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英语 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。考试结束后，只需将答题卡交回。 ‎ 第Ⅰ卷 （选择题 共100分）‎ 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）‎ 第一节 （共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）‎ 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。‎ ‎1. How much more does the man need to buy the shoes?‎ ‎ A. Five dollars. B. Forty-five dollars. C. Fifty dollars.‎ ‎2. Why does the woman refuse to go with the man?‎ ‎ A. She prefers watching TV at home.‎ ‎ B. She is too far from Beijing and Zhangjiakou.‎ ‎ C. She doesn’t have enough money to buy tickets.‎ ‎3. What does the man plan to do after his last exam?‎ ‎ A. Read more books.‎ ‎ B. Have a rest for a few days.‎ ‎ C. Make plans for the next semester.‎ ‎4. What does the man mean?‎ ‎ A. He doesn’t like football game.‎ ‎ B. He is willing to lend his car to the woman.‎ ‎ C. He will drive the woman to the game if possible.‎ ‎5. What will the woman probably do for the man?‎ ‎ A. Clean the house. B. Carry the boxes. C. Cook the dishes.‎ 第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。‎ 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。‎ ‎6. What will the man have to do soon?‎ ‎ A. Plan a trip. B. Look for a job. C. Make a decision.‎ ‎7. What advice does the woman give to the man?‎ ‎ A. Go abroad. B. Stay at home. C. Open a bookstore.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。‎ ‎8. Why are athletes more likely to be infected with COVID-19?‎ ‎ A. Because the athletes are sensitive to COVID-19.‎ ‎ B. Because they don’t have time to take care of themselves.‎ ‎ C. Because prolonged acute exercise can weaken the body s immunity (免疫力).‎ ‎9. What does the man mean at last?‎ ‎ A. The woman is too emotional in daily life.‎ ‎ B. He doesn’t want to make friends with the woman.‎ ‎ C. He thinks it’s good for the woman to be rational sometimes.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. What has the man been doing lately?‎ ‎ A. Living with Germans.‎ ‎ B. Traveling to a sea sight town.‎ ‎ C. Playing the piano for someone.‎ ‎11. What does the man think of traveling all the time?‎ ‎ A. Unpleasant. B. Exiting. C. Angry.‎ ‎12. What do we know about the new job?‎ ‎ A. The job pays $ 100 a week.‎ ‎ B. The job is in a sea sight village.‎ ‎ C. The job is to play the piano for the tourists.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. What makes a person an explorer according to the woman?‎ ‎ A. To try new things.‎ ‎ B. To have a trip to Africa.‎ ‎ C. To have enough experiences.‎ ‎14. What is the theme of the woman’s show?‎ ‎ A. Famous explorers. B. Different tribes (部落) C. Crazy things.‎ ‎15.What’s special about the root mentioned?‎ ‎ A. It keeps you awake.‎ ‎ B. It keeps you in a dreamy state.‎ ‎ C. It enables you to hear the music of birds.‎ ‎16. What’s the relationship between the speakers?‎ ‎ A. Colleagues. B. Teacher and student. C. Interviewer and interviewee.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. When will the Tokyo Olympic Games be held?‎ ‎ A. July 23, 2020. B. July 24, 2020. C. July 23, 2021.‎ ‎18. How can the one-year break change injured athletes’ lives?‎ ‎ A. It provides long time for them to recover.‎ ‎ B. It provides excellent medical staff for them.‎ ‎ C. It provides new opportunities for them to run prizes.‎ ‎19. How can the one-year break change “old” athletes’ lives?‎ ‎ A. It may push them to retire early.‎ ‎ B. It may disqualify “old” athletes from applying.‎ ‎ C. It may lead to more young athletes competing with them.‎ ‎20. How many quotas (配额) “will be created during the recent Olympic qualifying rounds?‎ ‎ A.43%. B.47%. C.57%.‎ 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)‎ 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡，上将该项涂黑。‎ A Welcome to Princeton Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that enrolls students of all backgrounds and interests. Established in 1746, Princeton is the fourth-oldest college in the United States and is an independent institution that provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in the arts and humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. As a renowned research university, Princeton seeks to achieve the highest levels in the discovery and spread of knowledge and understanding. Meanwhile, Princeton is distinctive among research universities in its commitment to undergraduate teaching.‎ Campus Life A vast range of cultural educational, athletic and social activities are available to Princeton students. Getting involved in campus life is the quickest way to become a part of the University community, and to create one’s own Princeton experience. Campus life activities are built around the concepts of encouraging each community member to display his or her talents and to learn to respect all members of our community.