1 . 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.

2 . 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).

3 . Lonely Planet collected a list of the top 10 countries to visit in 2020, taking you from blue Caribbean waters to thick European forests and beyond. Here are the destinations(目的地) not to miss.

1. Sri Lanka

Known for its timeless ruins and culture, attractive beaches and welcoming people, Sri Lanka is a key destination for anyone looking for a relaxing vacation full of beach lounging(懒散地躺着), wellness retreats（疗养院）and flavorful food to explorers in search of the next greatest sight.

When to visit: Sri Lanka is busiest December through March. However, the best weather can usually be found in April and September.

2. Germany

From cities filled with museums and nightlife to beautiful wildlife, Germany has something for everyone. Some tourist favorites include Berlin’s Museum Island, the Berlin Wall, The Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, and the Black Forest.

When to visit: Germany is most popular among tourists in July and August. Lonely Planet recommends heading over in the fall and spring.

3. Zimbabwe

The attraction of Zimbabwe is all about its gorgeous landscapes and extensive wildlife. Victoria Falls National Park is among the best spectacles to see in this southern African country. Take view of the rushing, mile-long waterfall from Devil’s Pool, a natural infinity pool next to the fall, and peer at its 328 feet drop.

When to visit: April and October bring sunny days and clear, cold nights, while July through September is the best time for wildlife viewing and white-water activities.

4. Panama

The country may be small, but there is a lot to do and see in Panama. Panama City is a diverse and busy city, and it is celebrating its 500th anniversary in 2020 by throwing a huge celebration.

When to visit: High season in Panama is during public holidays, such as Christmas and Easter. The best prices seen are usually between mid-April and early December.

1. Which country will you choose if you want to admire beaches?

A．Germany.

B．Sri Lanka.

C．Zimbabwe.

D．Panama.

2. What time is the best to see wild animals in Zimbabwe?

A．April.

B．October.

C．August.

D．December.

3. What can you do if you go to Panama in May?

A．Buy with least money.	B．Spend public holidays.
C．Join in a huge celebration.	D．Meet high season.

4 . The end of the school year was in sight and spirits were high. I was back teaching after an absence of 15 years, dealing with the various kinds of "forbidden fruit" that come out of book bags. Now was the spring of the water pistol.

I decided to think up a method of dealing with forbidden fruit.

"Please bring that pistol to me," I said. "I'm going to put it in my Grandma's Box."

"What's that?" they asked.

"It's a large wooden chest full of toys for my grandchildren," I replied,

"You don't have grandchildren," someone said.

"I don't now." I replied. "But someday I will. When I do, my box will be full of wonderful things for them."

My imaginary Grandma's Box worked like magic that spring, and later. Sometimes. students would ask me to describe all the things I had in it. Then I would try to remember the different possessions I supposedly had taken away—since I seldom actually kept them. Usually the offender would appear at the end of the day, and I would return the belonging.

The-years went by, and my first grandchild Gordon was born. I shared my joy with that year's class. Then someone said, "Now you can use your Grandma's Box." From then on instead of coming to ask their possessions back, the students would say, "That's okay. Put it in your Grandma's Box for Gordon."

I loved talking about the imaginary box, not only with my students but also with my own children. They enjoyed hearing about all the forbidden fruit I had collected. Then one Christmas I received a surprise gift—a large, beautifully made wooden chest. My son Bruce had made my Grandma's Box a reality.

1. What was the author's purpose in having the conversation with the students?

A．To collect the water pistol.	B．To talk about her grandchildren.
C．To recommend some toys.	D．To explain her teaching method.

2. What do the underlined words "the offender" in paragraph 8 refer to?

A．The student's parent.	B．The maker of the Grandma's Box.
C．The author's grandchild.	D．The owner of the forbidden fruit.

3. What did the students do after they learned about the birth of Gordon?

A．They went to play with the baby.	B．They asked to see the Grandma's Box.
C．They made a present for Gordon.	D．They stopped asking their toys back.

