Chloe Kim was one of America's top Olympians during last year's Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The snowboarding champion, who grew up in California, competed there at 17 years of age. She became the youngest woman ever to win an Olympic gold medal in the halfpipe competition.

She has recently won a halfpipe competition during the Winter X Games in Aspen, Colorado. But the 18-year-old snowboarder has decided to trade some trips down the halfpipe for an Ivy League education after an upcoming world championship competition in Utah. Beginning from next fall, Kim will be joining Princeton University's class. Instead of centering on the physics of her winning snow board moves, she could now be learning the subject in school. In a recent interview, Kim said, “While I have a special identity and my life has always been so different, I still aim to make my higher education experience as normal as possible.” Kim added, “I'd love to be Chloe, the girl who sits next to me in English class.”

Kim received widespread attention during the Pyeongchang Games. The publicity was fueled by her friendly, energetic nature as well as her interesting family story. Along her path to Olympic gold, Kim also became a social media star. She helped design a snowboarding Barbie doll in her likeness, rapped with hip-hop artist G-Eazy and joined other sports stars to be honored with ESPY Awards. While all of this was fun, Kim says she now looks forward to a new challenge—earning a degree from one of America's top universities. She says she considers her acceptance to Princeton just as much of an honor as earning an Olympic gold medal.

She is still deciding what her exact field of study will be at Princeton. But she says it will involve something science-related, possibly chemistry or biology. She is attempting to work out a plan that will permit her to keep training while going to classes. Kim says her sports and educational goals go hand-in-hand. “It's all about progressing the sport and also pushing myself,” she said. “To see what can do, and how far I can go.”

1.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A.Kim's personality and family background help raise her publicity.

B.Kim majors in physics in Princeton University to improve snow board moves.

C.Kim thinks being admitted to Princeton earns her more honors than being a sports star.

D.Kim decides to give up the upcoming world championship competition in Utah.

2.By saying "I'd love to be Chloe, the girl who sits next to me in English class”, Kim______.

A.tries to hide her identity as snowboarding champion

B.desires to live a normal life in her study experience

C.determines to forget all about her earlier sports life

D.hopes the girl sitting by her is named Chloe as her

3.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A.Snowboarding Champion Regains Popularity with Sports Lovers

B.Snowboarding Champion Challenges Other Fields Successfully

C.Snowboarding Champion Sets Sights on Education

D.Snowboarding Champion Cooperates with Princeton University

4.From which is the passage probably taken?

A.A study brochure B.A short-story collection

C.A newspaper D.An autobiography

    When my three boys were young, our summer vacation consisted of driving the nine hours to my parents' place in Maine, where I grew up. While we loved those visits, the truth is we couldn't afford to go anywhere else. My husband, David, and I had finally saved up enough to buy our first home. We'd even made an agreement: We wouldn't spend more than $ 100 without consulting each other.

On one of those holidays, I took the boys to the local library, where a silent auction was underway. I was attracted by one item: Shot nearby, on the rocky coast, the photo was naturalistic, capturing the characteristic of the young subjects and the beauty of my home state. Up for bid: a session with the photographer.

In a hurry, I wrote down my name on the sign-up sheet, half sure that my offer of $ 500 would be topped. It wasn't. And though I felt bad about breaking my agreement with David, I was happy with my bid won.

The morning of the shoot, we put the kids into the car and drove to a favorite beach. The photographer, already standing in the parking lot with a camera around her neck, started snapping pictures the minute they got out of their car seats. She gently tried to persuade the boys forward, leading them to gather around a rock pool.

When the contact sheet arrived, I knew it had been worth the money. In the photos each boy's personality shone clearly.

More than a dozen years later, the portrait is a touchstone for me, a key to understanding who my children are. The photograph is a piece of art and a piece of our family history, worth every penny.

1.What was the author doing when she got to the silent auction?

A.She was prepared to take a picture. B.She was much annoyed by the boys.

C.She was alone wandering in a library. D.She was suddenly appealed to by an item.

2.What does the author think of the photographer?

A.Beautiful B.Patient C.Elegant D.Courageous

3.What can be inferred from the passage?

