When the boss came in, the workers pretended ______ hard on their machines.

A. to work B. to be working

C. to have worked D. working

Travelling on the bad mountain roads is a(an)________ experience and I will never risk my life like that.

A. terrifying B. terrified

C. astonishing D. astonished

People are warned ________ in that city because there is some virus going around the city.

A. to not tour B. touring not

C. not to tour D. not touring

She got into ________ when she thought she’d forgotten the tickets, and this ________ her husband, too.

A. panic; panic B. a panic; panicked

C. a panic; panic D. panics; panicked

--Mary failed the driving test again.

-- Really? Can you_______ for that this time.

A. explain B. account

C. describe D. introduce

I think that Han Meimei in Class 9 ________ her sister in appearance but not in character.

A. looks B. compares

C. resembles D. equals

假定你是李华，你在报纸上看到你市电视台今年五月将举办外国人"学做中餐，乐享中国菜"才艺大赛．你的外教Peter非常喜欢中国厨艺，你建议他去试一试．请按以下要点给他写信告知此事，并表示可以提供帮助．

1． 比赛时间：5月30日；

2． 报名时间：截止到5月10日；

3． 报名地点：市电视台．（The local TV Station）

注意：1． 词数100左右；

2． 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．

DearPeter

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），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的词。

注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；

2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。  

Last Sunday, I accompanied two of my foreign friends, Tom  or Mary, around Chengdu so that they could get a feeling of the amazed city. We began by touring Kuan Zhai Alley, that is known for its traditional Chinese architecture. I know the area very good so I acted as their tour guide. For lunch,I tried some Chengdu fried sauce noodles.Tom thought that they were in particularly delicious. Soon before lunch, we went to the Research Base of Giant Panda to pay a visit to the pandas. Both Mary and Tom fall in love with the lovely pandas． We finished off the day by going shopping, and they bought some paper cuts as souvenir． It was  fantastic day and I hope they will come to Chengdu again．

阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填在答题卡标号为61-70的相应位置上。

My time in China was a(n) 1.(forget) experience. Every day was a new adventure. I made life-long friends and had many 2. (last) memories. My study abroad program organized trips for us to learn about each city and to visit cultural 3. (sight). While I was in Beijing, I climbed the Great Wall of China, and visited Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Bird’s Nest Olympic stadium. I also had the opportunity of 4.(stick) in a Beijing thunderstorm, bargaining in the market, and riding the high-speed train. While I was in Tianjin, I 5.(study) at Nankai University. I was taking the Chinese language and culture courses.

6.I enjoyed most is that whatever I learned in class. I would use it outside to communicate with people. Having the opportunity 7.(speak) Mandarin every day really improved my learning. In the afternoon I would have culture classes 8.I would learn about Chinese calligraphy, Beijing opera, Chinese martial arts, Chinese cooking and many other subjects. The mix of learning about the language and culture made each day of class 9. (enjoyable) exciting.

I believe that the key  10.  studying abroad successfully is the attitude you carry. Going to China, I was open-minded and had a very positive attitude.

    If life were a book and you were the author, how would you like the story to go? That is the question that ______ my life forever.

One day I went home from the training of snowboarding with what I thought was the flu, and less than 24 hours later, I was in a ______ on life support with less than two percent ______ of living. It wasn’t until days later that the doctors diagnosed (诊断) me with a ______ blood infection. Over the ______ of 2.5 months, I lost the hearing in my left ear and both my legs below the knee. When my parents ______ me out of the hospital, I ______ that I had been put together like a patchwork (拼缝物) doll and I had to live with ______ legs. I was absolutely physically and emotionally broken,______ streaming down.

But I knew in order to move forward, I had to let go of the Old Amy and ______ the New Amy. It was at this moment that I asked myself that significant ______. And that is when it ______ me that I didn’t have to be five-foot-five anymore,______ I could be as tall as I wanted. And ______ of all, I can make my feet the size of all the shoes. So there were ______ here.

Four months later, 1 was back upon a ______. And this February, I won two Board World Cup gold medals,______ me the highest ranked snowboarder in the world.

So, instead of looking at our ______ and our limitations as something ______ or bad, we can beg in looking at them as a wonderful ______ that can be used to help us go further than we ever know we could go.

