1 . 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。

Food waste is one of the greatest challenges of our time, and fruit and vegetables are especially problematic, as about 52% of them go bad before     1    (eventual) reaching consumers. But one Malaysian company has come up     2     a simple solution to this problem — a tiny sticker (贴纸) that keeps fruit from     3    (go) bad for up to weeks.

You’ve probably seen stickers on fruit before, but not like the ones created by the Malaysian company. Those common stickers are typically     4    (use) only to provide consumers with     5    (inform) about the growers and how the fruit was grown,     6     Stixfresh has a completely different purpose. It contains something special and all-natural that slows down the ripening (成熟) process, keeping the fruit fresh and juicy for much     7    (long).

Stixfresh founder Zhafri Zainudin says that he thought of the idea for the stickers after visiting a friend     8     ran a fruit store. The man was worried about losing money every day because of bad fruit, but he knew that there was no way to stop nature from taking     9    (it) course. The Malaysian businessman worked with many     10    (university) to develop and test his sticker.

At first, Stixfresh stickers were only used to lengthen the shelf-life of mangoes, but the company later worked on other fruit, like dragon fruit, star fruit, apples and pears.

2 . Time and how we experience it have always puzzled us. Physicists have created fascinating theories, but their time is measured by a pendulum (钟摆) and is not psychological time, which leaps with little regard to the clock or calendar. As someone who understood the distinction observed, “When you sit with a nice girl for two hours it seems like a minute, but when you sit on a hot stove, a minute seems like two hours.”

Psychologists have long noticed that larger units of time, such as months and years, fly on swifter wings as we age. They also note that the more time is structured with schedules and appointments, the more rapidly it seems to pass. For example, a day at the office flies compared with a day at the beach.

Expectation and familiarity also make time seem to flow more rapidly. Almost all of us have had the experience of driving somewhere we’ve never been before. Surrounded by unfamiliar scenery, with no real idea of when we’ll arrive, we experience the trip as if lasting a long time. But the return trip, although exactly as long, seems to take far less time. The novelty of the outward journey has become routine.

When days become as similar as beads (小珠子) on a string, they mix together, and even months become a single day. To counter this, try to find ways to interrupt the structure of your day — to stop time, so to speak.

Learning something new is one of the ways to slow the passage of time. One of the reasons the days of our youth seems so full and long is that these are the days of learning and discovery. For many of us learning ends when we leave school, but this doesn’t have to be.

1. What can we know about time from Paragraph 1?

A．Physical time has little to do with the calendar.

B．Physical time is distinct from psychological time.

C．Time should not be measured by a pendulum.

D．Psychological time is quite more fascinating.

2. Which of the following will make you feel time flies faster?

A．A day spent exploring something unknown.

B．Staying with a person who you dislike.

C．A day packed with appointments to handle.

D．Driving to a new place for the first time.

3. What does “novelty” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Unfamiliarity.

B．Excitement.

C．Imagination.

D．Amusement.

4. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To show the difference between physical and psychological time.

B．To explain why time flies and how to slow it down psychologically.

C．To describe how most of us experience time psychologically.

D．To give various explanations about fascinating time theories.

3 . Small children are easy to throw up in the air and catch — and they ________ it. “Again, Daddy, again!” Jacky shouts as I throw him skywards and catch him on the way back down again. He throws his arms and legs out   ________ he were flying, his eyes wide with ________. His trust in me is ________, which is quite a nice feeling, but at the same time gives me a huge sense of ________.

I hope Jacky will always trust me fully, but I know that, as he gets older, it will need more effort and sound judgment ________. Trust is such an important part of a parent-child relationship that it’s something that I can’t ________to lose. Every time I ________ Jacky to something new, he’ll do it only because he trusts me and feels ________ in the knowledge that he won’t get hurt.________，teaching Jacky to swim means he has to believe that, when he’s swimming in the big pool, I’ll come to his rescue if his doggy paddle lets him down.

________, in the workplace, trust is important for strong ________. It is something that every manager should work hard to ________ among their team. If people don’t trust you, they’re unlikely to follow your directions and willingly become a loyal (忠诚) team member. A ________of trust can make people work against you rather than for you. At the very least, it means that people are not going to be giving you their best. Good ________, like good parenting, is a long-term commitment.

1.

A．deserve

B．love

C．miss

D．know

2.

A．in case

B．even though

C．so that

D．as if

3.

A．fear

B．doubt

C．excitement

D．astonishment

4.

A．reasonable

B．absolute

C．limited

D．important

5.

A．responsibility

B．satisfaction

C．achievement

D．relief

6.

A．on my part

B．on my behalf

C．in my honor

D．in my name

7.

A．wait

B．choose

C．expect

D．afford

8.

A．attach

B．compare

C．introduce

D．adjust

9.

A．grateful

B．happy

C．proud

D．safe

10.

A．For instance

B．Above all

C．At first

D．In addition

11.

A．However

B．Therefore

C．Similarly

D．Fortunately

12.

A．affection

B．leadership

C．friendship

D．determination

13.

A．assess

B．understand

C．organize

D．develop

14.

