1 . During his freshman year at Columbia University, Sanford Greenberg stood on campus with his classmate Arthur Garfunkel. “Sanford, look at the ____. You see the colors? The shapes?” Arthur asked. Sanford was ____. Other guys talked about girls and sports, but Arthur wanted to talk about grass.

Was there a ____ guy on campus than Sanford? Here he was, a poor kid from Buffalo, New York on a full scholarship, taking classes from superstars such as physicist Leon Lederman and poet Mark Van Doren.

But in 1960, Sanford’s fortune ____. He was playing baseball when suddenly he couldn’t ____ very well. He had to ____ on the grass until his eyesight returned. At first he didn’t believe it was anything ____.

But when Sanford went back to Buffalo, ____ there told him he had a very serious eye disease. They operated on him, but he was still going ____. He was so sad that he ____ to meet anyone from college.

But Arthur ____ Sanford to go back to Columbia. In September 1961, Sanford returned to campus. But he was ____ about getting around alone and depended on Arthur to help him.

Then, one afternoon, Sanford and Arthur went to Manhattan. When it was time to go back to their ____, Arthur said he had a meeting and couldn’t go with Sanford. They ____, and Arthur walked off, leaving Sanford alone. It took Sanford a long time to get back to school. But as he arrived at the university’s gate, someone ____ him.

“Sorry, sir.”

Sanford knew the ____. It was Arthur’s. Sanford was angry at first, but then he ____ what Arthur had done.

“It was one of the most brilliant ____,” Sanford says. “Arthur, of course, had been ____ me the whole way.”

After ____, Sanford got his MBA from Columbia and a PhD from Harvard and went on to become a successful inventor and businessman.

1.

A．clouds

B．trees

C．grass

D．baseball

2.

A．excited

B．surprised

C．disappointed

D．worried

3.

A．luckier

B．braver

C．smarter

D．kinder

4.

A．improved

B．remained

C．lost

D．changed

5.

A．hear

B．smell

C．see

D．speak

6.

A．lie down

B．stand up

C．walk

D．run

7.

A．difficult

B．serious

C．new

D．usual

8.

A．teachers

B．friends

C．relatives

D．doctors

9.

A．blind

B．deaf

C．wrong

D．crazy

10.

A．planned

B．forgot

C．refused

D．wished

11.

A．reminded

B．persuaded

C．expected

D．allowed

12.

A．careful

B．hopeful

C．nervous

D．certain

13.

A．campus

B．library

C．station

D．work

14.

A．agreed

B．smiled

C．waited

D．argued

15.

A．shouted at

B．knocked into

C．looked for

D．laughed at

16.

A．behavior

B．movement

C．voice

D．sound

17.

A．excused

B．realized

C．believed

D．wondered

18.

A．meetings

B．journeys

C．opportunities

D．ideas

19.

A．supporting

B．showing

C．correcting

D．following

20.

A．graduation

B．practice

C．preparation

D．chatting

2 . Got 48 hours to relax yourself? You’ll make full use of your timeand have great fun at these amazing destinations.

Alabama: Gulf Shores

For relaxing weekend getaways in Alabama, head south to the white-sand beaches of Gulf Shores. Get on the water for some deep-sea fishing. History lovers can get a lesson in the Civil War along a 90-mile path with more than a dozen historic sites.

Alaska: Homer

How does fresh seafood sound? You’ll find it in Homer, located in south-central Alaska, which is either a short flight or a great four-hour scenic drive on the Seward Highway from Anchorage. Get your fill of fishing in Kachemak Bay, explore local trails and enjoy exceptional birding in this remote natural setting.

Arizona: Sedona

Adventurous types can get their fill in the magical red rocks of Sedona, which is said to be the location of healing centers of energy. People flood to the area to meditate, practice yoga and more. Sedona also offers fantastic hiking, off-roading, biking, and even climbing.

