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假如你是李华，为了庆祝中华人民共和国成立70周年，你们学校举办了以“汉字之美”为主题的文化活动，请你邀请正在学习汉字的外国朋友Henry参加此次活动，帮助他学习汉字，了解中国文化。请你根据以下要点提示，用英文给你的朋友写一封邀请信。
1.活动时间地点；
2.活动内容，如观看汉字发展史电影，写古诗等。
3.参加活动的好处及学习汉语的重要性
注意：1. 120词左右；
2. 适当增加信息，使行文连贯；
3. 参考词汇：周年 anniversary 汉字 Chinese character
Dear Henry,
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Yours,

Li Hua

阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

I grew up in a poor family with a single mom addicted to drugs (吸毒上瘾). Often there was no money for food, and I was always hungry.

On my eighth birthday, some close family members were invited to go to a park to celebrate my birthday. No cake. No presents. Except for my aunt, she had an envelope in her hand.

Before everyone sang Happy Birthday, I saw a little boy, probably my age, and a woman, perhaps his mother, digging in the park dustbin (垃圾箱) for food. Both the mother and the son were in rags (衣衫褴褛) with their clothes dirty enough not to tell the color of the clothes.

The sight of them filled me with sympathy. I begged my mom to invite them to my party but my mother was not a fan of strangers. She said no.

I was attracted by them. I didn’t know others struggled like me, and it hurt my heart. I watched them as everyone sang. I watched them as my aunt handed me the envelope. I watched them as I opened it until I saw the content, a new 100-dollar bill. My mother was angry be-cause my aunt gave me such a large amount of money. Maybe she thought my aunt trusted me more than her with cash.

We were poor and lived a hard life. But I had never dug in a dustbin for food. Again, I couldn’t help watching the mother and the son searching for food.

注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；2．请按如下格式在答案卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:

I was watching them when I remembered my previous (以前的) life. Once I had a happy family with more than enough to eat and wear.

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Paragraph 2:

My memories of the past were interrupted by my aunt’s voice. My aunt kept talking over my mother, telling me that I could do ANYTHING I wanted with that money. So I did.

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Space is where our future is — trips to the Moon, Mars and beyond. Most people would think that apart from comets (彗星) and stars, there is little else out there. 1． Scientists are now concerned that if we don’t clean it up, we may all be in great danger.

The first piece of space junk was created in the year of 1964, when the American satellite Vanguard I stopped operating. 2． However, since it kept orbiting around the Earth without any results, scientists became increasingly comfortable abandoning things that no longer served any useful purpose in space.

3． The junk varies from tiny pieces of paint chipped off rockets to cameras, huge fuel tanks, and even odd items like the million-dollar tool kit that astronaut Heidemarie Stefanyshyn Piper lost during a spacewalk.

The major problem with the space trash is that it may hit working satellites and damage travelling spaceship. In addition to this, many pieces of junk may crash with each other and break into pieces which fall back to the Earth. 4． Ground stations have been built to monitor larger pieces of space trash to prevent them from crashing into working satellites or space shuttles. 5． They will stop littering in space and to clean up the trash already there.

A．Future plans include a cooperative effort among many nations.

B．The junk floats slowly around the Earth.

C．However, since our space journey started, we have left much trash (垃圾) in space.

D．It is said that there are now over 500,000 pieces of man-made trash orbiting the Earth at speeds of up to 17, 500 miles per hour.

E．It lost its connection with the ground centre.

F．To avoid this, scientists have invented several ways for clearing the sky.

G．It hasn’t result in any serious problems up to now.

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。

The Forgotten Pages

Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a small village. Surrounded by the majestic mountains, the villagers happily lived a life of bliss.

All of them were used to their robotic daily tasks and none of them had the imagination or the will to try something new, except for one girl named Hannah. Very few people in the village could read let alone write, and Hannah was one of them. Her parents had made sure that their only child got everything possible.

Hannah was an adventurous spirit with an imagination far beyond her time. One afternoon, when Hannah was on one of her adventurous quests, she came upon an abandoned cottage. The cottage looked very old in its condition. Even though Hannah’s mother had strictly warned her not to go wandering in abandoned places, her curiosity got the best of her.

She tip-toed slowly to the door and slowly opened it and she was left stunned. In front of Hannah was a room full of books! Books glistering in the dust, basking in the warm sunlight just waiting to be explored. Hannah gasped (倒吸气) as she realized that she had found a hidden treasure. Hannah broomed and dusted all day long until she realized it was dark and she had to go back. So Hannah picked two books and decided to read them at her home.

She went home and all night long, she read the adventurous tales hidden in the book cover. The next day, she quickly gulped her breakfast and made her way to the cottage again. Hannah devoured the books.

They were too interesting filled with stories about different creatures. Each page was just an adventure waiting to be embarked on. Hannah’s imagination took her to a world of talking animals, mystical creatures, and daring nights. The little girl was so inspired by the books and she learned the power of love and friendship! With the good in heart, she decided to share the tales with the people of her village.

