I didn’t understand the irony (讽刺) immediately. Only on the way home. The book I had just returned to our local library was called “Unquiet Landscape” by Christopher Neve. He widened my view.

But the ironic word for me in his books title. Irealized, was “unquiet”. It applied not to the landscape but to our local library. I have thus visited it again since then, and my conclusion is much the same: This is no longer a quiet place.

On both of my visits the library was packed with small children, and they were doing rather a lot of small-children things, such as dancing in circles, singing, jumping up and down, and so on. Various adults sitting around were clearly not discouraging them, rather the opposite.

I wasn’t exactly shocked. But I have to say that my understanding of library behavior and purpose changed somewhat. All my upbringing (教养) about libraries was what they were sanctums(圣地), places of escape in a noisy world. If one clearedone’s throat in a library, one was likely to be stared at by the librarians not to mention tolerating the disapproval of fellow library users enjoying their post-lunch nap. The first school I attended had a library that was entirely conventional infunction. In it, we boys did (or were expected to do) one thing only: read. The second school i attended allowed one to write as well as read in the library.

Since those days, my attitude, I hope, has changed a little. I’ve come across some very pleasant librarians eager to help with my projects. Some of them are surprisingly generous with providing access to their books, which are as dear to them as their own children. And the silence rule has, over the years, become much less strict. Even quite loud laughter, I find, is not always opposed to.

1.What did the author do after finishing the book?

A.He visited the lands mentioned in the book.

B.He expressed his admiration to the book winter.

C.He kept his habit of staying quiet in the library.

D.He made a close observation of the local library.

2.What did the author find out about the adults in the library?

A.They made lots of noise.

B.They were soft with the kids.

C.They didn’t listen to the librarians.

D.They couldn’t stop their kids bad behavior.

3.What’s the author’s attitude to librarians nowadays?

A.Positive. B.Disappointed.

C.Unconcerned. D.Worried.

Choosing a university

Kazumi

Mymain reason for coming here was the Human Rights course. When I was at school I couldn’t decide whether I wanted to be a doctor or a lawyer, but having decided to be a lawyer, I then had to choose which first degree I should take before starting, law school in another city, I’ve always wanted to help people and I figured that taking Human Rights would allow me to learn about how I can make a real difference in the world.

Vladimir

I love maths. I was tom between two possibilities: I could become an engineer and apply maths at a practical level. Or I could become a maths teacher, I needn’t have worried because in the end I didn’t have to choose! I got everything I wanted thanks to my university, which will qualify me to be a high school teacher while gaining a general engineering degree at the same time.

Osvaldo

One of the reasons I chose this university was because of the effort that they put into organizing the open day. The lecturers and current students provide an enthusiastic overview of their courses and of life in the city. This was in contrast to other universities I visited, which just let their reputation do the talking. Although I chose not to live on campus, the rooms there seemed comfortable and very reasonably priced.

Maria

When the time came to select the university, I had three possibilities, but I still could not decide. So it was time to schedule campus tours. They all had their advantages, but this place instantly appealed to me. As soon as I arrived, I was struck by the smiles everyone gave me. What I value most here is the feeling that I am part of a supportive community.

1.Who can obtain a double qualification from his or her university?

A.Kazumi. B.Vladimir.

C.Osvaldo. D.Maria.

2.Why did Osvaldo choose his university?

A.He found the courses affordable.

B.His university sold itself more convincingly.

C.He was won over by the university s reputation.

D.His university offered excellent accommodation.

3.What do we know about Maria?

A.She takes great interest in community service.

B.She made her choice from the very beginning.

C.She feels a sense of belonging at her university.

D.She was hoping to pass on knowledge to others.

假定你是李华，你校将举办中文书法展(Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition).请写封邮件邀请你的外教John参加，内容包括：

1. 时间及地点；

2. 展览内容；

3. 邀请他学书法。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear John,

How is everything going with you?

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Challenges of life are of great importance in our grow. They remind me my days in senior high school which I joined in the military training. It was the first time I have lived away from my home so I found it difficult to fit in. And the training officer was strict in me. I once thought I couldn’t stick to the end, but anyway, I made them. The trials made it much easy for me to adapt to life, but the difficulties I came across have now become a precious memory in my life. In short, learning to regard the challenges of life as a stepping stone to future success and make best of them.

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 （1个单词） 或括号内单词的正确形式。

The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest 1. (sight) in the world—the longest wall in the world. 2. （it） winding path and steep mountains take in some great scenery. The “Long Wall” has a long history—more than 2,600 years. It 3. (build) in different areas by different dynasties.

In the Qin dynasty, the First Emperor of Qin linked the northern walls 4. (prevent) aggression from northern nations. In the Han dynasty, the emperors 5. wanted to protect trade on the Silk Road extended the Great Wall into today’s western China. The Great Wall is a building project with the longest duration and at 6. cost of lives, blood, sweat and tears. It 7. (deserve) its place among the “New 7 Wonders of the World” and the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

During the construction of the Great Wall, there were many 8. (extreme) interesting stories, such as Lady Meng Jiang weeping over her husband’s death at the Great Wall, a sad but romantic love story set in the Qin dynasty. The Great Wall of China is the must-see attraction in China. Perhaps the most 9. (power) advertising words in history come from the poetic pen of Chairman Mao, “Until you reach the Great history Wall, you’re no hero.” It means getting 10. difficulties before reaching a goal.

    Mirai Nagasu had already lived at least two lifetimes in the sport of figure skating(花样滑冰) when she showed up in Colorado Springs in March 2014. After _______ her only national title at 14 in 2008 and finishing a _______ fourth at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, Nagasu’s _______ turned, dramatically. A couple of rough _______followed, then she came back to finish third at the 2014 U.S. nationals before the Sochi Olympics, only to be _______from the U.S. team by a committee in favor of fourth-place finisher Ashley Wagner.

