1 . A Uber driver stopped her work day so she could help a new mother with a sick child.

Nicole Ihus’s son John Henry was born last month with a rare disease called congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Nicole and her husband, who live in Kansas City, got m touch with doctors from Minnesota and Missouri in hopes of finding a doctor who could treat John Henry for the condition — but to no avail.

Luckily, Nicole managed to get in contact with the “best doctor in the world for this condition” at Johns Hopkins All Children in St. Petersburg, Florida — so she traveled all the way to the Sunshine State to give her newborn son a fighting chance.

After John Henry was bon into the hands of the NICU, Nicole felt sad and alone in the new state, although she knew that she had to leave her son’s side in order to buy him some new clothes.

After ordering an Uber ride to the nearby Rhea Lana children’s clothing store, she was picked up by a woman named Belinda. Shortly after Nicole got into Belinda’s car, the new mother couldn’t help but told her heartbreaking story.

“She told me her story,” Belinda said in the interview below. “She was in tears a couple of times and I was really concerned about her.”

Rather than simply dropping Nicole off at the store, however, Belinda parked the car and was firmly determined to accompany her passenger into the store.

“She was like, ‘I’m going to help you buy some clothes for your son.’ I asked her, ‘Are you serious?’ I can’t even imagine,” said Nicole. “For this stranger to go completely out of her way — stop what she was doing and stop making money — to come to be with me for a couple of hours while we shopped together, that was just unbelievable.”

1. What does the writer mean by saying “to no avail” in Para.2?

A．Henry’s condition became worse.

B．The couple lost hope of finding a doctor.

C．The doctor didn’t want to treat John Henry.

D．The couple didn’t find the doctor they wanted.

2. How did Belinda help Nicole after hearing her story?

A．By offering her a free ride.

B．By going shopping with her.

C．By buying new clothes for her.

D．By chatting with her for hours.

3. What is the writer’s purpose of writing the passage?

A．To advise readers to help the baby.

B．To tell a story of a helpless mother.

C．To speak highly of the driver’s kindness.

D．To call on people to learn from the driver.

2 . To me, life without music would not be exciting. I realize that this is not true for everybody. Many people get along quite well without going to the concert, and listening to the record. But music plays an important part in everyone's life, whether he realizes it or not. Try to imagine, for example, what films or TV plays would be like without music. Would the feelings, the moving plot, and the greatest interests, be so exciting or dramatic? I'm not sure about it.

Now, we have been speaking of music in its more common meaning----the kind of music we hear in the concert hall. But if we look at some parts of music more closely, we discover them in our everyday life too----in the rhythm of the sea, the melody of a bird in the woods and so on. So music surely has meaning for everyone, in some way or other. And, of course, it has special meaning for those who have spent all their lives working on playing or writing music.

It is well said, “Through music a child enters into a world of beauty, expresses himself from his heart, feels the joy of doing things alone, learns to take care of others, develops his mind and makes his body strong.”

1. What does the writer say more about in the text?

A．Life full of music.	B．The importance of music.
C．Life without music.	D．The development of music.

2. From the text, we learn that many people .

A．go to the concert instead of enjoying music

B．get along quite well without music

C．don't realize the importance of music

D．think music would be less exciting than films

3. What does the underlined word “melody” mean in the text?

A．flying	B．living
C．looking	D．singing

4. From the last paragraph, we learn that music .

A．is very necessary for our everyday life

B．is very important, especially for children

C．can make our life exciting and dramatic

D．can enter another beautiful world

3 . People need light for daily activities, but in some places in the world, access to reliable power is a problem, and natural disasters can make the matter worse.

Andrea Sreshta and Anna Stork understand how important light is to people in need. After the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Andrea and Anna, then graduate students in architecture and design at Columbia University, wanted to do something to help.

So as a school assignment, they designed a lighting product that was lightweight, portable   and   wireless,   something   that   might   help   improve   the   safety   and   living conditions of Haitians. The result was the LuminAID light. An inflatable( 可充气的 )plastic, waterproof rectangle light that can be recharged with solar power. What was only a school project for them soon became something much more when friends and contacts began sending the lights to those in need.

In their final year of architecture school, Andrea and Anna filed a patent for the lamp, and shortly after graduating, they went to India to conduct field tests on their prototype( 雏形). Anna says visiting villages without stable access to electricity was really meaningful to them. “It helped us understand the houses and the conditions that these people were living in. And what was so interesting is one of the villages that we’ve visited. The house was made out of really thick cement( 水泥), so even in the daytime, it was completely dark inside the house. So we saw real need for portable lighting, “Anna says.

