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 was once a very lazy bird called Joe. When there was something he had to do, he would keep     1     (put) it off until there was hardly enough time left. Other birds always told     2     (he), “You can’t leave everything to the last minute.” However, Joe just wouldn’t listen.

When autumn came, the other birds began to prepare for the long journey to a warm area     3     Joe still put it off again and again. One day when he     4     (wake) up and found that all the other birds were gone, he realized that he would have to spend the long cold winter     5     his own. He had to admit that it was his own fault.

Joe knew he could do things well when he put his mind to them, so he began to prepare for winter. First, he found     6     place between rocks. Then, he made a new nest with branches, stones and     7     (leaf). Next, he filled the nest with fruit, enough     8     (last) the whole winter. Finally, he dug a little pool in the cave so that he would have enough water.

When spring came and his old friends returned, they all felt     9     (surprise). They could hardly believe that such a lazy bird had     10     (manage) to build such a wonderful nest.

2 . Being sophisticated(见多识广的，老练的) can get you respect from the adults and other teenagers at your school.     1     Being sophisticated means paying attention to how you dress, how you act and how you treat others. It might take a bit of effort, but you’ll end up being a confident, cultured person.

    2     Conversations are often filled with interruptions, and many people listen only when they can put in their own piece. If you want to stand out as a more sophisticated talker, spend more time listening in a conversation than you do in speaking. Listening properly means listening actively. Ask questions where needed and show that you’re listening to what someone is saying.

Put other people’s needs ahead of your own.     3     Rather than put yourself first in every situation, consider how you should tread others. A perfect example of this is allowing the elderly to take your seat on a crowded bus or subway.

Dress for the occasion. Your clothes should meet the expectations of a specific event. For example, if you are attending a wedding, you’ll want to have your finest suit on. In most situations, like a night out with friends, smart casual clothes are enough. You don’t need to wear a suit or a fancy dress to every occasion.     4    

Maintain a good posture(姿势). Having a good posture is helpful to your overall image.     5     To maintain a good posture, imagine that ice water is poured down your check, forcing you to straighten as you react to the cold.

A．Listen more than you speak.

B．Listen with patience and never interrupt.

C．It will help in lots of social situations throughout high school.

D．It makes you look more intelligent and trustworthy.

E．However, you should make sure your clothes fit well and are clean.

F．As a matter of fact, you will not be judged by the clothes you wear.

G．Part of being sophisticated is being kind and looking out for others.

3 . Krista Sheneman was first diagnosed with diabetes (糖尿病) around five years ago. Since then, health has become a (n) __________ part of her life.

She __________ that a lot of people weren’t __________ of what she went through on a daily basis as a diabetic and that there were so __________ diabetics in her country. Therefore, she __________ to complete a mission to walk 470 miles across three states, which would offer insight into what diabetics go through.

Throughout this __________, people watched her glucose levels (血糖水平) through an app that’s connected to her glucose monitor. The monitor provided real-time __________ when her glucose levels went too high or low. In this way, she shows what it looks like to be diabetic and reminds people to constantly __________ and make sure that they are eating the __________ things. She added that just something as simple as stress can __________ blood sugar.

To _________ for her walk, she spent eight hours a day on a treadmill (跑步机) while managing her diabetes. She thinks it’s important to bear in mind that there must be unexpected difficulties that she has to __________.

After a great effort, she __________ crossed the finish line. Her walk contributed to people’s understanding of diabetes and has __________ other people who are also battling diabetes by showing them that the __________ can’t stop someone from being active or achieving their goals.

1.

A．potential

B．huge

C．early

D．simple

2.

A．imagined

B．decided

C．realized

D．guessed

3.

A．ashamed

B．aware

C．tired

D．proud

4.

A．famous

B．many

C．deadly

D．risky

5.

A．showed off

B．set up

C．turned out

D．set out

6.

A．journey

B．recovery

C．operation

D．lecture

7.

A．warnings

B．comments

C．suggestions

D．requests

8.

A．sum

B．suspect

C．check

D．follow

9.

A．different

B．right

C．pure

D．real

10.

A．raise

B．reach

C．turn

D．examine

11.

A．train

B．perform

C．track

D．respect

12.

A．look back

B．care about

C．put down

D．get over

13.

