閱读理解 + 阅读七选五 + 完形填空
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　　阅读理解
　　阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
　　A
　　Summer Holiday Fun 2021
　　The summer holidays are around the corner again. Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough！
　　Peterborough Museum
　　The Age of the Dinosaurs is the museum’s main attraction this summer. Get up close to prehistoric creatures via some great hands-on exhibits！ Watch out for monsters lurking （潜伏） around every ember！ The museum is open from 10：00 am to 5：00 pm Monday to Saturday， and from 12：00 pm to 4：00 pm on Sunday in August.
　　Call 01733-864663 for details.
　　Saxon Youth Club
　　School holiday fun： Young people aged 13—19 will be able to produce their own music， compete in sports activities， or try their hand at cooking at Saxon Youth Club， Saxon Community Centre， Norman Road， Peterborough every Monday and Wednesday from 3：00 pm. And an aero ball tournament will take place on Thursday， 12th August between 3：30 pm and 6：30 pm.
　　Call 01353-720274 for details.
　　Houghton Mill
　　Through the Looking Glass—a new production of the family favorite on Monday 30th， August. Bring rugs or chairs to sit on and a picnic if you wish to eat during the play. Gates open 5：30 pm， performance 6：30 pm—8：30 pm. Tea room will be open until the end of the interval. Adult ?10. Child ?7. Family ?20.
　　Booking advisable on 08454-505157.
　　Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
　　Farmland Games： From Wellie Wanging to Pretend Ploughing matches， come and join the Farmland Team. Collect your sporting stickers and create a colorful rosette that is fit for a winner！ No need to book， just turn up between 12：00 pm and 4：00 pm on Thursday， 19th August. Suitable for children aged four and above， each child should be accompanied by an adult and all activities are included in the normal admission price. Tickets Cost： ?7 per child.
　　For further information， call 01223-810080.
　　1. If you are interested in cooking， where can you go？
　　A. Peterborough Museum. B. Saxon Youth Club.
　　C. Houghton Mill. D. Farmland Museum.
　　2. How much should you pay to watch the new play with your parents？
　　A. ?7. B. ?17. C. ?20. D. ?27.
　　3. What activity needs parents’ company？
　　A. Visiting the dinosaur exhibition. B. Playing farmland games.
　　C. Competing in sports activities. D. Watching the new play.
　　B
　　School was out and summer officially began. Many teens traded their books for bathing suits and headed to the beach. I spent my summer working. 　　Being a camp adviser is tiring but rewarding. In the past summers， I watched the kids come and go week after week， received my paychecks， and said goodbye. That is the normal routine. But this year， one child stood out. His name was Matthew， a 10-year-old who lived in darkness. Matthew was blind.
　　I had been both expecting and dreading （懼怕） the first day of the camp. Who wanted to work anyway？ I greeted the kids， and told them some rules. At first， I couldn’t tell which one was Matthew. Later I introduced myself.
　　“Hi， I’m Greg. What’s your name？” I asked.
　　“Matthew Howell， but not like a dog howls！” he joked.
　　The summer progressed， and Matthew and I felt like we’d known each other forever. He often told me that he wished we were brothers. We talked about his favorite sports， music， and activities. He had a great imagination， and he would sing for the other kids while they cheered him on.
　　I sat on the bench on the last day of the camp and my college life would soon come up. A 10-year-old gave me advice when I expressed my worries. “Don’t give up. You’ve got nothing to stop you，” he laughed.
　　Then it hit me. It took me eight weeks to realize what I did at that moment. Imagine the view of a city skyline with the sun beaming （照射） through， or a field of flowers blooming in spring. Matthew was robbed of all these， but he could still make 12 kids at camp laugh. I learned to stop holding myself back and capture （抓住） my goals， no matter how far-fetched they might seem. We helped each other a lot that summer. A summer I will never forget—the summer I met Matthew.
　　4. What can we learn about the author from the text？
　　A. He had known Matthew before the camp. B. He spent his summer holidays working.
　　C. He was eager to go back to college. D. He hated being a camp adviser.
　　5. Why was the author afraid of the first day of the camp？
　　A. He didn’t know how to take care of the blind. B. He couldn’t tell who was Matthew.
　　C. He didn’t like the kids. D. He didn’t want to work.
　　6. What can we infer about Matthew from the text？
　　A. He was made fun of at camp. B. He was touched by many people at camp.
　　C. He was a blind boy who was lonely. D. He brought much pleasure to others at camp.
　　7. Why does the author never forget the summer？
　　A. He learned a lot from Matthew. B. He had a lot of fun at camp.
　　C. He got a very rewarding job. D. He and Matthew had much in common. 　　C
　　Today we talk about a time when half the world is waking from the dark， cold winter months. Spring！ We often describe “spring” as a time of rebirth， renewal and awakening. Many trees are blossoming （开花） and early flowers are pushing through the earth. Things are coming to life！
　　But the word “spring” is not just a season. It is also a verb that means something going on or coming out quickly. When you put “spring” and “life” together， you will get “spring to life”. This expression means something suddenly becomes very active or perhaps seems more alive！ You may “spring to life” after hearing that a distant friend will be visiting you. Or maybe your favorite soccer team finally “sprang to life” in the second half， played well and won the match.
　　Now， besides being a season and a verb， the noun “spring” refers to a metal coil （線圈） that is wound tightly. When the coil unwinds， it often jumps. So， we often say a person “has a spring in his step” if he is lively and active. He might even appear to jump， or bounce a little when he walks.
　　There is another way we use “spring” as a description. In the case of a “spring chicken”， “spring” means young. However， “spring chicken” is also an informal， humorous way to refer to someone who isn’t young at all. So， we use this expression in the negative form， as in “no spring chicken”. For example， let’s say you know an 85-year-old man who decides to run a marathon， even though he has never exercised before. You could say， “That’s amazing！ After all， he’s no spring chicken.”
　　But be careful when using this expression. It could be a little disrespectful. Let’s say your boss shows you a picture of his wife， and you say， “Wow， she’s no spring chicken.” That response would be disrespectful and a bad career move.
　　8. What does “spring” mean in the expression “spring to life”？
　　A. Come to life in spring. B. Be young and healthy.
　　C. Enjoy spring. D. Occur or appear quickly.
　　9. How does one feel when he “has a spring in his step”？
　　A. Angry. B. Happy. C. Surprised. D. Frightened.
　　10. What can be inferred from the last paragraph？
　　A. Being young is an advantage in career.
　　B. “No spring chicken” can be offensive to women.
　　C. “Spring-related” expressions are rich in meaning.
　　D. Women don’t like expressions with the word “spring”.
　　11. What is the text mainly about？
　　A. The origin of the word “spring”. B. The meaning of the season “spring”. 　　C. Some expressions with the word “spring”. D. Some characteristics of the season “spring”.
　　D
　　As data leak and identity theft become more and more common， the market is growing for fingerprint or iris scans （虹膜掃描）—to keep others out of private e-spaces. They’re still expensive， though， and some people are unwilling to have personal identifiers taken and kept by a third party.
　　Researchers say they have come up with a low-cost device—a smart keyboard. It precisely measures the sound with which one types and the pressure fingers apply to each key. These patterns are unique to each individual， says Jun Chen， a doctoral engineering student. By measuring how somebody types a password （密码）， he says， the keyboard can determine people’s identities， and thus， by extension， whether they should be granted access to the computer it’s connected to—regardless of whether someone gets the password right.
　　It doesn’t require a new type of technology that people aren’t already familiar with. “Everybody uses a keyboard... and everybody types differently，” Chen says.
　　The device powers itself by generating electricity when a person’s fingertips touch the keys—multi-layer plastic materials， press down， and lift again， which completes an electric circuit with the keyboard. The keyboard could offer a stronger layer of security by analyzing things like the force of a user’s typing and the time between key presses.
　　This phenomenon， called “contact electrification”， is the same process that creates static electricity， Chen says： “It’s like when you run your hand across a wool blanket and see sparks （电火花） in the darkness.”
　　In a study describing the technology published in the journal ACS Nano， the researchers had 100 volunteers type the word touch four times using the keyboard. Data gleaned from the device could be used to identify individual participants based on how they typed， with very low error rates， Chen says.
　　So far， there is just one such keyboard. But， Chen says， it should be pretty straightforward to commercialize and is mostly made of inexpensive， plastic-like parts. The team hopes it could make it to market in about five years.
　　12. What is TRUE about the smart device according to the text？
　　A. It’s inexpensive. B. It’s a new type of technology.
　　C. It’s inaccessible without a password. D. It’s recognized by people’s fingerprint.
　　13. How is the smart device powered？
　　A. By fingers touching it. B. By replaceable batteries. 　　C. By producing power of its own. D. By being connected to electricity.
　　14. What does the underlined word “glean” probably mean in Paragraph 6？
　　A. Collect. B. Involve.
　　C. Contain. D. Leak.
　　15. The text mainly tells us the smart keyboard can ____ .
　　A. produce electricity itself B. identify you by how you type
　　C. protect personal data privacy D. measure typing forces and time
　　閱读七选五
　　根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
　　Article writing has been a way of conveying information through the web. If you’re a writer， being able to let them stay on your article for more than two seconds is already a success. Your writing style can create more readers for your content if you know how to catch the attention of readers.        16
　　Be Direct-to-the-Point
　　Website writing differs from print writing. People do not want to spend much time on a website because they want to get the information they need.        17
　　Be Informative
　　Articles for web content are briefly written. They flesh out the information without decorations. Be sure that your articles are not confusingly worded.        18        Make sure you organize your facts logically so that your readers can effectively process them.
　　Be Conversational
　　19        Be conversational so that readers can grasp what you mean in your article. With quality content， attract your readers so that your article will have that personal and human touch.
　　Be Connected
　　Most article writers just place sentences that state a certain fact to form a paragraph. However， these writers fail to build a human connection.        20        So it is important to make the connection smooth and not abrupt.
　　A. Most readers like to read articles that “speak” to them.
　　B. Stay away from decorations when writing online content.
　　C. Here are some important points to consider before writing online.
　　D. Get to your point directly so that your readers can process the information.
　　E. Connection will allow the readers’ minds to effectively process what is written.
　　F. Article writing is a fun way of building a connection with a reader and a writer.
　　G. Complex sentences tend to wrongly lead your readers and make them confused.
　　16. _______  17. _______  18. _______  19. _______  20. _______ 　　完形填空
　　閱读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
　　Julie was one of my favorite students at the University of Nebraska. I remember her coming to me after class one day. While most students hurriedly left， Julie 21 to ask questions about the next week’s exam.
　　Julie never made it to the exam， though. The day after our 22 ， she was tragically （悲惨地） struck by a truck.
　　In Julie’s ward， her parents stood in quiet 23 . The physician entered， cleared his 24 ，  and said， “Your Julie has， only， a few 25 to live.” He continued to ask， “Would you 26 donating some of her organs？”
　　 27 in a neighboring state， Mary leaned forward， her eyes following every movement of her child. She was 28 up memories to enjoy when she could no longer 29 him.
　　Several states away， John， 26， was reading to his sons， his body connected to a life-giving “artificial kidney”. Doctors had given him a 30 of only weeks to live. His only hope was a kidney transplant （肾脏移植）.
　　Julie’s grief-stricken parents 31 the physician’s question in their mind. Julie had once said she wanted to be an organ 32 in the event of her death. 33 as they were， they turned to the physician， responding， “Yes. Julie always gave to others while living. She would want to give in death.”
　　Within 24 hours， Mary was informed she would receive one of Julie’s eyes， and John was told to prepare for a kidney transplant. Julie’s other organs would give life and 34 to other waiting recipients （接受者）.
　　“Julie died right after her twentieth birthday. My heart breaks again and again， at each 35 ， at each milestone when she might have graduated; when she might have married...” says Julie’s mother. “But Julie’s life was a 36 to us. Knowing that in her death， she gave life and sight to others is 37 to us， and remembering that we carried out her 38 has helped us a lot 39 the loss of her.”
　　I may have had a small part in teaching Julie how to 40 . But she， and her family， are still teaching me an even greater lesson—how to die.
　　21. A. continued B. offered C. remained D. came
　　22. A. exam B. conversation C. class D. appointment
　　23. A. embarrassment B. shock C. disbelief D. desperation
　　24. A. hand B. mind C. throat D. pocket
　　25. A. hours B. months C. minutes D. weeks
　　26. A. imagine B. risk C. consider D. regret
　　27. A. However B. Meanwhile C. Anyhow D. Somewhat
　　28. A. calling B. picking C. setting D. storing 　　29. A. see B. touch C. hug D. visit
　　30. A. prescription B. notice C. word D. prediction
　　31. A. turned over B. figured out C. thought up D. took in
　　32. A. doctor B. donor C. speaker D. player
　　33. A. Sorrowful B. Hesitant C. Enthusiastic D. Motivated
　　34. A. happiness B. sight C. encouragement D. promise
　　35. A. ceremony B. crossroad C. access D. birthday
　　36. A. lesson B. pain C. gift D. chance
　　37. A. comforting B. heartbreaking C. inspiring D. demanding
　　38. A. arrangements B. expectations C. wishes D. values
　　39. A. over B. through C. beyond D. with
　　40. A. give B. sacrifice C. help D. live
　　（二）
　　閱读理解
　　阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
　　A
　　We can take online joyful learning experiences to a new level by combining the best practices in education with inspiring hands-on lessons that parents and children can enjoy together.
　　◆◇Starting a Writer’s Notebook June 13th—June 17th
　　This workshop is to inspire children to see themselves as true authors. The writing activities in this workshop are meant to help young authors develop their sense of voice and enthusiasm for writing. Participants will learn a variety of strategies （策略） and techniques for generating （产生） ideas and producing meaningful writing.
　　PRICE： $27.00 （$22.00 cash payment） AGE： 6—10
　　◆◇Backyard Science June 20th—June 24th
　　By sharing what we discover in our own backyards， our children will be able to experience first-hand how wildlife， climate， and geographic landscapes differ across the globe. Through this workshop we have the ability to create eye-opening explorations for our children.
　　PRICE： $27.00 AGE： 4—10
　　◆◇Poetry Makers June 11th—July 15th
　　When sharing poems with our children， we not only teach them how to appreciate the beauty of language but also that our words have the ability to affect others in deep and meaningful ways. In this four-week online workshop， we will strengthen our children’s understanding of themselves， each other， and the world around them through the power of writing poetry.
　　PRICE： $27.00 AGE： 6—10
　　1. What can we learn about Starting a Writer’s Notebook？
　　A. It lasts four weeks. B. It offers a discount.
　　C. It is suitable for all ages. D. It encourages children to write poetry.
　　2. What can we learn about Backyard Science？ 　　A. It encourages the kids to get close to nature. B. It fills the kids with confidence in their future.
