1 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The Winter Olympics in Beijing used lots of man-made snow. This was the first time that the Winter Olympics     1     (take) place on almost 100% artificial snow.

Most skiing competitions of the Winter Olympics were held in areas northwest of Beijing,     2     it’s cold in the winter but often doesn’t snow much. That’s because these areas aren’t far     3     the Gobi Desert, and are generally very dry. To hold the Winter Olympics, China hired Techno Alpin,     4     Italian company, to create the snow needed for the events.

It’s     5     (use) to be able to make snow when nature doesn’t provide enough. But artificial snow is surely not the same as natural snow, which has more air and less water. An athlete used to natural snow might have to adjust their style when     6     (perform) on man-made snow.

However, now machine     7     (design) to make artificial snow are quite advanced. They can make different kinds of snow depending on what’s needed for each sport. Most athletes thought     8     (high) of the snow and it brought them much     9     (amuse). With global warming going forward, it     10     (expect) that artificial snow will be used more at future winter sports events.

2 . January 23, 2007 became a nightmare for Jessica Bachus. Her second daughter Kenzi _________ at just 24 weeks. “When Kenzi passed away, all my hopes went away, too,” Jessica says. The Colorado-based mother was overcome with emotion, _________ she eventually decided to channel her grief into the _________ of Kenzi.

Jessica knew that even if she couldn’t give dolls to both of her daughters that year, she could still make the holidays _________ for another girl. With the help of her husband, Kyle, and their daughter, Bailey, she _________ 150 dolls to gift underprivileged girls in the community.

“When I saw a family _________ a doll we donated, I cried tears of joy for the first time in almost a year,” Jessica says. So, she _________ to collect dolls and founded the Dolls for Daughters, a nonprofit organization dedicated to _________ financially-strapped families in Colorado with toys, food, school supplies, and more.

Now going into its ninth annual _________, the Dolls for Daughters operates five toy shops in Colorado on the first Saturday in December. Parents are able to choose at least one new gift for each of their children free of charge.

“Most families in our __________ make less than $15,000 a year,” Jessica says. “Many children are used to getting hand-me-downs — this is one time we guarantee that what they get is __________.” Since the establishment of the Dolls for Daughters, more than 48,000 children have been __________ and more than 323,400 items have been gifted to the families.

Jessica and her husband now have four children — Bailey, Kam, Karson, and Kenzi. “We talk about Kenzi all the time. Last year our goal was to serve 10,000 kids since she would have been ten. It was a big __________ and we surpassed it,” Jessica says. “For our living children, volunteering is a great way for them to __________ back, honor their sister, and learn that even from the greatest tragedy can come something __________.”

1.

A．died

B．left

C．talked

D．returned

2.

A．so

B．for

C．and

D．but

3.

A．recovery

B．rescue

C．memory

D．appearance

4.

A．simple

B．fresh

C．special

D．sensible

5.

A．bought

B．collected

C．possessed

D．exchanged

6.

A．pick up

B．turn down

C．come across

D．break up

7.

A．failed

B．agreed

C．offered

D．continued

8.

A．finding

B．choosing

C．supporting

D．appreciating

9.

A．check

B．celebration

C．competition

D．donation

10.

A．world

B．schedule

C．opinion

D．program

11.

A．new

B．useful

C．strange

D．expensive

12.

A．treated

B．served

C．greeted

D．honored

13.

A．reward

B．number

C．surprise

D．success

14.

A．give

B．push

C．come

D．turn

15.

A．normal

B．various

C．beautiful

D．unique

3 . Since the early to mid-2010s, social media apps have made a permanent home in many people’s phones, and spending time on social media has become as much of a daily activity as drinking water. Since so many people are on it for much of their days — especially kids, teens, and young adults — there is increased concern over what social media is doing to people.

Many argue that social media is an unhealthy way to pass the time, and that false information from online is causing confusion and panic. This type of thing happens with every generation when something new that people don’t understand comes along. So many people thought rock-and-roll was making teens morally bad, which really wasn’t the case. It is fair to say that the teenage years are hard, and that teens need an escape. Back before phones, teens would listen to rock music as a form of escapism, or they would watch TV, go to the movies, skate around, or dress up in crazy clothes. Unfortunately, all of those things at one point in time were blamed for being a bad influence on young people. Social media is the new tuck-and-roll: it’s a new thing, and people demonize (妖魔化) change.

