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。

Last week, a grand ceremony paying respect to Huangdi,    1     legendary ancestor of the Chinese nation,     2     (hold) at the Xiandu Scenic Spot in Jinyun, Zhejiang province, on the Chongyang Festival.

The ceremony,     3     started at 9:50 am, consisted of nine parts, including striking bells, offering flower baskets and wine to a carols. It     4     (have) the theme of "showing respect to Chinese ancestors with efforts all over the world and opening new     5    (chapter) for attaining common prosperity". During the ceremony, drums were played 34 times and bells were rung 15 times,     6     (represent) 1.5 billion Chinese from 34 provinces, municipalities，autonomous regions and special administrative regions in China and overseas Chinese.

The     7     (year) ceremony for Huangdi in Jinyun dates back     8     the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Showing respect to Huangdi in the new times is reverence (敬畏) for the ancestors who started the Chinese civilization. What's     9     (much), it can inspire the Chinese     10     (unite), helping build the common spiritual home for all Chinese.

2 . I am a professional athlete. I've always worked hard to _________ myself to my limits and with that usually come some aches and _________. Last year when I started to feel some muscle pain after _________ exercise, at first I didn't think it was a big _________. I was training for a marathon at the time, so over the weekend I'd done a 20-kilometre run.

The following Tuesday I went to my favourite CrossFit gym to do a _________ that involved a lot of upper body weight lifting. My trainer told me to take it easy on my body, but I _________ I'd be fine and powered through it. Afterward，my trainer noticed a _________ swelling in my arm and said he was _________. I tried to _________ him but he insisted I drink a lot of water and __________ my arm with him in a few hours. By that afternoon the swelling had increased. I still thought the trainer was making a mountain out of a molehill (小题大做) but I __________ my trainer so I did it. Then I __________ to the doctor.

The doctor took a look at me and __________ me I suffered from rhabdomyolysis, a life-threatening condition where muscle overuse __________ kidney failure (肾衰竭). As he gave me IV fluids to wash the toxins (毒素), my doctor told me that if I'd waited even another 30 minutes. I would have been in the __________ room. Things were dangerous over the weekend but I fully __________ in the end. I was a very __________ Cross Fitter (健美运动员) but still hadn't realized anything wrong. __________ I had a great trainer I could believe in; he __________ my life.

So trust is important. It can be __________.

1.

A．pull

B．push

C．force

D．make

2.

A．pains

B．pressures

C．shocks

D．failures

3.

A．normal

B．gentle

C．tough

D．mental

4.

A．deal

B．task

C．result

D．duty

5.

A．project

B．programme

C．survey

D．workout

6.

A．doubted

B．realized

C．figured

D．imagined

7.

A．sustainable

B．simple

C．temporary

D．slight

8.

A．amazed

B．worried

C．scared

D．thrilled

9.

A．turn a deaf ear to

B．give an ear to

C．turn a blind eye to

D．keep an eye on

10.

A．strengthen

B．exercise

C．check

D．hold

11.

A．appreciated

B．trusted

C．admired

D．praised

12.

A．attended

B．led

C．traveled

D．headed

13.

A．warned

B．blamed

C．informed

D．educated

14.

A．caused

B．created

C．increased

D．allowed

15.

A．waiting

B．rest

C．living

D．emergency

16.

A．retired

B．recovered

C．escaped

D．matured

17.

A．gifted

B．inspired

C．determined

D．experienced

18.

A．Thankfully

B．Finally

C．Happily

D．Obviously

19.

A．gave

B．saved

C．helped

D．ignored

20.

A．heart-breaking

B．risk-taking

C．life-changing

D．face-saving

3 . During the lockdown, many people have bought themselves a new puppy as a companion.     1    . Here we brought you some unique ways to take care of your puppy, so he stays healthy mentally and physically.

Substitute outdoor activities with indoor ones

Puppies can feel stress and get bored when surrounded by four walls. This can make them inactive and bad-tempered. To prevent this, you need to give them some activities, like a twist on fetch indoors.     2    . Some squeaky (嘎吱叫的) toys are also suggested for Presa Canario puppies who have a deep urge to chew to quiet down their stresses and stay busy.

