1 . When you sleep, do you ever realize that you are dreaming? If yes, then you have had a lucid dream (清醒梦).     1     Only some people are able to have them. Now, scientists have found ways to help more people to have lucid dreams, Live Science reported.

Denholm Aspy from the University of Adelaide in Australia found that certain skills are key to helping people have lucid dreams.

First, people can train themselves to figure out whether they are dreaming or not. For example, someone may look at a clock, look away, and then look back.     2     Then, they might dream about this trick while sleeping. But in their dreams, the time on the clock may change very quickly. So people know they are dreaming.

Another trick is to wake up after five hours of sleep.     3     During this time, repeat the words, “The next time I’m dreaming, I’ll remember that I’m dreaming.” Then, go to bed again to enter rapid eye movement (REM，快速眼球运动) sleep. In REM sleep, people are more likely to be aware of their dreams.

Scientists found that those who used these tricks had a 17 percent success rate at having lucid dreams.     4    

In a lucid dream, people might study a hobby and then become better at it in real life, according to Aspy. For example, you might learn to play the piano in a lucid dream.     5    

A．Then, stay awake for a while.

B．The time should stay the same.

C．This was far higher than if they did nothing.

D．People learn new skills faster in a lucid dream.

E．It is hard for most people to have a lucid dream.

F．Then, your real-life piano skills might improve.

G．Some people will need more time to fall asleep and have a dream.

2 . Macinley Butson was just 16 years old when she first had the idea to try and protect women from more — than — necessary radiation during breast cancer treatments—and now, her invention could be a game-changer in the medical field.

Butson, whose father works in medical physics, has always been interested in science. But she only began researching the harmful side effects of radiation treatment after her father discussed his experience with ineffective cancer treatments in his work. Since Butson had also recently lost a relative to breast cancer, she felt inspired to conduct her own research on the subject. She tried to begin her medical research by consulting scientific journals, but she found their academic terms almost impossible to understand.

She then turned to the Internet to find videos that taught how to read scientific journals. As she went deeper in her research, she stumbled upon a key bit of information: copper （铜）has been shown to be effective at protecting skin from radiation. An idea hit this Australian teen as she was viewing a film on medieval wars in her 10th grade history class. When she saw the scaled （鳞片） patterns of the mail （盔甲）,she was inspired to create a wearable protective tool out of copper. She then headed back online and watched videos on how to put together tiny scales. She made her own flexible scale-mail which she now calls SMART: Scale Mail for Radiation Therapy.

When her invention was tested in a laboratory setting, it reduced surface exposure to unnecessary radiation by 75%. And now Butson is working on getting her SMART into clinical settings for use.

1. Why did Macinley Butson start her research?

A．To assist her father with his work.	B．To save her relative from cancer.
C．To publish some articles in journals.	D．To find effective ways to treat cancer.

2. What does the underlined phrase “stumbled upon" in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Came across.	B．Missed.
C．Passed on.	D．Required.

3. Where did Macinley Buston get inspiration for her invention?

A．Videos online.	B．Scientific journals.
C．History textbooks.	D．Soldiers defensive clothes.

4. Which of the following best describes Macinley Buston?

A．Stubborn.	B．Creative.
C．Selfless.	D．Considerate.

3 . Our 3-day tour along the South Coast has it all!Stunning landscapes,the Golden Circle,ice caves, the Jokulsarlon Iceberg Lagoon and Northern Lights watching.On the way we see waterfalls, volcanoes,floating icebergs,cliffs,black sand beaches,geysers,hot springs and so much more.There are even options for a glacier hike or a visit to the Secret Lagoon,and during the summer months you can add a boat tour on Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon.

Included:Reykjavik pick-up & drop-off,minibus tour,English guidance,2 nights accommodation,glacier-hiking/ice-caving equipment,super jeep ride for some km,specialized guide

to ice cave,entrance fees and northern lights(depending on conditions,visible from Sept-Apr).

Not included:Food is not included on this tour except for breakfasts.The boat trip on the glacier

lagoon is an optional extra(available in the summer months). This sells out very fast, so we recommend you book it when you arrange your tour.

Bring with you:Warm outdoor clothing,waterproof jacket and pants,headwear and gloves.Good hiking boots are essential.

Note:You can always rent strong hiking boots,waterproof jacket and pants in the booking process.

Ice Cave information:Our main cave is"Crystal Ice Cave",but if it is inaccessible we will visit another cave.During the summer months(Apr-Oct),we go to the Katla Ice Cave.If the ice cave is inaccessible,we do a glacier hike instead.

Drop-off information:We drop you off at your hotel sometime between 16:00-19:00 on day three, depending on weather and road conditions.

