1 . Earlier this month，6-year-old lsaac went on vacation to Fort Walton，Florida，with his family. While there，his mother Garrett learned about Lulu，a restaurant that offers food to customers with food allergies(过敏症).
At LuLu，Isaac could eat a salad and roast chicken with rice.“lsaac looked at me as if he was asking me，Is this ok？”Garrett said. Once his mom gave the OK，Isaac enjoyed for the first time the experience of ordering and eating at a restaurant.” “That look on his face seemed to show that this was the coolest thing he had ever done.” Garrett said.
Garrett and her family rarely eat out because of Isaac’s food allergies. When they do, she cooks something for Isaac at home before they leave and brings it with her to the restaurant. “It’s not fun and it feels unfair,” she said.
Their night at Lulu marked a celebration for lsaac. Isaac felt terribly fulfilled because of eating at the restaurant. Garrett shared the moment on the restaurant's Facebook page to thank them for helping her son. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving hi m this experience.” she wrote in her post.
Barnett，the restaurant's manager said，“When customers tell the staff that someone in their group has a food allergy，I help with the order by passing it to the kitchen，ensuring it's cooked in a separate station and offering the finished food to the guests. We have been improving this process over the last 10 years since our allergy program was started.”
On Garrett's Facebook post，Lulu thanked Garrett for sharing her story. “Thank you for sharing your experience with us.” the restaurant wrote in a comment. “We are excited to see your son so happy！””
Garrett is hoping her post's popularity will make other restaurants，especially the places near her family's home about 30 minutes away from Mashville， provide such a service.” Lulu offers quality services to the guests with food allergies. Nothing would make us happier than that.” She said.
1. Why do Garrett and her family hardly eat out at restaurants?| A．Because they are on a low income. |
| B．Because Garrett likes cooking herself. |
| C．Because Isaac easily suffers from food allergies. |
| D．Because they consider the food in restaurants unhealthy. |
| A．She leaves her son alone at home. |
| B．She orders some special food for her son. |
| C．She lets her son choose his favorite dishes. |
| D．She prepares some food for her son ahead of time. |
| A．He will help them order food. |
| B．He will offer services to them first. |
| C．He will provide private room for them. |
| D．He will introduce their allergy program. |
| A．LuLu's response to her post. |
| B．Her son's experience at LuLu. |
| C．LuLu's concern for the guests with allergies. |
| D．More restaurants' following in LuLu's steps. |
2 . It had been a year since Susan, thirty-four, became blind. As a result of medical accident, she was sightless. All she had to depend on was her husband Mark.
Mark was an air-force officer and he loved Susan with all his heart. When she first lost sight, he decided to use every method to help his wife.
Finally, Susan felt ready to return to her job, but how would she get there? She used to take the us, but she was now too frightened to go to work by herself. Mark suggested taking the bus with us an each morning and evening.
For two weeks, Mark, in military uniform, took the bus with Susan to and from work each day, lie taught her to rely on her other senses, especially her hearing. He helped her make friends with the bus drivers who could watch out for her and save her a seat.
Each morning they made the journey together, and Mark would take a taxi back to his office, although that meant he had to travel through the city. Mark knew it was only a matter of time before Susan would be able to take the bus on her own. He believed in her.
Finally. Susan decided that she was ready to start the trip on her own. Monday morning arrived. She said goodbye and, for the first time, they went their separate ways. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday-Each day on her own went perfectly.
On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work as usual. As she was getting off the bus, the driver said," Miss, I sure envy you." Susan asked the driver why. "You know, every morning for the past week, a fine-looking gentleman in a military uniform has been standing across the comer watching you when you get off the bus. He makes sure you cross the street safely and he watches you until you enter your office building. Then he blows you a kiss, gives you a salute and walks away. You are one lucky lady," the bus driver said.
Tears of happiness poured down Susan’s cheeks. She was so lucky, for he had given her a gift more powerful than sight, the gift of love that can bring light where there is darkness.
