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分类综合训练一

阅读理解 + 阅读七选五 + 完形填空

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Summer Holiday Fun

The summer holiday is around the corner again. Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough!

Peterborough Museum

The Age of the Dinosaurs is the museum’s main attraction this summer. Get up close to prehistoric creatures via some great hands-on exhibits! Watch out for monsters lurking (潜伏) around every ember! The museum is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Saturday， and from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday in August.

Call 01733-864663 for details.

Saxon Youth Club

School holiday fun: Young people aged 13—19 will be able to produce their own music， compete in sports activities， or try their hand at cooking at Saxon Youth Club， Saxon Community Center， Norman Road， Peterborough every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 pm. And an aero ball tournament will take place on Thursday August 11th between 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm.

Call 01353-720274 for details.

Houghton Mill

Through the Looking Glass—a new production of the family favorite on Monday August 29th. Bring rugs or chairs to sit on and have a picnic if you wish to eat during the play. Gates open 5:30 pm， performance from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Tea room will be open until the end of the interval. Adult £10. Child £7. Family £20.

Booking advisable on 08454-505157.

Farmland Museum

Farmland Games: From Wellie Wanging to Pretend Ploughing matches， come and join the Farmland Team. Collect your sporting stickers and create a colorful rosette that is fit for a winner! No need to book， just turn up between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Thursday August 18th. Suitable for children aged four and above， each child should be accompanied by an adult and all activities are included in the normal admission price. Tickets Cost: £7 per child.

For further information， call 01223-810080.

1. Where can you go if you are interested in cooking?

A. Peterborough Museum. B. Saxon Youth Club.

C. Houghton Mill. D. Farmland Museum.

2. How much should you pay to watch the new play with your parents?

A. £7. B. £17. C. £20. D. £27.

3. What activity needs parents’ company?

A. Visiting the dinosaur exhibition. B. Playing farmland games.

C. Competing in sports activities. D. Watching the new play.

B

Masuma Ahuja can vividly recall what she wore on her first day of school in the United States: black jeans and a gray and orange T-shirt.

It was the early 2000s and her family had just moved from India to Pittsburgh. She remembers an American boy at her middle school asking her， on that very first day， about what she was wearing. He said， “Oh， I didn’t realize that you wore Western clothes in India.”

He thought India was a place where there were snake charmers and elephants on the street. The India that her classmate had pictured was pulled from storybooks and fantasy. Those misconceptions about the lives of those in different places—especially women and girls—stuck with her as she went on to become a journalist at The Washington Post and CNN.

And it raised a question—what is life really like for girls around the world? She sets out to answer it in her new book Girlhood: Teens Around the World in Their Own Voices. Published in February， it captures snapshots (快照) of everyday life from 30 girls around the globe in the form of diary entries.

There’s Claudie， a 13-year-old surfer from Pango Village in Vanuatu who dreams of becoming a lawyer; Halima， a 17-year-old from Mazar-i-Sharif， Afghanistan， who listens to and intends to follow a famous singer Celine Dion and helps her father peel potatoes for his job before school; Sattigul， a 16-year-old who comes from Mongolia， loves her pet eagle and wants to be an English translator one day.

When asked about what she hoped her readers could take away from her book， Ahuja said， “I hope that every reader will find themselves reflected in unexpected corners of their stories. And I hope that every girl who picks up the book recognizes that her voice is important and unique.”

4. How did Ahuja’s American classmate feel about her dressing?

A. Terrified. B. Bored. C. Pleased. D. Surprised.

5. Why did Ahuja write her new book?

A. To advertise her own country. B. To realize her dream to be a journalist.

C. To help women to fight for their place. D. To show the real lives of girls in different places.

6. What do the girls mentioned in Paragraph 5 have in common?

A. They do well in schoolwork. B. They have their own dreams.

C. They live in wealthy families. D. They make a living themselves.

7. What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A. Ahuja’s praise for girls’ confidence. B. The importance of every girl’s voice.

C. Ahuja’s expectations for readers. D. Some girls’ ideas about Ahuja’s book.

C

Some of the most famous scientific discoveries happened by accident. From the microwave oven to penicillin， scientists trying to solve a problem have sometimes found unexpected things. This is exactly how we created phosphorene nanoribbons (磷烯纳米带)—a material made from one of the universe’s basic building blocks， which has the potential to revolutionize a wide range of technologies.

We’d been trying to separate layers of phosphorus crystals into two-dimensional sheets. Instead， our technique created tiny ribbons one single atom thick and only 100 or so atoms across， but up to 100，000 atoms long. We spent three years improving the production process， before announcing our findings. The two-dimensional ribbons have a number of remarkable properties (属性). Their unbelievable width allows their properties， such as whether and how they conduct electricity， to be controllable. They are also very flexible， which means that they can follow any surface they’re put on perfectly， and can even be twisted.

More than 100 scientific papers predicted the transformative potential of these ribbons， should it be possible to create them， across a range of technologies—some as many as five years before the publishing of our discovery in Nature. Perhaps the most important of these is in the area of battery technology. The structure of phosphorene nanoribbons means that the charged ions (带电离子) that power batteries could soon move up to 1，000 times faster than they currently possible do. This would mean a significant decrease in charging time， alongside an increase in capacity of approximately 50%. Such performance gains would provide massive boosts to the electric car and aircraft industries， and allow us to use renewable energy more readily， even on grey， calm days.

8. What is the author most probably?

A. A scientist. B. An inventor. C. A publisher. D. A technician.

9. What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us about phosphorene nanoribbons?

A. Its shape. B. Its origin. C. Its structure. D. Its characteristic.

10. What would reduce charging time according to the scientific papers?

A. The cleaner source of energy. B. The bigger batteries of tiny ribbons.

C. The increasing capacity of batteries. D. The faster moving speed of charged ions.

11. What is the text mainly about?

A. Some unexpected inventions made in history.

B. A new material created accidentally by scientists.

C. The amazing development of battery technology.

D. Significant changes brought by wonderful discoveries.

D

Florida wildlife officials say manatees (海牛) facing starvation are benefiting from a program that feeds them on tons of donated lettuce. The program aims to save as many of the large animals as possible as water pollution has led to shortages of their favorite food， seagrass.

The effort has provided the manatees with more than 25 tons of lettuce. The feedings usually draw about 300 to 350 manatees per day. Sometimes， there are as many as 800 manatees. Normally， wildlife experts advise against people feeding wild animals. This is because it can lead the animals to make an unhealthy connection between humans and food. It is a crime in Florida for a person to feed manatees on their own， even though officials say many people want to do so. Experts believe the best way people can help is to donate money through an official institution.

In 2021， 1，101 manatee deaths were reported， largely from starvation. The normal five-year average is about 625 deaths. State wildlife officials say that so far this year， 164 manatee deaths have been recorded. Tom Reinert， the local director of state’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission， said the feeding program has helped to reduce the rising death rates. Officials estimate there are about 8，800 manatees in Florida waters. That is a big improvement from about 2，000 that existed in the 1990s. The increased numbers were responsible for manatees being removed from the endangered species list.

The most important element for supporting the remaining population will be restoring seagrass beds. So far， Florida has set aside $8 million to deal with that problem. “You can’t just go out and plant a bunch of seagrass，” Reinert said. But he added， “Projects are getting started and are in the planning stages.”

12. What is the program intended to do?

A. Reduce food waste. B. Study manatees’ eating habits.

C. Rescue large animals from starvation. D. Solve the problem of water pollution.

13. What do experts advise the public to do for manatees?

A. Feed healthy food to them. B. Set up special rescue groups.

C. Pay more visits to wildlife reserves. D. Offer financial aid to official organizations.

14. What word can best describe the feeding program?

A. Impractical. B. Significant. C. Complicated. D. Time-consuming.

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

A. Manatee Saving Program B. Ocean Protecting Program

C. Manatee Feeding Program D. Seagrass Beds Restoring Program

阅读七选五

How Laughing at Yourself Makes You Attractive

Have you ever embarrassed yourself in public and got laughed at for it? 16 And it’s okay—we should even have a laugh about them.

●Laughing at yourself means accepting who you really are. You may feel bad about yourself because of past misfortune. However， it’s normal to be imperfect. What’s important is that you should be honest with yourself about who you are. 17 You won’t be able to laugh at yourself without self-acceptance.

●Laughing at yourself helps increase your confidence. When you’re able to stay optimistic and laugh at yourself， you are likely to be more successful in life. 18 More importantly， it helps you realize your own weaknesses， so you know which areas to do better in.

● 19 Laughing at someone else may hurt their feelings even if you didn’t intend to， while laughing at yourself does not. You might even bring a smile to their faces. People will like it， because it shows that you have the courage to do so and you’re being real about your imperfections.

20 So instead of blaming yourself， try to think of your mistakes in a positive way and accept yourself just as you are. Learn to laugh at yourself and you will be more attractive.

A. Laughing at yourself makes you popular.

B. Accept yourself despite your imperfections.

C. Just remember that humans all make mistakes.

D. You don’t need to take yourself seriously all the time.

E. Chances are that we all have these kinds of experiences.

F. Laughing at yourself changes an ideal image of yourself.

G. This is because laughing at yourself contributes to your mental health.

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Robin Hughes， 60， is a special education teacher at South Shore Charter Academy in Riverview， Florida. She was reading a book about snow when she noticed that some of the children looked

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When she asked how many of them had 22 snow before， only two of them raised their hands. Hughes， who grew up in Louisa， Kentucky， was shocked. “It’s hard for kids to understand the 23 because they don’t have the 24 knowledge.”

25 to show her students snow for the first time， Hughes reached out to her sister， Amber Estes， who lives in Danville， Kentucky. She asked her to make a snowman and 26 it overnight to her， but Estes didn’t think it would be 27 .

“I said to her， ‘We haven’t had a(n) 28 amount of snow.’ I was making every 29 in the world，” Estes told The Washington Post. “In the end， I accepted the 30 because I knew that I would never have to 31 it.”

But in January， after Danville was 32 with 10 inches of snow， Estes went into her backyard and made a snowman， 33 with blueberry eyes， a carrot nose， and sticks for arms.

She then packed it into a container filled with 34 packs and sealed the 35 closed. It cost $78 to overnight send the snowman to her sister’s 36 through the US Postal Service. Estes named the snowman “Lucky” in the hope that he’d make the 800-mile journey to Florida without

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So Hughes’s students 38 Lucky for the first time. The kindergartners 39 gathered around the box to look at the snowman， and some couldn’t 40 touching him.

21. A. delighted B. confused C. embarrassed D. uninterested

22. A. seen B. expected C. remembered D. created

23. A. rule B. judgment C. concept D. order

24. A. correct B. relevant C. powerful D. reliable

25. A. Cautious B. Hesitant C. Satisfied D. Determined

26. A. provide B. mail C. drive D. recommend

27. A. legal B. normal C. cheap D. possible

28. A. equal B. much C. large D. certain

29. A. effort B. sense C. excuse D. difference

30. A. gift B. offer C. result D. challenge

31. A. live up to B. make up for C. get on with D. reach out to

32. A. hit B. burdened C. filled D. lined

33. A. familiar B. content C. complete D. popular

34. A. ice B. food C. water D. toy

35. A. pack B. snowman C. cover D. box

36. A. community B. store C. city D. school

37. A. doubt B. damage C. exception D. hesitation

38. A. met B. thanked C. noticed D. tasted

39. A. shyly B. confidently C. excitedly D. proudly

40. A. enjoy B. resist C. imagine D. keep

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Songkran

Duration: From April 12 to 15 in Phuket (The dates vary depending on the regions).

Location: Songkran is the Thai New Year. The entire country gets a lot of days off， and most Thai people will go back home to celebrate Songkran with their families. Just expect a lot of traffic jams on the road as everyone is out on pick-up trucks， throwing water at each other.

Details: Starting early in the morning on April 12th， the water ceremony will take many forms. Initially， you are only supposed to splash (溅湿) your family with a tiny cup of water at home. It’s good luck. Then you splash a statue of the Buddha very respectfully and do a little pray.

Later in the morning， the game starts to change. Because this is the hottest time of the year， splashing each other with water is a lot of fun. Add a little beer to that and Songkran turns into a country-wide water war.

It starts rather gently in Phuket Town around 10 am， turning to water dogfights (混战) in the afternoon in Patong， Kata and Karon， and ends with a full-scale wet war zone in Bangla Road until late at night.

Survival Tips:

★Don’t ride a bike if you can avoid it. It’s slippery and the tendency to close eyes when water is thrown at you is dangerous.

★Get a waterproof camera.

★Be aware of major traffic jams in towns， mostly in Patong Beach.

★Don’t carry anything that doesn’t resist water.

★Don’t wear expensive clothing.

★Be aware of the sun!

★Have fun! Don’t take it too seriously; it’s good.

1. How are the roads during Songkran in Thailand?

A. Flooded. B. Dangerous. C. Crowded. D. Clean.

2. What is the first step to celebrate Songkran?

A. Doing a pray. B. Splashing a statue of the Buddha.

C. Splashing water on family members. D. Splashing each other with beer.

3. What is recommended during Songkran?

A. Carrying an umbrella. B. Wearing cheap clothes.

C. Bringing some cash. D. Riding a bicycle.

B

It was a normal school day for senior Solymar Solis until an unexpected visitor arrived. Her dad， Sgt Carlos Solis Melendez， surprised her by coming home early from Kuwait and visiting her unannounced at Spring Valley High School in South Carolina.

After serving in Kuwait for nine months， Melendez returned home a week earlier than his daughter expected. He held balloons and flowers in a classroom as he sat at a student’s desk to blend in with the crowd. “It came across my mind like， ‘How is she going to react?’，” he recalled the heart-warming moment. “‘Is she going to be happy and run to me and hug me， or cry?’ That was all going on through my mind.”

As unsuspecting Solymar entered the classroom， she sat down and took out her books. But at the sight of her father， she was soon overcome with emotion， immediately bursting into tears and covering her mouth. She didn’t talk. She was just crying. She was overwhelmed with everything. She thought it was a dream.

Melendez was a single parent so while he was deployed (调动)， he got his sister to live with his daughter. When he was coming back and talking to his sister， both of them came to the conclusion that they should do something special for his daughter. Melendez and his sister got in touch with the school， and they planned the whole being-in-the-classroom thing， and it turned out perfect.