Contact us:If you have a question about this tour you can use the contact form here below.If you have a general inquiry(cancellations,feedback,reschedule,etc.)please click here.

1. What should you pay extra money for during the trip?

A．Minibus tour.	B．Glacier hiking.
C．Entrance fees.	D．Lunch..

2. If you want to have a boat trip,you_

A．can make it all year around	B．don't need to pay extra money
C．must buy waterproof jackets	D．had better book the tickets in advance

3. Where does this text most probably come from?

A．A health newspaper.	B．A science fiction.
C．A travel website.	D．A project handbook.

4 .

At Beaver Creek, The Extraordinary Awaits You Are no two snowflakes alike? The snowflakes we see in the winter are most likely completely unique from one other. Beaver Creek is a great place to experience the beauty of the snow, with programs for everyone—from children, teens, and women-only lessons to small groups and private-guided experiences. First Track, from Beaver Creek Reserve, lets you be the first on the mountain, with an adventure that begins at 7:30 a.m. when you are met by ski professionals and taken on a private, guided tour—before the mountain is open to the public. Once you have skied, you are treated to a delicious breakfast at Allie’s Cabin. If you are looking for a higher level of comfort there is the White Carpet Club, from Beaver Creek Reserve. Located in the heart of Beaver Creek Village, it maximizes your time on the mountain by streamlining your access to it. At the club, there are private lockers and boot dryers, along with preferred self-parking and a slope-side ski waiter. A receptionist can assist with lift tickets, pass purchases, dinner reservations, and activity recommendations. Of course, there is more to explore during the winter in Beaver Creek as well. There is ice skating, snowshoeing, shopping, and spas—you name it, Beaver Creek has it. It is the perfect place to take advantage of the snow and be in the moment, in the mountains, together. The extraordinary is a rare combination of one-of-a-kind experiences designed to be shared with service that exceeds expectation. The extraordinary brings you closer to one another and offers a special place to belong together. Belong in The Extraordinary.

1. First Track can offer visitors ________.

A．an early visit	B．an ice skating show
C．a tasty lunch	D．a free skiing lesson

2. What is the White Carpet Club special for?

A．Skillful trainers.	B．Quiet living experience.
C．Thoughtful service.	D．Good views over the mountain.

3. The passage is written to ________.

A．attract visitors	B．compare different programs
C．appeal for sports	D．introduce training courses

5 . Maybe it's because it was our first purchase as homeowners. The salesman must have spotted just how green we were, so he began persuading. And soon he led us to a classic leather chair. All these years later, I remember he used words like rich and handsome, the thing every living room needed.

We believed him. So we bought that chair — just less than $100, a great deal in the 1970s for a young couple!

How we loved that chair! It always occupied a place of honor in our various living rooms, moving with us from our first tiny house to our beloved new house.

Somehow, conversations were better on that chair, and life was more fun around it. Three daughters spilled their secrets on it. Old friends seemed to be attracted by it on those wonderful occasions. Crazy as it sounds, that leather chair seemed to have — well, powers. All for good.

At first, we didn't really care that the leather was showing signs of wear or that it had lost its sheen (光泽). But in our most recent move, when the chair was moved in our new living room, it suddenly looked terribly lonely sitting close to newly painted walls and a couple of shiny new tables.

My husband and I tried but still we couldn't ignore the rough spots. Our chair had a skin disease. Even our adult kids raised eyebrows, urging us to at least remove the chair to some dark corner of the room. Neither of us could imagine such a retirement for it.

So we had an inspired idea. We'd call in an upholsterer (修理工) to give our old chair a whole new life. Our friend Joe studied the chair and then took out a simple leather conditioner. He explained that although it wouldn't work miracles, it would definitely get our weary chair looking younger again. It certainly doesn't look new, but its seat and back are shining, and some of its deeper wrinkles have lightened.

Best of all, it's back in the living room, looking like a wise old friend to the furniture around it. And, yes, there it will stay.

Because some things, like some people, just deserve a happy old age.

1. How did the salesman persuade the author into buying the chair?

A．By thinking highly of the author.

B．By saying that the author was green.

C．By describing how great the chair was.

D．By comparing the chair with others.

2. What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?

A．Sweet memories with the chair.

B．Various functions of the chair.

C．People's comments on the chair.

D．Family activities and parties of friends.

3. Why did the author finally decide to repair the chair?

A．Because he was persuaded by Joe.

B．Because he didn't have enough money.

C．Because it showed signs of hardness.

D．Because it couldn't match his new house.

4. What can we learn from the text?

A．East or west, home is best.	B．From saving comes having.
C．It is never too late to mend.	D．Old friends and wine are best.

