1 . Randy happened to be watching the news on TV months ago. The reporter was interviewing a man, whose ______ appeared on the screen. Randy noticed they ______ the same last name Waites—a rather unusual one.

Randy found that ______ , wondering if there could be any ______. When Randy’s daughter took a closer look, she ______   a likeness between them. She did some sleuthing (调查) online and ______ Randy and Eddie have the same biological father!

It wasn’t long before Randy ______ Eddie, who lived over 500 kilometers away. Eddie was ______ that the unlikely story was true the moment he saw Randy’s pictures, noticing how much Randy looked like their father.

Randy never knew his father, who ______ his mother and him when he was a baby. Eddie, however, was ______ by his dad and enjoyed a great relationship with him. That fact could have caused problems for the two long-lost brothers, but it did not! They reunited after 50 years of ______.

Eddie ______ to Randy on behalf of their dead father, but Randy held no resentment (怨恨). He said, “I don’t ______ anyone. Eddie and I are both extremely grateful to have made this unexpected ______ and to have the years ahead to be brothers!” The two brothers have really provided a beautiful example of love and ______ for us.

1.

A．face

B．family

C．name

D．profession

2.

A．mentioned

B．offered

C．confirmed

D．shared

3.

A．curious

B．familiar

C．natural

D．complicated

4.

A．difference

B．connection

C．alternative

D．explanation

5.

A．treasured

B．suspected

C．detected

D．appreciated

6.

A．imagined

B．determined

C．recalled

D．responded

7.

A．made friends with

B．took pity on

C．caught sight of

D．reached out to

8.

A．proud

B．convinced

C．upset

D．concerned

9.

A．left

B．contacted

C．informed

D．ignored

10.

A．raised

B．adopted.

C．influenced

D．comforted

11.

A．absence

B．separation

C．adventure

D．expectation

12.

A．talked

B．admitted

C．apologized

D．promised

13.

A．trust

B．blame

C．forgive

D．punish

14.

A．discovery

B．encounter

C．achievement

D．comparison

15.

A．responsibility

B．cooperation

C．acceptance

D．sympathy

2 . For many, Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer and an opportunity to host a socially-distanced barbecue (an outdoor meal). But this national holiday—celebrated every year in the United States and Canada on the first Monday in September—has revolutionary (革命性的) origins.

By the late 19th century, the Industrial Revolution had made working life miserable for people around the world. In many places, workers toiled for at least 12 hours a day six days a week in mines, factories, railroads, and mills. This holiday actually originated in the US on May 1, 1866, in what came to be known as the Haymarket Riot, workers flooded Chicago streets to demand an eight-hour workday.

It would take another conflict in the American Midwest to make Labor Day a national holiday. On May 11, 1894, workers at the Pullman Palace Car Company, a railroad car manufacturer near Chicago, went on strike to protest their low wages and 16-hour workdays. In August 1893, James Kyle introduced federal legislation (立法) to make Labor Day a public holiday, but for ten months the legislation was put on hold. To quiet the strikers and their supporters, the Senate quickly passed the bill on June 22. The bill passed the House four days later and President Grover Cleveland signed it into law on June 28, 1894.

The holiday is more information May Day labor celebrations. Many observers relax at home or head to outdoor recreational activities, such as boating, barbecues, and camping. It may also be marked with fireworks shows and other events. Labor Day has also become associated with retail sales, as many shop owners try to take advantage of the customers’ day off. It is one of the largest sales events of the year. meaning retail employees actually have to work more on this day. Parades are the most common model of celebration, which often feature processions of labor groups.

1. What do we know about the workers in the late 19th century?

A．They were paid well.	B．They had long workdays.
C．They often had a barbecue.	D．Their contributions were recognized.

2. Which can replace the underlined words “put on hold” in paragraph 3?

A．Put off.

B．Introduced.

C．Got through.

D．Protected.

