Arriving in Sydney on his own from India, my husband, Rashid, stayed in a hotel for a short time while looking for a house for me and our children.

During the first week of his stay, he went out one day to do some shopping. He came back in the late afternoon to discover that his suitcase was gone. He was extremely worried as the suitcase had all his important papers, including his passport.

He reported the case to the police and then sat there, lost and lonely in a strange city, thinking of the terrible troubles of getting all the paperwork organized again from a distant country while trying to settle down in a new one.

Late in the evening, the phone rang. It was a stranger. He was trying to pronounce my husband’s name and was asking him a lot of questions. Then he said they had found a pile of papers in their trash can(垃圾桶) that had been left out on the footpath.

My husband rushed to their home to find a kind family holding all his papers and documents. Their young daughter had gone to the trash can and found a pile of unfamiliar papers. Her parents had carefully sorted them out, although they had found mainly foreign addresses on most of the documents. At last they had seen a half-written letter in the pile in which my husband had given his new telephone number to a friend.

That family not only restored the important documents to us that day but also restored our faith and trust in people. We still remember their kindness and often send a warm wish their way.

1.What did Rashid plan to do after his arrival in Sydney?

A.Go shopping B.Find a house

C.Join his family D.Take a vacation

2.The girl’s parents got Rashid’s phone number from_________.

A.a friend of his family B.a Sydney policeman

C.a letter in his papers D.a stranger in Sydney

3.What does the underlined word “restored” in the last paragraph mean?

A.Showed B.Sent out

C.Delivered D.Gave back

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

A.From India to Australia. B.Living in a New Country

C.Turning Trash to Treasure. D.In Search of New Friends.

    I got married just after I graduated from college and found a job to support our family at the nearby Massachusettes Institute of Technology (MIT). It was in the laboratory of Prof. Edward Lorenz that I learned what a computer was and how to develop software.

One day my husband saw a newspaper advertisement. The MIT Instrumentation Laboratory was looking for people to develop software to “send man to the moon”. Deeply attracted both by the idea and the fact that it had never been done before, I became the first programmer to join and the first woman the lab hired.

At the beginning, nobody thought software was such a big deal. But then they began to realize how much they were relying on it. Our software needed to be very reliable and able to detect an error and recover from it at any time during the mission.

My daughter, Lauren, liked to intimate me—playing astronaut. One day, she was with me when I was doing a simulation (模拟) of a mission to the moon. She started hitting keys and all of a sudden, she selected a program which was supposed to be run before launch. The computer had so little space that it wiped the navigation data taking her to the moon. I thought: my God—this could happen by accident in a real mission. I suggested a program change to prevent a prelaunch program being selected during flight. But the higher-ups at MIT and NASA said the astronauts were too well trained to make such a mistake.

On the very next mission , Apollo 8, one of the astronauts on board accidentally did exactly what Lauren had done. The Lauren bug! It created destruction and required the mission to be rearranged. After that, they let me put the program change in. It was the program change that had a crucial influence on the success of the mission of Apollo 11.

During the early days of Apollo, software was not taken as seriously as other engineering disciplines (学科).It was out of desperation I came up with the term “software engineering”. Then one day in a meeting, one of the most respected hardware experts explained to everyone that he agreed with me that the process of building software should also be considered an engineering discipline, just like with hardware. It was a memorable moment.

1.What do we know about the author?

A.She taught Lauren to write software.

B.She got her master's degree from MIT.

C.She is the first woman ever hired by MIT.

D.She created the term “software engineering”.

2.“The Lauren bug” in Para.5 refers to ______.

A.a pet to accompany Lauren B.a mission to land on the moon

C.a mistake causing data loss D.a software ending prelaunch

3.What greatly contributed to Apollo 11's success according to the passage?

A.The in-time upload of data. B.The program change.

C.Astronauts' rich experience. D.Experts' new attitude.

4.What can we learn from Margaret's story?

A.Honesty is the best policy. B.A good beginning is half done.

C.Two heads are better than one. D.Chances favor the prepared mind.

This Tiny Box Will Help You Relax In Terrible Summer Heat!

Traditional Air Conditioners (AC) are outdated.They cost a lot to install and even more to run. They are huge, noisy, and dangerous to clean.You can't move them around the house with you or take them outside! Thousands of people are now using a much cheaper alternative to cool themselves in the heat and clean their personal air. With over million units sold worldwide, this device is becoming one of the most successful gadgets of 2019. EVERYONE wants this awesome looking box for summer!

What Are We Talking About?

Meet the new AirFreez, an innovative alternative to AC that cools you just the same! lt's a perfect solution for those very hot days and nights! The AirFreez was designed by two Swiss engineers who were fed up suffering the hot summers.They realized that AC units are super inefficient and cost a lot of money to use.The engineers also discovered that none of the traditional AC units were made to travel with.

So, they designed this light-weight, portable Air Cooling box. It uses a very small amount of electricity and all without sacrificing any of the main benefits of a top AC model! It's tiny, easy to use and it can cool you in seconds!

What Is So Special About This Little Box?

The main benefits of AirFreez are its portability and price.

It is no larger than a lunchbox. Besides, it can be powered by a pocket solar panel or battery pack and you probably have the world's most portable AC unit.

And There Is One More Thing. The price is just amazing. Most AC units cost at least $300+ AND you have to pay for installation PLUS cover the expensive electricity bills each month.

AirFreez costs lens than $100 (Actually $53 for each if you buy more than one here). No messy installation, no expensive electricity bills. Far a Cooling unit of this quality, this must be the single best price-quality AC unit there is!

