1 . A 37-year-old fast food courier(外卖小哥), Lei Haiwei, got the first prize in the third season of The Chinese Poetry Conference on CCTV on April 4th, 2018.

“My interest in ancient poems began as early as I was six years old,” Lei said after winning the poetry competition.

Lei Haiwei was born in a small village in Hunan Province. When he was young, his father taught him ancient poems by putting them on the kitchen wall for him to read.

“My father hoped I would grow up to be a man who keeps the mountains, rivers, lakes and seas in mind.” Lei said.

In 2001, Lei Haiwei graduated from a technical secondary school and found a job in Shanghai. There, he began to read books on ancient poems at bookstores or libraries in his free time because he didn’t have enough money to buy books. He also developed a habit of reciting(背诵)poems he liked and wrote them down after coming back home.

Lei Haiwei came to Hangzhou in 2008 and worked as a fast food courier. Every day, he had to take fast food to different people. On his busiest workdays, Lei Haiwei had to deliver more than 50 orders(订单)a day. Even so, his love for poems went on and he seized(抓住)any chance to recite poems.

As for his future plans, Lei Haiwei said he would go on reading and reciting more poems.

Will he take part in the next poetry competition?

1. When did Lei Haiwei get the first prize in the competition?

A．On March 7th, 2019.	B．On April 4th, 2018.
C．On May 5th, 2017.	D．On June 6th, 2016.

2. Who taught Lei Haiwei ancient poems when he was young?

A．His sister.

B．His brother.

C．His mother.

D．His father.

3. Lei Haiwei read books on ancient poems at bookstores or libraries because ________ .

A．he wanted to learn English there

B．he wanted to have a good rest there

C．he didn’t have any friends in the city

D．he didn’t have enough money to buy books

4. What does the underlined word “ deliver ” in Paragraph 6 probably mean?

A．To take something to somebody.	B．To say something to somebody.
C．To lend something to somebody.	D．To speak something to somebody.

5. What would be the best title for the text?

A．Fast Food Courier Won Sports Competition

B．Fast Food Courier Won Singing Competition

C．Fast Food Courier Won Poetry Competition

D．Fast Food Courier Won Dancing Competition

2 . The wind is cold and raindrops fall. Bill Porter pays little attention to the bad weather. He’s a door-to-door salesman. With heavy steps, he stops at the first house. He rings the bell. A young woman comes to the door. “Hello.” “No, thank you.” She shuts the door. Porter’s expression never changes. People might not buy now. Next time. Maybe.

He makes his way up and down the hills. His bag is heavy. His hand hurts. His brain was damaged when he was born, which caused a disorder to his nervous system that affected his speech, hands and walk.

He walks on. He knocks on a door. A man walks out from the back yard where he’s gardening. He often buys, but not today, he says, as he walks away. Then Porter is on his way. No sale. No sale. No sale.

Finally, a middle-aged woman invites Porter inside. They chat easily about what has recently happened in the neighborhood. After a few minutes, Porter takes off his hat and raincoat and sets them on a chair. Out come the glasses and the brochures.

“We have a new kind of pepper (甜椒).” “No.” “Hot spices (调味香料)?” “No.” “All natural, pure pasta toppings (意面浇料).” He looks at the customer. She’s teetering and just needs a push.

“Sure would make a nice gift.” He studies her face, searching for clues as to what she needs to hear. “Nothing man-made.” “Really? How much is a set?” she asks. “$22.99, and they go a long way.” “OK, I’ll give it a try.”

Porter removes his glasses and places everything in his bag. He pulls on his coat and hat and follows the woman to the front door. He turns to her and says, “And I thank you.”

He arrives home after 7 p. m. Today was not profitable. He tells himself not to worry. Four days left in the week. He eats at the kitchen table and listens to the radio. He hears the rain pound on the street. He must dress warmly tomorrow. Soon he’s sleepy with great care he climbs the stairs (楼梯) to his bedroom. In time, the lights go off. Morning will be here soon.

1. In what way is Porter different from other salesmen?

A．He has physical disabilities.	B．He sells products to the disabled.
C．He has received excellent training.	D．He is fully trusted by his customers.

2. What happens before Porter promotes products to the middle-aged woman?

A．He makes a sale.	B．They make small talk.
C．He visits a man’s backyard.	D．They walk around the neighborhood

3. What might the underlined word “teetering” in paragraph 5 mean?

A．Unhappy with the result	B．Unable to make up one’s mind.
C．Having little patience to wait longer.	D．Showing little confidence in oneself

4. Which of the following can best describe Porter?

A．Brave and generous.	B．Honest and patient.
C．Polite and positive.	D．Clever and caring.