Nagasu was _______. “It was awful,” she said. “I was very close to _______. ”She trained hard every day in Southern California _______she was needed as the first alternate. She was not. Looking for a change of scenery, she _______to go to Colorado to visit her friend Agnes and try to ________what to do with the rest of her life. It was there that Nagasu ________ the Olympic coach Tom Zakrajsek, who she asked if he would ________her. It turned out that the ________to what Nagasu wanted to do with the rest of her life, couldn’t have been ________. She kept on skating. “The new environment really ________. ”At their ________ first lesson together, Zakrajsek told her, “You can do triple axel(三圈半跳跃). ”“I ________，”Nagasu said, “and I want to. ”Undoubtedly, she mastered it.

Nagasu, now 24, an age by which young ________have often left the sport. ________, she continued. She was headed to Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic to perform in the women’s free skate. Her efforts finally ________.

1.A.writing B.breaking C.losing D.winning

2.A.tiring B.boring C.surprising D.terrifying

3.A.fortunes B.interest C.career D.temper

4.A.months B.decades C.weeks D.years

5.A.dropped B.escaped C.absent D.forbidden

6.A.impressed B.inspired C.desperate D.fascinated

7.A.fighting B.falling C.drowning D.quitting

8.A.now that B.in case C.for fear that D.on condition that

9.A.decided B.refused C.regretted D.demanded

10.A.let out B.figure out C.look for D.put forward

11.A.searched B.met C.changed D.attracted

12.A.marry B.blame C.save D.coach

13.A.key B.approach C.answer D.entrance

14.A.simpler B.harder C.worse D.higher

15.A.adapted B.helped C.mattered D.benefited

16.A.very B.just C.already D.ever

17.A.must B.can C.should D.may

18.A.alternates B.teenagers C.women D.coaches

19.A.Therefore B.Besides C.Otherwise D.Instead

20.A.came true B.counted on C.paid off D.picked up

    We’ve all experienced peer pressure (同伴压力) . It happens to everybody. However, people have different reactions. Confident people refuse to do things they don’t want to do, but shy and anxious people often give in. It may be because they want to be liked. It may be because they worry that their friends will make fun of them, or perhaps they’re just curious about trying something new.  1.

It’s hard being the only one who says no and the question is: how do you do it? 2.

If you think that missing maths, or smoking, or going somewhere you know your parents wouldn’t like is a bad idea then the answer is simple: don’t do it. It’s your decision, nobody else’s. You don’t need to be aggressive. You don’t need to shout and scream, but you must be confident and you must be firm. You need to say, “No thanks. I don’t want to do that.”

Being on your own against everybody else is very hard, so it can really help to have at least one other peer, or friend, who will say no too. 3.You want friends who will support you when you’re in trouble. You don’t want people who will always agree with the majority. Remember, the most popular people aren’t always the most trustworthy.

4. You can learn a lot from people of your own age. They can teach you great football skills or the best way to do your maths homework. They can recommend music and advise you on fashion. And don’t forget you can tell them things too, and that always feels great. So, find friends who have similar interests. And remember, friendship isn’t about feeling depressed and guilty.  5.

A. It may be because they were all born to be stubborn.

B. Depression and guilt will surely give you peer pressure.

C. Whatever the reason, some people end up doing things the really don’t want to.

D. Of course, peer pressure isn’t completely bad.

E. Choose your friends carefully.

F. Firstly, you must decide what you believe in.

G. It’s about sharing experiences and having fun.

    Some of the world’s most significant problems never hit headlines. One example comes from agriculture. Food unrest and hunger make news. But the trend lying behind these matters is rarely talked about. This is the decline in the growth in production of some of the world’s major crops. A new study by the University of Minnesota and McGill University in Montreal looks at where, and how far, this decline is occurring.

The authors study the four most important crops: rice, wheat, corn and soybeans. They find that the improvement in yields that took place before the 1980s slowed down in the 1990s and 2000s.

There are two worrying features of the slowdown. One is that it has been particularly sharp in the world’s most populous (人口多的) countries, India and China. Their ability to feed themselves has been an important source of relative stability both within the countries and on world food markets. That self-sufficiency cannot be taken for granted if yields continue to slow down.

Second, production growth has been lower in wheat and rice than in corn and soybeans. This is problematic because wheat and rice are more important as foods, accounting for around half of all calories consumed. Corn and soybeans are more important as feed grains. The authors note that “We have preferentially focused our crop improvement efforts on feeding animals and cars rather than on crops that feed people and are the basis of food security in much of the world.”

The report qualifies the more optimistic findings of another new paper which suggests that the world will not have to dig up a lot more land for farming in order to feed 9 billion people in 2050, as the Food and Agriculture Organisation has argued.

Instead, it says, thanks to slowing population growth, land currently ploughed up for crops might be able to revert (回返) to forest or wilderness. This could happen. The trouble is that the forecast assumes continued improvements in production, which may not actually happen.

1.What does the author try to draw attention to?

A.Food riots and hunger in the world.

B.News headlines in the leading media.

C.The decline of the grain production growth.

D.The food supply in populous countries.

2.Why does the author mention India and China in particular?

A.Their self-sufficiency is vital to the stability of world food markets.

B.Their food yields have begun to decrease sharply in recent years.

C.Their big populations are causing worldwide concerns.

D.Their food self-sufficiency has been taken for granted.

3.What does the Food and Agriculture Organization say about world food production in the coming decades?

A.The growing population will greatly increase the pressure on world food supplies.

B.The optimistic prediction about food production should be viewed with caution.

