1 . In the middle of the night in India, a herd (群) of elephants wandered out of the forest and into a farm looking for food. The elephants came to a deep, muddy ditch (沟). _________, a small baby elephant slid into the ditch. She tried climbing up the sides of the ditch to get out, but, _________, she wasn’t strong enough to _________. She cried out in _________. Her mother and the other elephants _________ to help, but the ditch was too deep for them to _________ her with their trunks (象鼻). There was nothing they could do, but they _________ nearby to accompany her.

In the morning, farmers _________ the elephants, and soon they grabbed sticks and rushed at the animals, trying to scare them away. The elephant herd was _________ and ran off, leaving the baby alone in the __________. Then the farmers heard the cries of the baby elephant. They immediately called for help from the Forest Department, which __________ with a bulldozer (推土机) to dig away the dirt around the baby elephant. As the little elephant kicked and __________, workers from the Forest Department finally were able to pull her out. When a vet (兽医) __________ the baby elephant, he found she was tired and thirsty and scared, __________ not badly hurt.

The forest workers tried to find the __________ and the baby’s mother, but they were__________. The workers understood that the baby wouldn’t be able to __________ in the wild on her own, so they__________ her onto the back of their truck and drove her to the Wildlife Rescue Centre in Assam, India. At the rescue centre, the baby elephant had carers, __________ her several times a day. The carers took the baby along with other young rescued elephants, for walks together so they could learn how to find food and water in the __________. When these elephants were older, they were all released back into the wild to live together as a herd.

1.

A．Happily

B．Hopefully

C．Suddenly

D．Stupidly

2.

A．faithfully

B．possibly

C．unfortunately

D．difficultly

3.

A．win

B．fight

C．scream

D．escape

4.

A．fear

B．surprise

C．anger

D．doubt

5.

A．tried

B．continued

C．managed

D．happened

6.

A．search

B．reach

C．protect

D．drop

7.

A．rushed

B．dug

C．stayed

D．kicked

8.

A．beat

B．raised

C．discovered

D．helped

9.

A．puzzled

B．dissatisfied

C．disappointed

D．frightened

10.

A．ditch

B．night

C．forest

D．middle

11.

A．arrived

B．passed

C．stopped

D．agreed

12.

A．raced

B．struggled

C．rolled

D．pulled

13.

A．noticed

B．checked

C．saved

D．hugged

14.

A．if

B．unless

C．so

D．but

15.

A．sticks

B．farmers

C．food

D．herd

16.

A．worried

B．tired

C．gone

D．done

17.

A．walk

B．survive

C．change

D．move

18.

A．allowed

B．loaded

C．forced

D．rushed

19.

A．feeding

B．inviting

C．leaving

D．touching

20.

A．dark

B．centre

C．department

D．wild

2 . Like a lawyer arguing a case, Rodriguez introduced the applicant to fellow admissions officers seated as a court of gatekeepers for the university. The student came from a suburban public high school. She had strong grades but so-so SAT marks. Rodriguez liked her essay and extracurricular(课外的) activity records, and saw a “pretty good upward trend” in performance. “She’s eye-catching,” agreed Nixon, leader of the committee. But another officer, skimming evidence from the file on his laptop, raised objections. He said he worried about the student’s class rank and course selection. Debate on the 18-member committee lasted 22 minutes until Nixon called for a vote. Only Rodriguez raised his hand for admission; others voted to deny. With that decision, one case was settled among more than 30,000 to be decided.

The scene gave a glimpse(一瞥)of how a U.S university tries to fulfill its promise that every applicant will get a fair chance. It also showed the complex and subjective interplay (相互作用) of factors determining who gets in and who does not. Most anxious college-bound students can only guess at what gets said about applications they worked hard to complete. But this time the university allowed journalists into the room to show how decisions unfold. “People believe it’s formulaic(刻板的),” said Professor Gundy, director of undergraduate admissions. “That’s just not true.” Data shows the 50 state flagship universities across U.S. received 1.3 million applications in 2016, up 79 percent compared with ten years before.

The university employs about 60 “readers,” including year-round admissions staff as well as graduate students and retired admissions officers who work part-time job in the high season. On average, a good reader can rate (评估)an application in about seven to eight minutes. It would be cheaper and more efficient to screen applicants primarily on grade-point averages and test scores——which was, in fact, standard practice until 2006. But a by-the-numbers approach would be totally destructive. Which applicant is stronger, a student with a 3.8 GPA (grade-point average) or one with a 3.5? Most people will say it depends, and that’s exactly right.

