1 . 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。

Shanghai Disneyland, Zhejiang's Hello Kitty Park and Dalian Discoveryland Theme Park are on the list,     1     grows quickly. Theme parks are becoming big business in China. China Wanda Group has built     2     (it) 11th “Cultural Tourism City" in Guilin, Guangxi. Carnival Group is planning     3     (build) ten more theme parks in China. And Dalian Haichang Group also wants to open four theme parks in the     4     (follow) five years.

China now has 300 theme parks or so nationwide. However, modern entertainment     5     (center) for family visits are still in short supply in many cities, so     6     number of large theme parks in China will still be     7     the increase. US-based company AECOM believes China will replace America to become the largest theme park market, having 221 million visits every year, twice as many as those in 2015.

But the industry is not     8     (universal) good. 70 percent of theme parks in China     9     (suffer) economic losses at the moment and 20 percent of them have nearly gone broke, according to a survey     10     (make) by Qianzhan Industry Research Institute,

2 . The door opens and you are amazed at seeing people jumping and flying around like superheroes. Calm down, you are not in a Marvel film, just a trampoline (蹦床) park.

In recent years trampolining has become a new craze among Chinese youths. Short videos are regularly uploaded to social media showing people’s excitement about jumping back and forth on the colorful trampolines. Most videos feature teenagers.    1    .

Ms Shi, a 28-year-old from Beijing, goes to trampoline parks almost every weekend. She said “When I was a child, I loved bouncing up and down on the trampolines, though they were just small and simple ones. They made me feel free and happy.     2    .”

It’s true that today’s trampoline parks are bigger, more professional and more creative.     3    . you can obviously jump, play in the inflatables (充气垫), or shoot basketballs like an NBA superstar. Also, if you're brave enough, you can learn to walk on the wall.

“Trampolining is so much fun. It doesn't feel like exercising at all.” Ms Shi said.

    4    . According to Robert Smith, a British sports therapist, “The trampoline pad is bouncy and absorbs a large amount of the impact of your landing, so your bones and joints are protected and strengthened at the same time.”

Unlike playing soccer, basketball, tennis or any other competitive sports, the risk of injury while trampolining is relatively low.     5    . “You must do warm-up exercises before playing. And you can't lose concentration during the movements,” Peter Cheng, a die-hard trampoline fan, who also owns a trampoline park, warned.

While outdoor activities are largely up to the weather, the indoor trampoline parks are really good places to go whenever you are seeking a fun cardio workout (有氧运动).

A．Nowadays the places are much better.

B．It is a fun activity to share with friends.

C．There are separate zones for different functions.

D．However, preparation and safety always come first.

E．Specially designed clothes are needed when you trampoline.

F．Indeed, a trampoline workout can be beneficial to your health.

G．Adults too have jumped on the trend, hoping to relive their childhood.

3 . Every summer, for the last 32 years, the Sierra Storytelling Festival has gathered people together to hear the nation's top tellers share the great range of human experience through artfully told stories. This year's tellers include one Grammy-nominated (格莱美提名的)artist, a local favorite and more.

Grammy-nominated and internationally known storyteller, Diane Ferlatte, fondly remembers her childhood years of sitting on the passage of her grandparents' home in New Orleans, attracted by the oral stories of family generations past. She views storytelling as a traditional art form that can promote literacy, imagination and values in the young. While telling African American stories, she loves to tell stories that hold truths touching upon our common humanity(人性)，including personal and historical stories.

As a storyteller and early childhood educator, Muriel Johnson has shared traditional folktales and personal stories with thousands of children and adults across the United States, per-forming at schools, museums, libraries and festivals. Her voice, movements, expressions and loving spirit will resonate(共鸣)with anyone listening.

Johnny Moses is one of the most popular storytellers in North America. With beauty, wisdom and humor, he shares both traditional and contemporary stories in a wide variety of settings, including festivals, libraries, schools and private gatherings. His songs and stories make all children happy, whether wide-eyed preschoolers or tired high school students.

