2 . How will the woman probably go home?

A．By bus.

B．By underground.

C．By car.

3 . Are you looking for some movies? You’ve landed on the right place. Let’s take a look at the list I’ve collected.

A Beautiful Mind

A Beautiful Mind is the story of John Nash, a mathematician who went on to win the Nobel Prize for his Game Theory. This movie brings his whole journey on screen—from his beginning to his downhill ride.

The first half is all about his rise to fame while the second half shows how he slowly falls into madness. After many years of fighting, he finally is victorious.

I.Q.

The story is about an auto mechanic who falls for Albert Einstein’s niece. The only problem is that she is engaged (已订婚的) to someone else. Fortunately, Einstein likes him. The young man pretends to be a physicist to run after her, but things don’t go as he has planned.

If A Beautiful Mind was a little too heavy for you, I.Q. would be the perfect fit. It’s a light drama that is funny and heartwarming for the most part.

Good Will Hunting

Good Will Hunting is a touching tale of a troubled young man called Will Hunting who is gifted with a natural talent in mathematics.

However, he is struggling to find his identity. He can solve any math problem, but not the one he seems to be struggling within his life. His life seems to be getting only worse until one day he meets Sean, a therapist, who helps him find direction in life.

Creation

Creation is a story of a famous scientist, Charles Darwin, best known for his Theory of Evolution. This movie attempts to bring his struggling days into focus, the time when he was dealing with the loss of his daughter and was suffering from hallucinations (幻觉). At the same time, he was working on a book called On the Origins of Species, which he finally completed.

All in all, Creation is a great historical drama.

1. If you are interested in a relaxing movie, which one can you see?

A．I.Q

B．Creation

C．A Beautiful Mind

D．Good Will Hunting

2. Who are experts in mathematics?

A．Will Hunting and Sean.	B．John Nash and Will Hunting.
C．Charles Darwin and Sean.	D．John Nash and Charles Darwin.

3. What’s the main purpose of the text?

A．To introduce movies.	B．To promote science.
C．To recommend actors.	D．To compare movies.

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A man was really worried about his son, who was sixteen years old     1     had no courage at all. So the father decided to call on a Buddhist monk     2    (train) his child.

The Buddhist monk asked the boy’s father to leave his son in the temple and     3    (say) that he would make him a man of     4    (brave) within three months. However, you can’t come to see him during that period.

Three months later, the boy’s father returned. The Buddhist monk arranged a boxing match between the child and a     5    (profession) boxer (拳击手).

Each time the boxer hit the boy, he     6    (fall) down, but at once the boy stood up.

Several times later, the Buddhist monk asked, “How do you like your child?”

“What     7     shame!” the boy’s father said. “I never thought he could be so     8    (easy) knocked down. I shouldn’t have left him here at all.”

“I’m sorry that’s what you see. Don’t you see that each time he falls down, he stands up again instead of     9    (cry)? That’s the kind of courage you wanted him to have.”

If each time you are knocked down and you have the courage to stand up again, then you can be proud     10     yourself.

5 . Afraid to have a start, I was walking slowly into my first school in America. I had ______ a long way from India in order to join my parents. My father decided that I would go to school here, so I ______ a local high school in my new town.

With ______ and fear, I arrived at the classroom. Everyone’s eyes were on me as I entered the classroom. I went straight to the ______ and asked him if it was the right class. With a ______ voice, he answered, “Yes.” His voice comforted me a little. Then he asked me to ______ where I would sit. I chose the ______ closest to the door. I spent the rest of the class taking notes from the ______ produced by the overhead projector (投影仪).

______ it was my first day, I was confused about which hallway to use, but I ______ to get to my classroom without asking anyone. I wasn’t quite sure when I would have ______. It was noon when I went to my next class and the bell rang as I entered. I went through the ______ process of asking the teacher if I was in the right class. Feeling surprised, she said, “That is the lunch bell.” I felt a little ______. Without another word, I headed for the cafeteria.

I realized that all the confusion on my first day was like the difficulty I had to ______to reach my goal. When I got on my bus and sat down inside ______, I said to myself, “Today isn’t so bad.”

1.

