It was freezing cold outside. The biting wind was blowing hard. Rosalee pressed her nose against the window. Then she made a wish. “Ready, set—snow,” she whispered. She looked at the sky, but there was no snow. Rosalee closed her eyes again. “Ready, set—SNOW!” she said louder. She stole a quick glance with one eye open. “Not one flake(小薄片)”.
“Be patient, dear. It will snow soon,” said Rosalee’s grandmother Nana. She was setting a plate of warm pizzelle (芝麻脆饼) on the table. Rosalee loved her grandmother’s cookies. Their fancy shapes looked like snowflakes.
“But Grandpa told me it was supposed to snow today,” Rosalee said. It would be the first snow this winter. She had been filled with expectations.
Rosalee’s brother, Marcus, was sitting at the kitchen table. “Today can mean any time between now and midnight,” he pointed out.
Rosalee seemed a little confused. All the signs of snow were there: It looked like it could snow—The sky matched the grey rooftop next door; It felt like snowy weather—When she walked across the yard to check the mailbox that morning, she’d had to wear her hat and gloves and bury her face in a scarf, which made her look like a moving ball at a distance; It even smelled like it could snow—Nana always made pizzelle in a snowy weather.
The cookies cooled on the table, filling the kitchen with their sweet smell, making her mouth water. Nana smiled at Rosalee and handed her a cookie. Rosalee took a bite. Suddenly, an idea struck her. “I know how to make it now,” she said excitedly, jumping off her seat.
“Impossible,” Marcus mumbled(嘟哝), his mouth full.
“You’ll see!” Rosalee disappeared into her room.
An hour later, Rosalee called to her brother, who was in his room reading. “Come into the kitchen with your eyes closed, Marcus.”
“All right.” Marcus appeared in the doorway. His eyelids were closed.
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“OK. Ready, set—SNOW!” Rosalee said.
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“Look!” Rosalee pointed out the window and cried in great excitement.
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2 . When I was a boy, I spent much time playing alone. I didn’t
Therefore it was so
One afternoon after a long day’s work, I decide to take a walk in the
| A．demand | B．change | C．mind | D．notice |
| A．shelters | B．hopes | C．favorites | D．companions |
| A．surprising | B．tough | C．impressive | D．vital |
| A．trouble | B．business | C．employment | D．luck |
| A．hours | B．meetings | C．breaks | D．flights |
| A．equally | B．heavily | C．rarely | D．suddenly |
| A．factory | B．woods | C．mountains | D．town |
| A．longing | B．concern | C．regret | D．struggle |
| A．received | B．remembered | C．recognized | D．spotted |
| A．encountered | B．left | C．survived | D．fed |
| A．found | B．disappointed | C．guided | D．struck |
| A．becomes | B．preserves | C．reflects | D．represents |
| A．collected | B．picked | C．planted | D．examined |
| A．fearful | B．hesitant | C．worried | D．depressed |
| A．fight back | B．start out | C．step forward | D．break through |
3 . An exhibition of 125 life-size elephant sculptures has gone on display in London to highlight the need for coexistence between people and wildlife.
Organized by conservation groups Elephant Family and The Real Elephant Collective, the exhibition comes as a herd of wild Asian elephants roaming Southwest China’s Yunnan Province has drawn global attention. Elephant Family said it would like to see more strategies in place that allow elephants to migrate, eat, and do their best to fit into strange landscapes in a way that is safe for both people and wild animals.
The CoExistence exhibition is on display at Green Park, St James’s Park and Berkeley Square after the sculptures were initially placed outside Buckingham Palace in May. CoExistence is an environmental art exhibition by Elephant Family and The Real Elephant Collective. The elephants have been created deep in the jungles by indigenous (土生土长的) communities who live close to their real-life counterparts. Here, people and elephants coexist in denser (更密集的) populations than anywhere ese in the world.
The founder of The Real Elephant Collective, a nonprofit organization contributing to protecting elephants, said, “Our best guess is that elephants are very intelligent and have learned that humans grow lots of nutritious food. Elephants move over long distances and explore their environment, as their ancestors have always done. Coexistence is about negotiating this sharing of space.”
When many parts of the world went into lockdown to help control the spread of the novel coronavirus, researchers found wildlife thrived (茁壮成长) in the wake of reduced human activity. “A global reduction in human activity has had a positive effect on wildlife around the world,” Elephant Family said. “It has now been scientifically demonstrated that the moment we lighten our footprint, wildlife thrives and transforms the health of the planet for all. The COVID-19 pandemic has showed us that coexistence with wildlife is very much possible.”
After the exhibition, the sculptures will go on sale for between 6, 000 pounds (US $ 8,346) for a calf and 30,000 pounds for a large adult, Money raised will be directed toward some grassroots organizations working on peaceful coexistence.