The two are very much looking forward to some good daddy-daughter time now that he’s home. “It means everything，” Melendez said of being able to surprise his daughter this way. “After all the sacrifices she’s made， she deserves all the special arrangements and special occasions and celebrations. I’ll do anything for my daughter. I believe I’m doing good parenting.”

4. How did Solymar feel at first when she just entered the classroom?

A. She got excited at seeing her father. B. She felt everything was as usual.

C. She was very eager to hug her father. D. She was surprised by what she saw.

5. What was the purpose of Melendez’s plan?

A. To get involved in Solymar’s school life.

B. To teach Solymar a lesson in a special way.

C. To build a strong emotional bond with Solymar.

D. To make up for what Solymar lost in her growth.

6. How did Melendez feel about his plan?

A. Satisfied. B. Astonished. C. Touched. D. Disappointed.

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

A. Father’s Selfless Love for Daughter

B. A Girl Expecting the Returning of Her Dad

C. Father and Daughter’s Longtime Separation

D. A Girl Surprised at School by Her Dad’s Return

C

If Mars were the popular kid in school， Venus (金星) would be the unwelcome one sitting in the corner， largely ignored. Venus has nearly the same mass and size as Earth， but being closer to the sun， it gets nearly twice as much heat from the sun.

However， instead of having a climate that is just a warmer version of Earth’s， Venus’s surface and atmosphere are unbearable: clouds of sulphuric acid blanket the planet， while at ground level， it is hot enough to melt lead. Despite this， there is now a sign that Venus may harbor life.

Jane Greaves at Cardiff University， UK， and her colleagues recently detected phosphine (磷化氢) in Venus’s atmosphere， with one potential explanation that it is the by-product of biology. That is because the only way this gas is made on Earth is in laboratories or by microbes (微生物). Though this doesn’t mean it was produced by life on Venus， attempts to find non-biological explanations for its presence have so far failed.

Our best way of confirming or rejecting the possibility of life on Venus is to go and have a proper look. While Mars has been the focus of interplanetary exploration efforts lately， the phosphine discovery lets people look at Venus in a new light.

In the months and years to come， computer simulations will be used to further study the possible chemistries of the atmosphere on Venus. More laboratory experiments will be conducted to try to identify other ways the phosphine there could be produced. However， there is no guarantee that these efforts will reveal the true nature of this substance on Venus. A newly-proposed strategy is to directly sample the atmosphere and surface of Venus. By doing so， we would be able to take direct measurements of phosphine.

The discovery of phosphine in Venus’s atmosphere is a great accomplishment. The scientific efforts may be just what we need to finally refocus on this neglected world. Possibly， the quiet kid in the corner may get the last laugh.

8. What is Venus like?

A. It is as large as Earth. B. It has the same mass as Earth.

C. It is much hotter than Earth. D. It has earth-like atmosphere.

9. What does the discovery of phosphine on Venus indicate?

A. There might exist life.

B. Humans have visited it.

C. This kind of gas may be poisonous.

D. Experiments were once conducted there.

10. What is Paragraph 5 mainly about?

A. The importance of observations. B. The power of computer simulations.

C. The approaches to exploring phosphine. D. The necessity to analyze phosphine.

11. What is the author’s attitude to the exploration of Venus?

A. Carefree. B. Supportive. C. Cautious. D. Doubtful.

D

The mass death of flying foxes in extreme heat in North Queensland shows the importance of University of Queensland (UQ) wildlife research. The UQ research throws light on how various species have responded to major climate events.

A study led by UQ School of Earth and Environmental Science researcher Dr Sean Maxwell has spent more than 70 years quantifying the responses of various species.

“The growing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as cyclones， droughts and floods is causing unpredictable and immediate changes to ecosystems and blocking existing management efforts，” Dr Maxwell said. “Some of the negative responses we found were quite concerning， including more than 100 cases of dramatic population declines and 31 cases of local population extinction following an extreme event.”

“Populations of critically endangered bird species in Hawaii， such as the palia， have been annihilated due to drought， leaving none of its kind， and populations of lizard species have been wiped out due to cyclones in the Bahamas.”

Cyclones were the most common extreme event for birds， fish， plants and reptiles， while mammals and amphibians (两栖动物) were most responsive to drought events， with drought leading to 12 cases of major population decline in mammals. Drought also led to 13 cases of breeding declines in bird populations and 12 cases of changes in the composition of invertebrate (无脊椎动物) communities.

UQ Center for Biodiversity and Conservation Science director Professor James Watson said the detailed information would help inform ecosystem management.

“The research clearly shows species will respond， often negatively， to extreme events，” Professor Watson said. “As climate change continues to ensure extreme climates and weather events are more and more common， we now need to act to ensure species have the best chance to survive. Wherever possible， high quality and undamaged habitat areas should be preserved， as these are the places where species are most resilient (易恢复的) to increasing exposure to extreme events.”

12. How was the UQ research conducted?

A. By protecting the endangered species.

B. By observing extreme weather events.

C. By analyzing the cause of mass animal deaths.

D. By recording reactions of animals to extreme climates.

13. What does the underlined word “annihilated” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A. Disappeared. B. Destroyed. C. Decreased. D. Defeated.

14. What will be quicker to react to extreme drought events?

A. Birds. B. Fish. C. Plants. D. Mammals.

15. What can we do for wild species in case of extreme events according to Watson?

A. Reduce extreme climates. B. Stop harming them.

C. Keep good habitats for them. D. Keep them from being exposed to danger.

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Do you ever draw? Most of us don’t. The reason we usually leave drawing to the artists is that we’re not very good at it. Who wants to do anything they’re bad at? 16 Studies have found drawing has many benefits， artist or not. Here are just a few reasons for picking up a pen or pencil of any kind.

It pushes you to be patient. We’re used to things happening fast these days. Drawing is not fast. 17 That’s OK， and as something comes together over time， you’ll be reminded of the value of patience. Drawing is an object lesson that not everything good comes quickly， which is an easy thing to forget.

18 A few of my drawings are really kind of great. I can look at them with pride. But plenty of my little drawings are nonsense or unfinished. It doesn’t matter. I still have the experience of drawing and the benefits that brings. Even if you’re not naturally “good” at drawing， you’ll get better over time if you practice. 19 Your drawing doesn’t have to mean anything or do anything useful. Sometimes you will even fail. No big deal.

20 I draw in order to capture moments from my life. I’m not good at drawing， but that’s not the point. Sometimes I draw the view from the window of my hotel room—whether it’s a great view or not. Remember， the idea is to capture the moment， not to create a masterpiece.

A. Take the pressure off.

B. It makes memories stick.

C. It’s a good reminder that failure is OK.

D. It is something that can show your talents.

E. It takes time to create something interesting.

F. But maybe we should rethink this assumption.

G. If you draw too fast， you might ruin your drawing.

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The city bus stopped at Centennial Drive to pick up the daily commuters (往返者). When 21 the bus， I luckily 22 a seat near the back.

When sitting down， I began to read the book On the Road I’d been 23 . The man next to me then asked if I’d read any other books like that one from the same era. When I said yes， he seemed to become 24 .

He 25 himself as Carl and told me he used to play the trumpet in jazz clubs. He asked if I like jazz， and I told him that I didn’t really listen to it. 26 Carl to tell me that I should listen to “real 27 ”， I was shocked when he just 28 and smiled， saying， “You 29 me of myself when I was your age. I remember how my parents 30 jazz， how they couldn’t see how I could listen to ‘that awful 31 ’. I bet your parents say the 32 thing， don’t they?” Now it was my turn to smile， saying how right he was.

All the way， the more we talked， the more 33 I became at how much the two of us really had in common， despite the age 34 . Finally， Carl got off at his stop， and mine was soon after. I haven’t seen him since then， but the 35 of our connection that day 36 leaves my mind.

Carl really made me 37 how much we can learn from each other if we just break through the barriers we’ve got. Carl 38 me that we should make an extra 39 to try and get to know the people around us， regardless of age， race or anything else. If we all understand each other， the world would be a much better place that we could 40 together.

21. A. driving B. leaving C. boarding D. stopping

22. A. spotted B. exchanged C. spared D. reserved

23. A. selling" " " B. possessing C. checking D. carrying

24. A. satisfied" " B. relaxed C. interested D. encouraged

25. A. introduced" " B. described" " " C. dressed" " " " D. recommended

26. A. Relying on" B. Calling on C. Turning to D. Waiting for

27. A. music" " B. instrument" " C. concert D. performance

28. A. cheered" " B. apologized C. nodded D. applauded

29. A. warn" " " B. remind C. inform D. convince

30. A. promoted" " B. advocated C. hated D. attacked

31. A. tune" " B. noise" " " " C. scream D. howl

32. A. precious B. contradictory C. significant D. same

33. A. annoyed B. amazed C. disappointed D. confused

34. A. connection B. advantage C. diversity D. difference

35. A. chance" " " B. attempt C. thought D. will

36. A. rarely" " " B. merely" " " " C. eventually D. gradually

37. A. foresee" " B. determine" " C. admit D. consider

38. A. suggested" B. taught C. promised D. informed

39. A. preparation B. goal C. effort D. contribution

40. A. share B. gather C. talk" " " D. come

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Below are the future optional majors for you to take into consideration before entering college.

Architecture

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Architecture is the design of the built environment: buildings and their surroundings. As a profession， it is an art， science， and business with careers available in schools of architecture， and in architectural research.

Department of Architecture Design 101 Alumni Hall" " "Phone: 513-529-7210

Accountancy

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Accountancy is the language of business. Accountants prepare profit and loss statements， cost studies， and tax reports. They can work for any size firms， ranging from a large international firm to a small local accounting practice， and government.

Farmer School of Business Student Services Office" " "Phone: 513-529-1712

Journalism

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Journalism includes the fields of Media amp; Culture， and Interactive Media Studies. In addition to fundamental reporting， writing， and editing skills， journalism combines the art of communication with the science of digital technology. Graduates may become magazine editors， reporters， or copywriters.

Department of Media， Journalism amp; Film 206 Williams Hall" " "Phone: 513-529-5893

Anthropology

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Anthropology is the study of humans. Individuals and societies are complex and dynamic， which means anthropology covers a lot of aspects. The study of people can lead to almost any career path， including education， health care， social work， international development， government and human relations.

Department of Anthropology 120 Upham Hall" " "Phone: 513-529-8399

1. What directly involves the art of communication?

A. Architecture. B. Accountancy. C. Journalism. D. Anthropology.

2. What can you call to learn more details about accountancy?

A. 513-529-7210. B. 513-529-8399. C. 513-529-1712. D. 513-529-5893.

3. What can one majoring in anthropology get?

A. Further education for free. B. A Bachelor of Science degree.

C. A position in government. D. A wider range of job chances.

B

On Earth Day， people around the world work to help our planet. But April 22 isn’t the only day this happens. Many people， including kids protect the Earth all year long. Read about some inspiring stories， and then decide how you will make a difference.

Justin Sather， 10， from Los Angeles， California

When he was 5， Justin learned that his favorite animal’s habitat was in danger. So he hopped into action. He started a group called For the Love of Frogs and sold toy frogs to raise money. Justin said that frogs are an “indicator species” which means that when their habitat is threatened， they show signs of illness earlier than other animals. “Frogs are telling us our planet really needs your help，” Justin added.

Aadya Joshi， 16， from Mumbai， India

When Aadya was 13， she changed a junk lot in her neighborhood into a garden by using plants native to the area because native species attract native insects and animals. “The way to fix the habitat isn’t just to plant any tree，” she says. “It’s to replace what was torn down from that spot.” Now Aadya is leading the Right Green， an organization she founded to educate people about growing native plants and maintaining healthy ecosystems.

Xavier Baquero-Iglesias， 11， from Naples， Florida

While playing with friends on Astroturf (artificial grass)， Xavier noticed it was super hot， much hotter than real grass. Xavier used his knowledge of science to figure out why. Then he invented SoleX Turf which uses the heat from Astroturf to make electricity. Xavier says his invention creates electricity in a way that’s less harmful to the environment， “I wanted to find a way to reduce the effects of climate change and the main way is to find renewable energy sources.”

4. What do the underlined words “indicator species” refer to?

A. Frogs living in damaged habitat. B. Animals like frogs facing extinction.

C. Animals suffering from deadly illness. D. Creatures monitoring environmental changes.

5. What is the proper way to repair the ecosystems according to Aadya?

A. Planting more trees. B. Growing native plants.

C. Changing junk lots into gardens. D. Preventing foreign insects and animals.

6. What is the value of Xavier’s invention?

A. It can make Astroturf cool. B. It helps reduce electricity waste.

C. It can bring down the price of electricity. D. It is more environmentally friendly.

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

A. Activities on Earth Day B. Kid Heroes for the Planet

C. Organizations for the Ecosystem D. Benefits of Protecting the Earth

C

We pick the upbeat tunes for parties and workouts， and save the low-key songs for romantic or sad moments. It’s hardly a new idea that music is mixed with our emotions. But how have our favorites changed over the decades， and what do these changes say about America’s shifting emotional landscape?

Researcher E. Glenn Schellenberg set out to examine songs popular in America during the last five decades， using a selection from Billboard Magazine’s Hot 100 charts， hoping to learn how emotional cues (提示) in music， such as tempo (slow to fast) and mode (major or minor key)， have changed since 1960.

The most striking finding is the change in key. Songs written in a major key tend to sound warm and high-spirited， while songs in a minor key can sound darker and more melancholic (忧郁的). Over the last few decades， popular songs have switched from major to minor keys. Broadly speaking， the sound has shifted from bright and happy to something more complex. The study also finds America’s popular songs have become slower and longer. What is even more interesting is that our current favorites are more likely to be emotionally ambiguous， such as sad-sounding songs being fast or happy-sounding songs being slow.

A possible explanation for the changes is that the more contemporary music reflects the hardships that our society has gone through. However， Schellenberg believes that the steady increase in length and decrease in tempo doesn’t support the idea of growing difficulties fully because it would mean our problems have increased steadily over the last fifty years. He suggests that popular songs have become more complex over time because Americans are becoming more diverse and individualized in their musical tastes.

Though we can only guess about the specific causes of this evolution in music， Schellenberg’s initial observations have helped to open the door to research on the link between emotion and music consumption. Perhaps someday we’ll learn more of the secrets behind the music we love and the times we live in.

