One day, when I was 12, my mother gave me________: I was to walk to the public library and borrow at least one book for the summer. This was one more weapon for her to________my strange problem-inability to read.

In the library, I sat down on the floor in the children’s section, and________a few books off the shelf at random. The cover of a book caught my eye, it___a picture of a dog. I had recently had a dog, the first and only animal companion I ever had as a child. He was my secret sharer, but one morning, he was gone,_____to someone who had a space and money to care for him. I never forgot my dog.

There on the book’s cover was a dog which looked___to my dog, as if they were the same one. I ran my fingers over the picture of the dog on the cover. My eyes ran across the________, Amos, the Dog with a Plan.________I had read the title. Without opening the book, I borrowed it from the library.

Under the_____of a bush I started to read about Amos. I read very slowly with difficulty. Though________were turned slowly, I got the main idea of the story about a dog who, like mine, had been________from his family and who finally found his way back home. At the end of the story, my mind________the final scene of reunion, on and on,________my own lost dog and I were, in my mind, running together.

My mother’s_____returned me to the real world. It___to me that I had read a book, and I had loved reading that book. Books________be incredibly wonderful and I was going to read them.

I________told my mother about my “miraculous” experience that summer, but she saw a slow but remarkable improvement in my classroom____during the next year. And years later, she was______that her son had read thousands of books, was awarded a PhD in literature, and____his own books, articles, poetry and fiction. The power of the words has held.

1.A.a suggestion B.an order C.a job D.a direction

2.A.defeat B.abandon C.destroy D.complete

3.A.pushed B.fetched C.brought D.pulled

4.A.presented B.printed C.included D.displayed

5.A.given away B.given up C.given in D.given off

6.A.small B.hairy C.identical D.brave

7.A.picture B.title C.cover D.dog

8.A.unknowingly B.unconsciously C.uneasily D.unwillingly

9.A.shade B.light C.background D.influence

10.A.paragraphs B.words C.fingers D.pages

11.A.stolen B.separated C.gone D.sold

12.A.witnessed B.continued C.struggled D.learned

13.A.before B.when C.until D.while

14.A.shout B.call C.worry D.swear

15.A.seemed B.occurred C.happened D.referred

16.A.would B.could C.should D.must

17.A.seldom B.always C.never D.frequently

18.A.performance B.activity C.response D.reaction

19.A.proud B.eager C.crazy D.happy

20.A.mastered B.found C.owned D.authored

    Most young adults prefer to have a separate or independent life from their parents or families as soon as possible. This is because they have strong urge for freedom in doing what they desire.1.. This should not be surprising since often they, actually not ready mentally although they are physically ready. It’s widely understood that to live independently requires a lot of energy and it’s not easy at all. In this twenty first century, people may need more and more preparation because competition is increasing rapidly.2.. Therefore, they will not be able to support and fulfill their necessities.

3., some young adults may need to take more time to prepare themselves before going out to struggle. Taking time to get more education and living with their families for a longer time may lead them to a better independent life because they will be well prepared for the hard life outside. Still living with families for too long will not be good idea because they could get too used to it and tend to be less independent.

4.. He or she must decide whether they’re ready to leave their parents to have an independent life or not. The decision will vary from one person to another. A person should judge that he is capable of fulfilling his needs without being dependent on his parents; this indicates that he is ready for his independent life.5..

A.But in fact many of them fail

B.Conflicts appear between young adults and their parents

C.So living independently at an early age is not suitable for all young adults

D.Otherwise he might need to stay longer with his parents

E.The time to live independently depends on the person himself

F.Enjoying freedom is the first thing young adults take into consideration

G.An observation shows that many University graduated students are unemployed

    The beginnings of life provide scientists with some of the most difficult questions on modern science. Our knowledge of the development of cells, from which all forms of life are made, is not complete because we do not understand very well conditions on our planet four billion years ago. Why and how did cells first appear? Was this very likely to happen under the conditions then, or was it due to chance? Might this happen in other places in the universe?

A group of scientists at London University are trying to answer these questions. They started by studying the way in which the first cells on Earth might have been formed. Next they will use powerful new telescope to look at places far away in the universe. The scientists hope that the results will improve our understanding of the development of life on Earth and help us to find life on other planets.

