1 . 假定你是李华，正在伦敦某学校做交换生。你校要成立一些有关中国文化的社团，于是向同学们征求建议。请你给负责人写封建议信，内容如下：
1.说明目的；
2.提出建议；
3.解释原因。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madam,
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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

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。

The Chinese war film The Battle at Lake Changjin     1     (arouse) enthusiastic discussion on Chinese social media since it debuted around the country on September 30.

The film tells the story about how Chinese People’s Volunteer soldiers held their ground during fierce cold and the enemy’s more     2     (advance) weapons. However, the real battlefield is far     3     (impressive). Changjin Lake     4     (locate) in North Korea. The war was on in severely cold winter     5     temperature of around -40℃. CPV soldiers did not only need to fight against enemies, but had to battle over the nature with their strong will. Chinese People’s Volunteer Army won the battle by     6     (fight) against impossible odds. The Battle of Changjin Lake became a critical moment in the war. It is not the film itself but the     7     (hero) of the war years who fought     8     (bloody) for our country and the people     9     make people moved.

Song Zhongping,     10     military expert and TV commentator, emphasized that the film shows that the Chinese people don’t provoke troubles, but never flinch (退缩) when troubles come their way and are able to defeat provocations.

3 . At eleven, I decided to learn to swim. There was a pool at the YMCA offering exactly the opportunity. My mother continually warned against it, and kept fresh in my mind the details of each drowning in the river. But the YMCA pool was safe.

I had a childhood fear of water. This started when I was three years old and my father took me to the beach.The huge waves knocked me down and swept over me.

The pool was quiet. I was afraid of going in all alone, so I sat on one side of the pool to wait for others. Then came a big boy. He yelled, “Hi, how’d you like to be ducked?” With that he picked me up and threw me into the deep end.I landed in a sitting position, and swallowed water. But I was not frightened out of my wits—when my feet hit the bottom, I would make a big jump to come out of the surface. It seemed a long way down. I gathered all my strength when I landed and made what I thought was a great spring upwards. Then I opened my eyes and saw nothing but water. I tried to yell but no sound came out. I went down, down, endlessly.

When I came to consciousness, I found myself lying on the bed in the hospital.

I never went back to the pool. I avoided water whenever I could. This misadventure stayed with me as the years rolled by.It deprived(剥夺) me of the joy of boating and swimming. Finally, I decided to get an instructor. Piece by piece, he built a swimmer. Several months later, the instructor was finished, but I was not .Sometimes the terror would return. 

This went on until July. I swam across the Lake Went worth.Only once did the terror return. When I was in the middle of the lake, I put my face under and saw nothing but bottomless water. I laughed and said, “Well, Mr Terror, what do you think you can do to me?” I had conquered my fear of water.

1. What was the author’s original fear of water caused by?

A．His poor skill in swimming.

B．His mother’s warning of drowning.

C．An outing to the beach with his father.

D．An unpleasant memory of the pool.

2. Why was the author not scared to death when he was thrown into the water?

A．He knew how to swim in the pool.

B．He felt that the YMCA pool was safe.

C．He was waiting for others to save him.

D．He came up with an idea to go upwards.

3. What does the author probably mean by expressing “but I was not” in Paragraph 5?

A．He was still a poor swimmer.

B．He had not overcome the fear yet.

C．He was not afraid of drowning any more.

D．He was not satisfied with the swimming training.

4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．Goodbye,Mr Terror

B．Hello,Childhood Fear

C．A Swimming Adventure

D．My Passion for Swimming

4 . The Young Scholars Program

The University of Maryland’s Young Scholars Program is a perfect summer camp for academically talented teenagers who want to earn college credits, pursue academic interests or discover college life at the University of Maryland. The program is challenging and rewarding. Students have the opportunity to show that they can be successful in a university environment.

