Dujiangyan is the oldest man-made water system in the world, and a wonder in the development of Chinese science. 1.(build) over 2,200 years ago in what is now Sichuan Province in Southwest China, this amazing engineering 2.(achieve) is still used today.

In ancient times, the region in which Dujiangyan now stands 3. (suffer) from regular floods caused by overflow from the Minjiang River. 4. (help) the victims of the flooding, Li Bing, the region governor, together with his son, decided to find a solution. Li designed a series of channels built at different levels along Mount Yulei that would take away the floodwater while leaving the river flowing naturally. 5. (good) still, the extra water could be directed to the dry Chengdu Plain, making 6. suitable for farming.

Once the system was finished, no more floods occurred and the people were able to live 7. (peaceful). Today, Dujiangyan 8. (admire) by scientists from around the world because of one feature. Unlike modern dams 9. the water is blocked with a huge wall, Dujiangyan still lets water flow through the Minjiang River naturally, enabling ecosystem and fish populations to exist 10. harmony.

Goal setting seems to be a hot topic, yet it’s easy to know about but difficult to practice.

People set goals, work hard at them for even a few months, and then ______ them. Next year, they set the ______ goals. But why do so many people do it? They may be making goals too _____. But that isn’t to say that they aren’t ______ goals. They need to be broken apart into smaller and ______ pieces. Make spoon-size goals and you’ll accomplish them ______.

Many people are probably unwilling to ______ you to reach your goals. They’re ______ with you when you have your own goals. They may even be enthusiastic about your ______ to change something or accomplish something new. ______, as you change and accomplish, they may not like it. Why? It’s usually because your changes and accomplishments ______ them that they could be doing it, too...______ they aren’t!

You may have filled your ______ with so many things that there’s little ______ for your goals to grow. We must be careful not to confuse busyness with ______, as goals are always achieved step by step. Be ______ about how you use your time and what you focus on. Success often comes when you know what to ______, rather than what to include in your life.

Goal setting is like the pig and chicken walking out early one morning. The chicken became really ______ when she saw a sign: “Ham & Eggs, $2.99”. She said to the pig, “Look, we’ve got double billing again.” The pig said, “That’s ______ for you to say! For you, it’s all in a day’s work. For me, it’s total commitment.” Goal setting is all in a day’s work. Goal _______ is total commitment.

1.A. withdraw    B. forget    C. change    D. store

2.A. opposite    B. common    C. same    D. valid

3.A. global    B. precise    C. vague    D. realistic

4.A. simple    B. achievable    C. reliable    D. clear

5.A. equal    B. unusual    C. regular    D. specific

6.A. slowly    B. accurately    C. easily    D. instantly

7.A. support    B. lead    C. force    D. follow

8.A. comfortable    B. familiar    C. careful    D. patient

9.A. means    B. desire    C. skill    D. energy

10.A. Therefore    B. Besides    C. Otherwise    D. However

11.A. inform    B. convince    C. remind    D. warn

12.A. and    B. but    C. or    D. for

13.A. notebook    B. file    C. schedule    D. case

14.A. doubt    B. hope    C. dimension    D. room

15.A. progress    B. process    C. practice    D. promotion

16.A. selective    B. curious    C. skeptical    D. optimistic

17.A. figure out    B. leave out    C. take out    D. send out

18.A. confused    B. upset    C. excited    D. worried

19.A. strange    B. pitiful    C. necessary    D. natural

20.A. development    B. achievement    C. management    D. assessment

On December 22, 2016 I landed in the land of the “American Dream.” 1. Here is one of the things I’ve struggled with during my almost one year in the States.

2. My uncle and aunt joked that I brought rain from Saigon to America. Saigon, where I come from, is the old name of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Vietnam is a tropical country where it rains most of the year. Before going to the U.S., actually, I had no idea what to expect about its weather, but the big rain on my arrival gave me the first expectation of what the weather here might be like.

California is known for having a great climate — more sunshine, cooler in summer and warmer in winter. 3. However, having been here for a pretty long while now, I have experienced various forms of climate in California.

4. Most of the time I was living in Silicon Valley, where the weather is a bit colder than where I study in Orange County. But I was really surprised to find chill-to-the-bone weather in San Francisco — a big shift from Silicon Valley in only about an hour’s drive. How strange!