Dr. Nick Lane, who is in charge of the team, has suggested that four billion years ago warm water springs on the floor of the earth ocean might have helped create life. Each spring consists of tiny connected holes that water passes through. The team have created models of these springs in their labs. You have found that they encourage chemical reactions between hydrogen in the liquids that come out of them and the carbon dioxide in the sea water. These chemical reactions can create the “building blocks” of life, these building blocks are not living themselves, but when they are enough of them joined together in the right way, they can make living things. The water in the system of springs move the building blocks around until there are a lot of them in a small area. Things that look very much like real living cells can be made in this way.

These reactions and changes show us how life on earth and on other planets could begin. When sea water goes through tiny holes in the earth’s surface, it gets very hot and causes a chemical reaction with rocks. When this very hot water goes back up and meets cold sea water again, other chemical reactions happen. Lane explains, “The conditions needed for life are rock, water and carbon dioxide. This could be found on millions of exoplanets (planets beyond solar system), so basic life should be everywhere.”

1.What can we learn from the fourth paragraph?

A.Rock, water and carbon dioxide are three things to make life.

B.How different chemicals mix together to produce cells.

C.Amazing reactions are made by hot sea water and cold sea.

D.Life should be seen everywhere in the exoplanets.

2.What does the underlined word “spring” in the third paragraph mean?

A.A place where liquid comes out of the earth.

B.A place where cells are easily born.

C.A place where building blocks of life can be found.

D.A place where hydrogen and carbon dioxide are combined.

3.Why is the scientist very sure that there must be life on exoplanets?

A.We have had enough knowledge about the Universe.

B.The new powerful telescope can help us find cells on the other planets.

C.The ingredients for life are basic and should be all over the universe.

D.Chemical reactions can happen everywhere in the universe.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A.Changes at the Bottom of the Sea B.How Life Starts always puzzles the scientists

C.Search for the Start of Life D.Life Exists on Millions of Exoplanets

    Dolphins make a wide range of communicative sounds and also display something called vocal learning, which is the ability of an animal to modify its vocalization(声音)based on its experience with other animals.

Mainly, there are three types of dolphin vocalizations: whistles, clicks, and burst pulses. People still don’t know their precise meanings, but people do know that dolphins use their vocalizations as a way to communicate with one another.

The dolphin whistles are very high frequency sounds, partially above the range of human hearing. What’s fascinating is that each dolphin has a signature whistle, which is unique to each individual dolphin. It allows them to call to or identify each other.

No two signature whistles are same-sounding. As members of the same family, their signature whistles have similar elements. Dolphins use them as a contact calls. They call to each other while travelling and searching for food. It helps keep the group together and helps mother and children find each other. The uniqueness of each dolphin’s signature whistles is just like the following example: if you were travelling in the forest with one other person who was just out of sight, you would call out, “Are you there?” and the other person would respond. But if there were several people in the forest, you would have to call that person’s name.

In addition to whistles, dolphins produce clicks, which are actually sonar or sound waves. They use clicks to communicate, but more importantly to navigate and hunt. How? The sonar clicks bounce off objects and then the dolphins convert the incoming signals into a three dimensional picture, a mental map of what’s around them. The clicks are extremely sensitive and accurate. The sonar clicks are also very strong. One reason why dolphins swim side by side is to avoid interference from each other’s sonar clicks. Interference would be confusing and it would prevent them from getting an accurate picture of their surroundings. And what’s interesting is dolphins will turn off their sonar when another dolphin passes in front.

The third category of dolphin vocalizations is burst pulses. These are all the other sounds the dolphin makes-squeals, barks, groans and so on. Burst pulses are used to display dislike, claim their living area and attract a mate.

1.What is the reading passage mainly about?

A.How dolphins produce songs they want.

B.How dolphins teach their young to identify signature whistles.

C.How dolphins swim side by side to hunt.

D.How dolphins communicate with one another in various ways.

2.According to the reading passage, why do dolphins travel side by side?

A.To show how united they are as a group.

B.To hear each other’s signature whistles.

C.To avoid interference with other dolphins’ sonar clicks.

D.To keep mothers close to their young.

3.What does the underlined word “example” in paragraph 4 illustrate?

A.The differences between land and marine mammals.

B.The importance of burst pulses as a way dolphins communicate.

C.One reason dolphins travel in large groups.

D.One way dolphins use signature whistles.

4.Which of the following statements is NOT right according to the passage?

