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。

There is a saying that when life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade. But what if you are in     1     town on the French Riviera and life gives you extraordinarily delicious lemons? You sell them at high prices, of course! Then you have a big festival. Well, that’s     2     the city of Menton does anyway.

During this celebration, there are parades of floats, interspersed (点缀) with marching bands and costumed     3     (entertainer), just like any other carnival parade. But there’s one big     4     (different) — all of the floats     5     (make) of lemons and oranges. It’s an all-natural and refreshing change. But the real show-stopper is the exhibition of huge fruit sculptures in the Biovès Gardens. Some of these figures can be up to 10 metres tall.

First held in Menton, France in 1934, the festival is held every year     6     (celebrate) the coming of spring. It is spread over a couple of weeks,     7     (typical) near the end of February. During the festival, about 300 designers and builders spend several weeks     8     (create) structures with lemons and oranges     9     (base) on a particular theme. For example, this year all these structures are related     10     “Operas and Dances”.

2 . Let’s be honest, if anyone could need some extra care, it’s Mom! Moms are constantly taking care of others, so on Mother’s Day, why not spoil Mom with everything she needs to give herself a much-needed mommy timeout.

Nespresso VertuoPlus

For many moms, self-care starts first thing in the morning with the help of a little, or a lot, of coffee. The Nespresso VertuoPlus can make the perfect cup of coffee that can only be described as “heaven in a cup”. This machine, which tops our list of best single-serve coffee makers also comes with a starter set of capsules in a variety of flavors.

Get Nespresso VertuoPlus at Amazon for $178.55.

Lemon Zest+ Sage Oil Reed Diffuser

Among all the household chaos moms are dealing with, this fresh gift will help Mom feel relaxed every time she takes a moment to breathe. It comes in a pretty glass vial with eight reed sticks to keep Mom’s house smelling great for weeks. They can excite people who make ends meet. They’re neutral enough to fit in with any decoration, so go ahead and buy a few so Mom can use them throughout her home.

Get the Lemon Zest+ Sage Oil Reed Diffuser at Target for $10.

Jo Malone

If your mom considers smelling like a fresh, summer breeze as part of her self-care routine, then Jo Malone’s Nectarine Blossom and Honey Cologne is the perfect perfume choice. It’s a light fragrance that smells slightly sweet. Fair warning if Mom is shy: People will want to sniff her.

Get Jo Malone at Sephora for $ 75.

Murad Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial

It’s hard to think of a better self-care gift for Mom than a luxurious spa facial, but what if Mom could get similar results, right from home? Mom will feel and look like she’s fresh from the spa in less than 10 minutes with the Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial from Murad. The formula contains Vitamin C (known to brighten skin), exfoliators to scrub away dead skin cells and it works on all skin types.

Get Murad Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial at Amazon for $ 79.

1. What can be bought for Mom who needs a morning pick-her-up?

A．Nespresso VertuoPlus.	B．Lemon Zest+ Sage Oil Reed Diffuser.
C．Jo Malone.	D．Murad Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial.

2. Which of the following best describes Lemon Zest+ Sage Oil Reed Diffuser?

A．Expensive.

B．Portable.

C．Unappealing.

D．Affordable.

3. What do the list gifts have in common?

A．They can be purchased at Amazon.	B．They’re self-care goods for Mom.
C．They fit the mom on her feet all day.	D．They’re favored by those keeping neat.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where is the new museum situated?

A．On Liberty Island.

B．On Ellis Island.

C．In the City of New York.

2. When did the Statue of Liberty open to the public?

A．In 1954.

B．In 1892.

C．In 1886.

3. How many visitors are permitted into the Statue every year?

A．About 900,000.

B．About 500,000.

C．About 400,000.

4. What can visitors see in the new museum?

A．The statue of the creator of Lady Liberty.

B．The inside structure of Lady Liberty.

C．The constructing process of Lady Liberty.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does the center aim to do?

