1 . 完形填空
A crowd gathered recently to hear a popular jazz band. The music was good, and the _______ were very talented. But everyone had come to see one player _______，the 9­year­old boy, Jose Andre Montano.
Why were so many music­lovers interested in _______ this young man perform? It is because he is a jazz _______， and he is blind.

Jose's life began in Totora, Bolivia, ________ he was born blind. Yet _______ his lack of sight, the boy began playing the drums at the age of 4. He showed a(n) _______ ability, and before long, he was playing the _______， too. By the age of 5 he had formed his own jazz trio (三重奏). His parents, along with everyone else, are _______ surprised by his wonderful talent. “I didn't know   ________ before; he got me into it，” said his father, Roberto. “I don't know how to explain how it _______. It's like jazz was _______ inside him.”
Many professional musicians are equally ________ and welcome the chance to ________ with Jose. They have noticed his deep understanding of this unique form of music. Singer Vero Perez says the exceptional thing about Jose isn't his age or even his _______. According to Perez, “He shows other musicians how jazz music really is to be played.”
As Jose's fame _______， he has more chances to tour and perform. He has traveled throughout Bolivia and into Brazil and Peru.
When Jose is at home with his family, he is a _______ little boy. He goes to school and does his homework. _______ when he begins playing the piano or drums, his musical genius becomes obvious. Jose has proved that nothing will keep him from doing what he loves best. His positive _______ towards life encourages others to look past their own obstacles and _______ their dreams.1.

A．singers

B．actors

C．musicians

D．dancers

2.

A．in person

B．in particular

C．by mistake

D．by chance

3.

A．celebrating

B．encouraging

C．noticing

D．watching

4.

A．genius

B．fool

C．inventor

D．conductor

5.

A．what

B．where

C．when

D．which

6.

A．through

B．for

C．although

D．despite

7.

A．amusing

B．frightening

C．amazing

D．interesting

8.

A．drum

B．computer

C．song

D．piano

9.

A．continuously

B．normally

C．strangely

D．suddenly

10.

A．rock

B．folk

C．jazz

D．blues

11.

A．came about

B．came back

C．turned up

D．turned off

12.

A．only

B．already

C．never

D．hardly

13.

A．depressed

B．confused

C．impressed

D．worried

14.

A．live

B．chat

C．fight

D．perform

15.

A．carelessness

B．blindness

C．deafness

D．loneliness

16.

A．promises

B．appears

C．lifts

D．spreads

17.

A．lazy

B．happy

C．normal

D．funny

18.

A．But

B．So

C．Because

D．Since

19. ．

A．success

B．attitude

C．dream

D．performance

20.

A．reach for

B．call for

C．ask for

D．send for

2 . Lainey finished third grade. She had good grades and could read ______       grade level, but she did not like to read. On a family car trip, her Aunt Dede pulled out a copy of Harry Potter, as a surprise for her     ______. But Lainey took one look at it,       ______   her eyes, and said, “Borrrring！”

Aunt Dede, a teacher, had read the book to her students, and they loved it.     ______     the youngest children in the class were       ______   by the story. They     ______     with great interest, and then     ______     joined in grand conversations about Harry's adventures.

“How can you say it's     ______？Have you read it？” asked Aunt Dede.

“No, it's too long and it doesn't have any     ______，” complained Lainey.

“Oh, that's where you are       ______； there are lots of pictures. Every page is full of pictures; you just have to read the words to       ______     them. It's like magic.”

“Nice try, Aunt Dede，” Lainey replied     ______     from the back seat.

Another ______ was in order. “Well, if you don't want to read it, give it ______. Maybe your mum would ______ hearing the story.” The book sailed through the air to Aunt Dede and she began to read it aloud. By the end of the first chapter，______ were coming from the back seat: “Please read a little ______．”

Lainey is an example of an   ______ reader. As shown here, Lainey can become ______ about reading when ______ with literature on topics that interest her, and when the people around her model involvement in the reading process.

