1 . How do you feel about nature? After spending hours indoors, do you feel better when you visit your local park? Most people think that nature is good for our bodies and brains. However, humans are spending more time inside and less time outside. For example, the number of visitors to Canada's national parks is getting lower every year. And in countries such as the USA, only 10% teenagers can spend time outside every day. Many doctors feel this is a problem in the 2lst century.
As a result, some doctors are studying the connection between nature and health: one example of this is the work of Dr. Matilda in Sweden. The doctor gave people a maths test. During the test, their heart rates（心率）were fast. After the test, one group of people sat in a 3D-vitual-reality（虚拟现实）room for fifteen minutes with pictures and sounds of nature. Their heart rates were slower than people's in the other group.
The virtual touch with nature helped them feel more relaxed. Another god example of how nature is good for health comes from Canada. In Toronto, researchers studied 31,000 people living in the city. In general, they found that healthier people lived near parks.
Because of studies like these, some countries and cities want nature to be part of people's everyday life. In Dubai, for example, there are plans for a new shopping mall with a large garden so shoppers can relax outside with trees, plants and water. In Switzerland, "forest schools" are popular. Many children study their subjects in the forests and do lots of exercise outside.
And South Korea is another good example: it has new forests near its cities and around 13 million people visit these forests every year. So after building cities for so long, perhaps it's now time to start rebuilding nature.
1. The writer starts the passage by __________.| A．telling stories | B．comparing numbers |
| C．asking questions | D．giving suggestions |
| A．In Switzerland, many children study in the forests and do lots of activities outside. |
| B．In South Korea, about 13 million people visit new forests near the cities every year. |
| C．In Dubai, a new shopping mall with a large garden has been built already. |
| D．In the USA, only 10% teenagers can spend time outside every day. |
| A．fewer and fewer Canadians will live near parks |
| B．people used to break the rule of nature to develop cities |
| C．the virtual touch with nature helped them feel more relaxed |
| D．people's heart rates get quicker in a 3D-virtual-reality room |
（①=Para. （自然段）1 ②-Para. 2③-Para. 3 ④=Para. 4 ⑤=Para. 5……）
| A．①; ②; ③④⑤ | B．①②; ③; ④⑤ |
| C．①②; ③④; ⑤ | D．①; ②③; ④⑤ |
2 . There is great excitement and argument（争论）over Artificial Intelligence（AI, 人工智能）. The argument about whether robots will replace teachers in the classroom is very heated. Some people think it is sure to happen in the next ten years. Others think that the value a good teacher brings, not only to the classroom setting. but in developing a child’s confidence and creativity outside lessons, cannot be easily replaced.
AI is not new for us and is already being used successfully in many fields, such as medicine, science and so on. So what does this mean for our future? In my view, AI will help kids to think more freely and creatively. Can AI possibly cut down the teaching work in the future, too? Of course. Our teachers are always busy preparing materials for their lessons, Just imagine how happy they would be if they don’t have to copy hundreds of paper, but instead, have this task or others done by machines.
However, most importantly, I do not believe AI will be able to imitate the human mental condition totally, especially emotional intelligence（情商）. What makes learning unforgettable is shared experience, human interaction（互相作用）, and long-lasting positive relationships. For example, experienced teachers can comfort a student if he has suffered a serious loss. But it hasn’t been proved that robots can imitate this well.
I also believe we need to continue to celebrate our kids’ personality and their ability not only to make decisions but also make the right decisions. These are skills that they can get as they get more life experience and are given the space to experiment.
To what degree can teachers use AI in their classes? You can have all the data（数据）you like with the help of AI, but great teachers will also need to depend on their own feelings.