C.The slowdown of the growth in yields of major food crops will be reversed.

D.The world will be able to feed its population without increasing farmland.

4.How does the author view the argument of the Food and Agriculture Organisation?

A.It is built on the findings of a new study.

B.It is based on a doubtful assumption.

C.It is backed by strong evidence.

D.It is open to further discussion.

Does Fame Drive You Crazy?

Although being famous might sound like a dream come true, today's stars, feeling like zoo animals, face pressures that few of us can imagine. They are at the center of much of the world's attention. Paparazzi(狗仔队) camp outside their homes, cameras ready. Tabloids(小报) publish thrilling stories about their personal lives. Just imagine not being able to do anything without being photographed or interrupted for a signature!

According to psychologist Christina Villarreal, celebrities—famous people—worry constantly about their public appearance. Eventually, they start to lose track of who they really are, seeing themselves the way their fans imagine them, not as the people they were before everyone knew their names. “Over time，” Villarreal says, “they feel separated and alone.”

The phenomenon of tracking celebrities has been around for ages. In the 4th century B．C., painters followed Alexander the Great into battle, hoping to picture his victories for his admirers. When Charles Dickens visited America in the 19th century, his sold­out readings attracted thousands of fans, leading him to complain(抱怨) about his lack of privacy. Tabloids of the 1920s and 1930s ran articles about film­stars in much the same way that modern tabloids and websites do.

Being a public figure today, however, is a lot more difficult than it used to be. Superstars cannot move about without worrying about photographers with modern cameras. When they say something silly or do something ridiculous, there is always the Internet to spread the news in minutes and keep their “story” alive forever.

If fame is so troublesome, why aren't all celebrities running away from it? The answer is there are still ways to deal with it. Some stars stay calm by surrounding themselves with trusted friends and family or by escaping to remote places away from big cities. They focus not on how famous they are but on what they love to do or whatever made them famous in the first place.

Sometimes a few celebrities can get a little justice. Still, even stars who enjoy full justice often complain about how hard their lives are. They are tired of being famous already.

1.It can be learned from the passage that stars today ________.

A.are often misunderstood by the public

B.can no longer have their privacy protected

C.spend too much on their public appearance

D.care little about how they have come into fame

2.What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?

A.Great heroes of the past were generally admired.

B.The problem faced by celebrities has a long history.

C.Well­known actors are usually targets of tabloids.

D.Works of popular writers often have a lot of readers.

3.What makes it much harder to be a celebrity today?

A.Availability of modern media.

B.Inadequate social recognition.

C.Lack of favorable chances.

D.Huge population of fans.

4.What is the author's attitude toward modern celebrity?

A.Sincere. B.Sceptical.

C.Disapproving. D.Sympathetic.

    When emergency workers arrive at an old firehouse in New York City, the way they greet each other is not what you might expect. These first responders say," Ni Hao! " "Ni Hao" means "hello" in Mandarin Chinese.

First responders are the first emergency workers to arrive at a fire, traffic accident or other emergency. Some first responders are fire fighters, while others can be Emergency Medical Technicians.

In Brooklyn, New York, over 20 first responders are studying Mandarin Chinese for about two hours a week. The class is the first of its kind. It is offered by the New York City Fire Department Foundation.

The U. S. Census Bureau recently reported that some New York neighborhoods are made up mostly of immigrants. Some people have predicted that the Chinese community is likely to become New York's largest immigrant group. They think the city will have the largest Chinese community outside of Asia.

The Census Bureau also found that almost 200 languages are spoken in the city. So, knowing different languages is important, especially if you are a first responder.

Lieutenant(中尉,少尉) Steve Lee is president of the Fire Department's Phoenix Society. He says that first responders must be able to communicate quickly and effectively when an emergency happens. He explains that first responders enter neighborhoods and communities to assist regardless of where they are from. Many times first responders do not speak the same language as the people they are called to help. He adds that it is vital, or very important, that first responders are able to communicate with the people calling for help.

Without help from homeowners and others, Lee adds, discovering exactly where a fire is burning can be a real problem. First responders need to ask questions such as "What building? What address? What apartment?" And the most important question," Is there anybody left in the building and where?"

1.Who are first responders according to Paragraph 2?

A.People first learning the disaster. B.Persons leading the emergency rescue.

C.Rescuers first reaching the disaster D.People first find the disaster.

2.Why are the first responders in New York studying the Chinese language?

A.To show respect to the Chinese immigrants.

B.To learn about Chinese cultures much better.

C.To meet the rapid growth of Chinese population.

D.To find a better job in Chinese community.

3.What do first responders concern most?

A.The place where the fire occurs. B.The people trapped in the fire.

C.The language to communicate. D.The distance covered to the fire.

4.What can be a suitable title for the text?

A.Mandarin Being a Must for Emergency Workers

B.New York's Emergency Crews Learning Mandarin

C.Language Problem Disturbing First Responders' Work

D.Importance of Languages Used in Emergency Rescue

    Everyone fancies a bargain; if it is free, everyone loves it even more! Those who do not believe in a free lunch can now eat their words because it is possible to get things for free in Singapore without any conditions attached. Let me introduce you to some tips on where and how to gain some free presents, all without even touching your  wallet.

Food

Go search for food festivals and fairs. These food sellers usually put out a lot of small samples for all to try. Famous ones include the Singapore Food Festival held annually in the month of July at various locations including the Takashimaya Square and Plaza Singapura.

