1 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does the girl feel when she does her homework?

A．Interested.

B．Excited.

C．Tired.

2. What’s the girl’s problem?

A．She is too fat.

B．She overeats.

C．She can’t sleep.

3. What does the man advise the girl to do?

A．Buy a walking stick.

B．Do calorie-counting.

C．Get more rest.

2 . What does Julia study at college?

A．Computer programming.

B．Fashion design.

C．Engineering.

3 . The Maoris are the local Polynesian people of New Zealand. The Maoris originated with settlers from eastern Polynesia, who arrived in New Zealand by boat around 1150 AD. Over several centuries in separation, the Polynesian settlers developed a unique culture, with their own language and special crafts and performing arts. The early Maoris formed tribal (部落的) groups based on eastern Polynesian social customs and organizations.

The arrival of Europeans, starting in the 17th century, brought great changes to the Maori way of life. The Maoris gradually learned from the Western society and culture. The primary relations between the Maoris and Europeans were largely kind, and the two cultures coexisted peacefully. Rising stress over land sales led to conflict in the 1860s. Great social changes, decades of conflict and introduced diseases made the number of the Maoris fall greatly. By the start of the 20th century, the Maori population had begun to recover, and efforts had been made to increase their standing in wider New Zealand society and achieve social justice. Traditional Maori culture therefore enjoyed a great revival.

In 2013, there were about 600,000 Maoris in New Zealand, making up 15% of the national population. They are the second-largest ethnic group in New Zealand, after European New Zealanders. In addition, more than 120,000 Maoris live in Australia. The Maori language is still spoken to some degree by about a fifth of all Maoris, representing 3% of the total population. Many New Zealanders regularly use Maori words and expressions, such as “kia ora”, while speaking English.

Many Maoris face big economic and social problems, with lower life expectancies and incomes compared with other New Zealand ethnic groups. They suffer higher levels of crime, health problems, and educational underachievement. Some measures have been taken to aim at closing the gap between the Maoris and other New Zealanders.

1. Which is mentioned in paragraph 1?

A．The Maoris come originally from New Zealand.

B．The Maoris differ from Polynesians.

C．The Maoris have their own culture.

D．The Maoris like to live in separation.

2. What caused the fighting between the Maoris and Europeans?

A．The culture difference.	B．The social changes.
C．The introduced diseases.	D．The land problem.

3. What can we know about the introduced Maori language?

A．Not all Maoris speak the Maori language.

B．It’s unusual for New Zealanders to speak it.

C．It’s spoken by about a fifth of people worldwide.

D．It’s the second-largest language in New Zealand.

4. What’s the text mainly about?

A．The characteristics of the Maoris.	B．The problems the Maoris face.
C．The language the Maoris use.	D．The history of the Maoris.

4 . What is the ideal physique(体形)? The answer is ever-changing. But it is to a large extent work of a single company that dominated the past 60 years of body image standards.

Since its creation in 1959, Barbie has been in the leading position of promoting hardly attainable body image standards, for which it was often heavily criticized. Scientific research shows that the probability of achieving a Barbie-like body shape is less than 1 in 100,000!

Mattel, the company behind the Barbie doll, has recognized that the 60s’ idea of good body image is long gone. In an effort to keep up with social change, Mattel is adjusting the dolls' body type and skin color, introducing special editions.

There is now a Barbie in a wheelchair. There is a Barbie Astronaut, Rescuer, or Engineer. In their latest Barbie special edition, Mattel honors the women fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, including Dame Sarah Gilbert. In the hope that Mattel is adapting to modern corporate standards just as well as it is to social change, we’re attracted by what the company's sustainability data may tell us.

What does the data tell us? To answer this question, we’ve launched a sustainability-focused beauty contest-with Mattel as one of the contestants. The company scores relatively well on environmental and social metrics(衡量标准).However, in terms of diversity, Mattel is well below its competitor, Hasbro. This being said, the judges advise that beauty should be equally defined by the inside and the outside.

What does this mean? Be body-positive! As we’re approaching the second quarter of the 21st century, the importance of a healthy relationship between mind and body is being recognized. And with this, body image standards are changing, allowing for more freedom of expression and identity.

Mattel’s efforts in product diversity are a welcome step in the right direction, as the doll has its very own influence. We believe that Barbie’s future lies in the empowerment(赋予力量)of today’s youth, contributing toward a generation of confident individuals.

1. How does scientific research evaluate a Barbie-like body shape?

A．It needs much luck to achieve it.

B．It's almost impossible to achieve it.

C．There is increasing probability of achieving it.

D．It's a breakthrough in attainable body image standards.

2. Why does Mattel develop new editions of Barbie dolls?

A．To score well on social metrics.

B．To launch a beauty contest.

C．To keep pace with the times.

D．To define what is real beauty.