How Can You Get An AirFreez?

Now that you are aware of this amazing new invention, here is how to get one — order it from the Official Website for BEST PRICE.

1.Which of the following words can best describe AirFreez?

A.Smart but fragile.

B.Costly but multi-functional.

C.Foldable and durable.

D.Handy and energy-saving.

2.What can we learn about AirFreez?

A.lt costs less than $53.

B.It requires no complex installation.

C.It doesn't consume electricity.

D.It is a little larger than a lunch box.

3.What is the purpose of this passage?

A.To advertise Airfreez.

B.To explain the functions of AirFreez.

C.To introduce the inventors of AirFreez.

D.To compare AirFreez with traditional AC.

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

1.我下定决心将来去爬那座大桥。 (determine)

2.互联网技术越先进，人们的人际关系就会越疏远。(the more… the more)

3.泰国（Thailand）被认为是“微笑之国”的原因是那里的人们友善而有礼貌。 (The reason why…)

Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.

We often focus on building relationships with others that we forget the essential first step: being friends of ourselves. 1. How can we have good relationships with others if we don’t even have good relationships with ourselves?

The problem might be worse than we expect. Maybe we don’t like ourselves without realizing it. Here is a simple checklist: Is there anything you don’t like about yourself from these lists? Your past: Maybe you have made mistakes in the past which you feel bad about. 2.  Even if that happened in distant past, your subconscious(潜意识的) mind still has a reason not to like yourself.

Your background: You might wish that you were born in a different family, or that you have a different background. Maybe you could not accept the fact that you are not as lucky as others. They seem to get whatever they want effortlessly because of their background.

Your personal features: You might have some personality features that you don’t like. For example, you may be an introvert(内向的) and you don’t like it; you wish you were an extrovert. Others might have better achievements than you, and no matter how hard you tried, it might seem impossible for you to match them. 3. Is there anything that resonate (共鸣) with you? All these give reasons to you not to like yourself. That in turn makes it difficult for you to be a good friend to yourself. 4. Here are some tips:

Forgive yourself;

Accept things you can’t change;

Focus on your strengths;

Write your success stories;

Stop comparing yourself with others;

Always be true to yourself.

A.That is the first step if we are to have good relationships with others.

B.You might think that it’s because you are not smart enough or don’t have enough talents.

C.You can do something to improve the relationships with others.

D.Fortunately, there are always things you can do to fix the situation.

E.You might be disappointed with yourself on why you make such mistakes.

F.Sometimes you might not believe yourself.

1.The intended readers of this passage are __________ .

A.Book dealers B.University students

C.Publishers D.Campus staff

2.The underlined word “defective” can best be replaced by __________ .

A.faulty B.adapted C.new D.latest

3.Bookie’s will not buy back your used textbook if __________ .

A.you have lost the sales receipt

B.there are markings and notes on the pages

C.the cover of the book is missing

D.you miss the last day for return

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

A.Bookie’s is a place for students to buy their course textbooks .

B.Student cards are needed to get a discount for the textbooks .

C.Books bought in bookie’s can be returned within ten working days .

D.Books bought back are processed by the staff and sold to students .

    Chinese Ministry of Education (教育部) is changing its traditional policy of encouraging schools to give special admission (入学) opportunities to those students with special talents in sports, music and art, even though their grades didn’t reach the standard.

The policy was flawed because some parents expose their not-so-talented child to plenty of expensive and demanding training courses in order to improve their child’s slim chances of approaching a good school. And then there was the problem of corruption (贪污腐败), which means some local officials selling the talent certificates (证书) and medals to those ambitious parents. According to a press conference held by the Ministry of Education in March, 2018, the “special talent” policy is expected to be completely called off by 2020.

Although the policy is ending, it should not imply that students should give up developing their talents and interests. These extracurricular (课外的) activities may not have a direct effect on academic performance, but they are ways for students to begin building a “talent stack” that will help them in their future careers.

The idea of a “talent stack” comes from the American cartoonist Scott Adams. According to Adams, people shouldn’t focus on the goal of becoming the best at something because very few people are actually the best. There are not many Michael Jordans or Albert Einsteins. Instead, people should cultivate a variety of skills that work well together.

Jack Ma (马云) is a typical example of what Adams is talking about. Ma liked English and became an English teacher. He learned some business skills by operating an English language training school. He also had an interest in computers. On a visit to the United States, he discovered the internet and the way it was being used to buy and sell things. Although Ma wasn’t the best English speaker or a computer expert, he was able to “stack” them —to put them together—to learn about internet trading and then start Alibaba, the world’s largest online trading website.

Although you may not realize it, you have already begun building your talent stack by learning English. If you have other interests like art and sports, you should continue to develop them. They will add to your talent stack and give you an advantage in the job market. Your unique set of skills, even if you may not be the best at any of them, may also lead you into new careers you may not have previously considered. Having a talent may no longer give students a shortcut in getting into a good school, but developing that talent will have long-term benefits as part of your “talent stack.”

1.What does the word “flawed” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A.perfect. B.complicated. C.imperfect. D.pointless.

2.Which of the following statements about the “talent stack” is NOT true?

A.It was carried out by an American cartoonist.

B.Michael Jordan and Albert Einstein has one of the best talent stacks in the world.

C.Studying a foreign language is an effective way to build one’s “talent stack”.

D.The power of talent stacks may be beyond your imagination.

3.Why does the author take Jack Ma’s personal experience as an example?

A.To prove that Jack Ma is good at running a business.

B.To show that one’s “talent stack” has nothing to do with his academic performance.

