1 . Animals that have never been domesticated (驯养的), such as kangaroos, can intentionally communicate with humans, challenging the belief that this behaviour is usually restricted to domesticated animals like dogs, horses or goats, a study from the University of Roehampton and the University of Sydney has found. The research which involved kangaroos, marsupials (有袋类动物) that were never domesticated, at three locations across Australia, revealed that kangaroos stared at a human when trying to access food which had been put in a closed box. The kangaroos used eye-contact to communicate with the human instead of attempting to open the box themselves, a behaviour that is usually expected for domesticated animals.

Ten out of 11 kangaroos tested actively looked at the person who had put the food in a box to get it. Nine of the 11 kangaroos additionally showed eye-contact between the box and the person present, a strong form of communication where they looked between the box and human.

The research builds on previous work in the field which has looked at the communication of domesticated animals, such as dogs and goats, and whether intentional communication in animals is a result of domestication. Lead author Dr. Alan McElligott previously led a study which found goats can understand human signals, including pointing, to gather information about their environment. Like dogs and goats, kangaroos are social animals and Dr. McElligott’s new research suggests they may be able to adapt their usual social behaviours for interacting with humans.

Dr. Alan McElligott said: “Through this study, we were able to see that communication between animals can be learned and that the behaviour of staring at humans to access food is not related to domestication. Indeed, kangaroos showed a very similar pattern of behaviour we have seen in dogs, horses and even goats when put to the same test. We hope that this research draws attention to the cognitive (认知的) abilities of kangaroos and helps promote more positive attitudes towards them.”

1. What can we learn from the first paragraph?

A．Marsupials should be limited to three locations in Australia.

B．Marsupials like kangaroos should never be domesticated.

C．Domesticated animals usually can communicate with humans.

D．Domesticated animals directly open the box to get the food.

2. Why do the tested kangaroos look the person present in the eyes?

A．To try to open the box.	B．To get the food in the box.
C．To collect information.	D．To receive human signals.

3. What may McElligott think of the study?

A．It’s highly significant.	B．It’s really doubtful.
C．It’s not practical.	D．It’s quite perfect.

4. What’s the best title of the text?

A．Kangaroos have never been domesticated so far

B．Kangaroos are well worth paying attention to

C．Kangaroos can express themselves better than pets

D．Kangaroos can actively communicate with humans

3 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

The eleven-year-old had just arrived in famous Carnegie Hall. He was to appear as a violin performer with the New York Symphony Orchestra. On his way from the stage entrance to the artists’ room, he saw a large fire ax (斧子) on a wall. “What’s that for?” he asked a guard.

“To cut the heads off the performers who don’t play well,” was the reply.

“And how many heads have you already cut off?”

“Oh, quite a few,” said the guard, with a friendly smile.

Some in the audience that night, especially the music critics, expected the boy’s head to roll. He was to play a difficult violin piece by Beethoven. Critics felt that this great piece should be attempted only by a mature artist. For a child, the complicated fingering would be impossible, they added.

It was November 25, 1927. That night Carnegie Hall was packed. All eyes in the audience watched for Yehudi Menuhin, the eleven-year-old violin performer, to appear on the stage. News of his talent had already excited the public imagination. There was an outburst of applause when he came out in his white silk shirt and black pants.

In a businesslike manner, Yehudi took his place near the conductor and handed his violin to the first violinist to be tuned. There was a breathless silence in the hall. When the kettledrum (定音鼓) announced the opening of the music, Yehudi stood calmly, so absorbed in the music that some people feared he would not come in on time. But, with only seconds to spare, he adjusted his violin and raised his bow. At the great singing tone that filled the hall, there was a slight excitement, and then a silence.

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2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Listeners were impressed by his pure tone, expert fingering and wonderful skill.

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Even the newspaper critics stayed on to applaud Yehudi.

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4 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Henry once worked in a middle school in a remote area. He loved to teach the teenagers. He worked to understand what his students were thinking and feeling in order to meet their needs. When a student was struggling, he would work harder to show the child that he or she was capable and cared for. He would try everything in order to help every student achieve success in and out of the classroom. But he would never discover that the impact his small act of kindness had on one student after he left the profession to join the navy,

Henry was teaching science then, there was one girl who sat at the front of the class and was filled with typical middle school pain and anxiety. Her name was Mary. She was a newcomer then. She wasn't accepted by the classmates that soon. She was quiet and kept to herself and always writing a journal during lessons. Henry was looking for a chance to give her a hand but had realized this task was tough.

That class Henry decided to look over her shoulder and see what she was writing. On a small piece of paper he   saw the painful words “I am not good enough. I'm ugly. I’m stupid. No one likes me. I hate myself.” The girl was absorbed in her loneliness and sadness and didn't realize she was overseers.