    3    During the lockdown season, it might be harder to find puppy food. This can be concerning for many new puppy owners.     4     . But there are a few ingredients you should stay away from, including coffee, chocolate, onion, garlic and chives. As long as you are staying away from these ingredients, you can still prepare some delicious treats for your puppy.

Spend more quality time with your furry pet

You can now spend a lot of quality time with your pet, due to this new normal of working at home. This is your opportunity to connect to your pet. Your new puppy is your sunlight and brings a smile to your face during a foggy day.    5    .

A．Use treats as rewards

B．Cook healthy food for your companion

C．You also need to take your puppy out for a walk

D．So you'd better treasure this time that you have together

E．Fortunately, there are many recipes that you can follow at home

F．To take care of your puppy during these tough times can be confusing

G．You can throw a stuffed toy and ask your furry companion to fetch it for you

4 . Life Outside London: Five Reasons to Visit the North of England!

Most people when visiting England will go to London. In fact most people don't even know much about England outside of London. It makes sense. It's the capital. There are lots to se there. However, as a northern girl, from a place just between Manchester and Liverpool, and a university student in Sheffield. I'd say the north is well worth a visit, and definitely as good if not better than London! Here are five reasons:

Friendliness

Northerners will chat to you on the bus, say hello in the streets and won't think you're crazy if you smile at them when you walk past. Friendly northerners might also call you "duck" or "love" don't worry, they call everyone that.

Gravy

Now although Southerners have gravy (a delicious meaty sauce that goes well with everything), they don't do it properly. You haven't lived until you've tried chip-shop chips swimming in gravy.

Beautiful Countryside

We have the Peak District, and the Lake District. They're both absolutely beautiful and definitely worth a visit. We also have some pretty amazing beaches too.

Excellent Party Cities

We have Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Sheffield You can't go wrong if you want to go on a night out here.

Low Cost

The same night won't cost you anywhere near as much up north! In London you can pay over for a pint, which is outrageous! For some reason, everything up North is cheaper, from food to drink to getting around, you can't go wrong when you're spending less money.

There are lots of lovely things to see in the North, so if you can brave the weather being a bit colder and wetter, it's definitely worth a trip.

1. Who might call you "duck" when you are visiting the north of England?

A．A warm passer-by.	B．A rude salesman.
C．A friendly southerner.	D．A cold teenager.

2. What can you do in the north of England according to the passage?

A．Get free beer.	B．Enjoy an all-night party.
C．Try chips in gravy.	D．Enjoy warm and dry weather.

3. Where can the passage be found?

A．In a recipe book.	B．In a science fiction.
C．In a business report.	D．In a travel magazine.

5 . 假定你是李华，现在正在英国留学。为鼓励学生加强体育锻炼，你们学校将于近期举办一次远足活动，你对此很感兴趣。请你用英语给相关负责人写一封邮件，询问有关情况。内容包括：
1.活动的具体时间；
2.对体质(fitness)的要求；
3.关于住宿(accommodation)的问题。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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6 . Leanne Carrasco ordered 95 pizzas (比萨饼). The high school senior and her friends filled up goody bags. But this was not your typical graduation party.     1     Instead, she decided to mark her high school graduation by giving back to the community. So she threw a pizza party at a homeless shelter for women and children in Houston, Texas. It took her a month to prepare.

Carrasco had volunteered before, with her family, at the Star of Hope Family Development Center. But this time was different.     2     In the month leading up to the party they collected toothbrushes, toothpaste and soap (肥皂). They packed them into 400 bags to hand out to residents (居民) of the shelter.

On Sunday, it was party time. The pizza was a hit, and so were the bags.     3     They had respect for these people. They made sure the residents knew that someone cared.

In all Carrasco and her friends served about 200 people. For the shelter residents, it was a magical day.     4    

Carrasco did a good job but she won’t let it go to her head anytime soon. The graduating senior plans to study nursing at Briar Cliff University in Iowa in the fall.     5     “I’d rather make a difference in the lives of the homeless residents at Star of Hope than have a big party,” she said.

A．Carrasco didn’t want that.

B．She was able to think of other people.

C．They lined up to give thanks to Carrasco.

