1 . As we all know, environmental pollution is still serious nowadays. Our group wanted to know how many students knew about each kind of the pollution and we wanted to learn how often they sorted rubbish. So we did a survey among the students in our school. Here are the results of our questionnaire (问卷).

The results of the questionnaire

1. The survey is mainly about ______.

A．scientific research	B．environmental protection
C．everyday habits	D．physical education

2. ______ have begun to sort rubbish according to the chart (图表).

A．All of the students	B．Most of the students
C．Some of the students	D．None of the students

3. What can we learn from the results of the questionnaire?

A．Five kinds of environmental pollution are mentioned in the questionnaire.

B．The students don’t realize the situation of the environment at all.

C．Most students take enough action to sort rubbish.

D．Air pollution is noticed by a large number of students.

2 . 假设你是张华，刚上高中。请结合自己的实际谈谈高一开学以来的感受和将来的打算，并以书信的形式告诉你的朋友李华。内容含：
1.适应了紧张而忙碌的高中生活；结交了新朋友；老师们关心学生，教学认真投入。
2.对未来的设想，(如：好好学习，考上一所重点大学，实现自己的梦想)
要求：可适当增加相关内容，使文章连贯。
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Dear Li Hua,

How time flies! We haven’t seen each other for so long. I miss you very much. Now I’m writing to tell you something about

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Yours,

Zhang Hua

3 . I’m a painter. At an early age, my daughter Heller began to show her talent for painting, and I was_______ that she would follow in my footsteps.

Starting with her high school, she spent every summer vacation_________in an orphanage (孤儿院) to perform for children — telling jokes. I was proud of her and_________ her kindness. However, I learned with great_______ that she was with some   children who were in poor health. She accompanied these children,_______ them   and   brought them joy. ___________   worried about her physical and mental   ___________, I tried hard to get her to cut down her time there. But she had huge sense of_________ and finished her work every day, no matter how_________ she might be.

One day, she __________   her ideas with me. She said the world was full of   __________ and she wanted to bring more happiness. She intended to be a comedian.

For the moment, her father and I could find ________ to say. Heller ________ again and again to make us understand. She said, “You keep telling me I can be a good painter. Maybe that is right, __________   it doesn’t mean anything to me. But when children________ and feel happy after hearing my jokes, I know it’s true. And I know that bringing joy to people is a job that really ________ me. I have a ________for being a comedian than being a painter.”

Heller will carry on her________   to be a comedian. Though she has chosen a different life from mine, I am________ about her decision. I know she will lead a good life, for she finds the________.

1.

A．frightened

B．certain

C．cautious

D．unhappy

2.

A．volunteering

B．teaching

C．drawing

D．escaping

3.

A．put up with

B．broke away from

C．looked back on

D．thought highly of

4.

A．relaxation

B．concern

C．embarrassment

D．pride

5.

A．comforted

B．obeyed

C．exchanged

D．decorated

6.

A．Temporarily

B．Strangely

C．Terribly

D．Slightly

7.

A．appearance

B．health

C．ceremony

D．treatment

8.

A．direction

B．similarity

C．celebration

D．responsibility

9.

A．bored

B．tired

C．excited

D．satisfied

10.

A．sold

B．wrote

C．sent

D．shared

11.

A．faith

B．fun

C．sufferings

D．wonders

12.

A．nothing

B．something

C．anything

D．everything

13.

A．jumped

B．apologized

C．attempted

D．applied

14.

A．when

B．because

C．so

D．but

15.

A．whisper

B．cry

C．smile

D．shout

16.

A．possesses

B．appeals to

C．approves

D．counts on

17.

A．preference

B．failure

C．trust

D．challenge

18.

A．loss

B．diet

C．hobby

D．dream

19.

A．honest

B．disappointed

C．positive

D．confused

20.

A．truth

B．change

C．rise

D．figure

4 . How to cheer others up

It is nice to help a friend, family member, or partner out when he or she is feeling down. Here are some easy ways to cheer him or her up.

