1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How will the speakers inform the customers?

A．By phone.

B．By mail.

C．By email.

2. What relation is Jane to the man probably?

A．His customer.

B．His workmate.

C．His wife.

3. What are the customers expected to do?

A．Give a reply to the email.

B．Offer their phone numbers.

C．Get familiar with other attendants.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What do bees do when they need to relax?

A．Fly all day.

B．Make honey.

C．Play with balls.

2. How many choices did the bees have in the experiment?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

3. What kind of treat could the bees get?

A．A sugary treat.

B．A special treat.

C．A flowery treat.

4. What can we infer from what the researcher said?

A．Bees are more thoughtful.

B．Bees are more hardworking.

C．Bees are hard to get along with.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What happened at the man’s dinner with his host family?

A．He forgot to introduce himself.

B．He called the host by the wrong name.

C．He whispered to someone.

2. How did the man deal with the situation?

A．He apologized for his behavior.

B．He said nothing about it.

C．He made a joke of himself.

3. How does the woman sound in the end?

A．Helpful.

B．Embarrassed.

C．Grateful.

4 . 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。

If you’re visiting Hangzhou, the one place you absolutely cannot miss is the West Lake. It     1    (locate) southwest of the city. It’s twice the size of New York City’s Central Park. West Lake’s natural beauty and     2    (history) relics have inspired Chinese poets and artists throughout time.

You would need a whole day to     3    (full) appreciate its beauty. The lake has 10 scenic sites, each with     4     story of its own.

You can start with the Leifeng Pagoda. Local legend has it that a white snake spirit was once imprisoned in the five-story, eight-sided pagoda by a monk,     5     tried to separate the immortal spirit from a mortal lover.

Afterwards, you can walk northward along the Su Causeway,     6    (construct) with the help of the great poet Su Shi about 1,000 years ago.

At the other end of the causeway, you will encounter a lotus pool and a winding courtyard. A culture show will be staged here     7     the tourists.     8    (make) sure to indulge yourself with a lakeside sunset before you leave. It’s here that the still waters of the lake meet up with the     9    (color) of the skies,     10    (create) an image you won’t soon forget.

5 . 54-year-old Winston Douglas was driving his bus along a quiet street in Atlanta when he noticed a young man standing shirtless on the sidewalk. That wasn’t unusual for a late summer. What was _________ was that the man was carrying a large kitchen knife.

Within seconds, Douglas saw the man quietly _________ an old woman crossing the street from behind and stab (捅) her. Losing their balance, the two _________ onto the road and the woman howled in pain as the man _________ his attack. It’s like a(n) _________ film that came into life.

Douglas _________ called the police. He _________ the brakes, grabbed a four-foot-long _________ nearby and ran to help the woman. Douglas is not a violent man, _________ his determination to save the woman was clear. He kept hitting the man on the __________ until the attacker stopped stabbing and turned around to him. The police arrived shortly and __________ the attacker.

Then the bus driver __________ the victim, a 63-year-old grandmother named Terri Bradley, to a nearby hospital. Knowing being rescued by Douglas, Terri became __________ and said, “Jesus. You’re all I had to help me. I owe you a great debt of __________.”

Helpful and brave people, even ordinary, can be our __________ when accidental violent crimes arise in life.

1.

A．impossible

B．memorable

C．remarkable

D．invisible

2.

A．approach

B．address

C．appreciate

D．acknowledge

3.

A．spun

B．fainted

C．collapsed

D．rested

4.

A．completed

B．quit

C．finished

D．continued

5.

A．horror

B．comedy

C．action

D．adventure

6.

A．instantly

B．gradually

C．normally

D．finally

7.

A．pulled

B．applied

C．released

D．controlled

8.

A．bucket

B．stick

C．brick

D．tire

9.

A．but

B．and

C．so

D．or

10.

A．stomach

B．forehead

C．back

D．chest

11.

A．charged

B．accused

C．dismissed

D．arrested

12.

A．checked

B．rushed

C．observed

D．admitted

13.

A．weary

B．scary

C．angry

D．teary

14.

A．money

B．prize

C．award

D．gratitude

15.

A．victims

B．heroes

C．fellows

D．competitors

6 . Humor: An Essential Life Skill

Mark Twain said, “Humor is the great thing, the saving thing. The minute it crops up, all our irritations slip away, and a sunny spirit takes their place.” He’s certainly not wrong. Humor may very well be the great thing.     1    

Having a good sense of humor is possibly one of the best things you can do for your physical fitness.     2     Besides, it can improve your cardiovascular (心血管的) health.

    3     Study has shown that individuals who score highly in humor have higher self-respect, greater self-competence, and perform better in social interaction. They tend to be on good terms with others and are more often associated with better overall well-being.

Albert Einstein owed his brilliant mind to having a child-like sense of humor.     4     Researchers in Austria discovered that those who have a sense of humor have higher verbal (言语的) and nonverbal intelligence than their less humorous peers, because it takes both cognitive (认知的) and emotional abilities to process and produce humor.

