1 . Starting in the late 1980s, the plastics industry spent tens of millions of dollars encouraging recycling through ads and recycling projects, telling people plastics could be recycled, but their own internal records showed that industry officials long knew that plastic recycling on a large scale comes with high costs but poor results.
A report sent to top industry directors in 1973 said that plastic recycling was not as easy as people thought and sorting plastic was impractical. Another document a year later showed that there was serious doubt that plastic recycling can get profits on an economic basis.
Despite this, three former top officials said the industry supports recycling as a way to beat back a growing trend of stopping using plastics in the 1980s. “The plastics industry is under fire, but we want to continue to make plastic products,” Thomas, an official from a company making plastics says.“ If the public think the recycling is working, then they’re not going to be so worried about the environment.”
“The public gradually doubt the idea that the plastics industry could do a satisfying job in dealing with plastics and protecting the environment. But now we have already funded new technologies to change this situation. We don’t want to see the pollution of the environment either and are willing to solve the problem,” says Jim Becker, vice president of Chevron Phillips Plastics Company.
However, the more plastics are recycled, the less money the industry will make. And the industry now produces many more different kinds of plastics that are more costly to sort and in many cases can’t be recycled at all. Efforts to reduce the use of plastics are increasing worldwide, but any plan to slow the growth of plastics will cause the whole industry to lose billions of dollars in the future.
1. What problem is mentioned in the first paragraph?| A．Too expensive plastics recycling. |
| B．Failure in recycling plastics in right ways. |
| C．Lack of advanced technologies in plastic recycling. |
| D．Environmental problems from increasing recycling needs. |
| A．don’t make new plastics products |
| B．try to teach people to sort plastic products |
| C．encourage people to recycle plastics for more sales |
| D．think environmental problems are hard to deal with |
| A．He devotes himself to selling more high-tech products. |
| B．He wants to change the public’s understanding of plastics. |
| C．The plastics industry is praised by the public for its efforts. |
| D．The plastics industry starts taking on more social responsibilities. |
| A．Reducing plastics production has become a new trend. |
| B．Changes in prices of plastics increase the difficulty of recycling. |
| C．Plastics recycling puts the plastics industry in a difficult situation. |
| D．The plastics industry spends more improving the plastics quality. |
2 . Sometimes you may feel unhappy or have no confidence, what shall we do? Here are six ways to make yourselves feel good and confident.
1) Look in the mirror and say loudly to yourself, “I am a unique person and there's no one else in the world like me. I can do anything!” It may not sound so good, but it really works!
2) Do something good for other people. Giving others help always makes you feel good.
3) Be always friendly to people around you. Look for the good things in your friends and your family.
4)New challenges are fun and give you a sense of accomplishment when you have finished. So learn something new! Have you ever wanted to how to dance? Go for it !
5) Read and start a diary. Turn off the TV and let your imagination fly! Write down your thoughts, dreams or anything you want! Writing always helps to express your feelings.
6) Have family dinners as often as possible. We all need our family time.
1. According to the passage, when you are helping others, you will _________.| A．be special | B．be sure | C．feel nice | D．be remembered |
| A．成就感 | B．忧伤感 | C．挫折感 | D．信任感 |
| A．learn something new and go for it! | B．spend all day watching TV at home. |
| C．keep a diary to express your feelings. | D．you should always look for the good things in others. |
| A．Do Your Best | B．Always Smile to Your Life |
| C．It’s Never too Late to Learn | D．Six Ways to Feel Good about Yourself |
3 . Hello-kid English Language Center
Information for New Students
CLASS TIME: 7:30a.m.—9:30a.m., 10:00a.m.—11:50a.m., 2:30p.m.—5:00p.m..
The Language Center is open Monday to Friday. Each class has one afternoon free per week. On the first day, go to the lecture hall to check your timetable.
SELF-ACCESS: The language laboratory (Room 1112) is open Monday to Friday from 3:15p.m. to 5:00p.m. for all full-time students.
You can learn how to use computers for language games or word-processing(文字处理). There are tapes for students to borrow to practice their English. Go in and ask the teacher to show you. If you plan to take public examinations, there are dictation and listening comprehension tapes for you to practice with. There are cloze exercises on the computers. Ask your class teacher for a list of past exam essays. Students can borrow tapes to take home but they must be returned after 7 days.
ATTENDANCE(出勤): All students are expected to attend classes as they are required. Students who do not attend classes will be reported to the Teaching Office. Eighty percent attendance is required for students to receive their certificates(证书) when they finish their courses. It is also required by the Teaching Office for an extension to your visa.
BOOKS: If students are given course books, the books are their responsibility. If a book is lost, the student will be expected to pay for it.
