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—Gilmore B.

1.What do we know about HearClear HCR3 hearing aids?

A.Their batteries need to be replaced. B.They cost a large amount of money.

C.They use advanced 5G technology. D.They are environmentally friendly.

2.How much should you pay for two HearClear HCR3?

A.$458. B.$249.

C.$229. D.$498.

3.What can he do if someone is unsatisfied with the product?

A.Send it back and get a new one. B.Get it repaired with his own money.

C.Ask to get damages of $ 249. D.Return it and get his money back.

4.Where is the text probably from?

A.A diary. B.A textbook.

C.An advertisement. D.A guidebook.

    I am a Canadian artist living in Victoria. My work focuses on peace. My art helps me find answers, or at least deal with some of the worrying realities of the modern day.

My trips into Baghdad standing for peace caused huge stress to my family and me. It took a few years before I was able to come to accept that whole experience and work out how to continue to work as an artist. I put my energy into creating natural art facilities that awoke a sense of peace in myself and others. I set up my first project in a large field, using a simple mother and child design. I later did two similar, small works, one in Scotland and the other in Baghdad.

I wanted to create something more permanent（永恒的）, however, and so I created the Peace Image in Hudson’s Hope. It can’t be seen very well on the ground these days, because the locals just loved riding over the large piles of dirt. I don’t mind that at all. The Peace Image still turns up well from the air and on Google maps though.

For more than 50 years now, I’ve felt pleased to be able to express myself through my art. In the autumn of 2013, I was encouraged to lead the creation of a Peace Garden art project at Woodwynn Farms in Central Saanich. After everything we had been through, it was such a gift to work closely with my wife, Elizabeth Wellburn, a talented artist. It was and still is a labour of love.

1.What made the author suffer from great pressure?

A.His lack of enough money. B.Some worrying realities.

C.The failure of his first project. D.His strong support of peace.

2.Why did the author create the Peace Image?

A.To produce a more lasting thing. B.To raise people’s awareness of peace.

C.To make people remember him. D.To satisfy local people’s requirement.

3.How does the author feel about his own artistic works?

A.Doubtful. B.Discouraged.

C.Satisfied. D.Confident.

4.What is a suitable title for the text?

A.An Artist Concentrating on Peace Design

B.The Life Story of a Canadian Artist

C.Artistic Works Meaning a Labour of Love

D.An Unforgettable Experience

Hoyo Azul Tours

Hoyo Azul has more to offer than its simple name. This famous natural pool, whose unexpected existence at the base of a 200-foot (61-meter) cliff (悬崖)surprises and delights visitors, is one of the Dominican Republic’s top destinations for swimming, nature tours, and other activities.

The Basics

Hoyo Azul lies in Scape Park. To reach it, take a guided hike through the park. Those with an interest in nature can get a better understanding of the ecosystem (生态系统) on a full-day ecotour that combines suspension bridges and hiking with a trip to Hoyo Azul. Full-day tours are also available for an easy day trip.

Things to Know before You Go

It offers a variety of tour packages that include a trip to Hoyo Azul.

Bring your own towel and cash for souvenirs (纪念品) and photos.

Floating equipment is available for those who cannot swim.

How to Get There

Cap Cana is just 15 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport. Take an airport taxior bus from there for only a few dollars. Many tours of the area stop at Hoyo Azul.

When to Get There

Budget travelers should head to Hoyo Azul during the low season—from August to early December—for the best deals on accommodations and activities. Warm weather year-round means that swimming, hiking, and other outdoor activities are always a choice.

1.What can you do in Hoyo Azul?

A.Fish. B.Swim.

C.Camp. D.Picnic.

2.What does the Hoyo Azul Tour provide visitors with?

A.Old cameras. B.Cheap souvenirs.

C.Floating equipment. D.Pocket money.

3.When is the best time for visitors without much money?

A.February. B.May.

C.July. D.September.

阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。

A class pet can be an invaluable experience for elementary school children. The pet can teach responsibility, build a connection to the classroom, serve as a motivator, and be something for the children to love. If the teacher is willing to take on the added responsibility of caring for an animal in addition to all of the children in the classroom, a class pet can be a wonderful addition to a class.

