1 . If you have difficulty sleeping well at night, you probably have tried anything that can bring good sleep. One thing might sound a little strange but has been known to work: adding a weighted blanket (毯子) to bedcovers.

About 32% of Americans don’t get enough sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts there recommend at least 7 hours of shut-eye per night for adults. But as many as 35% of adults have trouble sleeping from time to time, and 10% regularly have trouble falling and staying asleep.

Just as swaddling (包裹) babies can send them to sleep, using a weighted blanket helps your heart and breathing slow and your body give off feel-good hormones (荷尔蒙). This can help you feel less worried and sleep. The weight is usually between 5 and 30 pounds, which sounds like a lot but is spread out over the entire bed.

A 2020 review looked at 8 studies and concluded that weighted blankets helped people calm down. Another research carried out in Sweden in 2020 surveyed 120 people with sleeplessness and sadness. Those who used a weighted blanket reported that they had better sleep and were less tired, anxious and sad during the day.

“They’ve become the sleep tool to have,” says Alanna McGinn, a lead sleep expert. “I’m a huge supporter of them because they can work so well. People with blood illness should check with their doctor before using a weighted blanket. And if you’re someone who gets a little claustrophobic (患幽闭恐怖症的), it’s probably not the best thing for you,” adds Alanna McGinn.

1. What do the numbers in paragraph 2 show?

A．Some Americans have difficulty sleeping well.

B．About a third of Americans can sleep well for 7 hours.

C．Americans think it a good idea to swaddle a baby.

D．Most Americans have tried weighted blankets for a good sleep.

2. How can a weighted blanket improve sleep according to the text?

A．By keeping you in silence.

B．By making you feel less worried.

C．By keeping you warm all the night.

D．By protecting you from the street light.

3. What does McGinn say about weighted blankets?

A．They are key to a good sleep.

B．They can help to treat patients.

C．They are friendly to people with blood problems.

D．They may not be suitable for people with certain illness.

4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．Hormones playing a role

B．Americans suffering sleeplessness

C．Weighted blankets probably improving your sleep

D．Research dealing with sleeping problems

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。

In the spare time, Mrs Green always asked her sons, Alan and John to help their neighbor, Ms Maud, to clean her house because she was too old to do it herself. They helped Ms Maud throughout the spring.

Summer vacation just began. The two brothers planned to play tennis with friends every day, so they could make the freshman team. However, Alan’s racket (球拍) was lost, which disappointed him a lot.

As usual, Alan and John came to Ms Maud’s house to help her. They went down the block to the Ms Maud’s and got started. Before cleaning, John put boxes that were thrown around the garage (车库) floor on shelves. When John put a big box on a shelf, he found a tennis racket in the box. It was a new racket, which was exactly what Alan wanted.

“You’ve got to see this.” John took out the tennis racket and showed it to Alan.

“Whoa, where did you get that?” Alan asked. John pointed to the shelf, “It was just in the box over there.” Alan continued to say, “It is so beautiful. My tennis racket was missing. If we take it, I believe no one will ever know.” He looked at the garage door, which was closed.

But John didn’t think it’s a good idea, “Well, we do a lot of things for Ms Maud and don’t get paid. It’s not really stealing. It’s a kind of payment for our hard work,” said Alan. Without hesitation (犹豫), John looked at the racket, took it from Alan’s hand and put it back in the box.

“Hello, boys.” At that time, Ms Maud walked into the garage, surprising them. “I’ve made a cake. Can you come in for a piece? I really appreciate all the things you do for me.” “Ugh... sure, Ms Maud,” said John. “Let us finish up and we’ll be right in.” Ms Maud went back to her house.

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。

Then, John told Alan that Ms Maud always rewarded (奖励) them for helping her.

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After Alan and John finished the cake, Ms Maud walked in and handed Alan a new tennis racket.

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3 . 假设你是李磊，你的朋友张涛给你写了一封信，向你寻求学习英语方面的建议和帮助，请你给张涛写一封回信。
要求：1.字数80-100。
2.提出不少于3条建议。
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4 . 阅读下面文章，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整短文。

On his way home, Jonathon saw a gray, long-haired cat sitting on the sidewalk. As he stopped to pet her, he noticed that she was not wearing a collar. She rubbed her head against his hand and began to purr (发呼噜声). She reminded Jonathon of Smoky, the cat he had when he was younger. Smoky’s fur had been long and gray too.

