1 . Want to choose a picture book to enjoy? Here are four popular books sold on the website of Amazon, Read and choose your favourite.

The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant

So many beautiful memories are collected when relatives come to visit. Join in the fun as a family gets together for a summer they will never forget. Warm and inviting language as well as wonderful pictures brings the story of this family’s summer get-together to life.

Available from Amazon. S11. 26

Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall

You know that feeling when you're as excited as you are scared to make a jump. That's how Jabari feels about his first jump off the diving board. He knows how to swim. He knows jumping off surely looks fun. But is he brave enough to make a jump? With some gentle encouragement from his loving father, Jabari jumps.

Available from Amazon. $5.56

There Might Be Lobsters by Carolyn Crimi

Meet Suki. She's a small dog with a big fear of the beach. When a rescue is in order, Suki saves the day proving that there's nothing to fear but fear itself. It is a perfect picture book for kids who are afraid to try new experiences. It opens the door to calming dialogues and messages of bravery and victory.

Available from Amazon. $11.84

Three Little Words by Amy Novesky

Dory's"Just keep swimming!" message of never giving up is perfect for anyone who has ever felt like they were drowning. Follow Dory to an unforgettable adventure as she finds her way in this beautiful adventure of friendship and survival.

Available from Amazon. $12.06

1. What do we know about The Relatives Came?

A．It tells a story of adventure.

B．It is the cheapest picture book.

C．It's about a boy's memories.

D．It's about a family get-together.

2. Which book tells how to overcome fears by helping others?

A．The Relatives Came.

B．Jabari Jumps.

C．There Might Be Lobsters.

D．Three Little Words.

3. What does the book by Amy Novesky inspire its readers to do?

A．Learn to swim.

B．Never give up.

C．Love their friends.

D．Have an adventure.

2 . Xia boyu，70， the first Chinese double amputee （被截肢者） to have reached the top of Mount Qomolangma， the highest mountain in the world， Du Juan reports．

On May 14， 2018， Xia， who is the same age as the People's Republic of china， made his dream come true by reaching the top of Qomolangma （Mount Everest） seven days after leaving Base Camp on the Nepal side of the mountain．

Success didn't come easy． He had failed to reach the 8，844﹣meter peak four times before becoming one of the few double amputees to reach the top of the world．

The first climb by a Chinese team to the peak of Qomolangma was in 1960． Xia， who was born in Chongqing in 1949， was chosen by the Chinese mountaineering team in 1974． In 1975， the second mountaineering team set off． All the teammates finally reached the top， but Xia suffered bad frostbite （W1）in his legs， which had to be amputated at the knees．

"It's beyond imagination how difficult it was to accept the fact that I would suddenly become a disabled person，" Xia recalls． "I could not imagine a future of sitting in a wheelchair， perhaps forever．"

When a doctor told him that with artificial limbs he could live a normal life like anyone else， and he would even be able to do a lot of physical exercise， his hopes rose and he made up his mind to climb Qomolangma again．

To prepare for his fifth attempt（尝试）on Qomolangma， every day he got up at five in the morning and completed 90 minutes of strength training at home． On Mondays， Wednesdays and Fridays he would ride a bike to Fragrant Hills， 30 kilometers from his home， walk to the top and then ride back home． On Tuesdays， Thursdays and Saturdays， he completed 10 km of speed walking．

"Without targets， people lose' direction， "Xia says． So I will keep climbing and contributing more ways to society．"

1. Which is the correct order according to the passage？　 　
a． Xia had to be amputated at the knee immediately after the climb．
b． Xia joined the Chinese Mountaineering team．
c． Xia made his dream come true by reaching the top of Qomolangma．
d． Xia tried four times but failed， so he prepared for the fifth．
e． Chinese team set for the first climb to the top of Qomolangma．

