1 . We hope you enjoy our list of the 4 best-selling albums of all time.

The Beatles—The White Album

US Albums Sold：24 Million

The While Album is English rock band, The Beatles, ninth studio album, which was released on the 22 November 1968. The album does not contain any images or text on the album cover, other than the band's name, as the band fell they wanted to make it different from their previous albums colourful artwork.

Eagles—Hotel California

US Albums Sold：26 Million

Hotel California is the fifth studio album by American rock band the Eagles, released in December 1976 and one of the best-selling albums of all lime. After Their Greatest Hits album, Hotel California became the biggest — selling American album. Hotel California won two Grammy Awards for Hotel California and New Kid In Town.

Michael Jackson—Thriller

US Albums Sold：33 Million

Thriller is the sixth studio album from a legendary singer, Michael Jackson. Thriller was released on November 30, 1982. The album produced seven hit singles, like Billie Jean, Beat It, Thriller and The Girl is Mine, which all reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. By the end of 1983, Thriller was the world's best-selling album, having sold 32 million copies worldwide.

Eagles—Their Greatest Hits

US Albums Sold：38 Million

The No. 1 best-selling album in the world of all time is, Their Great Hits, by the Eagles. This is their first compilation （汇编）album, released in 1976, which contains a group of songs from their first four albums, covering the period of 1971 - 1975.

1. Which album came out last?

A．The Beatles—The White Album

B．Eagles—Hotel California

C．Michael Jackson —Thriller

D．Eagles—Their Greatest Hits

2. What was so special about Eagles?

A．It made the albums in Hotel California.

B．It had two albums in the same year.

C．sold 38 million copies of Their Greatest Hits in UK.

D．It had many songs better than The Beatles.

3. Why was there no image on the cover of The While Album?

A．To attract a lot of people.

B．To show the band's special taste.

C．To let the buyers make it colourful artwork.

D．To differ from the band's other albums.

2 . Understanding cultural body language in other countries is very helpful in communication, especially when we can't speak a foreign language.Here are some gestures and their meanings in different cultures.I hope these will help you when you try to interact with foreigners.

Head movements

In some parts of India, people shake their heads to show they are actively listening or agree with you.In western countries,people nod to confirm. However,in Bulgaria and Greece, nodding actually means the contrary.

Eye contacts

Some countries,such as Japan and Finland, consider constant eye contact awkward.In Caribbean cultures,children and teenagers are taught not to look at adults in the eyes when they are being corrected. Strong eye contact is common among people of the same sex in Spain and

Arabic countries.

Hands

The "thumbs up" sign is used in many cultures to mean “OK”。 In France,it can mean No.1, but it has a very rude sexual meaning in Islamic countries,Cerdena and Greece. Interestingly,the＂OK"sign means “zero”or "nothing" in France,while some other European countries such as Greece,Italy,Brazil,and Russia consider it as impolite.

Greetings and goodbyes

Shaking hands is a normal and formal way to greet or say goodbye in western countries. But in Romania, only men usually shake hands.And they do it every time they meet, not just the first! In England, however,it's unusual to shake hands with someone you are introduced to in an informal setting.

Legs

Sitting with crossed legs is common in North America and European countries, but it is considered disrespectful in Asia and the Middle East where a straight and balanced posture is the norm(规范）。Body language varies from country to country. When you communicate with foreigners, one safe way is to understand, respect and follow the culture.

1. Why does the author write the first paragraph?

A．To tell us the writing purpose.

B．To show ways of communicating.

C．To stress the importance of language.

D．To compare the cultural differences.

2. What can we learn about body language according to the text?

A．Constant eye contact is advisable in Japanese.

B．Sitting with crossed legs is popular in the Middle East.

C．Shaking hands only happens between men in Romania.

D．The "thumbs up" sign can be considered polite in Cerdena.

3. Which can best describe the author's advice on communication with body language?

A．Practice makes perfect.

