1 . No matter what you’re looking for, Orlando has a perfect place for every type of traveler. Here’s my list of the best places to stay in town.

The Alfond Inn

The Alfond Inn is a modern, 112-room hotel in the super-walkable heart of Winter Park. It’s a quiet, art-filled space that I think couldn’t be more suitable for honeymooners.

The hotel also has a heated outdoor pool and a great restaurant, Hamilton’s Kitchen, with a focus on local food.

The Ritz-Carlton

For luxury (奢华) and an escape from the noisy city, treat yourself to a stay at The Ritz-Carlton. Located on a peaceful 500-acre land with three indoor pools, a championship-level golf course, a 40,000-square-foot spa, a tennis club, and award-winning dining choices, I think this hotel has a true getaway experience.

The Park Plaza Hotel

Built in 1922, this 28-room hotel is on the walkable shop-and-restaurant-lined Park Avenue in Winter Park, just north of Orlando. Having an elegant lobby with European-inspired decorations and nice rooms with balconies (阳台), the Park Plaza Hotel is a popular honeymoon spot and a favorite for writers and other creative professionals like myself seeking peaceful working vacations.

The Wellborn

Near the Thornton Park neighborhood, The Wellborn, a 20-room hotel, is in Orlando’s oldest house which was built in 1883. Just a short walk from downtown’s Lake Eola, The Wellborn is near many local bars and restaurants, and it has a romantic environment with gardens and tree-lined brick streets.

1. Where is Hamilton’s Kitchen?

A．At The Wellborn.

B．At The Ritz-Carlton.

C．At the Alfond Inn.

D．At the Park Plaza Hotel.

2. What can people do at The Ritz-Carlton?

A．Swim outdoors.

B．Play ball games.

C．Enjoy bar drinks.

D．Do some shopping.

3. What do the Park Plaza Hotel and The Wellborn have in common?

A．Restaurants are within reach.

B．They were built in 19th century.

C．Romantic gardens can be visited.

D．They have a peaceful environment.

4 . There are four healthy and tasty recipes (食谱) that you can easily prepare at home.

Lemon pudding

If you want to start your day with a bright smile, this creamy, sweet and spicy recipe will surely work for you. It perfectly combines the great taste of lemon and honey. With the ease of preparation of the food, great taste and many health benefits, this is a great dessert added to your breakfast menu.

Curried (咖喱) chicken soup

For this recipe, your chicken will be cooked in sweet-smelling soup with butter and sweet potatoes. To make the soup, you will need curry powder, tomatoes, chicken, red wine, butter, and milk. Let yourself enjoy this grateful meal as a reward for the long hours of tiring work.

Orange carrot smoothie (奶昔)

Prepare yourself a healthy drink to start your day. Orange carrot smoothie is an easy-to-prepare recipe that will give you a creamy and cold smoothie that will leave a wonderful taste, which will make you ask for more. With the great orange taste, your day is sure to be made. The carrot flavor also perfectly adds the mix of vegetable sweetness for a one-of-a-kind and tasty breakfast drink.

Boiled egg toast with butter

If you love simple flavor-packed and healthy meals, this toast is just the one. Make your egg toast to the next level through adding butter. This recipe will combine a great flavor combination that will surely satisfy you. With eating some for your breakfast, lunch or even for your dinner, eating has never been as well as it is with this toast.

1. What do we know about lemon pudding?

A．It makes you smile the whole day.	B．It has the taste of lemon and honey.
C．It is hard to prepare at home.	D．It is a great addition to your supper menu.

2. Of the following recipes, which is the best choice after tiring work?

A．Lemon pudding.	B．Orange carrot smoothie.
C．Curried chicken soup.	D．Boiled egg toast with butter.

3. What is special about boiled egg toast with butter?

A．It includes some butter.	B．It is simple and healthy.
C．It benefits our health.	D．It is suitable for 3 meals a day.

5 . The Great Wall in China is one of the greatest wonders of the world and also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Different sections of the Great Wall have distinctive landscapes, and in this flower-blooming season, which one would you prefer to take a tour of?

