1 . It’s the textbook beginning of a nightmare: lost on a hiking track, with no water, and an injured dog too heavy to carry. _________, for the family of three this story happened to, they _________ a kind-hearted boy.

For JD, Aimee, and their dog Smokey, a two-mile hike had become a _________. The dog’s paw (爪子) had many cuts on it, and it must have been _________when it walked. _________, their phone was dead, and it was getting dark. That’s when they met 12-year-old David King and his mom Christine.

Although David had finished a 15-mile-hike and _________ a soccer match earlier that day, he decided to lend a hand without _________. He suggested they build a stretcher (担架) with sticks and T-shirts. “We didn’t think it would _________ because we didn’t think the dog would get onto it. _________, Smokey was just happy to and we just __________him out,” said Christine.

David and his mother worked together with the couple to get Smokey to__________. Smokey occasionally hopped (跳行) off to give some __________to the tired hikers, despite his__________.

David __________that when you’re off on a hike, a good way to be prepared should be to __________ what could go wrong, and plan for that.

1.

A．Originally

B．Obviously

C．Actually

D．Fortunately

2.

A．crashed into

B．ran into

C．consulted with

D．beg for

3.

A．failure

B．memory

C．disaster

D．battle

4.

A．painful

B．tired

C．flexible

D．sleepy

5.

A．Above all

B．After all

C．Worse still

D．At last

6.

A．watched

B．played

C．reported

D．lost

7.

A．instruction

B．permission

C．exception

D．hesitation

8.

A．matter

B．work

C．fit

D．improve

9.

A．Therefore

B．Though

C．Besides

D．However

10.

A．put

B．figured

C．carried

D．called

11.

A．happiness

B．safety

C．peace

D．success

12.

A．relief

B．courage

C．treatment

D．care

13.

A．hunger

B．curiosity

C．injuries

D．efforts

14.

A．demanded

B．argued

C．ordered

D．recommended

15.

A．imagine

B．describe

C．record

D．avoid

2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

It is believed that Chinese knotting, also known as zhongguojie, originated for recording information and exchanging messages     1     writing was invented. Over the past thousands of years, knots     2     (play) an important part in the life of Chinese.     3     (initial), Chinese knots acted as good -luck charms to drive away evil spirits. Today, Chinese knots are widely used to decorate homes during festivities.

A major characteristic of Chinese knots is that they are often tied from a single continuous length of string. The knots are commonly named     4     the sentimental value it holds, such as the “true love knot” and the “double happiness knot” which are given or used at weddings to express mutual love and growing old together in fidelity. Chinese knots are created in a     5     (various) of colors such as gold, green, blue, or black, though the most commonly used color is red,     6     symbolizes good luck and prosperity.

Crafting the Chinese knot is a three-step process     7     (involve) tying knots, tightening them and adding the finishing touches. The knots     8     (pull) tightly together and are strong enough to be used for binding or wrapping, making them very practical.

Today, most of such knots are often mass manufactured in factories. Skilled knot artists weave complex knots that you might see     9     (sell) as souvenirs that you can take back with you. If you have time, why not try your hand at it? Perhaps these age-old charms can add     10     touch of good luck to your daily life?

3 .

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1. Where is the passage probably taken from?

A．An Apple Store leaflet.	B．Apple Website.
C．A textbook of app designing.	D．A science magazine.

2. Which of the following best summarizes the feature of Powerful apps for iPad mini?

A．An amazingly clear display.	B．Beautifully designed and combined.
C．Well performing your daily routine.	D．A super killer and greater battery saver.

3. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A．An A7 chip installed, iPad mini with Retina display is more battery consuming.

B．Having an iPad mini with Retina display, you can connect the world quickly and easily.

C．iOS7 with many new features is only designed for iPad mini with Retina display.

D．Order an iPad mini with Retina display online then collect it at your favorite retail store.

5 . Regardless of the weather or the distance, Paul Wilson will make sure low-income students in his neighbourhood arrive at their college classes on time.

A retired engineer, 76-year-old Wilson has been offering free rides to college students for the past eight years. Since he first started _________ his car to the young people, Wilson has _________ an astonishing 64,000 miles, and has had countless pleasant and often humorous _________ with the students he transports to and from school. The students who he’s _________ have gone on to become physicians, teachers and engineers, but what they’ve also got out of their time in school is finding a role model and a friend in Wilson. Some students _________ call him “Grandpa”.

Tina Stern received rides from Wilson for all her four years in college, and the trips meant much more to her than just free _________. “It’s not just a ride; you not just sitting there in _______   silence or with your headphones on.” Stern said. “He asks you questions and actually remember the answers, so the next time you ride with him, he’ll _________ those things.”

Wilson first worked as a driver through a student-support programme of the non-profit organization On Point for College. Although the _________ asks the members only to drive students to and from their classes, Wilson often goes __________ to ensure the welfare and safety of the students. If they have problems with registration, Wilson is there to __________ them. If they run out of certain daily necessities, Wilson will drive to the nearest store and purchase what’s needed. If a student gets hungry on the long drives to and from school, Wilson never __________ to buy them a meal.

