It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. We had not seen rain _____ almost a month. The crops were dying. If we ______see some rain soon, we would lose everything.
I was making lunch in the kitchen when I saw my______ son, Billy, walking towards the woods. He was walking with a great effort... trying to be as still as possible. Minutes later, he was once again walking towards the woods. I   ___ stand it any longer. I went out of the house and followed him.
He was cupping both hands in front of him as he walked, being very careful not to spill (溢出）the water he carried.
As I came closer, I saw _____ sight. Several large deer stood in front of him. Billy walked straight up to them. I almost screamed for him to get away. But the deer _____ hurt him nor even moved as Billy got down. And then I saw a baby deer______ on the ground, thirsty, lift its head to lap up(舔) the water in my boy’s hands. When the water was gone, Billy jumped up to run back to the house. I followed him back to a tap. Billy opened it and let the drip slowly fill up his “cup”.
______he stood up and began to turn back, I was there in front of him. His little eyes______ with tears. Very quickly, he explained _______he was not wasting water. The week before, he had made ______ same trouble with our horses, ______ caused him a lecture from his father about the importance of not wasting water.
This time, I joined him, with a small pot of water from the kitchen. I let him ______ the baby deer alone , for it was ________job. As the tears that rolled down my face began to hit the ground, they ______ by other drops... more drops... and more. I looked up at the sky. All I can say is that the rain came that day saved our farm, just like the actions of one little boy saved the little deer.1.

A．in

B．at

C．for

D．since

2.

A．didn’t

B．doesn’t

C．wasn’t

D．isn’t

3.

A．six years old

B．six-year-old

C．six-years-old

D．six-year-old

4.

A．can’t

B．couldn’t

C．mustn’t

D．wouldn’t

5.

A．surprising

B．most surprising

C．the most surprised

D．the most surprising

6.

A．either

B．neither

C．both

D．none

7.

A．lay

B．to lie

C．lying

D．lies

8.

A．When

B．If

C．Though

D．Because

9.

A．were fill with

B．were filled with

C．were filled of

D．were fill with

10.

A．which

B．what

C．why

D．that

11.

A．a

B．an

C．The

D．/

12.

A．which

B．What

C．who

D．whose

13.

A．take care of

B．takes care of

C．taking care of

D．to take care of

14.

A．himself

B．itself

C．his

D．him

15.

A．joined

B．join

C．to join

D．were joined

Birth order, does it matter? Are you different because you are the first, second, or third child in your family, or maybe the last of nine?

A study found that first-borns have an average IQ that is three points _______ than people who fall into a different place in the birth order. Perhaps because first-borns often help younger brothers and sisters, which _______ their own skill. An international organization of the CEOs found that 43% of the CEOs are first-borns, 33% are middle children, and 23% are last-borns. First-borns are more likely to be doctors and astronauts and _______ higher pay.

If first-borns are more successful, last-borns are generally more agreeable(讨人喜欢的). They are also more likely to be funny and to get _______ from all the bigger people at the dinner table. Stephen Colbert was the youngest in a large _______, and Jim Carrey was the youngest of four. According to a magazine article The Power of Birth Order, last-borns are more likely to be famous artists and _______ businessmen.

Then there are the _______ children; we have not ignored(忽视) them! Many middle children are short of one-to-one time with their _______. They often feel short-changed; the oldest gets more rights, and the youngest is “spoiled”. Though they may be ignored, middle children are more likely to _______ into easygoing adults.

Many factors(因素) make us who we are, but if the research is ________ correct, birth order may be one of the most important factors.

16.

A．lower

B．higher

C．bigger

D．worse

17.

A．improves

B．stops

C．keeps

D．increases

18.

A．accept

B．offer

C．get

D．give

19.

A．permission

B．education

C．advice

D．attention

20.

A．company

B．hospital

C．family

D．class

21.

A．terrible

B．awful

C．stupid

D．successful

22.

A．lucky

B．middle

C．ordinary

D．friendly

23.

A．friends

B．classmates

C．parents

D．teachers

24.

A．feel

B．become

C．look

D．grow

25.

A．really

B．easily

C．quickly

D．usually

Was it possible that Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai and Western hero King Arthur meet and fight against each other? Yes. In a game called King of Glory Created by Chinese company Tencent. King of Glory was one of the most popular MOBA games in China in 2017.

About one in every seven Chinese people plays the game and 55 million of them play it every day. The game is designed to be easy for beginners. Social media like QQ and WeChat have also helped the game’s community grow. New players can be invited to play the game by their WeChat contacts, with some seeing it as a good way to keep in touch with old friends and make new ones.

