1 . Some of the notebooks George Washington kept as a young man are still in existence. They show that he was learning Latin, was very interested in the basis of good behavior in society, and was reading English literature.

At school he seems only to have been interested in mathematics. In fact, his formal education was surprisingly brief for a gentlemen, and incomplete. For unlike other young Virginian of that day, he did not go to the College of William and Mary in the Virginian capital of Williamsburg. In terms of formal training then, Washington contrasts sharply with some other early American President such as John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. In later years, Washington probably regretted his lack of intellectual training. He never felt comfortable in a debate in Congress, or on any subject that had nor to do with everyday practical matters. And because he never learned French and could not speak directly to the French leaders, he did not visit the country he admired so much. Thus, unlike Jefferson and Adams, he never reached Europe.

1. Washington felt uncomfortable in Congress debates because he        .

A．lacked practice in public speaking

B．felt his education was not good enough

C．didn’t like arguing and debating with people

D．felt that debating was like intellectual training

2. The reason why Washington didn’t visit France was probably that he        .

A．didn’t really care about going

B．didn’t know French leaders

C．couldn’t communicate directly with the French leaders

D．was too busy to travel

3. According to the author        .

A．Washington’s lack of formal education placed him at a disadvantage in later life

B．Washington should have gone to France even though he could not speak French

C．Washington was not as good a president as Adams, Jefferson or Madison

D．Washington was a model for all Virginian gentlemen

4. The main idea of the passage is that Washington’s education        .

A．was if great variety, covering many subjects

B．was probably equal to those of most young gentlemen of this time

C．may seem poor by modern standards but was goog enough for his time

D．was rather limited for a president

2 . The term Scotch­Irish is an American term used to describe those Scots­Irish who live in America.In Britain the term Scots­Irish used for these people is Ulster­Scots. Then, where did the Scots­Irish come from on earth? To find the answer, you should get to know a little bit about the history of Scotland.

After the Celtic invasion (入侵) of Britain about 500 BC, what is now Scotland was controlled by the Celtic people known as the Picts. This name came from the Latin word pictus meaning “painted”. They painted their bodies with dyes (染料).

In the fifth century, the Scots from northern Ireland invaded what is now western Scotland and established a kingdom in the highlands. They spoke Gaelic, a Celtic language. At this same time the Anglo­Saxon invasion of Britain was taking place. Scotland is made up of the highlands and the lowlands, and the Gaelic name for the lowlands is a’Ghalldachd, meaning “the place of the foreigners”．And whom might those foreigners be? The Anglo­Saxon invasion of Britain included the Angles, the Saxons and the Jutes. The Jutes came from what is now northwestern Denmark.They settled (定居) in the southernmost part of Britain. The Saxons came from the northwest coast of Germany and they settled in the southern third of Britain. The Angles came from southwestern Denmark and they conquered what is now northern England and the lowlands of Scotland. They were the foreigners referred to in the Gaelic name for the lowlands.

In the 17th century, the British leaders decided to settle some of its people in the Northern Ireland province of Ulster. They chose the people from Lowland Scotland. This migration (移民) started about 1605.

When the British colonization (殖民) of North America began many of them chose to join this migration. By the time of the American Revolution it was said that one­sixth of the population was the Scots­Irish.

1. Which of the following had the custom of body painting?

A．The Scots.	B．The Picts.
C．The Scots­Irish.	D．The Anglo­Saxons.

2. What happened to what is now Scotland in the fifth century?

A．A kingdom was set up by the Scots fell.

B．The Scots lost the lowlands in a war.

C．Gaelic was widely spoken in the highlands.

D．The highlands were controlled by the Jutes.

3. The underlined word “them” in the last paragraph refers to the people who came from         ．

A．northern England

B．western Scotland

C．Ulster of Northern Ireland

D．southernmost part of Britain

4. What does the text mainly want to tell us?

A．Why the Scots­Irish chose America to settle.

B．The Anglo­Saxon invasion of Britain.

C．The history of the country Scotland.

