2 . The most important lesson I learned in high school had nothing to do with maths or American history. It came at graduation，several minutes before I left Miramonte High School.

I was rather shy back then，content to_______around with my few friends and to concentrate on my_______.I was doing so well that by the end of senior year I had perfect scores and enough_______to go to college.

But my good record soon became a_______to my well-being. In early June of senior year，the headmaster called me into his office. He asked me to give a leave-taking speech at graduation. I looked at him，my heart________fast. This was the_______for my hard work？I said something，but not very clearly，and hurried away from the office.

I was_______about the decision，finally agreeing to compromise. I wasn’t the only speaker—I would_________the honor with five other students. Still，it was doubtful whether the task was________me. How in the world would I give a speech to hundreds of people?

Graduation day soon arrived and，as________，I was nervous. I’d been practicing my speech for days，and I had it________.But I had never been so________in my life. The first half hour of the ceremony passed，and then my________came. My name was announced. I managed to reach the platform without falling down. But within minutes，I finished my speech，_________back to my seat and feeling unsatisfied with my performance.

Now I still have the________of that speech. My voice trembled a little，but________it was clear and strong. I’m proud of that tape. I achieved something I’d never_______ —I spoke in front of hundreds of people._________I didn’t realize it at the time，the successful completion of that speech gave me the________to participate in class at college，to give oral reports，and to eventually break free of my________.

I never would have chosen to give a speech at graduation. But I am glad I did. I know it may well turn out to be one of my shining moments.

1.

A．hang

B．look

C．turn

D．run

2.

A．characters

B．interests

C．games

D．subjects

3.

A．money

B．credits

C．effort

D．standards

4.

A．luck

B．benefit

C．fear

D．solution

5.

A．burning

B．breaking

C．aching

D．beating

6.

A．punishment

B．reward

C．arrangement

D．sympathy

7.

A．doubtful

B．optimistic

C．generous

D．hesitant

8.

A．share

B．bring

C．spare

D．supply

9.

A．about

B．for

C．upon

D．beyond

10.

A．known

B．hoped

C．expected

D．planned

11.

A．thrown

B．printed

C．memorized

D．completed

12.

A．interested

B．terrified

C．excited

D．disappointed

13.

A．moment

B．clay

C．chance

D．decision

14.

A．passing

B．handing

C．heading

D．returning

15.

A．picture

B．tape

C．paper

D．word

16.

A．partially

B．immediately

C．frankly

D．mostly

17.

A．dreamed of

B．suffered

C．decided

D．requested

18.

A．Because

B．When

C．Although

D．Unless

19.

A．respect

B．confidence

C．freedom

D．excuse

20.

A．shyness

B．pride

C．stupidity

D．courage

3 . I was appointed to tend to this patient several weeks ago and began to grow _________ to her. Communicating with her was _________ because everything she wanted to say to me had to be written on a notepad. As a nursing graduate, I was able to read her _________ by observing even a slight change in a patient’s facial expression.

One day, when I was _________ the patient as usual, she tapped me on the shoulder to show me a note, “Do you think I could be let go _________ the hospital in a month to see my niece get _________?” Taking her hand in mine,   I told her that I could not _________ her, because I did not want to leave her a _________ sense of hope. _________, I made her believe that I would be there with her every step of the way on her journey toward __________. Hearing that, the patient gave me a __________ and a hug.

Day by day, I built her __________ by walking around the floor with her. As I did this, I could see before my own eyes that her health was slowly __________ and able to walk more steadily. On her last day in hospital, just before her niece’s wedding,   she wrote me one last note,   “I couldn’t have done this __________ you； I love you.” After kissing goodbye,   I had a strong sense of achievement.

I realized that moments like this were __________ I woke up early for __________ in the hospital and spent long hours with her. I truly felt and her __________ confirmed, that I was a(n) __________ part of this woman’s recovery. My experience with this patient shows me that this career allows me to touch the __________ of people in ways that people in other __________       will never get to experience.