Many factors need to be taken into consideration when choosing a class pet. It cannot be too big, as classrooms generally have limited space. Cost should also be considered since the teacher will likely have to pay for the pet, its food and its habitat. It must also be somewhat hardy (耐寒的). Each particular type of animal has its advantages and disadvantages, and a teacher must weigh these and make a decision about which one is right for his or her class.

Birds are physically more delicate (娇养) than many other animals. They will not survive in drafts (气流) and need a somewhat regulated temperature in their environment. Many birds are quite social and do best with other birds or when being handled routinely by people who can be appropriate with them. Young children are not likely to have the skill to handle a bird without harming it, making it a poor choice for a class pet.

Some reptiles are beautiful to look at but are delicate, afraid of cold, light sensitivity or poisonous and shouldn’t be handled by children. Others are more hardy but require expensive habitats. Most snakes eat rats and mice, which may be a frightening thing for small children to witness.

A hardy fish, such as a betta, is a good low-cost option for a class pet. They are obviously not huggable or able to be caught by children. Besides, they are inexpensive, have relatively long life spans, and can be kept in a simple fish bowl.

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假如你是李华，你的美国笔友Jackson打算近期实地了解一下中国文化，请你给他回信，建议他到北京参观。内容包括:

1. 提出建议；

2. 活动:参观博物馆，欣赏京剧等；

3. 预祝开心；

注意:

1.词数80左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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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。

Chinese cartoon film Ne Zha has proved to be a big winner in this summer’s box office. This film, 1. (loose) based on the novel Fengshen Yanyi, is about an imaginary figure who fights against unfair fate.

In the novel, Ne Zha is a naughty teenager, who kills 2. gets in his way. His father, a 3. (command) who governs the port of Chen Tang Guan, forces Ne Zha to kill himself over an error. Ne Zha is reborn as a three-headed, six-armed god 4. (ride) on two magical “wind-and-fire” wheels to fight his enemies.

5. (direct) by Yang Yu, the film describes Ne Zha 6. a lovely little boy who has to overcome prejudice and his dark fate to become a hero. “I wanted to change the telling of the original story.” says Yang. In the movie, born as a demon, Ne Zha is 7. (fair) treated by local villagers who believe that he will grow up to be a public threat. 8. , he never gives in and believes that he is the master of his own destiny.

Li Baochuan, 9. expert in animation at Hangzhou Normal University, says Ne Zha shows the development of animation techniques in China and 10. (reduce) the gap with the world’s best.

    It was our first Thanksgiving in the new house and I wanted everything to be perfect. But my plan for everyone to do some preparation work had been ______ by my husband's business trip. Even worse, a project for me that week had ______ two days of planned vacation. By Wednesday, my task of a table with fresh flowers, _____drinking glasses and various homemade desserts had already______, I just hoped that I'd find a clean tablecloth and eight ______ forks.

In my perfect Thanksgiving, there wouldn't be any orange in my salad because It hadn't made the grocery list. There would be no perfect family photos to record that day because I hadn't got the broken camera _____. Someone had brought home the wrong toilet paper, which was the last straw that made me ______.

I don’t remember what my son asked me as he was doing some cleaning, ______I do remember twisting into that mean-and-tight mom-face before making an ______. This combination of noise and anger is a universal signal to kids everywhere that they might as well ______ me. But he didn’t.

Instead of disappearing from view, my second-grader turned ______ the cleaning machine and walked across the room to ______ me. He never said a word. He just ______ his arms around me, making me feel ______ of myself until today.

It turned out a(n) ______ Thanksgiving. The people I loved gathered around my table and dined just one choice of the pie. My dad used a mismatched fork without ____. My daughter drew a picture of us where everyone smiled.

My son took a(n)______to teach me that sometimes we need a hug most when we are ______ huggable. This is the best gift you can give: One size ______ all and no one ever minds if you ______.