Haircuts

There are well-known hair salons every month that require hair models for apprentices(学徒) to exercise their skills or for their hair stylists(发型师) to experiment with new styles. Unbelievable as it might sound, most people come out of this experience satisfied and addicted to more of such deals. Free Internet

Most hotels offer free wifi. There are also many cafes in Singapore that offer free wireless surfing. However, order a coffee to avoid unfriendly stares from the staff. Popular spots include the McDonald’s, Starbucks and

Cafe Galilee outlets throughout our island. Free City Tour If you are a traveler in Singapore, the Singapore Tourism Board has arranged for you to enjoy a free two-hour city tour that offers you a choice to enjoy a Sentosa Island tour or a small-boat experience.

Living and traveling in Singapore is expensive, but sometimes all it takes is a closer look at all the little sheltered comers of this island to appreciate the occasional treasures that are given to those who seek.

1.Which of the following best explains the underlined part “all without even touching your wallet”？

A.Free of charge. B.Free of worry.

C.Free of pain. D.Free of tax.

2.From which way does free “Haircuts” benefit hair salons?

A.Advertising their products.

B.Attracting more customers.

C.Developing their staff’s skills.

D.Building their reputation.

3.In which part of a magazine can we read this text?

A.Health. B.Economy.

C.Education. D.Travel.

假定你是李华，你所在的学校将在下个月举办美国电影节（American Film Festival）。请你根据以下要点给你的美国朋友Peter写一封信，邀请他给学生作一次讲座。要点如下：

1. 讲座目的：使学生对美国电影有所了解;

2. 讲座内容：简要介绍美国电影制作行业的历史;

3. 讲座时间：1小时30分钟。

注意：1. 词数100左右;

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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短文改错

Time seems to be not enough for us senior students. As the result, more and more students try to study from early morning till later afternoon, even during the ten-minute break. In my opinion, taking a ten-minute break between classes are necessary. If not, they will feel tired both physical and mentally. During the break, we should do something get rid of tiredness. What we need of is to have a real rest, instead of getting more tired. So doing nothing tired in that period is really good for us. My ten-minute break is always entertaining. Sometimes I would like to take some exercises. Sometimes I have a free chat with my classmates or just take a walk outside. Although the next class begins, I feel fresh again.

语法填空

Most students do an IQ test early in their school career. Even if they never see 1.(result) , they feel that their IQ is what decides how well they are going to do in life. When they see other students doing 2.(well) than them, they usually believe that those students have 3.higher IQ and that there is nothing they can do 4.(change) facts. However, new research into people’s EQ suggests that success is not 5.(simple) the result of a high IQ.

While your IQ tells you how 6.(intelligence) you are, your EQ tells you how well you use your intelligence. Professor Salovery, who 7.(invent) the term EQ, gives the following description: At work, it is your EQ 8.gets you promoted (晋升) . 9.(support) by his academic research, Professor Salovery suggests that when predicting (预测) someone’s future success, we should pay more attention 10. their character. People’s EQ might actually matter more than their IQ.

    Recently I have heard something that surprised me. I heard that people who win the lottery (彩票) are _______ for about 3 weeks. And then they go back to their _______ situation. I _______ that they would have been happy for a much longer time.

The reason for this is that every time we try to _______ how we feel by using something outside of ourselves, like winning the lottery, or getting a new car or house, it never  _______. The resulting feeling of happiness often lasts only a short time. We cannot _______ it for very long. In some ways, it may be a good thing. It makes us remember that happiness _______ does come from within and is available(可获得的)to us at any moment. True happiness has _______ to do with what is happening outside. It is an inner job. Happiness is a _______.

We can make the decision to be happy for a whole day, when we ____________ in the morning. We can find something that brings us great ____________, like sitting outside in the garden under an old tree and ____________ the birds sing, or watching the dog or cat play, and just ____________ the moment. It is our ____________ state and we only need allow it in. At any moment, we can ____________ to take a deep breath, and remember who we really are, and why we came here, and that truly is to feel ____________ and the aliveness of being.

“Happiness is like a butterfly which, when we ____________ it, is always beyond our reach, but, if you sit down ____________, it may fall upon you,” said Nathaniel Hawthorne, an American novelist. So, today, no matter what is going on in your own ____________, stop and spend a few moments breathing deeply and just ____________ to be happy, whatever that means to you.

1.A.intelligent B.happy C.fortunate D.anxious

2.A.positive B.unusual C.brilliant D.previous

3.A.thought B.imagined C.admitted D.wished

4.A.explore B.experience C.change D.discover

5.A.appears B.works C.forms D.matters

6.A.keep B.show C.avoid D.hide

7.A.occasionally B.frequently C.hardly D.really

8.A.much B.some C.little D.any

9.A.choice B.chance C.result D.task

10.A.stand up B.look up C.turn up D.wake up

11.A.success B.pleasure C.surprise D.worry

12.A.making B.expecting C.hearing D.finding

13.A.enjoy B.spend C.save D.waste

14.A.special B.normal C.personal D.natural

15.A.stay B.stop C.leave D.arrive

16.A.pity B.energy C.joy D.power

17.A.look for B.run after C.care about D.laugh at

18.A.noisily B.nervously C.carefully D.quietly

19.A.mind B.heart C.life D.body

20.A.appear B.decide C.agree D.move

How to Achieve a School Goal

Every person wants to achieve the goals set at the beginning of a new school year.

•1.. When it comes to choosing your goal，make sure that it states exactly what it is that you want to achieve. If your goal seems too big，divide it into simpler，easier tasks.

•Write down your goal. You can write it in a journal or write it on a sticky note. Writing keeps your memory fresh and helps you clear up the useless things in your brain. Try to keep a journal or a diary.

•Break your goal down. By breaking your goal up manageable sections，it allows you to mentally make your way through the goal until the end of a year. 2. . Therefore you’re far less likely to give up or dodge your goal by taking shortcuts or refusing to do anything.

