach line dancing there, but was ________. They said it would be too ________ for the students. However, she insisted and ________ convinced the directors at Visions to let her teach line dancing on a volunteer basis. Her classes ________ to be very popular, attracting more students than expected. But what she ________ was more than dance steps. With constant encouragement, she also helped them ________ confidence and independence despite their disability. Just as Sheppard says, “We may be blind, but we’re doing our thing.”

Sheppard’s ________ for maintaining both physical and spiritual health, no matter what difficulty life may throw at you, is ________: “Just keep it moving unless life ceases.”

1.

A．expand

B．appear

C．decline

D．refresh

2.

A．surprised

B．depressed

C．embarrassed

D．relieved

3.

A．allowed

B．forced

C．promised

D．invited

4.

A．seized

B．bothered

C．spotted

D．shaped

5.

A．humble

B．energetic

C．proud

D．still

6.

A．suspecting

B．hesitating

C．complaining

D．protesting

7.

A．reaction

B．excuse

C．ambition

D．assumption

8.

A．watched over

B．sent for

C．turned down

D．taken in

9.

A．pricey

B．risky

C．strange

D．childish

10.

A．slightly

B．definitely

C．frequently

D．eventually

11.

A．proved

B．remained

C．seemed

D．happened

12.

A．claimed

B．observed

C．instructed

D．preserved

13.

A．share

B．admire

C．assess

D．restore

14.

A．tip

B．comment

C．requirement

D．clue

15.

A．relevant

B．simple

C．novel

D．possible

4 . There’s a child-like joy that comes with ordering something online — whether it be clothes or kitchen facilities. We sit refreshing the postal service to see when our items will arrive, and we become overly excited, hopeful and anxious.

Ryan Howes, a clinical psychologist from Pasadena California, has interpreted this phenomenon as “anticipatory pleasure”. “A lot of people believe that placing that order and waiting for it does feel good. This is why people look forward to dinner reservations, hair appointments and yes, receiving packages,” he says.

But it’s not the purchase itself that brings about this happiness. Experts say there’s something about the anticipation of waiting that is exciting for those in need of change in their lives. “It can be helpful to anticipate good things in the future, ’’says Ryan Howes. “Waiting for a parcel can serve as a temporary distraction (分心) from the dullness of your life because it gives you something new to wake up to and get excited about.”

However, anticipatory pleasure isn’t always a good thing. While waiting, many are worried about their items arriving on time, appearing broken, or simply not living up to expectations. Even when our package finally arrives, you’ll find that initial excitement has probably waned. Howes cautions that comfort shopping is only a temporary fix. It’s just a distraction from bigger problems, but it hasn’t done anything to change the bigger problems. It only helps you escape from them temporarily.

“Many people often seek external solutions, such as luxury purchases or alcohol, as a way of feeling better quickly. However, a healthier long-term curing mechanism is to look inward and appreciate your life with gratitude. Real pleasure comes from taking action rather than wait passively.” Howes says.

So the next time you feel the urge to order and track something online, chew over it.

1. What’s the purpose of paragraph 1?

A．To inform a trend.	B．To state an opinion.
C．To describe a phenomenon.	D．To issue a warning.

2. What does the underlined word “waned” in paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．Faded.

B．Strengthened.

C．Returned.

D．Emerged.

3. What’s Howeses attitude to anticipatory pleasure?

A．Objective.

B．Supportive.

C．Doubtful.

D．Unclear.

4. What is Howeses suggestion to readers?

A．Shopping online at will.

B．Seeking external stimulation.

C．Escaping from life occasionally.

D．Pursuing inner satisfaction actively.

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。

Some inventors have developed a face mask with a remote-controlled mouth. Many people, who thought it can effectively protect them    1    viruses, say someone    2    (wear) the mask could eat food without taking it off. And they say the mask could make a visit to a restaurant    3    many customers have dinners less risky. Users can pull something and create an opening in the front of the mask so that food can pass through. Last week, one company interested in the product    4    (plan) to start producing the mask in the next few    5    (month).

