There are numerous benefits of reading good books.1.Whatever your field might be, it's very important to create a good habit to read beyond your horizons. Here are tips to help you cultivate a better and consistent reading habit:

●Determine your reading goal.2.This goal should be clear and backed up with a purpose. Start by thinking about how a consistent reading pattern can help you grow indifferent areas of your life-spirit, academics, career, relationships and more.

●3. Once you' re done setting your reading goal for the year, you'll need a list to back it up. Write out a list of the amazing books you want to read. Ask for recommendations from friends and instructors. It s important to keep a journal listing the books you'll like to read for each month.

●Get a responsible reading partner to promote your reading. Goals need to be backed up in order to help put a check and encourage you during times you don't feel motivated.4.

To develop a reading culture, you must first analyze your current reading habits. Do you read at all?5. In order to truly achieve your reading goals and build a consistent reading habit, you'll need to set up simple systems， find responsible partners， and generally be hungry to grow beyond your comfort zone.

A. Do you study hard at school?

B. Make a list of books for each month.

C. Do you start off and stop at some point?

D. Get up early and go to bed late to back up your goal.

E. It's important to start off by setting a goal to create a reading habit.

F. Get a friend willing to read, and create a plan to help you achieve your reading goals.G. It can make you think deeper, sharpen your skills and teach you more about your field.

    Scientists have found what they believe are pieces of a meteor(流星)that fell to the earth last year. The objects were discovered off the coast of the United States in the Pacific Ocean.

The crew of the Nautilus, a private research ship, recovered the rock particles(颗粒).The Nautilus is operated by the Ocean Exploration Trust. The group says its aim at present is to examine areas of the ocean that have never been explored before.

The search was launched after US government weather stations observed a large meteorite exploding some months ago. The explosion lit up the sky and sent the rock particles to the earth. The meteorite fall was the largest recorded over the United States in at least 20years. The team includes scientists from NASA, the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuaryand the University of Washington. The scientists examined what they believe were two small meteorite fragments. Further testing is needed before they can confirm that the material came from the explosion.

The Nautilus is equipped with two remotely operated vehicles(ROVs)， called Hercules and Argus. These robotic submarines help researchers find and collect materials from the seafloor. The fact that the particles landed in the ocean, instead of on land, means larger pieces may have survived and can be studied. For this reason, scientists decided to launch the first intentional search for meteorites from the ocean, Until the latest research, scientists had only accidentally discovered a small number of meteorites from drilling operations.

The objects recovered from the bottom of the sea likely came from the recent explosion for two main reasons. First，meteorite particles are basically made of glassy materials that do not tend to last long in seawater. Secondly, they came from what looked like a small hole on the seafloor. Some evidence shows that they came from something that fell.

1.What is the current goal of the crew of the Ocean Exploration Trust?

A. To recover the rock particles.

B. To observe movements of the universe.

C. To study unexplored places of the ocean.

D. To examine creatures of the explored ocean.

2.What mainly caused the start of the search in the sea?

A. A huge meteor shower. B. Business value of meteors.

C. Plenty of natural resources. D. The brainstorm of researchers.

3.Why do the scientists prefer to search for meteors in the ocean?

A. They can find meteors more easily.

B. They may find bigger rock particles.

C. They like to explore strange sea areas.

D. They have better submarine equipment.

4.What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph?

A. Offer clues for the search.

B. Give reasons to support a guess.

C. Stress the importance of the event.

D. Describe the process of the search.

    More and more people in America are celebrating the Indian holiday Diwali. Diwali is Hindi for“row of lights". It is the most important holiday in India.

Many people around the world are beginning to celebrate it as well. The United States is one of the places where the festival is becoming more common. Diwali celebrations can now be found at American landmarks like Disneyland in California and New York City's Times Square. They are also held in many parks and museums.

Neeta Bhasin created the Times Square event. She said Indian immigrants have found great success in America. But, she said, many Americans still do not know much about India.So, she decided to act.“I felt it's about time that we should take India to mainstream America and show India's rich culture, heritage, arts and variety to the world," she said, “and I couldn't find a better place than Times Square.”

Bhasin came to the United States from India 40 years ago. She is president of ASB Communications, the marketing firm behind Diwali at Times Square. Tens of thousands of people attend the event, now in its fourth year.

In India, Diwali is a five-day harvest festival held just before the Hindu New Year. The exact dates change from year to year but Diwali is always in the fall. Celebrations include lighting oil lamps or candles called “diyas".

A Diwali celebration will light up Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim this year.Visitors can watch performances of traditional Indian dances and take part in a Bollywood  dance party. The event is part of a Festival of Holidays program at the theme park to show  cultural traditions from around the world. The program takes place on November 10th through January 7th.

San Antonio, Texas, also holds a Diwali celebration. And it is one of the nation's largest  celebrations, with more than 15 ,000 people in attendance each year. Visitors can enjoy Indian dance，food and fireworks. Organizers also plan to float hundreds of lighted candles in the San Antonio River, along the city's famous River Walk.

1.Which is the main symbol in the Indian holiday Diwali?

A. Dances. B. Lamps.

C. Food. D. Clothes.

2.Why did Neeta Bhasin set up the Times Square event?

A. To make the American culture richer.

B. To create a new business for the firm.

C. To make Indian culture better known in the US.

D. To show the achievements of Indian immigrants.

3.What do we know about Diwali?

A. It is held in autumn in India.

B. It lasts five days in America.

C. It has been held for 40 years in America.

D. It happens from November 10th to January 7th in India.

4.What is the main idea of the text?

A. Diwali is mainly celebrated in Disney Parks.

B. Many American cities compete to hold Diwali.

C. Indian Holiday Diwali lights up America, too.

D. Diwali has become the most important holiday in India.

    Recently whenever I turned on my computer or my mobile phone, news about the great effect of Hurricane Harvey on thousands of people caught my eyes. We saw many unfortunate events. However, there were also the bright news that confirmed the goodness of mankind. As a journalist, I wrote many human interesting stories during my career. That's why the story about the guys in the bakery caught my eyes.

When the staff at a Mexican bakery chain in Houston were trapped inside the building for two days, they didn't sit there feeling sorry for themselves. They used their time wisely after flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. While they were waiting for the eventual rescue that came on Monday morning, four decided to make as many loaves of bread as possible for their community.

