1 . In September 2016, six people came out from a small solar-powered building on the side of a volcano in Hawaii. They were
This mission to Mars was part of an ongoing
The first is Resourcefulness (足智多谋). When the water system broke, the group had two
The second is Imagination. The group members have said boredom was a major
The third is Tolerance (宽容). The building is only a quarter of the size of a basketball court. If you’re
The last is Independence. During a mission, there is no real-time
| A．captains | B．members | C．astronauts | D．directors |
| A．pulled | B．kept free | C．protected | D．cut off |
| A．explanation | B．holiday | C．experiment | D．game |
| A．results | B．origins | C．wishes | D．requirements |
| A．refuse | B．copy | C．argue | D．survive |
| A．tasks | B．choices | C．dreams | D．conditions |
| A．spread | B．prepare | C．wait | D．leave |
| A．fixed | B．watered | C．called | D．planted |
| A．desire | B．habit | C．ability | D．challenge |
| A．limit | B．forget | C．find | D．leap |
| A．hardly | B．easily | C．secretly | D．suddenly |
| A．alone | B．polite | C．successful | D．normal |
| A．communication | B．system | C．teaching | D．meeting |
| A．so | B．but | C．if | D．unless |
| A．escape | B．walk | C．travel | D．change |
2 . The captain hadn’t even turned off the “fasten your seat belt” light and Matthew Bahani was already having a rough time.
Matthew, a 9-year-old with autism(自闭症), was growing increasingly anxious even as his parents hugged and kissed him.
“He gets nervous and he can’t control himself. He gets loud. He makes noise. It isn’t easy,” said his father, Sam Bahani, 48. “You can’t imagine what he goes through. He can’t express himself.”
The Bahanis were among the ten families who participated in a program at Newark Liberty International Airport intended to help familiarize autistic children with air travel — a confusing, complex process that, with loud noises, uniformed screening agents and lines of passengers they don’t know, can be frightening to them.
The “Autism Explores” program — which takes participants through all aspects of the flying experience without leaving the ground — also helps parents, who often find themselves in the position of dealing with a difficult child, as well as with scare from other adults who may have no idea of the child’s particular difficulty.
“When you’re in a public situation and that happens, people are not always kind,” said Matthew’s mother, Jennifer Bahani, 42, who avoids even the shopping mall with Matthew.
Each aspect of the program, from check-in to baggage claim, related to the flying experience, except for the actual flying. While the pilot and other flight crew made the usual announcements about flying conditions or the weather on the ground, the plane never actually pulled back from the gate.
“It’s a beautiful day for flying. Sit back and enjoy the flight,” announced the pilot, Geoff Bender, whose 13-year-old daughter, Teresa, is also autistic.
“Normalizing activities like flying for children with autism is important in making sure they will lead as full and independent a life as possible,” he said.
1. How did Matthew feel on the plane?| A．Terrible. | B．Bored. | C．Puzzled. | D．Uninterested. |
| A．To help them get used to air travel. |
| B．To make them interested in air travel. |
| C．To encourage them to travel independently. |
| D．To let them experience air travel with their parents. |
| A．People scaring the child. | B．People being unkind to the child. |
| C．People dealing with a difficult child. | D．People not knowing the child is autistic. |
| A．It had just taken off. | B．It was on the ground. |
| C．It was waiting for passengers. | D．It would soon land at the airport. |
3 . I was born with a misshapen (畸形的) lip, and when I started to go to school, my classmates—who were constantly teasing—made it clear to me how strange I looked. I was sure no one outside my own family could ever love me or even like me. Then I entered second grade, Mrs Leonard’s class. Everyone adored her. But no one
The time came for the annual “hearing tests” given at our school. I was barely able to
Each child would go to the door of the
| A．researched | B．loved | C．impressed | D．chose |
| A．impossible | B．simple | C．special | D．apparent |
| A．hear | B．see | C．feel | D．touch |
| A．show | B．identify | C．meet | D．solve |
| A．negative | B．tough | C．lonely | D．different |
| A．school | B．classroom | C．laboratory | D．apartment |
| A．read | B．ask | C．shout | D．whisper |
| A．repeat | B．expect | C．remember | D．explain |
| A．hidden | B．plugged | C．examined | D．shut |
| A．In short | B．For example | C．As usual | D．By contrast |
| A．test | B．day | C．class | D．night |
| A．trouble | B．turn | C．word | D．idea |
| A．hand | B．will | C．effort | D．finger |
| A．saved | B．claimed | C．changed | D．tracked |
| A．gratefully | B．happily | C．softly | D．particularly |
4 . A walk through the galleries of Quebec's Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) places individuals face-to-face with some 43,000 artworks ranging from Chinese ceramics (陶瓷制品) to Inuit sculpture.
