1 . Just a few days after his 18th birthday, Beijing 2022 gold medal winner Su Yiming received a surprise gift—a letter from Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China.

In the letter Xi expressed his congratulations to Su and other sportsmen in ice and snow sports for their great achievements at the Beijing Winter Olympics, hoping what they had achieved would encourage young Chinese to aim (立目标) high.

When Su first stepped onto a snowboard at the age of four, a future as a world-classs portsman seemed to be “a dream too big” for him. Little did he know that he would not only compete for his country but also take home gold. With the great excitement of winning an Olympic gold medal still fresh in his mind, Su wrote a letter to the president, telling him how lucky he felt to have made his dream come true.

Su still remembers what Xi wrote in the reply, “The new era is the time for young people to realize their dreams.”

“I have always kept those words in my mind,” Su said.

“ When I made up my mind to be a professional snowboarder, I know there is a big gap between my performance and that of the top sportsmen in the world. But I have been working hard to realize my dream. Now my story shows the fact that hard work will pay off.” Su said.

Su believes the sky is the limit. “Find the thing you love, believe in yourself and do yourvery best. Finally, your dream will come true.”

Now Su has his strong wish to win all the competitions in his sporting field.

1. What was the surprise gift Su Yiming got after his birthday?

A．A gold medal.	B．A letter.
C．A birthday cake.	D．A snowboard.

2. Su wrote a letter to the president to ______.

A．express his excitement of realizing his dream

B．invite young Chinese to try snow sports.

C．encourage young Chinese to make big plans

D．congratulate Chinese sportsmen on their achievements

3. The underlined word “gap” in Paragraph 6 probably means ______.

A．agreement	B．fight
C．relationship	D．difference

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A．Ice and snow sports	B．Aim high and win big
C．The secret to success	D．Fight for a bright future

2 . Many people dream of going on a great travel adventure. Most of us keep dreaming; _________ make it happen.

Gregg Bleakney’s _________ was to travel the Americas from top to _________. He _________ the idea after he finished a 1,600-kilometer _________ ride. Gregg’s friend Brooks Allen was also a cyclist. The two friends talked and _________ on their goal: They would _________ from Alaska to Argentina—by bike.

To pay for the journey, Gregg and Brooks worked and _________ money for years. In 2005, after four years of planning, they _________. Once they were on the road, they often __________ outdoors or stayed in hotels. In many places along their route, __________ people opened their homes to the two friends and gave them __________ and water.

During their trip, Gregg and Brooks cycled through __________, rain forests, and mountains. They visited __________ cities and explored ancient ruins, such as Tikal in Guatemala. In many places, they __________ other cyclists from all over the world.

In May 2007—two years, countries, and over 35,500 km later—they __________ reached Ushuaia, Argentina, at the southern tip of South America.

Gregg and Brooks kept a __________ of their adventures in an online blog. The trip __________ both men a lot about traveling. Here is some of Gregg’s advice.

Travel light. The less luggage you have, the less __________ you’ll be.

Be flexible. Don’t plan everything. You’ll be more relaxed and happy, even when there are __________ along the way.

1.

A．they

B．we

C．others

D．all

2.

A．imagination

B．dream

C．thought

D．opinion

3.

A．bottom

B．side

C．ground

D．foot

4.

A．found

B．made

C．got

D．changed

5.

A．car

B．bus

C．train

D．bike

6.

A．depended

B．decided

C．took

D．went

7.

A．continue

B．discover

C．travel

D．arrive

8.

A．saved

B．spent

C．donated

D．paid

9.

A．take off

B．set off

C．leave off

D．come off

10.

A．lived

B．survived

C．hunted

D．camped

11.

A．local

B．foreign

C．familiar

D．ordinary

12.

A．money

B．food

C．hope

D．comfort

13.

A．buildings

B．bridges

C．deserts

D．rivers

14.

A．noisy

B．lively

C．green

D．modern

15.

A．met

B．missed

C．called

D．avoided

16.

A．actually

B．possibly

C．hardly

D．eventually

17.

A．secret

B．promise

C．plan

D．record

18.

A．led

B．won

C．taught

D．told

19.

A．worried

B．excited

C．interested

D．disappointed

20.

A．surprises

B．challenges

C．pleasures

D．opportunities

3 . The world is waiting for you to explore. Where will you go next? Our editors pick four exciting destinations for the year ahead. Grab your bags and go!

Maldives

Why go now: Explore islands on the front lines of climate change

What to know: Maldives is the lowest-lying country on the planet and may disappear in decades due to the rising sea level. So forward-thinking green actions are a matter of survival. The Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve helps protect the Maldives’ coral reefs, which support many coral and fish species, as well as sea turtles, whale sharks, and other animals living in the ocean.

Tasmania, Australia

Why go now: Go to an island that’s wild and beautiful

What to know: Once considered a backwater(闭塞的地方),Tasmania is now one of Australia’s fastest-growing tourism destinations. The key to the attraction of Australia’s southernmost state is its natural beauty, which owes largely to the lasting green spirit of about half a million residents there.

Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia

Why go now: Jump through the Ring of Fire

What to know: Extending into the sea between the Japanese and Aleutian archipelagoes (群岛), Kamchatka is part of the Ring of Fire, the chain of volcanoes. And six separate areas of Kamchatka Peninsula are included within the Volcanoes of Kamchatka UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Guizhou Province, China

Why go now: Step into villages almost untouched by time

What to know: The mountainous region’s plentiful water and cool climate are draws for Apple, Huawei, and other tech powerhouses. This has improved access to the entire province. In Guizhou’s villages, days unfold at a slow pace and people continue farming and textile (纺织品) traditions, which have been practiced since the sixth century. And you can experience this kind of life yourself.

1. What may contribute greatly to the natural beauty of both Maldives and Tasmania?

A．Their small populations.	B．The support of UNESCO.
C．Their underdeveloped economies.	D．People’s environmental awareness.

2. What is Kamchatka Peninsula probably famous for?

A．Wildfire.	B．Volcanoes.
C．Historical sites.	D．Plentiful rainfall.

3. Why is Guizhou recommended by the editors?

A．It maintains traditional villages.	B．There are numerous mountains.
C．It welcomes large tech businesses.	D．The weather is very comfortable there.

4 . 假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Alex暑假想到新疆旅游，请你给Alex写一份邮件，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 介绍新疆（地处中国西部，面积166万平方千米，2000多万人口，首府乌鲁木齐，自然景观神奇多样，著名的水果之乡等等）；
3. 旅游建议及美好祝愿。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：乌鲁木齐Urumqi , 国际大巴扎Bazzar，天山天池 Tianshan Heavenly Lake,
喀纳斯Kanas Lake
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5 . The word “happy” would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by hardship. The circular motion (循环运动) between happiness and ________ is the one I’ve been dealing with lately.

A year ago, I developed troubling symptoms in my left ________. My husband sent me ________ to a specialist who said I had already suffered some permanent loss of vision(视力) and would, without ________, go blind in that eye within months. And I urgently ________ to begin painful eye injections. Almost blind? Painful eye injections? I was ________. What if the ________ medicine didn’t work? What if my right eye developed the same condition? I ________ thought that, amazingly, the medicine was only three years old; before that, patients just went blind.

Over that long week, I ________ myself to casually ________ sadness, to cry and acknowledge my fears about my very fragile body. I ________ to be near anybody but my husband. Fortunately, I ________ pretty quickly, within the week. During this ________ time, I posted my ________ in my blog and receives great care and support from friends online, which filled my heart with ________ and encourages me to receive the eye injections. Besides, the doctor ________ the efficacy(功效) of the medicine. In the end, I bravely received the eye injections and they were very successful. I was lucky enough to see the world again with my healthy eye.

Finally, I gained a ________ insight(见解): being your happiest self isn’t ________ to a lifetime of sunny skies, and we are ________ to experience storms of life. Knowing this can help us face difficulties optimistically and ________ the change of life.

1.

A．loneliness

B．tiredness

C．sadness

D．greatness

2.

A．eye

B．arm

C．leg

D．ear

3.

A．suddenly

B．carelessly

C．secretly

D．immediately

4.

A．luck

B．treatment

C．apology

D．discussion

5.

A．needed

B．expected

C．managed

D．congratulated

6.

A．in relief

B．in anger

C．in peace

D．in panic

7.

A．new

B．traditional

C．strong

D．folk

8.

A．rarely

B．frequently

C．occasionally

D．mistakenly

9.

A．forbade

B．encourages

C．forced

D．permitted

10.

A．lay down

B．hold back

C．fall into

D．meet with

11.

A．desired

B．promised

C．refused

D．attempted

12.

A．gave in

B．cheered up

C．gave up

D．broken down

13.

A．terrible

B．sweet

C．spare

D．precious

14.

A．election

B．challenge

C．goal

D．choice

15.

A．guilt

B．pride

C．hope

D．joy

16.

A．stresses

B．analyzed

C．investigated

D．guaranteed

17.

A．wrong

B．unique

C．funny

D．valuable

18.

A．equal

B．important

C．similar

D．close

19.

A．afraid

B．bound

C．ready

D．willing

20.

A．admit to

B．listen to

C．adapt to

D．contribute to

6 . 由于新冠肺炎疫情，许多人的春节与以往不同。请你以“I had an unusual Spring Festival this year”为题，写一篇短文向校英语报投稿，内容包括：
1.往年过年方式；
2.今年过年方式；
3.你的感想。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：新冠肺炎疫情C0VID19

I had an unusual Spring Festival this year

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7 . International Youth Day, which falls on August 12th, is a great time to celebrate and learn to appreciate the next generation as well as the future of humankind.     1     Its purpose was to inspire and encourage leaders of countries to know about issues related to youth. Since then, there are many ways to participate in Youth Day.