The Activities

During three weeks of exploration, teens preview the university experience, study with students who share similar interests and communicate with the best teachers of the University of Maryland in a dynamic and challenging classroom environment. Students can have trips to nearby Washington, DC and enjoy movie nights and activities at the student union. Workshops and seminars featuring speakers in academic fields further enrich the learning experience.

The Courses

The Young Scholars Program offers college courses that are at the cutting edge of theory, thought and technology. Classes generally meet every day from Monday to Friday. The program is a great introduction to the University of Maryland. Participants can benefit from the University of Maryland’s vast resources, including libraries, computers and instructional labs.

The Rewards

Upon program completion, teens will go home with better preparations for the college experience-both academically and socially. In addition, students earn three college credits that post to the University of Maryland transcript (成绩单).

The Application

The application process includes submission (提交) of the application, high school transcript and a letter of recommendation.

Ages: 14 — 18

Mailing address: The University of Maryland College Park

For more information, call 3014057762.

1. Which is NOT true about the program according to Paragraph 1?

A．It is intended for college students.	B．It can offer college credits for teens.
C．It’s worth participating.	D．It can let teens experience college life in advance.

2. What can teens do during three weeks of the program?

A．They can learn from the best students of the University of Maryland

B．They can join the student union of the University of Maryland.

C．They can attend a meeting for academic discussion.

D．They can attend classes every day.

3. What do you need to do if you want to apply for the program?

A．preview the university environment ahead of time.

B．take a part time job in the university’s library.

C．submit high school transcript.

D．call 3014057762 to contact the university first.

5 . 假如你是高中生李华，你的美国笔友David热爱中国传统文化，最近打算来中国工作生活一段时间，但是不确定应该去往哪个城市，写信向你咨询。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
(1)你推荐的城市；
(2)推荐的理由（不少于两条）；
(3)美好祝愿。
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6 . The London Eye remains temporarily closed but in line with the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown, we plan to reopen from 17th May. You can pre-book now. Further information can be found here.

What to Expect

The London Eye soars 443 feet into the sky and its views stretch 25 miles in every direction. Since opening in 2000, it has been used as a backdrop in countless films and is loved by Britons and visitors alike. This is the UK most popular visitor attraction, visited by over 3.5 million people a year.

Each London Eye capsule holds up to 25 passengers comfortably. All capsules are fully air-conditioned and rotate (旋转) on a special device designed to keep everyone upright as the wheel makes a slow but progressive rotation. The full rotation lasts 30 minutes of an ever changing view of this dynamic city.

Opening Times

■ September to May 10:00 am—8:00 pm daily

■ June 10:00 am—9:00 pm daily

■ July 10:00 am—9:30 pm daily

■ August 10:00 am—8:30 pm daily

■ Not open on Christmas Day or during maintenance period.

Ticket Prices

Adult: January to March £15.00     April to December £15.50

Child (5-15 years): January to March £7.50   April to December £7.75

Child under 5 years: free

Senior (60 plus): £12.00

Booking line

■ 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Sunday

■ Telephone: 0870 5000 600

1. Which of the following does the London Eye ride offer?

A．A 30-minute fast rotation.

B．A non-chargeable admission.

C．A deep understanding of its long history.

D．A 360° moving view of the city.

2. When is the London Eye open in January?

A．10:00 am—9:00 pm.	B．10:00 am—8:00 pm.
C．10:00 am—9:30 pm.	D．10:00 am—8:30 pm.

3. What’s the charge for a young couple with a 5-year-old boy who visit on the reopening?

A．£38.75.

B．£37.5.

C．£31.

D．£30.

7 . One summer during high school, my mom volunteered me to help Grandpa research our family tree. It’s terrible to imagine hours spent dusting boxes and listening to boring stories about people I didn’t know. “You’ll be surprised,” my mom promised. “Family history can be very interesting.”

