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A company called Compass Pools has some good news for height and swimming enthusiasts.Recently, the company announced their novel design-a first of its kind 360-degree pool which is set to be placed on a skyscraper in London.The Infinity London will be the first and only building in the world to include this cutting-edge pool design. The pool will be laid on top of a 55-story skyscraper and will allow people to float over 200 meters above the London skyline with unobstructed（无障碍）views of the city.

The entrance to the pool is hidden.People began to raise questions about how anyone would get inside the pool. Compass Pools explains: "Swimmers will access the pool through a rotating spiral（螺旋）staircase based on the door of a submarine, rising from the pool floor when someone wants to get in or out."

But that is not the only unique technology of the pool.The designers found a way to make sure the wind doesn't blow the water down to the streets.They included a built-in anemometer（风力计）to monitor the wind speed. It is linked to a computer-controlled building management system which will also take care of the temperature of the water.

Alex Kemsley promises that this unique pool will surpass expectations."Swimming in the SkyPool at The Shard，it's quite a strange feeling to have helicopters flying past at your level but this pool takes it a step further," he says."Putting your goggles（防水镜）on and with a 360-degree view of London from 220m up, it really will be something else-but it's definitely not one for the acrophobic（恐高）!"

While the exact date of the construction is not clear yet, if things go well, it may begin in 2020.The location has yet to be confirmed too.

1.What can we learn from the first paragraph? ______

A.The Infinity London is the only building to swim in.

B.Swimmers can enjoy the views of London in the poo1.

C.The pool is located on the first floor of a skyscraper.

D.Compass Pools has built many 360-degree pools in the world.

2.What does the underlined word "that" in Paragraph 3 refer to? ______

A.The pool floor. B.A built-in anemometer.

C.The door of a submarine. D.The entrance to the poo1.

3.Who might not be suitable to swim in the SkyPool? ______

A.People who enjoy flying. B.People who lose weight.

C.People who fear heights. D.People who have poor sight.

4.What can we know about the SkyPool at The Shard? ______

A.It is not certain when people can swim in it.

B.Its exact location of the construction is clear.

C.Swimmers can expect its designs easily.

D.It's impossible to monitor the temperature of the water.

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'There's no place like home. 'This English saying has much truth in it：the best place to be is surrounded by our treasured possessions and our loved ones and with a roof over our head. And for many young adults, it's the only affordable place to stay; somewhere where they can receive first-class service from mum and dad. But this comes at a price!

In some countries, it's quite traditional for people in their late teens and early 20s to live at home with their parents, but in other places, flying the nest to start their own independent life is very desirable. But there's been a growing trend, in the UK at least, for young people to return home to live-or not to leave home at all.

A survey by a price comparison website found that 18% of adult children in the UK said they were moving back home because of debt, compared with 8% last year. More young people had lost their jobs, and others couldn't afford their rent compared with the previous year. So, it's easy to see why they're increasingly becoming home birds.

The BBC's Lucy Hooker explains that many returning adult children enjoy home comforts. But for the 'hoteliers', that's mum and dad, the survey found the average cost to them has gone up sharply, and that they are sacrificing luxuries and holidays to look after their 'big kids'. Emma Craig from Money supermarket says " they're trying to look after their children more. If your child comes home and you see them struggling financially, you feel more awkward asking them for rent or to contribute. It tugs on your heartstrings more. "

With parents splashing out around ￡1, 886 on takeaway food, buying new furniture and upgrading their Wi-Fi for the benefit of their offspring, it's easy for the returning children to put their feet up and make themselves at home. That's before they learn a home truth-that one day it might be their own kids who'll be checking into the hotel of mum and dad!

1.Which proverb might present the young British's living conditions? ______

A.A lazy youth, an awful age.

B.East or west, home is best.

C.Two heads are better than one.

D.Nothing comes wrong to a hungry man.

2.Which might be the reason for the increase of home birds? ______

A.The popularity of living independently.

B.Looking after their old parents.

C.The increase of unemployment rate.

D.Their parents' financial offer.

3.What's Emma Craig's attitude towards home birds? ______

A.Doubtful. B.Uncertain.

C.Objective. D.Understandable.

4.What is the last paragraph mainly about? ______

A.Returning to live with parents comes at a price.

B.Parents are willing to receive their returning children.

C.Flying the net is becoming popular at present.

D.Home birds take it for granted to live with their parents.