1.A. saved B. risked C. ruined D. changed

2.A. hospital B. club C. field D. stadium

3.A. thought B. degree C. chance D. decision

4.A. mild B. severe C. potential D. slight

5.A. journey B. break C. course D. schedule

6.A. wheeled B. dragged C. pulled D. delivered

7.A. made sure B. felt like C. worked out D. put forward

8.A. muscled B. heavy C. shapely D. false

9.A. blood B. sweat C. tears D. water

10.A. hug B. recognize C. fix D. introduce

11.A. plan B. question C. information D. favor

12.A. dawned on B. knocked into C. depended on D. looked into

13.A. although B. so C. while D. but

14.A. first B. strangest C. best D. luckiest

15.A. struggles B. benefits C. rewards D. conflicts

16.A. stage B. snowboard C. track D. playground

17.A. allowing B. giving C. calling D. making

18.A. challenges B. achievements C. devotions D. hesitations

19.A. active B. amazing C. negative D. terminal

20.A. ability B. skill C. tool D. gift

How to Stay Focused in a Noisy World

Block out time for uninterrupted work.

Make sure you schedule important time for yourself where you can focus on your tasks in uninterrupted silence. 1. Think of this as scheduling a meeting with yourself and treat it the same as you would when scheduling a meeting with others.

Turn technology from a distraction into a useful tool.

2. However, there are also some really cool apps that encourage you to be more productive and less distracted by your phone. Forrest is an app that rewards you each time you focus well, motivating you in a fun way and encourages you to leave your phone well alone.

Schedule a distraction time.

Just as important as scheduling focus time is scheduling distraction time. 3. More specifically, the most productive employees spent 52 minutes working followed by a 17-minute break each time. This is down to the brain’s ability to stay motivated--it just can’t sustain(维持）long periods of focus and concentration.

Practice mindfulness.

Mindfulness trains your mind to identify thoughts that arise throughout your day.

Mindfulness practice can be done at any time. 4. When reading, really take in every word or while out walking notice how your body feels and the details of your surroundings. Doing this on a regular basis will eventually train your mind when it comes to other areas where distracting thoughts pop up like a work task.

Exercise regularly.

Not only is exercise good for the body but it’s also good for the brain. Physical exercise fires up the neurons in the brain making you more willing to concentrate. 5.

A. It’s difficult to focus on your work.

B. We need to get rid of distractions around us.

C. These days, many people feel controlled by their phones.

D. A study found that regular breaks was the key to productivity.

E. When you eat your food, notice the taste and how it looks and feels.

F. Let people know that you won't respond unless it’s absolutely necessary.

G. This means it increases your ability to ignore distractions and get on with the task at hand.

    The world is filled with smart, talented, educated and gifted people. We meet them every day. A few days ago, my car was not running well. I pulled it into a garage and the young mechanic had it fixed in just a few minutes. He knew what was wrong by simply listening to the engine. I was amazed. The sad truth is, great talent is not enough.

I am constantly shocked at how little talented people earn. I heard the other day that less than 5 percent of Americans earn more than $100, 000 a year. A business consultant who specializes in the medical trade was telling me how many doctors and dentists struggle financially. It was this business consultant who gave me the phrase, "They are one skill away from great wealth."

There is an old saying that goes, "Job means" just over broke ". And unfortunately, I would say that the saying applies to millions of people. Because school does not think financial intelligence is intelligence, most workers" live within their means". They work and they pay the bills. Instead I recommend to young people to seek work for what they will learn, more than what they will earn.

When I ask the classes I teach, "How many of you can cook a better hamburger than McDonald’s?” almost all the students raise their hands. I then ask, "So if most of you can cook a better hamburger, how come McDonald’s makes more money than you?" The answer is obvious: McDonald’s is excellent at business systems. The reason so many talented people are poor is because they focus on bui1ding a better hamburger and know little or nothing about business systems. The world is filled with talented poor people. They focus on perfecting their skills at building a better hamburger rather than the skills of selling and delivering the hamburger.

1.The author mentions the mechanic in the first paragraph to show that      .

