1 . It’s summer movie time again. And heroes are ready to try their strength and magic on the silver screen. Check out our list of four films that look most promising to young audience.

Harry potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Release Date:  June 4

Story: It’s the summer before Harry Potter’s third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. A shadow is hanging over Hogwarts. A dangerous murderer, Sirius Black, has escaped the Wizards’ Prison. And he broke out to fulfill one task to kill Harry Potter.

Around the World in 80 Days

Release Date:  June 16

Story: This version of the classic novel set in 1872 focuses on Passepartout ( Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan), a Chinese thief who seeks refuge with a strange London adventurer, Phileas Fogg. Passepartout uses his martial arts skills to defend Fogg from danger as he travels around the world in 80 days to win a bet.

Spider- Man 2

Release Date: June 30

Story :Peter Parker is still coming to terms with his dual   identity (双重身份)as the crime superhero Spider-Man. He wants to reveal his secret identity to Mary Jane: meanwhile, his aunt May has fallen on hard times. A new bad man, Dr Otto Octavius, has appeared to cause more troubles.

King Arther

Release Date: July 7

Story: King Arthur is presented as a clever ruler who manages to unite all the knights(骑士) in Britain after the fall of the Roman Empire(帝国). Under the guidance of Merlin and the beautiful, brave Guinevere, Arthur will struggle to realize his dreams

1. According to the passage, if you want to see a film whose leading actor is Jackie Chan, you will see the film on _____.

A．June 4	B．June 16
C．June 30	D．July 7

2. In Spider Man 2, Aunt May’s trouble is caused by_____.

A．Peter Parker	B．Mary Jane
C．Dr. Otto Octavius	D．Spider-Man

3. Which of the following films is set in ancient Britain?

A．Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

B．Around the world in 80 Days.

C．Spider-Man 2

D．King Arthur

2 . Susan Williams went to a boarding school. Here is one of the letters she wrote to her parents from the school.
Dear Mom and Dad,
I'm afraid I have some very bad news for you, I have been very naughty and the school principal is very angry with me. She is going to write to you. You must come and take me away from here. She does not want me in the school any longer.
The trouble started last night when I was smoking a cigarette in bed. This is against the rules, of course. We are not supposed to smoke at all.
As I was smoking, I heard footsteps coming towards the room. I did not want a teacher to catch me smoking, so I threw the cigarette away. Unfortunately, the cigarette fell into the waste-paper basket, which caught, fire, there was a curtain near the waste-paper basket which caught fire, too. Soon the whole room was burning. The principal phoned for the fire department. The school is a long way from the town and by the time the fire department arrived, the whole school was in flames.
Many of the girls are in the hospital.
The principal says that the fire was all my fault and you must pay for fire damage. She will send you a bill for about a million dollars.
I am very sorry about this.
Much love,
Susan.
PS (附言). None of the above is true, but I have failed my exams. I just want you to know how bad things could have been!
1. Susan wrote home ______.

A．to tell her parents about the fire

B．to ask for a million dollars

C．to tell her parents she had failed her exams

D．to tell her parents she had to leave school

2. The principal was angry with Susan for the reason that ______.

A．she had failed her exams

B．she had been caught smoking in bed

C．it was her fault that the school had caught fire

D．she had not phoned for the fire-department in time

3. Susan told her parents about the fire ______.

A．to warn them about what the principal would do

B．to make them feel worried

C．to make them less angry at her real news

D．to make them laugh

3 . Here's one very simple but lifechanging piece of advice that I first heard from Brian Tracy. Cut down on the TV at night by just one hour. Instead, use that hour to read books that could improve your life.
If you're a salesman, google for the best and most useful books on improving your sales.
This applies to all fields, not just the work-related ones. Maybe you want to improve your health, become a more energetic person. Or maybe you want to improve your study, your relations or perhaps do some personal development.
One hour a day is not much. But if you read for one hour a day on weekdays, that's about 260 hours a year. That's a large number of books and a lot of useful advice.
If you follow the ideas, who knows what great things and feelings could come into your life. Also, all that information and advice will start to open up your mind. You will start to see more chances in your life.
Now, you might think something like this:
1. I really don't have the money...
Answer: Visit your public library or search the database. Or look for books that are used in places like amazon.com.
2. I really don't have the time...
Answer: Buy audiobooks and listen to them in the car while driving to and from work. Or copy them to your MP3-player and listen while riding your bike /bus to work or school. Recently selling audiobooks through MP3-downloads has become popular...
Shut off the TV a little earlier and start reading.
1. What is Brian Tracy's lifechanging advice about?