‎ Library Princeton University Library consists of the Firestone Library and nine buildings across campus. The library’s collections include more than 8 million books and impressive rare books, prints and other materials that require special handling. The library’s extensive electronic resources include databases and journals, images and digital maps. Exhibitions from the library’s rich collections are free and open to the public.‎ Aid Program Our aid program is designed to encourage all qualified students-regardless of financial circumstances to consider applying for admission to Princeton. Any family, who feels they need help to pay for a Princeton education is welcome to apply for aid.‎ For more information, please visit: http: // www.princeton.edu.‎ ‎21. What makes Princeton University outstanding among research universities?‎ ‎ A. Its longest history. B. Its higher level in discovery.‎ ‎ C. Its undergraduate teaching. D. Its wide range of institutions.‎ ‎22. What can you enjoy as a Princeton University student?‎ ‎ A. Free undergraduate education. B. Free membership of sports clubs.‎ ‎ C. The quickest way to show the talents. D. Access to rare books and databases.‎ ‎23. The aid program of Princeton University is intended for__________.‎ ‎ A. qualified students to pay for Princeton B. any student from low-income families ‎ C. every student admitted into university D. graduated students majoring in Finance B In December 2017, I attended a conference. Five successful women delivered speeches on the topic “Bouncing Back after Setbacks.” As I sat there listening to their many personal and professional mistakes and setbacks, I felt fortunate that I hadn’t made that many mistakes in my own life.‎ Those women had lost thousands in investments, started companies but failed, sold companies that later ended up being worth millions, and lost partners in the name of business. Despite knowing that they had, in fact, bounced back and were again doing very well, I was starting to feel sorry for them.‎ Then, as if someone whispered in my ear, I heard the words: “Don’t be so proud of yourself. You haven’t made any mistakes because you haven’t lived at all. Look how boring your life is.” Whose voice was this, and how dare it speak to me like that?‎ I think, for the first time, I heard my own heart speak. It shook me to my core, and it took all I had to keep from crying. I started thinking of the mistakes I had made. The voice was right. There weren’t many at all. I had followed a straight path for 38 years. I went to school, earned bachelor’s and master s degrees with honors, and stayed at every job I’d had far longer than it was professionally beneficial for me to do so. In fact, at 38, I had only had three jobs. “The devil (魔鬼) you know is better than the one you don’t” was my motto.‎ A quick review of my life made me realize that it was the actions I hadn’t taken that I was suddenly regretting. I hadn’t studied abroad. I hadn’t risked love. In fact, I was perpetually single. I hadn’t started a business. I hadn’t traveled enough. I had said “no” far more than “yes”.‎ The voice that whispered to me continued to the New Year. It was like it laughed at me. The thought of turning forty frightened me. It’s one thing to be unhappy and unsettled in your twenties, and perhaps even in one’s thirties. But was I going to start a new decade with the same boredom? I needed something to pick me up, some activity I could look forward to.‎ ‎24. How did the author feel when first hearing stories from the 5 speakers?‎ ‎ A. Regretful. B. Surprised. C. Lucky. D. Guilty.‎ ‎25. Why did the author feel like crying during the conference?‎ ‎ A. Because she realized she hadn’t lived her life to the fullest.‎ ‎ B. Because she realized she was deeply touched by the women.‎ ‎ C. Because she realized she had nothing to be proud of in her life.‎ ‎ D. Because she realized she had made a lot of mistakes in her life.‎ ‎26. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 probably mean?‎ ‎ A. The familiar devil is more frightening. B. Saying “no” is better than saying “yes”.‎ ‎ C. It’s better to stay within the comfort zone. D. You’d better change your job more frequently.‎ ‎27. What can we learn about the author from the passage?‎ ‎ A. She felt afraid of ageing. B. She traveled abroad a lot.‎ ‎ C. She was married in her thirties. D. She decided to do something .new C Dinner and a movie was a two-part affair. But increasingly, the two have been combined into a single experience, allowing moviegoers to get fries and a beer while they watch the latest superhero blockbuster. Full-service theaters have become a Friday-night pastime for Americans.‎ Dine-in cinemas are not altogether new. In the late 1980s, brothers Mike and Brian McMenamin opened one in Portland. A decade later, inspired by the Mcmenamins, Tim and Karrie league began pairing trendy beer with hits like The Craft at the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin. But in recent years, the trend has expanded from niche (小众) to mainstream. There are now 29 Alamo locations nationwide, from Omaha to EI Paso.