1 . Once there was a dandelion (蒲公英) living alone by the road. It felt bored and sad all day as no one ever stopped to take a look at or talk to it.
One day, a mother was walking on the road with her baby. The baby was crying hard and loudly. No matter what the mother did, she couldn’t get the baby to stop crying. Then the mother looked down, and she found the lonely dandelion. It looked so lovely in the sun with its white seeds widely open, and more beautiful than other plants around.
The mother squatted down, (蹲下) picking the dandelion softly. Then she brought it up to her baby so that he could see it clearly. When the baby saw the flowers of the dandelion, he quickly stopped crying and looked at them with interest.
His mom put the dandelion near her mouth and blew the flowers up and down. The dandelion seeds then flew in the air, spreading far away with the wind. The mother gave the dandelion to her son. He didn’t know what the plant was, but he knew it was fun to play with, which made him giggle (咯咯笑) so happily.
Now the dandelion knew its value and didn’t feel sad. It lived a beautiful life just by being itself. It wasn’t as beautiful as other flowers, but it brought the child a simple kind of happiness that money can’t buy.
The dandelion’s story tells us that everyone is special and great. We can help others in one way or another. We’re far greater than we think we are.
1. Why did the dandelion feel lonely at first?| A．Because no one noticed it . | B．Because it left its mother. |
| C．Because it lived by the road. | D．Because it had no friends. |
| A．Kind and honest. | B．Friendly and helpful. |
| C．Patient and careful. | D．Beautiful and funny. |
| A．it could travel farther | B．it found its value |
| C．it was powerful again | D．it had more seeds than before |
| A．Great minds think alike. |
| B．Two heads are better than one. |
| C．Rome was not built in a day. |
| D．All things in their being are good for something. |
2 . What is your favorite holiday? Here are some students’ opinions.
Sandy from Taiwan says:
My favorite holiday is the Mid-Autumn Festival. I always visit my grandfather and grandmother, and we always go to the same restaurant on the mountain to hold jubilation. At night, we always have a barbecue, and watch the moon together. I enjoy it a lot.
Zhenia from Ukraine says:
My favorite day is New Year’s Day. We celebrate the new year on the 31st of December. Father Frost comes with his granddaughter on that night. He puts his presents under the New Year Tree. We have a party and stay up until midnight to see the New Year in and the Old Year off. We cook delicious food for the party. People also celebrate Old New Year in our country. It is on the 14th of January.
Yagna from India says:
My favorite day is Deepavali(屠妖节), which is also called Festival of Lights. People do some cleaning at home and light their oil lamps to thank for the defeat of the bad king. To celebrate it, we also eat sweets and delicious food, wear new clothes, and give presents to our friends and relatives.
Pat from Thailand says:
My name is Pat. My favorite holiday is Songkran. It takes place from the 13th to 15th of April. On the holiday people pour water on each other. It is a lot of fun. People also buy new clothes and they have big parties.
1. What is Sandy’s favorite holiday?| A．Deepavali. | B．New Year’s Day. |
| C．The Mid-Autumn Festival. | D．Songkran. |
| A．supper | B．game | C．exercise | D．celebration |
| A．To thank for the defeat of the bad king. |
| B．To eat sweets and delicious food. |
| C．To give presents to others. |
| D．To wear new clothes. |
3 . It was around 3 p.m. I was lined up at the train ticket counter to reserve a trip to Nagoya to
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| A．shoot | B．recommend | C．post | D．appreciate |
| A．ignored | B．noticed | C．missed | D．felt |
| A．mild | B．violent | C．forecast | D．anticipated |
| A．nervously | B．calmly | C．broadly | D．delightfully |
| A．reached | B．made | C．looked | D．rushed |
| A．compulsory | B．effortless | C．challenging | D．entertaining |
| A．unless | B．if | C．though | D．once |
| A．undoubted | B．impossible | C．easy | D．available |
| A．park | B．building | C．subway | D．train |
| A．change | B．crack | C．fall | D．shake |
| A．put forward | B．put down | C．figure out | D．make out |
| A．laughing | B．crying | C．escaping | D．surviving |
| A．yet | B．and | C．hence | D．so |
| A．covered | B．adored | C．thanked | D．admired |
| A．disaster | B．reaction | C．rescue | D．assistance |
4 . A survey by the American Psychological Association shows that one in ten adults reads online news at least once an hour. A lot has been written about the mental health influence from news addiction, and in particular from reading negative reports. Just like junk food, “junk” news can be bad for our health.