B．Actions speak louder than words.

C．Seeing is believing.

D．When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

3 . It's   been a decade since the launch of Airbnb and Uber, now considered a part of life for many people booking trips and journeys. In that time, several boat sharing apps have been working hard to regulate how people rent boats or book activities on the water.

Many of them have a similar business model to Airbnb, where customers rent boats directly from owners. GetMyBoat is the market leader with over 130,000 boats. The founders had the idea when they were sailing in the Atlantic and noticed that large numbers of boats were unused.

The company has grown from having a presence primarily in the lop boating cities in the US to having boats available in 9 ,300 destinations across 184 countries. Since it first started, GetMyBoat has sent over 120,000 people out boating. This year, it is projecting to send 65 ,000 people out on the water, a dramatic increase from the 53 people who booked a boat in its first year back in 2013.

US competitors include Boatsetter, which has 25 ,000 boats available across the world. Parisian- based Click&Boal has 30,000 boats globally and in the Mediterranean, Samboat is a major player with 25 ,000 boats.

It's an obvious win for boat owners who are looking for ways to minimize （使最小化）the cost of owning a boat by renting it out. And modern technology means that the boat can find nearby customers without being registered to a specific boating agency as in the past.

Safety issues are very important. Boatbound failed after a customer lost a leg in an accident because the company didn't require that people hire captains with the boats, something that its competitors do.

The market is changing in that fewer people are seeking to buy their own boats, while the number of people who want to experience boating is growing. This new market is allowing people to search for and book water experiences that offer something new.

1. What impressed the founders of GetMyBoat during their sailing in the Atlantic?

A．The wide use of Airbnb.

B．The popularity of water activities.

C．The large quantity of unused boats.

D．The large number of boats in the world.

2. How does the author explain GetMyBoat's business development?

A．By listing numbers.

B．By making comparison.

C．By following the time order.

D．By referring to its founders' words.

3. Why did Boatbound go downhill?

A．Because the company couldn't find ways to minimize the cost of owning a boat.

B．Because the competitors lay too much pressure on Boatbound.

C．Because the company was in lack of modern technology.

D．Because of a safely accident resulting from the company's carelessness.

4. What contributes to the boat sharing trend?

A．Few people can afford their own boats.

B．More people want to experience boating.

C．Few boat owners refuse cost-cutting offers.

D．More people have free time to try new things.

4 . Summer Camp Jobs

Looking to have the best summer experience ever? Our camps employ staff (员工) for a number of roles, including camp counselors (顾问), water and sports specialists, and arts, theatre and outdoor adventure specialists. It would be better if you have any experience in working with children! JCUSA (Jewish Camps USA) will work with you to find the most suitable role and camp for you.

What you are going to do

This is a job like no other; we personally get to know you and our most important thing is to make sure that you go to a camp that suits all of your situations.

★The right overnight camp-you can select this kind of camp to have a start. Don’t worry, you will feel comfortable and right at home.

★The correct role-At camp there are many different roles and we will decide together from your application and interview what will suit you best. We will look into your previous experiences and focus on what you need for your future to give you the chance to do something you love every day.

★Camp ready-you will have specific training for your role at camp so you will go fully prepared for your job. You will be part of a group going to camp and will know everyone before going.

What we offer

★You will get paid in your first year between $1,650 and $2,400 upon completion of your camp task.

★The chance to go with a group of JCUSA staff and to meet them before you arrive at your own camp.

★Travel around the USA for up to 60 days!

What we ask

★At least finished high school-you must be 18 by 2020.

★You are someone who is energetic, outgoing and looking for a cultural summer experience.

★You do not need to be Jewish to apply to work at a Jewish summer camp.

1. Which of the following experience is an advantage for an applicant to get the job?

A．Having a night job.	B．Working with kids.
C．Studying abroad.	D．Being a gardener.

2. What will the new staff get?

A．A new specific training card.