A．gesture

B．lack

C．bond

D．measure

15.

A．communication

B．personality

C．management

D．education

4 . On June 15, the 100-day countdown to the Hangzhou Asian Games, the medal of the 19th Asian Games was released. The medal of the 19th Asian Games is named Shan Shui, which is another core (核心) element of the Asian Games, along with the official emblem (徽章) Tides Surging, mascots Congcong, Chenchen, Lianlian, color system Meeting the World and torch Eternal Flame. It is an important addition to the overall aesthetic (审美) of the event.

Shan Shui is characterized by the ceremonial jade (玉) Cong in the Liangzhu Culture(5,300BC-4,300BC). This square jade, integrated with a round medal, is truly unique and highly recognizable.

Shan Shui presents the geographical features of Hangzhou. By using noticeable lines, the picture scroll of Hangzhou is outlined on the front side of the medal with misty hills on three sides and the city on one side, a rippling lake, and wavelike mountains beyond. The back side is shaped like a square seal, which means the athletes leave a beautiful mark on the Hangzhou Asian Games,

Shan Shui expresses the character of Hangzhou as the capital of ecological civilization, with natural landscape, clear water and green hills, creating invaluable assets, casting gold and silver medals.

Shan Shui shows the sportsmanship of climbing the heights. Reaching the top, one will become even higher. On the way to the summit, athletes strive hard, challenge themselves, and overcome one peak after another.

The medal will be made by painting, milling, trimming and polishing, gold and silver plating effect treatment, and protection treatment. The medal ribbon (绶带) will be hand-sewn on both sides using weave technology and environmentally friendly printing techniques. The bridge shaped buckle at the top of the ribbon highlights the Jiangnan characteristics of the water town and the bridge town. The linking method adopts the raw ear structure of the spring buckle shaft (弹簧扣轴) to fix the ribbon inside the medal.

1. Why is the medal of the Hangzhou Asian Games named Shan Shui?

A．It is another core element of the 19th Asian Games.

B．It represents the overall aesthetic of the event.

C．It features the city’s geographical and ecological elements.

D．It is specially characterized by the ceremonial jade Cong.

2. What kind of spirit does the medal of the 19th Asian Games contain?

A．Strive hard to unite people.	B．Live in harmony with nations.
C．Leave a beautiful impression.	D．Bravely challenge the new heights.

3. What is mainly discussed about the medal in the last paragraph?

A．The processing techniques.	B．The weave technology.
C．The printing techniques.	D．The linking method.

4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．Countdown: the Hangzhou Asian Games on the way

B．Official emblems: the core of the 19th Asian Games

C．Liangzhu Culture: the unique culture to be recognized

D．Shan Shui: the medal of the 19th Asian Games known

5 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Often called the Porcelain (瓷器) Capital for its important role in the domestic and international ceramic (陶瓷) industry, Jingdezhen in Jiangxi Province is     1     (remark) for its ancient porcelain production that     2     (date) back to more than 1, 700 years ago.

As the most important ceramic production center in China, Jingdezhen produces high-quality porcelain that is appreciated both in China and worldwide. In December 2014, Jingdezhen was     3     (official) approved by UNESCO and joined the Creative City Network,     4     (gain) itself the “City of Crafts and Folk Art” title. In recent years, by making use of its cultural advantages, Jingdezhen     5     (organize) important activities on ceramic arts. These events have transformed Jingdezhen into     6     incredible platform for diversified cooperation and communication,     7     young artistic talents are drawn.

Establishing a name for himself, Deng traveled from Qingdao to Jingdezhen     8    (explore) the clever cosmos of ancient Chinese ceramic vase patterns. His ceramic works are full     9     elements of fashion, humor, and character painted on with traditional Chinese ink. Delicate and sensitive to the touch, Deng’s brilliant pieces are a sight to see. The red and pink     10     (combine) of colors and lighting surrounding the vases represent Chinese happiness and Western passion, attracting East and West in the same narrative, on the same canvas (画布).

6 . Many people believe that working to the maximum is the secret to success, but new research has found that moderation (适度) also gets results on the job.

In a study led by Ellen Langer of Harvard University, researchers asked people to translate sentences into a new made-up language. Subjects who practiced the language moderately beforehand made fewer errors than those who practiced extensively or not at all. High levels of knowledge can make people too attached to traditional ways of viewing problems across fields, the arts, sciences, and politics. High carefulness is related to lower job performance, especially in simple jobs where it doesn’t pay to be a perfectionist.

How long we stay on the clock and how we spend that time are under careful examination in many workplaces. The young banker who eats lunch at his desk is probably seen as a go-getter, while his colleagues who chat over a relaxed conference-room meal get dirty looks from the corner office. “People from cultures that value relationships more than ours does are shocked by the thought of eating alone in front of a computer”, says Art Markman, a professor of psychology at the University of Texas, Austin. Social interaction has been shown to lift mood and get people thinking in new directions and in ways that could help improve any post-lunch effort.

