1 . I’ve always been very sporty, even when pregnant with my four children. But when my third child George was born, everything _______. As a very _______ baby, he was always on the go and never slept. I still kept _______, but when he turned two, he started to have some _______ problems. One night we took him to hospital, and within 12 hours we were told he had _______ cancer of the white blood cells. It was his third birthday.

Our lives _______. We were taken by ambulance to Birmingham hospital and my husband Rich and I _______ to spend three days with him and three days with our kids at home. After about a month, Rich _______ me my running shoes. I looked at them, _______ He said: “George is ________, he’s with a nurse. I think you need to go for a run.” I remember putting them on and ________   as I ran on the road, as fast as I could for 25 minutes, which was such a(n) ________.

When George was on the road to ________, I needed to re-find my identity and earn some money. I couldn’t ________full-time as he was always going to need a lot of ________, so I decided to become a personal trainer. We built a ________ in the garden and now I train groups of women running there.

I also ________ in obstacle course races (OCR) and won the Spartan world champion. The thing that ________ me is the memory of George at rock bottom; I want all my kids to see that you can never ________. You just need motivation and passion. Just like my’ story-when George had cancer, exercise helped me cope with the difficulty and gave me a new ________.

1.

A．escaped

B．abandoned

C．changed

D．remained

2.

A．gentle

B．careless

C．lazy

D．energetic

3.

A．running

B．swimming

C．hiking

D．skating

4.

A．family

B．health

C．mental

D．financial

5.

A．mysterious

B．temporary

C．significant

D．serious

6.

A．restricted

B．injured

C．stopped

D．wasted

7.

A．rolled over

B．took turns

C．calmed down

D．paid off

8.

A．made

B．held

C．designed

D．brought

9.

A．excited

B．delighted

C．confused

D．upset

10.

A．safe

B．ready

C．brave

D．strong

11.

A．missing

B．crying

C．staring

D．sighing

12.

A．guide

B．healer

C．adviser

D．trainer

13.

A．danger

B．youth

C．retirement

D．recovery

14.

A．work

B．sing

C．dance

D．study

15.

A．appreciation

B．encouragement

C．company

D．understanding

16.

A．gym

B．swing

C．lab

D．cabin

17.

A．competed

B．observed

C．judged

D．reported

18.

A．forces

B．admits

C．drives

D．demands

19.

A．miss out

B．give up

C．tum down

D．move on

20.

A．skill

B．course

C．car

D．career

2 . Remember boiling tap water for drinking? Who has the time now? Instead, bottled water is everywhere, in offices, airplanes, stores, homes and restaurants. But what’s in that bottle? Beautiful names and labels depicting romantic scenes have convinced us that the liquid is the purest drink around. But given the lack of labeling requirements for bottled water, how much do consumers really know about what’s in the bottle? “The public should not assume that water purchased in a bottle, is better regulated purer, or safer than most tap water. Water utilities are required to tell the public more about the tap water than bottled water companies are,” says Mae Wu, a bottled water (expert at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), a nonprofit organization in the US devoted to protecting health and the environment. Sure, some bottled water comes from sparkling springs and other, sources. But in the US, alone, more than 25 percent of it comes from a municipal (市政的) supply. The water is treated, purified and sold to us, often at a thousand fold increase in price. Most people are surprised to learn that they are drinking glorified tap water, but bottlers aren’t required to list the source on the label.

According to the Asian Bottled Water Association, water from municipal supply does not have to state on its label that it is from a community water system. However, there are some brands like Nestle Pure Life that indicate whether the water comes from public, private or deep well sources. Advertising can be misleading at best and deceptive at worst. In a recent case, a food and drink manufacturer boasted in a TV commercial that its mineral water came from a “high-quality water source” but it turned out that, that was no more than plain tap water.

The potential health risks are important to understand, but bottled water also affects the health of the planet. While we struggle to, cut down on our consumption of fossil fuels, bottled water increases it. Virgin petroleum (石油) is used to make PET, and the more bottles we use, the more virgin petroleum will be needed to create new bottles. Fossil fuels are burned to fill the bottles and distribute them. Some brands of water come from islands and countries thousands of kilometers away, and shipping bottles can cause carbon pollution to spill into the water and spew into the air.

