1 . Our particular parenting style reflects our own way of “looking”. Here’s a great piece of writing reflecting parent’s particular ways on the parenting style that have become known humorously as helicopter parenting and submarine (潜水艇) parenting.

Helicopter parents hover over their children, managing every aspect of their child’s life. On the contrary, submarine parents remain “hidden” coming to the surface when guidance is needed.

While helicopter parents may have the best intentions, in reality, they are raising children with few problem-solving skills. Children with hovering parents never get the chance to face disappointment and build up their own ability to recover from misfortune.

Think about your typical submarine. Submarines usually remain underwater. In case of a need for emergency surfacing, submarines can rise so quickly that they are driven partially out of the water. Submarine parents also remain out of sight, yet able to pop up in the case of an emergency.

I admit I’m a submarine mom. My job as a parent is to have fun with my daughters while letting them explore and learn natural consequences.

My older daughter found herself acting in commercials and making more than minimum wage as a teen. To give her a sense of the real world, I insisted she spend three weeks every summer, picking strawberries and earning $3.50 on a good day.

When my youngest daughter Sondra was six, she wanted a very expensive American Girl Doll. I cut the full color 18-inch picture out of the American Girl catalogue and had it laminated (压膜). “Here’s your American Girl Doll.” I said, “When you turn nine, I’ll buy you the 3D doll on your birthday.” Sondra played with her flat doll for months, making clothes and furniture for her. She learned creativity. I saved $88.00.

1. The passage is mainly about _________.

A．various means of growing up	B．funny experiences of a mom
C．humorous stories about parents	D．different styles of parenting

2. The underlined phrase “hover over” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to “_________”.

A．leave behind	B．fly away
C．watch over	D．set aside

3. Which of the following is TRUE of helicopter parents?

A．They give their children proper guidance.

B．They try to do everything for their children.

C．They teach their children how to face failures.

D．They help their children explore by themselves.

4. It can be inferred from the last two paragraphs that Mom _________.

A．has good parenting skills	B．is always making promises
C．is strict with her daughter	D．tries her best to save money

5. The author supports her point of view mainly by _________.

A．stating facts and offering advice

B．using figures and giving evidence

C．analyzing data and drawing conclusions

D．making comparisons and giving examples

2 . Castel dell’ Ovo is one of Naples’ most famous monuments. It offers sweeping views over the city and Mount Vesuvius in the distance.

The Basics

The site on which Castel dell’ Ovo now stands has a long history, beginning as a settlement for Greek colonists(殖民地定居者). The current castle was built in the 15^th century, and today, the 19^th-century fishing village of Borgo Marinari, known for its excellent seafood restaurants and marina(游艇停靠区), sits at the base of the castle.

The Egg Castle

The origin of the castle’s name comes from a story about the Roman poet Virgil, who is said to have placed a magical egg in the foundations beneath where the castle now stands. As long as the egg stays well, Castel dell’ Ovo will remain standing.

Things to Know Before you Go

·Castel dell’ Ovo is a must-see for history and architecture enthusiasts.

·Admission to the castle and the museum is free.

·The inner halls of the castle are open to the public only during special events and exhibitions; the ramparts (城墙) and towers are always open.

·There is a lift from the ground floor to the ramparts, making the castle accessible to wheelchairs.

How to Get There

Castel dell’ Ovo is located in the Bay of Naples just off the coastal road. Bus 151 from the train station and 140 from the port stop at Castel dell’ Ovo.

When to Get there

The castle is open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 am to 7 pm, and Sundays and holidays from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. The Prehistoric Museum is open only on weekends from 10 am to 1 pm. As Naples is one of Italy’s most visited cities, its sights can be very crowded in the high-season summer months. Visit in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the crowds and to take advantage of the best light for taking photos from the castle’s towers.

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1. Whose settlement did the site of Castel dell’ Ovo belong to ?

A．British colonists’.

B．French colonists’.

C．Greek colonists’.

D．German colonists’.