A.The contact sheet was not entirely unexpected.

B.The couple might have quarreled a great deal.

C.The couple thought they could take better photos.

D.The picture was greatly cherished by the author.

4.What's the best title of this passage?

A.The Best Gift the Woman Ever Bought B.The Poor Life the Woman's Family Lived

C.The Lovely Children the Couple Had D.The Influence the Picture Brought

Journalism Fellowships

In this important year for Europe, here is your chance to become one of the finest reporters and launch a career at two of the most globally famous news organizations—The Economist & the Financial Times. Below are the details.

What do the prizes involve and who has the right qualifications?

Two awards are on offer: one, for a British applicant, will consist of a three-month fellowship (职员身份) in continental Europe at The Economist; the other, for an applicant from elsewhere in the European Union, will be in London at the Financial Times also lasting three months. Both winners will also receive £6,000 to cover accommodation and travel. The fellowships are open only to European Union citizens.

Who are the fellowships suited for?

The fellowships are established specially for those ambitious early-career journalists with bold ideas and a lively writing style, each capable of adapting to the excitement and pressures of a modern newsroom. The fellow should have a particular interest and curiosity about European affairs, as the prize aims to help continental writers understand Britain and British writers understand Europe.

What is this year’s subject?

What is Europe’s greatest weakness? Please choose the country, institution, or issue that is of greatest concern.

How to apply?

Please send a submission on the subject above, together with a CV (简历) and covering letter. The submission can be:

an unpublished written article, blog post or data-rich essay of max 850 words

an unpublished 2-minute video

Entries should be sent, by the closing date of May 16th 2018, by e-mail to ncprize@ft.com. Successful applicants will be informed by the end of July 2018.

1.Why is the British winner to be posted at The Economist?

A.For him or her to tour more places.

B.For him or her to know Europe better.

C.To help him or her understand economics.

D.For him or her to become a European Union citizen.

2.Who are the fellowships intended for?

A.College students. B.Amateur writers.

C.New journalists. D.European politicians.

3.Which of the following can be accepted as a proper submission?

A.A published blog post. B.An unpublished 800-word essay.

C.An unpublished photo. D.A 3-minute video.

你们班同学打算周六去爬香山。请给外教Chris写一封英文信，邀请他参加此次活动。具体内容如下：

1)时间：8am—5 pm；2)集合地点：校门口；交通工具：公交车；3)内容：吃午饭，欣赏风景，照相4)携带物品：雨具，午餐，相机。

注意：1.词数不少于50；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

单句改错

1.He was bring up in New York.

2.It hit him that he had lost his key in the office.

3.The table is such heavy that I can’t move it.

4.Obvious,the students are not interested in the subject.

5.We are looking forward for seeing the film Wonder Woman.

6.It was last year when you taught me how to drive.

7.You can’t take photographs here without permit.

8.It is a strange thing that he could have done such a thing.

9.We will take chance to have the party outdoor.

10.Now you can do some exercise and have fun your kids at the same time.

    One day we had a math test. I took a look at the _______ full of what looked like hieroglyphs(象形文字) to me and began to _______ I did the best that I could, and then left my _______ to put my paper on the front desk with a(n) _______.

After I returned to my seat, an idea came to my mind. I _______ the teacher was walking in the _______ of the room with her back turned. I _______ my seat and went back to the pile of test papers already handed _______ I quickly picked up my paper, _______ the paper right below it. When I looked at the ________ paper I had taken, I discovered it belonged to the ________ girl in our class. I quickly copied her answers.

The next day the teacher handed back our papers with them face down. When I ________ my paper over, I was ________ to see an “F” on it. After class I went to the girl whose answers I had ________, “The math test was difficult. I ________ it. I guess we need to study more.” ________ reply was, “Not me, I got every question ________ and got an A.”

The teacher knew. She never blamed me in front of the class ________ allowed me to keep my dignity(尊严). I made a ________ to myself never ever to cheat again and always be ________. I never forgot that teacher who failed me when, really, I had failed myself.

