1 . Do you look down when you speak? Play with your hair? Lean to one side? Every last gesture tells a story. What you are saying to others is not only reflected in the words coming from your mouth, but also through the gestures and motions you make with your body. Kristin Appenbrink, Associate Editor for RealSimple. com, shows what your body language is saying about you.

Standing with your legs together is considered more of a conservative stance (站姿). It looks like a solider facing his officer. This way of standing usually indicates respect.

This way you move your body reflects your attitude. And shifting your weight from side to side or front to back indicates that you are anxious or disappointed. Basically, this is a physical representation of what is going on in your head: you are having so many unsettling thoughts that you can’t stop moving from one to the other.

Crossing your arms and legs is a defensive position. Take note of the surroundings. More often than not, this just means a person is cold. Many people also find this position to be comfortable.

Pointing toes (脚趾) in, big toe to big toe, indicates you are closing yourself off because you feel awkward or insecure. But, if you’re sitting up straight with your shoulders aligned (对齐的) and your head up — signs of an open body position — your feet may be betraying you.

Opening up your hands by spreading your hands means you are open to new ideas being offered. Facing your palms down or grasping your fists firmly shows you have a strong position — one that may not be so flexible.

1. Which of the following does Kristin Appenbrink probably agree with?

A．Body language will replace spoken language.

B．Standing with arms crossing indicates respect.

C．Body language can express what we want to say.

D．Our bodies’ motions are different from our gestures.

2. What technique of writing is mainly used in the text?

A．Making comparisons.	B．Analysing causes.
C．Raising questions.	D．Giving examples.

3. What does the underlined word “unsettling” mean in paragraph 3?

A．Satisfying.	B．Upsetting.
C．Doubtful.	D．Unconscious.

4. What does one show if he points his toes in, big toe to big toe?

A．He feels embarrassed and unsafe.

B．He thinks someone has betrayed him.

C．He feels like hiding something from others.

D．He’s willing to accept new ideas from others.

2 . Najib is an Afghan who grew up in Iran. He led a tough life. When he found his children would be in the same situation, his family initially returned to Afghanistan. But with the country filled with conflicts, they decided to leave for Indonesia.

“When we first came here, we were in a bad situation. Its language, culture and even weather were different. We had moved away from friends and family,” says Najib. “I was in a tough position but I acted strong because there were no other choices.”

Refugees (难民) cannot work in Indonesia and there are limited choices for refugee children to attend local schools. Determined to avoid such a fate, a group of refugees in Puncak took action and scraped together (东拼西凑) their resources to set up a school—the Refugee Learning Center (RLC).

“Our only goal and task is to provide basic education, and prepare the refugee children for their future,” says Abdullah Sarwari. “We’re also trying to provide a normal life as much as possible for them.”

The RLC has also started offering Bahasa Indonesia classes to the refugee community. “Between the refugee and the local community, I feel like there’s a language barrier which stops the refugee from having an honest and open interaction with Indonesians,” says Abdullah.

“If you try your best, to learn the language of a particular place or country, it really helps make things easier,” says Najib. He is among those who signed up for classes, although he admits progress has been slow. But life has improved in some ways for him and his family.

Najib says, “The centre is an opportunity for refugee to show that they are not a burden. If they have the opportunity, they can accomplish big and great things like this.”

1. Why did Najib decide to leave for Indonesia?

A．To escape the conflict in Afghanistan.

B．To experience Indonesian culture.

C．To help refugees in Indonesia.

D．To get equal rights to vote.

2. What’s the main purpose of founding the RLC for refugee children?

A．To help them learn English.

B．To make them stay away from bad luck.

C．To provide them with chances to live in Indonesia.

D．To make them have access to receiving basic education.

3. What can we learn about Najib according to the text?

A．He is the leader of refugees.

B．He founded the RLC himself.

C．He studies Indonesian in the RLC.

D．He lives a wealthy life in Indonesia.

4. What’s the best title for this text?

A．The Goal of Founding a School

B．A School for Refugees by Refugees

C．A Reason for Leaving for Indonesia

D．The Benefit of Learning a New Language

3 . At Englands University of Plymouth, Professor Eduardo Miranda has been programming pairs of robots to compose music. Miranda's robots have simple “ vocal cords”(声带)and are programmed to sing and to listen to each other. The robots' unique warbling sounds (颤音) do not perfectly match the human voice, but each machine is exactly sharing music with the other in a new and unique way.