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Recently，as I watched my son Nathan play basketball for his high school team，I was starting to feel sorry for myself and for him．His team was facing adversity（逆境）on the court and he was playing in a hostile environment-it was the opponent's home gym filled with their supporters，and Nathan's team was trailing（落后）for three quarters of the game．As for me，I had been dismissed from my job earlier in the day．

During my drive home，I kept telling myself that I will find work again in a short time-I am confident in my experience and abilities．This is the same belief that I tried to instill in my son．

The basketball game entered the fourth quarter with Nathan's team still trailing．I saw the determination on his，as well as his teammates'faces as they fought back to not only tie the game（平局），but then go ahead by three points．Then，a player from the other team made an unbelievable shot to tie the game up again．With a tie game and seconds on the clock，Nathan found himself with the ball and with skill and confidence，he proceeded to make the basket with a defender hanging all over him．The other player was called for a foul（犯规）．

As Nathan stood at the foul line preparing for a shot that would put his team up by three points，I saw the focus and determination on his face，there was no room for self doubt．Nathan was able to tune out all the distractions and nail the free throw with such skill，it was as if he had done it a thousand times．

As I sat there，my heart bursting with pride，it dawned on me．I had taught him perseverance in the face of adversity，and he had just taught me the same lesson．That brief moment of self-doubt and feeling sorry for myself was blown away by the actions of my son on the basketball court．He will play in the finals，but it doesn't matter if he wins or loses，at this moment，we both won．

1.What did the author estimate his son's team would be like at first？ ______

A.The team would lose at home court．

B.The team would finally win．

C.The team would win the championship．

D.The team would lose at visiting court．

2.Which of the following words can best describe the author？ ______

A.Self-doubting and pessimistic．

B.Self-confident and optimistic．

C.Hardworking and intelligent．

D.Easy-going and warmhearted．

3.What does the underlined phrase"tune out"in Paragraph 4 mean？ ______

A.Avoid B.Focus．

C.Create D.Receive．

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

A.Life Goes Just Like Playing Basketball．

B.It Matters Whether to Win or Lose．

C.A Lesson in Life and Basketball．

D.Father And Son in Life．

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Hands-on activities can enrich a trip by creating fond memories and instilling knowledge about the local culture through interactivity．In Japan，a wide range of activities are offered to tourists at single workshops，many open air museums，as well as craft villages across Japan．

Fruit picking

Typical duration：30 to 60 minutes

Typical price range：800 to 3000 yen

Many farms across Japan offer fruit picking opportunities to tourists．The common procedure is for the visitor to get charged for a certain time period during which he/she can pick and enjoy the fruits on the spot．Typical fruit available for this activity include strawberries，apples and grapes．

Cheese/butter making

Typical duration：40 to 60 minutes

Typical price range：600 to 1000 yen

Cheese and dairy products are commonly made in northern Japan，especially in Hokkaido．Some farms offer cheese and butter making workshops．Visitors usually learn how to make the product and consume it on the spot．The Furano Cheese Factory is one place that offers such workshops．

Washi paper

Typical duration：30 to 60 minutes

Typical price range：500 to 1000 yen

In many workshops，for example at one near Ainokura Village，tourists can experience how washi paper is made．At other establishments，such as the Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts and Takumi no Sato，it is possible to make crafts such as fans and lanterns using washi Paper．

Tatami making

Typical duration：About two hours

Typical price range：500 to 1000 yen

It's possible to try Tatami making at many places in Japan including Otaru and Hakone．Tatami mats are made of straw and measure roughly 180 cm×90 cm．Few establishments offer workshops whereby you can make a small piece of Tatami and take it home as a souvenir．

1.Which of the following activities takes the longest time？ ______

A.Fruit picking． B.Cheese/butter making．

C.Washi paper． D.Tatami making．

2.Where can visitors make dairy products？ ______

A.In Hokkaido． B.Near Ainokura Village．

C.In the Kyoto Museum． D.In Otaru and Hakone．

3.What can we infer about hands-on activities from the text？ ______

A.Visitors can take part in the activities for free．

B.People can take home the end products as souvenirs．

C.They all involve actually doing a particular thing．

D.They can offer people rich culture about their hometown．

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We have heard some interesting ways that 5G wireless technology might change our lives in the future.

5G, short for the 5th generation mobile communication technology, promises Internet speeds between 50 to 100 times faster than current 4G systems. While 5G is set to be used in some limited areas of America this year, much of the world is not expected to receive widely available service until 2023.

One project in Britain, however, is already testing this superfast technology on an unlikely group of Internet users-cows. The project was developed by American technology company Cisco Systems. It also receives money from the British government. Cisco says the program seeks to explore the future of 5G connectivity in rural areas around the world.

Testing areas were set up at farms in three rural areas of England. The cows are equipped with 5G-connected devices (装置) that link up to a robotic milking system, which uses sensors and machine learning to fully automate the process. System designers say technology takes over after a cow feels ready to be milked and walks toward an automatic gate. The device is designed to recognize each individual cow. It then positions equipment to the right body position for milking. During the process, machines release food for the cow as a reward.

Other 5G technology tools include automated brushes that turn on when the cow rubs up against them. Sensors also control the amount of light to the cows’ living areas depending on the weather. And, an automatic feeding system makes sure the animals always get enough to eat.

