1 . Build your own first aid kit

Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere, so being prepared for one is important. Having a proper first aid kit in your home is an easy but essential part of good emergency preparation.     1    . Instead of getting such one, you can save money and ensure the kit is personalized to suit you and your family’s particular needs by creating your own.

Pick a good container. One good option is a large, water resistant, rigid or flexible plastic container. This makes the materials inside visible for easy identification and safe.     2    . A handle is ideal out of consideration for that. Regardless of your container choice, clearly identify it, for example, by writing “ FIRST AID” with a permanent marker.

    3    . One should include all of your basic medicinal supplies, such as bandages (绷带), gloves and scissors, while the second one includes medicine. Make sure that the important basic medical tools and medicines are contained in it.     4    . However, when it comes to bandages, wipes and other lightweight items, the more the merrier. And remember that everything is kept in small sealed plastic bags.

    5    . When one of your family is crying about a cut on her finger, you don’t want your home kit buried at the back of a cupboard or lost because it’s not being returned to the same spot after each use. Establish a clearly-defined, consistent spot for it. Let small children know where the kit is located, but place it where they cannot reach it.

A．Make your first aid kit safely accessible

B．Separate the first aid kit into two sections

C．The ready-made first aid kits in the store are usually expensive

D．The kit should be easy to transport as needed to the emergency

E．The number of each item will depend on the size of your family

F．Having several first aid kits means you can get one of them anytime

G．First aid kits on the market often lack what you want or have something useless for you

2 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

“David, it’s time for breakfast,” Mrs. Motangi called. “There’s a birthday present for you to open.”

David ran into the kitchen and saw a shiny new soccer ball on the table. He smiled and started jumping up and down with excitement. “Can I take the ball to school with me, please?” asked David. “Of course,” Mrs. Motangi said. “But you need to be careful with your first real soccer ball.”

At school, David immediately put his soccer ball under his desk. During the morning lessons, he kept quietly tapping the ball with his foot to make sure it was still there. Finally, it was break time. David seized the ball and quickly ran outside. He kicked the ball skillfully across the field to a group of students.

Soccer was David’s favorite sport. Since he had arrived in England and started school two months ago, he had played soccer every day during the break. Break was always his favorite time because he didn’t have to speak English, a language that was still fairly new to him. When he played soccer, he would forget that he felt like an outsider at this new school

“Look!” called David. “I got a new soccer ball. We can use it for our game today.” The other students exchanged glances and just stared at David. These were the most words David had ever spoken to them.

“We don’t need your ball,” said a tall boy, Jacob. “We already have one.” Jacob liked playing soccer but poorly. Jacob kicked David’s ball with all his strength. The ball soared over the school’s high fence, bounced once, and rolled to the back of a nearby house. “What a good kick!” screamed the other kids, jumping up and down and slapping Jacob on the back. David watched in horror as his cherished football went out of sight, tears coming to his eyes. What would his mother say?

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Paragraph 1: He was going outside when his teacher, Mr. Bleachers, came with the ball.
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Paragraph 2: With the help of David, they got prepared for the soccer match between classes.
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3 . It was 80 years ago when I wrote my first letter to Paul and Renee. I was about 13. Paul was the same _________ as me, his sister Renee was two years younger, and they lived in France. I was crazy about learning languages, so I was _________ when my French teacher assigned (分配) us pen pals.

It was quite a(n) _________ to get a letter from a foreign country, so I _________ receiving their reply. They weren’t good at English, so after six months, we were all writing in _________ , which helped me have a good knowledge of the language.

I decided to go to France on holiday in 1949 to_________them. The family _________ me well, and I visited several times in the years that followed. The first time I met Renee, she _________ me up at the station, and we hit it off straight away.

Lnever.got to meet Paul. Renee wrote to me and _________ me that he had died shortly after joining the army. Renee and I continued writing to each other, and our friendship became __________ . We talked about our families, our __________ and cur troubles in life. After that I moved to South Africa for a while, married, had children, and changed jobs. Throughout all this, we __________writing letters.

