1 . It was the most destructive wildfire in California history. It started in Paradise (天堂镇) and caused $16.5 billion in _________, destroying nearly 19,000 buildings and killing 85 in all. The beauty of this _________ named place was gone.

Grammer, working in Los Angeles, grew up there. When his friend Edwards posted pictures of his white chimney — the only part of his house to survive — he felt _________. And then he had an idea.

“I’ve got to _________ that chimney,” he says, “I’m not trying to say anything. I’m an artist. It was an opportunity for me to _________.”

Grammer spent three hours painting an image of a woman on the _________ — a reminder of the chimney, of the beauty of life, or even just of _________ itself.

Grammer posted the image on Instagram. The victims of the fire, _________, could not calm down. Someone _________, “You bring beauty and hope.”

Greatly inspired, Grammer returned eight times. Outside one house, he found a photo of a girl, Eleanor. He painted a picture of her on the wall of her home left ______________. It was a stamp that life was here and that life can ______________ to be here. The painting has __________ meaning for the homeowner. Eleanor’s father, recalls how she used to play just feet away. Eleanor herself returned once to ______________ the painting.

Iconically (讽刺的是) that first painting, on the chimney in Paradise, ______________ only a few months — the bulldozer (推土机) is a cruel art critic. However, Grammer couldn’t be more delighted. It means that the ______________ of Paradise is rising again.

1.

A．damage

B．collection

C．debt

D．reserve

2.

A．academically

B．generally

C．beautifully

D．seriously

3.

A．disappointed

B．Interested

C．helpless

D．fearless

4.

A．beautify

B．paint

C．build

D．repair

5.

A．succeed

B．improve

C．practice

D．express

6.

A．chimney

B．wall

C．window

D．door

7.

A．art

B．life

C．nature

D．beauty

8.

A．finally

B．naturally

C．actually

D．especially

9.

A．argued

B．insisted

C．posted

D．suggested

10.

A．standing

B．existing

C．fallen

D．destroyed

11.

A．pretend

B．afford

C．continue

D．decide

12.

A．new

B．special

C．practical

D．real

13.

A．copy

B．handle

C．donate

D．admire

14.

A．flashed

B．suffered

C．survived

D．waited

15.

A．spirit

B．size

C．fame

D．power

2 . We asked high school counselors(指导教师) for their best advice on what high school seniors should do over the summer to ensure a successful freshman year on campus. Let’s see what experts say.

Elizabeth Hammer, chair of guidance at General Douglas MacArthur High School

Many students find their roommates through school-specific social media groups instead of being randomly assigned by their college, so join the school’s freshman class Facebook group and find yourself some like-minded roommates.

Antoinette Shervington, school counselor at Brentwood High school

Colleges may have offered another student a scholarship, but that student has decided not to attend, freeing up that money. “Reintroduce” yourself to the admissions or the financial aid office and ask if any scholarships have reopened.

Martha Tuthill, guidance counselor at Shelter Island School

Many colleges automatically include health insurance as part of the cost, but if you have insurance you can have that waived (免除). Companies also offer optional tuition( 学费) insurance, which protects a percentage of a term’s tuition cost if a student has to drop out for a medical reason.

Jillian Tammany, guidance counselor at West Hempstead High School

Students should know where the health office is, and who to turn to if they are feeling anxious after failing an exam, feeling at a loss what future career they should choose or angry about untidy roommates.

1. Who offers advice on finding the people you share an apartment with in college?

A．Elizabeth Hammer	B．Martha Tuthill
C．Antoinette Shervington	D．Jillian Tammany

2. What does Antoinette Shervington advise students to do?

A．Write emails to former scholarship winners.

B．Volunteer at the admissions office.

C．Consider buying tuition insurance.

D．Check again for scholarships.

3. Who mentions health insurance?

A．Elizabeth Hammer	B．Martha Tuthill
C．Antoinette Shervington	D．Jillian Tammany

4. Jillian Tammany’s words focus on students’ ________.

A．friendship establishment	B．academic achievements
C．future career path	D．mental health

5. What do the four people have in common?

A．They are from the same school.	B．They are from the same city.
C．They are high school counselors.	D．They are headmasters.

3 . In ancient Greek mythology, we learn about a young man named Narcissus. He was so beautiful that he fell in love with his own reflection. But soon he realized that what he loved was not real. As a result he became sad and died. In the place where he had stood appeared a yellow flower - a narcissus.

This is where the word “narcissism” came from. Unfortunately, narcissism is often used negatively - it is usually used to mean being self-centered and not caring about others.

