1. Whether you are coming from a middle school (grades six through eight) or a junior high school(grades seven through nine), there are many things about high school that are different from your old school environment. You will experience many changes.

You will face being in a new school and making new friends in an unfamiliar class. 2. These new teachers will usually have higher academic (学术的) level than your middle and junior-high school teachers. They want to help you get into college. 3. On top of all this, peer pressure (同伴压力) to drink and smoke often increases in high school. Besides, the pressure could also come from grades, loneliness and so on.

Although there is a lot of pressure, it is nothing you cannot deal with. If you are feeling pressure to do something that you feel is wrong, talk to a friend, parent or teacher to find a solution(解决) . 4. If you are not succeeding academically, find someone to help you. If you feel lonely, try to join a school club or group to make new friends.

High school may seem discouraging at first. 5.

A.As a teenager you must study hard in school.

B.You must get to know about your new teachers.

C.High school is a great experience for any teenager.

D.They’ll help you get into great new time in your life.

E.With time, you’ll come to be thankful for your experience.

F.Is it just doing what your teacher and parents want you to do?

G.In return, they expect you to work hard and develop your skills.

    A pen has always been an important tool when we are taking exams. However, in the digital age, this traditional tool may become a thing of the past. Cambridge University in Britain is considering ending 800 years of written exams and allowing students to use laptops or iPads to take exams instead. The move comes after Cambridge teachers complained (抱怨) that students' handwriting is becoming too hard to recognize. The fall in writing clearly depends on laptops in lessons and elsewhere.

As a result, more and more students with poor handwriting are being forced to return to university during the summer holidays to read their answers aloud to their teachers. However, some criticized (批评) the move, fearing the handwritten word would become a lost art.

Tracey Trussell, a handwriting expert, asked Cambridge to ''make sure that students continue to write by hand, particularly in lessons''. She told The Telegraph that writing by hand could help students improve their memory and understand lessons better.

The move also draws the attention of Harvard professor Eric Mazur. He believes that the rise of mobile internet use means that we live in an age in which we don't need to remember anything.

So he encourages students to bring their laptops and mobile phones into exams. With them, students can ''look up whatever they want, whenever they want'' and be tested on their productive skills, rather than the ability of memory.

1.Why is Cambridge University considering ending written exams?

A.Because students' handwriting is too poor.

B.Because we are already in the digital age.

C.Because traditional tools are out of date.

D.Because writing on laptops is faster.

2.What does the underlined part in the 2nd paragraph refer to?

A.Bringing mobile phones into exams.

B.Students' returning to university.

C.The rise of mobile internet use.

D.The end of written exams.

3.What is Tracey Trussells' attitude to students' writing by hand?

A.Unfavorable. B.Uncaring.

C.Supportive. D.Doubtful.

4.Which is true according to Professor Eric Mazur?

A.Mobile internet use is bad.

B.Students should write by hand.

C.The ability of memory is important.

D.Students can use mobile phones in exams.

    Before the discovery of DNA information in the 1980s, fingerprints（指纹）were the easiest way to solve serious crimes. It’s believed that each one of us has our own fingerprints. But did you know that our fingerprints could show a lot about us?

According to The Conversation, fingerprints can show lifestyle and environment, eating habits, possible medical problems and even the job of a person.

So how can we work all this out from just a simple fingerprint? Well, a fingerprint is formed when a finger touches a surface. Most fingerprints can’t be seen to the eye and require a chemical development process in order to make them shown. Stuck between the raised lines of a fingerprint, however, are things that can tell a story about who we are. Things like sweat, blood, and food show a lot of information about us.

Besides, its use could be much wider. For example, it may be helpful in the future to doctors treating their patients. A fingerprint check may also tell a doctor whether a patient is properly having a medicine. In the treatment of some of the most serious illnesses, having proper medicine is important.

In the future, fingerprint science can be used to the police and help doctors keep us in the best possible health.

1.Fingerprints may not show one’s ________.

A.lifestyle B.beauty

C.eating habits D.medical problems

2.What can make the fingerprints tell a story?

A.Things stuck between raised lines.

B.The chemical development.

C.A finger touching a surface.

D.The eyes of scientists.

3.In the future, the doctor may know patients through ________.

A.a drug test B.a fingerprint check

C.a blood test D.a health check

4.What is the main idea of the text?

A.Fingerprints are helpful to the police.

B.Fingerprints keep us in the best possible health.

C.Fingerprints can tell much information about us.

D.Fingerprints can be used in treatment in the future.

    More than 1,800 teen researchers came to the Valley of the Sun this week (May 12-17). Those who shone brightest took home big prizes. The prizes are from the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Top winner Krithik Ramesh took home $75,000. He developed a system to help doctors do spinal surgery (脊椎外科手术) better. Using the technology, doctors can finish the surgery more quickly.

Krithik’s system can map a patient’s spine. It can give doctors advice about how to carry out spinal surgery. It can be used not only in cities, but also in the countryside. The new system could take the place of the methods being used by today’s doctors, says Krithik,16, who attends Cherry Creek High School in Greenwood Village, Colo, USA. Krithik’s project won the Gordon E. Moore Award. It’s named for a founder of Intel. Other winners took home sizeable awards as well, this year. Together, these awards totaled about $5 million.

The Intel ISEF has been honoring (表扬) young researchers since 1950. This competition was created and is still run by Society for Science & the Public(SSP). It is the world’s largest international pre-college science competition. Now supported by Intel, the 2019 ISEF brought together students from more than 80 countries and areas.

“I am inspired by all of the creativity on show this week,” said SSP President Maya Ajmera. “Congratulations to our winners and all our finalists. They are, showing that world-changing ideas can come from anywhere in the world.”.

1.Krithik Ramesh won the prize for his ________.

A.computer skills

B.wonderful results

C.advice about surgery

D.system to help doctors

2.What does the underlined word “Award” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A.Intel. B.Competition.

C.Prize. D.System

3.Who is the competition intended for?

