Dumplings are the most essential and popular food for Winter Solstice especially in northern China. There is a legend for this 【1】 (tradition ) food. Zhang Zhongjing, a famous medical scientist at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, found his fellow-townsmen 【2】(suffer) from coldness and hunger in winter. More 【3】(severe), many of them had terrible chilblains (冻疮) in the ears. On the Winter Festival, he cooked food named Jiao Er 【4】 a stuffing (馅）of medicine and other ingredients resisting the cold to feed these people, and they recovered soon.

Nowadays, there are different 【5】 (custom) in southern and northern China. As a popular saying goes in northern China that "Have dumplings for Winter Solstice and noodles for Summer Solstice." Dumplings have been 【6】 must for this winter festival. If you happen to be in China on the day, go to the restaurant early, 【7】 there will be no dumplings left.

However, sweet dumplings are 【8】 (popular) for locals in south China. In their mind, the round shape of sweet dumplings 【9】 (symbolize) a family reunion. Besides, it's said that in some areas, people also have mutton, noodles or drink winter wine for 【10】 (celebrate).

These are all hot food to help people keep warm and avoid catching cold.

A.anxiousB.ashamedC.weakD.patient

Israeli scientists discovered that the plants hear bees approaching and attempt to lure them in with sweeter nectar (花蜜). In several experiments, they found that playing audio recordings of buzzing bees around certain flowers will cause the sugar concentration in the nectar to rise by about 20% in less than five minutes. Such a rapid reaction by plants to sound had never previously been reported. Just to compare, the researchers also tried a higher frequency noise-like that made by a mosquito or a bat-and the flowers did not respond.

The authors point out that the behavior is actually in line with the natural order of things, considering that a plant’s ability to sense its environment and respond to it is critical for its survival. So, it would seem that plants have some sort of consciousness.

This is not the first time that plants have reacted to the sound around them. In a 2009 study, the researchers found that women’s voices help make plants grow faster. In that experiment, tomato plants were found to grow up to two inches taller when they were tended to by a female gardener.

What if we told you that a potato chip bag left on the floor of a break room could listen in on office gossip? As people were talking around the potato chip bag, they were sending tiny sound vibrations (振动) into the air. Those vibrations then hit lifeless objects around the room. Now imagine if you had a camera that was zoomed in on one of those objects extremely closely. In theory, you could actually see the object move along with the vibrations. You could then feed that video into a computer program that could translate the vibrations and you can play back the audio of the conversation that just took place.

So the next time you're at the botanical garden or in a grocery aisle, careful what you say. Someone-or something-might be listening.

【1】Which of the following best explains "lure" in Paragraph 2?

A.ShutB.AttractC.TrapD.Lead

【2】What is vital for plants to survive?

A.The soil depending on to grow in.

B.The audio recordings played to them.

C.The identification to the sound frequency.

D.The power to sense and react to the environment.

【3】What can speed up the growth of plants?

A.The women's voice.B.The strength of the vibration.

C.The species of the young plant.D.The number of the music played.

【4】What is the main idea of the text?

A.Plants may have the ability to listen.

B.Sound vibrations can be processed into an audio.

C.Buzzing bees can increase the production of nectar.

D.The frequency of vibration determines plants’ growth.

The rock is known as Sigiriya and holds a special place in the island's cultural history.

It was established as the stronghold of a king over 1,500 years ago, and today the Sigiriya complex stands as one of the earliest preserved examples of ancient urban planning.

Located in the Central Province, the column of rock is somewhat central to the country. The rock is known as Sihagiri, meaning "Lion Rock", a nod to the giant animal carved from stone which greeted visitors at the entrance.

In 476 BC. King Dhatusena ruled over Sri Lanka. One of his illegal sons, Kashyapa, wanted the throne (王位). Kashyapa overthrew Dhatusena and drove his brother Moggallana to Southern India. Kashyapa crowned himself king in 477 BC.

King Kashyapa chose Sigiriya as his palace because its position was an advantage to the defensive stronghold, offering fantastic 360-degree views. Plans to build a city quickly unfolded and after several years, the Sigiriya complex had become a business center for the new King.

Sigiriya was both a palace and a fortress (堡垒); the overall complex featured five gates and measured just under 3 km by just over 1 km. The site plan consisted of a fort，an upper palace on the top of the rock,and lower palaces at ground level. The king also constructed gardens throughout，and for protection a river with walls surrounded the complex.

Frescoes decorate the western side of the rock, along with the mirror wall, a brick face covered in a highly-polished white plaster. When new, the wall was said to be able to produce Reflections.

Over time the Mirror Wall became a graffiti board, covered in verses written by visitors. Known as "Sigiri Graffiti", some of the messages date to the 8th century CE.

【1】It is implied in the passage that Sigiriya was built to ______________.