6 . We have many trips for you to explore the world your way. Our travel ideas are as diverse as the world itself and are designed to let you experience it. Please start with the following four trips.

Athens and Crete Explorer

Visit Greek’s famous capital, Athens, and its largest island, Crete, on this Greece vacation. In Athens, tour the iconic Acropolis and head to nearby Delphi to see the home of the ancient Oracle, before flying to the island of Crete where you can explore its capital, Heraklion, and enjoy its world-famous diet of seafood and cheese. Duration: 8 Days       Prices From: US$ 892 Trip Type: Romance & Honeymoon, Tailor-made Travel Ideas

London for Families

Designed to thrill people of all ages, this family London vacation explores the sights, history and magic of this great city. Visit the world of Harry Potter, the original Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, and take the Original London Sightseeing Tour. Duration: 9 Days       Prices From: US$ 634 Trip Type: Family Vacations, Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas

Australia & New Zealand

Explore the two most popular cities of Australia and New Zealand on this air-land tour. Start in Sydney, where you’ll tour the Sydney Opera House, sail across the famous harbour, and see koalas and kangaroos at Taronga Zoo. Then head on to Auckland where you’ll explore the twin harbours, learn about Maori traditions, and enjoy unbeatable views of the landscape. Duration: 11 Days     Prices From: US$ 1,999 Trip Type: Vacation Packages with Airfare

Classic Egypt

This tour is a true classic designed to give the traveler with limited time a superb introduction to the civilization of Ancient Egypt, focusing on the Nile and its importance to the people. The ancient land of Egypt inspires the imagination like no other. Unlock the land of the Pharaohs on this 9 day journey along the Nile. Duration: 9 Days       Prices From: US$ 1,495 Trip Type: Classics (Bestsellers), Tailor-made Travel Ideas

1. Which trip is more likely taken by a newly-married couple?

A．London for Families.	B．Australia & New Zealand.
C．Classic Egypt.	D．Athens and Crete Explorer.

2. If you are on the trip to London for Families, you will see ________.

A．the ancient Oracle	B．the world of Harry Potter
C．koalas and kangaroos	D．the ancient land of Egypt

3. From the text, it can be learnt that all the four trips ________.

A．have the same trip type	B．take more than one week
C．take more than US$ 1000	D．enjoy their famous diet

4. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A travel brochure.

B．A science fiction.

C．A storybook.

D．A textbook.

7 . On average ,Americans spend about 10 hours a day in front of a computer or other electronic devices and less than 30 minutes a day outdoors. That is a claim made by David Strayer, a professor of psychology at the University of Utah. In his 2017 TED Talk , Strayer explained that all this time spent with technology is making our brains tired.

Using an electronic device to answer emails, listen to the news and look at Facebook puts a lot of pressure on the front of the brain, which, Strayer explains , is important for critical (有判断力的)thinking , problem-solving and decision-making.

So, it is important to give the brain a rest. And being in naure , Strayer claims , helps get a tired brain away from too much technology. More than 15,000 campers from around the world attended an international camping festival in September. That is when friends and family take time off and escape to nature for several days. They take walks, climb, explore , swim, sleep, eat and play. Camping may be just what a tired brain needs.

Take Carl for example .He lives in West Virginia and enjoys camping . He says that staying outdoors makes him feel at ease. It also prepares him for the work he must do. Kate Somers is another example who also lives in West Virginia. She says she enjoys camping with her husband and two children . She calls it a “regenerative” experience.

At the University of Utah , David Strayer has studied both short-term and long-term exposure to nature. He found that spending short amounts of time in nature without technology does calm the brain and helps it to remember better. However ,he found , it is the long-term contact with nature that does the most good. He and his research team found that spending three days in nature without any technology is enough time for the brain to fully relax and reset itself.

1. What is David Strayer’s opinion ?

A．Americans dislike outdoor activities

B．Electronic equipment should be quitted

C．New technologies are a double-edged sword

D．Electronic equipment brings great convenience

2. Why does Strayer insist we go outdoors?

A．To try another lifestyle	B．To refresh our brain
C．To make better decisions.	D．To play with our family and friends

3. What does the underlined word “regenerative” mean?

A．Reborn

B．Memorable

C．Remarkable

D．Tiring

4. Which is the proper title for the passage?

A．Electronic Equipment Harms the Brain

B．Good Rest Develops Good Memory

C．Tips on Using New Technologies

D．Being in Nature Is Good for the Brain

8 . Hiking is a great way to get active and reduce stress while you are exploring the city.Visit our page to find some of the best free walking tours across New York City.

Community Days at Conference House Park

Wednesday ,September 19, 2018          12:00p.m.---2:00p.m.

