1 . 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。

Oliver was a small and introvert (内向的) boy who kept to himself. He was quiet and preferred indoor activities. Sitting in the corner of the class, he was very much a loner.

At the beginning of the semester, Oliver had a new classmate, Alan, who had just returned to England. Alan was assigned a seat next to Oliver. To his surprise, within weeks, he became good friends with Alan even though they were poles apart in personality. Alan was popular, outspoken and artistic. “Alan is all that I want to be,” Oliver thought to himself. He began listening to the music Alan listened to and having similar haircut. He even quit his drama club and started playing the online games that Alan played. He seemed to have been out of his loneliness.

It was not long before Oliver was introduced to Alan’s “cool” friends. He told himself that he would try all means to be part of the group. He would follow them to the football games and join the art club after school so he could spend more time hanging out with them. Oliver followed them around laughing when they told jokes, agreeing when they had opinions—most enthusiastically at the ones he disagreed with. He did not dare to differ in opinions as he would not want them to think badly of him. This continued for several months. At last, Oliver felt relieved that he had finally fitted in.

One day, Oliver overheard Alan and his cool friends talking. “Oliver is such a loser,” one boy commented in a playful tone. “He just follows you around trying to be you. He copies you; he does not have a personality of his own!” another boy exclaimed. Alan laughed, to make matters worse, he added, “That fellow wears me out. I wish he would leave me alone. He thinks we are best friends. A thorough fool!”

注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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Oliver stood still to the ground and could not believe his ears.

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Paragraph 2:

Oliver decided to change himself after hearing his mother’s words.

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2 . On Friday, Japanese researchers announced a population clock that showed a dangerous situation that the Japanese nation would disappear in 1,000 years if the falling birth rate kept the present level. Researchers in the northern city of Sendai said that Japan’s population of children aged up to 14, which now stands at 16.6 million, was falling at the rate of one child per 100 seconds. It would lead to a terrible result that there would be no children left in Japan in 1,000 years.

“If the rate keeps falling at that rate in our country, there will only be one child who is able to enjoy the following Children’s Day left on May 5th,3011,” said Hiroshi Yoshida, a professor at Toholu University. “But 100 seconds later, a national disaster that there are no children left in Japan will happen,” he added, “The nation’s people will disappear for the birth rate has fallen to the level that every woman has no more than two children, which started in 1975.” Yoshida said they created the population clock to make Japanese people pay close attention to that problem for their nation’s future.

Another study showed that Japan’s population was expected to fall to one third of the present population amount: 127.7 million in the next century. The Japanese government predicted that the birth rate would just become 1.35 children per parents within 50 years.

At the same time, Japanese life expectancy which is expected to ascend from 86.93 years in 2010 to 90.93 years in 2060 for women and from 79.64 years to 84.19 years for men has already been one of the highest in the world. More than 20 percent of the Japanese are aged 65 or over.

It means that Japan has become one of the countries with aging populations in the world. The problem of aging populations is a headache for the government and the Japanese economy because there are fewer and fewer workers who can make money for the country. However, the government has to face the terrible situation that it needs to offer a growing number of pensions.

1. Why did researchers think Japanese people would disappear in 1,000 years?

A．Because the birth rate of the nation is at a very low level.

B．Because Japan will be destroyed by a serious earthquake.

C．Because the Japanese are afraid of the changing environment.

D．Because the country will sink in the Pacific Ocean gradually.

2. According to Hiroshi Yoshida, on June 1st,3011 ______.

A．Children’s Day will be called off	B．16.6 million Japanese children may die
C．Japan will become a country without children	D．The birth rate of Japan will go up slowly

3. Japanese researchers created the population clock in order to ______.

A．tell people that the Japanese life expectancy is the highest

B．show the change of the Japanese population since 1975

C．explain the reason why there is a low birth rate in Japan

D．let the Japanese give special importance to the population problems

4. According to the passage, what will happen in Japan in the following 100 years?

A．The life expectancy will be 90.93 years for women.

B．The government will receive a growing number of pensions.

C．The population of Japan may only be about 42 million.