8. Why did Schellenberg start the study?

A. To study different music styles. B. To explore changes in music.

C. To select Americans’ favorite music. D. To examine the creation of music.

9. How has the sound of American popular songs changed according to the finding?

A. It is sadder and darker. B. It is warmer and shorter.

C. It is longer and more complex. D. It is happier and more interesting.

10. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?

A. The influences of the study. B. The diversity of musical tastes.

C. The causes of the music changes. D. The features of America’s society.

11. What is the author’s attitude to the study?

A. Positive. B. Skeptical. C. Disapproving. D. Ambiguous.

D

Every day we experience one of the wonders of the world around us without even realizing it. It is not the amazing complexity of television， nor the impressive technology of transport. The universal wonder we share and experience is our ability to make noises with our mouths， and so transmit ideas and thoughts to each other’s minds. This ability comes so naturally that we tend to forget what a miracle (奇迹) it is.

Obviously， the ability to talk is something that marks humans off from animals. Of course， some animals have powers just as amazing. Birds can fly thousands of miles by observing positions of the stars in the sky in relation to the time of day and year. In nature’s talent show， humans are a species of animal that have developed their own special act. If we reduce it to basic terms， it’s an ability for communicating information to others， by varying sounds we make as we breathe out.

Not that we don’t have other powers of communication. Our facial expressions convey our emotions， such as anger， or joy， or disappointment. The way we hold our heads can indicate to others whether we are happy or sad. This is so-called “body language”. Bristling (竖立的) fur is an unmistakable warning of attack among many animals. Similarly， the bowed head or drooping tail shows a readiness to take second place in any animal gathering.

Such a means of communication is a basic mechanism that animals， including human beings， instinctively (本能地) acquire and display. Is the ability to speak just another sort of instinct? If so， how did human beings acquire this amazing skill? Biologists can readily indicate that particular area of our brain where speech mechanisms function， but this doesn’t tell us how that part of our bodies originated in our biological history.

12. According to the text， what we take for granted is ＿＿＿＿ .

A. the miracle of technology B. our ability to use language

C. the amazing power of nature D. our ability to make noises with our mouth

13. What body language is common to both humans and animals?

A. Lifting heads when happy. B. Keeping long faces when sad.

C. Bristling hair when ready to attack. D. Bowing heads when feeling angry.

14. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?

A. Body language is unique to humans.

B. Animals express emotions just as humans do.

C. Humans have other powers of communication.

D. Humans are no different from animals to some degree.

15. What is the text mainly about?

A. The development of body language.

B. The special role humans play in nature.

C. The power to convey information to others.

D. The difference between humans and animals in language use.

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We’re lucky to live in an age when the sum total of human knowledge is pretty available at the click of a button. We’ve never had access to so much information. 16 So here are a few strategies to sharpen your critical thinking.

Beware of confirmation prejudice. 17 In repeated experiments， psychologists have shown we’re much more likely to accept something as evidence if it confirms what we already think we know. And we’re much more likely to discount information if it contradicts our views， which will affect our ability to process information.

Acknowledge small difference. In life， most situations are different and complicated. Acknowledging that can enrich the way that we view the world. For example， what color is the sky? Well， the obvious answer is blue. But at sunrise or sunset， it can be red. On a cold misty morning， white or grey. 18

Practice intellectual humility (谦逊). One approach to arguing is to let go of the idea of being “right”. Or at least seriously consider that you might actually be wrong. 19 Really try to understand where the other person is coming from. Arguing is just to waste somebody’s time.

20 It’s more important than ever to know where your information is coming from.

Engaging in critical thinking isn’t as fun as picking up a pitchfork， or feeling like you’re fundamentally right. But in the long run， it leads to a more curious， educated and harmonious society， which is the biggest win of all.

A. Avoid mistakes.

B. Check your sources.

C. We all enjoy feeling like we’re right.

D. So pay attention to differences in many situations.

E. But not all of what’s out there is quite what it seems.

F. So don’t rush to decide， and be actively prepared to change your mind.

G. Putting yourself in the other person’s shoes can lead to much more productive outcomes.

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Every year I will give the managers of the city some training lessons. One day during the 21 ， I asked them， “What has 22 you to stay long enough to become a manager?” Everyone was 23 and discussed the question heatedly when a new 24 took the question and slowly said， “It was a $19 baseball glove.”

She told us that she first 25 a clerk job while she looked for something better. On her second day behind the counter， she received a(n) 26 from her nine-year-old son， Jessie. He 27 a baseball glove for Little League. She 28 that as a single mother， money was very 29 ， and her first check would have to go for paying bills. Perhaps she could buy his baseball glove with her second check. Her son was 30 and quarrelled with her.

When she 31 for work the next morning， Patricia， the store manager， asked her to come to her office. She 32 if she had done something wrong the day before. So she was 33 and confused.

Patricia handed her a box. “I 34 you talking to your son yesterday，” she said， “and I know that it is 35 to explain things to kids. This is a baseball glove for Jessie because he may not understand how important he is， 36 you have to pay bills before you can buy gloves. You know we can’t 37 good people like you as much as we would like to; but we do care， and I want you to know you are 38 to us.”

The thoughtfulness and love of the manager proved that people 39 more how much an employer 40 than how much he pays—an important lesson for the price of a Little League baseball glove. So the mother remained to this day.

21. A. course B. debate C. test D. competition

22. A. caused B. forced C. invited D. required

23. A. satisfied B. excited C. confused D. surprised

24. A. teacher B. clerk C. worker D. manager

25. A. gave up B. took up C. looked for D. prepared for

26. A. letter B. call C. email D. message

27. A. ordered B. bought C. made D. needed

28. A. accepted B. believed C. explained D. promised

29. A. valuable B. tight C. useful D. powerful

30. A. shocked B. ashamed C. angry D. sad

31. A. arrived B. waited C. left D. searched

32. A. asked B. guessed C. doubted D. wondered

33. A. annoyed B. patient C. worried D. embarrassed

34. A. observed B. heard C. imagined D. noticed

35. A. hard B. necessary C. right D. fun

36. A. as if B. even though C. so that D. now that

37. A. expect B. pay C. promote D. respect

38. A. important B. helpful C. nice D. special

39. A. think B. remember C. know D. catch

40. A. sees B. cares C. wants D. wishes

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A

Welcome to Windsor Castle， the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor is one of the official residences (住所) of the Queen， who sometimes stays here.

Audio tours

Free audio tours are available on leaving the Admission Center at the start of your visit. There is a descriptive audio tour for blind and poor-sighted visitors.

Guided tours

Visitors can explore the history of the Castle through a tour of the precincts (管辖区) with an expert guide. Tours depart at regular intervals throughout the day from the Courtyard and finish at the entrance to the State Apartments.

Visitors with children

For those visiting with children， a special family tour and various activities are offered during school holidays and at weekends. Please note that， for safety reasons， pushchairs are not permitted in the State Apartments. However， baby carriers are available to borrow.

St. George’s Chapel

Visitors arriving at the Castle after 15:00 from March to October are advised to visit St. George’s Chapel first before it closes.

Refreshments

Bottled water can be purchased from the Courtyard and Middle Ward shops. From April to September ice cream is also available. Visitors wishing to leave the Castle for refreshments in the town may obtain re-entry permits from the castle shops. Eating and drinking are not permitted in the State Apartments or St. George’s Chapel.

Photography and mobile phones

Non-commercial photography and filming are welcomed in the Castle. Photography， video recording and filming are not permitted inside the State Apartments or St. George’s Chapel. Mobile phone must be switched off inside the State Apartments and St. George’s Chapel in consideration of other visitors.

Security

As Windsor Castle is a working royal palace， visitors and their belongings should get through airport style security checks. For safety and security reasons a one-way system operates along the visitor route.

1. Where can a visitor apply for a free audio tour?

A. In the Courtyard. B. In the State Apartments.

C. At the Admission Center. D. At St. George’s Chapel.

2. What is specially offered to visitors with kids?

A. A free toy. B. A pushchair. C. A babysitter. D. A baby carrier.

3. Who can get re-entry permits?

A. Visitors eating outside St. George’s Chapel. B. Visitors buying water from the Courtyard.

C. Visitors wishing to eat outside the Castle. D. Visitors buying gifts in the castle shops.

B

Accompanied by her father， using a combination of aid and free climbing and taking advantage of some special equipment and ropes for protection， 10-year-old Selah made it to the top of El Capitan on June 12 after five days of big wall climbing.

Climbing the challenging and adventurous Nose route of El Capitan was a labor of love for Selah in more than one way. Her parents， Mike and Joy Schneiter， fell in love on this 3，000-plus-foot huge rock and she has always wanted to feel the way that her parents felt when they were up there together. Selah showed great interest in rock climbing at an early age. She wore her first rock-climbing equipment shortly after she learned to walk. She first dreamed of climbing El Capitan when she was 6 or 7.

El Capitan is a famous mountain-sized rock in Yosemite National Park. Getting to its top is no easy task. It’s taller， as reported， than the tallest building in the world—Dubai’s Buri Khalifa. El Capitan and its difficult Nose route， which runs more than 3，000 feet high up the center of the rock’s face， is considered one of the world’s hardest big wall climbs and has attracted the best climbers over time. But never before had a youngster accomplished it.

Selah is humble about her El Capitan accomplishment. “I’m not necessarily a special kid or anything like that，” she said. “There were a few times when I would be so worn that it would kind of discourage me from holding on. But overall， it was just great to keep plugging a way.”

Selah shared this advice for other young climbers dreaming of big walls， “It doesn’t take necessarily a super special person to do something like that. You just have to put your mind to it.”

4. What do we learn about Selah climbing El Capitan?

A. She began her climbing on June 5. B. She was inspired by her family history.

C. She managed all by herself. D. She was the first female to reach the top.

5. What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us about El Capitan?

A. Its height. B. Its popularity.

C. The Nose route of it. D. The challenge of climbing it.

6. What word can best describe Selah?

A. Fortunate. B. Generous. C. Optimistic. D. Determined.

7. What may be Selah’s advice for other young climbers?

A. Dream big and aim high. B. Devote yourself to your ambition.

C. Chance favors the prepared mind. D. Nothing is impossible for a genius.

C

This year， German environmentalists collected 1.75 million signatures for a “save the bees” law requiring an immediate change toward organic farming. But to create healthy ecosystems worldwide， people in communities across the globe will need to take similar action based on sympathy for insects—and not only for bees and butterflies. The environmentalists presented immediate， science-based actions to slow down the insect decline.

“It takes specific law to preserve the amazing variety of insects in the world and we need to stop the destroying of natural habitats， limit road building in parks and reserves and produce food without the use of pesticides (杀虫剂)，” said Basset， an entomologist. “Protecting insects is not the same as protecting big animals or rare frogs. You can’t keep millions of insects in a zoo.”

A recent article in Entomology Today suggests that successful programs to save insects have a clear and simple objective and a strategically chosen audience. By focusing on bees and butterflies and other beautiful， familiar insects， it is possible to enact the law to protect the habitat of lesser known， less attractive， but equally important species.

But there are still huge gaps in information about how different species of insects are doing， especially in the tropics. “It is next to useless to weigh insects collected in an area and say that insect communities are increasing or declining，” Basset said. “We need much more specific information. That is expensive and difficult because of the effort that it takes just to identify the species， especially in the tropics. What we are doing now is to group insects by their main function， and then to determine how each group is doing in a specific area of the world.”

8. What should people do to protect insects according to Basset?

A. Limit road building. B. Open up more natural habitats.

C. Avoid using pesticides for crops. D. Keep them in a specific area.

9. What can we learn about the successful programs to save insects?

A. They have set up laws. B. They focus on specific species.

C. They protect important species. D. They protect the habitat of the rare species.

10. What are the environmentalists doing now?

A. Classifying the insects. B. Identifying the species of insects.

C. Doing research on insects’ function. D. Weighing the insects collected in an area.

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

A. Helping Insects Is Helping Ourselves!

B. Take Action! Insects Need Protection!

C. Save the Bees—They Need Your Help!

D. Insect Decline: Where Have All the Insects Gone?

D

Our clothes do a lot for us. They keep us warm in winter or cool while we’re working out. They let us dress to impress or comfortably veg out on the couch with the TV on. But some researchers think our clothes could be doing even more. Those scientists and engineers are dreaming up new ways to make clothes safer， more comfortable or just more convenient.

Some ideas for new clothes aim to protect people from harm. One new shoe design， for example， features pop-out spikes (鞋钉) on the sole that grip the ground. This could help people keep their footing on slippery or uneven ground. A new fabric coating， meanwhile， could absorb and neutralize (中和) some chemical weapons. That coating is made from a metal-organic framework that breaks down harmful compounds. It could offer protection to people in war-torn countries.

Not all advanced clothing is designed to save lives. Some could just make clothes more comfortable. One day， for instance， you may not need to layer up to stay warm. Fabric filled with nanowires could reflect your body heat back onto your skin. Electric current humming through those metal threads could provide warmth， too. This maybe especially useful for hikers， soldiers or others working in super cold conditions.

Some researchers have dreamed up wholly new uses for clothing—like turning wearers into walking power outlets. Flexible solar panels sewn into fabric could absorb the sun to recharge phones or other devices on the go. Another team threaded fabric with magnetized (磁化的) copper and silver to write data into fabrics. Such data-packed fabric could be used as a hands-free key or form of ID.

Many of these ideas have not yet left the lab—and they’re still pretty far from hitting retail (零售) shelves. But inventors hope these and other innovations could someday let you get more from your clothes.

12. What does the underlined phrase “veg out” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

A. Relax. B. Stand out. C. Work. D. Dream about.

13. Why do the new shoes feature pop-out spikes on the sole?

A. To make them comfortable. B. To make them fashionable.

C. To prevent wearers from slipping. D. To turn wearers into walking power outlets.

14. What kind of clothes are suitable for hikers?

A. Coats filled with nanowires. B. Clothes made of data-packed fabric.

C. Clothes with a new fabric coating. D. Coats made from a metal-organic framework.

15. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A. Many of these ideas are not realistic.

B. Many smart clothes are too expensive to afford.

C. People will benefit more from their clothes in future.

D. Many comfortable clothes will come to the market soon.

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Travel is an important part of your life， and it will make a comeback soon. Here are the most powerful benefits of traveling， including health， happiness， and more!