A．Watching TV.

B．Listening to MP3.

C．Surfing the internet.

D．Reading helpful books.

2. Which is NOT true about reading an hour a day?

A．It will open up your mind.

B．You will have about 260 hours a year to read.

C．You will read lots of books and get much useful advice.

D．It will probably bring great things and feelings into your life.

3. What should you do if you really don't have the money to read?

A．To buy some books from amazon.com.

B．To download MP3 free.

C．To visit the public library.

D．To borrow audiobooks and listen to them.

4. What is the writer's idea about audiobooks?

A．They are more useful.

B．Listening to audiobooks is easier than reading books.

C．It's dangerous to listen to audiobooks while driving or riding.

D．Audiobooks are a good solution to the problem of having no time to read.

4 . How cool can libraries be in an era of iPods and Kindles? More than you think. Only if you know where to go.

Central Library: Seattle, Washington, United States

The Central Library in Seattle is modern and fashionable and has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking tours. It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and American designer Joshua Ramus. Tours began in 2006, two years after its opening. The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events, while visitors can stop by the Chocolate cart for a coffee and scan through the gift shop anytime.

Trinity College Library: Dublin, Ireland

The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. It is the largest single library in the world, also known as the Long Room, which contains more than 200,000 of the library's oldest books. The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps (竖琴) in Ireland. Dating to the 15th century, the old harp is the model for the symbol foreland.

Geisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United States

At first glance, it looks like a spaceship. Architect William Pereira, who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston, Texas, designed the library in 1970. It has been featured in sci-fi films, short stories and novels. The library hosts “Dinner in the Library”,   which invites readers for cocktails, and also a special speech from distinguished authors.

TU Delft Library: The Netherlands

The library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997 and has more than 862,000 books, 16,000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum. The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you can’t really see the actual Library. What makes it interesting is the roof, which is a grassy hill. The roof covers 5,500 square meters. And it has become one of the most striking and greenest structures in the area.

1. Which of the four libraries has the longest history?

A．Central Library	B．Trinity College Library
C．Geisel Library	D．TU Delft Library

2. What makes Geisel Library different from the others is that ________.

A．Queen Elizabeth I founded the library

B．it has a roof of grassy hill

C．famous writers often deliver speeches there

D．it is the largest single library in the world

3. In Central Library, you can ________.

A．drink cocktails	B．buy souvenirs
C．enjoy sci-fi films	D．see the old harp

5 . The way we cook is important. In many countries, the two sources of heat used for cooking are natural gas or electric stoves. The World Health Organization(WHO) warns that millions of people are dying every year from indoor air pollution. The WHO finds that poor cooking, heating and lighting technologies are killing millions of people each year.
Indoor air pollution results from the use of dangerous fuels and cook stoves in the home. WHO officials say nearly three billion people are unable to use clean fuels and technologies for cooking, heating and lighting. And they say more than seven million people die from exposure to indoor or outdoor air pollution each year. Of that number, the WHO says about 4.3 million people die from household air pollution given off   by simple biomass(生物燃料）and coal stoves.
These findings show that the home use of poisonous fuels is to blame for many of these deaths. These fuels include wood, coal, animal waste and so on. Carlos Dora is Coordinator in the WHO’ s Department of Public Health, Environmental and Social Determinants of Health. He says people should not use unprocessed coal and kerosene(煤油）fuel indoors. He says opening a window or door to let out the harmful air will not correct the situation. It will only pollute the outdoors. “New technologies and clean fuels can rid people of this problem.”
The United Nations found that more than 95 percent of families in sub-Saharan Africa depend on solid fuels for cooking. It says huge populations in India, China and Latin American countries, such as Guatemala and Peru, are also at risk.
Nigel Bruce is a professor of Public Health at the University of Liverpool. He says researchers are developing good stoves and other equipment to burn fuels in a more efficient way.“There are already many technologies for clean fuels available now. An effective and reasonably low-cost ethanol(酒精）stove that is made by Dometic (a Sweden-based company)is now being tested out. Another interesting development is electric induction stoves.” In India, you can buy an induction stove for about $8. And in Africa you can buy a solar lamp for less than $1.
1. How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?

