Online live streaming(直播) is big business nowadays, making huge profits and attracting hundreds of millions of viewers. In addition to adults, this rapidly expanding industry is now drawing underage live streamers, who are not of legal age. According to a report by the Sina Weibo Data Center, live streamers aged 11—16 accounted for 12 percent of all streamers in China. The figure has been rising still, while streamers are getting younger.

It has been found that a large number of underage streamers are drinking, smoking or even exposing to attract viewers. In the best case, live streaming will affect children’s schoolwork and waste their precious youth. In the worst case, they will develop bad values and an improper outlook, which will damage their future.

“Webcasts (web broadcast) are suspected of having a hotbed of improper program. Particularly, the involvement of underage streamers in this industry is making the situation more complex” said Mao Jianguo from Southern Metropolis Daily.

Some legal experts recently issued a report on protection of the children in the cyberspace(网络空间), suggesting that those under 14 should be restricted from independently live streaming and posting videos online.

However, it is unwise and impossible to totally reject all underage streamers but it's necessary and even urgent to standardize the underage webcast sector.

Fortunately, some webcast companies have said that they will not allow streamers under the age of 18 and online live streamers must register by using their ID. However, the reality is that many underage streamers choose to avoid that by using the IDs of adults, who also go through the face scanning required for conditions. All this means that to block underage streamers from webcasting, it’s not enough to depend on their self-discipline.

Parents should tell their children about the disadvantages of getting involved in live streaming so that children develop an objective attitude toward live streaming. Adults should not lend their IDs to children to register for live streaming. And the watchdogs must patrol(巡逻) webcast platforms more actively and remove all unauthorized videos of underage streamers.

1.What are the first and second paragraphs mainly about?

A.A new industry of live streaming came into being.

B.Online live streaming has been a social concern.

C.Teenagers are curious about live streaming recently.

D.Online live streaming is increasingly popular and bringing bad effects.

2.According to Mao Jianguo’s words, we can indicate__________.

A.children’s live streaming is the root of all the social problems

B.webcasts contribute to the unhealthy trend in underage live streaming

C.webcasts are less likely to cause more social problems

D.webcasts are the main causes of many youth problems

3.What do we know about standardized measures mentioned in the text?

A.Children shall never use a webcast without the IDs.

B.Self-discipline is an effective way to stop underage streaming.

C.Parents should guide the children to use webcasts properly.

D.Watchdogs’ duty is to stop children from live streaming.

4.What is the best title of the text?

A.A Full Ban against Children’s Live Streaming

B.The Attraction to Children by a Rapidly Expanding Industry

C.Different Opinions about Underage Live Streaming.

D.An Appeal for Keeping Watch on Underage Live Streaming

    I’m going to be completely honest. I have no idea how I ended up with this opportunity, I have no idea what I’m doing, but I am very happy to be here.

Last summer a friend tagged me in a Facebook post from BBC Earth and encouraged me to apply to the BBC Presenter Search 2018. The assignment was easy and hard, make a video shorter than 60 seconds where you talk about something in science you think is cool. Simple concept, but for me it was challenging as I want to talk about bryophytes(苔藓植物) forever (which is slightly longer than 60 seconds).

So I decided to make an attempt. I was going to make a 60 second video about sphagnum(水苔), commonly known as peat moss and uncommonly known as an unsung climate hero. Sphagnum is the plant genus that holds the most carbon in the world, it slowly builds up its carbon storage over hundreds of thousands of years and if undisturbed, they never let go of the carbon they gathered.

Making a short video on this was hard because I wanted to include everything. And it became even harder as I had no one to hold the camera. I tied my camera to the scrawniest little tree, swinging in the wind as a bird tried to chase me away from the mud. This chaos ended up as the video “Why sphagnum is awesome” on my channel. I submitted the video, but didn’t dare to write in the description section of the video that it was a submission, because I never imagined that I could win!

But I did.

I waited two months before I could tell people that I had won the search, and when the news came out, I received the most attention I’ve had in my entire life.

No matter your background, whether you want to pass the time or pass an exam, I really hope you enjoy the video!

1.What can we infer about the author from paragraph 1?

A.She is uncertain about the result. B.She gets used to telling people lies.

C.She is unable to achieve the goal. D.She knows much about the ending.

2.Which of the following is NOT true about sphagnum?

A.It can form its carbon storage in a very slow way.

B.It is universally recognized as an unknown climate hero.

C.It won’t release the carbon without being disturbed.

