When Benjamin Cherkasky was in eighth grade, he quit the swim team. It wasn't because he lacked the passion; he just couldn't accept failures in matches. "I'm not Michael Phelps. Why am I even on the team?" he said. "My perfectionism prompted very high expectations, and that caused real suffering," he said.

Cherkasky is not alone in feeling that perfectionism can cause anxiety. So many millennials (千禧一代）suffer from the problems of being a perfectionist that psychologists are issuing warnings and schools are emphasizing the need to accept failure.

Jessica Pryor, a leading psychologist, said every generation is a sponge (海绵）for the messages it receives. "Millennials, more than any other generation in American society, are receiving clear messages about achieving," she said. "But there's an absence of the message that trying your hardest is still OK."

In college, Cherkasky found himself surrounded by so many intelligent people that he felt he should have been achieving a higher level than he was. "It makes you feel kind of crazy." he said. This type of thinking can lead people to putting in less effort, which as they fall behind, can create more anxiety. "It makes people feel kind of isolated." And that Cherkasky added, "can cause students to distance themselves from their school".

The American Psychological Association also found out that recent generations of college students have reported higher levels of perfectionism than earlier generations.

Researchers noted that social media adds pressure, along with the drive to earn money and achieve career goals. Perfectionists often create even higher goals, which can lead to a higher risk of failure.

1.What does the underlined word "prompted" in paragraph 1 mean?

A.Led to. B.Met with. C.Resulted from. D.went against.

2.According to Jessica Pryor, Millennials         .

A.are unwilling to work hard.

B.desire nothing but to succeed.

C.should learn to deal with pressure.

D.need the message that failure is acceptable when trying their best.

3.Cherkasky's experience in college is mentioned to show         .

A.the problems of college education

B.the bad influence of fellow students

C.the harmful effects of being a perfectionist

D.the pressure most college students experience

4.What is the writer's purpose in writing the text?

A.To share some experiences of a college student.

B.To show the reasons for becoming a perfectionist.

C.To present the findings of a research on college life.

D.To raise public concern over a problem of millennials.

    Now that the internet provides us with direct access to all kinds of information, some people say we don't need public libraries. This may be why some public libraries are finding new ways to serve the public.

Finnish designers used the concept of a useful public space to prove the point. Helsinki Central Library Oodi pushes the boundaries of what a library can be. The library opened its doors at the end of last year.

Antti Nousjoki, one of Oodi's architects, said the idea behind its design is to make the place “an indoor town square”. The building was designed without interior support columns, so the inside is mostly a large open space. According to Tash Reith-Banks of the Guardian, this is quite different from the normal idea of libraries-"Dull and silent".

Of course, Oodi still serves as a traditional library, with a catalogue of about 100,000 books. Finnish news outlet Yle Uutiset reports that, since opening, Oodi lends out5,000 books each day. But given the fact that Oodi has attracted almost a million viewers during the past four months, with around 7,500 daily visitors, it's providing more than just books.

While most libraries around the world offer internet access and other services, Finnish libraries often differ themselves in services, including access to e-publications, sports equipment, power tools and even karaoke.

Oodi goes even further. On the middle floor, multi - function rooms are designed to accommodate both noisy and quiet activities. It also offers facilities like a 3D printer and recording studios.

“Oodi has been designed to give citizens and visitors a free space to actively do what they want to do-not just be a consumer,” said Nousjoki.

1.What is special about Oodi?

A.It has more books. B.It's a place for both books and activities.

C.It only provides e-books D.It allows visitors to stay overnight.

2.We can learn from Paragraph 4 that Oodi      

A.has a long history B.makes architects popular

C.houses a large collection of e-books D.is successful in finding new ways to serve people

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

A.A Library Of More Than Books B.A Public Place For All Visitors

C.A New Way Of Reading Books D.A Unique Experience of Visitors

    John Rosher can treat a jellyfish sting and ice skate backwards.He is good at playing chess and can confidently talk about nuclear science.The 17-year-old from Kansas,US has gained knowledge about many subjects,all because of the Boy Scouts(童子军）.