Arkansas: Hot Springs

Relax and renew in Arkansas’ hot waters in Hot Springs, an art community with Art Deco architecture that is also the home of Hot Springs National Park. Make time for a visit to Bathhouse Row, a National Historic Landmark of eight bathhouses, and Superior Bathhouse Brewery, which produces beer made of the hot spring water inside the National Park. Don’t miss these National Parks that are off the beaten path.

1. Which activity can be found in both Gulf Shores and Homer?

A．Going fishing.	B．Taking a flight.
C．Enjoying beautiful birds.	D．Visiting historic sites.

2. What is Superior Bathhouse Brewery known for?

A．Its bathhouses.	B．Its paths.
C．Its self-made beer.	D．Its architecture.

3. Where is this text most likely from?

A．A diary.

B．A survey.

C．A novel.

D．A magazine.

3 . As a young boy, I knew what people said was not always what they meant or were feeling. And I knew it was possible to get others to do what I wanted if I read their real feelings and responded suitably to their needs. At the age of eleven, I sold rubber door-to-door after school and quickly worked out how to tell if someone was likely to buy from me. When I knocked on a door, if someone told me to go away but their hands were open and they showed their palms (the inside surfaces of their hands), I knew it was safe to continue because they weren’t angry although they may have a dismissive (不屑的) attitude. If someone told me to go away in a soft voice but used a pointed finger or closed hand, I knew it was time to leave.

As a teenager, I became a salesperson, and my ability to read people earned me enough money to buy my first house. Selling gave me the chance to meet people and study them close and to know whether they would buy or not, simply by watching their body language.

I joined the life insurance (保险) business at the age of twenty. And I went on to break several sales records for my company, becoming the youngest person to sell over a million dollars’ worth of business in my first year. This achievement allowed me to become a member of the well-known Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), which recognizes the world’s top achievers in life insurance. I was lucky that the skills I’d learned as a boy in watching body language while selling could be used in this new area, and were directly related to the success I could have in any business closely connected with people.

1. Which of the following meant the author must go away?

A．A customer’s soft voice.

B．A customer’s pointed finger.

C．A customer’s open palms.

D．A customer’s dismissive expression.

2. What does the underlined words “new area” in the last paragraph refer to?

A．The study of selling products.

B．The work for the MDRT.

C．The sales industry.

D．The life insurance business.

3. What was the key to the author’s success?

A．Listening to customers’ words.

B．Understanding customers habits.

C．Trying to satisfy customers’ needs.

D．Reading customers’ body language.

4. How does the text mainly develop?

A．By following the order of time.

B．By giving clear explanations.

C．By giving well-known examples.

D．By following the order of importance.

4 . For some of us, the excitement of seeing a performance at a European opera house is just not enough. Fortunately, opera houses throughout Europe open their backstage doors to the public. Take advantage of these opportunities to look behind the scenes of some of the world's great opera houses.

Teatro alla Scala Opera House Tours—Milan

Discover the activities within the opera house on a backstage tour of the La Scala theater in Milan. The tour also includes an overview of the history of the theater and guides you through   the auditorium(观众席) and the theater boxes.

Paris Opera House Tours—Paris

While it is possible to walk around the public areas of the beautiful Paris Opera House on your own, guided tours are also offered and are led by an English-speaking guide. During the 90- minute tour, you will learn about the theater's history and its architecture. You will also have an opportunity to visit the grand staircase.

Royal Opera House Tours—London

It is one of the most comprehensive of the opera house tours in Europe. The guide at the Royal Opera House takes you through sections of the backstage area to the props (道具) room, where workers build the sets, the costume shop and the ballet studios. There's a chance that you will even catch the ballet dancers backstage in practice in their big ballet studio.

La Fenice Opera House Tours—Venice

Teatro La Fenice in Venice offers a couple of options for visitors. A self-guided tour of the beautiful halls and grounds with a voice guide is available at the box office. Guided tours are also available with an expert that will explain the history of the opera house from its origins to its rebuilding.