5. The worst is that I get n runny nose whenever I wake up in the morning. Because I am allergic to the cold and windy weathers, I keep sneezing badly, and even more badly if I get caught in the cold. I think that my body needs more time to get used to this climate, but as many people said, I am luckier to be in California where I don’t have to fight with extreme weathers as in other stales.

A. I am sensitive to weather change.

B. Such strange weather has affected my health.

C. So the amount of rain this year is considered unusual.

D. LAX airport in California welcomed me with a big rain.

E. So I quickly get used lo the unchangeable climate in California.

F. The weather varies widely depending on where you are in the state.

G. Since then, I have discovered tons of dilemmas about life in America.

No one likes to make mistakes. But a new study says organizations learn more from their failures than from their successes, and keep that knowledge longer.

One of the researchers was Vinit Desai, an assistant professor at the University of Colorado Denver Business School. He worked with Peter Madsen from the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University in Utah.

They did not find much long-term "organizational learning" from success. It is possible, they say. But Professor Desai says they found that knowledge gained from failure lasts for years. He says organizations should treat failures as a learning opportunity and not try to ignore them.

The study looked at companies and organizations that launch satellites and other space vehicles. Professor Desai compared two shuttle flights. In two thousand two, a piece of insulating (隔热的) material broke off during launch and damaged a rocket on the Atlantis. Still the flight was considered a success. Then in early two thousand three, a piece of insulation struck the Columbia during launch. This time, the shuttle broke apart on re-entry and the seven crew members died. NASA officials suspended all flights and an investigation led to suggested changes.

Professor Desai says the search for solutions after a failure can make leaders more open-minded. He points to air-lines as an example of an industry that has learned from failures in the past. He advises organizations to look for useful information in small failures and failures they avoided. He also urges leaders to encourage the open sharing of information. The study appeared in the Academy of management Journal.

The mistakes we learn from do not have to be our own. We recently asked people on our Facebook page to tell us a time they had done something really silly. Fabricio Cmino wrote: Not long ago I wanted to watch TV, but it wouldn't turn on, so I did everything I could to start it. Thirty minutes later my mum showed up and, passing by, said to me "Did you try plugging it?" "I'm just dusting, Mum!" So she wouldn’t notice how dumb I am sometimes!

Bruno Kanieski da Silva told about a time he looked everywhere for his key. It was in his pocket. He wrote: I always promise I will never do it again, but after a few weeks, where is my wallet? For sure it will be in a very logical place.

1.What we get from failure differs from that from success is that ________.

A. what we learn from failure is more powerful

B. what we learn from success does no good to us

C. the knowledge gained from failure is important

D. the knowledge gained from failure lasts longer

2.From the passage, we can infer that ________.

A. the insulating material problem in 2002 didn't arouse enough attention

B. there were no astronauts on Columbia

C. in spite of the problem, Atlantis was considered a success

D. Columbia exploded during its launch time

3.The writer gives the last two paragraphs to show that ________.

A. many people make mistakes in the world

B. mistakes were a very embarrassing thing when found by others

C. we can also draw a lesson from others’ mistakes

D. making mistakes was a necessity

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

A. Only organizations can learn from mistakes.

B. Failure may result from faults that have been ignored.

C. Lessons from the shuttle flights are more important.

D. Leaders often lack an open mind and seldom share information.

Humans and many other mammals have unusually efficient internal temperature regulating systems that automatically maintain stable core body temperatures（核心体温）in cold winters and warm summers. In addition, people have developed cultural patterns and technologies that help them adjust to extremes of temperature and humidity（湿度）.

In very cold climates, there is a constant danger of developing hypothermia（低体温）, which is a life threatening drop in core body temperature to below normal levels. The normal temperature for humans is about 37.0°C. However, differences in persons and even the time of day can cause it to be as much as 6°C higher or lower in healthy individuals. It is also normal for core body temperature to be lower in elderly people. Hypothermia begins to occur when the core body temperature drops to 34.4°C. Below 29.4°C, the body cools more rapidly because its natural temperature regulating system usually fails. The rapid decline in core body temperature is likely to result in death. However, there have been rare cases in which people have been saved after their temperatures had dropped to 13.9—15.6°C. This happened in 1999 to a Swedish woman who was trapped under an ice sheet in freezing water for 80 minutes. She was found unconscious, not breathing, and her heart had stopped beating, yet she was eventually saved despite the fact that her temperature had dropped to 13.7°C.

