1 . American actor James Dean has been dead for 65 years. James Dean, who died at the age of 24 in September 1955, starred in just three movies before he died in a car accident. They are Rebel Without a Cause, East of Eden and Giant. Yet, he will star in a new movie about the Vietnam War thanks to digital technology, which generates images of James Dean by the computer.
The idea that one of the movies' most beloved former stars would be recreated digitally for a new film has been met with criticism. Captain America's actor Chris Evans called the plans to use Dean's images in the film disrespectful.
However, Mark Roesler, chairman of CMG said, “Dean has more than 183,000 followers on Instagram, and he is still important today. He is known as Hollywood's ‘rebel(叛逆者)’who famously said that if a man could bridge the gap(间隔) between life and death, if he could live after he was dead, then maybe he was a great man.” Roesler added, “What was considered rebellious in the 1950s is very different from what is rebellious today, and we feel confident that he would support this modern-day act of rebellion.”
Anton Ernst, the film's director, said, “I respect Dean's life and history. The movie is one of hope and love. There are still a lot of James Dean's fans worldwide and there would always be critics. All we can do is tell a great story.” Ernst added, “The Dean family views this as his fourth movie, a movie he never got to make. We do not want to let his fans down.”
1. Which film did Chris Evans star in?| A．Rebel Without a Cause. |
| B．Captain America. |
| C．East of Eden. |
| D．Giant. |
| A．James Dean's rebellious spirit is about life and death. |
| B．Roesler wanted to be a rebellious man like James Dean. |
| C．James Dean thought he was a great man full of rebellion. |
| D．Roesler believes James Dean would support the digital technology. |
| A．James Dean to Star in a New Film |
| B．James Dean's Death in 1955 |
| C．The Latest Development of Digital Technology |
| D．A Once Popular Movie On Again |
| A．Disapproving. | B．Doubtful. |
| C．Thankful. | D．Uninterested. |
2 . 3 Days Dunhuang Bike Tour
Going on a bike is a great way to explore the natural beauty of Dunhuang. Our tour is spent riding along the country road and the edge of town where we’ll pass by country houses, farmlands and vineyards (葡萄园) to show you the beauty of the little oasis (绿洲) in the desert.
Day 1
Meals: None
Accommodation (住宿): In Dunhuang
You will be picked up at the train station and moved to the hotel once you arrive in Dunhuang. Free for the rest of the day. Dunhuang is located on the western end of Hexi Corridor, at the meeting point of Gansu, Qinghai and Xinjiang in the Northwest of China. Known as Shazhou in ancient times, Dunhuang served as a rest stop for traders and due to its special geographical location, it was the gateway through which many religions (宗教) like Buddhism, Islam and Christianity entered China.
Day 2
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Dunhuang
You need to get up and start biking early in the morning. First, we will ride 30 minutes to the Mogao Caves (10 km) and visit the biggest Buddhist art gallery of the world. After lunch, we will ride bike to the White Horse Pagoda which is located in the countryside (12 km) and was built in 386 A.D. in memory of the white horse of the greatest Buddhist translator, Kumarajiva. Then we will have dinner at a local farmer’s restaurant. In the evening, we will ride bike to the famous SingingSand Dunes and Yueyaquan (6 km). Finally, we will ride back to the hotel.
Day 3
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
Be dropped off at the airport and call it a day.
1. What can the riders do during the tour?| A．Enjoy the beauty of the countryside. |
| B．Find the best way to visit Dunhuang. |
| C．Have to put up with the heat in the desert. |
| D．Go cycling in downtown Dunhuang. |
| A．horse races |
| B．tourism programs |
| C．business activities |
| D．Buddhist arguments |
| A．They hold art exhibitions. |
| B．They have places for horses. |
| C．They have religious backgrounds. |
| D．They are tourist information centers. |
3 . On account of the government shutdown, many of the city’s best attractions, such as the national museums, are closed. It may affect your social plans. That’s especially true if you have out-of-town visitors coming to the District. Don’t worry! For every closed museum, we’ve offered up a suitable substitute that is privately run, thus not subject to the shutdown. Here’s where you can go instead.