D.It contains a large amount of carbon.

3.The underlined word “scrawniest” in Paragraph 4 probably means ___________.

A.weakest B.strongest

C.shortest D.most energetic

4.What can we learn from the author’s story?

A.She shows great interest in filming the video.

B.Her knowledge helps overcome all the difficulties.

C.Her attitude and hard work pay off eventually.

D.She is more than delighted to gain the most attention.

    University of Cambridge has several funds to support university athletes. Full information can be found below:

TASS-The Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme

Launched in April 2004, TASS is designed to help promising young athletes who want to balance their sporting ambitions with a University or college education.

If you would like to be considered for the TASS Scheme, please contact your National Governing Body to see if you are eligible. You can find out more about TASS here.

UCAPP-University of Cambridge Athlete Performances Programme

UCAPP was set up in 1985 thanks to the kind generosity of Mark Hanson, who was a Modern Pentathlete during his time at Cambridge.

This programme aims to provide core services that any high-performance athletes would benefit from including Lifestyle Management, Physiotherapy, Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition Advice, Sports Psychology Support and Gym Membership.

To find out more information, please click here.

The Eric Evans Fund

The Eric Evans Fund was set up in 1996. The Fund is intended to support students who wish to improve their personal sporting performance beyond University level, or to enable them to undertake qualifications in connection with officiating, coaching or the administration of sport.

The fund is managed by the Director of Sport and two other persons appointed by the Sports Committee. If you still have any further question, please send an e-mail to the Managers.

The Hawks Charitable Trust

The Trust was established in January 1996 with a relatively small capital donated by some of the members to provide financial help to current Cambridge University students, male and female, whose sporting activities were being held back by financial problems.

For more information on this Trust, including the qualifications required for application, please see the Hawks Website.

1.What is special about UCAPP?

A.It favors the promising young athletes.

B.It requires no qualifications.

C.It is intended for high-performance athletes.

D.It helps to improve students’ personal sporting performance.

2.How can you get more information about the Eric Evans Fund?

A.By visiting the website.

B.By sending an e-mail.

C.By going to the director’s office.

D.By giving a telephone call to the message.

3.Which programme will you favor if your club needs money for a sport game?

A.TASS B.UCAPP

C.The Eric Evans Fund D.The Hawks Charitable Trust

阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇 60 词左右的内容概要。

For many parents,making sure their children get the right amount of sleep can be stressful.This is especially true during high-pressure times such as exams when students tend to study all night for the next day.Unfortunately,it is often counterproductive(适得其反的)because with fewer hours to sleep,the teen brain doesn't get enough time to lay down what they've studied the night before.

In her groundbreaking book The Teenage Brain,neuroscientist Dr.Frances Jensen explains that bedtime isn't simply a way for the body to relax and recover after working,studying or playing a hard day. It is the glue that allows us not only to recollect our experiences but also to remember everything we've learned that day.Basically the more we learn,the more we need to sleep,which is why a good sleep is of great importance in achieving success at school.

Then how much sleep do teenagers need?There is no magic number for exactly how much sleep teenagers need,but the Austrian Centre for Education in Sleep(ACES)suggests 8 to 10 hours per day for high school adolescents.What happens if they don't get enough sleep?According to ACES,poor sleep will have all sorts of negative effects on teenagers,including rise in blood pressure,mood swings and impatient behaviours.Without adequate sleep the focus and attention drifts making it harder to receive information. The brain can no longer function to deal with information properly and access previously learned information.

So,how can parents help?If you think your child needs more sleep,try making gradual changes to their sleeping habits.Small increases have been shown to be effective in changing sleep patterns.And remember your children are going through a period of their lives when their brains and bodies are going through a lot of changes.Not only is your job to help make changes,it's also to ride the wave with them.It may not be easy,but they will thank you for it eventually.

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假定你是李华,欲将参观某展览会的票赠予友人 Jackson。 请给他发一封邮件,内容包括:

1. 展会信息;

2. 转赠原因;

3. 期待回复。注意:

1. 词数 80 左右;

2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。

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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

Scientists have found a reliable way to lengthen life in lab animals:Reduce the amount of calories(卡路里)they eat.

This method,1.(know)as caloric restriction, has been shown to lengthen life of organisms ( 有 机体 )and reduce some age-related2.(disease).Whether it can do the same in people has been an open question. 3.  ,a new study suggests that in adults, long-term restriction of calorie intake can have an effect on their health.