‎ Full-service theaters appeal to a broader, more regionally diverse customer base. At Movie Tavern in Roswell, for instance, you can order popcorn shrimp while watching Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. AMC, the biggest U.S. movie-theater company, launched DINE-IN, where meals can be ordered with the push of a button.‎ For the most upscale experience, you’ll have to fly to Paris, where EuropaCorp First Class,‎ ‎ owned by the Fifth Element director Luc Besson, serves luxurious champagne and caviar (鱼子酱).‎ The rise in full-service movie going goes with declining ticket sales across the industry more broadly. North American movie attendance in 2018 dropped to what appears to be a 27-year low. The downward tendency is the continuation of a 15-year trend. Between lots of uninspired remakes hitting theaters, younger audiences choosing to consume content on their smart phones and the dramatic rise in the popularity of streaming (流媒体)，it’ s no wonder that theater owners are socking creative ways to attract customers off their couches. It’s working: despite a 2% decline in movie attendance over four years. AMC DINE-IN achieved 4% growth in just two.‎ Full-service theaters are not without complaints. Despite servers’ attempts at stealth(悄悄的行动)，many find them distracting when serving food. And as expensive as traditional theater concessions have become, prices tend to get dearer once pancetta(意大利熏肉) enters the mix.‎ But for those with the funds, the full-service theater offers reason enough to quit online movies.‎ ‎28. The combination of dinner and a movie ‎ A. is a new business model appearing recently ‎ B. pairs trendy drinks with films in 29 nations ‎ C. introduces the latest movies and the dearest food ‎ D. gains much popularity despite the overall ticket sales decline ‎29. Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word "upscale" in Paragraph 3?‎ ‎ A. expensive B. creative C. comfortable D. inspiring ‎30. Which of the following statement is TRUE about the passage?‎ ‎ A. Ticket sales remain almost the same in the past 15 years.‎ ‎ B. Uninspired remade films are the major complaint of audience.‎ ‎ C. Full-service theaters are a creative way to promote ticket sales.‎ ‎ D. Full-service theaters provide a perfect experience for all audiences.‎ ‎31. The passage is intended to______.‎ ‎ A. argue if online movies are beneficial ‎ B. introduce a popular patterns of recreation ‎ C. call on people to quit expensive online movies ‎ D. blame the decreasing movie attendance on streaming D From 1990 to 2000，fishermen seeking swordfish off the coast of California accidentally caught and killed over 100 sea turtles，and injured many more. In 2001，the federal government established the Pacific Leatherback Conservation Area(PLCA)，a region off the coast of California where fishing boats aren’t allowed to enter from August through November. Since then，the number of turtles killed by mistake has fallen rapidly，but a handful of animals still die from being caught in fishing nets each year. And meanwhile，the once$15 million swordfish industry has become a $2 million industry.‎ Scientists are hoping to find a way to both protect sea turtles and other endangered creatures help fishermen make a living. For this，many are looking at dynamic(动态的) ocean management to help fishing boats meet fish where they are and avoid catching other fish by mistake.‎ The first paper to suggest that the fish that live in the open ocean should be guarded with fluid，ever-changing zones of protection，came out in 2000. Larry Crowder，a professor at Hopkins Marine Station，remembers reading it and thinking, “Cool idea，but it will never work.” In 2000，scientists didn’t have the computer power to cheaply test statistical models or deal with satellite data quickly. ‎ They didn’t have enough data dealing with fish or satellite data on ocean conditions，either.‎ Now scientists can download oceans of satellite data in minutes，and attach satellite archival tags(档案标签) to marine(海洋的) animals to track their movements. They first collect data by marking the creatures，collecting reports from fishing boats，or other tracking methods. Then they compare that data with weather conditions，the time of year，and any other data that can be sensed. Finally，they can forecast where fish are likely to be.‎ Crowder and his colleagues used the data to develop a tool called EcoCast，which shows fishermen a daily map where there are more fish they desire. According to statistical modeling，if fishers had used EcoCast during the 2012 and 2015 fishing seasons，they could have fished in at least 125,000 more square miles than were open to them，without significant risk of hurting turtles.‎ ‎32. The federal government hopes the PLCA and its rules can______.‎ ‎ A. prevent fishing in the PLCA ‎ B. help collect data for future researches ‎ C. protect the creatures in the area to some degree ‎ D. make the public realize the importance of our environment ‎33. What did Larry Crowder think of dynamic ocean management at first?‎ ‎ A. It was unrealistic. B. It was stupid. C. It was possible. D. It was interesting.