1. In which opera house might you be able to see a costume shop backstage?

A．The Teatro alla Scala Opera House	B．The Paris Opera House
C．The Royal Opera House	D．The La Fenice Opera House

2. What do the above four opera houses have in common?

A．They all offer free guided tours.

B．They all open their backstage areas to the public.

C．They are all free to the public.

D．They are all located in France.

3. Where can we most probably find this text?

A．In a sports magazine	B．In an adventure novel
C．In a history book	D．On a culture website

5 . Kangaroos have long been a nuisance to many Australian farmers. Keeping these kinds of animals away from their crops and water supplies has become a continuous fight. A traditional way has been a series of the huge screaming （尖叫）from loudspeakers. Researchers have found that kangaroos often become used to these man-made sounds and take little notice of them.

Australian farmers could be about to get an unusual new weapon（武器）to protect their crops from kangaroos. Researchers in Melbourne have found that kangaroos can be frightened away by the loud sound of their own large feet. It appears to be quite a breakthrough. This is the noise these animals make when they feel danger before running away quickly. Using the animals^’ own alarm system could be what angry farmers have been looking for.

Animal rights protectors are happy about this new finding. When people complain that the number of' kangaroos has risen quickly, they say that a large number of kangaroos have been killed or injured on Australian roads by cars and trucks. Also, they don't want several million to be shot dead every year by human beings. Researchers, who are hoping to develop their footstep sound technology, believe it could also be used to lead kangaroos away from busy highways. The protectors are in favor of this solution which can prevent kangaroos from being harmed and also please the farmers.

1. What problem do kangaroos bring to Australian farmers?

A．Breaking into houses.	B．Making noises.
C．Frightening farmers.	D．Destroying crops.

2. What is the new way to drive away kangaroos?

A．Cutting off water suplies.

B．Killing them with guns.

C．Using the sound of their own footstep.

D．Sending man-made sound through loudspeakers.

3. Why do animal rights protectors agree with this new solution?

A．Because it costs less.

B．Because they prefer new technology.

C．Because it's a prevention — and — protection way.

D．Because it can help reduce the traffic accidents.

6 . Utah Mask Exhibition

The Utah Art Festival is looking for artists to take part in our yearly Mask Exhibition, shown at the Utah Art Festival Gallery from February 7th to February 21st, 2020. Our aim of this Mask Exhibition is not only to bring public attention to the works of local artists, but also raise money that will help us continue to hold an amazing Art Festival next year.

Application（申请）Requirements:

•Creative Masks We'd like the masks to be wearable, and also creatively related to our style.

•Reasonable Price We'd like to offer all kinds of masks at different prices. On the application you will be asked to price your works.

•Typical Samples （样品）This can be a photo of the previous masks you've created, or a drawing of an idea you have for a mask — anything that gives us a general idea of what the final product might look like.

•Brief Introduction It's about the creation background of your works.

Project Timeline:

November 8th — Deadline for submission （递交）of application and sample of your works. November 15th — The artists will be emailed if their works are accepted.

January 28th — Final masks must be offered to the Arts Festival offices with an agreement. February 7th through 21st — Exhibition will be open to the public.

February 25th — Unsold masks will be returned to the owners.

1. Which of the following is the aim of the 2020 Mask Exhibition?

A．To collect masks for the gallery.	B．To know the world-famous works.
C．To raise money for next Art Festival.	D．To attract the attention of local artists.

2. What are the artists required to do in the application?

A．Set a price for their works.

B．Hand in the final products.

C．Wear their masks in the exhibition.

D．Introduce the artists' background.

3. Which is TRUE according to the text?

A．The Exhibition will be open for a month.

B．Unsold masks will be dealt with by the office.

C．An agreement is needed about the sample masks.

D．Artists will know if they are accepted on November 15th.

7 . Recently I had an experience of eating dinner at a “dark restaurant", where people eat in complete _____ . Diners eat their whole meal in total blackness and have to _____ the waiters' guidance if they need to go to the bathroom. I wanted to understand the experience of being ______ . Then I found out eating was a really _____ activity.