1.

A．within

B．on

C．to

D．above

2.

A．daughter

B．niece

C．student

D．friend

3.

A．opened

B．dried

C．rolled

D．shaded

4.

A．Even

B．Still

C．Just

D．Yet

5.

A．surprised

B．annoyed

C．puzzled

D．attracted

6.

A．read

B．told

C．listened

D．wrote

7.

A．suspectedly

B．anxiously

C．calmly

D．enthusiastically

8.

A．amazing

B．boring

C．ridiculous

D．humorous

9.

A．pictures

B．stories

C．adventures

D．conversations

10.

A．crazy

B．foolish

C．wrong

D．different

11.

A．see

B．match

C．show

D．recognize

12.

A．sourly

B．patiently

C．eagerly

D．shyly

13.

A．idea

B．try

C．belief

D．behaviour

14.

A．away

B．out

C．in

D．back

15.

A．enjoy

B．admit

C．mind

D．finish

16.

A．decisions

B．requests

C．comments

D．promises

17.

A．more clearly

B．longer

C．louder

D．more carefully

18.

A．unpleasant

B．innocent

C．unwilling

D．independent

19.

A．astonished

B．worried

C．confused

D．excited

20.

A．presented

B．concerned

C．disturbed

D．replaced

3 . Secret codes (密码) keep messages private. Banks, companies, and government agencies use secret codes in doing business, especially when information is sent by computer.

People have used secret codes for thousands of years.     1    Code breaking never lags (落后) far behind code making. The science of creating and reading coded messages is called cryptography.

There are three main types of cryptography.     2    For example, the first letters of “My elephant eats too many eels” spell out the hidden message “Meet me.”

    3    You might represent each letter with a number, for example. Let’s number the letters of the alphabet, in order, from 1 to 26. If we substitute a number for each letter, the message “Meet me” would read “13 5 5 20 13 5.”

A code uses symbols to replace words, phrases, or sentences. To read the message of a real code, you must have a code book.     4    For example, “bridge” might stand for “meet” and “out” might stand for “me.” The message “Bridge out” would actually mean “Meet me.”     5    However, it is also hard to keep a code book secret for long. So codes must be changed frequently.

A．It is very hard to break a code without the code book.

B．In any language, some letters are used more than others.

C．Only people who know the keyword can read the message.

D．As long as there have been codes, people have tried to break them.

E．You can hide a message by having the first letters of each word spell it out.

F．With a code book, you might write down words that would stand for other words.

G．Another way to hide a message is to use symbols to stand for specific letters of the alphabet.

4 . Grandparents Answer a Call

As a third－generation native of Brownsville, Texas, Mildred Garza never planned to move away.Even when her daughter and son asked her to move to San Antonio to help with their children, she politely refused.Only after a year of friendly discussion did Ms.Garza finally say yes.That was four years ago.Today all three generations regard the move as a success, giving them a closer relationship than they would have had in separate cities.

No statistics show the number of grandparents like Garza who are moving closer to adult children and grandchildren. Yet there is evidence suggesting that the trend is growing.Even President Obama’s mother-in-law, Marian Robinson, has agreed to leave Chicago and move into the White House to help care for her granddaughters. According to a study by grandparents.com, 83 percent of the people said Mrs.Robinson's decision will influence grandparents in the American family.Two－thirds believe more families will follow the example of Obama’s family.

“In the 1960s we were all a little wild and couldn't get away from home far enough or fast enough to prove we could do it on our own,”says Christine Crosby, publisher of Grand, a magazine for grandparents. “We now realize how important family is and how important it is to be near them, especially when you’re raising children.”

Moving is not for everyone. Almost every grandparent wants to be with his or her grandchildren and is willing to make sacrifices, but sometimes it is wiser to say no and visit frequently instead.Having your grandchildren far away is hard, especially knowing your adult child is struggling, but giving up the life you know may be harder.

1. Why was Garza’s move a success?

A．It strengthened her family ties.