Duncan Forbes, head of the project, told Reuters that the project shows the farm’s cow operations can be greatly improved with 5G technology and that the experiment provides strong evidence that 5G technology can be widely used in the future, not just on farms in Britain, but in rural communities across the world.

1.What is the purpose of Cisco Systems’ program?

A.To win financial support from British government.

B.To test the effects of 5G technology on animals

C.To promote its technological development in Britain

D.To expand the future use of 5G in rural communities.

2.What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A.The project. B.The company.

C.The technology. D.The group.

3.What can we learn about 5G according to the text?

A.It is no worse than 4G in terms of speed.

B.It is already widely available in the world.

C.It enables cows to control their own milking.

D.It is based on sensors and machine learning.

4.In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A.Entertainment. B.Lifestyle.

C.Education. D.Technology.

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For several months, Cara has been working up the courage to approach her mom about what she saw on Instagram. Not long ago, the 11-year-old girl discovered that her mom had been posting her photos for much of her life. “I’ve wanted to bring it up. It’s strange to see myself up there, and sometimes there are pictures I don’t like of myself,” she said.

Like most other modern kids, Cara grew up under the influence of social media. Facebook, Twiter and YouTube were all founded before she was born. Instagram has been around since she was a toddler (学步儿童). While many kids may not yet have accounts themselves, their parents, schools, sports teams have been organizing an online presence for them since birth. It is a shock to know that details about their lives have been shared online without their permission or knowledge. And this has become a common experience for many teenagers.

Recently a parenting blogger (博主)said that despite her 14-year-old daughter’s horror at discovering that her mother had shared years of highly personal stories and information about her online, she simply could not stop doing it.

But it’s not just crazy mommy bloggers who share their children’s information on social media. Plenty of average parents do the same. There’s even a special word for it: sharenting (晒娃). Almost a quarter of children begin their digital lives when parents upload their prenatal sonogram scans (产前超声波扫描) to the Internet, according to a study conducted by the Internet-security firm AVG. The study also found that 92 percent of kids under the age of 2 already have their own unique digital identity.

1.How does Cara feel about her mom’s behavior?

A.It’s supportive. B.It’s appropriate.

C.It’s annoying. D.It’s favorable.

2.Who is most likely to share children’s information?

A.A quarter of students. B.Some crazy doctors.

C.Kids under the age of 2. D.Many ordinary parents.

3.What can we learn from Paragraph 4?

A.Fathers don’t like to share their kids’ information on social media.

B.25% of children begin their digital lives before they are born.

C.The word “sharenting” can be found 10 years ago.

D.AVG is the name of an internet company.

4.What can be a suitable title for the article?

A.Growing up on the Internet B.A New Term Born

C.Parents Addicted to Blogging D.The Children’s Horror

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The snow was falling. The schools were over earlier than usual, but much to my surprise my appointment wasn’t canceled. And so I went, feeling especially heroic. Snow or no snow, I’d be on time for my scheduled donation at the local blood center.

When I got there, I discovered four more “hero-types” were already there, with machines quietly collecting their lifesaving gifts. Seeing them made me believe that while I was proud to be there, I wasn’t a hero. And any silly heroic thoughts quickly disappeared as I lay back in my own donor chair and began my donation. I was ready to make a difference in the life of someone I’ d never meet.

My wife Karen is a donor, too. She’s been on the bone marrow (骨髓) list for fifteen years, ever since she signed up to provide bone marrow to a child. That little girl died before Karen’s bone marrow could help her, but Karen was called again recently as it turned out she might be a match for someone else. The caller asked Karen if she’d still be willing to become a bone marrow donor. “Yes,” she said and then immediately began answering questions in preparation for the pages of paperwork to follow. It was a race against time. I wish I could say this race was won, but again it wasn’t.

Last week Karen gave blood and next week I’ll make my usual donation. I’ll clear an afternoon from my schedule and call for an appointment. Whatever blood product they need whole, I’ll gladly give. I don’t know whose life my donation may affect, but it really doesn’t matter. And sadly, while so few among us actually take the time to donate, Karen and I always will.

1.What can be inferred about the author from the first paragraph?

A.He is quite fond of taking risks.

B.He is a man who always keeps his word.

C.The snow almost ruined his appointment.

D.He never thinks donating blood is a heroic deed.

2.What influence did other donors have on the author?

A.They changed his attitude to himself.

B.They helped him find joy in donating.

C.They made him feel it a duty to donate.

D.They strengthened his belief not to be a donor.

3.What does the passage say about Karen and her bone marrow donation?

A.She has been found a match to nobody.

B.She decided to join in it over 20 years ago.

C.She fell in trouble when she came to paperwork.

D.She has already met with two failures in donation.