In extremely hot climates or as a result of uncontrollable infections, core body temperatures can rise to equally dangerous levels. This is hyperthermia. Life threatening hyperthermia typically starts in humans when their temperatures rise to 40.6—41.7°C. Only a few days at this extraordinarily high temperature level is likely to result in the worsening of internal organs and death.

1.Why can humans keep stable body temperatures in different seasons?

A. Because their bodies are unusually efficient.

B. Because they experience different climates.

C. Because they can adjust to cultural patterns and technologies.

D. Because they have internal temperature regulating systems.

2.What does Paragraph 2 mainly discuss?

A. The dangerous effects of hypothermia.

B. The change of body temperature.

C. The survival of the Swedish woman.

D. The regulating systems of natural temperature.

3.People are unlikely to survive under the body temperature               .

A. higher than 34.4°C    B. lower than 29.4°C

C. between 40.6—41.7°C    D. between 34.4—37°C

4.What is the best title for the passage?

A. Surviving in an ice trap

B. Getting to know hypothermia

C. Adapting to climate extremes

D. Changing core body temperature

International Airport Sheremetyevo Moscow

If You've Lost Personal Belongings

On Board            --Contact the airline’s representatives

At the Airport         --Contact:

-- Sheremetyevo Police Department

……………………………………+7(495)578-22-55

--Unclaimed luggage storage room in Terminal C

……………………………………+7(495)578-23-26

--Umclaimed luggage storage room in Terminal D

……………………………………+7(499)500-65-52

(domestic flights)

+7(495)753-86-41

(international flights)

When collecting Lost and Found items, you shall have an identification document, a boarding pass or a ticket,and also to indicate a place where the items were lost and prove they are yours.

If Your Luggage Is Lost or Damaged

Before leaving the arrival area, please turn to the Lost and Found counter to file a report. The written claim shall be submitted to the airline company not later than seven days from the time when the luggage was to be collected.

If your luggage is not found withintwenty-one days of the time when the claim was filed, you have the right to claim damages in the amount of not more than 600 rublesper kilogram. Amount refunded(退款) for a hand luggage lost through the fault of an airline is not more than 11,000 rubles regardless of its weight. Amount refunded for damaged luggage is calculated based on the same tariffs(关税).

Keep your flight documents (a ticket, boarding pass, luggage tag, anddelayed luggage report filed at the airport) untilthe end of the procedure for searching for your luggage.

Current information on luggage-tracing results

……………………………………+7(495)578-76-65

Lost and Found service of Aeroflot Airlines

……………………………………+7(495)544-33-25

(from9:00to20:00)

+7(495)753-86-41

(24 hours)

For further information please contact the airline.

1.What should you do if you find your personal possessions lost on board an airplane?

A. Submit a claim to the company. B. Go to the Lost and Found counter.

C. Contact the airline’s representatives. D. Contact the unclaimed luggage storage room.

2.How much money can you claim if your 20-kilogram hand luggage is lost?

A. 600 rubles. B. 11,000rubles at most.

C. 12,000 rubles at least. D. 12,000 rubles at most.

3.Which number will you probably dial to see whether your lost luggage has been found?

A. 7(495)578-76-65 B. 7(495)544-33-25

C. 7(499)500-65-52 D. 7(495)753-86-41

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.Where was the school located?

A. In the woods.    B. Two miles from a farm.    C. In the middle of a field.

2.What did all the students bring with them to school?

A. Books.    B. Food.    C. Money.

3.How old was the speaker on his first day at that school?

A. Fifteen years old.    B. Eight years old.    C. Seven years old.

4.What was the speaker confused about?

A. Why they had to eat outside.

B. Why smoking was not considered bad.

C. Why they had to go to school in summer.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Where are the speakers?

A. In Los Angeles.    B. In Chicago.    C. In Connecticut.

2.What does the woman finally buy?

A. A light coat.    B. A heavy coat.    C. A wool coat.

3.What discount does the woman get for the coat?

A. Five percent.    B. Ten percent.    C. Fifteen percent.

4.What does the man recommend to the woman in the end?

A. Some scarves.    B. Some gloves.    C. Some shirts.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What season do the two speakers talk about?

A. Autumn.    B. Winter.    C. Summer.

2.What does the woman think about watching movies?

A. It's so exciting.    B. It's too boring.    C. It's too expensive.

3.What do we know about the woman?

