One day, when I was a first-year student in high school, I saw a kid from my class walking home from school. His name was Kris. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. I thought to myself, “Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? He must really be a nerd (书呆子).”
I had quite a weekend planned (parties and a football game with my friends), so I shrugged my shoulders and went on. As I was walking, I saw a gang of kids running toward him. They ran at him, knocking all his books out of arms and tripping him so he landed in the dirt. His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him. He looked up, and I saw terrible sadness in his eyes.
My heart went out to him. So I jogged over to him, and as he crawled around looking for his glasses, I saw tears in his eyes. As I handed him his glasses, I said, “They are bad guys! They really should be punished.” He looked at me and said, “Hey, thanks!” There was a big smile on his face. It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude.
I helped him pick up his books and asked him where he lived. As it turned out, he lived near me, so I asked him why I had never seen him before. He said he had gone to a private school before. I would have never hung out with a private school kid before, but we talked all the way home, and I carried his books.
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He turned out to be a pretty cool kid.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________We always hung out on weekends, and the more I got to know Kris, the more I liked him.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________1. How long has the zoo been open?
| A．For about 60 years. | B．For about 110 years. | C．For about 120 years. |
| A．It has the largest collection of animals. |
| B．The animals are displayed cagelessly. |
| C．It covers an area of 120 hectares. |
| A．Opening the cages. | B．Feeding the animals. | C．Playing with animals. |
| A．At 4:00 p.m. | B．At 5:00 p.m. | C．At 6:00 p.m. |
1. What happened to the woman?
| A．She was robbed. |
| B．Her house was broken into. |
| C．She lost her purse somewhere. |
| A．Blue. | B．Yellow. | C．Red. |
| A．Pleasant. | B．Exhausting. | C．Terrible. |
There are two factors
The importance of environment in determining an individual’s intelligence can
6 . A wave hit my face and I swallowed salt water. My chest was already burning as I struggled to
One of them grabbed my arm. The other grabbed his arm. Together they pulled me toward the
I shook my head. I was too
“You were caught in a riptide (激流)” the lifeguard said
“Are you all right now? ” one of my
I looked up at the two of them and
“Thank you so much for saving my life. And thank you too,” I said to the lifeguard.
The few others had
“There you are!” Dom said when I got back to the towel. I looked back at the
| A．run | B．swim | C．breathe | D．relax |
| A．injured | B．raised | C．sought | D．left |
| A．refused | B．pretended | C．managed | D．forgot |
| A．bank | B．opposite | C．field | D．shore |
| A．rope | B．assistant | C．board | D．boat |
| A．worn | B．frightened | C．annoyed | D．sleepy |
| A．threw | B．laid | C．hid | D．teased |
| A．since | B．if | C．but | D．as |
| A．colleagues | B．rescuers | C．friends | D．customers |
| A．fell | B．slipped | C．apologized | D．nodded |
| A．alike | B．handsome | C．pale | D．happy |
| A．shouted | B．slept | C．cooked | D．gathered |
| A．got up | B．turned in | C．kept off | D．broke down |
| A．hours | B．steps | C．games | D．questions |
| A．picture | B．record | C．pattern | D．water |
7 . Over the years, cheerleading has taken two primary forms: game-time cheerleading and competitive cheerleading. Game-time cheerleaders’ main goal is to entertain the crowd and lead them with team cheers, which should not be considered a sport. However, competitive cheerleading is more than a form of entertainment. It is really a competitive sport.
Competitive cheerleading includes lots of physical activity. The majority of the teams require a certain level of tumbling (翻腾) ability. It’s a very common thing for gymnasts, so it’s easy for them to go into competitive cheerleading. Usually these cheerleaders integrate lots of their gymnastics experience including their jumps, tumbling, and overall energy. They also perform lifts and throws. This is where the “fliers” are thrown in the air, held by “bases” in different positions that require strength and working with other teammates.
Competitive cheerleading is also an activity that is governed by rules under which a winner can be declared. It is awarded points for technique, creativity and sharpness. Usually the more difficult the action is, the better the score is. That’s why cheerleaders are trying to experience great difficulty in their performance.
Besides, there is also a strict rule of time. The whole performance has to be completed in less than three minutes and fifteen seconds, during which the cheerleaders are required to stay within a certain area. Any performance beyond the limit of time is invalid.
Another reason for the fact that competitive cheerleading is one of the hardest sports is that it has more reported injuries. According to some research, competitive cheerleading is the number one cause of serious sports injuries to women. Emergency room visits for it are five times the number than for any other sport, partially because cheerleaders don’t use protective equipment. Smiling cheerleaders are thrown into the air and move down into the arms of the teammates, which may easily cause injuries. Generally, these injuries affect all areas of the body, including wrists, shoulders, ankles, head, and neck.
There can be no doubt that competitive cheerleading is a sport with professional skills. Hopefully, it will appear in the Olympics since cheerleaders are just as athletic and physically fit as those involved in the more accepted sports. It should be noted that it is a team sport and even the smallest mistake made by one teammate can bring the score of the entire team down. So without working together to achieve the goal, first place is out of reach.
1. What is the main purpose of competitive cheerleading?| A．To cheer up the competitors on the court. | B．To make the audience feel amused. |
| C．To attract more people to watch events. | D．To compare skills of participants. |
| A．Examine. | B．Identify. | C．Combine. | D．Experience. |
| A．Competitive cheer-leading gains greater popularity than other sports. |
| B．Competitive cheer-leading is more likely to damage the body. |
| C．Game-time cheerleading requires more designed actions than gymnastics. |
| D．Game-time cheerleading lacks necessary guidelines to follow. |
I: Introduction P: Point Sp: Sub-point (次要点) C: Conclusion
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
8 . Ladybug celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary this month. For twenty-five years, the magazine has been trying to reflect the world of young children — and make it a little broader — through stories, poetry, art, and various activities.
