1 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A household robot named Tony was going to     1     (test) out in a family by Claire. Claire didn’t like the idea at the beginning, but she agreed     2     it at last. At the first sight of Tony, Claire was alarmed, for the robot seemed more like a human     3     a machine, handsome with smooth hair and a deep voice. When Tony offered to help her dress, Claire felt embarrassed. Claire complained that she wasn’t clever and Tony showed sympathy for her,     4     she thought was quite ridiculous.     5     (gradual), Tony began to win Claire’s trust. As a favor, Tony helped Claire make     6     (she) smarter and her home more elegant. In     7     expensive clothes shop, when the saleswoman was rude to her, she rang Tony up for help. Tony made the woman change her impolite attitude and Claire was grateful to Tony,     8     (say) that he was a “dear”. However, the scene was discovered by Gladys Claffern and thus Claire felt     9     (guilt). Claire wept sorrowfully after arriving home. To comfort her, Tony suggested that she     10     (invite) Gladys and her friends to the house which would have been completely transformed by them.

2 . The government of Singapore has created a highly developed system that turns wastewater into drinking water. The system involves a network of tunnels and high-technology treatment centers.

Reused wastewater can now meet 40 percent of Singapore's water demand. The country's water agency says it expects to meet 55 percent of Singapore's water demand by the year 2060. Most of the water is used for microchip manufacturing centers and cooling systems in buildings. But some of it is added to the country's drinking water supplies. The system helps reduce ocean pollution, as only a small amount of the treated water is sent into the sea.

The United Nations estimates that 80 percent of the world's wastewater flows back into the oceans without being treated or reused. Singapore has few natural water sources. The island nation has long had to depend mostly on supplies from neighboring Malaysia.

Low Pei Chin is chief engineer of the water reclamation department of the Public Utilities Board. She told reporters with Agence France-Press, "Singapore lacks natural resources, and it is limited in space, which is why we are always looking for ways to explore water sources and stretch our water supply." One major plan is to "collect every drop" and "reuse endlessly," she added.

The Changi Water Reclamation Plant on Singapore's eastern coast is the main part of the country's recycling system. Parts of the water treatment center are underground. Wastewater enters the center through a 48-kilometer tunnel that is linked to sewers. The center contains a large system of steel pipes, tubes, tanks, cleaning systems and other machinery. It can treat up to 900 million liters of wastewater a day. In one building, a network of air flow systems has been put in place to keep the air smelling as fresh as possible. Waste that arrives at the plant goes through a cleaning process before powerful pumps send it flowing to areas above ground for more treatment.

There, the treated water receives additional cleaning. Bacteria and viruses are removed through highly developed cleaning processes and disinfected with ultraviolet radiation.

Singapore is also in the process of expanding its recycling system. The country will add another underground tunnel and a major water treatment center to serve the western half of the island. Officials expect work on the center to be completed by 2025. By the time the expansion is finished, Singapore will have spent about $7.4 billion on its water treatment systems.

1. What does the passage tell us ?

A．The water resources of the Singapore

B．Singapore Turns Wastewater into Drinking Water

C．the importance of drinking water

D．wastewater of the Singapore

2. What does the paragraph 5 mainly tell us ?

A．how the cleaning system works

B．the measures taken by the Singapore

C．the importance of the drinking water

D．the future of the wastewater treated

3. What was most of the treated water used for ?

A．drinking

B．pouring into the sea

C．microchip manufacturing centers and cooling systems in buildings

D．reducing ocean pollution

4. How are bacteria and viruses of treated water removed?

A．through highly developed cleaning processes and disinfected with ultraviolet radiation.

B．through a special kind of chemical.

C．with ultraviolet radiation.

D．purifying water by itself.

3 . 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。

Preeti and Keerti were two naughty twins. They hated getting up in the mornings and were always late for their college lectures. If their teachers were angry at their delay, the twins blamed the heavy traffic. They claimed that they had to waste an endless amount of time everyday waiting at red lights. One day, the Chemistry professor could bear it no more. He gave them a warning. “If you do not show up on time tomorrow to do your lab work, I will fail both of you,” he thundered. Preeti and Keerti were in hot water. Soon they hit upon a plan.