The researchers looked at a group of 143 healthy adults who ranged in age4.21 to 50. They were instructed5.(practice)caloric restriction for two years.They could eat the foods they wanted so long as they cut back on the foods they ate,with the aim of6.(cut)the calories they consumed by 25 percent.

Many did not achieve that goal.On average,the dieters managed to cut down about 12 percent of their total calories, or7.(rough)300 calories a day. But the group saw many of their health markers improve. They8.(lose)body fat, their blood pressure fell slightly, and they had better blood sugar control. Meanwhile, another 75 healthy adults 9.  did not practice caloric restriction saw no 10.  (improve)in these markers.

    It was only a dollar. Dylan_______ it on the floor as he sat at the back of his English class.

When the school day _______ ,Dylan wandered back to the classroom. The wrinkled old bill was_______ there. He could easily have pocketed it without thinking twice. _______, he picked it up and brought it to his English teacher, Mattison. She was a little_______that he'd turned the dollar in, knowing a lot of people would have just kept it. She_______ that Dylan tape it to the whiteboard at the front of the classroom.

A day or two later, David_______the dollar on the whiteboard. After class, he asked Mattison_______ it was there. She was still _______ the original owner to claim it, so she replied, "I don't know." Then David taped a second dollar to the________,which got it rolling. The________of the two dollar bills, side by side, triggered(触发)________in Mattison's students. More students taped up single dollar bills.

The________ snowballed. The students, among themselves, ________Mattison had some unspoken goal. Ben taped a $20 bill to the whiteboard, Megan another $20.The amount________ to grow over several weeks, ________ it reached$175.76.

She asked the teens whether they minded if she ________  the dollars in their names. Their answer was to tape ________ money to the whiteboard over the next few days to________the amount to over$300. Mattison, choking back tears as she ________ the moment, said she carefully peeled the cash off the board and made the donation.

1.A.dropped B.noticed C.mentioned D.remembered

2.A.ended B.started C.came D.went

3.A.also B.even C.still D.only

4.A.Finally B.Suddenly C.Therefore D.Instead

5.A.surprised B.excited C.relieved D.curious

6.A.discussed B.reported C. explained  D.suggested

7.A.took B.spent C. spotted  D.changed

8.A.when B.why C.how D.what

9.A.speaking to B.returning to C.waiting for D.looking for

10.A.board B.floor C.classroom D.desk

11.A.thought B.sight C.idea D.request

12.A.anything B.nothing C.something D.everything

13.A.problem B.business C.effort D.reputation

14.A.persuaded B.advised C.managed D.decided

15.A.continued B.stopped C.added D.began

16.A.until B.unless C.if D.after

17.A.raised B.donated C.charged D.collected

18.A.easy B.old C.enough D.exact

19.A.meet B.control C.prepare D.push

20.A.made use of B.paid attention to C.thought much of D.looked back upon

    Elvis Presley won many awards from nations all over the world, yet he did not record in any language other than English. He never performed outside the United States, except for three shows in Canada.1. In 1953,he made his first record of the song," My Happiness".2.Another song, "Hound Dog", was one of Elvis Presley's most popular records. It sold five million copies in 1956.Music industry experts say more than one thousand million of Elvis'records have been sold. He was a success in many different kinds of music-popular, country, religious, and rhythm and blues.

One of Elvis'records named"Heartbreak Hotel”became a huge hit,and led to his many appearances on television.3. He was famous as the young man who moved his hips in a sexual way.Many adults said he and his music were bad influences on young people.But young women loved him.Huge crowds watched his performances.

4.The theme song"Love Me Tender"was a big hit.He was one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood for a number of years in the 1950s.He acted in thirty-one movies.

Due to the pressure,Elvis Presley gained a lot of weight so he took drugs to help control his weight. He died on August 16,1977.Hundreds of thousands of people still visit his home,Graceland,in Memphis every year.Fans continue to buy his music,making him the most popular record artist ever.5.

A. Elvis Presley made his first movie in 1956.

B. Elvis Presley remains the King of Rock and Roll.

C. Soon Elvis Presley was known around the world.

D. The songs Elvis had recorded earlier were released.

E. The record sold well and was played a lot on local radio stations.

F. He won three of the music industry's highest award,the Grammy.

G. Yet his recordings and films are still enjoyed by people all over the world.

    Like bootcut jeans or farm fresh produce,television is proving its staying power regardless of trends. It seems to be just like a home cooked meal,never to be replaced,thanks to the wide application of big data.

