1 . A growing number of Chinese young generations are looking for new methods to relieve (缓解) stress, which include raising unusual “pets”, hugging (拥抱) trees, watching stress relief videos and playing other stress-relieving toys.

A new toy called “mango dog” recently is becoming popular among young people.     1    . The process of making “mango dogs” allows them to free themselves from the anxieties of work and study. This is not the first time that young people have raised unusual “pets”. For example, college students have shared online their experiences of raising stones and paper box “dogs”. These “pets” share similar characteristics—they don’t cry, make noise or get sick.

    2    . “You may think you are hugging the tree, but in fact, the tree is hugging you,” says a young man. The same feeling is shared by those who have experienced tree hugging. They say that their anxiety has been relieved.     3    . In some big cities, some people have even organized tree hugging interest groups and regularly plan tree hugging activities.

At the same time, a young media worker finds the joy in watching fun videos before sleeping. “I especially enjoy watching stress relief videos, like washing blankets and cutting soap.     4    . It helps me fall asleep more easily.”

The popularity of these stress relief methods reflects young people’s need to relieve emotional pressure. According to public data, there are more than 800 companies in China with names, businesses, products, or services with the term “stress relief”.     5    .

A．Tree hugging is another choice

B．Other toys have also become popular

C．Playing with Chinese puzzles is comfortable

D．For the youth, the “mango dog” has special meaning

E．They also feel a connection with nature by hugging trees

F．After watching them, I feel the stress of the day is relieved

G．And the number is expected to grow even higher in the future

2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词，或括号内单词的正确形式。

Open mainstream Chinese social media and you might get the impression that poetry is making     1     comeback among the country’s young generation. Lifestyle-sharing platform Xiaohongshu has organized online activities such as “poems battle”and “poetry Renaissance”. Poetry-related postings on the platform have over 3 million views and likes. Poetry societies     2     (establish) accounts on the video-sharing website Bilibili so far, gaining over 132, 000 followers. “Now I’m happy to see poetry making a rebound,     3     shows that poetry never dies as it always finds a way to keep its heart beating,”said Zhou Yuchen, a postgraduate at King’s College London.

3 . 假设你是启明中学王磊，作为学校环保社“Earth Warrior Club”的社长，你负责写一则英语短文吸引你校交换生加入该社团，你的文章包括：
1.社团成立目的；
2.社团活动及给社员的收获；
3.加入的方式。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

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4 . While telling others your zodiac sign (星座), you are being evaluated (评估). Evaluations are being made about your luck, your personality, future development and how you will do in a given year. So what is the Chinese zodiac, exactly? It’s a 12-year cycle labeled (标记) with animals, starting with a Rat and ending with a Pig. For example, if you were born in 2004, you are a Monkey.

The Chinese believe some animals are luckier than the others, such as the Dragon. Unlike in Western tradition, the Chinese Dragon stands for power, strength and wealth. It’s everyone’s dream to have a Dragon baby. Ma Yun’s parents must have been very proud. And they are not the only ones. In 2012, the Year of the Dragon, the birthrate in China increased by about 5%. That means another one million more babies. With a traditional preference for baby boys, the boy-girl ratio that year was 120 to 100. When those Dragon boys grow up, they will face much more serious competition in love and job markets.

According to the BBC and Chinese government reports, January 2015 saw a peak of cesarean sections (剖腹产术高峰). Why? That was the last month for the Year of the Horse. It’s not because they like horses so much, it’s because they try to avoid having unlucky Goat babies.

Tiger is another unwelcome animal, because of its dangerous and unstable (不稳定的) personality. Many Chinese places saw a considerable decline of birthrate during those years.

Perhaps one should consider zodiac in a different way, as those Tiger and Goat babies will face much less competition. Maybe they are the lucky ones. I went through the Forbes top 300 richest people in the world, and it’s interesting to see the most unwelcome two animals, the Goat and Tiger, are at the top of the list, even higher than the Dragon. So maybe we should consider that it’s much better to have less competition.

1. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?

A．Dragon boys are much more competitive when growing up.

B．There were about one million dragon babies in 2012.

C．There were 20% more boys than girls born in 2012.

D．Ma Yun is proud that he is a Dragon.

2. Why was there a peak of cesarean sections in January 2015?

A．People wanted to have Horse babies very much.

B．People considered Goat babies to be unlucky.

C．It’s the first month of the year.

D．People tried to avoid dangers.

3. What does the underlined word “decline” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．Drop.	B．Need.
C．Increase.	D．Change.

4. What does the author say about Tiger and Goat babies?

A．They have fewer competitors.

B．They are difficult to get along with.

C．They will be more popular in job markets.

D．They will become richer than Dragon babies.

