1 . In 2019, the world generated 54.6 million tons of e-waste. However, just 17.4 percent of it was formally collected and recycled. Since 2014, the amount of e-waste recycled has grown by 1.8 million tons—a relatively small amount, considering that the amount of e-waste generated increased by 9.2 million tons in the same period.

Global reserves of some elements, such as platinum (铂), are supposed to be fully used up within15 years if the proportion of recycled stocks entering production doesn’t increase. E-waste and EV batteries are currently recycled through processes called pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy. However, they involve burning temperatures with a high energy demand and deep carbon footprint, and poisonous chemicals which are harmful to the environment. Alternatives are therefore being sought.

A team of scientists from the University of Coventry are extending one such alternative. They have been using non-poisonous bacteria to oxidize (使氧化) and recover the precious metals—a process known as ”bioleaching“. They have shown that copper is widely recoverable from e-waste, and that all metals present in EV batteries can be recovered by using microbes (微生物). If extended, bioleaching facilities would mean that manufacturers of EV batteries and other electronic goods would be able to recover metals locally, relying less on costly exports to recycling centers abroad.

”At present, a key limitation for e-waste recycling is the lack of certification detailing the types and amounts of metals contained in electronic goods. But with an efficient recycling process appearing, manufacturers have the motivation to use more recycled material in their products, which will change the very design of electronics goods. It’s about closing the loop of a product’s life cycle,“ said the leader of the Bioleaching Research Group, Sebastien Farnaud.

Ultimately, bioleaching technology is born out of the idea of creating a truly circular process for the things that we consume. We need to shift from a mindset and economy where we see waste as an end product, to one where there isn’t even a start or an end at all.

1. What do the statistics in paragraph 1 indicate?

A．The recycling rate of e-waste is comparatively low.

B．People pay little attention to e-waste recycling.

C．E-waste has caused serious environmental problems.

D．The amount of e-waste is sharply increasing every year.

2. What is the disadvantage of current ways of recycling e-waste?

A．They only apply to certain e-waste.

B．They generate metals with a complex process.

C．They are not environmentally friendly.

D．They cause a sharp rise in local temperatures.

3. What do we know about the bioleaching technology?

A．It recovers metals by microbes.	B．It produces non-poisonous bacteria.
C．It has been applied abroad.	D．It promotes the local export trade.

4. Where is the text most probably from?

A．A news report.	B．A scientific journal.
C．A health magazine.	D．A fiction novel.

2 . What will the woman probably do next?

A．Tell the man her address.

B．Take the package with her.

C．Deliver her package by herself.

3 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、
删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

To promote the aware of fire safety, our school had conducted a fire drill last Friday. Before the drill, a firefighter officer gave us the lecture on the danger of fire, the importance of fire prevention and ways of self-rescue. We both listened carefully and took notes. Soon the fire drill began. Heard the alarm, we lined up and walked out of the classroom quickly. Approaching the staircase, we found ourselves surrounded by heavily smoke. We panicked at first but soon calmed down. As instructed, we covered our mouths and noses by wet towels, stayed low beneath the smoke but made our way out. We all safely arrived the playground and cheered for survive the big fire.

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。

Currently, many major cities in China are carrying out the waste-sorting policy, with the purpose of changing the traditional waste     1    (treat) and protecting this delicate environment we live in. What     2     encouraging measure!

The new method,     3    (compare) with the traditional way of collecting wastes, has brought a variety of benefits. First, wastes     4    (send) to different factories according to their classification rather than landfills,     5     they would be simply burnt and buried. What’s more, waste classification not only cuts the spending     6     treating wastes, but also brings some interests. Recyclable wastes, such as paper, glass and plastic, can be reused after     7    (process) in related factories, while other wastes can be turned into the valuable.

As a result, waste classification should be     8    (immediate) carried out as an effective means of environmental protection. The citizens are supposed     9    (take) action, sorting wastes before they throw them away. Meanwhile, it would be rather     10    (help) if we could influence as many people around us as possible.

5 . The best thing you can do for yourself is to try to be better person and to consciously improve yourself and your life. Choosing to be better will not only make you feel better, but will also bring better people, opportunities, and possibilities into your life. Here are some ways to become a better person.

    1     Admit the good, the bad, and the ugly and embrace them. In order to improve as a person, you first have to be really aware of who you are and who you are not.

Give compliments (赞美). We are not saying that you should give superficial compliments, but we are saying that you should really compliment someone for something they do or who they are.     2     And this little gift will make a difference in their lives.

Surprise your friends, your partner, or your children. No matter how old we are, we all love surprises—good ones, of course.     3     Sometimes a simple message, card or letter is enough.