1.A.damaged B.ruined C.destroyed D.robbed

2.A.wasted B.offered C.saved D.spared

3.A.useful B.rough C.nice D.ordinary

4.A.failed B.changed C.survived D.come

5.A.amazing B.amusing C.satisfying D.matching

6.A.developed B.fixed C.delivered D.hired

7.A.defend B.compromise C.sigh D.explode

8.A.but B.so C.for D.until

9.A.excuse B.apology C.order D.answer

10.A.criticize B.praise C.avoid D.comfort

11.A.on B.up C.off D.down

12.A.challenge B.face C.question D.trick

13.A.removed B.raised C.bent D.wrapped

14.A.proud B.ashamed C.confident D.astonished

15.A.fashionable B.disappointing C.perfect D.effective

16.A.hesitation B.doubt C.complaint D.permission

17.A.risk B.break C.opportunity D.lead

18.A.most B.worst C.best D.least

19.A.fits B.affect s C.admit s D.applies

20.A.relieve B.return C.recover D.remind

    Why do people travel? There are many reasons one can think of when asked questions like this.

To travel far enough to meet yourself

Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere. 1. You find out your abilities. When you are offered a different lifestyle, you can find out what you are made of. The farther you go from your home, the nearer you come to your true self.

2.

If you look back at all the amazing memories of your life, you will realize that most of them were out of your comfort zone. Travelling is dangerous, full of life threatening possibilities and will not always be comfortable, but at the same time, it gives irreplaceable memories.

To slow down and relax

A wise man once said that never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life. Money is worth nothing if you cannot spend it on a little adventure. While we are deeply involved in making money, we forget that time is going through our fingers. 3. The feeling of being away from your workplace is pure happiness. The feeling of not having to worry about the never ending piles of files is pure joy. 4.

To celebrate life

Life is short and the world is wide. One day you might wake up and realize that you don’t have time to do everything that you have always wanted to do, anymore. Once in a while, make time to appreciate the fact that you are alive, young, free and healthy. 5.

A. To become a storyteller.

B. Travelling lets you discover yourself.

C. To break through your comfort zone.

D. So, go travelling to celebrate life itself.

E. You can relate to the world and connect to others.

F. And the feeling of being away from your boss for a few days is pure pleasure.

G. Escape life for a little while because experience is far more valuable than money.

    Humans and elephants don’t always get along. In Africa and Asia, elephants damage equipment, farmers’ crops, and natural habitat for other species. If an elephant becomes a problem, humans may kill it. So local people and animal protectionists are trying to find better ways to keep elephants away from sensitive places. Now, researchers think they have a good tool to prevent elephants: honeybee pheromones (信息素).

“Elephants dislike being stung(叮咬) in the trunk, because it’s an extremely sensitive organ. Imagine being stung in your nose by a bee, and multiply that a few thousand times.” said Mark Wright, a professor at the University of Hawaii.

Kenyan farmers have long known that if they hang live beehives (蜂箱) around their farms, they will drive elephants away. The problem is how to manage hundreds of thousands of hives, if you have a huge area to protect. And then the idea came up to look at the alarm pheromones, which are chemicals that the bees release to launch an attack on something that’s damaging the hive.

So the researchers tested out an artificial mixture of chemicals that imitates (模仿) honey bees’ alarm pheromones. The researchers hung white socks treated with the artificial mixture as well as untreated control socks around an elephant watering hole, and then observed the animals’ behavior. “Elephants are really curious creatures. They’ll walk along and see something like a sock hanging on a branch. If it’s not treated with the alarm pheromones, they’ll pick it up, throw it around, and try to taste it, things like that. And in the case of the treated ones, they would show immediate signs of unease or uncertainty, and they’d eventually back off from them.”

In order to avoid the elephants more effectively, the researchers plan to make the pheromone mixture purer. That way, elephants will stay far away from wherever they should not be going-and both elephants and humans can coexist a bit more peacefully.

1.What can we infer from the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?

A.Bees enjoy stinging elephants.

B.Elephants’ trunk is a sensitive organ.

C.Being stung in the trunk is unbearable to elephants.

D.Honeybee pheromones make elephants suffer great pain.

2.Why didn’t the researchers hang live beehives to keep elephants away from crops?

A.Because it’s not practical.

B.Because it doesn’t work to elephants.

