1 . In Vietnamese, Ngan's name means “star,” but she wasn't able to smile brightly because she was born with a cleft (兔唇) condition.
Ngan's family lives in a small, isolated village in southern Vietnam. Without help, her family would never have been able to afford the reconstructive surgery that would change Ngan's lite and give her a brighter future. But when Ngan's parents heard that Operation Smile was conducting a surgical mission in Danang, they did everything in their power to take Ngan there for medical mission. Ngan and her family travelled more than 200 miles for the chance to give her a new smile. Ngan received life-changing surgery on her cleft lip and palate and now, 10 years later, she is a happy, healthy, lively girl-with a smile that shows it.
Before she had surgery, Ngan's facial condition prevented her social engagement and even her involvement in school. Now, with the confidence she gained from her new smile, Ngan can reach her full potential.
Ngan's parents say they had given up everything but hope before Operation Smile gave their daughter the chance to see her dreams become a reality. “Many families in our province will abandon their child if a baby is born with a cleft,” Ngan's father said.
He never wants this to happen, knowing how incredible the transformation is with a free surgery through Operation Smile. Ngan's parents now actively refer to other families of children born with cleft conditions to Operation Smile. They are determined to ensure that every child has the opportunity for a brighter future, regardless of their appearances.
Operation Smile has provided hundreds of thousands of safe surgeries for those born with cleft conditions worldwide. If you would like additional information please visit www. operationsmile. org. uk/Star, call 020 3475 5126 or write to Operation Smile UK, Genos House, Juniper Drive, London SW18 1FY.
1. What do we know about Ngan?| A．She got seriously ill after she was born. |
| B．She was born physically-challenged. |
| C．She was abandoned by her parents. |
| D．She was always smiling brightly. |
| A．An organization aiming to help hopeless villagers. |
| B．An organization aiming to help children with cleft. |
| C．An organization aiming to make children educated. |
| D．An organization aiming to do surgeries for the poor. |
| A．Responsible. | B．Conventional. |
| C．Experienced. | D．Passive. |
| A．To explain what is cleft. | B．To promote Operation Smile. |
| C．To introduce a girl with cleft. | D．To call for donations for girls with cleft. |
2 . Pizza is almost everyone’s favorite food. Recently, it has even received recognition from UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)!
Pizza has been a part of Italian culture for centuries. In the 1700s and the 1800s, the city of Naples in Italy was an independent kingdom, known for its large working class. Pizza began as a “poor man’s food”— as a way to feed poor people quickly and at a low cost.
In 1889, King Umberto Ⅰ and Queen Margherita visited Naples, which had by then come under a unified Italy.
When Italians from Naples moved to the United States, they brought more than just their desire for a better future.
The art of pizza spinning.
The skills for pizza making have been passed down in the city for generations, and those who know them are called “pizzaiuoli”.
According to UNESCO, about 3,000 pizzaiuoli work in Naples right now. In the city, there is also a pizza museum and an academy in which 120 students each year can train to become pizzaiuoli themselves.
| A．The history of pizza |
| B．The popular types of pizza |
| C．Pizzaiuoli are a select group of people |
| D．Pizza shops opened in New York and other cities |
| E．On their visit, the royal couple enjoyed pizza from a local eatery |
| F．Pizza fans and pizzaiuoli alike are excited about UNESCO’s decision |
| G．On the streets of Naples, Italy, tradition is found in the art of pizza spinning |
3 . Researchers analyzed lyrics in best-selling songs from the 1950s to 2016 to find expressions of anger and sadness had increased, while words about joy had dropped.
The US study team looked at lyrics of more than 6,000 songs from Billboard Hot 100 m each year. These are the most popular songs in the US each year as chosen by music fans.
In the past songs were ranked mainly by record sales, radio and jukebox plays, but more recently it is based on other popularity indicators (指标) such as streaming and social media to reflect changes in music consumption. Tones expressed in each song were analyzed using ‘automatic quantitative sentiment (动量化情绪)’ which looked at each word or phrase in the song with a set of tones they express. The combination of the tones expressed by all words and phrases of the lyrics determines the sentiment of that song.