A.Teenagers. B.Scientists.

C.Engineers. D.Doctors.

4.What is the author’s purpose in writing the article?

A.To praise the Intel ISEF.

B.To admire the young winners.

C.To encourage the competition.

D.To introduce a new technology.

    You might really like Hong Kong Science Museum if you are interested in science. The Museum wants to teach kids science. It gives them a place to have fun with computers. However, adults can learn some science, too.

The Museum has 6,500 square meters. There are over 500 exhibits, and nearly 70 percent of them are suitable for visitors of all ages. Since its opening in April 1991, the Hong Kong Science Museum has proven itself to be a good place for learning science. The Museum wants to make science popular to the public and support science education in schools.

If you want to have a visit, you’d better read the information carefully.

Opening hours

Monday to Wednesday, Friday: 10 am-7 pm.

Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 10 am-9 pm.

Christmas Eve and Chinese New Year’s Eve: 10 am- 5 pm.

Closed on Thursdays, and the first two days of the Chinese New Year.

Ticketing information

Standard Ticket: $20 per person

Group Ticket: $14 per person (for groups of 20 people or more)

1.The aim of the Museum is to         .

A.hold 500 exhibits

B.attract more visitors

C.prove itself a good place

D.support science education

2.When can you visit the Museum?

A.At 2 pm on Sunday.

B.At 9 am on Monday.

C.At 10 am on Thursday.

D.At 6 pm on Christmas Eve.

3.How much does a group of 22 kids need to pay?

A.$440. B.$328.

C.$308. D.$220.

假定你是李华，你们学校下周将举办一场以“保护濒危动物”为主题的宣传活动，学生自己设计海报并展览。你的朋友David对此很感兴趣，请你用英语给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：

1. 时间与地点；2. 活动内容。

注意：1. 词数100词左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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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。

When I was still young in my high school, my mother dragged me to play basketball to lose weight. Therefore, it turned out to be a bitter failure because I devoted my time on study. One day, a friend of me contacted me and suggested that we start to swim. Without any hesitation, I agreed because we all thought that it was coolest thing in the world. I couldn’t forget the day on that I was thrown into the cold water. Fortunately, I survived. Honest speaking, I had a hard time recovered from the shock. Then my friend teaches me to hold my breath underwater. Finally, I succeeded. Now realizing that having sports are beneficial to my health, I develop a strong taste for swimming, which becomes part of my life.

请根据首字母提示及所给汉语意思，在空格处填入正确的单词，并将答案填写在答题卡上（请填写完整的单词）

1.Income tax for the low-paid should be a______ by the government.

2.This world-class p______ in evening dress plays classical music on the violin.

3.In China, the Spring Festival is the most ______ (充满活力的) and important festival because it is a festival that looks forward to the coming of spring.

4.Cloning can make contributions to the animals which are at the edge of e ______

5.In the ______ (不在,缺席) of the teacher, the monitor is in charge of the whole class.

6.Compared with 2010, the number of students a______ for the summer university has increased by 20% this year.

7.Charles, overcome with ______ (困倦，倦意), slept in his clothes, sitting in an armchair with his head fallen forward on the bed.

8.The ______ (顽固的) student turned a deaf ear to the teacher’s instructions.

9.It is ______ (体贴的，考虑周到的) of you to look after my daughter when I am away.

10.The Japanese war criminals can never be f______ for the crimes they committed on Chinese people.

阅读下面句子，从四个选项（A、B、C、D)中选出划线单词的同义词或英文解释。

1.Apart from a significant amount of money, the wallet also had her phone and a phone of an important official.

A.Therefore B.Consequently C.Meanwhile D.Besides

2.The next Saturday, we would sold the treasures we’d purchased the week before at a tidy profit.

A.medium B.clean C.small D.considerable

3.He persisted through weeks of temptations to quit, just by doing a little more each day to further his goal.

A.enticements B.contempt C.hesitations D.regrets

4.Her own experience as a child was marked with adversity--- in her youth, she was rejected from a preschool and called horrible names, even by adults.

A.fortune B.hardships C.pride D.kindness

5.All fires should be thoroughly extinguished before leaving the area.

A.started up B.put off C.put out D.put up

    One summer night, on my way home from work, I decided to see a movie. I knew the theatre would be air conditioned and I couldn’t face my _______ apartment.

Sitting in the theater I had to look through the _______ between the two tall heads in front of me. I had to keep changing the angle (角度)_______ she leaned over to talk to him,_______ he leaned over to kiss her. Why do Americans express such feelings in a _______ place?

I thought the movie would be good for my English, but _______ it turned out, it was an _______ movie. After about an hour I decided to give up the movie and _______ my popcorn (爆米花). I’ve never understood why they give you so much popcorn! It tasted pretty good,_______.

After a while I heard ________ more of the romantic-sounding Italians. I just heard the ________ of the popcorn crunching (嘎扎的响声) between my teeth. My thought started to ________. I remembered when I was in South Korea, I ________ to watch Kojak on TV frequently. He spoke perfect Korean-I was really amazed. He seemed like a good friend to me ________ saw him again in New York speaking ________ English instead of perfect Korean. He didn’t even have a Korean accent and I ________ like I had been cheated. When our family moved to the United States six years ago, none of us spoke any English.________ we had begun to learn a few words, my mother suggested that we all should speak English at home. Everyone agreed, but our house became very ________ and we all seemed to avoid each other. We sat at the dinner table in silence,________ that to speaking the difficult language. Mother tried to say something in English, but it came out all ________ and we all burnt into laughter and decided to forget it! We have been speaking Korean home ever since.

