1 . It was the first time I had noticed him properly. Before this, Jack had just been a friendly young man provided by the hotel to accompany me on trips to the wildlife park nearby. But then he caught my attention by asking me to shut up.
“It’s just a garden spider. Don’t cry!” he said, looking at the creature with more love than I could gather for most humans. I had indeed cried-I was in the front seat of a jeep and the spider was on my leg.
“I don’t care what it is. Make it go away!” I said. I wanted him to pick the thing up and throw it out of the jeep right at that moment. He did something quite else.
He pushed his leg towards mine and held out the cloth of his trousers to gently let the spider go onto his own leg. He then drove on, as if nothing had happened. The spider climbed a little bit and then just stopped on his knee. I sat there staring at the spider for any sudden movement.
I was frightened that the man was completely at ease with a spider dangerously quiet on his knee. About 15 minutes later, he pushed his knee forward to the dashboard and the spider immediately climbed off his knee and on to the jeep. “The poor thing had been trying to get off me,” he said. “I only noticed now that it was trying to reach the dashboard, so I helped it along.”
I wondered then about this man, who thought about the spider with such kindness... Where and when did I lose my empathy towards the unfamiliar? Now, when faced with a row of ants on the staircase, my first reaction is no longer to attack them. The ants were already wise, but thanks to Jack, I learnt to live with the not so beautiful bits of nature.
1. We can infer that the writer at first .| A．invited Jack to go to the wildlife park | B．was excited to keep Jack company |
| C．fell in love with Jack at the first sight | D．didn’t take seriously of Jack |
| A．To let it alone. | B．To remove it off her leg. |
| C．To get it off the jeep. | D．To observe it with love. |
| A．Put it on his knee for a look. | B．Made it move onto his leg. |
| C．Threw it out of the jeep. | D．Stared at it in case of a sudden attack. |
| A．To avoid an attack from a wild creature. | B．To be friendly with people in need. |
| C．To challenge dangerous creatures bravely. | D．To love those living creatures anywhere. |
2 . Last year I went to the Rio de Janeiro Carnival, and it blew my mind. It had been my dream to attend the famous carnival for many years, so I was excited. However ,the moment I arrived, I was a little bit nervous because there were so many people on the streets. They say that five or six million people come to Rio during carnival time and about two million of them are on the streets on any given day. Luckily, I had a local guide, my sister’s friend Ronnie. He said he would take care of me and show me around at the carnival. He did not let me down.
Well, the carnival is all about the samba. It’s a style of music and dance which has its origins in Africa. Lots of Africans were used as slave labor by the Portuguese when Brazil was being conquered, so this mixed culture of African, Latin and European styles is really strong here. Samba music is usually fast and exciting with a lot of drums and harmonic vocals(和声).It’s the kind of music that you couldn’t help dancing to. And I was learning that as I followed Ronnie through the crowd, I couldn’t help moving my hips and shoulders.
Ronnie had got us tickets for the samba parade inside the Sambadrome where the top samba schools compete for the championship, but we still had a long way to go through the street parties. He said most people enjoy the carnival by making their own parties in the street. About the samba parade, twelve main teams compete for the championship, and if they win, their performance will be talked about for years to come.
So, you must be wondering how it was. Well, I’m afraid I can’t tell you. Ronnie and I never made into the Sambadrome. We spent the day moving from one street party to another. There were more snacks, more drinks and lots of dancing. Do I regret missing the main parade? Not at all. I experienced the carnival like the locals, and it was truly amazing.