C.To tell the readers that mastering English is the most efficient means to build one’s “talent stack”.

D.To point out that “talent stack” can helps a person take advantage of benefits from different professional fields.

4.What can we infer(推断) from the article?

A.Students with special talents will have fewer opportunities to study in good schools in two years.

B.Having talents and interests doesn’t help a student’s academic performance at all.

C.Developing a talent in sports, music or art is certain to cost a lot of money.

D.The author holds a negative attitude towards the newly-launched policy.

    The ancient art of opera can be brilliant entertainment; it is a(n) _________ of music, drama, and sometimes dance, staged with elaborate(精心制作的) sets of costumes. Opera is often _________ by many, however, partly because of some of the stereotypes(成见) associated with it. Some of its critics say that the narratives are too complex. Others complain that operas cannot be understood because they are often performed in _________ languages. Stereotypes aside, opera is an art form enjoyed by many _________ lovers. Operas can be comedies or tragedies or stories taken from history.

The story of an opera is generally simple so as to avoid  _________ the audience from the music. The libretto, or script, sets each scene and describes the action in both words and stage directions. The music of an opera—the way it advances the action and the feelings it inspires in the listeners—is _________ important. The three principal musical _________ are the overture(前奏曲), the recitative(朗诵调), and the aria(咏叹调).

The overture is the instrumental introduction to the opera, the purpose of which has been _________ over time. During the nineteenth century, the overture began to combine snippets of melodies from arias, ballets, and other musical elements in a medley of the opera’s musical themes.

A recitative is less a song than a monologue(独白) that is sung rather than _________. A recitative is an element, older than the overture, which was invented at the beginning of the seventeenth century as a means of telling__________ in music; the first operas were actually a series of recitatives joined by musical interludes. Because an opera is basically a play set to music, the recitative is a means of telling the __________ what is going on and what is about to happen.

An aria is a solo performance—often one of the highlights of the opera. Arias can be declarations of love or __________ of hope, happiness, sorrow, or anguish. Many composers have written arias to __________ the vocal gifts of singers; some sopranos(女高音歌手) were indeed famous for the very high notes that they could sing. __________, arias are not the only songs in opera. Duets, compositions for three or four voices, and large-group numbers are also common. These diverse musical elements, __________ visual elements in costumes and sets as well as the dramatic content of the story, make the opera the complex art form that it is.

1.A.exploration B.mixture C.research D.experiment

2.A.unappreciated B.composed C.enjoyed D.favored

3.A.local B.native C.foreign D.official

4.A.gossip B.history C.movie D.music

5.A.releasing B.separating C.distracting D.disappointing

6.A.particularly B.rarely C.originally D.historically

7.A.tastes B.elements C.skills D.talents

8.A.stated B.described C.lacked D.evolved

9.A.imagined B.reminded C.spoken D.written

10.A.stories B.news C.jokes D.lies

11.A.musicians B.audience C.directors D.performers

12.A.rights B.reasons C.expressions D.expenses

13.A.improve B.show C.involve D.practise

14.A.Moreover B.Otherwise C.Therefore D.However

15.A.broken into B.applied to C.combined with D.matched with

Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

I used to hate waiting in line, thinking of it as a big waste of time and a test on my patience, but 1.(live) in Israel for three years, I have changed my attitude toward it.

Probably because the country is not very big, with limited resources, 2. you’re at the bank, the post office or the bus stop, you’ll always find a straight line of people waiting. But instead of worrying or hurrying some are drinking hot coffee; 3. are chatting to each other, even though a minute ago they were just strangers.

4. seemed to me that they were enjoying queuing and taking the chance to relax.

Gradually I came to realize that 5. (obey) rules, which can be clearly seen in queuing up, is an important part of their culture. Once I saw a young foreigner trying to jump the queue and be shouted at by an old Israeli man, with others joining in. The poor guy was so ashamed6. he slipped away as fast as he could.

But don’t think Israeli people are cruel. If you have to leave for a short time, 7. the person behind you agrees, you can always come back and stand in front of him or her. However, if you miss him or her, you’ll have to start over. If you wait next to the basketball court or tennis court for more than five minutes, someone on the court will definitely offer 8.(switch) places with you. This has become part of the culture in Israel.

Their culture 9. (reflect) Israelis’ belief in equal opportunities, which may have played a role in helping Israel to stay on its feet in the world even after the cruel Holocaust.

Compared 10. Israel, our way of queuing up is much more casual. People always go out of their way to get the “privilege” of a shorter wait.

假如你是李华。你的美国朋友Alex来信说，考试临近时，他总会感到焦虑。请你给他回信。内容：

1.向Alex表示问候和安慰。

2.提出建议。（至少两点）

注意：1.词数80左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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根据下列句子所提供的意思及所给单词的首字母，在答题卷上按题号写出各单词的正确形式（每空限填一词）。

1.Did you report the l_____________of your jewelry to the police?

2.Music is the u________________language of human beings.

3.He p______________to be doing his homework when the teacher came in.

4.She was very glad to receive an i_____________to the party.

5.We have a lot in c____________, so we often have a lot to talk about.

6.Even though the work was difficult, he m___________to finish it himself.

7.The thief was s___________by police boarding a plane for London.(发现)

8.This kind of food _______________(含有) a lot of fat.

9.I will tell him the news on his _________________(到达).

10.Smoking is not p___________in the office.