A. he has a sharp sense of hearing B. he is ready to help others

C. he is just one of the talented people D. he knows little about car repairing

2.The underlined part in the third paragraph can be best replaced by  “      ”.

A. spend more than they can afford B. do in their own way

C. live in their own circle D. live within what they earn

3.Why do talented people earn so little according to the author?

A. They lack financial intelligence. B. They don’t work hard enough.

C. They don’t make full use of their talents. D. They have no specialized skills.

4.The main purpose of the author is to tell us       .

A. how young people can find a satisfactory job B. what schools should teach students

C. how McDonald’s makes much money. D. why so many talented people are poor

    Researchers continue to show the power behind our sense of smell． Recent studies have found, among other things, that the smell of foods like pizza can cause uncontrollable anger in drivers on roads．

The review explains that smell is unique in its effects on the brain． According to Conrad King, the researcher who carried out the review, "more than any other senses, the sense of smell goes through the logical part of the brain and acts on the systems concerned with feelings. This is why the smell of baking bread can destroy the best intentions of a dieter．"

Smell,which dictates（决定） the unbelievable complexity of food tastes, has always been the least understood of our senses. Our noses are able to detect up to 10，000 distinct smells． Our ability to smell and taste this extremely large range of smells is controlled by something like 1,000 genes, which make up an amazing 3% of the human genome． Researchers Richard Axel and Linda Buck were together awarded a Nobel Prize in 2004 for their ground-breaking research on the nature of this extraordinary sense． These two scientists were the first to describe the family of 1，000 olfactory （嗅觉） genes and to explain how our olfactory system works．

According to one study in the research review， smelling fresh pizza or even the packaging of fast foods can be enough to make drivers feel impatient with other road users． They are then more likely to speed and experience uncontrollable anger on roads． The most reasonable explanation is that these can all make drivers feel hungry， and therefore desperate to satisfy their appetites．

In contrast， the smells of peppermint and cinnamon were shown to improve concentration levels as well as reduce drivers' impatience． Similarly， the smells of lemon and coffee appeared to promote clear thinking and mental focus．

However， the way genes regulate smell differs from person to person． A study by researchers in Israel has identified at least 50 olfactory genes which are switched on in some people and not in others． They believe this may explain why some of us love some smells and tastes while others hate them． The Israel researchers say their study shows that nearly every human being shows a different pattern of active and inactive smell-detecting receptors．

1.What did Richard Axel and Linda Buck find out？ ______

A. The type of food smells．

B. The logical part of human brain．

C. The nature of human olfactory system．

D. The relationship between food and feelings．

2.Which of the following can help people concentrate？ ______

A. Bread． B. Fast food．

C. Pizza． D. Coffee．

3.What do we know from the last paragraph？ ______

A. Different people are sensitive to different smells．

B. Every person has a different pattern of genes．

C. Some people can recognize up to 50 smells．

D. There are still some olfactory genes to be found out．

4.What is the passage mainly about？ ______

A. Logic and behavior． B. Smell and its influence．

C. Sense ability and food tastes． D. Olfactory genes and its system．

    Bookstores are a traveller's best friend: they provide convenient shelter in bad weather, and they often host readings and other cultural events. Here is a look at world’s six greatest bookstores.

Adrian Harrington—since 1971. Rare books; rare first editions; leather bound sets and general antiquarian (古玩). Address: 64A Kensington Church Street, Kensington, London, England, U.K.

Another Country—Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany. Another Country is an English Language second hand bookshop which is mostly used as a library. They have about 20,000 books that you can buy or borrow. Some regular events are held at the shop, such as readings, cultural events, social evenings and film nights.

Atlantis Books—Oía, Santorini, Greece. Atlantis Books is an independent bookshop on the island of Santorini, Greece, founded in 2004 by a group of friends from Cyprus, England, and the United States. Throughout the year it has hosted literary festivals, film screenings, book readings, and good old fashioned dance parties.

Bart’s Books—Ojai, California, U.S.A. “The World’s Greatest Outdoor Bookstore”, a bookstore founded by Richard Bartinsdale in 1964. Shelves of books face the street, and regular customers are asked to drop coins into the door’s coin box to pay for any books they take whenever the store is closed.