1.

A．happier

B．closer

C．sadder

D．farther

2.

A．interesting

B．funny

C．simple

D．difficult

3.

A．book

B．map

C．mind

D．mistake

4.

A．checking

B．seeing

C．hearing

D．taking

5.

A．of

B．from

C．in

D．on

6.

A．dressed

B．started

C．pleased

D．married

7.

A．disappoint

B．promise

C．comfort

D．trust

8.

A．right

B．strong

C．false

D．nice

9.

A．Therefore

B．Besides

C．Furthermore

D．However

10.

A．death

B．success

C．recovery

D．destination

11.

A．smile

B．surprise

C．stare

D．whistle

12.

A．future

B．strength

C．custom

D．awareness

13.

A．losing

B．increasing

C．fading

D．improving

14.

A．behind

B．without

C．except

D．beside

15.

A．why

B．what

C．when

D．how

16.

A．exercise

B．school

C．home

D．work

17.

A．expression

B．feeling

C．note

D．treatment

18.

A．important

B．honest

C．complicated

D．active

19.

A．lives

B．shoulders

C．fortunes

D．tears

20.

A．hospitals

B．areas

C．fields

D．lands

4 . Students wishing to safeguard(保护) their careers against changes in the job market should choose science rather than arts degrees, according to a survey of undergraduates(大学生).

Engineering and chemistry were considered to be the most “future proof”, as they are the courses most likely to lead to an enduring(持久的) and adaptable career.

Students polled by Pearson College were broadly optimistic(乐观的) that their chosen courses would prepare them for a world in which the job market could change dramatically (显著的，戏剧性的) during their working lives.

But opinions were sharply divided over which degrees were best for future-proof careers.

82 per cent of respondents believed engineering would lead to a future-proof skills, with 74 per cent believing the same of chemistry and 73 percent of computer science.

But just 33 per cent of undergraduates believed history would lead to a future-proof career, and 40 per cent English.

However more than two thirds (67 percent) of students thought the world of work would be significantly different or completely unrecognizable in 20 years.

The findings, published today, come after Education Secretary Nicky Morgan sparked controversy with claims that teenagers should steer clear of the arts and humanities and choose science or math subjects if they want to access the widest range of jobs.

She said that in previous decades students would only take math or science if they wanted to pursue a specific career such as medicine or pharmacy, but nowadays that “couldn’t be further from the truth”.

“If you want to do something different, or even if you didn’t know what you wanted to do...then the arts and humanities were what you chose, because they are useful-we were told-for all kinds of jobs. Of course now we know that that couldn’t be further from the truth, and that the subjects that keep people’s options open and unlock doors to all sorts of career are the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) subjects.”

She also described math as “the subject that employers value most” and said that pupils who study A-level math will earn 10 per cent more over their lifetime.

“These figures show us that too many young people aged 15 are making choices which will hold them back for the rest of their lives,” she said.

1. In order to guarantee your future job, which will you choose according to the survey?

A．Engineering or English.	B．History or math.
C．Math or art.	D．Engineering and chemistry.

2. What’s the students’ attitude towards their chosen courses?

A．Doubtful.	B．Worried.
C．Optimistic.	D．Objective.

3. How do you understand the underlined words?

A．It is far away from the truth.	B．It’s close to the truth.
C．It couldn’t be close to the death.	D．It reflects the truth.

4. What did Nicky Morgan indicate (暗示，表明) in her claims?

A．If you want to do something different, the arts and science are what you choose now.

B．STEM subjects can make young people choose their future job freely.

C．At College, young people should make choices for their lives.

D．Math and science are considered to be the subjects that employers value most.

5 . Washington, D. C Bicycle Tours

Welcome to the National Maritime(海洋) Museum！

The National Maritime Museum is the largest of its kind in the world, with over two million items in its collections. Twenty galleries display some of the finest sea affairs in historic buildings, which were formerly a school for the sons of seamen.