However, part of the reason that narcissism carries these negative meanings is that many people admire themselves in an unhealthy way. But the truth is that good self-love is necessary for our mental health, scientists say.

A study published 10 years ago shows that low self-esteem is responsible for many social problems, and it can affect teenagers seriously. When they feel less confident and not as good as their classmates, teenagers are more likely to suffer from depression, according to the BBC.

The other reason that narcissism is considered an ugly thing is because we are taught that we should care more about others than ourselves and that it’s better to give than to receive.

Thinking about others is the right thing to do, without question. But psychologists say that the love of others is actually based on self-love --if you see yourself as an unpleasant stranger, how can you make friends with anyone else? After all, you are closer to yourself than anyone else. You can’t love another until you love yourself, and you can’t expect someone to love you if you don’t love yourself.

If you find that believing in yourself is a challenge, it is time to build a positive self- image and learn to love yourself. You’ll be surprised how nice it can be!

The best way to defeat a negative self-image is to step back and build your pride. Make a list if you need to, but record all of the great things you do every day. Think about how you are always there for your friends; how you help your classmates with their homework; how you manage to get good grades.

If you think you’re weak because you can’t finish a 1,500 m run, get to the track and practice. If you think you’re dull because you are not in fashion, buy a few new clothes. But remember, just because you think it, it doesn’t mean it’s true.

The next time you look in the mirror, try to tell yourself that you are one of a kind. Pick out your best qualities and be proud of yourself.

1. Why does narcissism often have a negative meaning?

A．In ancient Greek mythology, Narcissus’s story is sad.

B．Narcissism is a habit in which people unhealthily admire themselves.

C．Narcissism is responsible for many social problems.

D．Narcissism harms one’s mental health.

2. What social problem is caused by low self-esteem?

A．Teenagers’ physical and mental health is negatively affected.

B．Teenagers who don’t like themselves are often ignored by teachers.

C．Teenagers are more likely to suffer from depression.

D．Teenagers often feel that they could have done better.

3. What is the relationship between the love of others and self-love?

A．People cannot love themselves without loving others.

B．To love others is the right thing to do, while self-love is not.

C．Self-love is the basis of love for others.

D．To love yourself depends on whether others love you.

4. What does the word “it” refer to in the 9^th paragraph?

A．You can’t finish a 1,500 meter run.	B．You are not in style.
C．You are weak or dull.	D．You have a negative self-image.

5. What is the main purpose of this text?

A．To persuade people to stop being narcissistic.

B．To suggest that parents care about children’s self-image.

C．To advise people to look in the mirror and like themselves.

D．To encourage people to accept and love themselves.

4 . All over the world the need for more laptops and computers increases each year. Networks have been part of our life. Probably everyone with a portable device(移动设备）has once logged on to a public WiFi network without paying for it while they are having a coffee, on a train, in a shopping mall or at a hotel. However, is this kind of public WiFi network safe?

Some networks are better protected than others because encryption(加密) methods are used. Therefore, they are safer than others. But a survey in 2015 showed that more than 950 million records were not protected, including addresses, emails, birth dates, phone numbers, passwords and so on. These open WiFi networks are really not safe, because it is very easy for hackers(黑客)to break into the operating system and get people's private information.

Most smartphones and laptops, by themselves, search and connect to WiFi networks. They usually prefer a network with a connection that has been used before. Hackers' devices are able to record these searches and look like the trusted WiFi networks. When these smartphones and laptops log on to the networks which are not real, hackers can easily steal their private information.

So next time, when we want to use our laptops or our smartphones in public places which offer free WiFi networks, please think twice or take safe measures before using them.

1. Why do people like to log on to a public WiFi network?

A．Because it is free.

B．Because it is safe.

C．Because it can provide useful information.

D．Because the owner of the network is helpful.

2. We can learn from the passage

A．not all the public WiFi networks are safe

B．all the public WiFi networks are safe to use

C．in 2015 more than 950 million records were protected

D．there is no way to protect our private information

3. Hackers would probably get the following EXCEPT ________ when we connect our laptops or smartphones to a public WiFi network.

A．our birth dates	B．our passwords
C．our phone numbers	D．our smartphones

4. Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?

A．Never Trust Public WiFi Networks

B．Why Hackers Break into the Operating System

C．Why the Public WiFi Networks a Possible Danger

D．The Importance of Protecting Our Private Information

5 . Today I went to a little convenience store in my town and at the door there was this man sitting on the floor looking sad with a sign saying “It's my birthday. Help please. ”I had nothing on me, so I did my shopping and just hoped he would stay there by the time I finished what needed to do.