10 Corso Como—Milan, Italy. Extensive selection of publication on art, architecture, design, graphics and fashion, along with a strong emphasis on photography. It was founded in 1990 in Milan, Italy, by Carla Sozzani.

The Bookworm—A bookshop, library, bar, restaurant and event space, now with four divisions in three cities—Beijing, Suzhou and Chengdu. The interconnecting rooms with floor-to-ceiling books on every wall are light and airy in summer, yet warm and comfortable in winter.

1.Which of the following bookstores has the longest history?

A. Adrian Harrington. B. Atlantis Books.

C. Bart’s Books. D. 10 Como Bookshop.

2.What can you do in Atlantis Books?

A. Attend a festival. B. Learn photography.

C. Enjoy rare books. D. Buy books anytime.

3.How is The Bookworm different from the other bookstores?

A. It is used as a library. B. It hosts all sorts of activities.

C. It focuses on photography. D. It has branches in different cities.

假如你是李华。你们学校的外教Linda Smith女士即将回国。请你用英语写一篇发言稿，代表 学校在欢送会上致辞。内容包括:

1.对她的工作和品格作出评价；

2.感谢她在学习上给予的帮助；

3.表达对她的祝福。

注意:1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯(开头已给出，不计入总数)。

Dear LindA.

From the bottom of our hearts,it’s hard to say“goodbye” to you.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

增加:在缺问处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除:把多余的同用斜线(\)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同。

注意:1. 每处错误及修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

This morning our school organized us students to paying a study visit.

We rode the bus at the school gate then got off at City Revolutionary Memorial at 7 ：50. There we listen to stories about revolutionaries and presented flowers. At 9: 30 we arrived at the home for the old, and played music for them happy. Then everyone chatted with elderly peoples, bringing them joy. Later we reached at our city’s special education school, which we saw deaf and blind students taught in different methods. We gave their gifts donated by our class. Also we played games with them,hoped we could do more.

At 11:30 we returned to our school. What a impressive experience!

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Color is fundamental in home design. Do you want a room full of life? Professional? Whatever you’re looking for,color is the key to1.(make) a room feel the way you want it to feel.

There are really only three kinds of2.(decide)you need to make about color in your home: the small ones, the medium ones, and the large ones.

Small color choices are the ones we’re most familiar 3. They are small spots of color,such as pillows,mirrors and baskets. It's 4.(cheap) than painting walls and buying a colored sofa. Small color choices bring significant benefits that can be easily 5.(change) Medium color choices are6.( general) furniture pieces such as sofas, dinner tables or bookshelves. Color choices in this range are a step up from the small ones in two major ways. They require a bigger commitment than smaller ones, 7.they have a more powerful effect on the feeling of a space.

The large color decisions in your rooms concern the walls, ceilings, and floors.8.you are looking at wallpaper or paint，the time,effort and relative expense put into it are 9.. (importance). So it pays to be sure, because you want to get it right10.first time.

    My father is a worker in authority over others who work in construction sites. When I was young，it was he who _______ me sympathy through modeling. It has always been a _______for me as I grow up _______other construction workers who work with him come to our house every Saturday because that is the time when he will _______their salaries for the week.

I know my father as someone who is a quiet man, just_______everyone around himself. He is someone who is _______when it comes to discipline but I have never been _______ when being raised by him. Maybe that is because I have seen his gentleness and_______to us and to others. Since he is a worker in _______，I often see him talking to the construction workers whenever they have problems. He is more like a father than a __________to them.

One day, he returned home, telling me that he would treat me to dinner because he had __________ his salary. Later that day,his friend,a fellow worker,came to our house just to talk to him and __________advice as to where he could go to seek assistance for his__________child. I saw how my father listened and__________his friend’s back while his friend was__________. When his friend was about to go home, my father got his wallet and gave his salary to him,__________only 2000 pesos in his wallet.

I was so __________when he did that,but so__________that my father was __________to give almost all of his salary to help his friend with his child in hospital. It is a lesson I will always__________.