　　C. It offers the kids various outdoor explorations. D. It enriches the kids’ life experience and knowledge.
　　3. At Poetry Makers， kids can learn how to ____ .
　　A. show much enthusiasm for literature B. have a strong desire to be successful
　　C. take more interest in their studies D. be aware of the power of words
　　B
　　It was a normal school day for senior Solymar Solis until an unexpected visitor arrived. Her dad， Sgt Carlos Solis Melendez， surprised her by coming home early from Kuwait and visiting her unannounced at Spring Valley High School in South Carolina.
　　After serving in Kuwait for nine months， Melendez returned home a week earlier than his daughter expected. He held balloons and flowers in a classroom as he sat at a student’s desk to blend in with the crowd. “It came across my mind like， ‘How is she going to react？’，” he recalled the heart-warming moment. “Is she going to be happy and run to me and hug me， or cry？ That was all going on through my mind.”
　　As unsuspecting Solymar entered the classroom， she sat down and took out her books. But at the sight of her father， she was soon overcome with emotion， immediately bursting into tears and covering her mouth. She didn’t talk. She was just crying. She was overwhelmed with everything. She thought it was a dream.
　　Melendez was a single parent so while he was deployed （調动）， he got his sister to live with his daughter. When he was coming back and talking to his sister， both of them came to the conclusion that they should do something special for his daughter. Melendez and his sister got in touch with the school， and they planned the whole being-in-the-classroom thing， and it turned out perfect.
　　The two are very much looking forward to some good daddy-daughter time now that he’s home. “It means everything，” Melendez said of being able to surprise his daughter this way. “After all the sacrifices she’s made， she deserves all the special arrangements and special occasions and celebrations. I’ll do anything for my daughter. I believe I’m doing good parenting.”
　　4. How did Solymar feel at first when she just entered the classroom？
　　A. She got excited at seeing her father. B. She felt everything was as usual.
　　C. She was very eager to hug her father. D. She was surprised by what she saw.
　　5. What was the purpose of Melendez’s plan？ 　　A. To get involved in Solymar’s school life. B. To teach Solymar a lesson in a special way.
　　C. To build a strong emotional bond with Solymar. D. To make up for what Solymar lost in her growth.
　　6. How did Melendez feel about his plan？
　　A. Satisfied. B. Astonished. C. Touched. D. Disappointed.
　　7. What can be the best title for the text？
　　A. Father’s Selfless Love for His Daughter B. A Girl Expecting the Returning of Her Dad
　　C. A Girl Surprised at School by Her Dad’s Return D. Father and Daughter’s Long-time Separation
　　C
　　Arts and culture is lived and breathed in every corner of Canada. Due to a racial and immigrant population， the variety and richness of art and sports is very evident.
　　Since the Second World War， Canada has produced an impressive amount of writing. From novels to poetry， the selection is wide. Native writers are also becoming better known across Canada in recent years.
　　Musicians are reaching a higher level of recognition in the world music scene. Everything from Country to Pop， Classical to Heavy Rock can be found across Canada and across the globe performed by Canadian artists.
　　The National Film Board， a film crew in Canada， is the primary producer of movies in Canada. However， many Hollywood studios are turning to Canada as a source for locations and as an alternative to the more expensive USA. Many well-known actors， directors， screen writers and movies come from Canada and often scoop （搶先获得） awards for their work.
　　French art was the first to appear in Canada along the St Lawrence in and around Quebec. Since then the volume of art and artists has increased. Canadian photography as well as painting by Canadians are not well known outside of Canada but recognition is increasing.
　　Sport is a major part of today’s society in Canada. Hockey is the most popular spectator sport with more participants taking part in curling （冰壶）. American style football and baseball are also very popular and all of these sports are played across Canada.
　　8. Canada has many forms of art and culture because it has ____ .
　　A. a long history B. a large area
　　C. a large population D. a variety of nations and immigrants
　　9. Why do many Hollywood studios come to settle in Canada？
　　A. They want to make movies about Canada.
　　B. The cost in Canada is lower than that in the USA.
　　C. Canada has many well-known actors and directors. 　　D. They want to work together with the movie producers in Canada.
　　10. Which group of Canadian artists are well known all over the world today？
　　A. Painters and writers. B. Photographers and actors.
　　C. Native writers and screen writers. D. Musicians， actors and directors.
　　11. Which of the statements about Canada is TRUE？
　　A. Canadian people love sports very much.
　　B. There are many big film-making companies in Canada.
　　C. Canadian arts has been much influenced by American people.
　　D. There are few Canadian arts and artists becoming better known.
　　D
　　The mass death of flying foxes in extreme heat in North Queensland last month underlines the importance of University of Queensland wildlife research released today. The UQ research throws light on how various species have responded to major climate events.
　　A study led by UQ School of Earth and Environmental Science researcher Dr Sean Maxwell has spent more than 70 years quantifying （量化） the responses of various species.
　　“The growing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as cyclones （旋風）， droughts and floods is causing unpredictable and immediate changes to ecosystems and blocking existing management efforts，” Dr Maxwell said. “Some of the negative responses we found were quite concerning， including more than 100 cases of dramatic population declines and 31 cases of local population extinction following an extreme event.”
　　“Populations of critically endangered bird species in Hawaii， such as the palia， have been annihilated due to drought， leaving none of its kind， and populations of lizard species have been wiped out due to cyclones in the Bahamas.”
　　Cyclones were the most common extreme event for birds， fish， plants and reptiles， while mammals and amphibians were most responsive to drought events， with drought leading to 12 cases of major population decline in mammals. Drought also led to 13 cases of breeding declines in bird populations and 12 cases of changes in the composition of invertebrate communities.
　　UQ Center for Biodiversity and Conservation Science director Professor James Watson said the detailed information would help inform ecosystem management.
　　“The research clearly shows species will respond， often negatively， to extreme events，” Professor Watson said. “As climate change continues to ensure extreme climates and weather events are more and more common， we now need to act to ensure species have the best chance to survive. Wherever possible， high quality and undamaged habitat areas should be preserved， as these are the places where species are most resilient （易恢复的） to increasing exposure to extreme events.” 　　12. How was the UQ research conducted？
　　A. By protecting the endangered species. B. By observing extreme weather events.
　　C. By analyzing the cause of mass animal deaths. D. By recording reactions of animals to extreme climates.
　　13. What does the underlined word “annihilated” in Paragraph 4 probably mean？
　　A. Disappeared. B. Destroyed. C. Decreased. D. Defeated.
　　14. Which of the following sentences is TRUE about extreme weather events？
　　A. Cyclones wiped out populations of lizards.
　　B. Birds and mammals are most responsive to cyclones.
　　C. Drought caused 13 cases of distinction in bird populations.
　　D. Drought caused 12 cases of population decline in mammals.
　　15. What can we infer from Professor Watson’s words？
　　A. Animals often show negative responses to extreme events.
　　B. The existing management ways for wildlife protection are limited.
　　C. Complete and undamaged habitats are important to species’ survival.
　　D. Different methods should be adopted to ensure the survival of different species.
　　閱读七选五
　　根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
　　Our mood may change suddenly like a storm with lightning and thunderbolts that comes without notice.
　　The good news is that bad moods can leave as suddenly as they have come. Exceptions to this rule of course are cases where there are other problems such as depression or any other mental destruction.
　　 16
　　First you have to learn to recognize when you are in a bad mood. When you understand that you are not feeling happy but you are in depression or disappointment， then you can use these simple techniques that will be able to change the negative situation and improve your mood.
　　 17 Exercises， gymnastics and sports help a lot to achieve a better emotional balance.
　　If you feel that you are in a bad mood， take a hot bath or sauna. 18
　　Watch a movie， read a book or talk to a friend.
　　 19 When you leave work or home， go to places that make you happy and calm. This helps to improve your mood.
　　 20 This can help you improve your mood significantly. Positive and optimistic feelings that create positive thinking for the future will help you overcome your bad feelings and defeat your bad mood.
　　When the problem of bad moods， frustration （沮丧） and negative emotions beyond normal situations becomes chronic （长期的）， it is important to turn to a specialist for help. 　　A. Change your environment.
　　B. How to improve your mood？
　　C. How to express your bad feelings？
　　D. The relaxation of the body will help.
　　E. Make relations with happy， optimistic and pleasant people.
　　F. Use physical activity to fight against feelings of depression.
　　G. Changes in feelings and mood can take place for various reasons.
　　16. _______  17. _______  18. _______  19. _______  20. _______
　　完形填空
　　閱读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
　　I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to spread a little love and kindness today. I had doctor’s 21 in a town that’s about 45 minutes from where I live. After both my appointments were 22 ， I started walking away from the building and 23 an elderly woman standing at the gate anxiously. I 24 myself and asked if she was waiting for someone or she needed 25 .
　　As it turned out， she was having 26 walking the distance and had asked for a wheelchair and a staff to 27 her up but no one had come yet. Virginia heat was kind to no one， and I was 28 for this dear lady’s health.
　　I asked her to 29 while I went to get her wheelchair myself. I ran to the help desk and asked for a 30 to assist a lady outside. The receptionist asked me， “Is she 31 ？” I was upset at the question and answered， “She’s a bit large， I suppose， but if transporting her is a 32 for you， I am willing to do it myself.”
　　She looked sort of shocked by my 33 ， but the lady outside needed help， no matter her 34 . The receptionist and I walked to the end of the passage to the lady. Receptionist 35 her hand to help the lady， but she said， “No， I’m fine. I want to grab on to her 36 help.” She was talking about me. I helped the woman into the wheelchair but first locked the brakes so that she would be 37 . After she was seated， she softly
　　 38 me for my help.
　　When I returned home， what happened to me today kept going through my mind and reminded me how much I
　　 39 the opportunity to help the lady. It gave me a sense of fulfillment and a 40 heart.
　　21. A. tips B. orders C. examinations D. appointments
　　22. A. got B. done C. arranged D. booked
　　23. A. recognized B. knocked C. noticed D. greeted
　　24. A. excused B. believed C. expressed D. adjusted
　　25. A. advice B. resolution C. treatment D. assistance
　　26. A. pressure B. trouble C. danger D. fear 　　27. A. pick B. put C. wake D. keep
　　28. A. ready B. responsible C. eager D. concerned
　　29. A. help B. move C. wait D. stand
　　30. A. wheelchair B. car C. friend D. stranger
　　31. A. heavy B. sick C. old D. weak
　　32. A. business B. mistake C. problem D. choice
　　33. A. wisdom B. comment C. persuasion D. calmness
　　34. A. shape B. age C. character D. size
　　35. A. gave up B. reached out C. gave out D. stuck to
　　36. A. with B. by C. for D. about
　　37. A. stronger B. steadier C. slower D. faster
　　38. A. called B. begged C. asked D. thanked
　　39. A. appreciated B. needed C. expected D. found
　　40. A. enjoyable B. familiar C. peaceful D. wonderful
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　　阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
　　A
　　Below are the future optional majors for you to take into consideration before entering college.
　　Architecture
　　Degree： Bachelor of Arts
　　Architecture is the design of the built environment： buildings and their surroundings. As a profession， it is an art， science， and business with careers （职业） available in schools of architecture， and in architectural research.
　　Department of Architecture Design 101 Alumni Hall  Phone： 513-529-7210
　　Accountancy
　　Degree： Bachelor of Science
　　Accountancy is the language of business. Accountants prepare profit and loss statements， cost studies， and tax reports. They can work for any size firms， ranging from a large international firm to a small local accounting practice， and government.
　　Farmer School of Business Student Services Office  Phone： 513-529-1712
　　Journalism
　　Degree： Bachelor of Arts
　　Journalism includes the fields of Media & Culture， and Interactive Media Studies. In addition to fundamental reporting， writing， and editing skills， journalism combines the art of communication with the science of digital technology. Graduates may become magazine editors， reporters， or copywriters.
　　Department of Media， Journalism & Film 206 Williams Hall  Phone： 513-529-5893
　　Anthropology
　　Degree： Bachelor of Arts
　　Anthropology is the study of humans. Individuals and societies are complex and dynamic， which means anthropology covers a lot of aspects. The study of people can lead to almost any career path， including education， health care， social work， international development， government and human relations. 　　Department of Anthropology 120 Upham Hall  Phone： 513-529-8399
　　1. Which of the following directly involves the art of communication？
　　A. Architecture. B. Accountancy.
　　C. Journalism. D. Anthropology.
　　2. What can you call to learn more details about journalism？
　　A. 513-529-7210. B. 513-529-1712.
　　C. 513-529-5893. D. 513-529-8399.
　　3. What is the unique advantage for graduates majoring in anthropology？
　　A. They will receive further education for free. B. They will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree.
　　C. They can apply for a position in government. D. They have a wider range of job chances.
　　B
　　It was Thanksgiving morning. I was busy preparing the traditional Thanksgiving turkey when the doorbell rang. I opened the front door and saw two small children in rags huddling （蜷縮） together on the top step.
　　“Any old papers， lady？” asked one of them.
　　I was busy. I wanted to say “no” until I looked down at their feet. They were wearing thin little sandals （凉鞋）， wet with heavy snow.
　　“Come in and I’ll make you a cup of hot cocoa.”
　　They walked over and sat down at the table. Their wet sandals left marks upon the floor. I served them cocoa and bread to fight against the cold outside. Then I went back to the kitchen and started cooking.
　　The silence in the front room struck me. I looked in. The girl held the empty cup in her hands， looking at it. The boy asked in a flat voice， “Lady， are you rich？”
　　“Am I rich？ Pity， no！”
　　I looked at my worn-out slipcovers. The girl put her cup back in its saucer carefully and said， “Your cups match your saucers.” They left after that， holding their papers against the wind. They had reminded me that I had so much for which to be grateful.
　　Plain blue china cups and saucers were only worth five pence. But they matched.
　　I tasted the potatoes and stirred （搅动） the meat soup. Potatoes and brown meat soup， a roof over our heads， my man with a regular job， these matched， too.
　　I moved the chairs back from the fire and cleaned the living room. The muddy marks of little sandals were still wet upon my floor. Let them be for a while， I thought， just in case I should begin to forget how rich I am.