A．naturally

B．completely

C．immediately

D．eventually

14.

A．served

B．accepted

C．inspired

D．connected

15.

A．condition

B．technique

C．scene

D．conflict

4 . Everyone wants to be happy.     1     You must find it in your journey on your own and decide what it is that makes you happy. Therefore, you are the one to light it up and spark it. To give you more happiness, I have provided several habits that you can work on to live an inspiring life that will change you and those around you forever.

See the light in all situations. There’s a bright side to everything.     2     But when it hides from the clouds, remember that you are the one that lights up the sky even brighter than the stars.

Stop comparing yourself with others. Comparing yourself to others is a waste of who you are.     3     There is no one in this world that is exactly like you. You have many special qualities that can’t be compared to others. Be yourself and keep at it.

    4    Who are the people in your life that is important to you? Does the person bring the best out of you? Spend time with these people. It’s worth it.

Be confident. Your confidence can uplift your mood. Whether it’s your posture, smile, eye contact, or voice, work on it and you will not only feel better but be better. Write yourself five things that you love about yourself and put it on your wall or read it every morning you wake up.     5    

You really are the one who can make this world better. As you work on all these steps to become happier, you will see the world a lot better than it used to be.

A．Just be yourself.

B．It can really count.

C．On the darkest of days, the moon still shines.

D．Spend time with people that make you better.

E．What makes you feel like you’re flying in the sky?

F．However, happiness doesn’t come to you naturally.

G．You can create your own happiness and spread it to others.

5 . The largest conference room can seat 1,000 guests, making it the most____________(suit) for major conferences, award dinners and fashion shows. (所给词的适当形式填空)

6 . It is the production of food, not its transport, ________ uses most of the energy and produces most of the greenhouse gases. （用适当的词填空）

7 . Due to Han Gan’s natural talent and years of hard work, he was ________ (eventual) chosen to serve Emperor Xuanzong in the royal palace. （所给词的适当形式填空）

8 . A Letter to Oneself

Dear Self,

Don’t be afraid to allow yourself to be ambitious(有抱负). People tend to ________ on your failures rather than your successes, and they are imperfect. But remember that you are also not ________. They are lost in everyday life, ________ you are riding the highs and lows of a dreamer.

Be more ________ with others than you are with yourself. When they fail to perform, smile and don’t seek absolute perfect. When you fail to perform, take it ________. Every moment of delay is a needle in the heart of your ideals. Do not let this ________ be heavy with the weight of a thousand needles. ________ the needles one by one.

Make a plan for the long term. Force yourself to ________ the skills it takes to be successful. Keep learning. Your hours of reading, ________ with other writers, and researching will add ________ to your work.

To plan and to follow through is to ________ these wonderful opportunities that you are given. Forget about your dreams and work hard right now. You are the ________ of your future self.

Blame no outside source for the pain you are ________. Being honest about your failures is just as important as being honest about your ________. Understanding the various aspects of each failure will help you ________ them the next time they approach and lead you to succeed in the end.

1.

A．act

B．focus

C．rely

D．try

2.

A．popular

B．suitable

C．obvious

D．perfect

3.

A．while

B．until

C．before

D．because

4.

A．angry

B．awkward

C．patient

D．disappointed

5.

A．proudly

B．warmly

C．secretly

D．seriously

6.

A．mind

B．heart

C．chance

D．way

7.

A．Remove

B．Free

C．Protect

D．Prevent

8.

A．spend

B．offer

C．gain

D．receive

9.

A．quarreling

B．fighting

C．connecting

D．communicating

10.

A．distance

B．depth

C．limit

D．trouble

11.

A．take advantage of

B．make up for

C．add up to

D．get rid of

12.

A．friend

B．visitor

C．master

D．audience

13.

A．causing

B．losing

C．observing

D．suffering

14.

A．responsibilities

B．successes

C．attempts

D．problems

15.

A．recognize

B．expect

C．admit

D．remember

9 . Checking the ticket-booking strategy, setting an alarm clock, staying up late to check the messages... Liang Yu never thought that she will have to wake up in the middle of the night to “grab tickets” for a museum visit. “I used to be able to easily buy tickets for concerts and musicals, but now I can’t get tickets to the Palace Museum,” Liang told the reporter.