1.A. asked B. gave C. taught D. designed

2.A. routine B. balance C. tendency D. sign

3.A. hearing B. seeing C. thinking D. smelling

4.A. increase B. accept C. spend D. pay

5.A. noticing B. kidding C. observing D. describing

6.A. loose B. strict C. lovely D. humorous

7.A. threatened B. loved C. hated D. envied

8.A. sympathy B. bravery C. determination D. cruelty

9.A. order B. rank C. charge D. turn

10.A. doctor B. superior C. colleague D. engineer

11.A. wasted B. asked C. reached D. received

12.A. ask for B. look for C. head for D. care for

13.A. naughty B. healthy C. sick D. happy

14.A. pressed B. beat C. patted D. struck

15.A. shouting B. crying C. thinking D. laughing

16.A. saving B. donating C. giving D. leaving

17.A. shocked B. scared C. frightened D. frustrated

18.A. sad B. angry C. bitter D. proud

19.A. mean B. unhappy C. surprised D. willing

20.A. forget B. treasure C. neglect D. reject

    Are you worried about your skin and hair? You take care of them so much, but you still have age marks，dark circles and hair fall. Have you ever thought that it can happen because of your mental health?1.Caring for your mental health can make your skin and hair healthy on the inside.

Don’t get out of control angry. When you get very angry, it effects your skin. Becoming very angry can age your skin. When you become angry, control yourself2.Be patient. Understand that this is just an accident and everything will become normal later on. Remember, “A person can’t always be angry”.  Control yourself and think about your skin.

3.There are some people who stay up late at night and thus they have skin problems. Like age marks, wrinkles, dark spots and poor health. So, try to finish your work early and get enough sleep at night,at least 7 hours.

4.Too much anxiety or tension does great harm to your hair. Too much anxiety creates hair fall. If you worry too much,you might lose some of your hair. It’s a hormone(荷尔蒙)thing which creates hair fall when you become worried. So,don’t get worried and be optimistic about everything.

Exercise regularly. It is great for your whole body and also for your skin and hair. Regular physical exercise makes your blood healthy and the healthy blood travels around your body which makes your skin and hair healthy on the inside. 5.

A. It is so terrible!

B. Yes, it can happen!

C. Don’t keep late hours.

D. Take a deep breath, and try to relax.

E. Don’t get overly anxious about anything.

F. So, work out regularly at least 15 minutes.

G. However, too much exercise causes damage.

    Datong,a major coal producer in north China’s Shanxi Province 300 km from Beijing,was notorious for its polluted air. However，the situation has changed in recent years as the city promotes an energy revolution with the focus on encouraging new-energy vehicles and developing wind and solar power.

Datong has advantages for developing the solar industry since it enjoys 2,800 hours of sunshine on average annually. Also,it has rich land resources including sunken land,the remains of coal mining. The solar panels in the sunken area are widely spaced with bushes planted in between to conserve water and soil and promote ecological protection.

In addition,its strong power grid(输电网)can transmit the electricity produced by solar power to Beijing,Tianjin and some cities in neighboring Hebei Province. Datong also has a science and technology park to promote scientific new ideas and appearance of industries such as high-end equipment manufacturing, e-commerce, culture, tourism and ecological agriculture.

However,the energy revolution is not meant to end the use of coal but to promote clean and efficient consumption.

The Datong Coal Mine Group has built a circular economy park to promote green，diversified and low-carbon coal use. A circular economy is an economic system to reduce waste generation and make full use of resources.

The transformation of energy structure has promoted the development of tourism in the ancient city with a wealth of historical and cultural sites. Today,even in the off-season of November and Decemberf many tourists still go sightseeing or recuperation (疗养)• A hiRh-Hpeed railway will be completed this year,reducing the travel time between Beijing and Dutong to 100 minutes,which is expected to promote the number of visitors.

1.What does the underlined word “ notorious” in the first paragraph mean?

A. Convenient. B. Essential. C. Suitable. D. shameful.

2.Why can Datong succeed in developing new energy?

A. Because it has rich coal resource.

B. Because it has attractive tourism.

C. Because it has particular geography and scientific technology.

D. Because it has friendly people and potential economic system.

3.What can we learn about Datong?

A. Its solar power is only provided for it own use.

B. It has stopped producing coal because of pollution.

C. November and December are its best tourist season.

D. Energy transformation has benefited it in many aspects.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A. Energy revolution in Datong B. Datong’s promising tourism

C. Solar power and wind energy D. New development of Datong

    Chinese fashion designer Wang Tao released her fall-winter 2019 collection in New York on February 9, the tenth time her brand, Taoray Wang, has been featured at the New York Fashion Week.