For example, many believe that everything on social media apps is filtered (加滤镜) and that seeing perfect people and their perfectly edited lives often leads to lots of negative emotions. However, models, magazines and movies have been using retouching (修整) tools for photos and media since Photoshop and other post-production services were invented. Social media has made it easier to see more edited pictures, but social media itself isn’t making people want to look a certain way. People should acknowledge that these pictures aren’t authentic, and the posts are made to look good on purpose. Social media is hot to blame for body confidence issues when the things people want to look like aren’t even real in the first place.

It seems like most issues around social media are user errors, like anyone complaining there are too many people being addicted to social media. However, not everyone is addicted to social media; people who have any grasp on reality wouldn’t spend every waking second on the phone. It is really up to the individual how they use social media. Keeping up with the flood of posts, stories, and photos takes a lot of time — many young people admit that they spend hours on their phones every day. Yet, this seems like an easy problem to solve when the solution is simply clicking off the phone a couple hours early. So it is clear that moderation is the key to dealing with all the issues around social media.

1. Why does the author mention “rock-and-roll” in Paragraph 2?

A．To predict the future of social media.

B．To underline the advantages of social media.

C．To analyze why social media is so popular today.

D．To explain why social media is regarded as negative.

2. What does the author think of posting edited photos on social media apps?

A．Disturbing.

B．Understandable.

C．Intolerable.

D．Innovative.

3. What does the text suggest people do about social media?

A．Make the best use of it.

B．Completely stay away from it.

C．Prohibit young people from using it.

D．Spend reasonable amounts of time on it.

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

A．What makes us so addicted to social media?

B．Why is social media so popular among teenagers?

C．Should we depend on social media for information?

D．Is it right to blame social media for all the problems?

4 . We are often reminded of Oscar Wilde’s saying that “sarcasm (讽刺) is the lowest form of wit” while forgetting the following “but the highest form of intelligence”. Parents or teachers of teenagers, in particular, may find it hard to believe that it is actually a sign of a flexible and inventive mind.

Yet that is exactly what psychologists and neuroscientists have been arguing. They have found that sarcasm requires the brain to jump through numerous hoops (圈) to arrive at a correct interpretation, requiring more brainpower than literal statements.

If you’re still not convinced that your teen’s love of sarcasm is a thing worth celebrating, consider a recent experiment from Li Huang, a psychologist at Insead’s business school in Fontainebleau, France.

In the experiment, participants were presented with a candle, a pack of matches and a box of tacks (图钉). Their task was to find a way to attach the candle to the wall so that it could burn without dripping wax on the floor. The correct answer is to empty the box of tacks, pin it to the wall, and then place the candle inside a solution that will only come to mind if you are prepared to think about the functions of each object.

Before working on the problem, some participants were asked to recall a sarcastic interaction, while others remembered a sincere or neutral exchange. Quite amazingly, the sarcastic memories more than doubled the participants’ success rate, from around 30% to more than 60%.

It may initially feel like a shock when parents notice their children using sarcasm——a sign, perhaps, of a more adult-like cynicism (愤世嫉俗) that conflicts with their impressions of their children’s youthful innocence. Parents may feel particularly helpless when dealing with a teenager who uses it in almost all interactions, as if they struggle. to express any sincere emotions.

But should we blame teens for applying this handy tool? Perhaps it’s better seen as the useful practice of a vital ability. Penny Pexman, a psycholinguist at the University of Calgary agrees and it is for this reason that she has produced Sydney Gets Sarcastic, a storybook that provides multiple examples of sarcasm and the reasons it was used. In a recent experiment on 5-to 6-year-olds, she showed that children who read and discussed the story found it easier to detect sarcastic statements in a following test.

1. Why does the author refer to Oscar Wilde’s words at the beginning of the text?

A．To give a definition of sarcasm.

B．To stress the significance of sarcasm.

C．To express his concern about sarcasm.

D．To show the misunderstanding of sarcasm.

2. What can we learn about sarcastic memories from Li Huang’s experiment?

A．They tended to stay long with participants.

B．They offered clues to the problem to be solved.

C．They could force participants to face problems.

D．They contributed greatly to participant’s success.

3. What might parents think of their children’s sarcasm?

A．It shows their innocence.

B．It helps them express emotions.

C．It is not appropriate for their age.

D．It allows them to behave like adults.

4. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To urge parents to learn from their children’s sarcasm.

B．To teach parents how to respond to their children’s sarcasm.

C．To show parents the positive side of their children’s sarcasm.