I’m 93 now and I still write to Renee. She has difficulty writing now, so she phones me to__________ . Most people don’t seem to have the __________for letters anymore, but it gives me great pleasure to write. And this is the most valuable __________ I have ever had.

1.

A．interest

B．dream

C．height

D．age

2.

A．sad

B．pleased

C．awkward

D．angry

3.

A．action

B．thing

C．problem

D．debate

4.

A．looked forward to

B．was attracted to

C．signed up for

D．took control of

5.

A．Spanish

B．English

C．French

D．German

6.

A．help

B．praise

C．check

D．meet

7.

A．treated

B．fitted

C．knew

D．protected

8.

A．picked

B．called

C．brought

D．held

9.

A．warned

B．told

C．contacted

D．calmed

10.

A．calmer

B．deeper

C．flatter

D．shorter

11.

A．memories

B．kids

C．organizations

D．hobbies

12.

A．kept

B．stopped

C．avoided

D．finished

13.

A．explore

B．remember

C．revise

D．reply

14.

A．request

B．mind

C．time

D．place

15.

A．interest

B．tradition

C．friendship

D．trip

4 . While facial recognition technology continues to promote many aspects of human life, it's now being applied to aid the protection of giant pandas, Xinhua News Agency reported on 6 January 2022.

A nature reserve has built an AI-enabled video monitoring system to better protect giant pandas. Installed with 300 infrared (红外线) cameras, the monitoring system helps ensure the health and safety of 110 wild giant pandas there. It was put into operation two years ago, and has captured numerous photos and videos of pandas engaged in activities such as eating, resting and fighting for mates. It provides scientific data to help us grasp pandas’ living conditions and establish conservation strategies. More importantly, it achieves real-time monitoring of the reserve so that we can discern the threats to the wildlife as early as possible.

A recent study found the facial recognition system can automatically recognize various wild animals caught in infrared cameras, allowing researchers to collect data on giant pandas while staying indoors. It's shown that by equipping the AI-aided system to retain the filed photos of giant pandas, we obtain a 98% success rate for species recognition. Its success rate of recognizing other wild animals can top 80%. In 2021 alone, this monitoring system captured 2, 896 photos of giant pandas and other rare animals and filmed 3,218 seconds of footage, showcasing the reserve's sound ecological environment as well as a gradual rise in panda population there.

Head of the reserve's administration, Liu Xingming, said researchers used the system not only to observe the dynamics and health of the giant panda population but also to learn about changes in the natural surroundings of their habitat. “The monitoring system has enabled systematic, scientific, and intelligent conservation of wildlife,” he added. “However, it is expected to be further improved and optimized in the near future.”

1. What does the underlined word “discern” mean in paragraph 2?

A．Solve.

B．Pose.

C．Attach.

D．Detect.

2. What can be inferred about the new technology from the study?

A．It precisely recognizes any species.	B．It makes panda population rise rapidly.
C．It contributes to species data collection.	D．It understands pandas' facial appearance.

3. What is Liu Xingming's attitude to the facial recognition monitoring system?

A．Critical.	B．Objective.
C．Ambiguous.	D．Conservative.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Panda Facial Recognition Using Database

B．Functions of Facial Recognition Technology

C．AI Technology for Better Panda Protection

D．A Breakthrough in Video Monitoring System

5 . Not only is the college admission essay a place to showcase writing skills and personality, it’s also a place where a student’s voice can shine through.     1    . This can feel like a lot of pressure. Here’s what students need to know about writing a strong college essay.

    2    , such as word limits and essay topics. Admission officers note that although there are no strict word limits for the essay, they suggest a cap of about 650 words.

Maybe the most challenging step in the essay writing process is figuring out what to write about.     3    . Rather, students should narrow their focus and write about a specific experience, hobby or habit that reveals something personal,like how they think,what they value or what their strengths are.     4    . Even an essay on a common topic can be fascinating if done right.

“The best writing is rewriting,” an admission officer says, “You should never be giving me your first draft.” After finishing the essay, students can polish an essay in two stages. The first stage focuses on content. The second proofing stage focuses on style, including grammar, punctuation and spelling. Remember even though students often stress about the essay in particular, it’s not the only thing college admission officers look at.     5    .