The flood water rose in the street outside. They took advantage of their emergency power supply to bake bread. They used more than 4,200 pounds of flour to create hundreds of loaves and sheets of sweet bread. Although the water kept rising, they continued baking to help more people. By the time the owner managed to get to them, they had made so much bread that we took the loaves to loads of emergency centers across the city for people affected by the floods.

The store manager, Brian Alvarado, told The Independent，“Whenever a disaster occurs, nobody should just feel _forlorn_. Instead，we should take positive action to save ourselves and help others. Our acts of kindness will make a big difference.”

1.What did the bakery store workers do after flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey?

A. They volunteered to make bread for their community.

B. They managed to live by selling more bread in the store.

C. They felt sorry that they couldn't escape from the store.

D. They ate nothing but to wait for their community to rescue them.

2.Which of the following best explains“forlorn”underlined in the last paragraph?

A. Fortunate. B. Hopeful.

C. Shallow. D. Desperate.

3.What can we infer from the text?

A. Alvarado organized his workers to bake much bread.

B. Hurricane Harvey caused a power failure in Houston.

C. The staff in the bakery sent enough flour to emergency centers.

D. The author preferred to write stories about people facing disasters.

4.What can be the best title for the text?

A. A Popular Mexican Bakery Chain in Houston

B. Wait for the Eventual Rescue in a Big Disaster

C. All Kinds of Disasters Caused by Hurricane Harvey in Houston

D. Bake Bread to Make a Difference in Face of Hurricane Harvey

    Hawaii, 2nd Edition

Original price: $ 22.95

Sale price: $ 20. 95

Summary: Hawaii is one of the world s premier vacation destinations, and this practical and fact- packed book shows why. Like other Traveler guides，it's a treasure of special features - walking and driving tours, in-depth Hawaiian history, a sample of the best of each island' s activities, plus a selection of hotels and restaurants in every price range.

Be the Pack Leader

Original price: $ 25.95

Sale price: $ 18. 95

Summary: Bestselling author Cesar Millan takes principles of dog psychology a step further, showing you how to develop the calm energy of a successful leader and use it to improve your dog' s life and your own life. With practical tips and techniques, Cesar helps you understand and read your dogs energy as well as your own energy so that you can take your connection with your dog to the next level.

Celebrate Hanukkah

Original price: $ 15. 85

Sale price: $7. 85

Summary: The US astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman brought a menorah(烛台) and a dreidel(陀螺)on his Space Shuttle mission in 1993. Hoffman observed the traditional spinning of the dreidel, but wisely left the menorah unlit in several thousand liters of rocket fuel. Also included is the author 's sure-to-please potato pancakes' recipe.

A New Perspective of Earth

Original price: $26. 85

Sale price: $ 20. 85

Summary: The author Benjamin Grant describes a unique collection of satellite images of the earth that offer an unexpected look at humanity. More than 200 images of industry, agriculture, architecture and nature highlight incredible patterns while also revealing a deeper story about human influence. This extraordinary photographic journey around our planet captures the sense of wonder gained from a new, aerial point and creates a perspective of the earth as it has never been seen before.

1.Who is Be the Pack Leader most beneficial to?

A. Dog lovers. B. Human psychologists.

C. People who love travelling. D. Adults who highlight family connections.

2.What is A New Perspective of Earth mainly about?

A. A space journey. B. The earth's satellite.

C. Our home planet. D. Photography techniques.

3.Which book offers the maximum discount?

A. Hawaii, 2nd Edition. B. Be the Pack Leader.

C. Celebrate Hanukkah. D. A New Perspective of Earth.

假设你是红星中学高三（1）班学生李华，上周末你和同学到公园游览。请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，以“My Experience in the Park”为题，给校刊“英语角”写一篇英文稿件，介绍游园过程中发生的一件事。

注意：词数不少于60。

提示词：拱桥 arch bridge

My Experience in the Park

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假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的英国笔友Jim在给你的邮件中提到他很想了解你的职业规划。请你给Jim回信，内容包括：

1. 你希望从事的职业；

2. 你选择该职业的原因；

3. 你打算为之做何准备。

注意：1. 词数不少于50；

2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Jim,

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Yours,

Li Hua

How To Fight Back-To-School Anxiety

August is the time to prepare for a new school year. 1.These simple tips can help you or someone you love deal with the year ahead.

2. Like any new activity, a new school year is always easier when you’re prepared for it. Get your class schedule in advance so you know exactly what to expect that first day. Make sure you’re prepared with all the supplies you’ll need. If you’ll be attending a new school, get familiar with the campus in advance of the first week.

Talk about it. Change is never easy, and can often be scary. If you have feelings of fear or anxiety about the upcoming school year, it’s important to express them. 3.If you’re unsure who to talk to, there are many free resources available for you.

Do what you love. 4.Whether you’re a bookworm or social butterfly, it’s easy to feel depressed or anxious when you’re trying to be something you’re not. Find activities, clubs or organizations that truly interest you. Chances are, when you do, you’ll find a sense of belonging that’s completely genuine.

Get help. It’s not abnormal for any teen to feel stressed about an upcoming school year. But if your feelings of anxiety or depression are affecting your ability to eat, sleep or function on a daily basis, it’s time to seek professional help.5.

A. Get ready.

B. Stick to a tight schedule.

C. When you’re a teen, fitting in is important.

D. It is common for people to feel stressed after holiday.

E. For teens, the “back-to-school” period can be especially troubling.

F. A parent or adviser can help you find an expert to help you get through the upcoming year.

G. Speaking with a parent, friend or adviser can be a perfect way to start finding solution together.

    Sharpshooters refer to those who are skilled at firing a gun and accurately hitting what they are aiming at. However, some fish are also called amazing sharpshooters. People wonder how they hit their targets without using tools? By spitting! The fish shoot so accurately that they rarely miss their target.

These amazing fish are archerfish (印度射水鱼).There are several different types of archerfish living in Southeast Asia. They spit at their dinner to catch it. To catch dinner, a fish first sets itself in a certain place, for example just below the surface of the water. It puts the tip of its mouth so it barely breaks through the water. Then, the fish waits for an unsuspecting insect to land on a leaf or branch hanging over the water.