It was a special meal. Because we couldn’t see where anything was, my friend and I knocked down glasses and _____ food. Even though my senses of taste and _____ became more sensitive （敏感的），I had to eat much more slowly, trying to _____ what I was eating. _____ water was without doubt difficult, and I even kept drinking from my friend's glass.

After failing to _____ any food with a fork for five minutes, I decided to use my _____ . I reached down, expecting rice and vegetables, but instead, I stuck my hand into a bowl of warm, thick soup. "Ahh...!" "It's best to use a ____ for this soup,” the waiter said into my ear. It was ____ but much too late. Even using a spoon, most of the soup ended up on my shirt. I felt _____ , even though no one could see me.

Our waiter advised us to lift the plates and bowls close to our faces. Only in this way was I able to eat something. _____ , when I left the restaurant, I still felt ______ . Anyway, through this special dining, I was much more aware of the challenges that blind people face.

1.

A．surprise

B．darkness

C．pity

D．honor

2.

A．give up

B．care about

C．rely on

D．turn down

3.

A．blind

B．smart

C．rich

D．quiet

4.

A．boring

B．moving

C．difficult

D．traditional

5.

A．made

B．dropped

C．threw

D．had

6.

A．direction

B．satisfaction

C．sight

D．smell

7.

A．guess

B．observe

C．afford

D．stand

8.

A．Pouring

B．Spreading

C．Saving

D．Tasting

9.

A．make up

B．give back

C．work out

D．pick up

10.

A．hands

B．bowls

C．courage

D．intelligence

11.

A．fork

B．spoon

C．knife

D．plate

12.

A．incorrect

B．strange

C．helpful

D．fun

13.

A．delighted

B．embarrassed

C．sad

D．unknown

14.

A．So

B．Besides

C．However

D．Instead

15.

A．angry

B．excited

C．sick

D．hungry

8 . The Manneken Pis is one of Brussels’ most popular tourist attractions. It has been peeing (撒尿) fresh water into a fountain in the Belgian capital since the 17th century. Now, the peeing boy has finally become environmentally friendly.

To everyone’s surprise, the famous statue used to waste 1,000 to 2,500 liters of drinking water a day. He peed water directly into the city’s sewers (下水道).

Energy engineer Regis Callens found this waste after fixing a water meter (水量计) in the statue. If his calculation is correct, then the peeing boy has wasted more than 250 million liters of water over the last 400 years.

As a result of this finding, a new system for delivering the water back to the naughty boy was created. Now he will no longer waste clean drinking water. Instead, he will use water recycled from a closed circuit (闭合回路). That means the water he pees out will be used again in an almost endless cycle.

The solution came out during the Brussels Water Week. A local official said, “We will also set up the system in schools and sports centers. We should set an example. We will encourage everyone in Brussels to pay attention to their water consumption.”

The Manneken Pis is a copy of the 1619 original, which is in a nearby museum. He is often dressed up in different costumes throughout the year to celebrate festivals and special events.

1. What wasn’t expected by the public according to the text?

A．The Manneken Pis was environmentally unfriendly.

B．The calculation of Regis Callens was not correct.

C．The system was created to send water back to the boy.

D．The city’s sewers were blocked because of the statue.

2. What can we learn from the words of the local official in Paragraph 5?

A．The solution was useful to local people.

B．Water waste will become more serious.

C．Citizens are encouraged to protect the statue.

D．The system will be used widely in the future.