Badaling Great Wall

The Badaling Great Wall is located in the northwest suburb of Beijing. It extends in all directions and therefore got its name as Badaling. Due to the strategic importance of Badaling, it was the place where the military fought in the past.

Mutianyu Great Wall

The Mutianyu Great Wall, 70 kilometers from urban Beijing, is known as the best part of the Great Wall. With a unique architectural style, it expresses the essence of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty(1368-1644). The ancient architecture and the beauty of nature is blended into one harmonious whole, giving rise to Mutianyu’s reputation as having the most unique beauty anywhere along the ten-thousand-mile-long Great Wall.

Simatai Great Wall

For anyone intent on experiencing a section of the Great Wall that keeps a more antiquated air, the Great Wall at Simatai remains one of the best options. It is also the only section of the Great Wall that provides a night tour for tourists. It is said that since the Ming Dynasty, there has been a tradition that people holding palace lanterns visit this section.

Jiankou Great Wall

The Jiankou section is one of the most dangerous parts and mountain hikers usually call it “the wild Great Wall”. With a total length of 7,952 meters, the Jiankou Great Wall was built during the Ming Dynasty and was neglected, becoming damaged over time. It is much preferred by photographers due to its primitive appearance.

1. Which section of the Great Wall is the best option for architecture lovers?

A．Badaling Great Wall.	B．Mutianyu Great Wall.
C．Simatai Great Wall.	D．Jiankou Great Wall.

2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．The Badaling got its name due to its strategic importance.

B．The Mutianyu Great Wall covers a distance of 70 kilometers.

C．Tourists must hold palace lanterns to visit the Simatai Great Wall.

D．The Jiankou Great Wall’s original features have attracted photographers.

3. Where is the passage probably from?

A．A history textbook.	B．A research paper.
C．A travel brochure.	D．An architecture magazine.

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1. 你被赛场上体育健儿们怎样的精神所鼓舞?
2. 目前你遇到的困难或挑战?
3. 你将如何应对?
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2. 不能出现真实学校和个人名字。

8 . Last November, Michelle McGagh, a 34-year-old journalist, looked at her finances and discovered that every year she spent a lot of money unnecessarily.    1     She allowed herself £30 a week to buy food and household essentials. But she couldn’t spend money on anything else— no clothes, no buses or flights, and no meals out.

At first, she tried to see her friends as often as before. She cycled 120 miles to be at a friend’s wedding, and camped in their garden to avoid paying for accommodation.    2     But she couldn’t join them for dinner in a restaurant, and when they went to the pub, she drank tap water. In the end, she simply went out less, which made her feel a bit lonely.

Of course, she couldn’t afford to go abroad, so she missed a trip to Brazil.     3     Here, for the first and only time in the year, she bought food that she had not cooked herself—a bag of chips for £1.95.

At the end of the year, she had saved £23,000. She was much slimmer and fitter. She says she now feels freer and happier, because she appreciates the simple things in life.     4     But she learned the hard way that you can’t   really socialize if you don’t want to spend money. The evening after her year-long challenge ended, she bought all her friends a drink in the pub. But she has not gone back to her past spending habits.     5     “Whenever you open your wallet, think about whether what you are buying is something you need or something you want," says McGagh.

A．Why did she decide to take up this challenge?

B．So what’s her key tip for those who want to save?

C．She occasionally pays to socialize and go on holiday.

D．She also gained confidence and a sense of adventure.

E．So she made a plan: to stop spending money like that for a year.

F．The following weekend, she rode 60 miles to meet some friends.

G．Her only travel was a cycling trip to East Anglia, where again she camped.

9 . Renee William and her friend were totally excited on the way to a football game. But when they arrived at the stadium, they got some _______ news.

As it turned out, the stadium had _______ on the size of bags allowed into the venue (活动场所). And Renee’s handbag was too _______. She was about to throw it away when a couple in the line suggested Renee have a nearby _______ man watch it.