Enjoy new gardens at the Visitor Center. Explore and help repair the three self-designed gardens: vegetable, native plant, and sculpture. Experience kids crafts，adult art programs, Tai Chi and more in this lovely setting.

Position: Conference House Park, 298 Satterlee Street, Staten Island

Event Organizer: Conference House Park

Phone   Number: (718)227-1463

Contact   Email: john.kilcullen@parks .nyc.qov

Greenbelt on the Go

Tuesday, August 14, 2018     10:00a.m.---11:30a.m.

Join us for relaxing walks through our parks. Enjoy the pretty views of them, as we point out a few of the distinct features that make each park special. The length of each hike will be determined by the pace of the group. Registration is required.To register, please email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org before August 14.

Position: Greenbelt Nature Center in Blood Root Valley, 700 Rockland Avenue at Brielle Avenue Staten Island

Event Organizer: Staten Island Greenbelt Conservancy, Greenbelt Environmental Education Department

Phone Number: (718)351-3450

Contact Email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org

Adult Afternoon Hikes

Wednesday, October 10,2018     1:30p.m.---3:00p.m.

Get familiar with the Greenbelt and local parks by hiking with other adults !You’re encouraged to bring small meals and drinks for the break time.

Position: Greenbelt Nature Center in Blood Root Valley, 700 Rockland Avenue at Brielle Avenue Staten Island

Event Organizer: Staten Island Greenbelt Conservancy, Greenbelt Environmental Education Department

Phone Number: (718)351-3450

Contact Email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org

The South Pole at Wards Point

Thursday ,November 15,2018     7:00a.m.---7:00p.m.

The three miles of nearby natural shoreline are a sandy beach. Shells ,rocks , and stones of every shape and size can be found here. Not to be missed are the park’s other attractions: acres of woodland ,four galleries, and five historic houses!

Position: Conference House Park Visitor Center in Conference House Park ,298 Satterlee Street ,Staten Island

Event Organizer: Conference House Park

Contact   Email: john.kilcullen@parks .nyc.qov

1. Which walking tour may attract people interested in Chinese culture?

A．Community Days at Conference House Park

B．Greenbelt on the Go

C．Adult Afternoon Hikes

D．The South Pole at Wards Point

2. What do we know about Greenbelt on the Go?

A．The length of the hike is settled

B．People will visit three distinct parks

C．It takes place in Conference House Park

D．Visitors need to register in advance

3. What do the four walking tours have in common?

A．They are all for adults.

B．They all charged no fees

C．They’re held by the same organizer.

D．They require visitors to bring food.

9 . Nearly 800 new pupils of Lianhua Elementary School in Hefei, Anhui Province, is reported     1    (receive) a unique gift: an admission letter     2     their names are written by teachers using Chinese writing brush.     3    (similar), Shaanxi Normal University has been sending their freshmen calligraphy admission for eleven years. Several former professors in     4     70s take about a week writing more than 4,500 admission letters every year.

It is believed in China that “handwriting is the man,”     5     (mean) good handwriting can not only cultivate one’s temperament (气质), but can also reflect one’s literacy and character. At present,     6    (tradition) calligraphy has again become a compulsory lesson in many Chinese primary and middle schools, which aims     7    (enhance) students’ cultural competence. At the same time, parents are attaching great importance     8     children’s calligraphy practice. It is fair to say that calligraphy is not left out in today’s fast-paced society;     9    , its incomparable value is standing out.

The charm of Chinese culture embodied in calligraphy can always strike a chord with writers and     10    (view). Do you have any interest in learning it?

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

One day, I was comfortably waiting for my flight with a good book to read when     1     elderly lady was wheeled to our waiting area. I noticed the trouble she was having     2    (try) to open a packet of nuts with her shaking hands. No one else was willing to meet her gaze (目光), so I     3    (offer) to help. The lady was very grateful. We sat and chatted. The time came to board the plane. She could walk but needed some     4    (assist), so I volunteered to help her and carry her bag.

As I helped her get     5    (settle), I noticed her “seat mate”, a businessman, looked a bit horrified at having to make the flight with her. He offered to change     6    (seat) with me — and I agreed. We had a long chat. As we were entering another country we needed to fill out forms. I offered to fill     7    (her) out because of her shaking hands. We landed and I needed to change planes, but I helped her first. The wheelchair she ordered was nowhere to be seen so we slowly walked to the gate     8     her daughter was waiting.

As a result, I had to run to catch my connection but, as I thought about the experience, I saw her     9     my airport angel, a chance for me to hope that in the future when I’m in my eighties and traveling, someone will take the time     10    (connect) with me.