A.Human can easily hear the dolphin signature whistles.

B.A male dolphin shows his love to a female by using burst pulses.

C.Dolphins know what is around them by analyze the sonar they receive.

D.Dolphins can adjust their vocalizations to the surroundings.

    Night after night, mom came to my bed and said good night, even long after my childhood years. As part of her nightly routine she would lean down, push my long hair out of the way and then kiss my forehead.

I can’t remember when it first started annoying me-her hands pushing my hair that way. But it did annoy me anyway for they felt rough against my young skin. Finally, one night, I lashed out at her, “Stop doing that-your hands are too rough!” She didn’t say anything in reply, and never did she end ml y day with that special expression of love again. That night, I found myself lying awake long after she left my room. Regrettably, I never told her I was sorry.

Time after time, with the passing years, my thought would often return to that night. I missed my mother’s hands, and her goodnight kiss upon my forehead, sometimes the memory of that unspeakable night seemed very close and sometimes far away. It was always there in the back of my mind.

Years have passed, I’m no longer a young girl, and mom is in her mid-seventies. Those hands I once thought to he rough are still taking care of me and my family. Over the years, those hands have reached into a medicine cabinet for the remedy that would calm a young girl’s upset stomach or soothe boys painful knee. The very same hands have also cooked the best fried chicken in the world, gotten stains out of my jeans and dished out ice cream on a hot summer day.

Now my own children are all grown and gone, and mom no longer has clad. On special days, I find myself drawn to her house to spend the night with her. On the Eve of one Thanksgiving, as I was about to fall asleep in my old bedroom, a rough, but loving hand, hesitantly stole across my face and brushed the hair from my forehead. Then a kiss, ever so gently, touched my eyebrow.

For the thousandth time I recalled the night when my young voice and gratefully complained, “Stop doing that-your hands are too rough!” then I caught Mom’s hand in mine involuntarily with the deepest regret, I told her how sorry I had felt about that night all those years. To my surprise, Mom didn’t know what I was talking about. She had forgiven and forgotten long ago. That night, I fell asleep with new appreciation for my gentle mother and her caring hands. The guilt that I had felt for so long suddenly disappeared, and nowhere was it to be found.

1.What message does the writer try to carry in her story?

A.A Mother’s hands are always rough.

B.A mother should stay home and take care of her children.

C.A child should be grateful for his or her mother’s love.

D.A child will never learn to appreciate his or her mother’s love.

2.When the writer was young, it was part of her mom’s nightly routine to          .

A.get stains out of the family’s clothes B.dish out ice cream for the family

C.soothe the writer’s painful knee D.kiss the writer the forehead before she fell asleep

3.After the writer lashed out at her mother, she           .

A.told her mother she was sorry at once

B.had been missing her mother’s hands and goodnight kiss

C.went to her mother’s bedroom and said good night

D.caught her mom’s hands in hers

4.Which of the following sentences from the reading is the writer’s opinion?

A.Night after night, Mom came to my bed and said goodnight.

B.That night, I found myself lying awake long after she left my room.

C.Sometimes, the memory of that unspeakable night seemed very close and sometimes far away.

D.Now my own children are all grown and gone and mom no longer has dad.

    Here are a few of the most popular genres in the UK.

Fantasy

UK has always been famous for stories of magic and wizardry. There are strong cultural memories of the ancestors who built Stonehenge and ruled the country before the arrival of the Romans. Shakespeare wrote a fantastical play: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, for example. Frankston was born when the English poet Lord Byron invited Mary Shelley and others to create a horror story when holidaying in Geneva. The tradition of British fantasy is still alive and kicking, Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling is just one example.

Chick lit

Chick lit refers to books that are written about and for modern women. The most famous example is probably Bridget Jones’s Diary by the British author Helen Fielding. Titles in this genre are usually about complicated love lives, modem working life and trying to remain healthy. These books usually contain humor or a “feel good” factor. In many ways they represent escapist fantasy, but they are popular because they deal with day-to-day topics.

Crime

The UK is known for its detective fiction and modem mysteries. One of the most famous British authors in this genre is of course Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who started the Sherlock Holmes stories in 1887. The characters in the fiction are still popular on television and in film. There are many contemporary popular British authors of crime fiction: P. D James, Ian Rankin, Colin Dexter.