Each robot is equipped with speakers, software that mimics the human voice, a mouth that opens as it “sings,” a microphone for ears, and a camera for eyes. The robots also move. Miranda hopes that by studying his robot vocalists, he can discover something about how and why humans create, perform, and listen to music.

When the robots sing, first one robot makes six random sounds. Its partner responds with more sounds. The first robot analyzes the sounds to see if their sequences (序列)) are similar. If they are, it nods its head and commits the sounds to memory, and the second robot notices and “memorizes” the musical sequence, too. If the first robot thinks the sounds are too different, it shakes its head and both robots ignore the sounds. Then the process continues.

Miranda set up an experiment in which he left the two robots alone in his study for two weeks. When he returned, his little warblers had, by imitating each other, not only shared notes but combined them. The product of their cooperation was far from symphonic, but the robots had begun to combine the notes into their own self-developed “songs”.

With the help of his warbling robots, one of Miranda's goals is to create music that no human would ever compose. Miranda believes the robots are ideal for this purpose because they would not be influenced by any existing musical styles or rules.

1. Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word “mimics” in Paragraph 2?

A．Substitutes.	B．Interrupts.
C．Controls.	D．Copies.

2. What did the two robots do during Miranda's experiment?

A．They interacted with each other.

B．They ignored the unique sound.

C．They learned to sing better than humans.

D．They committed random sounds to memory.

3. What does Miranda want his robots to do?

A．Sing as well as humans do.	B．Create new styles of music.
C．Memorize a variety of music.	D．Promote traditional musical forms.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．Future robots.	B．Special songs.
C．Music by robots.	D．Experiments by Miranda.

4 . Teaching assistant
Hours: Part time
Salary : ￡11.12p/h

A teaching assistant is needed to start on 3rd August 2013. He or she will provide the students and teachers with appropriate support in the classroom. Secondary school experience preferred.

For further details please telephone Mrs. Caryl Lewis, Headteacher on 736524 or email her at cl@ recruitment.com.

Lunchtime assistant
Hours: Part time
Salary: ￡9.28p/h

We’re looking for someone to assist with the lunchtime routine, take care of pre-school children at mealtimes, and get the room ready for afternoon activities.

Anybody interested in this position please call Joanne Walton on 734229 or email her at stmarks@lapetiteecole.com.

Days per week: 5(Monday-Friday)

Working hours: 10:30am-2pm

Food section manager
Hours: Full time
Salary: Negotiable

Marks and Spencer needs a food section manager to start immediately. The ideal candidate must have experience within the food business, excellent communication and organisational skills coupled with the ability to manage the staff. Duties will include responsibilities for opening and closing the store, and providing the customers with up-to-date knowledge of products and services, Benefits include staff discount card.

You can contact Linda Hodgson by sending an email to lindahodgson@sandpiperci.com.

Shop assistant
Hours: Part time
Salary: Negotiable

The ideal candidate must have excellent customer service skills, be friendly and outgoing and have an eye for details.

Previous experience is an advantage, however, full training will be provided. Able to work as a member of a team. Must be able to speak and understand English.

You can apply for this position by emailing Sue Milroy at paris@jacksclothing.com.

Days per week: 5(Monday to Saturday with one day off during the week)

1. If you want to work in a nursery school, you should contact ______.

A．Linda Hodgson	B．Caryl Lewis
C．Joanne Walton	D．Sue Milroy

2. Marks and Spencer is looking for a person who ______.

A．can take great care of kids	B．has an eye for details
C．has secondary school experience	D．can manage the staff members

3. What do the four positions have in common?

A．One can get in contact by e-mail.	B．One has to work five days a week.
C．They require fluent English.	D．They are paid by the hour.

5 . When her classmates were having a good time, Molly sat at the picnic table alone. She remained embarrassed around her classmates. She seemed unsure of what to do or say, yet I could see her eyes longing for acceptance. Many students had already decided that her friendship would not be worth（值）the energy required to overcome the embarrassment. Others laughed at her. Most ignored her—except for one.