D．To remind parents to teach their children to use words properly.

5 . Don’t like getting out of the shower on cold mornings? Are you feeling that cold wind when working or trying to relax?

The biggest issue that people have is the fact that most old-fashioned heaters are big, cost a lot to run and waste energy. Luckily, a company has recently just developed a product which saves a ton of power during its operation and is, above all, smart and easy to use! It’s called HotixPro and it’s a very small, powerful heater that consumes much less energy than regular heaters.

How Does HotixPro Work?

The ceramic element (陶瓷零件) stays warm 30% longer, so it doesn’t have to use much power to reheat over and over again. The fan inside HotixPro then sucks the air out through the hot ceramic element and distributes it evenly throughout the room! It can heat a room up to 250 square feet and make it warmer in a few minutes, for just pennies.

What Makes It So Special?

One of the amazing features it has is the programmable timer. You can program it and warm up your bathroom before you wake up. Also, its remote controller makes it very easy to adjust the temperature. The company also kept safety in mind in the creation process——they added a sensor which makes HotixPro stop completely if it becomes too hot.

Is It Worth It?

Don’t let your quality of life continue to suffer. Save on expensive energy costs and keep warm during the winter anywhere! Purchase HotixPro at half price with free worldwide shipping!

1. What is the main advantage of HotixPro?

A．It is delicate.

B．It is efficient.

C．It is big.

D．It is free of charge.

2. How does HotixPro make a room warm?

A．By keeping a high temperature itself.

B．By storing the heat inside its big body.

C．By heating the ceramic element again and again.

D．By taking in cold air and giving off warm air.

3. What is a programmable timer used for?

A．Checking the temperature automatically.

B．Adjusting the temperature from a distance.

C．Turning on or off HotixPro at the set time.

D．Turning off HotixPro when the room is too hot.

6 . The other day, while taking a drop-in art class, I had an experience that I don’t always have when I’m engaged in something creative. I was fully in the zone. My instructor even commented: “You’re on fire today.” Painting after painting was flying out of me. I felt free—a very unfamiliar feeling for me.

Class started off with quick thirty-second figure drawing, then we worked our way up to one-minute, and then finally four-minute sketches (素描). Ever since the instructor told me not to go over the same line twice, I’ve really struggled with finding my freedom in figure drawing. But that day I was completely free, and as a consequence, my line quality was much better. I felt completely unconcerned with what the teacher thought of my work. It was one of the most enjoyable creative experiences I’ve had.

Afterwards, I was reflecting on why this was such a pleasurable experience. This is how I always want to feel while creating.

I think this was so enjoyable because it was a drop-in class. Not a full course. Not to get a master’s degree. Therefore, I felt no responsibility for getting it right. I was able to take it less seriously and just have fun with it. And I wasn’t monitoring myself to make sure that I was improving.

If you practice at your chosen craft, you will improve over time. Worrying about whether you’re getting better doesn’t help you improve. It actually slows down your growth. Your intellect might think it’s helping out, but it’s actually slowing you down and making your creative process less fun. Eventually, there’s truth to the simple saying—practice makes perfect. Since there’s no perfection in the world of creativity, practice makes better.

Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Create even though it won’t be perfect. Create because it won’t be perfect. Create even though it won’t be perfect. Create because it won’t be perfect. Create because your spirit needs to express itself. That is where the freedom is. That is where the joy is.

1. What does the underlined part in the first paragraph mean?

A．The author was very clever.	B．The author got a little bored.
C．The author made a wise choice.	D．The author devoted herself to her work.

2. What do we know about the author in the drop-in art class?

A．She did what she liked.	B．She learnt the basic skills of sketching.
C．She had no inspiration to create works.	D．She couldn’t keep up with other students.

3. What can we learn about the author from the text?

A．She focuses on gaining better drawing skills.

B．She has no sense of responsibility in her daily life.

C．She thinks joy mainly results in a person’s perfection.

D．She has found the reason for the pleasurable experience.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Practice makes perfect

B．Begin enjoying drop-in art classes

C．Try to find the key to successful work

D．Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good

7 . 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。

A policeman on the beat walked along the street as he always did. It was     1    (bare) ten o'clock at night. When he had walked halfway around a certain block, the policeman suddenly slowed down. In the doorway of a store stood a man,     2     an unlit cigar in his mouth. As the policeman walked up to him, the man told him he came a thousand miles to keep an appointment made twenty years ago. The policeman told the man the restaurant where they would meet had been torn down. The man in the doorway struck a match and lit his cigar. The light showed a pale face, with keen eyes, a square jaw and a little white scar near his eyebrow. His scarfpin was a large diamond, oddly set.