B．It improved her living conditions.

C．It enabled her to make more friends.

D．It helped her know more new places.

2. What was the reaction of the public to Mrs.Robinson’s decision?

A．17% expressed their support for it.

B．Few people responded sympathetically.

C．83% believed it had a bad influence.

D．The majority thought it was a trend.

3. What did Crosby say about people in the 1960s?

A．They were unsure of themselves.

B．They were eager to raise more children.

C．They wanted to live away from their parents.

D．They had little respect for their grandparents.

4. What does the author suggest the grandparents do in the last paragraph?

A．Make decisions in the best interests of their own.

B．Ask their children to pay more visits to them.

C．Sacrifice for their struggling children.

D．Get to know themselves better.

5 . Antarctica (南极洲) is like no other place in the world.It is _______. It is very big. It is like the United States and Australia together. Antarctica is the _______ place in the world. The temperature is sometimes -1250F (-87℃). August and September are the coldest months because there is no _______.

Antarctica is the highest continent, about 10,000 feet high. Antarctica also has very strong winds. The wind sometimes _______ as fast as two hundred miles an hour. It is also the driest place in the world.

Antarctica is also _______. There are huge glaciers (冰川) and ice everywhere. A glacier is an area of ice that _______ slowly. The ice and glaciers are beautiful. But most plants and land animals cannot _______ on the ice. There are no trees, no rivers, and no cities in Antarctica.Only penguins and other sea birds live there.

Antarctica does not _______ any one country._______, every country owns Antarctica. More than twenty countries have stations in Antarctica. A station is a place where scientists do experiments. The ________ are the only people who live in Antarctica.

Life on an Antarctica station is ________. It is like life on a space station. The sun shines for six months, and then it is ________ for six months. People usually have problems with sleeping and eating. They eat more ________ they are not busy.In an emergency, it is hard to get ________. Once, an American doctor Nielsen realized she was ________. She had cancer. It was winter, and airplanes could not ________ in Antarctica. Dr. Nielsen had no choice but to ________. An airplane dropped medicine to her, and she ________ herself. Several months later, Dr. Nielsen ________ to the United States to get special medical help.

Today, ships go to Antarctica during the summer months from November to February.People want to ________ this unusual place，but they don’ t want to live there!

1.

A．strange

B．flat

C．terrible

D．unique

2.

A．greatest

B．cleanest

C．coldest

D．worst

3.

A．sun

B．air

C．water

D．food

4.

A．comes

B．blows

C．rises

D．drops

5.

A．empty

B．dangerous

C．noisy

D．important

6.

A．forms

B．happens

C．shakes

D．moves

7.

A．remain

B．produce

C．live

D．change

8.

A．depend on

B．compete with

C．appeal to

D．belong to

9.

A．Above all

B．In fact

C．For example

D．On average

10.

A．scientists

B．hunters

C．fishermen

D．sailors

11.

A．hard

B．interesting

C．normal

D．active

12.

A．day

B．night

C．vacation

D．winter

13.

A．while

B．so

C．though

D．because

14.

A．messages

B．replies

C．help

D．relief

15.

A．alone

B．anxious

C．sick

D．hungry

16.

A．land

B．remain

C．stand

D．fly

17.

A．continue

B．stay

C．work

D．adjust

18.

A．took pride in

B．felt sorry for

C．paid attention to

D．took care of

19.

A．referred

B．traveled

C．returned

D．drove

20.

A．remember

B．visit

C．control

D．save

6 .