　　4. Why did the author let the two children come in and serve them well？
　　A. To sell old papers to them. B. To give them some presents.
　　C. To show her thanks to them. D. To give them some love. 　　5. Why did the author leave the muddy marks on the floor for a while？
　　A. To show that she was a kind-hearted lady.
　　B. To prove that she had known what being rich meant.
　　C. To remind her that she should be satisfied with her own life.
　　D. To leave room for readers to think about what being rich is.
　　6. According to the author， whether you are rich depends on ____ .
　　A. your kindness to others B. the way you help others
　　C. the people around you D. your attitude towards life
　　7. What can be the best title for the text？
　　A. Lady， Are You Rich？ B. A Story of Thanksgiving Day
　　C. Don’t Forget How Rich You Are D. Do Cups and Saucers Match Well？
　　C
　　Should we be thrilled that， for the first time in a century， Australia went more than a week without using any coal to make electricity？ While some are welcoming this as a sign that the country is going green， the bigger picture is less encouraging. For one thing， renewable （可再生能源） supplied only 23 percent of electricity during this coal-free period， while 45 percent came from natural gas. In the past decade， the country has gone from getting a third of its electricity from coal to obtaining more than a third from renewable like onshore wind on average. Australia now gets 11 percent of its electricity from “renewable” biomass （生物質能）， much of it using imported wood. But forest campaigners say changing coal for wood isn’t truly renewable and is actually doing huge damage to the environment.
　　For another， Australia is off-track when it comes to meeting its long-term targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions （排放）. Producing electricity without burning fossil fuels is relatively easy. But it is much harder to heat homes， to make cement and steel， to grow food and to power cars， ships and planes without producing any greenhouse gases. In view of this， we should handle the energy and climate crises at the same time by finding climate-friendly alternatives to coal.
　　Australia has now stopped the financial aid that drove its renewable revolution. So growth in renewable energy is expected to come to a stop in a decade. The global renewable revolution seems to be following the same trend. The International Energy Agency （IEA） announced that the world added 180 gigawatts of solar， wind， hydro power and bioenergy in 2020， the same as in 2019. But IEA said we must add 300 gigawatts a year to have a chance of limiting global warming to under 2°C by 2100. So we should cheer the end of coal， but continue to worry about how it will be replaced. 　　8. In the coal-free period， what did Australia use most to make electricity？
　　A. Natural gas. B. Onshore wind. C. Biomass. D. Wood.
　　9. What can we infer about the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in Paragraph 2？
　　A. Positive results are tracked. B. Long-term goals are inspiring.
　　C. Additional efforts are required. D. Climate changes are unavoidable.
　　10. What can we learn about renewable energy in Paragraph 3？
　　A. It ought to be replaced. B. It will see an adequate increase.
　　C. It starts a revolution in Australia. D. It needs constant financial aid.
　　11. What is the author’s attitude towards the coal-free activity？
　　A. Skeptical. B. Optimistic. C. Carefree. D. Ambiguous.
　　D
　　Every day we experience one of the wonders of the world around us without even realizing it. It is not the amazing complexity of television， nor the impressive technology of transport. The universal wonder we share and experience is our ability to make noises with our mouths， and so transmit ideas and thoughts to each other’s minds. This ability comes so naturally that we tend to forget what a miracle （奇迹） it is.
　　Obviously， the ability to talk is something that marks humans off from animal. Of course， some animals have powers just as amazing. Birds can fly thousands miles by observing positions of the stars in the sky in relation to the time of day and year. In Nature’s talent show， humans are a species of animal that have developed their own special act. If we reduce it to basic terms， it’s an ability for communicating information to others， by varying sounds we make as we breathe out.
　　Not that we don’t have other powers of communication. Our facial expressions convey our emotions， such as anger， or joy， or disappointment. The way we hold our heads can indicate to others whether we are happy or sad. This is so-called “body language”. Bristling （豎立的） fur is an unmistakable warning of attack among many animals. Similarly， the bowed head or drooping tail shows a readiness to take second place in any animal gathering.
　　Such a means of communication is a basic mechanism that animals， including human beings， instinctively （本能地） acquire and display. Is the ability to speak just another sort of instinct？ If so， how did human beings acquire this amazing skill？ Biologist can readily indicate that particular area of our brain where speech mechanisms function， but this doesn’t tell us how that part of our bodies originated in our biological history. 　　12. According to the text， what we take for granted is ____ .
　　A. the miracle of technology B. our ability to use language
　　C. the amazing power of nature D. our ability to make noises with mouth
　　13. What body language is common to both humans and animals according to the text？
　　A. Lifting heads when sad. B. Keeping long faces when angry.
　　C. Bristling hair when ready to attack. D. Bowing heads when willing to obey.
　　14. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3？
　　A. Body language is unique to humans. B. Animals express emotions just as humans do.
　　C. Humans have other powers of communication. D. Humans are no different from animals to some degree.
　　15. What is the text mainly about？
　　A. The development of body language.
　　B. The special role humans play in nature.
　　C. The power to convey information to others.
　　D. The difference between humans and animals in language use.
　　閱读七选五
　　根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
　　Choosing the right college for you is not so easy. You should have a general idea of what you want and don’t want. The idea can guide you to find what fits your needs best.        16
　　Think about what major you want to study in college. If you know that， just look at colleges that have your major.        17        So think carefully about your major and interests before choosing one.
　　Where the college is located matters. Anyone who tells you the location isn’t important is lying.        18        If you look forward to working in the publishing industry， New York may be your best bet. If your parents want you to stay close to home， please don’t consider anywhere that requires a plane ticket to get to.
　　Think about how much you can afford. Are your parents paying for your education？ If so， how much are they willing to spend？ Do you have to contribute anything？ Financial aid and scholarship exist， but don’t count on anything.
　　19        These are all things to consider before you fall in love with a college.
　　Make sure you’re going to spend time with the right people. The cool thing about college is that each different one attracts different kinds of people. For the first thing in your life， you get to choose where you get to spend your time and who you get to spend it with.        20        Make sure that the people you’re with for four years are your kind of people. 　　1. What do we know about the Royal Palace in Madrid？
　　A. It has 50 rooms for visit. B. It can hold 2，800 people.
　　C. It has been visited by 3 million people. D. It is thought to be the largest in Europe.
　　2. The market of the Rastro sells ____ .
　　A. things at a discount B. antiques and CDs only
　　C. various goods D. famous artworks
　　3. What is a must when traveling in Madrid？
　　A. Enjoying flamenco. B. Having dinner earlier.
　　C. Drinking in a tapas bar. D. Visiting Prado Museum.
　　B
　　Diane Arbus is known for creating intense black and white photographs of very unusual people. She used a special camera that produced square shaped images. One art expert said Diane Arbus turned photography inside out. Instead of looking at her subjects， she made them look at her.
　　Diane Arbus was born in 1923 to a wealthy family in New York City. After finishing high school at the age of 18， Diane married Allan Arbus. Mr Arbus worked in the advertising department of her father’s store.
　　It was Mr Arbus who gave Diane her first camera. Diane soon decided to take a class with the famous photographer Berenice Abbott. The Arbuses eventually started taking photographs of clothing. These images were used as advertisements for Diane’s father’s store. After the birth of their daughter， Doon， the Arbuses started a business together. Their purpose was to photograph clothing fashions. Diane Arbus was the stylist. She would prepare the hair and faces of the fashion models who wore the clothing being photographed. Allan Arbus took the pictures.
　　The couple soon had jobs from important fashion magazines such as Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. Their work was very successful during the 1950s. They became part of a group of artists that were helping to redefine visual culture. They were breaking with past traditions to create a new look for a new decade， the sixties.
　　But Diane was not satisfied with her secondary role. She wanted a more active part in making photographs. She wanted to explore her own artistic expression and freedom. To do this， she stopped working with her husband. Then she started taking photography classes at the New School in New York City.
　　Diane’s teacher， Lisette Model， influenced her in many ways. She showed Diane how to use a camera like an expert. She also taught Diane to use her art to face her doubts and fears. Miss Model once said that Diane soon started “not listening to me but suddenly listening to herself.” 　　4. Diane Arbus got her first camera ____ .
　　A. from a shop B. from her father
　　C. from her husband D. from the advertising department
　　5. Why did the Arbuses start a business together？
　　A. To film clothing fashions. B. To prove themselves.
　　C. To make their daughter happy. D. To make friends with more people.
　　6. According to the text， in the 1950s， the Arbuses ____ .
　　A. were in charge of Vogue B. earned more than other artists
　　C. were recognized as great artists D. achieved only a little
　　7. What can we learn about Diane from the last two paragraphs？
　　A. She cared more for freedom. B. She was hard to deal with.
　　C. She was tired of working with her husband. D. She learned more from Lisette Model.
　　C
　　Walking through a local park recently， I saw a teenage boy wearing a T-shirt that read： “Effort wins over talent”. It reminded me of an idea I often think about， that if you believe you can learn new things and develop new skills， by working hard， you are more likely to achieve those goals. This critical （關键的） insight was brought up by Dr Carol Dweck， a Stanford University psychologist， as a “growth mindset”.
　　According to Dr Dweck’s research， “talent is not fixed”. Studies by Dweck and others have shown students who have a fixed mindset see new learning experiences as a moment to be judged， not an opportunity to learn. This can make learning a painful struggle， leading many to give up. Students who have a growth mindset， on the other hand， experience challenges as the way to learn and improve. They see hard work as learning. Overall， they learn and achieve at higher levels， even when they start out at the same place as those with fixed mindsets.
　　While Dweck identified （识别） growth mindset more than a decade ago， her insights were not made up. They have since been backed up by brain science， made possible by new technology that allows researchers to see images of the brain at work. Studies show that when a person responds to new and difficult material by engaging in a struggle to learn， the neurons （神经元） in their brain grow.
　　Believing that you can grow your abilities through effort—that talent is not fixed—is crucial. As Dweck puts it in her “TED Talk”， we need to focus on showing young people the “Power of Yet” meaning， I haven’t learned this yet， or I’m not good at this yet.
　　Growth mindset is an important idea for educators and schools， but it’s also a powerful tool that everyone can use to help themselves to learn and achieve at high levels. 　　8. What does the underlined word “insight” in Paragraph 1 mean？
　　A. Scenery. B. Research.
　　C. Question. D. Idea.
　　9. How is Paragraph 2 developed？
　　A. By making comparisons. B. By giving explanations.
　　C. By listing examples. D. By describing details.
　　10. Which of the following statements shows growth mindset？
　　A. I am a clever student. B. have a long way to go.
　　C. I am really gifted in maths. D. My talents determine everything.
　　11. What will the author probably discuss next？
　　A. Why to develop a better mindset. B. When to obtain a better mindset.
　　C. How to apply the growth mindset. D. Where to learn the growth mindset.
　　D
　　Self-driving cars have been backed by the hope that they will save lives by getting involved in fewer crashes with fewer injuries and deaths than human-driven cars. But so far， most comparisons between human drivers and automated vehicles have been unfair.
　　Crash statistics for human-driven cars are gathered from all sorts of driving situations， and on all types of roads. However， most of the data on self-driving cars’ safety have been recorded often in good weather and on highways， where the most important tasks are staying in the car’s own lane and not getting too close to the vehicle ahead. Automated cars are good at those tasks， but so are humans.
　　It is true that self-driving cars don’t get tired， angry， frustrated or drunk. But neither can they yet react to uncertain situations with the same skill or anticipation of an attentive human driver. Nor do they possess the foresight to avoid potential perils. They largely drive from moment to moment， rather than think ahead to possible events literally down the road.
　　Indeed， deciding what action to take in an emergency is difficult for humans， but drivers have sacrificed themselves for the greater good of others. An automated system’s limited understanding of the world means it will almost never evaluate a situation the same way a human would. And machines can’t be programmed in advance to handle every imaginable set of events.
　　Some people may argue that the promise of simply reducing the number of injuries and deaths is enough to support driverless cars. But experience from aviation （航空） shows that as new automated systems are introduced， there is often an increase in the rate of disasters.
　　Therefore comparisons between human drivers and automated vehicles have to be performed carefully. To fairly evaluate driverless cars on how well they fulfill their promise of improved safety， it’s important to ensure the data being presented actually provide a true comparison. 　　12. What makes the comparison unfair between self-driving and human-driven cars？
　　A. The former never get tired. B. Statistics are collected differently.
　　C. Machines can make decisions faster. D. The latter know the world better.
　　13. What does the underlined word “perils” in Paragraph 3 probably mean？
　　A. Dangers. B. Self-driving cars. C. Pedestrians. D. Human-driven cars.
　　14. What are self-driving cars better at？
　　A. Driving steadily. B. Climbing steep slopes.
　　C. Reacting to uncertain situations. D. Making complex decisions.
　　15. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text？
　　A. To support human-driven cars. B. To show his doubt about self-driving cars.
　　C. To call for exact evaluation of self-driving cars. D. To stress the importance of reducing car accidents.
　　阅读七选五
　　根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
　　There is one food that takes center stage during autumn—the pumpkin！
　　 16 But we also use it in many foods that are popular during the fall season， like pumpkin bread， pumpkin coffee， pumpkin cookies and pumpkin pie. But perhaps we should try to eat pumpkin all year long， and not just in the fall.
　　Pumpkins are packed with important nutrients and vitamins. 17
　　Pumpkin is good for your eyesight.
　　The nutrient beta-carotene （β胡蘿卜素） and Vitamin A are necessary for maintaining good eyesight. 18 In fact， one nutrition website says that one cup of cooked， mashed pumpkin can give you more than 200 percent of your daily recommended amount of Vitamin A.
　　 19
　　The National Cancer Institute in the United States says on its website that antioxidants （抗氧化物） may help reduce a person’s risk of getting cancer. That is because antioxidants in pumpkins kill something called free radicals in the body. The Institute defines free radicals as “highly reactive chemicals that have the potential to harm cells”.
　　Pumpkin helps your skin.
　　Beta-carotene also helps to keep your skin healthy and young-looking. Yet another good reason to eat pumpkin！
　　Pumpkin may be good for weight loss.
　　 20 Fiber slows down digestion of food. So， when you eat pumpkin you feel full and eat less.
　　So， if it is available where you live， try to find ways to include pumpkin in your next meal.
　　A. It is the king of vegetables.
　　B. Pumpkin also has a lot of fiber.
　　C. Pumpkin is good for your heart. 　　D. Pumpkins are a great source of both.
　　E. Pumpkin may help reduce your risk of getting cancer.
　　F. Many people use pumpkins as a decoration at Halloween.
　　G. If cooked in a healthy way， pumpkin is a powerhouse of health benefits.
　　16. _______  17. _______  18. _______  19. _______  20. _______
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　　閱读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
　　I was woken up at 1 am. My roommate stood at the door with a tall man.
　　“Please let him in，” she told me. “He’s been 21 out of his apartment.” She had seen him 22 in the snowy night and immediately asked him to 23 at our place. The man was a law student. He was doing his 24 in the library which closed at 11 pm when he 25 he had left his keys in his house.