3. When did Labor Day become an official holiday throughout America?

A．On May 1, 1886.

B．On August 22, 1893.

C．On May 11, 1894.

D．On June 28, 1894.

4. What’s the last paragraph mainly about?

A．The origins of Labor Day.	B．The labor groups achievements.
C．The ways to celebrate Labor Day.	D．The official activities on Labor Day.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What impresses the man most about the house?

A．The bathrooms.

B．The gym.

C．The kitchen.

2. How many people will be living in the house?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Six.

3. What is the name of the man's wife?

A．Remy.

B．Ella.

C．Linda.

4. Why does the man hesitate to buy the house?

A．It's too large.

B．It has a small yard.

C．It's too far from the city.

4 . 如果你在一个大家庭长大，你就更有可能发展与他人和睦相处的能力。
If you grow up in a large family, you are __________ ___________ __________ ___________ the ability to get on well with others.

5 . Engineers from China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp ( CASC ) are known for their achievements such as landing a robot to explore Mars. However, the latest display of their wisdom and knowledge took place on the ground at the Bird’s Nest during the opening ceremony for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. They were tasked with building 11 major components for the 140-minute ceremony.

The “ ice cube (立方) ” , a structure covered by LED screens, was an example of engineers using their knowledge to handle technical challenges. The main body weighed 180 tons and had to be raised gradually during the ceremony, which meant that engineers needed to design a reliable method to lift it. Designers and technicians developed a foldable frame capable of lifting the huge cube in just 43 seconds.

Another visual breakthrough is a ground-based display screen covering 10,100 square meters. They used industrial internet technologies to connect more than 40,000 screens and monitor their working conditions. It is essential that engineers should place four signal transmission lines for the screen to prepare sufficient backup capacity to ensure that it functions properly.

The torches (火把) carried by Chinese athletes during the final legs of the relay in the stadium were developed by researchers who used their knowledge and skills gained from developing rocket engines. The torches can burn among wind up to 28 meters per second. They will not go out during strong rain or in low temperatures. New flag poles in the stadium flying the Chinese national flag and the Olympic flag were also designed and made by space researchers.

There is no doubt that technology from space industry has had an unexpected effect on the performance stage during the opening ceremony. Famous filmmaker Zhang Yimou, director of the opening ceremony, said, “As a crucial technical company, it was responsible for the design and construction work for the performance stage. The designs and equipment provided by this company worked very well and far exceeded our expectations. ”

1. What might be a challenge in lifting the ice cube?

A．Making it more beautiful.	B．Protecting the LED screens.
C．Lifting it safely within a short time.	D．Using the engineers’ wisdom and skills.

2. What played a major role in keeping the display screen functioning well?

A．Industrial internet technologies.	B．Sufficient signal transmission capacity.
C．The area of the display screen.	D．A monitor for their working conditions.

3. What do Zhang Yimou’s words mean in the last paragraph?

A．He felt very satisfied with the opening ceremony.

B．He thought it was important to use space technology.

C．He thought little of the contribution of the company.

D．He felt confident in further using modern technology.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Using Space Technology in the Beijing Winter Olympics

B．The Breakthrough of Space Technology in China

C．Using Knowledge to Handle Technical Challenges

D．A Wonderful Ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics

6 . Cycling is an a______ (绝对地)energy-saving means of transportation. （根据中英文提示填空）

7 . There’s just a 1 in 3, 700, 000 chance that a person will be killed by a shark in their lifetime, but the fear is still enough to have swimmers worrying about being perceived as prey (猎物). Now, new research supports the long-standing theory that when great whites do go in for a bite, it’s a case of “mistaken identity”.

A team of biologists from the UK and Australia compared videos of seals swimming with videos of humans swimming. They then edited the videos to simulate (模拟) a great white’s vision — the sharks are likely colorblind, and they can’t make out fine detail-and found that from the point of view of the ocean creatures, humans do indeed bear a strong resemblance to seals.

