1 . Keeping a language alive can strengthen people’s sense of identity and most importantly lead to the preservation of a whole culture. This is probably why a group of Cherokee music artists decided to create a music album (唱片) exclusively in the Cherokee language, a highly endangered Native American language. Currently, there are fewer than 2,000 fluent speakers of the language remaining in the world, and the number is declining every year.
The album, tilted DOAP oaV and pronounced ‘Ah’ ‘Nuh’ ‘Duh’ ‘Nah’ ‘Lees’ ‘Gi’, means “Performers” in English. It is comprised of a range of contemporary styles, including Pop, Reggae, Country, Heavy Metal, Hip Hop, and Folk. With a planned release date of Labor Day weekend, the record company is using the platform of the National Cherokee Holiday to give this album as much exposure as possible.
Jeremy Charles, a key figure in getting this album off the ground, has said that the “music will shine a spotlight on Cherokee artists and speakers, and increase exposure to our culture and language worldwide”. He aims for the album to be an inspiration to the next generation of Cherokee language learners. Featuring 12 Cherokee artists ranging from ages 14 to 50, you can see how this album is going to do a lot for the promotion of Cherokee music and can inspire people of any age to make music that connects with their heritage (遗产).
The youngest contributor on the album, Lillian Charles, is only in 8th grade but had a major contribution to the Goth-pop song “Circus”—a song she wrote at the age of 12. It originally written in English, she worked with translators Bobbie Smith and Kathy Sierra to be able to fully express herself in Cherokee.
Projects like the DOOAP oaV album bring a modern approach to revitalizing language and culture and encourage a younger audience, to get involved and start learning the Cherokee language. On average, a native language is lost forever every two weeks, and these people want to make sure that the Cherokee language isn’t one of them.
1. What can we learn about the album from paragraph 2?| A．It has various musical styles. |
| B．It is titled Performers in English. |
| C．It sings high praise of Labor Day. |
| D．It was exposed to the public by chance. |
| A．It will make a huge profit for the record company. |
| B．It can help the 12 artists rise to fame overnight. |
| C．It will satisfy the fans’ demand for pop music. |
| D．It can fuel the youth’s interest in Cherokee language. |
| A．Translating. | B．Reviewing. | C．Restoring. | D．Creating. |
| A．Alarming! The Cherokee Language is Dying |
| B．Amazing! An 8th Grader is Releasing an Album |
| C．Bringing Music to Life with Modern Technology |
| D．Preserving a Language Through the Power of Music |
2 . When I was a boy growing up in New Jersey in the 1960s, we had a milkman delivering milk to our doorstep. His name was Mr. Basille. He wore a white cap and drove a white truck. As a 5-year-old boy, I couldn’t take my eyes off the coin changer fixed to his belt. He noticed this one day during a delivery and gave me a quarter out of his coin changer.
Of course, he delivered more than milk. There was cheese, eggs and so on. If we needed to change our order, my mother would pen a note — “Please add a bottle of buttermilk next delivery” — and place it in the box along with the empty bottles. And then, the buttermilk would magically (魔术般) appear.
All of this was about more than convenience. There existed a close relationship between families and their milkmen. Mr. Basille even had a key to our house, for those times when it was so cold outside that we put the box indoors, so that the milk wouldn’t freeze. And I remember Mr. Basille from time to time taking a break at our kitchen table, having a cup of tea and telling stories about his delivery.
There is sadly no home milk delivery today. Big companies allowed the production of cheaper milk, thus making it difficult for milkmen to compete. Besides, milk is for sale everywhere, and it may just not have been practical to have a delivery service.
Recently, an old milk box in the countryside I saw brought back my childhood memories. I took it home and planted it on the back porch (门廊) . Every so often my son’s friends will ask what it is. So I start telling stories of my boyhood, and of the milkman who brought us friendship along with his milk.
1. Mr. Basille gave the boy a quarter out of his coin changer to __________.| A．show his magical power | B．pay for the delivery |
| C．satisfy his curiosity | D．please his mother |
| A．He wanted to have tea there. | B．He was a respectable person. |
| C．He was treated as a family member. | D．He was fully trusted by the family. |
| A．Nobody wants to be a milkman now. | B．It has been driven out of the market. |
| C．Its service is getting poor. | D．It is not allowed by law. |
| A．He missed the good old days. | B．He wanted to tell interesting stories. |
| C．He needed it for his milk bottles. | D．He planted flowers in it. |
3 . The psychological aspect of sports is often overlooked. Athletics is 90 percent
“The physical aspect of the sport can only take you
Mental imagery about the event
| A．emotional | B．intelligent | C．mental | D．strategic |
| A．difference | B．importance | C．improvement | D．challenge |
| A．so long | B．so far | C．so much | D．so high |
| A．turn on | B．show off | C．take up | D．set off |
| A．approves | B．motivates | C．disciplines | D．trains |
| A．breaks | B．pushes | C．determines | D．distinguishes |
| A．treatment | B．technique | C．technology | D．tradition |
| A．runners | B．gymnasts | C．weightlifters | D．skaters |
| A．regularly | B．normally | C．finally | D．similarly |
| A．connection | B．practice | C．performances | D．directions |
| A．impacts | B．comments | C．insists | D．reflects |
| A．brain | B．body | C．attention | D．memory |
| A．Though | B．Otherwise | C．But | D．Instead |
| A．observations | B．spirit | C．determination | D．senses |
| A．over | B．for | C．about | D．with |
4 . Last week, three days of cold rain had everyone in our house feeling a bit bad-tempered, especially my kid, who couldn’t go out to play. Then the music app on my phone recommended a station called “Rainy Day Jazz.” As the soft piano played, my daughter and I hugged closely, feeling comfortable and relaxed. Suddenly, our day was enjoyable. It turned out that Rainy Day Jazz was just the thing we needed.