The sentiments of all Billboard Hot 100 songs in each year are averaged and the average of each year measured whether the expression of that sentiment increased, decreased or remained the same. The analysis showed the expression of anger in popular music lyrics has increased gradually over time. Study co-author Lior Shamir, of Lawrence Technological University in Michigan, said: ‘The change in lyrics sentiments does not necessarily reflect what the musicians and songwriters wanted to express, but is more related to what music consumers wanted to listen to in each year.’
1. How do the researchers gel their findings?| A．By collecting the statistics. |
| B．By analyzing the lyrics of pop songs. |
| C．By listening to the songs from Billboard. |
| D．By completing questionnaires on songwriters. |
| A．The styles of music innovate normally. |
| B．The quantity of music increases quickly. |
| C．The evaluation Standard of music changes gradually. |
| D．The values of music fans’ life vary completely. |
| A．Lyrics have really revealed music lovers, special life. |
| B．Lyrics reflect musicians’ realistic thoughts. |
| C．Lyrics present the development of music. |
| D．Lyrics have become pessimistic in the past six decades. |
| A．Entertainment. | B．Advertisement. |
| C．Journey. | D．Fashion. |
4 . Brownrigg is a London tour guide and leads walks through the capital all summer long, whatever the weather. His dozen or so routes range in topics from Harry Potter to the London Underground, but all have something in common. “I often end up talking about the weather,” he says. “It’s a national obsession (痴迷). I realised how much it has shaped London’s existence and history.”
Brownrigg’s Discovering Britain walk takes in several of the city’s famous landmarks, from the Tower of London lo the Shard, each stop exploring some of London’s extraordinary weather events.
We begin at the Monument Christopher Wren’s elegy to the Great Fire of London. With its pale stone column topped by a golden orb. the Monument was designed to look like a giant candle. It stands 202ft high, exactly 202ft away from where the lire began in Pudding Lane. Despite its size, the structure is dwarfed by (相形见绌) today’s surrounding tower blocks. Similarly, the causes behind the fire are sometimes overlooked. The Great Fire was a significant event in the City of London’s history, one that was shaped by the capitals geography. The spark was the weather.
As we enjoy some autumn sun beside the Monument, Brownrigg explains: “The summer of 1666 was unusually warm. At that time London was crammed (塞满) with wooden buildings, many only a few feet apart. A long, hot summer left them bone dry. Add stores of flammable materials including gunpowder left over from the Civil War and the city was a giant tinderbox.” It caught a light on 2 September when a bakery oven wasn’t cleaned properly. The inferno (特大火) lasted three days thanks to a strong breeze. Besides fanning the flames, the wind caused more mess by changing direction.
1. What does “it” refer to in paragraph 1?| A．Introducing the celebrities in London. | B．Talking about the weather. |
| C．Explaining the public transport. | D．Exploring the culture of Britain. |
| A．Admiring the special architecture. |
| B．Warning tourists of the public safety. |
| C．Paying a visit to the famous museums. |
| D．Probing some historical matters with weather. |
| A．By making a comparison. | B．By analyzing the important figures. |
| C．By offering some examples. | D．By describing the features of the buildings. |
| A．Showing the materials of the buildings. | B．Expressing the cause of the Great Fire. |
| C．Predicting the change of the weather. | D．Describing the surroundings of the bakery. |
5 . Geographical, the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) has been published continuously since 1935. Each month, Geographical brings the world into its readers’ living rooms, highlighting the rich diversity of world’s cultures, wildlife and places. also provides an authoritative voice on the social and environmental issues that face humanity, educating and informing its readers. Employing inspiring photography and exclusive in-depth editorial features, the brand offers a unique blend of:
• People and cultures
• Exploration and discovery
• Responsible travel
• Outdoor-equipment advice
• The natural world
• Environmental issues
• Science and technology
• The best of Britain
THE NUMBERS
Our 106,000 readers are well educated, literate, and affluent.
They approach their purchasing decisions with a mixture of thorough organisation and meaningful intent.
82% of readers subscribe to the magazine.
Readers spend an average of 94 minutes reading each issue of Geographical.
On average, our readers pick up the magazine 5.8 times per issue.
Each issue of Geographical is read by an average of 4.1 people.
81 % of readers archive their copies of the magazine for future use.
What it all adds up to... There is simply no other audience that has the all-round knowledge of, and ongoing interest in, the environment, geography and travel.