D．She said she would continue giving back.

E．Carrasco decided to spend money on a party.

F．She invited a group of her friends and got to work.

G．But Carrasco and her friends gave the residents something more than just food and soap.

7 . An Olympic Village is a place that houses Olympic competitors. It is a place where they prepare for what might be the most important moment in their life. But we want to know more about this mysterious place: What really happens in the village?

We asked swimmer Natalie Coughlin, a three time Olympian and 12 -time medalist. She says, “People think it’s a lot more attractive and interesting than it is. It isn’t. It’s like a huge college campus, including a bank, a salon, a post office, and a huge cafeteria- except that everyone is anxious, getting ready for their biggest event under unbelievably high pressure (压力).”

But some other Olympians look differently at their campus. “It’s like the first day of college,” water polo player Tony Azevedo says. “You’re super excited. Everyone s meeting people and trying to socialize with others,”

Coughlin says the best spot to be in the village is the cafeteria. Not only does it provide a place to talk with the rest of the athletes from your country but it’s a great chance for people watching. One of her favorite games was to tell what sport someone in front of her took based on their body type.

Living in the same village means athletes run into one another all the time. Coughlin shares this story: While in London in 2012, at one point applause (欢呼) broke out at the arrival of someone. Coughlin thought it was one of the British royals (王室成员), but it ended up being Jamaica’s Usain Bolt (the world’s greatest runner alive). Runner Allyson Felix— a winner of six gold Olympic medals— has also had her run-ins. In 2008, she came across the world-famous U. S. men’s basketball team, including Anthony, Bryant, Wade and other top players.

It’s “a pretty wild scene, the biggest melting pot— a place where large numbers of people, ideas, and cultures are mixed together— you’ve been in,” said swimmer Eric Shanteau. Felix agrees, saying, “You get to meet people from other countries that you wouldn’t even come into contact with. To me that’s the coolest thing.

1. What does Coughlin say about the Olympic villagers?

A．They spend most of their time relaxing.

B．They enjoy the village very much.

C．They like to make friends.

D．They are very nervous.

2. What did Coughlin often do at the cafeteria in the Olympic Village?

A．She often tried guessing a person’ s sport.

B．She often tasted food from other countries.

C．She often listened to other athletes’ stories.

D．She often spent time with basketball players.

3. What do both Coughlin and Felix tell us in Paragraph 5?

A．Why Olympians are so popular.

B．Why the Olympic Village is mysterious.

C．How they met superstars in the village.

D．How they communicated with other players.

4. What impresses Felix most in the Olympic Village?

A．Spending time with some old foreign friends.

B．Mixing with people from around the world.

C．The positive influence of the Olympic spirit.

D．The competitive atmosphere in the village.

8 . I first visited the UK on a vacation as a curious 15-year-old in 2013. The rich culture of London, the beautiful highlands of Scotland and the sunny beaches of Wales deeply attracted me. I decided then that I wanted to carry on my university education in the UK.

Fast forward to 2016 and I arrived at the University of Bristol. The first couple of weeks were great. But after my first month, I started missing my parents, my little sister, the food and the warm, sunny weather.

There was also another problem. Having always studied an Indian curriculum (课程), which is objective, learning based and strict, I found it difficult to adjust to several aspects of the British education system. The freedom of choosing which lectures (课) to go to, the highly subjective and thought-encouraging discussions at tutorials (辅导课) and a large amount of reading I was expected to do caught me off-guard.

It was not until my first end of term exams were over in January 2017 that I could show down and think carefully about the things that I was doing wrong and the things that I got right. The week after my exams ended, I realised how little time I had spent outside the university libraries and my living place.

So I tried new cafes in Clifton, and going for walks near the famous Clifton Suspension Bridge. I also started watching British TV shows. And I evolved socially too. I finally found the societies I wanted to join. I also realised the importance of staying in touch with my tutors and not being afraid of needing and asking for help. I made some amazing fiends in Bristol. Had it not been for the people around me, my first year would not have been as good as it was.

Overall, my second term ended on a much more relaxed and happier note than the first. I wrote my final exams in May and, before I knew it, I had finished my first year of university.