16 From running to get to airports and train stations to hiking along the beach to get some vitamin D， there are some reasons why travel is beneficial to your health. According to a study， travel decreases the risks of heart attacks and makes your brain healthy.

Travel can contribute to your happiness. 17 If you can go out and escape from your work， lessons or any other things possibly weighing you down， you will surely have a smile on your face. Travel will also leave you with a longer-lasting sense of happiness.

Travel relieves stress and anxiety. According to a trial conducted by Austrian researchers， one of the great travel benefits is that it can reduce stress level and anxiety. Even just one short vacation has positive effects on your emotions. 18

Travel enables you to experience new things. When you travel， you are stepping outside your comfort zone， for one thing. 19 Even if your destination is relatively nearby， you can learn something new.

Travel can improve your creativity. Are you a student， artist， writer， photographer， advertising manager， or video game designer struggling with coming up with your next great idea? 20 So head on to book some international flight tickets if you’re considering improving your creativity.

A. Travel makes you healthy.

B. Travel can improve brain activity.

C. An outing enables you to get away from daily things.

D. You are still experiencing new things， for another thing.

E. And the good effects last quite a while after you get home.

F. No matter who you are， travel can help you become more creative.

G. You can come up with new ideas on the journey to foreign countries.

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I’m not a musician. I haven’t been dancing since birth; nor have I been playing the 21 sport for 10 years. I grew up jumping from activity to activity， 22 nearly every sport under the sun. As a result， I’ve become a(n) 23 of all trades.

I always felt ashamed of this. I felt that I 24 time on these short attempts. 25 ， I stopped looking for new activities， because I was never going to 26 in any of them.

This is， I now realize， totally 27 .

I did musical theater as a kid， but 28 after getting into high school because I had too many other 29 . Those years on the stage led me to 30 public speaking. I tried every style of dance， which let me fall in love with 31 . Later， I signed up for the color guard (护旗仪仗队) because I 32 being in front of a crowd. Thanks to my background in 33 ， I had a better foundation than other 34 ， and was able to pick up the basics a little faster and learn the more 35 skills a little easier.

We love the activities we do. Our hobbies are a(n) 36 of who we are. It only makes sense as we grow and change， and so do our 37 . Old flames can lead to new passions.

38 is never a waste of time. We spend our whole life 39 . So why not start to play the guitar at 20， 40， or 75? It’s never too late to pick up something 40 ， and it makes you happier.

21. A. professional B. same C. indoor D. favorite

22. A. watching B. assessing C. trying D. enjoying

23. A. amateur B. volunteer C. leader D. loser

24. A. spent B. saved C. killed D. wasted

25. A. Obviously B. Gradually C. Eventually D. Fortunately

26. A. stand out B. show off C. turn up D. speak out

27. A. necessary B. wrong C. different D. acceptable

28. A. hesitated B. regretted C. forgot D. stopped

29. A. activities B. lessons C. problems D. tasks

30. A. avoid B. deliver C. advocate D. love

31. A. singing B. designing C. performing D. sharing

32. A. missed B. appreciated C. considered D. suggested

33. A. speech B. dance C. music D. sport

34. A. competitors B. winners C. instructors D. beginners

35. A. useful B. appropriate C. advanced D. common

36. A. sight B. reflection C. direction D. image

37. A. interests B. ages C. needs D. lives

38. A. Imagination B. Practice C. Curiosity D. Experience

39. A. learning B. working C. searching D. entertaining

40. A. special B. right C. new D. simple

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A

Point Reyes

At Point Reyes you will find trails， historic buildings and visitor centers where visitors can enjoy all aspects of the unique area. Visitors can enjoy camping， hiking and biking. Point Reyes National Park also features the Point Reyes Lighthouse and visitor center， and at the visitor center you can learn all about the lighthouse and for the very adventurous tourists a trip down the 308 stairs to the lighthouse is a great option.

Big Sur

Big Sur is a region in California with many wonders to offer visitors. The Los Padres National Forest is an excellent destination for hiking. Throughout the forest there are many trails， including trails allowing visitors to walk along the coastline. In addition， Big Sur is also a fantastic destination for wildlife viewing. This region is one of the few places where the majestic bird can be seen.

Yosemite National Park

Located in central California， Yosemite National Park is an amazing destination for recreational enthusiasts， especially rock climbers. Climbers travel from around the world to take on the challenges presented at Yosemite. There are many other recreational activities to enjoy， including biking， hiking， backpacking and many more. Yosemite Valley has a wide range of attractive sights， and waterfalls.

Joshua Tree National Park

Located in southeastern California， Joshua Tree has some amazing sites to see. There are many nature trails， hiking trails， as well as options for mountain biking and rock climbing. Visitors to Joshua Tree can enjoy the beautiful desert ecosystem. At Joshua Tree you can look into the dense star clouds of the Milky Way， and see clearly. These star clouds are especially dense and bright to the south near the horizon.

1. How can visitors go to the Point Reyes Lighthouse?

A. By bike. B. On foot. C. By air. D. By boat.

2. What can visitors do in Big Sur?

A. Climb rocks. B. Hunt birds.

C. See the sea. D. Enjoy historic buildings.

3. Where can visitors go to experience the desert ecosystem?

A. Point Reyes. B. Big Sur.

C. Yosemite National Park. D. Joshua Tree National Park.

B

As a child， Liu Wenwen didn’t like the suona， a “loud” traditional Chinese musical instrument， also an ancestral treasure of her family that was to become her career.

Liu says she felt ashamed. In the 1990s， people admired things that were modern and international. The suona was considered out of date. Her father’s family has performed with the suona for seven generations， while the tradition on her mother’s side of the family can be traced back to the early Qing Dynasty. Despite her unwillingness， she followed her parents to play the suona as early as 3 years old. Besides it， Liu has also learned traditional Chinese vocal music and dancing—skills that have improved her oral muscles and sense of rhyme， helping equip her to be a professional musician.

It wasn’t until 2008 that she first found suona music beautiful. That was when she entered the Shanghai Conservatory of Music to learn the instrument more systematically from Liu Ying， a professor and top player. “The music played by the professor is just amazing， and different from what I had heard before，” she says.

She loves exchanging ideas about suona playing techniques with her students. “It’s wonderful to see the younger generation carrying on this cultural tradition.” Liu Wenwen said she is pleased to see the suona regain popularity among young people， sometimes combined with jazz， opera and other art forms. This has stopped its decline in the 1990s. Her name， when mentioned on China’s social media platforms， often is followed by a video of her live performance at a concert in Sydney， Australia. Westerners were amazed by the loud， unfamiliar instrument and its colorful music. “I felt my hard work had paid off. I trained for over 20 years， probably just to win cheers and applause for traditional Chinese music on the international stage.”

4. What urged Liu to learn to play the suona?

A. Family tradition. B. Personal interest. C. Her professor. D. Her ambition.

5. What did Liu do to be a professional musician apart from daily training?

A. Follow her parents to play the suona. B. Learn music history at an early age.

C. Play the suona with her parents on the stage. D. Better her oral muscles and sense of rhyme.

6. When did Liu first find suona music beautiful?

A. While learning from professor Liu. B. On visiting Shanghai Conservatory of Music.

C. After performing the suona music in Sydney. D. When hearing her family playing the suona.

7. What can we learn from Liu’s words in the last paragraph?

A. She became an international performer.

B. She learned the value of her performance.

C. She made a fortune from her performance.

D. She surprised westerners with her performance.

C

There is more of a connection between food and culture than you may think. On an individual level， we grow up eating the food of our culture. It becomes a part of who we are. Many associate food from our childhood with warm feelings and good memories and it ties us to our families， holding a special and personal value for us. Food from our family often becomes the comfort food we seek as adults in times of frustration and stress.

On a large scale， traditional food is an important part of culture. It also operates as an expression of culture identity. Immigrants (移民) bring it wherever they go， and it is a symbol of pride for their culture and means of coping with homesickness.

Many immigrants open their own restaurants and serve traditional dishes. However， the food does not remain exactly the same. Some materials needed to make traditional dishes may not be readily available， so the taste and flavor can be different from what they would prepare in their home countries. Additionally， immigrants do not only sell dishes to people from the same countries as them， but to people from different countries. Therefore， they have to make small changes about the original dishes to cater to a wider range of customers. Those changes can create new flavors that still keep the cultural significance of the dishes.

We should embrace our heritage (传统) through our culture’s food but also become more informed about other cultures by trying their food. It is important to remember that each dish has a special place in the culture to which it belongs， and is special to those who prepare it. Food is a window into culture， and it should be treated as such.

8. What is food closely connected with when we talk about culture?

A. A feeling of homesickness. B. National identity.

C. A country’s history. D. Family culture.

9. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A. The specific traditional food. B. The national culture.

C. The traditional expression of food. D. The old-fashioned taste.

10. Why do some immigrants change their original dishes in their restaurants?

A. To attach cultural importance to the dishes.

B. To announce their new life in a foreign land.

C. To make the dishes popular among customers.

D. To present their own food culture in a new way.

11. What is the author’s attitude toward different food cultures?

A. Negative. B. Balanced. C. Conservative. D. Ambiguous.

D

Imagine jet-setting from Tokyo to Paris， enjoying first-class travel， a four-course dinner and a city tour—all without leaving the ground. This air travel according to Japanese company First Airlines， has used the power of virtual reality to create dream vacations.

Passengers avoid the costly airport transfer， the baggage fees or busy airport terminal—and instead enjoy the privileges of business or first-class travel and an expensive tour of Paris—all while remaining motionless (静止的) in Tokyo. As well as Paris， First Airlines also offers the virtual destinations of New York， Rome and Hawaii.

After boarding， guests can settle down for the two-hour flight on their advanced Airbus seat—surrounded by decoration that is modeled on the inside of an aircraft， for maximum realism. There is flight service and VR， foods， music for every destination. Passengers will be served a delicious meal by air stewards， alongside drinks and other desserts. The menu depends on the destination of choice—Manhattan clam chowder and cheesecake for New York and salmon tartar and onion soup for Paris. After landing at the destination， guests can enjoy a 360-degree tour of the destination—all thanks to projection (投影) mapping and video.

It makes for a supposedly stress-free vacation， perfect for those whose ability to travel abroad is limited by cost or health. Virtual reality is becoming increasingly present everywhere at all times in the world of travel—allowing travelers to appreciate the wonders of the world， all without leaving their house.

At just 4，980 yen ($46) for business class and 5，980 yen ($56) for first class—these two-hour flights are far more affordable than their real-life flights. Tokyo citizens eager to experience First Airlines can book a trip on the website.

12. What can we learn about the air travel from Tokyo to Paris?

A. It is high-speed. B. It is money-saving. C. It is power-saving. D. It is time-consuming.

13. When can passengers enjoy the beauty of the destination?

A. Upon arrival. B. During the flight.

C. After boarding the plane. D. On getting off the plane.

14. The flight is perfect for travelers who ＿＿＿＿ .

A. do little physical exercise B. work under great pressure

C. desire to travel a long distance D. have health or money troubles

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

A. A Scientific Fantasy B. The Power of Virtual Reality

C. Japan’s Virtual Air Travel Abroad D. Appreciation of the Global Wonders

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We know that choosing a college major can be very hard. But have no fear! Here’s what you need to know about college majors before you commit.

What is a major?

16 Beyond general college requirements， you’ll also take a group of courses in a subject of your choosing such as Chemistry， Literature， or Political Science.

How important is my major?

The major you choose will neither predict nor guarantee your future. If you intend to earn a professional degree after college， you will probably need certain courses. 17

When do I declare a major?

This varies widely across schools and programs. 18 Others require that you declare upon a major by the time that you set foot inside your first class.

19

Definitely. One of the most exciting aspects of college life is that it introduces you to new subjects and arouses new passions. However， every major has necessary coursework. If you change your major late， it may take more than the traditional four years to earn a degree.

What are minors and double majors?

If one field of study doesn’t satisfy your intellectual appetite， consider a minor. A minor is similar to a major in that it’s an area of academic concentration. 20 A double major provides you with an understanding of two academic fields. It allows you to become familiar with two sets of values and views while it also requires you to fulfill two sets of requirements.

A. Can I change my mind?

B. Is my major time-consuming?

C. It’s your specialized area of study in college.

D. Most students find one major is more than enough.

E. Some schools may give you one year or more to decide.

F. But many future doctors major in non-science related fields.

G. The only difference is that it doesn’t require as many classes.

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It was the last day of final examination in a large eastern university. On the steps of one building， a group of college students gathered， discussing the 21 to begin in a few minutes. On their faces was 22 . This was their last exam before their graduation.

Some talked of jobs they already 23 ; others talked of jobs they would get. With all this knowledge of four years of 24 ， they felt ready and able to take control of the world.

The exam， they knew， would be 25 . The professor had said they could bring any book or 26 they wanted. But they were not allowed to talk to each other during the test.

Happily they 27 the classroom. The professor 28 the papers to them. And 29 appeared as the students found there were only five questions.

Three hours had passed before the professor began to 30 the papers. The students no longer looked confident. On their faces was a frightened expression. No one 31 as the professor faced the class.

He looked at the 32 faces before him， and asked， “How many completed all five questions?”

Not a hand was raised. “How many answered four?” Still no 33 . “Three? Two?” The students moved restlessly in their seats. “One， then? Certainly somebody finished one.” But the class remained 34 . The professor put down the papers. “That is exactly what I 35 ，” he said.

“I just want to 36 on you that， even though you have completed four years of engineering， there are still many things about the 37 you don’t know. These questions you could not answer are relatively 38 in everyday practice.” Then， smiling， he added， “You will all pass this course， but 39 —even though you are now college graduates， your education has just 40 .”

The years have obscured the name of this professor， but not the lesson he taught.