2. Which of the following correctly describes Castel dell’ Ovo?

A．It lies next to Mount Vesuvius.

B．It’s also named the Egg castle.

C．It was originally built in the 19th century.

D．It’s well-known for its seafood and marina.

3. Who are most probably interested in visiting Castel dell’ Ovo?

A．History lovers.

B．Sports lovers.

C．Literature lovers.

D．Astronomy lovers.

4. What should you know before you tour Castel dell’ Ovo?

A．The tickets have to be booked in advance.

B．Those with leg problems can not tour the ramparts.

C．It’s easily accessible by bus from the train station.

D．The towers can be visited only during special events.

5. When should you go to the Prehistoric Museum?

A．On Sundays from 8:30 to 13:30.

B．On holidays from9:00 to 13:30.

C．On weekdays from 8:30 to 19:00.

D．On weekends from 10:00 to 13:00.

3 . Most of the time, people wear hats to protect themselves from harsh weather conditions. Hats are also worn to show politeness and as signs of social position. But nowadays, hats, especially women’s hats, are much more than that. More exactly, hats have changed into fashion and style symbols by many movie stars. What’s more, people now consider many different features when choosing even a simple hat. Many designers point out that, when choosing the right hat, it’s important to consider the color of your skin as well as your hair, your height, and the shape of your face.

First of all, the color of the hat should match the color of your skin and hair. For instance, black hats should be avoided if you are dark skinned. If a purple hat is placed on top of red hair, one will look as attractive as a summer flower. Second, the height of the hat is also an important point. Tall women should not go for hats with tall crowns, just as short women should choose hats with upturned brims to give the look of height. Third, and most importantly, the shape of the face decides the kind of hat one should pick. A small, gentle hat that fits the head looks good on a small face. However, women with big, round faces should choose a different style.

As the saying goes, “Fine feathers make fine birds.” A good hat can not only help your dress but also support your features, so why not choose the best possible one next time you want to be in public?

1. People wear hats to ________.

A．change weather

B．show their social position

C．work with others

D．choose a job

2. The underlined word “harsh” in Paragraph 1 probably means ________.

A．good

B．cool

C．bad

D．pretty

3. According to the article, which of the following women would look most attractive?

A．A short red-haired woman who wears a purple hat.

B．A big-faced woman who wears a small, nice hat.

C．A tall woman who wears a hat with a huge upturned brim.

D．A small dark-skinned woman who wears a black hat with a tall crown.

4. What does the last paragraph suggest?

A．Hats are worn on the head to keep warm.

B．Hats can help you look better in public.

C．Hats are not as important as character.

D．Hats can make you look much taller.

5. What is the best title for the article?

A．How to Show Your Social Position

B．How to Improve Your Features

C．How to Design a Nice Hat

D．How to Choose a Proper Hat

4 . Facebook was running my life.

But what killed Facebook for me was when I posted a photo, and five minutes later my son asked me how many “likes” it had got. His question was a wake-up call.

“Likes” are signs of acceptance and approval(赞同). I had forgotten that acceptance and approval need to come from within and had unknowingly set him a bad example.

Before absorbed in Facebook, I spent a lot more time reading books and magazines. I checked in with friends through texts, emails and phone calls.

To set a healthier example to my son, I deactivated my Facebook account.

I’d been in the habit of checking Facebook many times a day, so I had to come up with some new habits. I carried a novel and a crossword puzzle book around with me. I rediscovered knitting. I started taking yoga classes.

I started to remember a few things. My body is fine just the way it is. I have friends who will help me out when I’m in trouble, and I will help them out. I do my best to be a good mother, and our son is happy and healthy. We are very lucky to be able to afford two vacations a year.

I stopped looking at the world through my cellphone. I felt completely present in the moment. The break left me feeling better about myself, my family, my home and my life.

After a few weeks, I returned to Facebook. Now I look at the photos of my friends’ kids growing up and treasure how social media allows me to keep in touch with family. I no longer have the desire to post updates often.

It is not an addiction(上瘾) any more.

