1 . A little girl has become famous in her neighborhood after drawing messages of hope on her family’s garage door during lockdown (疫情封闭).

Mom-of-two Christine has been letting her six-year-old daughter Eilidh turn their black shiny garage door into a ________ art project with chalk. Twice a week since April 2020, Eilidh has let her imagination run________, covering the space with mermaids, dolphins, Spiderman, and dinosaurs.   She has this week________ it with a rainbow, flowers, and some________ words. Eilidh has a little       wooden chair she can stand on to help her________ higher up, and her artist mom gives her________ with things she needs.

Her drawings came to people’s________, and an admiring fan club has begun leaving boxes of chocolates on their doorstep. ________ mom Christine said: “Whatever comes into her head she draws it________. It could be quite________. It depends on what is happening around her. She is just drawing outside to make people________.”

Christine has already________ one broom ( 扫 帚 ) by cleaning the garage. When it rains, the chalk is washed away, and Eilidh starts again________ on the next dry day.

Eilidh is now loving being back at________ as lockdown in Britain eases. And one thing is for   sure – this little girl is no doubt superior in her________ classes.

1.

A．formal

B．useful

C．colorful

D．neat

2.

A．strange

B．wild

C．mad

D．funny

3.

A．illustrated

B．cleaned

C．repaired

D．performed

4.

A．lucky

B．encouraging

C．awful

D．careful

5.

A．extend

B．hold

C．climb

D．reach

6.

A．a hand

B．a lift

C．a smile

D．a word

7.

A．assistance

B．attention

C．discovery

D．impression

8.

A．Ambitious

B．Fortunate

C．Proud

D．Puzzled

9.

A．reasonably

B．cautiously

C．amusingly

D．vividly

10.

A．reliable

B．random

C．interesting

D．surprising

11.

A．devoted

B．occupied

C．curious

D．happy

12.

A．worn out

B．tried out

C．brought in

D．given away

13.

A．with patience

B．in surprise

C．out of curiosity

D．for leisure

14.

A．home

B．neighborhood

C．school

D．work

15.

A．language

B．art

C．science

D．physics

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。

Electric vehicles are better for the climate than gas-powered cars, but many Americans are still hesitant to buy them. One reason: the larger upfront cost (前期成本).

New data    1     (publish) Thursday shows that despite the higher sticker price, electric cars may actually save drivers money in the long run.

To reach   this    2     (conclude),   a   team   at   the   Massachusetts   Institute   of   Technology calculated both the carbon dioxide emissions    3     full lifetime cost – including purchase price, maintenance and fuel – for nearly every new car model on the market. They found electric cars were     4     (easy) more climate friendly than gas-burning ones. Over a lifetime, they were often    5     (cheap), too.

Climate scientists say vehicle electrification is one of the best   ways    6     (reduce) planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. In the United States, the transportation sector is the largest source of emissions, most of    7     come from cars and trucks.

Jessika Trancik,     8     associate professor of energy studies at M.I.T. who led the research,     9     (say) the data would “help people learn   about how those upfront costs are spread over   the   lifetime of the car.” For electric cars, lower costs   of maintenance and charging compared    10     gasoline prices tend to offset (抵消) the higher upfront price over time.

3 . The convenience plastic offers has led to a throw-away culture that reveals the material’s dark side. Many of its products, such as plastic bags and food wrappers, have a service life of mere minutes to hours.     1    

Plastic has been the biggest threat to ocean life for decades. Sunlight, wind and wave action break down plastic waste to a certain extent, but it only succeeds in reducing it to smaller pieces.

    2    They spread throughout the water and have been found in every corner of the globe, affecting nearly 700 species, including endangered ones.

    3    They range from birds to fish and to other marine animals. Most of the deaths to them are caused by starvation. Small pieces of plastic have been found in more than 100 marine species, including fish, shrimp, and some seashells. In many cases, these tiny bits pass through their stomachs.     4    Stomachs so packed with plastic reduce the urge to eat, making them die eventually.

Tests have also confirmed cell damage and trouble with animals’ reproductive systems caused by plastic-eating. Some species, such as oysters, produce fewer eggs if they wrongly take too much plastic.

Fortunately, solutions are being found. Many scientists agree the top priority is to prevent plastic waste from entering rivers and seas.     5    Better product design also should be taken into account, as well as the reduction in producing unnecessary single-use plastic products.

A．Nearly every species of seabird eats plastics.

B．This makes plastic waste even harder to notice.

C．Millions of animals are killed by plastic every year.

D．Some pieces have even been found blocking their organs.

E．Half of all plastics ever produced have been made in the last 15 years.