While the visiting is an incredible cultural experience, a group of local physicians will soon be able to prescribe(开处方) museum visits as treatment for some illnesses.
Hélène Boyer, vice president of a Montreal-based medical association, explains that museum visits have been shown to increase levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter (神经传导物质) known as the "happy chemical" which helps to lift mood.
According to Boyer, the small increase in hormones(荷尔蒙)associated with enjoying an afternoon of art is similar to that offered by exercise, making museum prescriptions ideal for the elderly experiencing pain that prevents them from regularly joining in physical activity.
The museum visits are designed to improve traditional methods. As Bondil notes, spending time in a peaceful environment can provide a welcome distraction. "What is most important is this experience can help them escape from their own pain," she says. "When you enter the museum, you escape from the speed of our daily life."
"I am convinced that in the 21st century, culture will be what physical activity was for health in the 20th century," said Bondil. " Some people would do well to recall that just in the 19th century, sports were believed to do harm to the body. Just as doctors now prescribe exercise, they will be able to prescribe a visit to the MMFA."
1. What does Hélène Boyer think of museum visits?| A．They can cheer people up. | B．They can reduce physical activity. |
| C．They can slow down our life pace. | D．They can increase levels of art appreciation. |
| A．Stop them concentrating on pain. |
| B．Stop them focusing on traditional methods. |
| C．Encourage them not to be absent-minded. |
| D．Encourage them to slow their steps while walking. |
| A．Physical activities were popular in the 19th century. |
| B．Sports are considered to be harmful to the body. |
| C．Ideas of treating illnesses are changing over time. |
| D．Doctors prescribe museum visits regularly now. |
| A．Museum visits are ideal for the elderly. | B．Happy chemical helps to lift mood. |
| C．Peaceful environment helps escape pain. | D．Cultural activities will promote health |
5 . When I was young, my understanding of life was simple. This made it
When I try to teach my daughter important
When I was seven or eight, I played at my cousin’s house with his toys. There was one in particular that I’d always wanted, and I
I hope to help my daughter avoid similar
| A．funnier | B．easier | C．safer | D．deeper |
| A．important | B．awkward | C．fragile | D．complex |
| A．view | B．experience | C．aim | D．expectation |
| A．basics | B．competitions | C．subjects | D．choices |
| A．passion | B．love | C．respect | D．desire |
| A．forgive | B．accept | C．share | D．try |
| A．certainly | B．eventually | C．personally | D．potentially |
| A．runs | B．goes | C．writes | D．follows |
| A．fetched | B．arranged | C．slipped | D．fitted |
| A．doubted | B．promised | C．questioned | D．sensed |
| A．detected | B．stolen | C．changed | D．cheated |
| A．damaged | B．improved | C．challenged | D．spread |
| A．picked out | B．left aside | C．pulled out | D．took in |
| A．accidents | B．mistakes | C．results | D．habits |
| A．honest | B．casual | C．curious | D．perfect |
6 . Kieran Moise, 18, started growing out his hair in the eighth grade, after losing a friend to brain cancer. He had seen people donate their hair to children who had lost theirs during medical treatment and wanted to do same.