B．A salary of more than $2,400 a month.

C．A chance to travel around the world for 60 days.

D．A chance to work with a group of JCUSA staff.

3. Which is unnecessary for the new staff?

A．They must be 18 or older by 2020.

B．They should at least graduate from high school.

C．They need to be Jewish for a Jewish summer camp.

D．They should be outgoing and willing to camp.

5 . Tu 1/30 7:00 pm Christopher Hutton Recital, Hamlin Recital Hall

On tonight’s program, “Reflections,” Christopher Hutton will perform selections from J.S. Bach’s Suites (组曲) for Solo Cello and music by later composers inspired by Bach. Originally from Wellington, New Zealand, Hutton is the cellist (大提琴演奏家) of the Poinsett Piano Trio. He has performed widely and has recorded for New Zealand’s Concert FM, Germany’s SWF Radio, and appears on a disc of contemporary music on Albany Classics.

Tu 2/27 7:00 pm Orchestra Concert, Turner Chapel

When we think of great composers we often think of “the three B’s” Bach, Beethoven, Brahms. Tonight, however, the NGU symphony will perform works by two of these composers with another great composer whose name also begins with B, Bizet. The program will begin with Bizet’s L’Arlesienne Suite No. 2, from his opera The Girl from Arles. Next is Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4.

Tu 4/17 7:00 pm Orchestra, Choir, and String Ensemble, Turner Chapel

This evening the NGU String Ensemble will perform two works, Gustav Holst’s Brook Green Suite and Edvard Grieg’s Holberg Suite. Holst wrote his suite for his students at St. Paul’s Girl’s School in 1933 desiring to provide them with a piece in a contemporary mature style that was not a “watered down” version of a classic. Both works are readily accessible by the average audience and are performed regularly.

M 2/12 7:00 pm Serena HillLaRoche Concert, Hamlin Recital Hall

Join us for “Love and Other Youthful Exploits: a voice recital”. Performed by soprano Serena HillLaRoche and pianist Catherine Garner. This delightful program includes vocal and piano setting of Hamlet’s “Ophelia Songs” by Richard Strauss, Joaquin Rodrigo’s “Four Madrigals of Love”; and a Richard Pearson Thomas setting of six. Also featured will be Emily Dickinson poems including “At last to be identified” and “I never saw a Moor.”

1. Which of the following is true about Tu 2/27 7:00 pm Orchestra Concert?

A．Bizet’s works will be mainly played on it.

B．It will begin with Beethoven’s Symphony No.4.

C．Works of three great composers will be heard on it.

D．Audiences can hear works of “the three B’s” on it.

2. Which of the following was specially written for students?

A．L’Arlesienne Suite No. 2.	B．Brook Green Suite.
C．Holberg Suite.	D．Four Madrigals of Love.

3. Which event suits a students who likes poems?

A．Tu 1/30 7:00 pm Christopher Hutton Recital.

B．Tu 2/27 7:00 pm Orchestra Concert.

C．Tu 4/17 7:00 pm Orchestra, Choir, and String Ensemble.

D．M 2/12 7:00 pm Serena HillLaRoche Concert.

6 . Welcome to our school. You can do a lot of things here. Come and join us.

Timetable
Sunday 8:30---11:30 Personal Inventions You can see many inventions by the students； you may also bring your own inventions.	Monday 19:00---21:00 Space and Man Dr. Thomas West If you want to know more about the universe.
Wednesday 19:30---21:00 Modern Medicine Mrs. Lucy Green Would you like to know medical science?	Friday 18:30---21:00 Computer Science Mr. Harry Morison from Harvard University Learn to use Windows XP.

1. You may have a chance to introduce your inventions on _________.

A．Monday

B．Friday .

