1 . This may look like a mud-covered swamp (沼泽) creature, but it’s actually a kid enjoying Mud Day, an annual summer tradition at Nankin Mills Park in Wayne County, Michigan. Each July, thousands of people play in a mud-filled hole measuring 21 by 46 metres.

“It’s been one of the county’s most successful events,” says Beth Hughes, a representative of Wayne County. “The kids just love it.”

It might look like a lot of fun to dive into a huge pool of mud. But is this dirty activity safe? In general, mud is mostly harmless, says Steven Davis, a doctor in San Antonio, Texas. But mud can contain things like bacteria that can cause infections. If you’re planning on diving into the mud anytime soon, try to avoid getting it in your mouth, eyes, or nose, warns Davis. Also, wash off really well when you are finished. And if you have an open cut, the safest bet is to just stay out of the mud.

In some cases, covering your body with mud can actually be a good thing. Some mud, like that from the Dead Sea in the Middle East, is rich in elements (元素) that could be beneficial for the skin, such as calcium, magnesium and zinc. It’s also why some spas (休闲健身中心) offer mud baths as a beauty treatment.

“One of the reasons why people lie in the Dead Sea or cover themselves in mud is that the minerals in it may reduce swelling,” says Davis. A layer of mud may also act as a seal(密封) on the skin to trap in moisture (水分). Besides, the warmth of a mud bath just makes people feel good.

1. Mud Day is a tradition which　　　.

A．is celebrated twice a year

B．is celebrated in June

C．is very popular with children

D．is the most successful event in Michigan

2. What advice does Steven Davis give in the text?

A．Use a cloth to cover your mouth and nose while in the mud.

B．Wash yourself simply as soon as you come out of the mud.

C．Wash yourself before diving into the mud.

D．Stay away from the mud if you have an open cut.

3. The underlined phrase “trap in” in the last paragraph means “　　　”.

A．hold in	B．prevent
C．get rid of	D．absorb

4. The last two paragraphs are mainly about　　　.

A．the minerals that mud contains

B．the benefits of mud

C．the history of Mud Day

D．the medical use of mud

2 . 假定你是李华，你的新西兰朋友Mike给你发了一封邮件，表达了他对中国端午节的浓厚兴趣。请根据下面的信息，写一封邮件，向他介绍端午节的有关情况。

Introduction	a public holiday and an important festival in Chinese culture on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month
History	It was started in honour of a great poet, Qu Yuan. He drowned himself in the Miluo River. People raced in their boats to save him but failed. They dropped rice balls into the river.
celebration	hold dragon boat races eat zongzi

注意：1.词数100左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,

I’m happy you would like to learn about the Dragon Boat Festival as it is one of my favorite festivals.

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Best wishes.

Yours

Li Hua

3 . New apps provide more sources of information and bring convenience. Here are some of the newest free apps. If you are interested, download them to your smartphone!

iEDU It allows students to search for iEDU advising center information, where you can discover new educational information, aid, opportunities and advice.	Indie Shuffle It allows you to look through lesser-known artists’ music. You can save songs or artists you like and find bands with similar sounds.
BrainPOP BrainPOP mixes learning and technology in a fun and simple way. It is free and teaches you something new in English every day.	Todoist It is a time saver, an app helping you manage your time, add a task and even assign tasks to other people who need a quick reminder!

1. Who is iEDU mainly intended for?

A．Workers.

B．Doctors.

C．Students.

D．Drivers.

2. What will you choose to download if you are a music lover?

A．iEDU.

B．Indie Shuffle.

C．BrainPOP.

D．Todoist.

3. BrainPOP mixes learning and technology in a(n) _______ way.

A．interesting

B．boring

C．difficult

D．cheap

4. Todoist can help you do the following things EXCEPT ________.

A．add a task	B．manage your time
C．assign tasks to others	D．teach you English

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1. How long can you park free at most if you pay the store $ 50?

A．2 hours.

B．4 hours.

C．6 hours.

D．8 hours.

2. If Mike wants to buy his son some cheaper books, he is supposed to go to       .

A．Wonderland Store	B．David’s Menswear
C．Tom’s Cafe	D．the service desk

3. If Jane wants to get a free soft drink, how much should she spend at least?

A．$20.

B．$ 50.

C．$8.

D．10$.

4. The sopping coupons include all of the following EXCEPT       in the passage.

A．soft drinks

B．movie tickets

C．men’s shirts

D．ladies’ dresses

5 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案转写到答题卡上。

Amy and her best friend Jenny     1     (be) close for 8 years. But last weekend, Jenny     2     (break) Amy’s trust. They had planned     3     (meet) at the cinema that afternoon. But in the morning, Jenny sent a message saying she had     4     cold. However, today a classmate told Amy that she had seen Jenny     5     (chat) with another girl in a cafe on Saturday afternoon. Amy was so angry     6     she avoided Jenny during the day. She was at a loss what to do next.

Many classmates gave her their     7     (opinion). Cindy suggested that Amy find an opportunity to have a talk     8     Jenny and listen to what     9     (her) has to say. She was sure that they could solve the problem     10     (successful).

