1 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Today, giant pandas are considered to be one of the world’s best-known animals. People make huge efforts     1     (protect) them and luckily their efforts are paying off in some areas.     2     (global) recognized as a leading symbol of both China and nature conservation in general, giant pandas are popular in the world. But global interest in the animal only     3     (take) off in the 20th century.

The inspiration for WWF’s logo (标识) came from Chi Chi,     4     giant panda that arrived at London Zoo in 1958. Being aware of the need for a remarkable symbol to break through all language barriers, one of the WWF’s     5     (founder) agreed to make the big furry panda with her distinctive black and white coat a great logo. The first pieces     6     were done by the British environmentalist and artist Gerald Watterson became modestly successful. Later,     7     (base) on these drafts, Sir Peter Scott, drew the first logo. He said at the time, “we want an animal that is beautiful and endangered, and is loved for its     8     (attract) qualities. We also want an animal that is black and white to cut printing costs. To our relief, we make     9     eventually.”

The panda has ever since become a symbol not just for WWF,     10     for the conservation movement as well.

4 . Every year, over 7.72 trillion kilograms of plastic is washed into the oceans. There are five huge areas in the world’s oceans that are a “soup” of floating rubbish. One of these areas, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP), is three times as large as France.

Over a year ago, a group called Ocean Cleanup began using a huge floating screen to try to clean up plastic pollution in the ocean. After several failures, the group is now collecting plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. But the plastic is spreading out over a large area, so it's impossible to collect it piece by piece. So, the Ocean Cleanup had a plan. They got a long floating U-shaped tube with a screen hanging below it. As the tube and screen are pushed by the water and the winds, the U is meant to collect plastic rubbish, making it easy for a ship to collect and remove the plastic. The system uses the power of the wind and ocean, so it doesn’t need fuel.

The group began testing the first version, called “System 001”, last September. But it soon became clear that the screen was just moving with the plastic, not collecting it. Sometimes plastic would wash over the top of the tube. Even worse, System 001 got broken by surging seas and had to be towed to Hawaii for repairs.

But Mr. Slat, who got the idea for the Ocean Cleanup system, sees the project as an experiment, which means a failure is a chance to learn. The team collected and studied lots of information about what worked well and what didn’t. Then they changed the design. In June, an improved version, called “System001/B” was towed back to the GPGP.

The new version has a parachute (降落伞) attached to it. This makes the system move slightly slower than the plastic, allowing the plastic to be collected inside, as planned. But this success is still just the beginning of the work of the Ocean Cleanup. They want a better and larger system.

1. What does the author want to show in Paragraph 1?

A．Humans should try to prevent plastic waste.

B．The GPGP is facing different kinds of pollution.

C．Plastic pollution in the oceans has become a serious problem.

D．A series of problems has been caused by plastic pollution.

2. What was the group’s plan?

A．To make use of the water and the winds.

B．To create a ship to collect waste in the oceans.

C．To collect the floating plastic waste piece by piece.

D．To gather up the floating plastic waste in the oceans.

3. What can we know about the “System001”?

A．It was a failure.	B．It was a great success.
C．It worked with a parachute.	D．It needed to be fueled regularly.

4. What does the underlined word mean in Paragraph 3?

A．vast

B．rough

C．calm

D．peaceful

5 . Whether you prefer history, art, special programming or something altogether different, the Museums in Atlanta will impress and delight you.

High Museum of Art

As one of the top art museums in the Southeast, High Museum of Art has an extensive collection of 19th and 20th-century American art and a significant amount of European artwork. There is a growing collection of African American art as well as modern and contemporary art. It is distinguished as the only major museum in North America to have a department specifically devoted to folk and self-taught art.

Delta Flight Museum

The Delta Flight Museum is an aviation and corporate museum located near the airline’s main hub. It is a nonprofit organization relying on volunteers, donations, special event rentals and Museum Store sales. It is considered an ongoing project and it collects various items year round.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Located along Ponce, the Fernbank Museum of Natural History is an interactive museum that will appeal to people of all ages. Permanent exhibits include dinosaur fossils and massive skeletons. Regularly scheduled educational and social events add to the appeal. The museum is also home to a five-story IMAX theater airing acclaimed nature films.

Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Founded in 1988 as a “Museum Without Walls,” the 16,316-square-foot museum includes exhibits designed for children under the age of nine and hosts field trips from schools and learning centers. The Imaginators invent fun hands-on activities for children, and create terrific programming, including original and lively 20-minute mini-musicals.

