1 . The idea that you can use humor, laughter, and play to make you healthier probably seems too simple to be true. However, it is really true and simple. The sense of humor, laughter and play plays an important role in keeping you healthy.

Treat the blues with a sense of humor, which is closely tied to laughter. Laughter is infectious. Have you ever heard a big laugh of a young child and been able to keep yourself from smiling? When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closer to each other and increases their happiness. Smiling is the beginning of laughter and a smile is also just as infectious as laughter is. You can experience something by smiling at everyone around you, and you will feel happier just by sharing a smile, even with a stranger.

Play is an important part of making sure that we stay healthy. We are often encouraged to make sure our children play, and are told of the benefits of being out playing. However, what we often forget is that it is just as important for old people to make play be part of their life as it’s for children. Physical play is important for the old and it certainly helps prevent illness. While the studies are still in the early stages, the studies that have been done have shown that physical play certainly plays a part in preventing cognitive (认知的) falling.

Anyway, adding humor, laughter, and play to our life will influence us mentally, physically and socially and bring us many advantages. So we should make full use of humor, laughter and play to make our life more active, more interesting and happier.

1. What does the underlined word “infectious” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Quickly influencing other people.	B．Preventing illness from spreading.
C．Keeping people in high spirits.	D．Playing an important role.

2. What can laughter increase according to the author?

A．Happiness and confidence	B．A sense of humor.
C．Cognitive ability.	D．Good relationships.

3. What does the author think the old should do?

A．They should have a good rest.	B．They should prevent cognitive falling.
C．They should take part in physical play.	D．They should play like children.

4. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?

A．Always Keep Our Body Healthy	B．Let Our Body and Mind Relax
C．Have an Active and Happy Life	D．Humor, Laughter and Play for Health

2 . Nurses are required in all areas of the medical field from hospitals and nursing homes to schools and the armed forces, heading to a great need of certified nurses. Here are some best universities for a degree in nursing.

Simmons College

Simmons College is a private women’s college founded in Boston in 1899. Nursing is the top major at the school as well as the most popular. The nursing graduates from Simmons make about $ 58, 000 every year.

Villanova University

Villanova University is a research university located in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania. Named after Saint Thomas of Villanova, the school is the oldest Catholic university in Pennsylvania. Nursing is a popular major and is offered as an online degree as well. The nursing graduates from Villanova make about $ 63,000 every year.

University of California, Los Angeles

The UCLA School of Nursing is known for its excellent education provided by a group of leaders in the medical field. The four-year program allows students to be qualified nurses through classroom learning and clinical training. A nursing degree from UCLA leads to positions in many hospitals and clinics, with a yearly income of about $ 84,000.

New York University

New York University attaches great importance to real-world experience. Along with taking classes in school, students mainly work in the health care environment receiving technical training Additionally, Nursing students of NYU College have the chance to study in Abu Dhabi, China and other countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and South America. The education from NYU will prepare students to help doctors treat patients, earning a yearly income of about $ 86, 000.

1. If Nora has to look after her children at home, which university or college can she choose to get a nursing degree?

A．Simmons College.	B．Villanova University.
C．University of California, Los Angeles	D．New York University.

2. What makes the UCLA School of Nursing famous?

A．Its high-quality teaching.	B．Its four-year program.
C．The clinical training it offers.	D．The yearly income of graduates.

3. NYU College of Nursing focuses more attention on students’ __________

A．future income	B．Learning environment
C．Practical training	D．chance to study better

3 . Festivals are a great way to experience a destination in a different way. Whether you are looking for a unique cultural difference or the experience of sheer joy, there is something here for everyone in this article.

St. Patrick's Day

Dublin, Ireland & New York, the USA, March 17th

It has been a cultural and religious celebration held in memory of the death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland, since 1762. On that day, the whole city turns green and many Irish make traditional bread. It is also one of the most fun days of the year, when the whole city turns into a big green party.