Life — especially life with young children — can often feel very busy and rushed. One of the great benefits of music is that it offers a safe and dependable place to feel our feelings. When we are afraid, sad, or happy, we can invite music in. Kids can be great at expressing their emotions, but they don’t always have the ability to regulate them and move through them. When kids engage with music, a sense of emotional security is increased, allowing them to feel safer to fully experience their feelings.
Music has been a community practice throughout human history. Studies show that in early childhood, playing music in groups can increase cooperation skills and a sense of social belonging. In Pinkalicious and Peterrific, an educational children’s TV series, Peter is eager to share his musical experiences with others. Together, Pinkalicious and Peter make up their own happy song to sing and play, which cheers up the whole town.
Music is for everyone. Lots of parents feel like they don’t have enough talent for music. Actually, they should let go of their insecurities about what they think music should be. Kids will love singing, dancing, and playing music with you no matter how it sounds. What’s the most important is to get them emotionally engaged.
Ready to rock and roll? Here are some ways your family can interact with music. Make music accessible. You can empower your child to use music as an emotional support by giving them access to the tools they need. Talk about music. You can help your child explore the relationship between music and emotions by talking openly about your own relationship with music. Get your bodies moving. Children experience music in their bodies — not just in their minds! Music and movement are partners.
1. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?| A．Kids are able to adjust their emotions. | B．Kids do well in showing their feelings. |
| C．Music benefits children in many aspects. | D．Music is a safe way to experience emotions. |
| A．Music creates connection. | B．Playing music brings fun. |
| C．Cooperation skills are vital. | D．Children are eager for music. |
| A．Get rid of unnecessary worry. | B．Become more skilled in music. |
| C．Purchase expensive instruments. | D．Get to know their own limitations. |
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
5 . Being a social butterfly just might change your brain: In people with a large network of friends and excellent social skills, certain brain regions are bigger and
The research suggests a
To investigate these brain
The researchers also tested whether the size of a person’s social network was connected with
The researchers couldn’t say whether social interaction
| A．better | B．more directly | C．less closely | D．worse |
| A．conflict | B．similarity | C．link | D．contrast |
| A．tell | B．show | C．ask | D．find |
| A．intentions | B．preferences | C．behaviors | D．habits |
| A．structures | B．highlights | C．differences | D．origins |
| A．academic difficulties | B．social interactions | C．personal problems | D．career advances |
| A．removed | B．adapted | C．replaced | D．enlarged |
| A．joyful | B．familiar | C．inspirational | D．distinct |
| A．Networked | B．Remote | C．Respective | D．Functional |
| A．positions | B．changes | C．roles | D．compositions |
| A．However | B．Again | C．Therefore | D．Rather |
| A．urban | B．smooth | C．twisty | D．country |
| A．minimized | B．drove | C．eliminated | D．demonstrated |
| A．assumed | B．rejected | C．concluded | D．announced |
| A．causality | B．feasibility | C．productivity | D．effectiveness |
6 . More students than ever before are taking a gap year (间隔年) before going to university. It used to be called the “year off” between school and university. The gap-year phenomenon originated (起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year.
This year, 25,310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry until next year, according to statistics on university entrance provided by the University and College Admissions Service (UCAS).
That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year. Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher education. “Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with, and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible.” he said.
But not everyone is happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union of Students (NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student hardship—young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education. “New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to £ 15,000 in debt. It is not surprising that more and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree. NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods,” he said.