Brianna was making the other students laugh, as usual. “Brianna, do you see Molly down there? Would you mind walking down there and inviting her to come up here with the rest of us? I said.

Brianna sighed. I could tell she didn’t want to waste her precious time to do what I was asking of her, but I also knew her heart. She often thought of others before herself—a rare character for anyone, much less a kid.

Knowing this choice was hard for her, I pulled out a D-buck, our class currency（货币）. Though this was not the ideal way to deal with this situation. I needed her cooperation（合作）. “Here, I’ll pay you for your time.” I said to her. She offered an insincere smile, grasped the green paper, and headed down the hill.

As the rest of the children screamed and laughed, my eyes locked on Brianna as she neared the picnic table. Molly could be difficult to get along with, and I wouldn’t have been surprised if she sent Brianna back alone, refusing her invitation. When she encouraged herself to a standing position, I sighed with relief.

Minutes later, I felt a tap on my shoulder. “Here. Mrs. D.” Brianna handed me the D-buck. “Why?” I asked. “I shouldn’t keep this.” Her eyes fell to her feet, guilt showing from her quiet voice. “I don’t want Molly to think I only went to get her so I could earn the money. She’s my friend.”

A moment later, they were all laughing again, and who should I see among them, laughing for the first time that week? Molly.

1. According to the author, what was Molly like?

A．She ignored the jokes from other kids.

B．She felt embarrassed at being laughed at.

C．She desired to be accepted by other kids.

D．She had no interest in making friends.

2. What made Brianna different from other kids?

A．Her talent.	B．Her cooperation.
C．Her honesty.	D．Her kindness

3. How did the author feel as Brianna walked to Molly?

A．Worried.	B．Satisfied.
C．Excited.	D．Confused.

4. What was the purpose of Brianna’s returning the D-buck to the author?

A．To avoid losing it one day.

B．To get a pure friendship with Molly.

C．To make friends with her teacher.

D．To escape from being punished by her teacher.

6 . St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife

An ancient university, breathtaking medieval ruins, and old-fashioned coastal villages: explore all this and more on our adventure through Fife.

Places you’ll explore

Forth Bridge – An incredible engineering achievement, and a UNESCO World Heritage sight. Anstruther – Be charmed by the cobbled lanes and quaint（古色古香的）buildings of this traditional fishing village.

St Andrews Cathedral – This ruined cathedral was once one of Scotland’s most splendid buildings.

St Andrews Old Town – Enjoy the 1,000 years of history as you explore the old streets and ancient castle.

The Old Course – Golf was so popular in Scotland, but it was banned in the 15th century. And nowhere was it more popular than in St Andrews, the Home of Golf.

Historic Village of Falkland – This quaint town in the Kingdom of Fife boasts a beautiful palace and a peaceful setting.

Tour detail

Departs 09:30 – Rabbie’s Cafe Bar, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EG Returns 18:00 approx

Prices

• Adult price: £45 per person

• Discount price: £40 per person (Seniors over 60 and children between 5 and 15; unfortunately, we don’t allow children under 5 years old on the tour)

Important information

• Pack your waterproof clothing and walking shoes

• Falkland Palace is closed from November to Easter

Tour inclusions

• Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach

• Air conditioning as standard

• The stories and services of a Rabbie’s driver-guide

Tour exclusions

• Entry fees to visitor attractions

Customer reviews

A great day

Howard Carroll, posted on 18/05/2017

A great day out. Fully recommend the tour. Gillian and Eric were not only friendly but very knowledgeable.

Excellent tour guide M W Grzelak, posted on 15/02/2017

First time but not my last. Grant was an excellent and intelligent guide who cherishes his Scottish heritage. The tour offered the best venues (场地) and just enough time to experience them.

1. What do we know about the places included in the tour?

A．Anstruther has a modern look.

B．St. Andrews Cathedral is in good condition.

C．There is an ancient castle in Falkland Village.

D．Golf was once a very popular sport in St Andrews.

2. A 48-year-old father with his 16-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son should pay at least____.

A．£120	B．£125
C．£130	D．£135

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the tour?

A．Tour guide services are provided.

B．Falkland Palace is open in December.

C．The tour lasts for two days.

D．Entry fees to all attractions are included.

