1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What did the speaker learn from her father?

A．Cooking.

B．Driving.

C．Swimming.

2. What did the speaker do in the summer of 2000?

A．She fixed her computer.

B．She learned to ride a bike.

C．She went camping in the countryside.

3. What does the speaker say about her grandparents?

A．They’re strict.

B．They’re confident.

C．They’re patient.

2 . 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

Nature, while beautiful, could also be unpredictable and merciless. But most importantly we bear in mind that in the darkest times, there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel, just like Mrs. Evans‘ cabin light.

One bright summer day, my friend Peter and I decided to venture into the unexplored trails of the Great Smoky Mountains. Blessed with rich biodiversity and fascinating landscapes, the national park seemed a perfect getaway. Little did we know that our casual hike would soon turn into an unexpected personal incident, forever engraved in our memories.

We set off early in the morning, equipped with our backpacks and a map that was supposed to guide us through the winding trails. The sun was up, casting long shadows on the forest floor as we set off on our journey. We trekked (艰难行走), laughed, and marveled at the beauty of nature around us.

As we trekked through the dense forests, taking in the natural wonders around us, we couldn’t help but feel a sense of adventure coursing through our veins. The trail was rugged and uneven, but we persevered through the challenging landscape.

Midway through our expedition, we stumbled upon a breathtaking waterfall, its glistening waters cascading down the rocks in a quiet and peaceful melody. We sat down by the water’s edge, taking a moment to get lost in the beauty of nature. The cool mist from the waterfall enveloped us, and we felt refreshed and energetic.

As the day wore on, we ventured deeper into the wilderness, eager to explore every corner of this natural paradise. We were so absorbed in the beauty of nature that just didn't notice our way and it seemed that we could not find the way back to the familiar part of the forest. Panicking, we scrambled to find our way back but the dense vegetation and winding trails only served to confuse us further. We tried to remember any possible signs that might lead us back, No sooner had we celebrated our return to the clear trails than something worse happened.

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。
Para.1:Suddenly, the weather took an abrupt turn.
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Para.2:Just when we were about to give up, a faint light flickered in the distance
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3 . 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.

4 . Imagine a fire burning in your mouth and stomach. Now, imagine a bottle of yogurt.This yogurt is your only means (方法) of escape. The pain is extreme great，but still, you manage to hang on. Now, imagine 12other contestants (参赛者) to your left and right, each suffering from the same great heat. Finally, imagine a huge crowd of people watching the impressive view.

This is what it was like for me when I first took part in the Chili Pepper Eating Contest of 2019. Hosted by The Beijinget as part of the weekend Hot Spicy Festival in Beijing, the contest was an open invitational, drawing in those brave enough to test their passion and willpower for eating spicy chilis.

Before coming to China in 2017,I had no idea chili eating contests like this even existed.I knew about food eating competitions, sure; but I had no idea that you could become a superstar just by eating chilis. It was also my first time getting on stage in front of such a large crowd, so there were butterflies in my stomach even before I introduced chilis into the mix.

Since I was young,I grew up eating policy curries (咖喱) with my dad — perhaps quite unusual by American Midwestern standards. Sometimes, we ordered the curry so spicy it would make our faces red as tears streamed down. But, in truth, I loved the unique feelings eating spicy food gave me. These feelings were what led me to find myself on the stage that day.

Nobody believed that I would be able to pull through. But, to everyone’s amazement (and even my own), I won! And then I won again the following year in 2020! While the grand prize was welcomed, the satisfaction of knowing I was a champion of something I loved doing and was good at was reward enough.

1. What is Paragraph 1 mainly about?

A．People’s feelings when eating chilis.

B．People’s problems when eating chilis.

C．The popularity of the chili eating contest.

D．The author’s experience at a chili eating contest.

2. What do we know about the Eating Contest?

A．It attracted foolish people.

B．It was open to strong men.

C．It could make people well-known.

D．It weakened peple’s will power.

3. Why did the author like eating spicy food when he was young?

A．It was a reminder of his happy time.

B．It brought him a different experience.

C．It was a tradition in his hometown.

D．It was convenient to buy spicy food.

4. How did the author feel about his performance in the contests?

A．Surprised and proud.

B．Relaxed and satisfied.

C．Shocked and regretful.

D．Disappointed and annoyed.

5 . 语法填空。

It used to be impossible to spend a long winter holiday. But now, though the winter vacation has been over, it’s still necessary     1     me to stay at home because of my illness. As people say, being left alone all day can drive a man crazy. A couple of weeks ago my parents invited a teacher     2    (give) me lessons online.

At first, I didn’t know how     3    (take) classes through the Internet. Now I have got used to my teacher and the situation. Before class I go online waiting for my teacher to come, for it is terribly rude     4     a student to come late. In each class, the teacher teaches me     5     to do and how to do it. After class I finish my homework.     6    (be) honest, although I study relatively hard, the result isn’t as good as in school. Yesterday I failed to pass the exam, which made my teacher very disappointed. However,     7    (attend) classes at home is a comfort for me.

    8     to go to school is unknown, as no one knows how long it will be before I completely recover. But I believe, now that the winter is over and the spring has come, the school day is not far away. I believe that I will treasure my time     9    (be) at school and work even harder. I also believe in the future I will become another Zhong Nanshan, who is surely     10    (shoulder) the responsibility of protecting people’s lives and health.

6 . 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

7 . 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.