4. What can we infer about the author?

A．She enjoys telling jokes.	B．She is a strict and smart teacher.
C．She loves doing woodwork.	D．She is a responsible grandmother

5 . Pali Overnight Adventures offers children and teens exciting experiences this summer. From broadcasting to street art, these are just 4 of the 17 highly unique camps being offered.

Broadcasting Camp

Become the next star reporter, news writer, director or producer. While running every aspect of our own news station, kids and their fellow campers will create and host a broadcast airing each night at dinner for the entire camp. Every night it goes on the web, keeping parents and the world informed of the happenings at Pali.

Secret Agent Camp

In the movie Mission Impossible, Tom Cruise made being a secret agent seem like the coolest job ever. Campers who sign up for the 2-week secret agent camp can get to know about the life of real secret agents by learning strategies and military skills on the paintball field.

Culinary Camp

If your child enjoys being in the kitchen, then the culinary camp is definitely the right fit. Campers learn technical skills of roasting, frying and cutting, as well as some recipes that they can take home and share with their families.

Street Art Camp

This camp takes creative license to an entirely new level. Campers will share their colorful ideas and imagination with each other and work together to visualize, sketch and paint with non-traditional techniques to create the coolest mural which will be displayed in public for all to see.

1. How many camps does Pali Overnight Adventures offer this summer?

A．2.

B．4.

C．17.

D．21.

2. What will campers do at the Broadcasting Camp?

A．Create a website.	B．Run a news station.
C．Meet a star reporter.	D．Hold a dinner party.

3. Which camp will attract children who are interested in cooking?

A．Broadcasting Camp.	B．Secret Agent Camp.
C．Culinary Camp	D．Street Art Camp.

6 . When Emanuel received an email from Professor Richard English. Queen’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor at the School of History, Anthropology,Philosophy and Politics, encouraging him to apply for a PhD in Politics in Belfast, it was a pinch-me moment Emanual never thought would be possible. After all, just a few short years ago, he was living on the streets couch-surfing at friends’ houses and weeding gardens to make ends meet. Now, one of the world’s leading political academics was preparing to welcome him to Queen’s University over 4,000 miles away.

Emanuel never knew who his father was and his mom was mentally ill when she gave birth to him, so the hospital took him off her and he was unofficially adopted for the first few years of his life. What followed was a childhood with uncertainty as Emanuel was passed between the adoption system and family members.

Through his high school and community college years, he moved from house to house, living with friends at times and living on the streets at others.

Determined to change all that despite his rocky start in life, Emanuel involved himself in school-doing everything he could to earn extra tuition (学费) money in his spare time. But getting accepted into university was scarcely possible because a person like him couldn’t get a regular student loan.

Fortunately, the government backed him, having created a policy allowing disadvantaged persons to access funding for higher education. He graduated from the University of the West Indies with a 1st Class Honors degree and went on to do his Masters.

Emanuel knows that his story could have been very different.

“I discovered Professor Richard English online and sent him an email honestly, not thinking he would reply and to my surprise, he did. I applied for the highly competitive Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme in order to fund my research at Queen’s. When I was told I was successful, my whole world changed.”

1. What does the underlined word “pinch-me” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

A．Expected.

B．Unbelievable.

C．Awkward.

D．Anxious.

2. What happened to Emanuel in his childhood?

A．His father was mentally ill.

B．He was abandoned by his mother.

C．He was once adopted by his relatives.

D．He lived with his friends now and then.

3. How did Emanuel afford his university education?

A．By receiving a regular student loan.

B．By earning the tuition all by himself.

C．By borrowing the money from friends.

D．By getting support from the government.

4. What can we learn from Emanuel’s story?

A．Well begun is half done.

B．It’s never too old to learn.

C．You are the master of your life.

D．Lost time is never found again.

7 . 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．

8 . 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.

9 . More than a billion people around the world have smart phones, almost all of which come with some kind of navigation app such as Apple Maps or Amap. This raises the age-old question we meet with any technology: What abilities is our brain losing to these apps? But also, importantly: What abilities are we gaining?