1. The writer starts the passage by ________.| A．telling stories | B．comparing views |
| C．raising questions | D．giving suggestions |
| A．use AI as much as possible in the class teaching |
| B．help kids think more freely and creatively than AI |
| C．have high intelligence to deal with the heavy teaching work |
| D．develop a child’s confidence and creativity outside the lessons |
| A．Why teachers can be replaced in classrooms. |
| B．There is argument over Artificial Intelligence. |
| C．How helpful AI can be to both students and teachers. |
| D．AI is only being used successfully in education. |
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
| A．A teacher gives lessons to students. |
| B．A teacher use modern way to teach students. |
| C．A teacher comforts a student who failed the exam. |
| D．A teacher checks hundreds of paper by himself every day. |
International Poetry Competition  World Poetry Day is celebrated on 21 March. Its purpose is to improve people’s ability to read, write, and teach poems all over the world. This year, the International Poetry Centre is holding a poetry competition to celebrate the festival! The competition is open to all the poets(诗人)aged 18 and over from all over the world, and they will be divided into two groups: Open Group (open to all the poets aged 18 and over) ESL Group (open to all the poets aged 18 and over who can write in English as a Second Language) The winners of each group will receive￡1000.  RULES: All the poems must be unpublished (未出版的) works. Poems will not be returned, so please keep a copy. The poem(s) must be in English and created by the poet himself/herself. Poems can be written on any proper subject. No subject on violence(暴力) or drugs. The competition begins on 3 March, 2017 and ends on 28 August, 2017. To enter the competition, please visit the Centre Shop to pay ￡5 for each poem. Once the payment is made, please email the poem(s) to poetrycomp@center.uk. Remember to mark Open or ESL in the top right-hand corner of the document(文档) to show which group to enter before emailing your poem(s). Questions about the competition can be emailed to poetrycomp@center.uk. |
1. The World Poetry Day is on_____.
| A．March 28th | B．March 3rd | C．March 21st | D．August 28th |
| A．to encourage the British to write poems |
| B．to teach children how to read and write poems |
| C．to raise money for the poets from all over the world |
| D．to help people to read, write and teach poems better |
| A．that poets can write poems in any language |
| B．that poets must use their unpublished poems |
| C．that poems can’t be taken back after the competition |
| D．that poems can’t be written on the subject of violence or drugs. |
| A．they win in the group | B．their poems are published |
| C．they enter the competition | D．their poems are written by themselves |
①Pay￡5 for each poem.
②Visit the Centre Shop.
③Email their poem(s) to poetrycomp@center.uk.
④Mark Open or ESL in the top right –hand corner of their document.
| A．①②③④ | B．②①③④ | C．②①④③ | D．③④②① |
Chinese President xi Jinping announced (宣布) the official opening of the Beijing Daxing International an Airport I on September 25. And it welcomed its first passengers after five years of building.
To improve passengers’ experience, the airport is built in the shape of a big star, making sure the travelers will need to walk no more than 2,000 feet to reach any boarding gate. And with the world’s biggest terminal (航站楼),it is designed to hold 72 million passengers a year.
What’s more, the new airport has placed service robots that will provide help with fight information, services and other information on how to pass through security (安检) more quickly.
Here are also five ancient Chinese﹣style outdoor yards with the themes “Silk Garden”, “Tea Garden”, “Porcelain Garden” ,“Countryside Garden” and “Chinese Garden”. They are at the end of the five departure lounges (候机室) for passengers waiting for the flights to use. So passengers can have a better experience by enjoying the beautiful view and Chinese culture.
There are different ways to get to the airport. Travelers can take railways, buses or drive cars, according to Rong Jun, spokesman of the government. “Travelers can take the train at Caoqiao subway station, where the train's top speed can reach 160 km per hour, taking only 19 minutes to arrive at the airport,” he said, “Travelers can also check in their luggage at the station.”
Buses and taxis are also open to travelers. Up to now, six lines for airport buses are put into use. And if travelers want to drive cars, the parking garage (停车库) with 4,200 parking spaces is fully prepared for them. “Another 4,800 parking spaces at terminal yard are also open to travelers,” he said, “the way the travelers choose to get to the airport depends on the travelers themselves.”
1. Daxing International Airport is in the shape of________.| A．a fish | B．a hand | C．a star | D．a chicken |
| A．Service robots | B．Computers | C．Phones | D．Workers |
| A．It has the world's biggest terminal. |
| B．You can get to the airport in only 19 minutes from any subway station. |
| C．Travelers can also check in their luggage at Caoqiao subway station. |
| D．There are 9,000 parking spaces for travelers to use in total. |
A． |
B． |
C． |
D． |
5 . Nature is amazing! Take a close look at the world of insects(昆虫) and you will discover many unbelievable things. Considering butterflies, for example, they have beautiful, colorful wings, and perfect flying skills. On summer days, we see them flying slowly over flower gardens and wild fields.
In fact, do you know that butterflies have four stages(阶段) of lives? They begin their lives as one thing, change into another, and then another. Finally, they change into beautiful flying insects. It's true. And it's one of the wonders of nature.