3 . Growing up, Keisie Dolin’s grandmother always encouraged her to try new things.

The two of them were especially _________ since it was her grandparents who raised her rather than her parents. That’s _________ she felt heartbroken when her grandmother _________.

One way that her grandmother tried to _________ her out of her comfort zone was by encouraging her to _________ more, especially in public. Keisie gave it a _________, but it didn’t turn out like she’d hoped. She once tried to sing in church but the music started playing, she didn’t sing because of _________. Still, not long after her grandma died, Keisie couldn’t help but _________ the unusual number of American Idol ads (广告) that were made to get people to audition (试演). _________, it reached a point where she took it as a (n) __________ from her grandmother for her to take another chance on singing.

For Keisie, just getting to the audition would mean experiencing a lot of __________. Not only was she about to perform for the first time ever, but she was about to do so in front of judges (评委).

Keisie __________ the judges with her singing when she chose to sing “Piece by Piece” by Kelly Clarkson. But they could tell that Keisie was too __________ to sing well. After much __________, they asked her to sing the second song she had __________. All three judges couldn’t help but say, “You are going to Hollywood!”

We can’t wait to see where Keisie’s singing career takes her!

1.

A．close

B．attractive

C．different

D．warm

2.

A．how

B．why

C．when

D．where

3.

A．set off

B．turned up

C．passed away

D．fell down

4.

A．request

B．push

C．advise

D．carry

5.

A．dance

B．talk

C．create

D．sing

6.

A．try

B．test

C．sense

D．look

7.

A．pain

B．anger

C．fear

D．sadness

8.

A．describe

B．notice

C．realize

D．imagine

9.

A．Secretly

B．Luckily

C．Obviously

D．Finally

10.

A．sign

B．example

C．dream

D．plan

11.

A．problems

B．firsts

C．styles

D．regrets

12.

A．supported

B．provided

C．impressed

D．thanked

13.

A．nervous

B．tired

C．amazed

D．curious

14.

A．examination

B．explanation

C．achievement

D．encouragement

15.

A．played

B．written

C．prepared

D．heard

4 . My sister and I couldn’t be more different. I’m louder and taller. She’s quieter and shorter. When we were young, I sped through Michigan forests on my bike while she read Nancy Drew books. My sister, who is 14 months older than me, and I have always gotten along, but for years we weren’t especially friendly and spoke only when necessary.

Twelve years ago, our father had a stroke (中风). Soon our mother was seriously ill. I managed all the day-to-day caretaking; from afar, my sister offered suggestions which made me feel she was unsatisfied with me. Our mother died in 2015.

Last year I suddenly wanted to watch Chinese TV dramas (电视剧). That felt natural. When I was young, my mother and her friends would share videos of TV dramas sent from China. Perhaps these dramas were her only connection to her early years in China.

I started with one of the most popular dramas—“The Story of Yanxi Palace.” I was amazed at the beautiful clothes, detailed settings and excellent performances (表演). One afternoon, I decided to text my sister what I might have told my mother about the drama. At that point, my sister and I only texted once every few months, usually to discuss our father’s caretaking. Surprisingly, she began to watch along with me. Soon we were live texting as we watched.

Our interest grew until we were watching other dramas, like the hit “GO Ahead.” The more dramas we watched, the more conversations we had. Over the past year, my sister and I have watched so many Chinese dramas together that I’ve lost count.

2020 has been a long year of repeated losses for us all, but amid these losses, I’ve found a lost sister. I never could have imagined how Chinese dramas could help me get back to my Chinese roots (根), or how dramas would help me build a new relationship with my sister.

1. What was the young author’s relationship with her sister like?

A．Rather cold.

B．Very difficult.

C．Very close.

D．Quite changeable.

2. What made the author start to watch Chinese TV dramas?

A．The influence of her sister.	B．Her mother’s love for them.
C．Her dream of learning Chinese.	D．The popularity of Chinese TV shows.

3. What did the author text her sister that afternoon?

A．Her sadness at losing their mother.	B．Her interest in watching a TV drama.
C．Her plan to better look after their father.	D．Her views on a Chinese live show.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．How different my sister and I could be

B．Why TV dramas from China are popular

C．Why I have come to believe in family love again

D．How Chinese dramas helped me connect with my sister

5 . Lisa and Barry were out walking their dogs after supper when a terrifying thing happened. They did not usually _________at that time but happened to head out to enjoy the warm_________. They were chatting to a passer-by when Lisa saw a pushchair_________into the water. It happened so quickly. The pushchair disappeared under the water within_________.

