1 . 阅读下面文章，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整短文，续写词数应为 150 左右。

Lora’s house stood on a wooded slope not far up from the river. On a sunny morning in July, she decided to take her three kids down to the river, Mikey aged 13, Paul 8 and Lisa 5. As a nature lover, she insisted they spend as much time as possible outdoors. “We are going to pick berries now,” she announced.

The group made its way over the dusty road and then onto a dirt trail through the trees. Stopping the children at the first berry bush, “Look, the berries are all over,” she said. Mikey broke into a run to the berries. Lora and the little ones hurried to keep up. She helped Lisa find some clusters(串；簇) on the lowest branches. Paul watched and then tasted a berry. “Mmm, good,” he said, and got busy picking more.

Lora and the children moved slowly from bush to bush. Within 20 minutes, the children had filled their jars and were almost at the river. “OK,” Lora commanded after the group climbed down to the sandbank, “Let’s play just right here.”

Lora rested herself not far from the children, listening to their laughing and playing. Suddenly, she sensed the children go quiet. She looked up to see the back of a big-sized cat standing over Lisa. It was a young cougar(美洲狮). The sight of the cougar near her kids immediately froze Lora. The three kids, rooted to the spot, were too nervous to say a word. She knew she must do something.

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The first idea that hit Lora was to attract the cougar’s attention away from her kids._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Just as Lora was struggling with the beast with almost her last strength, she saw the three kids running back, each holding a stick.

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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。

A pair of giant pandas sent as a gift from China made their first public     1    (appear)on Thursday at the Panda House at Al Khor Park in Doha ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

As the first giant pandas in the Middle East region, they     2    (give)two Arab names, Suhail for Jing Jing and Soraya for Si Hai,     3    meant two stars in the sky that symbolized lucky, noble and infinite value. Jing Jing and Si Hai arrived in Qatar on October 19 and went through a 21-day quarantine(隔离)     4    meeting the public.

They will stay in Qatar in the next 15 years according to the agreement     5    (sign) by the two sides.

Chinese Ambassador to Qatar Zhou Jian emphasized that the arrival of the giant pandas is     6     milestone of the China and Qatar relationship. “It not only carries the best wishes of 1.4 billion Chinese people to the Qatar World Cup,     7    also demonstrates the full support of China for Qatar to host the game,” Zhou added. “The giant pandas will     8     (sure) deepen the friendship between the two countries and expand cooperation in various       9    (field), becoming a new symbol of China-Qatar relations.” Zhou also noted that the giant pandas have received thoughtful care since they moved in,     10    (add)that they can understand certain Sichuan dialect for the moment.

3 . Simple steps for a screen-free childhood

Creating a screen-free childhood for your children sounds like an impossible task in this day and age. Taking a few steps, though, can help create an environment that will ensure your child is satisfied without having to set his or her eyes on a screen or device.

Plan your day.

This may sound too simple, but having a plan of action, especially for those in-between moments, can make a difference in making the day screen-free for your child.     1     It helps them know what to expect and how much time they have.

Don’t be afraid to be the boss.

    2     When they are older, it will be harder to have a positive influence on how much time they spend on their devices. Once you’ve set boundaries, stick to them!

Take them outside.

Ensure they get involved in the wonders of outdoor life by scheduling some time out of the house and neighborhood.     3    Write choices on separate pieces of paper and pick one out of a hat — hikes, biking adventures, picnics, visits to the local visitor-friendly farm.

Check out your local newspaper or community magazine for ideas on fun outdoor activities for your child.

Provide attractive choices.

Put magazines, books, toys and board games in your child’s area so they have some attractive options for quieter moments in the day.     4    

    5    

Whether it’s playing guitar, painting, or learning dance moves, take the time to just be with your child in a new, fun way.

A．Take up a new activity with your child.

B．Let your child know the plan for that day.

C．Make the selection of activity fun in itself.

D．Let your child play with screen-free tech toys for kids.