When an unsuspecting, or unknowing insect lands, the fish attacks. The fish squeezes its gill (腮)covers very rapidly, which forces water into the fish's mouth. In the roof of its mouth the fish has a groove (槽）• The fish forms the small groove and its tongue into a narrow tube by pressing its tongue up against its groove. The water forced into the fish's mouth is forcefully pushed out of the fish's moulh through the tube. Archerfish have been known to send a stream up to 5 meters (16 feet). However, archerfish can only shoot insects up to 1-2 meters (3-6 feet) away due to their limited accuracy.

When the unsuspecting insect is hit with a sudden stream of water, it is knocked into or falls into the water. Once in the water, the insect becomes dinner. Archerfish learn how to spit when they are young. They get more accurate with practice. Adult archerfish rarely miss.

Within a meter, archerfish will often spring out of the water and grab an insect in their mouths.

1.Paragraph 1 flinctions as a(n)    .

A. background. B. comment.

C. explanation. D. introduction.

2.Which of the following is the right steps of archerfish’s hunting for an insect?

a. It has its tongue pressed against the roof of its mouth.

b. It gathers water into its mouth by squeezing its gill covers quickly.

c. It shoots a stream of water at the insect above water.

d. It stays underwater for an insect to land nearby.

A. adcb B. dbac

C. dbca D. adbc

3.If an insect is 3 feet away, an archerfish will often to catch it.

A. jump out of the water B. spit a kind of oily liquid

C. shoot a stream of water at it D. push its tongue out of its mouth

4.Archerfish can’t hit insects 5 meters away for the reason that .

A. their eyesight is limited

B. they can’t hit faraway insects precisely

C. their mouths are under the surface of water

D. the longest distance they can hit is at most 5 meters

A MENTORING (导师制）program is giving life changing opportunities to Banbury youth.

Young Inspirations was founded two years ago to provide mentoring sessions for students and unemployed young adults aged 11 to 21.

Alex Goldberg, the program’s founder, said： “We set up Young Inspirations because we wanted to give young people experiences which will potentially be life changing and broaden their outlook.” “We try to create work experience opportunities that will really make a difference to our youth. For example, we’ve secured internships (实习）with world-famous firms such as Honda.”

“At a time of funding cutbacks, schools are finding it more and more difficult to offer this kind of mentoring because of that- It is extremely important that these opportunities are available both to help youth with their school work and grades and to give them opportunities which may help shape their futures." Kieran Hepbum, 14, is one of a group of Banbury youth who has benefited from the program so far. In October the Banbury School pupil was accompanied by Young Inspirations staff to Paris where he was an observer at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) International Youth Forum(论坛).

The event was held for young people from around the world, to seek their views on how the future of youth and education should look. Kieran joined several hundred observers mostly in their

20s and was the only UK school pupil to attend the event. Kieran thinks the trip was a life changing experience. Before we left 1 didn’t quite know what to make of it but when we got there we didn t stop、it was amazing” he said, “We went to three or four hours of debates each day and then did something cultural each afternoon.”

The main theme of the forum was how youth can drive change in political    and    public    life.    It  dealt with issues(问题）such as drug abuse, violence and unemployment.

Kieran said： It has really helped me to improve my confidence and social skills as well as my school grades and I was voted most improved pupil at school in August.”

The Young Inspirations mentoring sessions take place each Friday in Banbury.For details visit www. younginsviratiom. com.

1.Why is The Young Inspirations mentoring program set up?

A. To provide youth with unique experiences

B. To train staff for world-famous firms

C. To equip the unemployed with different skills

D. To offer job opportunities to young adults

2."What does the underlined “that” in paragraph 5 refer to?

A. the shortage of money

B. the lack of support from firms

C. the effect of unemployment

D. the lack of opportunities

3.We can learn from the passage that    .

A. the visit to the United Kingdom was amazing

B. the mentoring sessions are held every day except Friday

C. the youth have found a way to solve their problems

D. Kieran has made great progress in many aspects

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A. Alex Goldberg, Founder of Young Inspirations

B. Kieran, Banbury School Pupil to Paris

C. Young People Find a World of Opportunity

D. Debates Help Youth with Their Grades.

    They were a happy family: four daughters were allin the same school in different grades. The youngest, Janice, who was in my class, seemed to be glued to her mother’s skirts．Theirthree older girls took the bus to school everymorning, but Janice was always driven to schoolbyher mother.

One Friday, Janice's mother asked for a talk with me. She said in a soft voice,"My husband is going to Europe on business for two weeks, and heinsists that I go with him. I have tried to explainover and over that Janice needs me here. But he thinks that she will be fine without me, so I have no choice, I have to go. I have told the babysitter todrive her every morning. Will you please giveJanice special attention and help her? I want to besure everything goes well for her."

I told her that we would make every effort tosupport Janice. I even volunteered to meet Janiceat her car so she would see a familiar face. As amother myself, I'd like to help. Janice’s motherthanked me for our understanding.

On Monday morning, expecting a tearfulanxious child, I planned a special program of funand games. I waited outside to greet Janice, butjust then the bus arrived and not three, but fourgirls got off. Janice skipped along joyfully, saying“goodbye” to her sisters as she ran with two friends into the classroom. I walked slowly into theclassroom and called Janice over to ask how thebus ride went. Impatiently she said, “Oh, I alwayswant to take the bus with the other kids. ButMother needs to be with me. You see there won’t be any more babies, so I have to be a baby a littlelonger. While she is away, I'll just ridethe busevery day. I am five, you know.”

1.Why did Janice’ s mother want to have a talkwith the author?

A. To ask her to help Janice with her homework.

B. To ask her to pick up Janice every day.

C. To ask her to give Janice more attention.

D. To ask her to meet Janice at her car.

2.What did the author not do for Janice?

A. Plan a special program of fun and games.

B. Wait for her outside the school.

C. Greet her when she got off the bus.

D. Ask about her bus ride.

3.What did Janice look like on Monday morning?

A. She was tearful and anxious.

B. She was worried about her mother.

C. She missed her mother very much.

D. She was happy rather than sad.

4.What do we know from the passage?

A. Janice is too young to go school by bus.

B. Janice likes taking a bus to school.

C. Janice doesn’t like her babysitter.

D. Janice is no longer a child.

Great holidays in Europe!