4.Which of the following shows the author’s opinion?

A.More people should have become donors.

B.The donation itself should have been made easier.

C.Receivers should have been introduced to donors.

D.More blood products should have been developed.

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If you’ll be taking vacation time in the coming year and plan on flying, here are some shopping tips for you. Those who fly first class and don’t care what airline tickets cost are excused from this lesson.

When to buy

If you are shopping for domestic (国内的) flights, check prices on Tuesday afternoons. This is an old tip but still useful because most US carriers continue to release sales on Tuesday morning, and competitors quickly drop their fares to match the better deals.

When to fly

Weekdays continue to be generally cheaper times to fly than weekends for most flights. In the US, the cheapest days are typically Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. A good itinerary (ÐÐ³Ì±í) for the expensive US spring break travel period is Tuesday to Saturday; it will save you money over weekend-to-weekend travel.

Where to fly

We continue to see good deals to Boston and Denver and more and more nice prices to Chicago, Seattle and Washington, D.C. As for Europe, there have been surprising deals throughout the fall and those will continue into the winter.

Direct vs. connecting flights

Compare the price of direct with connecting flights. Sometimes adding a stop to your route will save you money. An example: an Francisco to Raleigh/Durham: $553 direct, $362 one-stop.

You’d better think twice about the direct flight for San Francisco to Raleigh.

Compare, compare, compare

Stifle the impulse to go to your favorite airline site to purchase tickets without doing any comparison. Example: Let’s say you want to fly from New York to London and figure your favorite US legacy carrier will get you there for the best price. Airline price: $554 round-trip.

However, the comparison site also showed a cheaper flight from the same legacy carrier ($521). See what you’re missing when you fail to compare?

1.When can you possibly find the best price for flights within the US?

A.On Monday morning. B.On Tuesday morning.

C.On Tuesday afternoon. D.On Sunday morning.

2.What does the underlined phrase “stifle the impulse” in the last but one paragraph mean?

A.Feel free to do something. B.Hold off on doing something.

C.Get well prepared for something. D.Make quick decision on something.

3.Who is the text intended for?

A.Those who usually choose first class for their flights.

B.Those who want to find suggestions on where to fly.

C.Those who are traveling during the spring break.

D.Those who are looking for the best airline ticket prices.

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Scientists think they have the answer to a puzzle that confused even Charles Darwin： How flowers evolved and spread to become the most important plants on earth．

Flowering plants, or angiosperms (被子植物), make up about 90% of all living plant species,but how they did this has been a mystery. New research suggests it is due to genome (基因组) size．

Hundreds of millions of years ago,the earth was dominated by ferns (蕨类)and conifers(针叶树) - they were the main plants on the earth． Then, about 150 million years ago， the first flowering plants appeared on earth. They quickly spread to all parts of the world．

Why angiosperms were successful and diverse on earth has been debated for centuries.Charles Darwin himself called it a "mystery", fearing this apparent sudden change might challenge his theory of evolution．

Kevin Simonin from San Francisco State University in California US and other researchers analyzed data held by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew， on the genome size of hundreds of plants, including flowering plants, gymnosperms (a group of plants including conifers) and ferns. They then compared genome size with anatomical (结构上的) features. This provides "strong evidence" that the success and rapid spread of flowering plants around the world is due to "genome downsizing"．

By reducing the size of the genome, which is contained within the nucleus (核) of the cell, plants can build smaller cells. The researchers say genome-downsizing happened only in the angiosperms, and this was "a necessary condition for rapid growth rates among land plants"．

1.What do we know about angiosperms？ ______

A.They are superior in number among all living plant species．

B.They controlled the earth for hundreds of millions of years．

C.They challenge Charles Darwin's theory．

D.They are extinct plants in the world．

2.It can be implied that ______ ．

A.Simonin works in the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

B.Simonin is probably an American biologist

C.Darwin was confident of his theory of evolution

D.Darwin succeeded in figuring out the flower evolution

3.What contributed to the success and diversity of angiosperms？ ______

A.The weaker ferns and conifer．

B.The larger nucleus．

C.The stronger cell．

D.The smaller genome．

4.What can be a suitable title of this passage？ ______

A.Why were gymnosperms successful on earth？

B.What puzzle confused even Charles Darwin？

C.Why angiosperms dominated the earth？

D.When angiosperms outnumbered conifers and Ferns？

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The development of a V-shaped fuel-efficient airplane design known as the Flying-V will be funded by Dutch national carrier KLM Royal Dutch Airlines．

To improve the sustainability （持续性） of air travel, the Flying-V was developed by researchers at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, also known as TU Delft．

Its futuristic design puts the passenger cabin into the wings. It's said the plane will use 20% less fuel than the Airbus A350-9-while carrying a similar number of passengers．

"In recent years, KLM has developed as a pioneer in sustainability within its airline industry," said Pieter Elbers, CEO and president of KLM. "We are proud of our progressive relationship with TU Delft"．

"Air travel is contributing about 2.5% of global CO₂ emissions (排放物)， and the industry is still growing, so we really need to look at more sustainable airplanes," said TU Delft project leader Roelof Vos．

"We cannot electrify planes, as electrified airplanes become way too heavy and you can't fly people across the Atlantic on electric airplanes- not now, not in 30 years," Vos said. "So we have to come up with new technologies that reduce fuel burning in a different way."

