1．　　More than 100 years ago, the ship Endurance fell to the deep sea in Antarctica (南极洲). Now it has been found. It was nearly 10,000 feet under the Weddell Sea.
　　In August, 1914, Ernest Shackleton led a team to Antarctica. He was planning to cross it. He started from England on the Endurance. In Antarctica, the ship got stuck in sea ice on January 24^th. They tried their best to save the ship. They did whatever they could. Ten months later, the ice broke it. Endurance went down and down and finally disappeared under the sea ice. But luckily, all the team members were all right.
　　Nearly 107 years later, the ship has been found. Mensun Bound told the reporters that the ship is still in good condition. He's a director of the search team for Endurance. The finding was made known to the public on March 9, 2022. "This is by far the finest wooden shipwreck (失事船只) have ever seen," Bound says.
　　Researchers used underwater drones (无人机) to search for Endurance. It took more than two weeks.
　　"In a way, we have made history with the discovery of Endurance." says Jon Shear, who led the search.
　　Endurance will be protected as a historic place. There are no plans to raise it.

2．　　Some rich and beautiful ladies were sitting on the bank of a river, enjoying their picnic. When they were washing their hands and feet in the clean water, they saw their reflections (倒影).
　　Seeing their reflections in the water, they started to praise their own beauty. One of them said. "How beautiful my hands are!"
　　Another woman said her hands were even more beautiful. A third one said the same thing. Soon, an argument (争吵) broke out among them.
　　They saw an old woman passing by. She was walking with the help of a stick and her clothes were dirty.
　　Seeing her, one lady suggested asking the old woman about whose hands were the most beautiful. They all agreed. When the old woman came near, they showed her their hands and asked, "Who has the most beautiful hands?"
　　The old woman said, "I am hungry and thirsty. Give me something to eat and then answer you. "
　　They refused and asked her to go away.
　　A poor woman saw all this. She went to the old woman and made her sit comfortably. She opened her lunch box and shared her food and water. Then she helped wash the old woman's hands and feet, while giving great comfort to her.
　　After the old woman felt a little better, she went back to those rich ladies. Pointing to that poor woman, she said, "She has the most beautiful hands."
　　All the ladies laughed, "What do you know about beauty?" At this, the old woman replied, "Beautiful hands belong to (属于) those who do good and serve the people who need help."

3．　　With electricity prices continuing to increase, a smart meter (表) shows you how much electricity you're using in pounds and get more exact bills.
　　What is a smart meter and how does it work?
　　A smart meter is a newer kind of electricity meter. All electricity providers are setting them as a part of an upgrade to the UK's electricity market. Besides, we set up smart Pay As You Go meters.
　　Smart meters come with an in-home IHD. Here you can see the readings — how much electricity you're using and what it costs.
　　Smart meters also provide automatic (自动的) meter readings. You just need to get one such meter and it will automatically send your use to the provider.
　　What's more, we'll use the smart meter to give you a personal explanation of your electricity use. We'll also show you some advice to help you save money and cut down your carbon footprint(碳排放量).
　　Is it worth getting a smart meter?
　　There are three main advantages to have a smart meter:
①Complete control
　　See how much you're using in real time. This can help you make small changes to cut down your electricity use, as well as your bill.
②Trouble-saving
　　Your smart meter will send readings automatically. This way you'll get more exact bills without leaving the sofa.
③Low-carbon life
　　Understanding where your electricity goes will encourage you to think about your carbon footprint and how to live a greener life.

4．Words to Describe Your School
　　There must be something that you love about your school, whether it is the environment, culture, daily life, or even the school uniforms (制服).
　　When you are talking about your school, the words to describe it will send a message about how you feel. (1)      
　　Here is the list of the words you can choose to describe your school.
　　Clean
　　In a clean school environment, the walls are free of graffiti (涂鸦). The floors are cleaned daily. (2)       Even the bathroom smells fresh because it is cleaned so well. This is a good word to use when the school is clean because cleanliness helps students to live and study better.
　　Modern
　　A modern school environment is one with the latest equipment (最新设备). It helps students to learn through activities in clubs such as science clubs, robot clubs and computer clubs. (3)       All these help students learn about new science and technology.
　　Safe
　　(4)      The school always has a team to protect students from dangers. This is a good word to describe your school that considers an important fact. That is, most students are unable to protect themselves from certain dangers.
　　Hardworking
　　A hardworking school is a place in which students are encouraged to give their best in whatever they do and to never give up. (5)      You have no choice but to try and keep up with others. This is a good word to use when you always have something to do.
　　This list will help you to pick the right word for your situation.

A. There is no rubbish under the desks.
B. The teachers never leave you to be lazy.
C. That's why your school looks so modern.
D. For this reason, you have to choose them carefully.
E. Such a school environment means a danger-free area.
F. It provides students with modern classrooms and labs.

5．　　Kate came to China with her parents at a young age. Her (1)      in China was an important influence on her choice to become a (2)      .
　　"My decision to (3)       education is a direct result of having wonderful teachers and education in China. They open the door for my growth and chances. My parents (4)      to China when I was 5 years old. They(5)      told me that China was a good place. People came here to follow their (6)      . At a very young age, I was told that the way to achieve dreams was through a college education. When I first started school in China, I knew very (7)      Chinese and had no friends. But with the help of my teachers, I was able to learn and (8)      other students. As education opened many doors for me, I (9)      in college that I wanted to do the same for my country. I thought, through teaching, I could (10)      the lives of many students. They experienced (11)       problems as I did. I would help them just as my teachers did in China. "
　　At 22, Kate returned to her hometown. She says, "To this day, I know that every student should get a (12)       education like any other student in the country. My (13)       for learning and teaching continues to (14)      me to become a better teacher and to spread the value of life-long learning in other."
　　Now Kate (15)       as the headmistress (女校长) in a primary school. She often helps students practice Chinese so that they're also able to go to China for education.

11．　　Sichuan Opera (戏剧) is one of China's (1)       (old) and most popular local operas. It started at the end of the Ming and the beginning of the Qing Dynasty. Different kinds of art (2)       (form) were brought in to mix with the local traditions, music and dances. Today's Sichuan Opera is (3)       new form of art. It's best to watch a Sichuan opera when you visit Sichuan.
　　Sichuan Opera that is (4)       (especial) popular in the southwest of China is the most powerful local opera. Face-changing is (5)       (it) Top 1 Wonder. It is said that ancient people painted their faces (6)      (drive) away wild animals. Sichuan Opera (7)      (take) in this ancient skill and perfects it into an art. Artists in (8)       (tradition) clothes dance around, shaking their heads up or down and changing the thin painted masks (面具) over their faces. They do this so quickly that you will be left surprised at (9)       they can control the masks so skillfully.
　　It's not only a local opera (10)       a show of music, puppetry (木偶) and humor. In short, Sichuan Opera is well worth watching.

12．近年来中学生身体健康越来越受到重视．假定你是李华, 你校英语校报正在开展主题为"我运动, 我健康"的征文比赛．请你根据以下提示, 用英语写一篇短文, 向校报投稿．
内容包括:
(1)你的运动方式(两种);
(2)你对运动的看法:
1)增强体质;
2)缓解压力;
3)……．
注意:
(1)所写内容应包括以上要点, 内容连贯, 并进行合理拓展;
(2)文中不得出现真实姓名和校名;
(3)词数100左右．