1. What do we learn about the gap year from the text?| A．It is flexible in length. | B．It is a time for relaxation. |
| C．It is increasingly popular. | D．It is required by universities. |
| A．are better prepared for college studies |
| B．know a lot more about their future jobs |
| C．are more likely to leave university in debt |
| D．have a better chance to enter top universities |
| A．He’s puzzled. | B．He’s worried. |
| C．He’s surprised. | D．He’s annoyed. |
| A．Attend additional courses. | B．Make plans for the new term. |
| C．Earn money for their education. | D．Prepare for their graduate studies. |
7 . A trip to a bank's ATM machine is usually a common affair. But for Jose Nunez Romaniz, his
The 19-year-old college student was making a
When he arrived, Jose noticed a plastic bag on the ground filled with cash, which turned out to be $135, 000. "When I first saw it, I was very
Thinking that it is the biggest amount of money ever found and
| A．plan | B．experiment | C．visit | D．show |
| A．enjoy | B．forget | C．imagine | D．face |
| A．purchase | B．survey | C．wish | D．decision |
| A．full | B．clear | C．inaccurate | D．low |
| A．offer | B．promise | C．profit | D．discovery |
| A．shocked | B．amused | C．excited | D．satisfied |
| A．teach | B．disturb | C．collect | D．challenge |
| A．carefully | B．accidentally | C．deliberately | D．nervously |
| A．continued | B．charged | C．armed | D．tasked |
| A．returned | B．saved | C．lost | D．exchanged |
| A．confidence | B．honesty | C．bravery | D．appreciation |
| A．hold up | B．adapt to | C．wait for | D．apply for |
| A．although | B．before | C．after | D．until |
| A．or | B．and | C．so | D．but |
| A．proud | B．considerate | C．worthy | D．sure |
8 . Joseph Dituri hasn’t seen the sun for days. The biomedical engineer has been underwater, with the goal of spending 100 days there in the name of
The submerged stay, if
During the project, Dituri is attempting to
Beyond research, the project is also a chance to promote ocean
“
| A．reputation | B．freedom | C．science | D．entertainment |
| A．publish | B．conduct | C．advertise | D．review |
| A．necessary | B．convenient | C．accessible | D．successful |
| A．forecast | B．document | C．imagine | D．relieve |
| A．extended | B．busy | C．early | D．essential |
| A．informed | B．persuaded | C．monitored | D．satisfied |
| A．sensitive | B．subjected | C．familiar | D．restricted |
| A．remember | B．realize | C．suppose | D．admit |
| A．cautiously | B．intentionally | C．fearlessly | D．groundlessly |
| A．costs | B．difference | C．practicality | D．benefits |
| A．make for | B．hold over | C．refer to | D．depend on |
| A．conservation | B．expansion | C．tourism | D．transport |
| A．dampen | B．express | C．stimulate | D．appreciate |
| A．Now that | B．In case | C．Provided that | D．Even if |
| A．win | B．burden | C．shame | D．lesson |
9 . One cold afternoon, Tina saw a newborn bird in her garden. Knowing it wouldn’t make it if left
The family named the little bird “Gracie”. As Gracie grew bigger and stronger under the family’s loving care, an unbreakable
Years after that, Tina was diagnosed (诊断) with cancer. Feeling sad and hopeless, she
But much to her surprise and joy, Gracie
The house was
| A．absent | B．alone | C．apart | D．around |
| A．impression | B．mess | C．impact | D．comment |
| A．bond | B．action | C．balance | D．promise |
| A．adapt | B．travel | C．relate | D．return |
| A．watched | B．admired | C．released | D．followed |
| A．join | B．approach | C．contact | D．forget |
| A．prayed | B．cried | C．doubted | D．complained |
| A．set out | B．passed by | C．showed up | D．settled down |
| A．understood | B．recognized | C．appreciated | D．encouraged |
| A．adorably | B．curiously | C．mercifully | D．emotionally |
| A．alive | B．full | C．fresh | D．tidy |
| A．act | B．reflect | C．change | D．cooperate |
| A．complex | B．normal | C．reliable | D．accurate |
| A．adventure | B．attention | C．sympathy | D．company |
| A．visit | B．adoption | C．favor | D．trust |
10 . English is the most widely used language in the history of our planet. One in every seven human beings can speak it. More than half of the world’s books and three quarters of international mails are in English. Of all languages, English has the largest vocabulary — perhaps as many as two million words.
However, let’s face it: English is a crazy language. There is no egg in an eggplant, neither pine nor apple in a pineapple and no ham in a hamburger. Sweetmeats are candy, while sweetbreads, which aren’t sweet, are meat.
We take English for granted. But when we explore its paradoxes (探讨它的矛盾), we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square, public bathrooms have no baths in them.
And why is it that a writer writes, but fingers don’t fing, grocers don’t groce, and hammers don’t ham? If the plural of tooth is teeth, shouldn’t the plural of booth be beeth? One goose, two geese — so one moose, two meese?
How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites? How can overlook and oversee be opposites, while quite a lot and quite a few are alike? How can the weather be hot as hell one day and cold as hell the next?
English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects (反映) the creativity of human beings. That’s why, when stars are out, they are visible (能看见的); but when the lights are out, they are invisible. And why, when I wind up my watch, I start it; but when I wind up this essay, I end it.
1. According to the passage ______.| A．boxing rings should be round |
| B．pineapples are the apples on the pine tree |
| C．there should be an egg in an eggplant |
| D．sweet-meats and sweetbreads are different things |
| A．Beeth. | B．Meese. |
| C．Geese. | D．Tooth. |
| A．Quite a lot and quite a few. |
| B．Overlook and oversee. |
| C．A wise man and a wise guy. |
| D．Hot as hell and cold as hell. |
| A．lazy | B．crazy | C．clever | D．stupid |