In truth, Grandpa didn’t want to limit(限定) my work to just research, hoping to also keep our family memories. He’d discovered a computer program that helped digitally scan(扫描) old pictures and letters to maintain their contents before they crumble from age. Grandpa wanted me to help him connect the scanner and set up the computer program. He could type documents and send emails, but had never used a scanner.

Soon after, I became interested my relatives’ lives. I asked Grandpa to tell the story behind every picture and letter we scanned. The stories, which turned out not to be boring at all, helped me not only understand but also relate to my relatives. I became so eager for more information that Grandpa needed additional props(道具) to keep me satisfied. He showed me a chest filled with random stuff, all covered in dust.

Looking through their belongings, I felt I was opening a window to the world of my relatives, a world long since gone. Grandpa showed me letters he had sent to Grandma from the front line of World War II and I could almost smell the gunpowder. I turned the pages of my great-grandmother’s recipe book and could picture her cooking in her kitchen. All of the people who had been only names to me now had faces to match.

Later, Grandpa admitted, “I probably could have done this project myself. I just wanted someone to share it with.” I can’t thank him enough for sharing the experience and making me appreciate the family members who have made me who I am.

1. Which can best describe the author’s first impression of the research?

A．Delightful.	B．Boring.
C．Surprising.	D．Interesting.

2. What does the underlined word “crumble” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Come to life.	B．Tear apart.
C．Fall to pieces.	D．Break through.

3. Why did Grandpa give the author a chest?

A．To show him old letters.	B．To keep him away from boredom.
C．To give him something to sort out.	D．To satisfy his eagerness to know more.

4. What can we learn about Grandpa from the passage?

A．He possibly served as a soldier in the past.

B．He knew nothing about the computer.

C．He buried the letters under gunpowder

D．He loved sharing what he had with others

8 . The product was developed in __________ (respond) to customer demand. (所给词的适当形式填空)

9 . The boss is looking for someone who is ___________ (rely) and hard-working. (所给词的适当形式填空)

10 . I remember that it was a fall morning when the orchestra (管弦乐队) teachers came into Miss Newell’s third-grade classroom. “You have hands for the viola (中提琴),” Miss Ciano told me. I was excited because my hands were finally good for something. I told my parents I wanted to play, and naturally, they agreed.

Since I first touched the viola, I haven’t been able to put it down. Ignoring the difficulty, I am pulled closer to it each day.

Classical music is truly my best friend. It is the trusted friend of every man, woman and child. Various feelings are expressed in classical music. I discovered that when I was eleven and played a cello concerto (大提琴协奏曲) of Bach in a competition, the first movement was joyful, but the second movement was mysterious and full of pain. From the piece, I learned that music expresses not only feelings, but also sudden mood changes. By listening to classical music, I know that someone else shares these feelings. Since I am lucky enough to be able to play classical music, I am comforted by it when I am upset. It gives me a way to escape from my problems for a short period. Classical music can express my joy, sadness and anger.

Now look back at that fall day in the third grade and think how gullible I was for believing that anyone, even music teachers, could tell whether hands were perfect for a certain instrument. I’m certain they told me I had “ viola hands” not because they were fortune-tellers (算命师), but because there was a lack of violists in our district. Classical music is one of the best things that ever happened to mankind. If you get introduced to it in the right way, it will become your friend for life.

1. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the first and second paragraphs?

A．To introduce an interesting musical class.

B．To offer the evidence of her gift for music.

C．To show the importance of proper guide.

D．To tell the power of support from parents.

2. According to the passage, in what way does classical music help the author?

A．By developing social skills.	B．By improving mental health.
C．By broadening life experience.	D．By building close relationship.

3. What does the underlined word “gullible” mean in the last paragraph?

A．Easily tricked.	B．Firmly loved.
C．Greatly challenged.	D．Secretly hidden.

4. Which could be the best title for the passage?

A．Special event, sweet memory.	B．Classical music, endless friendship
C．Lifetime dream, great effort.	D．Happy childhood, unforgotten experience.