1. What’s the aim of the CoExistence exhibition?| A．To attract visitors to London. |
| B．To raise money for protecting elephants. |
| C．To encourage people to live in harmony with wildlife. |
| D．To honour the elephants roaming in Yunan Province, China. |
| A．Elephants cause no harm to humans. |
| B．Elephants are almost as intelligent as humans. |
| C．Humans and elephants are fighting for more space. |
| D．The coexistence between humans and elephants needs efforts. |
| A．The COVID-19 pandemic has no effect on wildlife. |
| B．Fewer human activities are favorable to wildlife. |
| C．People should try to avoid contact with wildlife. |
| D．The exhibition can earn money for wildlife preservation. |
| A．An Exhibition Tour of Elephant Sculptures |
| B．Negotiation Between People and Wildlife |
| C．Effects of Human Activities on Elephants |
| D．Elephants’ Intelligence and Nature to Explore |
4 . Sewing can be fun and creative. But have you ever thought that a sewing machine can also mean the world to many people around the globe that use it as their main source of income?
When Margaret Jankowski discovered this, she decided to found The Sewing Machine Project, an organization that collects donated used machines and redistributes them in remote places like Sri Lanka, Guatemala, Guam, and Kosovo. It also aims to help those in Detroit and New Orleans.
In 2004,when a tsunami (海啸) hit Sri Lanka, Margaret was deeply touched by the story of a particular woman. After the village she lived in was destroyed by the natural disaster, she lost everything, including her sewing machine, her approach to future earnings. This story made Margaret decide to collect used sewing machines and send them to Sri Lanka. After attending a local news program where she presented her idea, she started receiving scores of sewing machines.
The Sewing Machine Project covers a basic yet necessary need of many impoverished people around the world. For them, sewing can be a tool for survival. Whether in a factory or at home, a sewing machine can be the door to brighter financial opportunities. A sewing machine can also enable many to preserve their cultural identity. After Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005, a community of New Orleans that wears skillfully-made suits for their own traditional festival lost many of their sewing machines. Since then, the non-profit organization has distributed hundreds of machines among the creators of the costumes, helping them maintain their tradition as well as their income.
1. Why does the author raise the question in the first paragraph?| A．To call up readers’ memories. | B．To lead up to the project. |
| C．To stress the role of sewing. | D．To introduce sewing machines. |
| A．Destruction of the 2004 tsunami. | B．The experience of Margaret in 2004. |
| C．The story of a woman in Sri Lanka. | D．Inspiration for the project. |
| A．Disabled. | B．Exhausted. | C．Poor. | D．Pessimistic. |
| A．To highlight its cultural identity. |
| B．To prove the importance of keeping traditions. |
| C．To explain the project’s achievement. |
| D．To show the project’s contribution to traditions. |
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| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．Free lunch. | B．Traffic allowance. |
| C．Sickness benefits. | D．Flexible working hours. |
| A．A job offer letter. | B．An evaluation report. |
| C．A job advertisement. | D．An application letter. |
It was a privilege for Eloise to have her grandson Josh living with her while he was attending college away from home. Eloise had struggled to keep herself busy since her husband’s death three years ago. But having Josh around was motivation for Eloise to stay active. Now most of her days were spent baking bread and cookies or with friends and neighbors.
When Eloise returned from a get-together with her friends one evening, Josh pointed to a black-and-white picture lying on the table, and said, “Hi, Grandma. 1 found this in my closet (壁橱)，Is that you and Granddad?” Eloise looked at the picture and laughed quietly. “Oh, that was a long time ago. I must have overlooked it when I was cleaning to make room for your things.”
“That’s your granddad and me before we were married. We met at a party. I loved to dance, and he was a good dancer,” Eloise smiled, enjoying the memories that came flooding back.
“After we got married, we rarely had time to go dancing. But every once in a while, after the children went to bed, we’d pull out the record player and dance in the backyard under the stars.”
Leaning back in his chair, Josh appeared to be enjoying the story. “Wow, Granddad was quite a romantic guy!”
“Yeah. He was very romantic. I still miss him dearly.” Eloise shook her head, attempting to get rid of the lonely feeling that was beginning to form.“Well, it’s getting late now. Let’s get some sleep.” “I’ve really enjoyed hearing the story about you and Granddad,” Josh hugged his grandma. Then he went back to his room.
Two hours ago, Mom called to tell him that the next day would be Grandma’s birthday. He eagerly wanted to give a special present to Grandma, but he was short of money. After hearing Grandma’s words and knowing their story, he got a brilliant idea in his mind.
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The next morning, Josh started to prepare his “present from the past” secretly.
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After finishing dinner that night, Josh invited and led his grandma to the backyard.
