1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How will the listeners go to the Isle of Man from Heysham?

A．By train.

B．By plane.

C．By ferry.

2. What will the listeners do on day 1?

A．Do a little light shopping.

B．Meet the tour manager.

C．Have lunch in the hotel.

3. Where will the listeners go on day 2?

A．The town of Peel.

B．The mountain Snaefell.

C．The village of Laxey.

4. When will the listeners tour around a small island?

A．On day 3.

B．On day 4.

C．On day 5.

2 . 阅读下而材料，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。

From her lifeguard station at the end of the pool, Jessica noticed clouds forming in the sky. By the time she took a break at 2:30, the wind was picking up and the sky was darkening. The pool manager announced over the loudspeaker that the pool was closing immediately, due to a weather warning. He asked everyone to head to the safety of home before the storm hit.

All of the swimmers had left by 3: 30 except for Jessica's neighbor, eight-year-old Zack Hill. Zack's mother had dropped him off at the pool while she went to work. She had planned to pick him up later, but the storm was coming fast. Jessica decided that she would drop Zack off on her way home. She taped a note for Mrs. Hill on the door of the pool office and headed out.

The minute Jessica and Zack left the parking lot, it was clear that this was no ordinary storm. The wind was very strong, the storm clouds were dark, and the sky had turned a terrible green. The rain hit just as Jessica turned onto her street, Jessica said, “Jack, I'm going to take you to my house. We need to get inside right away, and your house is farther away than mine.”

She pressed the garage-door opener, but nothing happened. The electricity was out. The front door was only a few feet away, but the wind was so strong that Jessica and Zack had to fight their way out of the car and into the house. Jessica held Zack's hand firmly. The door was heavy with the pressure of the wind. Finally, it opened, but it was blown out of Jessica's hand and it hit the side of the house. The window broke into pieces，Jessica picked up Zack and threw the two of them inside; her only thought was to get to a safe place.

注意：
1.续写词数应为150词左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。

Remembering everything she could learn from her emergency training, Jessica took Zack to the basement.

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After a final crash, the sound of the storm grew distant.

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3 . 你校计划举行一次英文短视频 (video clips) 展示, 你受学生会委托在校英文报上写一则通知, 呼吁同学们提交作品, 内容包括:
1. 视频主题: 校园生活;
2. 视频时长: 3分钟以内;
3. 提交邮箱: Englishvideoclips(@163. com.
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式作答.

English Video Clips Wanted

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4 . 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.

Anyone who’s visited the Terracotta Warriors will know that they are colorless, looking like they’ve just been unearthed from the ground. But you may be surprised     1     (learn) that they’re not showing their “true colors” at all. An     2     (exhibit) which opened on August 30 in Xi’an displays 121 colored terracotta relics,     3     (date) back from the Qin Dynasty to the Yuan Dynasty.

The colors on the exhibited sculptures include     4     is known as the “Chinese purple”, which wasn’t a natural paint     5     was a man-made compound (化合物). It was expensive to produce the     6     (mystery) color in large quantities, so the use of Chinese purple     7     (consider) a symbol of luxury and status. And it was most famously used on the terracotta soldiers.

However, the color had never been successfully preserved on the famous soldiers     8     the 1990s, when a lotion (乳液) was invented to apply to the surface of the sculptures as soon as they were unearthed. Previously, the color faded quickly the minute the statues were exposed to the air.

The warriors     9     (draw) great attention since they were first displayed to the public, and     10     (hope), more colorful pottery figures will be discovered in the future.

5 . On a Sunday morning, Tim Abernathy walked off the dance floor at the Barn Dance and sat down in a chair to rest with his wife, Rachel. Then something felt wrong. His _________ got tight, then tighter. He grabbed Rachel’s hand, then _________ to the floor.

“His eyes had _________ back,” said Rachel. “His lips were getting darker.” The band stopped playing. People started yelling, but nobody _________ to act.

Someone _________ did. It was Johnny “Digger” Tucker. He swiped (挥动) his fingers through Tim’s mouth, thinking he could be choking. He started beating on Tim’s chest and began mouth-to-mouth. More _________ . More mouth-to-mouth. Then finally, Tim _________ a breath. The paramedics (护理人员) came, and Johnny quietly left.

“If Johnny hadn’t been there, I would be _________ my husband now, “said Rachel. Folks say Johnny Tucker is the type of man you’d call at 2 a. m. Maybe it’s because he knows more than most how _________ life is. Every day, he faces __________ .

Johnny is a gravedigger. He has dug the final resting places for about 20, 000people, each grave __________ a half feet deep in __________, frozen ground. “I treat everybody as if it were my family I’m burying,” he said. He is so respected that funeral directors arrange their schedules around his __________ .

So maybe it’s not __________ that Johnny often finds himself in a position to lend a hand. That night Johnny and his wife were __________ when the band played an old song. They turned around for one more slow dance. Minutes later, the gravedigger saved a life.

1.

A．fingers

B．muscle

C．stomach

D．throat

2.

A．crashed

B．landed

C．jumped

D．settled

3.