D．Who the Scots­Irish were exactly.

3 . Relaxing under a sun umbrella, I felt comfortable. My friend Chickie went for a swim.

The ocean was as smooth as glass. I thought,“I can float (漂浮) on my back as if I were in a swimming pool.” Then I ______ it. I closed my eyes and ______ the gentle rocking under me.

I floated peacefully until the water under me rolled and splashed (溅起) over my face. I opened my eyes and ______ around. How did I get so far from the ______? I hadn’t realized how ______ the sea was carrying me.

I ______ swimming as quick and hard as I could. I cried for help, but I was completely ______ in the water. Far off on the beach I could see people ______ their umbrellas. I thought, “It must be the time for lifeguards to leave work. I’m going to ______ here and nobody even sees me!”

Two young men suddenly came near me. One of them ______ my arm. The other held his arm. ______ they pulled me toward the beach.

“You were caught in a riptide (激流),” one man said.

“Thank you so much for ______ me,” I said.

Slowly I got up to walk back to my ______. Chickie had come back. I looked back at my ______ and found they had simply disappeared. Then I sat down with my friend to tell her about my ______.

1.

A．got

B．did

C．imagined

D．discovered

2.

A．expected

B．continued

C．remembered

D．enjoyed

3.

A．looked

B．listened

C．travelled

D．walked

4.

A．city

B．sea

C．beach

D．center

5.

A．quietly

B．quickly

C．strangely

D．hard

6.

A．preferred

B．avoided

C．practised

D．started

7.

A．alone

B．free

C．crazy

D．wrong

8.

A．getting back

B．handing out

C．packing up

D．putting up

9.

A．die

B．speak

C．work

D．appear

10.

A．touched

B．moved

C．hurt

D．took

11.

A．First

B．Again

C．Together

D．Perhaps

12.

A．telling

B．encouraging

C．praising

D．saving

13.

A．room

B．umbrella

C．car

D．office

14.

A．lifeguards

B．friends

C．rescuers

D．partners

15.

A．experience

B．business

C．message

D．problem

4 . Pericles said, twenty-four centuries ago: “Come, gentlemen, we sit too long on insignificance.” We do, indeed! Here is one of the most interesting stories that Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick ever told--a story about the battles won and_________by a giant of the forest.

On the slope of Long’s Peak lies the _________ of a huge tree. Naturalists tell us that it _________for some four hundred years. It was a seedling when Columbus landed at San Salvador, and half _________when the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth. During the course of its long life it was struck by_________fourteen times, and the endless storms of       _________centuries thundered past it. It _________them all. In the end, _________,an army of beetles attacked the tree and leveled it to the_________ . The insects ate their way through and__________destroyed the inner strength of the tree by their__________but constant attacks. A forest giant fell__________before beetles so small that a man could easily kill them between his forefingers and his__________.

Aren’t we all like that battling__________of the forest? Don’t we manage somehow to survive the rare storms and lighting__________, only to let our hearts be __________by little beetles of worry——little beetles that could be killed between a finger and a thumb?

To __________ the worry habit before it breaks you, here is the rule:

Let’s not allow ourselves to be__________small things we should ignore and __________. remember “Life is too short to be   __________ .”

1.

A．celebrated

B．lost

C．remembered

D．recorded

2.

A．ruin

B．trunk

C．leaves

D．branches

3.

A．jumped

B．sat

C．lasted

D．stood

4.

A．developed

B．grown

C．dying

D．gone

5.

A．guns

B．ants

C．stones

D．lighting

6.

A．four

B．five

C．six

D．seven

7.

A．killed

B．faced

C．solved

D．survived

8.

A．therefore

B．however

C．besides

D．instead

9.

A．ground

B．hill

C．roof

D．land

10.

A．quickly

B．happily

C．gradually

D．actually

11.

A．practical

B．smart

C．powerful

D．tiny

12.

A．at last

B．in advance

C．by accident

D．on purpose

13.

A．toe

B．middle finger

C．thumb

D．little finger

14.