‎ ‎34. What does Paragraph 4 mainly tell us?‎ ‎ A. An effective way to collect data.‎ ‎ B. Some fruits in the related technology.‎ ‎ C. A scientific method to find specific species.‎ ‎ D. The way dynamic ocean management works.‎ ‎35. What should be the advantage of using EcoCast?‎ ‎ A. It protects the marine environment from pollution.‎ ‎ B. It reduces the risk of national economical loss.‎ ‎ C. It prevents fishermen from getting lost while fishing，‎ ‎ D. It both protects ocean animals and supports fishery.‎ 第二节(共5小题:每小题2分，满分10分)‎ 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。‎ Everyone is aware that taking good care of our bodies can prevent many medical problems from occurring later. However, we often have less awareness of preventative actions we should take to help with mental health problems. While our mental health may be fine right now, many of us will struggle at some point. 36 It’s impossible to get through life without challenges, but our mental health prevention habits can help us get through difficult times. 37 ‎ Keep active. The more active you physically, mentally and socially are, the higher the level of your mental wellness is likely to be. So go for walks and learn something new. There are many other ways to be active. 38 ‎ Be connected. Regular involvement in social activities with supportive friends and family improves your ability to handle disappointments, and everything else life throws at you. 39 But you can be involved in any manner; even volunteering for an organization can help you be more social.‎ ‎ 40 The nature of these activities varies widely from person to person. The key is to identify what gives your life meaning. Volunteering, coaching, teaching, etc. all can contribute to increasing your sense of confidence and satisfaction with life. Many activities can address more than one. The ‎ key is to make a plan and stick with it. If you are already struggling, begin to practice these ways to help your recovery.‎ ‎ A. Here are three practical steps.‎ ‎ B. However, good mental health is important.‎ ‎ C. Stresses, disappointments and disasters happen.‎ ‎ D. Overcome life’s challenges before they happen.‎ ‎ E. Be committed to activities that give life meaning.‎ ‎ F. The key is to find what keeps you motivated and interested.‎ ‎ G. This can be difficult when you move to a new town or as you get older.‎ 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分5分）‎ 第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ 阅读下面短文，从短文各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 ‎ As children enter and move through their school years, they become increasingly able to manage matters like homework and school projects on their own. 41 ，each year they should take on more responsibilities in the classroom and at home. These daily chores (家务) and responsibilities are an important part of learning that life requires 42 not just play.‎ Normally, of course, children are still single-minded with their 43 to have fun. While they may join in, particularly if 44 gives them time with their parents, children are not 45 to ask for household tasks, and parents often need to assign responsibilities as part of 46 to the family. At this age, many children find it difficult to 47 their chores, at least initially. Responsibility and initiative (积极性) are learned through a 48 process of guidance and reward.‎ As your own child takes on more responsibilities, he or she will probably have periods of acting 49 procrastinating(拖延) and dawdling (懒散). Most children do. During these times, parents need to step in and, with encouragement and gentle guidance, point him in the 50 direction.‎ Sometimes parents may demand too much 51 their children, or may see a problem in everything their children do. They may 52 them with too many responsibilities—an unfair number of chores, extra hours of taking care of younger siblings or a too strict schedule of after school activities. When that happens, children may 53 taking on any responsibility at all. Parents need to 54 this kind of overloading, while still making sure that their youngsters are assuming a(n) 55 responsibility. Children, of course 56 in the personalities. Some are simply not very persistent in the middle of chores. Others have difficulty getting organized. 57 others have trouble shifting from one activity to another. You should have a good 58 of your child’s style, and shape your 59 accordingly.‎ Children need to have some obligations and duties within the family, 60 they will not learn to accept responsibility.