1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How long does eye contact last in normal American conversation?

A．About one minute.

B．About two seconds.

C．About one second.

2. According to the talk, what should Americans show to a passer-by?

A．Interest and curiosity.

B．Notice of his presence.

C．Attention and kindness.

3. Why does an Englishman blink his eyes while listening to others?

A．To show his agreement.

B．To show his interest.

C．To show his tiredness.

4. What does an American expect the listener to do?

A．Blink the eyes.

B．Look at him attentively.

C．Nod or murmur something.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who is probably Harold?

A．The woman’s friend.

B．The woman’s husband.

C．The woman’s neighbor.

2. What does the woman want the man to do?

A．Send her mother-in-law to hospital.

B．Look after her daughter.

C．Find her a babysitter.

3. How long will the woman be away?

A．About 3 days.

B．About 3 weeks.

C．About 3 months.

4. What do we know about the man?

A．He’ll put up a notice.

B．He’ll stay with Suzy.

C．He’ll call Sara later.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What has the woman been busy doing?

A．Looking for a job.

B．Taking tennis lessons.

C．Preparing for her examination.

2. Why will the man go to Miami?

A．To go sightseeing.

B．To attend a wedding.

C．To get married.

3. What does the man suggest doing?

A．Having a meal.

B．Meeting at the airport.

C．Chatting in a coffee shop.

4. Who made the woman get interested in tennis?

A．The man.

B．Her roommate.

C．Her brother.

4 . Nobody enjoys failing.     1    . It’s part of our human DNA. When things didn’t go as planned, nearly all of us feel afraid. Here are some ways to help you overcome fear of failure.

Figure out where the fear comes from.

Ask yourself what the root cause of your negative belief could be. Write down where you think the fear comes from, and try to understand it as an outsider. If it helps, imagine you’re trying to help one of your best friends. Perhaps your fear comes from something that happened in your childhood, or a deep-seated insecurity.     2    .

Learn from whatever happens.

    3    , but that doesn’t automatically mean you’ve failed. Learn from whatever arises. Even a less than ideal situation can be a great opportunity to make changes and grow. Dig deep enough, and you’re bound to find the silver lining. When you’ve learned that “failure” is an opportunity for growth instead of a death sentence, you conquer the fear of failure.

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In many cases, you believe what you tell yourself. Your internal dialogue affects how you react and behave.     5    . Walt Disney was once fired from a newspaper because they thought he lacked creativity. He went on to found an animation studio that failed. He never gave up, and now Disney is a household name. Steve Jobs was also once fired from Apple before returning as the face of the company for many years. If Disney and Jobs had believed the negative feedback, they wouldn’t have made it. The voice inside your head has a great effect on what you do.

A．Understand your fear

B．Learn to think positive

C．Fear is part of human nature

D．Things may not go the way you planned

E．The simplest way to do this is never to take a risk

F．Naming the source of the fear takes away some of its power

G．Even the most successful people encounter failure though our society is obsessed with success

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What did the girls learn during the hike?

A．How to climb rocks.

B．How to read a map.

C．How to make friends.

2. What does Girls on Rock consider when choosing participants?

A．Their academic performance.

B．Their former outdoor experiences.

C．Their intention of participating in the programme.

3. What is the aim of Girls on Rock?

A．To offer girls more opportunities.

B．To help girls challenge themselves.

C．To encourage girls to study hard.

6 . Major carmakers are looking to expand the production and sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in the coming years. They’re also seeking new ways to reuse batteries, without which more expenses may be added to EVs, though manufacturers guarantee their batteries for 8 to 10 years. But few batteries are recycled currently, meaning their materials are reused.

Most recycling methods under development involve breaking the batteries down into smaller pieces, whose procedure is complex. Then, different processes are used to separate the metallic elements. That means more labors are needed.

