The “New York Game” spread rapidly, replacing earlier localized forms. From its beginnings, baseball was seen as a way of satisfying the recreational needs of an increasingly urban-industrial society. At its beginning it was played by and for wealthy gentlemen. A club might consist of 40 members. The president would appoint two captains who would choose teams from among the members. Games were played on Monday and Thursday afternoons, with the losers often providing an expensive evening’s entertainment for the winners.

During the 1850-1870 period the game was changing, however, with increasing commercialism, under-the-table payments to outstanding players, and gambling(賭博) on the outcome of games. Beginning with the first openly all-salaried team (Cincinnati’s Red Stocking Club) in 1869, the 1870-1890 period saw the complete professionalization of baseball, including formation of the National Association of Professional Baseball Players in 1871. The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs was formed in 1876, run by business-minded investors in joint-stock company(股份公司) clubs. The 1880s has been called Major League Baseball’s “Golden Age”. Profits rocketed, players’ salaries rose somewhat, a season of 84 games became one of 132, a weekly periodical “The sporting News” came into being, wooden stadiums replaced open fields, and the standard refreshment became hot dogs, soda pop and peanuts. In 1900 the Western League based in the growing cities of the Midwest declared itself the American League.

【1】What is the text mainly about?

A.The original rules of baseball.

B.The commercialization of baseball.

C.The influence of the “New York Game” on baseball.

D.The development of baseball in the nineteenth century.

【2】What can we learn about the “New York Game” at its beginning?

A.The game was played twice a week.

B.A baseball team might consist of 40 members.

C.The winners would get rewarded by the president.

D.The president would choose teams from among the member.

【3】What do we know about the baseball game during the 1850-1870 period?

A.The game became completely professional.

B.People bet on the result of games.

C.The game came into a “Golden Age”.

D.Most baseball players got extra incomes.

【4】During the 1880s, the baseball games _____.

A.were played in wooden stadiums

B.were reported by a daily sporting newspaper

C.were played less in a league season

D.were controlled by famous investors

There are varieties of false myths we spread from day to day.【1】. Otherwise, people will continue to believe such ridiculous myths undoubtedly. You will realize some of the most acceptable facts are completely untrue.

Men get beer bellies from beer.

We blame the beer for the belly. It is widely believed that men who constantly drink beer end up with a beer belly. However, it is not the beer that’s to blame, but the abundance of unhealthy snacks that often accompany the drink. Alcohol in beer irritates the stomach, therefore causing an increased appetite. Dr. Michael Jensen, an obesity specialist in Minnesota USA says that drinking beer makes liver burn alcohol instead of fat, leaving the latter to accumulate in the waist.【2】, while the one of women’s accumulates in the hips and bottoms, as a result of different sexual characteristics.

【3】.

We are told that dogs see the world in black and white. But the truth is that they can distinguish colors just not in the same way we do. Jay Needs from the University of Washington in Seattle proves that our furry friends are able to receive a limited range of colors, which means they can distinguish objects of the same shape. In general, a dog’s vision is very similar to that of a person with red-green color blindness.

Carrots improve eyesight.

【4】. This myth came into existence during the Second World War. The British Army claimed that fighter pilots had excellent night vision as a result of their consumption of large quantities of carrots. Actually, they had radars onboard which made it faster and easier to detect the enemies. The myth about the amazing power of carrots was invented and spread by the media so that enemies would not learn about the fact.【5】.

A. Dogs can distinguish colors

B. Men’s fat is stored in their bellies

C. Dogs see the world in black and white

D. Men’s fat is not mostly accumulated in these parts

E. Eventually, it spread all over the world and people are still convinced of it

F. We agree with the view that eating carrots plays an essential part in good vision

G. It is high time that scientists created a separate department dedicated to exposing the truth

As schools close and millions of people across the United States work from home, the promise of companionship is prompting(促使) some to take in animals. The【1】(decide) to adopt pets flies in the face of some conventional wisdom that discourages adding a new animal 【2】a household during a stressful or busy time of the year, such as the holidays. But so far the novel coronavirus【3】( create) an almost parental leave-like situation for many people.

"There's no doubt【4】animals provide incredible comfort and companionship, especially during times of crisis- and they【5】(certain) appreciate the attention- so we encourage people 【6】(continue) to adopt animals in need," said Malt Bershadker, president and chief executive of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

People are bringing home all kinds of living creatures for companionship during an unprecedented(空前的) time of social isolation(隔離), and they're sharing【7】(photo) or social media to provide a break from darker news.

Pets can also entertain younger family members at home- -Kenneth Lynch and Lauren Wakefield bought a blue-and-silver betta fish for their two young children to help develop【8】strong sense of responsibility with feeding it and【9】( clean) the tank. This will help them "occupy some of their time in a more【10】 ( health) manner" while they are home from school, Lynch said.