"We've been flying traditional airplanes for decades now, but it seems like they are reaching the limit in terms of energy efficiency," he said."The new design actively contributes to the lift of the airplane, and creates less air drag."

The plane's increased fuel efficiency is largely a result of its design, Vos explained．

The researchers hope to fly a model this September, Vos said, while the new cabin design will be open to the public at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in October. The completed plane is expected to enter service between 2040 and 2050．

1.What can we infer from the text？ ______

A.Flying-V was developed by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines．

B.Researchers at TU Delft have raised enough money．

C.20% of the passengers will sit in Flying-V's wings．

D.KLM plays an important role in sustainability．

2.Why sustainable planes are needed？ ______

A.To save electricity．

B.To reduce global CO₂ emissions．

C.To make air travel more affordable．

D.To develop air industry．

3.How does the Flying-V save energy？ ______

A.It's the V-shaped design that makes a big difference．

B.The idea of electrified airplanes is applied to its development．

C.It depends on a kind of more efficient fuel．

D.Its futuristic design leads to a limited number of passengers．

4.What's the purpose of the text？ ______

A.To instruct us the importance of environment protection．

B.To inspire us to explore the unknown area of technology．

C.To inform us of the fuel-efficient Flying-V．

D.To appeal to us to raise fund for technology．

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Growing up in England with a British father and a Chinese mother, I've enjoyed food from both countries ever since I was able to hold a knife and fork and chopsticks!

Mum has sweet memories of the food from her home town in Sichuan, and often cooks spicy dishes.Thanks to this， Dad has come to love hot pot! But there are still some dishes that Dad dare not try even after many years of marriage to my mother. Even today he still does not take to eating things like chicken feet．

But I enjoy that sort of food myself. Last week, I went to the butcher's and asked, "Do you have pigs' ears？" "No," the butcher said, pulling at his own ears, "just these ordinary ones." He must have thought I was joking．

Dad can cook a super "full English breakfast" of bacon, eggs, beans, sausages and toast with butter. Mum and I just have to find a way to get him into the kitchen! He also does a typical Sunday roast.We all love roast beef and vegetables．

I'll never forget my first visit to China. Mum encouraged me to try different kinds of food. But just when I thought I could deal with all Chinese food, I came across stinky tofu, a horrible grey thing that looked and smelt like a burnt sports shoe. I gathered all my courage to take a bite and was amazed to find it wasn't so bad. It reminded me of blue cheese, a similarly strong smelling type of food you either love or hate. Maybe I'll fall in love with stinky tofu, someday.

People say that one man's meat is another man's poison, but I feel at home with food from both my cultures．

1.What can we learn from this passage？ ______

A.I have enjoyed the food from two cultures since a little child．

B.Because of my Mum， Dad loves all kinds of Chinese food．

C.We all like roast beef and vegetables except Mum．

D.I have fallen in love with the stinky tofu now．

2.What kind of person did the butcher probably think the author was？ ______

A.Generous． B.Mean．

C.Humorous． D.Serious．

3.What does the underlined part in paragraph 2 probably mean？ ______

A.Resist． B.Like．

C.Allow． D.Mind．

4.What's the passage mainly about？ ______

A.Comparing two different cultures．

B.Trying some different foods．

C.Different eating habits in China and Britain．

D.The eating experiences of a mixed-race family．

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Modern people are paying more attention to exercise and many celebrities are leading the trend， while in ancient China there were also many fitness lovers．

Lu You： chosho

As a noted productive poet， Lu You from the Song Dynasty wrote more than 20，000 poems in his lifetime． According to historical records， he lived to 85 years old， the longest living poet in the Song Dynasty．

However， Lu You was weak as a child． During his later years， Lu You started the body building called chosho． Chosho was quite popular in ancient times， which was not roaring or whistling， but an elegant， serious and skillful health method． People opened their body， breathed in deep and then breathed out with a long and loud cry in rhyme．

Su Dongpo： long run， five kilometers per day

The great Song Dynasty poet Su Dongpo， or Su Shi preferred to take long runs， and he thought that only by moving your body regularly could you have a strong body．

He would slow down when he breathed hard， and speed up when his breath balanced． Su Dongpo would run until he was sweaty， hot， blood circulating and limbs feeling refreshed．