Americans are still watching an average of five hours of TV each day and over 50%of homes have a television subscription service like Netflix or Hulu.This is due to the fact that television programming has undergone a renaissance(复兴),with cinema-quality programs on broadcast,new ways of delivery-Netflix or Hulu and other over-the-top(OTT)providers and now the promise of data-driven insights for advertisers. Data is the key to television's profitability.Advertisers have access to more audience information than ever,while networks and content providers use data,in addition to instinct(本能)to guide programming decisions.The abundance of data available to content providers,marketers and advertisers makes it possible to process,analyse and transform big data into profitable,useful insights.

For those 50% of homes with a subscription service,OTT TV is using data to make decisions not just about programming,but to guide viewers to the right content.The most famous example of data-driven content is Netflix's House of Cards,a popular TV series in America,designed to be a hit based on platform data like user viewing habits,ratings and preferences.But the content provider uses data to guide all of its decisions,ranging from title images to homepage layouts.

Netflix receives data from millions of set top boxes and online accounts,and then processes data using real time technology like Spark.These data have led to clearly-seen results,like a 20%-30%increase in programs'viewship numbers.

1.Why is"home cooked meal"mentioned in Paragraph 1?

A.To introduce the topic.

B.To show TV can't be replaced.

C.To give background information.

D.To prove big data can be applied.

2.What can we learn about the television industry?

A.It keeps making a high profit.

B.It's losing its viewers to cinemas.

C.It's too dependent on advertising.

D.It is updated to meet the challenges.

3.House of Cards is an example to show data-driven

A.content choice

B.subscription service

C.homepage layout

D.providers'preference

4.What is the writing purpose of the passage?

A.To show how television increases profits.

B.To explain how data benefit the TV industry.

C.To present how over-the-top television works.

D.To tell how the television industry goes digital.

    You wake up,ready to seize the day,when an unexpected breakfast is served your way-a classic sandwich.Someone has decided to park their rust-bucket in your driveway,blocking you in.Is it illegal to park in front of a driveway?Yes,absolutely.But some folks love to"stick it to the man”.And now,you can stick it to them.We have a general disgust toward tow trucks( 拖 车 ),their drivers,and the industry as a whole.However,it's a necessary evil,and in certain applications,completely justified.This is one of those times.Take delight in it!

But remember this:if you want to have someone's car towed,call the police and have them handle it.Why call the police first?Because in the event that the owner loses his/her car and tries to sue(起诉)for damages or lost wages,you're removed of the situation and free of any responsibility.If you call a tow company directly,they may give the owner your information.And building a backyard Thunderdome(雷霆)to settle your differences in"the old-fashioned way”can be costly.

So,can you park in front of your own driveway?Unfortunately,parking in front of your own driveway is still technically illegal.The sidewalk and curb in front of your house is still city property,and determining who exactly is parking in front of the driveway is next to impossible for parking enforcement ( 执 法 ).There are reports of many neighborhoods only receiving a ticket for parking in a driveway if someone calls to report it,so it depends how risky you're feeling.Here in L.A.,I see a handful of cars on my block consistently block their own driveway.I have rarely seen them ticketed or towed,but if it were me,I'd keep searching for a real spot.

1.What's the tone of Paragraph 1?

A.Humorous. B.Serious.

C.Sympathetic. D.Modest.

2.What is advised to do when you find a car blocking your driveway?

A.Call the police.

B.Turn to a tow company.

C.Sue the owner.

D.Use the old-fashioned way.

3.Why do people park on their own driveway?

A.It is technically allowed.

B.It is not against the law.

C.They like taking risks.

D.Finding a parking spot is hard.

    The hero of The Good Doctor,a young surgeon with autism(自闭症),represents the show's title in more ways than one.In the show,Dr.Shaun is extremely skilled at curing patients,but he's also morally good,able to see the light in others even if he can't always connect.

“As a British,I'm probably quite cynical(愤世嫉俗)in general,"said Freddie,who plays the part of Dr.Shaun,during a recent interview on the show's set in Metro Vancouver."I think he's a lovely person. Getting to reflect that version of the world he sees or he believes in and his faith in humanity,I think,is great,especially at a time like today when there's so much negativity."

Through Shaun and other doctors at the fictional San Jose St.Bonaventure Hospital,the series explores what it means to be a good person,which impresses the viewers greatly."It brings people hope in dark times and that might be one reason why it became a runaway hit last year,"cast members said.