1. How did the author feel once she arrived at the carnival?| A．Disappointed. |
| B．Anxious. |
| C．Excited. |
| D．Annoyed. |
| A．It has a strong mixed culture. |
| B．Its music is always fast but soft. |
| C．It is not to the taste of the author. |
| D．It has its origins in South America. |
| A．She met some amazing local people. |
| B．She gave her own parties in the street. |
| C．She celebrated the festival in a local way. |
| D．She didn’t have the tickets for the parade. |
| A．To recommend a helpful guide. |
| B．To encourage people to learn samba. |
| C．To share an unforgettable experience. |
| D．To tell a cruel history of Rio de Janeiro. |
3 . The first day of school we were challenged to get to know a new classmate.I
She said，“Hi! I’m Rose.I’m 87 years old.Can I give you a hug?” I laughed and heartily
At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet.I’ll never forget what she
One week after graduation that year，Rose died peacefully in her sleep.She taught us
| A．stopped | B．showed | C．asked | D．looked |
| A．old | B．exciting | C．strange | D．nervous |
| A．added | B．claimed | C．responded | D．offered |
| A．slowly | B．jokingly | C．quickly | D．simply |
| A．seriously | B．wisely | C．really | D．secretly |
| A．took off | B．put up | C．took on | D．put on |
| A．dreamed to | B．looked back on | C．looked up to | D．dreamed of |
| A．Over the year | B．At the moment | C．Once again | D．As usual |
| A．jokes | B．questions | C．attention | D．followers |
| A．inspired | B．taught | C．requested | D．lectured |
| A．when | B．because | C．so | D．although |
| A．young | B．healthy | C．growing | D．developing |
| A．goals | B．humor | C．person | D．interest |
| A．Unfortunately | B．Naturally | C．Generally | D．Fairly |
| A．division | B．change | C．cross | D．difference |
| A．use | B．take | C．compare | D．prefer |
| A．winning | B．improving | C．meeting | D．finding |
| A．doubts | B．fear | C．regrets | D．worry |
| A．in time | B．by herself | C．by example | D．in practice |
| A．late | B．old | C．early | D．young |
4 . While many local teens spent their summers playing by the pool, Shea Frenyea-Provost brought her talents to life, leaving a lasting memory for years to come.
After five weeks, the 15-year-old’s artwork is now on show in People’s Park for all to see as the Village of Dannemora’s first outdoor mural(壁画)-symbolic of the ongoing efforts to give new energy to the village and all it has to offer.
For the young artist，the project took her out of the comfort zone(舒适区)-going from colored pencils and sketchbooks(素描本)to her first life-size mural- the first in what will now become a series of projects between the local teen and village.
With her mom active in the village’s growing Beautification Committee, Shea also got involved with volunteering. After seeing Shea’s sketches during the early stages of the mural planning, Tina Leduc, director of Beautification Committee, was awed by her talent and knew she was a perfect fit for the project.
With the help of her family, Shea was soon set up with her very own studio, where she spent weeks researching the Luna moth(蛾)，observing its outline and perfecting each final detail. “I used a projector(投影仪)to observe the moth for weeks and researched native plants in our area and the rest I really ended up doing freehand,“ Shea said, pointing to the fine lines of the climbing grape plants and moth antennas(触角).
For the Beautification Committee and villagers alike, her work has brought a welcomed new addition to the park while clearly showing her bright artistic future ahead. “She’s just such a natural,” said Leduc, who offered beginning guidance, otherwise leaving the creativity and design to the promising young artist. “I feel this is just the beginning for her. I know it is. We’re going to see so much from her.”
1. What can we learn about Shea’s mural?| A．It is the first indoor mural in her village. |
| B．It shows the history of her village. |
| C．It took her a month to complete. |
| D．It was a real challenge for her. |
| A．Amazed | B．Encouraged |
| C．Changed | D．Affected |
| A．Creative and humorous. |
| B．Polite and generous. |
| C．Talented and patient. |
| D．Experienced and professional. |
| A．It will inspire more kids to do art. |
| B．It promises a bright future for her. |
| C．It will attract more foreign visitors to the village. |
| D．It raises the villagers’ awareness of environmental protection. |
5 . Hua Sheng and Lu Sheng, a retired Tibetan couple, have become trailblazers (开拓者) of grape growing and winemaking in their old ages.
Lu Sheng learned grape planting and winemaking from her grandmother’s sister. Since they retired, the couple have moved to Lhasa from the village of Yakhadi. Though the fact that the region’s capital, which is 3,600 meters above sea level, is considered unfit for growing grapes, Lu Sheng and Hua Sheng began an ambitious project in 2015, planting grapes in Tsalna, a town in the suburb of Lhasa.
They received support from the local government, which is committed to developing business and the economy. The couple’s project provides jobs for rural residents, and, as a result, the government has considered the project part of its poverty relief program.
“Lhasa is an ideal place for planting French grape varieties that are resistant to cold, drought and disease, and adaptable to high-altitude and open-air planting,” Lu Sheng said.