I did my shopping quickly and bought him some chocolate and prepared a bank note for him. When I left the shop, he was still there so I started a little conversation. He said he was from Glasgow, Britain, and that he was homeless here without any relatives or friends. My heart went to him. No one should be homeless. We should all have the right to own a shelter in some shape of form. I gave him the chocolate and some money and when he looked at the bank note, he said, “Are you sure?” I said, “Yes, it is your birthday gift. ”

Moved deeply, he said, “You know it is really my birthday, I was born on the 16th of August 1970, and this is the best present I have received today. ” In my heart I knew that he was telling the truth despite just a few words written carelessly on a piece of cardboard. There are things one just knows in their heart. While I am writing this story, I realize that my brother was born in 1970. He could be my brother. He probably is someone's brother. My wish for him is that he gets his life organized and finds a place he can call home.

1. Why didn't the author help the homeless man when she first saw him?

A．She had no time to offer help.	B．She had nothing to give him.
C．She didn't notice the sign.	D．She didn't know about him.

2. What did the author do in the shop besides shopping?

A．She waited until the man left.	B．She enjoyed all kinds of goods.
C．She relaxed herself in the shop.	D．She prepared a bank note for the man.

3. Which of the following impressed the homeless man most?

A．The bank note.	B．Some money.
C．The chocolate.	D．The author's appearance.

4. We can know from the last paragraph that       .

A．the man told a lie about his birthday

B．the author disliked the hand writing

C．the author didn't doubt the man's words

D．the man was the author's brother

5. What did the author wish the man to do in future?

A．To get married.	B．To live with relatives.
C．To lead a normal life.	D．To return home.

6 . During school, college and service I never participated in any group discussion or stage program. Therefore, I didn’t know what the stage______was.

Our school has a weekly “Parents View”______in the assembly. (全校师生的晨会) Around four years ago,______I received a call from the Principal of our school telling me to come to the “Parent View”, which was out of my expectation. He asked me to______to the group.

After the call my whole body became feverish and I felt really______. The whole night, I could not sleep. Many______thoughts were coming. One of them was to call the Principal, with______, and tell him that I could not go. I gathered some______. I thought, if I missed this opportunity, surely, the school would never invite me again to any of their programs.     _____I decided to go.

When my turn came and I started speaking, my legs started shaking and my heartbeat increased. After the speech, I met with the Principal and______what had happened to me. He told me that this happened to everyone. These symptoms were very   ____. Even great speakers faced the same things when they______.

Later on with the help of the Principal I ______a topic of talk for the next occasion. I practiced my presentation throughout the week. I was somewhat_______but not confident. Afterwards, I_______the Principal again and told him about the________I felt I had made. He was kind enough to______me again, but this time to give a presentation for the teachers.

For around one month, I prepared and practiced for my presentation on Motivation. This time I felt easy. I gave the presentation and it was________by the Principal as well as the teachers________they knew where I started from. They encouraged me and praised my efforts.

I learn that everything is________if we have the courage to take the first step. The saying goes: A journey of one thousand miles begins with the first step.

1.

A．fear

B．performance

C．style

D．art

2.

A．talk

B．magazine

C．program

D．lesson

3.

A．fortunately

B．surprisingly

C．secretly

D．unluckily

4.

A．listen

B．move

C．write

D．speak

5.

A．nervous

B．joyful

C．satisfied

D．disappointed

6.

A．foolish

B．useful

C．clever

D．negative

7.

A．anger

B．regret

C．thanks

D．hope

8.

A．courage

B．information

C．proof

D．advice

9.

A．And

B．But

C．So

D．Or

10.

A．explained

B．forgot

C．imagined

D．controlled

11.

A．serious

B．special

C．strange

D．common

12.

A．failed

B．started

C．mastered

D．finished

13.

A．exhibited

B．refused

C．prepared

D．understood

14.

A．worried

B．sad

C．curious

D．comfortable

15.

A．met with

B．turned down

C．looked after

D．learnt from

16.

A．trouble

B．mistake

C．fun

D．improvement

17.

A．remind

B．invite

C．phone

D．reach

18.

A．descried

B．studied

C．joked

D．appreciated

19.

A．because

B．although

C．if

D．therefore

20.