A．By making classifications.	B．By listing numbers.
C．By following time order.	D．By describing a process.

2. According to Carlos Dora, what is the best solution to indoor air pollution?

A．People should use an effective air cleaner.

B．People should use new technologies and clean fuels.

C．People should open a window or door to let out the harmful air.

D．People should prevent themselves from being exposed to harmful air..

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Most of the deaths from indoor pollution are in developing countries.

B．Burning solid fuels can help limit indoor air pollution .

C．People can buy ethanol stoves made by Dometic in India.

D．There are already two technologies for clean fuels available for use.

4. Which would be the best title for the passage?

A．The way we cook is changing.

B．Cause of indoor air pollution.

C．The development of electric stoves.

D．Indoor air pollution kills millions each year.

6 . More than 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed across the globe each day, and it’s likely that many taste bitter.
Now, a new study suggests that coffee fans can make their drink taste sweeter by simply changing the colour of their cups.
Scientists claim that blue and glass mugs, which are popular in some coffee shops, can reduce coffee’s bitterness, without any need for sugar, and that coffee drunk from white cups tastes the bitterest.
To prove their claims, the researchers invited 36 volunteers and used three different colored cups -- blue, white and transparent glass -- to do an experiment.
In the experiment, coffee consumed from the white cup was found to taste less sweet when compared to the other two colored cups, while the blue cup made the coffee taste the sweetest.
The scientists believe that the colour brown may be associated with coffee’s bitterness because coffee in a white cup appears the brownest and tastes the bitterest.
“Our study clearly shows that the colour of a coffee cup does influence the perceived (感受到的) taste and flavor of coffee,” said Dr George Doorn of Federation University Australia, “but the potential effects may be different between a one-time purchase and a return customer.”
“Anyhow, the effect of the colour of the cup on the flavor of the coffee suggests that café owners, baristas (服务员), as well as coffee cup manufacturers should carefully consider the colour of their cups, ” he added.
However, the idea that colour can alter the taste of food and drink is not new.
A study published last year revealed that red, strawberry-flavored mousse (慕斯蛋糕) served on a white plate was rated as 10 percent sweeter and 15 percent more flavorous than the same food presented on a black plate.
1. What color of the cup can best reduce coffee’s bitterness without adding sugar?

A．Blue.

B．Brown.

C．White.

D．Transparent.

2. The scientists used ________ to do the experiment to prove their claims.
① different brands of coffee
② different colored coffee cups
③ several volunteers
④ several manufactures

A．① ②

B．② ③

C．② ④

D．③ ④

3. Why does coffee in white cups taste the least sweet?

A．Because white cups are not as beautiful as other cups.

B．Because white cups make coffee appear the brownest.

C．Because white cups reduce the sugar in them.

D．Because white cups are better used to serve cakes.

4. According to the article, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．Black plates increase the sweetness of food and drink.

B．Strawberry-flavored mousse is 10 percent sweeter than coffee.

C．People consume more than 2.5 billion cups of coffee across the globe every year.

D．People can make coffee taste sweeter by changing the color of their coffee cups.

7 . 1. The adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina

For the first time ever，two little fairy tale (童话) characters meet in one fun-filled, action-packed musical adventure. Trying to find their way in a great big world, Tom Thumb and Thumbelina join forces and face difficulties in a great journey to find their true home.