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。
She knew it would be a difficult journey, but she wanted to share the gold with everyone.
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Soon, the words of Hannah’s storytelling spread to far-off towns.
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We’ve dug deep to find 4 of the most exciting documentary films coming to a screen near you in 2022.

Last Exit: Space

Last Exit: Space, narrated by Werner Herzog, explores the human potential for settling in space and sending people where they’ve never been before. Since planet Earth is possibly going to hell (地狱) in a handbasket, the film promises to ask the question: where else might we call home? Directed by his son Rudolph Herzog, Last Exit: Space will be available from March 10 on Discovery.

Gorbachev. Heaven

As leader of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev was once one of the most powerful people on the planet who governed a landmass so big that it covered 11 time zones. Gorbachev’s legacy is a complex one — he oversaw the end of the Cold War but many Russians blame him for the Soviet Union’s collapse. The BBC says this potentially fascinating look at one of the most significant figures from inside his own home will be airing in the very near future.

We Met In Virtual Reality

This film from director Joe Hunting beats fresh ground in that it is filmed entirely in virtual reality. Less about the technology itself, it is more an exploration of human connections and how these can develop in the 3D virtual world. Early reviews have been positive following its showing at Sundance. Expect a streaming release in late May this year.

2nd Chance

Hold your popcorn tightly when watching this. If the trailer (预告片) is anything to go by, there are going to be lots of near-death moments. 2nd Chance from Oscar-nominated director Ramin Bahrani tells the story of Richard Davis, the wild and odd inventor of the modern bullet-proof vest. “All will be revealed as soon as a release date is confirmed.” Ramin Bahrani promised on April 5^th.

1．What is probably the major concern in Last Exit: Space?

A．Space travel is difficult for people.

B．Human beings may go to hell after death.

C．Human beings can’t find their way back from space.

D．The earth will become unfit for human habitation.

2．Which documentary film suits people who are interested in studying history?

A．Last Exit: Space.	B．Gorbachev. Heaven.
C．We Met In Virtual Reality.	D．2nd Chance.

3．In which section of a magazine can you find this text?

A．Science & Technology.	B．Fashion & Beauty.
C．Culture & Entertainment.	D．Travel & Adventure.

假定你是李华，学校为倡导学生多阅读英语文学作品，邀请你为校英语宣传栏写一封倡议书。内容包括：
1.倡议的目的；
2.倡议的原因；
3.发出倡议。
注意：词数80左右;
可适当增加情节，以使行文连贯。
Dear fellow students,
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Li Hua

假定你是李华，寒假即将来临，你打算和家人去上海旅游。请你给你的好朋友Lucy写一封e-mail，分享你的出行计划。内容包括：
1. 元(一)月21日到上海后入住预定酒店；
2. 第二天、第三天去上海各地游玩，如迪士尼乐园、东方明珠、科技馆等；
3. 元月24日乘坐高铁返回。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为120左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：
Disneyland(迪士尼乐园);   the Oriental Pearl Tower(东方明珠); Shanghai Science and Technology Museum(上海科技馆);   high speed railway(高铁)
Dear Lucy,

How is everything going?

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Yours,

Li Hua

Every decision we make is arrived at through hugely complex neurological processing. Although it feels as though you have a choice, the action that you ‘decide’ to take is entirely directed by automatic neural activity. Brain imaging studies show that a person’s action can be predicted by their brain activity up to 10 seconds before they themselves become aware they are going to act. Multiple neuroscientific studies show that even those important decisions that feel worked out are just as automatic as knee-jerk reactions (膝跳反应) (although more complex).

Decision-making starts with the amygdala: a set of two almond-shaped nuclei (杏仁状核) buried deep within the brain, which generate emotion. The amygdala registers the information streaming in through our senses and responds to it in less than a second, sending signals throughout the brain. These produce an urge to run, fight, freeze or grab, according to how the amygdala values various stimuli.

Before we act on the amygdala’s signals, however, the information is usually processed by other brain areas, including some that produce conscious thoughts and emotions. Areas concerned with recognition work out what’s going on, those concerned with memory compare it with previous experiences, and those concerned with reasoning, judging and planning get to work on constructing various action plans. The best plan—if we are lucky—is then selected and carried out. If any of this process goes wrong, we are likely to hesitate, or do something silly.

The various stages of decision-making are marked by different types of brain activity. Fast (gamma)waves, with frequencies of 25 to 100 Hz, produce a keen awareness of the multiple factors that need to be taken into account to arrive at a decision. If you are trying to choose a sandwich, for instance, gamma waves generated in various cells within the ‘taste’ area of the brain bring to mind and compare the taste of ham, hummus, wholemeal, sourdough, and so on. Although it may seem useful to be aware of the full range of choice, too much information makes decision-making more difficult, so irrelevant factors get dismissed quickly and unconsciously.