A．interesting

B．obvious

C．possible

D．right

7 . Dear Dr. Bob,

I was visiting my sister Mary, who has two boys, aged seven and five. They were throwing a ball around the living room. She asked them several times to stop, but they didn't listen to her. Finally, one of the boys threw the ball and knocked over a lamp. She shouted loudly at them for several minutes. Then, she sent them to their room. She looked at me and said, "They never listen to me."

Carmen

Dear Carmen,

Your sister needs to be clear to her children what behavior she expects. She should tell her boys,   "Don't throw the ball in the house. If you throw the ball again, I'm going to take it." Then, she needs to do what she says. Her boys will soon learn to listen to her.

Dr. Bob

Dear Dr. Bob,

I walked into my two-year-old daughter's bedroom and found her coloring on the wall again with her crayons. I told her, "No! No! Never write on the wall with your crayons. You can only write on paper." My husband thought I was too easy on her and that she needed a spanking (打屁股). What is your opinion?

Debbie

Dear Debbie,

You dealt with the situation well. Children this age are too little to understand the relationship between their actions and a spanking. Use this as a warning; it's time to babyproof your home. Now that your little one is more active and curious (好奇的), what else can she reach? Check her room and your home for crayons, paints, medicines, cleaning products, and other things that might interest her.

Bob

1. What was wrong with Mary's children?

A．They threw a ball at Carmen.

B．They often shouted loudly at her.

C．They had a fight over a ball.

D．They turned a deaf (聋的) ear to her words.

2. By saying "to babyproof your home", Dr. Bob means ________.

A．making your home safe for babies

B．giving your baby a spanking

C．getting crayons out of your home

D．teaching your baby to behave well

3. Both Mary and Debbie found it hard to ________.

A．stop their children from telling lies

B．ask their children to follow rules

C．get their children to go to bed on time

D．develop their children's interest in reading

4. Which saying agrees with Debbie's husband's attitude?

A．You can't judge a book by its cover.

B．The pot calling the kettle black.

C．Children are what the mothers are.

D．Spare the rod and spoil the child.

5. Where does this text probably come from?

A．A tourist brochure.	B．A news report.
C．A parenting column.	D．A science magazine.

8 . As I work in the garden, I take my time. And the garden is ________ me about working with the earth. I recognize that there will be both successes and failures and there are many factors that ________ them both. The ________ of the seeds can affect the growth of the plants. The ________ can be too hot, too cold, or ________ right. Weeds need to be ________ and thrown away to ________ that the fruits, vegetables, and flowers we have planted grow well.

I take time to stand back and rest, and to ________ the plants. Each plant is ________ and develops in the way that is best for them. Some have large broad leaves to ________ their fruit from the rays of the sun, while other plants are more ________, their fruit needing the ________ to grow and ripen.

Getting my hands ________ and feeling the sweat on my forehead, as I work under the summer sun, reminds me I am ________ in the ways I wouldn't have remembered sitting on the couch.

I feel attracted to move things around to transplant and to ________ the natural order of how plants grow. The garden teaches me the importance of knowing when to disturb things and when to let them be. The garden's life cycle ________ a pattern that is repeated according to the ________ of nature. Birth, growth, and then death and it teaches me to accept this fact.

Perhaps life is like the ________, successes and failures, time to be active and time to ________ to let go of what is no longer needed, to cultivate what helps us to grow into our light and power, and to readily ________ life from beginning to end.

1.

A．telling

B．concerning

C．worrying

D．teaching

2.

A．destroy

B．affect

C．promote

D．exchange

3.

A．quality

B．color

C．shape

D．weight

4.

A．water

B．air

C．weather

D．wind

5.

A．approximately

B．constantly

C．exactly

D．occasionally

6.

A．pulled

B．planted

C．guarded

D．provided

7.

A．make sense

B．find out

C．work out

D．make sure

8.

A．tend

B．observe

C．count

D．examine

9.

A．beautiful

B．average

C．amazing

D．unique

10.

A．prevent

B．separate

C．shade

D．remove

11.

A．open

B．delicate

C．straight

D．vivid

12.

A．energy

B．light

C．soil

D．space

13.

A．empty

B．dirty

C．broken

D．free

14.

A．awake

B．tired

C．alive

D．independent

15.

A．disturb

B．find

C．enjoy

D．guide

16.

A．discovers

B．transforms

C．draws

D．follows

17.

A．changes

B．reflection

C．laws

D．development

18.

A．plant

B．sun

C．fruit

D．garden

19.

A．rest

B．quit

C．offer

D．fight

20.