“Thanks to the plateau’s sunshine and organic planting, our grapes grow very well here in Lhasa. The grapes are a bit sour and sweet, and they have a high anthocyanin (花青素) content,” she said. Anthocyanins, which accumulate (积累) in grape cells and contribute rich color to wine, are water-soluble(水溶性的).
In 2018, Hua Sheng and Lu Sheng expanded their project, planting on nearly 6.67 hectares. In order to familiarize Tibetan farmers with grape planting and winemaking, they taught the skills to local villagers.
“We have successfully taught the local farmers how to grow grapes and make wine over the three years. They now have a new source of income besides traditional farming and herding,” Hua Sheng said.
Yudron, a resident of Nam, said she was grateful to the grape planting project in her village, which has contributed to her income and quality of life. “After working in the vine-yards for years, now we know how to make wine. We drink both barley and grape wine now. We love grape wine more, though, as it is healthier.”
1. What did the couple do after their retirement?| A．They grew grapes and made wine in Lhasa. |
| B．They made friends with a French expert. |
| C．They moved to another city from Lhasa. |
| D．They learned grape planting from Hua Sheng’s grandmother. |
| A．They donated grapes to local schools. |
| B．They employed local residents as workers. |
| C．They provided free wine for villagers. |
| D．They expanded the project with the local government. |
| A．They make grapes more delicious. |
| B．They provide adequate colors for wine. |
| C．They make grapes a bit sour and sweet. |
| D．They can accelerate the growth of grapes. |
| A．indifferent | B．cautious |
| C．appreciative | D．concerned |
6 . A long time ago, there was a farmer who had ten donkeys (驴). One evening, after a long day of hard work, the farmer returned home with the donkeys and began to tie them to the stakes(桩). When he finished nine donkeys, he found that the tenth rope was gone.
What now? He could not let the last donkey run around all night. It would surely run away. Suddenly, he saw that, under a tree, there was a monk(和尚). The farmer ran to the monk and asked for advice. The monk said, “The only thing you have to do to the tenth donkey is make the movements (动作) you would have made with a rope in your hands. Pretend (假装) to tie the donkey. That’s all.”
The farmer returned to the tenth donkey, pretended to fasten (拴紧)a rope around its neck and then to tie the rope to a stake. He then entered his little house, half trusting the monk’s advice, half worried that his donkey would run away in the middle of the night.
When he went outside very early the next morning, all the donkeys were still standing nicely next to their stakes, even the tenth one. The farmer untied the donkeys and wanted to take them to the field. But to his surprise, donkey number ten refused to move an inch. The farmer pulled and shouted, but the animal just didn’t move.
Suddenly, the farmer thought of what he had done to the donkey the night before. With a great “ah ha”, he returned to donkey number ten, and just after a simple movement the donkey happily walked with him to the field.
1. What was the farmer’s problem when he tied the donkeys?| A．The tenth stake was gone. | B．He needed one more rope. |
| C．The tenth donkey ran away. | D．He had left a rope in the field. |
| A．He went to sleep straight. | B．He pretended to tie the tenth donkey. |
| C．He watched the tenth donkey all night. | D．He tied the tenth donkey to the ninth stake. |
| A．The donkeys went to the field by themselves. |
| B．Donkey number ten was running around. |
| C．The tenth donkey didn’t run away. |
| D．All the donkeys were gone. |
| A．Taking away the tenth stake. | B．Pretending to untie the donkey. |
| C．Pretending to cut the tenth rope. | D．Tying the tenth donkey with a real rope. |
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Last Sunday, I was walking down the street when I spot an elderly man sitting alone in front of a tea house. I decided to do something unusually. I walked up to him and asked if I could join him, in which surprised him a lot. Late, we two sat there for the next two hour exchanging stories. The man shared some of his amazing life stories with us. When I left, he thanked me for give my time to a lonely elderly man. I then told him that I would happy to meet him for another conversation next Sunday. After I posted an incident on social media, I received many like.