E．Choose safe indoor and outdoor activities for your child.

F．Take charge of your child’s time while you still have a say in their day.

G．Remember, the idea is to surround them with attractive alternatives to screens!

4 . Chinese scientists are mounting efforts to establish a weather monitoring station at an altitude of 8,800 meters on Mount Qomolangma, the world’s highest peak, on the China-Nepal border.

If the station is established successfully, it will replace the one at an altitude of 8,430 meters set up by UK and US scientists on the south side of the mountain in 2019, to be the world’s highest of its kind, according to the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research (ITP), Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS).

Equipment weighing some 50 kg will be dismantled and distributed to mountaineers, each of whom will carry no more than 7 kg up onto the mountain for the establishment, said Zhao Huabiao, a researcher with the ITP.

Currently, the engineers in charge of establishing the station are still waiting for the perfect weather for mountaineering.

Including the highest, eight elevation gradient (高程梯度) weather stations will be set up on Mount Qomolangma, one of the main tasks in China’s new comprehensive scientific expedition on the world’s highest peak at the height of 8,848.86 meters.

Three meteorological (气象的) stations were established at sea levels of 7,028 meters, 7,790 meters and 8,300 meters, respectively, earlier this year on the north side of the mountain, bringing the total number of operational weather stations between the altitudes between 5,200 meters and 8,300 meters to seven. Last year, four stations at sea levels of 6,500 meters, 5,800 meters, 5,400 meters and 5,200 meters were set up.

The eight stations will collect the wind speed and wind direction data, as well as relative humidity (湿度) on the north side of Qomolangma, and the elevation gradient weather station system is of great significance for monitoring the melting glaciers (冰川) and mountain snow at the high altitudes, said Zhao.

The expedition team will also set up glacier radar and measure the thickness of snow and ice at the summit of the mountain, he said.

1. What do we know about the new weather monitoring station?

A．It will collect weather data on the south side of Qomolangma.

B．It will become the highest of its kind at an altitude of 8,800 meters.

C．It will make great contributions to the scientific research on Qomolangma.

D．It will be the only weather station set up above the altitude of 8,000 meters.

2. What does the underlined word “dismantled ” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．Taken apart.

B．Taken over.

C．Set down.

D．Set aside.

3. How many weather monitoring stations has China set up on Mount Qomolangma?

A．6.

B．7.

C．8.

D．9.

4. Which of the following data can NOT be collected by the weather station?

A．Wind speed.	B．Wind direction.
C．Relative humidity.	D．The thickness of snow.

5 . Wayne Boone knew he should be dead. His cab(驾驶室)had crashed into the guardrail on the far right edge, destroying the metal barrier that protected his truck from dropping into the water below, almost flying through the air. It all happened so fast. How was he still alive? Somehow, the back of his cab had got stuck on the bridge’s edge before it could complete its falling. His empty trailer(拖车), meanwhile, leaned to the left, sliding sideways at a 90-degree angle to the cab.

Whatever the force was that held the cab on the edge, Boone knew it couldn’t last. He was injured, but his body had yet to fully noticed the pain. He forced himself to focus. If he had any chance of escaping the cab and surviving, he had to get free from his seat belt. The cracked windshield(挡风玻璃)beneath him exposed the dark waters below. If he put any weight on the glass, he risked bursting through and falling the rest of the way. Under the howl of the wind, he heard voices from above. “It’s about to go!”   

Got to get free. Releasing his seat belt, Boone tried to hold on to the seat, but he immediately slid into the windshield. The glass shifted in its frame. He climbed upward, aware that he was getting cut along the way. He slipped again. And again. Each time his feet met the windshield, the glass gave a little more. The next time could be the last. Gathering all his strength, he pulled himself between the seats and threw himself back as far as he could behind the driver’s seat.

Minutes passed—to Boone, it felt like hours—before he heard the approaching whistle. To his ears, the harsh sound could have been angels singing. Hearing people shout with joy when they saw a firefighter deliver him to safety, Boone felt his heart full of gratitude. He was rushed to the hospital.