The benefits of humor are so considerable that universities like Stanford are offering business courses on humor in the workplace.     5     Students will be taught how to “better achieve business goals and develop stronger bonds”. It doesn’t stop there, though. Researchers believe humor has the power to actually “make change in the world”.

A．Students will be strictly evaluated.

B．These courses have specific objectives.

C．And your mental health benefits as well.

D．It touches upon nearly every aspect of life.

E．Apart from that, humor also improves your overall quality of life.

F．Research has shown that laughter can relieve the tension in your muscles.

G．Indeed, studies have found an association between humor and intelligence.

7 . Traditional public schools assign a child to a given school based on his family’s place of residence. As Coleman pointed out, residential assignment promotes division between schools by family background. It creates motivation for families to move to the “good” school districts. Under this system, schools cannot serve as the equal-opportunity engines of our society.

The most promising social policy for fighting the effects of family background, then, could well be the expansion of programs — small schools of choice. These programs allow families to choose schools without regard to their neighborhood of residence. An analysis of more than 100 schools of choice in New York City between 2019 and 2020 might tell us something. It witnessed 9.5 percent increase in the graduation rate of a group of educationally and economically disadvantaged students, at no extra cost to the city.

Small schools of choice might also build the social relationship that Coleman considered crucial for student success. First, small schools are well positioned to build a strong school culture. Helping students to cultivate networks of social relationships better equips them to handle life’s challenges. While schools may not be able to compensate fully for the negative effects of an unstable family, a strong school culture can transform the “social ecology” of a disadvantaged child.

Small schools of choice also encourage a voluntary community that comes together over strong ties and shared values. Typically, schools of choice feature a clearly defined mission and set of core values, which may come from religious traditions and beliefs. The Notre Dame ACE Academy schools, for instance, strive for the twin goals of preparing students for college and for heaven. A focused mission also helps school administrators attract like-minded teachers. A warm teaching staff can be particularly beneficial for children from unstable homes. Exposure to well-functioning adult role models at school might promote well-being and positive emotional development.

1. What might be the effect of residential assignment?

A．The school system might become fair.

B．Families prefer good living environment.

C．Schools will be the equal-opportunity engines.

D．Houses in good school districts might be favored.

2. Who might benefit from small schools of choice?

A．Students from an honored family.

B．Students with a strong sense of culture.

C．Students with economical disadvantage.

D．Students from a noble place of residence.

3. Why are The Notre Dame ACE Academy schools mentioned?

A．To prove effect of religious traditions.

B．To display the benefit of a warm staff.

C．To promote well-being of adults.

D．To attract like-minded teachers.

4. What might be the best title of the passage?

A．Small Schools of Choice	B．Schools over Shared Values
C．Effects of Family Background	D．Ways to Improve Education

8 . Istanbul, Turkey, is one of the world’s most attractive cities, where the ancient and modern blend together almost effortlessly, where Europe meets Asia, and where friendly, generous, and charming locals always have a story to tell. Istanbul is the only settlement in the world that sits on two continents. The Bosporus, a busy waterway, divides the city in two: the western part being the European side and the eastern part being the Asian side. Because there are many monuments and other things of interest, taking a boat ride down the Bosporus Strait is the best way to see Istanbul.

The ideal way to see the city in the shortest amount of time is to hire a catamaran—a sailing boat with two hulls (船身). On a catamaran, you can travel the length of the Bosporus to either the Black Sea or the Sea of Marmara, seeing all that Istanbul has to offer. A catamaran is very convenient, but it has one big shortcoming—it doesn’t allow you to mingle with the local residents, perhaps the most interesting part of this unique city. To get a taste of the native culture, you should take one of the many ferries that are used for public transportation and are more affordable than catamarans. Though they don’t go as far as the catamarans, you can still see many of the highlights of Istanbul, and the ferries allow you to mix with Turkish people and see how they live.

There are total 48 piers and 22 public ferry lines along the Bosporus. The lines are priced according to the distance travelled. Istanbul’s Public Ferries has two main lines that include: Domestic Trips and Bosporus Tours. They operate every 15-20 minutes, leaving regularly from the main downtown ports of Eminonu and continue running throughout the day until 23:00 pm. It’s quite an experience to sit in the tea shop located in the middle of the ferry, watching jewels like the Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia float by. Waiters in regional costume bring you “cay”—Turkish tea—in glasses with cubes of sugar on the side. Sightseeing on the Bosporus as you sip on your tea is a magical way to witness the beauty of Istanbul.

1. Which is true according to Paragraph 1?

A．Europe is a place worthy to be explored.

B．Istanbul is known as a transcontinental city.

C．Boat riding has a very long history in Istanbul.

D．The Bosporus is the best way to know Turkey.

2. What does the underlined word “mingle” mean in Para 2?

A．mix.

B．sit.

C．rent.

D．eat.