21. A. plan B. topic C. exam D. class

22. A. confidence B. disappointment C. nervousness D. sadness

23. A. heard B. knew C. found D. designed

24. A. experience B. practice C. life D. college

25. A. interesting B. easy C. amusing D. strange

26. A. paper B. news C. tool D. note

27. A. entered B. approached C. spotted D. passed

28. A. handed in B. showed off C. passed out D. gave away

29. A. discussions B. answers C. problems D. smiles

30. A. mark B. collect C. check D. correct

31. A. argued B. spoke C. left D. responded

32. A. tired B. surprised C. worried D. relaxed

33. A. sounds B. ideas C. hands D. results

34. A. unhappy B. serious C. anxious D. silent

35. A. expected B. wondered C. confused D. believed

36. A. impress B. turn C. look D. depend

37. A. fact B. subject C. test D. knowledge

38. A. hard B. popular C. similar D. common

39. A. repeat B. remember C. understand D. admit

40. A. ended B. improved C. changed D. begun

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A

Imperial bricks

Imperial bricks were made completely for imperial buildings， especially palaces， in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Mainly made in Suzhou， the bricks were transported through the Grand Canal to Beijing. They have a fine quality， and are strong and hard. They have a pure blue-green color like a mirror and produce a metal sound when knocked. Given their high cost， they are properly called the golden bricks. The craft has been on the national-level intangible cultural heritage list since 2006.

Peking duck

Peking duck has been a famous dish from Beijing since the imperial times， characterized by its delicious skin and meat. The cooked duck is cut into pieces and eaten with green onion， cucumber and sweet bean sauce， often with pancake rolled around fillings. It was selected as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2008.

Shadow play

Shadow play is an ancient form of storytelling that uses flat cut-out figures or shadow play between a source of light and a screen. Various sight effects can be achieved by moving both the dolls and the light source. It is popular in many places along the Grand Canal， including Hebei and Zhejiang. In 2011， Chinese shadow play was listed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Kunqu opera

Kunqu opera， one of the oldest existing forms of Chinese opera， came from Kunshan of what is now Suzhou city in Jiangsu province. Using emotional lines from poetry classics and through sweet and beautiful singing， it made progress in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River， and naturally reached other parts of the country via the Grand Canal.

1. What makes imperial bricks get the name of golden bricks?

A. Their color. B. Their value. C. Their shape. D. Their history.

2. Where did the lines of Kunqu opera come from?

A. Theater writers. B. Ancient stories. C. Classic poems. D. Ancient classics.

3. What is a cultural heritage of the world’s level?

A. Shadow play. B. Peking duck. C. Kunqu opera. D. Imperial bricks.

B

On a Wednesday afternoon in the Eager Road of Oceola Township， Michigan， when a car showed no sign of movement at a stop sign， majority of the motorists honked wildly. Annoyed by the inconvenience the car was causing， the motorists simply drove around the car and left.

Fortunately， an 18-year-old motorist， Max Greenwood of Howell High had the heart to hop off his truck and find out what’s really going on. Because of his action， Max was able to inspire two other women to rush over the stopped car and help out the driver.

As it turned out， the driver of the stopped car was in a poor physical condition. Initially， the three did not have a clue about the driver’s alarming situation. When the driver gathered enough strength to share what happened， Max and the two women quickly assisted him.

“He told the women he thought his blood sugar was low. He got progressively worse. One of the women gave him a Coke to help his sugar levels， but I could tell it wasn’t helping， so I called 911，” Max said.

Thanks to the quick thinking and actions of Max and the two women， help arrived within a few minutes and the driver was transported to a hospital. According to the first medical responders， the man was suffering from a type of medical episode that must be aided immediately.

Max may just be an 18-year-old student in the eyes of some people. But for the man he has saved， he surely is a modern hero with a golden heart. May his story inspire us to share a bit of our time to help the people we cross paths with! In this day and age， when a lot of kids don’t think about anyone but themselves， he stepped up and it made a difference.

4. How did most motorists react to the stopped car?

A. They stopped to find out what was up. B. They waited impatiently for the driver.

C. They felt annoyed and went around it. D. They blamed the driver for the inconvenience.

5. What was the matter with the car driver?

A. He ignored the traffic lights. B. He drove on the wrong road.

C. He was too tired. D. He had a health problem.

6. What can we learn about Max Greenwood?

A. He is a hero worth admiring. B. He is a small child of honesty.

C. He is familiar with the driver. D. He knows much about the first aid.

7. What is the story mainly about?

A. Love and devotion. B. Selflessness and responsibility.

C. Bravery and generosity. D. Warm heart and profession.

C

Next time you toss rotten lettuce or moldy (发霉的) berries， think about this: globally， according to the Food and Agriculture Organization， we waste more than a third of the food we produce.

To fight that fact， a group of Swedish graduate students in the Food Innovation and Product Design program at Lund University have come up with a way to use produce that is about to go to waste—and to help people who have limited access to food.

They’re calling it FoPo Food Powder， and it’s exactly what it sounds like: dried， powdered， shelf-stable fruits and vegetables， which can be dropped into relief efforts (救济活动) after natural disasters or distributed in low-resource areas where fresh food and refrigeration are both hard to come by.

Kent Ngo， the leader of the group， said growing up in the Philippines he’d seen how typhoons and other natural disasters cut people off from their food supply， and how important it was to have food options that were easy to access in a relief situation.

“Today a relief bag for humanitarian disasters contains various foods such as strawberry jam， peanut butter and peas in tomato sauce. We think that an easily transported pack of cheap dried food powder with high nutritional value would fit in perfectly，” Ngo says.

The makers of FoPo are currently running a pilot program in Manila. For their first run， they’re drying calamansi， a kind of orange that Ngo says tastes like a mix of lime and tangerine. There is a large quantity of it; it’s not available in other places， and it is easy for their Philippine manufacturing program to dry and powder. Also， to broaden their reach， they’re working with commercial distributors and producers that want to use FoPo in their food products， like cake mixes and ice cream. Consumers can also add it into food or drinks， or use it in baking.

“I was a bit surprised that the calamansi powder tasted so good，” Ngo says. “I can’t wait for the mango and pineapple powder.”

8. Why did the students make the powder?

A. To earn money. B. To help the poor.

C. To reduce the waste. D. To do a graduate program.

9. What do we know about the FoPo Food Powder?

A. It is of little nutritional value. B. It can be kept for a long time.

C. It was named after the inventor. D. It is specially for natural disasters.

10. What can we infer about the pilot program?

A. It is marketed three kinds of powder. B. It won the approval of the consumers.

C. It started with the powder of a popular fruit. D. It got support to promote the products.

11. What does Ngo think of the powders?

A. They need improving. B. They are better than expected.

C. They are environmentally friendly. D. They are ready for mass production.

D

What if a rollercoaster ride looked like this: no rails， no trains， just a chair on a mechanical arm and a pair of glasses—VR glasses meaning virtual reality. That’s how it is in Nanchang， China， where a new amusement park relies entirely on digital entertainment.

Compared with a traditional theme park， this VR theme park takes up smaller space and much less time to build， but it brings visitors similar playing experience. The park uses VR for a variety of attractions， including the rollercoaster ride， a musical video game where you have to hit the right notes， and a shooter in a completely unreal environment. It really gives you the feeling of reality.

The park wants to invest in a future technology and hopes to keep people’s fascination with virtual reality of life. For the technology， it is still highly experimental. What we want to do with virtual reality is to experience things in and beyond reality， but in fact the VR we can experience right now has a lot of limits. For example， although on the visual front， we can say we’ve broken past reality in our visual experience， there’s still a lack of physical feedback， meaning we can see the virtual world around us but we can’t feel them. That limits the technology’s appeal from many applications.

For now， one of its main uses is in professional training. For example， for pilots in a Boeing VR simulator (模拟器)， a real touchable interface is combined with a virtual world outside. Some significant development is still needed before we can virtually wander around in our houses， go for a walk without leaving the house or actually hold a product in our hands before buying it online. Nanchang hopes to become a significant VR player in the future not just with digital rollercoasters.

12. What advantage does the VR theme park have over traditional ones?

A. It costs less. B. It is more attractive.

C. It has a larger area. D. It takes shorter time to build.

13. What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us about VR technology?

A. The limits of it. B. The uses of it in the future.

C. The experiments done to improve it. D. The vivid experience of playing it.

14. What can be done now with the aid of VR technology?

A. Playing a musical instrument. B. Walking out without leaving the house.

C. Training pilots in a simulator. D. Touching a product when shopping online.

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

A. A Rollercoaster Without Rails

B. Nanchang: the Next King of VR Technology

C. Virtual Reality: Advantages and Disadvantages

D. VR Brings Theme Park Visitors New Experience

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The Art of Conversing

Arguments are sure to happen. 16 But arguments can often lead to positive change—if you argue correctly.

Argue well.

17 In a healthy argument， one’s own goal should be to make the problems clear， to communicate the upset behind the problems， and to really move toward a solution. The minimum goal should be to preserve the relationship well enough to keep communication alive.

What not to do.

Nothing kills a healthy argument like a personal attack， and personal attacks are a big no-no if you want an argument to end positively. For example， while I was making a public speech， someone interrupted and then corrected me. 18 I completely lost my temper， attacking that person directly and personally. Clearly I shouldn’t have done that.

Don’t be afraid of the heat.

It’s true that personal problems must be left at the door. 19 Conflict is acceptable in an argument as long as you stick to the subject. Attacking the other person is not useful. That kind of argument closes down the willingness on both sides to keep talking.

20

If you do find yourself in the thick of one， listening with an open mind can bring about a quick end to the argument and perhaps a positive solution.

A. I later ended up in an argument.

B. Many people see arguments as a bad part of life.

C. Unpleasant arguments are just around the corner.

D. It helps to learn how to voice a different opinion.

E. But that doesn’t mean arguments won’t get heated.

F. By actively listening， many arguments can be avoided.

G. There certainly is such a thing as a “healthy argument”.

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Sha’Kyra was planning a party with her husband at home on a winter afternoon. Outside their house， a 21 was sweeping through her city violently. Her three children were 22 at one of their friends’ home due to the snowstorm. She suddenly heard a man 23 for help outside her door. She immediately dialed 91l to help the 24 trapped in the freezing cold. Due to the dangerous weather， dispatchers (调度员) 25 her that they would add her request to the already 26 list of incoming emergency calls.

Sha’Kyra took matters into her own hands. Her husband helped her 27 the man into their home so she could care for him until 28 arrived.

The man， Joe White， lives nearby in a group disability home. He was 29 his usual path home from his job when he found himself 30 stuck in the storm. The rapidly worsening storm conditions and angry winds made it 31 for him to continue on his journey home.

Joe’s terrible 32 included severe frostbite (冻伤). Sha’Kyra used a blow dryer to 33 the ice from his red hands. She 34 his body in blankets and kept him as 35 as possible as he rested. Joe gave Sha’Kyra his sister’s phone number. Sha’Kyra talked with his sister， Yvonne， over the 36 ， which comforted Joe.

Sha’Kyra knew that Joe needed immediate 37 attention. She pleaded (恳求) for help on social media. Kind community members 38 to her request and traveled to her home to transport Joe to the 39 hospital. Joe remained in stable conditions at the hospital.

Yvonne believes that Sha’Kyra’s kind actions saved her brother’s life. She said that she and her brother now “have an 40 family member”.

21. A. virus B. mudslide C. snowstorm D. hurricane

22. A. locked down B. held up C. thrown away D. pulled in

23. A. screaming B. looking C. longing D. hoping

24. A. traveler B. passenger C. beggar D. stranger

25. A. warned B. comforted C. reminded D. informed

26. A. old B. long C. blank D. entire

27. A. carry B. lead C. show D. drive

28. A. luck B. doctor C. rescue D. opportunity

29. A. leaving B. wandering C. walking D. abandoning

30. A. suddenly B. helplessly C. blindly D. carelessly

31. A. impossible B. abnormal C. available D. capable

32. A. expression B. thought C. attempt D. condition

33. A. melt B. clean C. prevent D. drop

34. A. trapped B. wrapped C. packed D. folded

35. A. calm B. happy C. warm D. free

36. A. radio B. media C. Internet D. phone

37. A. typical B. medical C. critical D. physical

38. A. admitted B. stuck C. objected D. responded

39. A. nearest B. cheapest C. largest D. best

40. A. exchanged B. experienced C. extended D. expected

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A

The Guild Hall’s exhibitions provide the perfect platform for learning about the arts through works on view and access to the artists who create them. Additionally， the Guild Hall Museum Admission is free.

Adult and/or Senior Group Tour

It’s a guided tour of Guild Hall’s exhibitions for up to 30 people. This fully-led tour invites visitors to look closely and discuss works on view. Tours last about an hour， and are led by the Lewis B. Cullman Associate Curator for Learning amp; Public Engagement and Education Staff.

Business/Organization Tour

The Museum Director and Curators offer an in-depth tour for up to 30 people. This fully-led tour offers a scholarly insight into the work and practice of each exhibiting artist， as well as the history of the Guild Hall Museum.

To reserve a tour， please contact Museum Director/Chief Curator， Christina Strassfield at least three weeks before your visit.

School Student Group Tour

Arranged specifically for teachers and students， this museum tour and the neighboring workshop offer a space to freely observe the work on view， discuss student observations and the history amp; crafts of the specific artists， and immediately apply that learning in an artist-led workshop. Visits last from an hour to ninety-minutes， and are led by Education Staff and a guest Teaching Artist.

Self-guided Tour

The Family ARTivity Guide encourages families of all ages to collectively explore the Guild Hall galleries. Using the guide to observe and discuss the works on view， families will be introduced to various ways of engaging with the work， like drawing， discussing， writing， and even dancing! Family ARTivity Guides are available on site at Guild Hall， or digitally available to complete at home with our Matterport tours.

1. Which tour do visitors need to book in advance?

A. Adult and/or Senior Group Tour. B. Business/Organization Tour.

C. School Student Group Tour. D. Self-guided Tour.

2. What can visitors do on the School Student Group Tour?

A. Meet an artist face to face. B. Exchange their own works.

C. Get copies of the works for free. D. Learn about the history of the museum.

3. What is special about the Self-guided Tour?

A. It provides more works for families. B. It charges for the digital equipment.

C. It involves the participation of artists. D. It offers multiple ways to participate.

B

When Katie Shipley was born with a serious brain disease， doctors said she wouldn’t live to go to school. Now， Katie is not only about to graduate from Southridge High School in Oregon， but she was also named the school’s prom (高中毕业舞会) queen.

Knowing Katie’s wishes for prom queen， her friend Courtney Travis began reaching out to find her the prom king she needed to make her a queen. Courtney found Michael Parks who also thought it was a great idea.

Their efforts paid off， and Katie was very excited and grateful to be named prom queen.

On the day of the prom， Katie wore a very beautiful dress. Her grandmother， Joan Fraley， who also went to the prom， said the night would stay with her always. “I was standing there and the children were shouting her name，” she said. “They called her name as the new prom queen—I started crying. I’m greatly thankful to the students of Southridge High School.”

