1 . If you are looking for a vacation to a beautiful beach town, each state on the East Coast has something new to offer. Here you can find the best cities along the East Coast based on a departure (离开) from Los Angeles.

Savannah, GeorgiaRound-trip fight cost:$ 415

Walking tours of the city’s attractions are led by local historians, and you can know more about the famous squares and see the bench where Forrest Gump sat. There is also a free tour to Forsyth Park, home to a 300-year-old Candler Oak tree. Visitors can also stay at the Forsyth Park, which includes a spa, restaurant and cooking school.

Charleston, South Carolina

Round-trip flight cost:$519

You don’t have to travel to Europe to visit one of the world’s best spots. Charleston made Travel and Leisure’s 2018 list of the top 15 international cities. It was also ranked the No. 1 U.S. city for the sixth year in a row in 2018. You can enjoy the sunshine for free at Folly Beach and watch the sunset from the pier (码头).

Block Island, Rhode Island

Round-trip flight cost:$358

There are no flights from Los Angeles directly to Block Island, but a round-trip flight to Providence, Rhode Island. There you can make your way to Block Island and visit 1661 Farms and Gardens, which is home to kangaroos, camels, ducks, goats and much more. Southeast Lighthouse here is praised for its beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Roanoke, Virginia

Round-trip fight cost:$517

Take advantage of the arts and crafts trips, hiking paths and waterfall stops all along the Blue Ridge Parkway. If you don’t want to stay outdoors, visit the Taubman Museum of Art for free. The museum has a collection of over 2,100 pieces from around the world and hosts special exhibits(展览会) throughout the year.

1. What do tours in Savannah allow visitors to do?

A．Learn about the history of the city.	B．Help plant trees in Forsyth Park
C．Attend a cooking school for free.	D．Watch an open-air movie.

2. Block Island is best suitable for visitors who _________.

A．are unwilling to travel by air

B．love to spend time with animals

C．want to appreciate works of art

D．prefer enjoying the mountain view

3. At which place can visitors have both outdoor and indoor tours?

A．Savannah.

B．Charleston.

C．Block Island

D．Roanoke.

2 . It's amazing how one dollar can change the culture of a school.

We have a ______ school of about 30 students.It is really full of competition and pressure as most of the kids get good ______ and try to be the best ones.It's good except that a lot of us middle kids felt really ______.We got the feeling that we were so selfish—it's every man for himself.

______， my friend and I set out to find a way to change the culture.We thought doing things for others was the only way to ______ our depression(沮丧)about school.

On the first day of school we put a ______ folded into a heart into one of the leaders' lockers with a piece of paper that ______， “Buy yourself a snack.” We hoped to give away small gifts every day.We didn't know the ______ it would have.

People went ______ over it and everyone was talking about who it might be doing the acts of kindness and ______ that they should do something too.It is so much fun to see the ______ on everyone's faces now! Lots of other people have started sharing ______ now too: chocolate bars, cookies and money left on purpose in the vending machine(自动售货机)．And lots of notes are on the thanks board saying: “Thanks to whoever started.”

Now I actually expect to go to school to have the chance to ______ people up.I hope kindness will ______ to other schools.If anybody is struggling with being ______ at school and work, I totally suggested doing acts of kindness.

1.

A．small

B．large

C．lovely

D．terrible

2.

A．grades

B．books

C．results

D．teachers

3.

A．interested

B．satisfied

C．pressured

D．embarrassed

4.

A．In return

B．In charge

C．In response

D．In anger

5.

A．deal with

B．live with

C．come up with

D．keep up with

6.

A．paper

B．gift

C．dollar

D．ticket

7.

A．wrote

B．said

C．told

D．printed

8.

A．problem

B．opinion

C．effect

D．attitude

9.

A．wild

B．sad

C．angry

D．peaceful

10.

A．regretting

B．disagreeing

C．doubting

D．deciding

11.

A．tears

B．pain

C．smiles

D．terror

12.

A．happiness

B．selfishness

C．kindness

D．sadness

13.