After this comparison stage, the brain switches to slow-wave activity (12 to 30 Hz). This extinguishes most of the gamma activity, leaving just a single ‘hotspot’ of gamma waves which marks the chosen option.

Although there is no ‘you’ outside your brain to direct what it’s doing, you can help it to make good decisions by placing yourself in a situation which is likely to make the process run more smoothly. Doing something that is physically or mentally stimulating before making a decision will help your brain produce the initial gamma waves that generate awareness of the competing options. Getting over-excited, on the other hand, will prevent the switch to the slow brainwaves, making it much harder to single out a choice.

1．Why does the writer mention “knee-jerk reactions” in the first paragraph?

A．To introduce the finding of the latest brain imaging studies.

B．To illustrate that decisions are not consciously thought out.

C．To call attention to a kind of neural reaction that is not very complex.

D．To show the difference between decision-making and other brain activity.

2．What does the amygdala do according to the passage?

A．It works out conscious thoughts and emotions.

B．It selects the best action plan for a given situation.

C．It dismisses factors that are irrelevant to the decision to be made.

D．It processes sensory information and generates emotional responses.

3．What can be concluded from paragraphs 4 and 5?

A．Slow-wave activity usually lasts longer than fast-wave activity.

B．The brain prioritizes information before settling on a final choice.

C．Decision-making is difficult when slow-wave activity occurs first.

D．The brain needs as much information as possible to make a decision.

4．How does engaging in stimulating activities help the decision-making process?

A．By preparing the brain to single out the most reasonable choice.

B．By helping the brain switch to slow-wave activity more quickly.

C．By getting the brain to focus on those most relevant alternatives.

D．By making the brain more aware of the factors and choices involved.

It started with a bit of casual discomfort on the head, but after a week it had spread to the back of my neck, enough to lead me to my laptop. Annoying as it was, I was ________ to take up my doctor’s time with such a silly complaint and then have a wasted journey only to be informed that it would clear up by itself and that ________ would be of no use at all.

As soon as I’d tapped in ‘online self-diagnosis’, the search engine provided me with over 11.5 million results. And during the time normally spent in the clinic’s waiting room reading the Women’s Weekly, I was able to find a site that would provide a free ________ in the comfort of my chair, and with no need for an appointment,

I answered all the questions until I eventually reached a description exactly matching my ________. As I clicked on ‘More Information’, I was hit with what I’d never anticipated. The worst case scenario was complete hair loss. I couldn’t have been more ________.

I headed off to the doctor for what I thought would be a blood test but which turned out to be a valuable lesson in not ________ everything you read on the internet. It took him less than a minute to guess at and locate head lice (虱子). I was relieved to know that I would be ________ my hair, and horrified to know that it was being occupied.

I learnt my lesson, but for some the worry caused by ________ every ache has led to a new form of hypochondria (疑病症). Named ‘cyberchondria’ by the print media back in 2000, this particular condition has ________ greatly. Although most people’s main point of call is still the doctor’s surgery, it’s estimated that ________ worries are now the second most researched topic on the web. This is truly a serious concern when about 25%of the medical information online is thought to be ________.

Once upon a time, hypochondria required time and effort: you had to go to the library to research your diseases and ________ go through the books. Now it’s just a matter of a few clicks of a mouse. But while your doctor will make a diagnosis ________ your age, appearance and medical history, a search engine will rely simply on algorithms (算法). These come up with results graded according to popularity or numbers of key words. So the most highly ranked hits might actually be for very genuine disease, which are nonetheless extremely ________. One minute you think you’ve come down with the flu, the next you’re under attack from sub-tropical, flesh-eating bacteria. Time spent going to the doctor’s for ________ of mind suddenly seems fair enough.

1．

A．reluctant

B．surprised

C．able

D．sure

2．

A．knowledge

B．association

C．evidence

D．medication

3．

A．sample

B．assessment

C．subscription

D．upgrade

4．

A．standards

B．arguments

C．definitions

D．symptoms

5．

A．fortunate

B．touched

C．alarmed

D．different

6．

A．believing

B．explaining

C．questioning

D．covering

7．

A．keeping

B．losing

C．drying

D．washing

8．

A．taking off

B．putting on

C．breaking away

D．looking up

9．

A．dropped

B．differed

C．increased

D．helped

10．

A．safety

B．health

C．access

D．money

11．

A．available

B．accurate

C．misleading

D．complex

12．

A．occasionally

B．automatically

C．painstakingly

D．literally

13．

A．bringing to light

B．taking into consideration

C．putting into practice

D．setting on top

14．

A．rare

B．hard

C．large

D．simple

15．

A．state

B．change

C．freedom

D．peace

假如你是李华，在暑假期间的家宴或朋友聚会中，你发现很多人沉迷于智能手机，不与他人交流沟通。请你向英文报社的编辑写封信，反映该情况，要点包括：
1．你遇到的情况；
2．智能手机的利与弊；
3．你的看法和倡议。
注意：
1．词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Editor,
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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua