1 . Directions: Complete the passage by choosing the proper words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. hairdressing B. hairstyle   C. smooth   D. soap E. concerned        F. products G. fashionable H. thinking   I. shampoo   J. conditioner K. brushes

In the 1970s, most Chinese people used to wash their hair with     1    . It was not until the early 1980s that     2     became popular in China. But ever since then, things have developed at great speed. A wide variety of     3     related to hair have made their way into every single family, such as shampoo, conditioner, hair cream, hair oil, brilliant hair decorations, hair     4    , hair driers and so on.

Cleanliness is not the final purpose. People become more     5     with the quality of the hair. They lay more stresses on how to make their hair     6    , shiny and healthy. In order to make their hair and themselves look the best, many people buy hair products in high quality and choose the right shampoo and     7     suitable for their own hair. More and more people pay regular visits to full-service salons to nurse their hair.

Apart from pursuing the best quality of the hair, people also pay more attention to     8     fashion. As we know, the fashions in clothes are constantly changing, and so are hairdressing fashions. In the 1980s, most women had their hair permed (烫发); in the 1990s     9     ladies poured into the hairdressing salons to have the hair colored. But nowadays, shiny black is again the most attractive color of hair for the easterners, and fashion followers would like to spend a lot to make their hair extremely straight.

Some sensible people prefer to choose the     10     fit for the shapes of their faces, their jobs or even for their personalities rather than blindly copy that of the other people.

2 . Directions: Read the following three passages. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. Write your answer on the answer sheet.

Are your children getting on your last nerve? Did a coworker's comment rub you the wrong way? There's no need to plug the steam coming out of your ears. In fact, science now gives you full permission to release those emotions; you might actually be happier for it. If that seems counter—intuitive(违反直觉的), hear us out. A new study suggests that people tend to be happier if they can feel and express emotions as they want. That goes for unpleasant emotions like anger and hatred, too.

An international team of researchers recruited 2,300 university students from the United States, Brazil, China, Germany, Ghana, Israel, Poland, and Singapore. They then asked the participants to tell them which emotions they desired and which ones they actually felt, and then compared those responses to how the participants rated their overall happiness or life satisfaction.

The results showed an interesting trend. While participants wanted to experience more pleasant emotions, they reported higher life satisfaction if the emotions they experienced matched those they desired. More surprising still, 11 percent of people wanted to feel less of positive emotions, such as love and empathy, and 10 percent of people wanted to feel more negative emotions, such as hatred and anger.

At first glance, these result might seem confusing. But there's a simple explanation, according to the study's authors. Happiness is "more than simply feeling pleasure and avoiding pain," they write. It is also learning to release negative emotions when you feel them, instead of ignoring them or bottling them up.

"If you feel emotions you want to feel, even if they're unpleasant, then you're better off," lead researcher Dr Maya Tamir from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem told the BBC News website. 71

3 . The Rise of Microchipping

On August 1, 2017, workers at Three Square Market, a company specializing in vending machines, lined up in the office cafeteria to be implanted with microchips. One after another, they held out a hand to a tattooist who pushed a rice-grain sized implant into the flesh between their thumb and forefinger. The group implant event, organized by company management, fitted into Three Square Market’s longer-term vision of a cashless payment system for their vending machines — workplace snacks purchased with a flick of the wrist. The televised “chipping party” was picked up by media outlets from Moscow to Sydney.     1     After the event, Three Square Market’s Google reviews page was flooded with one-star ratings.

For Jowan Österlund, whose company Biohax provided the service, microchip implants were not radical or even novel. He has lived with one for years and has implanted hundreds of other young, tech-savvy (技术大咖) Swedes.     2     They have used their implants to gain access to their co-working spaces, pay for gym membership, and even to ride the train. But are the people of the world ready for technology to start getting under their skin?

Microchip implants are essentially cylindrical (长圆形的) bar codes that, when scanned, transmit a unique signal through a layer of skin.     3     Today, Biohax is aiming to simplify identity and access in the digital world, offering a replacement to the seemingly endless collection of passwords, keys, tickets and cards that clutter our lives. Jowan’s friend Hannes Sjöblad has his own microchip-focused business. He believes that by placing a device under the skin, instead of wearing it like a Fitbit, data collection will be greatly improved.

But Urs Gasser at Harvard University believes that extending beyond the Swedish tech-hub environment to a broader market will be legally and morally difficult. In his view, Three Square Market’s chipping event actually symbolizes the imbalances of power in the workplace. Are you a person being paid for your work, or are you the property of the company you work for?