6 . 随着“50后”和“60后”步入老年，我国人口老龄化现象日趋严重。为了应对这个问题，我国相继出台了放开“二孩”和“三孩”生育政策，但是收效甚微。如果你是李华，你的英国朋友Tom发来电子邮件问你为什么现在中国人的生育意愿不高，请你回信谈谈你的看法。
1. need a lot of money for the child’s education and daily necessities;
2. need a lot of time and energy to take care of a child;
3. more children means a bigger house, but the house price is too high;
4. mothers may lose their jobs because of having a baby;
5. women are independent and not willing to give up work.
注意：1.词数不少于100，开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,

Glad to hear from you. As we all know fewer young people in China are willing to have a second child. The reasons are as follows:

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Best wishes

Yours,

Li Hua

7 . Have you ever been to Thailand? When you travel in Thailand, you shouldn’t________the Bangkok Walking Food Tour. It usually takes three hours to________the whole tour. During the 3-hour tour, you can eat your fill (开怀大吃)in________excellent little restaurants and have great fun at the cultural attractions.

Here you can find lots of eateries(饮食店) that have been open for many years. Enjoy________when you have so many kinds of Thai dishes. As you know, they are all________deeply by Thai history and culture. The food is cleverly designed into small portion(一份) sizes, ________ you can try more dishes without feeling too full. The tour starts at 10 a. m. and________at around 1 p. m. If you are________ enough, you shouldn’t eat breakfast.

This tour is one of visitors’________activities in Thailand and really gives you a chance to get ________to the delicious food of the amazing country. You will also be able to find more wonderful food in the rest of Thailand with the help of this experience.

1.

A．miss

B．try

C．hire

D．join

2.

A．begin

B．think

C．plan

D．finish

3.

A．a great deal

B．a number of

C．a little

D．the number of

4.

A．you

B．your

C．yours

D．yourself

5.

A．influenced

B．expressed

C．celebrated

D．imagined

6.

A．such as

B．because of

C．so that

D．according to

7.

A．lasts

B．ends

C．rises

D．changes

8.

A．silly

B．fun

C．strange

D．wise

9.

A．peaceful

B．useful

C．favorite

D．easy

10.

A．smaller

B．closer

C．wider

D．bigger

8 .
1. This picture is probably from ______.

A．a cinema

B．a park

C．an office

2. Which is allowed according to the picture?

A．Dogs.

B．Loud music.

C．Smoking.

3. Which of the following is NOT true?

A．You can’t practice or play golf.

B．The emergency call is 911.

C．Camping is allowed in the park.

9 . During my second month of the art school, our teacher gave us a pop quiz(突击小测验). I was a hard-working student and I did well in all the ______. I had finished the questions successfully and easily, until I read the last one: “What is the first name of the ______ who cleans the school?”

Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired and about 50 years old, ______ how would I know her name? I handed in my paper, leaving the ______ question empty.

Just before class ______, one student asked if the last question would count towards our quiz grade.

“Absolutely(绝对地),” said the teacher. “In your life, you will meet many people.______ people are important and all jobs are important. They deserve(值得) your attention and care, even if all that you do is ______ and say hello.”

I’ve never ______ that lesson. Actually, that was the most ______ lesson in my life. I ______learned her name was Feng Yue.

1.

A．subjects

B．homework

C．texts

2.

A．nurse

B．woman

C．student

3.

A．or

B．and

C．but

4.

A．first

B．second

C．last

5.

A．ended

B．began

C．changed

6.

A．Some

B．Most

C．All

7.

A．laugh

B．smile

C．shout

8.

A．learned

B．forgotten

C．remembered

9.

A．important

B．boring

C．relaxing

10.

A．seldom

B．also

C．never

10 . Tracy was always hard-working and creative. She started a website called TEAM for girls when she was 16, and it’s doing better than ever.

TEAM now has 10 million visits every month.

When she was ten, Tracy drew four characters (人物). They are all girls, and they are good friends. She called them “Amazing Girls”. The main amazing girl, Miss E, represents (代表) her younger sister Elizabeth. Amy writes stories, and Mary answers questions. “Amazing Girls” finally became TEAM. “TEAM” means “Together everyone achieves more”.

At that time, Tracy wanted a safe and warm site for girls, but she couldn’t find one. So she decided to create one herself.

At first, Tracy asked family members and friends for help. Her computer teacher also helped her a lot. She created a small website. “There was a homepage, which had the four characters and simple flash animations (动画),” Tracy says. “It was very, very simple, but it was a start.”

Now it is a heaven for millions of girls. It has message boards, quizzes, games, music, and more. Girls can help each other with homework here. And they can also discuss fashion, dancing and singing stars. They feel free and comfortable. They have made their life more fruitful and meaningful.

“I’m able to learn so much about culture around the world,” Tracy says. “The goal for the site was, and still is, to help young girls to believe in themselves.”

1. How many visits does TEAM have every month now?

A．10 million.

B．16 million.

C．17 million.

2. What does Mary do?

A．Answers questions.

B．Draws characters.

C．Writes stories.

3. Why did Tracy decide to create a website?

A．Because she wanted to make money.

B．Because she couldn’t find one for girls.

C．Because her computer teacher asked her to create one.

4. Tracy started the site to help young girls to        .

A．do their homework

B．dance and sing

C．believe in themselves

5. What can be the best title of the passage?

A．Girls’ Success

B．Girls’ Website

C．TEAM’s Meaning