Just listen. Generally speaking, people who are feeling down would rather be alone.     1     All that most of us need from time to time is the space to vent (发泄感情) feelings on someone who will simply listen without responding or offering a solution.

Offer to give advice.

    2     It is as simple as asking, “Would you like my advice?” or “Would you like to know what I think?”.     3     Your friend will appreciate not only that you have advice to offer, but that you respect them by asking permission first.

    4     Sometimes, being there for your friends is all they need. Whether your friend is having a bad day or a bad month, just taking timeout of your week to spend time together can make a difference.

Make them laugh.

We are not natural comedians (喜剧演员) but that is okay. Even without being a professional comedian, we all have the ability to make our loved ones laugh.     5    

A．Reduce their stress.

B．Spend time with them.

C．Ask for permission before you offer your advice.

D．Something as simple as a hug can change a person’s day.

E．In that case, listening is a very important step to cheering someone up.

F．If they say yes, go ahead and gently offer the advice you have for them.

G．Telling a joke, making a funny face or just smiling big enough can make your friends laugh.

5 . When Kurt Benirschke started collecting skin samples from rare and endangered animals in 1972, he didn’t have a plan on what to do with them. As a researcher at the University of California San Diego, he believed that one day the tools would be developed to save those animals. A few years later, he moved his collection to San Diego Zoo, and called it the Frozen Zoo. Today, the Frozen Zoo is the world’s largest animal cryobank (生物冷库), with samples from over 10,500 individual animals from 1,220 species.

Since the Frozen Zoo was founded, Oliver Ryder, a geneticist at San Diego Zoo, says many achievements have been reached in the field of genetics, starting with the cloning of the first animal -- a sheep named Dolly in 1996. Since 2001, four endangered species have been cloned using genetic material from the Frozen Zoo: the Indian Gaur, a humpbacked Asian wild ox; the Banteng, a Southeast-Asian species of cattle; Przewalski’s horse and the Black-footed ferret.

In recent years, the clock has been ticking for many species in danger. According to the WWF Living Planet Report 2020, as a result of loss of habitat due to human activities, one million species -- animals and plants -- are threatened with extinction over the coming decades and centuries. With the current rate of biodiversity loss, some scientists believe collecting samples from species that might not be here tomorrow is a scientific must-do.

One of the main challenges will be persuading conservation agencies that cryobanking is a reasonable strategy and worth funding. “Many of us are doing this without any national or government support beyond donations,” says Lisa Yon, an associate professor of zoo and wildlife medicine at the University of Nottingham. “Cryobanking is increasingly being recognized as an important resource, so it’s a bit puzzling that there isn’t more funding support.”

1. Why did Kurt Benirschke start the Frozen Zoo?

A．To attract more visitors.	B．To find new tools for research.
C．To sell samples more conveniently.	D．To help save endangered animals.

2. What might be Oliver Ryder’s attitude towards the Frozen Zoo?

A．Doubtful.

B．Positive.

C．Unclear.

D．Uncaring.

3. What can be learned from paragraph 3?

A．Biodiversity is in great danger.	B．WWF is working with the Frozen Zoo.
C．Wildlife population is getting bigger.	D．The Frozen Zoo has stored 1,220 species.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．The efforts of Kurt Benirschke.	B．The development in cloning.
C．The importance of the Frozen Zoo.	D．The problem of genetic technology.

6 . When I was forced to put up with my son’s sense of humor, which included turning every word he read onto his family members, the search was on. Could I, as a supportive and patient parent I attempt to be, find a right book for my son? A book that encourages my son to tell a joke that won’t have his mouth washed out with soap? I had to admit I wasn’t confident.

Now, I have a book Jake the Fake Keeps It Real at hand. In fact, Jake is not a perfect kid. The first book in the series, Jake the Fake Keeps It Real, opens with Jake’s explaining how he cheated on the admission of an arts and music academy for gifted kids.