1. Where is the scene described in Para.1 likely to be taking place?

A．A lawyer’s office.	B．A stage for debate.
C．A local courthouse.	D．A university meeting room.

2. What does Gundy think of people’s common belief about the decision-making?

A．It’s mistaken.	B．It’s remarkable.
C．It benefits the process.	D．It misleads the journalists.

3. What is said about the admissions procedure?

A．Both full-time and part-time employees are hired to screen the applications.

B．Absolute agreement among committee members on each case is necessary.

C．Applicants with higher GPAs get admitted before those with lower GPAs.

D．For students, it was more competitive ten years ago than it is now.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Unfolding the secrets of a court trial

B．Keys to successful college application

C．Winning cases through debating skills

D．Inside the black box of college admission

3 . The masked shrew is one of the smallest mammals(哺乳动物) in North America, only a few inches long. However, it recently made a giant jump. Over the past few decades, the tiny shrew has migrated more than 4,000 feet on both sides of the Rocky Mountains. And it’s not the only one.

Studies in other parts of the world have suggested that mountain animals are climbing higher. Lead study author Christy McCain, an ecologist at the University of Colorado Boulder, and her co-authors Sarah King and Tim Szewezyk wanted to show it is true in the Rockies.

The new study looked at 47 different species of small mammals in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. First, the researchers studied the small mammal samples (样本) collected in Colorado over the last few decades and built a database on where these mammals were typically found and how high up. Next, they conducted a series of field surveys in the Colorado Rockies, counting small mammals and recording where each species is found today. They then calculated how much each mammal population has moved over the last few decades.

They found that 26 of the 47 species studied had moved upward over time. Masked shrews were among the species with the largest jumps, climbing a total of about 4,500 feet. McCain noted that species with the largest upward jumps tend to share some important characteristics. Most of them are animals specifically adapted to cold weather. 11 of the 47 mammal species actually shifted downward. McCain noted they may be less sensitive to mountain warming. Six species do not appear to have changed at all. And four species have completely disappeared from the mountains in the period between the 1980s and now.

“This is the first indication,” McCain said, “that large animal communities are responding to climate change.” The findings are consistent with the conclusions of other studies around the world — that mountain ecosystems are sensitive to climate change and wildlife in these places is already responding to the pressure, both of which can urge humans to change the current situation.

1. Why did Christy McCain and her team do the study?

A．To collect data of mountain animals.	B．To urge humans to change the situation.
C．To prove the previous conclusions.	D．To assess the effects of climate change.

2. What does the study find about mountain mammals?

A．Many species have disappeared.	B．None have shifted downward.
C．Those going higher are sensitive to cold.	D．Many are affected by climate change.

3. What can the findings function as?

A．A wake-up call.	B．A climate reminder.
C．A pressure response.	D．A situation changer.

4. What’s the main theme of the text?

A．Mountain mammals climb higher to beat the heat.

B．Cold-adapted species suffer a lot in the Rockies.

C．Climate change is making the Rockies unlivable.

D．Small mammals are vital to mountain ecosystems.

4 . Famous actor Josh Duhamel leads a group of youngsters in a two-mile charity beach run. He may be an attractive movie star, but there’s more to Josh Duhamel than a pretty face. The 40-year-old actor led a youth charity fun run for the third year running on Sunday, in aid of the Red Cross giving a hand to countries and places suffering natural disasters.

Josh sported the charity’s T-shirt and black baseball cap with black jogging bottoms as he joined a group of youngsters in the two-mile effort on Santa Monica Beach. Josh was clearly enjoying himself today, sprinting (冲刺) across the finish line raising both arms in a victory salute.

In March last year and January of 2010, Josh led thousands of runners and raised over $200,000 for both Japanese and Haitian earthquake relief efforts. And donations collected at this year’s Youth Run will go towards the American Red Cross PrepareSoCal campaign which helps Southern Californians get ready for disasters.

“I do the youth run because I feel that younger people may not be able to donate a lot of money but that doesn’t mean that they can’t contribute and make a difference,” Josh told the Red Cross website. “Bringing students of L. A. together for these events not only raises a lot of money, but also raises the spirits of those affected by any disaster and helps everyone young and old.”

Duhamel had won the title of Male Model of the Year in an International Modeling and Talent Association competition in 1997. Duhamel began his acting career as an extra in the music videos for Donna Summer’s song, “I Will Go With You” in 1998.

Later that year, he won the role of Leo Pres on the ABC soap opera “All My Children”. He then began appearing in films, and his acting in the film “Transformers” as well as its sequels (续集) was so successful that he became a pop film star.