A．Offer a relaxing place for sick people to recover.

B．Encourage people to live a healthy life.

C．Provide a colorful life for the retired people.

2. What advice does the speaker give about exercising?

A．Doing exercise after lunchtime.

B．Exercising as planned.

C．Trying all kinds of exercise.

3. What entertainment does the center offer?

A．Relaxing in the garden.

B．Watching TV.

C．Holding parties.

4. How can the members have newspapers sent to their rooms?

A．By informing the library of demands.

B．By paying a little more booking fee.

C．By contacting the people at reception.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What has the woman been busy doing?

A．Looking for a job.

B．Taking tennis lessons.

C．Preparing for her examination.

2. Why will the man go to Miami?

A．To go sightseeing.

B．To attend a wedding.

C．To get married.

3. What does the man suggest doing?

A．Having a meal.

B．Meeting at the airport.

C．Chatting in a coffee shop.

4. Who made the woman get interested in tennis?

A．The man.

B．Her roommate.

C．Her brother.

6 . Nobody enjoys failing.     1    . It’s part of our human DNA. When things didn’t go as planned, nearly all of us feel afraid. Here are some ways to help you overcome fear of failure.

Figure out where the fear comes from.

Ask yourself what the root cause of your negative belief could be. Write down where you think the fear comes from, and try to understand it as an outsider. If it helps, imagine you’re trying to help one of your best friends. Perhaps your fear comes from something that happened in your childhood, or a deep-seated insecurity.     2    .

Learn from whatever happens.

    3    , but that doesn’t automatically mean you’ve failed. Learn from whatever arises. Even a less than ideal situation can be a great opportunity to make changes and grow. Dig deep enough, and you’re bound to find the silver lining. When you’ve learned that “failure” is an opportunity for growth instead of a death sentence, you conquer the fear of failure.

    4    .

In many cases, you believe what you tell yourself. Your internal dialogue affects how you react and behave.     5    . Walt Disney was once fired from a newspaper because they thought he lacked creativity. He went on to found an animation studio that failed. He never gave up, and now Disney is a household name. Steve Jobs was also once fired from Apple before returning as the face of the company for many years. If Disney and Jobs had believed the negative feedback, they wouldn’t have made it. The voice inside your head has a great effect on what you do.

A．Understand your fear

B．Learn to think positive

C．Fear is part of human nature

D．Things may not go the way you planned

E．The simplest way to do this is never to take a risk

F．Naming the source of the fear takes away some of its power

G．Even the most successful people encounter failure though our society is obsessed with success

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What did the girls learn during the hike?

A．How to climb rocks.

B．How to read a map.

C．How to make friends.

2. What does Girls on Rock consider when choosing participants?

A．Their academic performance.

B．Their former outdoor experiences.

C．Their intention of participating in the programme.

3. What is the aim of Girls on Rock?

A．To offer girls more opportunities.

B．To help girls challenge themselves.

C．To encourage girls to study hard.

8 . Major carmakers are looking to expand the production and sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in the coming years. They’re also seeking new ways to reuse batteries, without which more expenses may be added to EVs, though manufacturers guarantee their batteries for 8 to 10 years. But few batteries are recycled currently, meaning their materials are reused.

Most recycling methods under development involve breaking the batteries down into smaller pieces, whose procedure is complex. Then, different processes are used to separate the metallic elements. That means more labors are needed.

However, the International Energy Agency (IEA) release d a report about the development of the EV market in 2020. The IEA noted that in most cases, the main elements of end-of -life EV battery systems can be repurposed, or used in a new way. In addition, the IEA said used batteries that still hold between 70 to 80 percent of their power capacity could be reused for “less demanding stationary storage”. This could include using old EV batteries to store power for a main electricity system.

Nevada-based Redwood Materials, one of the main American businesses, seeks to recycle the most common EV battery materials. The company was started in 2019 by J.B. Straubel. The company’s methods include hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy, which use high heat to separate the metals. Straubel told the Associated Press that the reward far outweighs the investment though his company is still heavily investing in operations and technology. He added that there’s really quite a hunger for these materials and that the metals used in EV batteries can be effectively recycled many times.

