1 . Very few people can say that they have achieved all that they are capable of. But what is it that is preventing you from fulfilling your potential (潜能)?

    1     They know that they have something special to contribute and they are determined to make their mark. This does not mean that they are too proud. On the contrary, they are self critical and push themselves hard because they know that they can achieve more.

It is easy and natural to settle into a rut (墨守成规). Why try something new when you are already doing that you are good at?     2     They take risks. They move out of their comfort zones. They take on difficult challenges. They push themselves to acquire new skills and to face new examinations of their abilities.     3     Where are you right now — inside your comfort zone or taking risks?

    4     Thinking and planning are great but it is action that leads to success. It is only by doing things and doing the right things that you change the world.

Let’s face it — your friends and family are really nice people but they are not challenging you to achieve more. Spend more time with high flyers and positive thinkers who understand ambition and achievement. Share some of your thoughts, dreams and challenges with them.     5    

A．High achievers go further.

B．This means that they run the risk of failure.

C．All successful people have strong self-belief.

D．They can take comfort in modest achievements.

E．You waste a lot of time every day on low value activities.

F．They will encourage you and give you the direct advice you need.

G．It is really very hard to make progress if you have no ambition for your life.

2 . Despite an ever-higher bar to grab the attention of students in large lecture hall, Tatiana Erukhimova, who teaches physics at Texas A&M University, has managed to get her students, as well as future generations, excited about the science.

Known as “Dr. Tatiana”, the professor performs physics tricks with boundless energy and enthusiasm in her videos. A range of everyday objects are used in her experiments, from pingpong balls and toilet paper to marshmallows, bicycle wheels and hair dryers. Videos of her dramatic demonstrations have received hundreds of millions of views across social media platforms.

However, things aren’t always easy. When she first started teaching college freshman classes two decades ago, she also struggled to grab the attention of her students. “I did not grab their attention on the first day-that was my mistake.” she says. “I missed this opportunity to bond with them from the very beginning, and then it took me a while to find my voice.”

By the second semester, she found her footing, adjusting her approach to get her students engaged. The key, she says, has been to make herself approachable and her instruction personal. And, of course, add showy demonstrations. “These demonstrations often help students to connect these abstract concepts with real life.” she says.

Physics department head Grigory Rogachev says Erukhimova’s work has helped bring visibility to the department, with about 2. 5 million subscribers on its department’s YouTube page, which has translated to a boost in research funds and physics major applicants.

As a leader in a STEM field in which women are underrepresented, she’s become a role model for some. Afiya Dhanani attended Texas A&M University after seeing Erukhimova’s videos online. “Watching Dr. Tatiana do the experiments online, especially since she was a female leader. Was more inspiring for me to even go into physics.” Dhanani said in an interview with CBS Mornings. That’s all Erakhimova says she can hope for -making physics less forbidding and more exciting.

1. What does Erukhimova’s online videos feature?

A．Rare materials.	B．Energetic presentation.
C．Plain demonstration.	D．Professional explanation.

2. Which saying explains Erukhimova’s initial failure to grab students’ attention 20 years ago?

A．All that glitters is not gold.

B．Sharp tools make good work.

C．First impressions are make or break.

D．A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit.

3. How does Erukhimova’s work contribute to the physics department?

A．It leads more students to change their majors.

B．It makes more people to know about the department.

C．It helps the department translate more research papers.

D．It attracts more physics professors to join the department.

4. Which word best describes Erukhimova as a leader in a STEM field?

A．Inspirational.

B．Underestimated.

C．Cooperative.

D．Ambitious.

3 . 假设你是晨光中学的李华。你校近期要举办英语演讲比赛，请以“Chinese Youth of the New Era”为题，写一篇演讲稿。内容包括：
1. 新青年应具备的品质；
2. 新青年应该如何做。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 内容充实、行文连贯；
3. 题目已给出，不计入总词数。

Chinese Youth of the New Era

Dear fellow students,
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4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the conversation mainly about?