Starring: Elijah Wood, Peter Gallagher

Runtime: 1 hour 16 minutes

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2. Uptown Girls

Carefree Molly Gunn loses her inheritance (遗产) and must do something she’s never done before---to get a job. She ends up as babysitter to an 8- year- old girl who teaches Molly to be a grownup, while Molly teaches her to be a kid.

Starring: Brittany Murphy, Dakota Fanning

Runtime: 1 hour 33 minutes

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3. Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story

Based on a true story, the movie Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story is about the British author’s rise to fame, from poor single mother to author of the popular Harry Potter books, and one of the wealthiest woman in the world.

Starring: Poppy Montgomery, Emily Holmes

Runtime: 1 hour 26 minutes

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4. The Book Thief

To everyone’s excitement, Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson star in this moving film based on the bestseller about a girl who changes the lives of those around her in World War II Germany.

Starring: Emily Watson, Geoffrey Rush

Runtime: 2 hours 11 minutes

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1. Where can the passage be found?

A．On the website.

B．In a newspaper.

C．In a magazine.

D．On a poster.

2.        will be interested in the passage.

A．People who love books

B．People who enjoy films

C．People who are fond of stories

D．People who are crazy about music

3. Which of the following will help you know about the writer of Harry Potter?

A．The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina.

B．Uptown Girls.

C．Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story.

D．The Book Thief.

4. According to the passage, which actor or actress may be the most popular?

A．Poppy Montgomery.	B．Emily Holmes.
C．Brittany Murphy.	D．Geoffrey Rush.

8 . You may have noticed something different when you ate at your favorite restaurant. Or perhaps you picked up on it while looking through your social media apps (社交媒体软件) . You guessed it——we’re becoming a foodie (吃货) culture.

For some, that means photographing every dish, but others are taking it one step further. Sophia Hampton, a senior at Staples High School in US, chooses to make her own food. She has been published in Future Chefs, a cookbook of recipes (食谱) by teens.

Hampton’s best advice for those who want to be foodies is to get in the kitchen.

“Start cooking,” she said. “There are so many resources online, like recipes and articles about food. Go to your local farmers’ market and start cooking with them.”

Besides blogs and online resources, there are also hands-on cooking classes for students. The Chopping Block, a Chicago cooking school, offers many different classes for teens, including courses on chocolate and French food.

By attending cooking classes, surfing online and going to restaurants, you can find endless recipes. But sometimes becoming a real foodie means being behind a camera. As our food-loving culture becomes more popular and teen-friendly, social media apps like Facebook, have become major players in food culture.

“Getting involved in foodie culture is as easy as having a camera and a social media app,” one foodie said. “I always go to streets and farmers’ markets to take beautiful pictures of food. Wherever food prices are expensive, the photos are free.”

1. What does Hampton advise those who want to be foodies to do?

A．Post their recipes online.	B．Cook food by themselves.
C．Eat at their favorite restaurant.	D．Take photos of every dish they eat.

2. Where can students find new recipes, according to the article?
① cooking classes                ② online resources     ③ new restaurant          ④ public libraries

A．①②③	B．①③④
C．②③④	D．①②④

3. What has made foodie culture more popular, according to the article?

A．People’s growing interest in traditional culture.

B．The convenience of getting different food.

C．The use of cameras and social media.

D．The drop in food prices.

9 . The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC has thousands of objects on display, including the 1903 Wright Flyer, Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, and a lunar rock you can touch. In addition to our exhibition galleries, you may want to visit the Albert Einstein Planetarium, Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater, and the Public Observatory on the east end. There are many things to do at the Museum in DC. We offer daily tours and educational activities for both children and adults. We also have scheduled lectures and events throughout the year.

Hours & Admission: Open every day except December 25. Admission is free.

Regular Hours: 10: 00 a.m. to 5: 30 p.m.

Extended Hours: 10: 00 a.m. to 7: 30 p.m.

December 26—30, 2014.

March 30—April 20, 2015.