In 2011, Andrea and Anna launched their business LuminAID. They say that after hearing from people who use the lights, they now realize how important their product is.

1. How did Andrea and Anna help Haitians?

A．They invented a type of light for Haitians.

B．They donated some money to Haitians.

C．They sent some lights to Haiti.

D．They recharged some lights with solar power.

2. What can we learn about the LuminAID light?

A．It’s originally a school task.

B．It’s sold only to individuals in need.

C．It’s for villagers with stable access to electricity.

D．It helps understand the conditions of the villagers.

3. Why did Andrea and Anna go to India?

A．To find the need for portable lighting.

B．To visit some interesting villages.

C．To apply for patent on the lamp.

D．To test their lighting product in the target market.

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

A．Give Light, Get Light

B．Little Light, Big Difference

C．Andrea and Anna’s Journey of Learning

D．A New Access to Reliable Power

4 . Morgan Anderson, who was terrified of flying, had forgotten entirely that she was on a plane. She and her mother, Rose Anderson, were busy doing something more important ______ a man.

On Dec. 13, Morgan and her mother were in the air on their way to Salt Lake City when an ______ over the plane’s public address system said the stewardess was ______ medical professionals aboard to help with an emergency. Rose heard the call and pushed Morgan, who had fallen asleep. Both of them were ______, so they had a job to do.

The ______ went to the front of the airplane, where they found a man who appeared to be in his 60s. He was senseless and looked very ______. He was in worse condition than either Rose or Morgan had ______.

Rose has more than 30 years of ______ in nursing while Morgan just ______ from a medical school, so Rose took the ______. Following her mother ’s instructions, Morgan began to list the airplane’s medical supplies which were ______ in saving the man’s life.

Thanks to Rose and Morgan’s efforts, the man ______ to life. He told Rose and Morgan, who continued to care for him ______ the plane landed, that he was on his way to visiting his mother. The man was in a stable condition when paramedics (护理人员) ______ the case after they landed.

The captain of the airplane expressed his ______ to the Andersons and gave them a discount off their next flight. “It’s always good to have a happy ending” Rose said.

The medical emergency also provided Morgan with an opportunity to ______ what she had learnt at school to practice. Morgan said she appreciated the chance of being ______ to others.

Rose was always ______ and willing to help people in need. Greatly influenced by her mother, Morgan，who once dreamt of being an architect, ______ her mind. According to Morgan，it was her mother who ______ Morgan to step into the nursing field.

1.

A．rescuing

B．adopting

C．comforting

D．protecting

2.

A．explanation

B．expression

C．announcement

D．advertisement

3.

A．in honor of

B．in case of

C．in charge of

D．in need of

4.

A．nurses

B．pilots

C．patients.

D．passengers

5.

A．illegally

B．immediately

C．actually

D．wisely

6.

A．anxious

B．pale.

C．delighted

D．exhausted

7.

A．displayed

B．noticed

C．suffered

D．expected

8.

A．training

B．exploration

C．experience

D．reputation .

9.

A．graduated

B．moved

C．dated

D．resulted

10.

A．lead

B．test

C．pill

D．parcel

11.

A．flexible

B．acceptable.

C．necessary

D．adjustable

12.

A．came out

B．came in

C．came over

D．came back

13.

A．until

B．unless.

C．after

D．if

14.

A．took off

B．took over

C．took in

D．took down

15.

A．greetings

B．thanks

C．demand

D．relief

16.

A．compare

B．expose

C．add

D．apply

17.

A．gentle

B．charming

C．vital

D．polite

18.

A．narrow-minded

B．cold-hearted

C．simple-minded

D．kind-hearted

19.

A．changed

B．opened

C．lost

D．calmed

20.

A．forced

B．caused.

C．inspired.

D．warned

5 . We smile because we are happy, and we frown because we are sad. Recent studies suggest that our emotions are driven by their related facial expressions.

This February psychologists at the University of Cardiff in W ales found that people whose ability to frown is lessened by botox injections (肉毒杆菌注射) are happier, on average, than people who can frown. The researchers administered an anxiety and depression questionnaire to 25 females, half of whom had received botox injections to stop frowning. The botox injected people reported feeling happier and less anxious in general.