Opening times

10:00-17:00 Winter hours

10:00-18:00 Summer hours

Last admission is thirty minutes before closing. Smoking is not allowed in the museum. Eating and drinking are only allowed in the designated(指定的) areas. Photography and video are not permitted inside the building.

Bookings

Our Central Booking Group handles all group visit enquiries(需求), from schools, group organizers and tour operators.

Education and Interpretation (解说)

Schools’ programs operate in term-time. Programs of talks, tours, work-shops, storytelling, living history and interpretation are run throughout the year, especially at weekends and during school holidays.

E-library

Facilities(设备) are provided for electronic access to the museum’s collections. Please ask a member of staff(员工) for directions to the nearest terminals. These facilities are also available from the comfort of your own home.

1. This passage mainly tells us _____ the museum.

A．the way to get to	B．the purpose to build
C．a brief introduction to	D．a detailed description of

2. Which of the following is certainly forbidden according to the passage？

A．Trying to enter the museum after 5:00 p.m.

B．Taking pictures in front of the museum.

C．Talking loudly when you enjoy the collections.

D．Eating and drinking wherever you are.

3. From the passage we can learn that _________.

A．the museum runs a school and has students of its own

B．students can receive different kinds of education here

C．part of school education has to be done in the museum

D．school programs are only run at weekends and on holidays

6 . iD Tech teen camps and programs

Tech classes held at 150+ prestigious (声誉高的) campus locations nationwide

At iD Tech, you’ll enjoy a one-of-a-kind summer experience, alongside peers and the teaching staff who share your love for tech. Whether you’re just starting your tech journey or you’re looking for your next challenge, gain a competitive edge for college and beyond with real-world tech skills and portfolio (系列照片) — ready projects.

For college-bound teens, the future starts here

Just imagine — in the near future, you could be an undergraduate at the very same campus where you attended iD Tech!

A taste of independence

For many families, iD Tech serves as an ideal opportunity to grant teens a taste of independence during the summer. In addition to first-class technology education, teens will enjoy:

• The college experience: explore the dining halls, dorms, and prestigious universities

• The opportunity to make small adjustments to projects and create a pre-college portfolio

While activities and excursions (短途旅行) are supervised for safety, our summer staff gives teens the space they need to socialize and build self-confidence in the presence of their peers.

Benefits of camps

Depending on the program and location you choose, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the university, eat in the dining halls, stay overnight in the dorms (learn more about our overnight summer camps), socialize, and discover cool campus hangouts.

Not to mention touring a real app development or video game studio, taking off-campus field trips, competing in gaming tournaments, and building an impressive portfolio (activities vary by program and location).

• Guidance from instructors and professors who are pursuing tech-related careers.

• A variety of activities including gaming tournaments, coffee runs, industry discussions, pick-up games of Ultimate Frisbee, or time to relax over low-key conversation.

If you have additional questions about our teen summer camps or would like a personalized course recommendation, please give our Camp Specialists a call at 1-888-709-8324 or 1-408-871-3700 (international), or contact us here.

1. What is special about iD Tech teen camps and programs?

A．Only teachers majoring in tech are involved in them.

B．They provide teens with the conventional summer experience.

C．They help teens gain the advantage and equip them with practical tech skills.

D．They are only aimed at the teens who want to challenge themselves in terms of tech.

2. All the following strengths of iD Tech teen camps are true EXCEPT         .

A．instructions from the teachers devoted to careers concerning tech

B．visiting the university and experiencing the canteen and dormitory

C．trips outside of the campus to see, study or experience certain things

D．various activities like managing a coffee shop and discussing relaxing topics

3. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To encourage teens to be independent.

B．To advertise iD Tech teen camps and programs.

C．To let teens get ready for the future college life.

D．To help teens learn social skills and build confidence.