Celebrity autobiographies

It seems that every minor celebrity(famous person)has written a book these days. They’re not really serious authors and simply cashing in on their ‘15 minutes’ of fame. Many of the books are ‘kiss and tell’ .They are of interest to readers only because of the secrets they reveal about other famous people. This genre is popular because the celebrity culture is well developed in the UK.

1.Why is British Fantasy so popular?

A.Because their ancestors built Stonehenge.

B.Because it is part of the British cultural identity.

C.Because there are many fantasy authors.

D.Because English poet Lord Byron created this type of fiction.

2.Which of the following fictions deals with day-to-day topics?

A.Frankston B.Sherlock Holmes C.Bridget Jones’s Diary D.Harry Potter

3.Why do many people like to read celebrity autobiographies?

A.Because they want to know how these famous people succeed.

B.Because they want to know how they can earn a lot of money in short time.

C.Because they want to know the private life of famous people.

D.Because they want to find a way to kill their time.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.Why does the speaker give this talk?

A.To tell the arrangements for a visit.

B.To explain the student welfare in detail.

C.To introduce the University Helpline.

2.What will the speaker hand out?

A.Maps. B.His business cants. C.Guide brochures.

3.What are the opening hours of the Student Welfare Office?

A.9:00 am~4:00 pm on weekdays.

B.10:00 am~4:00pm on Saturdays.

C.9:30 am~4:00 pm on Saturdays.

4.What should visitors do during busy hours?

A.Wait in the office patiently.

B.Ask the speaker to call them hack.

C.Add their names to the waiting list.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Why does the man need help?

A.He can’t read the form. B.He has never been abroad. C.He didn’t take his passport.

2.What does the woman write for the man?

A.His name. B.His address. C.His phone number.

3.How should the man finish the last part?

A.By copying the passport. B.By ticking the items. C.By writing in pinyin.

4.What will the man do with his fruit?

A.Throw it away. B.Tell the officials about it. C.Leave it at the customs.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Where will Mrs. King go on March 20th?

A.Miami. B.Chicago. C.Los Angeles.

2.What will Mrs. King do in Los Angeles?

A.Have an interview. B.Hold a sales meeting. C.Attend the opening of an office.

3.What do we know about the woman?

A.She will get the tickets in person.

B.She works in the head office.

C.She is probably a secretary.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What does the man think of the first tie?

A.A hit expensive. B.Very simple. C.Too bright.

2.How much is the red tie?

A.$ 5. B.$ 10. C.$ 30.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What are the speakers talking about?

A.An accident. B.A restaurant. C.A magazine.

2.For what is The Sunflower closed now?

A.Some repairs. B.Bad reviews. C.The terrible food.

What color is the woman’s new skirt?

A.Green. B.Red. C.Blue.

Who probably went to Prof. Freeman’s class today?

A.Felicia. B.Jack. C.Eric.

How will the speakers travel to the countryside?

A.By car. B.By bus. C.By train.

What will the woman do this Saturday?

A.Try the new restaurant. B.Attend a concert. C.Go to the park.

What is the man?

A.An actor. B.A director. C.A screenwriter.

假定你是新华中学的学生李华。外教 Ms. Green 将到你们班教课，请代表班级给她写一封 100 词左右的邮件，内容包括:1.表示欢迎； 2.班上英语学习存在的问题； 3.对英语课堂的期望。

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文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每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:在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

My old classroom was interesting because three side of the classroom were made of glass. I enjoyed sit close to the windows and looking at the view. On the left-hand side of the class, I could easy see the football field. In the mornings, it was full for students exercising. The view from the back of the classroom is also splendid. Close to the school there was a beautiful park with many trees around them. Farther in the distance, I could not enjoy the view of snowy mountains. On the right side of the class was the road. I was always interested to see the drivers in hurry in the morning. The position of the classroom with its view made me felt as if I was dreaming. If I was only a child when I studied in that classroom, I will never forget it.

    The measure of a man’s real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out.

-Thomas Macaulay

Some thirty years ago, I was studying in a public school in New York. One day, Mrs Nanette O’Neill gave an arithmetic test to our class. When the papers were____she discovered that twelve boys had  made exactly the____mistakes throughout the test.