Todd Corsetti， the headmaster at Southridge High School said that seeing Katie as prom queen and the energy and help of his students is one of his “proudest moments”.

“I think teenagers have great hearts and are really looking to make the world a better place，” Todd said. “As we finish our school year， it’s a great legacy (遗产) to leave the other classes who come after them.”

4. According to Paragraph 1， Katie was ＿＿＿＿ .

A. thought to be dying young B. born healthy in fact

C. given a wrong explanation of her disease D. expected to be a prom queen in the future

5. Who helped Katie realize her dream?

A. Her headmaster. B. Her grandmother.

C. Joan Fraley and Todd Corsetti. D. Courtney Travis and Michael Parks.

6. Why did Joan cry at the prom?

A. She was invited to the prom. B. She felt sorry for Katie.

C. She thought of Katie’s hard life. D. She was moved by what others did for Katie.

7. What is Todd’s opinion on the students?

A. They are the kindest teens. B. They are the hope of the world.

C. They set a good example to others. D. They can do much better in the future.

C

Pupils are small holes located in the center of the eye. They change size to control the amount of light that enters the eye based on how much is available in the environment. The response of our pupils to light is a basic sensory response， but pupils have been found to change size based on factors other than light.

Researchers assumed that pupils may also change size based on the number of objects that a person sees in their environment. “When we look around， we naturally perceive the form， size， movement and color of a scene. Equally naturally， we notice the number of items before us，” said study co-author David Burr. “This ability， shared with most other animals， is an evolutionary fundamental. It immediately reveals important quantities， such as how many apples there are on the tree， or how many enemies are attacking.”

To figure out if this ability lies within the pupils， the researchers presented 16 adult participants with images of dots on a monitor in an otherwise quiet， dark room. As the participants stared at the screen， without being asked to count the dots， a machine measured their pupil sizes. The researchers found that the size of the participants’ pupils changed depending on how many dots they perceived. The participants’ pupils expanded when they perceived a greater number of dots， and constricted when they perceived fewer.

The findings suggest that the pupil is equipped with some mechanism that can sense quantity. “This result shows that numerical information is intrinsically (本质上) related to perception，” said Elisa Castaldi， a researcher at the University of Pisa. “This could have important practical implications.” For example， similar methods could be employed to detect dyscalculia， a learning disability that makes people have trouble doing maths， in very young children.

8. Why does David Burr mention “apples” and “enemies” in Paragraph 2?

A. To present a theory. B. To introduce a rule.

C. To make a comparison. D. To clarify a concept.

9. What were the 16 participants asked to do?

A. Stare at the monitor. B. Present images of the dots.

C. Measure their pupil size. D. Count the number of the dots.

10. What is the function of the pupils according to the findings?

A. To reflect light. B. To sense quantity.

C. To change eye sizes. D. To perceive movement.

11. What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A. The mechanism of pupils to sense quantity.

B. The relation between numbers and perception.

C. The potential use in pupils’ perception of numbers.

D. The detection of children’s learning disability in math.

D

One of the winners of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was Danish scientist Morten Meldal. When describing his career， Meldal said he started out as an engineer but changed to chemistry because he “wanted to understand the world”.

Meldal’s experience may come as a surprise to students. They might believe they have to center their work and school lives in one field to be successful. But a study from professors at Michigan State University shows that is not always the case.

Michele Root-Bernstein and Robert Root-Bernstein published their study in the Creativity Research Journal. They said that a large number of Nobel Prize winners can be described as “polymaths” or “Renaissance”.

The writers looked at past Nobel Prize winners and their students. They decided that when students of winners go on to win Nobel Prizes some of what they learned from their teachers is how to live a life with many interests. They are， in a way， learning how to be creative.

Having many interests， the Root-Bernsteins wrote， permits scientists to look for creative ways to solve problems. In fact， one important part of science is not discovering answers， but recognizing problems that need to be solved.

The prize winners， the Root-Bernsteins said， transfer “skills， techniques and materials from one field to another”. They said Alexis Carrel won his Nobel Prize in medicine in 1912 by using techniques he learned from the clothing business. He realized that people who used thread to make and fix clothing had a skill that could be used in operations to put new organs into people’s bodies.

The Michigan State professors study creativity. They found Nobel winners are nine times more likely to have experience in working with wood， metal or in the arts than most scientists. The Michigan State researchers say that unlike many people who spend long hours at work and give up some of their outside interests， Nobel winners believe their hobbies are important to creativity.

12. What comes as a surprise to students about Meldal?

A. His winning Nobel Prize. B. His original working field.

C. His desire to understand the world. D. His study with Michigan State University.

13. People who can be sorted as “polymaths” or “Renaissance” are those who ＿＿＿＿ .

A. focus on one field B. devote their lives to study

C. have various interests D. are admired for their achievements

14. What is the author’s attitude toward the Root-Bernsteins’ discovery?

A. Supportive. B. Cautious. C. Negative. D. Objective.

15. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A. A Secret to Winning Top Prize B. An Unbelievable Discovery

C. A Born Nobel Prize Winner D. An Amazing Rise to Fame

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Get a Thorough Understanding of Oneself

In all one’s life time it is oneself that one spends the most time being with or dealing with. 16

When you are going upwards in life you tend to overestimate yourself. It seems that everything you seek for is within your reach. 17 It’s likely that you think it wise for yourself to stay away from the outer world. Actually， to get a thorough understanding of oneself， you may as well keep the following tips in mind.

Gain a correct view of oneself.

You may look forward hopefully to the future but be sure not to expect too much， for dreams can never be fully realized. You may be courageous to meet challenges but it should be clear to you where to direct your efforts. 18

Self-appreciate.

Whether you compare yourself to a towering tree or a blade of grass， a high mountain or a small stone， you represent a state of nature. 19 If you earnestly (诚挚地) admire yourself you’ll have a real sense of self-appreciation.

20

In time of anger， do yourself a favor by releasing it in a quiet place so that you won’t be hurt by its flames; in time of sadness， do yourself a favor by sharing it with your friends so as to change a bad mood into a cheerful one; in time of tiredness， do yourself a favor by getting a good sleep.

A. It has its own value.

B. Do oneself a favor when it’s needed.

C. Do yourself a favor when you resist the attack of illness.

D. But it is exactly oneself that one has the least understanding of.

E. Especially if it is well within your reach， you are just too blind to see it.

F. Once you have a perfect view of yourself， there won’t be difficulties you can’t overcome.

G. When you are going downhill you tend to underestimate yourself for your own incompetence.

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The INF Clairefontaine is one of the world’s top football academies and also houses the French national football team.

The national team is in its third day of 21 since it gathered at the place to 22 a match against Denmark. Villagers nearby have been invited to watch their 23 on one side of the pitch (球场). A media group watches from the 24 side. Most players are just 25 from their club teams， but they fall quickly and 26 into a communicative dance with the ball. Didier Deschamps， their coach， looks on from the pitch， 27 the discipline and efficiency he prizes.

On a nearby pitch， the academy youngsters (青训营) 28 their training session， too. The boys erupt with screams whenever they 29 a goal.

After dusk settles in and training 30 ， Kylian Mbappé， the French football superstar， stays late with a goalkeeper and a few defenders， 31 extra shots. When he arrived on these same grounds roughly a decade earlier， he was full of 32 like the current group of youngsters. But 33 them， he doesn’t 34 when his shots find their way past the keeper. He simply 35 the practice， over and over. His only 36 comes when a ball 37 its mark. Then Mbappé erupts in shouts of regret.

“The youngest players look at the French team， and they tend to 38 what they see，” Deschamps says. “So each player has a 39 in everything he does， on the pitch or off... to have a 40 influence and to give a good image to the young players.”

21. A. competition B. residence C. treatment D. vacation

22. A. open up B. sign up C. prepare for D. search for

23. A. practice B. discussion C. adventure D. experiment

24. A. common B. right C. possible D. opposite

25. A. choosing B. returning C. suffering D. learning

26. A. mainly B. equally C. safely D. easily

27. A. understanding B. overseeing C. introducing D. discovering

28. A. hold B. review C. plan D. skip

29. A. share B. establish C. score D. report

30. A. ends B. restarts C. fails D. works

31. A. appreciating B. exchanging C. firing D. shaping

32. A. patience B. promise C. laughter D. kindness

33. A. unlike B. except C. through D. among

34. A. benefit B. struggle C. escape D. celebrate

35. A. remembers B. welcomes C. repeats D. replaces

36. A. connection B. purpose C. emotion D. reaction

37. A. misses B. receives C. reaches D. bears

38. A. assess B. describe C. mark D. copy

39. A. question B. duty C. position D. budget

40. A. cultural B. global C. positive D. decisive

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It’s enjoyable to travel like a local around Sydney on this city cycling tour with different options. Various tour lengths allow you to choose a bike tour that suits your schedule and budget.

Overview

●Covering more than 30 of the top Sydney sights

●Use of bicycles and all safety equipment included

●Led by a cycling guide so travelers can focus on scenery instead of directions

●Refuel with included lunch and a drink on the Sydney Harbor Bridge Ride

Details

Meet your group and guide at The Rocks at the appointed time for your tour. Choose from several tour options， including the Sydney Classic Tour， the Sydney Highlights Tour， the Sydney Harbor Bridge Ride and the Manly Beach and Sunset Cruise Tour. Highlights include Royal Botanic Gardens， Hyde Park， Darling Harbor， Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Your tour ends at its original departure point.

Important Information

●Secure storage is available for backpacks， purses， or other items which need to be stored until you return from your tour.

●Baby seats for children up to 25 kg can be provided free of charge.

●Tour operates in wet weather， and raincoats will be provided.

●No wheelchair is accessible.

●Animals aren’t allowed.

●Travelers have to keep a normal physical fitness level.

1. What can the tourists enjoy during the cycling tour?

A. Wheelchair service. B. Free lunch.

C. Nearly all Sydney sights. D. Watching many animals.

2. Where is the departure point of the tour?

A. The Rocks. B. Hyde Park. C. Harbor Bridge. D. Sydney Opera House.

3. Which is a must for the tourists?

A. Living in Sydney. B. Bringing raincoats.

C. Being in good health. D. Riding their own bikes.

B

Ashley Power’s mother bought a computer for her when she was eight. When she was thirteen， she was surfing the Internet on a regular basis， but she couldn’t find anywhere for teenagers to meet and talk. And one day she thought， “If I had my own website， I’d make it a really interesting site for teenagers.”

Consequently， when Ashley was sixteen， she started her own website called GooseHead. She had no idea how big a success it would be， but three years later， the site was the most successful teen site in the US! It was getting 100，000 hits every day， and Ashley had about 30 employees.

After a few years， the website closed down. Then Ashley， who lived in Los Angeles， was asked to write a book called The GooseHead Guide to Life. The book is about how to design a website and start a business. It begins with a section called “All About Ashley”， where Ashley tells readers what it’s like to be the boss of a company when you’re only sixteen—not always easy!

In her book， Ashley talks about the problems that teenagers have today plus the importance of friendship. She also focuses on being independent. “Learn to love your friends but not rely on them. I did that by creating GooseHead on my own.”

Ashley says that The GooseHead Guide to Life is not a book of teenage advice. “It isn’t a book that’s going to tell you what to do. I hope you can work that out yourself，” she says. “I just want to provide a little inspiration to teenagers. Maybe after reading my story， you’ll start your own website! But perhaps you’ve got a better idea. Well， if I were you， I’d just do it， whatever it is. Maybe it won’t work—but maybe it will.”

4. Why did Ashley start GooseHead?

A. To try something new for her.

B. To promote the sale of her book.

C. To teach teenagers how to use the Internet.

D. To create a platform for teenagers to communicate.

5. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?

A. Ashley’s website. B. Ashley’s book.

C. The problems Ashley has solved. D. The advice Ashley gives to teenagers.

6. What can we learn about The GooseHead Guide to Life?

A. It serves to fuel teenagers’ motivation. B. It is meant to give teenagers tips.

C. It advises teenagers to trust friends. D. It is about ways to start a website.

7. What does Ashley inspire teenagers to do?

A. Write their own book. B. Follow their dream.

C. Start their own website. D. Be a model for others.

C

Several studies have shown that listening to music can be highly beneficial. One study revealed that music could improve blood flow in ways that decrease levels of stress-related hormones and ease pain. But even without the knowledge of these research outcomes， we all know that music holds great power over our lives. How many times has music cheered us up when we were feeling down?

The Croatian architect Nikola Basic understood the importance of music in people’s lives. So， he came up with an unusual collaboration (合作) between an object and the ocean. In 2005， he designed a 230-foot morse orgulje， also known as the sea organ (风琴). The musical instrument is made up of a system of pipes and whistles that plays actual music as the waves of the Adriatic Sea push air through it.

At first glance， this invention might appear like an ordinary set of white stone steps， but its bottom stairs are covered in various holes. Water and wind enter through these openings， leading to chambers (室) within the giant instrument that connects to 35 organ pipes. As the waves flow， the air pushes through the inner channels， while the holes in the above steps sound out calming tunes.

This sea organ’s home is in Zadar， Croatia， which faced complete destruction during the Second World War. Seeking to restore it back to its former glory， local authorities brought in award-winning architect Nikola Basic， who， inspired by the hydraulis， an instrument built by the ancient Greeks that used water to push air through tuned pipes， designed and overlooked the construction of the sea organ.

Thanks to Basic’s artistic creation， life and joy have been brought back to the 3，000-year-old city. Now， it is a popular lunch place for tourists who want to feel the refreshing wind of the sea and hear the beautiful sounds coming from the sea organ.

8. What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 1?

A. He’s sure of the importance of music.

B. He’s in doubt about the effect of music.

C. He’s against the conclusion of the studies.

D. He’s unconcerned about the results of the studies.

9. What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the invention?

A. Its value. B. Its structure.

C. Its principle. D. Its appearance.

10. What makes the sea organ unique and attractive?

A. It was created by a famous architect. B. It’s the combination of art and nature.

C. It’s located in a city with a long history. D. It was introduced from ancient Greek.

11. What can we infer about the city Zadar?

A. It’s no longer glorious. B. It has become an attraction.

C. It’s under constant construction. D. It has lost its natural advantages.

D

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is mostly a desert. However， this has not stopped the country from creating great building projects. On September 26， UAE officials announced another ambitious project—Mars Science City. Expansive deserts and miles of coastline provide plenty of options for safe rocket launches. And its position on the Earth makes it especially appealing as the spin of the Earth provides an extra push， meaning less fuel is needed to get payloads into orbit. All these seem to make it possible.

