11．　　When I was eight years old, my mother told me to put my coat on because we were going to go somewhere (1)      . Usually, that meant we were going to see someone important. I would at least get a new toy. I asked which one it would be that day, and she told me that I would get something (2)       than a toy. She said I would get "access (通道) to a world of toys." I had no real idea what she meant. Did that mean we were buying a toy (3)      ?
　　But we did not end up at any toy store. Neither did we finally see anyone we knew. (4)      , mother pulled her car into a parking lot in front of a building that looked like something out of the past. It didn't have a modern (5)       at all.
　　We took stone steps up to the entrance. Only then I found out what this place was, because there was a sign that (6)       "Marcy Public Library". We pushed the door open, and my mother led me to the front desk. "I'd like to get my daughter a library card", she told the man (7)       the desk. He asked her to fill out a form. "What kind of books do you like to read?" he asked. I was too shy to (8)      . I only smiled. "Well, you'll find it out in time," he said. I do not remember (9)       I picked out that day, but I know that in the years that followed I read through books on history, books of poetry, and books about art. The library opened up a world that I (10)       knew that day.
　　So my mother was right. Getting a library card was like getting the access to a world of toys.

12．　　Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. These usually try to show the things that are important in life, such as love, beauty and family. The most (1)       things, from paper to clay (黏土) to bamboo, are turned into objects (物品) of beauty.

　　(2)       Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming. He sent them out to ask for help when in (3)      . Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations. They are made of bamboo and covered with paper. When the lanterns are lit, they (4)       rise into the air like small hot﹣air balloons for all to see. They are seen as bright (5)       of happiness and good wishes.

　　Paper cutting has been around for over 1, 500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be (6)       to do. The most common pictures are flowers, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are (7)       windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.

　　Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real. The pieces are carefully — (8)       by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry. (9)       drying, they are fired at a very high heat. They are then polished (抛光) and painted. These small pieces of clay art show the love (10)       all Chinese people have for life and beauty.

13．Wu Li：Hi，Thomas.Winter vacation is coming.Would you like to go to Huangshan with me over the vacation？
Thomas： （1）      But where will we stay？
Wu Li：At my uncle's house.I always stay with him and there's a room for you，too.
Thomas：That's very kind of you.Won't he mind？
Wu Li：Of course not.（2）      
Thomas：Great.（3）      
Wu Li：Yes，it's a traditional and wonderful city.
Thomas：（4）      
Wu Li：The city is famous for Huangshan Mountain，which is considered to be the king of all the
mountains.
Thomas：Really!That must be interesting.（5）      

14．　　Most students use smart phones or computers every day. But are you really safe online? If not, how do you stay safe when you are enjoying yourself on the Internet? Here comes Dr. Michael's S-M-A-R-T advice.

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15．　　Many people are interested in taking selfies (自拍). However, can you imagine some animals also like this cool way of self-expression?
　　Two gorillas (大猩猩) and a park keeper can be clearly seen in a selfie. The gorillas are posing (摆姿势) like humans. They look so cool! In fact, the park keeper named Michael used to help save the two gorillas when they were very small. Ever since, they've lived at Virunga National Park. The park is the home to about 1, 000 mountain gorillas and tries to protect wildlife. The selfie became famous after being posted online by Michael. So far, it has been shared more than 20, 000 times.
　　In the selfie, these two gorillas appear to be natural in front of the camera. One stands proudly in a power pose with her feet wide apart, while the other stands back to make herself into the photo.
　　"The two girls are always funny, so this was the perfect photo of their true feelings," Virunga National Park wrote on the Internet.
　　The gorillas are used to thinking of the park keepers as their "parents". Since they were found, the park has been taking care of them and they've learned to copy what their "parents" usually do.

16．　　Many people read physical books (实体书) or e-books, but now there is a new direction-listening to audiobooks (有声读物).
　　According to a recent report by the Chinese Academy of Press and Publication (CAPP), more people are choosing to listen to audiobooks these days.
　　It is reported that about 562 million people in China listened to audobooks in 2020. More than 63% listeners are below 30. Young people have been the main driver in the development of audiobooks.
　　One of the reasons that audiobooks are becoming increasing popular is that people want to get more use out of their free time, China News Service reported Listening to e-books frees up time for them, whether they are at the gym, on a bus, or in the bed. Faster Internet speeds mean that a book can be downloaded (下载) in sounds, according to Wei Yushan, director of CAPP.
　　Listening to audiobooks also helps with loneliness When I feel bored or lonely, listening to audiobooks makes me feel that there is someone along with me: Zhong Yan, an office Worker who is obsessed with audiobooks, told the Beijing Evening News. 　　
　　However, audiobooks are still far from perfect. Listening to audiobooks doesn't make you think in the way you do when you're reading a book. "I's also likely that you will miss information when you listen," said Zhong.
　　Wang Qiang, a primary student who often listens to audiobooks shares this point: "Although it's easy to use, audiobooks are less detailed (详细的) than physical books you read," he told the Beijing Evening News.
　　Li Yini, the manager of Baicaoyuan Bookstore in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, told Jiangnan Times that people who want a book with serious content (内容) should choose a paper book or e0book, but they can choose an audiobook if the content is easy to understand.