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

In your daily life, there are many examples where your parents control hundreds1. things for you when you are a kid, such as the clothes you wear, the food you eat, where you go and how you get there. It is a good thing. Kids need this kind of 2. (protect) and help because they are not old enough3.(take) care of themselves and make decisions 4.(correct). But with you growing5.(old), the part of being a teen is developing your own identity—one that is separated from your parents. Different 6. (attitude) towards events like partying may lead to arguments, because your parents will always want to protect you and keep you safe, no matter how old you are. As a result, your parents feel 7.hard to get used to the new situation with8. (increase) anxiety. What kids should keep in mind is9.in most cases, your parents can relate to what you’re going through because they10.(be) teens once.

    During Plant Week, my kindergarten students learn all about the importance of plants and how plants grow. Each student got their own little pot and was shown how to ______them with dirt, plant seeds, and water them. So we did our ______in the classroom and the next ______was to take them just outside and ______each of them.

One student in particular was still a little behind on his planting skills, and pretty much flooded his pot when ______ to water it. His classmates laughed at him, of course, which really _________ him, and I had to ______ him that he would be able to redo his flower pot after we had a ______. Well, little did we all know that his pot was going to have a(n) ______sprout (嫩芽)．

Of course, being late spring in Mississippi, it was an especially ______afternoon. So as we were ______ our door after a break, which took us past right their flower pots. I heard this ______ “Miss Welch, Miss Welch！！______ what's coming out of my flower pot！！”

Knowing that it had only been about an hour since we planted the seeds，I had no ______ what I was about to see. But there ______was, a frog appearing in his flower pot filled with too much water. ______， that frog found its way into the pot to ______ on that hot day, and his flower pot, which had been made fun of by his classmates, was now the main ______ for the rest of the day.

The frog was ______ the next day, but my student didn't want to redo his flower pot ...He did, however, put fresh water in it every day just ______ the frog came back to cool off ...

1.A.support B.replace C.cover D.fill

2.A.designing B.cleaning C.activity D.homework

3.A.step B.method C.subject D.project

4.A.paint B.water C.improve D.weigh

5.A.trying B.promising C.affording D.choosing

6.A.satisfied B.upset C.stopped D.frightened

7.A.challenge B.warn C.remind D.assure

8.A.tool B.lesson C.break D.conversation

9.A.native B.beautiful C.long D.unexpected

10.A.quiet B.cloudy C.hot D.windy

11.A.approaching B.breaking C.occupying D.reforming

12.A.confused B.excited C.amused D.satisfied

13.A.Look B.Remember C.Say D.Believe

14.A.attitude B.suggestion C.advice D.idea

15.A.nobody B.anything C.it D.he

16.A.Thus B.Besides C.However D.Somehow

17.A.grow up B.go on C.cool off D.come out

18.A.message B.attraction C.connection D.chance

19.A.buried B.gone C.noticed D.followed

20.A.in case B.now that C.because D.until

Reasons to Consider Learning a Second Language

In our current society, having the ability to understand a second language is becoming increasingly valuable.1.. So take a look at why this is such a valuable skill to have.

You will be more competitive in the job market.

Businesses are always looking for people who are bilingual to be translators and to communicate with non-English speaker. Bilingual employees get paid 5%-20% more than people who only speak one language.2.

You can get credit for it during college.

If you study another language at a university, you will get credit (学分) toward graduating. You can startfrom the very beginning and learn a brand-new language or continue on from what you were studying in high school. Be aware, however, that college classes can move quickly and are considered to be difficult at times.3.

You can study abroad in a wider range of countries.

Studying abroad is an amazing experience that everyone should take advantage of. About 79% of Americans believe that students should seize the opportunity to spend a semester in another country.4. Learning another language can help expand the number of countries you can choose from.

Learning a language is a big commitment and is not easy by any means. If you don’t have the time to learn a language in school, there are still many, way to become proficient in another language. One program to look into is Livemocha which is a free online program where you can learn a foreign language.5.There are many other countries and written resources to consider as well.

A.This is only one suggestion.

B.So only take what you can handle.

C.Many people learn a language in order to get high marks.

D.There are a wide range of countries that you can choose from.

E.You can even go for a major in a language if you get far enough along.

F.Being able to communicate in more than one language can open countless doors.

G.Having knowledge of a second language can make you stand out in the job market.

    It warmed my heart today to walk into the Thirsty Camel downtown in the Thanksgiving Day, for a quick lunch before a haircut and library trip. Ihan, a food shop owner, said that he was refusing to take money today because it was Buy Nothing Day. To increase awareness(意识) of the strange’s over-spending nature of our society, Ilan suggested a trade for food today. He simply asked that you offer something of equal personal value for the meal you received.

At first I was really uncomfortable, wondering if it would be fair to exchange a yet to be determined “I Owe You” (IOU) for food? What could I give him of equal value? After all, his food is the best in the town!

We ended up writing our IOU’s with promises of a book, some paintings and the offer of work in  a variety of ways if he needs it.

I think the idea isn’t that the trade is “equal” so much as the importance of the kind of transaction. We put thought into our offer and we had an even greater understanding for the meals we ate.

We don’t buy a lot, especially at this upcoming time of year. We don’t give gifts at all in fact. The holiday time is spent enjoying each other’s company and doing things together with family and friends. This is what seems most sensible.

Ilan is a good person. We are all lucky to have someone like this in our community.

1.Ilan did not take any money that day in order to    .

A.have a quick lunch before a haircut and library trip

B.trade for something of equal value in return

C.make people aware of their over spending

D.buy nothing that day to save some money

2.For the meal, the author finally offered Ilan    .

A.some promises B.a book

C.some paintings D.work in different ways

3.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “transaction”?