‎ ‎41. A. However B. Importantly C. Consequently D. Alternatively ‎42. A. routine B. project C. fun D. responsibility ‎43. A. worship B. schedule C. effort D. desire ‎44. A. helping out B. carrying out C. running out D. trying out ‎45. A. authentic B. tentative C. sincere D. skillful ‎46. A. attending B. belonging C. appealing D. referring ‎47. A. check B. present C. project D. complete ‎48. A. gradual B. virtual C. casual D. punctual ‎49. A. inaccurately B. irresponsibly C. illegally D. impractically ‎50. A. accessible B. usual C. proper D. same ‎51. A. of B. with C. for D. off ‎52. A. replace B. compare C. combine D. burden ‎53. A. overlook B. resist C. forgive D. attempt ‎54. A. interrupt B. disapprove C. avoid D. compromise ‎55. A. temporary B. adequate C. universal D. appropriate ‎56. A. conflict B. differ C. adopt D. vary ‎57. A. Still B. Only C. Again D. Almost ‎58. A. point B. taste C. sense D. connection ‎59. A. collections B. assumptions C. expectations D. conditions ‎60. A. and then B. if only C. now that D. or else 第II卷（非选择题 共50分）‎ 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 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。‎ When we wake up feeling sleepy and with dark circles under eyes, many of us often think: “I’m going to go to bed earlier tomorrow!” But however determined we are, chances are 61 we don’t stick to our promise. This behavior 62 (call) “bedtime procrastination (拖延症)” is common in our daily life..‎ In a study, 53 percent of the 2,400 63 (participate) said they didn’t follow their sleep schedule, delaying it at least twice 64 week. It is found that they delayed bedtime not because they liked to stay up late, but they couldn’t stop 65 (do) other unimportant things, which were keeping them up in the first place.‎ ‎“People who generally have trouble resisting temptations and sticking to their intentions are more likely to delay going to bed.” Floor Kroese, a psychologist 66 (far) explained to HufPost.‎ Yet, according to scientists, lack of self-control is not the only thing 67 (blame). Our body clock also plays an important role when 68 comes to bed time. To check the influence of the body clock 69 sleep, scientists studied the sleep patterns of 108 people. It has been found that those who get up late 70 (be) more likely to postpone their bedtime than those who wake early every morning. The choices we make that affect our sleep could turn out to be pretty important for our health.‎ 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）‎ 第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ 假定英语课上老师要同学之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同学写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。‎ 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。‎ 删除：把多余的词用斜线（ ）划掉。‎ 修改：在错的词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。‎ 注意：1．每处错误及其修改均限一词。‎ ‎ 2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处）不计分。‎ ‎ I am very lucky to have the opportunity to see so much places,but sometimes I experience culture shock when I see or do something new.Dad and me now are travel through Denmark,Norway and Sweden.I used to think that this countries were the same,but not any more.People in Denmark are a bit of friendlier,while Norwegians and Swedes prefer not to talk strangers.I’m surprised to learn that many people there speak English in addition their national languages.In Sweden,it seems that anyone has golden hair and blue eyes.I imagine this is that foreigners feel when they visit China.‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分25分） ‎ 假如你是即将毕业高三学生李华，请写一篇演讲稿，准备代表全体同学在毕业典礼上发言。‎ 内容要点如下：‎ ‎1.毕业的心情；‎ ‎2.高中三年的收获；‎ ‎3.感谢和决心。‎ 注意：‎ (1) 词数100左右；‎ 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ Good morning, everyone.‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Thank you for your listening.‎ 英语答案 ‎1-5 ABBCA 6-10 CACCC 11-15 ACABB 16-20 CCAAA ‎21-40 CDA CACD DACB CADD CAFGE ‎41-45 CADAB 46-50 BDABC 51-55 ADBCD 56-60 BACCD ‎61. that 62. Called 63. participants 64. a 65. doing ‎ ‎66. further 67. to blame 68. it 69. on 70. are ‎ much—many, me---I travel---traveling this---these a bit of 去掉of, talk to there—here addition加to anyone---everyone that---how Good morning, everyone.‎ I’m Li Hua. It’s my great honor to stand here to deliver my speech. It has been three years since I started my high school. At this moment, I cannot bear to part but I am also ‎ eager for my new life in university. During the three years, not only have I made some true friends who shared sorrows and joys with me, but also I have gained various knowledge.‎ Before leaving, I’d like to express my sincere gratitude to my teachers. It was they who patiently answered our endless questions. Besides, I owe many thanks to my dear classmates. Without their help and encouragement, I couldn’t have overcome so many difficulties. Now I’ve been determined to lead a more meaningful life in university and I will live up to the expectations of my teachers and my parents.‎ Thank you for your listening.‎ Text 1‎ M: How much is this pair of sports shoes?‎ W: This pair costs 50 dollars.‎ M: I’ve only got 45 dollars on mc. I’1l come again this afternoon if I have.‎ Text 2‎ M: Bejing and Zhangjiakou will host the Winter Olympics in 2022. Will you go to the games with me then?‎ W: Sorry, I don’t really want to go. I’m too far from there, and I don’t think we can both be selected to buy tickets at the same time.‎ M: All right. Maybe you prefer watching TV at home.