【题目】 Although Kobe Bryant is no longer with us, his unbreakable will on and off the basketball court lives on. This month, it was announced that the late superstar would be accepted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame at a ceremony on Aug 29, a great honor for basketball’s best.

“His fierce competitiveness, work ethic and drive were unmatched,” Jeanie Buss, owner of the Los Angles Lakes, told ESPN. “Those qualities helped Bryant lead us to five titles — and have now brought him to the Hall of Fame. No one deserves it more.”

Indeed, it was Bryant’s unmatchable commitment and determination to be the best that elevated (提升地位) him above his peers. He called it the “mamba mentality” after the black mamba, one of the world’s deadliest snakes — and also after the top killer from the 2003 movie Kill Bill. The mamba mentality became so popular that Bryant even detailed his process in his book The Mamba Mentality: How I Play. In it, he revealed his famously detailed approach as well as his physical and mental preparation to not just succeed at the game, but to excel.

“Mamba mentality is all about focusing on the process and trusting in the hard work, which is just the competitive spirit.” he wrote in the book. “It started when someone described me like that one day, and it’s grown into something athletes – and even non-athletes – adopt as a mindset.”

Bryant took after one of the greatest basketball players, Michael Jordan, not only with regard to Jordan’s playing style, but his competitive nature. “I liked challenging people and making them uncomfortable,” Bryant once said, “That’s what leads to self-reflection and improvement. You could say I dared people to be their best selves.”

Though many were shocked and sad when the Los Angles great died in a helicopter crash in January, all signs point to Bryant’s legacy (遗产) for generations to come. Whether you’re a basketball player or not, you can’t deny the Kobe’s power to inspire you to be your best self.

1It can be inferred from the second paragraph that______.

A.Bryant’s qualities helped him win five titles

B.Bryant was too competitive to become a great player

C.Bryant in particular deserves the honor he will receive

D.Bryant is the only qualified player in the Hall of Fame

2According to Bryant, what is true mamba mentality?

A.It means being willing to cooperate with teammates.

B.It refers to the spirit of working hard to be the best.

C.It means reflecting on oneself from time to time.

D.It is a belief that both the process and outcome matter.

3Why did Bryant like challenging people?

A.He found it fun to make people uncomfortable.

B.He wanted to show off his basketball skills.

C.He inspired them to develop passion for basketball.

D.He believed it could promote people’s improvement.

4What is the text mainly about?

A.How Bryant died in a helicopter crash.

B.How mamba mentality came into being.

C.Why Bryant was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

D.Mamba Mentality—Bryant’s legacy to the world.

【题目】 Earth Day is one of the world's largest environmental movements. Held every year on April 22, Earth Day turns 50 this year. It was created by US politician Gaylord Nelson, aiming to give a voice to people who wanted environmental protection. 1 Back then, it helped to bring clean air and water laws to the US. Now a global movement, it's facing even bigger environmental threats.

2 One of these is The Ocean Cleanup based in the Netherlands. It has successfully made a device that can gather and collect waste from our oceans and rivers, a majority of which is plastic. For us, plastic is an item we use and then throw away. But if you throw away a plastic bottle today, it is non-biodegradable (不可生物降解的).It will still be around for hundreds of years. Much of this plastic waste ends up in the sea, where it kills more than 100 million sea creatures every year. 3

It is not just our oceans that are under threat. Over time, deforestation (滥伐森林)improper farming, and livestock grazing (放牧)can stop green areas from growing. 4 A Chinese non-governmental organizations (NGO) — The China Green Foundation — is working to change this by planting millions of trees. Another NGO that is making big changes is Welfare Togo. Togo is a developing country in Africa. It faces many environmental problems, including air and water pollution and desertification. To help, Welfare Togo opened 31 schools across the country that focus on teaching sustainable development. Its aim is using education to bring positive environmental changes to Togo.

5 However, through small everyday changes, such as recycling correctly, we can also bring about considerable changes to our natural world.

A.This is called desertification.

B.It aims to support environmental protection around the world.

C.His idea was so successful that more than 20 million people joined in Earth Day events.

D.However, because of high demand, we still make more than 300 tons of new plastic every year.

E.It challenges people to promote environmental education.

F.Not all of us can make such large contributions.

G.Fortunately, many NGOs are stepping up to promote positive changes.

【题目】Istanbul & Faces

Titled "Timeless City: Istanbul & Faces", the Turkey photography exhibition celebrates the 30th anniversary of Istanbul and Shanghai's sistership. The 42-year-old photographer focuses on the distinctive(独特的)historical quarters and the atmosphere that spreads in Istanbul. His work also pays respects to its people as well, with well-defined portraits.

Date: Till Jan. 18, 10am-4pm. Venue: Shanghai Art Collection Museum.

Knitted Works

The knitted(编织的)show is aimed at raising awareness of post natal depression. The works were created by more than 20 mothers from different cities. All the knitted dolls and other works will be sold with the profits(利益)going to charity when the exhibition ends. If you are interested in the knitted works, you can order a special piece.