3. What is the author’s attitude toward the future of Barbie?

A．Positive.

B．Negative.

C．Uncertain.

D．Uninterested.

4. What is the best title for this text?

A．The Future of Barb

B．New Metrics for Body Image

C．A Deep Dive into Barbie’s World

D．A Great Change in Body Image Standards

5 . 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。

It had been raining for days and days, and a terrible flood (洪水) came over the land. The waters rose so high     1     one man was forced to climb onto the roof (屋顶) of his house. As the waters rose     2     (high), another man in a small boat appeared, and told him to get in.

“No,” replied the man on the roof. “Although I     3     (threaten) (威胁) by the flood now, I believe that God will save me.” So     4     man in the small boat went away. The man on the roof still prayed (祈祷) for God to save him even if he was     5     danger. He hoped God could provide him with     6    (protect). At that time, a helicopter (直升飞机) appeared and the pilot lowered a rope to the man on the roof. The man     7     (refuse) again. So the helicopter went away. The man on the roof still prayed for God to save him. The waters kept    8     (rise), and the man was washed away and died     9     (final).

When he went to heaven (天堂), the man asked God, “I prayed for you to save     10     (I) and yet you did nothing. Why?”

God replied, “I send you a boat and a helicopter. What more did you expect? (期盼；指望)”

6 . The life of a teenager is full of tough issues and life-changing decisions. As some of the teenagers may be led astray during this age, this article will focus on showing you how to avoid this.    1    

Do best in school.

    2    No matter how boring it is now, education will help you be a productive member in society. Strive (努力) for excellence in school; try your best, listen to the teachers, do your homework, study, and get good grades. Doing so will help you get into a better college or university, which will enable you to get a great job in the future.

Choose your friends wisely.

Never hang out with anyone who doesn’t make you feel comfortable. Create a group of supportive, loving friends that can help you succeed in life and achieve your dreams.    3    

    4    

Keep in mind that drugs lead to death. If you can avoid these things during your teen years, they’re a lot easier to avoid once you’re out of high school and away from peer (同年人) pressure.

Draw your future.

Life is full of amazing things to do and learn about. Start with one single step to reach your goal. Start thinking about careers you would like to be in, but make a good choice based on your interests and strengths.    5    

A．Never take drugs.

B．Do what you love.

C．School sets you up on the right track.

D．This could be your job for the rest of your life.

E．It will help you develop your personality.

F．Follow the steps below, and you will achieve a successful teenage life.

G．Be with people who make you happy, and stay away from the ones who don’t.

7 . Jenny married Steven in 1950. They loved each other but Steven had bad tempers. As a new bride(新娘), Jenny moved into Steven’s house on his farm. She took a shoe box with her and put it in her closet (壁橱). She asked Steven not to open the box. Thinking that everyone has his/her secret that he/she never wanted others to know, Steven accepted it.

For 50 years, Steven left the box alone, even without touching it. Finally, Jenny was ill and dying. Steven thought the box must hold something very important and it was time to open it, so he asked Jenny whether he could open the box. Jenny said yes.

Opening the box, Steven found two doilies(装饰小垫) and $82,500. He took the things to Jenny and asked where this came from.

“Well, my mother gave me the box the day we got married,” she explained, “She said that love needed understanding, so did life. She knew you had bad tempers, so she told me to make a doily whenever I felt hurt and frustrated(沮丧), so that I wouldn’t get mad at you.” Steven was glad that in the past 50 years Jenny had made only two doilies. Then he asked about the money.

“In fact, after having made too many doilies, I began to sell them. Each brought us $50. That’s the money I’ve made by selling the doilies.”

Hearing this, Steven couldn’t help crying…

Everyone gets three presents in life. Life is the first one; love is the second and understanding is the third. It is love that gives us lives and understanding, while understanding keeps love.

1. After reading the passage, we know that        .

A．the wife made a living by making and selling doilies

B．the wife often hid her own money into the shoe box

C．the husband thought there were just shoes in the box

D．the husband had often made the wife sad in the past

2. How many doilies had the wife made since she got married?

A．1652.

B．1650.

C．50.

D．2.

3. We can infer(推断出) from the passage that        .

A．Jenny had even worse tempers

B．Making doilies is the best way to make money

C．Steven didn’t break his promise

D．Shoe boxes were always used to hold money

4. The wife’s mother is a woman who is        .

A．beautiful and funny	B．kind and wise
C．brave and smart	D．Honest and loyal

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。

As a human in the 21st-century industrialized world, there’s a good chance that microplastics are pumping around in your veins(静脉), as indicated by a small first-of-its-kind study in Environment International.

According to a report on the study, scientists from Vrije University Amsterdam recently developed a method to    1     (accurate) measure concentrations of microplastics in human blood for the first time. Just as     2    (suspect) in the past, microplastics from the outside world are ending up in the bloodstream of humans. The team tested the blood of 22 people and concluded that 17 of the samples contained tiny amounts.

“Up to now, we    3    (prove) plastic exists in our bloodstream,” study author Marja Lamoree said. “This dataset is the first of its kind and must be expanded    4     (gain) insight into how widespread plastic is in our bodies, and how    5    (harm) that may be. With this insight, we can determine whether    6    (expose) of our bodies to microplastics poses a threat to health.”

Human bodies are riddled(充斥)with microplastics,    7     wider evidence for the effects of microplastics    8    human health is still inadequate. However, with    9    large number of studies finding that microplastics can be found in our bodies, it’s a question    10    needs some definite answers soon.

9 . We have to admit that we all get defensive(戒备的)sometimes. Defensiveness is a human________in certain situations. Not everything makes us defensive - it seems that specific situations________ defensiveness. I was usually a________ individual, but there were always some cases where my insecurities________ me and I got defensive and doubted my ability.

In my family’s eyes, I was________ my elder sister. I was an outgoing kid who liked undertaking outdoor work________ my sister was shy and preferred to do household chores. We were responsible for sharing different housework. My parents were satisfied with such “perfect”________ in our life. But problems started to________ after I got married. The members of my new family are all great cooks. I suddenly found myself a(n)________ . Any time the subject of cooking came up, I became________ and defensive. When I went deeper and________ the reason, I discovered it was due to its conflict with my value. I perceived their reaction to my poor cooking skills as a(n)________ .

It took me years to________ myself and my cooking abilities.________ , my new family did much to make me feel relieved. I know it is the insecurities that make me annoyed easily. Over time, I’ve learned to calmly     ________ those insecurities and I have learned to be happy with “good enough”. Now I’m aware of the trap and________ myself not to connect the feeling of inadequacy with my sense of self-worth.

When our defensiveness________ , it can feel like we are being blamed for something. Being defensive can________ effective and honest communication. Sometimes, it has the________ of preventing the issues from being resolved. So we should get rid of too much defensiveness to make ourselves________ constantly.

1.

A．response

B．factor

C．target

D．assessment

2.

A．explain

B．adjust

C．cause

D．worsen

3.

A．hard working

B．confident

C．responsible

D．warm-hearted

4.

A．overcame

B．protected

C．ignored

D．misunderstood

5.

A．independent of

B．different from

C．close to

D．unsatisfied with

6.

A．while

B．because

C．although

D．otherwise

7.

A．comment

B．research

C．cooperation

D．translation

8.

A．decline

B．emerge

C．recover

D．hide

9.

A．assistant

B．exception

C．hero

D．expert

10.

A．smart

B．curious

C．annoyed

D．confused

11.

A．sought

B．created

C．recorded

D．forgot

12.

A．instruction

B．threat

C．approval

D．inspiration

13.

A．instruct

B．accept

C．praise

D．show

14.

A．Luckily

B．Regretfully

C．Unexpectedly

D．Strangely

15.

A．value

B．teach

C．memorize

D．analyze

16.

A．trouble

B．beg

C．cause

D．remind

17.

A．fall

B．prove

C．arise

D．push

18.

A．result in

B．hold back

C．speed up

D．result from

19.

A．significance

B．rule

C．tip

D．consequence

20.

A．improve

B．pride

C．promise

D．contradict

10 . British visitor Joel Bennett expressed his appreciation to a restaurant owner, a lady in her 60s, for a good meal during his first trip in South Korea. Bennett, at age 23, said “gomawo” to the owner, which means “thanks” in English.    1     However, he hadn’t realized there were so many ways to say “thank you” and that he used a casual version that was considered rude to the owner.

In South Korean culture, as a person several decades younger than the owner, Bennett was expected to have used the honorific forms of the language. Korean is said to have one of the most complicated linguistic systems in the world.    2     Knowing these, you may avoid falling into Bennett’s situation.

    3     Age is not just a number here. It’s a key factor that people use to determine which form of speech style is suitable for them. So inquiring about ages doesn’t mean rudeness in South Korea. Because even the difference of one year means the different ways people should behave.

To fully understand this, you need to learn the lasting impact of the ancient culture of South Korea. Its ancient social order is centered on harmony, which is often achieved by treating the elderly with respect and looking after the young with kindness.    4       

While age plays a big part in determining speech style, it’s not a hard and fast rule.    5     Whether they are films, music, or TV shows, they make the principles easier to teach and learn.

A．He then thought he was polite to say so.

B．Nowadays, the Korean wave has swept many countries.

C．And this tradition has guided the country for over 500 years.

D．It is no surprise to be asked to reveal your age in South Korea.

E．A funny fact is that it’s difficult not only for guests but also hosts.

F．To find the right speech style, the first step is always to be patient.

G．It requires assessing people’s age, social status and level of closeness.