Another company, Canada’s Li-Cycle, has opened several new processing centers in recent years and has plans to launch more. Li-Cycle says on its website its newest centers will have the capacity to recycle up to 10,000 tons of the batteries per year. American Manganese, another Canadian company, plans to open a “demonstration plant” in Vancouver that aims to process about 500 kilograms of the battery waste every day.

These companies help solve problems related to the limited availability. With the disturbances resolved, the boom of EVs are knocking at the door.

1. Why are most carmakers seeking new ways to use batteries again?

A．To seek partners.	B．To cut costs.
C．To follow suit.	D．To do charity.

2. What can best describe the current recycling processes?

A．Complex and costly.	B．Dangerous and demanding.
C．Simple and cheap.	D．Limited and safe.

3. What does Straubel think of the recycling processes Redwood currently uses?

A．Controversial.

B．Insecure.

C．Profitable.

D．Steady.

4. What can be inferred from the examples mentioned in the text?

A．All carmakers have recycled batteries.

B．EV batteries can only be recycled on newest centers.

C．Recycling is a truly win-win strategy.

D．It is a double-edged sword to recycle.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What will John get?

A．A football.

B．A bike.

C．A toy car.

2. Who is learning Chinese probably?

A．Jack.

B．John.

C．Jane.

3. When will the woman buy the gifts?

A．On Sunday.

B．On Friday.

C．On Saturday.

4. Why will the man take the kids to the McDonald’s?

A．To keep a secret.

B．To make them quiet.

C．To have lunch.

10 . Remembering Maki Kaji, the “Father of Sudoku”

Maki Kaji, a Japanese man who was known as the “Father of Sudoku”, has passed away from cancer at the age of 69. Mr. Kaji was a puzzle lover who helped turn Sudoku from a simple number challenge into a game played around the world.

Though Mr. Kaji finished high school, he dropped out of college. After Mr. Kaji left college, he started Japan’s first puzzle magazine in 1980 with two of his friends. They named their magazine company Nikoli, which has become very popular over the years. It publishes puzzles and books for people all over the world. But Sudoku is probably the puzzle that most people think of when they remember Mr. Kaji.

While it’s not clear where the original number puzzle came from, Mr. Kaji is the one who gave it the name “Sudoku” and made it popular. By 2004, it was one of the most-played puzzles in the world. Now millions of people play Sudoku every day. Nikoli says that roughly 200 million people from about 100 countries have played the puzzle. People even compete in a Sudoku world championship every year.

Sudoku isn’t just popular—it’s also a huge moneymaker, bringing in millions and millions of dollars. But Mr. Kaji never made much money from the puzzle, since he didn’t protect Sudoku legally. He said that didn’t bother him, since he focused on the pleasure it brought for people.

Mr. Kaji believed the secret of making a great puzzle was to make it easy for anyone to play. He said discovering a new puzzle was “like finding treasure”. It’s that kind of spirit that has left many people in the puzzle world so sad to hear that Mr. Kaji has passed away. Puzzle experts and fans around the world have thanked Mr. Kaji for his work, and honored him as a true lover of puzzles.

1. How does the writer show the popularity of Sudoku?

A．By listing numbers.	B．By showing examples.
C．By giving explanations.	D．By making comparisons.

2. What can we infer about Maki Kaji?

A．He failed to enter university.	B．He centered on the joy the puzzle brought.
C．He was good at playing Sudoku.	D．He earned a large sum of money.

3. What is the secret to making a great puzzle according to Mr. Kaji?

A．Making it instructive.	B．Giving it a fun name.
C．Keeping the rules simple.	D．Publishing it on magazines.

4. What type of writing does the text belong to?

A．A game review.	B．A self-biography.
C．A news report.	D．An announcement.