5 . Sam’s CLUB

A division of Walmart Inc., Sam’s club is the membership warehouse club solution for everyday living. Sam’s Club serves millions of members at SamsClub.com and almost 600 locations across the U. S. and Puerto Rico. Sam’s Club also has locations in Brazil, China and Mexico.

FOUNDER	Our founder Sam Walton was the most notable business leader of his time - but no matter how much success he achieved, he never forgot where it all started. Once a humble entrepreneur(创业者)with a successful five-and-time, Mr. Sam knew firsthand the challenges of running a small business.
EMPLOYEE	Sam’s club employs thousands of associates in the U. S. and Puerto Rico. Approximately 75 percent of club management was promoted from hourly positions.
	Sam’s Club is a membership warehouse club, a limited-item business model that offers our members quality products at an exceptional value unmatched
BRAND	by traditional retail. Instead of stocking every item in every available brand, Sam’s Club merchants do their “homework” for our members, stocking the right products and purchasing them in large quantities, passing on the savings to our members. In addition to the leading national brands, Sam’s Club also carries Member’s Mark, an exclusive, premium-quality private brand. Member’s Mark products are exclusive designs that use top-of-the-line materials and the highest quality ingredients to make sure you get the best quality and value at members-only prices.
ENVIRONMENT	We reduce costs by maintaining a simple shopping environment, often displaying our merchandise on shipping deck so we can move new items in just as quickly as they move out. Besides, Many clubs include sustainable features such as day-lighting with skylights, night dimming, central energy management, water-conserving fixtures, natural concrete floors and recycling.
BENEFIT	Sam’s Club also provides a variety of member benefits such as free shipping on most items for our Plus Members along with Cash Rewards, early shopping, savings on medications as well as the benefits of our Club membership. Club members can take advantage of Sam’s Club Credit, Instant Savings, free health screenings, daily “Tastes & Tips” sampling demonstrations and members-only savings on fuel.

1. Who is more likely to be promoted to an executive position?

A．A member of the club.	B．A worker paid by the hour.
C．A small business entrepreneur.	D．An associate from Puerto Rico.

2. If you are a member of Sam’s club, you can ________ in Sam’s.

A．have all the available brands to choose from

B．have your homework done by Sam’s merchants

C．buy Member’s Mark products at members-only prices

D．enjoy free shipping for the goods you have purchased

3. The purpose of the passage is to ________.

A．find suitable employees for Sam’s club

B．attract investment from overseas companies

C．inform readers of the features of Sam’s club

D．persuade customers to be a member of Sam’s club

6 . This Is the Way Learning Center

The staff, parents and children enrolled (招收) at This Is the Way Learning Center are one big family. We take the health and safety of our family very seriously. This Is the Way Learning Center is committed to maintaining a safe environment for your children. We are following all safety rules. Should you have any questions regarding the processes in place please call our center. We will be happy to answer your questions.

This Is the Way Learning Center cares for and educates children aged 6 weeks and up. We are enrolling for all programs (Preschool and Nursery School) in addition to basic childcare. There will be no enrollment fees and registration fees. We are devoted to the future of your child and creating a lifetime love of learning at every age and stage. What can be more precious or important than the early developmental and learning years of our children?

This Is the Way Learning Center is located across the street from Henry Barnard School at 18 Shaker Road. It is conveniently located just minutes from 91 North and South, in the town of Enfield.

Hours:

• 6:30 am through 5:30 pm

• Monday through Friday

• Closed only on major holidays.

Ages:

• Children through kindergarten

• School age

Features:

• All-day, all-year daycare

• Homelike setting

• Age-appropriate play areas

• Child-friendly curriculum

• Computer education

• Trained and experienced teachers

You may email us at requests@thisisthewaylc.com or call us at 860-253-0010 to ask your questions and request a free brochure.

1. What is This Is the Way Learning Center?

A．It’s a big family.	B．It’s a training center.
C．It’s a safety center.	D．It’s a local program.

2. Who can teach in This is the Way Learning Center?.

A．Everyone enrolled at it.	B．Age-appropriate coaches.
C．Computer education teachers.	D．Trained and experienced teachers.

3. For whom is this text probably written?

A．Parents.

B．Visitors.

C．Students.

D．Professors.

8 . What are the Examination Systems in These Countries?

Finland

Finnish students are assessed based on their daily performances until they take the college entrance examination at age 18+. This consists of at least four tests: mother tongue and three other compulsory（必修）tests from second national language, foreign language, maths, and sciences/humanities. They can also take one or more optional tests like economics.

France

Lower secondary education ends at 15 when students take a lower secondary leaving exam, which consists of French, maths. civics education and history/geography together with continuous assessment from 13 to 15. After one year of upper secondary education, students can leave or continue their education. Those that stay on can choose from a diploma, a technical career or professional certificates.