South by Southwest (SXSW)

Austin, the USA, March

Founded in 1987, SXSW has been praised by music fans and the media worldwide as one of the top 10 music festivals in the world. It is not only a music feast but also dedicated to the integration of technology and films. You can also enjoy free food, drinks and music. Sounds good?

King's Day

Amsterdam, Netherlands, April 27th

King's Day may well be the best party in Holland and Amsterdam turns a very bright color of orange on April 27th. People celebrate King Willem Alexander's birthday with music, street parties, flea markets, and fun fairs. The king himself travels through the country with his family.

Just for Laughs

Montreal, Canada, July 14th—30th

For comedy lovers there is no other festival in the word better than Montreal's Just for Laughs. The festival concentrates most of its shows in the Latin Quarter. During the day street performers delight the crowds and at night the city comes alive with comedy all over the city.

1. Which of the four festivals mainly involves music and films?

A．St. Patrick's Day.	B．South by Southwest.
C．King's Day.	D．Just for Laughs.

2. What do St. Patrick's Day and King's Day have in common?

A．They are both religious festivals.

B．They are celebrated in the same month.

C．They are in honour of the birthday of a great person.

D．They both feature a color.

3. What can we learn about Just for Laughs?

A．It lasts for a month.	B．It provides free food for all.
C．It's the best comedy feast.	D．It is concerned about the royal family.

4 . Nowadays more and more people like to travel, especially when vacations come. A great number of people rush out of their homes or companies to travelling spots. They either drive or take a bus, a train, a ship and so on. Some even ride bikes.

However, there is another way of travelling — poorism. People have a tour in the poorest areas of the world. Some people may take a one-day poor tour, and some even pay to stay in very poor neighborhoods to experience the lowest living standards in the world. Poorism tours take place around the world, and not just in the third world countries. You can, for instance, tour New York neighborhoods in the Bronx, in the Bund of Shanghai. Such tours can take people into the heart of poor areas within some large and rich cities. These tours may awaken people to pay more attention to long-standing poverty, or the effects of war.

Some suggest that tours in the poor areas can raise social care. And the money from the tour can be donated to help the people there.

1. What's the meaning of the underlined word “poorism” in the second paragraph?

A．贫困

B．穷人

C．穷游

D．可怜的人

2. Some people have poorism tours ___________.

A．to show how rich they are

B．to experience the poor life

C．to enjoy the beautiful scenes

D．to see poor people

3. Poorism tours can make people________.

A．care for the poverty more

B．know about the countryside

C．go to big cities

D．go into the heart of rich cities

5 . Wet ‘n’ Wild Water Amusement Park, Gurgaon

Like any other city, Gurgaon has some of the thrilling and exciting water amusement parks. Wet ‘n’ Wild Water Amusement Park was established in 1994 which is made for audiences of all age groups and is one of India's first water park resorts. It is the best place for your much-needed rest and relaxation purposes.

Main Attractions

The main attractions include the tornado, pendulum, slides for different age groups, billiard, discotheque, bowling alley, food spots for a picnic. The place also offers both indoor and outdoor adventures. They offer complete entertainment activities that will cater to all your needs.

Timings

Park is open every day from 1: a.m. to 8 p.m.

Entry Fee

For children below 3 years. tickets and entry are free.

For 3 to 10 years old children，the entry fee is 300 Rupees per person.

For adults, entry fee is 400 Rupees per person.

How to Reach

Wet ‘n’ Wild is just one kilometer inside from the main NH 8. It is located 26 km away from the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The nearest railway station to the park is the Parthi railway station which is 60 km away and the nearest bus stop is at Rampura.

Tel： +91-124-4812100

Website： www.wetnwildresorts.com

Email： infc@wetnwildresorts.com

Therefore, if you are thinking about visiting a fun-filled amusement park with your family, then stop now because Wet 'n' Wild is waiting for you! This non-stop fun ride will help you in experiencing a new dimension of thrill.