Date: Till Jan. 1, 7am-9pm. Venue: B1 Jinxiu Fun.

Old Shanghai Teahouse

The newly-opened zone at Shanghai Dungeon features nostalgic sets and experiences for visitors to have "scary fun". Visitors can wear traditional Chinese costumes and take photos with the performers.

Date: Daily, 11am-8pm. Venue: Mosaic Shanghai Mail.

Musical Titanic

The Tony Awards winning musical "Titanic" is in Shanghai with more than 100 characters cast. The impressive stage effects promise to take the audience to the bottom of the ocean.

Date: Till Jan 22, 2 pm-7:30 pm. Venue; SAIC Shanghai Culture Square.

1Where should you go if you want to learn more about Turkey's history?

A.B1 Jinxiu Fun.B.Mosaic Shanghai Mail.

C.Shanghai Art Collection Museum.D.SAIC Shanghai Culture Square.

2What can we know about knitted works?

A.People can have a talk with the creators.

B.All the works can be sold when the show begins.

C.They were made by people from different places.

D.The show offers people chances to learn how to make one.

3What makes the Musical Titanic special?

A.Its opening time is the longest.

B.It raises money for a special purpose.

C.It allows interacting with performers.

D.It offers a lifelike experience under water.

【题目】阅读短文,并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

A joke spread online during the epidemic(疫情)that “No one should go out until Zhong Nanshan said you can,” which reflects Chinese people’s trust in him.

The trust has existed for 17 years, going back to when Zhong told the public about the facts on the SARS virus, pointing out that the epidemic was far from being controlled as there was still no clue about the cause of and treatment to the disease.

17 years later, he stood between the epidemic and the public, once again.

As a professional expert in medicine, he once said his words might embarrass his colleagues, but he had to tell the truth. “I think patients’ lives are the most important thing.”

Zhong said his father had told him to speak the truth ever since he was a child.

In the backdrop of great fame and high reputation, he said that “I am nothing but a medical worker.”

Wuhan has gripped the hearts of people throughout the country since the outbreak the virus. Zhong said with a hoarse voice that “with the help of the entire country, Wuhan can survive this difficult time as it is a heroic city.”

He has expressed sympathy to the medical workers fighting on the frontline of epidemic control.

1What does the joke imply? no more than 10 words

2Why do Chinese people trust Zhong?no more than 15 words

3According to the passage, who has a great influence on Zhong Nanshang?no more than 2 words

4What does the underlined sentence mean? no more than 20 words

5What do you think of Zhong Nanshan, And give your reasons. no more than 25 words

【题目】 We talk a lot about air pollution. Here in Hong Kong we always complain about light pollution as well. Then, there is noise pollution. It's the same in many cities around the world. In Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, people have been complaining about/the noise made by drivers who continually sound their car horns(喇). That is until recently, when something was finally done about it.

The Chief District Officer of Kathmandu had received many complaints about horn pollution. He said that everyone felt the use of the car horn in recent years had become excessive. Researchers in Kathmandu found that for about 80 percent of the time, it really was not necessary for drivers to use their car horns. Sounding the horn to make a noise had become more of a habit. It was no longer being used as it was supposed to be used: to warn people of danger.

At the beginning of the Nepali New Year in 2017, the local government passed a law to ban the use of car horns unless used correctly.

Within six months, 11,000 fines(罚款) had been collected by the local traffic police. The e fine was about HK S360. A taxi driver in Kathmandu can make about HK S1, 000 per day, so he could lose about one-third of his money if he broke the law.

As usual, there were many complaints from drivers. They said that cows and dogs were free to walk on the roads. They always caused danger. Sounding a car horn was the only way to get them to move out of the way. And although there were quite a few traffic lights in the streets of Kathmandu, very few of them worked. This meant there was often a traffic mess.

The ban on using a car horn went ahead, and within a few weeks the streets of Nepal's capital were quieter-even though they were still just as busy. Because of the ban, drivers are a little more careful when they drive. Fewer accidents have been reported. The local government says the horn ban will now be copied in other areas of Nepal.

1What do Hong Kong and Kathmandu have in common?

A.Both have been troubled by factory pollution.

B.Both have succeeded in fighting air pollution.

C.Both have been faced with the problem of noise pollution.

D.Both have received many complaints about horn pollution.

2What do the Researchers in Kathmandu found?

A.Car drivers usually use car horns unnecessarily.

B.The cars are becoming more and more.

C.Care drivers use car horns as a warning.

D.Everyone complain about the horn pollution.

3When was the law on the use of car horns passed?

A.In 2016.B.In 2017.

C.ln 2018.D.In 2019.

4What will you find if you go to Kathmandu?

A.No traffic lights in the streets can work.

B.The traffic on the roads is usually very heavy.

C.Animals are not allowed to walk on the streets.

D.Drivers are required to drive on one-way streets.

5What can we guess about Kathmandu's horn ban?

A.It is unfair.B.It is worrying.

C.It is interesting.D.It is successful.

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