1 . 假如你是北京某大学学生李华，你的英国朋友Gary听说你曾担任2022北京冬季奥运会志愿者，向你写信咨询关于你对北京奥运会的体会以及志愿者工作的感悟，请写信回复。主要内容包括：
1. 北京冬奥会体现的奥运精神及成功举办的意义；
2. 志愿者对北京奥运会的重要作用；
3. 你对志愿者工作的感悟。
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2 . Paul, a carpenter (木匠), was over 60 years old. He was ready to retire. He told his boss that he was about to leave the house building business because he wanted to live a relaxing life with his wife and enjoy family life. The boss was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build one more house. Paul said yes, but not long after that it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He didn’t care about the work, and he used bad materials to build the house. It was a terrible way to end his job.

When Paul finished his work and the boss came to check the house. Then he handed the front-door key to Paul, “This is your house,” he said, “my gift to you.”

Paul was shocked! What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently. Now he had to live in the home that wasn’t built very well.

After Paul moved into the house, he found everything wasn’t going well. One day, his wife fell over and hurt herself. She complained, “Look! The floor isn’t smooth at all. The stairs are broken and there is something wrong with the window. ” “Sorry, it’s my fault.” said Paul, “I should have tried my best to build it well, but…”

So it is with us. Sometimes, we don’t give the job our best effort. When looking back at what we have done, we find that we are now living in the house we have built. So we should build our lives in a responsible way. Your attitudes and the choices you make today help build the “house” you will live in tomorrow.

1. What was Paul going to do after retiring?

A．To move to a big city.	B．To live with his children.
C．To enjoy family life.	D．To travel around the world.

2. Which statement of the following is NOT true?

A．Paul was more than 60.

B．Paul accepted the house from his boss.

C．Paul was serious about his last work as usual.

D．Paul was asked to build one more house before retiring.

3. How do you feel about the boss?

A．He’s careless.

B．He’s honest.

C．He’s mean.

D．He’s kind.

3 . Just back from a job interview? Before breathing a sigh of relief, there’s one more thing to do: write a thank-you letter.     1     The sooner you do it, the better. This last step should be regarded as part of your job search process for every interview in which you take part.

At the conclusion of your interview, be sure to have the contact information of all the people who have interviewed you.     2    

Sending a thank-you letter to a potential employer, which costs you little time, will not guarantee a job offer, but it will give you an edge if the competition is tight.

    3     Just as you wouldn’t visit someone’s home and leave without expressing gratitude (感谢), don’t leave an interview without saying thank-you to the interviewer. Being polite and professional is important when communicating with potential employers.

Another significant reason to send a thank-you letter is that it is an opportunity — perhaps your only one — to follow up after your interview.     4     It may feel awkward to say those words out loud during the interview, but it’s much easier to type them.

Your thank-you note can make up for something important. No matter how prepared you are, the stress of the interview may cause a brief lapse of memory.     5     It also allows you to repeat something you want the interviewer to have in mind as they make the hiring decision.

A．Sending a thank-you note needs time.

B．Sending a note to express gratitude is polite.

C．Use it to let the potential employer know you want the job.

D．This simple step can put you ahead of other job candidates.

E．Your thank-you note should be no more than three paragraphs.

F．Your note can express what you have forgotten to discuss during the meeting.

G．If they don’t offer you the business cards, request them at the end of each meeting.

4 . Children whose fathers make time to play with them from a very young age may find it easier control their behavior as they grow up, research suggests.

To understand what effect playtime with dads can have on kids, the researchers analyzed nearly 80 studies, undertaken between 1977 and 2017 — most of them in Europe or North America. They were most interested in understanding how playtime between dads and their kids translated into kids’ development.

On average, they found that most fathers play with their children every day. Even with the smallest children, however, father-child play tends to be more physical. With babies, that may simply mean picking them up or helping them to gently raise their arms and legs; with toddlers (学步儿童), physical play includes rough-and-tumble activities, like chasing (追赶) game.

The study found that the kids who enjoyed playtime with their fathers were less likely to lose their tempers with other kids and exhibited better behavior. The researchers found that this was beneficial kids’ development, as this type of play was associated with better self-control and behavioral outcomes.

“Physical play creates fun, exciting situations in which children have to apply self-regulation.” said Ramchandani, Professor at the University of Cambridge. “They learn from their mistakes and the reactions they get from others. If they react the wrong way, they might get scolded, but it’s not the end of the world — and next time they might remember to behave differently.”

However, the researchers stress that children who only live with their mothers need not be at a disadvantage. “Different parents may have slightly different inclinations when it comes to playing with children, but part of being a parent is stepping outside your comfort zone. Children are likely to benefit most if they are given different ways to play and interact,” said Ramchandani.

1. What did the researchers focus on during the research?

A．How father-child play affected kids’ growth.

B．What role mothers played during the activities.

C．How often fathers and children played together.

D．What lessons they could learn from the past studies.

2. How did children learn to regulate themselves?

A．With the help of their partners.	B．Through a trial-and-error practice.
C．Through strict physical training.	D．Under their parents’ patient direction.

3. What does the underlined word “inclinations” in the last paragraph refer to?

A．Tendencies.

B．Explanations.

C．Decisions.

D．Contributions.

4. What does the author intend to tell us through the text?

A．Fathers should learn to control their tempers.

B．Mother-child play needs to be more physical.

C．Fathers spend more time with kids than mothers.

D．Father-child playtime helps kids develop self-control.

5 . A company called Loon is partnering with Telkom Kenya, Kenya’s third-largest cell service company. The company is using balloons to deliver the Internet to people across Kenya.

Loon’s balloons are basically floating cell towers. And they are massive—each is about as big as a tennis court. The balloons float about 20 kilometers above the Earth. The huge plastic balloons can float for up to 100 days, running on solar power. Loon is using 35 balloons to make the Internet easily accessible around 50,000 square kilometers of Kenya.

Delivering Internet via balloons seems fragile. In fact, Internet service delivery from the stratosphere (平流层) is highly effective. Rather than fight against the wind, the balloon teaches itself to find a favorable wind current. At altitude, network coverage footprints can be more widespread, and coverage can be shifted as demand changes. In addition, there’s less ground-based engineering construction; developers can avoid more trouble in laying cables or wires. More importantly, service interruptions are possibly more controllable. A provider doesn’t have to trace faults through remote ground infrastructure (设施). Backup balloons could be staged, waiting to be placed into service.

Now some Kenyans are using the service to watch videos, look at websites, and make video and voice calls. Others beef a bit, saying that Loon’s service covers areas of Kenya that already have some cell phone service, instead of remote, poorly-connected areas in the north. Loon says it will speed up the process. After Kenya, Loon plans to use its balloons in other parts of the world. Many people will be watching Loon’s Kenya project carefully to see if it succeeds in a way that could be repeated in other countries.

Before this, Loon’s balloons were used mainly to provide Internet service to disaster victims in Puerto Rico, following Hurricane Maria, and in Peru following an 8.0 magnitude earthquake.

1. What is the function of the floating cell towers?

A．Receiving signals from satellites.

B．Keeping electric wires connected.

C．Bringing Internet access to Kenyans.

D．Relaying television signals to distant areas.

2. What is the third paragraph mainly about?

A．A major drawback of using balloons.

B．Benefits from repair and construction.

C．A reason for making use of the stratosphere.

D．Advantages of the Internet-enabled balloons.

3. What is people’s attitude towards Loon’s future projects?

A．Unconcerned.

B．Disappointed.

C．Expectant.

D．Satisfied.

4. What’s the best title for the text?

A．Is Choosing Balloons a Better Way?

B．Balloon-powered Internet Service in Kenya

C．Loon’s Internet Service During Emergencies

D．Will Unequal Internet Connection Be Addressed?

6 . A Canadian named Justin was fishing during a recent rafting (漂流) trip on the Red Deer and South Saskatchewan Rivers when he heard something noisy in the water. He saw a nose barely above the water. Unable to tell what kind of animal it was in the dark and water, Justin reached for the animal but ended up falling out of his raft in the freezing cold river. Luckily, Justin was somehow able to locate the animal—a coyote pup (郊狼崽)—in the water and catch his raft before it floated away for good.

Unfortunately, when Justin brought the animal back to his raft, the baby coyote was unconscious and didn’t seem to be breathing. The pup was lucky again. Justin had experience with CPR and pushed on its belly in hopes of revival(复活). After a few pushes, water came out of the coyote’s nose and he was breathing again! Justin and his new friend were both wet through so they made their way back to land, where Justin made a fire and tried to warm the little guy up.

During his 10-day rafting trip, Justin brought the coyote he named YipYip along for the ride, and kept the coyote with him the entire time. The little pup would eat with Justin and sleep in his backpack. Justin wrapped him in his jacket when it was cold. When Justin was able to get Internet service, he called his wife for advice. The couple eventually got in touch with the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Saskatchewan (WRSOS).

According to WRSOS president Bonnie Dell, YipYip quickly befriended the other adopted coyote pups. “He is wilding up and has a healthy fear of humans now. He will not be returned to the wild until he is old enough,” Dell said, adding that YipYip would have died without Justin’s efforts.

1. What happened when Justin was fishing?

A．His raft got out of control.	B．He nearly fell into the river.
C．Someone was crying for help.	D．An animal was struggling in the river.

2. What does the author mean by saying “The pup was lucky again”?

A．The pup was not quite dead.

B．The pup was rescued from the river.

C．Justin warmed him up with a fire in time.

D．Justin knew a medical technique for revival.

3. Which of the following can best describe Justin in Paragraph 3?

A．Caring.

B．Controlled.

C．Defensive.

D．Scared.

4. What is YipYip’s present situation?

A．He acts strangely.	B．He is somewhat fierce.
C．He is perfectly normal.	D．He needs special medical care.

7 . Get a taste of the high life with our pick of London’s best spots to enjoy cocktails in the clouds now that bars are reopening on July 4.

Boundary Rooftop

Boundary Rooftop offers rooftop drinking in style, with a glass roof for protection from the bad weather and impressive panoramic (全景的) views of London. There’s restaurant seating for 48, with diners choosing from grills and lighter meals downstairs.

Open for bookings: 5-11 p. m. Mon.-Thur., noon-11 p. m. Thur.-Sun.

Radio Rooftop Bar

One of London’s most popular rooftop bars, with striking views across the River Thames and London’s impressive skyline. From sunrise to sunset, guests can enjoy the changing views of the capital ranging from the Shard and St Paul’s downstream to the London Eye and Big Ben in the west. Radio offers signature cocktails and a Mediterranean menu including seasonal, locally sourced items.

Open for bookings: noon-11:30 p. m. daily.

Roof East

Roof East offers rooftop lovers a little bit of everything, from the usual cocktails and street foods to batting cages and mini golf courses—all of which are open to the public. Feed and water yourselves at The Barbecue Club under the stars and pick the bottomless popcorn option.

Open for bookings from June 26.

Bussey Rooftop Bar

This rooftop space is perhaps better known for its citizen cinema Rooftop Film Club (whether it’s appearing here this year is yet to be confirmed), but it also hosts some serious summer parties. Plenty of plants, flowers, cocktails, beers and street foods make this spot more than a back-up plan while nearby Frank’s Café is closed.

Booking information to be confirmed.

1. Which of the following can stay open in all weathers?

A．Roof East.	B．Boundary Rooftop.
C．Radio Rooftop Bar.	D．Bussey Rooftop Bar.

2. What can guests do at Roof East?

A．Play mini golf.	B．See an exciting film.
C．Enjoy London landmarks.	D．Have panoramic views of London.

3. What do we know about Bussey Rooftop Bar?

A．It serves high-quality coffee.	B．It is not bookable now.
C．It gives parties all year round.	D．It is well known as a film location.

8 . 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。

On his first day of kindergarten last September, four-year-old Alex Johnson waited excitedly with his mother     1     the school bus. When the school bus pulled up, however, the kindergartner suddenly became anxious and began crying. It was heartbreaking for Alex’s mother, Amy Johnson,     2    (see) her son in tears.

“I got him on the bus,” Amy recalled. “He held my hand     3    (firm) and wouldn’t let me go off the bus.     4     is what the bus driver Isabel Lane did, so small but meaningful, that changed everything.” The kind-hearted young woman     5    (seat) Alex next to her and offered a comforting hand for the boy to hold. Touched by what she was seeing, Amy brought out her phone and took the photo of Lane and Alex holding     6    (hand) on the bus. During the bus ride, Lane had a talk with the boy and offered the words of     7    (encourage) and support. Finally Alex stopped crying.

