1 . Coral reefs (珊瑚礁) are an integral part of sea life and sustain it by providing shelter and habitat to various organisms. They also supply and recycle nutrients as well as enable a growing fish population, along with other species, for a healthy and diverse ecosystem. However, the rise in average water temperatures due to climate change has resulted in more frequent and longtime coral bleaching (白化现象) events that damage their health, causing fish and other sea species to abandon them.

In order to restore this delicate ecosystem, scientists from the UK and Australia conducted a study that involved using loudspeakers underwater near damaged coral reefs to make them sound healthy and attract fish, potentially kick-starting the natural recovery process of coral reefs and their dependent life forms. The location for this experiment was the Great Barrier Reef in the Coral Sea, found alongside the east coast of Queensland, Australia. The site is noted to have the largest coral reef system in the world.

“Healthy coral reefs are remarkably noisy places-the crackle of snapping shrimp and the whoops and grunts of fish. Young fish concentrate on these sounds when they're looking for a place to settle,” said Steve Simpson, study co-author and a professor at the University of Exeter, UK.

By using loudspeakers to copy such sounds, parts of dead coral reefs were found to attract twice as many fish, compared to places where no sounds were played. “These returning fish, are crucial for coral reefs to function as healthy ecosystems. Boosting fish populations in this way could help to kick-start natural recovery processes, preventing the damage we're seeing on many coral reefs around the world,” said lead author, Tim Gordon.

1. What causes the phenomenon of coral bleaching?

A．Diverse species.	B．Noise pollution.
C．Fishing industry.	D．Climbing temperatures.

2. What approach is introduced to recover the coral reefs?

A．Removing damaged coral reefs.	B．Using loudspeakers to keep fish away.
C．Building new homes for sea species.	D．Playing certain sounds to appeal to fish.

3. Why are Steve Simpson's words quoted?

A．To provide some findings of the study.	B．To show the progress of the experiment.
C．To explain reasons for the new approach.	D．To give another solution to the problem.

4. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．The attempts are in vain.	B．Natural recovery is impossible.
C．Initial success has been achieved.	D．The coral reefs have returned to normal.

2 . Many years ago mathematics was my enemy． I was afraid of it and I hated it so much that you could not imagine．

Then came a new teacher to our village． On the first day， he entered the classroom with huge steps， reached the blackboard in a few seconds， and wrote his name on the blackboard． Some letters were in higher places and some were in lower places； some were as big as the board itself and some were so small that we had to open our eyes a lot to see them； some were wide enough， but on the other hand some were too thin．

As he turned around， the class suddenly became still and silent， trying to make out what it was． As we read his name， we were all smiling， no laughing out loud． Soon we realized that he had a special and lasting sense of humor and we began to learn mathematics in a relaxed and happy mood （心情）．

As for my mathematics study， the barriers（障碍） began to turn into pieces， and the fear began to disappear slowly． What was dark and colorless suddenly became exciting， challenging， interesting and above all simply fun．There was some humor added to every sum （算术） and there was fun in every problem．

Thanks to this special teacher， math became the most enjoyable subject to me．

1. The writer thought mathematics was very before he met the new math teacher．

A．interesting

B．easy

C．boring

D．challenging

2. The underlined phrase "make out" in Paragraph 3 means " "．

A．see

B．hear

C．write

D．feel

3. The writer became interested in math because of ．

A．his parents

B．his teacher

C．his classmates

D．his friends

4. What did the math teacher write on the blackboard？

A．His name

B．A picture

C．A word

D．A sentence

5. What would be the best title for the text？

A．A teacher made math fun

B．First day of my school

C．Math teacher's handwriting

D．The way to learn math

3 . For some years，my mother worked for a charity as President and Secretary.Selling raffle tickets(兑奖券) was her main means of bringing in the charity’s much­needed funds.We girls would accompany her，selling tickets with great success.My father made and donated beautiful wooden toys，jewellery boxes and other lovely items as prizes.

Now my sister was always coming up with “good ideas”，most of which didn’t work out to plan.But that didn’t deter her.She had many just waiting to be tested.When she was eight and I was just five，we had a wonderful idea for a business adventure.We decided we would sell raffle tickets for charity，and that charity was us!

So one afternoon，we told our mother we were going to play in the park with our cousins as we did most days after school.But instead，we walked around the streets armed with a raffle book，a pen and a large cloth bag to carry the money.

We’d accompanied our mother many times when she sold tickets，so people were familiar with us when we appeared at their doors.Despite the blank looks they received when asking about the prizes on offer，they were very generous.Although there were no actual prizes，our mother’s previous track record enabled us to sell nearly the whole book of raffle tickets.