A.transport B.trade

C.meal D.giving

4.What is the author’s attitude to Buy Nothing Day?

A.Disagreeable B.Meaningless.

C.Doubtful. D.Supportive.

    Last night Mr. and Mrs. Rojas stayed home. It was cold and rainy and they didn’t want to go out in the bad weather. Mrs. Rojas made some popcorn and ice tea. At 8:00, Mr. and Mrs. Rojas went into the living room, sat on the sofa and began the movie and ate and drank. At 8:15, Mr. and Mrs. Rojas realized they already watched the movie last year and they didn’t want to watch it again.

“Now what?” asked Mr. Rojas. “Let’s play cards!” answered Mrs. Rojas. At 8:30 Mr. and Mrs. Rojas started to play cards. They were playing for about 10 minutes when Mr. Rojas looked out the window. The rain changed to snow and the trees were covered in beautiful white snow. “I’m happy we stayed home tonight. It looks beautiful outside but this weather is very dangerous to drive in.” said Mr. Rojas. “You’re right,” said Mrs. Rojas, “but I’m bored. Let’s play some music and dance.”

Mr. Rojas was surprised. “Dance? But I really don’t ….”

“Oh come on!” Mrs. Rojas insisted. She put on a romantic CD and they both started to dance. They were dancing for about 1 minute when suddenly the music stopped and the lights went out.  Mrs. Rojas laughed. “We’re just not very lucky tonight, are we?” she said. Mr. Rojas said, “Of course we’re lucky! We are together!” He kissed her and continued to dance with her, in the dark and without music.

1.Why did Mr. and Mrs. Rojas stay at home last night?

A.They wanted to stay together. B.The weather was so terrible.

C.They had a dinner at home. D.They planned to watch a movie.

2.When it started to snow, Mr. and Mrs. Rojas were _________.

A.making popcorn B.watching a movie

C.playing cards D.dancing to the music

3.We can infer from the passage that .

A.It was a rainy day in summer B.Mrs. Rojas cooked very well

C.Mr. Rojas loved to dance at first D.Mr. Rojas was in love with his wife

    Craziest Food Festivals sounds like a joke topic, but once you start looking into it, you’ll realize they’re everywhere — the crazier, the better.

1. Bibimbap Festival

In the South Korean town of Jeonjuloves, their “mixed rice” dish is a hearty serve of rice topped with raw beef, a rainbow of vegetables, a raw egg and gochujang sauce so much. They take four days out of October to celebrate it.

Like any festival there’s music, entertainment and magic, but making it that little bit different is the bibimbap that’s whipped (搅拌) up in a big bowl by dozens of chefs and served to over 400 people.

2. Waikiki Spam Jam

Who knew this canned meat had so much love? Well, it turns out that a can of Spam is the go-to item in Hawaii, along with a grass skirt and garland (花环). The people of Hawaii love Spam so much that they even spend a day in May giving out the best Spam, a type of cheap canned meat made mainly from pork.

3. Bessieres Easter Egg Festival

At Easter time, for those in the French town of Bessieres it’s all about an egg far less sweet.

Here they celebrate the holiday by getting dozens of chefs to make one large omelette (煎蛋卷) — 15,000 eggs strong — for the townsfolk (市民).

4. Potato Days Festival

This festival actually takes place in Barnesville, Minnesota, the US. Over the last Friday and Saturday in August the town celebrates its potato-growing skills by hosting potato picking and peeling contests, as well as a Miss Tater Tot pageant (盛典) for five- and six-year-old girls.

1.What makes Bibimbap festival special?

A.They take four days to celebrate it.

B.The mixed rice is rich in many vegetables.

C.There’s music, entertainment and magic during the festival.

D.The rice dish needs to be mixed in one big bowl by dozens of chefs together.

2.What do we know about Waikiki Spam Jam ?

A.The spam is the most favorite for Hawii people.

B.People spend one day to prepare the Jam.

C.The Jam isn’t affordable for the plain townsfolk.

D.The Jam is mainly made from raw beef.

3.If you have time in August, you can go to ______.

A.Bibimbap Festival B.Waikiki Spam Jam

C.Bessieres Easter Egg Festival D.Potato Days Festival

阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。

Scientists in London say they have found the best diet for both humans and the planet. If the world followed the so-called "planetary health" diet, the scientists told Reuters that each year more than 11 million early deaths could be prevented. Scientists say that the way we produce and eat food is very bad for the planet. For the health of the planet, they claim the same diet would reduce greenhouse gases and save more land, water and animals.

Tim Lang, a professor at Britain's University of London, co-led the research. He told Reuters, "The food we eat and how we produce it determines change what we eat and the way we eat by "improving food production and reducing food waste."

Well, what do you eat on the planetary health diet? The scientists who created this diet say it is largely plant-based but still has small amounts of dairy, fish and meat. The diet calls for cutting red meat and sugar by 50 percent and doubling the amount of nuts, fruits, vegetables and legumes.

Food situations around the world are not equal. In certain areas, this would mean great changes. People in North America, for example, eat 6.5 times the recommended amount of red meat. On the other hand, people in South Asia eat only half the amount suggested by the new planetary health diet. Meeting the targets for vegetables would need big changes in other areas. In sub-Saharan Africa, people on average eat 7.5 times the suggested amount of vegetables like potatoes and cassava.

The scientists admit their goal will be difficult to achieve. But for them doing nothing is also not an option. Willet said, "If we can't quite make it, it's better to try and get as close as we can."