1. What made the author begin to realize she should do something to control her time on Facebook?

A．Her poor health.

B．Her son’s question.

C．Her not receiving “likes”.

D．Her mother’s phone call.

2. The underlined word “deactivate” in Paragraph 5 probably means ________.

A．to close

B．to update

C．to keep

D．to check

3. What did the author do to change her life?

A．She traveled around a lot for a year.

B．She developed some healthy habits.

C．She tried to make money for her holidays.

D．She went to the gym as often as she could.

4. What did the author think of her break from Facebook?

A．It was good for her eyes.

B．It stopped her getting news.

C．It distanced her from her friends.

D．It gave her time to find beauty in life.

5. What is the author’s attitude toward social media?

A．She supports them completely.

B．She is strongly against them.

C．She thinks they are useful but shouldn’t be overused.

D．She thinks they are not harmful at all.

5 . We lived in a quiet neighborhood. One evening I heard a loud crash. Earlier my wife had asked me to the store for soft drinks. My teenage daughter Holly practiced her driving, so I sent her to the store in my truck.

At dinner my son talked about how much he liked my truck. I enjoyed having it, but I said: “My heart is not set on that truck. I like it but it is just metal and won’t last forever. Never set your heart on anything that won’t last.”

After hearing the loud noise, the whole family ran outside. My son shouted: “Holly crashed your truck.”

The accident took place in my own driveway. Holly had crashed my truck into our other vehicle(交通工具), the family van. In her inexperience, she had confused the brake(刹车) and the gas pedal(油门). Holly was unhurt physically, but she was crying, “Dad, I’m sorry. I know how much you love this truck.” I held her in my arms as she cried.

I still remembered how sad Holly was the night she crashed our truck, and how I comforted her. When Holly thinks back on her life, I want her to know that I love her a thousand times more than any piece of property(财产).

I repaired the van, but the dent(凹痕) in my truck is still there today. Every day it reminds me of what really matters in my life.

1. The reason why the author sent Holly to the store was that ________.

A．Holly liked soft drinks

B．he wanted to teach her a lesson

C．he was busy preparing the meal

D．Holly could practice driving

2. We can infer from the passage that ________.

A．the truck is not the only vehicle in the author’s family

B．the author’s son didn’t like driving the truck at all

C．we should blame others after an accident

D．the wife apologized to Holly

3. From Paragraph 4 we can learn that ________ caused the crash.

A．the lack(缺乏) of Holly’s driving experience

B．something wrong with the brake

C．a tree falling across the road

D．a van parking on the driveway

4. The underlined word “matter” in the last paragraph means ________.

A．to be panic

B．to be harmful

C．to be important

D．to be impressive

5. The best title for the passage is ________.

A．Don’t Let a Teenager Drive

B．Understanding Matters More Than Property

C．A Friend’s Painful Stories

D．Accidents Around Us

6 . I’ve always taught piano lessons in my spare time. Over the years I found that children have _________ musical abilities. Although I’ve taught some gifted students, I’ve also met so-called “musically _________” pupils. One such student is Robby.

Robby was already 11 years old when his mother sent him for his first _________ lesson. I prefer that students begin at an earlier age. I _________ it to Robby, but he said it had always been his mother’s _________ to hear him play the piano. So I took him as a student.

_______ Robby tried very hard, he didn’t have the basic sense of music. However, he _________ and he would always say, “My mom’s going to hear me play some day.” But it seemed _________, and I was disappointed by his slow progress. Then one day Robby didn’t come. He _________ me his mother was sick. I was glad that he stopped coming, since he was really a bad __________ for my teaching!

Several weeks later I was __________ my students for the music show when Robby came and said, “Miss Handorf, I’ve wanted to play.” I don’t know what made me __________ him to do that. Maybe it was his __________ that touched me.

The night for the show came. It went well. Then Robby came up on stage. I was __________ when he said he had chosen one of the most difficult pieces of Mozart. But I was not prepared for what I heard next. His fingers were light on the keys. They __________ danced on the keys. He played so well that everyone was __________ excitedly.