However, the International Energy Agency (IEA) release d a report about the development of the EV market in 2020. The IEA noted that in most cases, the main elements of end-of -life EV battery systems can be repurposed, or used in a new way. In addition, the IEA said used batteries that still hold between 70 to 80 percent of their power capacity could be reused for “less demanding stationary storage”. This could include using old EV batteries to store power for a main electricity system.

Nevada-based Redwood Materials, one of the main American businesses, seeks to recycle the most common EV battery materials. The company was started in 2019 by J.B. Straubel. The company’s methods include hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy, which use high heat to separate the metals. Straubel told the Associated Press that the reward far outweighs the investment though his company is still heavily investing in operations and technology. He added that there’s really quite a hunger for these materials and that the metals used in EV batteries can be effectively recycled many times.

Another company, Canada’s Li-Cycle, has opened several new processing centers in recent years and has plans to launch more. Li-Cycle says on its website its newest centers will have the capacity to recycle up to 10,000 tons of the batteries per year. American Manganese, another Canadian company, plans to open a “demonstration plant” in Vancouver that aims to process about 500 kilograms of the battery waste every day.

These companies help solve problems related to the limited availability. With the disturbances resolved, the boom of EVs are knocking at the door.

1. Why are most carmakers seeking new ways to use batteries again?

A．To seek partners.	B．To cut costs.
C．To follow suit.	D．To do charity.

2. What can best describe the current recycling processes?

A．Complex and costly.	B．Dangerous and demanding.
C．Simple and cheap.	D．Limited and safe.

3. What does Straubel think of the recycling processes Redwood currently uses?

A．Controversial.

B．Insecure.

C．Profitable.

D．Steady.

4. What can be inferred from the examples mentioned in the text?

A．All carmakers have recycled batteries.

B．EV batteries can only be recycled on newest centers.

C．Recycling is a truly win-win strategy.

D．It is a double-edged sword to recycle.

7 . Science labs are a place of great excitement and learning, but it is important to stay safe and alert at all times.     1    Listening to your teacher and following their instructions is an essential part of behavior in your school lab.

Know about all safety procedures.     2    All safety and emergency procedures should be discussed at the beginning of the school year. In addition, relevant safety measures should be reviewed before each experiment.

Report all spills (溢出), injuries, or broken equipment to your teacher. Immediately after a spill or breakage occurs, it must be reported to your teacher. Never try to clean up a chemical spill without consulting your teacher first.

Dress for lab work. Do not wear bulky (笨重的) clothing as this will be difficult to manage and may come into contact with a flame or chemicals.     3    Wear shoes that are closed-toe, low heeled, and cover your entire foot.

    4    When working in a science lab, you must always wear a lab coat, gloves, and protective eyewear. The lab coat will protect you from chemical spills and gloves will protect your hands when handling chemicals or bacteria.

Know where to find safety equipment. Familiarize yourself with the location of any and all safety equipment which may be available, including the fire extinguisher (灭火器), first aid kit, and the eyewash station.     5    

A．There are many dangers in a lab.

B．Wear proper protective equipment.

C．Listen carefully to your teacher at all times.

D．Roll up your sleeves and keep long hair tied back.

E．Listen to all instructions before beginning any experiments.

F．If an emergency does occur, you must know the correct way to act.

G．If you have access to an emergency shower, know where this is located.

8 . Remembering Maki Kaji, the “Father of Sudoku”

Maki Kaji, a Japanese man who was known as the “Father of Sudoku”, has passed away from cancer at the age of 69. Mr. Kaji was a puzzle lover who helped turn Sudoku from a simple number challenge into a game played around the world.

Though Mr. Kaji finished high school, he dropped out of college. After Mr. Kaji left college, he started Japan’s first puzzle magazine in 1980 with two of his friends. They named their magazine company Nikoli, which has become very popular over the years. It publishes puzzles and books for people all over the world. But Sudoku is probably the puzzle that most people think of when they remember Mr. Kaji.

