1 . At the age of 16, Einstein failed in several exams because he often played with some bad kids. One weekend morning, Einstein Carried a fishing net and prepared to go fishing with those
“What are you worrying about? Jack and Robert also
“My boy, you can’t think so,” Looking at Einstein, his father said lovingly. “There is a
“There were two cats playing on the roof.
“Einstein,
After that, Einstein often took himself as a mirror to be
1,000 people have 1,000 kinds of wishes in life. Different wishes will produce different
You must see yourself clearly, and know what you want to get. Your future doesn’t
| A．adults | B．kids | C．teachers | D．artists |
| A．playing | B．working | C．reading | D．studying |
| A．excited | B．curious | C．worried | D．crazy |
| A．checked | B．passed | C．dreamed | D．failed |
| A．song | B．story | C．speech | D．saying |
| A．Luckily | B．Hopefully | C．Suddenly | D．Naturally |
| A．while | B．or | C．so | D．for |
| A．mouth | B．tail | C．nose | D．face |
| A．somebody | B．nobody | C．anybody | D．everybody |
| A．poor | B．rich | C．lazy | D．clever |
| A．tired | B．angry | C．strict | D．satisfied |
| A．regretted | B．graduated | C．succeeded | D．survived |
| A．ideas | B．reasons | C．mistakes | D．secrets |
| A．sometimes | B．often | C．always | D．never |
| A．try on | B．depend on | C．live on | D．insist on |
2 . Great Panda Center
Join GoEco on a 7-day volunteer program in China to help wildlife at a giant panda center!
Your schedule
Day 1: Arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. The local team will be waiting to pick you up and transfer you to the hotel in Chengdu.
Day 2: Walk around Chengdu, visit Panda Breeding Center and enjoy delicious hot pot dinner.
Day 3-6: Transfer to Panda Base in the mountains and take part in rewarding volunteer work! Each day, volunteers will work for 4-6 hours and in the evenings, volunteers will take part in cultural activities ranging from dumpling making to Chinese language lessons.
Day 7: Take a bus to either the airport or Chengdu City Center if extending stay.
Some of your tasks include
• Preparing food for the pandas
• Cutting down and carrying bamboos
• Cleaning panda enclosures
• Occasionally participating in observation and research
Requirements
• Ages 18-50 (This project may accept volunteers who are under 18 with a letter of consent（同意）from a parent)
• Basic English and/or Chinese
• Motivation to work with animals
Total project cost: $1200
• What’s included
Room: Shared hotel room
Food: Three meals a day
Airport transfers: Airport transfers upon arrival and departure
• What’s not included
Flights, travel health insurance, personal expenses
Important note: Please apply for this program 1-2 months in advance. Families upgrading to private accommodations must pay an additional charge.
1. What might volunteers do on the sixth day?| A．Visit Panda Breeding Center. |
| B．Clean panda enclosures. |
| C．Travel around Chengdu. |
| D．Depart from Panda Base. |
| A．Accommodations. | B．Personal expenses. |
| C．Travel insurance. | D．The air ticket. |
| A．Being fluent in both English and Chinese. |
| B．Having experience of working with animals. |
| C．Applying for the program in advance. |
| D．Being at least 18 years old. |
3 . As a college student in Boston, I formed the habit of buying used books. I enjoy the hunt, the good price and the unrecognized treasures. I find old textbooks, ex-bestsellers, and books on subjects I’ve never heard of and now must learn all about. I don’t search for rare books, first editions, or leather-bound editions but books that are worth reading.
Rereading, for me, is a pleasure during retirement. The theater and the concert hall become less appealing to me, along with crowds. Staying alone and reading books have become extremely important to me. Literature needs the flesh of experience to have its full effect. Different books offer me insights and ways of expressing that stuck in my mind as grains of sand in an oyster now shine like pearls. My taste in books improves with age.
While packing for a move, which occurs at intervals of five to seven years, I clear my shelves and pick my books. I abandon a few, later regret my decisions, and look for them again. Several years ago, I got rid of books related to my job-architecture. Some were design guides, reference books, product catalogs, and things that went out of date. Some were historical or centered on a period or an architect. These had given me many hours of pleasure. Will I ever open their covers again? Certainly. I held on to the red bulk of Sir Banister Fletcher’s A History of Architecture and books on Paris, Rome, and Boston.
I gave away drafting equipment and instruments. I threw out rolls and rolls of paper, and old drawings of projects completed long ago, some of which had even been damaged. This time, I stay put in a cottage that suits my status and I’ve moved on in spirit. No doubt I will acquire more used books and throw away more books as passions grow and fade, like feathers changing with the seasons.