45% of leaders agree that Geographical ‘gives me ideas for things to buy’.
67% of readers contact advertisers in the magazine.
48% of readers are professionals.
19% of readers are students.
16% of readers are self-employed.
1. What do we know about Geographical?| A．Most people like reading it in library. | B．The number of its readers is larger. |
| C．It covers the normal trips. | D．Its content is rich. |
| A．82%. | B．19%. | C．45%. | D．81%. |
| A．Interesting. | B．Expensive. | C．Essential. | D．Demanding. |
6 . On the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), red tourism has gained popularity among tourists who flood in to visit historic sites with a modern revolutionary heritage.
Jinggangshan
This is one of the most crucial and splendid chapters of history of establishing Red China as well as a unique and wonderful ecosystem, which is covered with rich forest, rugged peaks and several memorials to the Red Army. The best time to visit is between April and October, with the most temperature timing April and May when the large azaleas (杜鹃花) bloom.
Open: 8:00-17:00 (Feb. 16-Nov. 15). 8:00-16:30 (Nov. 16-Feb. 15)
Xibaipo
It is an old revolutionary base where the leadership of the Communist Party of China was stationed, drawing up the blueprint for a new country. A memorial hall was built to honor the memory of this site. The lake and the hill here add brilliance and beauty to each other and form pleasant scenery.
Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 9:30-17:00 (Xibaipo Memorial Hall)
The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall
A new exhibition is held with updated display approaches, including phantom imaging (全息影像) and oil painting, which are used to improve visitors' experiences. The exhibition shows four stages of the CPC from its establishment to its achievements.
Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 8:30-18:00 (closed on Mondays)
Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth
New Youth started the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement. The site was briefly based in Beijing but moved back to Shanghai in 1920 and also served as the office for the Communist Party of China Central Committee in the 1920s.
Open: Thursdays to Tuesdays 9:00 - 11:30, 13:30 - 16:30 (closed on Wednesdays)
1. Where would visitors learn more about the history of the Red Army?| A．Jinggangshan. |
| B．Xibaipo. |
| C．The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall. |
| D．Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth. |
| A．It focuses on Chinese achievements in art. |
| B．It mainly advertises the coming anniversary. |
| C．It applies modernized methods to the exhibition. |
| D．It briefly introduces the rise and fall of Nanhu. |
| A．At 1:00 p.m. on Mondays. | B．At 9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays. |
| C．At 2:00 p.m. on Fridays. | D．At 5:00 p.m on Sundays. |
7 . In 1968, William Anders took what has been described as the greatest environmental photograph of all time while venturing farther than any other human had travelled before aboard the Apollo 8 spacecraft. He was orbiting the Moon when a half-illuminated slice of our home planet suddenly emerged beyond the lunar horizon.
| A．Impressed deeply by the splendid scene, Anders never forgot it in his life. |
| B．This wasn’t the first time that art had proved to be an important tool for environmentalists. |
| C．Grabbing his camera, Anders captured the image that later moved the world. |
| D．Yet while Yellowstone, the world’s first national park, today enjoys a little of protection, our planet is in serious trouble. |
| E．Though Yellowstone still exists, people ignore our planet. |
| F．But Anders’ adventure on Apollo 8 went beyond national boundaries. |
| G．A lot of Co2 was produced when Apollo 8 was launched into orbit. |
8 . Louisa May Alcott's writings have been considered good reading for over a century. She was born on November 29, 1832. She was the second of four daughters: Anna, Louisa, Elizabeth, and May. Her father was a teacher and philosopher. He experimented with many different jobs and moved his family a great deal.
As Louisa grew, her talent for writing became evident. Her mother encouraged Louisa as she began to write plays and short stories. Her father never stayed with one job long enough to make much money, so Louisa worked as a tutor and maid, and wrote as she found time. In 1854, she published her first book, entitled Flower Fahies.
Louisa volunteered as a nurse for the Union army in November, 1862. She was impressed by the sight of so many suffering soldiers. In July, 1865, Louisa went to Europe as a nurse to a young lady. After returning home, she wrote Little Women in 1868. It was unlike any other book she had written.
Louisa was a strong supporter of women's rights. This movement started in the early 1800s, when women began to receive higher education and to participate in reform movements which involved them in politics. As a result, they questioned why they should not have equal rights with men. During the next twenty years, Louisa continued to write and advocate women's rights.