Lisa jumped into the river along with the baby’s mother._________, the couple didn’t know whether there was a baby in the pushchair at first because the_________was also with a little girl, about two years old. Lisa could swim, but she was not a_________swimmer. She couldn’t feel the bottom, which made her feel panicked.

Meanwhile, Barry_________to help pull the pushchair from the water as Lisa and the woman fought to keep it above the _________. It was absolutely frightening. As the pushchair__________, he could see the baby still in the water. Luckily, people around found out what had happened and came to help. Finally, the baby was__________Ambulance service was called, and the__________arrived within minutes. The mother and baby were taken to__________Lisa still felt shocked the next day. She called the hospital yesterday evening. Lisa was__________to hear the baby was okay.

One thing is for certain: When meeting someone in trouble, Lisa didn’t__________to pay no attention to it. It was Lisa’s effort that saved the baby’s life.

1.

A．rush

B．tour

C．walk

D．ride

2.

A．evening

B．morning

C．noon

D．midnight

3.

A．fly

B．jump

C．come

D．fall

4.

A．weeks

B．days

C．seconds

D．hours

5.

A．Actually

B．Sadly

C．Regretfully

D．Quietly

6.

A．girl

B．baby

C．man

D．woman

7.

A．strange

B．strong

C．weak

D．new

8.

A．tried

B．continued

C．failed

D．refused

9.

A．road

B．wave

C．boat

D．water

10.

A．went down

B．set off

C．came up

D．took off

11.

A．saved

B．drowned

C．swept

D．gone

12.

A．addicts

B．crowds

C．policemen

D．doctors

13.

A．home

B．hospital

C．church

D．school

14.

A．confused

B．sorry

C．glad

D．upset

15.

A．help

B．choose

C．demand

D．promise

6 . About five years ago, I was part of a pilot group (试验组) for my employer tasked with figuring out how to hire and instruct people with disabilities and make them successful inside the organization. Until then we had only _______ people with visually challenged disability. I led the interview process and hiring of a candidate with an autism (自闭症) disability. The candidate had the _______ but our interview panel felt that the disability would _______ him from learning the skills and being successful in the role.

I _______ my peers to give him a role, and try out — also, it was a pilot program meant for our organization to learn. I gave the candidate a lot of _______ and I became one of his instructors. Our HR department was not too supportive to take some _______ . So we could only hire him as a(an) _______ contractor (合同工).

The candidate _______ and surely blossomed in the workplace. There were many _______ along the way but the candidate came to be ________ by his colleagues and his leadership. I ________ to instruct him closely and helped him to ________ a number of challenges that his disability ________ at the workplace and home. The candidate too ________ many friends and ________ at the workplace. Fast forward five years, he called me last night to let me know that he got a ________ offer yesterday from his manager as a regular employee with a job title. I ________ him and told him my joy knowing no bounds on his success. He went on to say “Sir, without your ________ all these years, I would not be here”. I told him “Your success is the reward of your hard work and ________ . You are an inspiration to a lot of people with ________ disabilities.

1.

A．hired

B．fired

C．assisted

D．recommended

2.

A．interests

B．qualifications

C．posts

D．requirements

3.

A．free

B．defend

C．prevent

D．differ

4.

A．convinced

B．promised

C．demanded

D．reminded

5.

A．benefits

B．respect

C．encouragement

D．treats

6.

A．opportunities

B．risks

C．efforts

D．measures

7.

A．senior

B．qualified

C．temporary

D．official

8.

A．luckily

B．perfectly

C．suddenly

D．gradually

9.

A．bumps

B．advantages

C．changes

D．dreams

10.

A．tested

B．forced

C．teased

D．accepted

11.

A．expected

B．began

C．deserved

D．continued

12.

A．give up

B．search for

C．turn down

D．get around

13.

A．protected

B．presented

C．avoided

D．faced

14.

A．lost

B．sought

C．won

D．inspired

15.

A．competitions

B．election

C．admiration

D．arguments

16.

A．formal

B．special

C．distinct

D．underpaid

17.

A．comforted

B．surprised

C．amused

D．congratulated

18.

A．permission

B．support

C．sacrifice

D．intelligence

19.

