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。

College can be very expensive in America.     1     (depend)on their families, financial situations, students may receive financial aid in the form of loans or grants. Loans must be paid back to the lender, but grants(助学金)are usually free aid from either the government     2     the schools themselves to pay for     3     (education) expenses. Another form of financial help is scholarship. Like grants, they are financial assistance that doesn't need to    4     (repay).

    5           (general) speaking, scholarships are often given by private organizations or individuals. There are     6     (various) of scholarships, and students often do not know what financial aid can be available     7     them. In order to help with the processes of searching and applying, some websites such as Fastweb. com assist students in finding scholarships     8     match their abilities and interests. On the website, there is a form     9     (fill) out. This provides information like education level, interests, and experience. Another popular feature of the website is the college search function. Students can look up colleges according to location major, or a     10     (combine)of these.

2 . On September 25, 2019, the Daxing International Airport, Beijing's new airport, opened to the public. It is said to be the world's largest terminal（航站楼）in a single building, and is expected to receive nearly 72 million passengers by 2025.

The airport is accessible in all directions. lt is about 46 kilometers south of Tian'amnen Square, 26 kilometers west of Langfang City, 55 kilometers northeast of Xiongan New Area, and 67 kilometers away from the old Beijing Capital International Airport. Passengers can take the Daxing airport subway line from the centre of Beijing to get to the airport in just 19 minutes.

The idea of the Beijing Capital's second international airport could date back to the yea of 2006. Two years later in 2008, a team for the new airport was set up. In 2011, the project of Daxing Airport was kicked off. In December, 2016, Daxing Airports main terminal building was finished. The airport terminal, with an area of more than 1, 000, 000 m², was completed on June 30, 2019.

Daxing International Airport has also adopted various new technologies to make it smarter and more efficient. Now technologies including facial recognition are used in the airport, allowing passengers to use their faces to check in, which is 40% faster than traditional airports. The new airport is sure to help with the development of the local areas.

1. Why does the author list the figures in paragraph 2?

A．lb show the way to the airport

B．To inform us the location of the airport

C．To illustrate the convenience of the airport

D．To show us the distance from the center of Beijing to the airport.

2. What does the underlined phrase mean in Paragraph 3?

A．Started.	B．Completed
C．Reconsidered.	D．Repaired,

3. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

A．To tell the importance of the new airport.

B．To show the development of the new airport

C．To introduce the safety practice of the new airport

D．To introduce the new technologies of the new airport.

4. Where can we probably read the passage?

A．In an art review.	B．In a storybook.
C．In a newspaper.	D．In a science fiction.

3 . A snow leopard stared down from a steep rock high in the peaks of Mongolia. She was on the lookout for a snack. Noticing a wild goat below, the snow leopard rocketed down the mountainside. The wild goat struggled to escape. But with one 30-foot leap, the cat caught up. Seconds later, she was secured her meal and looked for a place to enjoy it.

These endangered cats are nearly impossible to see. Their spotted coats act as invisible cloaks(披风)by mixing into the rocky mountains of the 12 Central Asian countries where the cats live. The mountains the snow leopards call home are rough and extremely cold in the winter. But these cats have some amazing body parts that make living in the area no big deal. In addition to hiding them, a snow leopard’s soft, thick fur keeps it warm in the bitter cold.

Few humans have seen snow leopards in real life, but hunting scenes like the one above have been recorded on video. Snow leopard experts need to gather more information about the secretive cats’ lives to help protect them. To do that, researches use high-tech tools to spy on the shy animals. They gently trap the wild cats to put on satellite radio collars to know where the cats wander.

Even though snow leopards live in some of the most rugged mountains on Earth, people pose the biggest threat to their survival. Poachers(盗猎者)can sell a snow leopard’s hide and bones for thousands of dollars. Sheepherders(牧羊人)often kill any snow leopard that attacks their sheep. Hunters target goats, wild sheep, and other animals for food-removing important snow leopard food. The more scientists can learn about snow leopards, the better they can protect these rarely seen cats from humans who harm them.

1. What’s the function of the first paragraph?

A．To lead to the theme of the passage.

B．To describe how snow leopards hunt.

C．To show the main food of snow leopards

D．To show snow leopards have a good ability of adaption

2. Why can snow leopards survive in extremely cold environment?

A．They don't go out in winter.

B．They have unique body characters.

C．Their living regions are large enough.

D．Their thick fur can help camouflage (伪装).

3. How do researchers know more about snow leopards?

A．Spending more time searching for them.

B．Trapping snow leopards to examine them.

C．Using advanced technology to track them.

D．Surfing the internet to get more information.

4. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?

A．The process of researchers’ job.

B．The snow leopards, awful living conditions.

C．The threat that humans pose to snow leopards.

D．The reasons why some persons kill snow leopards.

4 . Best Christmas Towns Transport You to the North Pole in America

There are few things that compare to the joy of the holiday season. Some joyful holiday towns that look like they were from fairy tales are just where you need to feel merry and bright.

SANTA, CLAUS, INDIANA

Santa Claus, Indiana, personally calling it America's Christmas Hometown, is a dream. When a local postmaster began promoting the town in the late 1920s, children's letters to Santa began pouring in and still do to this day. Each year, countless letters are answered by volunteers. Aside from the typical Christmas activities like a parade and light show, Santa Claus is also home to a holiday-themed amusement park, making it the ideal trip for the whole family.

SOLVANQCALEFORNIA

This town, right in the middle of California wine country, celebrates Christmas all December long. The Danish-style celebration features a number of holiday experiences, like the Christmas Market Light Show, Tree-Lighting Ceremony, Julefest parade, and candlelight tours.

HELEN, GEORGIA

Once a former logging town along the Chattahoochee River, Helen has turned into a beautiful Christmas wonderland during the holidays. Its German architecture and holiday market makes for the most breathtaking scenery that will transport you to a small German town in seconds.

WILLIAMSBURG VIRGINIA

Williamsburg's numerous historical and Christmas events make it another great place for history lovers to visit this holiday season. The Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown host Christmastide, an exhibit that recalls 17th- and 18th-century winter and holiday traditions through special programs.

1. What's children's habit in Indiana in Christmas?

A．Being volunteers.	B．Having a family trip.
C．Writing a letter to Santa.	D．Taking part in a parade.

2. What's the similarity between SOLVANG, CALIFORNIA and HELEN, GEORGIA?

A．You can get personal gifts.	B．Both hold a series of activities
C．Both have charming natural scenery	D．You can experience a foreign culture

3. Where would you like to go if you are interested in history?

A．SANTA CLAUS. INDIANA.	B．SOLVANQCALIFORNIA.
C．HELEN, GEORGIA.	D．WILLIAMSBURQ VIRGINIA