The new masks would    6    (probable) sell from $0.85 to $2.85, more than the price of the simple, blue medical masks. A 32-year-old graduate student    7    (name) Hameiri said the thought the mask would enable him    8    (eat) while he is still wearing it, so he thought it was a must-have for him.    9    , 29-year-old musician Ron Silberstein said he didn’t think the mask would be    10    (rely) especially with foods that melt easily, such as ice cream.

6 . Simple Tips to Increase Self-Confidence

Having confidence begins with having a mind full of confident thoughts. A mind is controlled by you, therefore believing only the things that will bring you things you desire. Almost anyone in the world can have confidence.     1    . It is a matter of following these easy steps.

Set goals

It’s a great idea to keep a “Goals Book” and every time something enters your mind you’d like to achieve, list it in the book. Soon you’ll see a pattern among all your goals.     2    , you begin to see simple changes in your life. There is no greater joy in life than to realize a goal.

    3    

People usually can’t tell you how you should live your life when it’s just an expression of their own shortcomings. Don’ allow the shortcomings of others to affect your life negatively. No one but you knows your interests and ambitions. Work in the direction of your true loves and ignore everything that enters your mind going against your own desires.

Challenge your beliefs

    4    . If they are not, cross them out. You may find it difficult to get rid of some of the deep-rooted beliefs, but with true desire you can abandon negative beliefs about yourself and you will realize enormous benefit in growing self-confidence and self-esteem.

Get started

Don’t expect changes right away and have patience in knowing that it takes time to be the person you wish to be. The wonderful thing about becoming a more self-confident person is that little benefits start taking shape almost immediately.     5     — as long as you continue to keep a positive outlook and display your confidence.

As you achieve confidence, and find little moments of confidence coming closer and closer, all the things you desire will come to you easier than you ever imagined.

A．Follow your heart

B．They keep coming one after the other

C．Believe in a power greater than yourself

D．When you make conclusions about your goals

E．If you maintain a confident position long enough

F．And, it is entirely easier than you may have once believed

G．Examine all of your beliefs and determine if they are in line with the life you desire

7 . On a sunny afternoon, Andreas Fath climbed out of a river in Paducah. A small crowd was on hand to witness his setting a new world record. This man had just finished swimming the entire length of the Tennessee River—1,049 kilometers. And he did it in just 34 days!

As a chemist from Hochshule Furtwangen University, the 52-year-old man had taken on this swim for science. His primary goal was not to get his name into Guinness World Records. What really drove this swim was a desire to make people aware of the seriousness of water pollution.

Fath’s crew included his family. Martin Knoll, who helped organize Fath’s swim, also took par t. Knoll is an environmental scientist at the University of the South. He describes this swim as a vehicle for getting people interested in water quality and how we pollute water without realizing it.

It took Fath 34 days to swim the river’s length. Along the way, his crew took measurements of the water’s temperature and pH. They also recorded weather and the speed of the river’s currents (涌流). As for the Tennessee River, they collected daily water samples. A small plastic device attached to one leg of Fath’s wet suit sampled the chemical pollutants (污染物) through which he swam. Finally, Fath’s goal is to use such data to know what on earth results in water pollution. Then he wants to find ways to keep those chemicals out of the water.

Back in Germany, Fath and his students have finished examining their data. They plan to publish their findings soon. Identifying materials that hide in the river isn’t only important for the animals that live there. “It’s also a way to protect human health,” says Fath.

1. What was the main purpose of Andreas Fath’s long swim?

A．To make history.	B．To set a new world record.
C．To bring attention to water pollution.	D．To provide inspiration for scientific research.

2. What did Martin Knoll think of this long swim?

A．It was tiring.

B．It was painful.

C．It was interesting.

D．It was meaningful.

3. Why did Andreas Fath and his crew collect data along the way?

A．To identify the sources of pollution.	B．To learn a lot more about the currents.
C．To know chemicals’ effects on water.	D．To get pollutants removed from the water.

4. What is Andreas Fath expected to do next?

A．Analyze the collected data.	B．Get the findings published.
C．Study how to improve health.	D．Identify materials in other rivers.

8 . Bill worked as a fireman for 17 years. He’s been proud of his bravery in risking his life to_________others. One emergency call_________him to poisonous chemicals, which later led to repeated strokes. Just at 37, the man, who had become accustomed to having the_________to save lives, now wasn’t able to button his own shirt or tie his own shoes.

Bill’s wife Daisy_________what would happen to Bill, and she suggested they add a_________to the family. So_________Coco. Coco was saved from the slum (贫民窟) and brought to America for_________by the nonprofit Puppy Rescue Mission. At the airport, as soon as Coco_________from his box, he peed (尿湿) all over Bill — and Bill burst into his first genuine_________in months — he got to love the dog!

After several months, Daisy was suddenly woken up by Coco’s__________barking. She went to see what was__________and found Bill had fallen down unconscious. Bill was rushed to the hospital—Coco had saved the day. And it wasn’t the__________time. When Coco would find Bill__________, he would call for help with his bark of warning.

“He’s always there watching me, helping me,__________I’m okay,” says Bill. “I’ve__________saved others, and now this lovely dog saves me, and that has to mean something. That has to mean I’m worth something after all.”

1.

A．find

B．save

C．cure

D．guide

2.

A．devoted

B．adapted

C．exposed

D．attracted

3.

A．strength

B．intelligence

C．skills

D．devices

4.

A．remembered

B．feared

C．predicted

D．agreed

5.

A．toy

B．box

C．pig

D．dog

6.

A．enter

B．purchase

C．desert

D．choose

7.

A．show

B．performance

C．sale

D．adoption

8.

A．lay

B．barked

C．emerged

D．fled

9.

A．laughter

B．tears

C．cry

D．anger

10.

A．broken

B．panicked

C．moved

D．delighted

11.

A．better

B．worse

C．wrong

D．right

12.

A．common

B．only

C．regular

D．frequent

13.

A．at peace

B．at work

C．in place

D．in danger

14.

A．making sure

B．turning out

C．determining

D．doubting

15.

A．seldom

B．never

C．hardly

D．ever

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A new study found that    1    (own) a pet— particularly a dog—is good for the owner’s heart health.

The study looked at 1,768 people from Czech Republic and assessed (评估) them on seven kinds of health    2     (behave). Researchers then    3     (compare) the heart health scores of pet owners with those who didn’t own pets.

“In general, people       4     owned any pet were more likely to do more physical activities, better diet and blood sugar at an ideal (理想的) level,” researcher Andrea Maugeri said.“People who owned a dog can get the greatest     5     (beneficial) from having a pet.”

“Keeping a pet could be a    6     (hope) way of improving heart health,” Maugeri added, “because it would make you have a more    7     (physical) active lifestyle.”

In fact, the study is not the first to suggest that dogs can do good    8     our hearts. In 2013, the AHA said that dog owners have a    9     (low) risk of heart disease than people who don’t keep dogs because people with dogs    10     (be) more physically active.

10 . I have met many people, but I will always remember my teacher, Mrs. Lawrence.

I will remember Mrs. Lawrence for her good character. She is always nice and helpful to the students. She will take every chance to praise the students that are not so good in class. I wish I could have the same great character as her.

I will always remember the great moments when we are together. Once I stayed in her room for several days and it was really enjoyable. I love to listen to all the stories and things about her.

I also like her creativity(创造力). We don’t like boring books, music, pictures, students and so on. She teaches us about these boring things in ways that we like. I also enjoy the way she asks us to be quiet while she is talking at the front of the classroom. She will give us a lovely little flower when we do something well. The student that has got the most flowers at the end of the month will receive gifts like pies, drinks and chips.

I will never forget Mrs. Lawrence. She has taught me to always be a person of good character, even if I'm angry. She has taught me just to have fun and not to worry. She has also taught me to be creative and enjoy what I do. That is why I will remember Mrs. Lawrence forever.

1. Mrs. Lawrence is considered to be creative because she ______.

A．buys students food every month	B．loves the students that are not good
C．teaches students in interesting ways	D．doesn’t teach boring things to students

2. What can we learn about the author from the passage?

A．She lives with Mrs. Lawrence now.

B．She likes creative people of good character.

C．She gets the most flowers in her class.

D．She wants to be a teacher like Mrs. Lawrence.

3. This passage is mainly about ______.

A．great moments with Mrs. Lawrence

B．interesting stories about Mrs. Lawrence

C．friendship between Mrs. Lawrence and her students

D．the reason why the author will always remember Mrs. Lawrence