The Boy Scouts is a kind of club that teenagers can join to learn skills. Every time members master a new skill, they earn a merit badge(勋章）. Rosher has earned all 137 available badges.In the 105-year history of the Boy Scouts of America,fewer than 300 scouts have achieved that.

When Rosher joined the Boy Scouts at 10,his only goal was to earn more merit badges than his dad,who had earned 54 during his time in the Scouts.After beating his dad's record,Rosher realized he wanted to keep going.He enjoyed the challenge.

The badges are earned for subjects from safety to career skills.Rosher earned some of the badges during his family vacations.He went water rafting in Colorado.He practiced fishing in the Amazon jungle with alligators(鳄鱼）all around him.Not all the badges needed a vacation.For example,for his model design badge,he spent hours building a 3-D model of a spaceship at home.

Earning so many badges wasn't easy,especially since he's also dealing with band, soccer,and volunteer work.But Rosher is thankful for all his experiences."They have shaped me and taught me to be more adventurous,"he said."Everything I learned in Boy Scouts will stay with me forever."

1.What do we know about Rosher?

A.He has earned 54 badges so far.

B.He has achieved a lot in nuclear science.

C.He has been a Scout member for 10 years.

D.He has learned many skills after joining the Boy Scouts.

2.Rosher keeps earning more badges because he___

A.enjoys collecting badges.

B.likes meeting more challenges.

C.wants to prove himself to his friends.

D.hopes to win more badges than his father.

3.What does Rosher think of his experiences in the Scouts?

A.Common. B.Painful. C.Rewarding. D.Boring.

假定你叫李华，了解到在海水稻研发成功后，袁隆平又成功种植出全球首例沙漠水稻，为解决沙漠地区粮食短缺的问题和改善沙漠的生态环境做出巨大贡献。请你用英文写一封信，向他表示祝贺。内容包括:

1. 表达你的愉悦心情；

2. 向他表示祝贺；

3. 决心向他学习。

注意:1. 词数100左右(开头已经给出，不计入总词数)。

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3. 参考词汇:海水稻sea rice；粮食短缺food shortage；生态环境ecological environment

Dear Dr Yuan,

It’s my great honor to write to you.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours sincerely,

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。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后的词。

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。

With Teachers’ Day was approaching, our class decided to celebrate the important day.

In the afternoon of September 10, some of us decorated the classroom with variously flowers and colorful balloons. Some decorated the blackboard, which read “Happy Teachers’ Day!” And others go to buy cakes, drinks and fruits. Represented our class, another student and I went to Mr. Li’s office to invite her. Entering the classroom he was pleased to find all was standing in line, clapping hands and saying “Happy Teachers’ Day!” Wang Hua, who had gift for singing, sang a beautiful song “You Raise Me Up” for Mr. Li, and Liu Mei, our monitor, also put on an amused performance. After we left, we enjoyed a new English song by Mr. Li.

What a wonderful time we spent with Mr. Li!

    Marsha seemed like a nice enough lady, 96 years old. She had a(n) _______ heart and only months to live. That’s why I was _______ her at the nursing home. She was glad to hear me read from the Bible, but suddenly, she burst into _______. ''When I get to heaven,'' she said, ''I will tell God to kick(踢) my father out of there! I don't ever want to _______ him again! '' I didn't know how to respond, but I wanted to help her _______ her heart.

I went home, wondering if I would be like Marsha at her age. A loud voice inside me was forcing an uncomfortable _______: Isn't there somebody you need to _______? Frankly(坦白地) there was something I didn't want to _______.

I grew up in Chicago. My brother John was 12 years older than me and always shouted at me. Everything I did was _______. I couldn't get along well with him, so I ________ him off. I couldn't see how old wound could hurt us ________ in the last days of life ________ I met Marsha.

I read all about forgiveness, including everything I could find in the Bible. I told myself it was to help Marsha, but ________, I was desperate to help myself. Like they say, when you can't stop being mad at someone, the person you end up ________ the most is yourself. So I finally took the ________ to call him.

