1 . In the mid-1990s, Tom Bissell taught English as a volunteer in Uzbekistan. He left after seven months, physically broken and having lost his mind. A few years later, still attracted to the country, he returned to Uzbekistan to write an article about the disappearance of the Aral Sea.

His visit, however, ended up involving a lot more than that. Hence this book, Chasing the Sea: Lost Among the Ghosts of Empire in Central Asia, which talks about a road trip from Tashkent to Karakalpakstan, where millions of lives have been destroyed by the slow drying up of the sea. It is the story of an American travelling to a strange land, and of the people he meets on his way: Rustam, his translator, a lovely 24-year-old who picked up his colorful English in California, Oleg and Natasha, his hosts in Tashkent, and a string of foreign aid workers.

This is a quick look at life in Uzbekistan, made of friendliness and warmth, but also its darker side of society. In Samarkand, Mr Bissell admires the architectural wonders, while on his way to Bukhara he gets a taste of police methods when suspected of drug dealing. In Ferghana, he attends a mountain funeral(葬礼)followed by a strange drinking party. And in Karakalpakstan, he is saddened by the dust storms, diseases and fishing boats stuck miles from the sea.

Mr Bissell skillfully organizes historical insights and cultural references, making his tale a well-rounded picture of Uzbekistan, seen from Western eyes. His judgment and references are decidedly American, as well as his delicate stomach. As the author explains, this is neither a travel nor a history book, or even a piece of reportage. Whatever it is, the result is a fine and vivid description of the purest of Central Asian traditions.

1. What made Mr Bissell return to Uzbekistan?

A．His friends' invitation.	B．His interest in the country.
C．His love for teaching.	D．His desire to regain health.

2. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Developing a serious mental disease.

B．Taking a guided tour in Central Asia.

C．Working as a volunteer in Uzbekistan.

D．Writing an article about the Aral Sea.

3. Which of the following best describes Mr Bissell's road trip in Uzbekistan?

A．Romantic.

B．Eventful.

C．Pleasant.

D．Dangerous.

4. What is the purpose of this text?

A．To introduce a book.	B．To explain a cultural phenomenon.
C．To remember a writer.	D．To recommend a travel destination.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does Bill often do on Friday night?

A．Visit his parents.

B．Go to the movies.

C．Walk along Broadway.

2. Who watches musical plays most often?

A．Bill.

B．Sarah.

C．Bill’s parents.

4 . Magic is a form of entertainment that is based on pretending to do things that are impossible. The magician is a specially trained actor. He tries to make the audience believe that he has the power to do things which are against the laws of nature.

Magic shows are entertaining as long as the audience does not discover how the tricks are done. The magician usually depends on his skill with his hands, on his knowledge of psychology, and, sometimes, on mechanical devices(机械装置). Since magic performance is meant to trick people, the use of psychology is important. The magician must keep people from noticing all the movements of his hands and from thinking about the secret parts of his equipment. He must also lead the audience to draw false conclusions. The magician's success depends on the fact that many things seen by the eye are not the things that matter.

Two basic magic tricks are making objects seem to appear and making objects seem to disappear. A combination of these two tricks makes for some interesting effects. For example, the magician puts a small ball under one of several cups. The ball then seems to jump from one cup to another or to change colour. What actually happens is that the magician, employing quick hand movements or a mechanical device, hides one ball. While doing this he talks to the audience and waves a brightly coloured cloth with one hand. The audience is too busy watching the cloth and listening to the magician's words to notice that his other hand is hiding the ball.

Another favourite trick is to cut or burn something, and then make it appear whole again. What actually happens is that the magician makes the cut or burned object disappear by quickly hiding it while the audience watches something else. Then he “magically” makes it appear whole again by displaying(展示)another object that has not been cut or burned.

1. What is the author's main purpose in writing the text?

A．To promote a magic show.	B．To teach people to be magicians.
C．To explain the art of magic.	D．To praise the talents of magicians.

