2 . Amanda Kofoeds had found a strange lump in her arm one day and visited a doctor at a friend's urging. During this time, she was enrolled in school for education and was currently uninsured due to the expense. She planned to save money so she could get on her husband' s insurance and then seek medical treatment for the cancer.

Her friends and family didn't want her to postpone her treatment due to the expense. They took matters into their own hands and started a GoFundMe campaign. The friend came up with the creative idea to spread the word and invite family, friends, and strangers who wanted to help to participate in a donation flash mob (快闪行动).The event started an outpouring of enormous generosity from the local community.

Amanda and her husband Clint teared up as the crowd passed by and the donations poured in. The generous act of kindness gave the family a comforting, and optimistic feeling during a time when all hope seemed lost. Clint said that Amanda struggled with the idea of asking for help. She felt guilty and undeserving compared to others who are also struggling.

In the time since, Amanda has enrolled in an insurance plan and has finished chemotherapy. Life for the family has started getting back to their normal routine.

Once Amanda got her strength back, she returned to school and completed her bachelor's degree in education. She is now a teacher. She said the experience motivated her to instill (灌输) the value of charity in her children. The family is now inspired to volunteer in their local neighborhood and contribute to crowdfunding (众筹) efforts. They are grateful for the opportunity to give back and help others as many have helped them.

The couple said they feel blessed by the strong support. PassItOn wants to celebrate those heroes during the family's darkest time. These individuals perfectly demonstrate the value of community. It is with the help of their generosity that the family is now happy, healthy and whole.

1. Why did Amanda Kofoeds postpone her treatment?

A．She was admitted to a school.

B．Her family couldn't afford the medical cost.

C．No good doctors could treat her cancer.

D．Her friends and family refused to assist her.

2. What did her friends do to help Amanda Kofoeds?

A．They started a donation flash mob.

B．They founded a community school.

C．They supported her through local hospitals.

D．They fought for assistance from the whole country.

3. Which word best describes the couple's feeling when strongly supported?

A．Guilty.

B．Satisfied.

C．Anxious.

D．Grateful.

4. What can we learn from Amanda Kofoeds' story?

A．Hard work pays off.

B．The value of charity is great.

C．Education is the key to success.

D．A friend is never known till a man has need.

3 . My guide Farah, a tall, slim woman in her late 30s, wears jeans and a simple manteau. In public, wearing this robe(长袍）,covering neck to knee is a must for women in Iran. Her long, straight black hair is hidden beneath her headscarf.

We're heading to Tajrish Bazaar in north Tehran, to explore ten different kinds of dried plums and other goodies. We choose the Metro- Farah for its convenience, and I, for a chance to go underground in the capital of Iran, because it provides a picture of the city most tourists never see.

Women and men sit separately on the train, but the rule is relaxed during busy times, like now. We, along with a few other women, clasp(握紧）our hands around a pole, standing next to men, young and old. Two stops later, and about 20 commuters（通勤者）fewer, segregation happens naturally-women at one and,men at the other, still within view,but separate.

A handful of fashionable girls admire their own reflections in the window. They wear tight leggings under their brightly colored robes, pushing back headscarves and boundaries. We find seats next to a group of conservative women dressed in black cloaks（斗篷）called chador. They are nothing like the other women I have met, most of them liberal.

＂We're a nation with one language," Farah says, “divided in two-traditional and modern."She tells me that it' all began, not with imports from the West, but with the 1979 revolution. A combination of education and a bad economy created a society where women now have independence, careers, and husbands feel obliged to help with household chores.

1. Why did the author choose to take the Metro?

A．Because it was accessible and convenient.

B．Because she would see a more realistic city.

C．Because she could sit separately on the train.

D．Because she would travel markets for goodies.

2. When did the author most probably set out for Tajrish Bazaar?

A．In rush hours.

B．At dawn.

C．At midday.

D．At midnight.

3. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Conflict.

B．Isolation.

C．Combination.

D．Discrimination.

4. What can be inferred from the article?

A．Iranian girls can dress as freely as they like.

B．Iran has strict rules for seating arrangements.

C．Iranian men never offer help with housework.

D．Wearing a robe is a daily routine of Iranian women.

4 . Lawmakers in Massachusetts have introduced a law that would ban children in the seventh grade or younger from playing tackle football（冲撞式橄榄球）.The Act for No Organized Head Impacts to Schoolchildren, or the NO HITS Act, was introduced last month in an effort to protect children’s heads from blows while at a particularly fragile age.