A．tree

B．giant

C．animal

D．flower

15.

A．situations

B．disasters

C．attacks

D．misfortunes

16.

A．stepped on

B．figured out

C．found out

D．eaten out

17.

A．form

B．get

C．break

D．miss

18.

A．upset by

B．impressed by

C．interested in

D．crazy about

19.

A．forgive

B．hate

C．forget

D．understand

20.

A．big

B．little

C．important

D．sad

5 . Top 4 Traditional Summer Jobs for College Students

With the summer break around the corner, students will be looking for seasonal and short-term jobs for extra cash, to stay busy or to make additions to their resume (简历). The following jobs have been longtime go-tos for many young adults.

Lifeguard

Because summer is the busiest season for pools and beaches, lots of summer jobs exist for strong swimmers. Lots of positions can be found at community and neighborhood pools, while those who live near the coastline can also find positions at public beaches. These jobs are a great opportunity to build your fitness, keep people safe and be outdoors to enjoy some fun in the sun. The average hourly wage for lifeguards is $9.50.

Camp Counselor (辅导员)

Students, who enjoy spending their time with children, being a leader and overseeing fun, outdoor activities are often the perfect fit for camp counselor positions. Students studying science, for example, can work at a science camp, while those with a creative talent can work at an arts-focused summer program. The average hourly wage for camp counselors is $9.28, but those with years of experience or specific academic backgrounds may earn more.

Sales Associate

Students with a skill for persuasion and helpfulness often enjoy sales associate jobs. Students interested in business, finance or sales/marketing often gravitate (被吸引) towards these roles, but they’re also a great fit for anyone seeking a low-pressure summer position or even just a discount at their favorite store. The average wage is $10.20 hourly.

Food Server

Although it may not seem like the greatest way to spend a summer, working as wait staff allows students to build their social skills, stay active, enjoy free meals while working and familiarize themselves with different cuisines. The average salary is $9.00 hourly, but tips can raise that number hugely.

1. Being a lifeguard means you can___________.

A．work indoors only	B．work near your home
C．have fun with your friends	D．work without certifications

2. What do you know about the camp counselor job?

A．It requires students to be good at outdoor activities.

B．A background in a specific area may provide an advantage.

C．It offers the highest average hourly wage among the four jobs.

D．The experience of babysitting can help you earn more money.

3. What might be one of the benefits of working as a sales associate?

A．Enjoy free meals.	B．Enjoy lower purchase prices.
C．Develop a set of new skills.	D．Build a career for sales or marketing.

4. What can people learn in a waiter’s job?

A．How to deal with people.	B．How to deal with pressure.
C．How to grow their patience.	D．How to make different cuisines.

5. Which job may allow you to earn more than it says?

A．Lifeguard.

B．Camp counselor.

C．Sales associate.

D．Food server.

6 . Now, a growing number of companies are offering subscriptions (订购) for something most people are used to owning: cars.

Car subscription plans are mainly aimed at drivers who do not want to have long-term agreements for one single car. Many people using the services say they like being able to use a number of different kinds of vehicles depending on their needs.

Steve Barnes uses a car subscription service in Atlanta, Georgia. He says that every time he orders a new car “it feels like New Year’s morning”. Barnes signed up for the service in 2018 to be able to use many kinds of vehicles for different purposes. He says for some activities with his children, he chooses a large SUV. But when he wants to have fun or go out at night, he chooses a Tesla or some other kinds of sports car. But the comfort of such services can come at a high cost. Barnes pays $1,400 a month for his subscription. This is much higher than the $ 900 a month he used to pay to hire an SUV with insurance. Sill, he has no desire to own or hire a car again. He says his subscription has allowed him to drive many different vehicles which would have cost more than $1 million to own.

Some of the world’s biggest automakers are currently offering subscription plans for vehicles. One of them is Ford Motor Company. The company signed a deal last year with the San Francisco-based Monthly subscription service-Canvas. Canvas offers several models, including used vehicles. Monthly subscriptions start at $379 for small cars and go up to $1,125 for large SUVs. But these plans limit drivers to 800 kilometers per month. For another $100, users can get unlimited travel.

Adela Spulber works at the U.S. -based Center for Automotive Research in Michigan. She said that the effects of vehicle subscription services remain unknown.

1. What is the main purpose of car subscription plans?

A．To get people to buy cars more actively.

B．To encourage people to own their own cars.

C．To meet some people’s needs to drive different cars.

D．To reach an agreement with people having a single car.

2. What do we know about Steve Barnes from the text?

A．He is satisfied with the car subscription service.

B．He always likes to use different types of sports cars.

C．He hopes to own another car some day.

D．The cost of a month for his subscription is lower.

3. Which of the following can be inferred from Paragraph 4?

A．Canvas doesn’t provide second-hand cars.

B．There are different monthly subscriptions to choose from.

C．A driver may drive Canvas cars without limitation.

D．Now the subscription services are welcome in San Francisco.

4. What is Adela Spulber’s attitude to the subscription services?

A．Hopeless.

B．Pessimistic.

C．Optimistic.

D．Uncertain.

7 . Confucius would be happy if he lived in the modern world. He would see his works and philosophies(哲学) still _______________ among teenagers even though they live in an_______________ of information.

In Changzhou No.2 Middle School, Jiangsu, all senior 3 students now_______________ a course in Lun Yu once a week. The school aims to improve students’ appreciation of the Confucian heritage(遗产)as well as_______________   Chinese civilization.

“Students’ attendance in this course will _______________   30 percent of their Chinese score on the final exam.This reward_______________ their interest in the course, which is _______________ but full of wisdom,” said Cao Yongzhong, a Chinese _______________ at the school.

_______________won’t be easy for students to enjoy The Analects(文选) of Confucius ________________ ancient Chinese as they________________   so many other subjects to learn and exams to ________________.

Cheng Yun,18, didn’t like the”additional burden”________________, but now it turns to be a course ________________ she looks forward to.

“I thought it would ________________ my time for homework, but it doesn’t.________________ sentences are short and concise(精练). I even use some of his wise   sayings in my compositions, ________________   makes my writing more attractive,” Cheng said. ________________ the fact that all students are required to learn some chapters of the book when in junior school, they may be ________________ young to understand the truths revealed(揭示)by Confucius.” Although I ________________ the language we use nowadays to Confucius, what the master said in the book does help me shape my personality.”said Zhang Junzhuo,18.

1.

A．useful

B．popular

C．helpful

D．hopeful

2.

A．age

B．alternative

C．email

D．opinion

3.

A．survey

B．welcome

C．conduct

D．take

4.

A．ancient

B．modern

C．unknown

D．magical

5.

A．consist of

B．make up

C．be made up of

D．account of

6.

A．discourages

B．disappoints

C．encourages

D．involves

7.

A．easy

B．interesting

C．inspiring

D．difficult

8.

A．worker

B．teacher

C．cook

D．librarian

9.

A．It

B．They

C．He

D．She

10.

A．across

B．in

C．on

D．through

11.

A．have

B．take

C．enjoy

D．advocate

12.

A．prepare

B．take

C．prepare for

D．have

13.

A．first

B．at last

C．last

D．at first

14.

A．who

B．that

C．where

D．why

15.

A．make up

B．take up

C．use up

D．pick up

16.

A．Confucius’

B．Cheng Yun’s

C．Zhang Junzhuo

D．Cao Yongzhong

17.

A．that

B．what

C．which

D．they

18.

A．Due to

B．Despite

C．Though

D．Owing to

19.

A．so

B．very

C．too

D．that

20.

A．like

B．enjoy

C．appreciate

D．prefer

8 . Stress is everywhere in our daily life. And it is not just men who suffer from it, but women and young and old people, too.

The main causes of stress are: death, divorce, marriage, money, moving house, changing jobs, ending relationships and taking exams.