•3.. Turn off all distractions（使人分心的事物）like TV，the Internet，your phone and every other devices you have at home. Keep emails，phone calls，texts，ete. to a minimum.

•Make it happen. 4. . Thinking is a useful start but thinking doesn’t do the heavy work and thinking certainly won’t move mountains. Go out every morning knowing what you need to do and then do it！

•Stay positive. Keep saying that you can do it. Stay motivated and be confident.

•Reward yourself. 5. . Every once in a while，if you complete a goal，treat yourself to an extra bar of chocolate or make time to read that book you’ve been wanting to read two months ago.

A. Don’t be too hard on yourself

B. Put a brake（阻力）on distractions

C. This method makes it easier to handle

D. Carry out your goal as soon as possible

E. It is necessary to choose a proper way to finish the goals

F. Don’t think to yourself that over time you will manage to do it

G. Choose specific，realistic goals or even one single but very important goal

    “Can’t hold a candle to” is a popular expression. When there was no electricity, someone would have a servant light his way by holding a candle. The expression meant that the person who couldn’t hold a candle for you was not fit even to be your servant. Now, it means such a person cannot compete.

Another expression is“hold your tongue.”It means “to be still and not talk”. “Hold your tongue” is not something you would tell a friend. But a parent or teacher might use the expression to quiet a noisy child.

“Hold out” is an expression one hears often in sports reports and labor news. It means to refuse to play or work. Professional (专业的) football and baseball players “hold out” if their team refuses to pay them what they think they are worth．

The expression “hold up” has several different meanings. One is “to delay (耽误)”. A driver who is held up by heavy traffic might be late for work. Another meaning is “for a story to be thought true after surveys”. A story can hold up if it is proved true.

“Hold on” is another expression, which means “wait or stop”. As you leave for school, your brother may say, “Hold on, and you forgot your book.” It is used to ask a caller to wait und not to hang up his or her telephone.

Our final expression is “hold the line”. This means “to keep a problem or situation from getting worse — to hold steady”. For example, the president may say he will “hold the line on taxes”. He means there will be no increase in taxes.

1.In which of the following sentences can the expression “can’t hold a candle to” be used?

A.Some footballers refuse to play a game.

B.Someone else is wanted on the phone.

C.Someone is not equal to a job.

D.Someone is delayed by heavy traffic.

2.The tone of the phrase “hold your tongue” is probably a little ________.

A.interesting B.polite

C.unfriendly D.joking

3.If some workers “hold out”, they probably ______.

A.change their attitude B.refuse to work

C.make a promise D.show their devotion

4.What does the author want to tell us in the passage?

A.Hold is a difficult word for learners to master.

B.Expressions made of “hold” have different meanings.

C.English has so many words and expressions.

D.Hold is one of the most popular words in English.

    It was dawn of March 21, 2018. Gary Messina was on his morning run along New York City’s East River. Suddenly something caught his eye – a large 60-year-old man balancing on the four-foot-high fence that guarded the path from the water. As Messina got closer to the scene, the man took a step forward and slipped into the dark river below.

When Messina reached nearer, the man was struggling in the water, clearly unable to swim. Other joggers also heard the man’s cry. David Blauzvern and John Green dropped their phones and keys on land and jumped in. “People had called the police, but it was unclear when they’d get there.” says Green. “We just reacted.” Messina joined them in the river. Just as the jumper was losing strength, Blauzvern take hold of him. The pair were about 30 yards from the seawall when Messina and Green caught up to them. They seized the man, with Blauzvern supporting his back and Messina and Green holding him up from either side. As the men made their toward the concrete seawall that stretched (延伸) for blocks in each direction, Blauzvern had an awful realization: there was no way out of the river.

By now, a crowd had gathered on land. “A rescue boat is on its way,” someone yelled to them. Swimming forward was getting tougher by the minute. The jumper, who was six foot two and weighed around 260 pounds, was heavy in his rescuers’ arms. After ten minutes, they managed to get to the river’s edge. “I’ve never been so out of breath,” says Blauzvern.

Fifteen minutes after the men had jumped into the river, the two-man rescue boat appeared. But because it couldn’t risk getting too close to the seawall, the men had to swim out to it. “I was completely out of energy at this point,” says Blauzvern. The men in the water pushed the jumper while the men in the boat pulled him up and, finally, to safety. The man they had saved was taken to the hospital for evaluation(评估). Details on his condition have not been known. As for the rescuers, each of them was at work by 10:30 a.m. “I was a bit late,” admits Blauzvern, smiling. “But I had a good excuse.”

1.The story mainly centers around ________.

A.why the old man slipped into the river

B.who saved the old man

C.how the old man was rescued

D.when and where the accident happened

2.Who was the third to jump into the water and join the rescue?

A.Gary Messina. B.David Blauzvern.

C.John Green. D.An unknown jogger.

3.Of the following statements, which one sounds reasonable based on the passage?

A.The rescued man is rather tall and fat.

B.Police would never be found on the spot of rescue.

C.The process of rescuing the man took up the whole morning/

D.The man was actually saved by the two-man rescue boat.

4.Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A.The man wanted to kill himself in the river.

B.The men is the river were all good swimmers.

C.The man was taken home immediately he was saved.

D.Blauzvern felt at ease even if he was late for work that day.

    Plays are an important part of British culture. The West End theatre in London is the best place to watch a professional play, but acting also takes place in every school and village hall across the country.

There are over 2,500 non-professional drama groups in the UK today and they are an active part of community life. People from all walks of life take on acting roles besides their regular jobs. They do it for fun, for the love of acting and as a way to meet new people.

Not everyone in a drama club is a skilled actor, but enthusiasm is considered to be more important than talent. Friends, family members and neighbours enjoy getting together to watch the final performance and telling the people they know to “break a leg”. It’s a great way of bringing communities together. Also, in many rural parts of Britain, non-professional theatre is the only chance people have to see plays for miles around.