''I don't want to be ________ with you anymore, '' I said. ''I'm ready to start over. Whatever our ________ have been are in the past. There was a brief ________ on the other end of the phone. ''I agree,'' John said at last. ''I'll try to do better.''

The last time I saw Marsha, she was too weak to ________. I don't know if she forgave her father when she would get to heaven. Either way, I ________ they worked it out, like my brother and I.

1.A.healthy B.limited C.weak D.curious

2.A.encouraging B.visiting C.persuading D.seeking

3.A.tears B.anger C.amusement D.laughter

4.A.cheer B.love C.see D.lose

5.A.control B.break C.win D.unlock

6.A.question B.idea C.song D.movie

7.A.pay B.forgive C.gather D.harm

8.A.give up B.build up C.think about D.depend on

9.A.religious B.natural C.wrong D.gentle

10.A.turned B.cut C.put D.moved

11.A.even B.only C.just D.always

12.A.since B.although C.when D.until

13.A.closely B.honestly C.slightly D.politely

14.A.consulting B.cheating C.hurting D.admiring

15.A.courage B.place C.benefit D.belief

16.A.popular B.angry C.disappointed D.familiar

17.A.achievements B.traditions C.problems D.strengths

18.A.silence B.shade C.noise D.statement

19.A.argue B.think C.stand D.talk

20.A.doubted B.guessed C.hoped D.supported

    Drinking coffee is a morning habit for many people. Coffee helps get us up as much as it prepares us for the day ahead. 1. Perhaps you have wondered where everything began or when the first coffee was developed. For all of these who enjoy coffee, here are some amazing facts that you probably didn’t know about coffee.

● 2. We hardly find anyone who can consume 100 cups of coffee at a time. This has been thought the lethal dose(致命的剂量) for the average-sized man or woman. Too much coffee will lead to heart failure.

● A French doctor told his patients to drink coffee with milk to greatly reduce their illnesses. 3. But there still are a large number of black coffee lovers.

● Being a barista(咖啡师) is really a good job in Italy. 4. There you will find middle-aged men and women who take great pride in their work.

● The ancient Arabs took coffee seriously. The only way a wife could legally divorce(与……离婚) her husband was if he did not give her enough caffeine. 5.

Hopefully these facts make you enjoy your coffee a little bit more. People who keep themselves from drinking tasty coffee just do not get it!

A.It sounds crazy, but we all know the danger of coffee!

B.It takes up to 12 hours to clear caffeine from the body.

C.For many people, this drink provides a sense of relaxation.

D.Stop drinking at 99 cups, because that last one will kill you.

E.This is the preferred combination of choice for many people today.

F.The average age for baristas in the U.S. is half that of those in Italy.

G.People in New York drink 7 times more coffee than those in other cities.

    The Disneyland parks are full of amusements, but they're also small cities that deal with deliveries, rubbish, and groups of visitors. People need to move from one place to another; they have to refuel and relax. To meet these requirements, the parks are well-equipped in reality. For example, Disneyland Park in California has a reliable transport system. In Walt Disney World in Florida, dustbins are spaced 30 feet apart, and all of them are emptied through underground tubes(地下管道).

None of this happened by accident. Walt Disney first had his idea for a play land in 1937. He first imagined the park’s buildings in a small size. He spent years collecting ideas by visiting other places. He studied Beverly Park in Los Angeles, including rebuilt historic villages. He visited Colonial Williamsburg, where employees dressed up and walked around… Then he organized a team of engineers and designers to plan and build a small world he called Disneyland. Walt Disney had blueprints(蓝图) drawn up, and tried to get the permission to break ground(破土动工).

In 1952, he showed his plan to the Burbank City government, for a 16-acre site between Griffith Park and his studio in Burbank. They didn't go for it. ''We don't want the carnival(嘉年华会) atmosphere, '' an official said. ''We don't want the loud music and screaming.''

The failure got Disney thinking even bigger. In 1953, he closed a deal to buy some land in Anaheim. Some designers thought it was too far, but Disney went ahead. It was like building a new city. Pipes had to be fixed. Railway track had to be laid around. Disney chose the hub-and-spoke(轴辐式) street pattern that many cities have. ''I want Disneyland to be a place where you can't get lost, '' he said. Designers and architects also diagrammed(图解) the rides and made models, while artists painted the background.