C．Sunday

D．Wednesday

2. You may learn something about a disease called TB from __________.

A．Mr. Morison

B．Dr. West

C．Mr. Thomas

D．Mrs. Green

3. If you want to learn something about satellites, you can go to the class from______.

A．19:00 to 21:00 on Monday	B．8:30 to 11:30 on Sunday
C．18:30 to 21:00 on Friday	D．19:30 to 21:00 on Wednesday

7 . When you study abroad in France, you can expect to be treated the same as your native classmates, whether in a lecture or a discussion class.

While you can study abroad in France and focus on nearly any subject, it’s the students with a passion for the arts, architecture and history that rush to the country in the largest numbers. And that’s no shock, considering that France has been the center of the arts for centuries.

As students of the arts, you will have to make careful use of your time, given all that France has to offer.

--Visit the Louvre to view the works of French artists such as Monet, Matisse and Renoir;

--Read the works of such French literary geniuses as Baudelaire, Proust and Voltaire;

--Listen to the music of Debussy, or more contemporary (当代的) artists like Air and Daft Punk.

France is also a main destination for architecture students, as you will see architecture in nearly every style:

--The Gothic Chateau de Chambord, built in the 1500s;

--Place Dauphine built in 1607 in Baroque style;

--The post—modern housing development, Marne—la—Vallee.

History students will find that France has been where the action is for quite some time. Over the course of the centuries, it has been the stage for the most important developments in the history of mankind, including the French Revolution, the rise of Napoleon and the rise of the Fifth Republic under President Charles de Gaulle. It was also the site of the D —Day invasion (诺曼底登陆) of world War II.

As a possible study abroad location, France has a lot to offer, because the combination of educational institutions (教育机构), arts and culture, and national history are second to none.

1. What can we learn about studying abroad in France from the text?

A．Few students choose to study in France.

B．France is the best place for students who love the arts.

C．Students from China are usually treated badly.

D．There are no lectures and discussion classes.

2. What can art students do on weekends?

A．Enjoy Voltaire’s music.	B．Listen to Proust’s music.
C．View Monet’s works in the Louvre.	D．Read Renoir’s literary works.

3. Where is the text most likely taken from?

A．A study abroad website	B．An architecture advertisement.
C．A history book.	D．A fashion magazine.

8 . 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。

The long goodbye

Why was it so difficult to agree on a Brexit (英国脱欧) deal?-The border and "backstop".

When does     1     (certain) become the worst condition at all? This fall, more than three years after Britain voted to leave the European Union, no one was sure what form Brexit would take, what kind of relationship they would have with the nearest neighbors,     2     whether the whole thing could still     3     (call) off.

Theresa May, the first Conservative Prime Minister with the job of taking the United Kingdom out of the EU, had been forced     4     (step)down at the end of July, 2019. May had spent two years negotiating     5     exit deal with the other twenty-seven members of the EU, only to fail to get it     6     (approve) by Parliament. May’s attempts to contain the opposing forces in the country-the frightening     7     (economy) consequences of doing so-did not work. She ended up     8     (lose) her majority in Parliament and crafting a compromise with the EU,     9     satisfied nobody. The second, Boris Johnson, did not seem trustworthy. He wanted to rid May’s agreement, but there didn’t seem to be time to start over. He insisted that Britain would leave anyhow. “No ifs or     10     (but)”, Johnson said, outside No.10 Downing Street in his inaugural (就职的) speech.

The shape of the future is now visible. The uncertainty has moved away. The worst is most likely yet to come.

9 . Mr Wu is an English teacher. Last Monday at the beginning of class, he _______ asked his students how their weekends had been. One girl said that she had spent a _______ weekend-she had her wisdom teeth pulled out and they still hurt. “Why do you always seem to be so happy, Mr Wu?” she asked.

The girl's _______ reminded Mr Wu of something he had read somewhere before. “Every morning when you get up, you have a choice about how you want to get close to life that day,” Mr Wu said with a smile. “I _______ to be cheerful.”

“And today is my lucky day,”he added.

