From China’s Changcheng Research Station in the South Pole to Tuktoyaktuk, Canada in the North Pole, Guizhou runner Bai Bin took 433 days and ran 24,000 kilometers
Born in Guizhou province, Bai
However, Bai is continuing on to
2 . I trained my teenage traveler well. Having just celebrated her 16th birthday, my daughter
ARCC has a(n)
Less than 24 hours after landing in Bangkok, they
| A．missed | B．expected | C．imagined | D．got |
| A．spring | B．summer | C．autumn | D．winter |
| A．teens | B．students | C．boys | D．girls |
| A．suitable | B．amazing | C．strict | D．reasonable |
| A．collected | B．bought | C．quit | D．hid |
| A．make | B．use | C．show | D．bring |
| A．turned on | B．took on | C．put on | D．got on |
| A．weeks | B．months | C．hours | D．minutes |
| A．classroom | B．hall | C．farmhouse | D．family |
| A．chat | B．sleep | C．play | D．study |
| A．Meals | B．Stories | C．Tasks | D．Showers |
| A．clock | B．doorbell | C．phone | D．radio |
| A．best | B．saddest | C．hardest | D．worst |
| A．Knowledge | B．Experiences | C．Friendship | D．Skills |
| A．thinking | B．calling | C．teaching | D．doing |
3 . A year ago when I was traveling alone in Guatemala I broke my back. I was surrounded by many kind strangers that day.
When we got to the hospital, they helped me get through it.
The ambulance employers wanted me to pay in cash. I didn’t have that much cash and the ATMs there never worked for my cards.
They stayed with me for hours. But even after they left, they stayed in touch asking me how I was and how everything was going—even a year later. I may have been unlucky for breaking my back, but I was so lucky for the people there when it happened.
| A．So they offered to pay for me. |
| B．And this where it went wrong. |
| C．There was no WiFi at the emergency department. |
| D．I actually look back at it as a heartbroken experience. |
| E．I am still grateful for the fact that I’ve met those two guys. |
| F．For me, there is one in particular that I’ll always remember. |
| G．But there are two guys that will always have a place in my heart. |
4 . Screen time is often considered the enemy when it comes to teaching kids to be active. However, a new research found that for 9 and 10 years old children greater social media use was related to some positive effects, including increased physical activity, less family conflict (冲突) and fewer sleep problems.
The findings come from an analysis of data from about 4,500 young people and their parents collected by the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study. The study gathered information about how young people’s brains develop.
In the study, children self reported activities like watching TV, texting or visiting social media sites — and the time spent on each. They were also asked about whether they play mature (成年的) video games. They rated their time on them as never, once in a while and all the time. Kids and parents report on family conflict. Parents also kept track of how well the kids slept and filled out a checklist that assessed (评定) their children’s behavior.
The results haven’t been published yet, but are being presented Tuesday at the Research Society on Alcoholism in San Diego. Previous research has been done. largely in older kids or teenagers with less focus on younger kids. Communities and social networks can have beneficial effects, so kids who are using social media to build connections may see positive outcomes.
Do these findings mean that parents should ban TVs and sign their kids up for Twitter? Probably not. Psychologist Chris Ferguson of Stetson University says that the differences identified in the research are small.
1. What does the passage mainly about?| A．More screen time is needed by kids. |
| B．Screen time is the enemy of teaching kids to be active. |
| C．Parents should ban TVs and sign their kids up for Twitter. |
| D．A look at social media may have possible benefits for kids. |
| A．They carried out interviews. | B．They asked kids and parents to report. |
| C．They got the data from other scientists. | D．They downloaded the data from the Internet. |
| A．Objective. | B．Subjective. | C．Supportive. | D．Doubtful.. |
| A．A novel. | B．A travel guide. | C．A news report. | D．A book review. |
5 . He was the last person who should have run into a burning building—he had lung disease. But that didn’t stop him. Michael Surrell and his wife was parking when they got a call from their daughter: “The house next door is on fire!” He went to investigate.
Though the fire department had been called, Surrell ran inside. The thick smoke burned his eyes and made it impossible to breathe. The conditions were life-threatening for Surrell.
After a few minutes, he went outside to catch his breath. Taking a deep breath, he went in again. The house was similar to his, so he made it to the second floor. He couldn’t see anything. Then a soft moan (呻吟声) came. Still unable to see, Surrell crawled (爬行) toward the sound, feeling around for any sign of the trapped.