A. She hasn't been used to the weather there.

B. She will have a date with the man tonight.

C. She paid too much to watch a movie.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.How did the man learn about the job?

A. From an agency.    B. From the Internet.    C. From the newspaper.

2.What will the man probably do next?

A. Learn to type faster.

B. Start working right away.

C. Pick up an application from the woman.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.According to the man, what is special at the Salvadoran restaurant?

A. A special drink.    B. A certain kind of soup.    C. Corn pancakes.

2.Where is El Salvador?

A. In South America.    B. In Central America.    C. In the north of Mexico.

Where does this conversation probably take place?

A. At a clothing store.    B. In a tailor's shop.    C. At a laundry.

What does the man say about Stephanie?

A. She will get well soon.    B. She has a very bad cold.    C. She is coming to the beach.

What does the woman like best about the shirt?

A. The color.    B. The price.    C. The material.

What will the woman do next?

A. Walk to the university.    B. Get off at the next stop.    C. Take the downtown bus.

Where is the man’s passport?

A. In his car.    B. In his bag.    C. In his pocket.

假设你是李华，你班将于本周日去太阳岛度假村（the Sun Island Resort）秋游。请你根据以下信息给外教Tim 写信，邀请他参加。要点如下：

1.出发及返回时间；

2.活动：骑车，钓鱼，划船，烧烤。

注意：1. 内容应包括以上要点，可以适当增加细节，以使内容连贯；

2. 词数100左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Tim,

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Yours，

Li Hua

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。

As we know, experience are of high value in our life. At the first day of my high school, Miss Li, my English teacher, asked us to introduce us in English. In the beginning, all the students felt shy and dared not to express themselves. Miss Li was a new teacher so she became embarrassing, not knowing what to do. At that point, I stood up and spoke loudly, what inspired the others a lot. Soon, everyone was in high spirits and we talked confident. Miss Li praised me highly, say she was proud of me, which has had deep influence on my life. Now I have turned into a person who like taking the lead in life.

Owing to the effect of Traditional Chinese medicine and treatment, it becomes more and more popular now in the world. Traditional Chinese medicine originated in ancient and developed for 1. long time. It has collected various ways to treat 2.(differ) diseases. Traditional Chinese medicine pays attention 3.the balance of the body system. Once the body system balances, the disease 4.（disappear). The damage of the body system is the source of the disease.

TCM is an important part of Chinese culture. Great 5.(success) have been made in many areas through TCM cure. As to acute stomachache, there is no need 6.(have) an operation; all you need is a cup of Chinese herbs, 7.the Western way takes more time and money. You may even take the risk of 8.(infect) after operation.

9.(compare) with the Western medicine high fees, TCM has a reasonable price that ordinary people can afford. I think TCM will be the mainstream in the health services in the future in China. And our country should invest more money on the 10.(develop) of TCM; make sure it is not going to fade away.

In 2016, 60-year-old Marshall Reeves got onto his bike in California. He________the Race Across America, a 3000-mile_________that runs from coast to coast.

The________was to cross the finish line in Maryland in two weeks. It had________him twice. But he didn’t give up. For his third________, Reeves had a new source of_________: He was racing with 3000 Miles to a Cure, which raises money for brain cancer research.

The race is one of the most ________in the world. Only about half the competitors are able to finish it.________other long-distance bike races, it is continuous—once the clock starts in California, it doesn’t stop until Maryland. Therefore, racers have to meet the________time cutoffs (截止点), otherwise it is impossible for them to________it.

Racers are typically________by a small crew in cars, whose job is to keep the racers not only physically fit, but also mentally ________.In the early days of the race, when Reeves had time to stop at a hotel, he would be_________to a full-body massage(按摩) and a good night’s sleep. But after three days, rest was a luxury(奢侈品) as he needed to_______for over 20 hours a day to achieve his goal.

After crossing the two points where his previous attempts had________, Reeves entered an unknown area. With just 25 miles left, Reeves_________to stay awake, just catching quick naps. _________, he successfully crossed the finish line in 12 days, 13 hours and 52 minutes.

This year, Reeves will________across America again. But this time it’s a little_________—as a road director, he returned the________for his crew’s hard work.