【1】The Forbidden City was once only a________ to the emperor, his family and senior officials.

【2】The government makes it a top priority to guarantee that all children, whether urban or rural, have equal access to nine-year c________ education.

【3】The number of road accidents and the deaths a________ from those accidents has increased over the past year.

【4】In 1998,a modern________ (改編)of Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations appeared in cinema.

【5】Do consider making information about your property downloadable into a PDA for easy ________ (參考).

【6】________ (考慮到)Australia's small population, its outstanding performance at the Olympics was really unbelievable.

【7】“Rock Around the Clock” caused music to be classified as its own, separate style, and made it win international ________ (認可).

【8】Though when younger he painted a wide variety of subjects, when older he most often painted the water lilies________ (漂浮)on the surface of the pond in his garden.

【9】It was then that Robert Redford became its sponsor and changed the focus to independent films, often made on very m________ (有限的)budgets.

【10】In my opinion, governments should place________ (限制)on scientific research and development because the research might cause ethic problems, danger, and social chaos.

In many countries, 【1】 is not unusual for families of different backgrounds to live together in the shared space.【2】, in the United States, this idea may still be considered strange.

But this type of housing,【3】(call)co-housing, is gaining【4】(popular) in the United States, too, Co-housing complexes are popping up cross the country. For many people, this way of life is【5】relief to the busy modern lifestyle. A co-housing community has 【6】 (private)owned houses and shared land. There is often a “common house” with a kitchen and dining room, meeting room, and maybe a workshop of library or music room. About 25 co-housing communities【7】 (build)so far, and 150 more are being planned.

A co-housing complex is a place 【8】 residents shop, cook, and eat together. Residents of a co-housing complex like its sense of shared community. Children have other kids to play【9】, which many families like. Other residents like the feeling in a “village”. Residents also say that they can live in co-housing for 【10】 (little)money than they would pay for nearby apartments.

Mr. Taylor checked again: water, food, bandage, medicines, a compass, and a map wrapped in plastic... Bingo! He put all that he prepared for the coming hiking into his backpack.

Mr. Taylor was fond of hiking, this time in particular, for it was the first time for him to hike with his two sons, Harry and Joel. Joel liked reading books about explorers and Harry joined the hiking club in his school this term. “It will be an unforgettable experience, definitely.” he whispered to himself, unconsciously a smile spreading over his face.

Harry and Joel, however, argued for the first three miles of their hiking trip. Harry accused Joel of wearing smelly old shoes. Joel blamed Harry for using all of the bug spray(噴霧防蟲劑). Harry told Joel he smelled terrible. Joel called Harry a coward(懦夫).

“Will the two of you just quiet down and enjoy our hike together?” their father said. “You’re missing all of the beautiful scenery!”

It was true. Neither Joel nor Harry had taken notice of the bear their father had spied at the start of their trip. They hadn’t looked up at the eagle he pointed out overhead. Worst of all, they hadn’t paid any attention to the turns and twists along the way while they continued their argument.

“Joel threw a stick at me!” Harry screamed. “That’s not true!” Joel shouted back.

Mr. Taylor could no longer contain his anger. “And both of you need to stop arguing!” he erupted. As he turned to face them, his left foot caught on a root. He slipped backward and down muddy bank, falling into the river that ran alongside the path.

Harry and Joel raced to their father’s assistance. They helped him up out of the water, and then dragged his wet backpack up onto land.

Fortunately, their wet-through father found himself just slightly injured.

注意:

1. 所續(xù)寫短文的詞數(shù)應(yīng)為 150 左右；

2. 至少使用 5 個短文中標(biāo)有下劃線的關(guān)鍵詞語；

3. 續(xù)寫部分分為兩段, 每段的開頭語已為你寫好；

4. 續(xù)寫完成后, 請用下劃線標(biāo)出你所使用的關(guān)鍵詞語。

Paragraph 1:

But his glasses came off when he fell in the water.

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Paragraph 2:

”Just calm down.” Mr. Taylor shouted, “Without my glasses, we need to work together to find our way.

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Uncertainty

During t he process of growth, you should feel uncertain. 【1】. Let it run its course and enjoy the aimlessness as much as you can.

Self-doubt

【2】. Everything you’ve come to know about yourself and your life is now being examined. If you’re not feeling self-doubt, you’re not going deep enough. Keep digging. The moment that you feel self-doubt is the dark night before the dawn.

Insecurity(不安全感 )

Many people believe that insecurity is shameful. However, it means that you are moving from one stage to the next. You are stepping into a completely unknown part of yourself. 【3】.