The game has more than 60 characters to unlock and play as you progress, each with their own special style and abilities. The characters cover different times and countries. Some are real historical characters, like Li Bai. Some are not. Players use them to fight against each other or team up to fight. The winners can reach higher ranks (排名).

However, some people think King of Glory gives students incorrect information about events and people in history. For example, the poet Li Bai is described as a killer; Jing Ke, the man who tried to kill the first emperor of China, is a girl in the game. But more people worry about children playing the game too much and spending too much money on it. Most of the players are below the age of 19. It’s reported that a 17-year-old boy had a stroke (中风) after playing the game for 40 hours.

To change the situation, Tencent added a time limit feature to the game to prevent kids from playing too much. From July 4, 2017, children under 12 years old can play the game for only one hour a day, while users between 12 to 18 get two hours. Those who try to play beyond the time limit will be locked out of the game.

26. According to the passage, how many players are playing the game in China?

A．About 20 million.	B．About 52 million.
C．About 55 million.	D．About 200 million.

27. Which of the following is TURE about the King of Glory?

A．It is the most popular online game in the world.

B．It offers 60 characters for players to chose from.

C．All of the characters are real historical characters.

D．Players can fight against each other or team up to fight.

28. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?

A．Children play the game too long and spend too much money on it.

B．People think that the game give children incorrect information about history.

C．Many people give bad reviews about the game.

D．The game receives a lot of good reviews.

29. Why did Tencent add a time limit to the game?

A．Because children are very curious.

B．Children spend too much time playing the game.

C．The game uses incorrect historical references.

D．Children don’t have enough time to play the game.

30. Where do you think we may read the passage?

A．A newspaper.

B．In a travel guidebook.

C．In a book review.

D．In a story book.

Tsunami (海啸): Killer Wave

The warnings are few. The signs are sudden. The ground shakes. The tide goes into reverse. A great roaring sound fills the air. And then… It strikes. Wave after wave of crashing, crushing water. And when it is over, nothing is left. A tsunami.

The word in Japanese means "harbor wave". Japan has been hit by many tsunamis in its history, as a result of its location. It lies across the edges of 4 tectonic plates (地壳板块). Most earthquakes are born in such places. When two tectonic plates push together, the earthquake sends enormous amounts of energy up through the ocean. A series of waves expands in all directions. In deep water, these waves travel fast – up to 500 miles an hour - but reach a height of only a few feet. A passing ship may not even notice them. But as the waves enter shallow waters and come into contact with the ocean floor, their speed is reduced but their height is raised. As they move onto land, the waves can rise as high as a 10-story building.

A tsunami wave doesn't break like an ordinary wave. Instead, it advances like a wall of water, crashing over everything in its way, sometimes reaching more than a kilometer inland. More damage is caused when the wave moves back out to sea. It drags everything in its path underwater and out to sea. Most tsunamis have several waves. They arrive between 10 and 60 minutes after the first strike – just when survivors think the danger has passed.

The deadliest tsunami ever recorded occurred in December of 2004. An earthquake off the coast of Indonesia caused a tsunami that rushed across the Indian Ocean and reached as far as the coast of Africa. Whole sections of cities were destroyed. More than 200,000 people died.

Most had no way of being warned. Five thousand miles away in Hawaii, scientists at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center monitor the earth's movements 24 hours a day. They hope to prevent a similar disaster from happening in the Pacific region. If they discover a quake big enough to cause a tsunami, the scientists try to find out where the wave will head and warn people in its path. Their advice-is simple: leave the coastal areas and move to higher ground. Wait for news that the danger has passed. And be ready to deal with the damage that a tsunami leaves behind.

36. What is the first paragraph mainly about?

A．What is a tsunami like?	B．What is a tsunami?
C．Where does a tsunami come from?	D．How strong is a tsunami?

37. Why has Japan been hit by many tsunamis in its history?

A．Because of its location of 4 tectonic plates.

B．Because of most earthquakes.

C．Because a series of waves expands in all directions.

D．Because it lies across the edges of 4 tectonic plates.

38. What does the underlined word "them" refer to in Paragraph 2?

A．Tsunamis.	B．Waves in deep water.
C．Waves in shallow water.	D．Ocean floors.

39. Which of the description of tsunami is proper according to the passage?

A．The deadliest tsunami ever recorded/caused 200,000 people to die. -

B．An ordinary wave advances like a wall of water, crashing over everything in its way.