C.Because elephants like the taste of honey.

D.Because researchers prefer to invent new chemicals.

3.Paragraph 4 mainly tells us_________.

A.how the experiment was carried out

B.elephants’ reaction to the white socks

C.how to imitate honeybee alarm pheromones

D.why the team hung two different white socks

4.What’s the purpose of the research?

A.To cut down the number of elephants.

B.To keep elephants away with bees’ stings.

C.To prevent elephants from damaging crops.

D.To better the relation between humans and elephants.

    I was ever bullied badly when I was in high school. One kid in particular would try to make me feel worse in every way he knew. For example, he would throw stuff at me constantly, hit me on the head, punch me, call me ugly and stupid, make fun of me and, of course tell me he would beat me up if I ever fought back. It was like his daily mission. And it was my daily mission to just get through the day. What could I say? It made my world very small because that was my main focus---just surviving. Everything else fell by the wayside. Unfortunately, that included any form of social life. So not only was my world tiny, but it was very lonely.

Looking back to that time, which was about 11 years ago, my biggest mistake was not bringing anyone into that world of mine. I was too proud and embarrassed to get help. I would rather not face the fact that I needed help because in my mind, that would mean that the bully had won. It would also mean that I was weak.

Let me just say this----bullying someone is a weak choice. The only reason why they come after you is that they don’t think you will do anything about it. Does that make anyone strong? Absolutely not. Be stronger. Reach out to a parent, a teacher or a friend for help. Simply admit that you are struggling and need help.

You can put it like this: Somebody who is weak and trying to build himself or herself up has chosen to do that by putting me down. The only reason why they are doing it is that I am nice and I haven't done anything about it yet. Well, I am through putting up with this. I have basic human rights that they are trying to take away to feel better and that is just not OK. How do I handle this the right way? I don't want the pain cycle to continue and I don't want to become someone I don't want to be.

I will close by saying this----I am not just surviving. I am just enjoying my life. I graduated from college with honors, by the way. You don’t have to wait to live. Do something today.

1.What did the author do when he was bullied? ________

A.He suffered but put up with it all alone.

B.He fell by the wayside.

C.He reached out for help immediately.

D.He fought back bravely.

2.The author suggests fighting bullies by ________.

A.getting used to the pain as soon as possible

B.keeping it a secret inside and reducing your social life

C.looking for help from parents, teachers or friends

D.promoting the understanding of basic human rights

3.The author probably wrote this article to ________.

A.admit that he had been treated badly at school

B.describe the harmful effects of bullying

C.show how grateful he was to those who helped him

D.share his experience and ideas on dealing with bullies

1.Which book is basically a romance?

A.The Book Thief. B.A Child Called “it”

C.The Fault in Our Stars. D.The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.

2.Who is considered to have no good qualities or useful skills in the family?

A.Liesel's brother B.The 9-year-old son Bruno.

C.A young girl named Liesel. D.Have Pelzer, a boy from California.

3.What do the four novels have in common?

A.They all expose the dark side of society. B.They are all emotionally powerful.

C.They are all connected with wars. D.They all have a sad ending.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.How long have Earth Boxes been in market?

A.About 15 years. B.About 25 years. C.About 30 years.

2.What can Earth Boxes be used to do in poor countries?

A.Solve hunger problems.

B.Improve soil conditions.

C.Teach students science.

3.What is the advantage of Earth Boxes?

A.Saving much space.

B.Purifying much water.

C.Making crops grow fast.

4.Why are Earth Boxes used in middle school?

A.To learn math well.

B.To grow vegetables.

C.To do some experiments.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Why are the speakers excited in the beginning?

A.They park near the shopping mall.

B.They are lucky to take the umbrella.

C.They find the shopping mall easily.

2.What would the man like to have for lunch?

A.Fries. B.Chicken sandwiches. C.The lamb burger.

3.What will the speakers do right after lunch?

A.Learn Spanish. B.Do some shopping. C.Go to the museum.

4.How will the speakers go to the museum probably?

A.By car. B.By bike. C.On foot.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Where are the speakers?

A.In Sydney. B.In Toronto. C.In Los Angeles.