　　To tell the truth， I had never had a 26 sleep in my house before. My roommate and I were both 27 than one metre sixty and we had been asked “not to 28 to a man whom you don’t know” since we were kids. Not to mention， we were in a 29 city that we had stayed in less than a month. And here we were， soon giving the man my blanket and pillows. He 30 our hospitality （盛情） with unwillingness and as soon as dawn broke he went back to his 31 .
　　The next day he came to our house 32 ， telling us he owed us a big meal for not letting him be 33 in the cold night. He gave us a beautiful card reading， “Thank you so much. Your actions were so 34 .” He cooked us a wonderful “thank you” dinner 35 which he told us about his life. He told us how he was completely 36 by our concern for others. I learnt a lot that evening. As he told us how he once 37 a homeless man home to have Christmas dinner with his family， a feeling of warmth rose in my 38 .
　　My roommate taught me a huge lesson： Let go of your 39 ; always leave the door of your 40 open and you can never go wrong.
　　21. A. driven B. forced C. taken D. locked
　　22. A. shaking B. walking C. running D. travelling
　　23. A. sleep B. eat C. wait D. study
　　24. A. duty B. homework C. speech D. labor
　　25. A. knew B. saw C. found D. heard
　　26. A. stranger B. classmate C. student D. roommate
　　27. A. taller B. more C. less D. smaller
　　28. A. go B. speak C. listen D. relate
　　29. A. modern B. new C. big D. faraway
　　30. A. appreciated B. experienced C. learned D. accepted
　　31. A. apartment B. school C. shop D. office
　　32. A. crying B. laughing C. smiling D. shouting 　　33. A. lost B. hurt C. caught D. frozen
　　34. A. common B. great C. honest D. hard
　　35. A. during B. for C. about D. in
　　36. A. pleased B. touched C. surprised D. puzzled
　　37. A. called B. left C. turned D. brought
　　38. A. heart B. body C. mind D. head
　　39. A. anger B. care C. fear D. shyness
　　40. A. kindness B. wisdom C. hope D. advantage
　　（五）
　　閱读理解
　　阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
　　A
　　The Danish lifestyle concept of hygge means many indescribable feeling of comfortable things to many people. Now， join us in visiting some of the best hygge places.
　　Manshausen （Manshausen， Norway）
　　Adventure-seeking people needn’t look further than Manshausen， a 55-acre island escape in Norway’s Grotoya   strait. Not to be missed： the saltwater hot tub overlooking the sea and family-style meals enjoyed fireside at the main house. The baby sitting service is also available.
　　Get more information here.
　　Cedar Lakes Estate （Port Jervis， New York）
　　Occupying 500 bucolic acres， this turn-of-the-century summer camp now houses a host of luxury， lodge-style cabins. Bike the grounds， paddle the lakes， swim in the outdoor heated pool or head to a nearby mountain for a day of skiing. Then lie down with a great book beneath a fur blanket， turn on your fireplace and get your snuggle on.
　　Get more information here.
　　Soho Farmhouse （Oxfordshire， England）
　　This Oxfordshire countryside members-only club offers up a British version of hygge. Among the splendid property’s coziest offerings： the community farmyard and the Studio Cabin guest room， which boasts views of the lake.
　　Get more information here.
　　Salt House Inn （Provincetown， Massachusetts）
　　This charming coastal town now boasts a 19th-century-shingled cottage turned hotel. Book your visit during the quiet， windswept off-season （January through March） for some salty fresh air on the beach.
　　Get more information here.
　　1. Which one may suit you best if you are taking a baby with you？
　　A. Manshausen. B. Cedar Lakes Estate.
　　C. Soho Farmhouse. D. Salt House Inn.
　　2. What is special about Soho Farmhouse？
　　A. Water scenery. B. Limited access.
　　C. Outdoor activities. D. Family-style meals.
　　3. Where is the text most probably taken from？
　　A. A magazine. B. A brochure.
　　C. A textbook. D. A website. 　　B
　　I decided a few months ago that I was going to treat myself to a 4-day getaway from Los Angeles and visit Chicago. I got a free airplane ticket， but had to pay the hotel in cash， which I really couldn’t afford. I found a travel website where a discounted 3-night stay was purchased from a recently opened hotel.
　　About three weeks before the trip， I had to regretfully cancel and only then realized the room， while transferable （可轉手的） to another person， couldn’t be changed to a later date and wasn’t refundable. For the next two weeks I tried selling it on Craig’s list with no success. Five days before the “big weekend”， I gave up trying to get any money back and decided I’d contact some acquaintances who live in Chicago and offer someone a free “staycation”. After trying a handful of people all of whom already had their own plans， I was determined to have the room not go to waste.
　　That’s when it suddenly occurred to me that I was looking at the rooms in the wrong way. Instead of viewing them for vacation purposes， surely there must be a way to put them to good use， and that was when the idea that some sort of shelter might be able to use it came to me. I eventually found one whose focus is aiding victims of family violence. This particular one was willing to listen to my out-of-left-field story and helped the transfer of the rooms. The shelter was working with a desperate woman and her daughter， who were fortunately able to make use of the room. I was later told by the shelter “they had a blast”.
　　4. We can learn from Paragraph 1 that the author ____ .
　　A. had a tight budget for his holiday B. bought his flight by credit card
　　C. employed someone from a website D. planned to go on business in Chicago
　　5. What happened three weeks before the trip？
　　A. The hotel was no longer available.  B. The author couldn’t make the trip.
　　C. The room reservation was cancelled. D. The author regretted making the plan.
　　6. What did the author finally do with his room reservation？
　　A. He put it off to a later holiday time. B. He sold it to someone on vacation.
　　C. He kept it for victims of family violence. D. He donated it to needy strangers.
　　7. What can we infer from the underlined part in the last paragraph？
　　A. The women were grateful for the room. B. The victims were shocked by the event.
　　C. The shelter was asking for more rooms. D. The author was unhappy with the result. 　　C
　　It is said that many brain training products is able to keep us mentally fit. Some products even declare that brain training can prevent dementia （痴呆） in old age. Many such products are only money-making rubbish. Also， there is no scientific proof that games or other brain exercises have this effect. That is what the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care （IQWiG） pointed out.
　　As we get older， our speed of thinking gets slower and it is harder for us to learn new things. Many people try to stay mentally fit by， for example， learning a new language or doing crossword puzzles. Computer games that aim to keep the brain active are also becoming increasingly popular. “Doing exercises like trying to find symbols on a computer screen as fast as possible can actually improve your reaction time，” explains Professor Peter Sawicki， the Institute’s Director. “But scientific studies have shown that brain training only leads to an improvement in one aspect that it is aimed at. So if you learn to find symbols quickly， it does not mean that you will be able to improve your memory.”
　　Research has not shown that brain training can keep up or enhance （加強） people’s overall mental abilities as commonly thought. “So there is no need to feel bad if you do not enjoy brain training： there are no health reasons for doing it，” says Sawicki. “But if you think brain training exercises are interesting， you can try out different things. For example， completing the order of letters can improve your logic skills. And practicing word association techniques can help you to remember things better. You can do all of these things at home on your own.”
　　8. What can we learn about the brain training products according to the text？
　　A. They are expensive. B. They are effective.
　　C. They are harmful to the brain. D. They are unreliable.
　　9. According to Peter Sawicki， what can brain training exercises do？
　　A. Only improve a certain ability of people. B. Help people improve their memory.
　　C. Keep the brain active for a longer time. D. Only increase your reaction time.
　　10. The last paragraph shows that brain training exercises should be done ____ .
　　A. when you can’t learn new things B. in a relaxing way
　　C. under strict instructions D. when your thinking gets much slower
　　11. On the whole， researchers think that brain training exercises ____ .
　　A. aren’t as effective as commonly thought B. are just designed for young people to have fun 　　C. may benefit people in some indirect ways D. shouldn’t be encouraged
　　D
　　Imagine jet-setting from Tokyo to Paris， enjoying first-class travel， a four-course dinner and a city tour—all without leaving the ground. This air travel according to Japanese company First Airlines， has used the power of virtual reality to create dream vacations.
　　Passengers avoid the costly airport transfer， the baggage fees or busy airport terminal—and instead enjoy the privileges of business or first-class travel and an expensive tour of Paris—all while remaining motionless （靜止的） in Tokyo. As well as Paris， First Airlines also offers the virtual destinations of New York， Rome and Hawaii.
　　After boarding， guests can settle down for the two-hour flight on their advanced Airbus seat—surrounded by decoration that is modeled on the inside of an aircraft， for maximum realism. There is flight service and VR， foods， music for every destination. Passengers will be served a delicious meal by air stewards， alongside drinks and other desserts. The menu depends on the destination of choice—Manhattan clam chowder and cheesecake for New York and salmon tartar and onion soup for Paris. After landing at the destination， guests can enjoy a 360-degree tour of the destination—all thanks to projection （投影） mapping and video.
　　It makes for a supposedly stress-free vacation， perfect for those whose ability to travel abroad is limited by cost or health. Virtual reality is becoming increasingly present everywhere at all times in the world of travel—allowing travelers to appreciate the wonders of the world， all without leaving their house.
　　At just 4，980 yen （$46） for business class and 5，980 yen （$56） for first class—these two-hour flights are far more affordable than their real-life flights. Tokyo citizens eager to experience First Airlines can book a trip on the website.
　　12. What can we learn about the air travel from Tokyo to Paris？
　　A. It is high-flying. B. It is money-saving.
　　C. It is power-wasting. D. It is time-consuming.
　　13. When can passengers enjoy the beauty of the destination？
　　A. Upon arrival. B. During the flight.
　　C. After boarding the plane. D. On getting off the plane.
　　14. The flight is perfect for travelers who ____ .
　　A. do little physical exercise B. work under great pressure
　　C. desire to travel a long distance D. have health or money troubles
　　15. What can be the best title for the text？ 　　A. A Scientific Fantasy B. The Power of Virtual Reality
　　C. Japan’s Virtual Air Travel Abroad D. Appreciation of the Global Wonders
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　　We know that choosing a college major can be very hard. But have no fear！ Here’s what you need to know about college majors before you commit.
　　What is a major？
　　16        Beyond general college requirements， you’ll also take a group of courses in a subject of your choosing such as Chemistry， Literature， or Political Science.
　　How important is my major？
　　The major you choose will neither predict nor guarantee your future. If you intend to earn a professional degree after college， you will probably need certain courses.        17
　　When do I declare a major？
　　This varies widely across schools and programs.        18        Others require that you declare upon a major by the time that you set foot inside your first class.
　　19
　　Definitely. One of the most exciting aspects of college life is that it introduces you to new subjects and arouses new passions. However， keep this in mind. Every major has necessary coursework. If you change your major late in the game， it may take more than the traditional four years to earn a degree.
　　What are minors and double majors？
　　If one field of study doesn’t satisfy your intellectual appetite， consider a minor. A minor is similar to a major in that it’s an area of academic concentration.        20        A double major provides you with an understanding of two academic fields. It allows you to become familiar with two sets of values and views while it also requires you to fulfill two sets of requirements.
　　A. Can I change my mind？
　　B. Is my major time-consuming？
　　C. It’s your specialized area of study in college.
　　D. Most students find one major is more than enough.
　　E. Some schools may give you one year or more to decide.
　　F. But many future doctors major in non-science related fields.
　　G. The only difference is that it doesn’t require as many classes.
　　16. _______  17. _______  18. _______  19. _______  20. _______
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　　It was the last day of final examination in a large eastern university. On the steps of one building， a group of college students gathered， discussing the 21 to begin in a few minutes. On their faces was 22 . This was their last exam before their graduation. 　　Some talked of jobs they already 23 ; others of jobs they would get. With all this knowledge of four years of 24 ， they felt ready and able to take control of the world.
　　The exam， they knew， would be 25 . The professor had said they could bring any books or 26 they wanted. But they were not allowed to talk to each other during the test.
　　Happily they 27 the classroom. The professor 28 the papers to them. And 29 appeared as the students found there were only five questions.
　　Three hours had passed before the professor began to 30 the papers. The students no longer looked confident. On their faces was a frightened expression. No one 31 as the professor faced the class.
　　He looked at the 32 faces before him， and asked， “How many completed all five questions？”
　　Not a hand was raised. “How many answered four？” Still no 33 . “Three？ Two？” The students moved restlessly in their seats. “One， then？ Certainly somebody finished one.” But the class remained 34 . The professor put down the papers. “That is exactly what I 35 ，” he said.
　　“I just want to 36 on you that， even though you have completed four years of engineering， there are still many things about the 37 you don’t know. These questions you could not answer are relatively 38 in everyday practice.” Then， smiling， he added， “You will all pass this course， but 39 —even though you are now college graduates， your education has just 40 .”
　　The years have obscured the name of this professor， but not the lesson he taught.
　　21. A. plan B. topic C. exam D. study
　　22. A. confidence B. disappointment C. nervousness D. sadness
　　23. A. lost B. knew C. found D. designed
　　24. A. experience B. practice C. life D. college
　　25. A. interesting B. easy C. confusing D. strange
　　26. A. pens B. news C. tools D. notes
　　27. A. entered B. noticed C. observed D. passed
　　28. A. handed in B. showed off C. passed out D. gave up
　　29. A. discussions B. answers C. problems D. smiles
　　30. A. mark B. collect C. check D. correct
　　31. A. argued B. spoke C. left D. consulted
　　32. A. touched B. surprised C. worried D. calm
　　33. A. questions B. ideas C. hands D. results
　　34. A. unhappy B. moved C. anxious D. silent
　　35. A. expected B. loved C. solved D. got
　　36. A. impress B. turn C. look D. depend
　　37. A. fact B. subject C. test D. knowledge
　　38. A. hard B. popular C. similar D. common 　　39. A. repeat B. remember C. understand D. realize
　　40. A. ended B. improved C. increased D. begun
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　　A
　　Sometimes the best gift is the one you can use at home. These items will likely be appreciated all year for time spent relaxing， entertaining or getting things done.
　　Jawbone Jambox Wireless Speaker
　　$199 retail （零售） （ far cheaper online）. The bigger version goes for $299.
　　The cool-looking rechargeable wireless speaker is getting good reviews for its big， balanced sound and compact design. It lets you stream music from smartphones， laptops and other Bluetooth devices （设备）.
　　Chalkboard Wall Planter
　　$129.95 retail at Williams-Sonoma
　　No need to make room indoors for more flower pots. Grow a herb garden indoors in a wall-fixed vertical planter， and you’ll get the benefits of fragrance （芳香）. Fill the 10 planting cells with the herbs of your choice， and hang the planter in a sunny spot. Use the chalkboard borders to label each plant. Measures 16 by 5 by 24 inches and weighs 11 pounds.