Like a little pair of lottery(彩票) winners，we walked home and proudly showed off our takings.But our enjoyment of this sudden wealth was short­lived，and our plans for spending it quickly failed.Our angry mother took us back to every ticket buyer，making us apologise and give the money back.Thankfully，our sweet neighbours didn’t make a big deal of our “clever” misbehavior and thus my mother’s

fundraising career could continue safely.We were taught a good lesson by our mother that day.Also I remember my sister’s entrepreneurial(企业家的) spirit dried up a bit after that.
1. What did the author’s father do?

A．He got prizes ready.	B．He sold hand­made items.
C．He was in charge of a charity.	D．He helped design raffle tickets.

2. What does the underlined word “deter” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Embarrass.	B．Shock.
C．Discourage.	D．Mislead.

3. What can be learned about the author and her sister while selling raffle tickets?

A．They ran into their mother.

B．They met some generous strangers.

C．They got lost while walking around the streets.

D．They took advantage of people’s trust in their mother.

4. What lesson did the author and her sister learn?

A．Honesty is the best policy.	B．What’s done can’t be undone.
C．Misfortune never comes alone.	D．Good advice is beyond all price.

4 . Babies have the charm to melt anybody’s heart instantly; no one escapes the twinkling eyes or the innocent smile. Just their presence will cheer you up, make you forget your worries and tempt you to indulge into their world.     1     Though I don’t have any answer to the question, I wonder as to what makes their aura so desirable. And I think there is something we can learn from the young ones.

Forgive and Forget

Babies can laugh and giggle all day because they don’t keep hatred against anyone.     2    

Do you think they’ve constructed an evil plan against you because you refused them candy last time? Probably not, life moved on and so did they. So why do we hold on to our past and refuse to let go of the emotional baggage? Does it do us any good except prevent us from laughing to the fullest?

    3    

Endless questions of young kids can sometimes be enough to drain the adult mind. They are always busy wondering how things work or why things are the way they are, leaving no room for boredom. Their curiosity gives them an exponential learning curve; they pick up new things quickly and do not refuse to change.

Unconditional Love

    4     They don’t judge you before they come running into your knees and they don’t walk away if you don’t give them the same in return. They have no expectations from you and simply do what their heart desires. If you want a hug, they’ll give you a hug; if you want two, they’ll give you two. So how does the adult world become so materialistic that we decide what we give based on what we think we might receive?

Living life to the fullest is not a difficult task; you just need to have the right attitude and an open mind.     5    

A．Keep smile every day

B．Never-ending Curiosity

C．What can we do to free from these worries?

D．Why do we adore the young ones so much?

E．So don’t envy the peaceful life of a baby, start living it yourself!

F．Kids have a hug and a kiss for anyone and everyone who wants one.

G．Their heart is pure and their mind empty to laugh out loud and enjoy the moment.

5 . Opened in September 2005, Hong Kong Disneyland is the second Disney Park in Asia. It experienced a difficult time upon its opening. The Park, as well as two themed hotels, was built on Lantau Island.

The Park opened to strong competition in the form of Ocean Park. Hong Kong Disneyland is one of only two parks in Hong Kong, which has become one of the world's leading cities in recent years. It kept Chinese cultural traditions in mind when they built the Park to avoid a cultural backlash (抵制). Designers added to the custom of Feng Shui.

Disney and Hong Kong announced the Park in 1999, and construction began in 2003. The Park had one of the shortest construction periods in Disney history. Disney actually announced that the opening of the Park would be brought forward, from 2006 to September 2005.

The Park attracted 5.2 million visitors in its first year, below the expected 5.6 million. There was a lack of attractions, with Fantasyland opening with just one dark ride. Summer Passes were announced to increase the number of tourists. Autopia, Stitch Encounter and it's a Small World opened between 2006 and 2008 to offer more attractions at the Park.

The number of tourists dropped in 2007 to just over 4 million, so Disney planned a big expansion (扩大) project to attract more tourists and bring the Park back to its normal level. In July 2009, the Legislative Council of Hong Kong passed a three-land expansion of Hong Kong Disneyland, and in 2010, Toy Story Land opened.

These new attractions have certainly paid off, with the Park earning record profit (盈利) in 2013. In that year, over 7 million guests entered the Park.

With enough room for a second Park and the promise of more attractions to come, it seems that there is indeed a great beautiful tomorrow for Hong Kong Disneyland.