1. Which of the following is true about Wet 'n' Wild Water Amusement Park?

A．It is a responsible park.	B．It has foods for different age groups.
C．It is open all day long.	D．It has various entertainment activities.

2. How much should a couple with two kids aged 7 and 2 pay for entry?

A．1，600 Rupees.	B．1,400 Rupees.
C．1.200 Rupees.	D．1,100 Rupees.

3. What's the author’s purpose of writing the text?

A．To persuade.	B．To advertise.
C．To entertain.	D．To describe.

6 . Video games have been a popular pastime since the 1980s, and with an ever-expanding variety of genres (种类), artistic styles and storylines, it is no surprise that many still enjoy them.

Here are a few popular picks for you to try this summer. Take a look!

The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild

Developed by Japanese video game company Nintendo, this action-adventure video game was released in 2017 with the launch of the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo’s newest video game console (电子游戏机).

Breath of the Wild is different from other games in the series because it is a sandbox game that rewards experimentation. It has won many awards, including Game of the Year at the 2018 Game Developers Choice Awards, and has sold over 19 million copies. It was listed as the best video game of the decade on the review website Metacritic.

The Outer Worlds

The Outer Worlds is a sci-fi role-playing game that was released in October last year. The game is set in a future world where mega-corporations (大型企业) control everything — even outer space. The Outer Worlds is unique because the choices you make in the game change how the story will end.

“From a story standpoint, every time we do a game, we’re just trying to get better,” Leonard Boyarsky, one of the game’s directors, said in an interview with PC Gamer. “You learn way more from failure than you do from success and we’ve had a lot of, uh, learning experiences.” The Outer Worlds has sold over two million copies and has won several awards for its memorable writing, humor, visual design and voice acting.

Minecraft

Even though Mojang Studios released it in 2011, Minecraft has maintained its position as the most well-liked video game. In fact, according to Mojang Studios, Minecraft had 126 million monthly users by May this year. “I had no idea it would get this popular,” Minecraft creator Markus Notch Persson admitted in an interview with London-based media company Den of Geek.

Minecraft is a sandbox video game, which means it is an open world with endless possibilities. It can be played on multiple platforms, and it even has its very own LEGO set. The world of Minecraft is made up of 3D blocks, a design that US entertainment website IGN described as “instantly memorable”.

1. Which one is the most popular video game according to the article?

A．Breath Of The Wild

B．The Outer Worlds

C．Minecraft

D．Metacritic

2. Why is The Outer Worlds special?

A．It is the players who decide the end of the story.

B．The Outer Worlds is a sci-fi role-playing game.

C．The Outer Worlds has already won several awards.

D．The players can learn more from their failures.

3. What can we know about the video games mentioned above?

A．Minecraft was first launched by a London-based media company.

B．Breath of the Wild is created by Japanese video game company Nintendo.

C．The Outer Worlds is set in a future world where the players control everything.

D．All the three games are extremely popular sandbox video games.

7 . Drive south from San Francisco on scenic Highway One to the once sleepy beach town of Half Moon Bay, where you’ll find Francis Beach, part of the Half Moon Bay State Beaches. With summertime water temperatures ranging from 13 to 18 degrees, a wet suit for swimming and surfing is a must. Although it’s often foggy, on clear days you can see out to Pillar Point Harbor, a wonderful fishing site.

Rent a sea kayak(小艇) from Half Moon Bay Kayak Co, the first kayak company in the country to equip their boats with a GPS tracking device(装置). You can rent such a sea kayak and you will be at perfect surf wave,Mavericks($15 per hour; www.hmbkayak,com).

Hikers and runners will enjoy the gentle wind along the waterfront seaside path,connecting several beaches, or at the paths of Pursima Cree Redwoods Open Space Preserve in the hills above town.

Where to eat: Stay by the Half Moon Bay Brewery for high quality dishes, made with locally grown ingredients, or go back with the locals and a Maverick’s Amber Ale on the waterfront deck(www.hmbbrewingco.com).