A．rubbed

B．narrowed

C．dropped

D．rolled

4.

A．backed off

B．stepped forward

C．moved on

D．set out

5.

A．gradually

B．instantly

C．finally

D．clearly

6.

A．yelling

B．pounding

C．pushing

D．weighing

7.

A．held

B．heard

C．felt

D．drew

8.

A．abandoning

B．joining

C．burying

D．hiding

9.

A．easy

B．precious

C．extraordinary

D．simple

10.

A．death

B．danger

C．sadness

D．fortune

11.

A．covering

B．controlling

C．crossing

D．measuring

12.

A．hard

B．vast

C．protected

D．ruined

13.

A．popularity

B．generosity

C．availability

D．responsibility

14.

A．common

B．surprising

C．reasonable

D．disappointing

15.

A．dancing

B．walking

C．leaving

D．talking

6 . For people who wonder which type of exercise they should try, there is a one-word answer: running! While I am not a fitness trainer or medical doctor. I am able to evaluate the facts, and the facts favor running. Running is a great form of exercise.     1     You also do not need a bunch of fancy equipment, for a pair of basic running shoes should do. Finally, you do not need to rely on other people, as you do when playing team sports.     2    

    3     When you run, you build strength and endurance (耐力) . You give your heart a good workout, too. On top of these benefits, you also build bones stronger, which has long term benefits. Many runners use the time on the track or road to think through problems, so running can have mental health benefits as well.     4     Running helps increase your level of endorphins (内啡肽) , which are chemicals that relieve pain and make you more relaxed. When these endorphins reach the brain, they can make the runner feel a kind of excitement. And, beyond the temporary runner’s high, running regularly helps people with depression improve their moods.

Some people may argue that swimming and biking are easier on the joints (关节) than running, but swimming requires a pool, and biking requires a bicycle and a helmet. Additionally, no one has ever proven that the average runner’s routine leads to joint problems.     5    

A．Running is good for your emotional needs.

B．You can harvest many benefits from running.

C．In fact, the expression “runner’s high” really exits.

D．You do not need a gym membership in order to run.

E．That means you can easily fit exercise into your schedule.

F．So grab a pair of running shoes and start your new life as a runner!

G．It’s advisable to just replace swimming and other sports with running.

7 . At about 54, the average age of retirement in China is among the lowest in the world. This is a problem. Since standards were set. life expectancy has increased while the number of working adults-those whose labor, in fact, supports retirees--has begun to drop.

But persuading people to work longer is proving hard. In 2008 the government said it was thinking about raising retirement ages, but backed away with a public protest. Now it feels it can wait no longer.

The pressure to act is evident. Current retirement ages were set in the 1950s, when the average person was expected to die before reaching that stage. For most men in China the age is6o, much lower than the average of 64.2 in the OECD, a club mostly of rich countries. Yet life expectancy in China is now just two years short of the OECD average of 79, so Chinese retirees on a state pension (养老金) usually needs several more years of support from government funds than those in rich world.

In 2019 the public-pension system covered almost 1billion adults, more than any other such organization in the world. The country’s main pension fund may run out of money by 2035, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, an official think-tank, has warned.

The government appears not yet to have decided how to reform the system. The current five-year economic plan contains merely a sentence on the topic, calling for adjustment in “small steps”. But its inclusion means that changes are all but certain to begin before the plan ends in 2025. After the plan for older Chinese to work longer was revealed, it became a hot issue. On Weibo, posts tagged with “postpone the retirement age” have launched more than 100, 000 discussions. Many comments have been critical. In 2020 a survey of 96, 000 people found that more than 80% opposed later retirement. They wondered whether they would have the strength to keep working into their 60s.

1. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

A．Most people lived longer than 60 in China in the 1950s.

B．Current pension fund may not last long with growing retirees.

C．Decreasing number of adults alone leads to pension problem.

D．Retirees in China get more pension than those in rich countries.

2. What can we infer from paragraph 5?

A．Some announced goals are hard to achieve.

B．Measures are sure to be taken before 2025.

C．Ways to change the system have been confirmed.

D．Details of adjustment should be mentioned.

3. What’s the author’s attitude to “later retirement“?

A．Objective.

B．Doubtful.

C．Supportive.

D．Opposed.

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．Problems of aging population in China.

B．An expected five-year economic plan.

C．A heated debate on longer working time.

D．Delayed retirement to be carried out.

8 . As a self-described military brat (小家伙) , Kathryn Miller has always loved the armed forces. In the summer of 2020, Miller teamed up with her friend Kailyn Rowland to create a documentary for National History Day, a nonprofit organization that holds an annual contest for students. Their documentary, Women at West Point: Breaking Barriers of the Long Gray Line, tells the story of the first women who graduated from West Point in 1980.

In March, Miller and Rowland were announced to have been selected for a Special Recognition of Champions Award as “individuals who have made exceptional contributions to women in the Army” “What we did was never for an award or for recognition; it was about sharing the story of these women, so to receive the award was really special,” Miller said.