This task was more challenging because he had never seen a young girl was so disappointed and sad. Great teachers knew that putting extra effort, a kind heart and soul into caring for his students made all the difference. Without thinking, Henry snatched (一把抓起) the notebook from her and started writing in it “You're great, you're beautiful, you're intelligent, you're loved”. The opposite of everything she wrote, then handed it back. He smiled at her with encouragement saying nothing.

Mary was surprised at her teacher's behavior. But when she read the words he wrote, tears welled down her face.

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Several weeks later, Henry had to left the school to join the navy.

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Several years later, when Henry was walking, a woman asked him whether he remembered her.

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6 . 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.

Although we often hope that things go     1     way we want, luck isn't always on our side-especially when it comes to career goals. That's why it's important to     2     (effective) plan for the future, whether you're still studying or     3     (work) for a while.

A career plan is a practical strategy     4     allows you to set career goals and put actions in place. Career planning is a great way to ensure your career is going in the right     5     (direct). Not only does it help you realize your passion, it also assists your career goals with tangible (切实的)actions and aims.

Although forming a plan is the first step, it won't work without continuous effort. That means using your career planner to guide your daily     6     (activity), while making ongoing changes throughout. This involves tracking your progress, marking off     7     (finish) goals, or even changing your strategy after realizing it wasn't quite right for you.

Keep doing these things,     8     your career plan is far less likely to fall to the back of your mind. If you're struggling to stay motivated, consider     9     (give) yourself rewards for each goal you meet. But rememberyour career is a marathon, not a sprint (冲刺)，     10     (try) to get too many things done within a short time is only going to set you up to fail in the long run.

7 . 2020 was difficult for many people, _____ it was good for me. Last year I ____ many positive lessons.

I lived then in China, where we didn't have many problems with COVID-19, which _____ many countries.

Chinese tourism had also _____ much However, after things started getting back to "_____ " in May, I could pretty much do what I wanted, I could see my friends and travel around the country.

Instead of hating the lockdown (活动限制). I’m _____ for the experience. I've learned since 2020 that it's _____ to live on your own. I've done so for most of my life and 2020 has again _____ this: Though you're on your own, it doesn't mean that you’re _____ or unhappy. Don't worry about it.

Conventional _____ says, at least in the west, you must have a(n) _____ desire to make money. Nevertheless, 2020 has taught me that's not necessarily _____ . My business was OK last year. 2020 has shown me it's OK to have some _____ in your life when you have nothing to do.   We needn't always keep every minute of our lives _____ .

What are some of the life _____ you learned in 2020?

1.

A．Otherwise

B．Therefore

C．Thus

D．However

2.

A．got

B．bought

C．reflected

D．observed

3.

A．puzzled

B．worried

C．surprised

D．delighted

4.

A．risen

B．suffered

C．developed

D．upgraded

5.

A．basics

B．principles

C．normal

D．fashion

6.

A．famous

B．anxious

C．grateful

D．fit

7.

A．efficient

B．tiring

C．upset

D．acceptable

8.

A．concluded

B．strengthened

C．confirmed

D．guaranteed

9.

A．lonely

B．smart

C．curious

D．independent

10.

A．means

B．wisdom

C．mode

D．system

11.

A．convincing

B．amazing

C．burning

D．frightening

12.

A．annoyed

B．organized

C．far

D．true

13.

A．interest

B．troubles

C．time

D．skills

14.

A．occupied

B．tested

C．wasted

D．stolen

15.

A．prospects

B．lessons

C．standards

D．goals

8 . How to Budget Your Money When You Study Oversea

Studying abroad can be a great opportunity to meet new people and to expose yourself to an unfamiliar and exciting culture. By challenging yourself to try a new culture, you can make a huge impact on the way you see the world,     1     Luckily, there are some tips for you, so that you can have the wonderful experience without the financial pressure.

Write out a travel budget.

    2     Think about the amount of money you will need to spend every week and month for housing, food, school supplies, travel, transportation and other living expenses to create a monthly budget that you can follow.

Find a job that you can perform remotely.

See if you can find a job before you go abroad to ensure a constant flow of income. Consider a job as a writer or travel blogger. See if you can find a job that lets you explore the country you're staying in, like by becoming a photographer.     3    

Cook meals at home.

If you are staying with a host family, try to eat as many meals as you can with them.

    4     If you can cook on your own, find a local grocery store where you can buy food material to make a simple meal.

    5    

If you are fluent in the language of the country you're staying in. think about teaching local students your native language. Not only does this let you engage with local students, but it allows you to gain an even deeper understanding the language you'll hear around you during your overseas experience

A．Look for a part-time job.