They contacted their friend, Billo, a computer lover. After giving him some creamy dark chocolate, they urged him to hack (非法侵入) into the city’s computer system and control the traffic lights. Billo went along with the girls’ plan. He managed to introduce a bug into the computer program, and ensured that the traffic lights along the girls’ usual route would always stay green. The girls were overjoyed. Now they could drive along the roads at high speeds, and never have to worry about stopping at red lights anymore. They even began managing to reach their classes on time in the mornings.

Within a week, the citizens of the town began to get upset with the seemingly strange behavior of the traffic lights. Billo’s older brother, Suraj, got to the bottom of the mystery behind the lights when he happened to overhear Billo and the twins gloating (沾沾自喜) over the success of their naughty plan. He knew he had to teach them a lesson and make them see the stupidity of their ways.

注意：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。

Suraj found out about the computer and began to search it after Billo and the twins left.

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The following days the girls were late as always.

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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。

Sydney is often considered to be one of the most expensive cities in the world. But it is possible for international students living on a budget     1    (find) lots of things to do.     2     students who enjoy physical activities and nature, there are many places to walk, hike, and explore.

The Blue Mountains, located in the central areas of the Sydney Basin, offers     3     number of hiking trails for people of all athletic abilities to take all-day hikes, or camping adventures. Students     4    (draw) more to beaches can do the Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach walk. This walk takes you a little under four miles along the coastline, providing you with a view of     5    (vary) beautiful beaches and parks. You can also walk through the Royal Botanical Gardens. It is located along the Sydney Harbour, and features public art and sculptures scattered(分散) throughout the gardens. Students will also want to walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge,     6     is the largest steel-arch bridge in the world. The bridge     7    (build) on March 19, 1932, and walking it is a popular     8    (choose) for both locals and tourists. Walking the bridge     9    (give) you a unique view of the bridge     10    (it), the city and the harbor.

5 . Tips to Improve Muscle Recovery (恢复)

Have you just started up with a new workout regimen (运动养生), only to feel tired throughout the week? It is common when you perform an exercise that you aren’t used to or haven’t done in a while.     1    , and in order to stay consistent with a workout regimen, proper recovery is essential.

Don’t ignore your warm-up

    2    . A proper warm-up is essential for preparing your body for large movements it will perform during the workout. Build in time for a proper warm-up before you start breaking a sweat, which can help decrease risk of injury.

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Not making the time for even a short cooldown post-workout can set you up for injuries and aches. Move muscle recovery along by taking at least five minutes to do some stretching, which involves moving a muscle or joint as far as it can go and then holding it for a period of time.

Catch those zzz’s

Sleep is your body’s time to repair and recover. Your emotional, mental and physical health all benefits from adequate sleep. Try staying away from screens an hour or two before bed and use your bed only for sleep. Try to go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day.     4    .

Refuel post-workout

Recovery isn’t just limited to stretching, but how you are treating your body from within from diet to sleep. Choosing the best muscle recovery foods after your sweat session can help rebuild your muscle protein stores.     5    . And while a smart post-workout snack plays a role in recovery, a well-balanced diet throughout the entire week is just as important.

A．Schedule in downtime

B．Make a cooldown for at least five minutes

C．True recovery actually starts before your workout

D．Too much overload on muscles can prevent growth

E．But we know that exercise has a lot of health benefits

F．It may help you create a more regular bedtime routine

G．A protein bar, or even chocolate milk makes for great options

6 . A blind Chinese climber reached the summit (顶点) of Qomolangma, known in the West as Mount Everest, on Monday morning, becoming the first blind person from Asia ever to conquer the world’s highest summit.

Zhang Hong, 46, reached the top from the Nepali side, along with three high-altitude guides.

Zhang, who was born in Chongqing, lost his sight at the age of 21. He now works at Fukang Hospital Affiliated with Tibet University in Lhasa. As Zhang began his climb of Qomolangma, which is 8,848. 86 meters above sea level, his colleagues in Lhasa were excited to hear the news of his success.