Miller and Rowland spent countless hours working on their documentary, reaching out to the 62 women of the class of 1980 and interviewing more than 25 percent of them. “This was hours and hours of research and interviews,” Miller said. “We did Face Times with the women, we met in person, we called them, and so we had so much information, so many news articles going back 40 years. “Miller, whose mom was a veteran (老兵) and dad was a teacher at the United States Military Academy, lived in West Point as a child. “I always saw female cadets (学员) , and it always seemed like, ‘Oh, boys and girls, that’s completely normal, ‘so it was such a shock to me when I realized that girls didn’t always have that opportunity. “While making this documentary, Miller also realized her love for sharing other people’s stories. “I came to realize how much power there is in getting the story right, “she said, “And we were able to experience the gratitude from these women for sharing their stories and showing them that the younger generation really appreciates the doors they opened for us.

1. What’s Kathryn Miller’s purpose of creating the documentary?

A．To express her love for the armed forces.

B．To win first place in the competition.

C．To introduce the first female graduates of West Point.

D．To encourage girls to study at West Point.

2. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?

A．The gains from making the documentary.	B．The challenges the creators met.
C．The ways of contacting those women.	D．The effort behind the documentary.

3. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．Miller’s parents used to teach military affairs.

B．Women used to have little access to military education.

C．Studying in West Point is challenging for women now.

D．Young people nowadays care little about those stories.

4. Which of the following best describes Kathryn Miller?

A．Passionate.

B．Modest.

C．Humorous.

D．Ambitious.

9 . Spend part of a day exploring Brooklyn. Get there by walking across the Brooklyn Bridge, one of the most symbolic spans in North America. The 271-feet-tall neo-gothic arches (新哥特式拱门) are certainly the bridge’s most distinguishing characteristic, but walking along the elevated pedestrian walkway is a must for any visitor.

Once off the bridge, walk through leafy, historic Brooklyn Heights, especially the wide sidewalk above the river that offers beautiful views of the downtown Manhattan skyline. And then, point yourself toward Hometown Bar-B-Que (454 Van Brunt St; 001 347 294 4644) in Red Hook, where local barbecue master Billy Durney, who learned the tricks of the trade in Texas, grills the best barbecued meat this side of the Mason-Dixon line. Order the ultra-tender brisket (牛胸肉) .

If you prefer to stay outdoors, go right next door to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (990 Washington Ave. , Brooklyn) where thousands of types of plants will take you miles away from the noise of the Big Apple. Seek out the particularly peaceful Japanese Hill and Pond Garden.

For some post-sunset fun, head back to Manhattan. Stay for a while in Washington Square Park where street performers and students from nearby New York University give the place an attractive and fun atmosphere. On warmer days, children have fun in the fountain and jazz musicians play music. If the weather is not agreeable, pop into Blue Note (131 W. 3^rd St. ; 001 212 8592) where, since1981, jazz and soul greats like Sarah Vaughn and Ray Charles, among many others, have taken the stage.

1. What makes the Brooklyn Bridge special?

A．Its special location.	B．Its amazing height.
C．Its broad walkway.	D．Its unique style.

2. What can visitors enjoy in Hometown Bar-B-Que?

A．Having delicious food.	B．Learning to barbecue.
C．Grilling the best barbecued meat.	D．Admiring the downtown Manhattan skyline.

3. Where can people watch performances?

A．In Brooklyn Heights.	B．On the Brooklyn Bridge.
C．In Washington Square Park.	D．In the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

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

I have kept a watch from my grandfather. When I was a schoolboy，the watch hung by my grandfather's bed. The face was marked with elegant Roman numerals and the case was gold. It was a splendid watch and I often stared at it longingly sitting with my grandfather. He would often ask about my progress at school. The day I told him my success in the examinations，he was overcome with pleasure. “You'll be going to a new school next. And then you'll go to university，will you？”he asked. “But you'll need plenty of patience. Patience and hard work. That's the way to succeed.”

He took off the watch and wound it. “It was given me for fifty years of faithful service with my firm，” he said proudly. Finally，he handed me the watch due to the progress in school. I held it，feeling its weight. As I was leaving him，he said，“And you'll not forget what I told you？” I was suddenly very moved. “No，Granddad，” I promised，“I'll not.”

Arriving home，my mother was to hold it in trust until she considered me old enough to look after it，but I protested so strongly that she finally agreed to hang it where I could always see it. The summer ended and it was time for me to enter the new school. I never made friends easily there. One boy，Crawley，was a well­to­do fellow whose way of impressing us was to show off his possessions. His bicycle was new；his boots were of the best hide；everything，in fact，was better than ours—until he brought a watch. Crawley said his watch was absolutely the finest watch.

“I have a better watch，” I announced. “Well，show it to us，”Crawley said sneeringly(讽刺地)．“I'll bring it this afternoon，” I said. “Then you'll see.” I rode my bike home，wondering how I would persuade my mother to let me take the watch. Luckily，she stepped outside and I slipped the watch into my pocket.

1. 续写词数应为150左石：
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1：

I rode my bike fast to school after lunch，excitement through me.

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Paragraph 2：

When I said my mother couldn't let me bring the watch，they burst into laughter.

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