"It came about somewhat naturally,"Freddie said."It seemed unusual to me to put so much in the four,five months of filming,because we only did 10 episodes,and then sort of stepped away and did nothing...I wanted to live in that world longer.”

Freddie,26,admitted to feeling some anxiety about getting his performance right.He did a great deal of research on autism and continued to work with a full-time consultant."When you're opposite Freddie, Shaun is learning.Shaun is processing."Nicholas,who plays Dr.Melendez,commented."It's not impression.He doesn't slip into the character and play around.He lives it a lot,too."

1.Who acts the hero in The Good Doctor?

A.San Jose. B.Shaun.

C.Freddie. D.Nicholas.

2.What is particularly impressive in the hero of The Good Doctor?

A.His autism. B.His good nature.

C.His cynical attitude. D.His working skills.

3.What is the passage mainly about?

A.How the actors play the roles.

B.How people react to the show.

C.What makes the show a big hit.

D.What makes Shaun a good doctor.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.What is the new application of facial recognition technology?

A.Spotting people. B.Memorizing faces. C.Identifying animals.

2.Who will help to send in pictures in the research?

A.Researchers. B.Farmers. C.Workers.

3.What aspect will facial recognition technology be further applied to?

A.Recording animal behavior. B.Recognizing animal varieties. C.Increasing animal populations.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What is the purpose of the reception party?

A.To offer students delicious food.

B.To introduce teachers to students.

C.To get students to know each other.

2.Who is organizing this event?

A.The Student Union.

B.The President Office.

C.The university teacher.

3.What does the woman think of the senior students?

A.Careful. B.Helpful. C.Grateful.

4.What does the woman mean finally?

A.She will buy a pie.

B.Students should work hard.

C.College life is easy and interesting.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What books does the man like most?

A.Books about sports.

B.Books about the environment.

C.Books about foreign countries.

2.Hlow does the man feel about the pictures in food books?

A.Realistic. B.Entertaining. C.Colorful.

3.What will the man do next?

A.Have a look around.

B.Get the membership card.

C.Sign the application form.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What does the man actually want to rent?

A.A house. B.A room. C.An apartment.

2.What is the man?

A.A college student. B.An artist. C.A worker.

3.Why does the man want to move downtown?

A.To live near his friends.

B.To get more of his works shown.

C.To go to the nearby shopping mall.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.When might the woman get off the bus?

A.8:25 am. B.8:55 am. C.9:10 am.

2.Why did the woman forget her purse?

A.She was helping others.

B.She got off the bus in a hurry.

C.She was thinking of her work.

What are the speakers buying tickets for?

A.A movie. B.A concert. C.A game.

Where are the speakers now?

A.In an office. B.In an elevator. C.On the 13th floor.

What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A.Vacation. B.Fruit. C.Weather.

What happened to the man?

A.He lost his cat.

B.He was nearly drowned.

C.He was caught in the rain.

What does the woman want to drink?

A.Milk. B.Tea. C.Water.

假设你是李华，下周三美国Greendale高中的访问团将来你校参观交流。作为校学生会主席，请给对方联系人Elizabeth写一封邮件，询问对方相关事宜。内容包括:

1. 日程安排；

2. 饮食习惯；

3. 其他要求。

注意:  1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Elizabeth,

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Yours,

Li Hua

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第1l处起）不计分。

Zhou Yan is the Senior Three student. Last week, he goes to see a doctor because of his arms and fingers hurt. The doctor told him the fact that had a “mobile phone disease”. Zhou sent messages for his friends with his mobile phone all the time, even in bed. Zhou started to do badly in all the exam because he spent so many time on his mobile phone. He didn’t stop use the mobile phone until his arms hurt. Yang Ling, which is an expert from a health center, said students should try to use their mobile phones less, especial at school.

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Tea is one of the 1. (much) popular drinks in the world. You make it by pouring hot water over the dried leaves of a tea plant. For 2. (hundred) of years people believed that tea could cure illnesses, and they used 3. as medicine. Today scientists know that tea contains chemicals that prevent cells from dying. Most teas have caffeine in them, 4. makes you feel more active. Some people have problems 5. (drink) tea because it can cause sleeplessness.

The tea plant 6. (grow) best in tropical and temperate places where rain falls throughout the year. Teas can be grown from sea level 7. about 2,000 metres, but the best quality grows in higher regions.

Tea comes from the leaves and buds of tea plants. Wild plants can be up to 9 metres high, however, on tea plantations, 8. (pull) the leaves 9. (easy), people cut them back to a bush of about a metre in height. It takes a plant three to five years before it is ready for picking.