　　Pocket Projector
　　$299 retail at Brookstone
　　Let everyone get a good look at the pictures on your smartphone， computer， video player， or digital camera. This rechargeable pocket projector can turn a flat surface into a 60-inch big screen with 1080p HD picture quality. Invite friends for a movie night or a presentation. An HDMI cable is included to connect it to your device.
　　Adjustable Tablet Stand
　　$159 retail at Sharper Image
　　This is the gift for the person who enjoys mobile. Use it to keep your hands free while doing homework， crafts or writing out bills. It can be rotated through 360 degrees. The stand slides easily under your furniture and can be used on either side of a bed or a sofa. It also folds for storage.
　　1. How much will you pay if you buy a bigger version of wireless speaker？
　　A. $129. B. $159. C. $199. D. $299.
　　2. What might a movie lover prefer to choose？
　　A. A Jawbone Jambox wireless speaker. B. A chalkboard wall planter.
　　C. A pocket projector. D. An adjustable tablet stand.
　　3. What is the purpose of the text？
　　A. To warn. B. To advertise. C. To bargain. D. To educate.
　　B
　　My enthusiasm about oral health really started when I was eleven years old. One day， I was playing basketball for my primary school team. When I reached down to catch a ball， my front teeth crashed against the knee of another player. That caused instant tears. Look back now I realize how lucky I was that I didn’t completely knock out both of my teeth， but at that time being left with two half-broken front teeth felt like the end of the world！ That’s the funny thing about oral health： when it’s good we don’t think about it at all， but when it’s bad it is all you can think about. 　　Through my position with the Population Health Promotion Program I’ve been able to share my enthusiasm about oral health with the people in Southern Alberta. Our oral health team offers to examine the eyes of children aged 12 to 36 months for free. The school programs us to educate the students on good oral health for children in kindergarten grades one and two. Last year， with the arrival of hundreds of refugees （難民）， the oral health team provided clinics where newcomers could receive public health services. Since the first clinic in January 2016， we’ve seen almost 300 newcomers in the South West Zone.
　　Working closely with the refugee population， I became aware that public health services in developing countries needed to be greatly increased to meet the needs of the public. This realization excited an interest I always had to volunteer and spread my enthusiasm about oral health globally. In October of 2016， I traveled with a volunteer group， Kindness in Action， to Tanzania Africa. There I provided oral health education in remote areas for two weeks. The experience deepened my enthusiasm about public health and motivated me to apply for the Master of Health Studies program.
　　4. What made the author enthusiastic about oral health？
　　A. A sport accident. B. A hit by a basketball.
　　C. His teammates’ teasing. D. His nature-born interest.
　　5. How did the author feel when his two front teeth were half-broken？
　　A. Angry. B. Regretful. C. Ashamed. D. Hopeless.
　　6. What did the author’s oral health team do in Southern Alberta？
　　A. Provide free accommodations for refugees.
　　B. Offer oral health education to local teachers.
　　C. Supply free visual checks to young children.
　　D. Give regular health check-ups to local citizens.
　　7. What did the author get to know by working with refugees？
　　A. The importance of improving public health globally.
　　B. The lack of public health services in developing countries.
　　C. The necessity of spreading oral health education worldwide.
　　D. The meaning of joining in the Master of Health Studies program.
　　C
　　When dogs get lonely， they like keeping themselves busy by making a big mess around the house and that doesn’t really sit well with their owners. That’s why one German radio host， who also happens to be a dog owner， came up with the idea for a program designed to relax dogs and make them feel like they aren’t alone. 　　When 30-year-old Stephan Stock， a radio host at RadioTon， in Germany’s Baden Wurttemberg region， announced the creation of a program aimed at dogs， everyone thought it was just a clever April Fool’s trick. However， it wasn’t. For the past three and a half months， Hallo Hasso has been pumping out music for lonely dogs both on the radio and online.
　　Stock says he was inspired to create the special program by his pet dog， Layla， who would sometimes get so bored when left alone that she would keep herself busy by making a big mess around the house. He and his colleagues at RadioTon started researching what kind of music usually appeals to dogs， and learned that it should have as little drum and electric guitar as possible， and should be very slow.
　　“It’s not about keeping dogs quiet，” Stock said about Hallo Hasso. “It’s more about the dog feeling he’s not alone.” He adds that Layla isn’t as restless as before since listening to Hallo Hasso， and has become relatively quiet， even letting him take a nap （打盹兒） to the music from the radio.
　　Hallo Hasso is only available in Baden-Wurttemberg， via radio， but if you’d like to see if it can calm your four-legged pet， the program can also be accessed online here. Just press the “play” arrow at the top of the page and let the music work its magic. If this doesn’t work， there’s always Dog TV.
　　8. What do lonely dogs tend to do according to the text？
　　A. Bark fiercely. B. Lie quietly. C. Create chaos. D. Cause damage.
　　9. How did people respond to Stock’s announcement of a program for dogs？
　　A. They thought poorly of it. B. They didn’t take it seriously.
　　C. They showed great interest in it. D. They eagerly expected its broadcast.
　　10. What can we know about Hallo Hasso from the text？
　　A. It’s accessible only by radio. B. It aims at keeping dogs quiet.
　　C. It has no specific limit on music types. D. It’s a product of Stock’s own life experience.
　　11. Where can we most probably read this text？
　　A. On a web page. B. In a newspaper.
　　C. In a pet magazine. D. In a research report.
　　D
　　What if a rollercoaster ride looked like this： no rails， no trains， just a chair on a mechanical arm and a pair of glasses—VR glasses meaning virtual （虚拟的） reality. That’s how it is in Nanchang， China， where a new amusement park relies entirely on digital entertainment.
　　Compared with a traditional theme park， this VR theme park takes up smaller space and much less time to build， but it brings visitors similar playing experience. The park uses VR for a variety of attractions， including the roller- coaster ride， a musical video game where you have to hit the right notes， and a shooter in a completely unreal environment. It really gives you the feeling of reality. 　　The park wants to invest in a future technology and hopes to keep people’s fascination with virtual reality of life. For the technology， it is still highly experimental. What we want to do with virtual reality is to experience things in and beyond reality， but in fact the VR we can experience right now has a lot of limits. For example， although on the visual front， we can say we’ve broken past reality in our visual experience， there’s still a lack of physical feedback， meaning we can see the virtual world around us but we can’t feel them. That limits the technology’s appeal from many applications.
　　For now， one of its main uses is in professional training. For example， for pilots in a Boeing VR simulator （模拟器）， a real touchable interface （界面） is combined with a virtual world outside. Some significant development is still needed before we can virtually wander around in our houses， go for a walk without leaving the house or actually hold a product in our hands before buying it online. Nanchang hopes to become a significant VR player in the future not just with digital rollercoasters.
　　12. What can be an advantage of the VR theme park over traditional ones？
　　A. Its lower cost. B. Its shorter building time.
　　C. Its larger area. D. Its more exciting attractions.
　　13. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about？
　　A. The limits of the present VR technology. B. The uses of VR technology in the future.
　　C. The experiments done to improve VR technology. D. The vivid experience of playing a VR rollercoaster.
　　14. What can be done now with the aid of VR technology？
　　A. Playing a musical instrument. B. Walking out without leaving the house.
　　C. Training pilots in a simulator. D. Touching a product when shopping online.
　　15. What can be the best title for the text？
　　A. A Rollercoaster Without Rails B. Nanchang： the Next King of VR Technology
　　C. Virtual Reality： Advantages and Disadvantages D. VR Brings Theme Park Visitors New Experience
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　　When you’re in high school， it can be difficult to find a job. However， if you’re looking for a job， there are things you can do to help get your application noticed and help yourself get hired. 16
　　● Don’t be shy.
　　Tell everyone you know you are looking for a job. Many jobs aren’t advertised and you may be able to get a good job lead from a friend or a family member. 　　● 17
　　One good way to get experience is to start by working for friends and neighbors. Babysitting， garden work， doing cleaning， and pet sitting—all can be included on your resume （简历）.
　　● Keep an open mind.
　　 18 This is a tough market and you may not be able to find a job doing what you want to do. The more flexibility you have， the more opportunities you’ll be able to apply for. Plus， even if the job wasn’t your first choice， it may turn out to be better than you expected.
　　● Check the rules.
　　There are only certain jobs you can do and hours you can work. 19 The minimum age you can work at paid non-agricultural employment is 14.
　　● Write a resume.
　　A resume may not be required by employers. 20 Even though you may not have much information to include， a resume shows that you’re serious about your job search.
　　A. Be optimistic.
　　B. Start close to home.
　　C. You can count on the following chances.
　　D. Don’t limit yourself to certain types of jobs.
　　E. But it can help you stand out from the competition.
　　F. The job search tips will help you get your job search started.
　　G. Check the Child Labor Law regulations to see how they apply to you.
　　16. _______  17. _______  18. _______  19. _______  20. _______
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　　Everyone is calling this lovely long-haired cat a hero. And when you hear what Masha did on that day， you’ll know how this furry friend 21 a baby’s life！
　　After finding an abandoned baby boy on the street， Masha 22 into the box the boy had been deserted in as if to keep him 23 . Then， the caring mother cat got 24 by crying non-stop to draw 25 to the poor 3-month-old baby boy.
　　A retired woman， Irina， who 26 nearby， walked out to empty her household waste. Suddenly she heard Masha crying out loudly and 27 . She spotted Masha. It was a lost cat that she and her neighbors had begun 28 ， and she knew Masha was normally very calm and 29 .
　　“When I heard her crying， I thought that perhaps she had 30 herself because she would come to greet me or give me a sign for help，” Irina said. Concerned for the cat， Irina went to 31 ， and then she spied the cat 32 her from the abandoned box in the middle of the cans.
　　She walked closer， and was completely 33 . She could not believe her eyes when she looked inside the box and saw the baby there with Masha 34 next to him！ Clearly her mothering nature had taken over her and she wanted to 35 the child from the cold. 　　Quickly， Irina called a（n） 36 ， and the baby was directly taken to hospital where he was given a 37 . Unexpectedly， doctors said the baby was 38 . A hospital spokesman said， “The baby had only been outside for a few 39 and thanks to Masha and the child’s clothing， he was not damaged.” Now the residents （居民）  like Irina on the 40 are treating Masha as a hero.
　　21. A. ended B. threatened C. saved D. treasured
　　22. A. climbed B. dropped C. broke D. looked
　　23. A. curious B. warm C. peaceful D. cheerful
　　24. A. surprise B. sympathy C. power D. help
　　25. A. attention B. respect C. trust D. comfort
　　26. A. worked B. shopped C. performed D. lived
　　27. A. softly B. secretly C. urgently D. calmly
　　28. A. putting up with B. taking care of C. thinking little of D. catching up with
　　29. A. friendly B. punctual C. strange D. excited
　　30. A. hidden B. injured C. enjoyed D. amused
　　31. A. pray B. examine C. wipe D. explore
　　32. A. agreeing with B. depending on C. dropping by D. staring at
　　33. A. puzzled B. terrified C. astonished D. sensitive
　　34. A. arising B. suffering C. lying D. surviving
　　35. A. protect B. stop C. hear D. separate
　　36. A. parent B. driver C. owner D. ambulance
　　37. A. rest B. check-up C. shelter D. cover-up
　　38. A. unharmed B. grateful C. unconscious D. innocent
　　39. A. months B. weeks C. days D. hours
　　40. A. campus B. school C. playground D. street
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　　A
　　What is rewilding？
　　Imagine our natural homes growing instead of shrinking. Imagine species diversifying （物种多样化） instead of declining. That’s rewilding. Rewilding is ecological restoration. Rewilding offers hope for wildlife， humans and the planet.
　　Why is rewilding important and necessary？
　　● Our natural ecology is broken. The places where you would expect wildlife to exist have been reduced to wet deserts. The seabed has been destroyed and there have been no living creatures any more.
　　● Our wildlife is disappearing. Many wonderful species have declined over the past century. We’ve lost more of our large animals than any European country.
　　● We need keystone species. These vital species， including top predators （食肉动物）， drive ecological processes. Their loss has worsened our living systems.
　　● Nature looks after us. Good natural ecology can provide us with clean air and water， prevent flooding and store carbon. Rewilding can leave the world in a better state than it is today. 　　What are challenges？
　　As a long-term project， our “rewilding Britain” has its challenges. Many people are not interested， because we have got used to the lack of native forests. Many farmers oppose the idea. They thought it a crazy idea to bring back predators because they would start killing farm animals. It takes time to educate them. Above all， we need money！ So we need your help！
　　Make a donation.
　　Help us bring back living systems and restore wild nature！
　　With your help we can...
　　● Open up new chances for rewilding and push for change.
　　● Develop tools to educate， influence and spread the word.
　　Thanks for your support.
　　1. What is the result of rewilding？
　　A. Natural disasters happen regularly. B. A lot of animals disappear.
　　C. Environments are destroyed. D. Species become various.
　　2. According to the text， one of the challenges of rewilding at present is ____ .
　　A. people’s doubts B. a lack of volunteers
　　C. farmers’ disagreement D. a shortage of time
　　3. What is the main purpose of the text？
　　A. To introduce a new project. B. To convince people to change their mind.
　　C. To warn people of the natural ecology. D. To call on people to give money.
　　B
　　When Ariyah Georges was born 15 weeks early， she weighed only 1 pound， 12 ounces. Her mother， Jovan， knew how important breastfeeding was， especially for a premature （早產的） baby like Ariyah， so she began pumping milk to feed her through a tube. But two days later， Jovan felt dizzy and feverish—104 Fahrenheit degrees， in fact. She had a blood disease and was close to full shock.
　　She was separated from others for nearly two weeks at the regional Northern Virginia hospital where she’d delivered. During that time， she could still pump breast milk， but Ariyah couldn’t consume it because of the risk of infection （感染）. Without it， the newborn was particularly easily affected by diseases. There are many cases like this， which creates the need for the milk donation.
　　Enter donor milk breast milk purchased by hospitals for mothers who aren’t able to produce enough milk on their own， due to health complications， stresses， or other factors. The milk comes from milk banks， organizations that collect and screen breast milk from those women willing to donate. Usually processed in intensive-care units， the milk is only available by prescription.
　　In recent years， both milk banks and the use of donated human milk have risen swiftly in the United States. In 2011， 22 percent of NICUs used donor breast milk; four years later， that number doubled to nearly 40 percent， and went even higher for the most intensive NICUs—as much as 75 percent. There are 23 milk banks in the United States recognized by the Human Milk Banking Association of North America， or HMBANA， double the number that existed five years ago. 　　But as the demand for donor milk rises， banks must find more charitable donors—a task made more complicated by informal networks of milk sharing that happens online. And many of the most vulnerable infants （嬰儿） are still not being reached.