A．persistence

B．humor

C．honesty

D．responsibility

20.

A．obvious

B．similar

C．physical

D．severe

7 . Bournemouth in Dorset has always been my favourite seaside town. When I was growing up, Mum and Dad didn’t have much money, but they’d saved enough for a few days in Bournemouth. I was four years old at the time. I don’t actually remember much about the trip, apart from being devastated when we had to leave. Mum said I fell in love with the place and insisted on waving goodbye to the sea when it was time to go. So I grew up believing Bournemouth was a wonderful place.

Forty years on, my wife and I returned for a week’s break. I was nervous, wondering if I’d be able to bring back that delight I’d felt as a child. I needn’t have worried. We had a fantastic time. It helped that the British weather had decided to provide us with high temperatures and plenty of sun. But it was Bournemouth that kept me spellbound, making me feel like a child again.

Bournemouth and its neighbour, Boscombe, are always busy, alive with chatter, music and other lively sounds. But as we stepped into Boscombe Chine Gardens, all the noise faded away. A sense of peace spread through us as we meandered along the paths, delighting in the squirrels climbing up and down the trees and the bright colours of the pretty plants.

One morning, we made a short trip to Poole Quay and took the ferry to Brownsea Island. Owned by the National Trust, it’s a feast for the eyes, from its mock Tudor entrance, to the many peacocks walking around, to the magnificent views of the sun sparkling on the shining waters and boats bobbing up and down, seen from the island’s highest point.

Before we knew it, it was time to return home—but not before waving goodbye to the sea.

1. Which of the following best explains “devastated” underlined in Paragraph 1?

A．Sorrowful.	B．Surprised.
C．Thrilled.	D．Desperate.

2. What made the author feel nervous?

A．The fear of losing childhood memories.

B．The adjustment to the new circumstances.

C．The uncertainty of recalling childhood delight.

D．The exposure to high temperatures and sunshine.

3. What does the author think about Boscombe Chine Gardens?

A．It boasts seaside views.	B．It belongs to wild animals.
C．It is free of the town’s noise.	D．It reminds him of his childhood.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．Farewell to Bournemouth.	B．Working in a wonderful place.
C．A childhood unforgettable story.	D．Revisiting a childhood favourite.

8 . My name is Destiny, working at a Psychological Counselling Center. In my teens, there was nothing special about me. My older sister, Antia, is beautiful. My younger brother, Tye, is a talent at the age 13. He completely skipped the sixth grade. How do I compete with that?

My mom and I were home alone one day. I went into the room where she was watching television and I blurted out (脱口而出), “Mom, is there anything special about me?”

She thought about it for a moment and then turned down TV. She took a deep breath, took my hand and exhaled (呼气).

“You have the ability to say just the right thing at just the right time.”

“Really? Is that it, words?” I tried to keep my voice steady (稳定的) but I could hear the anger even as I fought to control it.

“It’s more than words, Destiny,” my mom said. I know my mother meant well but I felt worse than ever. I burst into tears.

The next day is when my whole life changed. I went to school earlier than before and noticed Darwin sitting across the room which was strange because no one ever noticed Darwin. Suddenly, Darwin stood up and threw away all his books, shouting loudly. I could hear screaming and crying but the sounds seemed distant as I focused my full attention on Darwin six feet in front of me. I felt the words swell up in me. “Darwin,” I heard myself say with a calm, steady voice. “I have family and friends with so much talent and potential and I have none. There is nothing special about me.” From the corner of my eye, I could see others staring at me in silence. I continued talking. “You are so smart. You can answer questions that the teacher hasn’t even asked yet. Do you know that everyone in this class is envious (嫉妒的) of you?” Hearing my words, he calmed down and gave me a big hug.

Then the teacher came. Learning about what happened, the teacher smiled, “That was a great job you did, young lady. Superman could not have done a better job than you did here today.” I couldn’t believe that she compared me to Super man. I work at Psychological Counselling Center now. There is a cork board over my desk filed with thank-you cards and letters from people who say they owe their lives, careers, or their families to my words. But tome, they are more than words. They are my super power!

1. Why does the author mention her sister and brother?

A．She is envious of them.	B．She feels really proud of them.
C．She wants to show family love.	D．She considers competing with them.

2. What is the author’s reaction to her mother’s words in Paragraph 6?

A．She said more words to her mother.

B．She could hardly believe her mother.

C．She understood her mother’s white lie.

D．She had doubt about her mother’s love.