First of all, there is an egg, it's usually small and colorful. A female butterfly lays an egg first. When you look at this small egg, it's hard to believe that in a few days, it will become something completely different. In time, it changes into a new life. No longer the small egg becomes a walking insect. This insect is called a caterpillar. It now has legs, eyes, a mouth and a large body. A new life has begun. The caterpillar eats, and eats, and eats. It can walk. It can see. But it is still not a butterfly.
Soon, after growing bigger, the caterpillar makes a cover for itself. It wraps(包裹) itself in this nice protective blanket and goes to sleep. This stage of a butterfly’s life is known as the "pupa" stage.
What happens next is truly amazing! After a short while, the blanket breaks and a wet, weak butterfly appears. It now has six legs, a mouth, eyes and wings. Soon the wings become strong enough, and the colorful butterfly spreads its wings and flies away. After a few weeks, this adult butterfly lays her eggs, and the cycle begins all over again.
This is just one example of the wonders of nature. Look around the natural world, and you will learn many truly amazing things.
1. A student who studies the stages of a butterfly's life will follow the order ________.| A．egg-pupa-caterpillar-butterfly | B．insect-egg-caterpillar-butterfly |
| C．egg-caterpillar-pupa-butterfly | D．insect-caterpillar-pupa-butterfly |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．have no color when they are just eggs | B．have colorful wings with two legs |
| C．can lay eggs a few months later | D．can be seen in flower gardens on summer days |
A． |
B． |
C． |
D． |
6 . Most people enjoy hiking(徒步旅行). Hiking is not only a healthy but also a relaxing activity. Why do people like to go hiking? The answers are different. Here are some of the most popular reasons(原因).
First of all, hiking is good exercise. It can make your body strong and it can make you become smart.
Secondly, hiking is simple and cheap. All you need is to wear a pair of hiking shoes and take your smile to start.
Also, it is a good way to learn new things during the hiking. Maybe you can never know them in your classes.
Finally, hiking is the best way to get away from your everyday life. You can hike alone or go with your friends. After hiking, you may have a clear mind. So why not plan your hiking route(路线) right away?
1. Hiking can make us _________.| A．popular | B．tired | C．relaxed | D．bored |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．Hiking is very cheap. | B．Why people like hiking. |
| C．How to plan a hiking. | D．The best way to get away from your everyday life. |
7 . For many learners of English, learning vocabulary means learning long lists of words by heart. Although this skill can help you remember words, how can you learn vocabulary so that you can use the words?
Plan your vocabulary learning by choosing what to remember. Think about how you choose words to learn. Do you try to learn all the new words you find in a text? Do you think of your listener when you choose vocabulary? Will the person listening to you be able to understand this word or phrase?
Here's an example.
We have some words for weather here. All the phrases mean the same thing: It's raining cats and dogs；it's pouring with rain；it's raining stair rods；there is torrential rain；the rain is terrible. Now which ones are the best for you to remember? Well,“It's raining cats and dogs” is a nice expression—it's very funny and so it is easy to remember—but many people wouldn't understand you if you said this. Even in England, people don't usually say this. If you're thinking of talking to different people—and not just people from England—perhaps it's better to say “torrential rain” or “The rain is terrible” because they are easier for other people to understand.
English has too many words for you to learn all of them, so you need to decide which words you want or need to learn. Think about the context(语境) or sentences with the words. Read the words when you see them, and try to use them.
1. What's the passage mainly about?| A．Listening to music. | B．Speaking English. |
| C．Learning vocabulary. | D．Asking for advice. |
| A．By telling stories. | B．By asking questions. |
| C．By giving examples. | D．By listing new words. |
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．trying to use the words |
| B．thinking about the context |
| C．choosing which words to learn |
| D．remembering all the words |
8 . Getting excited over the Christmas ads becomes a big tradition for people in the UK. This year, Sainsbury, the second largest supermarket in the UK, shared its ad called Mog the Cat. Now the ad is known as "the best Christmas ad ever" according to Twitter.
The ad is about a cat of the Thomas family. In the ad, the cat blew up the Christmas tree and almost burned the house. Luckily, she succeeded in phoning the fire service and saved the house. _▲___. Mog felt sorry. As they were worried, the neighbors came together to help the family clean up and enjoy Christmas dinner. Its ending will make you feel all sweet inside. It also carries Sainsbury’s Christmas saying “Christmas is for sharing”.
Another reason why the ad is popular is that Mog the Cat is the star of a much-loved children’s book. The writer Kerr herself appears in this as a neighbor of the Thomas family. This ad also tells us some fire safety facts.
