A few days after dropping off her daughter at college, Andrea got a phone call. Her daughter was ill. Andrea drove there immediately, located a doctor in town, booked a room at the university hotel and put her daughter to bed to recover. The next morning, Andrea went to her daughter's classes, taking notes on her behalf. It was important that her daughter headed into the first semester of college without missing a beat: A future dental career required an extremely good undergraduate academic record of four years.

At the same time, another parent faced a different type of problem. Alexis had handpicked her daughter's new university specifically and aimed to give her daughter an ideal social experience at college. But when she got there, she didn't seem to hit her stride. Alexis blamed it on a working-class roommate who didn't ever want to go out to meet people-and told her daughter, in no uncertain terms, to change roommates.

Both Andrea and Alexis are examples of ''helicopter parents'', defined by their hovering and readiness with supplies, assistance and guidance. Their interventions were costly-requiring time, financial reserves, social understanding and knowledge of higher education-though they had different purposes.

Why does educational and professional success today seem to require financial and emotional parental support? In large part, it reflects the shifting relationship between families and the university in America in the past century. Slowly after WWI and rapidly after WWII, many public universities were in fact free, as the government offered universities the resources to help families battle economic depression and poverty. However, in the 1980s, the government shifted financial aid largely from grants to loans. Soon, universities entered a period of heavy and expensive administrative growth as they faced new and intensive pressures. Without the support of the state, families eventually came to absorb many of these costs.

Universities now rely, in part, on parents, particularly those with money, time, and connections to meet their basic needs. However, paying parents bring more than funds alone. They often help promote the university; conduct admissions interviews; interface with donating alumni; assist with their own students’ emotional, cognitive and physical needs and help place graduates(both related and not) in valuable internships and jobs.

But the new family-university partnership exacts a toll. Parents are pushed to extend major parenting responsibilities into doing heavy financial lifting for their children who are supposed to be building their own financial security. There is also some truth to the notion that the helicoptered children are slow to adapt to adulthood, make decisions about their careers, and manage friendships without calling on their parents for help.

1.What does the underlined sentence ''she didn't seem to hit her stride'' in Paragraph 2 mean?

A.Alexis' daughter's social competence wasn't promoted.

B.Alexis' daughter found she herself had financial difficulties.

C.Alexis' daughter disagreed with Alexis about her working-class roommate.

D.Alexis' daughter found university life was different from what she had expected.

2.What's the author' attitude towards ''helicopter parents''?

A.Critical. B.Cautious. C.Doubtful. D.Objective.

3.What's this passage mainly about?

A.Troubles faced by universities in America.

B.The partnership between colleges and '''helicopter parents''.

C.The troubled relationship between parents and their children.

D.The fierce competition among the career-minded generation.

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    Being given the opportunity to travel to the United States and work in a Summer Camp was a truly unique experience. And for that I will always be ____. It would also be a(n) ____ for me to write about it and recommend this camp to those who desire to ____ their vision and improve themselves.

I ____ the International Sports Training Camp in the summers of 2004 and 2009. The reason why there was a gap of 4 years ____ visits is that I made the decision to begin and complete an Education Degree(PE). The majority of the reason I ____ this career path is largely due to the high level of staff training that I received as part of the camp orientation program and also the development of personal qualities and improved self-confidence I ____ along the way. The camp orientation program ____ over 7 days and was ____ by our camp directors and senior staff (many of them are international staff). Through this program we were trained and educated in problem solving, communications kills and many other ____ aspects of camp life. ____, this kind of training is presented in many other forms of employment and ____ I feel that I have already got a(n) ____ in life that others may not have the chance to experience.

Summer Camps have provided so many ____ and international staff with unique life experiences, resources, education and professional relationships that are impossible to ____. Many of us have become really good friends and share sorrow and joy online. ____, many friends have become ____ staff members at these camps and are ____ every year for training the new staff that arrive at camp.

Everyone should have the opportunity to work in a summer camp for the ____ they have there that I believe would ____ them for a lifetime.