A．bring

B．cheer

C．speed

D．hold

14.

A．spread

B．refer

C．react

D．take

15.

A．ignored

B．concerned

C．confused

D．depressed

3 . Any foreigner who has tried to learn Chinese can tell how hard it is to master the tones required to speak and understand.And anyone who has tried to learn to play the violin or other instruments can report similar challenges.

Now researchers have found that people with musical training have an easier time learning Chinese.Writing in the online edition of Nature Neuroscience, researchers from Northwestern University say that both skills draw on the same parts of the brain that help people discover changes in pitch(音调)．

One of the study's authors, Nina Kraus, said the findings suggested that studying music “actually tunes our sensory system”．This means that schools that want children to do well in languages should hesitate before cutting music programs, Dr.Kraus said.She said music training might also help children with language problems.

Mandarin speakers have been shown to have a more complex encoding(编码)of pitch patterns in their brains than English speakers do.This is because in Mandarin and other Asian languages, pitch plays a central role.A single－syllable word can have several meanings depending on how it is intoned.

For this study, the researchers looked at 20 non－Chinese speaking volunteers, half with no musical background and half who have studied an instrument for at least six years.

As they were shown a movie, the volunteers also heard an audio tape of the Mandarin word “mi” in three of its meanings: squint, bewilder and rice.The researchers recorded activities in their brain stems to see how well they were processing the sounds.Those with a music background showed much more brain activities in response to the Chinese sounds.

The lead author of the study, Patrick C．M.Wong, said it might work both ways.It appears that native speakers of tonal languages may do better at learning instruments.

1. Why does Chinese learning have something to do with music training?

A．Because there is the same difficulty in learning Chinese and music.

B．Because skills to learn the two make use of the same parts of the brain.

C．Because music training might help people with language study.

D．Because people who do well in Chinese study do well in music.

2. The underlined word “intoned” in the fourth paragraph can be replaced by the word “________”．

A．created	B．spelled
C．seemed	D．pronounced

3. What would be the best title for this passage?

A．Mandarin Speakers Are Smarter Than English Speakers

B．Skilled Ear for Music May Help Language Study

C．Pitch Plays a Central Role in Chinese Learning

D．Schools Need to Develop Music Programs

4 . No one can believe that the Great Wall might disappear some day. Believe it or not, the Great Wall is being destroyed by people. Less than 20 percent of the Great Wall built in the Ming Dynasty is still perfect, but about 80 percent is in danger. The Great Wall can be called “great” mostly because of its amazing length. But we should realize that the length was made up of one brick at a time. If we do nothing to save the Great Wall, it will become a series of separate wasteland rather than a historic site.

The Great Wall is actually a series of walls built and rebuilt by different dynasties over the past 2,000 years. It began in the rule of China's first emperor, Qin Shihuang of the Qin Dynasty, and lasted into the Ming Dynasty. The parts built before the Ming Dynasty have nearly disappeared. People are familiar with sections such as Badaling in Beijing and Jiayuguan in Gansu because they have been open to tourists for many years. But those sections far away from the public eyes have been almost forgotten.

Few local people knew the 3­metre­high walls made of earth and stones beside them are part of the Great Wall. The lack of knowledge is considered as one of the main reasons.

The bricks on the Great Wall were carried off by local countryside people to build their houses, sheep corrals (畜栏) and pigsties (猪圈). Some were taken away to build roads. Bricks carved with people’s names are put away as remembrance (纪念). Rubbish is spread over the battlements (城垛). The bricks can be sold for 15 yuan per tractor load. Those who destroyed and are destroying the Great Wall know its name, but are not clear about its cultural meaning. It will take a long time to let them know this. The local farmers not only carried off the body of the Great Wall but dug out the entire base.

It is necessary to preserve the Great Wall. The officials should be aware of the importance of the Great Wall. Young Chinese should know more about the nation’s great civilization and learn to love it.