The Mars City Project， designed by Bjarke Ingels Group， or BIG， will provide a realistic model to simulate (模仿) living on the surface of Mars， the red planet. It is part of the UAE’s Mars 2117 Project to lead the global race to land humans on Mars and be the first to build a settlement there.

Built outside Dubai， the 1.9 million square feet city is expected to cost $135 million. It will consist of several dome-shaped laboratories， similar to the ones imagined for the first Mars settlers. Scientists from around the world will be invited to conduct research to come up with methods to create food， water and energy， using techniques which can be copied onto the red planet. The living spaces， where the researchers can live for up to a year， will simulate the planet’s conditions as much as possible.

The research city will also include a museum featuring famous space achievements to help educate and inspire children to undertake space exploration and discovery. To discover whether the construction method works on Mars， the museum’s walls will be 3D printed using the sand from the nearby desert. Now， if they would only add some living quarters for the general public to experience life on Mars without leaving the Earth， life would be perfect.

12. What can we learn about UAE?

A. It is short of fine weather. B. It is a nice place for launching.

C. It can provide adequate fuel supply. D. It has the greatest architects.

13. What will scientists do in the laboratories?

A. Educate visitors on trips to Mars.

B. Develop the Mars settlers’ imagination.

C. Find ways to produce things such as water and food on Mars.

D. Create a climate-controlled environment for future use.

14. Why will the museum’s walls be 3D printed with the sand of the nearby desert?

A. To show famous space techniques. B. To make full use of the nearby desert.

C. To inspire children to love exploration. D. To test building skills used by Mars settlers.

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

A. UAE to Build Mars Science City B. UAE’s Great Exploration of Mars

C. UAE to Build First Mars Settlement D. UAE’s Scientific Contribution to Humans

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Tips to Learn Any Foreign Language

Know your motivation.

It might sound obvious. But if you don’t have a good reason to learn a language， you are less likely to stay motivated in the long run. But wanting to impress Chinese-speakers with your English isn’t the best reason. 16 . No matter what your motivation is， once you’ve decided on a language， it’s vital to commit.

17 .

The key to learning as quickly as a child may be simply to take on certain childlike attitudes: a desire to play in the language and a willingness to make mistakes. It means being ready to put yourself in potentially embarrassing situations. 18 . But it’s the only way to develop and improve your foreign language.

Have fun with it.

Think of some fun ways to practice your new language: make a radio play with a friend， draw a comic picture， write a poem or simply practice by listening and copying songs. 19 ， chances are that you are going to give up eventually!

We have one more language-learning tip before we go. Remember that the best possible outcome of speaking a language is communicating with others. Being able to have a simple conversation is a huge reward in itself. And don’t worry about your current speaking ability! 20 ， if you begin any interaction with “I have just started to learn this language and I’d like to practice with you.”

A. Act like a kid

B. This can be scary

C. Leave your comfort zone

D. Trying to know English culture is a better one

E. If you can’t find a way to have fun with a new language

F. Most people will be patient， encouraging and happy to help

G. You’re learning a language to be able to use when you go abroad

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One day， my three-year-old son decided to build a castle on a beach. Although I warned him that it might be 21 ， he insisted on building it in the 22 of the waves that would crash on the shore.

I 23 ， figuring the only way to make him understand was to let him do whatever he liked and 24 what would happen. I only hoped that he wouldn’t be too 25 when the first wave destroyed his 26 .

To my 27 ， when the waves came and destroyed his castle， he even clapped his hands and said cheerfully， “That’s 28 ! Let’s do it again!”

I couldn’t understand how he could 29 seeing his fruit of labor ruined.

“Was it really 30 when the waves destroyed the castles?” I asked when we were on the way home.

“Yes，” he said.

His reply reminded me of my 31 . Nothing I did at home ever seemed to 32 ， too. I cleaned the floor only to see someone make it 33 again. My life was just one never-ending to-do 34 . Just like the sand castles my son built， all my 35 were wiped away by a wave called Family Life. Had I even 36 whether the things I had done really 37 ?

As I recalled my child digging in the sand 38 ， I realized that I have been building something 39 ， something that will last forever: I have been 40 a family.

21. A. taken apart B. cleaned up C. washed away D. dug out

22. A. front B. path C. form D. face

23. A. sighed B. wandered C. rejected D. regretted

24. A. ignore B. see C. refuse D. forget

25. A. embarrassed B. frightened C. guilty D. upset

26. A. future B. creation C. world D. gift

27. A. disappointment B. joy C. surprise D. sadness

28. A. alright B. impossible C. silly D. great

29. A. keep B. stand C. avoid D. risk

30. A. right B. dangerous C. bad D. fun

31. A. value B. dream C. housework D. plan

32. A. last B. happen C. help D. disappear

33. A. empty B. dirty C. tidy D. dry

34. A. experiment B. test C. list D. puzzle

35. A. tears B. worries C. feelings D. efforts

36. A. doubted B. hoped C. meant D. realized

37. A. mattered B. grew C. changed D. existed

38. A. happily B. unwillingly C. casually D. personally

39. A. physical B. moral C. important D. formal

40. A. protecting B. building C. designing D. adapting

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The World’s Craziest Festivals

Crazy festivals all over the world are out there just waiting to be celebrated. Join Cornelia Kumfert on a trip to the most unusual events taking place around the globe.

Burning Man Festival

Every year in Nevada (US) there is artwork and curiosities galore to marvel (大为赞叹) at when the Black Rock Desert changes into a large art exhibition.

In August and September， some 7，000 people come here to celebrate the Burning Man Festival.

San Diego Comic Con

Surely superheroes don’t queue? Well， at San Diego’s Comic Convention they do. Each July they open their dos to fans of Superman and other comic figures. More than 100，000 annual visitors have paid homage to their mythical heroes.

Crying Baby Festival

At the Crying Baby Festival in Tokyo (Japan)， sumo wrestlers do what they can to bring babies to tears.

Sadists run riot? Certainly not! It’s a 400-year-old tradition based on a Japanese proverb， which says that crying babies grow fastest and parents believe the event brings good health to their children.

Palio Contest

Fame and honor await the winner of the Palio Contest in Siena (Italy).

In July and August， ten inhabitants of different districts of the city jockey for first place in a spectacular horse race.

The trophy (奖杯) goes to the contestant whose horse crosses the finishing line first—whether he’s still in the saddle or not.

1. What festival offers a view of art?

A. Palio Contest. B. Crying Baby Festival.

C. Burning Man Festival. D. San Diego Comic Con.

2. The festival in Tokyo was founded on the basis of ＿＿＿＿ .

A. a phrase B. a proverb C. a story D. a book

3. What can tourists see in Siena of Italy between July and August?

A. A horse race. B. A burning man show.

C. A comedy play. D. A baby-crying show.

B

The two men’s yellow running vests (背心) were the same in every way except one. “GUIDE” was written on one of them. On the other was a different word “BLIND”， which belonged to Tony Duenas， a 53-year-old man who was left blind because of a sudden accident in 2009.

Then came the day that changed Duenas’ life forever. It was November 2014， and Duenas was walking to a bus stop when a jogger on the street suddenly stopped him and asked a simple question.

“Can you run?”

The man’s name was Ray Alcanter， a long-time marathon runner who had guided a visually impaired (有视觉障碍的) old woman before she retired from this activity.

Before then distance running hadn’t crossed Duenas’ mind. But Alcanter explained to Duenas how the process worked. The two would run side by side， each holding the end of a foot-long rope. Alcanter would act as Duenas’ eyes， warning him of danger and keeping him on course. But Duenas would be running for himself with less help and more freedom.

“It’s all about trust，” Alcanter said.

Duenas was still unsure but interested enough to give Alcanter his phone number. Two weeks later， Alcanter and Duenas planned their first run around a park. As they started the four-mile route， light rain began to fall. A cool， gentle wind brushed Duenas’ face. He could feel the earth flying by beneath his feet with his eyes filled with tears.

What the guides， including Alcanter， did was more than helping Duenas train. They became his close friends who treated him as more than someone simply with a disability. They pushed him to shorten his marathon time and sent him gifts once he began to swim.

“Having guides is the ticket to our freedom，” Duenas said. “To be able to do marathons， half-marathons， everything. They’re gold.”

4. What should Alcanter be able to do as a guide for Duenas?

A. Organize a marathon. B. Lead the way.

C. Repair sports facilities. D. Communicate in body language.

5. What did the first run bring to Duenas?

A. A sense of loss. B. A sense of freedom.

C. A sense of safety. D. A sense of helplessness.

6. What word can best describe Alcanter?

A. Talented. B. Generous. C. Trustworthy. D. Humble.

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

A. A Path to a Balanced Life B. A Secret to Freedom

C. A Guide to a Renewed Life D. A Journey to Marathon

C

The annual 3-to-4-millimeter rise in sea levels is expected to impact many coastal communities in the coming decades. However， few are as defenceless as the Republic of the Maldives， a collection of more than a thousand scenic islands in the Indian Ocean. NASA researchers believe that parts of what is “arguably the lowest-lying country in the world” will become uninhabitable by 2050， due to wave-driven flooding and limited freshwater. To fight the unavoidable， the government recently revealed plans for the world’s first “true” floating island city.

The appropriately-named Maldives Floating City (MFC) is the brainchild of Dutch Docklands， a global leader in floating construction. The new city will be constructed on a 200-hectare lagoon (环礁湖) located just 10 minutes by boat from the Maldivian capital， Male. It will initially consist of a thousand waterfront residences， arranged in a series of honeycomb-like rows. The developers plan to add hotels， restaurants， shops， and even a school and a hospital in the near future. The floating structures will be attached to the surrounding islands， which will form a base and provide protection from high tides.

Maldive officials aim to make MFC as self-supporting as possible. Freshwater storage will provide drinking water for residents， while floating solar blankets and agriculture fields will take care of their energy and food needs.

“This Maldives Floating City does not require any land rehabilitation (复垦)， therefore has a minimal impact on the coral reefs，” explains Mohamed Nasheed， Speaker of Parliament. “What’s more， giant， new reefs will be grown to act as water breakers. In the Maldives， we cannot stop the waves， but we can rise with them.”

Construction of the revolutionary city is expected to be completed in steps over the next five years. If successful， it will provide a blueprint for other countries facing a similar situation.

8. Why does Maldives decide to build MFC?

A. It is the lowest-lying country. B. It will be flooded soon.

C. It is running out of fresh water. D. It will be unsuitable for living.

9. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?

A. The location of the residences. B. The developers of the plan.

C. The future expectation of MFC. D. The barriers to the construction.

10. What can we infer about MFC from the underlined sentence?

A. It’ll keep waves away. B. It’ll make use of waves.

C. It’ll adjust to the waves. D. It’ll work as water breakers.

11. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To introduce a construction program. B. To appeal to people to protect nature.

C. To seek international help for Maldives. D. To report the achievement of a city plan.

D

With one’s eyes closed， Beijing’s main roads sound like any Chinese city. All around is the roar of traffic， featuring recorded safety warnings from buses and the occasional bell of a rental-bicycle. But in the capital’s last hutongs， as its ancient grey-walled alleys are known， fragments of an older soundscape can be heard.

The song of caged crickets is one. Hung in the doorways of courtyard homes， the insects bring a rural note into the city. A quarter-century ago their song was common.

Another relic is the musical sound produced by steel plates， announcing a knife sharpener’s arrival. Several such specialists still work Beijing’s streets. Their sounding-plates attract customers from hutong homes and high-rise flats. But numbers are falling.

An almost-vanished Beijing sound is one of the strangest. Like the noise of flying saucers (飞碟) in an old science-fiction film， it is made by pigeon whistles. Tiny flutes made from bamboo， these are sewn into the tail feathers of pigeons kept in rooftop cage. Even 20 years ago， it was possible to hear this melodic noise in the hutongs.

Modern Beijing is a city in a hurry. Many hutongs have been torn down to make way for wide avenues and shiny skyscrapers， leaving no room for pigeon lofts (鸽舍). Zhang Baotong is one of Beijinig’s last master pigeon-whistle makers. He is advising a museum of sound in Songzhuang， a suburb of Beijing that is popular with artists. A rooftop cage is planned， with more than 100 pigeons that will take to the skies for visitors.

The co-founder of the museum， Colin Siyuan Chinnery， is a British-Chinese artist and collector of Beijing’s sounds. He lists the rattles (拨浪鼓) and rhythmic cries used by fortune tellers and medicine sellers， doctors， barbers and knife sharpeners. Many of these will be showcased in an exhibition about old Beijing narrated by an animation of Mr Zhang. Other places had traders’ cries， but true Beijingers dismiss sellers elsewhere as mere loud shouters; Beijingers’ pride is one tradition that never fades， Mr Chinnery says.

12. Why does the author mention the song of caged crickets in Paragraph 2?

A. To promote insect conservation. B. To highlight urban development.

C. To explain the decline of hutongs. D. To illustrate a typical hutong sound.

13. What can be heard both in hutongs and on streets?

A. Warnings from buses. B. Song of caged crickets.

C. Noise of flying saucers. D. Cries of knife sharpeners.

14. What has contributed to the decline of pigeon whistles?

A. The changing taste of artists. B. The decreasing number of hutongs.

C. The rapid expansion of pigeon lofts. D. The new method of road construction.

15. What is the ultimate goal of the museum in Songzhuang?

A. To attract artists and tourists. B. To rebuild rooftop cages for pigeons.

C. To preserve the sounds of old Beijing. D. To display sounds from all walks of life.

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There are so many things to consider when planning a road trip， especially if you want to make it a great one. 16 Here are some ways to approach all the information to help you plan your vacation.

Select your destination.

First， you have to select a destination. There are many articles that include trip ideas， free road trip plans and tips about specific destinations.

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This is where the FUN comes in! Road trip games are always a great idea， and the longer your trip is， the more you’ll enjoy them. Creating your own soundtrack is another key to a fun road trip. Whenever you hear those songs long after your trip， they will bring memories flooding back and a smile to your face.

Pack for your trip.