1.A.relieved B.thankful C.admirable D.desirable

2.A.challenge B.concern C.pleasure D.inspiration

3.A.extend B.polish C.block D.outline

4.A.organized B.followed C.sponsored D.attended

5.A.after B.for C.between D.beyond

6.A.decided on B.took on C.counted on D.touched on

7.A.went B.came C.struggled D.gained

8.A.ran B.ended C.occurred D.consisted

9.A.privileged B.presented C.previewed D.revised

10.A.abundant B.important C.elegant D.brilliant

11.A.Still B.Instead C.Thus D.Again

12.A.at best B.in time C.as such D.in tune

13.A.lesson B.advantage C.ground D.reward

14.A.modest B.intelligent C.domestic D.tentative

15.A.copy B.recognize C.promote D.record

16.A.After all B.Above all C.Also D.Thus

17.A.considerate B.temporary C.permanent D.flexible

18.A.responsible B.desperate C.famous D.honoured

19.A.experience B.routine C.timetable D.statement

20.A.conclude B.protect C.transfer D.benefit

— Stop criticizing everyone! You should ______ and admit that you aren’t perfect either!

—Maybe you’re right. But I don’t know what makes you think so.

A.kill the fatted calf B.have eggs on your face

C.get down off your high horse D.wash your hands off

Teenage girls sometimes ask me for advice about what they should be doing ______ they want a career like mine one day.

A.even though B.as though C.provided that D.now that

Was it in June 2016 ______ Shanghai Disney land ______ you have been dreaming of visiting was opened to the public.

A.when; that B.that; which C.that; where D.when; where

Publishers and writers from 13 countries attended the seminar ______ top ten titles of the year were selected and their writers were awarded.

A.when B.where C.whose D.which

You may not have noticed that problem, but you could never withdraw it ______ regretful about your decision.

A.should you feel B.you should feel

C.had you left D.you had left

The doctor gave the late-stage cancer patient more powerful drugs in the ______ hope that he might recover.

A.vain B.fresh C.ambiguous D.unrest

FAST, the largest ‘ear’ on Earth, can listen for distant signals in the universe, using technology five times more powerful than ______ was previously available.

A.how B.which C.that D.what

I have so many clients who believe that cutting their hair helps it grow. Actually, for every few inches you’re cutting, you ______ months to the growing time.

A.have added B.will have added C.add D.are adding

Peppa Pig, a Bristish cartoon character with a face ______ like a hair dryer, is placed on the cup ______ blue, green and celadon colors.

A.shaping; featuring B.shaped; featuring

C.shaping; featured D.shaped; featured

Spending on universities is usually ______ by the belief --- the increase in earnings that graduates enjoy over non-graduates.

A.confirmed B.justified C.convinced D.recognized

—Michelle, have you got your admission to the Pennsylvania State University as a state-financed student?

—I hope so, but I’m not so lucky. I have to ______ my pocket to pay for my further study.

A.turn to B.dip into C.refer to D.see to

—You seem to have had a wonderful holiday!

—Yes. Really nice days during the May Day Holiday. My parents and I ______ to several tourist spots.

— Lucky you!

A.are driving B.had driven C.drove D.have been driving

I have no formal clothes for the occasion. Perhaps I can ______ in a dark suit?

A.go by B.pass by C.drop by D.get by

—Are your parents satisfied with your performance at home?

— ______ but not exactly. They want me to do more housework.

A.Kind of B.Just the opposite C.On average D.By all means

These motorized bikes are highly effective for city traffic as you will never run out of ______ to park.

A.options B.patience C.resources D.universe

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.How long has Herman lived in New York City?

A.Only recently. B.His entire life.

C.Since he was eight years old.

2.According to the man, how many taxi drivers are there in New York City?

A.Hundreds. B.Thousands. C.Millions.

3.What does the man say about the subway?

A.It’s really fast.

B.It goes everywhere in the city.

C.It isn’t very convenient on weekends.