There is nothing really new about cheating in exams. Perhaps that was why Mrs O’Neill didn’t even say a word about it. She only asked the twelve boys to____after class. I was one of the twelve. Mrs O’Neill asked______questions, and she didn’t______us either. Instead, she wrote on the blackboard the  ___words by Thomas Macaulay. She then ordered us to____these words into our exercise-books one hundred times. I don’t___ about the other eleven boys. Speaking for____I can say: it was the most important single______of my life. Thirty years after being______to Macaulay’s words, they______seem to me the best yardstick (准绳), because they give us a____to measure ourselves rather than others.

___of us are asked to make____decisions about nations going to war or armies going to battle.

But all of us are called____daily to make a great many personal decisions. Should the wallet, found in the street, be put into a pocket______turned over to the policeman? Should the______change received at the store be forgotten or______? Nobody will know except you. But you have to live with yourself, and it is always____to live with someone you respect.

1.A.examined B.completed C.marked D.answered

2.A.easy B.funny C.same D.serious

3.A.come B.remain C.leave D.apologize

4.A.no B.certain C.many D.more

5.A.excuse B.reject C.help D.scold

6.A.above B.common C.following D.unusual

7.A.repeat B.get C.put D.copy

8.A.worry B.know C.hear D.talk

9.A.myself B.ourselves C.themselves D.herself

10.A.chance B.incident C.lesson D.memory

11.A.referred B.shown C.brought D.introduced

12.A.even B.still C.always D.almost

13.A.way B.sentence C.choice D.reason

14.A.All B.Few C.Some D.None

15.A.quick B.wise C.great D.personal

16.A.out B.off C.up D.upon

17.A.and B.or C.then D.but

18.A.extra B.small C.some D.necessary

19.A.paid B.remembered C.shared D.returned

20.A.easier B.more natural C.better D.more peaceful

    It is believed that raisins (葡萄干) were discovered in the Middle East, where they were treasured. Any food that wouldn't spoil in the hot sun was very valuable. Prehistoric drawings in France show that raisins have been enjoyed in southern Europe for thousands of years. 1. In 1000 B.C. the Jews paid their taxes with raisins. Two jars of raisins in ancient Rome could buy one slave boy. 2.

In North America, the original mistake of leaving grapes to wither (枯萎) on the vine was not the only time raisins accidentally became popular. In the 1870s many people were growing grapes in California. 3. Most Americans had never heard of raisins at that time. In September, 1873 a severe heat wave struck the area. Before the growers could pick all their grapes, they withered on the vine. The grapes were lost. One grower took the dried grapes to a grocer in San Francisco. 4. The new accidental raisins grew into a major industry in California. Today almost all the raisins eaten in the United States are grown in California. California produces a third of the world's raisins.

5. Raisins also provide potassium, magnesium, calcium and certain B vitamins. Without added preservatives (防腐剂), raisins will stay fresh, delicious and nutritious if kept in a cool place. Raisins are tiny, portable and above all delicious.

A.They have been used for necklaces and as religious symbols.

B.Raisins are children's favorite snacks.

C.The grapes were either eaten as fresh fruit or were made into wine.

D.The grocer was unwilling to buy the dried grapes.

E.Raisins are high in iron, which is important to children's growing bodies.

F.Roman doctors believed raisins could cure anything from mushroom poisoning to old age.

G.The grocer's customers discovered that raisins made a delicious treat.

Driving a car is not just handling controls and judging speed and distance. It requires you to predict what other road users will do and get ready to react to something unexpected. When alcohol is consumed, it enters your bloodstream and acts as a depressant (抑制药), damaging eyesight, judgment and co-ordination(协调), slowing down reaction time and greatly increasing the risk of accidents. Even below the drink driving link, driving will be affected.

Alcohol may take a few minutes to be absorbed into the bloodstream and start action on the brain. Absorption rate is increased when drinking on an empty stomach or when consuming drinks mixed with fruit juice. To get rid of alcohol from the body is a very slow process and it is not possible to speeditup with any measures like taking a shower or having a cup of tea or coffee.

The present Road Traffic Ordinance states clearly that the limit of alcohol concentration is:

● 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100ml of blood; or

● 22 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath; or

● 67 milligrams of alcohol per 100ml of urine (尿液).

Drivers who cause traffic accidents, or who commit a moving traffic offence or are being suspected of drink driving will be tested.