A．The essay isn’t a complete autobiography

B．Students can review essay requirements before application

C．The essay is the window,but application process is the house

D．Students can also write to illustrate an aspect of their background

E．Memorable essays should focus on more ordinary topics, like fishing

F．But as each applicant is unique, so are college admission policies and priorities

G．However, students have only several hundred words to boost their chances of admission

6 . 阅读下而材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

As a single mother, I’ve never doubted my daughter Jane’s dream to be a singer on the stage. At an early age, she was crazy about singing. Whenever she had a chance, she would sing to her heart’s content. Her sweet and charming voice tended to get people around attracted to her songs.

Living in a small city, I took several odd jobs, determined to do everything in my power to support her. Soon after Jane attended school, her music teacher Mary noticed her talent by chance and volunteered to give her some guidance on how to sing. Jane practiced so hard that before long she made great progress in singing.

Unfortunately, one noon a year later, Jane was crossing the street when a careless driver knocked her down. She was rushed to hospital. When I hurried there, the doctor told me that my daughter would probably not stand on her own feet. I froze with shock, feeling as if I had been thrown into a dark world. Weak and dizzy, I was about to fall to the ground when someone took hold of me.

It was Mary, who got the news and raced here. She comforted me, saying firmly, “Grace, Jane needs you. You must stay calm and strong.” I nodded. Having calmed down, I entered the ward with Mary.

That night, Jane recovered her consciousness (知觉) and opened her eyes. Holding her hand, I said, “My dear, everything would be fine.” Mary comforted her gently, “I know you are a strong girl, Jane. Don’t worry. We’ll be standing by you.” I was heartbroken to see tears streaming down Jane’s cheeks.

After two months, we returned home from hospital. Her teachers and friends frequently visited her. Jane eventually accepted the fact that she would have to get around in a wheelchair. Never did she refer to the subject of singing again. I knew she was a nice and understanding girl, who was afraid that talking about her original dream would upset the two of us.

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2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

One day, however, Mary came with good news.

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When the host announced it was Jane’s turn, she was wheeled onto the stage.

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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。

Yao Zhongyu, a student of Beihang University from Taiwan, told his parents in a video     1    (post) online that he would not be able to spend the Spring Festival with     2    (they) as he volunteered for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

“Beijing is such a big stage and I have missed out on many of the big events that     3    (take) place in the past few years. It is a     4    (significance) opportunity to participate as a volunteer in such an international event,” Yao said.

In order     5    (select), Yao had passed the College English Test before he signed up as a volunteer, attended the Red Cross rescue training,     6     was organized by Beihang University, and obtained a corresponding certificate.

“My parents think that it is an honor     7     me to be a part of the Beijing 2022 and they     8    (true) take pride in me,” Yao said.

Yao worked as a volunteer in the Yanqing competition zone in the suburban area of Beijing.

According to Yao, the mainland has done     9     great job in COVID-19 prevention and control, and Beijing has many policies to support students from Taiwan to start businesses and find jobs. He plans to pursue his career in the mainland after     10    (complete) his studies.

8 . Music is fun. Most of us come across music pretty much every day, whether that be on the radio, TV or on the street.     1     Here are some reasons why everyone should have music in their lives.

Music brings people together. It creates social relationship, it speaks to all when words can fail, and wherever you go in the world, it is understood. Music is a universal gift and its power to connect people is without question.       2       For example, we all have been known to move our feet to the rhythm of a drum beat or sing our hearts out to encourage our favourite sports team!

    3     It provides an opportunity for people from all social and cultural backgrounds to express themselves. Whether it’s to convey a political message, a particular emotion or just for the sheer joy, musicians use sound and music as a way of expressing themselves and getting their voices heard.

Music improves your health and wellbeing. It stimulates the brain which in turn helps with pain relief, reducing stress and memory. A study from Harvard has shown that relaxing music may lower blood pressure and heart rate after physical effort.     4     And through bringing people together, it can serve as a cure to loneliness and social isolation.