The bill, which would still allow flag or touch football to be played, would cause fines of up to $2,000 for each time the law is broken. People who frequently break the law, or those whose actions cause physical harm, would face bigger fines.

“It’s all about kids’ health and we have a number of studies that say that repeated contacts（接触） to the head are very bad for you and the younger that starts, the worse it is," said Rep. Paul A. Schmid III （D）,who introduced the bill with House Minority Leader Bradley Jones （R）.

According to a 2017 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers examining 111 brains belonging to former NFL （National Football League） players found the brain disease Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, in 110 of them. The disease is associated with repeated head injuries, not just concussions（脑震荡）,and is generally found in athletes, retired soldiers and others with a history of repetitive brain injuries, according to the Concussion Legacy Foundation, a non—profit organization that works to study, treat and prevent future                                                     cases of brain injuries among athletes and other at—risk groups.

Similar laws have been considered elsewhere in the country, including California and Illinois last year, though they didn’t secure enough votes to become law. Those against previously proposed（提议的）bans have argued that adequate progress has been achieved to make the sport safer and that the sport offers too many benefits for children to totally avoid it.

Several former NFL players, who have been directly or indirectly affected by CTE, have argued differently, however. “I made the mistake of starting tackle football at 9 years old. Now, CTE has taken my life away.Y outh tackle football is all risk with no reward," Pro Football Hall of Famer Nick Buoniconti told CNN last year.

1. Why was the law introduced by lawmakers in Massachusetts?

A．To make tackle football safer for players.

B．To ban children from doing sports too young.

C．To encourage the popularity of some safe sports.

D．To keep young children from suffering brain injuries.

2. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．The reason why the sport is forbidden.

B．The consequences of breaking the new law.

C．The causes of the new law in Massachusetts.

D．The fines of playing tackle football incorrectly.

3. What does the author want to show by mentioning the 2017 study?

A．Future cases of brain injuries can be reduced.

B．NFL players used to pay much attention to CTE.

C．Repeated head blows can result in brain diseases.

D．Brain injuries can really be prevented with action.

4. Which would most probably show Nick Buoniconti’s opinion?

A．Tackle football is less dangerous than people think.

B．Young children should avoid playing tackle football.

C．Tackle football should be made easier to play than before.

D．Young children often make mistakes while playing tackle football.

5 . Worship Music Leader — First Presbyterian Church (FPC) in Napa is looking for someone who will select songs and use media for church services on Sundays. And working hours are flexible and the pay is about $18 an hour. Detailed job information will be posted on the Payroll Office’s window. If interested, send your cover letter and resume to David Stoker at david@fpcnapa.org.

Catering Company — Oak Avenue is a most successful catering company searching for enthusiastic people to join their talented team of chefs and service professionals. Students’ part-time positions are available for ambitious chefs, bakers, service helpers, and captains. Please send a brief cover letter and resume to Maritza@oakovenuecatering.com or call 707-963-9278 for more information.

Caregiver Position — Looking for a caregiver to help with a 91-year-old woman who lives in Calistoga. She speaks both English and Spanish, but Spanish is her preference. She sleeps quite a bit during the day so there is time to do housework. She cannot be left alone because she has a fall risk. She walks with a walker on her own. Please call 925-785-8500 if interested.

Housekeeping Services — A responsible, professional, and experienced housekeeper is needed to take care of all cleaning details of a local business in Angwin. This person will be needed 2 or 3 times per week for about 8 hours per day. Please send an email for additional information and be ready to provide resume and work history. Driver’s license is required. Pay will be $20-$25 per hour. To contact them, email recruitingangwin@gmail.com.

1. Which is the email address or contact number for those who want to become great bakers？

A．david@fpcnapa.org.

B．recruitingangwin@gmail.com.

C．925-785-8500.

D．707-963-9278.

2. What is required to work as a housekeeper?

A．Flexibility in working hours.

B．Speaking Spanish fluently.

C．Being able to drive.

D．Being a local in Angwin.

3. Where does this text probably come from?

A．A hotel advertisement.

B．A job advertisement.

C．A household guide.

D．A tourist guide.

6 . Our school library offers learning services, books and other thing that help all members of the school to become good thinkers and clever users of information. h is linked (连接)to the larger library in the city and the World Wide. Web, All these. services are. given according, to the requirements of the Public Library Manifesto(声明).