2.What does Simon plan to do after graduation?

A.Study further. B.Run a hotel. C.Work in a company.

3.What does Lucy major in?

A.Law. B.Business. C.Management.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What is the man allowed to make for Thanksgiving?

A.The sauces. B.The salad. C.The desserts.

2.What does the woman say about Thanksgiving in her family?

A.No one takes it very seriously.

B.Her parents try to do everything.

C.Everyone shares the preparation work.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What does the man think of horror movies?

A.Exciting. B.Frightening. C.Boring.

2.What new hobby will the woman start?

A.Skiing. B.Reading. C.Playing music.

In what aspect is the man weak in Chinese?

A.Reading. B.Writing. C.Speaking.

How will the woman probably go to the gallery?

A.By bus. B.By subway. C.By car.

What is the man persuading the woman to do?

A.Have less meat.

B.Buy him a burger.

C.Eat out with him.

What does the man mean?

A.He’s willing to help out.

B.He has his hands full.

C.He almost loses the suitcase.

What time does the museum close on Sundays?

A.At 3:00 pm. B.At 4:00 pm. C.At 5:00 pm.

假设你是晨光中学的学生李津。你在某网站的论坛上读到一位名为 Chris 的外国学生 发的帖子，得知他有意来中国的大学学习。请根据以下提示给 Chris 留言：

（1）鼓励他来中国留学；

（2）说明来华留学的好处（如：加深对中国的了解，对个人发展的益处等）；

（3）表示愿意进一步提供帮助。 注意：

（1）词数不少于 100；

（2）可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；

（3）开头已给出，不计入总词数。

阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

For many teenagers, a job is a way to earn a little extra money. For me, it is more than that.

At the age of 16, I was offered my very first job as a shopgirl in a clothing store. On the first day, my manager was training me how to fold and organize platform after platform of clothes. The work seemed overwhelming, and everything had to be done in an accurate way. I got so impatient because I couldn’t get it right the first couple of times. After about ten tries, I had the clothes folded perfectly. Then it took me thirty minutes to get them all looking uniform. Now, I fold and organize clothes every day, and I’m able to do them well. Through this experience, I’ve learned to be patient.

Helping customers and establishing connections with them is one of the things I love most about my job. About two months ago, I helped a woman who was looking for a dress. She told me exactly what she was picturing—a blue dress with long sleeves and a lace neck. We didn’t have any such dress, and when I explained that to her, she wasn’t very happy. Instead of getting annoyed, I tried getting to know her a bit better and asked what the dress was for, so I could find other items in her size that could work. We shared our love of the Netflix fashion show, and she ended up buying $200 worth of new clothes, having found other items she liked. This experience has taught me to be more open with strangers.

Every job has its share of frustrations and challenges; to do well you must learn to deal with them. I’ve learned this from my own experience, and it has helped me in other aspects of my life as well.

1.What was the author’s first job? (no more than 5 words)

2.What is the meaning of the underlined word in Para. 2? (no more than 3 words)

3.How did the author manage to meet the customer’s needs in Para. 3? (no more than 15 words)

4.How has the author’s work experience changed her in personality? (no more than 10 words)

5.What job would you like to do? How can you help people in your work? (no more than 20 words)

    Most people aren’t good at creative problem solving for two reasons: (1) They are not trained in how to be creative. (2) They don’t understand group strength well enough to harness（驾驭）their power to maximize group creativity.

A key element of creativity is applying existing knowledge to a new problem. The more people getting involved in solving it, the more knowledge there is to work on it. Unfortunately, research shows that the traditional brainstorming methods fail to achieve that goal. When groups get together to exchange ideas, they actually come up with fewer ideas overall than if they each had worked alone.

To fix this problem, you should consider the two stages of group problem-solving: divergence（分散）and convergence（集中）. Divergence happens when the group considers as many different potential solutions as possible. Convergence happens when the various proposed solutions are evaluated and reduced to a smaller set of candidate solutions to the current problem.

The essential principle of group creativity is that individuals working alone diverge, whereas group members working together converge. In groups, once a member states a potential solution, that makes others think about the problem similarly. That is why groups working together diverge less than individuals working alone.