Banneker-Douglass Museum or Alexandria Black History Museum
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is one of the hottest draws on the National Mall, with free tickets taken weeks in advance. Its sister museum, the Anacostia Community Museum, takes a community-focused look at African American history. So does the Banneker- Douglass Museum in Annapolis, which traces the African American experience in Maryland, and the Alexandria Black History Museum, where exhibitions honor local activists and explore the influence of slavery in the area. And unlike the African American Museum, neither requires you to plan ahead.
Glenstone
Wandering through the galleries at Glenstone, you’ll come across some of the biggest names in 20th century art—Jackson Pollock, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Robert Rauschenberg. Glenstone sits on a 230-acre estate (土地) that doubles as an outdoor sculpture garden. Free tickets for Glenstone are often reserved weeks in advance, but 72 free tickets are available every day for anyone who takes a Montgomery County Ride—On Bus from Rockville Metro Station to the museum.
The African Art Museum of Maryland
Masks, musical instruments and jewelry can be found in Fulton, where the African Art Museum of Maryland houses a collection of traditional and contemporary African artworks and objects. And the best part, for visitors on a budget? Admission is free.
1. Where can visitors go to explore the history of African Americans during the shutdown?| A．The galleries at Glenstone | B．The African Art Museum of Maryland |
| C．The African American Museum. | D．Banneker-Douglass Museum. |
| A．Make sculptures in the outdoor garden. |
| B．Take a Montgomery County Ride on bus. |
| C．Get access to works of famous artists. |
| D．Enjoy a collection of contemporary African artworks. |
| A．To introduce different kinds of art exhibitions. |
| B．To provide an alternative to museums during the government shutdown. |
| C．To compare public museums with private ones. |
| D．To advertise some private museums in the area. |
4 . It was about 10:15 p.m. Janice Esposito got off the train at the Bellport, New York, got into her car and began driving home. She had traveled the route so many times that she almost drove automatically: a left onto Station Road, then a left on Montauk Highway, and then—bang! Out of nowhere a car crashed into Esposito’s car, pushing her backward some 100 feet onto the railroad tracks. Injured but mostly shocked by the crash and by the airbags that popped up, she got stuck in the vehicle.
As it happened, Pete DiPinto was getting ready for bed when he heard the crash coming from not far outside his bedroom window.
A volunteer firefighter and retired teacher, DiPinto, 64, never stopped to think. He grabbed a flashlight and rushed out. “Any firefighter would have done what I did,” he said. “We’re always on duty. ”
The first car he came upon, 2,000 feet from his front yard, was the one that had hit Esposito. Once making sure the driver was OK, he looked around and spotted Esposito's car straddling (骑跨) the railroad tracks. And then he heard a bell sound, which signaled a coming train.
DiPinto rushed to Esposito’s car and hit on the driver’s side window. She just looked at him, “I don’t know where I am,” she said.
“You’re on the railroad tracks,” DiPinto yelled. “We have to get you off right now!” The train was traveling at a speed of 65 miles per hour toward them. The driver’s door couldn’t be opened due to the crash, so DiPinto ran to the passenger side. He threw open the door, pushed aside the airbags, seized Esposito’s arms, and pulled her toward him across the passenger seat until he finally got her out and walked her to safety as quickly as he could.
Within seconds, the train crashed into the car. “It was like a Hollywood movie, ” DiPinto told reporters the next day.
“Last night, ” said Greg Miglino Chief of the South Country Ambulance, “the hero arrived in pajamas, not in a fire truck. ”
1. What can we know about the accident from the first paragraph?| A．Esposito was not familiar with the road. | B．Esposito was driving too fast. |
| C．The crash was violent. | D．It should have been avoided. |
| A．Esposito was badly injured. | B．Esposito was to be hit by the train. |
| C．Esposito was firmly stuck in the car. | D．The driver’s door couldn’t be opened. |
| A．He is praising DiPinto’s heroic action. | B．DiPintodidn’t act as professionally. |
| C．A firefighter should be ready any time. | D．Fire trucks are not enough for emergencies. |
| A．A woman had an accident on the way home at night. |
| B．A woman had a narrow death escape. |
| C．A firefighter managed to become a hero overnight. |
| D．A firefighter saved a woman from a further accident. |
5 . Four employees of Haier Group, China’s largest home appliances manufacturer, were fired for taking a nap during working hours, which caused heated discussions online. Should employees be fired for taking a nap at work? Readers share their opinions.