1. Compared to the tap water, bottled water             .

A．is much better, than the tap water

B．is better regulated, purer and safer

C．spends more money on advertisement

D．is required to list the source on the label

2. What can you infer from the second paragraph?

A．We can never trust the TV commercials.

B．Advertisements on bottled water always cheat the audiences.

C．Some companies choose to state where the water comes from.

D．The government asks the company not to state the source of water.

3. How is the third paragraph organized?

A．Through listing, figures.

B．Through making comparisons.

C．Through adding background information.

D．Through cause and effect argumentation.

4. What’s the author’s attitude towards the bottled water?

A．Indifferent.

B．Negative.

C．Favorable.

D．Ambiguous.

3 . Rice now has its own big data platform, claimed a conference in early April. Led by the China National Rice Research Institute, the platform records data throughout every stage of rice production, including collection, storage, and analysis. It will also regularly publish reports to improve the service of rice production, providing convenience to farmers. Apart from big data, other technology is aiding agriculture in China in recent years.

Flying above

Drones (无人机) play an important role in farming this spring. “Using drones to spread the nutrient solution (营养液) is a lot safer than doing it manually (手动地),” Shi Zhenhai, a farmer in Henan who is responsible for about 119 hectares of wheat fields said. Shi added that the flying machines greatly improved efficiency. The more advanced drones that the farmer bought recently can be filled with 50 liters of liquid, which can be used to cover about 3.4 hectare farmland. With four drones working at the same time, it only takes three hours to finish spreading the solution over all of Shi’s land.

Monitoring on their own

A smart glass greenhouse used to grow tomatoes features more than 120 patented technologies. Located in Shandong, the demonstration base covers’ about 80, 000 square meters but requires very few workers.

Sensors collect information about the plants, such as the humidity (湿度) of the environment, the condition of sunlight and heat, and whether the room is ventilated (通风) enough. It is then uploaded to a platform to be analyzed. The correct levels of water and fertilizer are supplied to crops by the automatic irrigation system, Robots and other devices are used to pick and transport tomatoes.

With facilities to store heat, the structure does not use huge amounts of energy in winter, unlike traditional greenhouses. “Growing crops in a controlled environment enables farmers to produce high-quality plants, maintain high food safety standards, and avoid the use of pesticides,” Wang Haiguang at the operations office of the greenhouse said.

1. How do the drones play a part in farming?

A．Spread the seeds.

B．Work at high altitudes.

C．Improve the working efficiency.

D．Provide early warning in wheat fields.

2. What does “It” underlined in paragraph 4 refer to?

A．The information.

B．The sensor.

C．The humidity.

D．The robot.

3. With the help of the advanced technology, farmers can enjoy many benefits EXCEPT             .

A．applying big data platform	B．avoiding the use of pesticides
C．producing high-quality plants	D．using huge amounts of energy in winter

4. Where is the text most likely to come from?

A．A book on eating habits.

B．A magazine about high-tech agriculture.

C．An article on the introduction to drones.

D．An environmental conservation booklet.

4 . Ecuadorian writer Veronica Bonilla has received the Special Book Award for 2021, the highest recognition by China for a foreign writer.

At an emotional ceremony held Monday at the Chinese embassy in Ecuador, Bonilla received a golden statuette for her outstanding contribution to promoting Chinese culture.

“I feel-happy, honored and pleased to be the first Ecuadorian to receive this award and also to be the first Latin American to receive it. It is a very important thing. It fills me with pride and happiness,” said Bonilla, visibly moved.

“I am writing about China, a country that I fell in love with when I had the opportunity to get to know it because I want the children of the world to get to know China,” Bonilla said, adding that all the work and effort she has put into her work pays off.

The China Special Book Award has been awarded since 2005 to foreign translators, writers and publishers who have made significant contribution to promoting Chinese culture in the world.

Monday’s ceremony in Quito was attended by Chinese Ambassador to Ecuador Chen Guoyou, and Acting Ecuadorian Vice Foreign Minister Augusto Saa.

Saa said that Bonilla’s work is an example of the value of culture as’ a means of union between peoples. “Our countries have managed to develop an active cultural diplomacy and a powerful soft power tool that has contributed to mutual understanding.”

In congratulation, Chinese Ambassador Chen Guoyou said that Bonilla received the well-deserved award thanks to her long-term dedication to promoting Chinese culture to Ecuadorian children.