　　4. Why doesn’t Jovan feed her baby on her breast milk？
　　A. Ariyah was a premature baby. B. Jovan couldn’t produce enough milk.
　　C. Jovan was separated from others. D. Jovan was in poor health.
　　5. What problem are milk banks now faced with？
　　A. It’s difficult to find enough charitable donors.
　　B. The use of donor breast milk has fallen recently.
　　C. The milk purchased from milk banks can’t reach infants’ home.
　　D. Networks of milk looking for donors online are informal ones.
　　6. How is the author’s idea mainly developed in Paragraph 4？
　　A. By following time order. B. By listing statistics.
　　C. By giving examples. D. By making predictions.
　　7. Where would you probably see the text？
　　A. In a historical fiction. B. In a textbook.
　　C. In an entertainment newspaper. D. In a science magazine.
　　C
　　Everyone needs to be safe， loved and to have a sense of belonging. These are inborn and natural basic needs. In an effort to have these needs satisfied， many of us tend to please others. And it works for a while. We find that we experience less conflict with others， but the conflict within ourselves grows. Saying “no” produces feeling of guilt and saying “yes” brings anger.
　　My father was in the military， so we moved frequently. Being shy， I didn’t make friends. What’s more， I grew up in a household where grades， image and how others saw our family were very important. In our household a “C” was unacceptable， a “B” should have been an “A” and an “A” meant the lesson was too easy. I was too skinny， my sister was too fat and my brother’s lips and ears were too big for his tiny head.
　　To stop pleasing others is easier said than done. It’s a long process， one in which I am consistently working to perfect. The turning point for me came shortly after I got married. The very first thing we did to end the cycle of catering to others was develop our own identity as individuals and then as a couple. And then we developed a strong set of core （核心） values and a vision for our future. The third and one of the most valuable things we did during this process was develop our own personal influence on others and we valued deeply the opinions of the wiser and more successful people around us. 　　Besides， we should understand that sometimes helping people actually hurts them. Struggle is necessary to success. Struggle strengthens character， making people determined. So sometimes allowing people to struggle is the best thing you can do for them.
　　8. How are people likely to feel when pleasing others according to the author？
　　A. Satisfied. B. Angry. C. Happy. C. Guilty.
　　9. What can we infer from the author’s experience as a child？
　　A. He grew up doing a lot of housework.
　　B. He realized the value of opinions from others.
　　C. It was hard for him to adjust to the moving life.
　　D. His parents had great expectations of the children.
　　10. What is the third paragraph mainly about？
　　A. What steps the author took to go on pleasing others.
　　B. How the author stepped out of the cycle of pleasing others.
　　C. Why the author further developed his values and character.
　　D. When the author turned to others for their valuable opinions.
　　11. What does the author suggest doing？
　　A. Helping others without delay. B. Refusing to help others.
　　C. Thinking twice before offering help. D. Leaving someone alone in trouble.
　　D
　　With meal kit delivery （食材配送） services like Blue Apron or Hello Fresh in full swing， many foodies put grocery shopping on the back burner. But the ecology-conscious consumer may feel guilty about seeing all the plastic and cardboard it takes to plant those pork and leafy vegetables at their doorstep. That guilt may be misplaced， according to a new study.
　　Brent Heard， first author of the study， said， “People are really focused on the plastic packaging in meal kits. But packaging is a relatively small contributor to the overall environmental influences of a meal. A massive part of food’s carbon footprint is waste， much of which happens during distribution and consumption. According to a UN report， if food waste were a country， its production， processing and distribution would be the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases， just behind the US and China.”
　　To find out， the study’s authors ordered five meals from Blue Apron and purchased the necessary ingredients
　　（原料） from groceries for the same recipes. Then they cooked both in parallel and measured every bit of food， plastic， cardboard， and everything for each type of meal. It turned out that meal kits had more plastic waste than grocery store meals， but their food waste paled in comparison to the latter. 　　On top of waste from consumers， grocery stores can’t always predict demand and so generally buy more food than they can sell. Meal kit services skip the stage altogether by shipping directly to the consumer， which cuts down on food waste and distribution emissions （排放）， according to the authors.
　　However， meal kit delivery services still have their environmental drawbacks. While most of the packaging material is recyclable， components like freezer packs can be a headache for consumers to figure out how to recycle.
　　12. What do we know about the new study？
　　A. It puts forward a new view. B. It jumps to a false conclusion.
　　C. It introduces a new service. D. It caters to the needs of producers.
　　13. What can we infer about packaging from Paragraph 2？
　　A. It is environment-friendly. B. It insures ingredients’ freshness.
　　C. It happens during distribution. D. It influences the environment less.
　　14. How do meal kit services lessen distribution emissions？
　　A. By providing good recipes. B. By using recyclable materials.
　　C. By out-competing physical stores. D. By sending packages directly to customers.
　　15. What can be a suitable title for the text？
　　A. Prohibiting that Plastic Packaging B. Making Your Own Recipes
　　C. Trying Food Delivery Services D. Bringing Grocery Shopping to Life
　　阅读七选五
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　　Get a Thorough Understanding of Oneself
　　In all one’s life time it is oneself that one spends the most time being with or dealing with. 16
　　When you are going upwards in life you tend to overestimate （高估） yourself. It seems that everything you seek for is within your reach. 17 It’s likely that you think it wise for yourself to stay away from the outer world. Actually， to get a thorough understanding of oneself， you may as well keep the following tips in mind.
　　Gain a correct view of oneself.
　　You may look forward hopefully to the future but be sure not to expect too much， for dreams can never be fully realized. You may be courageous to meet challenges but it should be clear to you where to direct your efforts. 18
　　Self-appreciate.
　　Whether you compare yourself to a towering tree or a blade of grass， a high mountain or a small stone， you represent a state of nature. 19 If you earnestly （誠挚地） admire yourself you’ll have a real sense of self-appreciation.
　　 20 　　In time of anger， do yourself a favor by releasing （釋放） it in a quiet place so that you won’t be hurt by its flames; in time of sadness， do yourself a favor by sharing it with your friends so as to change a bad mood into a cheerful one; in time of tiredness， do yourself a favor by getting a good sleep.
　　Get a full control of one’s life.
　　To get a thorough understanding of oneself is to get a full control of one’s life. Then one will find one’s life full of color and flavor.
　　A. It has its own value.
　　B. Do oneself a favor when it’s needed.
　　C. Do yourself a favor when you resist the attack of illness.
　　D. But it is exactly oneself that one has the least understanding of.
　　E. Especially if it is well within your reach， you are just too blind to see it.
　　F. When you are going downhill you tend to underestimate yourself for your own incompetence.
　　G. So long as you have a perfect knowledge of yourself， there won’t be difficulties you can’t overcome.
　　16. _______  17. _______  18. _______  19. _______  20. _______
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　　My mother had been in a deep sleep for three days. She was 88 years old and had 21 the end of a long illness. I 22 for round-the-clock nursing care for her and did not 23 her during those three days. On the fourth 24 ， I called my husband to 25 me up home so that I could get some clean clothes there.
　　After a quick breakfast at my house， I showered， got dressed， and then threw a few 26 into a shopping bag. We got back into the car and 27 to buy some daily goods. 28 ， I changed my mind and thought I should go to my mother as soon as possible. Something 29 me told me to do that.
　　The nurse 30 me at the door. “It’s some kind of miracle （奇迹）！” she shouted. “Your mother’s eyes are open！” Rushing into my mother’s bedroom， I was 31 to see my mother lying there and staring straight ahead. Was she still 32 ？ I found my heart started 33 . But then she turned and looked straight at me as if to ask， “Where am I？” Or， perhaps， “Where am I going？” I held her weak body gently， and spoke to her 34 ， “Mom， I love you.” And then I could feel that she was 35 .
　　“When she opened her eyes，” the nurse said， “I said to your mother， ‘There’s your daughter. Just 36 on before she gets here.’ And she 37 it. She waited for you.”
　　Thinking about the fact that something told me not to 38 for anything on the way back to my mother， but to hurry as fast as I could so that I was able to say 39 to her， I believe that it was deep 40 that made me keep company with my mother to the last minute. 　　21. A. missed B. found C. reached D. passed
　　22. A. called B. arranged C. asked D. made
　　23. A. visit B. comfort C. attend D. leave
　　24. A. morning B. afternoon C. night D. noon
　　25. A. take B. get C. pick D. put
　　26. A. dollars B. notebooks C. clothes D. soaps
　　27. A. began B. decided C. promised D. helped
　　28. A. Fortunately B. Expectedly C. Usually D. Suddenly
　　29. A. inside B. behind C. around D. beyond
　　30. A. showed B. greeted C. caught D. met
　　31. A. worried B. shocked C. puzzled D. satisfied
　　32. A. healthy B. alive C. strong D. asleep
　　33. A. working B. shaking C. beating D. racing
　　34. A. loudly B. softly C. normally D. firmly
　　35. A. peaceful B. surprised C. scared D. gone
　　36. A. stay B. watch C. hold D. keep
　　37. A. managed B. heard C. believed D. understood
　　38. A. look B. wait C. stop D. search
　　39. A. sorry B. thanks C. goodbye D. hello
　　40. A. sorrow B. thought C. sympathy D. love
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　　阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
　　A
　　Tiny Countries You Never Knew Existed
　　Sao Tome and Principe
　　Sao Tome and Principe off Africa’s west coast is only 372 square miles， but it has impressive， undamaged nature， rich in biodiverse species. The amazing needle-like volcanic peak Pico Cao Grande rises 1，000 feet into the air. The islands are home to only around 200，000 people today.
　　San Marino
　　Only 23 square miles with a population of just 34，000， the little-known country of San Marino， surrounded by Italy， is the world’s fifth smallest country. With the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mount Titano， the country is said to be the oldest republic in the world.
　　Dominica
　　Dominica covers only 290 square miles， with some of the best diving in the Caribbean， including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of volcanic Morne Trois Pitons National Park. In Dominica， you’ll see rainforests， waterfalls， and coastal views. The island is also home to the only remaining population of the Kalinago， who are part of the island’s 74，000 inhabitants.
　　Kiribati
　　This Pacific island country of 33 coral islands is 313 square miles， but it’s the only country in the world to fall into all four hemispheres （半球）. The country’s 109，000 residents live in only 21 of the islands. See this tropical paradise before it no longer exists—rising seas are threatening to swallow the country whole. 　　1. Which country has the smallest population？
　　A. Sao Tome and Principe. B. San Marino.
　　C. Dominica. D. Kiribati.
　　2. What can we see in both San Marino and Dominica？
　　A. Volcanoes. B. World heritage sites.
　　C. Views of the Caribbean. D. Waterfalls.
　　3. What is TRUE about Kiribati？
　　A. It is rich in biodiverse species. B. It is surrounded by Italy.
　　C. It is home to the Kalinago. D. It is disappearing.
　　B
　　I suddenly heard an elephant crying as though frightened. Looking down， I immediately recognized that something was wrong， and ran down to the edge of the near bank. There I saw Ma Shwe with her three-month-old calf （崽） struggling in the fast-rising water， and it was a life-and-death struggle. Her calf was floating and screaming with fear. Ma Shwe was as near to the far bank as she could get， holding her whole body against the rushing water， and keeping the calf pressed against her huge body. Every now and then the rushing water would sweep the calf away.
　　There was a sudden rise in the water and the calf was washed clean over the mother’s body and was gone. Ma Shwe turned quickly to reach it and pressed the calf with her head and trunk against the rocky bank. Then with a huge effort， she picked it up in her trunk and tried until she was able to place it on a narrow shelf of rock.
　　Just at this moment， she fell back into the river. If she were carried down， it would be certain death. I knew， as well as she did， that there was one spot where she could get up the bank， but it was on the other side from where she had put her calf.
　　While I was wondering what I could do next， I heard the sound of a mother’s love. Ma Shwe had crossed the river and got up the bank and was making her way back as fast as she could， roaring （吼叫） all the time， but to her calf it was music.
　　4. The moment he got down to the river bank， the author saw ____ .
　　A. the calf was about to fall into the river
　　B. Ma Shwe was placing the calf on the rock
　　C. the calf was washed away by the rising water
　　D. Ma Shwe was holding the calf against the rushing water
　　5. How did Ma Shwe manage to save her calf from the water？
　　A. By carrying it on her back. B. By taking it away with her.
　　C. By putting it on a safe spot. D. By pressing it against her body.
　　6. What did Ma Shwe’s roaring mean to her calf？
　　A. A sign of danger. B. A great comfort. 　　C. A musical note. D. A call for help.
　　7. What can be the best title for the text？
　　A. A Mother’s Love B. A Brave Act
　　C. A Deadly River D. A Matter of Life and Death
　　C
　　The great thing about libraries is that they house all types of books—from mysteries to biographies to dramas—all in one location. The bad thing about libraries is that they house all types of books in one location， and if it’s a location you can’t get to， you’re out of luck. Now， mobile library solutions are appearing quickly around the country to bring books to people who need them.
　　A few years ago， when the Little Free Libraries Movement launched， more people of all ages could have access to books. Now， more than 15，000 free book stands can be found around the world， bringing books to unexpected places. But many folks simply can’t get to the places where the books are. Bookmobile buses are a good solution， but they can be expensive to establish and to operate.
　　Books on bikes programs are popping up （出現） in areas where there is a strong bike culture， such as Seattle， or a strong need to bring books to the masses， such as in San Francisco.
　　The Seattle Public Library’s Books on Bikes program is made up of three bike/trailer combos （复合） that librarians bring to community events. The trailers are even Wi-Fi enabled so that visitors can sign up for a library card and browse （浏览） the library’s card catalog on the spot.
　　“Seattle has a really strong bike culture so we want to tap into that and provide full service library programs but do it in a way that is quick and smart，” librarian Jared Mills said in an interview.
　　San Francisco’s program， called Bibliobicicleta， was launched in 2013 by librarian Alicia Tapia. Her trailer can hold about 100 books and attracts readers of all ages and income levels. It’s an independent， donation-based library—like a Little Free Library， but on wheels.
　　When asked why she would launch a free library on a bike， Tapia answered， “Why not？ Bikes are cool， and can go anywhere.”
　　8. According to the author， the traditional libraries ____ .
　　A. are popular among the readers B. are large enough to hold any book
　　C. can’t be very convenient to the readers D. can bring books to people who need them
　　9. Which of the following may be the disadvantage of the bookmobile buses？
　　A. They are full of many travelers. B. They cost a lot of money.
　　C. They have limited number of books. D. They bring books to unexpected places. 　　10.The author mentions Seattle to tell us that ____ .