Get involved and support youth activities. Take the opportunity to find out about local youth culture, activities and education.     2     It also helps you to understand what needs the youths of today are facing.

Show an interest in young people.     3     You can offer to help them with something they need, or ask them for some help with technology or something they are good at. You can also ask them about their favorite music and listen with them.     4    

Get involved with an International Youth Day event. People all over the world can be found putting on events that celebrate this day. Volunteers can help, give away money or support the events in whatever ways that might be useful.

    5     Find some friends with a similar passion and create an event to raise awareness and support. It could be something as small as hosting a reading room at a local library, or it could be an event that draws international attention!

A．Host an International Youth Day event.

B．Help young people contribute to society’s development.

C．All these can help you know and understand them better.

D．You can ask some questions about their dreams or life planning.

E．The first International Youth Day took place in the summer of 2000.

F．It’s very important to understand what is going on in the local areas.

G．International Youth Day is meant to enable young people to take part in public life.

8 . 选择合适的短语填空，并写出正确形式。

in memory of          passed away          tripped over            To my relief          touches my heart is joined to               is eager to            broke away from            fell in love with          is surrounded by

1. The island ________ the mainland by a bridge.
2. Country music ________.
3. I ________ rap music when I was a teenager.
4. Everyone in the class ________ learn.
5. ________, my father was cured at last.
6. One woman ________ the stone and her water pot went crashing to the ground.
7. Portland ________ water and mountains.
8. They developed serious illnesses and ________ at an early age.
9. In the 20th century, the southern port of Ireland ________ the UK.
10. Chairman Mao Zedong wrote an article ________ Bethune (白求恩).

9 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Like other Chinese festivals, there is also a legend behind the Dragon Boat Festival. Qu Yuan served in the Chu State during the Warring States Period. He was a wise and learned man. His     1     (able) to fight against corruption (腐败) annoyed other court officials,     2     exercised their evil influence on the emperor, so the emperor began to dislike Qu Yuan and     3     (final) exiled (流放) him.

During his exile, Qu Yuan did not give up. He traveled widely, teaching and writing about his ideas. His works, Li Suo, Jiu Ge and Tian Wen are     4     (value) for studying ancient Chinese culture. He saw his mother country, the Chu State, go downhill gradually. And when he heard that the Chu State     5     (conquer) by the Qin State, he felt so hopeless     6     he ended his life by throwing himself into the Miluo River.

After     7     (hear) the bad news, people were greatly     8     (shock). Fishermen raced to the spot in their boats to search     9     his body. Unable to find his body, people threw zongzi, eggs, and other food into the river     10     (feed) the fish so that they would not eat his body. Since then, people have been holding all kinds of activities, such as having dragon boat races, eating zongzi, etc. in honor of Qu Yuan on the anniversary (周年纪念日) of his death.

10 . The Silk Road is the name of different roads that connected Europe, Africa and Asia long ago. People reached these different places along these roads. Scientists believe people began to travel the Silk Road about 3000 years ago. At that time the Chinese silk trade became important in the world. The Silk Road covered almost 6500 kilometers. It went from Rome to China, which is from the West to the Far East.

Merchants travelled along the Silk Road to carry silk, of course. They also carried and traded other things like spices (香料), cloth, jewels and gold. Along and around these ancient paths have come many fascinating and mysterious stories. It is said that Roman soldiers who lost a war travelled through central Asia. They decided to live somewhere near the ancient Chinese villages. Some of these Romans married local Chinese women and the legend of the blond-haired, blue-eyed tribes of China was started.

Some historians believe that the people of Kashmir were taken away from their country Israel. They were prisoners (俘虏) of war almost 2800 years ago. People say that these people travelled along the Silk Road. They kept their Jewish way of life for a long time.

During its busiest period, the Silk Road allowed people from many different cultures and countries to meet each other and mix. The Silk Road allowed the sharing of valuable things and new ideas. It included people and trading goods from different areas. All these peoples travelled the Silk Road. And they shared goods, stories, languages, and cultures. In modern times, the old Silk Road routes are still used, but now they are crossed by trains instead of camels and horses. There is even a silk route museum in Jiuquan in China. It has over 35,000 objects from all along the Silk Road. In this way, China protects the history of many countries and peoples.

1. The underlined word “Merchants” in the passage probably means ________.

A．foreigners

B．businessmen

C．soldiers

D．prisoners

2. According to the passage, ________.

A．the Silk Road began with the wars.

B．the Silk Road covered almost 6500 kilometers in China.

C．people began to travel the Silk Road about 3000 years ago.

D．people from Israel were not included among people on the Silk Road.

3. The old Silk Road routes are still used because________.

A．there are many old stories about them.

B．the historians and scientists think highly of them.

C．China will make good use of the Silk Road again.

D．people can keep on traveling and trading along them.

4. The best title for the passage can be________.

A．Stories along the Silk Road	B．Silk Route Museum
C．Trade for Silk	D．The West and the Far East