1 . It can be really hard to learn a language well without living in a country full of native speakers! You have to find something interesting! Here’s the solution: TV Series.
Game of Thrones
You should really start watching it. The language is beautiful and easy to understand. Drama, love and good characters mark the show and there are actors from all around the world. You won’t know what’s going to happen at the ending. This is a must-see!
Sherlock
A British masterpiece. Is there any language learner who has not heard of Sherlock Holmes and his friend John Watson? The writers placed the stories into London in the 21st century, so it’s basically a modern version of the original stories. Here you have everything that an English language learner could wish for: British accents, good acting, long and interesting conversations with a lot of humour.
Friends
Everybody knows Friends, which couldn’t be missed off of this list. With many different accents to be heard and lots of dialects, this is the perfect show for English learners. The plot is relatively simple to understand. Six friends battle with tough jobs, complicated relationships and life in Manhattan, New York. In parts of the show there are also British accents to listen to and learn.
How I Met Your Mother
It is one of the most successful situation comedies in the United States, attracting the audience all around the world. Ifs about the life of five friends that live in New York, focusing on their work and their favorite free time activity: sitting in their favorite bar. You get to know many modern American expressions and can enjoy a lot of dialects that make the show even more interesting.
1. Which of the following has an unexpected ending?| A．Friends. | B．Sherlock. | C．Games of Thrones. | D．How J Met Your Mother. |
| A．British accents. | B．Humorous conversations. |
| C．American dialects. | D．Wonderful performances. |
| A．It is about five American students. |
| B．It attracts audience from all over the world. |
| C．There are many formal expressions in the show. |
| D．It’s the only successful sitcoms in the United States. |
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| A．interest | B．dream | C．height | D．age |
| A．frightened | B．pleased | C．awkward | D．annoyed |
| A．arrangement | B．thing | C．problem | D．debate |
| A．looked forward to | B．was attracted to | C．signed up for | D．took control of |
| A．Spain | B．English | C．French | D．German |
| A．help | B．praise | C．check | D．meet |
| A．treated | B．fitted | C．knew | D．protected |
| A．picked | B．called | C．brought | D．held |
| A．assured | B．informed | C．contacted | D．calmed |
| A．calmer | B．deeper | C．flatter | D．shorter |
| A．memories | B．kids | C．organizations | D．hobbies |
| A．kept | B．stopped | C．avoided | D．recommended |
| A．explore | B．remember | C．revise | D．reply |
| A．request | B．concern | C．time | D．place |
| A．adventure | B．tradition | C．friendship | D．trip |
4 . Everyone has “down days”. Maybe it’s because of the bad weather, or the disappointing grades on a difficult test, and some days teenagers just act uninterested in life or school. But these symptoms(症状) often pass quickly, as teens move on to new school subjects, or meet with friends to prevent themselves from thinking what troubles them at the moment. But if a teenager displays symptoms of sadness for more than two lasting weeks, it might point to something serious.
As teenagers develop, they push new boundaries(边界), complain about rules and look for more free rights from their parents. According to the online Health Guide on Adolescent Development, parents must be lasting figures in their teenagers’ life, providing safe boundaries for teens to grow, even if the teenagers act like these boundaries are unwanted.
Parents need to provide rules, while also remaining flexible(灵活的) and respectful of the growing teens’ need for freedom. For example, teenagers will often feel frustrated, embarrassed, and even angry that thought they want freedom, they still need to ask their parents for an agreement to go to a friend’s house, or need their mothers to take them to school.
The US Department of Education says that parents should respect and support their teen’s choices as long as those choices won’t have long-term harmful effects. For example, even if a parent doesn’t enjoy the music his or her teen listens to, it’s unlikely that the choice of music will prevent that teen from entering a good college, or lead to health problems. However, if that teen is drinking alcohol and driving, parents must get through strict punishments to teach that there are bad results for poor choices that come with increased freedom.
1. Why do teen’s feelings of bad days usually disappear quickly?| A．Their teachers help them. |
| B．They take some medicine. |
| C．Their parents talk with them. |
| D．They change their attention. |
| A．Freedom must be given at anytime. |
| B．Teens are mad at being controlled. |
| C．Teens need both freedom and proper rules. |
| D．Rules must be absolutely strict for teens. |
| A．Support their helpful hobbies. | B．Tell them which college to attend. |
| C．Cancel their after-school activities. | D．Get them away from singing pop songs. |
| A．How to Be With Growing Teens |
| B．Causes of Teens’ Sadness |
| C．Teens’ Worries About Strict Rules |
| D．The Importance of Making Friends With Teens |
Organized by Beijing Normal University, an important forum (论坛) on the spirit of the Chinese women’s volleyball team
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6 . Terry Evanshen, one of Canadian football’s greatest players, has completely lost his memories of his playing days, though he ever made great achievements.
It was in the summer of 1988 after he stopped playing in competitions that he succeeded in his business. One day in July, Terry, on his way home from work, had a terrible car accident. He was knocked unconscious, and within minutes he was rushed to the nearby hospital.
Three weeks later, he woke up. However, it became obvious that Terry’s injuries were far more serious than whatever damage had been done to his body. A lifetime of memories had been completely wiped clean.
At age 44, Terry Evanshen would be starting all over again. Luckily he had the support of his family, helped by small victories and a renewed bond between him and his three daughters like when they taught him how to play football again.