So when Jake realizes that to fit in at art school, he has to come up with some strange ideas, I almost died laughing. Not only did I think that was funny, so did my son. As a matter of fact, Jake the Fake Keeps It Real turned out to be a great distraction (使人分心的事物) from my son’s being disrespectfully funny. And I would rather my son imitate Jake by chewing (咀嚼) the same piece of gum for six hours and then writing a play about it.

I succeeded in one thing: Finding a fittingly funny role model for my son.

The end of the book, chapter 13, where Jake, no-talented, has to perform in the school talent show (obviously if you blow it, you have to quit school and work on a fishing boat). Jake sits down at the piano and knows he can’t do it, so he stands up from the piano.

Here’s where the book really wins my son’s heart for life, because maybe one day, my son might say, as Jake says after his mother praises his talent show appearance and hugs him tightly, “She’s pretty cool sometimes, my mom.”

1. How did the author find her son’s humour?

A．Suitable.

B．Impolite.

C．Interesting.

D．Boring.

2. Who is Jake?

A．A gifted kid.	B．An honest boy.
C．The author’s son.	D．A character in a novel.

3. What does the underlined word “imitate” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Ignore.

B．Defeat.

C．Copy.

D．Entertain.

4. What’s the possible result of Jake?

A．He would be a good fisherman.	B．He would devote himself to music.
C．He might ask his teacher to forgive him.	D．He might be punished for his mistake.

7 . 假定你是李华，接受外国网站邀请针对高一英语学习发帖，分享学习英语的方法，要点如下：
1. 介绍自己的学习经历。
2. 多了解中西方文化差异有助于我们学习。
3. 鼓励英语学习者。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

I’d like to share my story of studying English with you.

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8 . I waved goodbye to my senior high school life just six months ago and now I am a college freshman. However, my memory of high school life is so fresh that I feel as if it were only yesterday.

My senior high school is called Yantai No. 1 Middle School with a long history, which can date back to 1931. When I recall my memorable high school life, I feel blissful and impressed.

To be honest, my senior high school life was very tiring but I really enjoyed it. I was asked to put study in the first place all the time by both my parents and my teachers. At that time, I got up at 5:30 a.m. and went to bed late in order to have more study time to review what I had learned in the day. In addition to study, I also took part in some activities like English speech contests, calligraphy competitions and so on.

Our class was like a big family. I got along well with my classmates. We always discussed issues of all kinds after class. I made many friends in the family and we still keep in touch with each other after we graduated. Luckily, my teachers were also very enthusiastic and friendly. We were seen as their children. They not only taught us knowledge but told us how to do better.

What’s more, dormitory life is also worth mentioning. Living far away from my home, I became quite independent by the end of the first semester at senior high. My roommates and I worked as a team to do some cleaning every day. We had a good time living as a family together, and my social skills were gradually improved.

This is my high school life, busy but fulfilling. I will never forget it.

1. It seems that the author’s high school life is anything but ______.

A．memorable

B．impressive

C．tiring

D．bitter

2. What can we infer from the third paragraph?

A．The author was unhappy about what she was told to do by her parents and teachers.

B．The author was a hardworking student when at high school.

C．The author had no time for other hobbies other than study.

D．The author won a lot of prizes in competitions during high school.

3. Which of the following is NOT the benefit of the author’s dormitory life?

A．She lived far from her home.	B．She learned to do things on her own.
C．She had a better understanding of teamwork.	D．She learned how to get along with others.

4. Where is this passage most likely to be found?

A．In a newspaper covering breaking news.	B．In a fashion magazine.
C．On a college composition website.	D．In a guidebook.

9 . Explore China’s Ancient Water Towns

Nanxun

This water town typically draws smaller crowds. The architecture is a unique mix of traditional Chinese and Western styles. As you walk along the ancient canals, you’re likely to see locals playing cards or having tea outdoors. The town dates back to the Chunyou Period of the Song Dynasty, between the years of 1241 to 1252. Today, it’s considered to be the best destination for weddings.