1. What does the underlined sentence probably mean?| A．Susan had lost her sight because of Mark’s gift. |
| B．A gift was more important than sight. |
| C．Mark’s deep love had given Susan great strength. |
| D．Mark’s love had made Susan recover from blindness. |
| A．Because he loved Susan very much and watched out for her safety. |
| B．Because Susan was not sure of herself and asked for his help. |
| C．Because he wanted to show others that he was a good husband. |
| D．Because he had nothing to do every morning after getting up. |
| A．Susan lost her sight in a car accident. |
| B．Susan lost her sight before she met Mark. |
| C．Susan went to work alone two weeks after her blindness. |
| D．Susan didn’t know the truth until the bus driver told her. |
| A．Love is Sight. | B．Love is Blind. |
| C．Never Say Die. | D．Husband and Wife. |
3 . If you'd like to go sightseeing, the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices.
Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
The Jiuzhaigou Valley, which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province, reaches a height of more than 4,800 meters, with a series of different forest ecosystem. There you can enjoy watching excellent waterfalls. Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered plants and animals, including the giant panda. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/637.
Khami Ruins National Monument
The city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid16th century, is of great archaeological interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major center for trade over a long period of time. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/365.
Henderson Island
Henderson Island, which lies in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the few atolls in the world whose ecology has not been touched by human beings. It is especially famous for the ten plants and four land birds that can only be seen on the island. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/487.
The Old City of Jerusalem
As a holy city for three different religions in the Middle East, Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Heritage Status in 1981 and placed on the “List of World Heritage in Danger” the following year. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/148.
1. What can we know about The Jiuzhaigou Valley?| A．It sits at the foot of a 4,800meterhigh mountain. |
| B．It has different forest ecosystem. |
| C．Most of China's endangered plants can be found here. |
| D．In all about 140 kinds of birds and animals live there. |
| A．had a very short history | B．was ruined in the mid16th century |
| C．was once Great Zimbabwe's largest city | D．once played a great role as a trade center |
| A．hasn't been greatly influenced by human activities | B．isn't suitable for humans to live on |
| C．has been open to visitors for years | D．is made up of a few large atolls |
4 . Music and art festivals are fun and exciting events. If you're panning to go to a festival, it's important to plan your trip carefully to ensure that you re safe and have a good time.
■Bring clothes to keep warm or cool
In addition to your fun festival clothing, pack a raincoat, some light tank tops, and a sweater or sweatshirt. Don't forget longer pants for cool evenings or bad weather. In general, it's best to leave your umbrella at home because they can be dangerous in large crowds.
■Get a cheap tent and sleeping bag for multi - day festivals
A majority of people end up throwing their tent away after long festivals, since they normally break from the use. Pick up a less expensive tent with enough room for you and your friends and pack a comfortable seeping bag for yourself, 1f you don't want to camp at the festival, remember to book an AirBnb or a hotel room nearby!
■Place a first aid kit in a proper place
Before the festival, buy a small first aid kit with band aids, and any medication that you need to take, in case you get minor injuries or a headache. Keep it in a proper place that's easily accessible, like your tent or car.
1. Why should umbrellas be left at home?| A．They take up too much space. | B．The weather will be terrible. |
| C．They might hurt someone. | D．Travelers prefer raincoats, |
| A．Sell them. | B．Return them. | C．Pack them up. | D．Throw them away. |
| A．It should be put at hand. | B．It ought to be big enough. |
| C．It must contain all medicines. | D．It has to be placed in the car. |
5 . Artificial intelligence is set to benefit mankind in many ways. It will make everyday tasks easier and bring efficiency to various industries. It might just prove to be one of man’s greatest inventions. And yet, like any other technology, AI will also bring risks and dangers. When people mention that AI could be dangerous, most people think of scenarios from movies or books where an AI program decides to eliminate or conquer all humans.