8 . I had moved to Arizona about two weeks before the start of my junior year of high school, so not only was this a(n)
We
It has been almost 15 years since this
| A．eventually | B．initially | C．completely | D．temporarily |
| A．environment | B．culture | C．revolution | D．possession |
| A．full | B．empty | C．clean | D．awful |
| A．came around | B．looked around | C．looked up | D．walked about |
| A．comfort | B．accompany | C．confirm | D．rescue |
| A．surprised | B．disappointed | C．excited | D．devoted |
| A．held | B．focused | C．kept | D．got |
| A．abandoned | B．made | C．became | D．deserved |
| A．lied | B．recalled | C．imagined | D．expressed |
| A．deeply | B．rarely | C．timely | D．finally |
| A．peaceful | B．excited | C．secure | D．detailed |
| A．cope | B．edit | C．mislead | D．commit |
| A．outstanding | B．heartbroken | C．cold blooded | D．hardworking |
| A．got away from | B．caught up with | C．reached out to | D．put up with |
| A．considerate | B．smooth | C．funny | D．strong |
| A．instructed | B．touched | C．assisted | D．dragged |
| A．sympathy | B．treatment | C．incident | D．entertainment |
| A．repeatedly | B．abruptly | C．rigidly | D．occasionally |
| A．help | B．wait | C．choose | D．stand |
| A．selfless | B．clear | C．confident | D．extraordinary |
9 . At the end of a long week, Mike and I were going to invite friends for dinner. Just before I got home, Mike said he had to stay late at work.
Already running late myself, I started feeling
Just as we finished our last errand (差事), the boys reminded me to stop at the
I pulled into the driveway with only 45 minutes left before my guests arrived. I started barking orders at the boys, but all they
As I watched the boys running after the crickets with laughter, I realized I had only two
Things go wrong from time to time. We can't stop that, but we can decide how we're going to
| A．However | B．Therefore | C．Moreover | D．Instead |
| A．sick | B．happy | C．upset | D．guilty |
| A．stops | B．promises | C．remarks | D．updates |
| A．share | B．tidy | C．repair | D．paint |
| A．worrying | B．doubting | C．quarreling | D．complaining |
| A．comment | B．warning | C．explanation | D．smile |
| A．annoyed | B．amazed | C．scared | D．concerned |
| A．invited | B．followed | C．dragged | D．approached |
| A．bargain | B．ргерагe | C．revise | D．hurry |
| A．influence | B．popularity | C．patience | D．confidence |
| A．pet | B．grocery | C．convenience | D．department |
| A．diners | B．consumers | C．passengers | D．families |
| A．relied on | B．acted on | C．lived on | D．focused on |
| A．In particular | B．Even worse | C．By the way | D．All in all |
| A．escape | B．frighten | C．search | D．attract |
| A．goals | B．beliefs | C．parties | D．choices |
| A．enjoy | B．forgive | C．celebrate | D．memorize |
| A．praised | B．joined | C．defended | D．impressed |
| A．simply | B．cautiously | C．practically | D．enthusiastically |
| A．forget | B．ргоvе | C．treat | D．select |
A six-year-old kid walked into a candy store with his dad and was surprised by so many candies on offer. “It’s amazing. What should I
“Come on, son, we don’t have much
“These are all my
Some of us are that boy. The
| A．think | B．make | C．say | D．choose |
| A．time | B．money | C．interest | D．power |
| A．secrets | B．favorites | C．ideas | D．needs |
| A．in | B．away | C．back | D．aside |
| A．Hold on | B．Come over | C．Go on | D．Hurry up |
| A．tired | B．busy | C．fair | D．patient |
| A．carefully | B．quietly | C．quickly | D．nervously |
| A．and | B．or | C．though | D．but |
| A．Luckily | B．Certainly | C．Finally | D．Hopefully |
| A．got hold of | B．walked out of | C．searched for | D．checked with |
| A．cried | B．waited | C．returned | D．understood |
| A．fun | B．fear | C．peace | D．nothing |
| A．sky | B．school | C．world | D．company |
| A．plan | B．decision | C．guess | D．ending |
| A．important | B．simple | C．common | D．good |
| A．right | B．great | C．difficult | D．wrong |
| A．change | B．regret | C．accept | D．face |
| A．worry about | B．deal with | C．look into | D．work out |
| A．doubt | B．explain | C．know | D．expect |
| A．danger | B．game | C．difference | D．fact |
