1 . The sun is shinning. I get on No. 151 bus. I’m heading for my office. The sight on the bus is striking: People sit so close together, using those thin sheets of newspapers to keep their distance.
As the bus approaches the National Park, a voice suddenly rings out, “Attention! Attention! This is your driver speaking.”
No one speaks. We look at the back of the driver’s head. His voice carries authority. “Put your papers down. All of you.” The newspapers come down and they are placed on our laps.
“Now, turn and face the person next to you. Go ahead.” Amazingly, we all do it. Still, no one smiles. Just follow the order.
I face an old woman, her head wrapped tightly in a red scarf. I see her nearly everyday. Our eyes meet. We wait for the next order from the driver. We smile to each other. There is a feeling of relief. The barrier (隔阂) has been broken. We cannot help saying, “Good morning, neighbor.”
It is not so hard after all. Some of us repeat it. Others shake hands. Many laugh. The bus driver says nothing more. Slowly, I hear laughter, a warm sound I have never heard before on the bus.
When we reach my stop, I say good-bye to my seatmate, and then jump from the doorstep. As No. 151 bus drives away, I smile as I watch the happy faces of the passengers. This day is starting off better than most.
1. Where does the story take place according to the passage?| A．On a street. | B．On a bus. | C．In a park. | D．In an office. |
| A．Supportive. | B．Negative. | C．Unclear. | D．Doubtful. |
| A．To stress the effect of reading on people. | B．To introduce the ways of communicating. |
| C．To ask people to use more public transport. | D．To encourage people to break the barriers. |
2 . Liu Xiuxiang was born in a poor family. When he was 4, his father died. His mother developed mental (精神的) health problems. When he was 10, his elder brother and sisters left and never returned. To make a living, Liu collected rubbish, and in high school he worked 18 hours a day during summer vacations. However difficult it was, he never gave up his study.
In 2007, Liu failed the Gaokao. He got lost. He wondered if he should continue studying. After working in a bathhouse for about 50 days, he decided to go back to school. In 2008, he finally passed the Gaokao and went to university.
After graduation, he became a history teacher in his hometown. “I want to come back to tell the children, who are as poor and lost as I was, that education has changed my life.” Liu set a good example for them to take control of lives through education.
Now Liu gives speeches around the country. His story inspires (鼓舞) many students and encourages people to help those from poor families. Since 2012, he has helped more than 1,900 students and called on more teachers to work in poor areas to improve the quality (质量) of education.
Liu was titled “the most beautiful teacher” in 2020. His story moves us a lot.
1. How long did Liu Xiuxiang work during summer vacations in high school?| A．4 hours a day. | B．10 hours a day. | C．12 hours a day. | D．18 hours a day. |
| A．丢失的 | B．错过的 | C．迷路的 | D．迷茫的 |
| A．speeches | B．money | C．education | D．jobs |
| A．space | B．time | C．persons | D．opinion |
It was the final part of the 2016 World Triathlon
The Brownlee brothers have been doing triathlons since they were children. “
Watched by millions, the ending to the race has divided opinions: should the brothers have been
4 . After the birth of my second child, I got a job at a restaurant. Having worked with an experienced waitress for a few days, I was
Before I knew it, the
Then, an elderly man came to me and said, “Excuse me, dear, my wife and I loved
At first his
Since then, I have learned from many mistakes such as the one I just described. I have learned to be more
| A．intended | B．invited | C．allowed | D．advised |
| A．left | B．given | C．brought | D．shown |
| A．However | B．Therefore | C．Otherwise | D．Finally |
| A．kitchen | B．street | C．restaurant | D．table |
| A．minding | B．changing | C．saving | D．rating |
| A．astonished | B．stressed | C．embarrassed | D．happy |
| A．fixed | B．trained | C．loaded | D．waited |
| A．quieter | B．lighter | C．easier | D．slower |
| A．believe | B．regret | C．pretend | D．ignore |
| A．getting | B．respecting | C．watching | D．making |
| A．rest | B．order | C．eat | D．leave |
| A．idea | B．praise | C．message | D．issue |
| A．lit up | B．full of joy | C．in pain | D．on fire |
| A．lie | B．hide | C．defend | D．stay |
| A．careful | B．responsible | C．generous | D．patient |
5 . Michael Greenberg is a very popular New Yorker. He is not famous in sports or the arts.
But people in the streets know him, especially those who are
He looks like any other businessman, wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase (公文箱). But he’s
In winter, Mr. Greenberg does not
On winter days, Mr. Greenberg gives away gloves. During the rest of the year, he
Mr. Greenberg
It runs in the
| A．old | B．busy | C．kind | D．poor |
| A．job | B．name | C．chance | D．message |
| A．calm | B．different | C．crazy | D．curious |
| A．act | B．sound | C．feel | D．dress |
| A．cars | B．people | C．street numbers | D．traffic lights |
| A．helps | B．chooses | C．greets | D．sees |
| A．hands | B．ears | C．faces | D．eyes |
| A．borrows | B．sells | C．returns | D．buys |
| A．call | B．send | C．lend | D．show |
| A．delayed | B．remembered | C．began | D．enjoyed |
| A．understand | B．dislike | C．study | D．excuse |
| A．smart | B．rich | C．special | D．happy |
| A．city | B．family | C．neighborhood | D．company |
| A．honor | B．pain | C．same | D．cold |
| A．small | B．useful | C．delightful | D．comforting |
6 . I am afraid of heights but two summers ago L climbed to a high place. Most of our high school students had come along on a day trip to a beautiful beach village in Peru. After eating our lunches, many of us wanted to make the climb to an area around the village.
Do I turn back? “Yes!” Will I regret it later? I really want to get to the top, but... At last, I decided at least to have a try.