A．e﹣b﹣d﹣c﹣a

B．b﹣a﹣e﹣c﹣d

C．b﹣e﹣a﹣d﹣c

D．e﹣b﹣a﹣d﹣c

2. What do we know from the passage？　 　

A．Xia was 27 when he first climbed qomolangma．

B．Xia was 72 when he made his dream come true．

C．The Base camp lay on the Chinese side of the mountain．

D．Xia reached the top of the world in 2018．

3. We can learn all the following EXCEPT that　 　．

A．Xia felt it unimaginable to be sitting in a wheelchair all his life．

B．Xia lost hope after a doctor explained about his artificial limbs．

C．it took Xia a long time to make full preparations for his fifth attempt．

D．Xia had failed to reach the peak four times before his fifth attempt．

4. What can replace the underlined word "targets" in the last paragraph？　 　

A．Plans．

B．Aims．

C．Wills．

D．Hopes．

5. What is the passage most probably taken from？　 　

A．Travel journal．

B．TV Interview．

C．News report．

D．Short story．

3 . Have you ever run into a careless cell phone user on the street? Perhaps they were busy talking, texting or checking updates on WeChat without looking at what was going on around them. As the number of this new “species” of human has kept rising, they have been given a new name — phubbers (低头族).

Recently, a cartoon made by students from China Central Academy of Fine Arts put this group of people under the spotlight. In the short film, phubbers with various social identities（身份）are buried in their phones. A doctor plays with his cell phone while letting his patient die, a pretty woman takes selfie (自拍照)in front of a car accident site, and a father loses his child without knowing about it while using his mobile phone. A chain of similar events eventually leads to the destruction of the world.

Although the ending sounds overstated (夸大), the damage phubbing can bring is real. Your health is the first to bear the effect and result of it. “Continuously stretching (伸展) your head to check your cell phone could damage your neck,” Guangming Daily quoted doctors as saying, “the neck is like a rope that breaks after long-term stretching.” Also, staring at cell phones for long periods of time will damage your eyesight gradually, according to the report.

But that’s not all. Being a phubber could also damage your social skills and drive you away from your friends and family. At reunions with family or friends, many people tend to（往往） stick to their cell phones while others are chatting happily with each other and this creates a strange atmosphere, Qilu Evening News reported.

It can also cost you your life. There have been lots of reports on phubbers who fell to their death, suffered accidents, and were robbed (抢劫) of their cell phones in broad daylight.

1. The author gives the example of a cartoon in Paragraph 2 ________________.

A．to advertise the cartoon made by students.

B．to inform people of the bad effects of phubbing.

C．to show the world will finally be destroyed by phubbers.

D．to warn doctors against using cell phones while treating patients.

2. Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase “be buried in” ?

A．hide

B．use

C．cover

D．pay all attention to

3. A phubber may have all the possible problems except ____________?

A．His social skills could be affected.

B．His neck and eyesight will be gradually harmed.

C．He will cause the destruction of the world.

D．He might get separated from his friends and family.

4. The author’s attitude towards phubbing is ___________.

A．negative (消极的).	B．supportive.
C．optimistic.	D．objective (客观的).

4 . With summer break coming up for children across the United States，now it 's time to plan a fantastic summer trip for your family.Her are a few of the best places you can take your family to this year and any year for that matter.

Montgomery，Alabama

Montgomery is an important site for learning about the history of the Civil Rights Move-ment. Children with their families can visit the Civil Rights Memorial Center to take a tour of the exhibits and learn about the hopes and dreams and the struggle for equality in the country.

Kenai Peninsula，Alaska

If you are looking for a wonderful outdoor adventure，the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska is a fantastic trip. While visiting this region of Alaska，you can explore the Kenai Mountains in Kenai Fjords(峡湾）National Park，where your kids can see   glaciers，fjords and especially the Harding Icefield Fishing is another wonderful activity to enjoy at this destination.

Channel Islands，California

The Channel Islands are an amazing archipelago (群岛）) off the coast of California. Here visitors can enjoy the Channel Islands National Park. The Channel Islands National Park protects five of the islands. Within the protection of the park there is a wide variety of wildlife，as well as natural and cultural resources. You should keep an eye out for seals，sea lions，dolphins,and many more.