Twitters were talking about and enjoyed the ad. One little boy named Jim wrote the ad was the best Christmas gift he got this year. Jill mixed feeling with the ad. She wrote this ad made her laugh and cry at the same time. And she said: “I don’t even like cats.” Another woman wrote: “So far Sainsbury’s Christmas ad is the best I’ve seen this year.” People like the ad not only for the funny story but also for the spirit of Christmas it shows.
1. ___▲___ might be the most proper sentence to be put in the blank of Paragraph 2.| A．But she made Christmas Day even greater. |
| B．But she brought much fun to the Thomas family. |
| C．But she was ready to live with the neighbors of the Thomas family. |
| D．But she messed up Christmas Day. |
① The ad shows the spirit of Christmas.
② The writer Kerr appears in the ad.
③ That is the ad made by Sainsbury.
④ Mog the Cat is a star of a much-loved children's book.
| A．①② | B．③④ | C．①④ | D．②③ |
| A．few twitters like the ad Mog the Cat |
| B．Jill doesn’t like cats any more after watching the ad |
| C．people like the ad just because it’s really funny |
| D．the ad Mog the Cat is very popular with people |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
9 . ①How would you feel if someone decided to take away your park? Well that's what's happening in my community. There's a park that some people want to turn into a golf course （高 尔夫球场）. Let me tell you why I think it's a bad idea.
②First, a community park should open for everyone. But not everyone likes golf, so not everyone will get to use the court.
③Second, to build the golf course, lots of playground equipment will have to be moved or knocked down, which is a waste （浪费）of time and money.It’s also a waste of good equipment.
④Third, what about giving young people something to do? Not all kids are fond of golf. At the moment, the park has a skating place and a playground, which children like a lot. If you turn the park into a golf course, these kids won't have anywhere to go and anything to do. This means that they will stay at home and turn on a video game instead of getting some exercise. It also means that they might be out on the street causing trouble. Wouldn't it be better to give them something to do at the park?
⑤Finally, golf is expensive. Building and maintaining（维护）a golf course cost a lot of money. Who is going to pay to maintain the golf course?
⑥Turning our park into a golf course is a bad idea. I suggest we have a community meeting before plans go any further.
1. Some people want to change the park into ________.| A．a golf club | B．a golf course | C．a park | D．a skating place |
| A．go to get some exercise | B．play golf with their friends |
| C．play video games at home | D．go to the street and make friends |
A．  | B．  | C．  | D．  |
| A．to make plan for building the golf course | B．to make the park more beautiful |
| C．to ask children to go skating | D．to stop building the golf course |
10 . Just like any relationship, best friendships depend on trust, promise, respect and interests. When any of these elements（要素） is missing, the friendship will be hard to go on. If the trust is totally broken, you may not be able to forgive him/her.
Sometimes a friendship ends because either you or your friend gets tired of putting the heart into it. This can happen when one of you finds a new friend or even a new hobby that takes up much time. Or, perhaps you find the relationship is always going in an unhealthy way and you want some distance（距离）. Other times, you simply change and want to leave each other. Sure, it seems sad at the time, but it's completely normal.
Not all friendships are meant to last forever. So, what should you do if something like this happens to you? Read on for some friendly advice.
Whatever the reason you're breaking up with your best friend is, always remember that he/she was once super important to you. Take the time to sit down and tell him/her what's going on and why. Don't send him/her an unpleasant e-mail. Don't start ignoring him/her though you're busy with your new hobby. In fact, maybe he/she has known there's a problem and would be willing to have a heart-to-heart chat. If you're not sure about wanting an end forever, you could suggest you two take a break from each other. If, after a while, you realize why you became the best friends in the beginning, you can try getting back to your former behaviors.
Whatever you do, be honest about your feelings while having respect for his/hers. And if you both agree the Best Forever Friend thing is over, make sure not to be enemies.
1. According to the passage, what may end a friendship?| A．Competing with each other for the same thing |
| B．Living too far away from each other. |
| C．Realizing it's hard to understand each other. |
| D．Spending too much time on your new hobby |
| A．忽视 | B．原谅 | C．理解 | D．误解 |
| A．What is friendship? |
| B．How to make friends? |
| C．What to do when friendship is in trouble? |
| D．How to find a real friend? |
（①＝Par.（自然段）1 ②＝Para.2 ③＝Para.3 ④＝Para.4 ⑤＝Para.5）
| A．①②; ③④⑤ | B．①②; ③④; ⑤ | C．①; ②③④; ⑤ | D．①②③; ④⑤ |