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假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter来信告知他上周通过了孔子学院(the Confucius Institute)的笔试，而且下周三要参加其面试，现征询你的意见。请你写封回信，内容包括：

1. 写信目的；

2. 提出建议（至少2条）；

3. 表示祝愿。

注意：1. 词数80左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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The Palace Museum, long 1. (associate) with images of century-old buildings and relics, is now taking a 2.(surprise) step into fashion: not high-end fashion, but the everyday kind. On Dec 9, the online store of the Palace Museum Cultural and Creative Store released a new product — a lipstick collection in six colors, 3. attracted millions of page views a day. “I find myself browsing this online store twice a day and I 4.(definite) have a good time doing so, as it’s quite relaxing.” a college girl said.

The colors showcase classic Chinese beauty: Lang Yao glaze red, Bean paste red, Tourmaline purple, Rose-purple, Mermaid pink and Maple red. They5. (draw) from items in different shades of red worn by 6. emperors’ concubines (妾) during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). The 7. (inspire) for the lipstick packaging comes from the patterns of traditional Chinese porcelains and embroideries. It features red-crowned cranes, lingzhi mushrooms and butterflies, all8. (do) in an elegant style, reported People’s Daily.

“Rich9.traditional Chinese cultural meanings, these lipsticks have attracted much attention ever since they hit store 10.(shelf).” a WeChat user surnamed Liu told Global Times. “I think the lipsticks have a high collection value as well.”

    I was out for my usual morning run and found myself in the late-summer heat, thirsty. If only I had taken a_______bottle. After I stopped under a bridge to shelter myself from the sun for a moment of_______, I saw two young,_______men standing next to their sleeping bags. One smiled and gently_______his hand as if he were about to say hello, but he didn’t say a word. He wasn’t asking for_______. I smiled and raised my hand, too.

As I started back on my_______, I thought about how much we all_______to connect with other people. At that moment, this homeless man seemed to want to connect with someone else_______he wanted food or money.

We have all had_______of feeling separate and lonely. I once felt lonely being in a relationship that________an emotional connection. Feeling separated doesn’t have anything to do with being alone,________is about the human desire to feel________by being seen and valued by another person.

We all________from connection. That homeless man affected my day. After meeting him, I felt more grateful and it made me________all that I have. He made me feel concerned for him. I had the choice to move toward________or connection. Separation is looking at the homeless person and focusing on how________he looks. Connection is understanding that he influenced my day by________to me. I can________times in my life when, like him, I was in a situation I had never expected. There have been times when I felt down, and times when I needed someone to________what he was doing and say hello to me.

Pay attention today and notice whether you tend to move toward separation or toward connection. If your tendency is to spend time alone,________saying “yes” to invitations. Practice moving toward rather than away from people.

1.A.wine B.water C.glass D.metal

2.A.peace B.joy C.shade D.breath

3.A.handsome B.homeless C.disabled D.tall

4.A.took B.dropped C.crossed D.raised

5.A.anything B.nothing C.everything D.all

6.A.wandering B.walking C.running D.hiking

7.A.need B.have C.try D.seek

8.A.other than B.less than C.rather than D.better than

9.A.expectations B.purposes C.experiences D.worries

10.A.lacked B.contained C.enjoyed D.valued

11.A.or B.and C.so D.but

12.A.amazed B.connected C.amused D.entertained

13.A.benefit B.recover C.suffer D.come

14.A.lose B.question C.recognize D.appreciate

15.A.ignorance B.separation C.depression D.desperation

16.A.kind B.neat C.unhappy D.unclean

17.A.reaching out B.giving in C.turning D.replying

18.A.forget about B.keep up with C.reflect on D.return to

19.A.continue B.accomplish C.handle D.stop

20.A.keep B.practice C.deny D.imagine

    Interpersonal communication skills are those which you need every day in your life – be it in your personal or professional life. They are some of the most important skills as large percentage of your personal life involves interacting with people. 1.Here are some tips to help you be an excellent interpersonal communicator:

2.As the saying goes, ‘the first impression is the last impression’, hence you should be careful when it comes to body language. It is said that a typical communication consists of more than 50% non-verbal communication, which includes body language. So if your body language is sending negative signals to the other person, the communication will probably break down in the process.

Think before you speak. 3.That means you should try to connect with the feelings of the other person in order to show that you care about the conversation between the two of you.

Listen well. The ability to listen to what a person is saying is a skill and you should focus on that while communicating with others. If you have good listening skills you will be able to understand that person’s words more clearly and react in a positive manner.4.

Be open to receiving feedback (反馈). Sometimes it is good to step back to receive feedback.5.You should be able to open up to feedback from the other person and give honest feedback whenever you feel it is needed.

A.Show positive body language.

B.Communicate with others kindly.

C.You should always be confident of what you are speaking.

D.Communication is a two-way process and should remain like that.

E.Interpersonal skills also play an important part in your career development.

F.You should consider how your words affect the person before making any comments.

G.It will also send a signal to the other person that you care about what he or she has to say.

    The Kirtland’s warbler（莺）has required protections since the foundation of Endangered Species Act (ESA), but that’s about to change. The Fish and Wildlife Service（FWS）today announced it is removing the songbird from the endangered species list

“The effort to recover the Kirtland's warbler is a successful example of how to save endangered species,” said Margaret Everson, director of FWS. “The Kirtland's warbler has responded well to active management over the half century.” In 1971, the Kirtland’s warbler population declined to approximately 201 singing males and was restricted to six counties. By 2015, the population reached 2,383 singing males and had spread geographically. FWS noted the frequent and persistent singing of male warblers during the breeding season made counting possible.