3. What do we know about Darwin from the text?

A．He quarreled with his classmates.	B．He lacked great talent and potential.
C．He failed again in the examination.	D．He suddenly lost control for some reason.

4. Which is a suitable title for the text?

A．A Brave Superman	B．The Power of Words
C．A Strange Classmate	D．The Future of a Career

9 . 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。

The video of a quake survivor searching for the army officer who saved his life 10 years ago has attracted much attention on China’s social media.

“Ten years have passed. I have become a soldier like you. Can you see me? I’ve been looking for you all these years. Where are you?” the survivor, Qiang Tianlin (强天林), says in the video.

Since the video went online a week ago, it has been viewed more than 12 million times and forwarded (转发) over 30, 000 times on Sina Weibo.

Qiang was 14 and attending Guanzhuang Middle School when the 8.0-magnitude earthquake struck Sichuan’s Wenchuan County on May 12, 2008.

The quake claimed (索取) more than 80, 000 lives, and around 130, 000 military (军队) personnel took part in the search and rescue work.

Worried about his family, Qiang left his school and headed home alone. Walking on a mountain track, aftershocks suddenly caused a landslide.

A passing soldier grabbed (抓住) Qiang and used his own body to shield (保护) the teenager from the falling rocks.

“Were it not that soldier, I might have died. I saw falling rocks hitting his back and his hands were bleeding, ” Qiang recalled (回忆). The soldier took him to a temporary shelter nearby and fetched Qiang’s family the next day. In the following months, he came to the shelter several times, setting up tents and delivering (派送) supplies (物资) to people.

“I regret that I didn’t ask for his name. All I know is that he was 1.7 meters tall and others called him Battalion Commander,” Qiang said.

注意：1. 所续写的短文词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已经为你写好；
Paragraph 1

The events of May 12 totally changed Qiang’s life. Previously (以前), his academic performance (学习成绩) was poor, but the officer

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Paragraph 2

The officer responded (回复) after viewing (观看) the video on Sina Weibo. And they had a chance to chat on the WeChat (微信).

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10 . Extremely tired from work, I finally made it back home at 1 a.m., to find my husband drinking whiskey with a stranger in our lounge. What an unusual _________!

Out of _________, I had to stay up and _________ them. “Hello!” I said, waiting for some kind of introduction or _________. They said nothing, just smiling at me.

“So? What’s going on then?” I asked. My husband replied, “I _________ a new friend at the pub. It’s Andre Agassi, the world No. 1 tennis player.”

I was now _________. It was late and this was no time for childish _________.

“Agassi” _________ into his back pocket and _________ in it for something. Then he pulled out a photo.

“I’m not Andre Agassi, but you do __________ me. The last time you saw me, I looked like this.” He __________ a passport photo of my cousin, Ali, at age 5. I had not __________ him since my childhood.

At the age of 12, I was brought to America, leaving all my family behind. It was __________ and I missed them all terribly at first. But __________, they all became a distant memory.

Ali, a child then, once had a passport photo taken. He looked so __________ in it! This photo became a favorite within our entire family. Everyone got a __________.

And now, here was this __________ man, sitting on my sofa. I buried my face in my hands and just __________. Ali and that little photo __________ my childhood life, my entire family, my history! Suddenly they were all __________agai, no longer a vague memory.

1.

A．husband

B．family

C．lounge

D．scene

2.

A．pleasure

B．respect

C．pity

D．concern

3.

A．join

B．watch

C．stop

D．invite

4.

A．permission

B．suggestion

C．explanation

D．celebration

5.

A．treated

B．chose

C．introduced

D．made

6.

A．annoyed

B．worried

C．disappointed

D．pleased

7.

A．habits

B．tricks

C．friends

D．ideas

8.

A．looked

B．broke

C．reached

D．stole

9.

A．fished

B．ducked

C．snaked

D．wolfed

10.

A．like

B．trust

C．need

D．know

11.

A．came across

B．held up

C．put away

D．sent for

12.

A．missed

B．left

C．seen

D．forgot

13.

A．special

B．disgusting

C．hard

D．funny

14.

A．suddenly

B．gradually

C．actually

D．obviously

15.

A．lovely

B．serious

C．friendly

D．nervous

16.

A．chance

B．photo

C．share

D．copy

17.

A．drunk

B．worn

C．lost

D．grown

18.

A．prayed

B．clapped

C．sobbed

D．wandered

19.

A．destroyed

B．represented

C．changed

D．formed

20.

A．real

B．normal

C．important

D．kid