4.Why does the woman suggest visiting other cities?

A.To meet some nice people.

B.To appreciate New York more.

C.To compare them to New York.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Who does the man see?

A.A well-known singer.

B.A famous football player.

C.His favorite basketball player.

2.What does the woman give the man?

A.A red shirt. B.A black pen. C.A white hat.

3.What does the woman ask the man to do?

A.Act quickly. B.Wait until next time.

C.Get her a new purse.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Where is the man from?

A.Nebraska. B.Cairns. C.Sydney.

2.What is the man's attitude toward surfing?

A.Bored. B.Excited. C.Worried.

3.What will the man do next?

A.Surf the big waves. B.Surf near the beach. C.Get his sun cream.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Where does this conversation likely take place?

A.On the subway. B.On an airplane. C.On a city bus.

2.Why is the woman embarrassed?

A.She can't help the man. B.She finds the man attractive.

C.She has to ask the man to put his shoes back on.

3.How does the man probably feel in the end?

A.Surprised. B.Satisfied. C.Excited.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What do we know about the man?

A.He is not a wine drinker.

B.He always knows what he wants.

C.He will not eat his food at the restaurant.

2.What does the man order?

A.Steak. B.Fish. C.Mushrooms.

What are the speakers talking about?

A.Weather. B.A picture. C.A competition.

What does the woman want?

A.To be the winner. B.To sing a song.

C.To have another chance.

What is the man probably doing?

A.Painting the wall quickly.

B.Cleaning the woman's teeth.

C.Checking the woman's body temperature.

Who does the woman think is the best composer?

A.Stravinsky. B.Holst. C.Mozart.

What will the man probably do about the restaurant?

A.Write a good review. B.Come back tomorrow.

C.Try another place next time.

    We moved on into the jungle-- a forest where large numbers of tall trees and plants grow very close together. Old Mali went in front and I followed close behind him. We stopped for the night about an hour before it began to get dark.

Old Mali lit a fire. When it was bight he showed me how to make a bed with moss（青苔，苔藓）.

It was soft and comfortable.

―Mali, how did you learn to make such a bed?  I asked.

―I learned to make beds like that,  Mali replied, ―by watching and listening to others. That is the real way to learn anything.

―Will you let me watch you always?  I asked Old Mali. ―I want to learn all the things you know about the jungle.

When we had finished our supper, Old Mali got onto his bed and lay down. It was now completely dark. In the fire light, Old Mali seemed to be fast asleep on his bed. I suddenly felt alone and afraid.

All day in the jungle, while we had been walking, I had heard noises of animals. Now they seemed to be much nearer. The jungle was now a wall of blackness in the light of the fire.

I felt frightened and suddenly my mouth went dry. I wanted to scream. I felt my mouth opening wide, ready to scream as loud as possible.

But I did not scream. I saw Old Mali’s face in the firelight. This made me feel ashamed. I held my teeth tightly together to stop myself from screaming. I lay down and closed my eyes.

As soon as I closed my eyes. I heard a thousand noises. The whole jungle became alive with animals moving quietly and carefully all around me. Suddenly Old Mali took a deep breath and made a noise. I was hearing so many imaginary noise and the real noise made by Old Mali gave me a terrible fright.

I opened my eyes and jumped out of bed. I pulled my knife out and held it above my head.

注意：

1. 所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右；

2. 应使用 5 个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；

3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；

4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词。

Paragraph 1

I was going to see if there was a wild animal beside the fire.

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Paragraph 2

Old Mali’s quiet calm voice made me feel better.

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假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Jamie来信说他对中国传统文学非常感兴趣，但在阅读时遇到了困难，比如很多汉字不认识，读不懂文章的意思等，希望得到你的帮助。请给他回信，内容包括：

1. 表示理解并给予安慰；

2. 提出建议。

注意：1. 词数80左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：中国传统文学traditional Chinese literature；汉字Chinese characters

Dear Jamie,

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Best wishes!

Yours,

Li Hua