“Many people may have doubted his attempt of climbing at first, but I was confident in him from the beginning,” said Kyila, the secretary of the Fukang Angel Foundation, who also is a blind person. “I knew before that he could make it, and he did make it. I am really happy for him. He is a model for blind people to encourage them to chase their dreams.”

Zhang’s passion for climbing was inspired by Lotse, a famous Tibetan climber who conquered all the world’s 14 summits above the altitude of 8,000 meters. Lotse had shared the story of the blind US mountaineer Erik Weihenmayer, who climbed Qomolangma in May 2001. Zhang was touched by the story, which ignited his dream of climbing.

As an amateur climber for years, Zhang had conquered three mountains above the altitude of 6,000 meters before climbing the world’s highest summit. He had begun preparing for the Qomolangma climb in 2019. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic (流行病), all mountaineering teams on Qomolangma were canceled in Nepal and China last year, and he had to wait until recently to finally make the attempt.

1. What can we infer from what Kyila said?

A．He had been inspired by Lotse.

B．He had much belief in Zhang’s success.

C．Zhang’s colleagues doubted his motivation.

D．Zhang centered on climbing in his spare time.

2. What does the underlined word “ignited” in paragraph 5 mean?

A．Lighted.

B．Accomplished.

C．Followed.

D．Recalled.

3. Why did Zhang Hong fail to climb Qomolangma in 2020?

A．He was too weak.	B．He wasn’t well prepared.
C．A pandemic broke out.	D．Extreme weather occurred.

4. What’s the best title for the text?

A．Zhang Hong Sets an Example to Others

B．A Blind Climber Reaches Qomolangma Summit

C．Qomolangma Attracts More Chinese to Climb

D．A Chinese Climber Got Through the Pandemic

7 . Four Best Books in 2021

Now I will recommend four best books to you.

Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

by Joanna Ho

This wonderful picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asianshaped eyes. A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her friends’. They have big, round eyes. They have eyes that are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. This book will resonate with readers about 5 years old.

Hardcover: $19.8

Second-hand: $10

Amari and the Night Brothers

by B. B. Alston

Amari Peters has never stopped believing her missing brother, Quinton, is alive. When she finds a ticking briefcase in his closet, she’s certain that a secret organization holds the key to locating Quinton. In order to find him, now she must know about magic. This book will attract teens aged about 18 years old.

Hardcover: $21.7

Second-hand: $9

Dog Man

by Dav Pilkey

The world is losing out of control as new villains flood into town. Everything seems dark and full of disappointment. But hope is not lost. Can the incredible power of love save the day? Dog Man series explores love, kindness and the importance of doing good. Readers about 5 years old will like to read it.

Hardcover: $33.1

Second-hand: $13

Starfish

by Lisa Fipps

Ever since Ellie wore a whale swimsuit and made a big splash at her fifth birthday party, she’s been teased for her weight, she tries to live by the Fat Girl Rules — like “no making waves” “avoid eating in public” and “don’t move so fast”. And she’s found her safe space — her swimming pool — where she feels weightless in a fat-obsessed world. It suits readers about 5 years old.

Hardcover: $35.6

Second-hand: $11

1. What is special about Amari and the Night Brothers?

A．It is intended for teenagers.	B．It teaches readers how to love.
C．It is the cheapest among the four.	D．It features colorful pictures.

2. What can readers learn by reading Dog Man?

A．The way of overcoming difficulty.	B．The necessity of losing weight.
C．The ability to train a dog.	D．The importance of doing good.

3. Which book saves you most if you buy a used one?

A．Eyes That Kiss in the Corners.	B．Amari and the Night Brothers.
C．Dog Man.	D．Starfish.

8 . 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 UPS driver     1     (move) to tears after an entire town gathered to thank him in a special way.

Chad Turns delivers for UPS in the small town of Dauphin. On Tuesday, Turns drove into a parking lot for     2     he thought was a pick-up, but was greeted by lots     3     residents (居民) clapping.

Waiting for him on a table was a large card     4     (sign) by the community and a $1,000 tip.

