1 . An extreme sport like BMX (Bicycle Motocross) may not be the first thing that comes to mind to help overcome a mental health condition. However, that is _________ what enabled Nikita Ducarroz to fight her fears.

As a child, Ducarroz spent every _________ moment on the soccer field. But at 13, the talented athlete began to suffer from _________ anxiety attacks that made it hard for her to leave home. When her mother told her she had to continue playing a sport, Ducarroz found BMX as a way to _________ that rule. Little did she know that BMX would soon _________ every aspect of her life, and become the reason she would push through her fears one step at a time.

The tale began when a BMX video on YouTube inspired her to try the extreme sport. She saved up for a bike. Then she began practicing _________ in her driveway. Soon, her excellent skills brought her enough _________ to ride at the local skate park. With that confidence, Ducarroz was _________ to ride in the competition in 2016, and she has not looked back since.

“The bike made me get out of the house, go to the skate park, and _________ get on a plane,” said Ducarroz. “It __________ me to overcome all my fears.”

The 26-year-old is now one of the world’s best female BMX freestylers. Ducarroz now has her __________ set on the 2024 Paris Olympics. She says, “My goal in Paris is another medal. I can get that done with the training.”

Though she still suffers occasional __________ attacks, Ducarroz now knows how to manage them. To help others with mental health conditions, Ducarroz has started an Instagram page called MindTricks. It is where people discuss their fears __________.

“MindTricks started because of my own __________ that I was making on Instagram about mental health,” she explained. “And I thought, ‘Why don’t we create a place where others can do the same, a central spot where everyone can read about these stories and also feel __________ to share their own stories?’”

1.

A．precisely

B．automatically

C．roughly

D．temporarily

2.

A．expectant

B．boring

C．spare

D．urgent

3.

A．slight

B．mild

C．occasional

D．severe

4.

A．end

B．fulfill

C．measure

D．resist

5.

A．put off

B．ate away

C．took over

D．slowed down

6.

A．concepts

B．tricks

C．facilities

D．models

7.

A．confidence

B．muscle

C．patience

D．fortune

8.

A．likely

B．hesitant

C．ready

D．effortless

9.

A．slowly

B．abruptly

C．swiftly

D．eventually

10.

A．blocked

B．pushed

C．left

D．hooked

11.

A．luck

B．sight

C．standard

D．training

12.

A．panic

B．heart

C．delight

D．annoyance

13.

A．carefully

B．privately

C．safely

D．humbly

14.

A．appearance

B．medals

C．posts

D．choices

15.

A．ashamed

B．reserved

C．collapsed

D．enlightened

2 . Living in Iowa and trying to become a photographer specializing in landscape (风景) can be quite a challenge, mainly because the corn state lacks geographical variation.

Although landscapes in the Midwest tend to be quite similar, either farm fields or highways, sometimes I find distinctive character in the hills or lakes. To make some of my landscape shots, I have traveled up to four hours away to shoot within a 10-minute time frame. I tend to travel with a few of my friends to state parks or to the countryside to go on adventures and take photos along the way.

Being at the right place at the right time is decisive in any style of photography. I often leave early to seek the right destinations so I can set up early to avoid missing the moment I am attempting to photograph. I have missed plenty of beautiful sunsets/sunrises due to being on the spot only five minutes before the best moment.

One time my friends and I drove three hours to Devil’s Lake, Wisconsin, to climb the purple quartz (石英) rock around the lake. After we found a crazy-looking road that hung over a bunch of rocks, we decided to photograph the scene at sunset. The position enabled us to look over the lake with the sunset in the background. We managed to leave this spot to climb higher because of the spare time until sunset. However, we did not mark the route (路线) so we ended up almost missing the sunset entirely. Once we found the place, it was stressful getting lights and cameras set up in the limited time. Still, looking back on the photos, they are some of my best shots though they could have been so much better if I would have been prepared and managed my time wisely.

1. How does the author deal with the challenge as a landscape photographer in the Midwest?

A．By teaming up with other photographers.	B．By shooting in the countryside or state parks.
C．By studying the geographical conditions.	D．By creating settings in the corn fields.

2. What is the key to successful landscape photography according to the author?

A．Proper time management.	B．Good shooting techniques.
C．Adventurous spirit.	D．Distinctive styles.

3. What can we infer from the author’s trip with friends to Devil’s Lake?

A．They went crazy with the purple quartz rock.

B．They felt stressed while waiting for the sunset.

C．They reached the shooting spot later than expected.

D．They had problems with their equipment.

4. How does the author find his photos taken at Devil’s Lake?

A．Amusing.	B．Satisfying.
C．Encouraging.	D．Comforting.

3 . 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。
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

I was backpacking in Panama over Christmas in 2018, and planned to climb Volcán Barú. It is one of the only places on earth from where you can see the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans at the same time.

I set off before sunrise. It was a bit cold, so I had pulled on leggings under my trousers. I’ve always felt safe travelling as a solo (单独) woman. I love the freedom. When I got to the base at 7 am, the ranger (护林员) was unwilling to let me go alone, but relented (缓和) because an American couple were behind me.

The first part of the climb was beautiful. I walked for an hour and had reached a fair height. The views were impressive, so I stopped to take a photograph. Suddenly I heard violent barking behind me.