　　A. bikes are popular in it B. visitors can use free Wi-Fi in it
　　C. it is the same as the city of San Francisco D. the library card is useful to the visitors
　　11. What does Tapia’s answer suggest？
　　A. She enjoys showing off by bike. B. She shows impatience to the readers.
　　C. She is eager to make the readers happy. D. She thinks libraries on bikes are practical.
　　D
　　A mammoth （猛犸象） possibly killed by humans 10，000 to 15，000 years ago was found in soy fields about 50 miles west of Detroit. It was found by farmer James Bristle and his neighbor Trent Satterthwaite， who were reportedly digging in the field. At first， they couldn’t figure out what they were seeing.
　　“It was probably a rib bone that came up，” Bristle tells Ann Arbor News. “We thought it was a bent fence post.” Upon closer inspection， however， it became clear even to untrained eyes this was no fence post. “We knew it was something special.” Then they sped up the dig.
　　After finding the bones Monday night， Bristle called the University of Michigan Tuesday morning to report his find. Scientist Daniel Fisher arrived to inspect it Wednesday， and by Thursday morning he had confirmed it’s a woolly mammoth. He concludes the animal was about 40 years old when it died. It was hunted by humans， he says， who killed it and stored the remains in a pond as a way of preserving the meat for future use. “It’s still too early to tell exactly how it died，” Fisher tells Detroit’s WWJ-TV， “but the skeleton showed signs of human’s butchering.”
　　The bones are being temporarily stored nearby， according to the Detroit Free Press， and it remains unclear where they’ll eventually end up. Their research value will be determined once they’ve been cleaned and dried.
　　Woolly mammoths once lived in Eurasia and North America， and most disappeared 10，000 years ago—demise
　　（終止） that has been linked not only to humans， but also to changing climate. It’s now believed that warming weather weakened their populations before humans dealt the final blows.
　　12. How did James Bristle and his neighbor feel about what they found at first？
　　A. It’s delicate. B. It’s old.
　　C. It’s worthless. D. It’s unique.
　　13. What can we learn about the mammoth according to the text？
　　A. It might die in its 40s. B. It was native to Eurasia.
　　C. It preferred walking in the fields. D. It mainly died from climate change. 　　14. What is Daniel Fisher’s opinion？
　　A. The bones are well worth studying. B. It’s unclear whether the bones were a mammoth’s.
　　C. The mammoth was killed by a butcher. D. The newfound site has evidence of human activity.
　　15. The underlined part in the last paragraph means “____ ”.
　　A. dried their bones B. took their lives
　　C. destroyed their home D. preserved their meat
　　阅读七选五
　　根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
　　How to Remember What You Read
　　Reading is important. But the next step is making sure that you remember what you’ve read！ 16 Here are a few tricks for remembering what you read.
　　● 17
　　If the plot， characters， or word usage is confusing for you， you likely won’t be able to remember what you read. But there are a few things you can do. Use a dictionary; look up the difficult words.
　　● Are you connected？
　　Does a character remind you of a friend？ Does the setting make you want to visit the place？ Does the book inspire you， and make you want to read more？ With some books， you may feel a connection right away. 18 How willing are you to make the connections happen？
　　● Read it; hear it; be it！
　　Read the lines. Then， speak them out loud. And， put some character into the words. When he was writing his novels， Charles Dickens would act out the parts of the characters. He’d make faces in the mirror， and change his voice for each character. 19
　　● How often do you read？
　　If you read frequently， you’ll likely have an easier time with remembering what you’re reading and what you’ve read. 20 As you make reading a regular part of your life， you’ll make more connections， stay more focused and understand the text better. You’ll learn to enjoy literature—as you remember what you read！
　　A. Are you confused？
　　B. Practice makes perfect.
　　C. What’s your motivation？
　　D. Memory is sometimes a tricky thing.
　　E. Marking helps you remember what you read.
　　F. But other books require a bit more work on your part.
　　G. You can do the same thing when you are reading the text！
　　16. _______  17. _______  18. _______  19. _______  20. _______
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　　In a bakery I heard a lady say her foot was hurting and that she was going to call a cab. When walking back home I saw her outside the store， probably 21 for a cab. 　　I asked her where she was going. She told me a place which was actually on the 22 to the craft store I’d be 23 to. So I asked her to 24 the cab and I’d give her a ride. To my 25 ， she said okay without 26 . I wonder if I’d have been so 27 if a stranger made me the same offer！
　　Where she was going was 28 on the way to where I was going. It was such a 29 interaction. But there was more！
　　When I had 30 up what I went for and was waiting at the checkout， the woman behind me said she had a coupon （優惠券） for 25% off any 31 in the store. She gave it to me because she had a（n） 32 one！ I thanked and gave her a 33 card.
　　They say “What goes around comes around”， but sometimes it is 34 to see how that works as there is often a “manifestation （显现） delay”. Each action 35 a ripple （涟漪） that eventually comes 36 to us， but sometimes it is much 37 so we forget their connection.
　　Today the causes and effects have appeared in a linkable manner. While 38 ， I’m also opening myself to receiving gifts， now or in the future. I can learn so much from others as to how 39 they are to receive in a way I might not have been if 40 the same gift.
　　21. A. asking B. waiting C. applying D. paying
　　22. A. trip B. cab C. carriage D. way
　　23. A. driving B. leading C. walking D. pulling
　　24. A. take B. find C. cancel D. charge
　　25. A. sadness B. surprise C. relief D. disappointment
　　26. A. hesitation B. aim C. doubt D. delay
　　27. A. enthusiastic  B. inviting C. trusting D. puzzled
　　28. A. very B. generally C. surely D. right
　　29. A. popular B. beautiful C. serious D. horrible
　　30. A. picked B. put C. looked D. made
　　31. A. load B. project C. design D. item
　　32. A. familiar B. regular C. extra D. important
　　33. A. post B. smile C. note D. paper
　　34. A. bad B. clear C. awful D. hard
　　35. A. creates B. changes C. controls D. affects
　　36. A. over B. out C. back D. down
　　37. A. easier B. safer C. later D. smaller
　　38. A. giving B. appreciating C. persuading D. demanding
　　39. A. eager B. open C. confident D. anxious
　　40. A. brought B. learned C. booked D. offered
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　　阅读理解
　　阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
　　A
　　Upcoming Events of New York Chinese Cultural Center
　　Fan Dance
　　Sunday， April 4， 2：00 pm—3：00 pm， $15 per child
　　New York Historical Society Museum & Library 　　Learn Chinese fan dancing with an instructor from NYCCC！ This program is a part of an exhibition which examines the history of trade and immigration between China and the United States.
　　Dragon Boat Festival
　　Friday， April 9， 2：00 pm—2：30 pm
　　Fresh Meadows Park
　　Come and celebrate with us in the thousand-year-old tradition of dragon boat racing！ Be part of the audience and enjoy the excitement of this celebration. FREE ADMISSION！ Click here for more information. Dragon Boat Festival will be held in Fresh Meadows Park.
　　Dance to China
　　Sunday， April 11， 2：00 pm
　　Spruce Street School Auditorium， 12 Spruce Street， New York， NY 10038
　　Join us in celebrating 45 years of preserving and continuing Chinese traditional dance. Students from NYCCC School of the Arts will be performing traditional Chinese dance， martial arts， and Beijing opera. Cost is $15 for adults， $12 for teenagers and senior citizens， $10 for children under 12.
　　NYCCC School of the Arts Open House
　　Saturday， April 17， 1：00 pm—3：00 pm， $12 per child
　　PS 124， Yung Wing School， 40 Division Street， New York， NY 10002
　　Join us and see Chinese dance， kung fu， and acrobatic （雜技的） performances performed by our current students. Come and see our students’ beautiful artwork on display and make some artwork yourselves during our hour of arts and crafts and face painting from 1：00 pm to 2：00 pm. The show will be from 2：00 pm to 3：00 pm.
　　1. Where can we learn about China-US trade and immigration history？
　　A. In Fresh Meadows Park. B. In PS 124， Yung Wing School.
　　C. In Spruce Street School Auditorium. D. In New York Historical Society Museum & Library.
　　2. How much should a couple with their 5-year-old son pay to participate in Dance to China？
　　A. $42. B. $40. C. $37. D. $34.
　　3. What does NYCCC aim at？
　　A. Training dancing instructors. B. Producing beautiful artwork.
　　C. Promoting Chinese folk arts. D. Examining trade and immigration.
　　B
　　Coming to the end of my assistantship in Barcelona， I start to think about what the future might hold. It’s been seven months and a few days since I arrived here and things have changed so much in what some might call a short period of time. When I first arrived in Terrassa I was excited and nervous to start a new adventure in a country I love. The first few days seem so long ago now， trying to find a place to live， organizing my timetable with the schools， meeting new people. 　　However， a fortnight later， the excitement started to fade and I began to spend more than a few nights thinking about family and friends back home， wondering if I should be there with them. Everything started to change after meeting some new friends and spending good time with them， eating together and seeing new places as a group. I suppose we should never forget how important it is to have good people in your life， because they can make a difference.
　　Coming back to Terrassa after visiting home for Christmas felt like returning to a second home， to a place that was mine with people I cared about. Things got even busier and more people came into my life.
　　Now， looking forward， there are some decisions to make. Should I return home to Scotland and move on with life there or try to extend my time here， perhaps make it something permanent？ Experiencing other cultures or learning about the world is such an important thing to do if you have the means.
　　My advice from my experience so far is to travel and try new things whenever you get the opportunity. You may find somewhere you were always supposed to be.
　　4. Why did the author go to Barcelona？
　　A. To meet his curiosity. B. To conduct his work.
　　C. To begin a new adventure. D. To experience a new culture.
　　5. The author began to feel homesick ____ .
　　A. as soon as he set foot on Terrassa B. when he was considering his future
　　C. after a few weeks’ stay in Terrassa D. when he was trying to find a living place
　　6. The author is unsure about ____ .
　　A. where to spend his future life B. how to enjoy his life in Terrassa
　　C. what to do to extend his time in Terrassa D. whether to celebrate Christmas with locals
　　7. What has the author learned from his experience？
　　A. Having a clear idea of oneself is important.
　　B. Traveling alone brings a great many benefits.
　　C. Learning about the world makes life more colorful.
　　D. Keeping an open mind toward new things is necessary.
　　C
　　Have you ever been given something you don’t like or doesn’t fit， but you don’t want to hurt the feelings of the person who thinks about you？ You’re not alone. Everyone has received an unwanted gift at least once in his or her life. That doesn’t mean the item is bad or useless. It simply means that it doesn’t work for you.
　　If you find yourself with something nice but that doesn’t fit into your lifestyle， consider regifting it. Before you do that， make sure you understand the manners of this practice that is more and more common as people find it difficult to make ends meet to a great extent. 　　There are specific things you should do to an item. Failure to do any of them may create an awkward situation. You never have to lie about what you are doing， but you don’t want to be in the position of having to explain anything. For example， remove the original wrapping paper and rewrap it in your own; make sure the box is in good condition so the item doesn’t appear used; check the item and make sure there are no cards or names on the packaging; inspect the item and make sure it is in excellent condition.
　　When you get ready for regifting， consider having a white elephant gift exchange for your next celebration. This removes all the embarrassment of being caught regifting because that’s the whole purpose of the event. In order to prevent hurting feelings， provide everyone with a guest list and ask them not to bring anything given by the people on that list.
　　8. Why does the author begin the text with a question？
　　A. To share a hot phenomenon. B. To introduce the following part.
　　C. To ask for readers’ answers. D. To point out a common opinion.
　　9. What contributes most to the growing regifting？
　　A. People’s lack of money. B. People’s dislike of the gifts.
　　C. People’s reduced desire for gifts. D. People’s understanding of its manners.
　　10. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about？
　　A. What to do before regifting. B. How to make use of unwanted gifts.
　　C. What kind of gifts to be regifted. D. Why regifting can cause embarrassment.
　　11. What does the underlined phrase “white elephant” in the last paragraph mean？
　　A. Good-looking but valueless. B. Nice but unsuitable.
　　C. Packaged and invaluable. D. Expensive and useful.
　　D
　　Traditionally， robots have been hard， made of metal and other rigid material. But a team of scientists at Harvard University in the US has managed to build an entirely soft robot—one that draws inspiration from an octopus （章魚）.
　　Described in science journal Nature， the “Octobot” could pave the way for more effective autonomous robots that could be used in search， rescue and exploration. “The Octobot is a minimal system which may serve as a foundation for a new generation of completely soft， autonomous robots，” the study’s authors wrote.
　　Robots built for precise， repetitive movements in a controlled environment don’t do so well on rough terrains
　　（地形） or in unpredictable conditions. And they aren’t especially safe around humans， because they’re made out of hard and heavy parts that could be potentially dangerous to their users. 　　So researchers have been working on building soft robots for decades. They’ve taken inspiration from nature， looking to animals from jellyfish to cockroaches， which are often made up of more flexible matter.
　　But creating a completely soft robot remains a challenge. Even if engineers build a silicone （硅酮） body， it’s still a grand challenge to construct flexible versions of essential parts， such as a source of power.
　　“Although soft robotics is still in its early stage， it holds great promise for several applications， such as search-and-rescue operations and exploration，” Barbara Mazzolai and Virgilio Mattoli of the Italian Institute of Technology’s Center for Micro-BioRobotics， wrote in a comment. “Soft robots might also open up new approaches to improving wellness and quality of life.”
　　12. What is the special feature of “Octobot”？
　　A. It’s soft. B. It’s made of metal.
　　C. It’s very small. D. It looks like an octopus.
　　13. What is the disadvantage of traditional robots？
　　A. They’re hard to control. B. They’re too heavy to move.
　　C. They can’t predict conditions. D. They can’t behave well all the time.
　　14. What is one of the biggest challenges to build a completely soft robot？
　　A. Its silicone body. B. Its complex components.
　　C. Its precise movements. D. Its flexible power source.
　　15. What can we infer from the text about the application of “Octobot”？
　　A. It has not been put into widespread use. B. It has been used in the field of rescue.
　　C. It has been used in various fields. D. It has not been improved yet.
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　　How to Become an Effective Leader？
　　The key to becoming an effective leader is not to focus on making other people follow， but on making yourself the kind of person they want to follow.        16        It takes time to become a trustworthy leader.
　　As you prepare yourself to become a better leader， use the following guidelines to help you grow.
　　◆ Don’t be self-centered.
　　The truly great leaders are not in leadership for personal gain.        17        Perhaps that is why Lawrence Bell remarked， “A man who cannot bother to do little things for others are unlikely to become a good leader.”