Finally, he touched something. He pulled the kid toward him and held her into his arms and stood. He fought through the smoke and ran into the blackness. The next thing he knew, he was at the front door, then outside. Surrell put Tiara down on the porch. He started CPR. Soon a cough came from Tiara’s throat. Surrell gave five more breaths. She coughed again, opened her eyes and took a breath on her own.
Surrell woke up in the hospital days later, having suffered severe burns to his lungs. He spent a week in the hospital. The fire worsened Surrell’s condition, and he feels the effects even two years later. “It’s a small price to pay,” he says. “I’d do it again without a second thought.”
1. What was Surrell doing when he got to know the fire?| A．He was parking. | B．He was walking with his wife. |
| C．He was washing his car. | D．He was talking with his daughter. |
| A．Surrell saved Tiara at his first attempt. |
| B．Surrell never regret carrying out his deed. |
| C．Surrell called the fire department before running inside. |
| D．Surrell saw Tiara on the second floor and carried her outside. |
| A．Kind and devoted. | B．Brave and devoted. | C．Generous and kind. | D．Considerate and devoted. |
| A．A Big Fire Broke out | B．A Man Carried out CPR to Save a Girl |
| C．The Last Man Saved Another Person | D．Surrell Suffered Severe Burns to His Lungs |
6 . Natalie Doan always feels lucky to live in Rockaway. Living near the beach, Natalie can see the ocean and hear the waves from her house. “The ocean makes Rockaway special,” she says.
On October 29, 2012, that ocean turned fierce. Hurricane Sandy hit Rockaway hard. Natalie’s family escaped to Brooklyn before the city’s bridges closed. When they returned the next day, they found their neighborhood destroyed. Many of Natalie’s friends had lost their homes and were living far away. People were suffering, especially the elderly. Natalie’s school was damaged, so she had to temporarily attend a school in Brooklyn.
In the following days, the people helping Rockaway inspired Natalie. Volunteers came with clothing and food. Neighbors devoted their spare time to helping others rebuild. Teenagers climbed dozens of stairs to deliver water and food to elderly people.
“My mom tells me I can’t control what happens,” Natalie says, “but I can choose how I deal with it.” Natalie chose to help. She created a website page, matching survivors in need with donors wanting to help. Natalie posted information about a boy who lost his baseball card collection. Within days, his collection was found.
In the coming months, her website page helped lots of kids: Christopher, who received a new basketball; Charlie, who got a new keyboard. Natalie also worked with other organizations to bring needed supplies to Rockaway. Her efforts made her a famous person. Last April, she was invited to the White House.
Today, the scars (创痕) of destruction are still seen in Rockaway, but hope is in the air. The streets are clear and many homes have been rebuilt. “I can’t imagine living anywhere but Rockaway,” Natalie declares.
1. What did Natalie find when she returned to Rockaway after the hurricane?| A．Some friends lost their lives. | B．Her neighborhood was in ruins. |
| C．Her school moved to Brooklyn. | D．The elderly were free from suffering. |
| A．They rebuilt their houses. | B．They brought them water and food. |
| C．They cleaned their houses. | D．They bought them clothing and food. |
| A．There is still hope. | B．Hope is flying in the sky. | C．People lost all hope. | D．The air is fresh and clean. |
| A．Practice makes perfect. | B．A friend in need is a friend indeed. |
| C．East or west, home is the best. | D．Little people can make a big difference. |
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2.目前庆祝方式的改变；
3.邀请他来中国体验春节。
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8 . An old saying goes that “Good fences make good neighbors.” With so many folks
In Minneapolis, the Olson family lives next door to 99-year-old Mary. Although Mary’s daughter
Over time, Mary watched through the chain-link as Benjamin learned to walk, talk, and
While others might
When the lockdown was lifted, Benjamin
In August, when Mary celebrates her 100th birthday, the one thing she won’t be wishing for is a
| A．suspected | B．invited | C．allowed | D．forced |
| A．relatives | B．friends | C．securities | D．communities |
| A．calls | B．rests | C．visits | D．prays |
| A．wearing on | B．dying down | C．put up | D．dealt with |
| A．constantly | B．surprisingly | C．eventually | D．immediately |
| A．attitudes | B．knowledge | C．ages | D．belief |
| A．successful | B．discouraged | C．depressed | D．delighted |
| A．game | B．puzzle | C．video | D．role |
| A．show | B．buy | C．fetch | D．pass |
| A．point | B．wonder | C．worry | D．laugh |
| A．easily | B．carefully | C．simply | D．possibly |
| A．relationship | B．fence | C．ball | D．difference |
| A．inspired | B．joined | C．expected | D．comforted |
| A．peace | B．heart | C．present | D．hand |
| A．newest | B．wisest | C．youngest | D．best |
9 . The good news is that more people bought electric vehicles (EVs) in 2020. The bad news is that sport utility (多用途的) vehicles (SUVs) continued to grow in popularity, too. “The fall in oil consumption due to the first trend was completely canceled out by the second,” said Laura Cozzi, an officer at the International Energy Agency (JEA).