Memphis，Tennessee

Memphis is a fantastic destination for families that enjoy music. This city played a great role in the evolution of Blues music. You certainly won't want to miss out on a trip to Graceland while exploring Memphis.The home of Elvis Presley is open to visitors for tours,where you can travel through the life and rise of Elvis.

1. Where can you enjoy exhibitions during your trip?

A．Montgomery.	B．Kenai Peninsula.
C．Channel Islands.	D．Memphis.

2. What can you do in the Kenai Peninsula?

A．Listen to some music.

B．Explore various wildlife.

C．Try risking outdoors.

D．Watch all kinds of fishes.

3. What’s the main purpose of the text?

A．To give children some instructions.

B．To introduce some trip sites for families.

C．To advertise some famous attractions.

D．To encourage children to learn in summer.

5 . Ann started to work last summer. In order to have a holiday, she saved as much as she could and, this January, she booked a package tour to Spain. She left London airport early on the morning of the first Saturday in August. She was very excited, as this was her first trip abroad. When she arrived at Barcelona airport, the weather was beautiful.

At the hotel, she found that her Spanish money wasn’t in her handbag. All she had was a small purse with ten English pounds in it!

Ann found a place to change her English money for Spanish money. She would stay here for two weeks. After changing her money, Ann bought some cheese, some bread and some oranges. When she got back to the hotel, she told the tour guide that her doctor had told her not to eat much food, so she’d just have breakfast each day. This was all right, as she knew breakfast was included in the price of hotel.

For the rest of her holiday, Ann swam in the hotel or lay on the beach. She also went for long walks with Jane, a Scottish girl. However, when the others went to interesting places, Ann always said she wasn’t well. In fact, her holiday wasn’t bad, except that she was always hungry.

On the last day, Jane asked her why she never ate with them in the hotel restaurant. The food was excellent. Ann told her all about her money problem. Jane looked at her for a minute, and then said, “But didn’t you know? The price of this tour includes everything!”

1. Why was Ann so excited about the trip?

A．Because she had never been abroad.

B．Because she had saved enough money.

C．Because she had booked a cheap tour.

D．Because she had found a good job.

2. What problem did Am have on her tour?

A．She didn’t find her purse.

B．She couldn’t find a place to change money.

C．She couldn’t find her Spanish money.

D．She didn’t understand Spanish.

3. Ann told the tour guide that _______.

A．she wanted to see a doctor.

B．she doubted the price of the hotels.

C．she had bought some food for her meals.

D．she would only take breakfast.

4. What can we learn from the story?

A．Ann was not allowed to eat much.

B．Ann’s Spanish money was stolen.

C．Ann missed some meals included in the tour.

D．Ann didn’t like the restaurant and the holiday.

6 . The following are some of the best items on sale you can find on our website.

Martin Clunes：Islands of Australia DVD

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Price：$24.99

Martin Clunes makes delightful documentaries for British television. His latest journey takes him down under to places most of us will never see. Australia is surrounded by more than 8,000 islands, and Clunes flies, sails, and kayaks to 16 of the best, finding spectacular scenery, interesting history, amazing creatures, unusual pastimes and local people.

NATURE：Cuba’s Wild Revolution DVD

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Cuba is an island teeming with great biodiversity:from the world’s tiniest hummingbird to thousands of migrating crabs,to the jumping crocodiles of the Zapata swamp. Decades of a socialist, conservation-minded government, American embargoes (禁运)and minimal development have left the island unchanged for 50 years.

American Experience:Mr. Tornado DVD

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Tetsuya Fujita spent ten months studying The Super Outbreak of 1974,which was the strongest tornado outbreak on record. Mr.Tornado is the amazing story of Tetsuya Fujita. His research helped save thousands of Americans, whose lives are threatened by dangerous weather conditions.