Vivianwang(China).
Why is a short nap seen as such a terrible offense? I always feel extremely sleepy after lunch. After I take a nap during lunch break I feel more energetic. Instead of firing the workers dozing off, employers should address the problem and adopt a routine that works best for them.
Sakura(Japan)
This is the opposite of how it is in Japan, where sleeping at your workplace is often seen as a sign that you've been working hard. So people in Japan nod off whenever and wherever they can.
Thunderbird(Canada)
Napping at work time shall be punished. In some severe cases, repeated misconduct may lead to the end of employment in some Canadian government establishments.
Crystal (UK)
I experienced the power of naps myself when I was writing my new book, The Way Were Working Isn't Working. I wrote at home, in the mornings, In three separate, highly focused 90-minute sessions. By the time I finished the last one, I was usually exhausted—physically, mentally and emotionally. I ate lunch and then took a 20-to 30-minute nap. When I awoke, I felt incredibly refreshed. Where I might otherwise have dragged myself through the afternoon, I was able to focus effectively on work until 7 pm or so.
Eric (USA)
Years ago, Craig Yarde, founder of Yarde Metals in Bristol, CT, noticed his employees napping on the job. So when he built a new office space in 1995, he built a nap room, with couches. Fifteen years later, Yarde Metals has grown to nearly 700 employees, with $500 million in annual revenue(收入) and locations up and down the east coast—each with its own dedicated napping room.
1. Who is in favor of Haier Group’s decision?| A．Vivianwang. | B．Sakura. | C．Thunderbird. | D．Crystal. |
| A．acceptable | B．lazy | C．embarrassing | D．improper. |
| A．By making comparisons. | B．By asking questions. |
| C．By listing statistics. | D．By telling his own experience. |
6 . There have been many problems with our schools today, the biggest of which is closely related to our culture. In general, our culture, as represented in the media, gets excited by famous stars, and constantly stresses that it's what you have, not what you are, that counts. Parents are encouraged to be away from even very small children for most of the day. Too many voters go for politicians who would rather cut school funding (基金）than to get rid of tax cuts for the wealthy. All contribute greatly to the problems of educating our children.
Today's teachers have to deal with a culture that is vastly different than in the past. They report that there is, among more children than ever, a lack of motivation, no drive to succeed or even try. The role models that boys view in the media mostly consist of men in comedies and other shows who are rude and often extremely immature: self-centered overpaid athletes; men in movies, television dramas, video games, etc. who are preoccupied with violence and power. As Leonard Sax wrote in "Boys Adrift". "Teenage boys are looking for models of mature adulthood. but we no longer make any collective effort to provide such models. "Girls are attacked not only with such annoying images (形象）of males. .but also with women who are preoccupied with appearance and are extremely materialistic.
In such a cultural environment, it is more important than ever to have responsible, loving and caring parents who have enough time and motivation to devote to their children and see to it as their duty to model for them and raise them with high standards of honesty and responsibility along with tending to their physical needs. They need to care enough to see that their children are not attacked with the garbage that comes from movie, television and computer screens. In today s culture, they are basically alone in this effort since, unfortunately, so much is working against them.
Until we, as a culture, face the truth about ourselves-that we are not providing adequately for a great many of our children--the storm will continue to rage (肆虐）over our education system.
1. How is paragraph 1 mainly developed?| A．By analyzing causes. | B．By showing differences. |
| C．By describing a process. | D．By using time order. |
| A．Narrow access to entertainment. | B．Poor understanding abilities. |
| C．Few materialistic models. | D．Little desire for success. |
| A．devote more to their children |
| B．find honest models for their children |
| C．keep their children away from computers |
| D．help their children develop motivation |
| A．Positive. | B．Ambiguous. |
| C．Dissatisfied. | D．Approving. |
7 . I took a deep breath and walked through the front door, my arms full of groceries. A challenge lay ahead of me, someone who could hardly boil water: cooking the Easter Sunday dinner. What if I made everyone sick? It could truly be our family’s last super meal.