Where to stay: For five-star expensive hotels, check into the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay (from $305, www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/half _moon_bay/). Enjoy the open-air dishes in the comfort of the new Ocean Terrace Restaurant overlooking the sea and be sure to enroll(使加入)the kids in the year-round Rita Kids program. For even more open-air living, book one of the 52 seaside campsites at Francis Beach’s state campground. In April, the campsite equipment was renewed and now includes hot showers ($25 a night; www.reserveamerica.com).

1. This text is mainly written for_________.

A．Tourists who want to travel to Francis Beach

B．People who are interested in American geography

C．Kids who enjoy the year-around Ritz Kids program

D．Hikers and runners wishing to enjoy the sea breezes along the beach

2. What activities are strongly recommended when you visit Francis Beach?
a.Swimming   b. surfing       c. hiking     d. fishing       e.enjoying the open-air dishes     f. enrolling the kids in the Ritz Kids program

A．a,b,c,e

B．b, c, d, e

C．a, b, e, f

D．c, d, e, f

3. We can learn from the text that______.

A．There were no campsite facilities at Francis Beach’s state campground before April.

B．Only Half Moon Bay Kayak Co has boats equipped with a GPS tracking device

C．You don’t have to pay for camping at Francis Beach’s state campground.

D．Half Moon Bay used to be an unknown beach town

4. If you want to reserve a campsite at Francis Beach, you can visit___.

A．www.hmbkayak.com	B．www.hmbbrewingco.com
C．www.ritzcarlton.com	D．www.reserveamerica.com

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

A．Enjoy Your Visit on Francis Beach.	B．Eat on Francis Beach
C．Travel to Francis Beach with a Kayak.	D．Enjoy Beautiful Scenery of San Francisco.

8 . Maggie, my granddaughter, was moving into her first apartment. She had come by to _________ Grandma’s contributions to her ________, among which there was a special gift. I was a little ________.about how Maggie would receive it. It was, after all, old and used.

She unwrapped the package and ________ the cup. “Grandma, it’s beautiful.” she said. Seeing the cracks and the handle glued on, she added,” But it’s ________.”

“No, honey, it’s mended,” I said .Then I told her the cup’s ________.

The cup was given to me by my dearest friend, Dianne. ________ when we used to play tea party when you were little? My friend and I would ________ tea times just like that. We’d get together to talk over tea about joys and challenges life had ________ us with. The teacup has ________ many stories and secrets.

Women then went to one another with their ________. There were many mornings when I ran up to her house in my robe and slippers, and we’d sit by the fireside and sip our tea. Dianne would listen and offered me _______when I had a problem. And she would come to me in the ________ way.

Eventually, Dianne moved away, but I kept my teacup and would ________ her whenever I used it .Then I sold my house, and while ________, I dropped my special cup. I did the best to put it together. The cup was no ______the same, but I realized it really didn’t ________.Though it no longer holds liquid, it is filled with sweet_______.

“I’d like you to have it.”

“Thank you, Grandma.”

I knew my special teacup was in good hands--and that it was the _______ gift for a granddaughter ________on her own journey.

1.

A．require

B．collect

C．organize

D．replace

2.

A．construction

B．design

C．convenience

D．furniture

3.

A．confident

B．certain

C．anxious

D．curious

4.

A．stared at

B．took apart

C．came across

D．dealt with

5.

A．messy

B．attractive

C．shallow

D．broken

6.

A．record

B．quality

C．history

D．function

7.

A．Remember

B．Doubt

C．Wonder

D．Imagine

8.

A．spare

B．afford

C．suggest

D．share

9.

A．impressed

B．equipped

C．presented

D．supplied

10.

A．stolen

B．heard

C．created

D．hidden

11.

A．problems

B．arguments

C．achievements

D．chances

12.

A．independence

B．judgment

C．explanation

D．comfort

13.

A．ordinary

B．same

C．awkward

D．particular

14.

A．call on

B．depend on

C．think of

D．care for

15.

A．bargaining

B．packing

C．hesitating

D．decorating

16.