If students wish to buy books, there is a bookshop in the college specializing in English books (Room 3520).
1. When do classes begin and end on a full day?| A．7:30a.m.—1:30p.m.. | B．7:30a.m.—5:00p.m.. |
| C．7:30a.m.—3:15p.m.. | D．3:15p.m.—4:30p.m.. |
| A．the laboratory | B．the computer room |
| C．the classroom | D．the lecture hall |
| A．the borrowed tapes mustn’t be taken home. |
| B．all the students are required to attend classes. |
| C．the students can buy books in the school library. |
| D．the students needn’t pay for a course book if they lose it. |
4 . On the way home from his job at a cake shop on one August evening, Craig Schum stopped his car at the East Hampton Airport for a break. He got out of the car and kicked off his shoes to relax.
Within seconds, though, Schum saw something shocking: A small plane dived and crashed into the woods at about 100 yards from the run-way. “I don’t remember making the decision that I should go help out,” he says. “I just started running.” Schum rushed across the street barefoot before taking off his apron (围裙). Then he climbed over a six-foot-high fence and ran toward the woods.
When he got there, he discovered the pilot, Stephen Bochter－his head was covered in blood－beside the burning plane. Brochter’s only passenger, his wife, Kim Brillo, was on the ground, unable to move. “She had blood all over her,” says Schum. “I thought she was dead.”
Without a second thought, Schum struggled to lift the fence and brought Brochter and Brillo out from under it. There was only one thought in Schum’s mind that he must bring the couple to safety as quickly as possible. Moments later, the entire plane exploded (爆炸). After the ambulance arrived, Bochter and Brillo were taken to a nearby hospital and treated for injuries.
Brochter, an experienced pilot, later said that the plane’s electrical system had failed shortly after take-off. He had been trying to land at the East Hampton Airport when the plane began to fall. He managed to level the wings before crashing into the woods. “Everything was on fire, and Schum came out of nowhere to save us,” says Bochter. “We are extremely lucky to have lived through it because of him.”
1. What did Schum do upon seeing the plane crash?| A．He called the police at once. | B．He decided to pull over. |
| C．He rushed to rescue without thinking. | D．He got back to put on his shoes. |
| A．How Schum got to the crash site. | B．How terrible the crash was. |
| C．How Schum helped with the crash. | D．How the injured were treated. |
| A．The crash of the plane was no surprise. |
| B．Schum came to help at Brochter’s request. |
| C．The plane broke down near its destination. |
| D．Brochter appreciated Schum’s timely help. |
| A．An Angel in an Apron | B．An Experienced Pilot |
| C．A Terrible Plane Crash | D．A Couple in Love |
5 . Here’s a simple question — answer it honestly, because your response could boost the level of pleasure in your daily life, put off dementia (痴呆), and even help you live longer. How many hours did you spend reading last week?
Recently, when researcher Mathew P. White and his workmates at the Yale School of Public Health dug into 12 years of information about the reading habits and health of more than 3,600 men and women, a hopeful pattern became known. Book readers who report more than three hours of weekly reading are 23 percent less likely to die than those who read only newspapers or magazines.
To understand why and what each of us can do to get the most out of our words, start by asking the same question the Yale team did. What is it about reading books that increases our brain power while reading newspapers doesn’t?
For one, the researchers suggest that chapter books encourage “deep reading”. Unlike, say, looking through a page of headlines, reading a book forces your brain to think creatively and make connections from one chapter to another, and to the outside world. When you make connections, so does your brain. Over time, these neural networks (神经网络) can promote quicker thinking, which provides greater protection against dementia.
Secondly, reading books, especially novels, has been shown to increase empathy (共鸣) and emotional intelligence. Developing social tools such as empathy and emotional intelligence can lead to more (and more positive) human interaction, which in turn can lower stress levels — both of which are proven to help you live longer and healthier.
That’s not to say that magazines, newspapers, and online articles are of no good. Reading anything that fills your mind seems to bring about mental benefits. When it comes to words, addiction is encouraged. Because it pays to increase your word power — today, tomorrow, and for the rest of your life.
1. What does the underlined word “boost” in Paragraph 1 mean?| A．Remove. | B．Reduce. | C．Improve. | D．Create. |
| A．By experimentation. |
| B．By direct observation. |
| C．By interviewing in person. |
| D．By referring to former facts. |
| A．Promoting brain growth. |
| B．Preventing us from ageing. |
| C．Keeping us free from stress. |
| D．Strengthening neural networks. |
| A．Negative. | B．Positive. | C．Uncertain. | D．Unconcerned. |
6 . Activities For Families with Children
There are plenty of things to do and see around Cusco, Peru that children will enjoy.