In addition to performances by these tellers, the Sierra Storytelling Festival has several special events including a Storytelling Workshop with Judith Black on Friday afternoon, the hugely popular Story Slam on Saturday afternoon. Gather your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket and settle into a weekend. Magic and wonder fill the air, and the art of story is alive.

1. Which storyteller's childhood is mentioned in the text?

A．Judith Black.

B．Johnny Moses.

C．Diane Ferlatte.

D．Muriel Johnson.

2. Which of the following can best describe Johnny Moses?

A．Humorous and wise.	B．Humorous and kind.
C．Beautiful and sweet.	D．Honest and strong.

3. What do we know about the storytellers?

A．Muriel Johnson fails to connect with anyone listening.

B．Diane Ferlatte considers storytelling as a business form.

C．Johnny Moses is the most popular storyteller in America.

D．Diane Ferlatte and Muriel Johnson both share personal stories.

4. What can people do on the Sierra Storytelling Festival?

A．See art works.	B．Camp with families.
C．Study how to tell stories.	D．Experience different cultures.

5. What’s the main purpose of the text?

A．To introduce literacy and art.

B．To introduce storytelling events.

C．To introduce famous storytellers.

D．To introduce the Sierra Storytelling Festival.

4 . Amusement Parks in North America

Disneyland Park

Location: Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, California, USA

The first theme park built in the Anaheim Disneyland Resort, the Disneyland Park was opened in 1955. This Californian park brings us eight different lands of adventure and fun. This is the right place to meet Disney princes, princesses, and go on themed adventure rides.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Location: Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is where the magic of movies comes together with exciting rides and entertainment. The theme park opened up in May 1989. The park is divided into six zones, of which Pixar Place, and Animation Courtyard are favorites.

Universal Studios Florida

Location: Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, Florida, USA

Based on some of the best-loved movies, this fun and adventure theme park by Universal Studios opened up to the public in June 1990. The greatest attraction of this park is “the Wizarding World of Harry Potter”, which is a favorite with both kids and adults. It is also well-known for its yearly celebrations and Hollywood theme rides.

Islands of Adventure

Location: Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, Florida, USA

The Islands of Adventure opened up in May 1999. This theme park is divided into seven different themes. Marvel Super Hero Island, Jurassic Park, and Seuss Landing are among the most popular islands of the park. Apart from the exciting rides, the restaurants here are also themed on myths and legends.

1. Which park will you choose if you are a fan of Harry Potter?

A．Disneyland Park.	B．Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
C．Universal Studios Florida.	D．Islands of Adventure.

2. What can you do in Islands of Adventure?

A．Watch Hollywood movies.	B．Join in yearly celebrations.
C．Meet different Disney characters.	D．Enjoy food in theme restaurants.

3. What do the four parks have in common?

A．They are located in Florida.	B．They offer some exciting rides.
C．They are designed for children.	D．They opened in the same year.

5 . The largest and most popular Environmental Education programs are the Summer Nature Camps. The Summer Nature Camps provide children aged 5 — 13 with a full day nature experience. Our small groups allow campers to take daily field trips to the parks and sanctuaries (鸟兽保护区) of Brookline.

Camp	Age	Date	Fee
Little Acorns	5 — 6 yrs	7/6—7/16	$585
Sprouts	7 — 8 yrs	7/19—7/30	$650.
Junior Rangers	9 — 10 yrs	8/2—8/13	$680
Adventurers	11 — 13 yrs	8/16—8/20	$350

Little Acorns (8:30 AM — 3:00 PM)

As a little acorn, your young nature lover will have the opportunity to visit and explore Brookline's parks and sanctuaries in this unique camp. We will focus on local wildlife and plants, discovering the mysteries of the natural world through interactive lessons, stories, games, ars&crafls , hands-on exploration and nature walks.

Sprouts (8: 30 AM — 3:00 PM)

This older group of naturalists will explore Brookline, focusing on the naive plant life and varied habitats found in our natural areas. Campers will join in the harvesting of our community garden. Each day will feature a different theme and new location for campers to enjoy.