3. Which one can be the best title of the text?

A．A Popular Tourist Attraction	B．A Water-saving Statue
C．A Water Meter in the Statue	D．A Solution to Water Waste

9 . Six-year-old Mia Rabii is from California．She didn’t expect to become a（n）___ when she went for a walk with her mum recently．But when some strangers called out for ___, Mia and her mum ran to their side．

It turns out that some ducklings（小鸭子）had gotten stuck and the people who found them were unable to ___ them．But luckily for the ducklings, Mia had just what it took to bring them to ___．Now the six-year-old’s ___ act is being talked about around the world．

It all ___ when a family found a mother duck ___ with only one duckling．The father duck was nearby, but ___, there were no other ducklings following them．___ the family knew that ducks often travel in flocks（群）, they realized that something was probably ____．

Then suddenly, there were strange ____ coming from a drainage pipe（排水管）．They were the cries of ducklings．It turned out that the other ducklings had ____ into the pipe and gotten stuck．Unluckily, no one in the family had slim（纤细的）enough ____ to reach down and pull out the ducklings—but ____, there was a hero nearby．

The family ____ Mia and her mum, who immediately rushed to them．The family filled Mia and her mum in on what had ____, and Mia decided to take action ____ and try to bring the ducklings to safety．

Mia put her arm down into the darkness and carefully ____ the first duckling．Mia then rushed back to save the ____ duckling．And the next．．．until she had brought all eight ducklings to safety．

After Mia saved the little creatures from ____, the overjoyed mother duck went off with her beloved ducklings．

1.

A．actor

B．interviewer

C．hero

D．doctor

2.

A．advice

B．help

C．treatment

D．encouragement

3.

A．lose

B．feed

C．protect

D．save

4.

A．safety

B．health

C．joy

D．strength

5.

A．smart

B．creative

C．kind

D．fair

6.

A．succeeded

B．failed

C．stopped

D．started

7.

A．working

B．walking

C．waiting

D．playing

8.

A．strangely

B．suddenly

C．usually

D．undoubtedly

9.

A．Though

B．If

C．Before

D．Because

10.

A．wrong

B．different

C．common

D．familiar

11.

A．warnings

B．feelings

C．sounds

D．smells

12.

A．broken

B．fallen

C．looked

D．flown

13.

A．ropes

B．arms

C．sticks

D．fingers

14.

A．surprisingly

B．clearly

C．naturally

D．luckily

15.

A．nodded to

B．listened to

C．laughed at

D．shouted at

16.

A．happened

B．changed

C．remained

D．finished

17.

A．patiently

B．secretly

C．immediately

D．finally

18.

A．guided

B．examined

C．covered

D．lifted

19.

A．same

B．other

C．next

D．last

20.

A．fear

B．doubt

C．danger

D．anger

10 . About 10 percent of public school students in the United States learn English as a second language. In some states, that number is much higher. About five million students in the country are considered English language learners, or ELLs. Such students are the fast-growing group in the US public schools.

The most commonly first spoken languages among ELLs in America are Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Haitian Creole and Vietnamese. Speakers of those five languages make up 92 percent of all ELLs included in the report.

English language learners can choose one of several kinds o1 program. There are some programs, in which students are mostly taught in their native language. And there are other programs, which offer students almost all classroom teaching in English. However, These kinds of programs do not always allow students to write and read in their native language.

There are also so-called bilingual programs. These programs offer teaching in two languages-English and another language. Research has shown that English language learners do best in bilingual programs, especially if the second language is their native language.

The lack of high-quality bilingual programs is clear. Nationally, about 83 percent of students complete their high school education. But the graduation rate (比率) among English language learners is far lower 65 percent.

School systems across the country sometimes look for bilingual educators internationally. But education experts say there are ways for states to find and train new teachers in their own areas. This spring, America came up with a list of “grow your own” rules for schools and states to follow. It advised states to offer a series of ways for bilingual teachers. It also suggested training bilingual teachers in their own areas even if they do not have a college degree.

1. What can we learn about English from paragraph 1?

A．It is difficult for most students.

B．It is popular as a second language in American public schools.

C．It is easy for foreign students.

D．It is not welcome by public school students.

2. How many types of programs for English language learners are mentioned in the text?

A．One.	B．Two.
C．Three.	D．Four.

3. What does the underlined word “bilingual” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．Learning one language.	B．Using two languages.
C．National.	D．International.

4. Where is the text probably from?

A．An educational magazine.	B．A maths paper.
C．A diary.	D．a storybook.