17．　　"If you could have any three things, what would you want?"
　　Eleven-year-old Ruby Chitsey loves asking that question, but it's not a game she plays. She asks the elderly at nursing homes (敬老院) in Arkansas where she lives. Even more amazing, she then sets out to make their wishes come true.
　　Ruby has long been close to the elders. Her mother has worked in nursing homes for many years. Ruby often stays with her in summer and asks the elderly if they need anything.
　　Once Ruby noticed an old lady named Pearl looking out a window. She seemed sad. "What are you looking at?" Ruby asked. Pearl said she was watching her dog being led away by his new owner. Ruby asked around and discovered that the nursing home didn't allow the elderly to have dogs and Pearl couldn't afford to pay anyone to look after her dog, Ruby also heard many stories about Pearl's friends there and found that they were unable to afford life costs. That was when she decided to do something about it.
　　She started by asking the elderly what three things they wanted most in the world. Her mother worried that people would ask for cars and other things that an 11-year-old wouldn't be able to provide. Instead, they asked for chocolate, fries, and even just trousers that fit properly.
　　"The wishes were simple," her mother says. "We left the nursing home that day and went straight to a store and bought as many things as we could."
　　Using their own money, Ruby and her mother helped about 100 people in three months. Then, the good people in Arkansas strongly supported them, so Ruby and her mother set up a GoFundMe page 一 Three Wishes for Ruby's Residents. After GoFundMe named Ruby a Kid Hero and spread her story internationally, Three Wishes raised more than ＄ 250, 000 in five months. One of Ruby's new goals is to set up a shared computer in one nursing home in each state.
　　Ruby doesn't plan to stop there. "I consider kindness to be my hobby," she says, "and I'm very good at it."

18．　　When I first arrived in Australia, I was completely excited about everything. But very soon culture shock (文化冲击) came. May people mistake it as the stage of feeling discomfort, unhappiness and homesickness. However, culture shock is more than that!
The Honey moon Stage (蜜月期)
　　The so-called "honeymoon stage" means those first weeks or months when you are super happy to be in another culture and everything you go through — from cultural differences such as ways of living to clothes, music, and food — seems so new and exciting.
The Hostile Stage (敌对期)
　　However, after about two months, differences became clearer. I started missing my friends and family more and more. I began to keep thinking like this:nobody really understands me. I wish people would just be able to speak Chinese for one day! Why is it so impossible to find Hot Pot from China?Feelings change from time to time, homesickness last night, excitement this morning.
The Adjustment Stage (适应期)
　　Over the next few months, then, came a special time. I learned to forget about my unhappiness, started to understand new ways of thinking and made many new friends. My English improved greatly 一 not only my vocabulary improved but also I thought and dreamed only in English!
The Acceptance Stage (文化融合期)
　　Things started to change and I understood Australian culture better and better! Every day I felt more and more comfortable with my new home. My happiest moment was when my dear friend one day said, "You are Australian now, Jude! You sound just like us!" She saw me turn from a quiet shy Chinese to who I am now.
　　I want to point out that the influences of culture shock are different for everyone and can mean different acts and feelings. But one thing is for sure:culture shock is always there and understanding is the first step to fit you better for a foreign culture.

19．　　Last night one of my Chinese friends took me to a concert of Chinese traditional music. The piece which was played on the erhu especially moved me. The music was strangely beautiful, but under the beauty I sensed a strong sadness and pain. The piece had a simple name, Erquan Yingyue (Moon Reflected on Second Spring), but it was one of the most moving pieces of music that I've ever heard. The erhu sounded like it was crying, and I almost cried along with it as I listened. Later I looked up the history of Erquan Yingue and I began to understand the sadness in the music.
　　The music was written by Abing, a musician who was born in the city of Wuxi in 1893. His mother died when he was very young. Abing's father taught him to play many musical instruments, such as the drums, dizi and erhu, and by age 17, Abing was known for his musical ability. However, after his father died, he became blind because of a serious illness. For several years, he had no home. He lived on the streets and played music to make money. Even after Abing got married and had a home again, he continued to sing and play on the streets.
　　Abing's amazing musical skills made him very popular during his lifetime. By the end of his life, he could play over 600 pieces of music. Many of these were written by Abing himself. It is a pity that only six pieces of music were recorded for the future world to hear, but his popularity continues to this day.
　　Today, Abing's Erquan Yingyue has become one of China's national treasures. Its sad beauty makes people recall their deepest wounds from their own experiences.

1. What did the writer sense under the beauty of Erquan Yingyue? (不超过5个词)
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2. When did Abing become blind? (不超过5个词)
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3. Why is the music thought to be one of China's national treasures? (不超过15个词)
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20．We can't s             (仅仅) form an opinion about a book by its cover.

21．This wonderful book r             (评论) was written by a 7-year-old boy.

22．Her mouth opened and s            (合上), but no sound came out.

23．A             speaks louder than words.

24．With the r              (快速的) progress in high technology, 5 G has been used in many parts of China.

25．为进一步提高广大师生垃圾分类意识、大力倡导垃圾分类文明行为，近日合肥市瑶海区开展了"垃圾分类进校园"活动。假定你是李华，请以"Waste Sorting in My Life"为题，写一篇英语短文。
描述自己在垃圾分类活动中的变化，思考垃圾分类的好处并提出倡议。要点如下：

参考词汇：分类sort （u.）；资源resources （n.）↑垃圾桶dustbins （n.）
注意： 1.文章必须包括所有内容要点，可适当发挥；
2.词数80﹣100词；
3.文中不得提及具体人名、校名及地名；
4.开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Waste Sorting in My Life
In Hefei， more and more people get to know it's important to sort the waste now. _______________________________________________________