1 . 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。

The music from an upcoming musical by musician Li Dun and composer San Bao, Flying Apsaras (飞天), was performed    1    the first time in Shanghai on September 5.The concert included 14 songs    2    were created by writer Guan Shan and composer San Bao for the musical.

    3    (inspire) by the cultural treasures of the Dunhuang murals (壁画), the musical tells a story about a guardian who watches over the murals and a scholar who travels over a long    4    (distant) to Dunhuang.

A religious (宗教的) and cultural crossroads on the Silk Road, Dunhuang has    5    number of caves that house a vast collection of murals describing religious stories and life scenes. Li Dun said he    6    (move) to tears during his first visit to the caves in Dunhuang by these    7    (extreme)fine paintings. He hoped to tell a story about the    8    (astonish)beauty of Dunhuang to the world in the form of a musical.

According to Li Dun, the title Flying Apsaras came from the flying apsaras in the Dunhuang murals. These female spirits dance in the sky,    9    (give) people a dreamlike impression. Painted from the Jin Dynasty (265-420) to the end of the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368), the ancient treasures    10    (be) also a symbol of Chinese culture.

3 . I moved to a new neighborhood in the fifth grade. It was a(n)_________situation for me. To make it worse, I had to_________school halfway through the school year. It’s hard to_________in.

One day, when I was playing in the alley(小巷)outside our house, a boy rode by on an orange bike. He looked_________, and he nodded to me. The alley was narrow, so I stepped out of his_________. But neither of us spoke to each other and I didn’t_________I would see him again.

A few days later, I_________him again on his orange bike. This time he stopped. I_________that he was a grade below me. It meant a lot that he had_________to say hello to me. No one from the new school had really made a(n)__________to befriend me, and I was so shy that I didn’t know how to__________. My new friend took the trouble to__________me. He started asking me to go on bike rides around the neighborhood.__________, I started meeting other kids in the neighborhood.

The following year, when I went to middle school, I made it a point to look for the__________kids in my class. I stayed friends with the boy on the orange bike for years. He taught me to believe in myself and my ability to make friends. It was just a matter of__________.

1.

A．satisfactory

B．ideal

C．tough

D．risky

2.

A．finish

B．change

C．attend

D．quit

3.

A．fit

B．give

C．cut

D．check

4.

A．patient

B．annoyed

C．anxious

D．friendly

5.

A．house

B．way

C．vision

D．mind

6.

A．expect

B．admit

C．remember

D．realize

7.

A．visited

B．urged

C．met

D．caught

8.

A．decided

B．learned

C．insisted

D．assumed

9.

A．refused

B．desired

C．promised

D．stopped

10.

A．appointment

B．commitment

C．effort

D．investment

11.

A．reach out

B．drop out

C．set off

D．pay off

12.

A．challenge

B．attract

C．include

D．comfort

13.

A．Hopefully

B．Eventually

C．Fortunately

D．Actually

14.

A．odd

B．shy

C．helpful

D．bright

15.

A．time

B．principle

C．preference

D．communication

4 . If you would like to work in the medical field, there are many types of companies, organizations, and medical employers from which to choose.    1    Whether you want to work for a large organization or a small private medical office practice, there is an employer that would fit your needs. Read on to learn more about a variety of interesting practice environments and medical employers.

Hospitals are one of the first places people may think of when deciding to work in the health care field, but there are many different types of hospitals available.    2    Just like companies in any other industry, each hospital has a different culture and environment. Therefore, consider the different features of the hospitals before making your decision.

    3    There are people who are unable to take care of themselves due to age, serious illness or trauma. Patients in nursing homes are often unable to handle basic care such as bathing, feeding, and dressing. Therefore, nursing homes employ a lot of nursing assistants to help with the many labor-intensive tasks.

Besides, a variety of medical job opportunities are available in educational field, such as colleges, university medical centers, or teaching hospitals.    4    

Non-profit organizations are groups that have been formed to promote a cause. There are hundreds of non-profit organizations that advocate health-related causes or activities.     5     So it is necessary to do some research to find one that’s suitable for you.

A．Not all hospitals are the same.

B．Nursing homes provide a home for patients and the elderly.

C．Medical offices are often owned and operated by physicians.

D．Each offers challenges and bonuses depending upon the setting.

