1 . Do you know what STEM is? It stands for science, technology (技术), engineering (工程), and maths. STEM classes are popular in the US. But most STEM students are boys.

Alice Hou is a girl from Texas. She is 16 years old now. She first noticed (注意到) the STEM gender gap (性别差异) when she was in the ninth grade. Forty students from her hometown went to the state science fair that year, but only seven of them were girls.

She decided to do something about this. She set up (创建) a club called Girls in STEM. It helps girls learn more about STEM subjects. Girls can try some fun activities that can raise (激发) their interest in STEM. They can also talk to each other about studying these subjects.

The club started with seven girls at Hou’s school. But now it has 45! Other schools have also started their own Girls in STEM clubs.

1. What does the letter “M” mean in the word “STEM”?

A．Music.

B．Money.

C．Maths.

D．Match.

2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．STEM classes are only for boys.

B．Alice Hou found the gender gap at the age of 16.

C．At first, more girls went to the state science fair.

D．Girls in STEM makes girls interested in STEM.

3. What can you do in Alice’s club?

A．Talk about science.	B．Have a birthday party.
C．Learn about history.	D．Do some sports.

4. What can we probably see in the next state science fair?

A．There are some robots (机器人).	B．There are more girls.
C．There are more teachers.	D．There are more clubs.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the watch look like?

A．It has a leather white band.

B．The face of it is black.

C．The face of it is square.

2. What do we know about Tom’s grandfather?

A．He went to England with a little money.

B．He got the watch from his father.

C．He is still alive.

3. Why is the watch special to Tom?

A．It reminds him of his grandfather.

B．It tells the right time.

C．It is worth a lot of money.

3 . Joy Chapman,70, retired from work in 2018 but decided she’d never become a “boring” granny. She joined local gym and got herself a hard workout routine which sees her in the gym every day for two and a half hours. She said, “I was afraid of turning 70, but I don’t feel my age at all.”

As her confidence in the gym improved, she hardly spent a day without going to the gym. “When I first started, I would come home feeling tired,” she said. “Every muscle ached, but as I progressed, my fitness levels improved and I got better. I would never have believed in 100 years that I would love the gym so much.”

Joy said, “Working out and staying fit stops things from getting me down.” The granny has been longing for living since losing her husband in 2011, when he was just 58—making Joy realize life is valuable. She said, “My husband died very young and very quickly. He became ill in February, was diagnosed (诊断) in March and died on April 22. No one could believe it. Everybody was shocked at his death. When he died, it made me think deeply of my life and I am quite a confident and strong person as a result.”

Every day when she does her workouts, Joy meets up with a group of pals who help keep her young. She said, “I’ve made brilliant friends. As soon as I step in the gym, there is friendly humour with the receptionists, the trainers, the cleaner-everyone. They all think I’m mad, but in a nice way. I’m the fittest granny in the town. I’d advise other people in later life not to be scared by the gym. Give it a go, because it’s just great.”

1. What caused Joy to hardly feel her age?

A．She worked out hard in a gym regularly.	B．She met with a lot of humorous friends.
C．She never felt exhausted from workouts.	D．She was shocked at the loss of her husband.

2. What can best describe Joy’s workouts in the gym?

A．Exhausted.

B．Addicted.

C．Scared.

D．Bored.

3. What lesson did Joy learn from her working out in the gym?

A．It made her strong to overcome the misfortune.	B．It helped her to live a regular life happily.
C．It encouraged her to be kind and humorous.	D．It made her feel never bored at the age of 70.

4. What was Joy’s advice to those in retirement?

A．Meeting young people to keep yourself young.	B．Playing kind jokes with cleaners at the street.
C．Having a try at the gym.	D．Making as many brilliant friends as you can.

4 . I quit social media in college. This is how my life has changed.

I’m a 19-year-old college student. In the past, I ________ entire days, weeks and months on my phone. Despite being in constant ________ with people, I had never been more alone. Just like any toxic relationship, it was time for a________.

I determined to try a year ________ social media. Thus began the official________. I began to quit various apps that stole hours of our waking lives. When I started the challenge, it was ________at first to resist the muscle memory of opening the ________. So, every time I wanted to open one, I would either ________ or text someone instead. If I had burning ________I wanted to share, I would set them down. If I desired ________ and wanted to check in with loved ones, I would text.

       By the first month, the ________ to open the forbidden apps disappeared completely. I soon noticed some differences in how I ________. On one five-hour car ride with friends, the only time I unlocked my ________ was to control the music. This car ride became an incredible________ to talk with my friends. We sang along to classic rock and made plans for our trip.
       This year has been a nice break from online life and a reminder of the beauty of a(n) ________world.1.

A．checked

B．spent

C．handled

D．dragged

2.

A．communication

B．struggle

C．competition

D．cooperation

3.

A．turnover

B．workout

C．breakup

D．build-up

4.

A．from

B．with

C．for

D．off

5.

A．approval

B．challenge

C．presentation

D．performance

6.

A．difficult

B．natural

C．effective

D．normal

7.

A．books

B．computer

C．apps

D．diary

8.