1. What’s the most distinct feature of High Museum of Art?

A．It has an extensive collection.

B．It has a folk and self-taught art section.

C．It’s the top art museum in the Southeast.

D．It has collections of modern and contemporary art.

2. In which museum can you watch fantastic IMAX films?

A．High Museum of Art.	B．Delta Flight Museum.
C．Fernbank Museum of Natural History.	D．Children’s Museum of Atlanta.

3. What are available in Children’s Museum of Atlanta?

A．Educational and social events.

B．Field trips and hands-on activities.

C．Original and lively 20-minute mini-movies.

D．Exhibits about dinosaur fossils and massive skeletons.

7 . Almost anywhere you go in the United States, you're bound to find a fast-food joint to serve you quick and tasty food. Datassential, a consumer research brand, conducted a survey and reported on the percentage of customers who said their last visit to one of these fast food joints.

Sbarro

Nothing says easy eating like ordering a pizza. In fact, you can quickly satisfy your Italian craving (渴望)by going to one of the Brooklyn-based pizza joints now located in over 20 countries. To prove how simple it is to get your extra large slice, take it from the 66 percent of customers who said they last went to Sbarro because it was a convenient option.

Denny's

This American diner is where you can go to order a Grand Slam at any hour of the day, Seriously, what could be better than a full plate of diner food at midnight? Perhaps some of their 24-hour locations contributed to 66 percent of customers saying that eating at Denny's was convenient for them.

Quiznos Subs

Making your own sandwich is a great option for a grab-and-go lunch, It's so convenient that 65 percent of customers said that's the reason why they last ate at a Quiznos, However, eating an Italian sub might not always be the healthiest option. These are the 9 foods nutritionists never order at fast food restaurants.

McDonald's

In the United States, there are over 14,000 McDonalds locations! Having so many golden arches glowing across the states helps place Mickey D's at the number one spot of most convenient fast-food restaurants. Of the customers surveyed, 72 percent went to McDonalds last because it was the most convenient option.

1. Which is the most convenient restaurant?

A．Sbarro.

B．Denny's.

C．Quiznos Subs.

D．McDonald's.

2. What helps Denny's attract customers?

A．24-hour locations.	B．Midnight customers.
C．Brooklyn-based pizza.	D．The grab- and-go lunch.

3. What's the similarity of these restaurants?

A．They are located in many countries.	B．They provide Italian fast food.
C．They sell nutritional meals.	D．They serve quick and tasty food.

8 . Book Your Field Trip to Pacific Science Center

A field trip to Pacific Science Center is a time-honored tradition for students of all ages across Washington State. Our hands-on exhibits, shows, and creative programs inspire students’ curiosity for science in a day of exploration meant to strengthen your curriculum and fuel lifelong enthusiasm for science, math, engineering and technology.

Schedule (安排) Your Field Trip

To schedule your field trip, complete the registration request form available at the link www.pacificsciencecenter.org/field-tripsl/, or call (206) 443-2925 Monday — Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. not less than two weeks ahead of your visit date. We will contact you within two business days to set up your field trip.

New Fall/winter Hours

Starting September 3, 2019 PacSci will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays except for holidays and weeks during Seattle Public School breaks. We will no longer be booking field trips on those days, as well.

Pricing

Field Trip Package		Price Per Student
Exhibits Only		$9
Package 1	Exhibits plus choice of one experiences	$11
Package 2	Exhibits plus choice of two experiences	$13
Package 3	Exhibits plus choice of three experiences	$15

One free adult general admission is covered for every 10 paid students. Free adult admission doesn’t include IMAX documentary. These adults will be charged a $4 IMAX documentary admission. Additional adults outside of the ratio (比例) will be charged the student admission rate. Pacific Science Center Memberships cannot be applied to field trips. Payment is due one week before you visit.

Available Experiences

■ Planetarium Shows

■ IMAX Documentaries

■ Science on a Sphere Shows

■ Laser Shows

1. What can we know about Pacific Science Center?

A．It is famous for its typical architecture.

B．It offers students chances for free classes.

C．It’s where students can learn about science.

D．It is only accessible to students in Washington.

2. If 2 teachers and 10 students watch exhibits and IMAX Documentaries, how much will they at least pay?

A．$118.	B．$125.
C．$127.	D．$134.

3. When can we reserve a field trip by phone?

A．On weekends.

B．Any Monday or Tuesday.

C．Two workdays ahead of the visit time.