F．It could be done with improved waste management systems and recycling.

G．However, they may remain in the environment for hundreds of years and cause a lot of harm.

4 . A master of words, a literary genius and a philosopher, Russian author Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) is known by many as the greatest writer of all time. Even in 2020, 110 years after his death, his two greatest masterpieces, War and Peace and Anna Karenina, continue to be widely read, appreciated and highly influential.

“If the world could write by itself, it would write like Tolstoy,” the Russian author Isaak Babel once said. Tolstoy’s realistic fiction is famous for its powers of observation and ability to mine the depths of human consciousness, such as the psychological exploration of a married woman in Anna Karenina. In War and Peace, Tolstoy also describes Russia’s national soul and expresses public unity through his many characters. His characters feel alive; they grow, they change and they stick in the minds of readers long after the final page is turned.

Tolstoy’s influence on literature is without comparison. Authors regularly mention his novels as their highest ambition, works that they could only dream of writing themselves. American writer Francis Scott called Tolstoy the “greatest of all novelists” in his essay. He wrote, “from his first words, we can be sure of one thing at any rate – here is a man who sees what we see, who proceeds, too, as we are accustomed to proceeding, not from the outside inwards but from the inside outwards.”

“He defends fundamental values such as love, friendship and family relations. He gives positive answers to the questions mankind is asking. In this sense he gives more hope,” Tolstoy’s great-great grandson, Vladimir Ilyich Tolstoy, said.

Tolstoy’s message of peace has even had an effect on the real world. He inspired the leader of India’s independence movement, Mahatma Ghandi, and his philosophy of non-violence over the course of a year in which they wrote letters to each other.

1. What does the second paragraph intend to tell us?

A．The writing style of Tolstoy.

B．Tolstoy’s influence on other authors.

C．The characters in Tolstoy’s works.

D．The introduction to the greatest works of Tolstoy.

2. Which words can best describe Tolstoy according to the passage?

A．Humorous and caring.

B．Determined and optimistic.

C．Productive and hard-working.

D．Insightful and peace-loving.

3. How does the author introduce Tolstoy in this passage?

A．By contrasting with other authors.

B．By analyzing characteristics of his works.

C．By quoting comments and opinions.

D．By describing his deeds in life.

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

A．Tolstoy and His Works

B．Tolstoy’s Life and Achievements

C．War and Peace: a Great Masterpiece

D．Tolstoy: a Writer Beyond Comparison

5 . If you have difficulty deciding on your book list, the following ideas shared by some great talents might help you out.

Read books from eras past // Albert Einstein

Keeping up with current events and latest books from the bestseller list is a big job, but Albert Einstein thought it was vital to leave some room for older works, too. Otherwise, you’d be “completely dependent on the prejudices and fashions of your times,” he wrote in a 1952 journal article.

Don’t jump too quickly from book to book // Seneca

Seneca, a first-century Roman Stoic philosopher, believed that reading too wide a variety in too short a time would keep the teachings from leaving a lasting impression on you. “You must spend much time among a limited number of master thinkers, if you would gain ideas which shall win firm hold in your mind,” he wrote.

Shop at secondhand bookstores // Virginia Woolf

In her essay Street Haunting, Virginia Woolf described the benefits of shopping in secondhand bookstores, where the works “have come together in vast flocks of various feather, and have a charm which the carefully chosen books of the library lack.”

According to Woolf, looking through used books gives you the chance to come across something that wouldn’t have risen to the attention of librarians and booksellers, who are often much more selective in building their collections than secondhand bookstore owners.

You can skip outdated science works, but not old literature // Edward Lytton

19th-century British novelist and Parliamentarian Edward Lytton was a firm believer in the   value of reading old literature.

“In science, read, by preference, the newest works; in literature, the oldest,” he wrote in his 1863 essay   collection   Caxtoniana. “The   classic   literature   is   always   modern.   New   books   revive   and redecorate old ideas; old books suggest and inspire new ideas.”

1. Who held the idea that great works should be digested?

A．Albert Einstein.	B．Seneca.
C．Virginia Woolf.	D．Edward Lytton.

2. What attracted Virginia Woolf to secondhand bookstores?

A．A lower price.	B．A wider range.
C．A more careful collection.	D．A better service.

3. How did Edward Lytton find the classic literature?

A．Interesting.	B．Outdated.
C．Challenging.	D．Valuable.

6 . Guanmei, a 65-year-old woman of the Dong ethnic group, is the inheritor of the Grand Song of Dong (侗族大歌), a national intangible cultural heritage in China. Her hometown Zaidai Village in Guizhou, southwestern China, is home to the Grand Song of the Dong ethnic group.