Tongli

Tongli is considered a mini Venice, with nearly every building on or by a canal. The town itself is composed of seven small islands, separated by 15 canals and joined by more than 40 bridges—plus, five lakes surround the town itself. Tongli is more than 1,000 years old, and the oldest bridge in the town dates back to the Song Dynasty, which began in the year 960. Visitors here should check out the wedding museum, which has antique Chinese wedding clothes and items on display.

Zhouzhuang

This is the most famous and most commercialized ancient water town in China. The architecture here dates back more than 900 years, with about 60 original brick archways and 100 original courtyards. More recently, a tower called Quanfu Temple was built in 1987. Climb to the top to get the best view of the ancient town. Or for a more authentic experience, visit Chengxu Taoist Temple, which was built between 1086 and 1093. It’s one of the most famous Taoist temples in the area.

Xitang

Xitang separates itself from other water towns with sheltered waterside streets, allowing locals and guests to comfortably walk alongside the canals even during the rainy season. Thanks to a less commercial atmosphere, visitors will be rewarded with opportunities that aren’t likely to be found in other water towns-like fishing with locals on the canals and having dinner on a boat. Xitang is truly ancient, dating back to the Warring States Period of 476 BC to 221 BC.

1. Which town will an ancient Chinese wedding culture lover most probably prefer?

A．Nanxun.

B．Xitang.

C．Tongli.

D．Zhouzhuang.

2. When was Quanfu Temple built?

A．In 900.

B．In 1086.

C．In 1093.

D．In 1987.

3. What is unique about Xitang?

A．Its famous Taoist temples.	B．Its sheltered waterside streets.
C．Its various ancient bridges.	D．Its commercial atmosphere.

10 . Founded in 1942,the Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) competition is America’s oldest and most famous science and mathematics competition. Unique among high school competitions,the Regeneron STS focuses on identifying and inspiring the most promising scientists among the nation’s high school seniors. For the first time in its 78-year history, the competition took place virtually this year in order to keep finalists and their families safe during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Forty finalists were honored during the virtual award ceremony. More than $1.8 million was awarded to the finalists.

This year, Lillian Kay Petersen of New Mexico won the top prize of a quarter million dollars. The 17-year-old invented a simple and remarkable tool for predicting (预测) harvests early in the growing season. She had tested it in Africa and successfully predicted harvests when compared with reported yields. This tool offers an important resource for organisations working on global food aid.

Second place and $175,000 went to Jagdeep Bhatia, 18, of Green Brook, New Jersey, for developing two fast and simple machine learning algorithms (算法) for computer programs. His algorithms do not only ask random (随机的) questions but ask just the right ones. His AI algorithms could help train robots and other devices faster and more easily.

Third place and $150,000 went to Brendan Crotty, 18, of Muskogee, Oklahoma for his project where he designed and built an efficient gas burner that could help reduce the ill impact of industries. His specialized burner system operates at higher temperatures than current industrial burners yet sends out 19 percent less polluting gas.

“Congratulations to the Regeneron Science Talent Search winners. They will be solving the world’s most difficult problems and have a significant impact on the development of the world,” said Maya Ajmera, President and CEO of Society for Science & the Public, Publisher of Science News and 1985 Science Talent Search alumna. “With these finalists in the leading position of scientific and engineering discovery, I know we are in good hands.”

1. What is special about this year’s Regeneron STS competition?

A．It was held on the Internet.

B．It awarded three winners.

C．It gained popularity worldwide.

D．It was designed for college students.

2. Which will benefit from Lillian Kay Petersen's invention?

A．Gas industry.

B．Food aid organizations.

C．Computer programing.

D．Environmental groups.

3. What does Maya Ajmera expect of the Regeneron STS winners?

A．They will make contributions to the world.

B．They will work hand in hand.

C．They will be American leaders.

D．They will be in good condition.

4. What is a suitable title for the text?

A．The Future of Scientific Development

B．Main Achievements of All Competitors

C．Top Award Winners in the Regeneron STS

D．The History of the Regeneron STS Competition