Be creative! Creating something that other people can benefit from is priceless. Whether craft or business, whether blogs or books, whether special food or an entire restaurant.     4     Smoking, gossiping, or judging—please don’t! Give up bad habits and replace them with good ones. If you can’t give up your bad habits right away, start small until you can really get rid of them.

Is there a person that hurt you in the past, and you still are mad at the person or don’t talk to him?     5     Can we develop compromise in any form by dealing with it?

Follow the advice above, and you certainly can be a better person.

A．Lots of people want to feel valued.

B．One man’s meat is another man’s poison.

C．And it doesn’t have to be a valuable gift.

D．Can we leave behind the pain or misunderstanding?

E．To become a better person, one must always be true to oneself.

F．Can you give a hand to people that you are not so familiar with?

G．Keep thinking about how you can add value to people.

6 . Chinese traditional painting and dance are two vital parts of the art world. But what about when they meet each other?

This year, a dance drama titled Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting (《只此青绿》) was staged on CCTV’ Spring Festival Gala and went viral.

According to CCTV, this poetic dance programme was inspired by the about 900-year-old Chinese painting A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains(《千里江山图》). Created by Song Dynasty painter Wang Ximeng at the age of 18, the painting is amazing in its marvellous size, rich coloration and the expressive details, reported CCTV. It shows a Chinese blue-green landscape: mountains and groupings of infinite rise and fall between cloudless sky and rippling water.

When the dancers moved elegantly, audiences seemed to be looking at the moving mountains and rivers. “It brings me a pure experience of beauty. It is not only dance but also an ‘exhibition’. Vast mountains and rivers are coming to life!” An Internet user Mo Weisha wrote in a review, “About a thousand years later, green mountains and rivers still wow people as they did long ago.

Some people even decided to watch the dance again when it was staged in the theaters later. In fact, in recent years, more and more modern shows highlight Chinese traditional culture and have received warm welcome. As for why, it is due to people’s great love for traditional culture.

“The younger generations have grown up with a more open mindset. They embrace Chinese culture and are proud of it. ”Yao Wei, director of Henan TV Station’s Innovation Center, told China Daily.

1. What is the function of Paragraph 1 in the text?

A．To present a common phenomenon.	B．To compare painting with dance.
C．To describe the art world.	D．To introduce the topic.

2. What can we learn about the painting A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains from the text?

A．It was painted in several bright colors.

B．It shows natural beauty vividly.

C．It was created over thousand years ago.

D．It is of small size but includes great details.

3. Why are shows about Chinese traditional culture becoming popular according to Yao Wei?

A．People are more open to traditional culture.

B．People are happy to see new forms of art.

C．Chinese culture has been spreading around the world.

D．People have gained more access to traditional culture.

4. What could be the best title for the text?

A．Passion for Chinese Traditional Painting

B．Art Coming Alive Through Poetic Dance

C．Connection Between Painting and Dance

D．Highlights in Traditional Chinese Culture

7 . Two of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they express regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.

My father is famous in our family for saying, “Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding (衬垫) onto the sharp comers of a glass coffee table.

I don’t only avoid (避免) those “if only” moments when it comes to safety. it’s equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say, “I love you” or “I forgive you.” When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldn’t be here. But then I thought about the fact that he’s 84 years old and I realized that I shouldn’t give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.

I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality (可能发生的事). And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that I’m doing the right thing. I’m buying myself peace of mind and that’s the best kind of insurance (保障) for my emotional well-being.

1. Which of the following is an example of the “extra minute” rule?

A．Start the car the moment everyone is seated.

B．Leave the room for a minute with the iron working.

C．Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better.

D．Move an object out of the way before it trips (绊倒) someone.

2. Why did the author decide to go to her office on Good Friday?

A．To keep her appointment with the eye doctor.

B．To meet her father who was already an old man.

C．To join in the holiday celebration of the company.

D．To finish her work before the deadline approached.

3. Which word(s) can best replace the underlined word “foregone” in Paragraph 3?

A．given up.

B．Lacked.

C．Avoided.

D．Wasted.

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A．The Emotional Well-being	B．The Two Saddest Words
C．The Most Useful Rule	D．The Peace of Mind

8 . 假定你是李华，你校下周六上午将举办一场英语笑话比赛(English Joke Telling Contest)，请你给外教Mike写封电子邮件，邀请他参加。内容包括：
1．比赛的时间和地点；
2．比赛的目的和意义。
注意：1．词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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9 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Dear Mr. Smith,

I am honor to make a speech to welcome you. It is great pleasure to have you to teach us. Now I would like to introduce our school to you. On the very middle of the school stands the teaching building there you will be working. Behind the teaching building has a large playground on the right sides. On the left is our dining hall. And you will have the chance to eat a lot of delicious or healthy Chinese food there. We sincere hope you’ll enjoy you stay here.