In recent years, things have been getting increasingly more negative. A study of the content of New Zealand’s largest newspaper showed that while in 1973 the average number of stories about death on the front page was 0.75, by 2013 it was 4.1(and no, there weren’t five times more people dying).
What’s more, online news, and the stories we read on mobile phones in particular, tend to be even more negative than print. A 2019 study of 50 U.S. newspapers showed that mobile versions of newspapers report three times more stories about disasters and accidents than paper ones.
Such negative reports lead people to believe that things are worse than they really are. They can lead to stress, worry and lower spirits.
Experiments also suggest that loneliness and poor relationships have been connected with reading negative reports. After reading negative reports, people are less likely to help others. Even worse, when we check news on smart phones, we may “phub” our loved ones, which leads to lower relationship satisfaction.
Negative reports attract our attention far more than positive ones. That’s a global happening. I hope, however, that if we realize that negative news is spoiling our moods, we might all be more willing to change.
1. Why is “junk food” mentioned in the first paragraph?| A．To entertain readers. | B．To introduce the topic. |
| C．To make an advertisement. | D．To keep readers away from it. |
| A．The death rate in New Zealand is very high. | B．Print newspapers have become less popular. |
| C．Stories about death have become less popular. | D．Negative reporting has been increasing over years. |
| A．Live a hopeful life. | B．Become more careful. |
| C．Become less likely to help others. | D．Pay more attention to their physical health. |
| A．Ignore | B．Hate | C．Laugh at | D．Care about |
| A．A Survey on News Reading Habits | B．Negative Effects of Mobile Phones |
| C．Is Online News Better Than Print? | D．Is Junk News a Danger to Health? |
5 . There’s that old saying: How you do one thing is how you do everything.
I recently went to a concert with some other musicians in town (many of whom I was meeting for the first time).
Afterwards, the musicians I played with told me they felt like our hearts were connected while playing, and that we were able to achieve a new level of playing together thanks to our collected approach. When playing, we didn’t consider how to show ourselves off.
I believe that the best musicians in the world have this in common; which is to see past their own values, and to listen to/connect with their audience and fellow musicians. I’ve realized all of this thanks to my practice of being a more compassionate and caring person.
So, I would like to thank everyone on this website for opening your hearts and showing me how to be a more caring person.
| A．When I used to connect with other musicians |
| B．Therefore, as you become more kind and sympathetic |
| C．Because of this, our music was better than ever before |
| D．There was just us sharing ourselves with our open hearts |
| E．I often find music moves me to be open and connect with others |
| F．There are languages that are universal, music and kindness are two of those languages |
| G．As I grow into a more kind and caring person, I can bring joy to not only those in my daily life |
6 . In the city I live in, we have a small local national park full of trees. I like that place very much, although I do wish it was bigger.
One day, I was walking around in the park along a path (小路) when I saw a beautiful squirrel (松鼠) lying in the middle of the path. I stopped and found that there was something wrong with one of its legs.
Just at that time, a man with two little kids was behind me. They were my neighbors. They were going up the same path. I said hello to them. The dad asked me, “Why are you standing still here?” I said,“Look! Here is a beautiful squirrel, but....” Noticing the squirrel, one of the kids shouted, “Quickly dad, catch it for me. I want to put it in my birdcage.” His brother nodded, asking their dad to catch the squirrel.