3. What do we learn about ferries in Istanbul?

A．They are charged by time and distance.

B．They are highly used by foreign tourists.

C．They can be one of the tools for sightseeing.

D．They can be taken from central ports in the city.

4. This text is most probably taken from ______.

A．a novel	B．a guidebook
C．a history textbook	D．a scientific research

9 . In the Pascucci household, putting up Christmas lights was always a big day of celebration and a family affair. Every year, Anthony Pascucci, the male head of the family, and his older sister, Connie Pascucci, and Anthony’s son, Anthony Jr., and daughter, Sara, pitched in it.

In 2020, Anthony Sr., 60, tied colorful lights all around their roof until it looked as if the brightness of the lights could counter some of the darkness of the past year with COVID-19. However, just several days after Christmas Eve the pandemic claimed his life.

Sara says the next weeks were the worst of her life. But when she pulled up to the house at the end of a long day, the twinkling Christmas lights brought her a spark of joy. Taking the lights down felt like a final act of closure she wasn’t ready to take. So she kept them up.

One day Sara received an unsigned letter which read “Take your Christmas lights down! It’s Valentine’s Day!!!” Sara was shocked and angry. She decided to post the letter. “I wanted to remind people that we all had a tough year and people should be a little more caring toward each other,” she says.

“I know what it feels like to lose someone and not want to put their things away. It’s very hard,” one man commented. And something strange began to happen. Sara was driving back from work one day when she noticed that Christmas lights were appearing—or reappearing—on neighbors’ houses. The mystery had a sweet explanation: Her neighbors had gotten together and decided, collectively, to hang their lights back up and turn them back on in honor of Sara’s father.

“To see the lights and the block lit up again,” Sara says, “it touched my heart.” A few weeks later, Sara decided she was ready to take down the lights. Sara said it was hard to pack them away—“but not as hard as I think it would have been if we hadn’t experienced all that support and love.”

1. In Sara’s family, putting up Christmas lights ______.

A．was a family routine

B．was Anthony’s responsibility

C．was the biggest event in a year

D．could remove the darkness of the past year

2. Sara kept the lights up because ____.

A．they reminded her of her father

B．it was still Christmas season then

C．it was too troublesome to remove them

D．they were extremely colorful and bright

3. Sara posted the unsigned letter in order to ____.

A．ask for netizens’ help

B．share her anger and shock

C．criticize the person who wrote the letter

D．appeal to people to care about others more

4. Which can be the most probable title for the text?

A．Up in lights.	B．Sara’s sweet neighbors.
C．An unforgettable Christmas.	D．Let your neighbors’ lights on.

10 . Take a trip down memory lane as you meet all your beloved comic characters from the Asterix & Obelix comic series at Parc Astérix. Counted amongst the top 3 largest theme parks in France, Parc Astérix is frequented by a whopping 2 million visitors annually. The rides and exhibits at the park draw inspiration from a wide range of historic cultures such as Ancient Greece and Egypt besides, the Gallic and Roman cultures represented in the comics. Situated 35 km away from Paris, the theme park is easily accessible and is perfect for a leisurely day out with your loved ones.

It is best to be well-prepared before you go on your next adventure at Parc Astérix. Here is all the information you will need before you plan your trip to this fascinating amusement park.

Daily: 10 AM — 6 PM

The best time to visit Parc Astérix is on the weekdays. Crowds are much higher on weekends and public holidays.

Getting There:

Address: 60128 Plailly, France

Take the direct exit towards Parc Astérix between exits number 7 and 8 if you choose driving. Also, FLIXBUS departs from and returns to Paris, Toucoring, Bethune, Lille, and Bruges every day. But taking a train is the simplest way. Take line 8 from Paris du Nord and get off at Aeroport Charles de Gaulle 1. Speak to a steward to learn about the Parc Astérix shuttle from here.

Facilities

Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available for rent at the park. You will have to pay a refundable deposit of 50 Euros. The daily charge for renting a pushchair is 5 Euros. Due to the limited availability, wheelchairs will be provided on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Parc Astérix Paris Tickets

Parc Astérix offers a wide range of tickets options for you to choose from. Be it standard entry tickets, packages, meal pass, permanent offers or seasonal offers — there is something for everyone.

Infants aged 0 — 2 can enter free of charge. Children aged 3 — 11 enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID).

Access to the Peur sur le Parc show (from 7 pm to 1 am) requires the purchase of a separate ticket. This ticket cannot be canceled, amended, or rescheduled.

1. What can visitors do in Parc Astérix?

A．Read comic books.

B．Watch comic movies.

C．Meet characters from a comic series.

D．Draw comics about the Gallic and Roman.

2. Renting a pushchair for 4 hours in a day actually costs ______.

A．5 Euros

B．20 Euros

C．55 Euros

D．70 Euros

3. Which time is the best for enjoying the Peur sur le Parc show?

A．10 am on Monday.	B．11 am on Sunday.
C．10 pm on Friday.	D．8 pm on Saturday.