E．Additionally, primary, middle and high schools hire nurses and doctors.

F．Government organizations may be a great choice for you in your medical career.

G．Many of these organizations may he familiar to you, and others may he lesser-known.

5 . After years of intense public pushback, the Ringling Bros, and Barnum & Bailey Circus finally announced the retirement of their Asian elephant performers in 2016. While the decision was a victory for animal lovers and activists, it raised a new issue. The elephants were raised in a small closed area and lacked the skills to survive in the wild. Now, thanks to Florida-based White Oak Conservation, the animals have a new home-one where they can wander freely.

Located about 30 miles north of Jacksonville, Florida, the 17, 000-acre(英亩) facility is home to between 350 and 400 animals including 35 endangered species. The conservation center welcomed the first group of retired circus elephants in May 2021. The 12 female elephants range from 8 to 38 years old. To make the move easier, they were socialized together for several months before they came to the center. The animals will be joined by the remaining 20 as soon as the additional areas to house them are completed.

The elephants’ new home is modeled after the elephant’s natural habitat in the wild. The diverse environments include forests, grassland and wetlands, all connected for easy passage by foot. The elephants can wander in the woods, relax in the mud, or swim in one of the eleven specially-built water holes. The elephants can also spend their days relaxing inside the specially-built barns(畜棚)close to their human caregivers.

"We are excited to give these elephants a place to wander and explore," said the conservation center’s owner Kimbra Walter. "We are working to protect wild animals in their native habitat. But for these elephants that can’t be released, we are pleased to give them a place where they can live comfortably for the rest of their lives."

1. What problem do the retired elephants face?

A．They are still locked.	B．They lack natural habitat.
C．They are unable to live in the wild.	D．They are in danger of being caught.

2. What can we learn about the White Oak Conservation from Paragraph 2?

A．It is transformed from a circus.

B．It houses over 300 elephants.

C．The retired elephants are its first residents.

D．Some part of it is still under construction.

3. What’s the third paragraph mainly about?

A．The reserve’s efforts to protect the animals.

B．The elephants’ new life in the natural habitat.

C．The environment of the elephants’ new home.

D．The daily activities of the animals in the reserve.

4. What does Kimbra Walter think of their effort to protect the animals?

A．It’s unique.	B．It’s suitable.
C．It’s helpless.	D．It’s temporary.

6 . A completely stress-free life seems like a much better alternative. But it isn’t necessarily a good thing, research is now showing. A small amount of stress may actually help kids build mental toughness. David Lyons is a behavioral neuroscientist at Stanford University in California. His team reported causal evidence for this connection in a November 2019 paper Scientific Reports.

The team studied young monkeys. These monkeys experienced varying degrees of stress. "No-stress" monkeys enjoyed a typical life in the lab. They were housed in a cage with their mother and siblings. There was plenty of water and food. They also got toys. The second group faced a mild stressor. They spent an hour a day away from their siblings on 10 straight days. The stress level went up for the third group. These monkeys had daily separation from siblings and no access to mothers during that hour. Two more groups experienced daily separation from both their mothers and siblings.

A fortnight later, all the monkeys were moved with their mothers to some unfamiliar cages. The researchers examined the monkeys’ willingness to leave their mothers and explore the new surroundings. The team also analyzed levels of the stress cortisol in the animals’ blood. That blood had been collected before, during and after their time in the new cage.

Generally, monkeys faced with one or two stressors(groups 2 and 3) depend less on their mothers than those in groups 4 and 5. They were also more willing to explore the new environment. On the whole, they behaved less anxiously than both the no-stress and high-stress groups. The monkeys’ cortisol patterns also reflected this trend. Animals that were exposed to mild stress lowered their cortisol level faster than the other monkeys.

Growing up healthy means "learning how to deal with mild challenges and changes," Lyons concludes.

1. What stress did the second group of monkeys face?

A．Being offered few toys.	B．Lacking access to mothers.
C．Being housed in a cage for 10 days.	D．Living without their siblings temporarily.

2. What may show the monkeys’ level of stress?

A．The cortisol types in their blood.	B．Their tendency to try new things.
C．The length of time they spend in a new cage.	D．Their willingness to live with unfamiliar monkeys.