A picker can harvest about 20 kg of tea a day. On large tea plantations the leaves are harvested by machines, but the quality of tea is 10.(high) when the leaves are picked by hand.

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

The snow is gone and green grass can be seen growing close to the sunny side of homes. The birds in the back yard are singing in the bush. Spring is here, and with_______come memories of the smell of_______, new sneakers, and longer days.

As a kid, I knew spring arrived when I walked into the house after school and_______paint. The first warm day would cause my mum to have the idea of_______She opened the windows, let the fresh air in, opened a can of paint, and put a fresh_______on the walls of a room.

Spring was also the time to change_______In Nova Scotia, we had snow on the ground almost_______from late December until late March. We spent all of our time outside wearing our_______winter boots. To run in them was like running with two weighty bags.

In late April or early May, mum would take us to the town to buy a new pair of light_______for each of us. I still remember the rubber________, with the trademark imprinted on it. After a month or two, small hands would tear it off, and leave a circle, darker than the________material around it.

Later, when we returned home, my brothers and I________our new sneakers. The door shut________behind us when we rushed out, causing a shout of________from our dad. Then we ran across the fields. The weight of the heavy winter boots was________It felt like we were________through the air or we could jump thirty feet like a kangaroo. The thoughts of summer’s approach and the________wind of spring rushing past our uncovered ears were________

When life gets me down; when everything seems________; I don’t let it________me. I would let my room put on a new coat of paint, pull on a new pair of sneakers, and just run like it was spring.

1.A.autumn B.spring C.winter D.summer

2.A.flowers B.food C.wine D.paint

3.A.smelled B.bought C.made D.matched

4.A.adventure B.communication C.decoration D.happiness

5.A.coat B.jacket C.sweater D.shirt

6.A.socks B.caps C.gloves D.shoes

7.A.especially B.normally C.continuously D.commonly

8.A.new B.heavy C.light D.soft

9.A.pants B.trousers C.sneakers D.glasses

10.A.circle B.rabbit C.line D.star

11.A.ugly B.colorful C.new D.faded

12.A.tore down B.put on C.made up D.turned down

13.A.heavily B.slightly C.gently D.slowly

14.A.excitement B.joy C.surprise D.anger

15.A.increasing B.coming C.gone D.measured

16.A.running B.flying C.walking D.riding

17.A.warm B.cold C.biting D.strong

18.A.terrible B.negative C.delightful D.fearful

19.A.successful B.hopeless C.satisfying D.hopeful

20.A.cheat B.change C.win D.affect

    When I was about 12, I had an enemy, a girl who liked to point out my shortcomings. Week by week her list ______: I was very thin; I wasn’t a ______ student; I talked too much; I was too _____, always feeling superior to（胜过）others, and so on. I tried to hear all this as long as I could. _____, I became very angry. I ran to my father with _____ in my eyes.

He listened to me ______, and then he asked. “Are the things she says true or not? Janet, didn’t you ever wonder _____ you’re really like? Well, you now have that girl’s ______. Go and ____ a list of everything she said and mark the points that are ______. Pay no attention to the other things she said.”

I did ______ he told me. To my great _____, I discovered that about half the things were true. Some of them I couldn’t ______ (like being very thin), but a good number I could – and suddenly I wanted to change. For the first time I went to a fairly ______ picture of myself.

I brought the list back to Daddy. He ______ to take it. “That’s just for you,” he said. “You know _____ than anyone else the truth about yourself. But you have to learn to ______, not just close your ears in anger, feeling _____ when something said about you is true, you’ll find it of help to you. Our world is full of people who think they know your affairs. Don’t shut your ______. Listen to them all, but hear the truth and do what you know is the right thing to do.”

Daddy’s advice has always ______ to me at many important moments. In my life, I’ve never had a better piece of advice.

1.A.collected B.added C.grew D.continued

2.A.good B.bad C.short D.greedy

3.A.silly B.friendly C.dull D.proud

4.A.In other words B.Above all C.As a result D.At last

5.A.tears B.happiness C.promises D.wishes

6.A.coldly B.quietly C.eagerly D.happily

7.A.who B.how C.what D.that

8.A.excuse B.opinion C.talk D.advice

9.A.take B.make C.create D.receive

10.A.wrong B.correct C.big D.true

11.A.as B.so C.before D.till

12.A.joy B.pleasure C.surprise D.anger

13.A.say B.like C.do D.change

14.A.wonderful B.clear C.interesting D.beautiful

15.A.promised B.refused C.expected D.agreed

16.A.wider B.higher C.better D.worse

17.A.listen B.stand C.speak D.share

18.A.hurt B.sad C.shy D.excited

19.A.words B.mouths C.eyes D.ears

20.A.returned B.gone C.appeared D.happened

    Are you happy with your appearance? 1.