School library services must be given to all members of the school. Students of any age, class and grade can enjoy them. Different services must be given to those who are unable to use the main library services.

Users of the library must follow the rules made by the library workers to keep it clearn and tidy.The main rules are as fellows:

Opening and closing times:

Monday- Friday:9a m--- 9 p. m. , during term time

Saturday:9a. m. ---1 p. m. throughout the year.

Admission(允许进入) and borrowing:

Only people holding a library card shall be allowed to enter.

Members can borrow5 books at a time.

Behavior in the library:

Silence shall be kept as much as possible in the library. No other books can be taken into the library. Library workers can help members use the books and other things in the library.

1. Who should be given to the school library services?

A．All members of the school.	B．All members of the class.
C．All members of the grade.	D．All members of the library.

2. What can students do in the school library?

A．Get information from the Internet.	B．Read the Public Library Manifesto.
C．Clean the library with workers.	D．Work together with the teachers.

3. When can students read in the library?

A．8 a.m. to5 p. m. on Monday.	B．10 a.m. to 12:30 p. m. on Saturday.
C．9 a.m. to9 p. m. on Sunday.	D．9 a. m. to10 p. m. on Tuesday.

4. How many books can be borrowed at a time?

A．2.	B．3.
C．4.	D．5

7 . Every year, more books on happiness are published. And every year, more people feel depressed because they do not see themselves as happy. They don’t remember or know what it feels like, and instead, they feel guilty that they aren’t as happy as everyone says they should be. This is really a sad state of emotional affairs.

The books, blogs, YouTube videos and advice columns (专栏) will tell you that if you read, exercise, stay busy, help others, and increase your intimacy (亲密) every day, then you too can be happy.

The simple truth is that no one can be happy all the time. That doesn’t mean you have to be sad, angry, or depressed the rest of the time but that you can find a middle ground called contentment. This middle ground is a good place mentally and emotionally, and spending time there is a healthy choice.

Contentment is somewhere between satisfied and peaceful. When you are in that place, the stuff of life can be going on around you, but you don’t need to allow it to bother you. And that, my friends, is a very nice way to go through life.

I find contentment in walks and in writing, and in talking with my partner and reminding each other that our life is good, despite temporary setbacks or scary moments. Because I know about myself and I can respond differently. Doing this takes away stress and will keep you from losing your state of contentment.

If there is even one thing that puts you in a state of contentment — you do it regularly and early enough each day — it will help you go through any challenges you may have to face later.

Right at this moment, things around me are still a little out of my control — such is life — but I am feeling pretty good because I actively living my purpose. I am now content, and that feeling will last the whole day through. You can do the same.

1. What does the author want to stress by mentioning “Books on happiness in paragraph 1?

A．People find it difficult to agree on what happiness is.

B．Such books are so popular that they are sold out very soon.

C．Happiness is something easy to gain in our daily life.

D．Experts find it useless to argue about the value of happiness.

2. When facing setbacks or sad moments, what does the author do?

A．He turns to such media as blogs.

B．He definitely communicates with partners.

C．He adjusts himself and reacts positively.

D．He sees himself unlucky and feels depressed.

3. What is the author most likely to agree with?

A．Still water runs deep.	B．Health is better than wealth.
C．Enough is as good as a feast.	D．One good turn deserves another.

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To introduce a novel experience.

B．To advocate a proper life attitude.

C．To encourage studies on happiness.

D．To persuade us to work endlessly.

8 . Dou Kou, a Chinese boy, is called “the youngest writer in the world”. He has written three books till now. Dou Kou was born in Jiangsu in 1994. When he was 7 months old, his parents started working in over 30 different cities, such as Xi’an and Shenzhen. This kind of life gave him things to think and write about. When he was 9 months old, he could speak and at the age of one, he could say five to six hundred words. At three, he could look up words in the dictionary. At four, his father taught him how to learn by himself. His parents like reading very much. So does he. At the age of 5, he began writing fairy tales. At the age of 6, he wrote a novel about his life in different cities with his parents. His fairy tales are all from his life. One day, he found many mice in the house. They not only ate their food but also hurt his mother’s hand. So he thought, “If we give mice the stomachs of cows, they will eat grass and they will be helpful to people.” This was his first fairy tale Change Stomachs for Mice. Now he studies well in a middle school. He has written his third book, the novel called Eyes of Children. He says,“I am not different from other children, I just wrote several books.”