Do you like the beach but want a bit more?

Then come on an Active Beach holiday atone of our centers in Greece, Turkey or Croatia.All the centers are near beautiful beaches and alloffer sailing, windsurfing orwaterskiing with our excellent instructors. For achange from the water, you can also book a shorttrip to a nearby village and visit the colorfulmarkets or eat in a local restaurant. Atthe end of the day, relax in your hotel room ordance the night away at one of our open-air clubs.

Who was King Arthur? Where did helive?

Join us on a five-day UK Road Trip holiday.Imagine life hundreds of years ago as we visitancient Stonehenge, Roman Bath and TintagelCastle, the home of King Arthur. Learn the historyof these interesting places from your guide as youtravel in one of our famous blue coaches. In theevenings we stop at some of the best youth hostelsin the country. They have everything you needyou don t even need to pack a sleeping bag!

Are you bored with the usual holidays? Doyou want to do something you really enjoy?

Then Fame Camp is for you! Spend a weekat Hightree House in Yorkshire and learn how toplay the piano, violin and guitar! Bring your tentand stay at a campsite near the house. At theend of the week try your new skills in a liveperformance .

How many countries can you see in 21days?

On our Explore Europe holiday, you can seeten! Learn about them from our best guides as youwatch them go past from the window of anair-conditioned coach and stay at some ofEurope's top campsites on the way. Of course,we’ll also have time to do the important thingssuch as visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris, thehistoric Sistine Chapel in Vatican and eating appleѕtrudеl іn Vіеnnа.

Formore information about any ofthese holidays, call 0845 333 4523 or visitwww. comewithusuk. com.

1.Tourists who go on an Active Beach holiday.

A. cando some water sports

B. can cook by themselves

C. will enjoy an open-air concert

D. should bring their own sleeping bags

2.If you want to know more about TintagelCastle, which holiday should you take?

A. Fame Camp. B. Active Beach.

C. UK Road Trip. D. Explore Europe.

3.What can we learn about Explore Europe?

A. It lasts 10 days. B. It is a coach tour.

C. It is a self-guided tour. D. It goes past 21 countries.

    I was facing a decision. While delivering laundry (洗好的衣服) into ________ bedroom, I came across my thirteen-year-old sister’s diary, suffused (弥漫) with ________. What was I to do?

I had always been ________ of my little sister. Her charming smile, endearing personality and many talents ________ my place as leading lady. I competed with her secretly and grew to hate her natural abilities. ________, we seldom spoke. I sought opportunities to ________ her. Her diary lay at my feet, and I didn’t think of the________ of opening it, considering not her privacy, nor the morality of my action.

I took the book from the floor and opened it ________, looking through the pages, searching for my name, convinced that I would discover ________. As I read, the blood ran from my face. I felt ________ and sat on the floor. There was neither charge nor hate. There was a brief description of herself, her goals and her dreams followed by a short description of the person who has ________ her most.

I started to cry. I was her ________. She admired me for my personality, my achievements and, ironically (嘲讽地), my ________. She wanted to be like me. She had been watching me for years, quietly admiring my choices and actions. I stopped reading, ________ with the crime I had committed.

I had wasted years hating her and now I had violated her ________. It was I who had lost something beautiful, and it was I who would never ________ myself to do such a thing again. Reading the earnest words my sister had written seemed to ________ an icy barrier around my heart, and I longed to know her again. On that fateful afternoon, as I ________ the laundry and rose to my feet, I _______ to go to her—this time to experience instead of to judge, to ________ instead of to fight. After all, she was my sister.

1.A. their B. his C. her D. my

2.A. attraction B. entertainment C. ambition D. enthusiasm

3.A. envious B. proud C. fond D. afraid

4.A. occupied B. threatened C. replaced D. saved

5.A. As a result B. In return C. The other hand D. Once again

6.A. support B. teach C. blame D. comfort

7.A. significance B. conclusion C. possibility D. consequence

8.A. angrily B. hesitantly C. correctly D. carelessly

9.A. complaints B. praises C. doubts D. congratulations

10.A. shy B. fearful C. ashamed D. nervous

11.A. respected B. bothered C. disappointed D. inspired

12.A. sister B. hero C. angel D. leader

13.A. honesty B. intelligence C. wisdom D. personality

14.A. impressed B. covered C. struck D. connected

15.A. war B. Peace C. agreement D. trust

16.A. enjoy B. allow C. behave D. devote

17.A. melt B. form C. build D. create

18.A. put up B. put off C. put aside D. put on

19.A. dreamed B. promised C. attempted D. decided

20.A. hug B. challenge C. listen D. beg

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。

When scholars of international relations predict that the 21st century will be a “Chinese century”, they are full of reasons. 1.America remains the only superpower, China is responsible for an important share of global change. Since 2. start of the financial crisis in 2008, for example, China has accounted3.45% of the gain in world GDP. In 1990 about 750 million Chinese people lived in extreme4.(poor); today fewer than 10 million do. Its GDP per person, in the terms of purchasing-power, 5. (rise) ten times since 1990.

China’s 6.(amaze) performance has greatly affected the world's economic output. The Economist has worked out a geographic centre of the global economy by taking an average of each country's latitude and longitude(经纬度), 7.(measure) by 8.(it) GDP. At the height of America's control, this point previously sat in the north Atlantic. But China has pulled it so far east 9. the global centre of economic gravity 10.(be) now in Siberia.