1.A.hot B.warm C.heated D.cool

2.A.hole B.space C.break D.reserve

3.A.by time B.on time C.every time D.some time

4.A.while B.whenever C.or D.and

5.A.clean B.public C.private D.open

6.A.since B.as C.what D.when

7.A.Italian B.English C.Korean D.American

8.A.exchange B.lack C.threw D.eat

9.A.too B.still C.certain D.though

10.A.no B.any C.much D.few

11.A.voice B.signal C.sound D.noise

12.A.wander B.wonder C.imagine D.leave

13.A.enjoyed B.happened C.used D.turned

14.A.because B.until C.then D.therefore

15.A.perfect B.informal C.formal D.practical

16.A.felt B.looked C.seemed D.appeared

17.A.While B.Once C.Before D.If

18.A.empty B.happy C.quiet D.mature

19.A.preferring B.stopping C.referring D.connecting

20.A.wrong B.right C.wonderful D.honest

    Doctors say anger can be an extremely damaging emotion, unless you learn how to deal with it. They warn that anger can lead to heart disease, stomach problems, headaches, emotional problems and possibly cancer.

1. Some people express anger openly in a calm reasonable way. Others burst with anger, and scream and yell. But other people keep their anger inside. They can not or will not express it. This is called repressing anger.

For years many doctors thought that repressing anger was more dangerous to a person’s health than expressing it. They said that when a person is angry, the brain releases the same hormones (荷尔蒙). They speed the heart rate, raise blood pressure, or sugar into the blood, etc. 2.

Some doctors say that both repressing and expressing anger can be dangerous. They believe that those who express anger violently may be more likely to develop heart disease, and they believe that those who keep anger inside may face a greater danger of high blood pressure.

3. They say the first step is to admit that you are angry and to recognize the real cause of the anger, then decide if the cause is serious enough to get angry about. If it is, they say, “4. Wait until your anger has cooled down and you are able to express yourself calmly and reasonably.”

Doctors say that a good way to deal with anger is to find humor in the situation that has made you angry. 5.

A.In general the person feels excited and ready to act.

B.They say that laughter is much healthier than anger.

C.Expressing anger violently is more harmful than repressing it.

D.Anger may cause you a cancer.

E.Do not express your anger while angry.

F.Anger is a normal emotion that we all feel from time to time.

G.Doctors say the solution is learning how to deal with anger.

    A new study has found no evidence that sunscreen, commonly used to reduce the risk of skin caner, actually increases the risk.

Researchers from the University of Yale based their findings on a review of 18 earlier studies that looked at the association between sunscreen use and melanomas(黑素瘤). They said that they found flaws in studies that had reported associations between sunscreen use and higher risk of melanoma.

Most health experts believe that by protecting the skin from the harmful effects of the sun, sunscreen helps prevent skin cancer, which is increasing in incidence(发生率) faster than any other cancer in the United States.

But questions have been raised about sunscreen and whether it may have the opposite effect, perhaps by allowing people to remain exposed to the sun longer without burning.

The researchers said that among the problems with some earlier studies is that they often failed to take into account that those people most at risk for skin cancer—people with fair skin and freckles(雀斑), for example—are more likely to use sunscreen. As a result, it may appear that sunscreen users get cancer more often.

The studies, which generally relied on volunteers to recall their sunscreen use, were also unable to prove how well the products had been applied, said the new study.

1.The underlined word “flaws” in the 2nd paragraph most probably means ________.

A.evidences B.facts C.faults D.failures

2.People with fair skin and freckles ________.

A.seldom use sunscreen B.are more in danger of skin cancer C.can be free from the harm of the sun              D.often expose themselves to the sun

3.We can learn from the passage that ________.

A.sunscreen users get skin cancer more often

B.the volunteers have proved the effect of sunscreen

C.the new study was based on the experiences of volunteers

D.the number of skin cancer patients is increasing in America

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

A.Sunscreen to Prevent Skin Cancer

B.Sunscreen to Increase Skin Cancer

C.Skin Cancer Caused by Sunscreen

D.Skin Cancer Caused by Freckles

    When we think of leadership, we often think of strength and power. But what are these really, and how do they operate?

Leadership today is not about forcing others to do things. If this is even possible, it is short-tern, and tends to backfire. If you order someone to do something against their will, they may do it because they feel they must, but the anger they feel will do more harm in the long-term. They will also experience fear.

Fear causes the thinking brain to shut down, making the person unable to function at his or her best. If they associate you with .his emotion of fear, they will become less functional around you, and you will have succeeded in not only shooting yourself in the foot, but possibly making a very good employee or partner unable to perform effectively. Fear has no place m leadership.

The way we influence people in a lasting way is by our own character, and our understanding and use of emotion. We can order someone to do something, which may be part of the work day, or we can employ them at the emotional level, so they become fully devoted to the projects and provide some of their own motivation. Today’s work place is all about relationships.

Anyone works harder in a positive environment in which they’re recognized and valued as a human being as well as worker. Everyone produces just a bit more for someone they like. Leaders understand the way things work. They know the pay check is not the single most motivating factor in the work life of most people.

The true strength of leadership is an inner strength that comes from the confidence of emotional intelligence—knowing your own emotions, and how to handle them, and those of others. Developing your emotional intelligence is the single best thing you can do if you want to develop your relationships with people around you, which is the key to the leadership skills.

1.An employee man have a feeling of fear in the work place when       .

A.he is forced to do things

B.he cannot work at his best

C.he feels his brain shut down

D.he thinks of his work as too heavy

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

A.People tend to associate leadership with fear.

B.Good relationship is the key to business success.

C.Smart people are more functional in the work place.

D.Working conditions affect people’s physical health.

3.To positively influence employees, a leader should first of all        .

A.develop his own personality

B.provide better suggestions

C.give his employees a pay raise

D.hide his own emotion of fear

4.Good leadership is mainly seen in a leader’s ability to        .

A.provide a variety of projects for employees

B.help raise employees’ living standards

C.give employees specific instructions

D.deal wisely with employees’ emotions

Tips for Cycle Trips

Cycling has many advantages as a form of travel, as it is the fastest way to travel by human power, and slow enough to allow the type of local involvement that is impossible with powered travel. Cycle travel is a cheap form of transportation.