A．traveled

B．increased

C．felt

D．returned

2.

A．explored

B．found

C．entered

D．built

3.

A．anger

B．anxiety

C．doubt

D．sadness

4.

A．foreigner

B．teacher

C．worker

D．partner

5.

A．deep

B．familiar

C．strict

D．soft

6.

A．find

B．see

C．choose

D．discuss

7.

A．area

B．direction

C．seat

D．goal

8.

A．movies

B．pictures

C．voices

D．stories

9.

A．Since

B．If

C．Though

D．Before

10.

A．feared

B．refused

C．allowed

D．managed

11.

A．gifts

B．chances

C．fun

D．lunch

12.

A．interesting

B．unexpected

C．same

D．easy

13.

A．funny

B．excited

C．lonely

D．awkward

14.

A．put away

B．get through

C．build up

D．show off

15.

A．suddenly

B．happily

C．curiously

D．actually

6 . What do you do with the things you love? You probably take care of them and keep them safe. That’s not what Cameron Payne does. The boy from North Carolina is sharing his love of books by giving them away.

When Cameron heard about a family who lost everything in a house fire, he was looking for a way to help them. He was sad that all of their books were destroyed. That’s when he created his program, which gives books away to people in need.

Cameron’s program collects books for young people of all ages and reading levels. He collects books for kids who are blind or with low vision, too, because he wants everyone to have books. Cameron knows that books can help kids think about their future. They do this by helping kids dream about what they might be when they grow up. Learning about new things can give kids new interests. Six years later, Cameron is still giving away books.

Many of the books he gives away were given to him by others, but Cameron’s grandmother also shops for books that don’t cost a lot. She buys books that are new or that look new. In addition to working with schools, Cameron and his grandmother give books to children in places near their home, such as hospitals, libraries, and day camps.

Cameron wants to keep his program going and growing. Over the past six years, he has given away more than 3,000 books. He has also won many prizes for his work. His program has grown over the years, too. Last Christmas, Cameron was able to give away toys and books.

Cameron Payne does a lot for kids by giving away the things he loves. Who needs help in your community? How might you help?

1. What caused Cameron to create his program?

A．His own books destroyed by a fire.

B．Someone’s losing all the books to a fire.

C．His house’s being burned down by a fire.

D．Somebody’s sadness about the accident.

2. What can we learn about the collected books according to Paragraphs 3-4?

A．Children with hearing loss can receive new books.

B．Books are given to children with advanced levels.

C．Children have no interest in new books at all.

D．Cameron’s granny makes contributions to book collection.

3. Why does the author put two questions in the last paragraph?

A．Because the author intends to encourage more people to help others.

B．Because the author would like to attract readers’ interest.

C．Because the author wants to remind people to value books.

D．Because the author plans to leave a deep impression on readers.

4. Which words best describe Cameron’s personality?

A．Selfish and distant.	B．Selfless and helpful.
C．Well-rounded and hopeful.	D．Confident and positive.

7 . Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.

Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses (球场) in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf causes serious water shortage in some local areas.

There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.

Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it’s free.

1. Which of the following does the author most probably recommend?

A．Playing basketball in a gym.

B．Motor racing in the desert.

C．Cycling around a lake.

D．Swimming in a sports center.

2. What do we know about golf from the passage?

A．It is popular in Portugal and Spain.

B．It causes water shortages around the world.

C．It pollutes the Earth with chemicals and wastes.

D．It needs water and energy to keep its courses.

3. The author uses power walking as an example mainly because ________.

A．it uses fewer resources	B．it improves our health
C．it is an outdoor sport	D．it is recommended by experts

4. The author writes the passage to ________.

A．show us the function of major sports

B．encourage us to take up green sports

C．discuss the major influence of popular sports

D．introduce different types of environment-friendly sports

8 . Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Prize winner, is a Pakistani teenage girl. And she is best known for her wonderful work advancing the education and rights of women and girls in Pakistan.

Born in 1997, Mala la grew up in the Swat Valley in northern Pakistan, where the leading party gained control in 2007, and education for girls and cultural activities like playing music and flying kites were banned (禁止).