Therefore, be aware of when to diverge and when to converge. For example, early in the problem-solving process, have group members work alone to write down statements describing the problem. Then get them back to discuss their descriptions. The group discussion will lead everyone to accept one or a small number of these statements to work on—this is healthy convergence.

When starting to generate solutions, you again want divergence. Have people work alone to start. Then collect people’s initial ideas and send them around to others and allow the divergence to continue as everyone individually builds on the ideas of other members.

Finally, let the group discuss the resulting ideas. This discussion will gradually lead the group to converge on a small number of candidate solutions.

This simple method works effectively, because it respects what individuals and groups do best.

1.Research shows that the traditional brainstorming methods ______.

A.actually limit group creativity

B.greatly encourage group creativity

C.enable people to form more ideas together

D.prevent people’s involvement in the problems

2.According to Para. 4, when a member presents an idea, others tend to_____.

A.think the other way round

B.follow his way of thinking

C.be more confident in their own ideas

D.be less willing to share their own ideas

3.What should group members first do early in the problem-solving process?

A.Discuss the problem. B.Simplify the problem.

C.Put down group statements together. D.Write down their individual descriptions.

4.How can each group member make changes to his initial solution?

A.By adding in collected evidence. B.By reorganizing his own words.

C.By drawing on others’ ideas. D.By making his statement briefer.

5.What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A.To advocate a way to make group thinking more effective.

B.To demonstrate the difficulty in organizing group thinking.

C.To highlight the differences between divergence and convergence.

D.To show the advantage of group thinking over individual thinking.

    If you were bringing friends home to visit, you could show them the way. You know the landmarks—a big red house or a bus-stop sign. But what if you were swimming in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean? Could you still find your way home? A loggerhead turtle（海 龟）could.

According to Dr. Ken Lohmann, loggerheads have a magnetic（磁力的）sense based on Earth’s magnetic field. It helps them locate the best spots for finding food and their home beaches.

Scientists already know that several other animals, such as whales and honeybees, can detect（探测到）magnetic fields. The difference between them and loggerheads, however, is the way they learn to use their magnetic sense. Young whales and honeybees can learn from adults. Loggerheads are abandoned as eggs.

As newborn loggerheads have no adults to learn from, what helps them figure out how to use their magnetic sense? Lohmann thinks one of the cues was light on the sea.

Baby loggerheads hatch only at night. However, a small amount of light reflects off the ocean. The light makes that region brighter. Heading toward the light helps them get quickly out to sea, where they can find food. Lohmann tested whether newborn loggerheads use this light source to set their magnetic “compasses”（罗盘）. He and his team put some newborns in a water tank and recorded which way they swam. Around the tank, the scientists created a magnetic field that matched the Earth’s. They set a weak light to the east of the magnetic field. Then they let the newborns go.

At first, the newborns swam toward the light. After the scientists turned off the light, the turtles that had seen the light in the east always swam toward east. When the researchers reversed（颠倒）the magnetic field, these turtles turned around and swam toward the new “east”.

This and the follow-up experiments all showed that loggerheads use light from the outside world to set their magnetic “compasses” and then remember the “correct” direction. If a turtle hatches on a brightly-lit beach, that would damage its magnetic sense forever and make survival hard for the turtle.

Lohmann’s work has led others to protect the habitat of this endangered species. Yet many questions about these creatures remain unanswered, and researchers have a lot to study.

1.Loggerheads and whales differ in the way they______.

A.bring up their young

B.recognize landmarks

C.detect magnetic fields

D.learn to find directions

2.What is needed for newborn loggerheads to set their magnetic sense?

A.Weak light reflected off the ocean. B.Help from adult loggerheads.

C.Bright sunlight from the sky. D.Food in warmer waters.

3.In the experiment, after the newborns’ magnetic sense was set, their moving direction was determined by ____.

A.the light

B.the magnetic field

C.other unknown factors

D.the light and the magnetic field

4.What is the significance of Lohmann’s research work?

A.It enables researchers to keep track of turtles.

B.It contributes to the studies of the magnetic field.