A．Fighting fires.

B．Detecting fires.

C．Using fires.

2. How many fires did California have in 2020?

A．Around 50.

B．About 400.

C．Over 8600.

3. What size of fire can the new satellites discover?

A．Size of a car.

B．Size of a plane.

C．Size of a sports field.

4. What is more important to the woman?

A．Saving animals.

B．Saving the trees.

C．Saving humans.

5 . Many of us are lonelier than ever. We can go shopping and avoid speaking to a single person. Automated voice son phones and machines suck the contact and relational element out of day-to-day life, so much so that experts say that we are experiencing a loneliness disease.

According to Dr. Lalitaa, loneliness is the feeling we get when our need for rewarding social contact and relationships is not met. But loneliness is not always the same as being alone. Loneliness is a state of mind linked to wanting human contact but feeling alone. People can be alone and not feel lonely, or they can have contact with people and still experience feelings of loneliness.

Loneliness is a universal human emotion that is both complex and unique to each individual. There are many contributing factors to loneliness, such as illness, relationships breaking down, moving country, changing jobs or not being understood by co-workers, retiring, starting university, etc.

We cannot underestimate the impact loneliness can have on our physical and mental wellbeing. According to research, loneliness has comparable health risks to smoking 15cigarettes a day, and people who feel lonely are more likely to die earlier and suffer from heart attacks. Dr. Lalitaa says, “People often say to me, ‘It’s too late to meet new people as an adult.’ Having human connect ion can look different for each person, but this can become a block, stopping them going out, trying new things and connecting with new people. Remember, it is never too late to make good, meaningful connections.”

However, don’t put pressure on yourself. A meaningful relationship takes time. It is not just created overnight. Also, take some time to sit with yourself and venture (冒险) into some of the things that you like doing. “The first thing I would say is not to deny or distance the feeling. Acknowledge it and then you can choose to focus on ways to help yourself,” says Dr.Lalitaa.

1. How does the author clarify what loneliness is?

A．By stating arguments.	B．By giving examples.
C．By making comparisons.	D．By employing figures.

2. Why is smoking cigarettes mentioned in the text?

A．To explain the causes of loneliness.

B．To illustrate the harm from loneliness.

C．To overestimate the impact of loneliness.

D．To emphasize the universality of loneliness.

3. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 4 refer to?

A．Lack of appealing reward.

B．Dependence on the network.

C．The regret for the passing youth.

D．The idea of being too late for new relations.

4. What does Dr. Lalitaa consider as priority when dealing with loneliness?

A．Having new experience.

B．Telling it from being alone.

C．Being aware of and recognizing it.

D．Making friends from all walks of life.

6 . As I was walking along the river one day, enjoying some hot chocolate with the sun shining down on me on a nice spring day, I was in the mood to do something nice for a ________ and started looking around for an opportunity. Not long after that, I found I was ________ by a complete stranger and he started talking to me aggressively. I could tell he was probably ________ due to a strong smell of alcohol, so I just stayed calm and kept walking ahead. There were hundreds of people ________ around nearby, so I wasn’t that worried.

As I tried to change my ________, he kept following me. At one point, he literally cornered me near the rail next to the river. I got really ________, praying that one of the many people nearby who watched this whole episode unfold would be ________ enough to help me out of the situation.

________ later, a couple passed by me and had seen everything happen. Just when I felt completely helpless, the lady came along, linked her arm into mine and said, “Darling, why don’t you come with us?” and started ________ me away from the guy. ________, her husband stayed between us and the guy and gestured for him to walk in the other direction. The guy started swearing and getting angry, while the sweet lady ________ me, saying don’t worry. Finally, once he left, she said, “Why don’t you carry on walking where you were going and we’ll make sure he goes away and leaves you ________.” As I rushed away, I was still badly shaken, but at the same time had feelings of immense ________ for this random couple who chose to ________ me. Here I was, thinking I was on a mission to do a random act of kindness, when instead, I ended up on the ________ end. I guess it is equally important to learn how to receive and to feel grateful for the kindness of others.