Markman also promotes off-task time. “Part of being a good thinker is experiencing things that are seemingly unrelated to what you are working on at the moment but give you fresh ideas about your work,” he says. “Also, there is a lot of research showing that a positive mood leads to higher levels of productivity and creativity. So, when people do things to increase their life satisfaction, they also make themselves more effective at work.”

1. What does Ellen Langer’s study show?

A．It is worthwhile to be a perfectionist

B．Translation makes people knowledgeable.

C．Moderate effort makes for the best result.

D．Simple jobs call for being highly careful.

2. Which of the following can be seen as a go-getter in Paragraph 3?

A．She is determined to succeed.	B．She can address bank problems.
C．He enjoys eating lunch at table.	D．He is popular with his coworkers.

3. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．A good thinker is able to inspire other people.

B．A cheerful mood helps make a creative mind.

C．Experience unrelated to your job is useless.

D．Focusing on what you do raises productivity.

4. What does the text seem to advocate?

A．Harmony in the workplace.	B．Balance between work and family.
C．Long-standing workplace culture.	D．Middle-of-the-road work habits.

8 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

A GIFT FOR GRANDPA

Summer vacation was coming. Jack and his brother Berlin were filled with excitement as they thought of visiting their grandparents again.

The big day came at last. After the happy family got ready, they set out for the grandparents’ eagerly. On the way, the brothers were excitedly talking about the fun they had with grandparents.

A little blue house with a tall white chimney finally appeared. Behind the property was the forest carrying their good memories with Grandpa. They arrived at the driveway, at the end of which Grandma was waiting for them joyfully.

Jack and Berlin each gave Grandma a big hug and then swept to the living room, shouting   excitedly “Grandpa, we are back!”

Seeing his grandsons, Grandpa was wild with joy and tried to get up with all his strength from the chair but in vain. A helpless expression flashed on his face. Grandma explained that his health was declining rapidly and maybe couldn’t stand up on his own forever. But Grandpa declared stubbornly (倔强地), “I can!” Certainly, he was stuck in his boyish way. Mum and grandparents were happy to meet again after a long time. They sat together and chatted about what happened recently.

The brothers were soon bored with adult conversation, went out and wandered into the forest. Tall trees stretched up to the heavens with large branches crossing each other, while young ones rose straight like soldiers. Grandpa was once a great explorer full of wisdom. He could tell where the birds came from only by their calls and songs. The trees, birds, lizards, lots of bugs... How many merry moments they spent with Grandpa in the kingdom!

But now Grandpa couldn’t get up. This made them worried. “We’d think out a way to cheer him up.” Jack said. “Grandpa is a bird lover, and we can catch him a bird.” Berlin suggested. “But he hates birds being caged!” Jack shook his head.

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Then a bright idea came to Jack’s mind. “Why not make a cane (拐杖) out of a young tree!”.

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Jack and Berlin handed the cane to Grandpa.

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9 . Chinese food is well received by the world. Who doesn’t long for a favorite Chinese dish? But there is one interesting concept concerning Chinese food which is almost unheard of in the West, and which is becoming increasingly ignored by the youth of the East — the ancient custom of “tonic (滋补) food”.

Tonic food is food which is consumed to improve one’s well-being or avoid sickness. For instance, it was once the custom for new mothers to eat a sesame oil (麻油) hot pot every day for the first month after giving birth. It was believed that this dish would benefit the muscles, reduce pain, improve circulation, stimulate sweating, and warm the body. Some foods, such as goat meat and spinach, are seen as “hot”, while others, such as Chinese cabbage and radishes, are seen as “cold”. One should be careful not to eat too much of either “hot” or “cold” food. However, how much “hot” or “cold” food one should eat depends on the time of the year, how the food is prepared and what it is prepared with, and the individual’s health.

The custom of employing tonic food for a healthier life also influences the catering industry. Chinese herbal medicines, such as wolfberry (枸杞), can be found on many a restaurant menu, either added to fruit tea or as a beneficial addition to a dish. These herbs attract customers, such as overworked office staff, in need of a modest pick-me-up.

So, whether you need to boost your strength with a large helping of chicken soup, or increase your mental powers with a serving of fish soup, you may find that this ancient Chinese custom could be just the tonic you were looking for.

1. What is the present situation of tonic food?

A．It is catching less attention.	B．It is enjoyed by many young people.
C．It is well-known worldwide.	D．It is becoming increasingly popular.

2. What is believed to benefit new mothers?

A．Chinese cabbage.	B．Fruit tea.
C．Fish soup.	D．Sesame oil hot pot.

3. Which of the following best explains “catering” underlined in Paragraph 3?

A．Medicine.	B．Restaurant.
C．Manufacture.	D．Agriculture.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．The Charm of Chinese Cuisine

B．The Popularity of Tonic Food

C．An Introduction of Chinese Tonic Food

D．Differences Between Hot Food and Cold Food

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where might Henry be when he smelled some smoke?

A．In the yard.

B．In the kitchen.

C．In the living room.

2. Who called 911?

A．Henry.

B．A bystander.

C．The guy in the burning house.

3. How many people ran into the burning house?

A．1.

B．2.

C．3.

4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A．Brother and sister.

B．Colleagues.

C．Interviewer and interviewee.