Music can improve confidence and toughness. In a digital age where many services and products are instantly available with the click of a button, learning a musical instrument provides a platform for people to achieve discipline and willpower. There are many skills required in order to learn how to play a musical instrument: technique; reading music; expression; listening.     5    

A．Music is a creative outlet.

B．But why is it so important?

C．Music can help lift your spirits.

D．It can also improve mood and reduce anxiety.

E．Most importantly, you have to listen to live music.

F．It is an art form with human interaction at its centre.

G．As you continue to perfect these skills, you build toughness.

9 .

When it comes to debates over the Mona Lisa, most people tend to fall into conversation over whether the subject is pretending a smile.       1     — whether the painting shows an image of a woman who has eyebrows (眉毛), as her forehead seems strangely free of follicles (毛囊).

The answer? Perhaps. But not anymore.     2    . It was most stylish for women in l6th - century Italy to pull out or shave their eyebrows. It's within reason that Lisa Gherardini, who is the suspected model for the painting, may have been lacking in eyebrows for that reason.

In 2007, a French photographer and engineer named Pascal Cotte cast doubt on that idea. Using an advanced camera capable of capturing images of high quality, Cotte claimed he was able to visualize a faint eyebrow hair on her face.     3    .

If Cotte's observation is correct, why only one hair? It's possible, Cotte said, that Da Vinci painted a glaze (釉) over most of the piece and then added further detail on top of it.     4    . The restoration work applied to the painting over time may have accidentally erased her follicular features. Based on his analysis, Cotte visualized other layers of the painting. Da Vinci moved the two left fingers of his subject and had originally made her smile wider, according to the photographer.

Cotte's photos allow observers to make their own judgment about whether Mona Lisa's eyebrows were pulled out.     5    

A．A more careful analysis might raise another argument

B．No one will deny it's Leonardo Da Vinci's symbolic artwork

C．Perhaps Da Vinci had indeed intended to paint his subject with eyebrows

D．In painting the work, Da Vinci was likely to be recognizing the fashion trends

E．That may have created a situation where the topmost layer was easily damaged

F．It's another element that may make the painting appealing for another 500 years

G．It can clearly be seen that cracks (裂缝) around the eye have slightly disappeared

10 . It had been 10 years since a family in the Ozarks lost their beloved dog named Razzle. Understandably, after so much time, they’d come to accept the fact that they would never get to see their furry little friend again.

But then they received a phone call that was nothing short of a miracle — Razzle had been found!

In the decade since he went missing, Razzle has been on a long journey. He somehow managed to make his way from Herb Springs, Arkansas, to French Camp, California. That adds up to 1, 600 miles!

While traveling around the city, Razzle managed to come across just the right people. According to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, after they discovered the sweet dog, they had him checked for a microchip. Thankfully, he did have one, and they were able to locate his family! That’s when volunteer pilot Jeremy Wade took over.

“The amazing dog transport folks out in California knew I sometimes fly to Heber Springs, and now he’s getting a ride with me back to his family after all these years,” Jeremy said.

Razzle’s long journey away from home was finally coming to a close! He was loaded safely onto the plane, and then the two of them headed to Arkansas, where the pup’s family was waiting for them.

“He’s now a very old dog, but now he can have the sunset of his life back home with his family in the Ozarks,” Jeremy said.

We can only imagine how amazed Razzle’s family was to hear the news, but the joy on their faces when they were finally reunited said it all.

Wow, what an emotional ending! There truly is nothing like the love between a family and their dog.

1. What happened after Razzle’s missing?

A．He liked the journey.	B．His owners felt amazed.
C．He created a miracle.	D．His owners accepted the fact.

2. What’s the key factor for the dog’s return home?

A．The folks’ transporting him.	B．His loyalty to his owners.
C．The microchip tied to him.	D．The pilot’s taking over him.

3. Which word can describe Sheriff’s office?

A．Cautious.

B．Determined.

C．Generous.

D．Grateful.

4. What’s the best title of this text?

A．Friendly People Rescued a Dog.	B．A Dog Travels 1, 600 Miles.
C．A Family Lost Their Beloved Dog.	D．A Dog Finds His Way Home.