34. A. predictably B. acceptably C. hopefully D. surprisingly 35. A. touches

B. annoys C. educates

D. encourages

36. A. life B. career C. youth 37. A. burst

B. leaked

D. achievement

C. moved D. frozen

D. complaining

38. A. teaching B. telling C. supporting

39. A. known B. forgiven C. mistaken D. forgotten

40. A. found B. received C. needed D. escaped 41. A. contribute B. adapt C. head D. return 42. A. relief

B. favor C. lesson

D. fear

D. attracted

43. A. understood B. prepared C. regulated 44. A. angry B. warning 45. A. defeat

B. quarrel

C. pitying D. familiar

C. miracle

D. fight

46. A. punish B. beat C. disappoint D. scold 47. A. frustrated B. shocked C. thrilled 48. A. classmates

B. friends

D. frightened

C. humans D. families

49. A. backward B. away C. around D. forward

50. A. depressed B. hurt C. sick D. lost

51. 第三部分：阅读理解（共两节 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）第一节 （共 15 小

题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Facts about novel corona virus: Prevention and control

? Keep distance with people when talking

The novel corona virus can be transmitted via droplets and fly 1 to 2 meters in the air before falling to the ground. Droplets can be transmitted far longer when sneezing and coughing than speaking, so apart from keeping 1 to 2 meters of distance, also remember to wear a mask when you are close to someone else. ? Washing hands can reduce risk of getting infected

Please wash your hands promptly and properly after touching elevator buttons or using cash. Do not touch your nose or mouth or rub your eyes before washing your hands. Do not use smart phones while eating. ? Receiving delivered packages at home not dangerous

Though the virus might be attached to the packaging of delivered items, the possibility of transmission through express delivery is extremely low. Before going out to take your delivery, remember to wear a mask. After removing the packaging, please wash your hands. ? Sun exposure cannot kill the virus

The temperature of sun light cannot reach 56℃, and the ultraviolet rays in sunlight cannot reach the intensity of ultraviolet lamps, so the virus can’t be killed by the sunlight. If you want to go out to get some sun, please wear a mask and take other protective measures.

? Taking a hot bath or using air conditioning cannot kill the virus

Although the virus is vulnerable to heat. It can only be inactivated after exposure to a 56°C temperature for over 30 minutes. ? Woolen fabric doesn’t retain virus longer

It is believed that the virus prefers smooth, non-porous surfaces and stays on woolen fabrics for a shorter time. At home or before going out, it is not necessary to consider which kind of material has less chance to absorb the virus—choosing comfortable clothes is enough.

After returning home, please wash your hands, sterilize the clothes and dry the clothes.

51. What are you suggested to do when taking delivered packages?

A. Wear a mask. B. Take a hot bath. C. Open packages. D. Dry the clothes.

52. According to the passage, the following sentences are right EXCEPT that _____.

A. the virus is vulnerable to heat

B. the virus can be transmitted via droplets C. the virus prefers smooth, non-porous surfaces D. the virus cannot be killed by the ultraviolet rays 53. We can probably read this passage from _____.

A. a textbook

B. an advertisement C. a travel brochure D. a science magazine

B

When Lina was awoken by the sound of thunder, she was alone on the island. The air was cool and bullfrogs croaked. It was that brief moment when the summer sun had set but the stars hadn’t yet appeared. Lina rubbed her eyes and looked around. “Hello?” she called. “Celia? Marie?” There was no response.

The moon was rising now, shedding light on the island. They had always called it “Forgotten Island” because no one but they seemed to remember its existence. It wasn’t on any of the maps they could find, and even the forest rangers didn’t know about it. Lina loved that the island, hidden in a heavily-wooded side stream of the river, was a secret between the three friends-her, Celia, and Marie. But now Lina was here alone, and it was night. Worse still, it was her own fault.

“Come on, Lina, let Marie row the boat.” Celia had said. Marie was two years older than Lina, but she was a hopeless rower. That’s why Lina refused and rowed the boat to the island. The argument that followed the refusal took the usual form. Celia took Marie’s side, as she always did. Lina exploded and yelled at them to just leave. So they got back in the boat and left.

A bolt of lightning crossed the darkened sky, accompanied by a deafening thunder clap. The storm was here. As the first cold raindrop slid down her neck, Lina’s mind returned to her current problem. She was stuck here by herself. She just hoped she didn’t become as forgotten as the island. The thought of it sent a chill down her back.

Suddenly, Lina spotted something in the water. It was a boat, and inside it were Marie, Celia, and Marie’s dad, who was steering through the fast flowing waters. As the boat approached, they saw Lina waving and the worried expressions on their faces turned to relief.

In her excitement Lina jumped into the river. Only once she was in the icy water did she remember how fast the water was moving. Luckily a strong arm reached into the water and pulled her out. She smiled weakly at Marie’s dad and, without a word, hugged Celia and Marie. They didn’t seem to mind becoming wet.

54. What is special about the island? A. It is very near the ocean.

B. It is a popular place for boating. C. It is surrounded by thick forest. D. It has never been reached by others. 55. Why did Lina get angry？

A. Lina was left alone on the island. B. Marie would not help row the boat. C. Marie didn’t know how to row the boat. D. Celia supported Marie in the disagreement. 56. What caused Lina to feel scared?

A. Her shame about the unnecessary argument. B. The first raindrop of the approaching storm. C. The idea that no one would come to save her. D. The drop in temperature as the sun went down.

57. What can we infer about the three girls? A. All of them could swim well.

B. They had an adventurous spirit. C. They lived far away from the island. D. They quarreled with one another badly.

C

For years, the U.S. has experienced a shortage of registered nurses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that while the number of nurses will increase by 19 percent by 2022, demand will grow faster than supply, and that there will be over one million unfilled nursing jobs by then.

So what’s the solution? Robots.

Japan is ahead of the curve when it comes to this trend. Toyohashi University of Technology has developed Terapio, a robotic medical cart that can make hospital rounds, deliver medications and other items, and retrieve records. It follows a specific individual, such as a doctor or nurse, who can use it to record and access patient data. This type of robot will likely be one of the first to be implemented in hospitals because it has fairly minimal patient contact.

Robots capable of social engagement help with loneliness as well as cognitive functioning, but the robot itself doesn’t have to engage directly—it can serve as an intermediary for human communication. Telepresence robots such as MantaroBot, Vgo, and Giraff can be controlled through