Apple picking
Apple picking is always a popular fall activity, with families looking for a fun way to spend time together outdoors. Check out some options on where and how to pick close to Toronto:
Where to pick	Pine Farms Tel: 905-833-5459 Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9 am to 5 pm Details: Pick your own apples from mid-August to November.
	Albion Farms Tel: 905-584-0354 Hours: Daily 10 am to 6 pm Details: Pick your own apples on weekends only
	Watson Farms Tel: 905-623-9109 Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 8 pm Weekends 9 am to 6 pm Details: Pick your own apples only in early September.
	Brooks Farms Tel: 905-473-3920 Hours: Daily 9 am to 5 pm Details: Picking your own apples is not available(可得到的)，but apples are available in the farm market.
	Willis Family Fruit Farms Tel: 905-876-2606 Hours: Weekends 10 am to 8 pm Details: Pick your own apples only in September and October.
Apple picking tips	Call first: Certain apple types may not be available because demand and farm hours can change without notice. So call ahead before setting out.
	What to bring: Some farms provide containers(容器) for you to carry the fruit home, but it’s not a bad idea to bring them yourself. Comfortable shoes and clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty are a must. And keep the weather in mind: pack a sweater for cooler days, and bring sun cream.

1. According to the author, apple picking ______ .

A．helps farmers harvest the fruit

B．can bring great pleasure to families

C．is better for teenagers than for adults

D．is becoming more and more popular in cities

2. If you are only free after 6 pm on Tuesday, you can choose _____ .

A．Pine Farms	B．Albion Farms
C．Watson Farms	D．Willis Family Fruit Farms

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．You may dirty your clothes when picking apples.

B．Apples on all the farms are on sale at the same time.

C．You have to pay to take the apples you have picked home.

D．You are not allowed to take containers for carrying apples.

7 . I regularly train at a local boxing gym and I’m lucky enough to meet an amazing man, Adrian Charter. Adrian comes to the gym to train, just like me. The difference is, I’m 31 years old, and Adrian is 72!

I watched Adrian as he was training, early on a Sunday morning, and he was hitting the punching bag harder and quicker than most men in their twenties would. Adrian was a former boxer whose last professional fight was in 1972. Even though he has stopped competing as a boxer, his discipline(纪律) still makes him stick to a training rule.

It simply amazed me as to how a 72-year-old man could train so hard. Believe me, boxing is one of the most difficult sports on the earth, needing much patience,skill, and effort.

What surprised me even more was that a few days earlier he did some running. He ran 9 kilometers. He does this on a regular basis. For me, I can run 5 kilometers at most.

When I questioned him about how he kept such discipline, he calmly replied, “It is all in my mind.”

I thought about it for a moment. If discipline can push a 72-year-old man to train so hard and enjoy it, could I imagine how discipline could serve every single human being on the earth? Right at this point, as you read this story, please pause and ask yourself, “What is my level of discipline?”

Adrian’s example told me that the power of discipline will get us to the finishing line!The bigger the challenge is, the more our discipline can serve us and the sweeter the taste of success will be!

1. The author noticed Adrian Charter mostly because Adrian Charter _______ .

A．was a famous former boxer

B．was the oldest in the boxing gym

C．acted faster even than young people

D．didn’t want to compete any longer

2. What does the author think of boxing?

A．It has high requirements.

B．It has strict training rules.

C．It has a limit to people’s age.

D．It makes people become quick and strong.

3. The underlined sentence in the last paragraph probably means “______ ”.

A．Rome was not built in a day

B．no pains, no gains

C．failure is the mother of success

D．early birds can catch worms

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Grasp every chance to keep fit

B．An unforgotten experience

C．The power of discipline

D．An amazing boxer

8 . 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。People, like all living things, need food. Food gives us the nutrients our bodies need.    1    Energy is needed to carry out the life processes.Our bodies cannot use the nutrients or energy in food unless the food is changed. The changing of food into a form the body can use is called digestion.What does digestion do?    2    Digestion also changes the chemicals of food. It changes large, complex food molecules（微粒）into smaller, simpler ones.    3    Digestion takes place in the digestive tract. The digestive tract is a long, winding tube in your body. If stretched out, the digestive tract would be more than 9 meters (30 feet) long.What are the parts of the digestive tract? The parts of the digestive tract are: the mouth, the food pipe , the stomach, the small intestine（肠）,and the large intestine.There are many organs along the digestive tracts, such as the liver.    4    The digestive tract and the other digestive organs make up your digestive system.Food enters the body through the mouth. Waste materials (undigested food) leave the body through the anus（肛门）．The anus is at the end of the large intestine.Digestion is a step-by-step process.    5    It takes food from one to two days to pass through the entire digestive tract.