1. Why did Josh Duhamel lead the beach run?

A．He raised money for people suffering from diseases.

B．He found more young volunteers especially teenagers.

C．He built up a fame of having the spirit of entertainment.

D．He helped the Red Cross raise money for places suffering from disasters.

2. How did Josh Duhamel feel about his joining in the beach run?

A．He felt it the best way to kill time especially on weekends.

B．He felt it the best way to get to know the world.

C．He thought it the best chance to make himself famous.

D．He found it enjoyable and exciting to be a member.

3. The aim of the youth run of L.A. is to ______.

A．persuade more young people to keep the earth green

B．inspire those affected by disasters and give them a hand

C．make the young realize the influence of famous people

D．raise as much money as possible to help the old and young

4. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

A．The importance of the youth run started by the Red Cross.

B．The methods to join in the youth run led by Josh Duhamel.

C．The experiences and achievements of Josh Duhamel.

D．The reason why Josh Duhamel leads the youth run.

5 . No matter what you’re looking for, Orlando has a perfect place for every type of traveler. Here’s my list of the best places to stay in town.

The Alfond Inn

The Alfond Inn is a modern, 112-room hotel in the super-walkable heart of Winter Park. It’s a quiet, art-filled space that I think couldn’t be more suitable for honeymooners.

The hotel also has a heated outdoor pool and a great restaurant, Hamilton’s Kitchen, with a focus on local food.

The Ritz-Carlton

For luxury (奢华) and an escape from the noisy city, treat yourself to a stay at The Ritz-Carlton. Located on a peaceful 500-acre land with three indoor pools, a championship-level golf course, a 40,000-square-foot spa, a tennis club, and award-winning dining choices, I think this hotel has a true getaway experience.

The Park Plaza Hotel

Built in 1922, this 28-room hotel is on the walkable shop-and-restaurant-lined Park Avenue in Winter Park, just north of Orlando. Having an elegant lobby with European-inspired decorations and nice rooms with balconies (阳台), the Park Plaza Hotel is a popular honeymoon spot and a favorite for writers and other creative professionals like myself seeking peaceful working vacations.

The Wellborn

Near the Thornton Park neighborhood, The Wellborn, a 20-room hotel, is in Orlando’s oldest house which was built in 1883. Just a short walk from downtown’s Lake Eola, The Wellborn is near many local bars and restaurants, and it has a romantic environment with gardens and tree-lined brick streets.

1. Where is Hamilton’s Kitchen?

A．At The Wellborn.

B．At The Ritz-Carlton.

C．At the Alfond Inn.

D．At the Park Plaza Hotel.

2. What can people do at The Ritz-Carlton?

A．Swim outdoors.

B．Play ball games.

C．Enjoy bar drinks.

D．Do some shopping.

3. What do the Park Plaza Hotel and The Wellborn have in common?

A．Restaurants are within reach.

B．They were built in 19th century.

C．Romantic gardens can be visited.

D．They have a peaceful environment.

6 . One Saturday afternoon in a small town, Emma came out of a shoe shop with some new shoes. They were _________ shoes, but Emma was very _________ with them. She was seventy-three years old and did not have much money. She began to _________ home.

It was a _________ town and there was nobody in the street. _________, Emma heard something behind her. She did not have time to look, because just then somebody ran up behind her, hit her on the _________, and snatched(抢夺)her bag out of her hands. Emma _________.

“Help! Help!” Emma cried. But nobody came. Emma _________ got up and went to the nearest house. The people there were very _________ and gave Emma a cup of tea. Soon an ambulance came and took her to a __________.

At the hospital a doctor looked at Emma’s head and back and told her to stay in hospital for a few days. Emma thanked the __________.

Later, a policeman __________ the hospital and Emma told him about the bag-snatcher. The policeman __________ a small bag. In it there were a lot of pictures of eyes and ears, hair and mouths. Carefully Emma took the small pictures and __________ a big picture of the young man’s face.

After two days, in a morning a policeman came to the hospital with Emma’s new shoes and an empty bag. “A little girl __________ them in the street and took them to the police station,” he said. “How kind she is! Thank you very much,” Emma said and felt happy, though she lost some money.

1.

A．nice

B．suitable

C．cheap

D．expensive

2.

A．pleased

B．bored

C．patient

D．angry

3.

A．drive

B．walk

C．run

D．miss

4.

A．busy

B．noisy

C．quiet

D．safe

5.

A．Suddenly

B．Luckily

C．Finally

D．Happily

6.

A．eyes

B．nose

C．legs

D．head

7.