North Korea

There is no national examination on completion of lower secondary education. But students may need to take an entrance-exam at age 15+ for some upper secondary schools. All students who wish to go to college have to take the national College Scholastic Ability Test（CSAT）. CSAT involves written tests in subjects: Korean, maths. English, social studies, science and professional education, and a second foreign language.

The Netherlands

At age 15, students enter the second cycle which prepares them for specific and differentiated terminal examinations. It includes three cultivation routes: pre-professional secondary education, senior general secondary education, and a pre-university qualification. All require common compulsory subjects like Dutch, English, physical education. And their differences lie in some special career options and study burden.

1. Which country requires a lower secondary leaving exam?

A．Finland.	B．France.
C．North Korea.	D．The Netherlands.

2. What subject is included in North Korean's CSAT?

A．Economics.	B．Geography.
C．Social studies.	D．Physical education.

3. Which is a cultivation route of the Netherlands' secondary education?

A．Pre-university qualification.	B．Professional secondary education.
C．Technical career certificates.	D．Junior general secondary education.

9 . The idea to transform a mini treehouse into a school office didn't come to Williams at the start of COVID-19 pandemic. At first, like thousands of other school teachers, she tried to work from home. She has two daughters and her husband at home, and they have a cat and two quite large dogs. There are four of them in the house all doing jobs and distance learning. Surrounded by her own family, she had a hard time concentrating. It was Williams's friend who drew her attention to the cozy treehouse, where Nelle's daughters once played when they were smaller. Their friend Corey Hannah looked up and said, “you know, I think that should be your classroom for the year.” And so they thought about it and it sounded silly at first, but the next day they decided to go to Home Depot and Lowe's and look around, and then they said “Okay. Let's do it!”

The first thing to go through a transformation was a rope ladder. Williams needed something strong enough for her new office. The porch needed to be redone, so she went to pick out her favourite colors to paint it. Inside the treehouse, the ceiling and walls needed to be properly insulated (隔热). The floor was fully changed as well.

Most importantly, Williams made sure there was Internet access. Her husband and his friend Alex dug a 150-foot trench to bury the cable, and drilled a hole into their house and it's it. They worked all summer and finished just in time for the new school year.

Williams often has company in her treehouse office: her cat and dogs pop by. Her students love the space and often say “Oh I want one, I want one.” And since most of them chose distant learning in the spring semester as well, Williams will spend at least the next six months hard at work up in a tree.

1. What finally made Williams start her treehouse project?

A．The advice from Corey Hannah.

B．The inspiration from her daughter.

C．The visit to Home Depot and Lowe's.

D．The encouragement from her husband.

2. What is essential for the treehouse as an office?

A．The colour of the porch.	B．The ladder into the house.
C．The repair of the floor.	D．The access to the Internet.

3. How did the students feel when seeing their teacher's treehouse office?

A．Amazed.

B．Doubtful.

C．Proud.

D．Distracted.

4. What is the best title of the passage?

A．A treehouse office with a rope ladder.

B．Take remote classes to a treehouse.

C．Help students to build a treehouse.

D．The decoration of a treehouse office.

10 . Stuck at home? These famous museums offer virtual tours you can take on your sofa. According to Fast Company, Google Arts&Culture teamed up with over 2,500 museums and galleries around the world to bring you virtual tours and online exhibits.

Guggenheim Museum, New York

Google’s Street View lets visitors tour the Guggenheim’s famous spiral (螺旋式) staircase without ever leaving home. From there, you can discover incredible works of art from the Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary times.

Pergamon Museum,Berlin

As one of Germany’s largest museums, Pergamonhas a lot to offer — even if you can’t physically be there. This historical museum is home to plenty of ancient works including the Ishtar Gate of Babylon and, of course,the Pergamon Altar.

Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Anyone who is a fan of this tragic, gifted painter can see his works up close (or, almost up close) by virtually visiting this museum — the largest collection of artworks by Vincent Van Gogh, including over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and over 750 personal letters.

The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

European artworks from as far back as the 8th century can be found in this California art museum. Take a Street View tour to discover a huge collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, manuscripts, and photographs.

To see more of Google Arts&Culture’s collection of museums, visit the collection’s website.

1. Which one will you visit if you like modern art?

A．Pergamon Museum.

B．Guggenheim Museum.

C．The J. Paul Getty Museum.

D．Van Gogh Museum.

2. Who will be interested in Pergamon Museum?

A．One who is fond of tragic films.

B．One who enjoys European artworks.

C．One who likes paintings of Van Gogh.

D．One who is interested in ancient artworks.

3. What is special about the J. Paul Getty Museum?

A．It is one of the largest museums in the USA.

B．It is the only home to artworks in California.

C．It includes all forms of artworks in the world.

D．It exhibits European artworks from the 8th century.