1. What do we know about Hong Kong Disneyland upon its opening?

A．It was the best Disney Park in Asia.	B．It wasn't very successful at first.
C．It didn't face much competition.	D．It was against Chinese culture.

2. Compared to most other Disney parks, Hong Kong Disneyland ________.

A．is much smaller in size	B．has more customs to consider
C．had a longer preparation for opening	D．had a shorter period of time for construction

3. What's the author's attitude toward the future of Hong Kong Disneyland?

A．Hopeful.	B．Worried.
C．Uninterested.	D．Doubtful.

6 . Some people learn a second language easily. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you help yourself learn a new language，such as English?     1    

Be patient.

You do not have to understand everything all at once.    2    We can learn from our mistakes.

Practice your English.

For example, write in a journal every day. You will get used to writing in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English. After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving.

    3    You can practice with your classmates outside class. You will all make mistakes, but gradually you will become comfortable communicating in English.

    4    

If you believe that you can learn，you will learn.

Keep a record of your language learning.

After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult，but you tried to understand it.    5    

Be positive about learning English and believe that you can do it.

It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements. You will enjoy learning English, and you will have more confidence in yourself.

A．Write these achievements(成就) in your journal.

B．Besides, you must speak English every day.

C．Making mistakes is an unavoidable part in your life.

D．There are several ways to make learning English a little easier and more interesting.

E．Share your achievement with your parents and friends.

F．Feel confident(有自信心的) about learning English.

G．It is natural for you to make mistakes when you learn something new.

7 . What’s On?

Electric Underground

7.30pm－1.00am     Free at the Cyclops Theatre

Do you know who’s playing in your area? We’re bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7:30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He’s going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce you music.

Gee Whizz

8.30pm-10.30pm     Comedy at Kaleidoscope

Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He’s the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7.00pm with drinks and snacks.

Simon’s Workshop

5.00pm-7.30pm       Wednesdays at Victoria Stage

This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years’ experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.

Charlotte Stone

8.00pm-11.00pm        Pizza World

Fine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta(面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.

1. Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?

A．Jules Skye.	B．Gee Whizz.
C．Charlotte Stone.	D．James Pickering.

2. At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?

A．The Cyclops Theatre.	B．Victoria Stage.
C．Kaleidoscope.	D．Pizza World.

3. What do we know about Simon’s Workshop?

A．It teaches comedy writing.	B．It lasts three hours each time.
C．It is run by a comedy club.	D．It is held every Wednesday.

8 . Fire fighting is a serious matter. Knowing what to do during a fire can save people’s lives. It is important to know the ways you can use and show them to everyone else in the family, such as stairways and emergency exits, but not elevators.

From the lower floors of buildings, escape through windows is possible. Learn the best way to get out from a window with the least chance of serious injury.

The second floor window is usually not very high from the ground. An average person, hanging by the fingertips will have a drop of about 6 feet to the ground. It is about the height of an average man. Of course, it is safer to jump a short way down than to stay in a burning building.

Windows are also useful when you are waiting for help. Be sure to keep the door closed before opening the window. Otherwise, smoke and fire may be drawn into the room. Keep your head low at the window to be sure you get fresh air rather than smoke that may have leaked（漏）into the room.

On the second or third floor, the best windows for escape are those which open onto a roof. From the roof a person can drop to the ground more safely. Dropping onto cement might end in injury. Bushes and trees can help you to have a soft landing.

1. Which of the following should not be used when trying to escape from a fire?

A．windows	B．elevators
C．fire exits	D．stairways

2. How far from the ground is the second floor window?

A．about 12 feet	B．about 6 feet
C．about the height of an average man	D．nearly 10 feet

3. According to the passage, windows are _______ of escaping a fire.

A．the only way	B．the best way
C．safer than any other ways	D．one of the possible ways

4. If you are on the second or third floor when a fire breaks out, you’d better ______.

A．drop directly onto the ground

B．first drop onto a roof then onto the cement

C．drop from a roof window then onto bushes or trees

D．drop onto the cement rather than bushes and grass

9 . Few Americans stay in one place for a lifetime. We_______from the city to the suburbs，from high school to college in a different state，from a job in one region to a better job_______，from the home where we_______our children to the home where we plan to live in_______. With each move we are_______making new friends，who become part of our new life.

For many of us the summer is a special time for forming new_______. Today,millions of Americans go on vacation_______,and they go not only to see new sights but also—in those places where they do not feel too_______—with the hope of meeting new people. No one really_______a vacation trip to produce a close friend,but the beginning of a friendship is possible. Surely in every country people________friendship.