1. Where did the accident happened?

A．In the street.

B．In the river.

C．On the bridge.

D．In the hospital.

2. Which of the following is true according to the text?

A．The trailer was flying through the air.

B．Boone was badly injured during the crash.

C．A certain force could stop the cab falling finally.

D．Boone released his seat belt to jump into the river.

3. Why did Boone threw himself back to the seat behind the driver’s?

A．To say hello to the people above.

B．To stop the cab falling into the river.

C．To avoid falling through the windshield.

D．To protect the windshield from being broken.

4. What did Boone feel when he heard the approaching whistle?

A．Disappointed.

B．Scared.

C．Worried.

D．Hopeful.

6 . Speaking of celebration, festivals have a lot to offer. Here we uncover some festivals across the globe.

Holi Festival — India — February — March

A rainbow of colour and Hindu traditions combine to create this celebration of love, springtime fun and the victory of good over evil. Kicking off with a night-time bonfire where people gather, sing and dance, the next day is a carnival of colors where everyone has fun throwing color powder, squirting water guns and coloured water-filled balloons. A great number of people are infected by its playful and childlike atmosphere.

La Tomatina — Buñol, Spain — August

Tomato fiends get their fill on the last Wednesday of August as over 100,000 kg of tomatoes are thrown and squished in the town square. It’s the highlight of a week-long celebration of Buñol’s patron saint, which leaves the town in a bright red like a horror film scene. We don’t envy whoever has to clean up that mess!

Dia De Los Muertos — Mexico — October — November

Translated to “Day of the Dead”, this seemingly scary festival is a day to celebrate and remember those who have passed away with parades, costumes and paper decorations. It is believed that the spirits of the dead visit their families on October 31 and leave on November 2, so many spend this time visiting cemeteries — where there is often music and dances to honour the spirits.

1. Which of the words best describe Holi and La Tomatina?

A．Playful but risky	B．Messy but exciting
C．Religious and legendary	D．Global and meaningful

2. Which of the Chinese festivals is similar to Dia De Los Muertos in purpose?

A．Lantern Festival	B．Qingming Festival
C．Dragon Boat Festival	D．Mid-Autumn Festival

3. Where can the text be found?

A．In a history book.	B．In a novel.
C．In a biography.	D．In travel magazine.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How does the speaker describe the teachers?

A．Young.

B．Strict.

C．Qualified.

2. What activity is arranged during the trip to Canada?

A．Going to the green jungle.

B．Visiting famous museums.

C．Learning about some architecture.

3. How long does the trip to Italy last?

A．7 days.

B．10 days.

C．20 days.

4. What is the aim of the English Summer Camps?

A．To speak English perfectly.

B．To avoid making mistakes.

C．To learn English happily.

8 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整的短文。

There are lots of chances in front of us. Whether you can seize them or not depends on the choices you make. This reminds me of one choice I made during my childhood.

Two tickets. Only two tickets to the final basketball game.

Three pairs of eyes focused on the tickets in Dad’s out-stretched hand. Mike, the oldest, asked the question running through everyone’s mind, “Only one ticket for us three? But, Dad, which of us will go with you?” Avery, the youngest, repeated the question quietly. I asked Dad if there was any chance to get more tickets. I might be the middle sister, but I was just as eager as my basketball-crazy brothers for a night out with Dad. Dad said he’d got the tickets from a friend and there were only two available.

Seeing that none of us would give up the chance, Dad told us he would choose which of the three of us deserved to go by the following morning.

The next morning, we hurried into the kitchen and looked for Dad, only to find that he had gone out. We were told to get started on our Saturday cleanup as soon as we finished breakfast. Mike complained that he couldn’t concentrate on chores with the game a mere eleven hours away. He slurped the last of his milk, grabbed the basketball and headed towards the back door. Avery dashed after his brother. Before I realized it, the door snapped shut. I glanced out the window and saw Mike practicing his shot while Avery cheered him on.