“Kieran has always been known for his hair. It was a big part of his personality and who he was,” said his mother, Kelly Moise. “But he has always been the most compassionate and caring person. Since he was 6 years old, he somehow had the mindset of raising money and giving it to people who need it, and that never changed.”
In May, Moise graduated from high school with an impressive 19-inch Afro (非洲发式). But with him set to enter the U.S. Air Force Academy, it was finally time for the big cut.
To maximize his impact, Moise organized a live event at a local brewery in Huntsville and an online fundraising campaign called “Kieran’s Curls for Cancer”, where he aimed to raise $1,000 per inch cut.
On May 29, nearly 100 people attended the event, where they watched Moise get his hair braided and snipped off. His hair was donated to Children With Hair Loss, a non-profit organization in Michigan that makes free wigs for kids and young adults facing medically related hair loss.
By the end of the day, the event raised $20,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and has continued to raise money online. As of Saturday, it was more than $39,000.
“Charitable giving comes in many forms, from direct acts of kindness to impactful public statements that motivate others to come together to support a cause,” Richard C. Shadyac Jr., President and CEO for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, told CNN, “Kieran’s simple act of kindness exemplifies (例证) the power of younger generations and is something to celebrate, a selfless decision that will make a direct impact on the lives of the kids at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and children everywhere for years to come.”
1. What contributed to Kieran Moise’s starting growing out his hair?| A．His high-quality fine hair. | B．The death of one of his friends. |
| C．His witness of children’s pain | D．The encouragement from his mother |
| A．To introduce his kind deeds in the past. | B．To prove his unique personality |
| C．To praise him for his contributions | D．To show that he is kind from an early age |
| A．Kieran’s kindness benefited himself | B．Kieran’s love will be richly rewarded |
| C．Kieran’s deeds will inspire more kindness | D．Kieran’s behavior showed a new form of charity |
| A．Kind-hearted and creative | B．Kind-natured and tolerant |
| C．Good-natured and ambitious. | D．Good-tempered and considerate |
Sharing bread, whether during a special occasion (时刻) or at the family dinner table, is a common symbol of togetherness. Many cultures also celebrate birthdays and marriages with cakes that are cut and shared among the guests. Early forms of cake were simply a kind of bread, so this tradition hits its roots in the custom of sharing bread.
Food also plays an important role in many New Year celebrations. In the southern United States, pieces of corn bread represent blocks of gold for prosperity (兴旺) in the New Year. In Greece, people share a special cake called vasilopita. A coin is put into the cake, which signifies (预示) success in the New Year for the person who receives it.
Many cultures have ceremonies to celebrate the birth of a child, and food can play a significant role. In China, when a baby is one month old, families name and welcome their child in a celebration that includes giving red-colored eggs to guests. In many cultures, round foods such as grapes, bread, and moon cakes are eaten at welcome celebrations to represent family unity.
Nutrition is necessary for life, so it is not surprising that food is such an important part of different cultures around the world.
1. According to the passage, sharing bread______.
| A．indicates a lack of food |
| B．can help to develop unity |
| C．is a custom unique to rural areas |
| D．has its roots in birthday celebrations |
| A．Trust. | B．Success. |
| C．Health. | D．Togetherness. |
| A．using examples | B．making comparisons |
| C．analyzing causes | D．describing processes |
| A．The custom of sharing food. |
| B．The specific meaning of food. |
| C．The role of food in ceremonies. |
| D．The importance of food in culture. |
8 . As you are growing and changing, you have more responsibilities and also more freedom to spend time with other people. While you may feel ready to make your own decisions about where and when to go, your parents will put limits on you. So you may find you are arguing with your parents more than you used to. The reason why your parents do this is that they care about you and want to protect you from danger.
Here are some tips for how to avoid and handle arguments with your parents:
(1)Discuss the rules ahead of time and not at the last minute. This way you will be able to learn their opinions before you make plans. Your parents can also explain to you why each rule is in place. Ask them to give you the chance to explain how the rules make you feel and suggest what you think are right rules. Your parents may be willing to listen to your ideas and use them when making rules that you both agree on.
