1 . 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。

Felicity Miller, a 32-year-old British woman,     1     has a Chinese husband, still remembers the     2     (excite) when she first learned to use the “red packet” function on WeChat in 2015. She sent and grabbed(抢) some red packets in her Chinese family. The rule in her family was that the person who grabbed the     3     (high) amount sent the next.

Attracted by this, many foreigners     4     (join) in sending and grabbing red packets so far. Usually, the money in each packet is random. Thus the amount of money one can grab     5     (large) depends on his or her luck, from 0.01 yuan to less than 200 yuan. Many foreigners get more familiar     6     Chinese culture through “red packets”. Two years ago,     7     Felicity Miller was sent 5.20 or 8.88 yuan red packets, she didn’t quite understand the     8     (hide) meanings. Now, she has not only known about them, but also has sent a few.

In Chinese tradition, people send paper red packets     9     (contain) real cash during Spring Festival. It     10     (call) lucky money. People take giving children lucky money as a blessing.

2 . A Leap to Honor

Leaping on a narrow balance beam (平衡木) is not easy. But Lola Walter, a 13-year-old gymnast is an expert at it.

To perfect her skills, Lola ______ for four hours a day, five days a week. At the state championships in March, she finished seventh out of 16 girls.

That’s especially impressive, ______ she is legally blind, born with a rare condition that causes her eyes to shift (移动) constantly. She often sees double and can’t ______ how far away things are.

When she was little, her mom ______ that even though she couldn’t see well, she was fearless. So her mom signed her up for gymnastics when she was three. She loved the sport right away and gymnastics became her favorite.

Though leaning gymnastics has been more difficult for her than for some of her teammates, she has never quit. She doesn’t let her ______ stop her from doing anything that she wants to.

She likes the determination it takes to do the sport. Her biggest ______ is the balance beam. Because she has double vision, she often sees two beams. She must use her sense of touch to help her during her routine. Sometimes she even closes her eyes. “You have to ______ your mind that it’ll take you where you want to go,” says Lola.

To be a top-level gymnast, one must be brave. The beam is probably the most ______ for anyone because it’s four inches wide. At the state competition, Lola didn’t fall ______ the beam. In fact, she got an 8.1 out of 10 — her highest score yet.

Lola doesn’t want to be ______ differently from the other girls on her team. At competitions the judges don’t know about her vision problems. She doesn’t tell them, because she doesn’t think they need to know. Her mom is amazed by her ______ attitude.

Lola never thinks about ______ . She is presently at level 7 while the highest is level 10 in gymnastics. Her ______ is to reach level 9. She says she wants to be a gymnastics ______ to pass down what she’s learned to other kids when she grows up.

Lola is ______ of all her hard work and success. She says it’s helped her overcome problems in her life outside gymnastics too. Her advice for others is “just believe in yourself.”

1.

A．runs

B．trains

C．teaches

D．dances

2.

A．unless

B．after

C．though

D．since

3.

A．guess

B．think

C．tell

D．predict

4.

A．noticed

B．imagined

C．remembered

D．suspected

5.

A．nature

B．condition

C．talent

D．quality

6.

A．progress

B．challenge

C．doubt

D．advantage

7.

A．examine

B．express

C．open

D．trust

8.

A．harmful

B．unfair

C．fearful

D．inconvenient

9.

A．to

B．on

C．off

D．against

10.

A．treated

B．served

C．paid

D．greeted

11.

A．cautious

B．flexible

C．friendly

D．positive

12.

A．bargaining

B．winning

C．defending

D．quitting

13.

A．view

B．goal

C．standard

D．range

14.

A．athlete

B．champion

C．fan

D．coach

15.

A．proud

B．ashamed

C．confident

D．tired

3 . How to Use a Modern Public Library

Has it been a while since your last visit to a public library? If so, you may be surprised to learn that libraries have changed for the better. It’s been years since they were dusty little rooms with books. They have transformed themselves into places where you can develop your love of knowledge, meet interesting people, or find out how to start a business.

Check out a book. While libraries still loan out (出借) books, you’ll find it easier to get a copy of whatever you’re looking for, thanks to a cooperative network of area libraries. Via such networks, libraries share their books with each other through the use of delivery vehicles. Once the book you’ve requested is delivered to the nearest branch, they will inform you by e-mail, so you can pick it up.