Junior Rangers (8: 30 AM — 3: 00 PM)

Campers at this unique camp will experience nature based learning in the outdoors as they work towards earning a Junior Ranger medal. While visiting Brookline's parks and sanctuaries, campers will explore the outdoors with themes and activities including: fishing, team-building, orienteering, conservation and more!

Adventurers (8:30 AM — 3: 00 PM)

Our oldest group of naturalists will expand their knowledge and skill set as they experience nature through adventure! Daily local field trips will strengthen our themes of outdoor skills, team- building, fishing, and more. Our week together will end in a local overnight camping trip! This program emphasizes hands-on, filed-based, experiential learning and aims to develop the learn spirit.

1. How much will a camper of the youngest group pay?

A．$585.

B．$650.

C．$680.

D．$350.

2. When does the medal awarding camp begin?

A．July 6th.

B．July 19th.

C．August 2nd.

D．August 16th.

3. Which camp will arrange for campers to spend the night together?

A．Little Acorns

B．Sprouts

C．Junior Rangers

D．Adventurers

6 . National Geographic Nights

Every month National Geographic opens its doors for a night of fun and exploration. These special monthly happy hours feature live stories from National Geographic Explorers, fun activities, lively music, food, and drink specials at our cash bar. Your ticket includes free admission to the National Geographic Museum, starting from the day of the event and expiring (终止) at the end of that month.

Monthly on the third Thursday

5: 30 PM — 8: 00 PM

View From Above

Sometimes, a little distance is all you need to see things in a brand-new way. For astronaut Terry Virts, his new found perspective (视角) was from the International Space Station. He took more photographs than any astronaut who had come before him. Many of those images were later used to create the National Geographic book View From Above and IMAX film A Beautiful Planet.

November 14

7:30 PM — 9:00 PM

$25. 00

Adventures Among Orangutans (猩猩)

Animals fond of being alone often live in hard-to-reach places. Orangutans are one of the most difficult large land animals to study. Since 1992, biological anthropologist Cheryl Knott and wildlife photojournalist Tim Laman have been using innovative techniques and new technologies to gain a closer look at this intelligent, resourceful and threatened species, giving us deep understanding of not only their world, but also our own. Come to listen to their speech!

December 7

10:00 AM — 11:30 AM

$5. 00

Mountainfilm On Tour

Mountainfilm On Tour returns to D. C.! Over two unique evenings, enjoy a rich selection of films from this year’s festival in Telluride, CO. Started in 1979, Mountainfilm is one of America’s longest-running film festivals. Through the years, in and out of trends, the festival has always been best described by one unchanging word: inspiring. Far more than any other adjective, that’s how audiences describe their experience.

November 3 — November 4

7:30 PM — 10:30 PM

$25. 00

1. What’s special about National Geographic Nights?

A．The activity lasts a whole night.

B．Free food and drinks are available.

C．We can visit the museum for free.

D．The celebrations take place every night.

2. Which word can best describe Cheryl Knott and Tim Laman’s job?

A．Popular.	B．Common.
C．Simple.	D．Challenging.

3. Which is the best choice when we feel down?

A．View From Above.	B．Mountainfilm On Tour.
C．National Geographic Nights.	D．Adventures Among Orangutans.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the ticket price for the elderly?

A．$25.

B．$15.

C．$10.

2. Where will the ticket number be put?

A．In the top left-hand corner.

B．In the top right-hand corner.

C．In the bottom right-hand corner.

3. Why has the place been changed?

A．It’s not good enough.

B．It’s not available then.

C．It costs much more to book.

8 . Playing video interactive games, and later computer games, has been a big part of people’s lives ever since the birth of Pong and gaming consoles (游戏机) in the early 1970s. But games have progressed steadily since those early days. Now online games are being played worldwide by people of all ages.

While many people tend to think of gamers as people who sit alone on their couches and anonymous to other players, the opposite is actually true according to the BBC. With the rise in popularity of games, people, especially for those in Generation Z, have built communities and friendships with their fellow players. These connections have become a social lifeline during these times of social distancing and lockdowns (活动限制).

While TV and Netflix help people pass the time, there is no interaction between people like the ones found in gaming and the amount of time people play has seriously increased during the COVID-19 pandemic (疫情). In fact, in the US, gamers are now playing an average of 6 hours and 46 minutes weekly. And the numbers keep going up.