‎ Text 3‎ M: I took my last exam for this semester this morning.‎ W: Now that your final exams have finished, what are you going to do?‎ M: I plan to take it easy for a few days.‎ Text 4‎ W: Good morning, Mr. White M: Good morning. Are you going to the football game?‎ W: So, you are going to give us a ride to the game tonight?‎ M: If my car’s running all right.‎ Text5‎ W: Hey, Bob. Would you please help me with these boxes?‎ M: Yes, if you promise to help me tidy up the house.‎ W: No problem. I’ll even do the dishes.‎ Text 6‎ M: I’ll have to make a choice soon about next year. I’ve got a chance to go on a six-month journey ‎ to South America, but I’ve just been offered a job in a bookshop here.‎ W: Wow, South America? How could you say no?‎ M: Well, believe it or not, I don’t have a burning desire to see the world. I’d much prefer just to stay at home. Anyway, it’s hard to decide.‎ W: “Well, I would strongly advise you to think of the future. Working abroad is much more exciting than working in a small town. You’re lucky to have a choice. A lot of people don’t.‎ Text 7‎ M: Do you know Kevin Durant? He was infected with COVID-19 last week!‎ W: Yes, he is now a player for the Brooklyn Nets. I feel sorry for him.‎ M: Why have so many athletes been exposed to COVID-19 recently? Shouldn’t their immunity be stronger than ours?‎ W: Studies have shown that prolonged acute exercise (长时间的剧烈运动) can weaken the body’s immunity. In addition, athletes have to travel to many places to participate in the competition, so their human immunity will be weakened. The daily training and competition field are also relatively complex and crowded, and the probability of being infected with the COVID-19 will increase.‎ M: You really know a lot. Now I just hope Durant will get better soon.‎ W: You don’t have to worry too much. Athletes are more likely to heal themselves than the general population.‎ M: OK. Being friends with someone as rational as you isn’t all bad.‎ Text 8‎ W: Hi, George, what have you been doing lately? I haven’t seen you around much. Where have you been?‎ M: Oh, I was playing the piano for a group of Germans. I just got back.‎ W: It must be exciting playing the piano and traveling all the time.‎ M:①Well, playing the piano is great, but the traveling is not fun. Living out with the suitcase all the time. I have just been to my manager and he has offered me a job: playing the piano on the coast for the summer.‎ W: At a sea sight town?‎ M: Yes, but I don’t think I am going to take it.‎ W: Why not? Not enough money?‎ M: No, it’s not bad. The money is good, about two hundred dollars a week. It’s just that we will be working in the hotel playing for the tourists. And they just want a same old music over and over to dance too. And I get so bored It’s not like playing the music, It’s like being a machine.‎ W: I wouldn’t mind being a machine for that money.‎ Text 9‎ M: It must be really fun getting to travel to so many interesting places. On your show, you describe yourself as an explorer. What do you mean by that? That seems like a strange name given to oneself.‎ W: An explorer is simply someone who explores. I call myself an explorer because I challenge myself to go to new places and try new things. That’s what my show about different tribes is all about. I go to a new part of the world and really allow myself to become part of the tribe.‎ M: What’s the craziest thing that you’ve had to do?‎ W: One time in Africa. DI had to eat a root that makes you dream while you are awake. Basically, it just makes you a little bit crazy for a few hours. When you eat this root, you have no idea what time it is, what day it is, or where you are. All you can do is feel the music.‎ M: Sounds like you really do live up to your name as an adventurer. Thanks for sharing some time with us. 1 look forward to new episodes (经历) of your show coming up this spring.‎ W:⑥Great, thanks for having me on. It was neat to share my experiences with you.‎ Text 10‎ The Tokyo Olympic Games, originally scheduled to be held on July 24 this year, was postponed to July 23, 2021 due to the global COVID-19 outbreak Among other things, this one-year break could change the lives of many athletes.‎ For the injured players, they can take the opportunity to rest. For players who are suffering from injuries, the postponement provides an opportunity to recover, and in a year’s time they may be back at their peak (巅峰) .‎ However, all “old” athletes face the same problems, physical decline and the accumulation of injuries, making each training session especially difficult.⑥While younger athletes are growing up, a one-year delay could turn the rankings upside down, pushing “older” athletes to retire early.‎ At the Tokyo games, 57% of the quotas have been handed out, which will remain valid next year. The remaining 43 percent were supposed to have been generated during the recent Olympic qualifying rounds, but the outbreak led to the temporary cancellation or postponement of many matches.‎