So how do you know if you suffer from stress? Do the Stress Test and find out!

Stress Test

Do you	Yes	No
1. often sleep badly?
2. get headaches a lot?
3. find it difficult to relax?
4. need alcohol or cigarettes to keep calm?
5. usually hide your feeling?
6. find it difficult to put your heart into something?
7. take sleeping pills?
8. get angry when things go wrong?

If you answer Yes to more than two of these questions, you are one of many people who suffer from stress. So what can you do about it?

Doing yoga (瑜伽) or relaxation exercises, chewing gum and playing with worry beads (念珠) are all common ways of relieving (减轻) stress.

However doctors now say that there are simpler ways. Their advice is that people should laugh and smile more often. When you laugh and smile , your body relaxes. They also say that people--and especially men--ought to cry more frequently, because crying is the natural way of relieving stress.

1. What can you learn from the passage?

A．Young people suffer from more stress than the old.

B．Many social problems cause stress.

C．If you answer YES to more than three of these questions, you are one of many people who suffer from stress.

D．Doing yoga is the most useful way to relieve stress.

2. How do you know you’re suffering from stress?
(1) drink too much (2) often sleepy (3) usually hide your feeling (4) find it difficult to relax

A．(1) and (2)

B．(1) and (4)

C．(2) and (3)

D．(3) and (4)

3. However doctors now say that there are simpler ways. Here “simpler ways” means________.

A．chewing gum

B．playing with worry beads

C．laugh and cry

D．above all

4. What’s the topic of the passage?

A．Living with stress

B．Social problems

C．Ways of relieving stress

D．Stress Test

9 . One day, a woman walked into a pet store to buy a bird for her Thanksgiving Day party. The guy said, “We only have one parrot. But I think you do not want it because it can talk…” The woman said happily, “That’s great. I’ve always wanted a talking bird.” So the guy said, “Since you are a nice lady, I’ll give it to you as a gift.”

And the lady went home and put the bird on her bed and walked out of the room. But as soon as she walked into the kitchen, the bird started to speak dirty words as loud as it could. The woman walked back into the room thinking, “I can’t have this at my party!” So she took the bird and put it in the fridge. A few hours later, while the woman was eating, she remembered that her bird was still in the fridge. Quickly, she opened the door and found it was shivering. Then she took out the bird at once. She said to the bird, “I’ll keep you out of there if you don’t use that language again. Do you agree with me?”

The bird nodded and asked, “Can I just ask a quick question?” The lady nodded and said, “Yes, you may.” The bird pointed at the turkey behind him and asked, “What did he do?”

1. The woman went into the pet store because ________.

A．there were lots of nice birds in it

B．she wanted to buy a bird to make a big meal

C．she wanted to buy a bird for Thanksgiving Day party

D．she wanted to buy a bird for his son’s birthday

2. The underlined word “shiver” means ________.

A．发抖

B．睡觉

C．生气

D．跳动

3. The bird wanted to know ________.

A．how the turkey was put into the fridge.	B．why itself was in the fridge.
C．who could be in the fridge.	D．why the turkey was in the fridge.

4. The woman put the bird in the fridge because ________.

A．she wanted to cook it on Thanksgiving Day	B．the bird spoke dirty words
C．the bird liked living in the cold place	D．she thought it’s the best place for it to live in

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1. If the tourists want to explore the beauty of the snow mountain, they would probably choose ________.

A．In Pursuit of Kungfu Tour	B．Golden Silk Road
C．Authentic Yunnan Discovery	D．Wonders of China

2. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Tongli is famous for the interesting water town traditions.

B．Beijing and Shanghai are the two common cities in Tour 1 and Tour 2.

C．Tourists can experience the culture of the minorities on the Silk Road.

D．Kungfu fans can learn Kungfu in the Longmen Grottoes.

3. The main purpose of the passage is to ________.

A．show visitors the importance of some cities

B．supply visitors with the information of some China tours

C．offer visitors some trip tips

D．tell visitors the splendid Chinese culture