A．complain

B．defend

C．journal

D．blame

9.

A．measures

B．honour

C．curiosity

D．thoughts

10.

A．socialization

B．stimulation

C．recognition

D．attention

11.

A．inspiration

B．function

C．reality

D．enthusiasm

12.

A．survived

B．appeared

C．considered

D．behaved

13.

A．phone

B．car

C．camera

D．suitcase

14.

A．entrance

B．contrast

C．opportunity

D．innovation

15.

A．primary

B．offline

C．unusual

D．regular

5 . 语法填空

The two students have completely different lifestyles.

Joe, a student from London,     1     (use) the computer since he was very young. He does     2     (vary) things online. For example, besides doing all his school work, he chats with his friends, watches films and so on. In his opinion, it is convenient     3     (compare) the quality and prices from different online shops before be buys. However, his parents are worried about him. His mother considers it important to meet friends     4     person from time to time. If Joe keeps     5     (do) like that, he may become an “Internet addict”.

For Li Ying, studying is a big part in her life. She tends     6     (set) a goal for every subject when the term starts. She is very attentive in all classes and thinks     7     (active). She has a top 10 reading list and she tries to keep it     8     (update). She is also     9     active member of her school’s long-distance running team and volunteering club. All in all, she makes good use of every minute to achieve her goals.     10     the popular saying goes, “Every minute counts!”

6 . 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。

Carl moved to Arizona in December. He came from the round, green mountains of Vermont to the Sonoran Desert where the mountains were sharp, brown, and wrinkled. Carl was homesick.

Carl’s new home was the town of Silverbell. Silverbell sat near a river with the same name. But there was not a drop of water in this river.

Carl hadn’t made any real friends yet. He always walked home from school alone. One day, though, he heard a lonely melody (旋律) floating in the wind. It sounded wonderful-and fitted Carl’s mood just right. He followed the music to the schoolyard and found Tadio, the kid who always sat by himself in the lunchroom. He sat on the steps playing a wooden flute (长笛).

“That song is wonderful!” Carl said.

“Thank you,” Tadio said with a bright, sunny smile.

“I’m Carl. I play, too.” He took out bis own silver flute.

“Ah, my name is Tadio. Let’s play together.”

Carl joined Tadio. They played Ode to Joy, a piece that they both knew by heart. The two got along so well that Carl felt comfortable telling Tadio about his homesickness.

“It just doesn’t feel like winter around here,” Carl said. “I don’t think it ever will. It’s too hot.”

Tadio said, “It feels like winter to me, but I’ve lived in Silverbell my whole life.”

“So, why is it called Silverbell anyway?” asked Carl.

“Because of the canyon (峡谷). My grandfather said at special times, one could hear her ring like a silver bell…for example when the rain poured down,” Tadio said.

Then Carl complained about Principal Ramire’s request for his flute solo at tomorrow’s winter concert.

“Ah, you are shy, but you play very well. Let’s meet tomorrow before the concert to practice. Maybe that will help ease your fear. I know a spot beside the canyon where I often go to play. Sometimes, her echo (回音) sounds like she’s singing with me,” Tadio laughed.

The next day was sunny and warm. After school, the two boys spread out a blanket beside Silverbell Canyon and played, stopping only when they heard the sound of distant thunder. The rain followed.

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

As the rain poured down, Carl started to understand what Tadio said earlier.

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He woke up from the amazing scene and joined the other students for the concert.

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7 . 语法填空

Education is very close in my heart. My father grew up     1    a small village in China.

In those days, not many villagers could read. So my father     2     (open) a night school to teach them how to read. With his help, many people learned     3     (write) their own names; with his help, many people learned to read newspapers for the first time; with his help, many     4     (woman) were able to teach their children how to read.

As his daughter, I know     5     education means to the people, especially those without it. After generations of hard work, China has come a long way in education. I myself am a beneficiary (受益者) of the progress. Otherwise，I would never become a soprano (女高音)     6     a professor of music. My father,    7     was poor but determined, made a small difference in his village. Together we can make     8     big difference in the world. Once I     9     (ask) about my Chinese dream. I said I hope all children especially girls can have access to a good education. I believe one day education will no longer be a dream;     10     will be a reality by every young woman on this planet.

8 . Moving can be discouraging whether it’s to a new city or a new country. Luckily, being a _________ can be a great way to settle into a new environment, meet people and _________ valuable skills.

Kajal Patil was a volunteer who _________ to the USA from India in February 2017. Having volunteered for two years as an assistant yoga teacher in her home _________, Kajal was enthusiastic about volunteering and _________ looking for volunteer opportunities.

Kajal was _________ to a volunteer opportunity to review applications on behalf of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI). After _________ completing the application process, Kajal got to work.

Her _________ involved reviewing 44 detailed applications from potential candidates (候选人), She must listen to the business ideas presented by these candidates, _________ the social influence of their businesses, and determine their strength to __________ plans. She was considered to be necessary and __________ because of her serious job. With her __________, 250 candidates were finally selected.