7 . A robot created by Washington State University (WSU) scientists could help elderly people with dementia (痴呆) and other limitations live independently in their own homes.

The Robot Activity Support System, or RAS, uses sensors installed in a WSU smart home to determine where its residents are, what they are doing and when they need assistance with daily activities. It navigates (定位) through rooms and around obstacles to find people on its own, provides video instructions on how to do simple tasks and can even lead its owner to objects like their medication or a snack in the kitchen.

“RAS combines the convenience of a mobile robot with the activity detection technology of a WSU smart home to provide assistance in the moment, as the need for help is detected,” said Bryan Minor, a postdoctoral researcher in the WSU School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Currently, an estimated 50 percent of adults over the age of 85 need assistance with every day activities such as preparing meals and taking medication and the annual cost for this assistance in the US is nearly $2 trillion. With the number of adults over 85 expected to triple by 2050, researchers hope that technologies like RAS and the WSU smart home will relieve some of the financial strain on the healthcare system by making it easier for older adults to live alone.

RAS is the first robot researchers have tried to incorporate into their smart home environment. They recently published a study in the journal Cognitive Systems Research that demonstrates how RAS could make life easier for older adults struggling to live independently.

“While we are still in an early stage of development, our initial results with RAS have been promising,” Minor said. “The next step in the research will be to test RAS’ performance with a group of older adults to get a better idea of what prompts, video reminders and other preferences they have regarding the robot.”

1. How does RAS serve elderly people?

A．Through sensors.	B．Through objects.
C．Through a mobile robot.	D．Through their daily activities.

2. What can we know about RAS?

A．It is the first robot used in daily life.	B．Its function remains to be tested.
C．It can locate people and do any task.	D．It can cook for owners on its own.

3. What’s Minor’s attitude toward the future of RAS?

A．Doubtful.	B．Negative.
C．Optimistic.	D．Uncertain.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Elderly people leave the nursing home.

B．Smart Home Tests first elder-Care robot.

C．RAS, the first robot to make home smart.

D．Older adults have benefited from RAS.

8 . The World Happiness Report, a United Nations agency report, measures (估量) how happy people are, and why. Norway is the happiest place on Earth—beating neighbour Denmark from the number one position.

Denmark, Iceland, Switzerland and Finland round out the top five, while the Central African Republic came last. Western Europe and North America took up most of the places at the top of table, with the US and UK at 14th and 19th.

The World Happiness Report mainly depends on asking a simple question of more than 1,000 people every year in more than150 countries. “Imagine a ladder (梯子), with steps numbered from 0 at the bottom to 10 at the top,” the question asks, “The top of the ladder is the best possible life for you and the bottom of the ladder is the worst possible life for you. On which step of the ladder would you say you personally feel you stand at this time?”

The average result is the country’s score—from Norway’s 7.54 to the Central African Republic’s 2.69. But the report also tries to explain why one country is happier than another. It looks at reasons including economic strength (经济实力) social support, freedom of choice, and generosity.

This year’s report also has a text titled “restoring (恢复) American happiness”, which examines why happiness levels in the United States are falling, despite continually-increasing economic improvement. “The United States can and should raise happiness by solving America’s social problems- rising inequality and distrust-rather than focusing mainly on economic growth,” the authors said.

Jeffrey Sachs, the director of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, which published the report, said President Donald Trump’s policies were likely to make things worse.

1. Which of the following is the correct order of the countries in terms of happiness levels?

A．Denmark, the UK, the US, the Central African Republic

B．Denmark, the US, the UK, the Central African Republic

C．the US, Denmark, the UK, the Central African Republic

D．Denmark, the US, the Central African Republic, the UK

2. How does the World Happiness Report measure happiness?

A．By asking a question.	B．By having a conversation.
C．By doing scientific research.	D．By carrying out an online survey.

3. What can we know about America form the passage?

A．Its people live an unhappy life.

B．Its economy is going downhill.

C．Its social problems are hard to solve.

D．It has a lower happiness level than before.

4. What’s the author’s purpose of writing the passage?

A．To explain the reason for being happy.

B．To introduce the World Happiness Report.

C．To talk about America’s social problem.

D．To discuss the policies by Donald Trump.