“Recent years have witnessed the growing dynamism in the cultural exchange between the two nations through contacts in culture, science, technology, sports, education, among others,” Chen said, noting that relations between China and Ecuador are at the best moment in history.

The Ecuadorian writer has so far translated three of her 83 books into Chinese.

1. Why did Bonilla feel proud and happy?

A．Because she wrote a book about her favorite country.

B．Because the work and effort she put into her work paid off.

C．Because she wanted the children of the world to get to know China.

D．Because she was the first Ecuadorian to receive the Special Book Award.

2. Who most probably has the chance to win the China Special Book Award?

A．A French artist.	B．A Chinese publisher.
C．An English translator.	D．A Chinese novelist.

3. What do we know according to Chen’s words?

A．Ecuadorian writers prefer translating Chinese books.

B．China and Ecuador have developed a friendly relation.

C．Many people in Ecuador have made contributions to China.

D．Ecuadorian children learn the Chinese culture from school.

4. What is the best title of this passage?

A．Ecuadorian writer receives China book award

B．Ecuadorian writer translates books into Chinese

C．Cultural exchange is a useful way of communicating

D．A ceremony is held at the Chinese embassy in Ecuador

5 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入一个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Recently, 16 Chinese online novels have been added to the collection of the British Library.     1     (cover) themes of science fiction, history, reality and fantasy, these works are considered the classics of Chinese online literature from the past 20 years.

The library usually selects works     2     (base) on their popularity or by considering an item’s value. Readers can check the information about the 16 books on the library’s website, and borrow printed     3     (copy). As one of the current key parts of mass cultural consumption,     4     began with “fast food” romanced, fantasies and mysteries, the Chinese online literature industry has received increasing     5     (recognize) from home and abroad.

One of the 16 novels, Happiness in Palm tells a story about love and delicacies (美食) in ancient times. The author created a     6     (represent) heroine who was tough and intelligent, facing up to hardships with courage, perseverance and optimism. “It’s     7     surprise to me that online fiction can be added to the collection of a foreign library.     8     feels like the path of online novel writing is becoming much     9     (wide)” the writer says.

Great Power, Heavy Industry tells of how China’s manufacturing industries     10     (grow) stronger in recent decades, and foreign readers can learn about the Chinese system and culture behind the country’s swift economic development, getting to know China better in the process.

6 . Balmoral Castle

Balmoral Castle, which started in the late 1300s. is the private residence of the Queen. It has remained a favourite residence for the Queen and her family during August and September.

Some 85,000 people visit Balmoral each year, and the estate maintains and restores footpaths throughout the property for visiting hikers.

Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle is an official residence of The Queen and the largest occupied castle in the world. The castle was the inspiration for the Royal family’s surname.

William the Conqueror built the castle in 1080 and it has remained a royal palace for over 900 years. Windsor is the oldest royal home in Britain and, covering 13 acres, it’s the largest castle in the world that is still lived in.

Each year, the Order of the Garter ceremony is held at Windsor Castle, and the Queen occasionally hosts a “dine and sleeps”, for politicians and public figures.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse

Founded as a monastery (修道院）in 1128, the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh is The Queen’s official residence in Scotland. It was also the home of many Scottish royals.

The Queen holds receptions, state functions, and investitures(授职仪式）within its walls, and each year during Holyrood Week Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip invite 8» 000 Scottish guests to the Garden Party.

St. James Palace

St. James’s Palace was built between 1531 and 1536 and was home of kings and queens of England for over 300 years. The palace was built by Henry VU on the site of the Hospital of St. James, Westminster. After the destruction by fire of the Palace of Whitehall in 1698, all monarchs until William W lived at St. James's for part of the time.

1. Where do the Queen and her family like to stay during the summer holiday period?

A．Windsor Castle.

B．Balmoral Castle.

C．The Palace of Holyroodhouse.

D．St. James Palace.

2. Compared with the others, Windsor Castle

A．is visited by the largest number of tourists

B．is intended for officials

C．has the longest history

D．is the most beautiful

3. From the last part we know that St. James Palace

A．was rebuilt by Henry Ⅶ

B．was built on the site where a hospital used to be

C．was pulled down by King IV

D．was destroyed by fire