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Shennongjia is a household name in China because it’s the home of the legendary “wild man”. Its folk tale spans the generations.
Between 1976 and 1981, the Chinese Academy of Sciences organized three large scale
Nowadays, Shennongjia’s attraction is not merely about “wild man”. Its appeal
The “wild man” legend has been passed on for generations by word-of- mouth. In 2016, the legend of "wild man" in Shennongjia
8 . Last month, I was told that our group’s project had successfully entered the interview stage during the “It’s good to be in the museum” campaign. This was my first project interview. As a
The first simulative (模拟的) interview did not go as well as I had
On the day of the interview, I unfortunately
| A．sensitive | B．shy | C．lonely | D．humble |
| A．quietly | B．sincerely | C．bravely | D．critically |
| A．decided | B．agreed | C．hoped | D．guaranteed |
| A．confidence | B．encouragement | C．patience | D．gratitude |
| A．offer | B．idea | C．duty | D．turn |
| A．figure | B．gap | C．space | D．issue |
| A．leading | B．adding | C．growing | D．rising |
| A．cite | B．deliver | C．publish | D．edit |
| A．begged for | B．longed for | C．relied on | D．met with |
| A．drew | B．missed | C．lost | D．brought |
| A．enjoyed | B．recognize | C．inspected | D．faced |
| A．project | B．interview | C．speech | D．performance |
| A．gradually | B．barely | C．unexpectedly | D．equally |
| A．acknowledged | B．expressed | C．covered | D．obtained |
| A．campaign | B．group | C．task | D．goal |
9 . Having a pet can be a magical moment for a lot of people. Welcoming a new furry guest in your life conveys a feeling of bliss unmatched by anything else. Unfortunately, many new pet owners can take a while to adjust with their pets and struggle to bond with them.
This goes without saying but spending time with your pets can greatly help you band with them. Cats, dogs, and other animals love to be included in the activities of their humans. Whether it is going on errands or just chilling at home watching a movie, make sure your furry friends are with you and enjoying themselves.
Another thing to keep in mind is that playtime between an owner and their pets is the best way to bond and share wonderful moments together. It is important to know what type of play your pet enjoys. 6 Just like each individual is different, animals are different from each other too.
| A．In time, you’ll be inseparable. |
| B．Just be sure to reward them after. |
| C．Training would boost your confidence, |
| D．All the animals don’t like the same activities. |
| E．Explore, and figure out what would be the best activities. |
| F．Most people forget that training the pets and teaching them tricks is a healthy way. |
| G．It is important that you and your furry friend have a healthy and loving relationship. |
10 . Lily, 17 and Evie, 15, love cooking and regularly practice their skills. “Both of us obviously love cooking and are very passionate about the state of our city in which we want to make a change for the better,” Evie told Yahoo Life.
Though the teens are too young to become politicians, they often used their baking skills to help with campaigns that try to make their city better. In their spare time, they baked cupcakes and then sold them to raise money. According to Yahoo life, they raised a total of 30 ,000 dollars (about 191,000 yuan) in their first fundraiser.
“Once you get a taste for making a difference in the world, you can’t stop,” Lily added.
After this success, the sisters continued helping others. New American Pathways is an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization that helps refugees (难民). Though the organization has tried its best to support newly arrived refugees, it’s unable to do everything for them. Many young Afghan refuges don’t have backpacks and other school supplies.
As teen students, the sisters understood how important school supplies are. So they decided to give a hand to these young refugees. At the suggestion of the organization, they started a bake sale to raise funds. Whenever they had the time, they would bake desserts by themselves or called for families and neighbors to join in with them.
With their great work, they ended up getting 240 filled backpacks.
“Knowing that each backpack would be held by a kid that might not have had a backpack at all felt really good, and I was excited to know that we could fuel their love of learning.” Evie told the website Inspiration Post.
They also hope to inspire others to make a difference no matter how small it is.“No matter how small you might feel your voice is,” Lily told Daily Viral News, “just know that you can make a difference in your community. You just have to go for it.”
1. How did Lily and Evie make their city better?| A．They used their hobby to make a difference. |
| B．They tried to become politicians. |
| C．They called for the public to raise money. |
| D．They launched an environmental campaign. |
| A．Baking desserts for free. |
| B．Persuading passers-by to start a sale. |
| C．Promoting 240 filled backpacks. |
| D．Earning money for school supplies by baking. |
| A．They wouldn’t suffer hunger. |
| B．Their passion for learning would be greater. |
| C．They would love their school. |
| D．Their love for cooking would be inspired. |
| A．Skill comes with practice. |
| B．Success results from helping others. |
| C．A small act of kindness matters. |
| D．Voluntary work needs more money. |