Finally in July 1955, the visitors came. If they picked up maps, they could see the results of years' planning: the shops and restaurants, the square, and the streets. The magic city had finally jumped off the drawing board and come into real life.

1.What does the author want to show about Disneyland parks in the first paragraph?

A.The convenient environment.

B.The amusing tourist attractions.

C.The differences between the parks.

D.The visitors' common requirements.

2.Why did Walt Disney travel to different places including Beverly Park?

A.To choose a place for construction.

B.To advertise his Disneyland Park.

C.To experience American culture.

D.To get inspired for his park.

3.What led to the Burbank City government refusing Disney's application?

A.Upsetting noises.

B.Possible safety dangers.

C.Harm to the local environment.

D.Large areas for building the park.

4.What kind of person is Walt Disney according to the passage?

A.Considerate and hard-working.

B.Stubborn but kind-hearted.

C.Careful and determined.

D.Confident but selfish.

5.What's the best title of the text?

A.It is worthwhile to build large parks

B.Disneyland has been built like a brand-new city

C.How a theme park was built in a big city of USA

D.Disneyland --- a famous park around the world

Working or learning in a foreign country can be a difficult experience, both professionally and personally, because of the culture shock.

The hardest part of working abroad isn't finding a place to stay or learning the language. It's learning to overcome the culture shock. The anthropologist(人类学家) Kalvero Oberg first put forward the term ''culture shock''. He reported that the culture shock was caused by the ''anxiety that results from losing all our familiar signs and symbols of social intercourse(社交) while living and working in another culture''.

These things are part of everyday life, and include many signs, gestures, facial expressions, and customs. When we enter a new culture, these cues(提示) are usually not present or so different that they're no longer understandable to us.

''When a person enters a foreign culture, '' wrote Oberg, ''all or most of these familiar cues are eliminated. He or she is like a fish out of water. No matter how broad-minded he or she may be, lots of props(支柱) have been knocked out from the environment.''

This is what happened to Lara, a young IT consultant(顾问) from America moved last year to their company in southern Europe. Three weeks after she arrived in Europe, Lara sent a desperate e-mail begging to return home. ''The people are so unfriendly, '' Lara wrote. ''They eat at strange hours and I'm starting to get allergic(过敏的) to the local food. I can't get anything done because their way of doing business is so disorganized and so inefficient and I have a terrible skin itch because of the water. I want to come home!''

What Lara and other IT consultants meet on their first assignment abroad is a culture shock. While you can't prevent the culture shock from happening, you can take some measures to cut down its effects.

1.What is the most difficult part for a foreign student?

A.Learning the foreign language. B.Adapting to the local culture.

C.Finding a right place to live. D.Entering a famous school.

2.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “eliminated” in Paragraph 4?

A.observed B.removed

C.solved D.measured

3.What happened to Lara when she arrived in Europe?

A.Her life got into a mess.

B.She worked more efficient than at home.

C.She couldn’t get on well with her colleagues.

D.She was out of condition because of the weather.

4.Why does the author describe Lara’s experience?

A.To show us where we’ll meet with the culture shock.

B.To show us how to adapt to the culture shock.

C.To explain to us what the culture shock is.

D.To tell us how she manages to work well.

5.What would be talked about in the paragraph that follows the last one?

A.Why Lara wants to come home.

B.Who will come across the culture shock.

C.What a person meets in a foreign culture.

D.How a person adapts to the culture shock.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.What is the speaker talking about?

A.People like eating healthy food.

B.Japan and France have different diets.

C.A healthy diet helps people live longer.

2.What is the average age Japanese women can live to?

A.80. B.87. C.100.

3.What can we learn about French people?

A.They eat snacks between meals.

B.They eat fatty foods but are still thin.

C.They eat foods with high calories.

4.Why do French people live longer?

A.They always eat less.

B.They buy products in small stores.