My friend Tom was in front of me. Then, suddenly, he slipped (滑倒) and was about 10 feet back! My heart was beating faster until he stopped himself. Knowing that my friend Seth would be right behind me, I began the climb. I was soon past the first challenge safely, but not feeling much better about the rest of the climb. Looking down, I saw rocks everywhere. My breathing sped up, and my heart beat even faster, growing loud in my ears. My friends kept climbing. But they did not forget me. Someone was always behind me to help hold my feet when necessary, and someone else was always in front to offer a hand up. With friends helping me by words and actions, I slowly gained ground.
Then we came to the worst part. The climb looked very close to vertical (垂直的). To me, the wise choice was to go back down. Melody encouraged me to go on and she made it safely first. I stopped, unsure of my footing. “You can do it, Jean! I’m right here.” Melody called. She waited patiently, not asking me to hurry. I took a few deep breaths and kept climbing.
With no more mistakes, we came to the top finally. I was dirty and tired. But it didn’t matter. I was at the top! I had never felt so alive.
1. According to the text, the climb .| A．was done by all of the high school students | B．happened on a morning two summers ago |
| C．was near a beautiful beach village | D．lasted for about two days |
| A．felt excited about it | B．turned back to the village |
| C．regretted going out with them | D．wasn’t sure whether to join them |
| A．lost heart | B．moved forward |
| C．climbed to the top | D．accepted the friends |
| A．Melody gave Jean words of encouragement. | B．Jean waited patiently for Seth to catch up. |
| C．It was dirty and dangerous | D．Jean had the first try. |
On our way to the house, it was raining
We were first greeted with the barking by a pack of dogs, seven to be exact. They were well trained by their masters
When they were free from work, they invited us to local events and let us know of an interesting competition to watch, together with the story behind it. They also shared
Last Saturday David was taking a walk in the park near his home when he noticed a woman with a boy of about eight years old. When David passed them, he heard the woman yelling: “How stupid you are! You’re good at nothing.” David stopped and looked at the little boy. The boy said nothing. He just stood there, looking upset.
David was reminded of his English teacher Mrs. Brown in middle school. After he entered middle school, David lacked self-confidence because he was often made fun of by others. He was often told that he was good at nothing, which David believed.
But one day it all changed. That day, in an English writing class, Mrs. Brown asked them to read a novel. They were asked to write a new chapter of the novel after they finished reading it. A few days later, David handed in his story. He didn’t give it much thought. But the next day to his surprise, the comment “well done” from Brown came into view the moment he turned to the page where the story was written. When David read that, he almost burst into tears. He had never expected to be praised. He suddenly gained some self-confidence.
That day after he returned home, he wrote another short story and gave it to Mrs. Brown the next morning. And again he was praised. David became very interested in writing. He often wrote short dories and asked Mrs. Brown to read them and correct them for him. Mrs. Brown always gave him good advice to improve them. One year later, David joined the school newspaper and became an editor of it. He gained his confidence and was hopeful about his future.
He succeeded in entering college and kept writing. Several years after graduating from college, he had his first book published, becoming famous as a writer in his country. And he owed his success to Mrs. Brown’s encouragement. Without her encouragement, his life might be very different now.
注意：1. 续写的词数应为150左右。
2. 请按照如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Inspired by his own life story, David decided to do something for that boy.
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The mother was ashamed when she heard that.
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9 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Last weekend, I went to Mark’s new house near a forest for a little get-together. After lunch when I was chatting with him and his wife Cody, he asked me, “Hey, Thora, have you ever been to a secret spot?” Before I could even finish saying no, Cody and Mark were already at the door with their jackets on. And the next moment we were heading out into the forest with a camera, a fishing net and a plastic bucket (桶).
We walked through the forest along a path by a small river. Breathing the fresh air, we three talked and laughed all the way.
“Hey! What are you guys doing ?” someone suddenly shouted from behind. Mark and Cody’s eyes immediately widened, and without a word they started running. I had no choice but to follow them, getting my shoes wet and dirty with mud. We probably ran for about 10 minutes before Mark and Cody slowed down. I stopped to catch my breath and asked, “Who was that?”
Mark replied, “The most annoying neighbor ever. There’s no telling what could happen if he caught up with us. He is always making fun of us. I dislike him.” We kept walking on for a few more minutes. Then a beautiful lake appeared before our eyes. “Wow! Amazing!” I shouted and could hardly hold back my excitement. The lake was large and the water was deep and blue, looking so peaceful with tall trees around it.
注意：（1）所续写短文的词数应为l50左右；
（2）续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
Paragraph1:
Looking around, we saw a boat floating by the shore.
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Paragraph 2:
“Help! Help! Help!” I was so frightened and cried for help.
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10 . Once a psychology professor walked around on a stage while teaching her students about how to manage pressure. As she lifted a glass of water, everyone
Students shouted out
As the class nodded their heads in agreement, she continued, “Your
It’s important to remember to let go of your stresses and worries. No matter what happens during the day, as
| A．expected | B．believed | C．defended | D．approved |
| A．deep | B．clean | C．heavy | D．long |
| A．correct | B．perfect | C．amazing | D．various |
| A．view | B．statement | C．explanation | D．argument |
| A．work | B．matter | C．exist | D．disappear |
| A．fixes on | B．depends on | C．carries on | D．turns on |
| A．weight | B．pain | C．limit | D．damage |
| A．lift | B．drop | C．put | D．fall |
| A．way | B．scene | C．case | D．regard |
| A．pressures | B．satisfactions | C．disagreements | D．shortcomings |
| A．something | B．nothing | C．everything | D．anything |
| A．a little | B．little | C．few | D．a few |
| A．if | B．while | C．until | D．when |
| A．quietly | B．easily | C．slowly | D．early |
| A．sigh | B．sign | C．struggle | D．symbol |