Huyan Zan： cold bath

There was an annual festival in November during the early Tang Dynasty （618-907）called "Pouring cold"， where a group of strong men， nearly bare， sang and danced in the street while crowds poured cold water on them． The festival， a sacrifice to god， was thought to be helpful to body building．

During the Song Dynasty， Huyan Zan recovered the tradition by removing the singing and dancing parts and keeping the pouring cold water part， as a way to exercise his kids' physical bodies．

1.What would Lu You do when doing chosho exercise？ ______

A.Scream after opening his body．

B.Make a long and loud roar．

C.Whistle for a long time．

D.Breathe deep and shout with a rhyme．

2.While Su Dongpo was running， he ______ ．

A.adjusted his running speed according to his breath

B.kept running at a high speed all the way

C.would run until his body was tired

D.practiced Qigong during the course of running

3.Why did Huyan Zan have his kids do a cold bath？ ______

A.To teach them the hardship of life．

B.To honor his general-inherited family．

C.To make them have a healthy body．

D.To expect them to have a long life．

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Being highly successful in any field is pretty rare. It takes a combination of natural talent, luck, determination, and plenty of outside support for someone to make it big in sports, entertainment, or business. But what if competing is all that matters to you, whether you are likely to succeed or not? This was the goal of Michael Eddie the Eagle Edwards, and that he reached that goal was an amazing achievement.

Born in the U.K. in 1963, Michael was an enthusiastic downhill skier whose dream was to compete for Britain in world-class competitions. He would have liked to represent his country in the 1984 Winter Olympics, but there were a large number of downhill competitors, and Edwards didn't qualify. Seeing his chance elsewhere, he switched to ski jumping. Ski jumping didn't cost nearly as much, and there was almost no competition for a place on the Britain team.

But number of hurdles (障碍)could have meant the end of Edwards' dream. He weighed more than most competitors, which put him at a disadvantage. He had no financial support for his training. Poor eyesight meant that he had to wear glasses under his goggles (护目镜)- not a good thing when they steamed up at high altitudes. But he couldn't let any of this discourage him. He saw himself as a true lover of the sport who simply wanted the chance to compete. Winning wasn't the point. Having the opportunity to try was all he cared about. And nothing could stop him from trying.

In the end, Edwards took 55th place in the 1987 World Championships. He then went on to the Calgary Olympics in 1988, where he finished last in both of his events. Many athletes would have been embarrassed by this result, but he is proud of his achievement to this day. His determination to fight against all the odds made him a global hero, and in 2016, the inspiring film Eddie the Eagle was made about his life.

1.What is the purpose of the first paragraph?

A. To add some background information.

B. To uncover the secret of success.

C. To expect an answer from readers.

D. To introduce the topic.

2.Why did Michael Edwards choose ski jumping?

A. It took less skill.

B. The equipment was cheaper.

C. There was little competition.

D. It was easy to win the championship.

3.After the Calgary Olympics, Edwards _________.

A. felt he had reached his goal

B. was embarrassed by his results

C. switched to film making

D. was glad it was over

4.What made Michael Edwards outstanding?

A. His determination to win.

B. His enthusiasm for the sport.

C. His attitude towards the Olympics.

D. His ability to overcome physical disabilities.

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The killdeer, a small bird known for its high-pitched(声调高的)call, could lead to the cancellation(取消) of one of Canada’ biggest music festivals.

The first hint of trouble for Ottawa’s Bluesfest, an outdoor festival that draws around 300,000 people each year, came last week after workers at the site found one of the birds.It had laid four eggs nearby, effectively claiming the main stage area as its nesting ground.“This is one of the most challenging problems we’ve been presented with, but we feel we can work through this,” said Mark Monahan, executive director of the festival.“Anything that changes the schedule has a major effect, so we’re taking it very seriously.”

The discovery meant that government officials rushed to protect the nest and the eggs, hiring a security guard to watch over them 24 hours a day.

Environmentalists were also brought in.“We don’t know when the eggs might hatch,” said Monahan. What is known is that the young killdeer will likely leave the nest soon after they are hatched, leading many to hope that the eggs hatch in the next day or so.

The festival is now seeking permission from Environment Canada to relocate(搬迁)the nest some 50 meters away or take it to a wildlife center.Moving the nest would also ensure the bird and its young would be protected during the festival’s 11-day run, said Monahan. It’s highly likely that the festival’s thousands of attendees would cause huge problems for the bird and its eggs.Monahan was confident that the festival would go on as planned, however.“Most of the people we’re working with are looking for a positive solution,” Monahan said.“There is no one saying that the festival can’t go on.”

As news of the dilemma spread, it left residents divided. Some supported the bird, saying that moving the nest might result in the eggs being abandoned.Others expressed annoyance that protecting the eggs of the small bird, which is widespread across North America, was risking an annual festival that contributes millions of dollars to the local economy.