Sitting on the front row of the show were U. S. President Donald Trump’s youngest daughter Tiffany Trump with her mother Marla Maples, as well as former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle.

Tiffany Trump, a fan of Taoray Wang, wore a custom made white double-breasted coat by Wang to her father’s inauguration(就职典礼)ceremony in January 2017.

Wang’s latest collection, Eternity, is partly inspired by Tiffany Trump. In this collection, Wang combines the unconventional beauty of the 1970s,represented by famous American model Lauren Hutton and the female look favored by people such as Tiffany Trump.

The two women are from in two different age groups with two different styles but both are confident and brave, said Wang while attending her show in Manhattan. “Beauty is not about time or age. It’s all about attitude.’’

Along with China’s growing economic strength, Chinese fashion has gradually gained worldwide attention, said Wang, adding that only when more and more foreigners wear clothes designed by Chinese people, will it mean a real rise of Chinese fashion on the global stage.

Wang has a diverse background. With a degree in history from East China Normal University in Shanghai,Wang got a second degree in fashion from Japan’s top fashion institute Tokyo Mode Gakut'n, where she received five international awards in design. She was selected by Junko Koshino—a well-kown Japanese designer, to head the studio as the chief men’s designer.

To realize her global career ambitions, Wang then left Japan to go to the UK where she worked as a leading designer. In 2002 she returned to China and led the repositioning of broadcast :bo, making it one of the top 10 Chinese women’s labels. Wang is currently a board member of the Shanghai Ribo Fashion Group.

1.Who probably gave Wang’s inspiration for her latest collection?

A. Tiffany Trump and Marla Maples. B. Junko Koshirio and Kirnbrly Guilfnyle.

C. Tiffany Trump and Donald Trump. D. Tiffany Trump and Lauren Hutlon.

2.Where did Wang Tao win five international awards in design?

A. In Tokyo. B. In New York. C. In Manhattan. D. In Shanghai.

3.What can be inferred from the text?

A. Both Taoray Wang and bo are well received.

B. Wang Tao worked in UK as a chief men’s designer.

C. It is the Trump who make Wang Tao become famous.

D. Wang Tao studied fashion in East China Normal University.

4.What is the text mainly about?

A. Wang Tao’s diverse education background.

B. A Chinese designer’s way on the global stage.

C. The design style of a Chinese fashion designer.

D. Wang Tao’s fall-winter 2019 collection in New York.

    Kindergarten outside? Yes，indeed. It’s part of a growing worldwide trend toward outdoor education. The schools are called Forest Kindergartens.

Now the numbers are small in the U. S.，but the idea is well established in Europe, with schools in Scotland, England, and Switzerland. By far most of such schools are in Germany, which has more than 400W aldkindergartens.

Children attending such particular school enjoy a good amount of outdoor education each day,rain or shine. Some lessons are focused on nature ； others are academic topics delivered in a natural setting. In all cases，students are active — not sitting at desks or on mats on the floor but walking, running, jumping, solving problems like how to get the mud off the bottoms of their shoes before their parents find out.

At these forest kindergartens, students learn science by observing and doing it, learn math by applying it to the natural world around them，learn letters and words by putting them together using sights and sounds. The children learn to make comparisons using natural things like apples and rocks. They develop an appreciation for animals and plants in their natural environment — not just by looking at pictures in a book or on a computer screen.

Some of the science activities involve teamwork, like explaining the best way to move a heavy object, showing how a lever(杠杆)works. In other sessions，teachers encourage students to develop their motor skills by building wooden tools such as hammers and knives.

These students also learn how to get along with one another, individually and in a group. They also develop healthy levels of self-confidence,just from being able to do the everyday activities that the school offers.

In a time when so many children are being classified as obese because of long time watching television and playing video games, these outdoor schools help children learn just as much, if not more，from opening their eyes to the world around them.

1.Which of the following country has the most Forest Kindergartens?

A. The U. S. B. Germany. C. The U. K. D. Switzerland

2.What is the purpose of the fourth paragraph?