It is not just tickets for the Palace Museum that are difficult to get. Nowadays, during the peak tourist seasons, people complain that it’s hard to get tickets for many museums in China.

The public’s enthusiasm for museums reflects cultural self-confidence. People enter the museum to experience the rich history and colorful civilization for their spiritual advancement. Only by understanding the past can we better create the future.

China was among the fastest growing countries when it comes to the museum industry over the past few years. An average of one new museum was opened every two days across China between 2016 and 2020. By the end of 2020, China was home to 5,788 registered museums, with 1,224 at the state level.

One of the reasons behind the increased museum visits is a renewed interest in museums fueled by popular TV shows and documentaries on cultural heritage. These programs were all big hits among the modern generation. They strike a good balance between knowledge and entertainment.

Taking National Treasure for an example, it quickly rose to the top of the country’s national television ratings after it was presented to the public in December 2017 on the China Central Television (CCTV). The show focused on introducing the stories and history of 27 rare antiques (古董) from nine key museums in China. Nine treasures were chosen through audience voting to be included in an exhibition at the Palace Museum in Beijing in 2020, on the 600th anniversary of the Forbidden City.

A follower of National Treasure, 32-year-old web designer Liu Ning described the show as creative, informative and fun. He said it successfully aroused his interest in traditional culture show by presenting museums and ancient relics (遗产) in a vivid way.

1. How does the author introduce the topic in paragraph 1?

A．By giving an example.	B．By making comparisons.
C．By listing numbers.	D．By asking questions.

2. What can we know about China’s museums in paragraph 4?

A．They are easily registered.	B．They are increasing rapidly.
C．They’re all run by government.	D．There’re 5,788 museums in total.

3. Why does the author mention National Treasure?

A．To recommend it to the young.	B．To introduce the national treasures.
C．To teach us how to appreciate antiques.	D．To explain the reason for the rising museum visits.

4. Why do more and more people visit museums?

A．To satisfy their cultural needs.	B．To increase their self-confidence.
C．To promote the museum industry.	D．To deepen the understanding of the future.

10 . Great white sharks have been described as the most violent creature ever since the release of “Jaws” in 1975. But what if instead of one shark appearing, two were working together?

Scientists say research off Mexico’s Guadalupe Island in the Pacific Ocean shows great white sharks are sociable and will sometimes work together to increase their chances of catching prey (猎物).

Guadalupe Island is home to a small group of scientists and a popular tourist destination for spotting great white sharks because of a large quantity of seals. What makes this location unique is the waters off the island are very clear.

A team of scientists from Florida International University created a “super social tag” tracking device to put on the great white sharks. With a video camera and sensors (传感器) detecting a shark’s depth and direction, the device also has receivers to detect when other sharks are near them. The team then put the devices on three male and three female white sharks over a four-year period.

The data showed sharks preferred to be in groups of the same sex (性别), but their ways of hunting were unique. One shark had the tag on for only 30 hours, but it associated with 12 other sharks. Another that had the tag on for five days was only with two other sharks. “Most associations were short, but there were sharks where we found considerably longer associations.” Yannis Papastamatiou, lead author of the study, said. “Seventy minutes is a long time to be swimming around with another white shark.”

Papastamatiou said there is no clear answer to why white sharks are being social, but it’s probably because if one shark is successful in finding large prey, another will want to know how to have the same success. The sample size is small, but Papastamatiou said the findings give scientists a window into the relationship between sharks. He hopes to develop tracking systems that can be used for weeks, possibly years, to see the development of relationships between sharks.

1. What does the author want to tell us in the first 2 paragraphs?

A．The social nature of sharks.	B．The purpose of the research.
C．The content of Jaws.	D．The violence of sharks.

2. What’s the purpose of using the “super social tag”?

A．To increase the chance of hunting.	B．To promote associations among sharks.
C．To keep track of the sharks’ activities.	D．To study the relationships between sharks and seals.

3. What can we learn about sharks in paragraph 5?

A．They are of the same sex.	B．They have different hunting habits.
C．They have more frequent communications.	D．Their associations last 70 minutes at least.

4. How does Papaslamatiou feel about his future study?

A．Uncertain.

B．Doubtful.

C．Promising.

D．Overconfident.