D．At least 14 days before the actual visit.

9 . Philadelphia's Magic Gardens makes up a folk art center, gallery space, and a nonprofit organization showcasing the works of mosaicist（镶嵌设计师）Isaiah Zagar.

Zagar devoted himself to beautifying the South Street neighborhood in the late 1960s, when he moved to the area with his wife Julia. The couple helped the area by purchasing and repairing some old buildings, often adding colorful mosaics on both their private and public walls. The first such project was Julia's still-busy folk art store, the Eyes Gallery at 402 South Street.

Zagar started working on the Magic Gardens in 1994 in the deserted parking lot near his studio. He spent the next fourteen years sculpting multi-layered walls and decorating the 3, 000 square foot space. The installation（装置艺术），primarily consisting of found objects and contributions from the community, finally covers half a city block with countless patterns and colors. It shows Zagar's many artistic influences, as well as the events and experiences of his life.

In 2002，the owner of the once-unused parking lot decided to sell the land in response to rising South Street property values. Unwilling to witness the destruction of Zagar's neighborhood art environment, the community rushed to support the artist. His creation, newly titled Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, turned into a nonprofit organization with the intention of preserving and promoting Zagar's works at the site of the Magic Gardens and throughout the South Street region.

The Magic Gardens is now a permanent art institution that is open to visitors throughout the year. Trained guides are available to lead tours of the Magic Gardens and Zagar's surrounding public wall paintings. In addition, it offers monthly mosaic workshops led by Zagar himself, and regularly hosts concerts, dance performances, and other public events.

1. How did Zagar help the South Street neighborhood?

A．He moved to the area with his family.

B．He worked to improve its surroundings.

C．He opened a folk art store with his wife.

D．He managed to buy all the old buildings.

2. What does Paragraph 3 intend to tell us?

A．Great achievements of Zagar.

B．Special skills of installing art.

C．Location of the Magic Gardens

D．Early history of the Magic Gardens.

3. What do the local residents think of Zagar's works?

A．They harm environment.

B．They can bring in profits.

C．They should be removed.

D．They are precious treasures.

4. What can tourists do in Philadelphia's Magic Gardens?

A．Paint the walls on the spot.

B．Put on music performances.

C．Enjoy some Zagar's works.

D．Attend some dance courses.

10 . A 54-year-old dentist, Goodman purchased his first ___ in 1990 and joined the Howard Astronomical League (HAL) in 2000. “There aren’t too many big astronomy ___,” said Marc Feuerberg, who is President of HAL. “ If you are into astronomy at all, you kind of end up here.”

HAL which has about 120 members ___ “star parties” several times a month. The group also holds sessions at local libraries and schools, with the ___ of creating a new generation of sky ____.

Astronomy in general is sort of like ham radio. It was ___ just after World War II, ___ now it is “kind of graying”, said Chas Rimpo, the club’s events organizer.

Members offer several reasons for the ____: kids today would rather look at stuff on computers than ____; people think the telescopes are hard to _____.

But they say there’s nothing like being outdoors, looking at the sky and considering Earth’s tiny place in the ____.

HAL members are doing what they can to make an impression on a new generation of ____ astronomy lovers. Plans are under way to ____ the observatory in Alpha Ridge Park, said Rimpo.

Alpha Ridge Park was chosen as the site because it is ____ located near Interstate 70, but mostly because it has little light pollution , said Goodman.

“It might be a few years before the observatory is actually in place” Goodman said, “but once it is ____ , it will be run by HAL members and be open to the public. And it will give HAL a place of its own”.

1.

A．radio

B．telescope

C．machine

D．computer

2.

A．schools

B．clubs

C．companies

D．centers

3.

A．takes

B．holds

C．builds

D．opens

4.

A．opinion

B．suggestion

C．goal

D．agreement

5.

A．watchers

B．astronauts

C．visitors

D．astronomers

6.

A．successful

B．popular

C．important

D．secure

7.

A．and

B．so

C．but

D．though

8.

A．shortcomings

B．disadvantages

C．failure

D．decline

9.

A．watch out

B．go away

C．go out

D．give away

10.

A．operate

B．purchase

C．adjust

D．calculate

11.

A．sky

B．universe

C．earth

D．world

12.

A．skillful

B．excellent

C．potential

D．patient

13.

A．pick

B．insert

C．fit

D．place

14.

A．totally

B．conveniently

C．partly

D．conventionally

15.

A．chosen

B．designed

C．completed

D．found