While it’s not clear where the original number puzzle came from, Mr. Kaji is the one who gave it the name “Sudoku” and made it popular. By 2004, it was one of the most-played puzzles in the world. Now millions of people play Sudoku every day. Nikoli says that roughly 200 million people from about 100 countries have played the puzzle. People even compete in a Sudoku world championship every year.

Sudoku isn’t just popular—it’s also a huge moneymaker, bringing in millions and millions of dollars. But Mr. Kaji never made much money from the puzzle, since he didn’t protect Sudoku legally. He said that didn’t bother him, since he focused on the pleasure it brought for people.

Mr. Kaji believed the secret of making a great puzzle was to make it easy for anyone to play. He said discovering a new puzzle was “like finding treasure”. It’s that kind of spirit that has left many people in the puzzle world so sad to hear that Mr. Kaji has passed away. Puzzle experts and fans around the world have thanked Mr. Kaji for his work, and honored him as a true lover of puzzles.

1. How does the writer show the popularity of Sudoku?

A．By listing numbers.	B．By showing examples.
C．By giving explanations.	D．By making comparisons.

2. What can we infer about Maki Kaji?

A．He failed to enter university.	B．He centered on the joy the puzzle brought.
C．He was good at playing Sudoku.	D．He earned a large sum of money.

3. What is the secret to making a great puzzle according to Mr. Kaji?

A．Making it instructive.	B．Giving it a fun name.
C．Keeping the rules simple.	D．Publishing it on magazines.

4. What type of writing does the text belong to?

A．A game review.	B．A self-biography.
C．A news report.	D．An announcement.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What makes it easier for scientists to count the number of elephants?

A．Few trees.

B．Few elephants.

C．Clearer footprints.

2. How many forest elephants are there in Gabon at present?

A．About 50,000.

B．About 60,000.

C．About 95,000.

3. What is a threat to forest elephants in Gabon?

A．The bad weather.

B．The lack of food.

C．Land clearing.

10 . Most people aren’t particularly fond of needles. But to a significant number of people, the fear of needles goes beyond anxiety into a more dangerous area, in which the fear prevents them from seeking out needed medical care.

And as the world’s hopes of returning to a post-pandemic normal rest largely on people’s willingness to take a COVID-19 vaccine (疫苗), experts and health care professionals are assuring those people that there are ways to overcome a fear of needles. Experts say it is a problem that can be overcome, whether the fear is keeping you from getting the vaccine or just causing your distress. Here are the steps they suggest taking.

A therapist (治疗师) can help people with the most severe fears, using some of the techniques that help people conquer other fears that can affect their lives. Dr. Chambless suggested working on your comfort levels by first looking at photos of needles, then photos of someone getting a shot, and working up to videos. In addition, a therapist can offer a fuller plan. If you can’t see a therapist, self-help books on overcoming fears could be a quicker choice, she said.

The whole thing will be over in seconds, and a distraction can help you get through it. It could be a YouTube video on your phone, or your favorite song playing. You could practice deep-breathing, or move your toes up and down, or look around and count all of the blue items you can see in the room.

The media can do its part by showing fewer images of people looking uncomfortable while a needle goes into their skin, which can increase feelings of anxiety, Dr. Rajapakse said. A good strategy is all of the positive photos appearing on social media of people holding their vaccination cards, she said. The more selfies (自拍), stickers and grateful posts people see, the more likely they are to associate the vaccine with positive feelings, she said.

1. What do experts think of the fear of needles?

A．It may result from anxiety.	B．There are ways to help get over it.
C．There’s no need to care about it.	D．It won’t stop people getting the vaccine.

2. What does the underlined word “distress” in Paragraph 2mean?

A．Suffering.

B．Tiredness.

C．Impatience.

D．Desperation.

3. Which of the following is suggested according to the text?

A．Self-help books are better than a therapist.	B．Counting can help focus attention.
C．Positive photos should be encouraged.	D．Having someone with you is a must.

4. From which is the text probably taken?

A．A research paper.

B．A health magazine.

C．A medical textbook.

D．A news report.