Many people get a taste for acting at school. Every school puts on a play at least once per year, usually at Christmas, and parents love coming to watch their children perform. Ask any British person and they’re sure to have happy memories of being in their school’s Christmas play, whether they played the role of Mary or Joseph or perhaps even a sheep or a donkey.

Another Christmas theatre tradition is the pantomime（童话剧）. Pantomimes are a type of musical comedy for families. The audience is encouraged to participate in the performance-singing along with the music and shouting to the actors. Pantomimes are really fun to watch, especially for children.

British people love going to the theatre, professional or not, and many of them also enjoy performing. If you have the chance, go and see a play in the UK.

1.Where can British people probably see the best professional play according to the passage?

A.In the school halls. B.In every village hall.

C.In the West End theatre in London. D.In many rural parts of Britain.

2.Which is NOT the reason why people from all professions take an active part in plays?

A.To get to know more people. B.To look for the fun of life.

C.Because they enjoy performance. D.Because they don’t like their own jobs.

3.What does the underlined phrase “break a leg” mean in Paragraph 3?

A.Pay attention to safety. B.Say good luck and wish you success.

C.Wish actors good health. D.Avoid being hurt.

4.When is the best time to enjoy the play performance in the UK?

A.During the Christmas period. B.At the beginning of a school year

C.During family gatherings. D.The time when you’re visiting schools and villages.

    Here’s a selection of festivals for tourists to the United States in summer.

San Francisco Silent Film Festival

Films at this odd cinematic event have a variety of musical accompaniments, including piano and violin. It includes some classic silent movies. If you want to see them all, you can buy a festival pass.

May 29 to June 1; www.silent film.org

Union Street Festival

This popular street fair stretches out over six blocks of the city, in the fashionable shopping area of Union Street. This year, there’s beer, wine, biscuits tasting and more separate themes-fashion, cuisine, tech, local, craft, and health and fitness.

June 7 to 10; www.unionstreetfestival.com

North Beach Festival

This is San Francisco’s oldest street party, with live entertainment, delicious food and arts and crafts. Situated in the Little Italy district, known for its associations with the “Beat Generation”, festival goers are guaranteed plenty of good Italian food. There is also as the “blessing of the animals”, a San Francisco tradition which takes place at the National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi (610 Vallejo Street) at 2 pm on both days of the festival.

June 14 to 16; www.sfnorthbeach.org

Stern Grove Festival

This is the oldest free summer arts festival of its kind in the United States. It includes a wide variety of acts, from the local symphony orchestra to well known artists such as Smokey Robinson.

Sundays from June 22 to Aug 24; www.stemgrove.org

1.Which of the following festivals contains the most themes?

A.Union Street Festival. B.San Francisco Silent Film Festival.

C.North Beach Festival. D.Stem Grove Festival.

2.How is North Beach Festival different from the other festivals?

A.Festival goers can enjoy food in it. B.It lasts the shortest time.

C.It has the longest history of food. D.Some foreign culture is presented in it.

3.When can you enjoy the oldest arts festival in the United States?

A.Saturdays in July. B.Saturdays in May.

C.Sundays in May. D.Sundays in July.

假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Peter计划来中国旅行，希望你为他推荐一座城市。请给他写一封邮件，内容包括：

1.推荐这座城市的理由（至少包含两点）；

2.注意事项。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使内容连贯。

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增加：在缺词处加一个漏子符号（∧）并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

I would like to share to you the story about my grandma.

In my teenage years, what impresses me most was the way she said goodbye to me every time I packed different bag and got ready to return to the city after spending a summer at home."Working hard, and don't miss home," she told me at the front door, trying hardly to hold back her own tears.Weak and lonely, my grandma stood against the door, which nearly made me to cry. Then, he walked back into the house hurriedly before I even got into my dad's car. All of sudden, a feeling of guilt struck me. I longed to hug her and say something, and at that moment I was surprising to find myself helplessly silent.

However, there is no possibility that I can hug her now.

请根据首字母提示及所给汉语意思，在空格处填入该单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上 (请填写完整的单词)。

1.The media provide all kinds of information, r________(范围从......到......) from current affairs to entertainment news.

2.It seemed to me that I should b________(勇敢地) face all setbacks and hardships in my life.

3.The Eiffel Tower is one of the l________(标志性建筑)most visitors want to visit.

4.With the environment seriously p________(污染), we find it harder to breathe fresh air.

5.The disastrous earthquake in Changning County made a lot of people h________(无家可归的).

6.Yesterday we finally s________(签署) an agreement after a long and heated discussion.

7.It is hard for me to sit o________(在......对面) her because she always tells jokes.

8.Whatever it costs, our parents always hope to offer us the best e________(教育).

9.Chongqing is a great city mixed with a________(古代的) arts and modern elements.

10.She e________(交换) a concerned glance with me and tears rolled down.

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When the Lebanese director NadineLebaki was doing research for her filmCapernaum (何以为家), she interviewed many children1.(struggle) for survival in Beirut and asked them one question2.the end of the conversations.

The question was, “ Are you happy to be alive?” Sadly , the3.(true) is that most of the answers were in the negative. The children from poverty-stricken4.(family) talked about their miserable situations5.they were abused (辱骂) and badly treated.

The 2-hour film begins with a story about Zain,6.12-year-old boy who asks the parents why heis brought to the world with flashback shots about his sufferings appearing constantly. He is indeed a strong and wise character, although7.(physical) smaller than his real age.

Besides, most of the other actorsfound it easy for them8.(act) because similar experiences even happened in9.(they) real life. So far, the film which premiered (首映) at the film festival10.(receive) a lot of praise.