Despite the dangers, Mala la continued to attend school and became an outspoken speaker for educational rights for girls in Pakistan. In 2012, at the age of 15, she was shot in the head on her way home from school.

Fortunately, Mala la survived the attack and continued her work from abroad, eventually becoming the youngest person ever to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014, at the age of just 17.

Malala’s story proves the power of cultural diversity and the importance of fighting for equal rights and opportunities for all to the world. Her unshakable devotion to education and helping women and girls for their rights has inspired people around the world and serves as a reminder that even in the face of great adversities, change is possible.

In addition to her work, Mala la has also founded the Malala Fund, which aims to provide education and resources to girls in some of the world’s least developed areas.

Today, Mala la continues to be a leading voice in the fight for equality and justice, and her story also serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating diversity in all its forms.

1. What does Mala la Yousafzai want most to achieve for girls in Pakistan?

A．Their rights for voting.	B．Their rights for schooling.
C．Their opportunities for jobs.	D．Their chances for key positions.

2. What does the underlined word “adversities” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?

A．Times.

B．Difficulties.

C．Situations.

D．Puzzles.

3. Which of the following can best describe Mala la Yousafzai?

A．Ambitious and energetic.	B．Responsible and thoughtful.
C．Brave and determined	D．Pioneering and adventurous.

4. What does the text mainly focus on about Mala la?

A．Her surviving the killing.

B．Her winning the Noble Peace Prize.

C．Her seeking for justice for her people.

D．Her fighting for equal rights for females.

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1. If Rose is free after 7:20 p.m., which lessons can she take?

A．Computer lessons.	B．Cooking lessons.
C．Dance lessons.	D．Swimming lessons.

2. If Dick wants to swim after playing basketball, when can he go to the club?

A．Saturday and Sunday.	B．Monday and Saturday.
C．Monday and Wednesday.	D．Monday and Sunday.

3. How often can you enjoy music in the club?

A．Twice a week.	B．Twice a month.
C．Four times a month.	D．Five times a week.

10 . Michelle couldn’t have been better prepared for the speech, her first presentation as a college student. She had learned her speech ________ The day before the talk, alone in her room. Michelle felt ________. But as soon as she was invited to the stage, she was full of fear she had ________ too many times before-the fear of getting ________ because of her stutter(口吃).

It began when she was a child. She felt ashamed and ________ as little as possible at school. She put a lot of ________ into math and science. In these subjects, she could ________ her teachers with written exams and reports rather than spoken ones.

But by the time Michelle got to middle school, her stutter had made her a ________ for bullying(欺凌), which hurt her academic performance. ________, she went to a cooking school, where she hoped her cooking would speak for itself.

Michelle saw her future as a ________ until a nutrition class, when the teacher’s lecture ________ her of her love of science. She found that her thirst for learning more biology was ________ than her fear of stuttering during oral exams. She started to work in a research lab and tried speech therapy(治疗). With the help of her therapist, she ________ realized the real problem was not the stutter itself; it was her fear of stuttering. It took her about a year to _________ during one weekly meeting that she loved herself as she was.

Now, instead of ________ public speeches, she actively seeks opportunities to be on the stage. And if she happens to stutter along the way, so be it.

1.

A．by heart

B．on time

C．by accident

D．on purpose

2.

A．nervous

B．annoyed

C．confident

D．energetic

3.

A．understood

B．explored

C．experienced

D．considered

4.

A．injured

B．stuck

C．tired

D．excited

5.

A．laughed

B．talked

C．learned

D．moved

6.

A．service

B．wealth

C．power

D．effort

7.

A．impress

B．encourage

C．interview

D．disappoint

8.

A．coach

B．fan

C．hit

D．target

9.

A．However

B．Otherwise

C．Therefore

D．Furthermore

10.

A．teacher

B．biologist

C．chef

D．officer

11.

A．warned

B．cured

C．cheated

D．reminded

12.

A．shorter

B．weaker

C．stronger

D．longer

13.

A．gradually

B．hardly

C．formally

D．frequently

14.

A．speak out

B．stand up

C．break in

D．calm down

15.

A．making

B．writing

C．enjoying

D．avoiding