1. The underlined part in Paragraph 2 refers to the parts of the Great Wall ________.

A．that are too difficult to understand

B．that nobody can watch

C．that are not well known to the public

D．that are too far to be seen

2. What’s the main reason for the Great Wall’s being destroyed?

A．The local people are short of cultural knowledge.

B．The local people need bricks and stones to build houses.

C．The local people think the Great Wall is not important.

D．The bricks of the Great Wall can be sold for money.

3. Why does the author say the Great Wall might disappear?

A．It is useless from now on.

B．It will be replaced by a new one.

C．Some parts of it are being destroyed.

D．It's too old to be used once again.

5 . Beijing, with co－host Zhangjiakou in neighboring Hebei Province, will host the 2022 Winter Olympics. That will benefit the capital as well as its residents (居民), so the below are something to be expected from the Winter Olympic Games.

Blue skies

It is highly expected that hosting the Winter Olympic Games will push Beijing to reduce pollution and improve the air quality more effectively.

Beijing began carrying out a five－year plan from 2013 that cost 130 billion US dollars to upgrade heating systems, cut car emissions (排放) and close heavy－polluting factories. Such efforts will not only be made in Beijing but in a neighboring Hebei and Tianjin as well, as suggested by a development action plan to integrate (结合) the three places. Hopefully, blue skies will become a regular feature even after the Games.

Transportation

Although Beijing is the host city of the 2022 Winter Games, Chongli county of Zhangjiakou will host some of the snow events.

The capital region is likely to benefit from investments in infrastructure (基础设施), including the Beijing－Zhangjiakou intercity railways, expansion of Beijing subway systems, upgraded highway networks and another regional airport.

Winter sports

Beijing's vision is to develop a winter sports market for more than 300 million people in northern China.

With a rich legacy left by the summer Olympics, China plans to reuse 11 of 12 venues built for the 2008 Olympics and only needs to build a new rink for speed skating, effectively easing possible problems of facilities (设施) being left idle after the Games.

Transformation (转变)

On the back of the Winter Olympics, the Beijing municipal government is looking at fostering sports－related industry as a new growth driver to power its economy.

The goal is to integrate the Winter Games with sustainable development plans for the wider region, focusing on clean energy, green technology, and improvement in ecology and air quality.

Tourism

The country's plan to develop a winter sports industry will enhance Zhangjiakou's reputation as a tourist destination by upgrading its transportation system and facilities, such as hotels and restaurants.

1. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．How Important the 2022 Winter Games Is

B．What Have Been Done for the 2022 Winter Games

C．When and Where to Hold the 2022 Winter Games

D．What to Expect from the 2022 Winter Games

2. What does the underlined word “idle” probably mean in the text?

A．Lazy.	B．Not in use.
C．Not serious.	D．Not working hard.

3. “By 2025, around 600,000 new jobs will appear.” can be an example for “________”.

A．Transportation	B．Winter sports
C．Transformation	D．Tourism

6 . The most unforgettable thing during my long summer holiday last year, of course was my trip _______ England. This was my first time to go abroad, so it really made me _______.

There were quite a lot of interesting places in England, _______ Oxford. When we walked around Oxford, we saw quite a lot of ancient buildings on _______ sides of the streets. One of the most famous tourist _______ in Oxford is Christ Church, it’s _______ one of the Oxford University’s 39 colleges. There is a huge hall in Christ Church, _______ was used as the dining hall at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter _______. I felt really excited when I heard this.

_______ place that impressed me __________ during my trip was a place called StratforduponAvon. It was a small town. Maybe you haven’t __________ it, but I’m sure you have heard about William Shakespeare—it’s the great man’s __________. In StratforduponAvon, I could __________ Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Shakespeare Countryside Museum, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and a lot of places that are connected with __________.

I went to Shakespeare’s Birthplace. It was the house __________ Shakespeare was born and __________ his early years. __________ sitting room, hallway (走廊), bedrooms, and kitchen were furnished (布置) in 16th century __________. I also went to see the Shakespeare Exhibition. It illustrated (以图解说明) Shakespeare’s life and career in both Strarford and London.