1.A. began    B. delayed    C. canceled    D. sponsored

2.A. journey    B. way    C. voyage    D. street

3.A. point    B. goal    C. rule    D. order

4.A. interrupted    B. prevented    C. defeated    D. blocked

5.A. exam    B. attempt    C. idea    D. desire

6.A. method    B. strength    C. experiment    D. motivation

7.A. exciting    B. rewarding    C. disappointing    D. challenging

8.A. Except for    B. As to    C. Unlike    D. Beyond

9.A. flexible    B. spare    C. strict    D. suitable

10.A. make    B. get    C. put    D. enjoy

11.A. directed    B. followed    C. controlled    D. encouraged

12.A. determined    B. patient    C. cautious    D. worried

13.A. returned    B. shown    C. delivered    D. treated

14.A. walk    B. run    C. bike    D. drive

15.A. disturbed    B. completed    C. paused    D. ended

16.A. offered    B. struggled    C. preferred    D. expected

17.A. Obviously    B. Hopefully    C. Generally    D. Eventually

18.A. set out    B. give up    C. come on    D. call off

19.A. comfortable    B. normal    C. different    D. tough

20.A. respect    B. favor    C. honor    D. praise

·Choosing a primary school

Choosing where your child will go to their first school is a big decision and we will help you run through the education options.

When to apply

1.The cutoff point (截止点)is September 1. If your child was born on August 31 they will start Year One a few days after their fifth birthday. They will be the youngest in the year.

Where are the schools?

Your first step is to find the schools in your area which your child has the right to attend. If your child doesn’t have access to your preferred state primary school, there may be other schools that will accept them. 2.

·3.

A good place to start is the school’s latest report. You will learn about the school’s class sizes, areas of success and failure, and so on. If a school is judged unsatisfactory in an area you regard as important, alarm bells should ring.

·Checking out schools in person

Many schools allow you to speak to the head teacher to arrange a visit. Look around carefully. See how busy the children are in their work and how happy and polite they are. 4.

·Going private

If there are no state primary schools in your area that satisfy you, then you may consider a private school. 5. By doing so, you’ll get the best value for your money.

A. How to apply

B. Assessing the schools

C. If you are refused, you have the right to appeal.

D. Check out computer sites, the gym and outdoor play areas.

E. For example, religious schools have a preference for churchgoers.

F. You will need to get even more involved in the selection process.

G. Children are required to be in full-time education after their fifth birthday.

Should universities focus on training workers for the next decade or curing diseases for the next century? A group of governors, educators, and CEOs weighed in on the best way universities can prepare for the future. They debated how the U.S. can take the responsibility for research while still preparing students for real jobs.

Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin said that the first thing she thinks about as governor is educating Oklahoma students and strengthening the workforce. So she’s carrying out a program called “America Works: Education and Training for Tomorrow’s Jobs” that aims to “reorganize our education system with the current needs of our employers”.

The state governor added that this new educational approach doesn’t just benefit students and companies, but also improves the state economy. “We’ve been able to attract new companies to our state because of what we’re doing with our universities, because our students are a pipeline for the workforce,” she said, “General Electric Company (one of the world’s biggest companies) is coming to Oklahoma.”

Other group members were more focused on the long-term goals of a research university. Amy Gutmann pointed out that “basic research is the foundation for everything else that happens at a university. And if we don’t do it, nobody else will.”

“And if nobody does that research, we’ll pay the price in health care bills,” argued Vagelos, who is a former CEO of Merck & Co., Inc, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. And a specific drug for a cold is reported to be produced by the company. “The jobs of universities are basic research, which is what is needed for attacks on disease,” he said. “There has been a reduction in coronary heart disease (冠心病) by 60% in the last forty years because of this research, and that reduces health care costs.”

James Hunt, former North Carolina governor, argued for a happy medium. Effective communication, he said, would help the public see that the research conducted at universities actually serves a practical purpose.

Eli Broad, founder of the Broad Foundations, agreed. “We have to show the public what research has achieved,” he said, “We have to show how it actually goes from basic research to something they can understand.”

1.Why does Oklahoma appeal to General Electric Company?

A. University graduates in the state are well trained.

B. There’s much support from the local government.

C. Many students in the state hope to be workers.

D. The state economy has been growing rapidly.

2.What is Gutmann’s attitude toward Fallin’s program?

A. Curious.    B. Tolerant.    C. Disapproving.    D. Sympathetic.

3.The underlined words “pharmaceutical companies” in Paragraph 5 refer to _____.