C.They eat nutritious foods every day.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Why does the man need to get up early?

A.To take a taxi. B.To eat breakfast. C.To catch a plane.

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

A.Arrange a wake-up call. B.Deliver breakfast to his room. C.Set down his room number.

3.Where does the woman work?

A.At the airport. B.In a hotel. C.In a tourist company.

4.How long does it take to reach the airport?

A.30 minutes. B.35 minutes. C.45 minutes.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.How many times has the woman been to the city so far?

A.Twice. B.Once. C.Three times.

2.Why does the woman come to the city this time?

A.To go to a meeting. B.To go sightseeing. C.To look for a new job.

3.What does the man most probably do?

A.He is a door man. B.He is a taxi driver. C.He is a hotel clerk.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Why does the man buy a bunch of flowers?

A.It is his wife’s birthday.

B.The flowers are fresh red roses.

C.He wants to buy flowers at a lower price.

2.How much does a bunch of flowers cost today?

A.99 dollars. B.20 dollars. C.10 dollars

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.When is the man going to try sky diving?

A.This Saturday. B.This Sunday. C.Next Monday.

2.Where are the speakers?

A.At home. B.In the library. C.In a bookstore.

How will the speakers go to the park?

A.By bike. B.By bus. C.On foot.

What are the two speakers talking about?

A.Reading books. B.Buying vegetables. C.Planting vegetables.

What does the woman think of the vase?

A.It is the true one. B.It is the best one. C.It costs much money.

What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A.Mother and son. B.Doctor and patient. C.Teacher and student.

What is the weather like today?

A.Windy B.Sunny. C.Rainy.

阅读下面短文，根据其内容和所给段开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

Jenny was the only child in her family. She had a quarrel with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily. She couldn’t help weeping sorrowfully when she thought of the scolding from her mother. Having wandered aimlessly in the street for hours, she felt a little hungry and wished for something to eat. She stood beside a stand(货摊) for a while, watching the middle-aged seller busy doing his business. However, with no money in hand, she gave a sigh and had to leave. The seller behind the stand noticed the young girl and asked, “Hey, girl, you want to have the noodles?” “Oh, yes, but I don’t have money on me,” she replied.

“That’s nothing. I’ll treat you today,” said the man “Come in.” The seller brought her a bowl of noodles, the smell so attractive. As she was eating, Jenny cried silently. “What is it?” asked the man kindly. “Nothing. Actually I was just touched by your kindness!” said Jenny as she wiped her tears. “Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles, while my mother drove me out of the house. She showed no care for me. She is so merciless compared to a stranger!” Hearing the words, the seller smiled, “Girl, do you really think so? I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby. Can you number the times she cooked for you? Have you expressed your gratitude to her?” Jenny sat there, speechless and numb with shock; she remembered her mother’s familiar face and weathered (变形)hands. “Why didn’t I think of that? A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel indebted(感激的). Why haven’t I thanked my mum for what she has done for me?” On the way home, Jenny made up her mind to make an apology to her mother for her rudeness as soon as she arrived home.

Paragraph 1:

Approaching the doorway,

_____________________________________________________________________

Paragraph 2:

A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back.

_____________________________________________________________________

根据汉语或首字母提示,写出下列单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。

1.The reason for his a ____________from class was that he feel ill.

2.He got great _____________(满足) from helping people to learn.

3.The children that ____________(目击) the earthquake should be given psychological support.

4.Mother was annoyed when she saw the dog’s m________ foot prints on her new sheet.

5.I have been so o___________ with my preparation work for an essay that I haven’t had time for social activities.

6.The __________ (大多数)of my patients come to me from out of the town.

7.You’ve had a _____________(突破)in getting better fuel economy.

8.The police knew from all the evidence that I was i_____________.

9.The mother found that her son had a _________(音乐的) talent.

10.The club welcomes all new members r__________ of age and gender.

    When the 28-year-old farmer Ureta met 17-year-old Graciela in his hometown Pampa, they fell in love. Two years later, they ____ and settled down (定居)on the farm where Ureta had been brought up.