Jonathon petted the cat for a while. Then he said, “I have to go,” and continued home. To his surprise, the cat followed him.

When Jonathon was home, he walked up the porch steps and went in the kitchen. The cat followed him up the steps and sat quietly outside the door, watching him closely. Jonathon made a sandwich. The cat continued to stare at him. Jonathon sighed. “I know it’s not a good idea to feed a stray cat,” he said, “but you look so hungry! I can’t sit here and eat without feeding you too!”

Jonathon put some turkey on a plate for the cat. As Jonathon watched, she ate every scrap of turkey and then began to clean her face and paws. “Wow!” Jonathon said, “You must have been starving. I wonder how long it has been since someone fed you.”

Jonathon finished his sandwich and looked at the cat. Her long fur was matted (乱蓬蓬的). Jonathon remembered that Smoky’s brush and toys were stored in the garage. “I’m going to clean you up a little,” Jonathon said to the cat.

Jonathon found Smoky’s brush and got to work. As the dirt came out, the cat’s fur began to get lighter. “Hey!” Jonathon said, realizing the truth. “You’re not gray—you’re white!”

After her brushing, the cat climbed onto Jonathon’s lap and purred. “You’re so friendly, you probably belong to someone,” Jonathon said. “I bet you’re just lost.” When Jonathon’s father came home, Jonathon showed him the cat that had stretched out in a patch of sun on the porch. “Why don’t you make some signs to place in the neighborhood,” his father suggested.

注意：
1. 续写字数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

His father said that if no one called about the cat after a week, Jonathon could keep her.

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“Okay,” Jonathon’s father finally said, “I think you’ve waited long enough.”

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5 . 以Internet为话题，写一篇80词左右的英语短文。要求内容包括下列要点，可适当增加细节，以使文章完整通顺。
1. 意义：Internet给人们的生活带来的方便
2. 你平时喜欢在网上做什么。
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6 . Every life in Britain

The weather is the most common topic in Britain.    1    Because in Britain the weather changes a lot. Wind, rain, sun, cloud, snow---they can all happen in Britain.

    2    At banks, cinemas, shops, bus stops you can always see people in queues. They stand and wait quietly, often for a long time. Each new person stands at the end of the queue---sometimes in rain,wind or snow. They never complain and they will get quite upset when someone jumps the queue.

Men always shake hands when they meet.     3    They shook hands to show that they didn't have sword(剑). Now shaking hands is a customer most countries. In Britain you don't shake hands with your friends or family members. But you do shake hands when you meet a person for the first time.

    4    And they always send birthday cards or presents. There are also other cards like Christmascards, goodluckcards, congratulations on your new baby cards and get well soon cards. They have everything for every important moment.

British people are very superstitious(迷信). They believe in all sorts of signs they see. For them black cats are luck    5    The more leaves you catch, the more lucky you will be. However, never open an umbrella in the house and never break a mirror because they mean seven years of bad luck.

A．Shopping is another common topic in Britain

B．Another common thing in Britain is queue

C．Hundreds of years ago, soldiers began this custom.

D．In autumn if you catch falling leaves you are lucky

E．Why do the Britain talk about the weather so often

F．They also pay attention to tiny details like your birthday

G．Never walk under a ladder, and don't walk pass somebody on the stairs

7 . 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。

Mamoudou Gassma did what nobody else would or could do , without     1     second thought. On Saturday night in the north of Pairs, the 22-year-old risked his own life, climbed to the     2    (nine) floor of a building from the outside and saved a small boy dangling from a balcony.

The boy,     3     is believed to have been left at home alone, was rescued when Gassma scaled the outside of the building with his bare     4    (hand). “I just didn’t have time to think, and I ran across the road     5    (save) him,” said Massama. The boy was crying when Gassma took him to safety and he also suffered an injured foot.

It turns out that his act of bravery could lead him     6     a completely new life. Gassama comes from Mali. He     7    (enter) France secretly last year and is living in pairs illegally.

On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron received Gassama and    8    (high) praised him for his courage,    9    (consider) him an example to all citizens. Besides, Gassama     10    (offer) a medal and the president also invited him to serve as a firefighter in Pairs.