A. companies selling drugs and medicines

B. companies doing researching on drugs and medicines

C. companies making drugs and medicines

D. companies advertising drugs and medicines

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

A. Universities or colleges?    B. Workers or researchers?

C. Basic or further research?    D. Education or development?

As an Asian country, Singapore has a reputation for being highly westernized, with English among the country’s four official languages, but a couple of signs found on local buses that have recently become a hit online may say otherwise.

Quite different from English we know, the signs read, for example, “Here cannot go in” instead of “No entry”, and “Here can charge phone” instead of “Charge phone here.” This language that resembles English is called Singaporean English or Singlish.

The New York Times calls Singlish “patchwork” because Singapore consists of migrants(移民) from several countries including China, India and Malaysia, and they all speak their own versions of “English”. “Everyone who speaks it shapes it,” wrote the newspaper.

For example, in Singlish, you can easily recognize influences from Chinese, including vocabulary such as “ Mee Siam” and “da bao”. Sentence structures like “ toilet where” instead of “where’s the toilet” also come from Chinese.

Interesting and diverse as it may seem, the trend for Singlish is worrying Singapore’s government. It is concerned that the dialect is lowering the country’s English standard and may affect its relationship with visitors. It even started the Speak Good English Movement.

Unfortunately, the problem was not solved. Instead, Singlish has boomed, especially among young people who think of it as a sign of being cool and a way of identifying themselves as Singaporean.

But this does not mean that standard English is being abandoned by young people. In fact, they are much more capable than the government gives credit—they can speak both.

“We are a nation good at code switching—we know that the way we speak to friends or drivers must be different from how we act at work or school,” wrote Cheryl, a Singaporean author, in Time magazine, “To actively urge us to give up a language that speaks to the very heart of who we are, that’s so beautifully represents the melting pot of Chinese, Indians, Malaysians and Eurasians that we are, is shortsighted, surely.”

1.Why does Singapore have many different versions of English?

A. It is highly westernized.    B. It is made up of migrants.

C. It is influenced by Chinese.    D. It is affected by official languages.

2.What is the purpose of starting the Speak Good English Movement?

A. To stop the new trend.    B. To better the relationship.

C. To keep the English standard.    D. To give the government credit.

3.What do the young people think of Singlish?

A. It’s their identity.    B. It’s interesting.

C. It’s a sign of status.    D. It’s a way of code-switching.

4.What can we learn from what Cheryl said?

A. Different people speak different styles of Singlish.

B. Singlish is a more beautiful language than others.

C. People speaks Singlish only to friends and drivers.

D. People can use Singlish to express themselves well.

Larry Ritsema was out for an early morning jog around his neighborhood on one weekend. On a quiet street, he began to feel weak. Suddenly, everything went black. Larry fell to the ground.

Less than a minute later, Tom Alguire passed by on his bicycle. He caught sight of a man lying on the roadside, so he jumped off his bike and ran over. He recognized Larry immediately, because he had been Larry’s doctor for nearly 20 years.

Dr. Tom felt for a pulse (脉搏) at first. Finding none, he began to give Larry first aid. It wouldn’t restart Larry’s heart, but it would keep the blood flowing until someone else arrived. Tom could only hope someone would come by soon, around six o’clock in the morning on a holiday weekend. Tom couldn’t stop pressing Larry’s chest to run for help — Larry’s brain cells would die without the blood. And Tom didn’t have a cell phone with him.

Soon, a car did drive by. But the driver ignored Tom’s appeal for help. What was he going to do? Tom was very worried. Finally, another car came down the road, driven by Michael Saliot, a U.S. Coast Guard Officer. Michael wasn’t one to pass up a chance to help a person in need. He quickly dialed 911.

Doctors then found that Larry had suffered a heart attack and there were severe blockages in two of Larry’s major arteries (动脉). Only the timely arrival of Dr. Tom saved his life.

How did Dr. Tom happen to be bicycling that morning, down that quiet street? It turned out that as Tom rode, his bike chain fell off. He spent about eight minutes fitting it back; otherwise, he would have seen nothing of Larry’s problem.

1.Doctor Tom gave Larry first aid in order to _____.

A. wake up Larry    B. keep Larry’s blood flowing

C. restart Larry’s pulse    D. stop Larry from bleeding

2.Why didn’t Tom call 911 for help?