“Great white sharks are often regarded as ‘mindless killers’ and ‘fond of human flesh’. However, that's not the case — we just look like their food,” Laura Ryan, lead author of the study, said.

Despite their dissatisfying vision and spatial perception, great white sharks are highly visual creatures, and rely on motion and shadows when on the lookout for prey. To really see through the species’s eyes, the research team had to get creative.

“We attached a camera to an underwater scooter (轻便小车), and set it to travel at a typical speed for predatory sharks,” Ryan said in a statement. The researchers then paired the recordings with computer models to simulate how similar people look from a shark's view below the surface.

“I knew there would be some similarities, but not to the extent we have found,” Ryan said. “Specifically, I thought swimmers might not be as similar as surfers to seals as they typically aren’t involved in as many shark bites. However, the swimmers are also difficult to tell apart from seals.”

Ryan put it in a statement, “Understanding why shark bites occur can help us find ways to prevent them, while keeping both humans and sharks safer.”

1. What do the underlined words “the ocean creatures” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Seals.

B．Sharks.

C．Humans.

D．Swimmers.

2. Why did the researchers use the scooter with a camera?

A．To measure the speed of predatory sharks.

B．To take clear pictures of underwater seals.

C．To keep track of sharks’ travel underwater.

D．To see human beings through sharks' view.

3. What does the research find?

A．Swimmers are easy to tell apart from seals.

B．Swimmers are not as similar as surfers to seals.

C．The similarities between humans and seals are few.

D．Swimmers surprisingly resemble seals in sharks’ eyes.

4. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Why Sharks Attack Humans	B．Are Shark Bites Common?
C．How Sharks Hunt for Food	D．Are Sharks Really Dangerous?

8 . A recent story on TikTok showed how two neighbors found companionship during the lockdown because of the pandemic (疫情), thanks to a shared love of the piano.

The story started when Giorgio Lo Porto heard his neighbor playing the piano through their dividing wall. Lo Porto, an Italian living in London, decided to reach out to his neighbor and left a note asking him or her to play My Heart Will Go On. The mystery neighbor agreed, leading Lo Porto to send another note suggesting they play a duet (二重奏) together from the comfort of their own homes. The mystery neighbor started playing the piano at 2:00 pm, and when he stopped after finishing a part of a song, Lo Porto continued. Over time the duets between the two complete strangers became a regular weekend appointment.

Weeks later, the pair finally met and it was better than expected. The mystery pianist happened to be a 78-year-old Polish man named Emil, who was living in temporary accommodation until his house was sold. He lost his wife in December due to COVID-19 and all he had left was the piano. And the reason why he played at 2: 00 pm every weekend was that he and his wife used to do that.

The pair finished a final duet together — Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata — before Emil moved out at the end of February.

While this is heartwarming in itself, the story has a heartbreaking ending: On March 14, Lo Porto shared that his old neighbor had passed away in his sleep. He said, “Now he is reunited with his wife.”

While saying goodbye to Emil, Lo Porto wrote, “Dear Emil, I knew very little about you, but you changed my life. You gave me back my passion, and we shared that with the world. You’ll be in my heart. I’ll keep playing, thinking of how powerful music can be. You said I was your light, but you’ve been mine, too. Bye, Emil.”

1. What happened after Lo Porto left the second note for Emil?

A．They composed a new song based on a classic.

B．They reached out to neighbors to cheer them up.

C．They shared their playing skills with TikTokers.

D．They performed music together through the wall.

2. Why did Emil play the piano at a special time?

A．To upload his updates.	B．To remember his wife.
C．To advertise his house.	D．To comfort strangers.

3. What is the sad part of the story in the author’s opinion?

A．Emil's passing away.	B．Lo Porto’s departure.
C．The pair’s final performance.	D．The unfamiliarity between the pair.