The killdeer’s tendency to build its nest in open fields or flat areas has caused issues in other areas of the US: earlier this year, construction of a health center in Wisconsin was temporarily stopped after a killdeer and its four eggs were discovered.

1.What can we learn about Bluesfest?

A.It is the first music festival in Canada.

B.It is an important event for music lovers.

C.It is a music festival held every two years.

D.It is a challenging outdoor activity in Ottawa.

2.What was especially challenging for Bluesfest this year?

A.Pressure from the government.

B.Disagreements with the public.

C.The need to protect the bird’s eggs.

D.The lack of experience in hosting the event.

3.How did the festival plan to deal with the problem?

A.Move the nest to another place. B.Ask government officials for help.

C.Seek advice from environmentalists. D.Hire security guards to protect the eggs.

4.The underlined word “dilemma” is closest in meaning to “______”.

A.a difficult situation B.an extreme situation

C.a dangerous situation D.an encouraging situation

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Here list some biggest and best bookstores in Beijing:

Wangfujing Xinhua Bookstore

It is the one of the best bookstores in Beijing and largest chain bookshop in China with thousands of branches. It offers a large collection of books involving politics, economics, literature, education, art and science, with a total number of nearly 200,000 books. VCDs, DVDs and digital reading materials can also be found in the bookshop.

Opening Hours: 09:00 - 21:30

Location: No.218, Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District (next to Oriental Plaza)

China Bookstore

As one of the best bookstores in Beijing, it is not a very big one, but it offers many traditional Chinese literature works. The new books here are at an 80% discount normally, while there are some second hand books as well at much cheaper prices. Additionally, you will find an impressive selection of books on Chinese painting, calligraphy and photography.

Opening Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 (Weekdays)

Location: No.115, East Liulichang Street, Xicheng District

Beijing Language and Culture University Press Bookstore

This is the best one from which to buy Chinese language learning books of all levels. There are also dictionaries, encyclopedias, linguistic books and reading materials from which to choose.

Opening Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 (Weekdays) 09:00 - 16:00 (Weekends)

Location: Chengfu Rd, Haidian District

Beijing Book Building

There is a great variety of books from which you may choose. In this biggest bookstore in Beijing, you will find books written in English in the basement, and there are many Chinese language learning materials on the third floor. The personnel in the bookshop are very helpful, and they speak English.

Opening Hours: 09:00 - 21:00

Location: No.17, West Changan Avenue, Xicheng District

1.Where are you most likely to find affordable new books at a lower price?

A.Chengfu Rd, Haidian District.

B.No.218, Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District.

C.No.17, West Changan Avenue, Xicheng District.

D.No.115, East Liulichang Street, Xicheng District.

2.Which bookstore has the longest opening hours on weekdays?

A.China Bookstore.

B.Wangfujing Xinhua Bookstore.

C.Beijing Language and Culture University Press Bookstore.

D.Beijing Book Building.

3.What is special about Beijing Book Building?

A.It sells Chinese language learning books.

B.It features the largest variety of books.

C.It has many floors and sections.

D.Its staff can communicate in English.

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Hybrid cars, also called hybrid electric vehicles （HEVs）, are cars that use more than one source of energy to run. They differ from the majority of cars on the road today in several ways. The main difference is that HEVs run on gasoline and electricity. An HEV car has a battery-powered motor as well as an engine that runs on gasoline.

A hybrid car is a bit more expensive to produce than a regular car even though its engine is smaller. The reason for the greater expense is that the engine is more complex. It has specialized mechanisms that allow it to operate using gasoline and electric power. It also contains a computer that works differently from those of regular cars. Even though it is more expensive to purchase, it costs less to own than gas-powered cars. When an HEV car is at a stoplight or going at a speed below 15 miles per hour, its special computer tells it to run just on electric power. When the computer senses that the car needs more power, it puts the gasoline engine back to work. The computer is constantly deciding whether the car will use electricity, gas, or a combination of the two.

Because the HEV has electric power to help it run, it uses much less fuel than most cars. In fact hybrid cars are the most fuel-efficient cars that exist today. They can get from 50 to 60 miles per gallon on average. The high mileage saves money for the car owner and conserves precious supplies of petroleum. Hybrid cars help the environment in other ways too. For example, when

the HEV is using electric power, it does not send out poisonous smoke that pollute the air.

Despite the differences between hybrid cars and regular cars, HEVs offer the same feel as regular cars. They handle the same way and speed up and stop in the same way too. HEVs, though, are generally smaller than gasoline-powered cars. Their rounded, aerodynamic frame helps add to their fuel efficiency but unfortunately does not add to the amount of space inside the vehicle.

1.Which statement best explains the characteristics of an HEV?

A.Safe and reliable. B.Expensive but long-lasting.