Any driver found drinking beyond the limit will be charged. The driver declared guilty may be fined a maximum of HK $25,000 and be sentenced to up to 3 years in prison and punished for 10 driving-offence points; or temporarily banned from driving.

The same punishment applies to failing to provide specimens (样本) for breath, blood or urine tests without good excuse.

Drink driving is a criminal offence（违法犯罪行为）. Be a responsible driver, think before you drink. For the safety of yourself and other road users, never drive after consuming alcohol.

1.The first paragraph is mainly about ________.

A.the introduction of driving skills

B.the damage of drinking to your body

C.the effect of drinking on driving

D.the process of alcohol being absorbed

2.The underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refers to “________”.

A.alcohol B.absorption C.blood D.process

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.Drinking below the drink driving limit has no effect on driving.

B.Alcohol is taken in more quickly when drunk with fruit juice.

C.Having a cup of tea helps to get rid of alcohol from the body.

D.50 milligrams of alcohol per 100ml of breath is below the drink limit.

4.A driver suspected of (被怀疑) drink driving ________.

A.should provide specimens for testing

B.will be forbidden to drive for 3years

C.will be punished for 10 driving-offence points

D.should pay a maximum fine of HK $25,000

A  typical lion tamer (驯兽师) in people’s mind is an entertainer holding a whip (鞭子)and a chair .The whip get all of the attention , but it’s mostly for show .In reality , it’s the chair that does the important work .When a lion tamer holds a chair in front of the lion’s face , the lion tries to focus on all four legs of the chair at the same time .With its focus divided , the lion becomes confused and is unsure about what to do next .When faced with so many options , the lion chooses to freeze and wait instead of attacking the man holding the chair.

How often do you find yourself in the same position as the lion ? How often do you have something you want to achieve (e,g. lose weight , start a business , travel more ) –only to end up confused by all of the options in front of you and never make progress ?

This upsets me to no end because while all the experts are busy debating about which option is best , the people who want to improve their lives are left confused by all of the conflicting information .The end result is that we feel like we can’t focus or that we’re focused on the wrong things , and so we take less action , make less progress , and stay the same when we could be improving .

It doesn’t have to be that way .Anytime you find the world waving a chair in your face , remember this :All you need to do is focus on one thing .You just need to get started .Starting before you feel ready is one of the habits of successful people .If you have somewhere you want to go , something you want to accomplish , someone you want to become ….take immediate action .If you’re clear about where you want to go , the rest of the world will either help you get there or get out the way .

1.Why does the lion tamer use a chair?

A.To trick the lion.

B.To show off his skill .

C.To get ready for a fight.

D.To entertain the audience.

2.In what sense are people similar to a lion facing a chair?

A.They feel puzzled over choices.

B.They hold on to the wrong things.

C.They find it hard to make changes.

D.They have to do something for show.

3.What is the author’s attitude towards the experts mentioned in paragraph 3?

A.Tolerant

B.Doubtful

C.Respectful

D.Supportive

4.When the world is “waving a chair in your face”, you’re advised to_____.

A.wait for a better chance

B.break your old habits

C.make a quick decision

D.ask for clear guidance

MONTREAL (Reuters) – Crossing the US-Canada border（边界）to go to church on a Sunday cost a US citizen ＄10,000 for breaking Washington’s strict new security（安全）rules.

The expensive trip to church was a surprise for Richard Albert, who lives right on the Canadian border. Like the other half-dozen people of Township 15, crossing the border is a daily occurrence for Albert. The nearby Quebec village of St. Pamphile        is where they shop, eat and go to church.

There are many such situations in these areas along the largely unguarded 5,530-mile border between Canada and the US-which in some cases actually runs down the middle of streets or through buildings.

As a result, Albert says he did not expect any problems three weeks ago when he returned home to the US after attending church in Canada, as usual. The US customs（海关）station in this are is closed on Sundays, so be just drove around the locked gate,        as he had done every weekend since the gate appeared last May, following a tightening of border security. Two days later. Albert was told to go to the customs office, where an officer told him be had been caught on camera crossing the border illegally（非法）.

Ottawa has given out special passes to some 300 US citizens in that area so they can enter the country when Canadian customs stations are closed, but the US stopped a similar program last May. That forces the people to a 200-miledetour along hilly roads to get home through another border checkpoint.

Albert has requested that the customs office change their decisions on the fine, but he has not attended a Sunday church since. “I feel like I’m living in a prison,” he said.