Making the holiday meal was my brother’s job, not mine. I could never fill his shoes. Peter had died in September at the age of 45 from a heart attack, but he’d been a natural in the kitchen all his life. He planned every course in detail, from the crescent rolls to the Dutch apple pie.
My family was lost without him, and we went out to dinner for Thanksgiving and ordered pizza for Christmas. By the time Easter rolled around, though, I couldn’t bear the idea of another holiday surrounded by takeout (外卖食品) boxes. Peter would have hated that. To him, there was nothing more important than a meal made with love. So I convinced Mom that we should cook Easter dinner together. But we were terrible cooks.
I had been thinking what to cook for Easter dinner. I’d bitten off more than I could chew. No one could do this half as well as Peter.
I stepped into the family room. Mom was still at church, but her newspaper was opened on the coffee table, to the sports section, as usual. She was a huge Notre Dame women’s basketball fan, and the featured story was about the forward Devereaux Peters. I read the headline and nearly dropped my grocery bags, Filling Peters’ Shoes.
That afternoon, cooking in the kitchen, I didn’t feel so alone. Mom and I pulled together and the Easter feast was not that bad. The ham may have been a little dry, but it was all made with love— just like Peter would have wanted.
1. What would Peter have preferred to do if holidays had come?| A．To go out to have dinner. | B．To order pizza. |
| C．To show off his cooking skills. | D．To cook a big dinner for his family. |
| A．the Easter dinner was the family’s last dinner |
| B．Mom persuaded the author to cook the Easter dinner |
| C．Peter enjoyed cooking a dinner with love |
| D．their Easter dinner this year was a complete failure |
| A．she wasn’t confident in cooking the Easter dinner |
| B．she was not able to eat a lot of food |
| C．the Easter dinner made her sick |
| D．she couldn’t cook the dinner alone |
| A．Cooking in the Kitchen | B．Filling Peter’s Shoes |
| C．Happy Easter Day | D．Terrible Cooks |
8 . Children walking in their sleep is not uncommon. 20% to 25% of children may sleepwalk at least once in their lifetime. So what is sleepwalking? Sleepwalking is a disorder(紊乱) that occurs during the deepest stage of sleep resulting in walking around or performing "complex” behaviors. These behaviors can range from simply walking around the bedroom,to getting dressed, walking out the front door and even driving. ‘There are several causes, but the most common ones are lack of sleep, stress, and heredity(遗传).
If you see your child sleepwalking, it's important to quietly and calmly direct them back to bed.Interacting with the sleepwalker too much can cause more confusion and even make the event last longer, You don't have to awaken them or force them out of it, but can just guide them back to their bed.
If it happens occasionally,there is no reason to be concerned. It's normal and many of us have sleepwalked at some point. However, if it happens more than twice a week and lasts for a few weeks, or if dangerous behaviors are occurring, further judgement may be necessary, Some children have succeeded in getting outside of the home or injuring themselves during sleepwalking events, both of which can be dangerous. Sometimes sleepwalking is a time that lasts for a few months to a few years. Other times it is caused by an underlying sleep disorder,so treatment could be helpful. If sleepwalking occurs more often, it is recommended that you speak with your doctor.He or she may refer you to a sleep doctor for further judgement.
Sleep studies are sometimes recommended to judge the causes of sleepwalking. These studies allow doctors to identify things like breathing or movement abnormalities. If a sleep disorder is identified, treatments to settle it may decrease your sleepwalking. In other cases, analysis of the child's sleep patterns or stress levels can help identify ways to decrease sleepwalking.
Some families have members that sleepwalk into adulthood, but most will outgrow that behavior during their teenage years. Keeping sleepwalkers safe is the most important part of the process.