Distance

On level terrain（地形）, without a headwind, a cyclist of average fitness on a touring bike can comfortably cover 60-120km a day. Distances of up to 250km a day are possible, but anything much beyond 120km will require considerable physical tension and not allow many stops to enjoy the places you visit. For many, 80-100km a day will be the most suitable distance to aim for, as it will give a sense of achievement and also leave plenty of time for meals and activities.

Geography

The gradient（坡度）of the trip will reduce your range. A basic rule is that for every 100 metres of altitude you climb, you should add an extra 15 minutes to your journey time. In hilly or mountainous areas, the easiest routes for cycling are downstream along major rivers, as overall they will be downhill. A long, roundabout route along a river will usually be easier than a short, direct route over a hill or mountain pass. However, it is worth bearing in mind that the most scenic routes often come from hilly terrain.

Eat

Food choice depends largely on where you are, so see the respective sections for more information about foods. As you will be working hard, it’s important to get enough energy in your food. On long trips away from major towns, there may be little quality food available, so be prepared to live on candy bars, prepared meat products and the like if the need arises.

Sleep

While you can take a tent with you, many hotels and especially campsites can accommodate cyclists. However, there are also some hotels that may be less used to accommodating cyclists. If you are exploring an unfamiliar place, asking about the accommodation spares you the search for a new place to stay after a long exhausting day of travel.

1.Which of the following distance does the author suggest to ordinary cyclists a day?

A.90km. B.50km.

C.130km. D.250km.

2.What can we learn from the passage?

A.Cycling over a mountain is challenging but worthy.

B.Hotels seldom provide accommodation for cyclists.

C.High quality food is easy to get on long trips.

D.It takes cyclists 15 minutes to climb 10m of altitude.

3.Where can we probably read this passage?

A.In a geography book. B.In a research report.

C.In a travel magazine. D.In a science fiction.

    One day, a college student was taking a walk with a professor. As they went along, they saw lying in the path a pair of old shoes. They supposed the shoes belonged to a poor man who was employed in a field close by, and who had nearly finished his day’s word.

The student turned to the professor, saying, “ Let us play the man a trick: we will hide his shoes, and hide ourselves behind those bushes, and wait to see his confusion when he cannot find them”.

“My young friend,” answered the professor, “we should never amuse ourselves at the expense of the poor. But you are rich, and may give yourself a much greater pleasure by tricking on the poor man. Put a coin into each shoe, and then we will hide ourselves  and watch how the discovery affects him.”

The student did so, and they both placed themselves behind the bushes close by. The poor man soon finished his work, and came across the field to the path where he had left his coat and shoes. After he slipped his foot into one of his shoes, he felt something hard. He bent down to feel w hat it was, and found the coin. Astonishment and wonder were seen on his face.

He  fixed his eyes on the coin, turned it round, and looked at it again and again. He then looked around him on all sides, but no person was to be seen. He now put the money into his pocket, and continued to put on the other shoe; but his surprise was doubled on finding the other coin. His feelings overcame him. He fell upon his knees, looked up to heaven and cried a sincere thanksgiving, in which he spoke of his wife, sick and helpless, and his children without bread, Whom the timely help, from some unknown hand, would save from dying．

The student stood there, deeply affected, and his eyes filled with tears．“Now,”said the professor,“are you not much better pleased than if you had played your intended trick？” The youth replied,“You have taught me a lesson which I will never forget．

1.The student wanted to play the poor man a trick to _________________．

A.find the truth B.show his wisdom

C.amuse himself D.teach him a lesson

2.After finding the two coins, the man felt_____________．

A.helpless B.interested

C.peaceful D.Thankful

3.We can know from the passage that the professor is ___________．

A.wise B.rich

C.humorous D.Serious

4.What dose the story intend to tell us？

A.A small act of kindness brings great joy．

B.God helps those who help themselves．

C.Where there is a will, there is a way．

D.Actions speak louder than words．

假如你是新华中学的学生会主席李华，你校学生会应英国Westminster School邀请，暑假将到该校进行交流访问，向该校学生介绍中国传统文化。请你给该校联系人Mr. Smith写一封邮件，信的要点如下：

1.感谢对方的邀请

2.询问食宿、活动安排和说明要介绍的传统文化内容

3.祝愿交流活动成功

注意：

1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Mr. Smith，

I am Li Hua, chairman of the Student Union of Xin Hua High School.

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Thank you for your attention! Best wishes!

Yours,

Li Hua

How to keep yourself safe from new virus?

After a new-type coronavirus was detected in viral pneumonia cases in Central China's Wuhan city three months ago, more cases have been reported in recent days. 1.:

1. Wear masks outdoors

●Wearing a mask is one of the most effective ways to protect you from getting infected.

●Make sure to wear it properly by tightening up the nose clip and pulling the bottom of it over your chin.

●2., a mask is also needed to prevent you from spreading germs to others.

2. Cover your coughs and sneeze with tissue

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or you can cough or sneeze into your sleeve, but avoid covering with your hands directly.

3. 3.

Wash your hands with soap and running water thoroughly for at least 15 seconds.

● Before eating and after using the toilet

● After returning home

● After touching trash or garbage

● After contacting with animals or handling animal wastes

4. Strengthen your immune system and exercise regularly

● Exercise regularly is one of the most important ways to help you stay away from catching any infections.

● Make sure that shared spaces have good air flow and avoid going to crowded places such as hospitals, railway stations and airports. 4.

● Seek prompt medical attention if you have symptoms of fever and respiratory infection.

● Avoid close contact with people who have flu or cold-like symptoms.

●5.. Avoid contact with wild animals or farmed livestock without any protection.

A.If your hands are not visibly dirty

B.Eat thoroughly cooked meat and eggs

C.Wash your hands frequently and properly

D.Protect yourself and others from getting sick

E.Wear a mask if transport or movement is necessary

F.If you’re not feeling well or have symptoms of fever

G.To prevent catching the infection, here’s what you can do

    As summer turns to fall and parents are buying children their new backpacks, it is time to think of how our schools work and whether they are inspiring true learning. The schools of today are largely those of our great-grandparents. While white boards may have replaced blackboards and DVDs are used instead of projectors, schoolroom atmosphere is remarkably unchanged. Teachers deliver inert (无活力的) information to eager and empty minds who will soon lose what Ellen Galinsky described as the “fire in their eyes”.