The suggestion sounded_______ to Renee, but no crazier than throwing away a perfectly good handbag. She decided to put her_______ in the homeless stranger. So, she gave the homeless man five dollars and asked him if he would kindly_______ her handbag until she finished watching the game. The homeless man was glad to help. Then Renee went in the stadium with her friend. The game was thrilling, and people were_______ and screaming loudly. While Renee’s friend was attracted by one of the footballers, Renee was kind of _______. The minute the game finished, Renee stood up, eager to________ her handbag.

Renee admitted her expectation of ever seeing the homeless man again was________. And yet, when she and her friend came out, there he was. The man had spent three hours staying in place, watching her handbag, just as he ________.

Renee had not expected the homeless man to keep his word. And her________ came from the general judgment people make about the homeless. And Renee’s encounter taught her a ________ that’s worth more than the handbag: you can’t really tell what’s inside a book just by looking at the________!

1.

A．good

B．great

C．bad

D．important

2.

A．recommendations

B．measurements

C．arguments

D．limits

3.

A．expensive

B．large

C．heavy

D．new

4.

A．homeless

B．honest

C．kind

D．familiar

5.

A．useful

B．fresh

C．crazy

D．simple

6.

A．care

B．faith

C．courage

D．patience

7.

A．keep an eye on

B．have a look at

C．take a picture of

D．place an order for

8.

A．jumping

B．sweating

C．roaring

D．singing

9.

A．absent-minded

B．eye-catching

C．breath-taking

D．ear-deafening

10.

A．come back

B．pull back

C．turn back

D．get back

11.

A．common

B．low

C．clear

D．wrong

12.

A．argued

B．believed

C．planned

D．promised

13.

A．anger

B．confusion

C．regret

D．shock

14.

A．lesson

B．story

C．skill

D．trick

15.

A．writer

B．list

C．content

D．cover

10 . When teens feel safe, supported by and connected to parents, they are better equipped to pass the empathy (同情) they receive on to others, according to a new study.

The study, led by Jessica Stern from the University of Virginia, followed 174 teens from the ages of 14 to 18 to track their progress annually. At age 14, the teens were interviewed by researchers and encouraged to share descriptions and stories about their families. Researchers paid attention not only to what the teens said, but also how they expressed it. “Can teens talk about their close relationships in a way that’s calm and clear? Can they take a situation that’s maybe difficult and make sense out of it?” Stern said.

After these initial interviews, researchers went back to the participants at ages 16, 17 and 18 and observed their interactions with a close friend. The researchers noted how the participants responded when their friend presented a problem and confided in them, assessing the participants’ extension of empathy.

Teens who had more secure family relationships showed higher empathy toward their friends at ages 16 and 17 than less secure teens. It’s not all bad news, though, because the less secure teens “caught up” in their empathic behavior by age 18, to Stern’s surprise. This is cause for hope, she said, because it may indicate that those empathic skills can develop over time for teens who don’t have great relationships at home. Stern suggested that having strong friendships or a trusted teacher might make an impact on insecure teens’ empathy.

Since the research focused on averages across the study sample, an examination of individual differences between participants is necessary, said Mary Buckingham, a research assistant professor who didn’t take part in the study. “The article does not show the individual differences that might exist within teens,” Buckingham said. “Future research should examine what specific experiences, for what youth, in what contexts, may lead to attachment and empathy links.”

1. What did researchers do during the initial interviews?

A．They analyzed the participants personality.

B．They assessed the participants’ family relationships.

C．They measured the participants’ expression ability.

D．They evaluated the participants’ empathic skills.

2. What do the underlined words “confided in” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Spoke secretly to.	B．Relied strongly on.
C．Kept an eye on.	D．Lent a hand to.

3. What finding was beyond Stern’s expectations?

A．Teens’ empathy began with secure relationships at home.

B．Friendships mattered for teens’ empathy development.

C．Insecure teens’ empathy might improve over time.

D．Teachers had little impact on teens’ empathy.

4. What did Buckingham point out concerning the study?

A．Its application.	B．Its significance.
C．Its reliability.	D．Its limitation.