C.Smaller engine, greater power. D.High price, low carbon.

2.The transformation between the gasoline and electricity in an HEV is operated by ________.

A.the engine B.the battery

C.the computer D.the driver

3.For what purpose was the HEV invented?

A.To save energy. B.To provide better service.

C.To lower the expense of purchase. D.To give the drivers a different feeling.

4.Where does the passage probably come from?

A.A health report. B.A science magazine.

C.A vehicle advertisement. D.A travel journal.

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Rescue workers and thousands of volunteers are not the only ones who have won hearts and minds for their heroic efforts in the search for survivors after Tuesday's powerful earthquake in

Mexico. Fifteen dogs from the navy's canine（军犬）unit have assisted this week in the rescue efforts at the sites of collapsed buildings across Mexico City, where more than 50 people have been pulled alive from the ruins.

Of the canine heroes none is more famous or loved than Frida, a six-year-old white Labrador who in her distinguished service has won praise for her ability to detect people who have been trapped by various natural disasters. Over her admirable career she has found 52 people including 12 survivors in Mexico and other Latin American countries.

This week, Frida and Evil and Echo—two Belgian Shepherds that have also been specially trained for rescue efforts一were sent to the site of the collapsed Enrique Rebsamen School in southern Mexico City.

Equipped with goggles that protect her eyes from dust and smoke, boots to prevent damage to her paws while she climbs over rough ruins, Frida took to her work looking every bit the part of the ruins.

If Frida detects the presence of a survivor, she is trained to bark to alert rescue workers but if she detects a corpse she stops suddenly before proceeding, her handler explained.

Eleven children were rescued from ruins at the school but this time human rescue workers rather than the dogs were the ones who located them.

However, that hasn't stopped Frida from becoming a social media star and reaching a new level of fame this week. Videos and other social media posts that highlight the work of Frida and her impressive record of detecting people trapped by natural disasters spread quickly online.

While she has yet to detect anyone trapped in the ruins this week, she and other rescue dogs are continuing to work tirelessly, searching through spaces that humans cannot reach. With the possibility that there are still people trapped alive, time will tell whether she adds to her rescue record.

1.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A.Severe earthquakes in Mexico B.Undertaking rescue work.

C.People waiting for rescue D.Special rescuers in Mexico.

2.What makes Frida a social media star?

A.Her rescue records and tireless work.

B.Her cooperation with the rescue team.

C.Her cool appearance with some special devices.

D.Her ability to search spaces beyond humans' reach.

3.What does the underlined word "corpse" in paragraph 5 probably mean?

A.An article of clothing. B.An unconscious animal.

C.A dead person. D.A special signal.

4.It can be inferred from the last paragraph that_______ .

A.Frida will achieve nothing

B.Frida will probably work miracles

C.more dogs will be sent to the area

D.the rest of the rescue will be done by dogs

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Parker Stewart, a 16-year-old from Sayre School, a college preparatory school in the United States, knew last year that he wanted his independent study on the environment to have a broad impact on the community. In order to "reduce the carbon footprint," Stewart planned to produce enough solar energy to power the school's science labs. Now his plan is set to happen. The installation of 30 solar panels is scheduled for late January.

As he began his research on solar energy, he discovered a useful phone app. By entering an address, he could find out how much sunlight the location receives each day. Based on how much sunlight it receives, Stewart found that his school building was the desired position.

At the suggestion of his science teacher, Debbie Wheeler, Parker first performed an energy audit（测算）of the science lab to see how much energy a typical lab uses per day. Then, he started his research, contacting a local installer of solar panels, Synergy Home, to do the job.

Parker lacked money for launching the project, so he convinced Sayre's head of school to fund him after explaining the benefits of solar power for the school and community. Since Sayre provided the initial seed money to provide supplies and the purchase of one panel, the project has grown to include a total of 30 panels. They are expected to generate enough energy to run all four of the science labs on campus.

"It feels like a dream to think that an idea I had resulted from my AP Environmental class would have this kind of impact," said Stewart, expressing gratitude for Wheeler's help.

Wheeler said the success of the project was due to Parker's efforts and willingness to follow through on the project from start to finish.

“I've had other students talk about environmental initiatives on campus, but Parker had the persistence to make it happen," she said.

1.How did the app help Stewart start his project?

A.To find an ideal location. B.To conduct an energy audit.

C.To look up specific information. D.To introduce financial aids.

2.Who invested in Stewart's project at the beginning?

A.Sayre School. B.His parents.

C.Synergy Home. D.His community.

3.What inspired Stewart to do his solar power project?

A.The phone app he discovered.

B.The air pollution in his community.

C.A suggestion from his science teacher.

D.An idea from his Environmental class.

4.What contributed to Stewart's success according to Wheeler?

A.His wisdom. B.His bravery.

C.His willpower. D.His independence.

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