1.

A．hero

B．jogger

C．friend

D．stranger

2.

A．attacked

B．approached

C．amazed

D．accompanied

3.

A．drunk

B．crazy

C．injured

D．disabled

4.

A．turning

B．looking

C．hanging

D．traveling

5.

A．name

B．course

C．attitude

D．mind

6.

A．bored

B．confused

C．scared

D．exhausted

7.

A．courageous

B．generous

C．careful

D．strong

8.

A．Weeks

B．Days

C．Hours

D．Seconds

9.

A．chasing

B．walking

C．kicking

D．driving

10.

A．However

B．Therefore

C．Meanwhile

D．Instead

11.

A．urged

B．encouraged

C．persuaded

D．comforted

12.

A．alone

B．aside

C．behind

D．out

13.

A．happiness

B．responsibility

C．gratitude

D．pride

14.

A．fit in with

B．reach out to

C．take care of

D．catch up with

15.

A．repaying

B．rewarding

C．remembering

D．receiving

7 . 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。

Chinese calligraphy (书法) is an art form that    1    (involve) the skilled and deliberate use of brush and ink to create beautiful and expressive characters.

The origins of Chinese calligraphy can be traced back thousands of years to the Shang Dynasty, making it one of the     2     (old) continuous artistic traditions in the world. Its evolution is accompanied with the development of the Chinese writing system,     3     consists of thousands of characters, each with its own artistic structure and stroke order (笔顺).

Calligraphy in China    4    (regard) as one of the highest forms of artistic expression. It is not only a means of communication     5     a way to develop one’s character, discipline, and spirituality. The practice of calligraphy requires     6    (patient), concentration, and a deep understanding of the balance between empty space and solid forms.

Different styles of calligraphy have emerged throughout history, each with its own distinct characteristics and artistic conventions. The most famous    7    (style) include regular script (kaishu), running script (xingshu), cursive script (caoshu), and seal script (zhuanshu).

Chinese calligraphy has a profound influence     8     other art forms, such as     9    (paint), poetry, and seal carving. It is often considered as an important part of the Chinese traditional culture, where scholars and artists would gather in a     10    (culture) salon to appreciate and discuss calligraphic works.

8 . The harvest season falls at different times of the year depending on region and climate, but festivals celebrating its arrival are held all over the world Some are the start of the season and the fist crops, while other are celebrations to give thanks for the blessing of a harvest.

Rice Harvest Festival (May ~ June)

The harvest festival is dedicated to Dewi Sni-the goddess of rice and fertility(丰产) celebrated by the people of Bali, Indonesia.

Mid-Autumn Festival (September ~ October)

Mooncakes and tea are served on Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as the Moon Festival, because it coincides with the full moon on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. It is also a time of family gatherings.

Yam Festival (August or September)

Men are carrying yams(山药) at the Yam Festival on the Trobriand Islands, Papua NewGuinea. The people there celebrate the end of the rainy season and the first appearance of yams.

Sukkoth (September ~ October)

Jewish people decorate the family Sukkah for the Jewish festival of Sukkot. A Sukkah is a temporary building where meals are taken for the week. The 8-day festival gives thanks to the harvest.

Pongal (January)

The 4-day festival of Pongal is a celebration of the rice harvest period. Held after the winter solstice(冬至), it celebrates the return of longer days of life-giving sunlight. Its name comes from a Tamil word, meaning “to boil”, and is also the name given to a rice dish that is prepared during this time.

1. Which festivals are related to rice?

A．Yam Festival and Sukkoth.

B．Mid-Autumn Festival and Yam Festival.

C．Rice Harvest Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival.

D．Pongal and Rice Harvest Festival.

2. What can you enjoy if you visit China during the Mid-Autumn Festival?

A．Mooncakes.

B．Dumplings.

C．Sweet dumplings.