    Until a few years ago, I had what most people would probably call a good life, for I had a (an)__ job that paid the bills; I had a good family that I was really close to, and I had a place to live in and money in the bank for trips and ________, and there was nothing much wrong in my life.________, I was bored.

I wanted more. I wanted to live ________ and loudly and make sharp memories instead of the ________ ones of everyday life. But I was a little ________. I’ve never had any ________ in myself. As a child, even buying something in a shop caused me a great deal of ________, and even though I did get better as I got older, I never_____that childhood shyness.And I tried everything, like reading books about confidence. I took tiny steps leading to my goals. But none of them really ________.

So I ________ that the small steps weren’t enough. I signed up for an internship（实习期）teaching English in Vietnam, ahuge step which seems ________, one that ________ me as much as it excited me. And then the day came and I left my home and my loved one. I was alone in a country where the food was ________ and the streets were dirty. I had no idea whether I could________ everything this very strange environment would ________ at me.

I spent more than five months in Vietnam, teaching, exploring and laughing. I’d learned to ________ myself, my skills, my abilities and my decisions. After that, I returned home ________, even to myself, let alone to others. The ________ that had controlled my life and the self-doubt were completely________.

That one big chance changed everything for me, and in me.

1.A.permanent B.temporary C.informal D.tiring

2.A.sacrifices B.rewards C.treats D.fines

3.A.Thus B.Instead C.Otherwise D.However

4.A.easily B.brightly C.peacefully D.gracefully

5.A.sweet B.unforgettable C.ordinary D.entertaining

6.A.addictive B.innocent C.outgoing D.afraid

7.A.pride B.confidence C.enthusiasm D.shame

8.A.stress B.excitement\ C.confusion D.amazement

9.A.added to B.talked about C.got over D.suffered from

10.A.continued B.survived C.failed D.helped

11.A.decided B.promised C.predicted D.imagined

12.A.equal B.impossible C.reasonable D.occasional

13.A.ignored B.impressed C.annoyed D.terrified

14.A.tasty B.accessible C.strange D.various

15.A.adopt B.handle C.abandon D.gain

16.A.point B.throw C.shout D.aim

17.A.trust B.accept C.excuse D.forgive

18.A.unconcerned B.unsatisfied C.unchangeable D.unrecognizable

19.A.fear B.respect C.courage D.exhaustion

20.A.picked up B.held up C.worn away D.broken down

    Daily overuse of media and technology has a bad effect on the health of all children and teenagers by making them more open to anxiety, and more at risk of future health problems.1. Many newer apps automatically show where the users are when they’re used. This can tell anyone out there exactly where to find the person using the app.

2.They are also upset about their kids spending time on Facebook accounts instead of getting down to their homework assignments, and are afraid of what can come out of their online connections.

3. One way is to make a “social media agreement” with your kids—a real contract they can sign. In it, they can agree to protect their own privacy, consider their reputation, and not give out personal information.4.

In turn, parents agree to respect teens’ privacy while making an effort to be part of the social media world. Parents also can help kids spend less time on the computer by putting limits on media use.5.Avoid laptops and smartphones in bedrooms, and set some rules on the use of technology. And don’t forget that setting a good example through your own virtual behavior can go a long way toward helping your kids use social media safely.

A. Trust their children more.

B. Keep computers in public areas in the house.

C. It’s important to be aware of what your kids are doing online.

D. Besides, they promise never to use technology to hurt anyone else.

E. Spending too much time on social media can make kids feel upset, too.

F. Kids also can face the possibility of meeting the wrong person lace to face.

G. Parents often say that kids would rather be online than hang around with them.

    Since 50 years ago, scientists have been searching for ways to link the brain with computers. Brain Computer Interface (BCI) technology could help people with disabilities send commands to machines.

Recently, two researchers, Jose Millan and Michelle Tavella from the Federal Polytechnic School in Lausanne, Switzerland, demonstrated (展示) a small robotic wheelchair directed by a person’s thoughts.

In the laboratory, Tavella operated the wheelchair just by thinking about moving his left or right hand. He could even talk as he watched the vehicle and guided it with his thoughts.

“Our brain has billions of nerve cells. These send signals through the spinal cord (脊髓) to the muscles to give us the ability to move. But spinal cord injuries or other conditions can prevent these weak electrical signals from reaching the muscles,” Tavella says, “Our system allows disabled people to communicate with external world and also to control devices.”

The researchers designed a special cap for the user. This head cover picks up the signals from the scalp (头皮) and sends them to a computer. The computer interprets the signals and commands the motorized wheelchair. The wheelchair also has two cameras that identify objects in its path. They help the computer react to commands from the brain.

Prof. Millan, the team leader, says scientists keep improving the computer software that interprets brain signals and turns them into simple commands. “The practical possibilities that BCI technology offers to disabled people can be grouped in two categories: communication, and controlling devices. One example is this wheelchair.” He says his team has set two goals. One is testing with real patients, so as to prove that this is a technology they can benefit from. And the other is to guarantee that they can use the technology over long periods of time.

1.What is BCI?

A.BCI is a technology that can link the human brain with computers.

B.BCI is a technology that can help to update computer systems.

C.BCI is a technology that can help the disabled to recover.

D.BCI is a technology that can control a person's thoughts.

2.How did Tavella operate the wheelchair in the laboratory?

A.By controlling his muscles. B.By talking to the machine.

C.By using his mind. D.By moving his hand.

3.Which of the following shows the path of the signals described in Paragraph 5?

A.scalp→computer→cap→wheelchair

B.scalp→cap→computer→wheelchair

C.computer→cap→scalp→wheelchair

D.cap→computer→scalp→wheelchair

4.Which of the following would be the BEST title for the text?