阅读下面短文， 根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事．

A few years ago I worked in an international company that sold computer devices． I had to travel a lot over the country as a part of my work． I remember that I was at a stage of my life where I only cared about how to make more money．

On one of my trips， I came to the airport to take a bus to downtown， as usual． It was the same routine： get into the city， take the bus to the hotel， visit the customer， work late， take the bus back to the airport and fly back…That day， for some reasons， I decided to take the stairs down to a different exit， where I came across a beautiful garden I had never seen before． I waited there， enjoying the scenery． Finally the bus came．

Usually I always took the seat behind the driver． That day I sat down somewhere in the middle． A boy was seated next to me， carrying a lot of suitcases． Suddenly， he turned to me and gave me one of the most sincere smiles I had ever seen from a stranger． Warmly， he said， "hi， the perfect day in the perfect place， huh？"

I remember thinking to myself ﹣ this must be one of those typical people who is young and naive and just thinks everything is beautiful and easy． Why was he annoying me when I just wanted to enjoy the bus ride？ But out of politeness， I replied， "Perfect! Did your parents pay for you to have some vacations on the beach？" "No， I'm not here for vacation， and I don't have parents，" He shook his head， "I'm here because I want to achieve my biggest dream． I'm on the way to the army school where my grandfather studied a long time ago．"

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He smiled and told me that for 10 years， he had only one thing on his mind to…

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一份调查显示：当今中学生最关心的问题之一就是人际关系的处理．良好的人际关系能够使他们的生活更愉快、精力更充沛、身体更健康．但是，对于中学生来说，要想处理好人际关系不是一件容易的事情，仅有主观热情是不够的，还要讲求方法．请你结合下面的要点写一则题为"How to Improve Interpersonal Relationship"的英文演讲稿．

（1）尊重他人；

（2）去掉自私心理；

（3）主动交往，去掉自卑心理；

（4）尊重他人权利，虚心接受他人的忠告和建议；

（5）乐于助人．

注意：1． 对所给要点，不要简单翻译，可适当发挥．

2． 词数：80左右．

3． 演讲稿中不能提及自己所在学校和本人姓名．

4． 参考词汇：自卑inferiority

Good morning， everyone!

The topic of my speech today is…

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Thank you for listening!

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，并将相应答案写在答题纸上．

Jane Goodall was born on April 3，1934 in London1.grew up in Bournemouth on the southern coast of England． On her second birthday，Jane Goodall's father bought her a beautiful，lifelike toy chimp 2.（name） Jubilee，in honor of a baby chimp born at the London Zoo． Jane Goodall loved the toy，and today，Jubilee still sits on a chair in her home in England．

As a child，Jane Goodall was 3.regular reader of the popular Tarzan books． But at the age of ten or eleven，she dreamed of going to Africa to live with4.（animal）．She had encouragement from her mother，5.told her to work hard，take advantage of the opportunities，and never give up．

When a friend invited her to Kenya in 1957，Jane 6.（ready） accepted the offer． And that year，Jane traveled to Kenya 7.boat， and it was there 8.she heard of Dr Louis Leakey and managed to impress him with her knowledge of Africa and its wildlife． Dr Leakey hired her as his assistant at Gombe National Park，9.（watch） the wild chimps and recording everything she saw．

Over the years，Goodall's studies 10.（continue） to show the many striking similarities between humans and chimps．

    A man was driving along the highway when he saw the Easter rabbit walking across the middle of the road． He wanted to avoid _____the rabbit， but unluckily the Easter rabbit jumped in front of the _____and was knocked over．

The basket of candy， which the rabbit was_____， went flying all over the place． The driver， being an animal _____stopped his car at the side of the _____， and got out to see what had become of the rabbit． Much to his _____， the colorful rabbit was dead， so the driver began to_____．

A woman _____down the highway saw the man crying on the side of the road，_____she stopped her car， stepped out and asked the man what was _____． "I feel terrible，" he explained， "I hit the Easter rabbit and killed it _____． Children will be so sad ﹣ they always _____to see it on Easter． What should I do？"

The woman told the man not to _____． She went to her car and pulled out a spray can． She walked over to the _____rabbit and sprayed something onto it． Immediately， the Easter rabbit came to _____jumped up， picked up the _____all over the ground， waved at the two _____and walked down the road．

The man was _____． He didn't know what was in the woman's spray can． He ran over to the woman and asked， "What did you spray on the Easter rabbit？"

The woman _____the can around so that the man could _____the words on it． It said， "Hair spray ﹣ restores life to dead hair．"

1.A. beating B. seeing C. hitting D. striking

2.A. shop B. field C. tree D. car

3.A. giving B. carrying C. showing D. making

4.A. lover B. owner C. protector D. researcher

5.A. house B. station C. road D. ground

6.A. excitement B. joy C. anger D. sadness

7.A. laugh B. weep C. shout D. sing

8.A. driving B. walking C. running D. flying

9.A. though B. but C. so D. if

10.A. different B. important C. possible D. wrong

11.A. by hand B. by accident C. by design D. by contrast

12.A. expect B. forget C. hate D. learn

13.A. go B. worry C. rest D. explain

14.A. mad B. polite C. dead D. colorful

15.A. success B. life C. dream D. work

16.A. candy B. basket C. carrots D. eggs

17.A. men B. humans C. women D. children

18.A. encouraged B. pleased C. surprised D. amused

19.A. broke B. picked C. threw D. turned

20.A. read B. keep C. receive D. write

    Homework is made up of out﹣of﹣class activities and at﹣home activities teachers assign to students． It can include practice assignments that emphasize newly acquired skills．1. Projects that have to be worked on in agreement with schoolwork also form a part of homework．

2.． For example， to complete their homework in time， children start dividing their time into studying and playing， thus learning to complete their scheduled tasks within the time they have． They learn to do things on their own． They manage their time and complete their work independently．

Homework can also help build up children's confidence． 3.． Teachers' positive remarks can help develop students' confidence and encourage them to keep up with their good work．

In addition， homework gives students a chance to learn from their mistakes and overcome their weakness． It provides them with a platform to express what they know or have newly found， and exhibit their talents．4.． This helps them improve their academic results．

However， to be as beneficial to students as possible， homework should be assigned properly． The amount and difficulty level of homework assignments should match the ages and abilities of students．5.． Homework proves to be beneficial only if it does not put students under stress or pressure．

A． Otherwise， it will become a punishment．

B． Homework can benefit students in many ways．

C． Teachers give comments on the work that students do．

D． It also gives students the practice of whatever they learn in school．

E． Completing homework requires planning， organizing and acting upon it．

F． Students can gain a sense of accomplishment after completing homework．

G． It can be preparation assignments to make students ready for class activities．

    I used to teach 7th grade boys． I often got comments of sympathy， but I loved those young students． When I first started teaching them， I soon realized I need to bring forth some new ideas to keep their attention， so I came up with the idea of doing object lessons． And one of my favourite lessons with them was the "Chocolate Cake Course"．