Kajal said the volunteer opportunity greatly __________ her existing skills, while helping her build __________ ones such as time management and business analysis. Kajal said, “By helping others, I felt needed in society. Volunteering is a __________ opportunity to improve myself.”

1.

A．writer

B．researcher

C．traveller

D．volunteer

2.

A．remember

B．learn

C．teach

D．check

3.

A．moved

B．replied

C．turned

D．referred

4.

A．factory

B．company

C．country

D．farm

5.

A．disliked

B．began

C．forgot

D．admitted

6.

A．asked

B．invited

C．forced

D．attracted

7.

A．suddenly

B．sadly

C．successfully

D．generally

8.

A．role

B．system

C．application

D．knowledge

9.

A．doubt

B．judge

C．change

D．stop

10.

A．give up

B．believe in

C．put off

D．carry out

11.

A．responsible

B．cheerful

C．humorous

D．brave

12.

A．care

B．help

C．homework

D．information

13.

A．tested

B．protected

C．improved

D．avoided

14.

A．new

B．secure

C．common

D．cultural

15.

A．regular

B．simple

C．great

D．similar

9 . Everyone was shocked as I placed my son Ilias’s first birthday cake in front of him. He loved Sesame Street, so I made him an Elmo cake in rich red icing(糖霜). I’d worked for hours to perfect my design and make the most delicious and jaw-dropping cake. I enjoyed every minute of it.

I started baking(烘焙) when Ilias was born. At that time, I struggled with the pressure of being a new mum and was diagnosed with postnatal depression(产后抑郁症). So to help walk out of that dark hole, at night when Ilias slept I ran into the kitchen and decided to bake a cake.

Then, with my mum’s birthday coming up, I saw a handbag cake in a shop. I threw my all into copying it and finally I made it. Mum was so blown away by my creation that she didn’t cut the cake. Instead, she kept it in a glass cake stand on display at home for a month.

Over time I created many delicious delights. The best part was seeing Ilias’s face light up when he saw them. “You should do this for a living,” my husband, Michael, suggested. I laughed it off, but it wasn’t a bad idea.

After Ilias’s third birthday, I set up a shop for my cake baking, calling it Cake Queen Oz, and orders started to come in. As time passed, the bakeshop became my full-time job. Once, I made a Titanic cake that was the length of a table for a lady whose family loved ships. It’s been seven years since Cake Queen Oz was born.

Cake baking brought me joy when I was going through a tough time. Every day I feel lucky that I’ve been able to turn my hobby into my job.

1. How did the people feel when they saw Ilias’s first birthday cake?

A．Bored.

B．Surprised.

C．Frightened.

D．Annoyed.

2. Why did the author’s mother keep the cake for a month?

A．She wanted to sell it.	B．She disliked eating cake.
C．She couldn’t bear to eat it.	D．She showed it to the public.

3. Who advised the author to run a bakeshop?

A．Her mother.

B．Her friends.

C．Her child.

D．Her husband.

4. What may be the best title for the text?

A．My Love Affair with Cake

B．My Experience in Making Cake

C．Baking Cake Is Good for You

D．Children Always Like Eating Cake

10 . Before I came to the United States years ago, I had thought that culture separated people, but I have realized now that cultures are closer than we know. In the United States, there are certainly more differences than similarities when comparing it to my country.

An amazing aspect of culture is the food produced. I’ve always been a foodie (美食家). When I was hungry, there were many foreign signs of restaurants, but deciding which one was a difficult task. I remember reading the sign for “Chipotle” and I had no idea what was served there.

Who would ever have imagined that an experience as simple as trying new food would produce thoughts of cultures? I find it truly beautiful that each culture brings different spices and tastes to the table. I have tried wonderful foods from all sorts of cultures. Each is very unique and atmospheres are also quite interesting and culturally affected. Although the food may taste different, preparation can be somewhat consistent (一致的). Many of the foods I have tasted have had similar mechanisms of cooking (烹饪机制).

Here in the United States, it can be somewhat difficult to express all of my culture, mainly because there are many different cultures here. But I have found common ground on these matters and have learned to adapt (适应)to different cultures.

I have learned how to live in two cultures. I’m not saying it’s easy, I’m not saying that it’s extremely hard, but it’s all about balance. Each person has their own culture. Life has too many things to care. The theory of “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” is very applicable in most situations. Throughout my experiences here, I have certainly learned a lot about others. Culture is something different to many people but in the end, it connects all of us. Cultures bring others together to create new and exciting situations.

1. What does the author learn about culture after coming to the United States?

A．Culture separates people.	B．Culture is from local food.
C．Culture is closer than he knows.	D．Food is the culture that unites people.

2. What made the author confused about American food?

A．The choice of proper food.	B．The ways of serving food.
C．The different tastes of food.	D．The methods of food production.

3. What does the author find beautiful about different cultures?

A．Each culture has unique atmosphere.	B．Preparation methods of food are similar across cultures.
C．All foods from different cultures taste the same.	D．Each culture brings different tastes to the table.

4. How does the author feel about living in two cultures?

A．Difficult.

B．Beneficial.

C．Awkward.

D．Unpleasant