B．Get a job working as a language teacher.

C．Although it may be greats it is often a costly experience.

D．Make sure every day you stay healthy while living abroad

E．Create a budget for your time abroad to avoid overspending.

F．There are jobs specifically intended for employees working abroad.

G．It not only cuts down on costs but spends quality time with your hosts.

9 . Researchers may have found a way to keep plants from dying of thirst. They developed a soil additive (添加剂). It will steal water from the air to share with plants.

Their invention is a super-moisture-absorbent gel (SMAG高吸海凝胶). It absorbs water from the air during the night. When the sun warms it the next day, that gel releases its accumulated water into the root zone of the plants.

Guihua Yu, an engineer at the University of Texas at Austin, led the team that developed the gel. The gel mixed with soil absorbs water and holds it. The next day, rather than allowing it to evaporate (蒸发), the gel instead slowly releases that water into the soil.

The engineers tested the soil additive to grow carrots. During an experiment, they compared carrots grown in sandy soil alone with carrots grown in sandy soil that had been mixed with the get.The gel-treated soil lost about 60 percent of the water after about a month. In contrast, the untreated soil lost 80 percent of its water in just one week.

Jeff Hattey is a soil scientist. He says similar additives have been used in potting soil for many years. He says the gel works in a similar way. "The big questions for me are first, how much SMAG-soil would you have to use? How long does it last once it's in the soil?"

Yu believes future studies will help his team understand if the gel could be used for larger, outdoor fields. If it can, the water in the air could allow crops to be grown in dryer cli-males, where irrigation is not practical. It shouldn't hurt the bacteria or worms that are needed to keep soil healthy for growing things. The gel also should pose no risks if it washes into lakes or streams. The research team hopes to confirm that in the near future.

1. How does SMAG get water?

A．By absorbing water from the root zone.

B．By absorbing water from air.

C．By absorbing water from plants.

D．By absorbing water from soil.

2. What can we infer from Hattey's words?

A．The SMAG is a totally new invention.

B．People will use SMAG-soil soon.

C．Scientists have to do more for SMAG.

D．SMAG has a lot of advantages.

3. What will Guihua Yu probably do in the near future?

A．Let SMAG have fewer side effects on soil.

B．Prove whether SMAG is safe to environment.

C．Make SMAG keep soil healthy.

D．Make SMAG acceptable by people.

4. What may be the suitable title for the text?

A．An invention of making plants grow in a dry climate.

B．An invention of making plants grow quickly.

C．An invention of defeating droughts.

D．An invention of protecting the soil.

10 . After spending 18 years protecting your children from various dangers on the road and off, you now face the prospect of handing them the car keys. It's time for them to learn how to drive. We can help you mold (塑造)your teens into safe and capable drivers.

Our site contains information on driver licensing requirements for teens as well as ideas to help you-the parents - lay down the ground rules with your young driver before you hand over the car keys. Here you will find information on the most common safety problems novice drivers should avoid. Educate yourself about the consequences of illegal alcohol use, the distracted (分心的)driving, and much more.

Your teen sees a driver's license as a step toward freedom, but you might not be sure your teen is ready for the road. One thing is certain: teens aren't ready to have the same level of driving responsibility as adults. Teen drivers have a higher rate of serious crashes, mainly because of their immaturity lack of skills and experience. They speed, make mistakes, and get distracted easily-especially if their friends are in the car. To help your teen stay safe behind the wheel , all 50 states have a graduated driver licensing (GDL) system that limits high- risk driving situations for new drivers. This approach can reduce your teen's crash risks by as many as 50%.

What can you do? Learn about your state's GDL laws. Familiarizing yourself with the restrictions can better assist you in instructing your kids. You must establish ground rules for your teen driver. Prohibit driving while using the phone or other electronic devices, and require seat belt use at all times. Remind them that it is illegal to drink under 21, and it is illegal to drink and drive. If your child is under 21, his or her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) should always be at 0. 00, not just under 0, 08.

1. Who are the potential readers of the text?

A．Students.

B．Teachers.

C．Parents.

D．Doctors.

2. What does the underlined phrase "novice drivers" in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Grown-up drivers.

B．Impatient drivers.

C．Excited drivers.

D．Unskilled drivers.

3. What can we learn about teen drivers from paragraph 3?

A．They have no freedom without a driving license.

B．The GDL system can reduce most of their crash risks.

C．They perform worse with their friends in the car.

D．Driving with their friends in the car can avoid mistakes.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．Teens' driving.

B．Driving regulations.

C．Safe and high risk driving.

D．Legal and illegal driving.