A. He couldn’t stop pressing Larry’s chest.

B. He was waiting for someone else for help.

C. He was so nervous that he forgot to do it.

D. He didn’t take a cell phone with him.

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

A. Tom Alguire saw Larry when Larry fell to the ground.

B. Larry Ritsema went to work early on foot that morning.

C. Tom fitted his bike chain back after Larry was sent to hospital.

D. Michael Saliot was a man always ready to help others.

Nia fitness class

A unique combination of yoga, dance and martial arts techniques, Nia is a new form of fitness designed for people of all fitness levels to open up their body and relax.

When: Every Wednesday 5-6 pm

Cost: 100 yuan for one class, 500 yuan for six

Contact: 135-2299-3724

Where: D-1F Jinxiuyuan Apartment, Xing Fu Cun Zhong Lu, Chaoyang District

The Red Detachment of Women

Part of the closing ceremony for the 11th “Meet in Beijing” Arts Festival, the China National Ballet will be performing The Red Detachment of Women, one of the most successful full-length Chinese ballets.

When: May 25, 7:30 pm

Cost: 80-1,080 yuan

Contact: 6417-7845, ponypiaoen@hotmail.com

Where: Poly Plaza, 14 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Dongcheng District

Student rock

College bands Las Vegas, Strange July, Wet Sand, Poshangcun and Ganrao Diantai will take the stage at D-22 to show some of the best talent.

With many of Beijing’s best underground bands getting their start at D-22, it’s a place to experience new sounds, faces and performances inspired by the city’s youngest talent.

When: May 27, 8:30 pm

Cost: 20 yuan

Contact: 6265-3177

Where: D-22, 242 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District

Speed dating “on wheels”

The speed dating industry is not new in China. All speed dating is the same: small tables, pleasant environment, nervous people.

Speed dating “on wheels” is a new form of speed dating. The details: Chinese rickshaws (人力车) will drive you around the romantic places at Houhai Lake, stopping to make a change.

This traditional atmosphere will bring more romance to the old, boring speed dating.

When: June 5, 2-4 pm

Cost: 150 yuan (rickshaws and bar included)

Where: Houhai Lake

1.If a couple want to attend two Nia fitness classes, they need to pay _____.

A. 100 yuan    B. 200 yuan    C. 300 yuan    D. 400 yuan

2.Which of the following activities can you attend if you are available on the evening of May 27?

A. Student rock.    B. The Red Detachment of Women.

C. Nia fitness class.    D. Speed dating “on wheels”.

3.Which of the following about the speed dating “on wheels” is TRUE?

A. It is not new in China.    B. It lasts a whole day on June 5.

C. It is suitable for nervous people and old people.    D. It will not cost people extra money to take rickshaws.

4.If you want to enjoy the ballet performance, you should go to _____.

A. D-1F Jinxiuyuan Apartment    B. Houhai Lake

C. Poly Plaza    D. D-22

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.How many people were injured?

A. Two.    B. Three.    C. Six.

2.What emergency service arrived first on the scene?

A. An ambulance.    B. The fire department.    C. The police.

3.When will more news be updated?

A. At noon.    B. At night.    C. Next morning.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.How often did the man’s last roommate smoke?

A. Never.    B. Sometimes.    C. Frequently.

2.Who is the cleanest in the house?

A. Rob.    B. The man.    C. Mary.

3.What does the man usually eat for dinner?

A. Salads that he makes.    B. Food that Mary prepares.    C. Food from restaurants.

4.What will the man do this afternoon?

A. Talk to his roommates.    B. Make a phone call to Mary.    C. Help the woman move in.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Why isn’t the woman planning to go to Spain?

A. She doesn’t have a passport.    B. She has a fear of flying.    C. She is short of money.

2.When will the man leave for Spain?

A. In about three weeks.    B. In about four weeks.    C. In about six weeks.

3.What will the man buy for the woman?

A. Some clothing.    B. A musical instrument.    C. Some food.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Where are the speakers?

A. In the office.    B. In a coffee shop.    C. In the parking lot.

2.Who bothers the woman?

A. People parking in the wrong place.    B. People taking the last cup of coffee.

C. People making the microwave smelly.

3.What does the woman suggest?

A. Having people pay a fine.    B. Making more useful signs.    C. Preparing some paper towels.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What did the locals think about the woman?

A. They thought she was really cool.    B. They were impressed she drove a car.

C. They were surprised she was American.

2.What does the woman say about people in Amsterdam?

A. Everyone has a bike.    B. Few people have cars.    C. No one locks their doors.