I took a covered cake carrier one day saying， " I want you to have some chocolate cakes this morning．" Then， I handed out a cup of cocoa powder， a bowl of eggs， and container with flour， oil， sugar and all the other ingredients to each boy． They looked at me in puzzlement and disappointment． I smiled as I told them， "I know it doesn't look like a chocolate cake now， but without adding all those ingredients， you won't end up with a delicious chocolate cake．"

We discussed the way the ingredients were put in a bowl and then beaten by a mixer． We talked about how the batter（糊状物） was put into pans and placed in a hot oven． Then I shared with them how the process mirrors our lives． Sometimes there were sweet times， like the sugar that went into the cake． Sometimes there were bitter times， like the cocoa when eaten alone． And sometimes there were hard times when we felt as if we were being beaten like the batter． Finally， we talked about how it was necessary for the cake batter to go into a hot oven． Sometimes we felt the heat of hot oven as if we were going through some hard circumstances． Just like I need to have a plan for that chocolate cake， we need to know exactly what ingredients to put into our lives and how long we need to stay in the oven of hard times so that we could become stronger and get the sweetness from life． Looking at their faces throughout the room， I could tell the boys had got it， especially when I showed a chocolate cake for them to share．

1.What is the writer's new idea as a teacher ？

A. Teaching children history．

B. Doing object lessons．

C. Going fishing with children．

D. Sharing chocolate cakes in class．

2.How did the writer know the students understood her lessons？

A. From the students' answers．

B. From the students' expressions．

C. According to what the students did．

D. According to the students' comments．

3.Which of the following can describe the teacher properly？

A. Kind， helpful and good﹣tempered．

B. Active， diligent and sympathetic．

C. Positive， good﹣looking and thoughtful．

D. Caring， creative and respectable．

4.The writer not only taught the students how to make cakes but also     ．

A. told them the truth of life

B. taught them good discipline

C. stressed the importance of work

D. spread culture knowledge

    Mother's Day is the occasion upon which children stop and say "thank you" to moms all over the world． Homemade cards express gratitude for countless meals cooked， wounds dressed and hugs given． Animal moms， on the other hand， never get any thanks． But animal moms are also great moms． You might be surprised at some of these moms．

Octopuses （章鱼）

The mother octopus lays about 50，000 eggs． For about 300 days， she stays with the eggs， cleans them and protects them． She does not leave to feed． However， this animal mom dies as soon as the eggs are hatched （孵化）．

Crocodiles （鳄鱼）

A crocodile mother puts a lot of time and effort into raising her babies． She starts by building a nest， which she guards for over two months! When the eggs are ready to hatch， the young crocodiles call out to their mother， who digs them out and helps them hatch． She then carries them in her mouth down to the water， where she will guard them for several more weeks or months until they learn to hunt on their own．

Bats

Bats become moms by hanging head up in a cave， giving birth． Catching the youngster before it can fall to the ground below， she puts it in a pouch （育儿袋）． Bat moms may carry babies with them when feeding for the first few days． As the little bats get bigger and heavier， moms help them hang on the wall of their caves and return often to feed them． It continues for about three weeks， until the babies are grown up and able to fly on their own．

Koalas （考拉）

The animal mom gives birth after a pregnancy （怀孕期） of only 35 days． The hairless baby climbs into its mother's pouch and lives there for another five months． When the little koala is between five and eight months old， it leaves the pouch for short periods of time but returns for safety． Once it is too big to return to the pouch， it will climb onto its mother's back and ride there until it is about 12 months old．

1.A crocodile mother usually carries her baby to the water     ．

A. in her pouch

B. on her back

C. in her mouth

D. by her tail

2.A bat mom     ．

A. gives birth by lying in the nest

B. gives birth by hanging in a cave

C. leaves its babies in the pouch for months

D. lets its babies live on their own after birth

3.According to the passage， what can we know about the koala？

A. A young koala usually stay with its mom for twelve months．

B. The hairless baby lives in the mother's pouch for about half a year．

C. The little koala leaves the pouch at age between four and seven months old．

D. The animal mom needs to be pregnant for over two months before the baby's birth．

    Farmers might think the idea of growing food for fun sounds strange． But there are some people who do it all the time． They grow some vegetables because their natural color or shape is pleasing to see． They grow others because scientists have developed new colors or different sizes for traditional vegetables．

One example is the bell pepper． Seed companies sell seeds for several different kinds of bell peppers． One pepper is a weak yellow color when it begins to grow． Then its color changes to white． As it grows， it changes color two more times ﹣ to orange， then red． If you are not interested in peppers that change colors as they grow， you can grow some that remain on color． Each kind of pepper has its own special taste．

Another unusual plant is known as the yard﹣long bean or snake bean． It grows up to one meter in length． It is an important part of the food supply in areas of Asia． American farmers like it because it is different， yet tastes very much like the green beans they traditionally grow． Each bean has from ten to twenty seeds． The outside or pod can be eaten． Some of the very long beans are green outside but have black﹣and﹣white or red seeds．

Gourds （葫芦） are plants that people like to grow because of their many different shapes． They also have many uses． Some round gourds are dried， painted and made into containers． Others have long necks and big bodies． These are dried， cut and made into containers to pour drinking water．

1.Which of the following statements is TRUE     ．

A. The new kinds of vegetables can sell better than the traditional ones．

B. Asian are fond of snake bean because of its different colors．

C. American farmers like bell pepper because of its different tastes．

D. People are willing to grow gourds due to their various shapes and functions．

2.People grow the bell pepper mainly to enjoy its     ．

A. shapes

B. colors

C. flavors

D. vitamins

3.Which is the best title for the passage？

A. Growing Unusual Vegetables for Fun

B. Growing Food with Different Purposes

C. Growing different vegetables has different purposes

D. Farmers' Strange Ideas of Growing Food

假定你是李华，收到英国笔友George的邮件，请你介绍中国家庭聚会的情况(饮食、时间、活动等)。请给他写一封邮件。

注意:1.词数100左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear George，

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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。

Last term, I hosted an exchange student calling Jacob from the Great Britain to our school. He really cares for Chinese Culture. Jacob asked me to show himself around the city on weekends. I took him to many local place of interest and we also go to the theater to watch a show of Peking Opera. He was so attracted by the performance as he decided to learn it. My father happened to know a master of Peking Opera and introduced Jacob to him. Jacob was great honored to be one of his students. Put his heart into it, Jacob made a rapid progress. When he returned England, he gave a performance, for what he won much admiration from his classmates.