“Almost all the girls with single-fold eyelids in our class have had double-eyelid operations,” Zeng, a Senior 2 student from Chengdu, told Xinhua. Zeng had the same surgery done this summer. 2.

From popular photo-editing apps to plastic surgery, it seems that large eyes, pale skin and a skinny body are the only standard for beauty these days. But can following this standard really make us feel good about ourselves?

3. According to Huxiu News, over six in ten girls choose not to take part in certain daily activities, such as attending school, because they feel bad about their looks. As much as 31 percent of teenagers avoid speaking up in class because they worry that others will notice their looks.

Many teenagers are upset about their appearance because they believe in unrealistic standards of beauty, experts say. 4. Seeing all these things can make anyone believe that they’re too dark, too fat, too short, or too tall.

However, trying to live up to strict standards can make us feel anxious. What troubles us is not just our “imperfect” looks, but the fact that we criticize ourselves too much.

5. Plus-size models are being featured in some fashion shows. All of us should be just as confident as they are.

A. Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes．

B. Body image anxiety is common among teenagers．

C. Guys care just as much as girls do about their body image．

D. Some teenagers might feel negatively about their appearance．

E. She and many of her classmates believe bigger eyes look more beautiful．

F. It’s not uncommon for teenagers to feel confident about their appearance．

G. Perfect faces and bodies are everywhere in advertising TV shows and social media．

    People have been wondering why elephants do not develop cancer even though they have lifespans (寿命) that are similar to humans, jiving for around 50 to 70 years.

Now scientists believe they know why. A team at the University of Chicago, US has found that elephants carry a large number of genes that stop tumors (肿瘤) developing. To be precise, they found 20 copies of an anti-tumor gene called TP53 in elephants. Most other species, including humans, only carry one copy.

According to the research, the extra copies of the gene improved the animal’s sensitivity to DNA damage, which lets the cells quickly kill themselves when damaged before they can go on to form deadly tumors.

“An increased risk of developing cancer has stood in the way of the evolution of large body sizes in many animals,” the study author Dr Vincent Lynch told The Guardian. If every living cell has the same chance of becoming cancerous (癌变的), large creatures with a long lifespan like whales and elephants should have a greater risk of developing cancer than humans and mice. But across species, the risk of cancer does not show a connection with body mass.

This phenomenon was found by Oxford University scientist Richard Peto in the 1970s and later named “Peto’s paradox (悖论)”. Biologists believe it results from larger animals using protection that many smaller animals do not. In the elephant’s case, the making of TP53 is nature’s way of keeping this species alive.

The study also found that when the same genes were brought to life in mice, they had the same cancer resistance as elephants. This means researchers could use the discovery to develop new treatments that can help stop cancers spreading or even developing in the first place.

“Nature has already figured out how to prevent cancer,” said Joshua Schiffman, a biologist at the School of Medicine, University of Utah, US. “It’s up to us to learn how different animals deal with the problem so that we can use those strategies to prevent cancer in people.”

1.Why are elephants unlikely to develop cancer?

A.They have a rather large body size.

B.Their genes suffer no DNA damage.

C.Certain genes in their body kill existing tumors.

D.They carry many genes to prevent tumors developing.

2.According to the passage, what has been a risk in the evolution of large animals?

A.Deadly tumors. B.The huge body mass.

C.Cells killing themselves. D.Sensitivity to DNA damage.

3.What does the underlined part “This phenomenon” in Paragraph 5 probably refer to?

A.Larger animals have protection from TP53.

B.The risk of cancer is not related to body size.

C.Larger animals suffer the same risk of cancer as smaller ones.

D.The larger animals are, the bigger risk of cancer they will have.

4.What can be concluded from the passage?

A.Depending on nature is surely enough to fight against cancer.

B.The TP53 genes have proved useful in stopping cancer in people.

C.Humans are expected to prevent cancer with the making of TP53.

D.The extra copies of elephants, genes are used to cure cancer patients.