A．expect

B．accept

C．picture

D．receive

9 . Austin Children’s Museum

This 7,000-square-foot museum aims to entertain and educate children up to age 9. In its Global City exhibit, people can go shopping for groceries, order lunch at a diner, pretend that they’re doctors or construction workers, and more. In other fun exhibits, they learn about Austin’s history, explore the world of water, and experience life on a large Texas farm.

Open time: From Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.

On Sunday, 12:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.

Address: 201 Colorado St, Austin, Texas 78701

Phone: 512-4722499

Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Founded in 1899, it is the world’s oldest children’s museum, featuring interactive exhibits, workshops, and special events. The Mystery of Things teaches children about cultural and scientific objects and Music Mix welcomes young virtuosos (名家).

Open time: From Wednesday to Friday, 2:00 p.m.～5:00 p.m.

On Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.

Address: 145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, New York 1213

Phone: 718-7354400

Children’s Discovery Museum

This museum’s hand-on exhibits explore the relationships between the natural and the created worlds, and among people of different cultures and times. Exhibits include Streets, a 5/8-scale copy of an actual city, with streets lights, and waterworks, which shows how pumps can move water through a reservoir system.

Open time: From Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.

On Sunday, from noon. Closed on holidays.

Address: 180 Woz Way, Guadalupe River Park, San Jose, California 95110

Phone: 408-2985437

Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

This museum is the largest of its kind. Exhibits cover science, culture, space, history, and explorations. Among them are the Space Quest Planetarium (additional fee), the 33-foot-high Water Clock, the Playscape gallery for preschools, and the Dinosphere exhibit, along with hand-on science exhibits.

The largest gallery, the Center for Exploration, is designed for ages 12 and up.

Open time: From Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.

Closed on Thanksgiving Day and December 25.

Address: 3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46208

Phone: 317-3343322

1. Suppose that December 25 is Tuesday, which of the following museums can you visit?

A．Austin Children’s Museum.	B．Brooklyn Children’s Museum.
C．Children’s Discovery Museum.	D．Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

2. If you want to see how pumps can move water through a reservoir system, you should visit the museum in _______.

A．Texas

B．New York

C．California

D．Indiana

3. After entering the museum you need to pay an additional fee to see _______.

A．the Center for Exploration	B．the Space Quest Planetarium
C．the Global City exhibit	D．Waterworks

4. Which of the following is not exhibited in Children’s Museum of Indianapolis?

A．culture

B．history

C．explorations

D．special events

5. The purpose of writing this passage is to _______.

A．ask adults to visit museums

B．compare some museums and decide which one is the best

C．introduce some museums and encourage parents to visit them with their children

D．introduce some exhibits and museums to foreigners

10 . Every day in China, about 200 million children go to school. Many of them take school buses. What should we do to keep these students safe on the road?

On April 5, the State Council (国务院) published new rules about school bus safety. These new rules are stricter than the old ones.

Under the new rules, local governments must make sure that students go to nearby schools or boarding (寄宿的) schools to reduce traffic risks. Also, local governments must help kids in the countryside reach their school buses.

From now on, school buses have a speed limit (限制) of 80 km/h on highways and 60km/h on normal roads. While on the road, other cars must let school buses go first.

The new rules also say that school buses must never be overloaded (超载的).

There are many other rules as well. A school bus must have more than seven seats. On each bus, there must be at least one adult to keep an eye on the kids. Each school bus must have a fire extinguisher (灭火器), a first aid kit (急救箱) and a GPS.

Last year, a series of school bus accidents happened in China. To stop such accidents, the Central Government decided to strengthen (加强) the rules for school buses.

The most serious accident happened in Gansu in November, when a nine-seat minibus crashed (碰撞). There were 62 children inside, and 21 of them died.

1. What did the State Council publish on April 5?

A．New rules about school bus safety.

B．New rules about students’ safety.

C．New rules about students’ home.

D．New rules about class.

2. Under the new rules, which of the following is NOT true?

A．School buses can go first when there are other cars.

B．School buses must drive 80 km/h or less on highways.

C．School buses must drive 50 km/h or less on normal roads.

D．School buses must have at least one adult to look after the kids.

3. According to the new rules, a school bus must have the following EXCEPT ________.

A．a GPS	B．more than seven seats
C．a parent of one of the students	D．a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

4. According to the passage, the government made new rules because ________.

A．21 students died in school bus accidents last year

B．school buses in China were not safe enough before

C．200 million children in China go to school by bus every day

D．the government encourages all students to take school buses