Turns was so touched that he pulled out his handkerchief to wipe his     5     (eye).

Dauphin resident Jenny Shickley organized     6     special event after people commented in a group Facebook post about what a good job Turns was doing during the pandemic (大流行病). She raised $1,000 for Turns in two weeks.

“He tries his best     7     (make) us feel taken care of,” said resident Adam Shickley. “He’s been working for over 70 hours every week.”

Shickley said Turns, who has delivered in the town for several years, is a man who     8     (true) cares about others. “The whole town has had     9     (person) experience with Chad,” he added.

Turns is also known for     10     (give) treats to all the dogs on his route.

9 . Reading skills are very important to understand the text more quickly and better.     1     The following are several simple ways you can use to improve them. Like other skills, the more you practise, the better you will become at understanding what you are reading.

    2     It can make your better understand what you are reading by enabling you to explore themes and other parts of the text. The more specific your questions are, the more likely you will gain further insight into the text.

Using context is a great way to understand what you are reading even if you don’t know all the vocabulary.     3     You can look for nearby words that have similar or opposite meanings of the words you don’t know.

Identifying the main idea of a paragraph or an article can help you determine the importance of the article. Knowing why what you’re reading is important can help you better understand what the author is trying to say.     4     Then try to put the main idea in your own words for further understanding.

If you are reading a longer or more challenging text, consider breaking it up into smaller sections. For example, you could read two paragraphs at a time and then stop to quickly summarize what you just read in your mind. Breaking up what you are reading can help you feel less stressful.     5    

A．As the saying goes, “ Practice makes perfect. ”

B．It is naturally your concern to improve reading skills.

C．Asking questions about what you are reading can help.

D．This is especially true for books that you find challenging.

E．And it gives you a chance of understanding the information in the text.

F．Context can be found in sentences surrounding the word you aren’t familiar with.

G．While reading, pause every few paragraphs and see if you master what the main idea is.

10 . Sarah Vang runs a high school Hmong (苗族) Club in Fresno. She founded the club last year and took it upon herself to look out for new Hmong students. “There are a lot of Hmong freshmen,” she says, “and I just want to tell them, ‘Join the Hmong Club! I’m so happy you’re Hmong!’ I love my community so much.” But the love came only after years of fighting with her identity. Sarah didn’t speak much Hmong while growing up and her parents didn’t talk with her about their past life and why they came to the United States.

She didn’t change her ideas until one day her teacher showed the class a documentary (纪录片) about the Hmong in Fresno where eight teenagers killed themselves between 1998 and 2001. “Once I saw my brother’s face, I started crying,” Sarah says. Sarah’s brother was one of those teenagers. “My teacher didn’t know that that was my brother and that the person they were interviewing was my dad,” she says.

After her brother’s death, Sarah’s dad, Peter Vang, talked to the families of the other teenagers killing themselves. “I cannot save my son anymore because he’s gone,” Vang says, “but I want to ensure other parents save their kids.” Vang learned the kids had different troubles, but he found a common theme. “These kids didn’t have an identity,” he says. “They don’t know who they are and where they come from.”

Peter says that for kids who want to have a better sense of their identity, they need to learn about their history. After his hard work for a decade, Sarah’s school offered a Hmong class and Fresno State University introduced a course about Hmong. He hopes that by knowing about their language, history and culture, younger Hmong can decide who they want to be.

1. What are the first two paragraphs mainly about?

A．Things Sarah did for the Hmong Club.

B．A terrible thing that happened in Fresno.

C．The love Sarah’s family have for her brother.

D．The change in Sarah’s attitude to Hmong identity.

2. What did Peter think the eight teenagers’ common trouble was?

A．Their parents didn’t love them.	B．They didn’t have an identity.
C．They hated their Hmong culture.	D．They lost hope in Fresno.

3. How do kids get a sense of identity according to Peter?

A．By working hard.	B．By going to Fresno State University.
C．By learning about their history.	D．By joining one of the community clubs.

4. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To tell a family story.	B．To introduce a club.
C．To recommend a college course.	D．To remember a group of teenagers.