Each issue of this magazine encourages kids to take a closer look at the people and places around them. Ladybug invites children to bring their whole selves — their acute (敏锐的) ear for language and keen eye for illustrations (插图), as well as their wonderful sense of play and great power of imagination — when they sit down and start to put their heart into reading.
The significance of Ladybug’s long history is clearest to me, a man who is in charge of the edition of this magazine, when I talk to parents of children who have grown up. They often respond with surprise: “ Ladybug? With the poems, and the stories, and the crafts to cut out, what will you do next? We used to read that magazine when the kids were little. ” And then there is a moment of silence, as if the father is searching for a particular poem, or the mother is remembering the feel of a restless child’s head when it finally settled against her shoulder. It is a great pleasure to contribute to a magazine that families have put in their memory.
Some anniversaries are formal, but at Ladybug, we approached the September issue as if it had been a birthday party. It is full of lively company, jokes, music, stories and poems that celebrate special days and growing up.
In this spirit, we offer one of our favorite birthday stories, “ Big Bear and Skinny Rabbit ” , from an issue that came out a few years ago. It is part of a series about two friends who couldn’t be more different in temperament (气质), yet more perfect for one another.
1. What does Ladybug concentrate on?| A．various stories, poetry and activities | B．some beautiful people and places |
| C．the great power of imagination | D．the development of little kids |
| A．An editor. | B．A businessman. | C．A professor. | D．An artist. |
| A．Only with the stories in Ladybug being read can many children fall asleep. |
| B．Some parents can remember Ladybug with affection. |
| C．some parents are concerned about the development of Ladybug. |
| D．It is expected that more contents should be contained in Ladybug. |
| A．An introduction of Ladybug’s birthday. | B．The new issue of Ladybug. |
| C．A collection of poems. | D．A story published before. |
9 . ★LOUDOUN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Grades: Preschool-Grade 8
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Award-winning school features a low student-teacher ratio (比率). Courses include art, STEM ( Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematic ), computer programming, languages, athletics, instruments. BYOT ( Bring Your Own Technology ), one-to-one program in fourth through eighth grades. It’s famous for its unique field trips.
★NYSMITH SCHOOL
Grades: 3 years-Grade 8
Nysmith.com 703-552-2912
Top 10 in the world, fun, award-winning program, up to 4 grade levels of diversification (多样化) in reading and math classes, daily science, computers, logic, foreign languages, much more. 1:9 ratio. Minimal (最少的) homework. Hands-on experimental learning, a great attraction for students across the country. 2014 Tommy Award from TJ for the special achievement of Nysmith Alumni.
★FUSION ACADEMY TYSONS
Grades: 6-12
FusionTysonsCorner.com 866-461-8039
Fusion Academy is a private middle and high school where all classes are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Here, positive relationships unlock students’ potential (潜力). Scheduling is personalized, and no homework goes home. Come soon to Tysons, Virginia, and achieve school & life balance.
★RANDOLPH-MACON ACADEMY
Grades: 6-12, Postgraduate
rma.edu 540-636-5484
R-MA is a college-prep boarding school with Air Force JROTC, devoted to developing students of academic achievement, leadership, and responsible citizenship. With smaller classes—on average, 14-17 students per class—students at R-MA find themselves building their confidence because our teachers care about each student. Graduating classes have a 100% college acceptance rate and average over $56.6 million in college scholarships offers each year.
1. LOUDOUN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL differs from the others in ______.| A．that it offers field trips. | B．that it has a variety of courses. |
| C．that it provides one-to-one classes. | D．that it has award-winning programs. |
| A．that it is a frequent winner of the Tommy Award. |
| B．that it is the world’s best school. |
| C．that it offers a chance to learn from experience. |
| D．that it has little homework. |
| A．NYSMITH SCHOOL. | B．LOUDOUN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOLC. |
| C．RANDOLPH-MACON ACADEMY. | D．FUSION ACADEMY TYSONS. |
10 . A few extraordinary female singer-songwriters from the 1970s helped form music as we know it today, and continue to inspire so many with their soulful melodies(旋律).
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell’s influence goes beyond her own generation. Her earnest songwriting continues to be a source of inspiration for many, who acknowledge her position as a pioneer of female expression in music.
The 1971 album Blue showed Joni’s truthful self, telling the stories of her experiences in life and in love. Blue was later chosen by the New York Times as one of the 25 albums that represented “turning points and the highest points in 20th-century popular music”.
Carole King
Carole King wrote or co-wrote over 118 hits between 1955 and 1999, making her the most successful female songwriter in the second half of the 20th century. However, King initially found herself less recognized than her husband and writing partner at the time, Gerry Goffin.
As the 1970s arrived, so did Carole King in full bloom. Now pursuing a solo career, 1971 saw the release (发行)of her album Tapestry. The album was highly significant, not only commercially but symbolically.
Joan Armatrading
Still in the 1970s but putting in the work on this side of the pond, Joan Armatrading became the first black British female artist to achieve international praise.
Joan’s place as a female pioneer in music continued as she became the first UK female artist to be nominated (提名)for a Grammy in the blues category, going on to receive two further nominations. An artist who is confident with who she is and what she wants to create, Armatrading famously keeps her private life to herself and lets her music do the talking.
1. What is the album Blue about?| A．Female wisdom. |
| B．Female creativity. |
| C．Joni’s musical dream. |
| D．Joni’s life experiences. |
| A．In 1955. | B．In 1999. |
| C．In 1970. | D．In 1971. |
| A．Brave. | B．Self-confident. |
| C．Odd. | D．Unsociable. |