World War One:The Peopled Story DVD

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Price:$24.99

Through original diaries, letters, and personal stories, this unforgettable documentary tells how the lives of regular British men and women were transformed by the Great War, told in their own words. The war was cruel: hundreds of thousands would never return, and those who did would carry physical or emotional wounds forever. Along with historical footage, an outstanding group of actors act out the first-hand accounts.

1. What do Item NO.XA9692 and Item NO.WC5582 have in common?

A．They introduce the same place.

B．They can get viewers close to nature.

C．They focus on the history of a place.

D．They cost the same amount of money.

2. How did Tetsuya Fujita do his research?

A．By studying a super tornado.

B．By collecting amazing stories.

C．By tracking dangerous tornadoes.

D．By working with thousands of Americans.

3. What is the documentary World War One:The People’s Story mainly about?

A．The bravery of British people.

B．The causes of World War One.

C．The historical achievements of British people.

D．The influence of World War One on ordinary people.

7 . One summer camp long ago， I experienced a terrible need of a practical budget （f）， so that I began to make a chart of my "money in"， "save" and "spend" every week．

1. How many items did the writer take down？　 　

A．2．

B．3．

C．4．

D．5

2. What is the best title for the passage？　 　

A．My Weekly Budget．

B．How to Make a Balance．

C．money for Future Use．

D．"Money in" equals "Spend"

3. What is the writer's final attitude towards buying soda after school？　 　

A．He took it as important as lunch．

B．He thought he should list it onto "Have to Spend．"

C．He considered it unnecessary to drink soda after school．

D．He was sure he should put this sum into his money bank account．

4. How will the writer most probably spend the money from "save Awhile"？　 　

A．On a car．

B．On his education．

C．On a present for her mother．

D．On a Piggy bank toy．

5. What did the writer conclude from the text？　 　

A．Summer camp usually costs children a lot of money．

B．Income should equal the expense and saving．

C．One should always balance Money In and Spend．

D．Parents should plan the budget for their children．

8 . “The Lion King” is one of Disney’s highest earners. But behind “The Lion King”, a true story of Sundiata Keita is still largely invisible outside his own country.

Known as the Lion of Mali, Sundiata was the founder of the Malian Empire, the largest kingdom in West Africa. His empire expanded more than 1,000 miles from the Atlantic coast all the way to the Niger River. Sundiata ruled from 1235 to 1255.

Sundiata’s father, King Naré Maghann Konaté, was told by fortune tellers that if he married an ugly woman she would give birth to a son who would become a mighty and magnificent king. He already had a wife named Sassouma Bereté and a son named Dankaran Tourman. However, Konate took Sogolon Kedjou as his second wife. She gave birth to Sundiata, who was born disabled. Though the king favored him, both Sogolon and Sundiata were unfairly teased for his disability.

Sundiata became a great leader among his people, sparking resentment from his half-brother Tourman who wanted the throne for himself. When Konaté died, many suspected that he had been murdered. Fearful of an attack on their lives. Sogolon took Sundiata and the rest of her children and fled. The Mandinka people were taken over by the cruel and unfair King Soumaoro Kante of the Sosso people.

In need of their true leader, the people sent word for Sundiata to return and take his rightful place as the king. Outside of the country, Sundiata built alliances with the king of Mema and other local rulers. He gathered an army to free the Mandinka people and defeat the Sosso king. Upon his victorious return, he adopted a new title for himself. “Mansa,” which means king or emperor in Mandinka. Sundiata’s kingdom became one of the most wealthy and powerful empires in history.

1. Why is the movie “The Lion King” mentioned in paragraph 1?

A．To show us one of Disney’s achievements.

B．To encourage a view of the movie.

C．To introduce a true story.

D．To tell us its popularity among the public.

2. Why did Konaté get married to Sogolon Kedjou?

A．Because she was a recognized beauty.

B．Because he expected her to produce a great successor.

C．Because she adored him for his immense power.

D．Because he was not content with his first wife.