Talking with people who are good at finding their way around or good at using paper maps, I often hear a lot of annoyance with digital maps. North/south direction gets messed up, and you can see only a small section at a time. I can really understand that it may be quite disturbing for the already skilled to be limited to a small phone screen.

But consider what digital navigation aids have meant for someone like me. Although being a frequent traveler, I'm so terrible at finding my way that I still use Apple Maps almost every day in the small town where I have lived for many years.

In many developed nations, street names and house numbers can be meaningful, and instructions such as go north for three blocks and──then west’’ make sense to those familiar with these rules. In Istanbul, however, where I grew up, none of those hold true. For one thing, the locals seldom use street names. Besides, the city is full of winding and ancient alleys(小巷) that cross with newer avenues at many angles. In such places, you’d better turn to the locals. In the countryside, however, there is often nobody outside to ask. In fact, along came Apple Maps, like a fairy grandmother whispering directions in my ear. Since then, I travel with a lot more confidence, and my world has opened up.

Which brings me back to my original question: While we often lose some skills after depending on new technology, this new equipment may also allow us to gain new abilities. Maybe when technology closes a door, we should also look for the doors it opens.

1. Why do people who are skilled at reading paper maps feel upset?

A．They are interested in reading paper maps,

B．They don’t know how to use navigation, apps.

C．They are limited to a single smart phone app.

D．They are confused by digital maps’ direction.

2. According to the text, which is the best way to find the destination in Istanbul?

A．Asking local people the way.

B．Following the navigation app.

C．Getting familiar with the city rules.

D．Looking for street names and house numbers.

3. What’s the author’s attitude towards the navigation apps?

A．Cautious	B．Ambiguous
C．Favorable	D．Critical

4. What could be the best title of the passage?

A．Benefits of Navigation Apps

B．Disadvantages of Navigation Apps

C．My World Opens Up by New Technology

D．Have Navigation Apps Worsened Our Brain?

10 . Sea urchins(海胆) are small creatures , but what’s really remarkable about them is that they eat anything that happens to float by. They have really sharp teeth they use to rid rocks of algae(海藻)which makes them pretty valuable especially in places like Hawaii where algae are threatening the coral reefs. In the summer of 2019, 500,000 of them were used to deal with the algae.

The problem started when non-native algae were introduced to the ecosystem of Kaneohe Bay in the 1970s. Because they had no enemies, they ended up taking over the bay, according to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The algae blocked sunlight from reaching the coral, which in turn affected the local fish because they changed the chemistry of the water.

That’s when the NMFS turned to sea urchins that loved to devour the algae. But they had to grow to the size of a cherry tomato before they could be used. Since 2011, sea urchins have been grown and used to handle the algae problem. Some of the funds are available due to an unfortunate incident. In 2005, a ship was grounded on a shallow reef near Kaneohe Bay. When the ship was removed, 20 acres of reefs have been damaged. When there is environmental damage, the NMFS and other agencies receive funds from the wrongdoers and the funds are used to restore the damage. Some funds were spent on other projects like the sea urchins. The state of Hawaii began to grow the sea urchins. When they are large enough, divers carefully place them on the reef.

Algae isn’t the only thing that threatens the coral reefs. Climate change and the effects of fishing and tourism in the area also endanger the coral reefs. But turning to sea urchins instead of man-made solutions seems like the best way to go.

1. Why are sea urchins regarded as outstanding creatures?

A．They are tiny but have teeth.

B．They can keep the ocean clean.

C．They can remove harmful algae.

D．They grow on coral reefs with algae.

2. What happened after non-native algae arrived at Kaneohe Bay?

A．They helped the coral reefs to survive.

B．They spread to every corner of the bay.

C．They didn't fit in with the new surroundings.

D．They fought against other species to get food.

3. Which word can replace the underlined word “devour” in paragraph 3?

A．Eat	B．Block
C．Attack	D．Attract

4. What does the author suggest doing to save coral reefs?

A．Banning fishing and tourism.	B．Relying on humans’ solutions.
C．Employing divers to handle algae.	D．Letting nature take care of nature.