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。

A material can be really special when it was named after the place where it 1.  (create)originally.That’certainly the case 2. “china”.And of all types of china，white porcelain(瓷)is among the most famous.

Nowadays，the 3. (tradition)material has taken on a modern look in the  4.(hand)of four Chinese artists in the Modern White Porcelain Exhibition.And the key word here is“modern”.One of the works 5. (be)a porcelain boat.But look 6. (attentive)and you’11 see that the boat 7. (build)with porcelain looks like a takeout box.Inside the boat is a statue of a baby.The baby stands for humans and the boat is  8. supports life.It suggests we may have done some damage to 9. environment and that we’re treating life like fast food.

All the four artists gave white porcelain a modem style，each in 10. (they)own way.And this is what the exhibition’s theme comes from.It’s a dialogue between the past and the present.

    A beautiful September evening，my 11-year-old grandson，Josh，and his team were warming up for their first football game of the season.

At six，the ____ called the captains forward，said something and ____ his whistle.The two teams ____ separately.I was ____ .The other team was， ___ ，ten inches taller than our players.It didn’t take long for their  ___ advantage to show.They took a 7-0 lead very  __  .At the half，the score stood at 34 to 6.Josh ____ minimal play time.In the second half，they used Josh more often.The score climbed to 40 to 6.

Once again，the other team began their ____ down the field.Their quarterback threw the ball.The receiver caught it and ____ the goal.There was only one man in his ____ —Josh.Josh dove and ____ that boy’s legs with all his strength.The receiver dragged Josh a couple of yards and ____ fell down.

On the next play，their quarterback shot through an opening and rushed to the goal，but there was Josh again.Josh took him off his feet and  ___ another goal.They scored on the last play.but it wasn’t Josh’s ____ .The game ended with a score of 48 to 6.

On the way home.I wanted to ____ Josh，but he turned to me with a ____ smile.“Grandpa，that was a  ___ game.”

“But you lost，48 to 6 !”

“I know，but I did good.”

The boy understood the ____ better than I did.They didn’t win，but he did his best.I was proud of him.More  ___ ，he was proud of himself.

1.A. player B. referee C. coach D. receiver

2.A. waved B. raised C. threw D. blew

3.A. gathered B. practiced C. celebrated D. wandered

4.A. inspired B. embarrassed C. shocked D. delighted

5.A. in total B. on average C. at length D. for example

6.A. speed B. strength C. age D. size

7.A. often B. soon C. regularly D. rarely

8.A. saw B. lost C. expected D. wasted

9.A. break B. search C. charge D. debate

10.A. 1et in B. fought for C. went in D. headed for

11.A. way B. position C. sight D. mind

12.A. made room for B. 1ooked up at C. took hold of D. kept away from

13.A. accidentally B. finally C. deliberately D. gradually

14.A. saved B. gained C. tried D. kicked

15.A. turn B. honor C. fault D. option

16.A. trick B. scold C. praise D. comfort

17.A. sad B. wide C. bitter D. polite

18.A. great B. close C. silly D. vital

19.A. team B. play C. game D. field

20.A. seriously B. fortunately C. specifically D. importantly

    I just counted how many foreign languages I've studied so far in my life and it's been twelve!

I always follow my interests and find ways to put my language learning into things I'm already interested in.I like to read blogs(博客)in other languages.1. .For the most part，bloggers tend to write the same way they speak，so I don’t have to worry much about adopting strange terms that are only used in writing.

Movies are also a really good tool，especially if you can find subtitles in the language you’re learning.2.，they will still keep your brain listening and reading in the same language.Music is another way to start listening to things in your new language.Personally，I'm so bad at understanding lyrics(歌词)even in English，so this one doesn’t really work for me，but I have friends who learn a language through lyrics.Games are of course also an excellent way of studying a new language.A lot of language learning computer programs include games.I'm super competitive and if I play any of them，I can be hooked for hours.3. .

When the initial excitement of learning a new language begins to fade，it can be hard to stick with it.The hardest bit for me is when I'm comfortable enough with a language to understand most things and make myself understood.I'm actually stuck at this stage in Norwegian.4. .Ideally I should sign up to take a big language exam.Each time I start getting self-satisfied，it's time to take a new course or sign up for online lessons，or take up some sort of challenge that will require me to level up my skills.

5. .The best language class I've ever taken was my beginner’s Russian course at university where my professor never used any English.It got to the point where I would kind of just forget about English while in Russian class，which helped me to really immerse myself in the Russian language and do a whole lot with the limited Russian I had.

A.That’s really uncomfortable

B.Whatever languages they’re translated into

C.I also try to think in the language I'm learning

D.It’s time well spent if I'm learning the language

E.Computer games always make me feel worn out

F.Though they don’t always exactly match what’s being said

G.I found them the perfect learning tool because they’re usually written in oral language

    Most dog owners are convinced that their four-legged friends know exactly what they mean when they use certain words like sit，stay or treat.However，researchers have always wondered whether dogs really understand human speech or if they rely on other information to get the meaning.For example，does the word“fetch”form a picture of a stick or ball in the dog’s mind，or does the dog bring back the object based on the owner’s voice or gesture? A new study by scientists at Atlanta’s Emory University seems to indicate that“man’s best friend”does indeed know what the owner is saying.

The researchers began by asking the owners of twelve dogs of various kinds to train their pets to identify two toys of different materials，such as a toy animal and a ball.Once the dogs had mastered the task，they took turns inside a special scanner.The owners then tested their dog’s language skill by first calling out the names of the toys they had been trained to recognize and then saying meaningless words such as“bobbu”and“bodmick”while holding up random objects the dogs hadn’t seen before.

The scans suggested that the parts of the dogs’ brains responsible for processing of sounds showed different brain patterns when they heard words they were familiar with，compared with the ones they had never heard before.While that was not enough to prove that the dogs were picturing their toys when they heard the word，it did indicate some sort of recognition.The researchers believe this is an important step forward in understanding how dogs process language.