The Grand Song of Dong dates from more than 2,500 years ago. The way Dong singers use their vocal cords (声带) is different from how formally trained singers do. It is a folk chorus with multi-parts, no conductor, and no accompaniment. Organically growing from their natural surroundings, it is recognized internationally as “the sound of Nature.”

Before the Dong people had a writing system in 1958, the Dong culture, their history and stories were all recorded by means of songs. As a Dong saying goes, “Rice feeds the body and songs enrich the soul”. The Dong people sing right from their childhood. While not singing, they all work in their rice field.

Guanmei has been singing the Grand Song of Dong all her life, making her a famous singing teacher in her hometown and nearby areas. “The songs are our means of passing on wisdom, knowledge and life experiences to others. I will not exist in this world 100 years later, but Grand songs will. I’m honored to do this job, ” Guanmei said.

Kind-hearted, Guanmei has been volunteering to teach the Grand Song of Dong to the Dong children for over 30 years. Now she has more than 300 students. Guanmei is pleased to see the village children come to her house willingly when they have free time.

“Nowadays, more and more young people leave the village and settle in cities. Decades later, the Dong children out of the village might know nothing about Grand songs. We should do something just now. It’s our mission. What is once lost might be lost forever,” added Guanmei.

1. What makes the Grand Song of Dong known as “the sound of Nature”?

A．The outstanding conductor.

B．The special musical instrument.

C．The attractive natural environment.

D．The inspiration from nature.

2. What can we know about the Dong ethnic culture?

A．The Dong singers are professionals.

B．The Dong culture before 1958 has been largely lost.

C．Singing is of vital importance to the Dong people.

D．They have a written language with a history of over 2,500 years.

3. How does Guanmei feel about the future of Grand songs?

A．Concerned.	B．Sympathetic.
C．Optimistic.	D．Satisfied.

4. What’s the author’s main purpose in writing the passage?

A．To call on young people to return to the Dong village.

B．To guide the Dong children to learn the Grand Song of Dong.

C．To show a woman’s efforts to keep the Dong culture alive.

D．To instruct people to appreciate the Grand Song of Dong.

7 . A mother of three in Cowdenbeath, Scotland, was awarded for what she did in the middle of a snowstorm last week.

Charlene Leslie was ________ to a local shop for some food with her two kids when she spotted a truck full of milk ________ to summit (攀登) a hill in a high street. “Its front wheels were spinning (旋转) on the ________ road, and it was stuck from all the snow. My neighbor appeared, so I asked her to ________ the kids while I pushed it from the back. ________ , it got safely to the top,” Charlene recalled.

Then her good deed ________. After the video of Charlene pushing the truck up a hill ________ the Internet, the ________ viewers nicknamed her “Wonder Woman”. The Family Dairy, the owner of the delivering truck, also ________ her heroic acts.

“The lady’s ________ was incredibly kind. What a ________ she was to our company! As a heart felt thank you, Charlene and her family will receive a year’s ________ of free milk,” the Chairman of the company told a local newspaper.

“I simply believe that it is your ________ to help others if they are in trouble. I really didn’t help out to get anything ________, but I am absolutely delighted at their generous ________ ," the mother laughed.

1.

A．running

B．heading

C．leading

D．replying

2.

A．struggling

B．shaking

C．working

D．rushing

3.

A．narrow

B．winding

C．icy

D．long

4.

A．watch

B．free

C．guide

D．limit

5.

A．Hopefully

B．Willingly

C．Surprisingly

D．Eventually

6.

A．took off

B．paid off

C．showed up

D．made up

7.

A．hit

B．surfed

C．contacted

D．displayed

8.

A．terrified

B．interested

C．impressed

D．satisfied

9.

A．checked

B．faced

C．forgot

D．recognized

10.

A．promise

B．intention

C．method

D．plan

11.

A．relief

B．pity

C．problem

D．blessing

12.

A．application

B．invitation

C．supply

D．sale

13.

A．duty

B．honor

C．turn

D．favor

14.

A．for sure

B．in detail

C．in return

D．with luck

15.

A．prize

B．offer

C．demand

D．change

8 . You probably learned many things by watching how-to videos on YouTube, but have you ever thought of making your own ones? You do not need to show it to anyone or put it on the Internet.     1    .

Recording yourself, whether on video or audio, is an effective method of self-study.     2     When you record yourself it helps you identify what you are good at in English and which areas need improvement. How-to videos give you the chance to do several things at once. You will talk about a subject you already enjoy while giving step-by-step instructions, which gives you a chance to use a few grammatical forms.     3    .