In 1992, his recovery really began to pick up steam. It has taken more than 20 years to rebuild his shattered (破碎的) life. Today Terry is a popular public speaker. He tells his story of never giving up and taking up your courage to do what you are afraid of. “Never forget, we’re all in this game of life together. We will get to the finishing line, one day at a time, one moment at a time, but celebrate the journey. Seize today, because yesterday is gone and is never coming back.” As the subject of the most watched Canadian movie of 2005, The Man Who Lost Himself, Evanshen says his family has been his most important treasure. He refuses to be a victim, saying he is a survivor.
1. In 1988, Evanshen was .| A．a football player | B．a public speaker |
| C．a businessman | D．a father of two daughters |
| A．He would never drive again. |
| B．He lost his memories. |
| C．He suffered a serious physical injury. |
| D．He couldn’t stand up any more. |
| A．Frightening. | B．Discouraging. |
| C．Rewarding. | D．Inspiring. |
| A．The Man Who Lost Himself. |
| B．A Great Football Player |
| C．A Great Business. |
| D．Terry Evanshen’s Life |
7 . A kind of sport called esports is attracting a large number of audience. However, this latest sports craze is not even a sport.
In esports, players and teams compete in popular video computer games such as Dota 2 and Ovenvatch. Fans fill arenas (竞技场) to watch the action live on huge television screens.
The games have gone way past kids playing against each other while sitting on a sofa at home. The International, a major competition for players of Dota 2,awarded $24 million in prizes, with the winner taking home almost $11 million. A recent esports competition attracted more than 80,000 fans to the Olympic Stadium in Beijing, China.
I have to admit that I am not a big fan of computer games. I know that some games can be educational, but I think too many kids spend too much time sitting in front of a screen shooting space aliens. I think it would be better if kids spent more time reading or playing real sports such as basketball, baseball and soccer.
And please don’t tell me that competitive gaming is a real sport because it requires handeye coordination. According to my American Heritage Dictionary, a sport is “an activity involving (包含) physical exertion and skill”. I don’t think anyone needs physical effort while playing video games.
Too often, regular sports send kids a kind of message. Competition starts early, when lots of kids are not ready for the ups and downs of games. Tryouts and travel teams come next, giving too many kids the message they are “not good” at sports. So lots of kids quit sports and start playing more video games.
Maybe everyone in youth sports, including coaches,parents and kids,should think more about the advantages of real sports.
1. What are “esports” according to the text?| A．Video computer game competitions. |
| B．Sports events on television screens. |
| C．The latest sports in the Olympic Games. |
| D．Easy sports games for kids. |
| A．Growth. | B．Fitness. |
| C．Energy. | D．Effort. |
| A．To introduce a new kind of sport. |
| B．To call on people to pay more attention to traditional sports. |
| C．To explain the importance of playing sports. |
| D．To introduce a competition held in Beijing. |
8 . If you want to take a road trip in Europe, the following scenic routes are highly recommended.
1. The National 7
Route: Paris — Saint Tropez
Distance: 600 miles
Journey from the City of Love to the French Riviera will lead you through the hometown of Coco Chanel. Pass through Burgundy, the Rhone valley and French Provencale countryside famous for their vineyards, before getting close to the golden shores of the Cote d’Azur. We recommend sparing yourselves at least one week to experience the trip you’re unlikely to forget.
2. The Grand Tour of Catalonia
Route: Barcelona — Barcelona
Distance: 1, 242 miles
The Grand Tour is a journey that presents the visitors with the art, history, landscape and rich culture of Catalonia. In the beating heart of Barcelona, come upon the artistic heritage of Caundi and Dali. Just a few of the highlights (最精彩的部分) along the route include Montserrat, Tarragona and Capde Creus Natural Park, to name just a few.
3. Road-Tripping along the Rhine
Route: Dusseldorf—Mainz
Distance: 146 miles
Enjoy a taste of German on a journey along the scenic banks of the Rhine Valley. Meet the impressive river side cities of Dusseldorf, Colone and Bonn and vast fields that are grown some of Germany’s finest wine producing grapes. We recommend allowing about one week to complete the journey at a leisurely pace.
4. The Grand Tour of Switzerland
Route: Zurich- Zurich
Distance: 1, 000 miles
The Grand Tour of Switzerland crosses five mountain passes, containing 12 UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) Sites. Best enjoy over two weeks. From the lowland of Lake Maggiore to the heights of the Furka Pass, this challenging voyage is only possible between the months of April and October. From mountain villages to cultural heritage, glaciers (冰川) to historic castles, this route promises an incomparable (不可比拟的)concentration of all kinds of attractions.
1. Which route best suits art lovers?| A．Road-Tripping along the Rhine. | B．The Grand Tour of Switzerland. |
| C．The National 7. | D．The Grand Tour of Catalonia. |
| A．Golden shores. | B．Classic German towns. |
| C．Valley views. | D．River side cities. |
| A．Various types of attractions. | B．Different mountain views. |
| C．Rich cultural experiences. | D．Unique village life. |
| A．To explain the reasons for travelling. | B．To recommend travel routes. |
| C．To share travel experiences. | D．To introduce scenic spots. |
1. How will the man travel?
| A．By ship. | B．By train. | C．By air. |
| A．Go shopping. | B．Book a hotel. | C．Pack for her trip. |
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