Graciela had many big ____ for the farm in her mind. One day when she was on a ____over Pampa, Graciela suddenly ____that another farm looked like a milking pail (桶). Graciela thought her family could create something even more ____on their own farm-a huge forest ____ like her favorite musical instrument-the guitar.

But Ureta didn't take his wife's ____seriously, saying, "We'll talk about it later. "  Later ____ came. In 1977, Graciela died suddenly of brain cancer at the _____ age of 25 while carrying their fifth child. After his wife's death, Mr. Ureta _____ not satisfying her wish. A few years later, Ureta decided that the best way to honor his wife would be to ____ the big work of art.

After the local government ____ to help with the project, Ureta and his children took it on their own. One by one, they ____ about 7,000 trees into the "shape of a guitar". It took a few seasons for the trees to take roots(生根),but Ureta's ____ paid off.

Watching the forest grow over the years gave Graciela's children______ "It was the closest thing possible to having my mother alive," Maria Julia, Ureta's second daughter, said.

1.A.got prepared B.got married C.became well-known D.became stressed

2.A.tests B.tasks C.reasons D.plans

3.A.train B.flight C.cloud D.bridge

4.A.noticed B.remembered C.recognized D.expected

5.A.expensive B.funny C.attractive D.important

6.A.treated B.described C.considered D.shaped

7.A.style B.personality C.idea D.adventure

8.A.hardly B.never C.still D.always

9.A.young B.old C.common ' D.special

10.A.kept B.suggested C.enjoyed D.regretted

11.A.copy B.paint C.create D.change

12.A.promised B.decided C.volunteered D.refused .

13.A.planted B.carried C.put D.collected

14.A.small dream B.hard work C.big success D.private money

15.A.pleasure B.comfort C.support D.care

Tips for Developing Your Artistic Talent

Everyone has an artistic talent. You might not even know it. 1.. However, in fact, there are a lot of different ways to express your artistic side. You don't necessarily have to be a professional(专业人员). You can enjoy art just for its own value. Check out a few tips for developing artistic skills.

1. Art takes a variety of forms

Most people think that art can only be found in museums and is only for the elite(精英). You can look around you.2.. They may be found in nature, and even in usual advertisements and posters. Just start to look at such sides as line, color, composition and style.

2. Try things out

If you want to develop your artistic talent, start trying things out.3.

3. Appreciate

4.. Almost anything can be used for inspiration. Visit museums and galleries, or look at art books. When you look around you, you develop your artistic appreciation and use it to work on developing your own skills.

4.5.

Don't expect to create a masterpiece(杰作)with your first try. There must be mistakes. Many artists spent years studying and perfecting their skill. You might not want to reach their level, but don't feel shy about your work. Even if it's not perfect, it will be. Try out，learn from your mistakes, and improve your skills.

A.Take art classes

B.Don't be afraid to make mistakes

C.You'll find art and beauty are everywhere

D.You might have always thought that you don't have any skills in the arts

E.Another way to develop your artistic talent is to learn how to use your eyes

F.There are many things you can try from painting, costume, dance and singing

G.Discuss the art with other art lovers to see what they think and then form your own opinion

    Stories play a vital role in the growth and development of children. The books they read and the characters they get to know can become like friends. It's also good for children to understand that books are  a useful source of information and that good reading skills are important for success in their future lives.

Children who can read well are more likely to have higher confidence levels. This will benefit them in school as they’ll feel able to participate fully in activities. Another part of building confidence is to know where you fit into the world. Stories can help with this process by showing children what people's lives are like where they live and in other parts of the world.

Stories are a great way to introduce new words and ideas into a child's language--starting with picture books for the very young, working up to more complex novels for teenagers. Fiction based on real life can also help children with their own life experience--it shows them how diverse the world is and that some people's lives are vastly different from theirs. And the process is done in a natural way. There's no actual teaching involved at all, but they learn from simply reading the story.

Reading helps children understand that there are other children who feel the same way and they are not alone. This helps children understand that feelings are normal and should be expressed. Watching their responses to the feelings of the characters in the stories will give you some idea of how a child feels about certain situations and emotions. For example, how the child responds to the character in the story feeling sad or scared will give you some idea of how the child thinks.