A.Switzerland, the BCI Research Center

B.New Findings about How the Human Brain Works

C.Robotic Vehicles Could Help to Cure Brain Injuries

D.BCI Could Mean More Freedom for the Disabled

    Buster used to be a lovely dog playing and running on a farm all day. His life had a big change after his handler Will’s presence because Will found he did extremely well in sniffing tests. Will thought Buster had a special talent and decided to let him become a member of RAF police working dogs. Buster began working with Will in 2007, and the pair was sent to Afghanistan’s deadly Helmand province. There, Buster saved countless lives by sniffing out explosive devices (IEDs), as well as weapons. He joined his comrades repeatedly on foot patrols hunting Taliban terrorists and tracking down bombs. He also acted as a useful diplomatic tool, due to his friendly approach to local children. The RAF soon had a long train of children in tow, as Buster drew in his crowd and entertained them.

After his glittering service with the RAF, Buster retired in 2011,and died in 2015 at the age of 13 at the home of his handler, Will, in Lincolnshire where he had been enjoying retirement with his handler Will, his wife Tracy and their two dogs who will inherit (继承) their father’s career.

Over the course of his career, Buster is thought to have saved more than 1,000 lives. He also helped patrol British bases and searched vehicles at check points, and upon retirement was made the official RAF Police mascot (吉祥物). Buster’s brave exploits were even documented in Will’s book, which was published in January and soon became a best-selling one.

Buster completed five tours of duty in Afghanistan, Bosnia and Iraq and earned a row of campaign medals, and it was because of his great efforts in these austere environments full of wars and confrontations that he would be remembered. It was the saving of countless lives by searching out IEDs that saw the honor of official lifetime mascot of the RAF Police bestowed (授予) upon Buster. The RAF police are now planning to commemorate Buster as part of a special event to celebrate RAF Police Working Dogs.

1.Which is NOT the achievement of Buster in Helmand province?

A.He succeeded in saving a lot of people.

B.He became popular among local children and kept them safe.

C.He sniffed out many explosives.

D.He was a great helper in hunting Taliban terrorists.

2.What can be inferred from the passage?

A.Buster was born at Will’s home in Lincolnshire.

B.Buster’s children will also be a member of RAF police working dogs.

C.Buster was bestowed the mascot during working in Afghanistan.

D.Buster’s death in a campaign is a great loss for the RAF Police.

3.Which word can best replace the underlined word “austere” in the last paragraph?

A.Severe. B.Respectable.

C.Vast. D.Powerful.

4.What is the passage mainly about?

A.A heroic sniffer dog’s legendary life.

B.The requirements of being a lifetime mascot.

C.Buster’s cooperation with his comrades.

D.The love between Will and his dog.

    Captain Henry, a 98-year-old American retired fisherman, has become a first-time author, having written and published his autobiography In a Fisherman's Language after learning to read at the age of 91.

Mr.Henry spent most of his life without even his closest family members knowing he was illiterate. Forced to quit school in the third grade to take odd jobs, he kept the secret close to his chest, only telling his late wife. Henry's granddaughter, Marlisa, told reporters how he used tricks, like waiting for others to order at restaurants first, to avoid the issue.

A family argument in his 90s, she said, aroused his desire for education.“He signed a document he could not read about where he was going to live, Marlisa said. Starting with his name, he eventually moved on to the ABC's and children's books. He put them down since his wife fell ill. After the tragic loss of his wife, he went back to reading and began to log (记录) his life. He wrote about his family's voyage from Portugal to the US, how he went on to captain a boat, and his many journeys at sea.

His life stories have become so popular that nearly 800 copies were sold in the first two weeks after the book's release. One thousand more have since been printed as requests for the book flood in from as far as Germany. And now even Hollywood producers have approached Mr. Henry about buying the rights to his life story for a big screen adaptation.

The family also now has a book agent and a deal in the works to publish a second edition. Meanwhile, the family says they are reconnecting and closer than ever as a result of Henry's late-life efforts.“Everyone has a story,” Marlisa said, “It teaches that when you're down and out, never give up.”

1.When did Henry begin writing his life story?

A.When he was 91 years old. B.After his wife passed away.

C.When he was 98 years old. D.After he retired from work.

2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

A.A Hollywood producer wishes to make a movie out of Henry's book.

B.Henry never told anyone that he couldn't read or write.

C.Henry began his reading with some famous novels.

D.Henry's book was well-received only by Americans.

3.How did Henry's family benefit from his writing?

A.The family got more money from the 2nd edition.

B.The family ties were rebuilt and strengthened.

C.His family moved from Portugal to the US.

D.His family story has been made into a movie.

4.What message can Henry's story give us?

A.An idle youth, a needy age. B.Every coin has two sides.

C.Practice makes perfect. D.It is never too old to learn.

Winners Club

You choose to be a winner!

The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account (交易账户) where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7 – that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers:

●No account keeping fees!

You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!

●Excellent interest rates!

You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits (储蓄) without taking them out in a month.

●Convenient!

Teenagers are busy – we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers (方便柜员机) and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet. You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part-time job!

●Mega magazine included!

Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.

The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool key-card) but it is easy. We can’t wait to hear from you. It's the best way to choose to be a winner!

1.Who is the Winners Club intended for?  .

A.Parents    . B.Winners.

C.Teenagers. D.Adults.

2.Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club?

A.Services are convenient for its members.

B.The bank opens only on work days.

C.Special gifts are ready for parents.

D.Fees are necessary for the account keeping.

3.What is the purpose of this text?

A.To introduce a new banking service. B.To provide part-time jobs.

C.To organize key-cards. D.To set up a club.