Between 2010 and 2020, global carbon dioxide emissions (排放) from conventional cars fell by nearly 35 billion tons, due to reasons such as fuel efficiency improvements as well as the switch to electric cars. Emissions from SUVs rose by more than 50 billion tons. “While the growth in EVs is encouraging, the boom in SUVs is heart-breaking,” says Peters at the Cicero Climate Research Centre in Norway.
There are many reasons for the growing popularity of SUVs. For example, rising economic boom in many countries means more people are able to afford them. Some people see them as status symbols. Also, SUVs are heavily advertised by car-makers, whose profit is higher on these vehicles. Some countries, including France, have introduced plans under which more taxes are paid on heavier cars. But Peters thinks that people who are rich enough to afford SUVs won’t be deterred by slightly higher taxes. “There are now some electric SUVs available, but I hope one day you will see more electric vehicles brought to the SUV market,” says Peters.
Even if it happens, switching to electric SUVs isn’t a good solution. Due to their size and bigger batteries, it takes more resources to build electric SUVs, and they consume around 15 percent more electricity. That means higher emissions unless the electricity comes entirely from renewable sources, and higher electricity demand makes it harder to green the electricity supply.
1. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?| A．Scientists should devote themselves to improving fuel efficiency. |
| B．Electric vehicles will certainly take the place of sport utility vehicles. |
| C．The popularity of SUVs destroys some efforts at environmental protection. |
| D．The emission of carbon dioxide of motor vehicles has hit a new low. |
| A．Encouraged. | B．Blocked. |
| C．Removed. | D．Connected. |
| A．SUVs are discounted heavily. |
| B．SUVs are often advertised by car producers. |
| C．SUVs are taxed at a lower rate in some countries. |
| D．SUVs consume fewer resources than other vehicles. |
| A．The electric SUVs should be made smaller and lighter. |
| B．The electric SUVs are a good guarantee for less pollution. |
| C．More electric SUVs don’t necessarily mean “environment-friendly”. |
| D．Future electric SUVs will be powered with completely green energy. |
10 . Some winter routes which tap into the delights hidden in the snow and ice will encourage public participation in winter sports. They are great ways to get a first-hand view of places.
Winter Olympic Cities
The National Speed Skating Oval, also known as the “ice ribbon”, is a new venue built for ice competitions in Beijing. It will hold speed skating events and award 14 gold medals. Every move and every sound from the skates on ice will be seen and heard by all at the oval. The Big Air Shougang, sitting in the Shougang Industrial Park, will serve the snowboard and freestyle skiing events.
Along the Great Wall
The route runs through seven cities in Hebei and Inner Mongolia and offers skiing, hiking, photography and winter fishing. The Yudaokou Grassland and Forest Scenic Area and the Chengde Mountain Resort are an ideal complement to local snow sport experiences. Daogunan Mountain Ski Field offers ski slopes catering to skiers of all levels. Its winter recreation park offers snowmobile and dog sleigh experiences for family travelers.
Changbai Mountains
Forging a path across Jilin province, this route takes in the Changchun Ice and Snow New World, a large-scale winter themed park in Changchun. It will provide visitors with a glimpse into the fascinating world of ice buildings, snow sculptures and ice slides. At night, it holds spectacular fireworks and light shows. Visitors can take a ride that offers a stunning view of the Songhua Lake and the wild, snowy mountain. In Changbai Mountains International Resort, tourists can enjoy performances featuring (以……为特色) the Changbai Mountains, sing karaoke, go to bars and taste gourmet food. Hot springs are also available.
1. Which of the following places can serve the skiing events?| A．Changbai Mountains. | B．The Big Air Shougang. |
| C．The National Speed Skating Oval. | D．Changchun Ice and Snow New World |
| A．It offers a beautiful scenery of the mountain. |
| B．It provided the fascinating winter sports. |
| C．It offers snow mobile and dog sleigh experiences. |
| D．It promises skiing, hiking, photography and winter fishing. |
| A．In a novel. | B．In a biography. |
| C．In a geography newspaper. | D．In a book review. |