Then I stopped them.“Please wait. Do you really want to catch it and put it into the birdcage?” My neighbor said, “Yes. I will catch it and take it home.” I said angrily, “Animals are our friends and this is the last place in our city that the squirrel can live in. We must protect them. If we are kind to this tiny animal then we can start to be kind to bigger ones.” My neighbor smiled and said,“You misunderstood me. I will take it home and cure (治疗) it and when it is well, I will take it back to the park and set it free. Do you come long with me?”After hearing his words, I became happy. I followed him with the injured squirrel to his home. A few days later, when the squirrel was well, we took it back to the park and sent it free.
I felt glad that we did a good thing. We should protect animals.
1. Where did the author see the squirrel?| A．In his back yard. | B．In a small birdcage. |
| C．In a local park. | D．In his neighbor’s home. |
| A．It was injured. | B．It was lost. |
| C．It was dead. | D．It was dirty. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Excited. | C．Anxious. | D．Angry. |
| A．It was killed. |
| B．It was sold. |
| C．It was sent back to the park. |
| D．It was kept in the birdcage. |
| A．treat animals friendly |
| B．communicate with kids sometimes |
| C．go to local parks more often |
| D．get along well with neighbors |
University of Johannesburg staff and registered students in possession of a valid University card qualify for membership of the UJ Library.
Access to facilities and services
1. Clients have access to all Campus Libraries on presentation of their own university card.
2. Books are issued to clients on the presentation of their own university card.
3. Lost cards must immediately be reported in writing to the Team Leader: Lending Services at the Campus Library or to the Campus Librarian.
Library hours
Library hours are revised annually and made available on the UJ Library web page. Campus libraries will be closed on public holidays.
Rules of conduct
1. Behavior which disrupts the activities of the Library or affects the right to a quiet and orderly work and study environment of other library clients is not permitted.
2. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the Library or within a seven-meter radius (半径) of the Library entrance.
3. Books, other library materials, equipment or facilities may not be defaced, damaged or stolen.
4. Cell phones must be on silent in the Library.
5. Use of the computers in the Library is subject to time limits during peak usage periods.
In addition, clients may NOT:
a) link any device to the network without the written approval of the Information Technology Division;
b) remove or exchange computer equipment without the written approval of the Information Technology Division.
1. What is this text mainly about?| A．The UJ Library regulations. |
| B．The UJ Library computer use rules. |
| C．The guidelines for the UJ Library staff. |
| D．The register information of the UJ Library. |
| A．Use his ID card instead. |
| B．Report to the police station. |
| C．Inform the loss to the Library. |
| D．Revise his register information. |
| A．Shutting down one’s mobile phone. |
| B．Using the computers in the Library. |
| C．Linking disks to the Library network secretly. |
| D．Keeping an orderly work and study environment. |
8 . The idea of holidays to the moon was once a concept of science fiction. However, several companies are racing to make it a
The suitcase was co-designed by Alyssa Carson, who wanted to be one of the
The suitcase, called Horizon ONE, is built from a special material, making it very strong and
The base of the bag is electromagnetic (电磁的),
Stefan Holwe, founder of Horizon Studios, said, “As a
Space is seen as the final frontier, and Horizon ONE brings us one step closer. It shows how far smart travel technology has come, and how far it can
Sadly, the suitcase is still a
| A．dream | B．reality | C．hope | D．success |
| A．produced | B．released | C．demonstrated | D．revealed |
| A．designers | B．scientists | C．pilots | D．astronauts |
| A．small | B．light | C．large | D．heavy |
| A．allowing | B．causing | C．forcing | D．forbidding |
| A．tolerance | B．activity | C．gravity | D．interaction |
| A．equipped | B．burdened | C．confronted | D．surrounded |
| A．installment | B．recognition | C．facility | D．instrument |
| A．give off | B．turn off | C．put off | D．put away |
| A．traditional | B．new | C．fashionable | D．smart |
| A．curious | B．dangerous | C．conscious | D．anxious |
| A．hopelessly | B．aimlessly | C．carelessly | D．fearlessly |
| A．run | B．go | C．travel | D．stand |
| A．brand | B．project | C．concept | D．designer |
| A．depart | B．launch | C．arrive | D．disappear |
9 . Being in the school’s science lab can be exciting, because you’re doing something different from sitting at your desk listening to your teacher. But fun as lab work is, you have to observe the safety rules if you don’t want to hurt yourself or your lab partner.