1. What was the author’s first visit to the UK like?

A．Impressive.

B．Eventful.

C．Romantic.

D．Risky.

2. What problem did the author face after arriving at the University of Bristol?

A．She didn’t have much freedom when choosing lectures.

B．She was unprepared for the new way of studying.

C．She couldn’t keep up with her classmates.

D．She found it difficult to read in English.

3. Which of the following did the author consider important for her after her first exams?

A．Staying in touch with her family.

B．Spending time at the library.

C．Building strong relationships.

D．Learning English through TV shows.

4. What would be the best title for the text?

A．The UK is a wise choice for studying abroad

B．My first experience of culture shock

C．Education is the key to success

D．My first year as an international student

9 . 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。

In October 2017,Margaret called a number that she believed belonged to (属于)her grandson Barry,and when he didn't pick up, she     1    (leave) him a voicemail. The person she had called Callie Hall,called Margaret back to let her know she had the wrong number, but over the next couple of     2     (month),Margaret made the mistake a few more times.

"She called about once every two weeks to check in on Barry-whether he needed his shirt repaired     3     anything else he may need,"Hall said."I would call her back to let her know it was till me and we would chat(聊天）a little each time.”

After trying to wish Barry     4     happy birthday on December 19. 2017, but again calling Hall,Margaret     5     (final) worked it out. However, that didn't stop her continuing to call Hall--this time     6    purpose.

"This time the voicemail said,'Hello,Callie!' " Hall said." I worked out Barry's number.Thank you for being my friend. Love you ,later. "

From that day forward, they began to form a real     7     (friend). Hall still let Margaret's phone calls go to voicemail because she enjoyed     8     (listen) to her messages later when she needed to brighten her day. But she would also be happy     9     (call) Margaret back so the two could chat. Hall was suffering from an illness. and     10    (they) chats began providing her with encouragement during difficult times"

10 . Races

Virtual(虚拟的）races-but the running is real! Here are some of the best online races.

RAINBOWS VIRTUAL 5K

This is a fun run designed to be completed in any way that is proper for you-whether you run or walk in the garden,dance and walk fast along with your dog. All the organisers ask is that you complete 5K—in one go or over several days of your choice.

￡20,rainbows.co,uk/events/rainbows-virtual-5k

MILTON KEYNES MARATHON WEEKEND VIRTUAL 5K

Part of the yearly September Milton Keynes running festival, this year you can complete the 5Kvirtually. Complete it in your own time—in the garden or on an exercise machine if need be. You can also complete it in smaller runs.

From ￡18,mkmarathon. com/virtual-race

10K GARDEN CHALLENGE

A virtual race you can complete in your garden or at a local open space or park. Put on your shoes and complete 10K as speedily as you can. The event helps raise money for mental(精神的)health,with 15% of the entry fee being given to Bath Mind.By the way,the medal(奖牌)is environment-friendly.

￡15,womensrunning.co. uk/ neus/ keep-motivated-with-our-womens-runing-virtual-challenges

ROCK 'N' ROLL VIRTUAL

Sign up with the virtual running club and compete in weekly events alongside runners from around the world. Challenges include running an 8K and 15K in one weekend or running a l5Kwithin a 30-hour time window. Running challenges are all free to enter, but you can buy merchandise(商品）and medals if you want to add to your wall.

Free to join,buy your medals from ￡20,runrocknrollvr.com

1. If Mary wants to run just for fun,she will most likely visit________.

A．womensrunning.co.uk/news /keep-motivated-with-our-womens-running-virtual-challenges

B．rainbows.co.uk/events/rainbows-virtual-5k

C．mkmarathon.com/virtual-race

D．runrocknrollvr.com

2. Which of the following races cares about people's mental health?

A．10K GARDEN CHALLENGE.

B．RAINBOWS VIRTUAL 5K.

C．ROCK ' N' ROLL VIRTUAL.

D．MILTON KEYNES MARATHON WEEKEND VIRTUAL 5K.

3. What do we know about ROCK'N'ROLL VIRTUAL?

A．It is held once a year.

B．It welcomes local runners only.

C．It offers different choices to people.

D．It requires people to pay the entry fee.