D．The birth rate will be 1.35 children per family.

3 . There are numerous benefits of reading good books.     1    . Whatever your field might be, it’s very important to create a good habit to read beyond your horizons. Here are tips to help you cultivate a better and consistent reading habit:

Determine your reading goal.     2    . This goal should be clear and backed up with a purpose. Start by thinking about how a consistent reading pattern can help you grow indifferent areas of your life-spirit, academics, career, relationships and more.

    3    . Once you’re done setting your reading goal for the year, you’ll need a list to back it up. Write out a list of the amazing books you want to read. Ask for recommendations from friends and instructors. It’s important to keep a journal listing the books you’ll like to read for each month.

Get a responsible reading partner to promote your reading. Goals need to be backed up in order to help put a check and encourage you during times you don’t feel motivated.     4    , and create a plan to help you achieve your reading goals.

To develop a reading culture, you must first analyze your current reading habits. Do you read at all?     5    ? In order to truly achieve your reading goals and build a consistent reading habit, you’ll need to set up simple systems, find responsible partners, and generally be hungry to grow beyond your comfort zone.

A．You study hard at school

B．Do you start off and stop at some point

C．Make a list of books for each month

D．Get up early and go to bed late to back up your goal

E．It can make you think deeper, sharpen your skills and teach you more about your field

F．Get a reading partner willing to read

G．It’s important to start off by setting a goal to create a reading habit

4 . Last Friday, Britain’s Prince William announced the winners of this year’s Earthshot Prize. The prize is meant to encourage new ideas and rapid action to help protect the planet. Below are parts of this year’s prize-winning projects in each category.

Protect and Restore Nature

Kheyti won the prize for protecting and restoring nature with its “Greenhouse-in-a-box” idea. Kheyti is already working with 1, 000 farmers across India, which is one of the most climate-affected countries in the world. The company says the greenhouses allow farmers to use 90% less water and produce seven times as much food. Kheyti hopes to get its greenhouses to 50,000 farmers by 2027.

Clean Our Air

Charlot Magayi won the prize for cleaning the air. Ms. Magayi developed a stove (炉子) that uses a fuel that’s cheaper and pollutes far less than charcoal stoves. Currently, over 200,000 of her Clean Stoves are being used in Kenya.

Build a Waste-Free World

A London-based company called Notpla(for “Not Plastic”)won the prize for building a waste-free world. They’ve created a plastic substitute(替代品)from plants found in the ocean. Unlike most plastic, their products break down naturally with no microplastics. Notpla believes their products can help end the plastic pollution that’s filling landfills and polluting oceans.

Fix Our Climate

The Earthshot Prize for working toward fixing our climate went to a company called 44.01 from Oman. 44.01 has come up with a way to turn polluting carbon dioxide(CO₂)into a rock called peridotite. Once the CO₂ has been turned into rock, it can no longer be released into the atmosphere again. The method that 44.01 uses is fast, cheap and permanent.

1. What is the aim of the Earthshot Prize?

A．To offer practical advice on global warming.

B．To find solutions to the environmental problems.

C．To develop a strategic partnership with all parties.

D．To encourage literary creations of the British people.

2. Where are Kheyti’s greenhouses widely used?

A．In India.

B．In Kenya.

C．In the UK.

D．In Oman.

3. What do Charlot Magayi and 44.01 have in common?

A．They want to build a waste-free world.

B．Their projects are directly good for farmers.

C．Their achievements benefit the air cleaning.

D．They use plants from the ocean in their products.

5 . How old will Emily be this year?

A．29.

B．30.

C．31.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When will the speakers go shopping?

A．On Sunday.

B．On Saturday.

C．On Friday.

2. Who does the woman need to buy a present for?

A．Jimmy.

B．The man.

C．Her mother.

3. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A．Father and daughter.

B．Brother and sister.

C．Classmates.

9 . 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman talk to Rick?

A．To cancel her trip.

B．To say goodbye.

C．To book a ticket.

2. Which country does the woman prefer to visit?

A．France.

B．Canada.

C．Germany.