1.A.blackboard B.paper C.book D.picture

2.A.argue B.cry C.worry D.complain

3.A.seat B.classroom C.partner D.teacher

4.A.joy B.idea C.sigh D.problem

5.A.believed B.found C.ignored D.checked

6.A.front B.middle C.outside D.back

7.A.preserved B.found C.left D.took

8.A.out B.in C.over D.on

9.A.copying B.leaving C.remembering D.including

10.A.extra B.new C.clean D.difficult

11.A.tallest B.oldest C.prettiest D.smartest

12.A.got B.turned C.put D.took

13.A.shocked B.angry C.happy D.excited

14.A.examined B.read C.marked D.copied

15.A.knew B.made C.failed D.lost

16.A.Her B.My C.His D.Its

17.A.ready B.good C.right D.done

18.A.or B.except C.but D.unless

19.A.speech B.joke C.wish D.promise

20.A.honest B.friendly C.careful D.hopeful

How to conduct a group discussion

In life, there are times when you’ll be working in a group. If you’re reading this, then probably you’re a group leader and you’ll conduct (主持) a group discussion. Don’t worry.1. Here are the steps in conducting a group discussion.

● At the start of the discussion, present the problem to the group. You must think of the problem before the discussion.2. The problem can be something that prevents a group achieving its goal, or something that asks “how”. Once you have recognized the problem, discuss it with the group and find out solutions to it.

● Once the group understands the problem, it’s time to ask for ideas. As a leader, you should give everyone in the group a chance to share his/her idea.3. Some ideas may be out of this world but it can help the group to make a decision.

● When someone in the group finishes sharing an idea, write it down on a white board.4. It’s not only important for remembering that idea, but it also shows that you value his/her opinion.

●5.In this important stage, you must ask the group to vote for a particular idea and go with it. The idea with the most votes shall be the solution to the problem. But if you feel that it isn’t the solution, think about it carefully and discuss it with the group.

A.Pick out the best idea.

B.Conclude the discussion.

C.Always keep in mind that the majority isn’t always right.

D.You should listen carefully to their words no matter what they say.

E.Handling a group discussion is easy if you know what to do.

F.However,if you didn’t think about it,you can consult the group.

G.Do this for everyone in the group until they all share their ideas

I am a strong believer that if a child is raised with approval he learns to love himself and will be successful in his own way.

Several weeks ago, I was doing homework with my son in the third grade and he kept standing up from his chair. I kept asking him to sit down, telling him that he would concentrate better. He sat but seconds later, as if he didn’t even notice he was doing it, he got up again. I was getting annoyed, but then it hit me: I started noticing his answers were much quicker and right when he stood up. Could he be focused while standing up?

This made me start questioning myself and what I had been raised to believe. I was raised to believe that a quiet child was more likely to succeed. This child would have the discipline to study hard, get good grades and become someone important in life. Kids that were active and loud would only be objects of stares.

Now people perhaps come to realize that their kids are born with their own sets of DNA and personality features, and all they can do is loving and accepting them. As parents, throughout their growing years and beyond that, we need to be our kids’ best cheerleaders, guiding them and helping them find their way.

I have stopped asking my son to sit down and concentrate. Obviously, he is concentrating, just in his own way and not mine. We need to accept our kids, and their ways of doing things. This way may have worked for me but doesn’t mean we need to carry it through generations. There is nothing sweeter than seeing our children being individual（个人）. It makes us happy and that’s just the way I want my kids to live life.

1.According to the passage, the author tried to keep his son seated so that ________.

A.he could finish his homework on time

B.he couldn’t bother the author

C.he could pay more attention to his study

D.he could keep silent in the room

2.Inspired by the case of his son, the author began to doubt ________.

A.the importance of parents

B.the old form of education methods

C.the relationship between kids and their parents

D.the good grades of some kids

3.In the past, what kind of child is unlovable?

A.Those who are active and loud.

B.Those who are obedient and calm.

C.Those who are talkative and humorous.

D.Those who are shy and careful.

4.What does the author think of teaching children?

A.Encouragement is important.

B.A fine example is necessary in the school.

C.Children shouldn’t be punished.