　　◆        18
　　Rare is the effective leader who didn’t learn to become a good follower first. That is why a leadership institution such as the United States Military Academy teaches its officers to become effective followers first. 　　◆ Work with excellence.
　　No one respects and follows mediocrity （平庸）. Leaders who earn the right to lead give their all to what they do. They bring into play not only their skills and talents， but also great passion and hard work.        19
　　◆ Give your power away.
　　What makes leadership so special is that you become a better leader by sharing whatever power you have， not by saving it all for yourself.        20        If you use your power to empower others， your leadership will extend far beyond your grasp.
　　A. Become a good follower first.
　　B. They perform at their highest level.
　　C. You are meant to be a river， not a pool.
　　D. They lead in order to serve other people.
　　E. Leaders help others to reach their potential.
　　F.Leadership isn’t learned or earned in a moment.
　　G. Leadership is influence， nothing more， nothing less.
　　16. _______  17. _______  18. _______  19. _______  20. _______
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　　There was once a poor and disappointed salesman. He complained every day that there was no platform for him to 21 his ability and the fate was often pulling his leg.
　　At Christmas Eve， every family 22 their houses with lanterns and it was festive everywhere. But he was sitting alone on a bench in a park and recalling the 23 . It was on the same day last year when he was also drinking 24 ， without new clothes， new shoes， let alone a new car and a new house.
　　“I have to spend this Christmas Eve with these old shoes again，” he 25 and began to take off the old shoes. Suddenly， he 26 at a young man in a wheelchair passing by him with his hands difficultly 27 the wheels forward. It dawned on him that he was so 28 to have shoes to wear while that man did not even have the 29 . Afterwards， the salesman 30 every opportunity to improve himself and tried his best to make 31 every day. Several years later， he 32 changed his life totally and became a millionaire.
　　If you look around， you will find there are so many people who were born 33 in the society but they are 34 in life and never complain about the fate. Instead， they constantly 35 to make themselves stronger to 36 the society. By contrast， we should feel 37 . We are born healthy， but we are fed up with life; we 38 about our colleagues and are 39 with our jobs. 　　Maybe we would feel afraid when we realize we have fallen into such a 40 state of life， but worse is that we never realize that.
　　21. A. appreciate B. display C. increase D. assess
　　22. A. painted B. filled C. furnished D. decorated
　　23. A. matter B. trouble C. past D. incident
　　24. A. alone B. freely C. slowly D. aside
　　25. A. whispered B. added C. sighed D. screamed
　　26. A. glanced B. shouted C. smiled D. glared
　　27. A. driving B. putting C. pushing D. sending
　　28. A. healthy B. astonished C. rich D. lucky
　　29. A. chance B. money C. challenge D. motivation
　　30. A. accepted B. seized C. expected D. enjoyed
　　31. A. sense B. progress C. friends D. contributions
　　32. A. eventually B. fortunately C. continuously D. surprisingly
　　33. A. lazy B. poor C. ugly D. disabled
　　34. A. energetic B. stubborn C. confident D. serious
　　35. A. intend B. struggle C. remember D. wish
　　36. A. understand B. enter C. serve D. shape
　　37. A. proud B. thrilled C. pitiful D. ashamed
　　38. A. complain B. talk C. learn D. fight
　　39. A. unfamiliar B. dissatisfied C. confused D. busy
　　40. A. tiring B. boring C. annoying D. embarrassing
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　　A
　　The cost of living in countries like the United States， Britain， Australia or France has skyrocketed （飞涨） in recent years. However， if you’re willing to leave your country and explore life in other areas， there are many countries boasting an extremely cheap and low cost of living. Check out the following countries when planning your next move.
　　Ecuador
　　Ecuador is similar to the United States in many ways， and as a result has become a popular American getaway. They even use the US Dollar for their currency. In this country， it’s cheaper to eat out every day than cook for yourself on a budget in the US. You can even buy a property （房地產） for around $50，000 and hire someone to take care of it while you’re away.
　　Mexico
　　Although the country is known for its poverty-ridden streets， there are many wealthier areas that provide every facility you might need. You can live off a mere $700 to $800 a month in Mexico， and this includes rent for a nice place， facilities， food， and any sightseeing.
　　Argentina
　　Argentina has been a popular tourist destination for many years. It has great restaurants， a rich history， and many places to explore. Not to mention， it’s not very expensive to live here. A decent sized home can cost around $139，000， which is relatively cheap in relation to homes in the United States. 　　Vietnam
　　Vietnam has also become a popular tourist destination in recent years. There are many million dollar luxury homes by the beach， but you can find a modest flat or small home for around $25，000 to $50，000 if you search in the right areas.
　　1. How much does it take at least to live in Mexico for a year？
　　A. About $7，000. B. About $8，000. C. About $8，400. D. About $9，800.
　　2. What do Argentina and Vietnam have in common？
　　A. They both have great restaurants. B. People like to travel to these two countries.
　　C. The cost of living in them is both expensive. D. Their middle-sized homes both cost around $139，000.
　　3. In which country did the purchaser probably pay extra money after he left？
　　A. Ecuador. B. Mexico. C. Argentina. D. Vietnam.
　　B
　　When Katie Shipley was born with a serious brain disease， doctors said she wouldn’t live to go to school. Now， Katie is not only about to graduate from Southridge High School in Oregon， but she was also named the school’s prom （高中毕业舞会） queen.
　　Knowing Katie’s wishes for prom queen， her friend Courtney Travis began reaching out to find her the prom king she needed to make her a queen. Courtney found Michael Parks， who also thought it was a great idea.
　　Their efforts paid off， and Katie was very excited and grateful to be named prom queen.
　　On the day of the prom， Katie wore a very beautiful dress. Her grandmother， Joan Fraley， who also went to the prom， said the night would stay with her always. “I was standing there and the children were shouting her name，” she said. “They called her name as the new prom queen—I started crying. I’m greatly thankful to the students of Southridge High School.”
　　Todd Corsetti， the headmaster at Southridge High School said that seeing Katie as prom queen and the energy and help of his students is one of his “proudest moments”.
　　“I think teenagers have great hearts and are really looking to make the world a better place，” Todd said. “As we finish our school year， it’s a great legacy （遺产） to leave the other classes who come after them.”
　　4. According to Paragraph 1， Katie was ____ .
　　A. thought to be dying young B. born healthy in fact
　　C. given a wrong explanation of her disease D. expected to be a prom queen in the future
　　5. Who helped Katie realize her dream？
　　A. Her headmaster. B. Her grandmother.
　　C. Joan Fraley and Todd Corsetti. D. Courtney Travis and Michael Parks. 　　6. Why did Joan cry at the prom？
　　A. She was invited to Katie’s graduation ceremony. B. She was moved by what others did for Katie.
　　C. She thought of Katie’s hard life. D. She felt very sorry for Katie.
　　7. What is Todd’s opinion on the students？
　　A. They are the kindest teens. B. They are the hope of the world.
　　C. They set a good example to others. D. They can do much better in the future.
　　C
　　It must have been a very clever human who looked at a sheep walking past and thought of the use its wool might have！
　　The oldest surviving textile （紡织品） made out of wool is around 3，500 years old. Wool was probably the first fiber to be woven into textiles. Because when humans stopped hunting and started raising animals， it was their first step from a wild life to a civilized one. Sheep became a convenience store for the new lifestyle of our ancestor during the Stone Age， a walking food supply that required little care. Sheep provided all—meat and milk for food， skin and bones for clothing， shelters and tools.
　　Some sheep were suitable to roast while others were to produce wool， as sheep fit for eating do not necessarily have high-quality wool. Early wild species of sheep had long outer hair protecting their short wool undercoats. It was this underlayer that was highly suitable for textile use， so they were selectively bred into modern sheep.
　　Great empires were built on the backs of sheep and their wool. Around 1800 BC， the civilization of Babylonia was famous for its wool. After the Romans conquered （征服） Spain， they developed a new breed that would come to be known as Spanish Merino， with the whitest， finest wool ever known. Today， the Merino is the most highly regarded breed in the world.
　　The Chinese held onto the secret of silk for thousands of years， before Europeans even got an idea about how to put two threads together. With wool， they seem to have got their revenge.
　　8. What do we know about the Stone Age？
　　A. People made great efforts to raise sheep. B. Sheep led to the boom of the society.
　　C. People exchanged sheep for what they needed. D. Sheep met many basic needs of the people.
　　9. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about？
　　A. Economic value of sheep. B. Features of sheep breeds.
　　C. Choice of suitable sheep breeds. D. Development of the wool industry.
　　10. Babylonia and the Romans are mentioned to show ____ .
　　A. the wisdom of ancient people B. the aggression of ancient nations 　　C. the link between wool and their rise D. the greatness of well-organized ancient society
　　11. What does the underlined part in the last paragraph mean？
　　A. They lost their advantage of something. B. They had the wool to save face possibly.
　　C. They did something harmful to their opponent. D. They were trying to catch up with others.
　　D
　　The United Arab Emirates （UAE） is mostly a desert. However， this has not stopped the country from creating great building projects. On September 26， UAE officials announced another ambitious project—Mars Science City. Expansive deserts and miles of coastline provide plenty of options for safe rocket launches （發射）. And its position on the Earth makes it especially appealing as the spin of the Earth provides an extra push， meaning less fuel is needed to get payloads into orbit. All these seem to make it possible.
　　The Mars City Project， designed by Bjarke Ingels Group， or BIG， will provide a realistic model to simulate （模仿） living on the surface of Mars， the red planet. It is part of the UAE’s Mars 2117 Project to lead the global race to land humans on Mars and be the first to build a settlement there. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid， Prime Minister and ruler of Dubai， says， “The UAE seeks international support to develop technologies that benefit humans， and lay the foundation of a better future for more generations to come.”
　　Built outside Dubai， the 1.9 million square feet city is expected to cost $135 million. It will consist of several dome-shaped laboratories， similar to the ones imagined for the first Mars settlers. Scientists from around the world will be invited to conduct research to come up with methods to create food， water and energy， using techniques which can be copied onto the red planet. The living spaces， where the researchers can live for up to a year， will simulate the planet’s conditions as much as possible.
　　The research city will also include a museum featuring famous space achievements to help educate and inspire children to undertake space exploration and discovery. To discover whether the construction method works on Mars， the museum’s walls will be 3D printed using the sand from the nearby desert. Now， if they would only add some living quarters for the general public to experience life on Mars without leaving Earth， life would be perfect.
　　12. What can we conclude about the United Arab Emirates？
　　A. It is short of fine weather. B. It is a nice place for launching. 　　C. It can provide adequate fuel supply. D. It has the greatest architects in the world.
　　13. What will scientists do in the laboratories？
　　A. Educate visitors on trips to Mars.
　　B. Develop the Mars settlers’ imagination.
　　C. Find ways to produce food， water and energy on Mars.
　　D. Create a climate-controlled environment for future use.
　　14. Why will the museum’s walls be 3D printed？
　　A. To show famous space techniques. B. To make full use of the nearby desert.
　　C. To inspire children to love exploration. D. To test building skills used by Mars settlers.
　　15. What can be the best title for the text？
　　A. UAE to Build Mars Science City B. UAE’s Great Exploration of Mars
　　C. UAE to Build First Mars Settlement D. UAE’s Scientific Contribution to Humans
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　　Anger is a normal part of anyone’s life. 16 They tend to say or do things they regret later. However， there are some techniques in calming yourself down after getting angry.
　　● Slow down your breathing. 17 Your heart rate goes up， and so does your breathing. Some people are even out of breath when they are angry. What’s important for now is to slow down. Breathe slowly and deeply. Breathe in through the nose， hold the air in your lungs for a couple of seconds， and breathe out slowly through the mouth.
　　● 18 You can reflect deeply or pray. Sit down on a comfortable chair， and close your eyes. Imagine yourself in a comfortable place， like a beach or anywhere nice.
　　● Write down your thoughts. Get a journal or start a private blog where you can express your thoughts. This helps you see things objectively. What’s great about writing things about your feelings is that you can look back into that particular day years from now. 19
　　● Accept the fact that you can’t control everything in the world. Most of your anger usually results from disappointments about things that don’t happen as you want them to. 20 Once you learn this， you will learn how to work around those things that you cannot change， or achieve your goals through other means.
　　A. Take time to relax yourself.
　　B. Anger isn’t always a bad thing to us.
　　C. Most people become excited when they get angry.
　　D. And you will probably just laugh about the incident.
　　E. Be aware that not everything can work to your favor.
　　F. Many people tend to lose control when they get angry. 　　G. Unfortunately， this is not exactly a productive activity.
　　16. _______  17. _______  18. _______  19. _______  20. _______
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　　I used to be just about the most impatient person in the world. When I decided I wanted something， I absolutely could not keep 21 ， or at least I didn’t think I could. I sewed a lot when I was younger， and one 22 I just thought to have a 23 outfit （套装） for the next day. I started cutting out the 24 at nine that night and got through with the outfit at about two the next morning. I might have been 25 the next day， but I had my new outfit. That is just one 26 among many that come to my 27 of what an impatient person I used to be. I found it 28 to think of anything else at all once I decided to do a certain thing. I also thought my “ 29 ” were so important that others should 30 what they were doing to help me achieve them.
　　My mom is probably the one that got the worst of the deal on that one， because I 31 expected her to drop everything and 32 me out. When I really started to seek God， I quickly 33 that no amount of begging would 34 him to make something happen one minute earlier than it is 35 . It’s crazy to think that I was a mere human who would even think of trying to force everyone to 36 their plans just because of my impatience 37 I didn’t think of it that way at that time.
　　When I look back upon those 38 ， I can see how much I have 39 in the area of patience. Now I know that “ 40 ” is something I will always have to do well.
　　21. A. quiet B. still C. silent D. calm
　　22. A. midnight B. afternoon    C. night D. morning
　　23. A. new B. clean C. cheap D. famous
　　24. A. color B. pattern C. price D. weight
　　25. A. pleased B. amazed C. excited D. tired
　　26. A. mistake B. habit C. example D. opportunity
　　27. A. attitude B. goal C. decision D. memory
　　28. A. tough B. convenient C. likely D. important
　　29. A. hobbies B. wants C. fears D. orders
　　30. A. value B. allow C. drop D. demand
　　31. A. instantly B. eventually C. nearly D. frequently
　　32. A. show B. help C. drive D. kick
　　33. A. realized B. heard C. imagined D. expected
　　34. A. force B. promise C. remind D. warn
　　35. A. divided B. declared C. planned D. paid
　　36. A. check B. take C. design D. change
　　37. A. in case B. even if C. as though D. so that
　　38. A. abilities B. theories C. times D. results
　　39. A. grown B. offered C. figured D. compared
　　40. A. sewing B. waiting C. praying D. devoting