3. What does the underlined word “resentment” in paragraph 4 refer to?

A．Inspiration.	B．Anger.
C．Admiration.	D．Guilt.

4. Where is this text most likely from?

A．A magazine.	B．A diary.
C．A guidebook.	D．A novel.

9 . Over the past ten years, stand-up comedy(独角喜剧) clubs have become common on college campuses in America. The culture of stand-up has gotten a lot of media attention. These clubs allow students to explore their abilities and develop interests beyond their field of study.

They give funny speeches, tell jokes and make humorous body movements. Their humor entertains and helps ease the stress of crowds of busy, young people. However, club member Ariella Shua says comedy is serious work. She says she has become a better observer of what is going on around her ever since. She does not go anywhere without bringing something on which she can take notes. Students write all their own materials. Then, in weekly club meetings, they try out that material to see what works and what doesn’t. So, it starts as an individual project for themselves and becomes a group effort.

Last year, Harry Kuperstein joined the club and discovered it was a natural fit. Noticing the funny qualities of different situations improved his way of looking at the world. Becoming an active member also helped him work on the future skills he will need as a medical doctor. It helps him talk to patients as a doctor and make him a better public speaker.

Despite the group meetings, rewrites and rehearsals, some ideas just are not funny. Club member Benjamin Monteagudo said performing in front of a group of students does not mean comedians will not receive strong criticism. Last year, they came up with an idea to keep the audience involved and get their opinions.

They called it “Tomato Show”, where if they were performing very badly on stage, they just let the audience throw tomatoes at them to kind of roll with the joke. So, they spent their entire budget on a big box of 300 soft tomatoes. They gave them to the audience, and it was the best show ever.

1. Ariella Shua thinks comedy is serious work because it ________.

A．has to be approved by all of the members

B．takes much time and is boring sometimes

C．requires her to take a lot of notes

D．needs personal efforts and teamwork

2. What does the underlined phrase “a natural fit” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．convenient.	B．suitable.
C．funny.	D．attractive.

3. Why is Tomato Show a great success?

A．It allowed audience to participate and respond.

B．Comedians avoided receiving strong criticism.

C．Club members were very skilled in acting.

D．The performance itself was very humorous.

4. What is the main idea of the text?

A．The rise and fall of stand-up comedy clubs.

B．The influence of stand-up comedy clubs.

C．The popularity of stand-up comedy clubs.

D．The future of stand-up comedy clubs.

10 . Summer job offers

Red Lemon shop Assistants(售货员)

We are looking for shop assistants for the summer. If you are a social person and good at salesmanship, we want you to join our team. Good conditions. Perfect for students.

Phone 0151-897-6643 for information about how to apply.

Cinerama Cinemas

We need people to work evenings and at the weekend. Responsibilities include checking tickets and selling popcorn and soft drinks. Watch the latest films ... free! Join our young and friendly team!

Phone 0161-754-6022 for more information about wages (工资)and conditions.

US Au Pairs

Ever wanted to visit California? Are you patient, caring and good with kids? Work as an au pair in Los Angeles this summer. Free food and accommodation(食宿).

Phone 0121-077, 2001 for information about how to get application forms(申请表).

Are You Mad About Sport?

Would you like to spend all summer teaching sport to people from around the world? Then come and work at our international sports camp Sports Star Camp!

Phone 0191-121-5533 for information about how to get and where to send application forms, etc.

1. Which number can you call if you want to get a job that provides free films?

A．0151-897-6643.

B．0161-754-6022.

C．0121-077-2001.

D．0191-121-5533.

2. What can we learn about a job as a US au pair?

A．It is a high-paid job.	B．It is perfect for kids.
C．It offers job-related training.	D．It requires somebody with patience.

3. Who would be most interested in working for Sports Star Camp?

A．Jill, who dreams of being a sports star.

B．Jack, who wants to become a sports coach.

C．Joe, who expects to travel around the world.

D．Jim, who loves to take part in sports competitions.