That heartwarming photo later     8    (post) online has received more than a thousand likes with many people     9    (praise) Lane’s actions.

“Thanks to Lane’s kindness, my son now looks forward to taking the school bus,     10     is more amazing.” said Amy.

9 . Once upon a time, a Japanese man wanted to rebuild his house. First he had to tear(拆)the walls open. Japanese houses _________ have empty spaces between the wooden walls. As he was tearing them down, he found a lizard(蜥蜴)_________ there because a nail(钉子)from the outside had been _________ into one of its feet. Seeing this, he felt _________ for it, and at the same time wanted to know more about it.

He knew very well that _________ had been knocked into the wall ten years before when the house was first _________. What had happened since then? The lizard had _________ for ten years! To be trapped in a dark wall for ten years without _________—it seems impossible, and is hard to _________. Then he wondered how the lizard could have lived for ten years without moving a single step since its __________ was nailed! So he stopped his work and began to __________ the lizard. He wanted to know what it had been doing, and how it had survived.

A short time later another lizard __________ with food in its mouth. He was __________, and at the same time __________ affected(感动的). Another lizard had been __________ the trapped one for the past ten years.

“What love __________ in this tiny animal! What can love do? It can do __________! Just think, one lizard has been taking care of __________ for ten years, without __________ hope that its partner would be saved,” the man said to himself. If a small lizard can __________ like this, just imagine how we could if we tried.

1.

A．normally

B．finally

C．hardly

D．sharply

2.

A．left

B．trapped

C．focused

D．picked

3.

A．knocked

B．added

C．brought

D．allowed

4.

A．fair

B．free

C．sorry

D．loose

5.

A．the man

B．the house

C．the lizard

D．the nail

6.

A．bought

B．sold

C．ruined

D．built

7.

A．survived

B．slept

C．escaped

D．developed

8.

A．bending

B．eating

C．thinking

D．talking

9.

A．absorb

B．touch

C．imagine

D．reflect

10.

A．head

B．foot

C．tail

D．leg

11.

A．spread

B．appreciate

C．operate

D．inspect

12.

A．escaped

B．appeared

C．dragged

D．answered

13.

A．desired

B．nervous

C．shocked

D．angry

14.

A．deeply

B．hardly

C．partly

D．suddenly

15.

A．joining in

B．suffering from

C．setting down

D．looking after

16.

A．fulfils

B．abolishes

C．exists

D．conducts

17.

A．troubles

B．honors

C．privileges

D．wonders

18.

A．itself

B．another

C．others

D．all

19.

A．giving up

B．dealing with

C．looking for

D．watching over

20.

A．approve

B．compete

C．love

D．fight

10 . Classic literature (文学作品) includes older works that have experienced the test of time and that are still widely read today. Whether you’re a student or just an eager reader hoping to explore classic literature, you may be wondering where to begin.

Read summaries of what the work is about. You can find descriptions or summaries of classic works of literature online.     1     Knowing a bit about the plot (情节), characters, and setting may make it easier for you to follow and understand the writing when you begin reading.

    2     Even if you struggle with the text, it is important to stick with it. After sticking with it for a while, the language, setting, and characters may start to become more familiar to you.

If you’re trying to gain a better understanding of a difficult text, underlining passages may not be enough. Instead, try making comments or notes in the margins (页边空白).     3    

After you finish a chapter, write a brief summary of everything important that happened. Make sure you address the major plot points, how those points influence each character, and how that chapter fits into the context of the larger book.     4     This will help test your understanding of what you’ve read.

After you finish reading a book, it may be useful to learn about what others have learned from the text.     5     You can read commentary and critical (批判性的) analyses of the book online. These often have information on themes, symbols, characters, and more, which may help you think about the book on a deeper level.

A．Start reading and keep reading.

B．Try reading and learning with a group.

C．Write your chapter summaries without consulting the text.

D．Go online and see if there is any valuable information on your book.

E．You can also read the back cover of the book to gain a basic idea of the story.

F．Your comments or notes can help improve your understanding of the material.

G．Skimming will help you gain a basic understanding of the plot, characters, setting, and concepts.