As you can see, children's stories are important for a number of reasons and form a vital part of the growing process. Being part of that process can bring children a sense of satisfaction as well as being great fun. So, go and get your children some wonderful books to allow them to enjoy a relaxing bedtime story.

1.What can we know from Paragraph 1?

A.Reading stories benefits children a lot.

B.Reading is the best way to gain information.

C.Reading stories helps children make more friends.

D.Reading skills should be developed at a young age.

2.How could reading stories raise children's confidence?

A.Inspiring children to get good grades.

B.Supporting children's language development.

C.Aiding children with living in a better family environment.

D.Allowing children to explore their suitable positions in society.

3.What does the author think about learning through reading?

A.Unrealistic.

B.Effective.

C.Time-saving

D.Expensive.

4.What can be inferred from the text?

A.Most teenagers are fond of complex novels.

B.Picture books are lacking in real life situations.

C.Most children have difficulty in expressing themselves.

D.Parents can know kids better from kids' reading responses.

    Shinrin- yoku means"forest bathing".Forest bathing doesn't mean you take a bath in the forest;rather,you simply go for a walk in the woods or a city park,where you slacken by using all your senses to experience nature.

Yoshifumi Miyazaki,from Chiba University,is among a growing number of scientists who have begun studying the science behind the effects of nature on human health.In his book  Shinrin-yoku:The Japanese Art of Forest Bathing,Miyazaki explains the techniques of forest bathing.

Miyazaki has an interesting theory about why shinrin-yoku is so effective.He points out  that for more than 99,99%of the time,humans have lived in a natural environment.In fact,in 1800,only 3%of the world's population lived in cities,and by 2016,this figure reached 54%.  This is only going to get worse;officials predict that by 2050,66%will live in cities.

This suggests we live in our modern society with bodies that are still used to the natural environment,he writes in the book,because"genes cannot change over just a few hundred years".The science behind the research studies he presents in the book makes a convincing case that forest bathing is an effective method for reducing stress in today's world.

Now city planners are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of nature and are creating new kinds of "parks”out of empty spaces.There' re also more city gardens where people can grow vegetables.For kids,kitchen gardens in schools are becoming popular.As Miyazaki stresses,you don't have to find a formal park or garden to practice shinrin-yoku. Instead,you can enjoy the effects of nature wherever there' re plants.

Better yet,he says,we can bring nature closer to where we spend most of our time.Miyazaki's research has shown that just increasing the amount of plants in a room can affect the relaxation benefits of the room.What's more,even when people simply look at flowers,their bodies relax and stress levels decrease.

1.What does the underlined word in Paragraph 1 mean?

A.Behave. B.Entertain.

C.Anticipate. D.Relax.

2.How does the author mainly develop the third paragraph?

A.By giving examples.

B.By listing figures.

C.By making remarks.

D.By presenting research findings.

3.Why does forest bathing work effectively according to Miyazaki?

A.Human genes can change easily. B.Nature is part of the modern society.

C.Human body can integrate into nature. D.People can always get excited in nature.

4.Which of the following will Miyazaki agree on forest bathing?

A.It is easy to operate.

B.It is meant for gardeners.

C.It is unaffordable in the city.

D.It is inconvenient to practice.

    A dog spent the last four years of his life waiting  a crossroad in the Thai city of Khon Kaen as if waiting for someone. People originally thought the dog had been abandoned, but then realized that he looked healthy, so people asked around about him. It turned out that the dog had indeed been spending most of his time around that crossroad, but a woman had been coming round regularly to bring him food and water.

One day, while photographing the dog everyone called Leo, a reporter met the woman who had been taking care of him. She had come to drop off some food. After learning the story about the dog and the woman, the reporter decided to share the story on social media. The post soon went viral and the photos of Leo got shared hundreds of times. And the photos reached the eyes of Leo’s former old owner.