Ifeoma Ajunwa at Cornell University adds that it is crucial to consider the implications of this technology in the context of increasing worker surveillance (管制).     4     This seems to blur the line between work and family life,” she said.

A．Microchips will deepen this dynamic, as they “literally go with the worker whenever they go”.

B．Chipping, thereby, has swept across the globe with its magnetic appeal.

C．Not all of the attention was positive, however.

D．Mostly, they have been used to organize warehouses or identify lost pets.

E．Conquered by the “almighty” microchips, workers may no longer be their own masters.

F．For this community, the chip signifies an all-in-one combination of biology and technology.

4 . Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen．Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English．

　　Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers．

　　You may find the information you need．

　　★Global English Center

　　＊General English in all four skills：listening, speaking, reading, and writing．

　　＊3-month(700yuan), 6-month(1200yuan)and one-year(2000yuan)courses．

　　＊Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day．Mon-Fri．

　　＊Experienced college English teachers．

　　＊Close to city center and bus stops．

　　Tel：67605272　Add：105 Zhongshan Road, 100082．

　　★Modern Language School

　　Special courses in English for business．traveling, banking, hotel management and office skills．

　　＊Small classes(12-16 students)on Sat．＆Sun．From 2∶00－5∶00pm．

　　＊Native English teachers from Canada and USA．

　　＊Language lab and computers supplied．

　　＊3-month course：1,050yuan; 6-month course：1,850yuan．

　　Write or phone：Modern Language School, 675Park Road．100056

　　Tel：67353019

　　★The 21st Century English raining Center

　　＊We specialize in effective teaching at all levels．

　　＊We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800yuan．

　　＊We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays．

　　＊Entrance exams：June 1 and Dec．1．

　　＊Only 15-minute walk from city center.

　　Call 67801642 for more information．

　　★The International House of English

　　＊Three/Six-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost：60yuan for 13 hours per week; convenient class hours：9∶00－12∶00am and 2∶00－5∶00pm．

　　＊A four-month evening program for developing speaking skills(same cost as day classes).

　　＊Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second/foreign language．Free sightseeing and social activities．Very close to Central Park．

　　For further information call 67432308．

1. You work from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day. Which school will you choose?

A．Global English Center and the International House

B．Global English Center and Modern Language School

C．Modern Language School and the 21st Century

D．The 21st Century and the International House

2. The 21st Century is different from the other three schools in that _________.

A．its teaching quality is better

B．it requires an entrance exam

C．its courses are more advanced

D．it is nearest to the city center

3. You will probably prefer to go to the International House because it _________.

A．offers sightseeing and social activities at low prices

B．costs less than the other schools

C．has a special course in spoken English

D．has native English teacher

5 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

Penfriends for Life

“Hi, George! My name is Lori. I'm twelve. How are you? How are you doing in school?”

Back in the 1970s, there was a trend in the United States     1     (call) “chain letter.” Teens sent out letters to strangers in the hope of getting more back. In this way Lori Rubin started a lasting friendship     2     George Ghossn.

It was November 1975,     3    Lori was in the sixth grade and George was an eighth-grader. In his reply to Lori's first letter, George introduced himself and his family, and a school photo     4     (include), too. Since then, the two     5     (continue) exchanging handwritten letters about once a month.

Lori and George, however, didn't meet in person or even speak on the phone until 2017.     6     (excite) at the sight of each other, they hugged and cried together.

George said Lori's letters were beautiful. “No matter how sad I felt, her words could always bring me out of the darkness     7     she always knew the perfect thing to say,” said he.

Though the value of letter-writing is ignored by many young people today, Lori sees     8     as a form of art. Letter-writing takes a lot of time, so it allows her to dig deep into her soul     9     (express) what she is feeling. Both she and George have saved almost all of the letters they have exchanged.

Now, George and Lori have been talking on the phone and on social media more often. However, one thing will never change. They said they would never stop     10     (exchange) handwritten letters with each other.

6 . Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.

Yellow Hostel

If I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.

Hostel Alessandro Palace

If you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.

Youth Station Hostel

If you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.

Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes

Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.

1. What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?

A．Comfort.	B．Security.
C．Price.	D．Location.

2. Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life?

A．Yellow Hostel.	B．Hostel Alessandro Palace.
C．Youth Station Hostel.	D．Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.

3. What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes?

A．It gets noisy at night.	B．Its staff is too talkative.
C．It charges for Wi-Fi.	D．It’s inconveniently located.

7 .    

A．It was miserable all day long.	B．The trip was ruined by the bad weather.
C．It was sunny on Saturday morning.	D．The trip turned out to be good.