In February 2018, a group of AI experts got together to discuss the potential misuse of AI. Their main concern was that criminals could use AI for a variety of evil purposes. Someone can use AI to create websites that could be used to steal people’s personal information. Another potential risk is faster hacking—AI programs could be taught to find loopholes in software and break into secure computer systems. Some of the risks were as dramatic as the ones we see in books and movies. For example, the experts mentioned automated terrorism (自动化的恐怖主义) by using drones or unmanned vehicles as weapons. Remote attacks using such devices could be made easier through the use of AI.
And finally, there were some concerns on the fact that AI can mimic voices as well. Last year US filmmaker Jordan Peele teamed up with BuzzFeed website to make a movie using AI techniques to copy former US president Barack Obama’s voice. They “had” him voice his opinions on the 2017 movie Black Panther and current US President Donald Trump. While in China, tech giant Baidu, has also developed a program called Deep Voice that can “copy” anyone’s voice by analyzing a 3.7-second audio sample.
Famous British physicist Stephen Hawking even thought AI could be the worst event in the history of our civilization. “Once humans develop artificial intelligence, it will take off and redesign itself at an alarming rate. Humans couldn’t compete and would be superseded, he told the BBC. However, Hawking suggested “I believe we can create AI for the good of the world. We simply need to be aware of the dangers, identify them, employ the best possible practice and management, and prepare for its consequences well in advance.”
Actually, AI technology is making great progress in terms of the three-stage development of artificial intelligence. It is unlikely that fully developing AI would make it hard for mankind to survive. After all, without human intelligence, AI cannot even develop itself, let alone replace human civilization.
1. According to the text, which of the following is NOT the risk brought by AI?| A．AI can be used to create websites to steal people’s personal information. |
| B．AI can help criminals to break into secure computer systems without permission. |
| C．AI can be used by terrorists to carry out terrorist attacks. |
| D．AI can be used to clone humans. |
| A．imitate | B．disturb |
| C．record | D．change |
| A．AI is the best invention in the history of our civilization. |
| B．AI is not as intelligent and creative as humans. |
| C．AI can identify the dangers in advance. |
| D．AI will benefit the world if under careful management. |
| A．Worried. | B．Indifferent. |
| C．Positive. | D．Negative. |
6 . On August 25, Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Southern Texas. The storm lasted for days, pouring almost 52 inches of rain. The downpour has caused widespread flooding, forcing more than 32,000 people into shelters and damaging the city’s water supply system.
The only silver lining is that disasters like these seemed to unite people. While the number of organizations and individuals that have gone all out to assist the victims is too many to list, here are some highlights of the outpouring of support that has made headlines this past week.
A week ago, NFI player JJ Watt set up a website with a goal to raise $200,000. Soon he has collected over $18 million, and the donations keep pouring in. The thrilled football star wants to ensure the money is used where needed, saying, “We’re trying to make sure it goesdirectly to the people. So our first wave of operation is we'll have nine semi-trucks going out there and I will go straight into the communities and hand stuff out there.”
Ordinary individuals are not shying away from helping either. Jim McIngvale, the owner of a furniture store, turned his two 100,000-square-foot warehouse into shelters. When asked if he was concerned about the furniture that was being used by those living there, he responded, “These people are nice. They’re taking care of the furniture. Furniture’s made to be sat on, slept on or laid on. It’s just a product.”
There are also many unsung heroes that are putting their lives at risk to help others. After discovering an elderly man trapped inside his truck, local people made a human chain through the dangerous water to drag him to safety.
While there is not much anyone could have done to prevent the loss, people across the US are doing everything they can to help its people recover.
1. Which can best replace the underlined words “silver lining” in paragraph 2?| A．problem | B．opportunity |
| C．solution | D．comfort |
| A．Disappointed | B．Confused. |
| C．Unexpected. | D．Dissatisfied. |
| A．He helped to save them from drowning. |
| B．He offered them a place to live in. |
| C．He provided work for them in his store. |
| D．He rented furniture to them cheaply. |
| A．Determination. | B．Selflessness. |
| C．Honesty. | D．Bravery. |