“The primary threats identified at listing and during development of the recovery plan have been managed,” said FWS. Modern wildfire suppression（扑灭）practices greatly altered the natural disturbance system, which enabled the growth of the jack pine forests favored by the species, FWS noted. Michigan state has replanted approximately 90,000 acres of Kirtland's warbler habitat over the past 30 years. Timber （木材）incomes offset the cost of replanting jack pine needed to support a survivable bird population.

But while the bird is falling off the ESA list, officials note that it remains a “conservation-dependent species." Conservation of the Kirtland's warbler will continue to require a harmonious approach for carrying out future conservation work, like partnerships and sufficient funding, FWS stated. Under the Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966, the Kirtland's warbler was federally listed as an endangered species in 1967.

“This remarkable bird has a most impressive, exemplary success story that illustrates effective conservation and cooperation at work,” added Heather Good, executive director of Michigan Audubon. Shawn Graff, vice president of American Bird Conservancy's Great Lakes program, pointed out the delisting （除名）is “cause for celebration and proof that the Endangered Species Act works.”

1.The passage is probably taken from_____.

A.a science fiction B.a news report

C.a biography D.a novel

2.What does the underlined word “offset” in paragraph 3 mean?

A.Make up for. B.Add to.

C.Fix. D.Estimate.

3.Which of the following is NOT the reason for the recovery of Kirtland’s warbler?

A.Ample funding. B.Cooperative work.

C.The foundation of FWS. D.The control of wildfire.

4.What can be concluded from the passage?

A.The male Kirtland's warblers seldom sing in the breeding season.

B.Heather Good was not very satisfied with the conservation work.

C.The Kirtland's warbler was listed as an endangered species only in one state.

D.Margaret Everson thought highly of the conservation of the Kirtland's warbler.

    When you start working on something but don't finish it, thoughts of the unfinished work continue to jump into your mind even when you've moved on to other things. Psychologists refer the phenomenon as the Zeigamik effect. The effect was first observed by a Russian psychologist named Bluma Zeigamik. While sitting in a busy restaurant in Vienna, she noted the waiters had better memories of unpaid orders. Once the bill was paid, however, the waiters had difficulty remembering the exact details of the orders.

In one of her studies, participants were asked to complete simple tasks such as putting together puzzles, or solving math problems. Half of the participants were interrupted halfway through these tasks. After an hour-long delay, Zeigamik asked the participants to give an account of what they'd been working on. She discovered that those who had their work interrupted were twice as likely to remember what they had been doing as those who had actually completed the tasks.

We can use this effect to our advantage. For example, if you're struggling to memorize something important, momentary interruptions might actually work to your advantage. Rather than simply remember the information over and over again, review it several times and then take a break. While you're focusing on other things, you'll find yourself mentally returning to the information you were studying.

We often put off tasks until the last moment, only completing them in a rush at the last possible moment. Unfortunately, this tendency can lead to heavy stress and even poor performance. One way to overcome this is to put the Zeigamik effect to work. Start by taking the first step, no matter how small. Once you have begun — but not finished — your work, you'll find yourself thinking of the task until, at last, you finish it. You might not finish it all at once, but each small step you take puts you closer to your final goal.

1.What does the Zeigamik effect refer to?

A.Waiters tend to have good memories.

B.Once interrupted, one will forget things easily.

C.Most people can't focus on one thing for a long time.

D.People remember unfinished tasks better than completed ones.

2.How should we study according to the Zeigamik effect?

A.Repeat over and over again.

B.Divide our study session.

C.Focus on several tasks at a time.

D.Have enough rest before studying.

3.What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?

A.How to get rid of heavy stress.

B.Why we should set a final goal.

C.How to break the habit of delaying work.

D.Why we always complete tasks in a rush.

    Downey's mother spent one year studying abroad through an international exchange program with a French school. She often talked about how exciting and interesting the experience was. So, even before finishing high school, Downey had decided to follow suit one day.

Downey began studying architecture at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 2004. Near the end of her second year, she started to feel unhappy with her school and decided it was time to study abroad.

U. S. colleges and universities commonly have joint programs with foreign schools that permit student exchanges. These programs usually last half a school year or sometimes a whole school year. The classes students take abroad usually give them credits toward their degree. In a four­year degree program, the third year is the most common time for American college students to study abroad. Many students think they need a change before what is usually their final and most difficult year of study.

Downey said her school did not want her to go at first. The architecture program at Lehigh was very intense, and her professors were worried she might miss learning important material. However, she was eventually able to get special permission to study internationally for a whole year. During the fall term in 2006, she attended a Danish international school in Copenhagen, Denmark, explaining she did so because Danish architects are well known for their housing design.

Young adult as she was, she had to deal with travel documents and many other issues (问题) on her own. Overcoming the language barrier is the biggest challenge of studying abroad. However, she had a lot of emotional (情感的) and financial support from her family. She learned life lessons and made friendships and memories that have lasted to this day. She said, “The more you're out of your comfort zone, the more rewarding the experience is in the end.”

1.What does Downey's mother mean to Downey?

A.A friend. B.A dreamer.

C.An example. D.An expert.

2.What made Downey choose the Danish international school?

A.The famous learned professors.

B.The casual learning environment.

C.The impressive academic reputation.

D.The favorable geographical location.

3.What can we infer according to the last paragraph?

A.It was not easy for Downey to study abroad.

B.The comfortable life is likely to ruin the future life.

C.Downey was too young to take care of herself.

D.Downey's parents could hardly afford her education.