Horse riding
Many children will enjoy the opportunity to ride a horse. The Happy Ranch horse farm organizes horse rides through the countryside passing wheat fields and small towns, wooden huts, open air markets and cooking outside over a fire. Price for a horse ride is US $ 12 per person.
Cooking class
If you enjoy local food, taking a cooking class could be fun. Several restaurants offer classes, which start with a visit to a local market to buy fresh ingredients ( 原 料 ). Wearing a cook’s hat, children can help washing and cutting. Prices for a 3 hours class start at US $ 13 per person.
Hot air balloon
A hot air balloon ride will give you great views of the city. The balloon goes up about 200 meters if weather conditions are OK, less if conditions are windy. The balloon will stay at that altitude for about 10 minutes. Prices are US $ 20 for an adult, half price for children.
Ceramics class
A fun activity for kids is taking a ceramics class at the Fine Arts Center. With the help of an experienced potter, kids can make their own creation on the potter’s wheel from clay. The basic clay class costs US $15 per person and takes 1.5 hours.
1. Which activity takes you to view Cusco’s village life?| A．Horse riding. | B．Cooking class. |
| C．Hot air balloon. | D．Ceramics class. |
| A．Visitors prepare ingredients by themselves. |
| B．It takes a family of three US $ 13 to take one. |
| C．They are usually offered by cooking schools. |
| D．Children take part in the whole cooking process. |
| A．US $ 20. | B．US $ 40. | C．US $ 50. | D．US $ 60. |
| A．Schooling. | B．Tourism. | C．Science. | D．Health. |
7 . Do you have devices(装置)in your home like cell phone, Wi-Fi network, computer, microwave oven, Bluetooth, electrical, electrical wiring...?All these devices produce radiation(辐射)that is dangerous for you and your family’s health. How can you reduce such harm to your health?
Bio Safe is a proven safeguard that prevents radio-frequency radiation from reaching your body. It absorbs the electromagnetic waves before they can get to you. Put it on the back of your phone or any device that produces radiation and get rid of radiation forever.
Basically, Bio Safe is a small chip that is produced with a unique combination of minerals. This material has been designed to absorb and practically get rid of the electromagnetic waves produced by mobile phones and other telecommunication devices. Sticking the Bio Safe chip onto the back of your mobile device significantly reduces the heat produced by electromagnetic fields. This heat is what makes the radiation a lasting health risk. An increase of body heat could cause more cell changes in structure, which leads to cancer.
Recently conducted studies have shown that Bio Safe reduces electromagnetic radiation and the heat produced by tested phones up to 99.95% in germ-free laboratory conditions. Further testing showed that Bio Safe is able to reach 80% with any kind of phone in any environment, which makes it one of the most effective products on the market.
What makes Bio Safe so special?
1.It reduces up to 99.5% of the radiation produced by mobile phones or any electronic device；
2.It works with any phone model and other electronic devices；
3.It is small and comfortable, so you won’ t even notice that it’s on your phone；
4.It’s a simple, one-step solution. Just place the Bio Safe label on the device.
1. Why is Bio Safe invented?| A．To clean air in our houses. |
| B．To provide safeguard for cell phone users. |
| C．To make electrical devices more popular. |
| D．To free us from electromagnetic radiation. |
| A．It tells what Bio Safe is. |
| B．It explains how Bio Safe works. |
| C．It tells what material Bio Safe is made of. |
| D．It explains how much heat Bio Safe produces. |
| A．By providing data. | B．By telling stories. |
| C．By giving examples. | D．By making researches. |
| A．A research paper. | B．A guide book. |
| C．A science magazine. | D．A business report. |
8 . Our tailor-made English learning websites provide access to interactive videos, audio, animations (动画)and games. Find out more about our LearnEnglish website, LearnEnglish Kids website, LearnEnglish Teens website and LearnEnglish with Timmy.
LearnEnglish website
Our LearnEnglish website is designed for adult learners of English. Improve your English through videos，podcasts (播客)and games. You can also interact with other learners.
LearnEnglish Kids website
LearnEnglish Kids is for children who are learning English as a second or foreign language. Children can have fun learning English through games, songs, stories and other activities. Teachers can use many of the resources from the site in the classroom. There is also a support section for parents looking to help their children learn English outside of the classroom.
LearnEnglish Teens website
Our LearnEnglish Teens website is designed for 13-to-17-year olds.You can find top tips to pass your exams, practise your English grammar and improve your vocabulary through interactive videos, games and exercises. Read about life in the UK and share your opinions with other teens.