9 . One spring morning many years ago, I was on southeastern Alaska’s Kupreanof Island when I saw a huge wolf caught in a trap. From her appearance, I realized it was a mother wolf and that somewhere hungry pups (小崽) were waiting for her. I guessed she had been trapped only a few days. So her pups were probably still alive, hungry, surely no more than a few miles away. But I thought if I released the wolf, she would tear me to pieces.

So I decided to search for her pups instead. Following some footprints, I finally found four tiny pups. One by one, I placed them in a bag and headed back. When the mother wolf spotted me, she stood up, possibly picking up the smell of her young. I released the pups, and they raced to her.

What next? I wondered. The mother wolf was clearly suffering. Yet each time I moved in her direction, she let out a threatening sound.

I put up a shelter for myself and was soon asleep nearby. At dawn, I was awakened by the four pups sniffing at my face and hands. I glanced toward the anxious mother wolf. If I could only win her confidence, I thought. It was her only hope. Over the next few days, I fed her, talked gently with her and played with the pups. But the big animal never took her eyes off me. When I was beginning to lose hope, at dusk on the fifth day, I saw a wagging (摇摆) of her tail. I moved within the length of her chain. She remained still. My heart in my mouth, I slowly placed my hand on the wolf’s injured leg. “OK,” I said, “We’ll have you out of there.” I pressed and the trap sprang open, the wolf pulled free.

Slowly, she headed toward me. She smelled my hands and arms and then began licking (添) my fingers. I was astonished. This went against everything I’d ever heard about wolves. Yet, strangely, it all seemed so natural.

1. What did the writer do after he discovered the mother wolf?

A．He looked for the pups	B．He set up a trap.
C．He put the wolf in a bag	D．He frightened off the wolf.

2. Why did the writer stay with the wolves for 5 days?

A．To study the habit of the wolves.	B．To gain the trust of the mother wolf.
C．To witness the growth of the pups.	D．To experience the charm of the wild

3. How did the writer feel when he was trying to remove the trap?

A．Nervous.	B．Proud.
C．Relieved.	D．Hopeless.

4. The text delivers the message that ______.

A．creatures are born equal	B．having comes before giving
C．wagging wolves seldom bite	D．kindness deserves acceptance

10 . Marian Wright Edelman, an American lawyer, educator and children’s rights activist, was born on June 6, 1939 in South Carolina, one of five children. Her father Arthur Wright was a preacher (牧师) who died when she was only 14 years old. In his last words to her, he advised her not to “let anything get in the way of your education.”

After high school, Edelman went on to study at Spelman College and later traveled to the Soviet Union. When she returned to Spelman in 1959, Edelman became involved in the civil rights movement. This work inspired her to drop her plans to enter the Foreign Service and study law instead. In 1973, Edelman set up the Children’s Defense Fund as a voice for poor and disabled children. She served as a public speaker on behalf of these children.

During a tour, Marian met Peter Edelman, an assistant to Kennedy, and the next year she moved to Washington, D. C. to marry him and to work for social justice in the center of America’s political scene. The couple had three sons: Joshua, Jonah and Ezra. Jonah is the founder of Stand for Children, a group that promotes children’s education, and Ezra is a documentary (记录片) filmmaker who won an Emmy for his film “O.J.: Made in America.”

Edelman is the author of many books for children and adults. Her titles for readers include I’m Your child, God: Prayers for Our Children, Guide My Feet: Prayers and Meditations for Our Children, Lanterns: A Memoir of Mentors, and The Measure of Our Success: A Letter to My Children and Yours, which was a surprising success.

1. What do we know about Edelman’s family?

A．She was the single child.

B．Her mother was a preacher.

C．They took education seriously.

D．The family had a poor life.

2. Why did Edelman drop her plan to enter the Foreign Service?

A．She wanted to study abroad.

B．She intended to be a lawyer.

C．She had little time for her work.

D．She was interested in civil rights.

3. Where did Edelman get married?

A．In Washington D. C.	B．In the Soviet Union.
C．In South Carolina.	D．In Spelman.

4. What can be learned about Edelman’s children?

A．They all worked for social justice.

B．They achieved something in career.

C．They won many awards in their lives.

D．They contributed to their mother’s books.