假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Peter写信询问你是如何庆祝中国最重要的节日春节的。请你用英语回信介绍一下情况：

1. 介绍春节；

2. 邀请 Peter 来中国体验春节

 注意：

1.词数 100 左右；

2.开头和结尾已写好，不计入总词数。

Dear Peter,

I’m glad to hear that you are interested in Chinese traditional Spring Festival.

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Best wishes.

Yours,

Li Hua

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。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单词。

删除：把多余的单词用\划掉。

修改：在错的单词下面画一横线，并在该单词下 面写出修改后的单词。

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。

My home is a little far away from my high school, so I choose to live in a school the first week I went to senior high. At first, I was afraid of live with my classmates, for what I missed my parents so much. Therefore, as time going by, I got on well with her. Every night after we slept, we would talk about what happened during the day. I remembered when I was at home, sometimes my mother would find fault with me. However, since I moved out, every time when I went home, my mother would be very nice to me. What’s more, I learned to be independent in the process.

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Many of us were raised with the saying ''Waste not, want not. '' None of us, however, can 1. (complete) avoid waste in our lives.

Any kind of waste is thoughtless. Whether we waste our potential talents, our own time, our limited 2.  (nature) resources, our money, or other people's time, each of us can become more aware and careful. The smallest good habits can make

3. big difference. It's a good feeling to know in our hearts we are doing our best in a world that 4.  (be) in serious trouble. By focusing on 5. (save) oil, water, paper, food, and clothing, we are playing a part 6. cutting down on waste.

We must keep reminding ourselves that it is 7. (easy) to get into something than it is to get out of it. Actually, severe damage 8.  (do) to our land is fairly recent in the history of our evolution. It’s time for us  9.  (say) no to waste so that our grandchildren's children will be able to develop well. We can't solve all the problems of waste, 10. we can encourage mindfulness.

When I first entered university my aunt, who is an English professor, gave me a new English dictionary. I was ________to see that it was an English- English dictionary, also known as a monolingual (只用一种语言的) dictionary. __________it was a dictionary intended for non-native learners, none of my classmates had one, ________to be honest, I found it extremely _________to use at first. I would look up words in the dictionary and ________not fully understand the meanings. I was used to the _________bilingual dictionaries, in which the words are __________both in English and Chinese. I really wondered why my aunt gave me such__________to make things so difficult for me. Now, after studying English at university for three years, I _________that monolingual dictionaries are __________in learning a foreign language.

As I found out, there is, ________, often no perfect equivalence (对应) between two ________in two languages. My aunt even goes so far as to ________ that a Chinese “equivalent” can never give you the__________meaning of a word in English! _________, she insisted that I read the definition (释义) of a word in a monolingual dictionary when I wanted to get a better_________ of its meaning._________, I have come to see what she meant.

Using a monolingual dictionary for learners has helped me in another important way. This dictionary uses a(n)___________number of words, around 2,000. in its definitions. When I read these definitions, I am__________exposed to the basic words and learn how they are used to explain objects and ideas. ________ this, I can express myself more easily in English.

1.A. worried    B. sad    C. surprised    D. nervous

2.A. Because    B. Although    C. Unless    D. If

3.A. but    B. so    C. or    D. and

4.A. difficult    B. interesting    C. important    D. practical

5.A. thus    B. even    C. still    D. again

6.A. new    B. familiar    C. earlier    D. ordinary

7.A. explained    B. expressed    C. described    D. created

8.A. appreciation    B. courage    C. advice    D. promise

9.A. imagine    B. recommend    C. predict    D. grasp

10.A. natural    B. better    C. easier    D. convenient

11.A. at best    B. in fact    C. at times    D. in case

12.A. words    B. names    C. ideas    D. characters

13.A. hope    B. declare    C. doubt    D. tell

14.A. exact    B. basic    C. translated    D. expected

15.A. Rather    B. However    C. Therefore    D. Instead

16.A. understanding    B. practice    C. expression    D. consideration

17.A. Largely    B. Generally    C. Gradually    D. Probably

18.A. extra    B. average    C. total    D. limited

19.A. repeatedly    B. nearly    C. immediately    D. anxiously

20.A. According to    B. In relation to    C. In addition to    D. Because of

    People have problems

People have to remember passwords for everything, from their email to online banking and internet shopping. 1. A leaked Yahoo database showed that the most popular passwords were still “123456” and “password”.2.

These people are trying to make life easy for themselves. 3. Hackers(黑客) have gotten very good at what they do, with more capable tools than ever, and those tools can work so well because we are still really bad at choosing and remembering passwords.

Researchers from the UK’s Lancaster University, as well as the Peking and Fujian Normal universities in China, tested passwords. 4. They guessed passwords for more than 73 percent of ordinary users, accounts. Hackers could even guess a third of the harder passwords in 100 tries, reported the Daily Mail.

According to researchers from Bloomberg Businessweek, using upper and lower cases(大小写) in your password is a good way to make is safer. Adding numbers and/or symbols to your password can also be of great help. Choose a nine-letter password that includes numbers and/or symbols; this would take a hacker’s computer hundreds of years to break, Also, never use personal information as a password. 5. Experts suggest that a user should change his or her password every 90 days to keep hackers guessing.

A.Passwords were short.

B.Use different passwords for different accounts.

C.A password must be difficult to be guessed by others.

D.Many people used simple combinations of their name, age or birthday.

E.They tried to guess passwords based on people’s personal information.

F.But they are also making it easy for hackers to break into their accounts.

G.So it’s easy to understand why many of us would pick something simple and easy for our passwords.