A．sat down

B．turned around

C．fell down

D．gave up

8.

A．quickly

B．slowly

C．easily

D．proudly

9.

A．kind

B．strict

C．strange

D．funny

10.

A．school

B．station

C．hospital

D．shop

11.

A．nurse

B．policeman

C．girl

D．doctor

12.

A．saw

B．reached

C．left

D．remembered

13.

A．closed

B．bought

C．borrowed

D．opened

14.

A．made

B．enjoyed

C．took

D．drew

15.

A．dropped

B．lost

C．carried

D．found

7 . Prihardinni, from the Indonesian city of Surabaya, is amazed at how traditional Chinese medicine (TCM中医) has continued to develop since she began studying it a year ago.

When Prihardinni was 10 years old, she suffered from serious headaches. So, her mother took her to see a TCM doctor near their home. The doctor checked her pulse, examined her face and tongue, and wrote down a prescription(处方). After several weeks of drinking Chinese medicine, she didn’t have headaches any more.

“His medical skills were like magic,” Prihardinni recalled. The experience of being cured by TCM impressed her and it encouraged her to choose TCM study. Now, she is a freshman at the Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, which has thousands of years of history and widespread international popularity.

“TCM is becoming more and more popular worldwide and has become an important cultural symbol(象征) for China,” said Zhao Zhongting, a professor at the Gansu University of Chinese Medicine. “Many foreign students face difficulties in fully understanding the meaning and function of TCM medical terms because of cultural and language barriers,” Zhao said, adding that in order to help them, the university offers various training courses for freshmen, including chemistry, language study and Chinese medicine culture. Activities between local and international students, lectures and study tours are also provided to help students better understand the courses.

“More people in my country are becoming interested in TCM. Many social media(媒体) are sharing their experiences with Chinese medicine,” Prihardinni said, adding that she plans to return to her hometown after graduation and open a TCM clinic(诊所). “I want to tell my parents and friends that Chinese medicine is also a good and believable choice.”

1. Why did Prihardinni choose TCM study?

A．She is very interested in TCM.	B．TCM is a magical medical science.
C．She was forced by her mother.	D．TCM made her get well from illness.

2. What make it difficult for foreign students to study TCM according to Zhao Zhongting?

A．Too many courses.	B．Chinese medicine cultures.
C．Difficult medical terms.	D．Cultural and language barriers.

3. What can we infer from Prihardinni’s words in the last paragraph?

A．Learning TCM has become a fashion.

B．TCM will be accepted by more foreigners.

C．Pribardinni plans to be a TCM doctor in China.

D．Many people want to share their learning experiences.

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

A．TCM Has Become More and More Important.

B．TCM Is a Well-accepted Course in Universities.

C．TCM Becomes Popular among Foreign Students.

D．TCM Is Hard for Foreign Students to Understand.

8 . Growing up with movies such as “High School Musical” and “Grease”, which presented the ideal(理想的)high school friendships, we sometimes expect a perfect relationship. Indeed, some high school friendships can be real and simple; while still some high school students will meet a friend who causes trouble. With failed friendships come lessons and experiences learned for the future. You will know the influence after you leave high school.

“I was always worried about what my friends thought about me. Sometimes my friends would make fun of what I wore or what I would do. I always tried to get along well with them, but I realized how happy I was once I stopped contacting them after high school,” said Elisha, Class of 2020.

Most teens have not realized the big question when dealing with high school problems. In five years, will this still matter? It is hard looking at the big picture when the problems are in front of you, which is understandable. However, most teens need a moment to reflect (反思) and question if the problem matters in a long time.

Briana, a high school teacher, said, “Now, I am in contact with two high school friends. I think the friendship experiences I had in high school shaped who I am because I learned to be open minded and befriend all kinds of people. I learned to see people for who they are, not what they wear or who they play with. I learned most of all how to be a good friend.”

High school is a small part of your life, but it has a huge influence on who you will become and where you will go. Friendships and relationships help shape who you are, whether they are good or bad. Lessons are brought, and lessons are learned.

1. Why did the author mention the two movies in the first paragraph?

A．To introduce the topic of the passage.

B．To explain what a high school friendship is.

C．To recommend these two movies to readers.

D．To attract readers’ attention to these two movies.

2. What did Elisha think of her “friends”?

A．They made her unhappy.	B．They cared about her behavior.
C．They got along well with her.	D．They were always worried about her.

3. Why did Briana think her friendship experiences shape her?

A．She learned to play with her friends.

B．She learned to make different friends.

C．She learned to shape her friends’ minds.