Check out other items. The library is now a multimedia zone, loaded with information in many formats (载体形式). You can borrow movies on DVDs, music on CDs, and popular magazines. Some libraries even loan out toys and games. If a popular magazine you want isn’t offered and the library keeps a list of such requests, they may bring it in when enough interest is shown.

Join targeted reading groups. Libraries will often hold reading-group sessions targeted to various age groups. Perhaps you’d like to learn a language or improve your English. The library may sponsor a language group you could join. If you have difficulties reading, ask about special reading opportunities. Your library might be able to accommodate you. And you might find it relaxing to bring your small kid to a half-hour Story Time while you sit quietly in a corner with a good book. Start a business using the help of your local library. If you want to have a business of your own, your local library can become a launch space for it. In library books and computers, you can find information on starting a business. Many libraries will help you with locally supplied information about business management shared through chambers of commerce (商会) and government agencies, and they will offer printing, faxing and database services you need.

1. Public libraries connected by a cooperative network benefit readers by _________.

A．sharing their books on the Internet

B．giving access to online reading at a library branch

C．sending a needed book to a library branch nearby

D．making the checkout procedures diverse

2. According to Paragraph 3, what items may be checked out from a public library?

A．A magazine and an e-book.	B．A game and an oil painting.
C．A music CD and a kid’s toy.	D．A DVD and a video player.

3. Your local library can help you start a business by _________.

A．providing relevant information and supporting services

B．offering professional advice on business management

C．supplying useful information of your potential buyers

D．arranging meetings with government officials

4. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To point out the importance of public libraries.

B．To encourage people to work in public libraries.

C．To introduce the improved services of public libraries.

D．To call for the modernization of public library systems.

4 . 假定你是李华，你的美国笔友 Frankie给你来信，说随着冬奥会的举行越来越多的外国人开始对中国春节感兴趣,他希望能对春节有更多的了解，请你就此给他写一封回信, 向他介绍有关春节的情况，内容要点如下：
1.庆祝春节的传统方式；
2.目前庆祝方式的改变；
3.邀请他来中国体验春节。
注意:1.词数80左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3.可以适当增加细节， 以使行文连贯。
Dear Frankie,
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li hua

5 . An old saying goes that “Good fences make good neighbors.” With so many folks ______ to stay at home during the pandemic, good fences can also make good ______ .

In Minneapolis, the Olson family lives next door to 99-year-old Mary. Although Mary’s daughter ______ once a week, for the most part, the pandemic left Mary alone. But with lockdown (封锁) ______ Mary managed to form a special friendship with one of her neighbors—Benjamin Olson, aged 2.

Over time, Mary watched through the chain-link as Benjamin learned to walk, talk, and ______ run and play. Despite the huge differences in their ______ Benjamin was drawn to his elderly neighbor, ______ in her presence. Between the two, they developed a ______ they could play over the fence. Benjamin would ______ her a ball and she’d hit it back to him with her stick.

While others might ______ at the 97-year gap between the two, when Benjamin sees Mary, he ______ sees a friend, not a number. Mary’s daughter believes the ______ has been a lifeline that’s kept her mum going through the long period.

When the lockdown was lifted, Benjamin ______ Mary on her back steps to play games that bring joy to both the young and the young at ______ .

In August, when Mary celebrates her 100th birthday, the one thing she won’t be wishing for is a ______ friend. Benjamin is the one that has covered.

1.

A．suspected

B．invited

C．allowed

D．forced

2.

A．relatives

B．friends

C．securities

D．communities

3.

A．calls

B．rests

C．visits

D．prays

4.

A．wearing on

B．dying down

C．put up

D．dealt with

5.

A．constantly

B．surprisingly

C．eventually

D．immediately

6.

A．attitudes

B．knowledge

C．ages

D．belief

7.

A．successful

B．discouraged

C．depressed

D．delighted

8.

A．game

B．puzzle

C．video

D．role

9.

A．show

B．buy

C．fetch

D．pass

10.

A．point

B．wonder

C．worry

D．laugh

11.

A．easily

B．carefully

C．simply

D．possibly

12.

A．relationship

B．fence

C．ball

D．difference

13.

A．inspired

B．joined

C．expected

D．comforted

14.

A．peace

B．heart

C．present

D．hand

15.