Our view of leaning is trapped in the learning illusion (错误观念) that content is all that matters. Of course, content is important. Who would not want to have the multiplication tables memorized? But content is constantly changing. Pluto? No longer a planet. If memorization of content is everything, children’s knowledge will be out of date. Classrooms at all levels need to emphasize “the six C’s”: content, collaboration, communication, confidence (risk-taking), critical thinking and creative innovation (创新).

Our approach to the economic threats we see on our borders is to push for 19th century memorization in a 21st century world. Yet the facts will be as close at the Google generation’s fingertips. We need to teach our children how to learn, and how Sally and Pedro can together figure out how to use technology to understand why some trees never lose their leaves while others do. We need John and Qonick to argue about the best way to solve that math problem, rather than just listen to what the teacher tells them. Today’s schools should be active places where kids are actually thinking together about problem-solving.

None of this is to say that children cannot learn in school. They can. But children are often expected to sit still, listen and repeat disembodied content. The “keys to the kingdom” of the 21st century will go to those who love to learn and can transform their knowledge in innovative ways.

1.The underlined part “fire in their eyes” in Paragraph 1 probably means “_______”.

A.desire for knowledge B.determination to succeed

C.anger shown to the teachers D.patience for the exam results

2.Why does the author mention “Pluto” in the second paragraph?

A.To explain the meaning of the planet. B.To emphasize the school education.

C.To show knowledge is changeable. D.To advise children to work hard.

3.Who does the Google generation refer to?

A.Scientists in the 19th century. B.The students in the 21st century.

C.Famous people in the 20th century. D.Experienced teachers in the world.

4.It can be concluded from the text that _________.

A.students should sit still in the classroom B.it is better for children to learn at home

C.creative learning is very important now D.white boards can’t be used at school

    German artist HA Schult is an unusual artist who uses trash (废物)to make sculptures.“We are living in the time of garbage，” says Schult.“I created a thousand sculptures of garbage.They are a mirror of ourselves.” Here，Schult was talking about his 1,000 trash sculptures in the form of humans.He first exhibited them in 1996 in the western German state of North Rhine­Westphalia.

“They are social sculptures，” he explains.“They are not only sculptures for the eyes.They are sculptures to spread the idea that we live in a time of garbage.” So far，Schult's social sculptures have been on show in Paris，in Moscow's Red Square，on the Great Wall of China，and in the desert next to the Pyramids of Giza near Cairo.

HA Schult's work is unforgettable.Although his work has had a big influence on the art world，Schult remains modest about his creations：“Artists have to learn every time.We are not important.All that counts is the time in which we are living.”

Trash art has been around for years.But it seems that only the popular artists are regarded as true artists when working with trash.Why can't common people be considered artists when they use the same things and change them into some form of personal art？Maybe it's because we all have our own preset ideas of what art is and isn't，or whom artists are or should be.

You can be an artist like Schult if you try.Look at used metal cans.What might be done with them？Imagine them in any number of new uses，or imagine them simply as an art form.What about boxes or clothing? Boxes can usually serve as new storage containers and houses for pets.And clothing？Imagine taking old clothes and turning them into hats or hanging organizers.

1.What do we know about Schult's sculptures?

A.They served as garbage containers.

B.They reflected environmental issues.

C.They were first shown in Paris，France.

D.They were to raise economic awareness.

2.HA Schult's artistic works also get the message across that an artist must ________.

A.be socially responsible

B.be as modest as possible

C.make garbage recyclable

D.take diverse artistic forms

3.According to the last 2 paragraphs，the author probably agrees that ________.

A.it takes talent to be a trash artist

B.preset ideas are important to artists

C.trash art can't be seen as a real art form

D.average people can also make trash artists

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

A.Could You Be a Trash Artist?

B.What Are Social Sculptures?

C.Do You Know about Trash Art?

D.How Can We Deal with Used Cans?

    As traditional Chinese art，paper cutting has a long history. The first and earliest paper cutting was found in China 1 ,500 years ago. But this traditional art is at risk of disappearing now.

Luckily, Vivian Woo, a Chinese immigrant in America, is trying to bring this art back to life. One Saturday in 2017, Ms. Woo held a paper cutting show at a shopping center near Washington. She got much fun and peace doing it. She hoped more people would enjoy it. Ms. Woo began to study the art of paper cutting as a 14-year-old girl in her hometown in China. She said all the students at school had to learn paper cutting. But she had a deep love for it. So her teacher spent

more time teaching her after class. Later, she won the second prize in a national painting and art competition. Ms. Woo went to America after she finished college in 2008. Soon after that, she took part in an activity to promote Chinese paper cutting. And then she was invited to show the art in many important activities. “It is important to promote this art to Americans or anyone who is interested in it. Maybe it will make this art more popular. ”Woo said.

From the art of paper cutting， people can know about Chinese cultural values, history and stories of people' s life. Ms. Woo uses the art as a tool to show Chinese culture to people who know little about it.

Chinese art is not only for Chinese, but also for people all over the word.

1.What did Ms. Woo do in 2017?

A.She won the second prize in a national painting and art competition.

B.She was invited to many activities to show paper cutting.

C.She held a paper cutting show at a shopping center near Washington.

D.She took part in an activity to promote Chinese paper cutting.

2.Ms. Woo began to study the art of paper cutting______.

A.when she was fourteen B.after she got to America

C.when she was in college D.after she finished college

3.In the passage, the writer thinks the art of paper cutting is _______now.

A.very popular in America B.very popular in China

C.for people who know about it D.in danger of disappearing

    How cool can libraries be in an era (时代) of iPods and Kindles? More than you think. Only if you know where to go.