B

Aging brings wrinkles, sagging bodies and frustrating forgetfulness. But getting older is not all bad for many people. Mounting evidence suggests aging may be a key to happiness. There is conflicting research on the subject, however, and experts say it may all boil down to this: Attitude is everything.

Older adults tend to be more optimistic and have a more positive outlook on life than their younger and stressed opposites. The big question is why seniors are happier. A recent study suggests one reason: Older adults remember the past through happy memories. Aging can bring more cheer as people become more comfortable with themselves and their roles in society. The older adults said they were enjoying more time with their family, spending more time on hobbies and having greater financial security and did not have to work.

But others are doubtful about the link between happiness and growing older.

"The notion that those in old age are happiest is misleading," said Richard Easterlin, a professor of economics at the University of Southern California. "It is based on comparing people of different ages who are the same in terms of income, health, family life." Easterlin added, "When you take account of the fact that older people have lower income than younger, are less healthy, and more likely to be living alone, then you will find it hard to accept that they are happier.

In fact, scientists have found that as people age, their health declines and social networks disappear as their friends die, which can make the elderly less happy.

Even if one does give in to age's dark side, health and happiness don't always go hand-in-hand. It's all about attitude. Research by the University of Chicago’s Yang suggests that attitude about life and happiness, is partly shaped by the era in which a person was born. It turns out that individuals who adapt the best to changes also have the highest expected levels of happiness.

Despite the conflicting findings about aging and happiness, the good news is that there doesn’t appear to be a limit to how much happiness one can achieve in one’s life. “Most people desire happiness,” Easterlin said. “To my knowledge, no one has identified a limit to attainable happiness.”

1.What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?

A.The key factor to older adults’ happiness

B.There is a conflict between aging and happiness

C.No one can define the limit to happiness.

D.The relationship between health and happiness.

2.Why are some seniors happier according to some experts?

A.They focus on what makes them feel good.

B.They have their own circle of friends.

C.They have better income after retirement.

D.They can enjoy social welfare services.

3.What can we learn from the passage?

A.People of the same age have the same sense of happiness.

B.Attitude may play a very important role in happiness.

C.People who adapt the best to changes are more likely to be unhappy.

D.Older adults who have more valuable life experience are more optimistic.

4.What’s the topic discussed in the passage?

A.Whether aging or attitude brings happiness.

B.Why seniors adapt the best to changes in society.

C.What the limit to an elder person’s happiness is.

D.How older people feel compared with younger people.

    Born blind is tough in any case. But things were even harder for Srikanth Bolla who was born in a small village in India, where the common belief was that kids with disabilities were “of no use” and therefore, better off dead. Fortunately, Srikanth’s parents loved their son and refused to give him up. Instead, they encouraged the blind boy to dream big and reach for the star.

Srikanth did not disappoint his parents. The now twenty-four-year-old is the founder CEO of Bollant Industries.

Of course, getting here was not easy. Being both blind and poor meant that Srikanth had to face hard challenges. As a young boy, Srikanth attended a regular school near his home. Unfortunately, the students and teachers didn’t quite like him because of his disability. As a result, the young boy was largely ignored and often spent the entire day alone.

Concerned this would hold back Srikanth’ s development, his family decided to send him to a special school in Hyderabad. Sure enough, the young boy soon rose to the top of his class, earning awards in speech and debate competitions. But Srikanth was prevented from studying sciences when he reached 10th grade, because it was thought too “dangerous” for a blind student. Not wanting to give up, Srikanth took legal action and became the first blind student in the country allowed to study sciences.

Late, after graduating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Srikanth set up Bollant Industries in 2012.For just four years, it has become a powerhouse with over 450 employees,70% of whom are physically challenged.

Being disabled doesn’ t mean being unable. “If the world looks at me and says, ‘Srikanth, you can do nothing,’ I will look back at the world and say I can do anything.” the young man says.

1.Why was Srikanth sent to a special school?

A.His parents became richer than before.

B.He could be treated equally there.

C.This school was free for disabled students.

D.He was sent away by the regular school.

2.What can we know about Srikanth from the text?

A.He was born in a poor village.

B.He cared about disabled people.

C.His parents were strict with him in his study.

D.He was loved by the villagers when he was young.

3.What words can best describe Srikanth?

A.Intelligent and determined.

B.Active and honest.

C.Patient and careful.

D.Kind but stubborn.

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

A.Chances Are Everywhere

B.No Challenges, No Success

C.Big Dream Makes a Difference

D.Disability Doesn’t Mean Being Unable