LearnEnglish with Timmy
Children aged 6 years and younger can now play exciting games and listen to English words to learn about numbers, colors, shapes and food with Timmy and his friends. The app is developed by the British Council in collaboration with Aardman Animations, the creators of Shaun the Sheep and Timmy Time.
1. If a man aged 30 wants to find a partner to learn English together, which website is suitable?| A．LearnEnglish website. | B．LearnEnglish Kids website |
| C．LearnEnglish Teens website. | D．LearnEnglish with Timmy. |
| A．Learning how to make videos. | B．Learning how to pass exams. |
| C．Learning about shapes. | D．Learning English outside the classroom. |
| A．To express his love of some websites. |
| B．To persuade people to buy his courses online. |
| C．To introduce some websites to learn English. |
| D．To prove the websites are helpful only for children. |
9 . My wife has watched me write, blog and make speeches for a few years now. I’ve encouraged her to do her own video blog (vlog), too, because she is always watching them, but she hasn’t been interested in the spotlight.
Now that enough time has passed, she is ready to go for it! Angelika is a great cook, so she is going to do a cooking show. I am just thrilled that she has found a passion to pursue in a way that works for her.
I’m smart enough to step back and let her go at her own pace. I know that being there for emotional support or however she needs me is important. Now that my wife will have a studio worthy of her talents and personality, she will only make the kitchen look better.
Part of me hopes that I will spend the rest of my life watching and tasting her creations. When you start to express your creative drive, it can be a wonderful ride. When the love of your life takes the ride with you, and starts to drive, it’s pretty cool way to travel through life.
I am at my best when being creative, whether in front of a keyboard or a live audience. I have always encouraged creative answers to life. There is always more than one right way to do something.
Yes, public attention in our social media world has become a marker of success, but it means more when you are sending a positive message. Helping people enjoy their lives a little more is a big deal.
This project will not just make her happy but make us closer. I am aware that this is her project, not mine. I will answer any questions she asks but be careful about offering unwanted advice. What she doesn't know she will learn. You never want to take that process away from anyone.
1. Why didn’t Angelika try vlogging before?| A．She was too busy to do it. | B．She had no such talent or skill. |
| C．She lacked self-confidence. | D．She didn’t enjoy being on camera. |
| A．Worried. | B．Doubtful. | C．Supportive. | D．Unconcerned. |
| A．Delivering positive messages with creativity. |
| B．Showing how successful you are. |
| C．Experiencing the ups and downs it brings. |
| D．Interacting with a live audience. |
| A．He will prepare ingredients. | B．He will provide emotional support. |
| C．He will offer comments. | D．He will guide her every step. |
10 . We have to admit that reading is not a pleasant thing at school. Reading is not based on a child's interests, but to cope with tests. When children are little we make them read aloud, before the teacher and other children, so that we can be sure they "know" all the words they are reading. This means that when they don't know a word, they are going to make a mistake, right in front of everyone. After having taught fifth-grade classes for four years, I decided to try at all costs to rid them of their fear and dislike of books, and to get them to read oftener and more adventurously.
One day, I said to them, "Now, I would like you to read a lot of books this year, but I want you to read them only for fun. I am not going to ask you questions to find out whether you understand the books or not to ask you what words mean. If you understand enough of a book to enjoy it and want to go on reading it, that's enough for me."
The children sat shocked and silent. Was this a teacher talking? One girl, who had just come to us from a school where she had had a very hard time, looked at me steadily for a long time after I had finished. Then, still looking at me, she said slowly and seriously, "Mr. Holt, do you really mean that?" I said just as seriously, "I mean every word of it."
Later, she really astonished me. One day, she was reading at her desk. From a glimpse of the illustrations I thought she was reading Moby Dick(白鲸).I said, "Don't you find parts of it rather heavy going?" She answered, "Oh, sure, but I just skip over those parts and go on to the next good part.”
This is exactly what reading should be. Let the students make their own decisions, find something, dive into it, take the good parts, skip the bad parts, get what you can out of it and go on to something else.
1. What did the teacher tell his students to read for?| A．For pleasure. | B．For knowledge. |
| C．For a larger vocabulary. | D．For higher scores in exams. |
| A．Stupid. | B．Unreasonable. |
| C．Understandable. | D．Too good to be true. |
| A．She skipped over those easy parts while reading. |
| B．She turned out to be a top student through reading. |
| C．She had a hard time finishing the required reading tasks. |
| D．She learned to appreciate some parts of the difficult books. |
| A．Reading requires teachers' guidance. |
| B．Reading helps students do well in school. |
| C．Children should be left to decide what to read. |
| D．Children can not tell good parts from bad ones. |