Twitch, which is owned by Amazon, where people can watch other people play videogames in real time webcasts and can chat with other viewers, actually clocked 5 billion hours of viewed content in the second quarter of 2020. That was an 83 percent increase from 2019 and a new record. But this increase in gaming is about much more than just entertainment. “This isn’t just out of boredom but an inner desire to be social. New gaming capabilities allow people to communicate with one another virtually,” said Nigel Burmeister, vice president of Limelight Networks. That’s because humans are naturally social and human contacts are necessary for our mental health.

Rosemary “Nekkra” Kelley, a 25-year-old gamer, told USA Today that she’s spending a lot more time playing games because her work has been curtailed due to the cancellation of live events. In her extra time, she has been playing Pokémon Sword and Animal Crossings on her Nintendo Switch.

1. What idea does the author convey in Paragraph 2?

A．Gamers appear to be lonely.

B．Gamers take friendship seriously.

C．Playing games benefits players.

D．Some gamers hate social interaction.

2. What is the disadvantage of Netflix?

A．It causes people to waste time.

B．Its content holds little attraction.

C．It lacks newly-developed games.

D．It gives people no chance to interact.

3. Why are Nigel Burmeister’s words mentioned?

A．To state what research he takes up.

B．To analyze why Twitch is popular.

C．To make people aware of their nature.

D．To encourage people to interact with one another.

4. What does the underlined word “curtailed” in the last paragraph mean?

A．Shortened.

B．Simplified.

C．Adapted.

D．Influenced.

9 . Streaming Music

Nowadays, many music fans listen to songs not from records or CDS but directly on the Internet. This is called streaming, and it allows people to listen to what seems like an infinite variety of songs.     1    

The largest music-streaming website, Spotify, began in Sweden in 2008. It spread to other countries as major music labels(唱片公司)agreed to let Spotify users stream their songs. In return, Spotify gives the labels some of its profits.

    2     They can search for songs by artist or title. They can play entire albums, create playlists or listen to playlists from other users.

Many streaming services allow people to sign up for free accounts.     3     For example, you might not be able to choose every song you listen to. Or you can only skip a certain number of songs per hour. And the listening experience will likely be interrupted by advertisements.     4    

There are some disadvantages to music-streaming services. For one thing, people are only renting music, not buying it. This means if they stop their subscription to the service, they lose access to the music.     5     If users want to support their favorite artist financially, they’re better off just buying an album. On the other hand, streaming makes it easier to discover new music and enjoy a wide variety of songs.

Streaming is convenient and inexpensive, and it offers a huge selection of songs to listen to. It is likely to grow more popular and may even develop new services for users to enjoy.

A．But how exactly does it work?

B．So why do people choose the Internet?

C．You can explore what you can get for free.

D．However, free accounts are usually limited in some way.

E．Also, artists generally don’t earn much money from streaming services.

F．Spotify users have a variety of ways to choose what songs they listen to.

G．To avoid these issues and gain new features, users can pay for a subscription.

10 . 阅读下列材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Learning to ride a bike is no easy performance. But forgetting is     1     （hard）. For most people, even after decades-long hiatuses （间断），riding on a bike still     2     （feel） like a breeze. The key is     3     the brain remembers the task.

Mastering cycling requires     4     lot of higher-level thinking： Your cortices（大脑皮层） plan     5     carry out definite muscle control, the cerebellum（小脑）helps you balance and time your pedal strokes, and the basal ganglia（中枢神经）keep these     6     （movement） fluid rather than jerky.

It’s     7     （exact） this large load of cerebral coordination that ensures the skill sticks around, says Jurgen Konczak, a scientist at the University of Minnesota. We use every muscle movement and related brain connection     8    （involve） in bike riding during other activities, like dancing, playing sports, and walking — just not all at the same time. When the time comes to jump back on the saddle, all the     9     （necessarily） moving parts are already tuned and oiled. There’s never a bad time     10     （start） pedaling again. It’s truly a skill that lasts a lifetime.