In tears I __________ up to stage. “Oh, Robby! How would you do it?” “Well, Miss Handorf, I __________ practicing at home. Remember I told you my mom was sick? In fact she had cancer and passed away this morning. And she was born __________, she could never hear me play the piano, but tonight was the first time she ever heard me. I wanted to make it __________.”

1.

A．strange

B．low

C．local

D．different

2.

A．challenged

B．breathed

C．encouraged

D．inspired

3.

A．drawing

B．dance

C．piano

D．handwriting

4.

A．examined

B．promised

C．explained

D．answered

5.

A．comment

B．dream

C．hobby

D．personality

6.

A．Although

B．Once

C．Unless

D．Because

7.

A．continued

B．created

C．contacted

D．caught

8.

A．careless

B．hopeless

C．homeless

D．selfless

9.

A．asked

B．invited

C．guided

D．telephoned

10.

A．position

B．example

C．distance

D．schedule

11.

A．preparing

B．renting

C．protecting

D．regretting

12.

A．strike

B．select

C．allow

D．force

13.

A．function

B．section

C．determination

D．memory

14.

A．limited

B．satisfied

C．calmed

D．surprised

15.

A．indeed

B．even

C．actually

D．either

16.

A．sitting

B．cheering

C．walking

D．eating

17.

A．dragged

B．drove

C．ran

D．picked

18.

A．kept back

B．kept off

C．kept on

D．kept from

19.

A．shy

B．weak

C．blind

D．deaf

20.

A．special

B．humorous

C．similar

D．famous

7 . There is an old Chinese proverb that states “One generation plants the trees; another gets the shade,” and this is how it should be with mothers and daughters. The relationship between a mother and a daughter is sometimes confusing. The relationship can be similar to friendship. However, the mother and daughter relationship has unique characteristics that distinguish it from a friendship. These characteristics include a hierarchy (等级) of responsibilities and unconditional love, which preclude mothers and daughters from being best friends.

Marina, 27 years old, said, “I love spending time with my mom, but I wouldn’t consider her my best friend. Best friends don’t pay for your wedding. Best friends don’t remind you how they carried you in their body and gave you life! Best friends don’t tell you how wise they are because they have been alive at least 20 years longer than you.” This doesn’t mean that the mother and daughter relationship can’t be very close and satisfying. This generation of mothers and adult daughters has a lot in common, which increases the likelihood of shared companionship. Mothers and daughters have always shared the common experience of being homemakers, responsible for maintaining and passing on family values and traditions. Today contemporary mothers and daughters also share the experience of work and technology, which may bring them even closer together.

Best friends may or may not continue to be best friends, but for better or worse, the mother and daughter relationship is permanent, even if for some unfortunate reason they aren’t speaking. Sometimes this is not an equal relationship. Daughters don’t always feel responsible for their mother’s emotional well-being. But mothers never stop being mothers, which includes frequently wanting to protect their daughters and often feeling responsible for their happiness. The mother and daughter relationship is a relationship that is not replaceable by any other. Mothers always “trump (胜过)” friends.

1. What does the underlined word “preclude” in paragraph 1 probably mean?

A．differ.	B．benefit.
C．prevent.	D．change.

2. What can we learn from what Marina said?

A．Best friends will not spend money on her wedding.

B．Best friends will not remind her of important issues in life.

C．Her mother is wiser on account of her age.

D．Her mother is anything but her best friend.

3. Why can a mother and a daughter build a closer relationship?

A．Because they share advanced technology with each other.

B．Because they work together to support the whole family.

C．Because they experience the same values and traditions.

D．Because they have common experience in life and work.

4. What do we know from the text?

A．The mother and daughter relationship can be replaced by a best friend.

B．A mother’s love brings her and her daughter a close friendship.

C．Marina has a troubled relationship with her mother.

D．The mother and daughter relationship goes beyond best friendship.

5. What is the text mainly about?

A．How to build a good mother and daughter relationship.

B．A mother-daughter relationship is irreplaceable.