1. What does the author consider most important when choosing used books？| A．Their appealing covers. | B．Their reasonable prices. |
| C．Their excellent content. | D．Their collection value. |
| A．He has a small circle of friends. | B．His attitude towards work changes. |
| C．His communication skills improve. | D．He has a deeper understanding of life and books. |
| A．To show some books are worth reading repeatedly. |
| B．To recommend Sir Banister Fletcher’s books. |
| C．To suggest we avoid making poor decisions. |
| D．To explain his love for architecture. |
| A．He will stop throwing away used books. |
| B．He likes updating his collection of used books. |
| C．He is bad at using advanced drafting equipment. |
| D．He enjoys leading an active life in the countryside. |
4 . One thing that sets humans apart from other members of the animal kingdom is our tendency to develop customs and traditions. Here are some astonishing customs from around the world.
An odd custom associated with the United States is its complicated tipping culture. Unlike many other countries that don’t tip at all or that only tip in small amounts when the food is particularly good, tipping is actually mandatory at most restaurants in the US. To put it another way, customers have a duty to leave between 10-20 percent of the bill in tips. Wait staff rely on these tips for a living because legal wages for waiters are low. Furthermore, there are rules for tipping bartenders, delivery people and other service personnel. While some criticize this practice as irrational, there’s no doubt that tipping culture in the US gives an incentive for waiters and waitresses to provide better service.
Some countries find the act of pointing with the index finger to be rude. While members of most cultures would probably agree that pointing fingers, both literally and figuratively, isn’t exactly the nicest thing in the world, in countries like Malaysia and Indonesia, this gesture can be seen as incredibly offensive. Instead, it is customary to gesture towards things with the thumb as this is seen as a more polite option. In many countries in Africa, pointing is reserved for inanimate objects only, not people.
Most societies around the world have rules about table manners. For western cultures, noisily consuming food is considered rude. In Japan, however, making slurping(啧啧响的)sounds while eating has an entirely different meaning. This might have something to do with the fact that in western countries, noodles are properly consumed by twirling(缠绕)them on a spoon before putting them in the mouth. Meanwhile, the Japanese simply slurp up their noodles without contorting them first, an act that is naturally noisier than the former. Making slurping sounds when eating noodles in Japan is a way of indicating that you’re rely enjoying them. Some scientists even argue slurping invites air into the mouth and actually enhances the noodles’ flavor.
1. What does the underlined word “mandatory” in paragraph2 probably mean?| A．Required by tradition. | B．Highly spoken of. |
| C．Changeable over time. | D．Popular among people. |
| A．It is totally unreasonable. | B．It must follow a fixed standard. |
| C．It can improve the quality of service. | D．It should only target waiters and waitresses. |
| A．Skipping tipping in the USA. | B．Twirling noodles on a spoon in Africa. |
| C．Pointing with the index finger in Indonesia. | D．Making sounds while eating noodles in Japan. |
| A．A research paper. | B．A travel brochure. |
| C．An online advertisement. | D．A popular magazine. |
5 . Two dolphins race around in a big pool in the Ocean Park. The smaller dolphin, Grace, shows off a few of her
Grace lost her tail as a baby when she
The
The first time Grace wore the man-made tail, she soon
| A．hobbies | B．tricks | C．inventions | D．greetings |
| A．crowd | B．keepers | C．partner | D．enemies |
| A．choice | B．tail | C．baby | D．head |
| A．was lost | B．turned up | C．got caught up | D．stayed up |
| A．fighting | B．waiting | C．caring | D．longing |
| A．explored | B．taught | C．led | D．caused |
| A．upward | B．downward | C．backward | D．forward |
| A．idea | B．attempts | C．movements | D．success |
| A．pretended | B．offered | C．happened | D．managed |
| A．big | B．long | C．cute | D．strong |
| A．hurt | B．annoy | C．embarrass | D．kill |
| A．took | B．preferred | C．shook | D．cut |
| A．range | B．behavior | C．nature | D．rescue |
| A．help | B．fool | C．meet | D．approach |
| A．courage | B．experience | C．fun | D．equipment |
6 . Nesmith rarely rejoined the others for reunion tours, leading many to believe he disliked the band and the show, something he steadfastly denied. For the Monkees’ 30th anniversary he persuaded the others to reunite to record a new album, “Justus,” for which all four composed the songs and played the instruments. He also rejoined the others for a brief tour and wrote and directed their 1997 TV reunion film, “Hey, Hey, It’s the Monkees.”