C.It offers a new solution to environmental pollution.

D.It helps protect the loggerheads’ living environment.

5.What could be the best title of the passage?

A.Experiments on Loggerheads

B.The Survival of the Sea Turtle

C.The Loggerhead’s Built-in “Compass”

D.Comparison of Loggerheads and Other Animals

    With a satisfied smile, Keisha finished the last sentence of her English essay about one of her heroes, Rosa Parks, an important figure in the Civil Rights Movement.

“Keisha,” her mother shouted from downstairs. “It’s almost 4:15.”

“Don’t worry. I won’t be late. ” Keisha pulled down a storybook from her bookshelf， as she always read to the nursing home’s residents. And on an impulse（一时心血来潮）, she added her English notebook as well.

As Keisha came running in the door, the manager told her, “We have a new resident this week, Mrs. Ruby Watson. She’s still adjusting to her new surroundings. You’ll find her in Room 28. And by the way, Keisha, good luck.”

Keisha walked down the hallway at a quick pace. As she entered Room 28, she met two sharp brown eyes staring at her doubtfully.

“I’m Keisha Jackson, a volunteer,” Keisha explained. “I come here to help pass the time with residents, or read to them, or, . . .” Keisha started stammering（结巴）as Mrs.

Watson continued to stare at her.

“I didn’t request anyone to keep me company,” Mrs. Watson interrupted. “I’m alone most of the time, and that’s how I prefer it.”

“I brought along some funny stories,” Keisha said hesitantly.

“I’m not in the mood for funny stories,” Mrs. Watson replied angrily. “What else do you have?”

Nervously, Keisha opened her notebook to her essay. She read the title aloud, “Rosa

Parks: A Woman of Courage and Conviction（信念）.” She glanced at Mrs. Watson to see how she might react, but to her surprise, Mrs. Watson’s face relaxed and her eyes shone.

“Read to me about Rosa,” Mrs. Watson said.

Keisha read how Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus in 1955 inspired the protest that became a turning point in the struggle for civil rights.

“I walked with Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King,” Mrs. Watson said with pride. “That was the greatest moment of my life because…” She paused.

“Because… you were a woman of courage and conviction too.”

Sitting up straighter, Mrs. Watson said, “Yes, I was and I still am. Thank you for reminding me, Keisha. Next Thursday, I will tell you my story.”

1.Why did Keisha take her English notebook along?

A.Her mother asked her to take it. B.She would hand it in on her way.

C.She might read her essay to someone. D.The manager wanted to read her essay.

2.Why did the manager wish Keisha good luck before she visited Mrs. Watson?

A.Mrs. Watson could be difficult. B.Mrs. Watson was in poor health.

C.Keisha was feeling nervous. D.Keisha was a shy person.

3.Mrs. Watson’s eyes (Para. 10) suggested that she was ______.

A.amused B.puzzled

C.annoyed D.interested

4.What effect did Keisha’s essay have on Mrs. Watson?

A.It aroused her curiosity in volunteer work.

B.It built up her expectation for more visitors.

C.It awoke her pride in her struggle for civil rights.

D.It changed her attitude to the Civil Rights Movement.

5.Readers may find this story inspiring because ______.

A.a girl enjoys learning about her heroes B.a girl helps someone feel appreciated

C.a woman overcomes hardship by herself D.a woman gathers the courage for life

    When you choose a higher education course, here are some tips for you to follow.

Choosing your course

There are a range of subjects and courses available. Many are work-related; others are academic. You’ll need to look beyond the course title because courses with almost the same name may differ enormously. For example, if you’re interested in construction but wish to use your creative skills, you may be better suited to a building design management course than a building project management course.

Style of learning

Think about the style of learning that best suits you. It’s important to study a subject that you particularly enjoy, but if you want to follow a career in a different area, you may consider taking the subjects you want to learn and joining them into one degree. Many degree courses are made up of different subject modules which deal with particular areas of interest.

Choosing where to study

Where you study can be almost as important as what you study. One thing to consider is whether you want to live at home or move away. For some people, living at home offers the best of both worlds, but it may make sense to move if you want to study a particular course at a specific university or college. Many students value the experience of living on campus or in a different part of the country as an important part of university life.