The first rule is to behave responsibly in the laboratory at all times. When your teacher is showing you lab equipment, listen to what he is telling you, because some of the equipment can be dangerous. Become familiar with your lab assignment (任务) before you start doing it. This means reading everything the teacher has written down and asking questions if you don’t understand an instruction or a term. Do not try to work alone. If your partner is absent, let your teacher know so she can assign another student to work with you. And don’t do any other experiments other than what you have been assigned. Wear your lab apron (围裙) and safety goggles (护目镜) whenever you are working on a lab assignment. On lab days, wear old clothing that you won’t mind getting damaged. Make sure this clothing covers as much of your skin as possible. Keep your hands away from your skin, face, eyes and mouth when you are working with dangerous chemicals. You will be working with fire in the lab with an alcohol lamp. Use gloves when handling hot lab equipment. If you have long hair, pull it back in a ponytail (马尾辫) and roll up long sleeves. Don’t put paper, chemicals, lab equipment or any part of your body in the flame. When you use a sharp instrument, treat it with care. Do not point it at yourself or any one of your fellow classmates during the experiment.
1. If you don’t follow the safety rules, you will probably ________.| A．be laughed at | B．lose your life |
| C．hurt yourself | D．fail in the experiment |
| A．follow | B．watch |
| C．notice | D．report |
| A．roll up long sleeves |
| B．use an alcohol lamp |
| C．use a sharp instrument |
| D．work with dangerous chemicals |
| A．Ways to Do Experiments |
| B．Exciting or Dangerous? |
| C．Safety Rules in the Science Lab |
| D．Observe Carefully in the Lab |
10 . Peru is famously known as the “land of the Incas”. Á trip to Peru has been on my wish list for quite a while. It was finally time for me to visit the country.
My first day started in Lima, the capital of Peru. I met with the G Adventures representative(代表) here about the tour. G Adventures is an organization that helps you to connect with other like-minded people in small group-based travel activities. They played a big part in helping to make Peru an unforgettable experience for me! In Lima, my representative discussed the plan of my tour, and I also had the chance to explore Lima in my own time, with many activities, including a city tour, show, biking tour, and more.
Day two had me taking a flight from Lima to Cusco. Many people visit Cusco for shopping but for me the main reason for spending a day or two in Cusco was to acclimatize(适应)to the altitude(海拔). As I’d decided to reach the wonder of Machu Picchu, acclimatizing had become important to avoid altitude sickness. I was happy to spend a day exploring Cusco. Cusco was once the capital of the Inca Empire. Today, it’s famous for its artists, paintings, clothing and traditional instruments. There’s something for everyone in this city.
The day finally came! Day three had me enjoying a lovely guided visit to Machu Picchu at sunrise. I had free time to explore these ruins(遗迹) on my own as well as with my guide. It was a lot to take in! I had to stop for a moment and felt the energy(能量) of such an ancient city. The history here was unbelievable and I will never forget my time here for as long as I live!
1. What is the author’s attitude to G Adventures?| A．Doubtful. | B．Satisfied. | C．Uninterested. | D．Hopeful. |
| A．To go shopping. |
| B．To find a local guide. |
| C．To get used to the high altitude. |
| D．To do research about the Inca Empire. |
| A．Full of excitement. | B．Out of place. |
| C．Terribly tired. | D．Very regretful. |
| A．My love of traveling | B．My wonderful trip to Peru |
| C．Peru: the “land of the Incas” | D．Traveling: the future of Peru |