D．Zongzi.

3. What will the Jewish people prepare for Sukkoth?

A．Rice dishes.

B．Special houses.

C．Tea

D．Flowers

9 . Because of its abstract nature, contemporary (当代的) art can be difficult for people to understand. When people don’t understand art, they start to reject it. You start hearing criticisms, like people saying that it’s a scam, or that these artists are cons that are just trying to make a dollar. Nothing could be further from the truth. Do you want to try to increase your appreciation of contemporary art?     1    

Read between the lines

It’s kind of cliché (陈词滥调), but the question “What does it represent?” is not only true, but also vital to understand how contemporary artworks and what it has to offer. Especially in contemporary art, which focuses heavily on being a reflection of society, you should think of the world today and how it relates to the piece instead of just taking it at face value.     2    . It should increase your appreciation for what contemporary art has to offer.

Come humbly

When you’re attending a contemporary art exhibition, it’s counterproductive to come at it with the attitude of being overcritical. Instead of coming into the exhibit with the attitude that these people are misleading artists, you should instead be trying to be as humble (谦卑的) as possible, and experiencing the diverse perspectives that the art has to offer rather than critiquing the art itself.     3     you’re not going to be able to change your attitude about contemporary art. Want to appreciate contemporary art? Start from a place of humility

    4    

    5     and the art that they create reflects that difference. If you don’t know the background of the artist, and you’re trying to get to a place where you can appreciate their work, you should learn a little bit about their history. It’s extremely common for there to be brochures at exhibits that will give you all of the information that you need to know about the art and the artist who created it. This brings a new dimension to experiencing contemporary art, and is a surefire way to increase your appreciation of it.

A．Contemporary has a lot features

B．Appreciate it from another aspect

C．If you come into the exhibit with a prideful attitude

D．The artist has a different perspective and worldview than you do

E．There is no right or wrong answer in contemporary art appreciation

F．You might find that the piece reflects some of the issues that are important to people today

G．Here are a few tips to make you truly appreciate everything that contemporary art has to offer

10 . There is mounting evidence that the smartphone era is fading. Phone sales have been in gentle decline since 2016, as slower technological improvement has led to people upgrading less often.

The current big idea is virtual-reality (VR) headsets, promoted in part by pandemic lockdowns. More promising are glasses for experiencing augmented reality (AR), in which computer graphics are overlaid on the real world. Most of America’s big tech firms-among them Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft-as well as Asian giants like ByteDance (TikTok’s Chinese owner) and Sony, are developing or selling VR or AR headsets. What has so far been a niche (有利可图的) market is about to become very crowded.

What does seem to be under way, however, is a gradual movement by consumers towards a series of new wearable devices. These include voice-activated smart headphones, which can make calls, read messages and more, and smart watches, which handle scheduling, navigation and fitness. Many health-tech gadgets measure everything from blood sugar to sleep patterns. In some countries unit sales of these “wearables” are already close to sales of smart phones.

People are not about to ditch their phones, any more than they threw out their laptops a decade ago. But as they interact more often with earphones or, soon glasses, more of them will come to use their phone as a kind of back office, primarily there to provide processing muscle for other gadgets. As chips get even smaller, phones may not be needed even for that.

1. According to the passage, the reason for the fact that smartphones have been less popular is ________.

A．that the digital market is becoming crowded

B．that people are being locked down during the pandemic

C．that technology is improving slowly

D．that many USA’s tech companies are developing VR or AR headsets

2. Nowadays, people choose in preference to these devices except ________.

A．smartphones

B．VR headsets

C．AR glasses

D．smart watches

3. What does the underlined word “ditch” in the last paragraph probably mean?

A．Put away.

B．Cast away.

C．Keep away.

D．Interact with.

4. What is the main idea of the passage?

A．The popularity of AR and VR

B．The decrease in sales of smartphones and new alternatives

C．The “wearables” are more popular than smart phones.

D．Smartphones are not in demand any longer in the future.