A．It also gives us energy.

B．It does not take place quickly.

C．Where does digestion take place?

D．Does the food also give us much strength?

E．Digestion breaks down large pieces of food into smaller pieces.

F．These organs are not part of the digestive tract, but they help in digestion.

G．Although they don't belong to the digestive tract, they help us fight diseases.

9 . Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne is a hotspot travel destination, and it’s easy to see its beautiful beaches and busy city life.

Why it’s a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travelers go there. As an English-speaking country, you won’t be faced with any language barriers. Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere!

Thailand

Thailand is great for solo travelers — perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promote equality among the sexes.

Why it’s a great choice: Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel hotspot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. Well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. A good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has a lot to offer, from the party- central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical (热带的) jungle.

Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of “Zen Moments”, such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes.

Why it’s a great choice: Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. If you’re not well traveled, or perhaps a bit tired of things like language barriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start, as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time.

Bali, Indonesia

Bali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches. The combination of friendly people and splendid visual culture has made Bali number one tourist attraction.

Why it’s so great: you won’t be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and you’re sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat (静修). The Sacred Monkey Foresting Ubud is fantastic 一 if you like monkeys, anyway.

1. What do the four places have in common according to the text?

A．They’re cheap to travel around.	B．They’re great for solo travelers.
C．They offer good spas and yoga.	D．There’re no language barriers.

2. Where can you enjoy both convenient transport and beautiful beaches?

A．Melbourne, Australia.	B．Thailand.
C．Hong Kong, China.	D．Bali, Indonesia.

3. What has made Bali No.1 tourist attraction?

A．Yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches.

B．Friendly people and splendid visual culture.

C．Meeting some amazing characters along the way.

D．Fantastic monkeys in the Sacred Monkey Forest.

4. What type of writing is this text?

A．A travel journal.	B．A business report.
C．A travel guide.	D．A press advertisement.

10 . We have two very good TEEL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) teaching opportunities available in Tetouan，northern Morocco with a privately owned English language school which was founded in 2011 and follows British courses.The new teachers needed by the school will begin to work on October 1st,2016.

Overview

•Teach children from the ages of 7 or even younger to adults.

•Teach all levels of English from beginner to the advanced.

•Teach conversation classes.

•Teaching hours will be 6 to 40 hours a week depending on student enrollment(登记人数)．

Salary & Benefits

•Provide accommodation：a small furnished apartment near the school，which is close to the center of the city and transport links.

•Share an apartment with another teacher.

•Each teacher will have his/her own bedroom but has to share a bathroom with another teacher.

•Electricity and water bills will be paid by the teacher.

•Receive weekly salary based on Moroccan standards of living of 600 dirhams(迪拉姆) a week.

Class for children

•All students are local Moroccan students who live in the surrounding area.

•Our school uses Macmillan books.

•We have three terms in a year and each term consists of 15 weeks.Classes are mostly in the evening from 5 pm to 9：30 pm；however，some morning classes are also available，which are usually classes for housewives.

•There are no classes on Saturdays.

Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree (any field)．

•Native English speaker.

•Teaching experience preferred.

To apply，please email us with a copy of your information：jobs @eslstarter.com.

1. We can learn from the passage that a teacher         .

A．will not give lessons on Saturdays

B．will have to teach 50 hours a week

C．can use electricity and water for free

D．will share a bedroom with another teacher

2. Which of the following are needed for an applicant?
a．His/Her mother tongue is English.
b．He/She is a university graduate.
c．His/Her major is English.
d．He/She has some teaching experience.

A．a，b，c	B．b，c，d
C．a，b，d	D．a，c，d