I really enjoyed this nice trip to England,   __________ I learnt a lot. I’m very happy that I could visit such an interesting __________. I want to go there again in the future.

1.

A．at

B．for

C．from

D．to

2.

A．excited

B．appointed

C．stubborn

D．determined

3.

A．for example

B．such as

C．as such

D．for instance

4.

A．both

B．either

C．neither

D．each

5.

A．views

B．scenes

C．sites

D．interests

6.

A．also

B．too

C．still

D．yet

7.

A．that

B．which

C．who

D．where

8.

A．novels

B．records

C．films

D．songs

9.

A．Other

B．Every

C．Each

D．Another

10.

A．deep

B．deeply

C．high

D．highly

11.

A．thought about

B．heard about

C．listened to

D．dreamed about

12.

A．hometown

B．office

C．play

D．theatre

13.

A．speak

B．say

C．talk

D．see

14.

A．Shakespeare

B．Oxford

C．England

D．Harry Potter

15.

A．who

B．that

C．when

D．where

16.

A．paid

B．spent

C．cost

D．took

17.

A．It’s

B．Its

C．It had

D．It was

18.

A．style

B．site

C．shape

D．shade

19.

A．for which

B．which

C．from which

D．in which

20.

A．place

B．town

C．country

D．summer

7 . San Francisco Fire Engine Tours

San Francisco Winery Tour

Running: February 1st through April 30th

This delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer. (Included in tickets price)

Departing from the Cannery: Tour times upon request.

Duration(时长): 2 hours

Price: $90

Back to the Fifties Tour

Running: August 16th through August 31st

This tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.

Departing from the Cannery: 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm

Duration: 2 hours

Price: $90

Spooky Halloween Tour

Running: October 10th through October 31st

Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district. Authentic fire gear(服装) is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.

Departing from the Cannery: 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Price: Available upon request

Holiday Lights Tour

Running: December 6th through December 23rd

This attractive tour takes you to some of San Francisco’s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.

Departing from the Cannery: 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Advance reservations required.

1. Which of the tours is available in March?

A．San Francisco Winery Tour.

B．Back to the Fifties Tour.

C．Spooky Hallowen Tour.

D．Holiday Lights Tour.

2. What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?

A．Go to Treasure Island.

B．Enjoy the holiday scenes.

C．Have free ice cream.

D．Visit the Presidio district.

3. What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?

A．Take some drinks.

B．Set off early in the morning.

C．Wear warm clothes.

D．Make reservations in advance.

4. Where can you find this passage in a newspaper？

A．Travel

B．Fashion

C．Society

D．Economy

8 . The word “sport” first meant something that people did in their free time. Later it often meant hunting wild animals and birds. About a hundred years ago the word was first used for organized games. This is the usual meaning of the word today. People spend a lot of time playing football, basketball, tennis and many other sports. Such people play because they leant to. A few people are paid for sport they play. These people are called professional sportsmen. They may be sportsmen for only a few years, but during that time the best ones can earn a lot of money. For example, a professional football player in England earns more than 300,000 dollars a year. The stars earn a lot more. International golf and tennis champions can make more than 500,000 dollars a year. Of course, only a few sportsmen can earn as much as that.

Perhaps the most surprising thing about sportsmen and money is that the stars can earn more money from advertising than from sports. An advertisement for sports equipment does not simply mean, “Buy our things”. It says, “Buy the same shirt and shoes as…” Famous sportsmen can even advertise things like watches and food. They allow the companies to use their names or a photo of them and they are paid for this. Sport is no longer just something for people’s spare time.

1. From the passage we can learn that            .

A．famous people spend too much money and time on sports

B．the development of sports is slower than any other activity

C．most people enjoy sports because they can earn a lot of money

D．now sports is not only an amusement for people

2. In this passage “professional sportsmen” means people “_____________”.

A．who teach others how to make money in sports

B．who take sports as their jobs

C．who are very fond of sports

D．who teach other sportsmen how to play sports

3. Now, the “sport” means                  .

A．what most of the people do in their spare time

B．hunting wild animals and birds in the forests

C．organized games

D．something that people are paid to

4. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Most people play sports only for money.