Nang Noi Sittisarn, a 64-year-old woman from Thailand’s Roi Et Province, almost had a heart attack when her daughter showed her a photo of the beloved dog named BonBon she had lost during a car trip. When she learned that he had been waiting for her in the same spot for the last four years，her heart melted(融化).

Auntie Noi told her daughter to drive her to where the dog was waiting. When she got there and called his name. BonBon，the poor dog started wiggling(扭动)his tail and came to her，but when she tried to take him home with her, he was unwilling to follow. She didn’ t want to force the dog to come with her so she agreed to leave him with his new master. However, she and her daughter will come to visit him regularly.

1.Why did the dog look healthy after separation from his former owner?

A.He walked around the crossroad constantly.

B.He was kept at a woman’s home all the time.

C.A local reporter brought him food and water.

D.A woman looked after him on a regular basis.

2.What does the underlined phrase “went viral” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A.Changed surprisingly. B.Spread quickly.

C.Appeared gradually. D.Fell directly.

3.How did Nang Noi Sittisam feel about the dog's waiting for her?

A.Shocked. B.Regretful. C.Touched. D.Proud.

4.What can we mainly learn from the story about the dog?

A.Unbelievable success is worth waiting for.

B.We should adjust ourselves to environments.

C.We need to learn to be faithful and thankful.

D.No one knows the result until the last minute

FITNESS CENTRE

The fitness centre offers a variety of activities for members of all ages throughout the week.

Activities for Monday 12 July, 2017:

Learn to swim. Classes for preschool children aged five and under start at 10:00 am. Classes last 30 minutes and parents must attend with their children. Don’t forget to book in advance, as places are limited, and to pack some warm clothes for after the lesson.

Woman’s aerobics (有氧运动). Sessions are for one hour and begin at 10:45 am, led by Melissa. Come along and join us every Monday for an exhilarating hour of exercise and fun. Leave your kids at the nursery and take time out for yourself. Wear a track-suit or something similar.

Lunchtime yoga. Take a break at lunchtime (1:00—2:00 pm) for an hour of meditation and yoga. Enjoy the peace and quiet of our meditation room, and relaxing sessions designed for active people with busy lives. Use your own mat for floor work or hire one from us for a small sum.

Family Shootaround. 10:00—5:30 pm. Family Shootaround is open for members and guests to bring the family out for basketball. Half court games are only during this time. There are no full court games during Family Shootaround hours. All participants must sign in at the front desk and wear a wristband during the play.

1.When will Melissa be working?

A.From 10:00 am to 10:30 am. B.From 10:45 am to 11:45 am.

C.From 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. D.From 10:00 am to 5:30 pm.

2.Which activity may need extra fees?

A.Lunchtime yoga. B.Learn to swim.

C.Women’s aerobics. D.Family Shootaround.

3.What is the common requirement of the activities?

A.The need to sign in. B.The need to bring something.

C.The need to book in advance. D.The need to become a member.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.What is the purpose of the staff meeting?

A.To find ways to help Mrs. Smith.

B.To announce Mrs. Smith’s current situation.

C.To figure out what’s wrong with Mrs. Smith.

2.Where did Mrs. Smith feel the pain?

A.In her arm. B.In her lung. C.In her shoulder.

3.How long has Mrs. Smith worked at the company?

A.Less than two weeks. B.About three months. C.Over five years.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Where did the woman first meet the man?

A.In high school. B.In a chemistry competition. C.In college.

2.What did the man do after high school?

A.He went straight to university.

B.He traveled around the world.

C.He worked at a small school.

3.What is the school in Connecticut known for?

A.Its famous teachers.

B.Its foreign language department.

C.Its low cost.

4.What does the woman mean in the end?

A.It is enjoyable to study Chinese.

B.It is her lifetime goal to speak Chinese well.

C.It takes a long time to master a foreign language.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What does the woman say about playing basketball?

A.She finds it pretty easy.

B.She is good at it.

C.She knows the general rules.

2.Where did the woman buy the basketball?

A.In a store. B.On the street. C.At school.

3.What will the speakers do first?

A.Buy some special shoes.

B.Go home to change.

C.Find a basketball court.