In 1877, her mother died. Her sister. May. died in 1879, leaving behind her baby daughter. The baby was sent to live with Louisa in 1880. In 1888, Louisa's health began to deteriorate（恶化）, so she went to live in a nursing home. On March 1, she caught a cold and died on March 6, 1888.
1. Who encouraged Louisa to write when she was young?| A．Her father. | B．Her teacher. | C．Her sister. | D．Her mother. |
| A．When she worked as a tutor and maid. | B．When she returned home from Europe. |
| C．When she worked as a nurse to a young lady. | D．When she volunteered as a nurse for the Union army. |
| A．Louisa led a busy life. | B．Louisa participated in reform movements, |
| C．Louisa fought for women's rights actively. | D．Louisa quit writing to fight for women's rights. |
| A．Louisa May Alcott's Life Story |
| B．Louisa May Alcott's Most Famous Work |
| C．Louisa May Alcott's Writings Were Greatly Loved |
| D．Louisa May Alcott Suffered a Lot During Her Short Life |
9 . Belgium is a destination that appeals to travelers who want to enjoy the good life and the friendliness of Belgians.
Heart of Europe
The Kingdom of Belgium is in the northwest of Europe. However, the country has long been regarded as the heart of Europe, which serves as the capital of the European Union. As a result, more than 1,400 international organizations and companies set up their headquarters there.
Cartoon kingdom
Belgium is truly a “cartoon kingdom”. It is said one in every three cartoonists in the world is Belgian. Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is just like a castle in a fairy tale. Cartoon bookstores, cartoon museums, and cartoon gift shops can be seen almost everywhere.
Chocolates
Belgians love chocolates. The average annual consumption of chocolates per person is 6.8kg. The fragrant and creamy chocolates made in Belgium have seized so many people’s hearts with their unique flavors. If you don’t know what brands to choose, maybe the ones specially made for royal families are a good choice.
Delicacies
Belgian people are as good at cooking as they are at making beers. No wonder that Belgian food is as good as French food. Brussels alone has more than 2,000 restaurants, providing all kinds of delicacies from every part of Belgium.
1. Why do so many international companies set up their headquarters in Brussels?| A．Because it is a cartoon kingdom. | B．Because it is the heart of Europe. |
| C．Because it is the capital of Belgium. | D．Because it is in the northwest of Europe. |
| A．It serves food in French flavor. | B．Most cartoonists are from Belgium. |
| C．Belgians are famous for making beers. | D．Royal families consume 6.8kg of chocolates annually. |
| A．To advertise Belgium as a travel destination. | B．To make known the importance of Brussels. |
| C．To compare Belgian food with French food. | D．To introduce living conditions in Belgium. |
10 . One Saturday, I got a phone call about electrical problems. Since I’m not an electrician, I
The woman thought she was calling an electrician who had done work for her in the past. I had just recently
I informed her that she had the wrong number, and I didn’t know what her old electrician changed his number too. She
When I got to her house, I told her I would help her, but I wouldn’t
After I made it, they
| A．quickly | B．sadly | C．slowly | D．gradually |
| A．exact | B．wrong | C．right | D．familiar |
| A．calm | B．shy | C．humorous | D．anxious |
| A．produce | B．buy | C．replace | D．show |
| A．shut off | B．turned up | C．come on | D．sped up |
| A．treasured | B．changed | C．lost | D．noticed |
| A．indeed | B．later | C．too | D．instead |
| A．water | B．economy | C．education | D．electricity |
| A．whispered | B．apologized | C．argued | D．congratulated |
| A．coat | B．towel | C．phone | D．picture |
| A．dialed | B．kept | C．recorded | D．copied |
| A．save | B．accept | C．spend | D．keep |
| A．protected | B．trapped | C．hurt | D．paid |
| A．worry | B．joy | C．kindness | D．excitement |
| A．surprised | B．encouraged | C．amused | D．scared |
| A．persuaded | B．thanked | C．recognized | D．reminded |
| A．movement | B．sense | C．prize | D．payment |
| A．teach | B．introduce | C．repay | D．order |
| A．happy | B．careful | C．sure | D．angry |
| A．signals | B．experiments | C．problems | D．bills |