Fridays and Saturdays, April 24—May 16, 2015.

May 17—September 7, 2015.

VISITING TIPS:

Limit the Number of Bags: All visitors are screened through metal detectors upon entry. The fewer items you bring inside the Museum, the faster your entry. Before you visit, please review the list of prohibited items, which include pocket knives and tripods (三脚架). Visitors carrying prohibited items will not be allowed inside the Museum, so please leave them at home or in your car.

No Food and Drink: Only bottled water is permitted in the Museum. You may only consume food and other drinks in the Food Court, not in the Museum. Groups who bring food are encouraged to picnic on the National Mall.

Please Take Photos: You are welcome to take photos for personal use. However, tripods and monopods (单脚架) are not permitted without approval.

First Aid: The Museum has a First Aid office and a nurse on duty. Please contact the nearest security officer or the Welcome Center for assistance.

Visit the Welcome Center:

At our Welcome Center in the South Lobby, staff and volunteers can answer any questions you have during your visit.

Open 10: 00 am to 5: 30 pm

Phone: 202-633-2214

E-mail: NASM-VisitorServices@ si.edu

1. According to the passage, the National Air and Space Museum is a museum _______.

A．where only adults can take part in some educational activities

B．everyone can pay a visit to without buying tickets

C．where one can touch anything he likes

D．everyone can visit without time limits all the year round

2. If the Greens plan to visit the Museum at 6: 00 pm, it is accessible on _______.

A．December 24, 2014 (Wednesday)	B．March 1, 2015 (Sunday)
C．July 6, 2015 (Monday)	D．September 15, 2015 (Tuesday)

3. A visitor to the museum can _______.

A．eat and drink in the Museum or in the Food Court

B．take photos with tripods for personal use

C．bring fewer bags to go through metal detectors

D．get some medical treatment if he suddenly falls ill

4. The purpose of this passage is to _______.

A．make an advertisement for the museum	B．attract people to explore the universe
C．encourage adults to bring their children there	D．show what is on display in the museum

10 . Jimmy is an automotive mechanic, but he lost his job a few months ago. He has a good heart,but always afraid to apply for a new job.
One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appoint⁃ment was at 10 a.m. and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus, he saw an elderly man wildly kicking the tyre of his car. Obviously there was something wrong with the car. Jimmy immediately went up to lend him a hand. When Jimmy finished working on the car, the old man askedhim how much he should pay for the service. Jimmy said there was no need to pay him; he just helped someone in need, and he had to rush for an interview. Then the old man said,“Well, Icould take you to the office for your interview. It’s the least I could do. Please, I insist.”Jimmy agreed.
Upon arrival, Jimmy found a long line of applicants waiting to be interviewed. Finally his name was called. The interviewer was sitting on a large chair facing the office window. Rocking the chair back and forth, he asked,“Do you really need to be interviewed?”Jimmy’s heart sank.“With the way I look now, how could I possibly pass this interview?”He thought to himself.
Then the interviewer turned the chair and to Jimmy’s surprise, it was the old man he helped earlier in the morning.
“Sorry I had to keep you waiting, but I was pretty sure I made the right decision to have you as part of our workforce before you even stepped into this office. I just know you’d be a trustworthy worker. Congratulations!”Jimmy sat down and they shared a cup of well-deserved coffee .
1. Why did Jimmy apply for a new job?

A．He was out of work.

B．He was bored with his job.

C．He wanted a higher position.

D．he hoped to find a better boss.

2. What did Jimmy see on the way to the interview?

A．A friend’s car had a flat tyre.

B．A wild man was pushing a car.

C．A terrible car accident happened.

D．An old man’s car broke down.

3. Why did the old man offer Jimmy a ride?

A．He was also to be interviewed.

B．He needed a traveling companion.

C．He always helped people in need.

D．He was thankful to Jimmy .

4. How did Jimmy feel on hearing the interviewer’s question?

A．He was sorry for the other applicants.

B．There was no hope for him to get the job.

C．He regretted helping the old man.

D．The interviewer was very rude.