C．Mothers want to be daughters’ friends.

D．A daughter is a mother’s best friend.

8 . We walk, talk and sleep with our phones. But are we more — or less-connected? Just as remarkable as the power of mobility, over everything from love to global development, is how fast it all happened. It is hard to think of any tool, any instrument, any object in history with which so many developed so close a relationship so quickly as we have with our phones. Not the knife or match, the pen or page. Only money comes close—always at hand, don't leave home without it. But most of us don't take a wallet to bed with us. don't reach for it and check it every few minutes, and however useful money is in pursuit of fame, romance, revolution, it is inert compared with a smart phone — which can replace your wallet now anyway.

So how do we feel about this? To better understand attitudes about mass mobility, Time, in cooperation with Qualcomm, started the Time Mobility Poll, a survey of close to 5,000 people of all age groups and income levels in eight countries. Even the best survey can be only a snapshot in time, but this is revealing a lot about both where we are now and where the mobile wave is taking us next.

Not for a day — in most cases not even for an hour. In Time's Poll, 1 in 4 people check it every 30 minutes, 1 in 5 every 10 minutes. A third of respondents admitted that being without their mobile for even short periods leaves them feeling anxious. It is a form of sustenance, that constant feed of news and notes and nonsense, to be the point that twice as many people would pick their phones over their lunch if forced to choose. Three-quarters of 25-to 29-year-olds sleep with their phones.

Americans are grateful for the connection and convenience their phones provide, helping them search for a lower price, navigate a strange city, expand a customer base or track their health and finances, their family and friends. But in some ways Americans are still ambivalent （矛盾的）; more than 9 in 10 Brazilians and Indians agreed that being constantly connected is mostly a good thing. America's 76% was actually the lowest score.

1. What can have a comparison with phones?

A．A pen.	B．A knife.
C．A match.	D．Money.

2. It can be inferred that a smart phone can also have the function of ______

A．paying bills.	B．helping sleep.
C．pursuit money.	D．cutting things.

3. Why did Time start the Time Mobility Poll?

A．Because it wanted to cooperate with Qualcomm.

B．Because it wanted to know where the mobile wave was taking us.

C．Because it wanted to learn people's attitudes to mass mobility

D．Because it wanted to know how well the mobile wave went.

4. What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us?

A．Mobile phones have become a tool to sleep with.

B．Mobile phones have become a way to get news.

C．Mobile phones have become a tool to order food.

D．Mobile phones have become a must in daily life.

5. According to the passage. Americans are less ______.

A．likely to show appreciation to their phones.

B．constantly connected than Indians.

C．likely to search for a lower price.

D．likely to find ways in a strange city.

9 . Silvano Lattanzi, the master of made — in — Italy shoemaking, was totally conquered by a painting hung in the entrance hall of the very modem Rich Gate, the luxury district in Shanghai.

The painting, before which he knelt down to show his admiration, is the Rich Gale Rose painted by Liu Linghua. who's known as the “Chinese Van Gogh".

It was in May 2016 that Lattanzi first met Liu Linghua who was working on his 15-square-meter great piece. Lattanzi, from the country where Renaissance began, saw the painting accidentally and was immediately impressed by its beauty. He told others that he never imagined that western oil-painting techniques could be developed so well by a Chinese and that this was the best painting he had ever seen.

In the eyes of westerners, Lattanzi is a great master of shoemaking, fashion and arts. His admiration for the Rich Gate Rose well shows the high level of   Liu^’s painting. Ever since this, the two art masters of different nationalities, different ages and different cultural backgrounds have forged a profound friendship.

When Lattanzi came back to China six months later with the pair of shoes he made for Liu, he insisted on delivering the shoes to Liu himself. The two friends met again al the Rich Gale and Liu Linghua presented an embroidery （刺绣）of his master work The Drunken Beauty in return.

Liu expressed repeatedly that his works should be explained by painting and not the words of compliments. He does not care about the titles, though he is on par with the greatest painters. A leading light or a grand master of art, Liu pays little attention to it. Liu thinks actions are more important than words.