D.Children can not be taught in the same way.

5.In the opinion of the author, children should ________.

A.have no freedom

B.be friendly to their parents

C.have their own style

D.learn from their friends

    Children really need to know some basic first aid skills. This is true whether your child is four or fourteen. So what should you teach your children?

Calling for help

Once your child reaches the age of four, he should know all about calling 911 in the event of an emergency. Explain all about what a real emergency is. For example, he should call 911 if an adult asks him to, if an adult passes out and cannot be woken, if there is a fire and he can’t find an adult, or if people are hurt.

As I am typing this, I just realized that although my kids are taught about 911, the telephones in the house are out of reach for all but my oldest child (to prevent the other two from playing with the phone). Don’t make this mistake yourself, or your children wouldn’t get in touch with the police in time.

Cuts and scrapes (擦伤)

Teach children about basic care for cuts and scrapes. In my house, the kids all know that cuts must be cleaned and know where the bandages are. They also know how to put pressure on a cut to make it stop bleeding. Of course they should ask an adult for help, but they should also know a bit about self care. Believe it or not, I had to help a teenage neighbor once who had no idea what to do when he cut his hand on broken glass. He just ran around in a circle.

Burns

Tell your child that if he ever gets a burn, he should immediately call for help and then run the cool but not cold water for the burn. Getting a burn cooled down quickly can reduce the damage to the skin. This is important if no adult is with your child when a burn occurs.

1.What should children be taught at 4 according to the author?

A.To call out parents’names. B.To get help from the police.

C.To know what a real emergency is. D.To remember some phone numbers.

2.What does the underlined part“this mistake”refer to?

A.Letting kids play with the phone. B.Stopping kids from using the phone.

C.Not telling kids to call 911. D.Keeping the phone out of kids’reach.

3.What does the example of the author’s teenage neighbor mainly tell us?

A.Getting help is very important. B.Even teenagers can cut their hands.

C.Not all teenagers are good at self care. D.We should be prepared to help others.

4.What should we do if we get a burn?

A.Look for the bandages. B.Put some ice on the burn.

C.Cool the burn under water. D.Wait for rescuers patiently.

5.What’s the text mainly for?

A.Kids. B.Parents. C.Teachers. D.Students

    A farmer grew some vegetables in his garden. One day his wife was ill and he had no money. He had to sell some cabbages and carrots in the market. The next morning he took two baskets of vegetables to town. But it was snowing hard that afternoon and there were few people in the street. When his vegetables were sold out, it was dark. He bought some medicine and hurried to his village.

On his way home he saw a person lying on the snow. He placed his baskets on the ground and was going to help the person to get up when he found it was a dead man and there was much blood on his body. He was so afraid that he ran away quickly, without taking the baskets with him.

The next afternoon the farmer was sent to the police station. Having shown the baskets, an officer asked, “Are these yours?” “Yes, sir.” the farmer answered timidly. ”Have you killed the man?” “No, no, sir.” the farmer said in a hurry. “When did you see the dead man?” “About seven last evening.” “Did you see who killed the man?” “No, Sir.” The officer brought out a knife and asked, “Have you seen it yet?” “No, Sir.” The officer became angry and told the policemen to beat him up and send him into prison.

That evening the officer went on trying. Pointing to the knife, he asked again, “Have you seen it yet?” “Yes, Sir.” The officer was happy and asked, “When and where?” “I saw it here this afternoon, sir.”

1.The farmer grew vegetable______.

A.on the farm B.in the field C.in his garden D.beside the market

2.The farmer decided to sell the vegetables to.

A.buy some food for his family B.buy some medicine for his wife

C.go to see a doctor D.go to the cinema

3.The farmer didn’t sell out his vegetables until the evening because.

A.they were too bad B.they were very expensive

C.it rained hard that morning D.few people liked to go out that day

4.On his way home,the farmer.

A.helped a person on the snow B.gave the basket to a person

C.had a talk with an officer D.left his basket beside a person

5.When in the police station,the farmer was.

A.shy and nervous B.brave and lucky

C.happy and helpful D.curious and honest