Central Library: Seattle, Washington, United States

The Central Library in Seattle is modem and fashionable and has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking tours. It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and American designer Joshua Ramus. Tours began in 2006, two years after its opening. The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events, while visitors can stop by the Chocolate cart for a coffee and scan through the gift shop anytime.

Trinity College Library: Dublin, Ireland

The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. It is the largest single library in the world, also known as the Long Room， which contains more than 200,000 of the library’s oldest books. The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps (竖琴) in Ireland. Dating back to the 15th century, the old harp is the model for the symbol of Ireland.

Geisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United States

At first glance, it looks like a spaceship. Architect William Pereira, who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston, Texas , designed the library in 1970. It has been featured in sci-fi films，short stories and novels. The library hosts “Dinner in the Library”, which invites readers for cocktails, and also a special speech from distinguished authors.

TU Delft Library: Delft, Netherlands

The library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997 and has more than 862, 000 books，16, 000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum. The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you can't really see the actual library. What makes it interesting is the roof, which is a grassy hill. The roof covers 5,500 square meters. And it has become one of the most striking and greenest structures in the area.

1.Which of the four libraries has the longest history?

A.Central Library. B.Trinity College Library.

C.Geisel Library. D.TU Delft Library.

2.Which library is under the ground?

A.Central Library. B.Trinity College Library.

C.Geisel Library. D.TU Delft Library.

3.What makes Geisel Library different from the others is that        .

A.famous writers often deliver speeches there

B.it has a roof of grassy hill

C.Queen Elizabeth I founded the library

D.it is the largest single library in the world

4.In Central Library, you can       .

A.buy souvenirs B.drink cocktails

C.enjoy sci-fi films D.see the old harp

    Many children may be fond of animals, but few ever think of making the study of animals as their career. Even fewer will be_________by the whole word, _________the title of United Nations Messenger( 使者)of Peace.

But one woman has_________ all that. She has lived with chimps in the African forest for many years and made great_________. Jane Goodall' s lifelong_________ in animals began at an early age. By the age of 10 or 11, Goodall_________going to Africa to live with animals. This was quite a strange dream in those days，as young_________didn't think of having such “wild" actions. But she was_________ by her mother. She told her that if she really wanted something，she should work hard, take advantage of_________ and never give up looking for a way.

When a close friend invited Goodall to Kenya in 1957, she readily_________ it. Within a few months of her arrival, she met the famous anthropologist(人类学家) Dr Louis Leakey, who soon decided that Goodall was the_________person he was looking for to begin a_________of wild chimps on the shore of Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania.

In the beginning, studying the chimps was not_________ for her. The animals, fled from her _________.With a strong_________, she searched the forest every day, trying not to get too close to the chimps too_________. Gradually the chimps became used to her presence.

In October 1960, she observed a chimp making and using_________to fish for termites(白蚁). This discovery threw_________on the popular idea at the time that man was the world' s only toolmaker. The longer Goodall ‘s research continues, the more it becomes obvious that chimps are very_________to humans.

Since the mid-1980s, Goodall has been lecturing around the world to raise people' s sense about environmental_________. “Let's live in the new age with hope, respect for all living things ,understanding and love," she said.

1.A.recognized B.known C.accepted D.admitted

2.A.receiving B.giving C.enjoying D.having

3.A.done B.proved C.achieved D.realized

4.A.discoveries B.decisions C.choices D.findings ;

5.A.study B.interest C.sense D.dream

6.A.was fond of B.was tired of C.insisted on D.dreamed of

7.A.boys B.girls C.men D.women

8.A.encouraged B.prevented C.advised D.forced

9.A.knowledge B.youth C.hope D.chances

10.A.accepted B.refused C.received D.considered

11.A.only B.last C.special D.first

12.A.project B.study C.centre D.career

13.A.hard B.interesting C.easy D.convenient

14.A.in surprise B.in a hurry C.as expected D.in fear

15.A.will B.body C.desire D.mind

16.A.far B.near C.soon D.much

17.A.nets B.tools C.holes D.spoons

18.A.doubt B.light C.questions D.beliefs

19.A.close B.similar C.friendly D.helpful

20.A.improvement B.protection C.pollution D.destruction

假定你是李华，从小喜爱大熊猫（panda）,一直通过有关网站(website)关注三年前在美国圣迭哥动物园出生的大熊猫“苏琳”和她的母亲“白云”。现在苏琳即将三岁。请根据以下要点给动物园工作人员写一封信：

　　1、自我介绍；2、祝贺苏琳生日；3、感谢工作人员；4、索取苏琳三岁生日照。

　　注意：1、词数100左右；2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3、开头语已为你写好。

　　例文：

　　Dear Sir/Madam,

根据首字母或汉语提示，用Book2, Unit3-5、Book3, Unit1所学单词的适当形式填空。一空一词。

1.Your report is too difficult, so please s_______ your words for young children.

2.If their habitat is threatened or they cannot find enough food, their numbers may d_______.

3.B_____ by the snake in the bush, Susan was sent back to the camp.

4.Competition from abroad became f_______ the 1990s. Many people were under great pressure.

5.She had never met a m_______ she felt fully shared her musical point of view until she met Matt Ward.

6.After Lang Lang gave his first p_______ in Chicago, he built his reputation here.

7.People would s_______ if food was difficult to find, especially during the winter months.

8.Christmas is an important r_______ festival for Christians around the world.

9.This is a new invention that will have a wide range of _______ (应用)in industry.

10.Several new industries _______ (出现)in the town last year.

11.It is important to understand,_______ (欣赏)and translate English films exactly.

12.Little Johnny felt the bag, curious to know what it _______ (装有).

13.The research center is_______ (附属于)to the university.

14.The film festival should be a real _______ (盛宴)for film fans.

15.Until now no official _______ (允许)has been given for the event to take place.

    One Saturday afternoon, my mother was driving home. On the halfway, after _______ her credit card to buy something at the store near the gas station, she put her wallet on the top of her car just for a moment to _______ my phone call. And then obviously, she _______ and drove off. When arriving home, she realized that and thought that the _______ of getting it again was small.