1.We learn from the text that Richard Albert is .

A.an American living in Township 15

B.a Canadian living in a Quebec village

C.a Canadian working in a customs station

D.an American working in a Canadian church

2.Albert was fined because he .

A.failed to obey traffic rules B.broke the American security rules

C.worked in St. Pamphile without a pass D.damaged the gate of the customs office

3.The underlined word “detour” in paragraph 5 means .

A.a drive through the town B.a race across the fields

C.a roundabout way of travelling D.a journey in the mountain area

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

A.A Cross-country Trip B.A Special Border Pass

C.An Unguarded Border D.An Expensive Church Visit

    Su Hua is studying at Cambridge, UK. She has bought a bicycle and is worried about security.

Her friend, Kate, found this article and sent it to her.

Introduction

A lot of crime is against bicycles. About 150, 000 bicycles are stolen every year and most are never found. You can prevent this happening by following a few careful steps.

Basic Security

Do not leave your bicycle in out-of-the-way places. Always lock your bicycle when you leave. Secure it to lampposts or trees. Take off smaller parts and take them with you, for example lights and saddles (车座).

Locks

Get a good lock. There are many different types in the shops. Buy one that has been tested against attack. Ask for a recommendation from a bike shop.

Marking

Security making your bike can act as a deterrent to a thief. It can also help the police find your bicycle. It should be clearly written and include your postcode and your house or flat number. This will provide a simple way to identify your bicycle.

Registration

There are a number of companies who will security mark your bicycle for you. They will then put your registration number and personal details on their computer database. Then if your bicycle is found it will be easy to contact you.

Finally

Keep a record of the bicycle yourself: its make, model and registration number. You can even take a photograph of it. This will prove the bicycle belongs to you.

1.Which part of the text gives you information on how to lock up your bicycle when you leave it?

A.Locks. B.Marking. C.Registration. D.Basic Security.

2.The article advises you to keep a record of your bicycle      .

A.in the bike shop and your computer. B.in a police station and a security company.

C.in a security company and your university. D.by yourself and in a security company.

3.The main purpose of this article is       .

A.to tell you what to do if your bicycle is stolen.

B.to suggest ways of keeping your bicycle safe.

C.to give you advice on where to buy a good lock.

D.to say why you shouldn't keep your bicycle in a quiet place.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.How much sleep should teenagers get?

A.8 hours a night. B.9 hours a night. C.10 hours a night.

2.Why is it difficult for teenagers to go to bed early according to the research?

A.They are unaware of the benefits of good sleep.

B.They work too hard at night.

C.Their bodies are changing.

3.What time do most American high schools start now?

A.At 8:00 a.m. B.At 8:30 a.m. C.At 9:00 a.m.

4.According to the talk, what should teens do to get a good night’s sleep?

A.Limit their screen time.

B.Find a school that starts later.

C.Do some reading before bedtime.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.How old is Katie now?

A.Ten years old. B.Thirteen years old. C.Twenty-three years old.

2.What does Katie think of literature?

A.It’s boring. B.It’s useful. C.It’s interesting.

3.What does Katie probably do?

A.She’s a magazine editor. B.She’s a student. C.She’s a model.

4.According to research, what can Katie do to help her read more?

A.Book longer flights. B.Read at least ten pages. C.Read before going to bed.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What is the woman doing at the beginning of the conversation?

A.Taking pictures. B.Looking at her phone. C.Sending emails.

2.What does Ben suggest they do?

A.Answer their messages later.

B.Focus on WeChat after class.

C.Turn off their phones for the whole day.

3.Why does Betty agree to Ben’s request?

A.She is sorry for being rude.

B.She wants to pay more attention to people.

C.She wants to get some information to write on social media.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Why was the woman pulled over?

A.She ran through a red light. B.Her car’s tail lights were out. C.She was speeding.

2.What does the officer ask the woman to do first?

A.Go straight home. B.Call her husband. C.Get her car fixed.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.When did the speakers give their mother a book?

A.On Christmas Day. B.On Mother’s Day. C.On her birthday.

2.What do the speakers decide to give their mother in the end?

A.Opera tickets.

B.Some flowers.

C.A personal dance performance.

What will certainly happen on Saturday?

A.It will rain.

B.The weather will improve.

C.The speakers will make a decision about their game.