That night twenty years ago, he dined with Jimmy Wells, his best friend. They were just like two brothers. The next morning he     3     (leave) New York and travel to the west to make his fortune. They promised no matter     4     their conditions might be or from what distance they might have to come, they would meet here. They figured that in twenty years each of them ought to     5    (build) their life and made their fortunes. They kept     6     touch for a year or two, and then they lost contact. But the man was confident that Jimmy would come. Finally, the policeman said goodbye to him.

About twenty minutes later, a tall man in a long overcoat, with collar     7    (turn) up to his ears, hurried towards him. The tall man called him Bob. Though he realized this “Jimmy” was a little taller than his old friend, he could not help     8    (outline) the history of his career in the west. Then the tall man suggested going to a place and having a good talk about old times.

The two men walked up the street, arm in arm. When they passed a drug store, with brilliant electric lights, each of them turned to stare at the other's face.The man from the West stopped suddenly and released his arm. “As I suspected, you're not Jimmy Wells,” he said, impatiently with anger. “Twenty years is a long time, but not long enough to change a man's nose .” In fact, the tall man was a policeman and Bob, the criminal,was under arrest. The police man gave him a note from Patrolman Wells. The man from the West    9    (fold) the paper. The note was rather short.

"Bob: I was at the appointed place on time. When you     10    (strike) the match to light your cigar I saw it was the face of the criminal wanted in Chicago. Anyhow I couldn't arrest you myself, so I got a plain-clothes man to do the job. JIMMY."

8 . 假定你是学生李华，在观看了2022年北京冬奥会开幕式之后很是震撼，请你写一封电子邮件向你的国外朋友Sam分享开幕式中关于中国传统文化的元素。
主要内容包括：   
1. 开幕式2月4号恰逢第一个节气立春；   
2. 开幕式以24秒倒计时开始，24秒用二十四个节气，每个节气都配上一句诗词。
参考词汇：二十四节气solar terms   立春Beginning of Spring   倒计时countdown
注意：1. 词数80词左右；   2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sam
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours sincerely

Lihua

9 . There are three things you can watch forever: Instagram feeds, YouTube videos and water. Among them, water is definitely something no one argues about, and there are many unusual water attractions that you can find around the world.

Bangkok Floating Markets

There are many floating markets where goods are sold from boats. While modern markets are more popular, floating markets still are a huge attraction for local tourism. Any visitors can purchase local foods and traditional handcrafted (手工的) souvenirs. Bargaining is a part of experience. So, start low and get the price you are ready to pay.

Bregenzer Festspiele

The Bregenz Festival is held every year from July to August in Vorarlberg. It has the world’s largest stage on the water. The performances are different every year but they are usually united by one theme. The decorations are very impressive and are worth seeing.

Marina Bay Stadium

This stadium was built as a temporary solution while Singapore National Stadium was rebuilt. The stadium was used for the opening and closing ceremonies during 2010 Summer Youth Olympics. It was a floating platform where the Formula One Grand Prix event was successfully held.

Archipelago Cinema

Archipelago Cinema is probably one of the world’s most scenic open-air cinemas that floats in the middle of a lake. The cinema was designed by German architect Ole Scheeren, who built it using techniques popular among local people. This cinema stage was built specially for the film festival Film on the Rocks Yao Noi.

1. What is special about Bangkok Floating Markets?

A．Local foods are free to taste.

B．Visitors can make boats by themselves.

C．Bargaining for a good price is an experience.

D．Performances on water are impressive to see.

2. Which one was used for Formula One Grand Prix event?

A．Archipelago Cinema.	B．Marina Bay Stadium.
C．Bregenzer Festspiele.	D．Bangkok Floating Markets.

3. What do Marina Bay Stadium and Archipelago Cinema have in common?

A．They both hold ceremonies every year.

B．They both used local building techniques.

C．They were both built for a special purpose.

D．They both provide visitors with sports events.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What did the woman give Howard?

A．A big meal.

B．A glass of water.

C．A cup of milk.

2. What was Howard’s job when he grew up?

A．A salesman.

B．A doctor.

C．A teacher.

3. How did the woman feel after opening the bill?

A．Helpless.

B．Regretful.

C．Grateful.