For many students, Wilson’s help is not only appreciated, it’s also entirely__________ for them to be able to complete their college education. Some students don’t have a reliable car, while others have to share vehicles with parents who work six days a week. For them, riding with Wilson has allowed them to complete their education-but according to Wilson, he benefits just as much from the __________. “I just love driving and I love these kids,” Wilson said. “It’s such a(n)__________ to be a part these kids’ lives, even just for a few hours, getting to know them and hearing their stories.”

1.

A．donating

B．lending

C．delivering

D．volunteering

2.

A．paved

B．covered

C．measured

D．wandered

3.

A．arguments

B．interviews

C．negotiations

D．conversations

4.

A．met

B．driven

C．addressed

D．wandered

5.

A．even

B．ever

C．once

D．already

6.

A．transportation

B．style

C．time

D．communication

7.

A．forced

B．awkward

C．ridiculous

D．suspicious

8.

A．act on

B．settle on

C．check on

D．agree on

9.

A．club

B．league

C．college

D．programme

10.

A．far

B．around

C．beyond

D．forwards

11.

A．assist

B．watch

C．urge

D．warm

12.

A．expects

B．attempts

C．manages

D．hesitates

13.

A．extra

B．unusual

C．necessary

D．adequate

14.

A．experience

B．arrangement

C．appreciation

D．employment

15.

A．effort

B．ambition

C．privilege

D．convenience

6 . Each year, the world loses about 10 million hectares of forest—at area about the size of Iceland — because of cutting down trees. At that rate, some scientists predict the world’s forests could disappear in 100 to 200 years. To handle it, now researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have pioneered a technique to generate wood-like plant materials sin a lab. This makes it possible to “grow” a wooden product without cutting down trees.

In the lab, the researchers first take cells from the leaves of a young plant. These cells are cultured in liquid medium for two days, then moved to another medium which contains nutrients and two different hormones (激素). By adjusting the bormone levels, the researchers can tune the physical and mechanical qualities of the cells: New the researchers use a 3D printer to shape the cell-based material, and let the shaped material grow in the dark for three months. Finally, the researchers dehydrate (使脱水) the material, and then evaluate its qualities.

They found that lower bormone levels lead to plant materials with more rounded, open cells of lower density (密度), while higher hormone levels contribute to the growth of plant materials with smaller but denser cell structures. Lower or higher density of cell structures makes the plant materials softer or more rigid, helping the materials grow with different wood-like characteristics. What’s more, it’s to be noted that the research process is about 100 times faster than the time it takes for a tree to grow to maturity!

Research of this kind is ground-breaking. “This work demonstrates the great power of a technology,” says lead researcher, Jeffrey Berenstab. “The real opportunity here is to be at its best with what you use and how you use it. This technology can be tuned to meet the requirements you give about shapes, sizes, rigidity, and forms. It enables us to grow’ any wooden product in a way that traditional agricultural methods can’t achieve.”

1. Why do researchers at MIT perform the research?

A．To grow more trees.	B．To reduce tree losses.
C．To protect plant diversity.	D．To predict forest disappearance.

2. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about the lab research?

A．Its scientific origins.	B．Its theoretical basis
C．Its usual difficulties.	D．Its main processes

3. What does the finding suggest about the plant materials?

A．They are better than naturally grown plants.

B．Their growth speed determines their characteristics.

C．The hormone levels affect their rigidity.

D．Their cells’ shapes mainly rely on their density.

4. Why is the research path-breaking according to Berenstain?

A．It uses new biological materials in lab experiments.

B．It has a significant impact on worldwide plant growth.

C．It revolutionizes the way to make wooden products.

D．It challenges traditional scientific theories in forestry.

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The buzzwords (时髦术语) “brittle college students” have gone viral on the Internet recently among mounting concerns over     1    serious decline in the physical health of Chinese college students. The words refer to the new generation of college students generally     2     (suffer) from many physical problems. “Brittle,” which     3     (apparent) means tender and fragile (脆弱), has been used by netizens jokingly     4     (describe) how easily college students can get injured and sick.

Such comments have caused heated discussions over the declining physical     5     (fit) of contemporary college students,    6     is confirmed by the astonishing record of visits to one hospital in the city of Zhengzhou, north-central Henan Province. It is reported that Zhengzhou Central Hospital     7     (receıve) some 1,700 young people aged between 18 and 25 in its emergency department in September alone.

“These young people were mainly diagnosed (诊断) with trauma, abdominal pain, chest tightness, hyperventilation, acute alcoholism, and cholecystitis. Most cases were caused by     8     (regular) daily routine, staying up late and unhealthy diet,” said Cheng Xiaodan, deputy director of the hospital’s emergency department.

A report pointed out that unhealthy lifestyle is common     9     college students. Many participants said they had experienced health     10     (issue) such as poor skin condition, lack of sleep, and emotional problems.