What does “a brief tour” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
| A．A fast trip. | B．A short holiday. |
| C．A road show. | D．A temporary party. |
7 . Over the next few weeks, Mika would stop by occasionally. Sometimes, she only stayed for a few minutes; other times, she would wander around my apartment much longer. Each visit brightened me. Mika even helped me connect with some new neighbors, who asked if Mika was my cat. Apparently, Mika visited them as well.
While the lockdown has been awful, I suspect I might not have ever met Mika if it had not happened. But perhaps she came by at this time because she sensed a need for connection on my part.
While dogs are said to be man’s best friend, a good cat can be everyone’s best friend.
What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 7 refer to?
| A．The open window. | B．The lockdown. |
| C．A need for connection. | D．A stay with new neighbors. |
8 . Lawn Games for Adults That’ll Make You Feel Like a Kid Again
Experts say that engaging in playful activities through adulthood can help lower stress, improve cognitive (认知的) functions, and build social bonds with others, which is so much more than what your phone can do for you. So what are you waiting for? Round up the family, grab one of these lawn games for adults, and let the good time stroll.
Spikeball Game Set $ 59.99
The flexible, hula-hoop-sized net stands on its foldable legs and can be taken to the beach or the park to give four players plenty of space to run around. Start the two-on-two game by bouncing a ball off the net, sending it flying toward your opponents—they have three passes between them to send the ball back over to your team. When they miss, you score, and the first one to get to 21 wins.
The Pocket Shot $ 25.00
Who doesn’t love lining up cans and shooting them down with a slingshot? It’s demanding yet thrilling. The Pocket Shot is a super powerful slingshot that shoots at two or three times the rate of a regular slingshot. It’s super tiny, so it fits in your pocket.
Giant 4-Connect-In-A-Row $ 79.99
Two players at a time try to insert their red or blue coins into the wooden frame to form a vertical or horizontal line of all the same color. It’s way more challenging than you’d think.
1. According to the first paragraph, in what way can lawn games benefit adults?| A．Helping with pressure relief. |
| B．Improving their strength and flexibility. |
| C．Stopping their phone use. |
| D．Helping them gain strong build. |
| A．Two. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．They need two players. | B．They are cheap to buy. |
| C．They take skills to play. | D．They are of pocket size. |
9 . Speaking a foreign language is a high demand skill because of cultural diversity and the number of companies doing business abroad. Not easy to learn a foreign language? Luckily, two famous Japanese inventors took language translation to the next level and created an instant translator called MUAMA Enence. It can easily translate real-time speech into over 40 languages using only a few finger-taps.
Why MUAMA Enence Is So Special?
•Instant Communication In Another Language
Learning a new language takes months and even years of dedicated studies. MUAMA Enence can transform you into an able-communicator instantly.
•Comfortable & Easy to Use
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•Fair and Reasonable Price
MUAMA Enence is inexpensive. An experienced professional translator or interpreter can be costly, and you need to pay more than once. MUAMA Enence requires just a one-off payment for a huge selection of languages with 450 $.
•Perfect Sound Quality
It is comfortable to use in crowded places as the sound is loud enough to be heard clearly.
•Supports Over 40 Languages
Its built-in advanced technology can support a 2-way language translation. Moreover, a text translation is also available.
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1. What is MUAMA Enence?| A．A Japanese inventor. | B．A Japanese-based business company. |
| C．A real-time translator. | D．A piece of finger-free equipment. |
| A．It is easy to carry. | B．It supports 40-way language translation. |
| C．It is valueless. | D．It is only equipped with loud sound. |
| A．450 $. | B．410 $. | C．270 $. | D．180 $. |
10 . The Glover kids in Newburgh, New York, want to make a little extra money themselves before school opens.So, earlier this week, they set up a lemonade stand on the side of the road.
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Dozens of customers have
| A．Progress | B．Business | C．Budget | D．Purpose |
| A．demanded | B．proposed | C．warned | D．informed |
| A．bitter | B．generous | C．anxious | D．responsible |
| A．take over | B．leave out | C．shut down | D．drive away |
| A．course | B．permit | C．fund | D．record |
| A．surprised | B．frightened | C．depressed | D．confused |
| A．context | B．case | C．reason | D．respect |
| A．other than | B．instead of | C．as for | D．due to |
| A．managed | B．prevented | C．celebrated | D．reflected |
| A．contributions | B．differences | C．objections | D．adjustments |
| A．posing | B．accounting | C．preparing | D．searching |
| A．refreshing | B．moving | C．amusing | D．convincing |
| A．apology | B．change | C．support | D．discussion |
| A．stood out | B．stood by | C．stopped out | D．stopped by |
| A．transformation | B．devotion | C．attachment | D．supplement |