“_______? " The whole class were curious.

“This morning, I _______ to school as usual. I only had to go another kilometer down the road when my e-bike broke down...”

“Your e-bike broke down and it's your lucky day?” The students were _______. “What do you mean, Mr Wu?”

“My e-bike broke down a quarter before class, so I _______ it on the roadside, took my books, and walked down the road. It took me ten minutes to arrive at the _______. I live eight kilometers away. My e-bike could have broken down ________ along the way. But it didn't. __________, it broke down in the perfect place-off the main road, within walking distance of here. I'm still able to teach my class ________ I'll be able to get it repaired after class. If my e-bike must break down ________,it couldn't be arranged（安排）in a better way.”

The students’ eyes opened wide, and then they smiled. Mr Wu smiled back. Somehow, his story had ________ them. He was happy that they had a perfect chance to consider ________ in a new way.

1.

A．proudly

B．cheerfully

C．seriously

D．angrily

2.

A．busy

B．satisfying

C．terrible

D．meaningful

3.

A．question

B．suggestion

C．decision

D．introduction

4.

A．fail

B．hate

C．seem

D．choose

5.

A．Who

B．When

C．Why

D．How

6.

A．walked

B．ran

C．drove

D．rode

7.

A．surprised

B．bored

C．impatient

D．nervous

8.

A．left

B．checked

C．repaired

D．found

9.

A．hospital

B．school

C．park

D．bank

10.

A．somewhere

B．anywhere

C．everywhere

D．nowhere

11.

A．However

B．Also

C．Instead

D．Otherwise

12.

A．and

B．but

C．so

D．or

13.

A．yesterday

B．the other day

C．today

D．tomorrow

14.

A．hurt

B．touched

C．controlled

D．worried

15.

A．dream

B．purpose

C．wish

D．luck

10 . When the young donkey Daisy May came to us，she was pregnant. With no donkey experience. I was unprepared for what might come next.

After some difficulty，Daisy’s baby was born. I thought the poor thing was dead. I planned to put the loss behind us and make sure she never got pregnant again. Just then，I heard a little noise. I couldn’t believe that baby was breathing and looking at me!We called him Samson，and of course I became his mother as much as Daisy was.

When Samson was nine months old，I had to separate Daisy and Samson for a few hours a day to wean(使断奶)him，but otherwise he went wherever she did. I think she would be lost without him. His donkey stepdad Bernard taught him to always be ready to have fun. They enjoy playing football together and going for a roll on a hot summer day.

I asked a worker to make a harness(马具)for my three little donkeys. When I brought it home I taught them one by one how to pull a cart. Samson watched and freely followed Daisy. When he was three，I put the harnness on him and he knew exactly what to do.

That was 15 years ago. Now，the most exciting thing about Samson is that he has become a little renowned. People come from all over to see him perform. The neighbors bring their grandchildren，and my sons bring their friends.

Samson shakes hands，unties my shoe，picks up a hat and more. And when I ask him if he has any bad habits，he tries to pick my pocket!He surprisingly learned these tricks himself. I just ask him to do them and he understands.

The relationship I have with my“baby”Samson has been an amazing experience. Every day is a fun day with this superstar donkey.

1. Why was the author at a loss for what might happen next at first?

A．She wasn’t ready to be a mother.

B．She never raised a donkey before.

C．The donkey was pregnant by accident.

D．The donkey gave birth to a dead baby.

2. What can we learn about Samson when he was little?

A．He was surrounded by love.

B．He was separated from his family.

C．He was unwelcome to the neighbors.

D．He was skilled in entertaining people.

3. Which of the following can best describe Samson?

A．Friendly and courageous.	B．Intelligent and lively.
C．Carefree and creative.	D．Patient and fortunate.

4. What does the underlined word“renowned”in Paragraph 5 probably refer to?

A．Strange.	B．Proud.
C．Humorous.	D．Famous.