4. What does Lo Porto mainly convey at last?

A．He admired Emil’s ambition.	B．It is easy to say goodbye.
C．Emil positively influenced him.	D．Music is a universal language.

9 . 阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

In China, Tree Planting Day falls on March 12, but more often people plant trees during Qing Ming Festival in early April. Newly-planted trees can survive more easily with a     1     (warm) climate and frequent spring rainfall at that time.

China set March 12     2     the National Tree-Planting Day in 1979 to memorize Sun Yat-sen (孙中山),     3     died on March 12, 1925. Sun had called for planting trees.

Since 2013, President Xi Jinping has joined Beijing citizens in tree planting activities for nine years in a row. President Xi called on the public     4     (stick) to the tradition of planting trees in spring. “Students should establish an awareness of protecting     5     environment and cherish the green plants,” Xi said in 2017 when     6     (attend) a tree planting activity in Chaoyang district of Beijing.

China has seen a remarkable     7     (grow) in forest resources and afforestation(造林) projects. Nationwide voluntary tree planting campaigns in China over the past four decades     8     (see) increased participation by members of the public and nearly 79 billion trees have been planted. The campaign has made China the country with the largest increase in forest resources and the largest area of     9     (plant) forests.

In the future, China will launch more effective     10     (measure) to fulfill the country’s climate commitment to peak (达到峰值) carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality (碳中和) before 2060.

10 . Shaine is not your average 16-year-old. In fact, she has turned her love of animals into a _______ to make a big difference in the lives of _______ pets. In her spare time, Shaine makes wheelchairs for dogs and cats.

For many pet owners, the cost of buying mobility (移动) equipment is not _______, so many dogs get _______ because they’re disabled. Wheelchairs usually go for more than $1, 000. But Shaine only _______ for the parts. She does this through the nonprofit that she _______ in 2020.

“I really had to _______ that she took the money at least for the _______,” Jennifer said. Jennifer’s dog was born with front legs shorter than her back legs and needed a way to be mobile before and after _______ surgery. Latham said, “If she isn’t mobile, we’ll kill her, and that shouldn’t be a(n) __________.”

Shaine was taking a(n) __________ science class in her high school. When a class discussion __________ exploring careers, she was __________ unsure what direction she wanted to go in. She thought about starting her own animal __________ after discovering animal wheelchairs, and the idea __________.

Shaine is __________ building a wheelchair for a dog named Scooter from Saudi Arabia. Scooter was at risk for __________ sores (疮) on his back legs that could have led to __________. Now, he is getting a new __________ in life. She has already made 10 devices that have given the gift of mobility to disabled pets. Her goal is to make some __________ of wheelchairs to animal shelters.

1.

A．mission

B．session

C．search 1

D．burden

2.

A．used

B．favored

C．abandoned

D．disabled

3.

A．flexible

B．affordable

C．reasonable

D．logical

4.

A．held up

B．taken up

C．held down

D．put down

5.

A．pays

B．prepares

C．charges

D．sends

6.

A．opened

B．respected

C．assumed

D．convinced

7.

A．order

B．promise

C．prove

D．insist

8.

A．discoveries

B．materials

C．benefits

D．advantages

9.

A．creative

B．direct

C．corrective

D．abundant

10.

A．commitment

B．excuse

C．responsibility

D．option

11.

A．home

B．animal

C．plant

D．community

12.

A．involved

B．tolerated

C．suggested

D．postponed

13.

A．traditionally

B．professionally

C．originally

D．constantly

14.

A．training

B．rescue

C．recreation

D．employment

15.

A．took off

B．dropped off

C．held back

D．fell behind

16.

A．casually

B．constantly

C．temporarily

D．currently

17.

A．organizing

B．dotting

C．developing

D．scratching

18.

A．inferences

B．infections

C．rejections

D．limits

19.

A．sense

B．appointment

C．start

D．surprise

20.

A．donations

B．collections

C．designs

D．records