(2)Try to remain calm when your parents say no to something. You will show your parents that you are responsible and mature(成熟的) by talking instead of shouting.
(3)Spend time with your family. Some teens argue with their parents over the amount of time they spend with their friends. Communicate with each other and make some special family time so that you can all enjoy the time you spend at home. Suggest activities that your whole family will enjoy together such as going on a hike, taking a bike ride, or going to the beach.
1. Your parents limit your activity mainly because they .| A．are worried about your safety |
| B．are afraid it will affect your study |
| C．think the thing you’ll do is bad |
| D．want you to be with them at home |
| A．you have to obey |
| B．you and your parents have discussed |
| C．your parents make |
| D．you and your parents can both accept |
| A．argue with them |
| B．control yourself |
| C．fight for your freedom |
| D．not listen to them |
| A．To build up their bodies. |
| B．To visit more places of interest. |
| C．To make parents happy. |
| D．To make children and their parents get along better. |
9 . Working or learning in a foreign country can be a difficult experience, both professionally and personally, due to the cultural shock.
The hardest part of working abroad isn’t to find a place to stay or learn the language but to overcome the cultural shock. The anthropologist (人类学家) Kalvero Oberg first put forward the term “culture shock”. He reported that it was caused by the “anxiety” that results from losing all our familiar signs and symbols of communication while living and working in another culture.
These things are part of daily life, and include gestures, facial expressions and customs. When we enter a new culture, these signs are usually so different that they’re no longer comprehensible (可理解的) to us. “When an individual enters a strange culture”, wrote Oberg, “all or most of these familiar signs are eliminated. He or she is like a fish out of water, however broad-minded he or she may be.”
This is what happened to Lara, a young IT consultant from America who began to work in southern Europe last year. Three weeks after arriving in Europe, she sent a desperate e-mail begging to return home. “The people are so rude,” she wrote. “They eat at strange hours and I’m starting to feel appetizing to local food. I can’t get anything done because their way of doing business is so efficient. I just want to be home.”
What Lara and other IT consultants meet on their work abroad is a culture shock. While we can’t prevent it from happening, we can still take steps to weaken its effects.
1. What is the most challenging for a worker living abroad for the first time?| A．Learning the new language. |
| B．Finding a place to stay. |
| C．Adapting to the new culture. |
| D．Earning a high income. |
| A．Removed. | B．Accepted. | C．Questioned. | D．Challenged. |
| A．Life abroad is always in a mess. |
| B．Colleagues abroad aren’t easy-going. |
| C．Working abroad isn’t a wise choice. |
| D．Culture acceptance matters much for a foreigner. |
| A．Measures taken to further understand culture shock. |
| B．Measures taken to explore the causes of culture shock. |
| C．Measures taken to reduce the influences of culture shock. |
| D．Measures taken to rid the influences of culture shock. |
10 . William was one of my students. He adored plants but struggled with his reading. After the mid-term test, William’s
As a class project, each child planted a sunflower seed in one of the containers and
But not William. Every afternoon, William made sure all the containers were
This is what it means to be a
| A．intelligence | B．image | C．condition | D．grade |
| A．studied | B．changed | C．completed | D．disturbed |
| A．realistic | B．invested | C．odd | D．embarrassed |
| A．limited | B．forecast | C．maintained | D．admired |
| A．results | B．achievements | C．ratings | D．methods |
| A．best | B．growing | C．easy | D．picking |
| A．chance | B．courage | C．patience | D．ability |
| A．show off | B．sell out | C．carry away | D．care for |
| A．filled | B．watered | C．cleaned | D．repaired |
| A．plants | B．containers | C．shoots | D．seeds |
| A．puzzled | B．bothered | C．benefited | D．amazed |
| A．similar | B．different | C．natural | D．organic |
| A．teacher | B．gardener | C．parent | D．teenager |
| A．criticize | B．praise | C．evaluate | D．concern |
| A．bend | B．explore | C．grow | D．respond |