C．Most tsunamis can be warned now because scientists monitor the earth's movements 24 hours a day.

D．When a tsunami wave moves back out to sea, more damage happens.

40. Where is this article probably from?

A．A newspaper.	B．A nature magazine.
C．A storybook.	D．A science research.

All over the world, thousands of animals are used for wildlife tourism. People travel to watch monkey shows, hug baby tigers and swim with dolphins. It might look like fun, but there are reports that animals are hurt now and again. The World Animal Protection(WAP) says that up to 550,000 wild animals are exposed (暴露) to ill treatment around the world. In Cambodia, for example, it’s been reported that elephants have died after carrying tourists for long in hot weather. This is getting attention—over 100 travel companies have promised that they will no longer open up such places. However, some people argue that animal tourism isn’t always as bad as it seems. So what do you think?

Group Yes	Group No
Animals weren’t put on this planet for entertainment. They should be free to live. The way animals are treated now is often cruel and causes much pain. Even if treated well, they cannot act in the same way as they would in the wild. We don’t need wildlife tourism. We can see animals close up in their natural home in TV programmes. There’s no need to disturb them in their real lives.	It is enjoyable and educational for people to communicate with animals. The more people know about them, the more they want to protect them. Wildlife tourism brings money to poor areas and may be the only way for some people to make a living. Not all animals are treated badly. Some endangered animals are under the protection of programs that look after rare species(稀有物种).

41. According to WAP, about 550,000 wild animals _________.

A．have disappeared	B．are badly ill
C．have died because of hot weather	D．are facing bad treatment

42. The underlined words “such places” refer to the places for _________.

A．foreign travelers

B．sick elephants

C．wildlife protection

D．animal tourism

43. What opinion do the two groups have in common?

A．Animals can live wherever they like.

B．Wildlife should be protected.

C．Animal tourism supports poor people.

D．Wildlife is well looked after.

44. “Group Yes” suggests that people should not disturb animals _________.

A．in Cambodia	B．in travel companies
C．in real life	D．in poor areas

45. What is the passage mainly about?

A．Ways of protecting rare species.	B．Different opinions on wildlife tourism.
C．Suggestions on saving endangered animals.	D．Programs of protecting wild animals.

Sports can help you keep fit and close to nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should realize that the sport you chose might have great influence on the environment.

Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside,     but     also   lots     of water.     46    This causes major environmental changes. For example, in the dry places of Portugal and Spain, golf is often responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.

    47    Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don't need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes, and you don't have to worry about resources and your   purse.    48    If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make   you feel less anxious, sleep well and keep fit.

Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment- friendly equipment and buying products made from   recycled materials.    49     They are better replacements for traditional heath clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play spots outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership    50    

A．Simple and free power walking can also help you stay healthy.

B．But the final goal should be “green gyms.”

C．Besides, huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses (球场) in good condition.

D．And best of all, it's free.

E．However, there are many environment-friendly sports.

51. Hurry up!Some _____ and ____ are on sale in the supermarket.

A．tomato; egg	B．tomatoes; egg
C．tomatoes; eggs	D．tomato; eggs

52. ________ fathers will come to the parents’ meeting together. You will see them then.

A．Betty and Julie’s

B．Betty’s and Julie’s

C．Betty and Julie

D．Betty’s and Julie

53. —________Smiths are used to living in Shanghai now.
—We hope more and more foreign friends live _____better life in China.

A．/; a

B．The; an

C．The; a

D．/ ; the

54. According to a survey, three out of five women do housework at home, but only________ of men would do it.

A．four fifth

B．four fifths

C．two fifth

D．two fifths

55. There's ________ wrong with the engine—it's making strange noises.

A．nothing

B．anything

C．everything

D．something

56. Bill always has all kinds of idea. I think he is ________ enough to be a famous writer.

A．create

B．creative

C．creativity

D．creatively

57. — Are you a big fan of the TV show Dance of China?
— Yes. I am ________ by these people’s great dancing skills.

A．bored

B．amazed

C．embarrassed

D．angry

58. —Mum, there is a beautiful box. What’s in it?
—I’m not sure. It ________ be a present from your aunt.

A．can’t

B．should

C．may

D．must

59. Sam ________ with his friends every weekend.

A．skates

B．is skating

C．has skated

D．will skate

60. I don’t know the words to a lot of songs, but I do know some folk songs that my grandma ________ me at an early age.

A．teaches

B．taught

C．will teach

D．thought