A．longer

B．more

C．way

D．doubt

17.

A．matter

B．match

C．work

D．conflict

18.

A．dreams

B．burdens

C．memories

D．expressions

19.

A．familiar

B．standard

C．delicate

D．perfect

20.

A．showing off

B．starting out

C．turning around

D．speeding up

9 . I' m a seven year old girl but I understand that it is this fact, more than any other, that makes my family different: We don't go to school.

Dad worries that the government will force us to go but it can't because it doesn't know about us. Four of my parents' seven children don't have birth certificates. We have no medical records because we were born at home and have never seen a doctor or nurse. We have no school records because we've never set foot in a classroom. When I'm 9, I will be issued a Delayed Certificate of Birth, but at this moment, according to the state of Idaho and the federal government, I do not exist.

Of course, I did exist. I had grown up watching for the sun to darken, for the moon to drip as if with blood. I spent my summers bottling peaches and my winters rotating supplies.

I had been educated in the rhythms of the mountain, rhythms in which change was never fundamental, only cyclical. The same sun appeared each morning, swept over the valley and dropped behind the peak. The snows that fell in winter always melted in the spring. Our lives were a cycle—the cycle of the day, the cycle of the seasons—circles of lasting change that, when complete, meant nothing had changed at all. I believed my family was a part of this immortal pattern, and that we were, in some sense, eternal(永恒的). But eternity belonged only to the mountain.

All my father's stories were about our mountain, our valley. He never told me what to do if I left the mountain, if I crossed oceans and continents and found myself in a strange land. He never told me how I'd know when it was time to come home.

1. Why don't the kids in the writer's family go to school?

A．There are no schools nearby.	B．They have delayed birth certificates.
C．The government doesn't know their existence.	D．Their father doesn't want them to go to school.

2. What does the underlined word “cyclical” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．Normal.	B．Irregular.
C．Circular.	D．Traditional

3. What does the writer try to express mainly in the last paragraph?

A．She wasn't prepared for her future life.	B．Her father loved the mountain and valley.
C．She enjoyed listening to her father’s stories.	D．Her father didn't want her to leave the family.

4. Where is this text most probably taken from?

A．An interview.	B．An autobiography.
C．A play script.	D．A news report.

10 . Whatever you want to do to help people in need the United Nations may have the ideal job for you. Competition for most positions in the UN is fierce, but with preparation and a little luck, you may land your dream job with the UN.

* Research career options (选择) at the UN.

First of all, visit the United Nations website to get a feel for the different types of work at the UN. Which areas interest you most? Are there areas you are already qualified for? Are there areas you would like to work in but for which you still need qualifications?

* Decide what staff category you want to pursue.

UN careers are divided into different staff categories, each of which requires a specific educational background and area of expertise. The categories are further broken down into jobs at different levels. Considering your skills, interest and experience, decide which category and level is proper for you.

* Make sure you have the required education and experience.

Each career option has specific education and experience requirements. Here are some requirements for many positions at the UN:

Fluency in English or French, the working languages of the UN. It's essential. Fluency in additional languages, particularly Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, or Russian, is helpful for most positions.

A bachelor's degree or higher. Most positions in the UN require at least a bachelor's degree. Many specialist positions require advanced degrees in specialty.

Work experience in a related field. Depending on the position for which you are applying, you might need anywhere from 1-7 years of work experience.

1. What should you do first before starting job application?

A．Decide what staff category you want to pursue.

B．Get the required education and work experience.

C．Learn about choices on the United Nations website.

D．Decide which type of work of the UN interests you most.

2. What is extremely important for positions in the UN?

A．Years of work experience.	B．A doctor's degree.
C．Fluency in the working languages.	D．A good knowledge of culture.

3. What's the purpose of the text?

A．To give tips on applying for jobs in the UN.

B．To explain the process of applying for jobs in the UN.

C．To cl for more people to apply for positions in the UN.

D．To introduce what jobs in the UN are open to application.