1. We can know from the passage that ______.

A．Lattanzi specially came to see the painting

B．Lattanzi is best at oil painting in Europe

C．Liu presented an oil painting to Lattanzi in return

D．the Rich Gate Rose is an excellent oil painting

2. What does Liu think of the compliments on his paintings?

A．He thinks his works are worthy of the compliments.

B．He cares much about the compliments.

C．He thinks the words can encourage him all the time.

D．He thinks the words can't well explain his works.

3. The underlined phrase “on par with” in the last paragraph roughly means      .

A．no better than	B．different from
C．as good/important as	D．ahead of

4. What's the right order of the following things according to the passage?
a. Silvano Lattanzi and Liu Linghua became true friends.
b. Silvano Lattanzi knelt down in front of the Rich Gate Rose.
c. Liu Linghua presented Silvano Lattanzi an embroidery.
d. Liu Linghua met Silvano Lattanzi for the first time.
e. Silvano Lattanzi came back to China and met Liu Linghua again at the Rich Gate with the shoes he made for Liu.

A．e-d-a-c-b	B．a-c-b-d-e
C．b-e-d-a-c	D．b-d-a-e-c

5. What's the best title for this passage?

A．Chinese Van Gogh.	B．Friendship between Masters.
C．Western Oil Painting.	D．A Shoemaking Master.

10 . The United States Department of Agriculture has a program called Wildlife Services. Its job is to help protect agricultural and other resources. Often that means helping farmers deal with unwelcome visitors. This organization has experts from different fields and it has set up thousands of inquiry centers all over the country where farmer can explain their difficulty and get practical help.

One example from Wildlife Services of its work involved a farmer in Washington State in the Pacific Northwest. Several years ago, thousands of Canada geese landed on his fields. The geese began to eat his carrot crop. Biologists from the program suggested that the farmer use noise-making devices and other measures to scare the large birds away. These efforts succeeded, which made the farmer quite happy. Wildlife Services also has a livestock protection program. The program just offers suggestions to keep those unwelcome visitors away instead of killing them. The Wildlife Services program is part of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, or APHIS. APHIS offers some suggestions of ways to keep away predators. For example, try to keep food and water safe from wildlife. Fences may help keep out wolves, especially if the fences are at least two meters high.

Experts suggest providing secure shelter for chickens, sheep and other animals that could be attacked. They also suggest using lights above places where these animals are kept. And they advise people who see wolves to chase them away by shouting, making loud noises or throwing rocks. And to protect livestock, consider using guard animals such as dogs and donkeys, which are very effective.

For home gardeners, a two-meter fence might help keep out deer. To keep out rabbits, a wire fence has to be only about a half-meter high. It should extend fifteen centimeters underground to keep rabbits from digging under it. If snakes are a problem, remove dead trees and cut high grass to destroy their hiding places. Due to its effective work, ever since the Wildlife Services was started, it has been well received by farmers all over the States and neighboring countries such as Canada and Mexico.

1. What does wildlife Services aim to help farmer handle?

A．Animals that attack farmers.

B．People who pollute the farmland.

C．People who don't care about wildlife.

D．Animals that do harm to crops or livestock.

2. It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that ______.

A．the cabbage crop was eaten up by Canada geese

B．the farmer didn't have a gun to kill those Canada geese

C．Wildlife Services involves some biologists in its group

D．the farmers like to eat Canada geese very much

3. What is mainly discussed in Paragraph 3?

A．Ways to protect livestock.

B．Ways to deal with wolves.

C．How to protect crops.

D．How to hunt wildlife.

4. Why should the bottom of the fence extend about 15 centimeters into the ground?

A．Wolves can climb over it easily.

B．The strong wind might blow it away.

C．Snakes can cross it from under the ground.

D．Rabbits may enter by digging holes under it.

5. Where does the passage probably come from?

A．A tourist brochure.

B．A science magazine.

C．An entertainment program.

D．A business report.