A. To analyse how children learn socially.

B. To compare different teaching approaches.

C. To show how children learn academically.

D. To describe how active children are in the class.

3.Which may be seen in Forest Kindergartens?

A. Children are doing an experiment with chemicals.

B. Teachers are writing something on the blackboard.

C. Smart phones are widely used to help children learn.

D. Everything in nature is likely to be applied to teaching.

4.What is the author’s attitude to Forest Kindergartens?

A. Negative. B. Doubtful. C. Positive. D. Uncertain.

    Companies with Kid CEOs

Maxine Marcus, The Ambassador Company

Unlike many young CEOs, 17-year-old Maxine Marcus built a service,not a product. Her company, The Ambassador Company, helps big companies and brands understand the teen viewpoint—and ensures that their efforts to connect with them succeed.

Brandon and Sebastian Martinez,Are You Kidding

This pair of brothers creates some pretty stylish socks for their company, Are You Kidding. They include fun，colorful designs for kids and adults，but their Charity line，which designs special socks for various charities like Special Olympics, Autism Awareness, and Big Brothers Big Sisters, may be their most popular and meaningful designs.

Benjamin “Kickz” Kapelushnik, Sneaker Don

Benjamin was just 15 when he decided to turn his passion for sneakers into a business,dealing in hard-to-get, limited edition kicks. He started out by paying friends to stand in line when new shoes were released but now has connections with retailers (零售商)to help him get the most sought-after shoes in bulk (批量)for Sneaker Don. He currently counts star athletes and musicians, including DJ Khaled and P. Diddy,among his clients.

Mihir GarimellA.  Firefly

This 18-year-old Stanford freshman has a number of projects already under his belt, including creating a homework app to replace paper planners and working on technology to help with accidental injuries in a soccer game. But his latest work, Firefly Autonomy, involves building autonomous drones(无 人机)that can go into dangerous or difficult locations, from inspecting equipment to conducting.

1.In whose company can people buy sports shoes?

A. Mihir Garimella. B. Benjamin “Kickz” Kapelushnik.

C. Maxine Marcus. D. Brandon and Sebastian Martinez.

2.What does The Ambassador Company provide?

A. Technology. B. Socks. C. Opinions. D. Equipment.

3.What makes Are You Kidding popular?

A. Its homework app. B. Its soccer game.

C. Its potential clients. D. Its Charity line.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.What do we know about the band’s music?

A. It is intended for young people.

B. It is easy for people to dance to.

C. It is much noisier than a disco.

2.How many people are there in the hand?

A. Six. B. Eight. C. Twelve.

3.How did the speaker get to know the band?

A. From a friend. B. From a newspaper. C. From a band member.

4.What does the speaker do in the band?

A. A guitar player. B. The band leader. " C. A singer.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Where will the man work during the summer?

A. In San Jose. B. In San Francisco. C. In Mountain View

2.What does the man plan to do?

A. Live near the office. B. Take the train to travel C. Study further in Stanford.

3.Who has an apartment in Paris?

A. The woman. B. The woman’s cousin. C. The woman’s grandma.

4.How will the woman spend the summer?

A. Visiting museums. B. Working in Paris. C. Taking a cooking class.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What is the relationship between the speakers?

A. A couple. B. Co-workers. C. Classmates

2.What does the man ask the woman to do?

A. Make a shopping list. B. Do some shopping. C. Clean the computer.

3.What will the speakers buy?

A. Cloth. B. Alcohol. C. A mirror.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What can make the woman happy?

A. Helping people. B. Getting a good job. C. Earning much money.

2.What does the woman want to work as?

A. A programme hostess. B. A teacher. C. A storyteller.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.When will the students arrive at ihe museum?

A. At about 8: 00 a. m. B. Al about 9:00 a. m, C. At about 10: 00 a. m.

2.What does the woman expect to do in Banford Park?

A. Pick flowers. B. Work out. C. Have a picnic.

What will the man most probably do tomorrow?

A. Go to the party.

B. Spend time with Linda.

C. Celebrate his 22nd birthday*

Wliat does the woman mean?

A. She wants a more difficult job.

B. She is tired of her present job.

C. Her job is too difficult for her.