B．Those who play sports earn more than those who do not.

C．People play sports for different purposes.

D．Those who play sports want to keep strong and fit.

9 . I used to live selfishly. I should admit it. But one moment changed me.

I was on my lunch break and had _______ the office to get something to eat. On the way, I _______ a busker(街头艺人), with a hat in front of him. I had some _______ in my pocket, but I would not give them to him, thinking to myself he would _______ use the money to feed his addiction to drugs or alcohol. He _______ like that type—young and ragged, but what was I going to spend the money on? I then _______ I had no right to place myself above him just _______ he was busking.

I stopped and dropped all the coins into his _______, and he smiled at me. I watched for a while. As _______ as it sounded, I expected something more to come from that moment—a feeling of ________ or satisfaction, for example. But nothing happened. ________, I walked off.

On my way home at the end of the ________, I saw the busker again and he was ________. I watched him pick up the hat and walk to a cafe counter. There he poured the total contents into a collecting tin ________ an earthquake fund-raising event. He was busking for charity!

Now I donate any ________ I have to charity tins and enjoy the feeling of giving.

1.

A．left

B．cleaned

C．prepared

D．searched

2.

A．led

B．chose

C．saw

D．fooled

3.

A．chocolates

B．coins

C．tins

D．drugs

4.

A．almost

B．only

C．rather

D．still

5.

A．acted

B．looked

C．sounded

D．smelt

6.

A．declared

B．realized

C．expected

D．guessed

7.

A．when

B．if

C．because

D．since

8.

A．rag

B．hat

C．pocket

D．counter

9.

A．selfish

B．awkward

C．innocent

D．special

10.

A．happiness

B．sadness

C．love

D．hate

11.

A．Disappointedly

B．Unfortunately

C．Coincidentally

D．Comfortably

12.

A．moment

B．day

C．break

D．event

13.

A．walking around

B．passing by

C．packing up

D．running off

14.

A．by

B．for

C．on

D．with

15.

A．work

B．time

C．energy

D．change

10 . Sure, it’s good to get along well with your teacher because it makes the time you spend in the classroom more pleasant.

And yes, it’s good to get along well with your teacher because, in general, it’s smart to learn how to get along well with the different types of people you’ll meet throughout your life.

In fact, kids who get along well with their teachers not only learn more, but they’re more comfortable about asking questions and getting extra help. This makes it easier for them to understand new materials and do their best on tests. When you have this kind of relationship with a teacher, he or she can be someone to turn to with problems, such as problems with learning or school issues.

Here is a question: what if you don’t get along well with your teachers? In fact, teachers want to get along well with you and enjoy seeing you learn.But teachers and students sometimes have personality clashes (个性冲突), which can happen between any two people. If you show your teacher that you want to make the situation better, he or she will probably do everything possible to make that happen. By dealing with a problem like this, you learn something about how to get along with people who are different from you.

However, if a certain teacher isn’t your favorite, you can still have a successful relationship with him or her, especially if you fulfill your basic responsibilities as a student. Here are some of those responsibilities:

Attend class ready to learn.

Be prepared for class with the right pencils, books, and completed assignments.

Listen when your teacher is talking.

Do your best, whether it’s a classroom assignment, homework, or a test.

1. According to the passage, getting along well with your teachers will make you____.

A．get the best scores in the exams

B．have more pleasant time in the classroom

C．have no problems with study

D．get a better seat in the classroom

2. The underlined word “that” in the fourth paragraph refers to____.

A．getting along very well with classmates

B．the disappearance of personality differences

C．a better relationship between you and your teacher

D．the happy time you have in the classroom

3. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A．The importance of friendships in schools.

B．The importance of a good relationship with your teachers.

C．Studying skills for students.

D．Useful skills to get along well with your teachers.