Seeing the mess on the breakfast table—the leftovers on the sticky plates and dirty cups, I felt frustrated. I approached the window and knocked on it. When the boys looked at me, I held up a kitchen sponge and dishtowel. Mike casually nodded to me and held up five fingers. Sure, five more minutes! I didn’t believe they would return to do the cleanup in five minutes, especially in Dad’s absence. Apparently, they had made their choice.

注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2. 续写部分分两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
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Anyway, I chose to do the Saturday morning chores on my own.

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Dad was happy to know I found the ticket he had hidden in the cupboard.

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9 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Despite China’s rapid development in the past few decades, customs and traditions continue to play     1     essential role in people’s lives. The Lantern Festival is such an event.     2     (celebrate) on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, when a full moon appears in the night sky, it symbolizes unity and perfection.

As part of the Spring Festival, it marks the official end to the major holiday. The dish of the day focuses on a small delicacy called yuanxiao, named after the festival     3     (it). In South China, the delicacy is known as tangyuan. Families across China prepare the     4     (tradition) treat to resemble a miniature full moon. The glutinous rice balls have different     5     (characteristic) in northern and southern China.

The Lantern Festival has been around since the Han Dynasty. In ancient China, women     6     (rare) had the chance to go outside. But that day was an     7     (except). On the special day, young women     8     (allow) to go outdoors at night to see the lantern displays, which offered them an opportunity to meet young men. The lanterns were not only decorative,     9     had riddles written on the sides.

Celebrations vary from place to place, but eating glutinous rice balls is common across the country with the tradition firmly passed     10     through generations.

10 . There are times in life when we don’t have the energy or faith to solve our problems. We can’t find the way to ______ . That’s when our friends carry us. When we are weak, they become our ______ . When we are down, they lift us up. Friends remind us through their actions that we are not ______ , they stand with, pray for and comfort us. Even when some friends don’t know how to help, they ______ to be there for us.

Author Parker J. Palmer in his book, Let Your Life Speak, shares about the time he was ______ depression at home. He recalls that some people who visited him tried to ______ him up. They said, “It’s a beautiful day. Why don’t you go out and take a walk?” Although he understood their ______ , it made him more depressed. Others ______ him that he was a teacher and writer who had helped many people. They said, “Try to remember all the good you’ve done and surely you’ll feel better.” That advice, too, left him depressed.

Then one friend named Bill asked Parker’s permission to drop by his ______ in the afternoons. Bill would sit Parker in the chair, ______ his shoes and socks and for half an hour, massage (按摩) his feet. Bill would simply do that and almost say nothing. When he talked ______ , he would not offer any suggestion but ______ Parker’s feelings. That simple act of ______ was what helped Parker ______ his dark time.

We are thankful to the friends who stand by us in uncomplicated ways. And we are thankful for the opportunity to be the ones who are ______ for our friends when they are in need.

1.

A．fall behind

B．grow up

C．calm down

D．push ahead

2.

A．barrier

B．factor

C．strength

D．opportunity

3.

A．alone

B．afraid

C．asleep

D．alive

4.

A．fail

B．pretend

C．decline

D．choose

5.

A．spreading

B．battling

C．studying

D．explaining

6.

A．give

B．put

C．cheer

D．bring

7.

A．intention

B．role

C．emotion

D．description

8.

A．suggested

B．reminded

C．convinced

D．expected

9.

A．classroom

B．house

C．ward

D．hospital

10.

A．remove

B．repair

C．make

D．sell

11.

A．fluently

B．initially

C．accidentally

D．occasionally

12.

A．ignore

B．express

C．mirror

D．boost

13.

A．greeting

B．care

C．praise

D．adventure

14.

A．suffer from

B．keep track of

C．get through

D．make use of

15.

A．curious

B．honest

C．silent

D．present