D．She learned to wear just like her friends.

4. What’s the passage mainly about?

A．Failed friendships made teens worried.

B．Good friendships greatly influenced teens.

C．High school friendships help to shape teens.

D．Friendships are difficult for teens to deal with,

9 . Discover Copenhagen with kids: top places to see

Some people think that travelling with children is quite difficult. Kids are often too young to understand the point of a visit in some museums. But luckily, there are cities that offer many attractions not only for adults, but also for little tourists. Among these cities, Copenhagen also has its place.

The mysteries of the sea world

In the National Aquarium Denmark, many species of water animals can be seen. Kids will be surely delighted with all the colourful fish, swimming between water plants. It is also an occasion to see the fantastic coral reef(珊瑚礁). When someone is brave enough, he can also see some sharks swimming behind the glass!

Tivoli - amusement for everyone

The first opening of this magical place was in the 19^th century. Nowadays it’s an attraction for people of all ages. Beautiful gardens encourage tired tourists as well as local people. Those who seek for some excitements will also have good fun here - several roller coasters guarantee great entertainment. That park looks amazing in the evening, when it is brightly lit with many lights.

Film in a planetarium

People who would like to experience something connected with science and astronomy ought to visit the Tycho Brahe Planetarium. Here the 3D films are being displayed on a screen. Tourists from abroad can use special headphones, so they can listen to the audio-description in English. The visit here can be useful not only for kids, but also for adults.

A monument of Little Mermaid

Children will surely like that statue - especially when parents will tell them the fairy tale about that character. A short visit by that monument is customary, because it is one of the worldwide known symbols of Copenhagen. It is located in the port and depicts a mermaid sitting on a rock. The tale was written by Hans Andersen, who was living in that city for some period of his life.

1. What can kids do in the National Aquarium Denmark?

A．Swim between water plants.	B．Touch the fantastic coral reef .
C．Watch colorful fish swimming.	D．Play with the sharks bravely.

2. What do we know about Tivoli?

A．Locals are its main tourists.	B．It attracts visitors of all ages.
C．It was built in the last century.	D．Many colored lights are on at night.

3. Which is the best choice for Hans Andersen’s fans?

A．The National Aquarium Denmark.	B．Beautiful gardens in Tivoli.
C．The Tycho Brahe Planetarium.	D．A monument of Little Mermaid.

10 . When Aadeel Akhtar was 7 years old, he met a little girl who changed his life. His parents took him to see family in Pakistan, where they’d been born, and they were walking into a store when he saw her. She was missing her right leg. “That was actually the first time I had met someone with a leg difference,” he says. “She was about my age, using a tree branch as a walking stick, living in poverty.”

He never learned her name, never spoke to her or saw her again. But he never forgot her. Now he is founder and head of an Illinois company called Psyonic. He and his team of about 30 make prosthetic limbs (义肢) that are smart, durable, responsive to their users’ needs and—this is key—affordable. In the U.S., Medicare will cover the cost of Psyonic’s prosthetic limbs, and other insurers will probably follow. It’s estimated that at least 1.6 million Americans live with the loss of a limb, and only 10 percent of those who needed prosthetic limbs in the past could afford them. Medicare’s approval should ultimately increase that to 75 percent.

Psyonic put its first commercial product, called the Ability Hand, on the market nationally in September. In size and design, it is like a natural hand with batteries and electronics packed inside. The fingers come close to copying the movements of human fingers, and they give instant response—the limb shakes when its fingers meet resistance, signaling that if you’re holding something delicate (say, an egg or your child’s hand) you should stop pressing hard. Electrodes (电极) in the base of the hand sense when you tighten existing muscles and use those signals to make the fingers move.

Other prosthetics on the market tend to be expensive (up to $70,000). Akhtar says the Ability Hand costs $10,000 to $20,000, depending on the user’s needs. While much of the hand is made from carbon fiber, many parts use materials which are both cheap and flexible.

1. What might be the reason why Akhtar founded Psyonic?

A．His visit to Pakistan.	B．His parents’ support.
C．His guilt about being poor.	D．Medicare’s approval.

2. What makes Psyonic’s prosthetic limbs different from others?

A．They are smart.

B．They are cheap.

C．They can last long.

D．They can react quickly.

3. Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “delicate” in Paragraph 3?

A．Small in size.	B．Difficult to hold.
C．Easily damaged or broken.	D．Extremely soft and smooth.

4. What can be inferred about carbon fiber?

A．It increases the cost.	B．It meets the users’ need.
C．It is getting increasingly popular.	D．It makes the product easy to bend.