Fear

Do you know why you’ve been kept away from your chances to grow? 【4】. Keep moving forward and pushing beyond it.

Anxiety

Where there is insecurity, fear, and uncertainty, there is surely anxiety. Anxiety is part of growth. You have very little control over what happens to you. However. you can control how you react to it. You can choose to stick your head in the sand and stay the same, or you can grow and be free.【5】.

A. The choice is yours

B. You don’t know where to go yet

C. Be grateful for these scary feelings

D. You’re growing into a whole new stage

E. That’s the fear that has kept you from moving on

F. Of course you will feel doubtful about what you’re doing

G. It’s only natural that you wouldn’t feel wholly sure of yourself

Studies suggest that art therapy (療法) can be very valuable in treating issues such as depression and anxiety disorder. It is a great way to express your emotions without words, process complex feelings and find relief.

You don’t necessarily have to see a therapist in order to experience some of the benefits of artistic expression. There are many simple activities you can try from the comfort of your home such as art journaling, drawing, making collections, sculpting with clay, etc. It doesn’t matter what media you choose. The only thing that matters is that you feel comfortable using it. Human beings are naturally creative, and all you need to do to complete an art therapy activity successfully is to be with yourself and your emotions. Once you free your creativity, your inner artist will quickly wake up.

However, working with a licensed therapist also has its advantage because a professional can tailor each activity to your own needs. If the activities are done in a group, they are excellent for building healthy connections with other people, which may be very helpful if you are fighting depression.

Experts agree that art therapy has many benefits, from promoting your self-respect, and providing you a safe outlet to relieve your emotions, to giving you a sense of control over your life and helping you to get to know and understand yourself better. During the process of art creation, you will be taking yourself on a journey of self-discovery that will help you get rid of emotional roadblocks, and learn how to communicate with yourself and others.

【1】What is art therapy used for?

A.Learning drawing skills.

B.Expressing art with words.

C.Preventing physical diseases.

D.Improving mental health.

【2】To finish a successful art therapy, you’d better ________.

A.have a gift for art

B.have a strong will

C.be honest with yourself

D.hold back your emotions

【3】Why are group activities needed when dealing with depression?

A.To set an example.

B.to promote communication.

C.To build up friendships.

D.To wake up the inner artist.

【4】What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph?

A.Explain the advantages of art therapy.

B.Give some details about art creation.

C.Provide some advice for readers.

D.Summarize the previous paragraphs.

Dishtip. com

If I had to pick just one site to help with restaurant information around the world, it would be Chowhound. com. However, Dishtip. com organizes the world of eating out in the United States in a totally new way: By turkey sandwich or blueberry pie. In other words, by single dish, not by restaurant.

Stay. com

I’m generally doubtful of sites that say they can plan your trips for you. But for a quick information collection, Stay. com is not bad at all.

Here’s what you do: Choose one destination. Then go through the list of top attractions, museums and the like. Click on whatever you want. Those choices will turn into a personalized plan that can be either printed out or sent to your smartphone with an online city map.

Skypicker. com

Skypicker seems like the “explore” page of Kayak. com, but just provides flights within Europe, at very, very cheap price.

I once booked a $48 round trip between Ryanair and Nimes in the south of France at Skypicker. com. When I actually went to Ryanair to book, the cost was $55. think the final cost might be a bit more. But still, a good deal.

Vayama. com

Vayama is a flight search engine that specializes in international travels. It sometimes gives you a lower price on a “secret carrier” whose name and exact cost you don’t know until you’ve actually your ticket.

【1】Which website should you go to find the general information about a restaurant?

A.Chowhound. com.B.Dishtip. com.

C.Kayak. com.D.Stay. com.

【2】The Stay. com will provide its visitors with .

A.a reliable trip planB.useful information for their trip planning

C.an off-line guideD.printed and personalized schedules

【3】How is Vayama. com different from Skypicker. com?

A.It sells tickets at much lower prices.

B.It does not show the exact ticket prices.

C.It only lists flights operating within Europe.

D.It just provides flights for international travels.

增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號（∧），并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（\）劃掉。

修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

注意：1. 每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；

2. 只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計分。

When I am traveling around, I watch people a lot in order kill time. The other day, I saw a couple at an airport. They were not worn business clothes, but the man were carrying a suitcase. Every few second, the woman had looked around. I wondered that someone was following them. Suddenly I remembered a story in a newspaper I had read a week before: the bank clerk stole one million pounds and disappeared with his wife. The couple real looked like them. Maybe I should stop them. Just then, I saw them say goodbye to each other, and the woman walk away.

Well, sometimes I make mistakes like that. But I find it very useful for mine writing.