3. What can we learn about the monkeys in groups 2 and 3?

A．They experienced the high level of cortisol.

B．They felt quite uneasy without their mothers.

C．They showed little interest in the surroundings.

D．They expressed the least anxiety among the monkeys.

4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．Mild Stress Helps Build up Toughness	B．Stress and Anxiety Go Hand in Hand
C．Report Reveals the Stress of Animals	D．Monkeys Learn How to Tackle Stress

7 . For us, one of the many cultural shocks we experienced was during our time in Bolivia. We spent five months traveling around South America but Bolivia surprised us most. Tourism and the approach to service in Bolivia are, to some extent, underdeveloped, which is not necessarily bad. However, you might get the feeling that the locals don’t like your presence. At times we didn’t feel welcome at all.

Bolivians will stare at you, give angry looks, and often won’t even say hi when you come to their stores and restaurants. After some conversations with locals, we were told that the negative attitude had nothing to do with us. Bolivians are just not used to foreigners and don’t really know how to handle tourists. But we can’t even blame them. After a long and hard time as a Spanish colony, people are still very suspicious of foreigners.

What we loved most and surprised us is how Bolivians keep their traditions alive, which is truly amazing. We often saw locals wearing their traditional clothes and marketing their self-made medicine. These and other efforts to preserve their customs deserve respect. You just can’t see that in many countries in the world.

I loved their clothes so much that I borrowed a traditional Bolivian dress to try to overcome the "tourist vs local barrier" and show the locals on the island that we truly love their culture and appreciate it. The experience was absolutely wonderful. We walked to the sunset point and locals were smiling and waving at us, cheering and we felt like we had a "connecting moment".

Even though we had this cultural shock and despite the negative feelings at the beginning of our travels in Bolivia, we have to say that we will never forget how special Bolivia was to us.

1. How might newcomers feel about Bolivians?

A．They are cold.

B．They are gentle.

C．They are clever.

D．They are generous.

2. What shaped Bolivians’ attitude to foreigners?

A．Foreigners’ rude manners.	B．The location of the country.
C．Local people’s lack of knowledge.	D．The unpleasant history of the country.

3. What’s the author’s favorite about Bolivians?

A．They seldom blame foreigners.	B．They are good at doing business.
C．They have many self-made items.	D．They preserve their traditions well.

4. Which of the following best describes the author’s trip to Bolivia?

A．Restless.

B．Eye-opening.

C．Fruitless.

D．Awkward.

8 . Florida Theme Parks and Amusement Parks

Fun Spot America (Two locations: Orlando and Kissimmee)

The two small amusement parks offer two great wooden roller coasters: White Lightning and Mine Blower. They also feature lots of spinning (快速旋转) rides, one of the world’s tallest Skycoasters, go-karts, and other attractions. For 2021, the Orlando Fun Spot America is debuting Sky Hawk, a 90-foot-tall swing ride.

Discovery Cove (Orlando)

SeaWorld Orlando’s sister attraction lets guests get up close and personal with dolphins and other animals for a unique theme park experience. Its somewhat expensive admission price includes all attractions, the swim-with-dolphins experience, meals, and a 14-day pass to either SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa, or Aquatica water park.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Lake Buena Vista)

The smallest of the four Walt Disney World parks, with the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to Disney World’s most thrill-packed rides. Two of its more recent additions, Toy Story Land and, especially, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, have made Disney’s Hollywood Studios much more popular.

Legoland Florida (Winter Haven)

The delightful Lego-themed park is designed for the 12-and-under set. Among the best things to do at Legoland Florida are Lego Ninjago the Ride, Miniland USA, the funny Lego Movie 4D, and the lovely Cypress Gardens, which is an ode to the park that once stood on the site. For 2021, the park introduced a new 4D movie, Journey to Mythica.

1. What can visitors do in Discovery Cove?

A．Watch a 4D movie.	B．Get close to dolphins.
C．Visit Toy Story Land.	D．Experience a swing ride.

2. Where is the smallest Walt Disney World park?

A．In Kissimmee.	B．In Orlando.
C．In Lake Buena Vista.	D．In Winter Haven.

3. Which park is specially built for children?

A．Fun Spot America.	B．Discovery Cove.
C．Disney’s Hollywood Studios.	D．Legoland Florida.