A.preserve the culture of Sri LankaB.prove the ancient urban planning

C.keep the King from being attackedD.protect the green tropical forest

【2】According to the passage, some visitors would _________.

A.have a reflection before the Mirror Wall

B.leave comments on the Mirror Wall

C.draw beautiful paintings of girls on the wall

D.be lost in thought before the Mirror Wall

【3】What do we know about Sigiriya?

A.Its entrance is carved like a lion.B.Its gardens are at ground level.

C.Its western side is a mirror.D.Its palaces are on the top of the rock.

【4】What is the best title of the passage?

A.The giant lions in Sri Lanka.B.The pearl of the Indian Ocean.

C.The Lion Rock of Sri Lanka.D.The mirror wall in a rock.

Missouri Wildlife Rescue Center is a shelter for endangered and illegally-traded foreign animals confiscated (没收) by the U.S. Wildlife Service. It carries out the motto "Preservation through Education" by educating visitors about the preservation of the environment and the inter-dependence of all living things.

Field trips

The Center hosts field trips for schools and camps throughout Southern California. Each field trip lasts two hours, consisting of a one-hour gathering and a one-hour tour of the facility with lessons associated with California State Science Standards.

Throughout the field trip, students learn about the latest developments in environmental protection and the ways in which wildlife interacts with various ecosystems. The students also receive an up-close and hands-on experience with our rescued foreign wildlife. The tour includes different environmental exhibits that show the ways students can help protect animals in the wild.

Public tours

Guided tours of the Center introduce visitors to over two hundred rescued foreign wildlife. Each tour is led by a staff member, and features fun animal facts, hands-on animal encounters. surprising rescue stories, environmental exhibits, and original approaches to going green. Visitors may only see the animals on a guided tour, for both your safety and the safety of our animals.

The guided tour lasts approximately 45-60 minutes. Visitors are served on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are required. However, tours may sell out. We suggest larger groups schedule a private tour.

Our regular public tour’s times are subject to change without notice. Please call in advance for the most up-to-date information

【1】What is Missouri Wildlife Rescue Center intended for?

A.Helping study wildlife abroad.

B.Collecting money for animal shelters.

C.Raising awareness of wildlife protection.

D.Deepening our understanding of rare animals.

【2】What can students do on a field trip?

A.Share stories of rescuing animals.B.Take part in foreign wildlife rescue.

C.Explore why species get endangered.D.Learn how wildlife affects ecosystems.

【3】What can we learn about a guided tour?

A.Large groups are served first.B.Animals are not available.

C.Booking ahead is needed.D.Tours 'times are flexible.

(1)成人礼活动内容(成长点滴回顾、观看校友抗疫事边录像)；

(2)对活动的感受；

(3)对自己未来的展望。

注意:

(1)词数不少于100；

(2)可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行方连贯；

(3)开头已给出，不计入总词数。

参考词汇:

成人礼 the coming-of age ceremony

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Dear Chris,

I’m so glad to hear from you.

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Yours,

Li Jin

A.primaryB.instantC.uniqueD.alternative

As any younger brother will tell you, having a big brother involves a lot of walking in someone else’s shadow, especially when you have a brother who is a typical example of “cool”. For years I wanted to do everything my elder brother Tyson did, but no matter how hard I tried, I was always the neglected (被忽略的) one. My legs just weren’t made to run like his. I could never play football or basketball well.

I probably would have continued trying to keep up with him for the rest of my high school career, but when my family moved, everything changed. Tyson left for college, so I had to start at a new school all by myself. This new start gave me an opportunity to redefine myself and discover an entirely new version of “cool”.

I don’t know what made me decide to try some new activities at the new school, but one day I chanced to show up for an after-school meeting of the Science Olympiad team. I had always been fascinated with chemistry, biology, and math, but since those interests hadn’t fit Tyson’s definition of “cool”, I had never pursued them. On this day, for some reason, I did.

As we organized teams, prepared resources and practiced answering questions, I felt more connected than I ever had to any sports team. I didn’t feel as though I needed to keep up with anybody else; I was finally with peers who understood me. It was so good to feel accepted for what I’m good at. For the first time in my life, I actually felt cool. Now I know who I am! I’m Tyson’s little brother, but that’s only part of my identity. I’m a cool guy in my own way, too. I’m relieved to know that “cool” has a much broader definition than what I used to think.

【1】How do you understand the underlined part in Paragraph 1? (no more than 8 words)

_________________________

【2】What changes offered a new start to the author after his family moved? (no more than 15 words)

_________________________

【3】According to Paragraph 3, what marked the turning point in the author’s growth? (no more than 7 words)

_________________________

【4】What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about? (no more than 10 words)

_________________________

【5】What is your example of “cool”? Please explain why. (no more than 20 words)

_________________________

A.in, byB.from, byC.to, toD.with, to

A.on account ofB.account forC.take account ofD.by all accounts