I turned and saw two dogs running aggressively towards me. I could see their teeth looked sharp, and they looked angry. There was nowhere for me to run. I tried to keep calm, but my heart was racing. They stopped a dozen feet from where I stood and kept barking. I knew they could move fast, so I didn’t want to try to outrun them.

I kept walking, saying, “Good dog, calm down,” as evenly as possible. But I was terrified. Then one dashed up and sunk his teeth into my leg below the knee. I was shocked. He held on for a few seconds. The pain took my breath away as I felt his fangs (犬牙) in my flesh. I considered bending down to get a rock to fight him off, but was nervous in case he went for my neck or the other one launched at me.

I tried to keep walking, and he finally let go. Then he was behind me, growling (嗥叫). I kept going, my body shaking, until after about 15 minutes I was out of their sight.

When I thought it was safe, I stopped.

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A pickup truck appeared, driven by the ranger.

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4 . 课文语法填空

Every Saturday night Mama would sit down by the kitchen table and divide the money     1     Papa had brought home into several parts. Each part had     2     different use. For example, the big silver pieces were for the rent. In our     3     (day) life, Mama tried her best not to draw money out     4     her Bank Account, however hard the life was. When Nels wanted to go on to high school, my family members and I did our best     5     (earn) or save money instead of     6     (go) to the Bank. To get enough money, Nels     7     (volunteer) to work in Dillon’s grocery after school; Papa decided     8     (give) up smoking and I planned to look after the Elvington children every Friday night.

Twenty years later, when the check of my first story came, I hurried over to Mama’s and asked her to put     9     in her Bank Account. She had to admit that she had never been inside a bank.

Actually, Mama’s Bank Account mentioned many times by Mama was just     10     (make) us children feel secure.

5 . When I was in my first year of college, a friend recommended a book about realizing dreams. Usually, I read ________ except gaming blogs. But I was going through a rough time, and she ________ that if I read one page per day, and spent 5-10 minutes thinking about what that page said, my thoughts would begin to change.

For two years, I woke up every ________ day and read a page out of this book. Then, I either sat in ________ or wrote down what the page made me think of. I started to ________ I was good at coming up with ideas but ________ at seeing them through. I started to understand why I ________ to make friends. I was very afraid to talk to people I’d never ________ or didn’t know very well. Once I became ________ of this, I started ________ myself. I pushed myself to talk to one person in the lift of my apartment a day. Even if I just said “Hey”, that was a big ________. I failed a lot. I had a lot of ________ conversations where I probably sounded like a fool. But slowly and surely, I was able to ________ a conversation with anyone.

I just keep experimenting with different routines, trying to improve myself. I urge you to ________ the same. There is no quicker way to better yourself. But what does help is ________. With determination, practice every day, and watch your life change.

1.

A．something

B．everything

C．anything

D．nothing

2.

A．pretended

B．insisted

C．required

D．admitted

3.

A．extra

B．full

C．single

D．modern

4.

A．silence

B．pain

C．row

D．place

5.

A．recall

B．realize

C．predict

D．hope

6.

A．safe

B．effective

C．bad

D．angry

7.

A．struggled

B．disagreed

C．continued

D．regretted

8.

A．invited

B．stopped

C．followed

D．met

9.

A．afraid

B．aware

C．short

D．fond

10.

A．protecting

B．forgiving

C．challenging

D．informing

11.

A．step

B．signal

C．rule

D．reason

12.

A．popular

B．right

C．funny

D．secret

13.

A．apply for

B．put off

C．listen to

D．strike up

14.

A．say

B．do

C．remain

D．buy

15.

A．courage

B．purpose

C．confidence

D．practice

6 . It was bad enough when COVID- 19 closed schools in Philadelphia, US, in March. Like a lot of students, Makyla Linder, 16, found herself getting bored. So she started watching baking videos and shows on TV and online. Soon, she started baking on her own.

Cupcakes and chocolate-covered strawberries were her first creations.

“I tried them on my friends when they came to my house,” Linder sad. “I also tried them on my family. They said my creations were good.”

For most children, that would have been enough. But Linder had bigger ideas. She asked her mom - what if she started selling her baked goods?

With the help of her mother, Linder got more baking supplies and equipment. She started taking orders online. More people started hearing about her business. Linder also started giving out business cards to make her company more well-know.

She also improved her baking as time went on. She researched new recipes (食谱) and learned good baking skills. She now sells chocolate-covered cookies, chocolate apples and banana pudding. She has some customers who have returned to her several times. They say her prices are good. She charges $15 for a dozen cupcakes or cake pops.

When school reopened in September, Linder had to focus more on her studies. “I wanted to do both, but I understand that school is much more important right now,” she said. However, she still watches cooking shows to get new ideas for her business.

1. What special thing did Linder do after COVID-19 broke out?

A．She started a baking business.	B．She made her own cooking show.
C．She invited friends over for parties.	D．She gave online baking lessons.

2. What do people think about Linder’s creation?

A．They are creative.

B．They are delicious.

C．They are well-known.

D．They are not big enough.

3. What opinion do her returning customers have?

A．Linder is good at making money.	B．Linder spends a lot of money.
C．Linder’s baked goods aren’t expensive.	D．Linder’s baked goods are too cheap.

4. What do we know from the story?

A．Linder didn’t return to school this year.	B．Linder is proud of her studies.
C．Linder will open a new bakery soon.	D．Linder will keep studying baking.