She was so _______ surprised when she found a _______ on her door from a person who said he and his friend found her wallet a few hours earlier. Patrick and Catherine saw the wallet in the middle of the road a few _______ from the gas station. They stopped their car to _______. It was filled with all the things one naturally kept in a wallet, including some _______ and other cash, however, no phone number. ________ this, they managed to get a(n) ________ from my mother’s driving licence, and without hesitation, they decided to drive to our home to ________ it.

Whey my mother went to get her wallet. she was so ________ and grateful. She ________ to give them some money as a(n) ________ of gratitude, but they refused, saying that they were just glad to ________ my mother help.

They were naturally ________, and they had firm ________ in the Golden Rule as well. They drove to our home because they realized the unpleasant and upset experience the experience the loss of a wallet and all its contents could ________. I think they were really ________ and helpful.

1.A.pulling out B.standing for C.paying for D.sorting out

2.A.make B.answer C.hear D.send

3.A.sank B.explored C.forgot D.inspected

4.A.amount B.expectation C.thought D.chance

5.A.curiously B.joyfully C.willingly D.strangely

6.A.sign B.signal C.note D.postcard

7.A.seconds B.hours C.squares D.blocks

8.A.pick it up B.look it up C.take it out D.put it out

9.A.pictures B.envelopes C.bills D.medals

10.A.Instead of B.Because of C.Despite D.Without

11.A.number B.photograph C.address D.distance

12.A.get B.check C.exchange D.return

13.A.hopeless B.relieved C.fortunate D.warm-hearted

14.A.planned B.advised C.demanded D.instructed

15.A.feeling B.mood C.present D.expression

16.A.offer B.share C.trust D.seek

17.A.honest B.selfish C.logical D.creative

18.A.courage B.faith C.support D.devotion

19.A.remove B.deserve C.value D.cause

20.A.humorous B.independent C.polite D.considerate

    For our life, every day deserves keeping in the memory, so every day is a good day to catch those special moments, with the ones you love on films. 1. to help make sure you are ready in a “flash”. Try to take your photo when everyone is as close to the center as possible. 2. It also prevents you from accidentally cutting anyone out of the photo by having them too close to the edge of the picture.

3. Many of the best photos are those that get close to the detail and make the image seem to come to life. You can create this type of feeling by getting as close to the subject as possible. For reasons of safety and location, however, his isn’t always possible. Therefore, using your camera’s feature will help bring the subject to you.

Reduce the red eye. 4. If you are taking a family photo, look for your camera’s red eye reduction feature and make sure everyone’s eyes will not outshine their presence.

Get creative. Positioning yourself above or below the subject will create a more dramatic feel to the pictures. Yes can also snag souse great snapshots（快照）by catching your subjects off-guard.

5. When your subjects aren’t expecting the camera, you will be able to capture those true life moments.

A.Get the unexpected.

B.Try to get closer to the subject.

C.Cameras usually have many practical features.

D.This provides for a more visually pleasing image.

E.Finding the center is rather difficult in taking pictures.

F.It’s good to be prepared for that perfect photo opportunity

G.People avoid the camera to prevent their eyes turning red in photos.

    Nowadays golf is a very popular game around the world and the golf course is usually Perfectly taken care of by the owners. When a golfer plays on any golf course, he or she expects the course has a lot of hazards（障碍区）like sands, woods, and ponds of water. There is one special golf course, though, where along with these hazards that stand still, the player must expect to compete against hundreds of moving hazards. The golf course is on Christmas Island. The island is an area of Australia in the Indian Ocean, the third largest ocean in the world, lying between Africa and Australia. The moving hazards are bright red, four-and-one-half-inch crabs, small creatures with five pairs of legs, carrying a shell.

Over 150 million of these brightly colored crabs live in the island’s rainforests. Every year, starting around November, the crabs migrate（迁徙）, that is, they leave the rainforest and make their way to the ocean. They arrive at the coast after one to three weeks. But the males return to the rainforest earlier than the females, who return about half a month later after producing up to 100,000 eggs.

On Christmas Island there is a golf course which was built on the crabs, migration route. During the migration season, there are hundreds of red crabs moving on the course. The rules of the Christmas Island Golf Club say that all players must treat the crabs as they would treat any other hazard. They cannot move them, and they must play around them. If a walking crab happens to knock a ball while it is on the green, hitting it into a hole, the ball is considered “in”.

The golfers must compete against a moving hazard, and actually so must the crabs. People have built roads that run through the crabs’ migration route. Unluckily, up to two million crabs are killed by passing vehicles every year. People are trying to reduce the number by putting up “Crab Crossing’’ signs and closing certain roads during the migration season.

1.What do we learn about the red crabs according to paragraph two?

A.They arrive in the rainforest in November.

B.They spend most of their year in the ocean.

C.The females spend two more weeks on the coast.

D.The males start to migrate earlier than the females.

2.The rules of the Christmas Island Golf Club      .

A.can help protect the crabs

B.will attract more golf players

C.slow down the migration of the crabs

D.are designed to help improve the Golf skills

3.By saying “The golfers must... so must the crabs”, the author means      .

A.the crabs must face danger on the road

B.the crabs are quite perfect moving hazards

C.the crabs like competing against moving hazards as well

D.the crabs should choose the right route and season for migration

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

A.Funny Golf B.Great Migration

C.Crab Crossing D.Crab Hazards

    Bloomy spring days come again, another year of job hunting as well. So fierce is the competition that job hunters must make careful decisions in every aspect. Whatever we are wearing, our family and friends may accept us, but the workplace may not.

A newspaper said it is unfair for companies to discourage visible tattoos(纹身), nose rings, or certain dress styles. It is true you can’t judge a book by its cover, yet people do “cover” themselves in order to convey certain messages. What we wear, including tattoos and nose rings, is an expression of who we are. Just as people convey messages about themselves with their their appearances, so do companies. Dress standards exist in the business world for a number of reasons, but the main concern is often about what customers accept.