2. Which of the following is important for a successful magic trick?

A．Moving stage equipment.	B．Directing the audience's attention.
C．Applying high technology.	D．Keeping the performance in secret.

3. What does the author focus on in the last two paragraphs?

A．Providing examples.	B．Making a summary.
C．Drawing comparisons.	D．Explaining a concept.

4. What can we infer from the text?

A．Mechanical devices are expensive.	B．Most magicians employ assistants.
C．It takes practice to perform magic.	D．Small objects are magicians' favourite.

6 . Is it cake? Is it art? Is it both? For its third consecutive (连续的) year, the Blanton Museum of Art in Texas hosted its Great Blanton Bake-Off, and 16 bakers delivered on the challenge — to recreate any of the works from Italian Renaissance paintings to Latin American prints, in the Blanton’s collections, in cake form.

Lizabel Stella, the museum’s digital content manager, came up with the Bake-Off idea at the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic, when the museum had to temporarily close for three months. Stella, like many in lockdown, noticed that many people were turning to baking as a curative and fun activity.   “I was thinking, people can’t come to the museum, and people love baking. How can I combine these together?” Stella said, “Art can be quite conceptual. And baking is tangible — so, in a way, it’s a different way to consume art.”

To participate in this year’s competition, bakers accessed the museum’s online catalog (目录) to select an artwork to reimagine. Then, contestants had to upload photos of their creations to Facebook by May 15. The museum shared the cakes with the public on World Baking Day (May 17) through social media stories, and the “virtual audience” had 24 hours to vote for their favorites. The winner of each category received gift cards from local bakery.

“At the heart, the Bake-Off is about having fun. We’re going through a lot of hard things, such as lockdown. It’s important to remember that it’s okay to take a break — not to ignore the things that are happening, but to make time for the things that move you,” said Stella. “This moves me. I’m gonna make a cake. It’s very simple.”

1. Why did Stella propose the idea of Bake-Off?

A．To choose the best baker.	B．To enhance the museum’s reputation.
C．To expose baking to the public.	D．To engage people’s interest with art at home.

2. Which best explains the underlined word “tangible” in paragraph 2?

A．Touchable.

B．Academic.

C．Theoretical.

D．Imaginary.

3. What event is the Great Blanton Bake-Off?

A．A virtual contest.	B．An online sale.
C．A yard exhibition.	D．A stage performance.

4. What is the purpose of this text?

A．To provide people with fun.	B．To display a creative activity.
C．To promote the museum’s business.	D．To highlight the healing power of bakery.

8 . 你校英文报正在针对高中生开展以After-school Activities为题的讨论。请使用图表中的调查结果写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.状况描述;
2.简单评论;
3.你的建议。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。

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9 . 学校英语报就近三年暑假，学生使用手机娱乐的平均时长情况进行问卷调查，作为校报记者，请就图表中的调查结果写一篇分析报告，内容包括：
1.问卷结果描述；
2.简单评论；
3.你的建议。

注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
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10 . 阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Zoos are some of the most     1    (delight)places children, and even adults    2    all ages love to visit. Zoos are more than just a place of entertainment and education for people, but also a place    3    animals are kept in safe enclosures. Zoos allow us to enjoy    4    (view) animals, or we would have to make a trip to Africa to view them.

My first trip to the zoo    5    (be) years ago during an elementary school trip. That was the first time I     6    (find) myself close to wild animals like tigers, lions, giraffes and zebras, The last time I visited the zoo was about a year back when I took my kids there. Children especially are interested in such animals on display and in terms of     7    (education) value, I would say that the trip was worth every minute    8    (spend). However, there are some of us who feel that animals shouldn't be kept in enclosures is     9    form of cruelty. But looking at it from another perspective, the same animals may not survive this far had they been left on their own in the wilderness because of the     10    (present) of their enemies.