Even more interesting was that the dog’s brains showed a higher level of neural(神经)activity at the sound of unknown words.This is the exact opposite of what happens in human brains，which get more active at the sound of familiar words.The researchers say the dogs may become cheerful at the sound of new words to try to understand them in the hope of delighting their masters.“Dogs want to please their owners，and perhaps also receive praise or food，”says Empty neuroscientist Gregory Burns，senior author of the study.

However，though your pet may understand human speech，the scientists recommend using visual signals and smell for training.“When people want to teach their dog a trick，they often use spoken command because that’s what humans prefer，”Prichard says.“From the dog’s view，however，a visual command might be more effective，helping the dog learn the trick faster.”

1.What’s the purpose of the new study?

A. To convince dog owners to understand their dogs.

B. To advise dog owners to treat their dogs kindly.

C. To prove dogs follow owners’order by listening.

D. To test out how dogs get information from owners.

2.What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2?

A. Inform the result of the research. B. State the process of the research.

C. Stress the importance of the research. D. Introduce the subjects of the research.

3.How do human brains and dog brains react to words ?

A. Human brains become active at unfamiliar words.

B. Dog brains become delighted at unfamiliar words.

C. Human brains are not sensitive to familiar words.

D. Dog brains show no response to familiar words.

4.What do scientists advise the owners to do in dog training?

A. Give dogs oral command. B. Teach dog new tricks.

C. Involve sight and smell. D. Encourage faster learning.

    While visiting the North pole in winter may not be at the top of your bucket list，the ever-changing ICEHOTEL，which opened its doors to visitors on December 14 this year，may change your mind.200 km north of the Arctic Circle in the Swedish village of Jukkasjārvi，the hotel，which is carved entirely from ice，is rebuilt annually.

The 35 rooms，built to accommodate visitors on all kinds of budgets，vary from expensive suites to basic rooms that are furnished with just an icy bed and a reindeer skin.Among the highlights this year is the“Spruce Woods”suite.Sculpted by Christopher Pascoe and Jennie O’Keefe of Canada，it describes a camping scene complete with a classic microbus，a forest，and even an artificial campfire.

There is also the artfully-carved“Living Ocean”suite to remind visitors of the importance of saving our oceans.The room is full of carved sea life that includes coral and a shark“swimming”right over the ice bed.“The suite is inspired by global warming and the overfishing that affects our oceans.”says artist Jonathan Paul Green.“I also think the idea of using frozen water from a river in northern Sweden to create an ocean with shells，fish，and corals is exciting.”

The nearby“Haven”suite is a“magical gate of ice”guarded by two large animals.“We are inspired by the meeting between people and want to create an experience that invites curiosity and creativity，”says artist Jonas Johansson.“It feels like a dream to get to work with ice that allows our love for light，shine，and reflection to wander freely from thought to creation.”

Regardless of whether visitors select the carved suites or the basic ice rooms，the temperature is always set to a bone-chilling －5℃!That is why guests are advised to snuggle(蜷缩)up inside sleeping bags and wear gloves and winter hats all night.Not surprisingly，most end up spending just a single night at this unique hotel before moving on to the conventional and warmer hotels nearby.

1.What does the underlined phrase“bucket list”mean in the text?

A. A shopping list of buckets. B. A list of travelling destinations.

C. A list of expensive hotels. D. A list of exciting ideas.

2.What can we know about the ice hotel?

A. It is rebuilt every year. B. Its rooms are expensive.

C. It organizes camping activities. D. It lies in a coastal city.

3.Where does the inspiration of“Living Ocean”suite come from?

A. Art and literature.

B. Ocean life and voyage.

C. Climate changes and human influence.

D. The meeting of people.

4.Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A. An Adventure to the North Pole

B. An Experience Close to Nature

C. A Taste of Cold:A Night in a Village

D. A Winter Destination:Sweden’s Ice Hotel

    At the age of seven, while his friends were spending their allowances on things like candy and toys, Jose Adolfo Quisocola was busy saving money for basic purchases. To try to get his peers（同 龄 人 ） to do the same, the boy from Peru came up with the idea of an eco-bank, the Bartselana

Student Bank, which allows kids of all ages to become financially independent while also helping the environment.

Set up in 2012, the bank is the world’s first bank for kids. To become a member, a kid has to bring in at least 5 kilograms of solid waste and set a savings goal. Once accepted, all bank “partners” are required to deposit at least one additional kilogram of recyclables on a monthly basis and observe other  requirements,  such   as   attending  financial  education  and   environmental  management workshops.

The waste accumulated is sold to local recycling companies, who, thanks to Jose’s efforts, pay a higher-than-market rate for everything brought in by the bank members. The money received is placed in the personal account where they collect until the savings goal is reached. The account holder can then withdraw the money, or choose to leave it and continue to grow for a bigger target. “At the beginning, my teachers thought I was crazy or that a child could not undertake this type of project,” Jose recalls, “They did not understand that we are not the future of the country but its present. Luckily, I had the support of the school headmaster and an assistant in my class.”

The boy’s efforts paid off, and by 2013, the bank had over 200 members, who brought in one ton of recyclable waste. Today, the eco-bank, which now has the support of several local institutions, boasts ten educational centers. They are designed to teach the over 3,000 students, aged 10 to 18 , to become financially independent, use their money wisely, and help the environment.

Not surprisingly, Jose’s efforts have earned him several national and international awards. On November 20, 2018, Jose won Children’s Climate Prize, which comes with a medal and $5,500 in prize money and is given to a child or youth who has accomplished an extraordinary achievement for the climate or environment.

1.Why did Jose set up the bank?

A. To raise money and set up a recycling company.

B. To buy necessities and donate them to needy kids.

C. To save much money and protect the environment.

D. To educate the students and help them win prizes.

2.How can a kid be admitted to the eco-bank?

A. By donating to the eco-bank.

B. By turning in one kilogram of waste in a month.

C. By sending in an application.

D. By presenting a goal and a certain amount of waste.

3.How did the teachers feel about Jose’s program?

A. Doubtful. B. Excited.

C. Moved. D. Worried.

4.What is paragraph 4 mainly about?

A. How the environment is improved. B. What the project has achieved.

C. How tons of waste has been recycled. D. What support the local institutions get.