The word “friend” to American people can be________to a wide range of relationships—to someone who has known for a few weeks in a new place，to a close business companion，to a childhood playmate，to a man or woman，to a________colleague. There are real________among these relations for Americans—a friendship may be________，casual，situational or deep and lasting. But to a European，who sees only our surface behavior，the differences are not clear.

As Europeans see it，all kinds of “friends” flow________of Americans’ homes with little ceremony. They may be parents of the children's friends，house guests of neighbors，members of a committee，business associates from another town or even another country.________as a guest into an American home，the European visitor finds no________differences. The atmosphere is________. Most people，old and young，are called________first names. Americans' characteristic openness to different styles of relationship makes it possible for us to find new friends abroad with whom we feel________.

1.

A．drive

B．move

C．commute

D．settle

2.

A．abroad

B．somewhere

C．elsewhere

D．nowhere

3.

A．raise

B．protect

C．educate

D．deliver

4.

A．retirement

B．death

C．illness

D．sadness

5.

A．mostly

B．mainly

C．rarely

D．forever

6.

A．championships

B．hardships

C．friendships

D．leaderships

7.

A．along

B．freely

C．together

D．abroad

8.

A．strange

B．alone

C．scared

D．remote

9.

A．allows

B．desires

C．expects

D．imagines

10.

A．form

B．develop

C．ignore

D．value

11.

A．used

B．stuck

C．applied

D．dedicated

12.

A．kind

B．trusted

C．generous

D．helpful

13.

A．differences

B．varieties

C．distinctions

D．diversities

14.

A．informal

B．reliable

C．shallow

D．fragile

15.

A．in and out

B．on and on

C．by and by

D．up and down

16.

A．Moving

B．Flowing

C．Going

D．Coming

17.

A．heavy

B．obvious

C．apparent

D．strong

18.

A．weird

B．stressed

C．relaxed

D．strange

19.

A．with

B．by

C．for

D．on

20.

A．at best

B．at hand

C．at heart

D．at home

10 . Demand for the Chinese tech company＇s devices(设备) is red hot even though the country’s overall market for smartphones is getting smaller Huawei's China sales rocketed more than 20% in the final quarter of 2018, and experts say that's partly due to the US govenment's global campaign against the company.

“The latest tension between the US and China raised the patriotism(爱国主义) in Chinese consumers， said Jusy Hong, an analyst at research firm IHS Markit

He pointed out that some Chinese companies encouraged employees to buy Huawei phones late last year. The moves were a gesture of support after the firm's chief financial officer was arrested in Canada in early December at the request of the United States.

Huawei's booming sales show how major parts of its business continue to increase even as the United States tries to persuade other countries to shut Huawei products out of 5G wireless networks and pursues(追究) criminal charges against it. The company expects to overtake Samsung as the world's biggest smartphone maker by next year.

Huawei sold 30 million phones in China in the last three months of 2018, nearly three times as many as Apple(AAPL), according to data published this week by research firms Canalys and IDC. Apple's sales plunged almost 20%.

Huawei's success in China, the world's largest smartphone market, is more than about geopolitics(地缘政治). Chinese consumers love its flagship，high -end- phones because they have great cameras， cutting edge technology and cost less than the latest iPhones, according to analysts. And by offering a selection of cheaper phones, Huawei is able to target a bigger market.

It also benefited from the troubles this year at ZTE (ZTCOF), a rival Chinese smartphone and telecommunications equipment maker. ZTE was banned by the US government from buying vital American parts for months last year.

1. Why did Huawei's China sales increase greatly according to the article?

A．Because the company's devices are always popular worldwide.

B．Because Chinese consumers' patriotism was aroused

C．Because the government encourages people to buy Huawei devices.

D．Because the country's overall market for smartphones is getting bigger.

2. What can we conclude from the third paragraph?

A．Huawei’s chief financial officer was arrested in Canada due to the US's request.

B．All Chinese companies showed their support to Huawei with their purchase.

C．Jusy Hong thought the United States arrested Huawei's chief financial officer.

D．Jusy Hong thought the arrest of Huawei's chief financial officer is unfair.

3. How do you understand the underlined word in the fifth paragraph?

A．increased greatly by.	B．reduced greatly to.
C．dropped greatly by.	D．remained steady.

4. Why is Huawei's success in China more than about geopolitics?

A．Because Huawei has the largest smartphone market in the world.

B．Because Huawei's success is only limited within China mainland.

C．Because Huawei has the ability to target a bigger market in the world.

D．Because Chinese consumers are quite satisfied with Huawei smartphones.