Now, let’s go through the steps for preparing to make your video. First, choose a subject that will work well for a short video. Ideally, your subject will be something that is visually appealing and can be divided into steps. Is there a dish that you are great at making? Can you build or fix something? Do you have an artistic ability?     4    Even something as simple as how to fold a fitted sheet can be a great subject.

    5     Make a list of the steps you think are important in making or doing the thing you have chosen. You might not know the English words for some of the things you are describing. Find and practice saying them.

The last step is to record your video. A great way to introduce it is to say your name and then say what you are going to show.

A．Any of these can be the subject of your video.

B．Then, it’s time to prepare by gathering information.

C．How do videos show people how to do or make something?

D．We can learn to do something with the help of an Internet search.

E．This is especially true if you cannot find someone to practice speaking with.

F．Instead, the goal is to use the video to observe your own English speaking skills.

G．You will also get the chance to learn and use words related to your chosen subject.

9 . 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。

As a mountain, 1,642-foot Squaw Peak isn’t particularly challenging. But its inviting views of western Massachusetts have tricked hikers to its steep (陡峭的) and slippery cliffs, resulting in countless injuries and even deaths.

Henry Grant, a freshman at Ithaca College, was well aware of the danger of Squaw Peak. Thus he stayed ten feet from the edge while waiting for his mother to catch up to him one day in August 2019, He watched 15 or so other hikers enjoy the scenery; one hiker, around 60 and dressed in pink, was admiring the view over the lip of the cliff with her husband.

When Grant’s mother rejoined him, the two turned to continue on their way. Suddenly, he heard a thump (撞击声), and another thump. Then he heard something frightening: “Paula! Paula!” a man yelled wildly. Grant turned around. The woman in pink was nowhere to be seen. She’d fallen off the side of the mountain.

Several hikers immediately started looking for her, but their view was blocked by trees. Grant told his mother, “I hate to say this, but they’re probably going to find a body.” Uncertain they could help, Grant and his mother headed down the trail.

But when he saw hikers still searching, he decided to lend a hand. After assuring his mother that he would be safe, he made his way down the mountain alone, hoping he wasn’t too late.

After 15 minutes of pushing past the brush and slipping down the trail, Grant spotted a figure about 25 feet above him. She was dressed in pink, in a kneeling position on a small rocky outcropping (突出处).

The woman had fallen about 75, feet. Amazingly, she was alive. “Paula!” Grant shouted. “Paula! Is that you?” The woman barely responded. She was hurt and her mind was not so clear. Grant called 911 to report her location. He waited where he was for a bit, but she kept trying to move, and every time she moved, she slipped a little more.

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1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Afraid that she might slip off, Grant crawled （爬）until he reached Paula.

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About 35 minutes later, first rescuers arrived.

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10 . Volunteers Wanted!

City of Sunrise Police Department volunteers serve the community while learning more about law administration and making new friends. Volunteers act in a variety of roles - such as providing administrative assistance to the Department, greeting visitors at the Public Safety Complex, and lending a hand at special events. Please review the Sunrise Police Department Volunteer Program Application or call (954) 746-3370 for general information regarding the Department’s volunteer opportunities.

The Department also offers residents an opportunity to participate in the Citizens Volunteer Patrol (CVP). The CVP is designed to reduce crime by having citizens guard their own neighborhoods and report any suspecting or criminal activity to the police. Qualified participants must be 21 years of age or older. For more information, contact PSA Arnie Axelrodat at (954) 746-3770.

Other specialized volunteer programs within the Sunrise Police Department include:

Seniors and Lawmen Together (SALT) Council. SALT is comprised of retired leaders working in cooperation with public safety and elder affairs professionals. Through education and communication, SALT tries to reduce the criminal victimization of older citizens and enhance the delivery of law administration services to seniors. For more information, please call (954) 746-3384.

Police Explorers. This program provides a means through which young men and women aged 14 to 20 may decide, by means of actual experience, whether they would like to pursue a law administration career. The Explorer program focuses on community service and citizen involvement. For more information, please call (954) 746-3376.

1. What can City of Sunrise Police Department volunteers do?

A．Giving law assistance to the Department.

B．Greeting visitors in community centre.

C．Offering general information to the police.

D．Providing help at special events.

2. Who can join Seniors and Lawmen Together Council?

A．A 21-year-old law graduate.

B．A businessman living in the City of Sunrise.

C．A retired leader expert in public safety.

D．Teenagers pursuing a career in law.

3. If you want to volunteer in guarding your neighborhood, which number should you call?

A．(954) 746-3370.

B．(954) 746-3770.

C．(954) 746-3384.

D．(954) 746-3376.