Before you go， you’ve got to figure out what to pack. This road trip planning guide covers every kind of trip from camping to family to Spring Break to romantic. 18

Save money.

19 Not necessarily. Things can add up fast. The tips here will help you cut corners a little， making your vacation more affordable.

Maximize your travel experience.

20 It’s an inner journey as well. Growing as a person while on a road trip or any kind of vacation is the best kind of souvenir to bring home.

Enjoy this road trip planning guide and get ready to plan your best road trip yet!

A. Prepare some games and songs.

B. Note your home and road safety.

C. Travel is more than just going to a place.

D. I learned the hard way about planning， too.

E. Some people might say “Isn’t a road trip itself cheap?”

F. However， without the right planning， that may not happen!

G. There are also some tips about packing a suitcase and creating a packing list.

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There was once a poor and disappointed salesman. He complained every day that there was no platform for him to 21 his ability and the fate was often pulling his leg.

At Christmas Eve， every family 22 their houses with lanterns and it was festive everywhere. But he was sitting alone on a bench in a park and recalling the 23 . It was on the same day last year when he was also drinking 24 ， without new clothes， new shoes， let alone a new car and a new house.

“I have to spend this Christmas Eve with these old shoes again，” he 25 and began to take off the old shoes. Suddenly， he 26 at a young man in a wheelchair passing by him with his hands difficultly 27 the wheels forward. It dawned on him that he was so 28 to have shoes to wear while that man did not even have the 29 . Afterwards， the salesman 30 every opportunity to improve himself and tried his best to make 31 every day. Several years later， he 32 changed his life totally and became a millionaire.

If you look around， you will find there are so many people who were born 33 in the society but they are 34 in life and never complain about the fate. Instead， they constantly 35 to make themselves stronger to 36 the society. By contrast， we should feel 37 . We are born healthy， but we are fed up with life; we 38 about our colleagues and are 39 with our jobs.

Maybe we would feel afraid when we realize we have fallen into such a(n) 40 state of life， but what’s worse is that we never realize that.

21. A. appreciate B. display C. recognize D. assess

22. A. painted B. filled C. furnished D. decorated

23. A. matter B. trouble C. past D. incident

24. A. alone B. freely C. slowly D. aside

25. A. whispered B. added C. sighed D. screamed

26. A. glanced B. shouted C. smiled D. pointed

27. A. driving B. putting C. pushing D. moving

28. A. healthy B. astonished C. rich D. lucky

29. A. chance B. money C. challenge D. motivation

30. A. accepted B. seized C. expected D. enjoyed

31. A. sense B. progress C. friends D. contributions

32. A. eventually B. fortunately C. continuously D. surprisingly

33. A. lazy B. poor C. ugly D. disabled

34. A. energetic B. stubborn C. confident D. serious

35. A. intend B. struggle C. remember D. wish

36. A. understand B. explore C. serve D. shape

37. A. proud B. thrilled C. pitiful D. ashamed

38. A. complain B. talk C. learn D. concern

39. A. unfamiliar B. dissatisfied C. crazy D. busy

40. A. tiring B. boring C. annoying D. embarrassing

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Authors Share Their Favorite Books

Kristan Higgins

“Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh was a book I read over and over as a kid. I loved Harriet’s independence and drive and her ability to get where she wanted. Most of all， Harriet reminded me that everyone has a story worth reading.”

Nisha Sharma

“I was crazy about Pride and Prejudice from the moment I read the very first sentence. Elizabeth Bennet is a strong-willed heroine who knows her mind and her heart. At a young age， Jane Austen made me believe that strong women like Elizabeth deserve love from men who respect their intelligence. I can confidently say Jane Austen’s story shaped the direction of my writing career.”

Elyssa Friedland

“I absolutely adore Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine. What could be better than a story about a girl forced to obey every order because of a gift from a fairy? Tired of being taken advantage of， the girl， with a talking book as her companion， leaves her home to find the fairy to return her unwanted gift. This is a story about taking matters into one’s own hands and using wisdom and determination to overcome what seems like an insurmountable (不可逾越的) obstacle.”

Vesper Stamper

“My favorite book of all time is Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte， which proves that a girl or woman can have inner strength and great power by being herself， even if that is ‘poor， plain and little’. Jane refuses to give in to moral convenience， at great cost to herself. As a result， she finds true love and changes the lives of those she comes across. A lesson for me: Sometimes it’s in the small acts that a real change is made.”

1. Whose book is Nisha Sharma’s favorite?

A. Louise Fitzhugh’s. B. Jane Austen’s.

C. Gail Carson Levine’s. D. Charlotte Bronte’s.

2. Which book is related to magic?

A. Harriet the Spy. B. Jane Eyre. C. Ella Enchanted. D. Pride and Prejudice.

3. What do the four books have in common?

A. The main characters are females. B. The authors were born very poor.

C. They focus on seeking for true love. D. They describe the authors’ own lives.

B

I suddenly heard an elephant crying as though frightened. Looking down， I immediately recognized that something was wrong， and ran down to the edge of the near bank. There I saw Ma Shwe with her three-month-old calf (崽) struggling in the fast-rising water， and it was a life-and-death struggle. Her calf was floating and screaming with fear. Ma Shwe was as near to the far bank as she could get， holding her whole body against the rushing water， and keeping the calf pressed against her huge body. Every now and then the rushing water would sweep the calf away.

There was a sudden rise in the water and the calf was washed clean over the mother’s body and was gone. Ma Shwe turned quickly to reach it and pressed the calf with her head and trunk against the rocky bank. Then with a huge effort， she picked it up in her trunk and tried until she was able to place it on a narrow shelf of rock.

Just at this moment， she fell back into the river. If she were carried down， it would be certain death. I knew， as well as she did， that there was one spot where she could get up the bank， but it was on the other side from where she had put her calf.

While I was wondering what I could do next， I heard the sound of a mother’s love. Ma Shwe had crossed the river and got up the bank and was making her way back as fast as she could， roaring (吼叫) all the time， but to her calf it was music.

4. The moment he got down to the river bank， the author saw ＿＿＿＿ .

A. the calf was about to fall into the river

B. Ma Shwe was placing the calf on the rock

C. the calf was washed away by the rising water

D. Ma Shwe was holding the calf against the rushing water

5. How did Ma Shwe manage to save her calf from the water?

A. By carrying it on her back. B. By taking it away with her.

C. By putting it on a safe spot. D. By pressing it against her body.

6. What did Ma Shwe’s roaring mean to her calf?

A. A sign of danger. B. A great comfort. C. A musical note. D. A call for help.

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

A. A Mother’s Love B. A Brave Act

C. A Deadly River D. A Matter of Life and Death

C

Cars could soon be communicating with each other using 5G to make drivers aware of upcoming dangers， scientists claim. The ultra-fast mobile Internet would allow for rapid information transmission and could make drivers aware of black ice pot holes or other dangers up ahead.

Several car manufacturers are already integrating 5G into their vehicles， including as a tool to welcome the coming of self-driving vehicles. Experts believe the high-speed connection will also improve the reliability and capability of automated vehicles to the point where they will be safer than the manual cars being driven today. They predict the number of road traffic accidents—which according to the World Health Organization (WHO) account for more than 1.3 million deaths and up to 50 million people injured worldwide every year—will drop thoroughly as a result.

Dr Dimitrios Liarokapis， a member of the research group， said: “With the help of 5G， an early warning system that alerts drivers is possible within the next few years. Cars that are close enough to the danger area will send warning messages to other cars around them using short-range communication technologies， but also to cars further away using 5G， fast and reliably. Then those cars will transmit the same information to cars near them and so on， forming a joined-up， multi-vehicle communication chain that stretches far and wide.”

Automotive giant Ford is already working on connected cars. It has revealed its intention to fit most of its vehicles with technology that warns drivers about upcoming road accidents， bad weather and traffic jams. The system pools data from other connected road users， emergency services and the authorities and sends it from the cloud directly to the car. Alerts are shown on the car’s dashboard display warning the driver about what lies around the corner.

8. How can 5G help reduce road accidents?

A. By offering the fast mobile Internet. B. By helping drivers overcome dangers.

C. By offering practical safety programs. D. By helping WHO calculate traffic accidents.

9. What is the function of the communication chain?

A. To track other vehicles.

B. To collect drivers’ information.

C. To send warning messages to drivers.

D. To inform emergency services of traffic situation.

10. What can we expect of the cars in the future?

A. They will be safer. B. They may replace manual cars.

C. They may be easier to drive. D. They will be more personalized.

11. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A. Cars of Ford are the most intelligent. B. Warning messages are shown on phones.

C. Ford is the first producer to use 5G. D. Connected cars are equipped with 5G.

D

About seven years ago， Kristin and Josh Mohagen were honeymooning in Napa Valley in California， when they smelled something surprising in their glasses of wine， green pepper. It was explained that the grapes in that bottle had ripened on a hillside alongside a field of green peppers. “That was my first experience with terroir (风土)，” Josh Mohagen says.

It made an impression. Inspired by their time in Napa， the Mohagens returned home and launched a chocolate business based on the principle of terroir， often defined as “sense of place”.

The definition of terroir is somewhat fluid. Wine enthusiasts use the French term to describe the environmental conditions in which a grape is grown that give a wine its unique taste and smell. The soil， climate and even the orientation (朝向) of a hillside or the company of neighboring plants， and insects play a role. Some experts expand terroir to include specific cultural practices for growing and processing grapes that could also influence taste.

The idea of terroir is quite old. In the Middle Ages， the wine-makers in Burgundy， France， divided the countryside into different climate areas， according to differences in the landscape that seemed to translate into unique wine characteristics. Wines produced around the village of Gearey-Chambertin， for example， “are famous for being fuller-bodied， powerful arid， more tannic than most，” says Joe Quinn， wine director of The Red Hen， a restaurant in Washington， DC. “In contrast， the wines from the village of Chambolle-Musigny， just a few miles south， are widely considered to be more fine， delicate and light-bodied.”

A recent wave of scientific research suggests that the environment and production practices can， in fact， produce a chemical or microbial (微生物的) signature so distinctive that scientists can use the signature to trace food back to its origin. And in some cases， these techniques are beginning to offer clues on how terroir can shape the smell and taste of food and drinks.

12. What impressed the Mohagens most during their stay in Napa?

A. The smell from the wine. B. The field of green peppers.

C. The scenery of Napa Valley. D. The ripe grapes on a hillside.

13. What does the underlined word “fluid” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A. Impractical. B. Specific. C. Uncertain. D. Conventional.

14. Why did the author refer to a wine director in Paragraph 4?

A. To explain the effect of terroir. B. To introduce two types of grape wine.

C. To prove the long history of terroir. D. To get a restaurant known to the public.

15. What can we learn about terroir from the text?

A. Its research is of little benefit. B. It gives food its unique features.

C. Its value needs to be further tested. D. It is a newly-acknowledged concept.

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Anger is a normal part of anyone’s life. 16 They tend to say or do things they regret later. However， there are some techniques in calming yourself down after getting angry.

● Slow down your breathing. 17 Your heart rate goes up， and so does your breathing. Some people are even out of breath when they are angry. What’s important for now is to slow down. Breathe slowly and deeply. Breathe in through the nose， hold the air in your lungs for a couple of seconds， and breathe out slowly through the mouth.

● 18 You can reflect deeply. Sit down on a comfortable chair， and close your eyes. Imagine yourself in a comfortable place， like a beach or anywhere nice.

● Write down your thoughts. Get a journal or start a private blog where you can express your thoughts. This helps you see things objectively. What’s great about writing things about your feelings is that you can look back into that particular day years from now. 19

● Accept the fact that you can’t control everything in the world. Most of your anger usually results from disappointments about things that don’t happen as you want them to. 20 Once you learn this， you will learn how to work around those things that you cannot change， or achieve your goals through other means.

A. Take time to relax yourself.

B. Anger isn’t always a bad thing to us.

C. Most people become excited when they get angry.

D. And you will probably just laugh about the incident.

E. Be aware that not everything can work to your favor.

F. Many people tend to lose control when they get angry.

G. Unfortunately， this is not exactly a productive activity.

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A baby giraffe born with a leg abnormality has been fitted with special leg braces (支架) to help her walk.

The giraffe is named Msituni. She 21 from a condition called carpal hypertension (腕骨高血压). It 22 the young animal’s front legs， which was especially 23 to a giraffe. The abnormality was putting a lot of 24 on her joints and bones. Zoo workers 25 that she could die if they did not quickly correct the 26 . This is because it could 27 the giraffe from getting food and from being able to walk around.

Zoo officials 28 experts to treat the giraffe. The medical team had much 29 of fitting people with braces to correct leg problems. But they had 30 treated an animal before. Ara Mirzaian was a member of the medical team. He found the situation strange and 31 went online to start learning as much as possible about giraffes.

The team 32 models of the giraffe’s legs. It took the team about a week to 33 the braces， which were made of a 34 called carbon graphite (碳石墨). After 10 days in the special brace， the problem was 35 . In total， Msituni was in braces for 39 days from the day she was born. She 36 in the animal hospital the whole time.

Mirzaian said he planned to 37 a picture in his office of the baby giraffe wearing her special brace so that the children he treats might be 38 to wear their own braces. “It was the

39 thing to see an animal like that walk in a brace，” he said. “It feels 40 to know we saved a giraffe’s life.”

21. A. heard B. suffered C. recovered D. escaped

22. A. strengthened B. benefited C. replaced D. affected

23. A. familiar B. urgent C. dangerous D. natural

24. A. energy B. pressure C. medicine D. equipment

25. A. feared B. complained C. promised D. suggested

26. A. mistake B. condition C. habit D. judgement

27. A. separate B. protect C. prevent D. save

28. A. called in B. showed around C. turned away D. brought up

29. A. expectation B. affection C. experience D. preference

30. A. once B. never C. already D. almost

31. A. actually B. gradually C. finally D. immediately

32. A. created B. purchased C. measured D. displayed

33. A. find B. match C. evaluate D. produce

34. A. material B. solid C. cube D. product

35. A. discovered B. raised C. fixed D. hidden

36. A. screamed B. jogged C. performed D. stayed

37. A. pick out B. make way for C. get hold of D. put up

38. A. allowed B. forced C. inspired D. invited

39. A. latest B. coolest C. biggest D. easiest

40. A. great B. fortunate C. enthusiastic D. regretful