Others may say how to dress is a matter of personal freedom, but for businesses it is more about making or lose money. Most employers care about the personal appearances of their employees, because those people represent the companies to their customers.

As a hiring manager, I am paid to choose the people who would make the best impression on our customers. There are plenty of well-qualified applicants, so it is not wrong to reject someone who might disappoint my customers, Ever though I am open-minded, I can’t expect all our customers are.

There is nobody to blame but yourself if your set of choices does not match your preferred employer’s. No company should have to change to satisfy an applicant simply because he or she is unwilling to respect its standards, as long as its standards are legal.

1.Which is the newspaper editor’s opinion according to Paragraph 2?

A.People’s appearances carry messages about themselves.

B.Customers’ choices influence dress standards in companies.

C.Applicants with tattoos or nose rings should be fairly treated.

D.Strange dress styles should not be encouraged in the workplace.

2.What can be inferred from the text?

A.Hiring managers leave the best impression on their applicants.

B.What to wear is not a matter of personal choice for companies.

C.Companies sometimes have to change to respect their applicants.

D.Applicants can wear what they themselves prefer for an interview.

3.Which of the following would be the best title for the text?

A.Hiring Managers Matter B.Appearances Matter

C.Personal Choices Matter D.Employees Matter

4.The author’s attitude towards strange dress styles in the workplace may be      .

A.negative B.positive

C.appreciative D.indifferent

    The stars arrived stylishly in a boat, waving to onlookers and photographers waiting on the shore of Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong.

The “Lust, Caution” famous and respectable star, Tony Leung said that there was a reason why he wanted to challenge himself to do comedy, even after he received countless accolades for his successful role of the Kung Fu master Ye Wen in “The Grandmaster.” “Basically after ‘The Grandmaster’ I don’t plan on shooting any more dramas. So I’ve been filming comedies. I think from here on now, the audience will see me more in comedies.”

In “See You Tomorrow,” Leung plays a bar owner, who’s also in the business of helping people to get back on their feet from failed marriages to falling out of love. Leung said that the role might be a far off from his past characters, but it’s a type of role that the fans will see more of from now on. He said, “I think audiences don’t get to see me in comedies a lot. I’ve spent a long time shooting dramas, so people think I’m very serious. I think people will see a huge contrast in the film.”

Co-star Eason Chan said that even though they’re old pals off screen, once they stepped onto the film set, it was strictly business. “ We could be in character instantly, that is ,the moment we arrived on set, we were the characters. So people asked us, ‘did you guys talk a lot when the cameras weren’t rolling?’ Not really because we were really into our characters. The mood on set was serious, relaxing but we were much focused. The film also stars Sandrine Pinna, Taiwan Hankaneshiro and Angela Baby.” said Eason. It is planned to be screened in Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Chinese mainland over the Christmas period.

1.What does the underlined word “accolades” mean?

A.Praise. B.criticism.

C.comments. D.gratitude.

2.What is Tony Leung devoted to now?

A.Making dramas.

B.Filming something Funny.

C.Playing the role of Ye Wen.

D.Shooting “The Grandmaster”.

3.In “See You Tomorrow”, Leung helps        .

A.people sage the failed marriage

B.people hurt to be independent of love

C.people who fail get back on their feet

D.people with their unsuccessful business

4.What can we infer from what Eason Chan said?

A.They were not friends anymore when cooperating.

B.The new film would make same stars more popular.

C.They focused on the performance the moment they were on set.

D.They had to keep silent due to the seriousness of the mood on set

    I had a life on the go. I was always hurried into the next stuff, but this time I was to date with the girl I cared for deeply, so I had to be on time. I found myself at a checkout counter behind an elderly woman seemingly in no hurry as he paid for her groceries. A PhD student without a lot of money, I had hurried into the store to pick up some flowers. I was in a huge rush, thinking of my upcoming evening. I did not want to be late for this date.

We were in Boston, a place not always known for small conversation between strangers. The woman stopped unloading her basket and looked up at me. She smiled. It was a nice smile-warm and reassuring-and I returned her gift by smiling back.

“Must be a special lady, whoever it is that will be getting those beautiful flowers,” she said.

“Yes, she’s special,” I said, and then to my embarrassment, the words kept coming out. “It’s only our second date, but somehow I am just having the feeling she’s ‘the one’. Jokingly, I added, “The only problem is that I can’t figure out why she’d want to date a guy like me.”

“Well, I think she’s very lucky to have a boyfriend who brings her such lovely flowers and who is obviously in love with her,” the woman said. “My husband used to bring me flowers every week - even when times were tough and we didn’t have much money. Those were incredible days; he was very romantic and —of course — I miss him since he’s passed away.”

I paid for my flowers as she was gathering up her groceries. There was no doubt in my mind as I walked up to her. I touched her on the shoulder and said, “You were right, you know, These flowers are indeed for a very special lady.” I handed her the flowers and thanked her for such a nice conversation.

It took her a moment to realize that I was giving her the flowers I had just purchased. “You have a wonderful evening, “ I said. I left her with a big smile and my heart warmed as I saw her smelling the beautiful flowers.

I remember being slightly late for my date that night and telling my girlfriend the above story. A couple of years later, when I finally worked up the courage to ask her to many me, she told me that this story had helped to seal it for her — that was the night that I won her heart.

1.Why was the writer in a hurry that day?

A.He was to meet his girlfriend.

B.He had to pick up some groceries.

C.He was delayed by an elderly lady.

D.He had to do the next stuff as a PhD student.

2.Why did the writer give his flowers to the elderly lady?

A.She told him a nice story.

B.She allowed him to pay first.

C.She liked flowers very much.

D.She gave him encouragement.

3.What is the message mainly conveyed in the story?

A.Small talk is helpful.

B.Moving stories are influential.

C.Love and kindness are rewarding.

D.Elderly people are worth respecting.