A．newest

B．wisest

C．youngest

D．best

6 . 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.

2. What does the underlined word “deterred” probably mean?

A．Encouraged.	B．Blocked.
C．Removed.	D．Connected.

3. What is one of the reasons that SUVs are popular with consumers?

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.

4. What point does the author try to make in the last paragraph?

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.

7 . 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

2. What is special about the tour of Changbai Mountains?

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.

3. Where can the passage probably be found?

A．In a novel.	B．In a biography.
C．In a geography newspaper.	D．In a book review.

8 . 6月5日是世界环境保护日 ( World Environment Day )。作为中学生, 我们应该为环境保护贡献自己的一份力量，请以 “ How to Protect the environment” 为题写一篇英语短文，就目前环境存在的问题谈谈你的看法和建议。要点包括：
1)目前环境存在的问题；
2)作为中学生应该采取的措施(至少三条).
注意:1)词数80左右；
2 ) 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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9 . 阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容, ( 不多于3个单词 ) 或括号内单词的正确形式

As a young man of both passion and endurance, Perce Blackhorow had long been dreaming of decent adventure. So he didn’t give up when Sir Ernest Shackleton turned down his request to join the expedition. Perce     1     (secret) hid himself in a cupboard, only     2     (find) three days after they set off. He felt fortunate and happy when he     3     (assign) as a steward instead of being sent back home.

It turned     4     to be a tough journey. The ship got     5     (stick) in the ice as they approached Antarctica and they had to abandon the ship.     6     the guidance of Sir Ernest, they     7     (throw) away nearly everything except necessities and a banjo,     8     kept their spirits up during the journey. Survival was not easy and things went from bad to worse. Finally Sir Ernest left for South Georgia Island in order to find help. The desperate situation made young Perce Blackborow feel down and become bad-tempered. It was the genuine     9     (encourage) and concern from Bless Frank Wild that cheered him up. Frank and Ernest’s resolve and perseverance filled him with hope. Realizing that he shouldn’t become selfish just because of     10     adversity they were faced with, he learned to be optimistic and determined.

10 . I was gating ready to head to my daughter’s college to bring her home for New Year. The _______ was falling heavily and the land was silvered, I knew it wasn't going to be an easy drive.

Usually a three-hour round _______ but I knew it was going to be a lot _______ today as I slowed my car to _______ the slippery roads. Once I was on the road, though, condition only worsened I _______ slowed down but four-wheel trucks sped past me _______ huge showers of slush (融雪) onto my windshield (挡风玻璃). During the last twenty miles I suddenly found myself behind a very _______ winter driver. Instead of driving slow and adjusting, when he hit a slippery spot he braked (刹车) hard and tamed sharply all over the road. I had to _______ hard myself to keep from hitting him but unfortunately slid into a ditch (沟).

I tried pulling out again and again but could only hear _______ tires. I was half-way out in the road and a truck sped by me, missing the car by inches. I looked about the car ________ and amazingly the car started to ________ , as if it was almost being pushed out of the ditch. From the driving mirror I spotted a ________ covered with snow, pushing my car as hard as possible. When I stuck out my hand to greet him with gratitude, he ________ signed me good luck, getting on his car.

Just as a famous writer Henry ________ it, “He who walks in love may wander far.” Wherever you go then and however ________ your journeys may be, always remember that you are watched over by people with a love more powerful and more beautiful than you can ever imagine.

1.

A．snow

B．rain

C．fog

D．shower

2.

A．rescue

B．flight

C．search

D．trip

3.

A．shorter

B．faster

C．longer

D．easier

4.

A．clear

B．match

C．consider

D．find

5.

A．even

B．further

C．finally

D．immediately

6.

A．moving

B．causing

C．throwing

D．holding

7.

A．untrustworthy

B．unfriendly

C．patient

D．inexperienced

8.

A．stop

B．brake

C．work

D．hit

9.

A．spinning

B．running

C．flat

D．broken

10.

A．curiously

B．hopefully

C．helplessly

D．surprisingly

11.

A．move

B．trap

C．jump

D．increase

12.

A．lady

B．truck

C．car

D．figure

13.

A．suddenly

B．surely

C．eventually

D．simply

14.

A．makes

B．puts

C．helps

D．gets

15.

A．safe

B．different

C．pleasant

D．dangerous