Finding out more about courses

Once you’ve got a list of courses that appeal to you, it’s worth looking at some other sources of information about them, like independent reports. These provide information on the numbers of students who finished the course, student satisfaction and more.

Open days

Open days usually take place in spring or autumn. Although you may have an idea about what a course is like, there’s no substitute（替代）for attending a class yourself. If you can’t come on the open days, you can sign up for a guided tour instead.

1.You need to look beyond the course title because courses with similar names may be ______.

A.creativity-focused B.work-related

C.far different D.quite similar

2.What are you advised to do if your interest disagrees with your future career?

A.Add preferred subjects to your degree courses.

B.Choose the subjects based on your interest.

C.Earn different degrees.

D.Give up your interest.

3.What do we learn about from Para. 4?

A.Disadvantages of studying on campus.

B.Reasons for choosing where to study.

C.Importance of attending a nearby college.

D.Problems of going to a faraway university.

4.Why is it recommended to check independent reports?

A.To increase applicants’ interest.

B.To better understand a course.

C.To figure out how to complete a course.

D.To find out how different the courses are.

5.On the open days, would-be college students can ______.

A.sign up for a particular course

B.take a guided tour on the campus

C.see whether there is a substitute course

D.have a first-hand experience of a course

    Years of living with a lisp (口齿不清) had taught me it was better not to say anything than to speak and risk embarrassment. As a result of my ______, I felt distanced from most of my peers (同龄人). “Kathy? Oh, she’s quiet.” That’s what most people would say when they ____ me, as if “Quiet” were part of my ____. I was okay with that. I didn’t need to be ____.

Last September, however, that all ____. I started my creative writing class with Ms. Haist. Every day we would be given a different writing task and, if we wished, we could ____ what we had written. I ____ listening to others read their work and thinking: “That will never be me. I’ll never have the ____ to do that.”

One day, I was really ____ with what I had written and wanted to share. My heart was beating wildly as I raised my hand. Those ____ little voices were ringing in my ear, “You have a lisp, remember? ____, your writing isn’t that good. Be quiet.” I was about to ____ my hand when I met Ms. Haist’s encouraging eyes.

I swallowed the voices down and let my real voice ___. I could hear it ___as I read, and I could hear every stutter (结巴) and mistake. I finished reading, waiting to be laughed at. ____, I heard claps from the class and praise from Ms. Haist.

The next day, I did it ____. Soon I was reading out loud nearly every day. Gradually, I realized that ____ my lisp, the class and the teacher always appreciated my writing. Now I may still not be the most ____, social person, but I’ve become better at oral presentations. I ____ read my poetry out loud at a reading club.

Every time those little voices try to tell me to be quiet, I think of all the encouragement I received in class and I know that I ____ to be heard.

1.A.embarrassment B.excitement C.humor D.silence

2.A.heard from B.talked of C.called on D.looked for

3.A.name B.opinion C.duty D.business

4.A.seen B.heard C.followed D.protected

5.A.disappeared B.returned C.developed D.changed

6.A.examine B.practice C.share D.copy

7.A.regret B.consider C.imagine D.remember

8.A.time B.courage C.patience D.evidence

9.A.busy B.strict C.pleased D.disappointed

10.A.tired B.urgent C.funny D.cheerful

11.A.Besides B.Otherwise C.Therefore D.Normally

12.A.touch B.wave C.extend D.withdraw

13.A.go down B.die away C.come out D.calm down

14.A.shaking B.singing C.shouting D.deepening

15.A.Sadly B.Hopefully C.Honestly D.Unexpectedly

16.A.again B.alone C.already D.anyway

17.A.thanks to B.instead of C.despite D.except

18.A.serious B.outgoing C.nervous D.hardworking

19.A.even B.still C.only D.seldom

20.A.fear B.agree C.deserve D.pretend

What was it ______ brought you two together? Was it your love of music?

A.as B.who C.that D.which

Jane wishes that she ______ foreign trade instead of literature when she was in college.

A.studied B.had studied

C.would study D.might have studied