1. How many books has Dou Kou written?

A．Three.	B．Four.
C．Five.	D．Six.

2. Thanks to his_____, Dou Kou could write his books.

A．Mother	B．father
C．school life	D．life in different cities

3. When did Dou Kou begin to use a dictionary?

A．When he wrote fairy tales.

B．Before his father taught him how to learn by himself.

C．After he went to school.

D．After his mother taught him how to learn by himself.

4. What does the underlined sentence mean?

A．Dou Kou is different from other children.	B．Dou Kou doesn’t tell the truth.
C．Dou Kou is the same as other children.	D．Dou Kou likes his books.

9 . Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne is a popular tourist city, and it's easy to see its beautiful beaches and busy city life.

Why it's a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travelers go there. As an English-speaking country, you won't be faced with any language barriers(障碍). Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere!

Thailand

Thailand is great for solo travelers — perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets (佛教的心态), which promote equality among the sexes.

Why it's a great choice: Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a popular tourist country, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. It is well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. It's a good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has a lot to offer, from the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical jungle(热带丛林)．

Bali, Indonesia

Bali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches. The friendly people and attractive culture have made Bali one of the most popular places.

Why it's a great choice: you won't be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being friendly and you're sure to meet some good people along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat(静修). The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud is fantastic—if you like monkeys, anyway.

1. Where can you enjoy beautiful beaches with convenient transport?

A．Melbourne, Australia.	B．Thailand.
C．Bangkok.	D．Bali, Indonesia.

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Thailand?

A．Travelling in Thailand may not cost you quite a lot.

B．Women are not treated equally in Thailand.

C．You will not have the chance enjoying the tropical scenery.

D．People in Thailand are not friendly enough.

3. What have made Bali one of the most popular places?

A．Yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches.

B．Meeting some good people along the way.

C．Friendly people and attractive culture.

D．Fantastic monkeys in the Sacred Monkey Forest.

4. What type of writing is this text?

A．A travel journal.	B．A business report.
C．A news advertisement.	D．A travel guide.

10 . Christmas may be the time of year for giving and spending time with loved ones, but not everyone feels an overwhelming sense of joy when festivities begin. Thousands of Reddit users have revealed the things they hate about Christmas.

PETER: It causes a heavy financial burden.

“Having to spend a substantial (大量的、实质的) amount of money on family members. I have to buy gifts for my grandparents, my parents, my siblings, my wife’s parents and her siblings, the dogs...and one cousin, because we do Secret Santa amongst the cousins. I love Christmas, but it costs me too much!”

MCCAIN: Exams ruin everything.

“In the UK we have our exams in January so that your Christmas holiday can be used to study. I didn’t have an enjoyable break until I finished university.”

SUSAN: Awkward family gatherings.

“Having everyone point out that I’m still single at family gatherings as if I’m unaware.”

JANET: Choosing presents.

“I don’t really want items anymore, so I don’t expect anything on Christmas, but I am expected to give gifts, but I usually just don’t know what to give.”

ELIZABATH: Shopping hell.

“I hate the way people act when shopping for Christmas. It’s almost like Black Friday every weekend at the big stores.”

JACKSON: Feeling like you have to buy presents.

“The pressure of buying gifts. Can’t we just enjoy each other’s company without comparing who bought the better stuff?”

Mr Green: Christmas jingles.

“I pretty much can’t stand most Christmas music.”

Prof Smith: It’s too commercial.

“The commercialization of it. Even as an atheist (无神论者), I think the Christ part has been taken out of it.”

Dr Martin: Putting up decorations too early.

“People put up Christmas decorations way before Christmas.”

CAROL: The office Christmas party.

“My office Christmas party. We have to pay to go and it’s so boring. Saying that you don’t want to attend is like pulling teeth.”

1. Who is possibly forced into a marriage?

A．Dr. Martin.	B．JACKSON.
C．SUSAN.	D．PETER.

2. What do JACKSON and JANET have in common?

A．They hate to spend much money on Christmas gifts.

B．They have to give gifts to everyone in the family.

C．They are happy to compare gifts while purchasing.

D．They are faced with the problems caused by gift giving.

3. What do we know from the passage?

A．Exams follow the Christmas holiday in Britain.

B．Christmas music makes too much noise.

C．People are clear about what Christmas gifts to buy.

D．Colleagues enjoy their office Christmas parties a lot.