1. What do we know about children 's sleepwalking?| A．Sleepwalking children sleep too much. |
| B．Sleepwalking children only walk around. |
| C．Examination anxiety can cause sleepwalking. |
| D．Few children have the sleepwalking problem. |
| A．Calming them down. | B．Following them. |
| C．Waking them up. | D．Leading them to bed. |
| A．suffer a sleep disorder |
| B．sleepwalk now and then |
| C．sleepwalk every other day |
| D．get hurt in sleepwalking |
| A．Describe the treatment process. |
| B．Present some common examples. |
| C．Provide some advice for the readers. |
| D．Introduce a new topic for discussion. |
9 . Looking at a pile of old photos, I couldn’t help feeling rather regretful.
I’ve never got into the habit of sorting out photos. However, it’s almost a habit of mine to have photos taken thoughtlessly. Thus, photos have been piling up in my childhood to womanhood. In spite of that, those black-and-white pictures taken in my early years are rarely kept, except a few survivals regarded as antiques. The bald baby picture of me that I treasured, the only one left, it’s now missing.
Familiar faces flash one by one before my eyes. Though the world is so small and we all live in it, yet we are separated by physical and psychological distances, some smaller, some larger. With the passage of time, one cannot, regretfully relive (重温) it with the same feeling as one had in the picture. What one can get from the old photos is but a bit of the past joy.
One takes pictures with different persons in different time and places. They fill one with nostalgia (怀旧) in various degrees — some more, some less, and others none. That’s why one has conflicting feelings towards the old photos. Still kept with the current ones, they’re even less favored than a daily-used cup, which is always close to the owner.
How these pieces of thought influence me! Photos keep our images rather than our sentiment, which may not remain. The image is always there but not its owner, whom the photo can’t keep, neither can it keep the event.
Of course, there are some of the photos still holding my affection, such as those taken with my family members, with favorite playmates, fellow girl-students and best friends, not only in pictures but also in my life and heart.
Now, since I have learned all this, I will not allow myself to be included casually in a photo taken with others. I’ll make sure that the friendship can last before I take a photo with somebody.
1. Why did the writer have only a few black-and-white pictures?| A．She took fewer of them. | B．She took photos thoughtlessly. |
| C．She didn’t take good care of them. | D．She only liked the bald baby picture. |
| A．All the past events. | B．All the past excitement. |
| C．Some past happiness. | D．The everlasting memory. |
| A．Feeling. | B．Thought. | C．Look. | D．Influence. |
| A．To take the photo happily. | B．To refuse the request politely. |
| C．To ignore the request casually. | D．To think carefully before action. |
10 . Apps can help any users, even those who are not students, get more organized and improve their work. Whether or not you are a student, here are some apps worth considering.
Quizlet
Quizlet is a study aid app. It is filled with flash cards on many subjects to study. Quizlet has links to subjects like: Arts & Literature; Languages & Vocabulary; Math & Science; History & Geography; Standardized Tests; Professional & Careers. The app has a mix of text, images and audio recordings, including pronunciation of words in different languages. Quizlet has games to play and tests to take. Cards are available on the app even when you are not connected to the Internet. Quizlet is available as a free app from Apple’s iTunes store.
Free Graphing Calculator App
The Free Graphing Calculator lets the user create up to four graphs at once, and lets users adjust the graphs for the best views. You can change measurements within the image easily using the app. The mathematics and science guide within the app can explain some important math or science ideas. The Free Graphing Calculator is free. Users can pay to remove the advertising.
PomoDone App
The PomoDone app can help divide time into blocks for work and for breaks. The app on the computer helps keep track of time blocks for each activity. The app will say when it is time to take a break and when it is time to get back to work. PomoDone can work with other apps and help the user keep track of one’s activities over long periods of time. The app is available for computers from the PomoDone website. The app is free. Paid extra features are available.
1. What’s the same feature of the three apps?| A．They can be used to help users for free. |
| B．They can be used to divide time into blocks. |
| C．They can be used to explain some important maths. |
| D．They can be used to study English freely. |
| A．Remove the advertising for free. | B．Make a graph clearer. |
| C．Keep track of time blocks. | D．Study Arts & Literature. |
| A．At Apple’s iTunes store. | B．In the advertising column. |
| C．From the PomoDone website. | D．From the Free Graphing Calculator. |