In a related study from March, scientists at the Technical University of Munich in Germany scanned botox injected people with FMRI machines while asking them to copy angry faces. They found that the botox subjects had much lower activity in the brain circuits (回路) involved in emotional processing and responses - in the amygdala, hypothalamus and other parts of the brain - as compared with controls who had not received treatment.

The concept works the opposite way, too. People who frown during an unpleasant procedure report feeling more pain than those who do not, according to a study published in May 2008 in the Journal of Pain. Researchers applied heat to the forearms of 29 participants, who were asked to either make unhappy, neutral or relaxed faces during the procedure. Those who exhibited negative expressions reported being in more pain than the other two groups.

No one yet knows why our facial expressions influence our emotions as they seem to. The associations in our mind between how we feel and how we react may be so strong that our expressions simply end up strengthen our emotions - there may be no evolutionary reason for the connection. Even so, our faces do seem to communicate our states of mind not only to others but also to ourselves. “I smile, so I must be happy,” Grob says.

1. What can we know about the result of the study from paragraph 2?

A．The ability to frown should be stopped by injection.

B．Less frowns make people happier.

C．Women love to frown and feel sad.

D．Half women have no ability to feel happy.

2. What did scientists do in the related studies?

A．They asked the participants to frown or smile.

B．They copied the expressions of the participants.

C．They asked the participants to stay negative.

D．They exposed the participants to heat.

3. What does the passage talk about?

A．Facial expressions influence our emotions.	B．Facial expressions are driven by emotions.
C．Why people feel happy and frown.	D．Botox injection is useful and meaningful.

6 . There is no shortage of studies that prove that parents- meaning mom and dad - make a difference. In fact, the more parents are involved (参与), the better the kids do. Unfortunately, far too many schools use the word “parents” as a synonym for “moms”.

Ignoring dads this way does more damage than simply short-changing (亏待) our children. Need proof?

When dads get involved, they are sending a clear message that they care about their kids and value education. Their children, in turn...

●Have better problem - solving skills, are more persistent and more confident, and are more interested in exploring the world around them.

●Tend to do better on standardized tests, have better math and verbal scores, and score higher on IQ - and other intelligence tests.

●Perform better in school and have more fun in studies. About half of kids with involved dads get mostly A's, compared to only about a third when dads are not involved. In fact, dad's level of involvement is a better predictor than mom's that a child will get top grades.

●Are half as likely to have ever repeated a grade (7 percent vs 15 percent for children of less-involved dads).

●Are nearly half as likely to have ever been suspended (10 percent vs 18 percent for kids of less-involved dads) and are obliged to stay at home.

●Are more likely to become responsible adults, have fulfilling careers, and have solid marriages.

Being involved in their children's school helps dads understand that they're just as important in their children's lives as moms are.

Last but not least, schools benefit from father involvement too. Involved parents tend to have a higher opinion of teachers and give them more support. Not surprisingly, teacher enthusiasm is higher and the schools have a better reputation.

1. According to the underlined sentence, if a student gets suspended, he probably will ________.

A．do better in tests	B．repeat the same grade
C．continue study	D．drop out of school

2. From the passage, which one of the following is the benefit for children if they have more involved dads?

A．They can solve problems better and be more curious.

B．They are more active in many activities.

C．They perform better and most get A's.

D．They have more chance to repeat a grade.

3. What's the best title of this passage?

A．We shouldn't ignore dads.	B．Parents help children do better.
C．Dads matter a lot in education.	D．Everyone benefits from dads.

7 . There was a time when an event would not begin without a photographer. “I remember the days when event organisers would even delay a show if the photographer was running late,” says Balachandra Raju, a photographer of Sathyam studio, a still surviving photo studio in India’s southern city of Chennai.

Photo studios are facing extinction in the digital age. But as they struggle to continue doing the business, one research project is looking at ways to preserve their legacy (遗产) by digitising archival (档案的) pictures.

The project, funded by the British Library, visited around 100 photo studios across the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu and digitised 10,000 prints. Many of the photos were taken between1880-1980, and they ranged from pictures of families and famous stars to weddings and funerals. “The digital archive will be an asset (有用之物) for those interested in history,” said Zoe E Headley, one of the researchers. Ramesh Kumar, another researcher on the project, called it a “gold mine” for photographers. “The research we’ve done also highlights production techniques used before digital photography arrived in our cities and towns,” he said.

However, the researchers would often find old photos stacked (难叠) on top of one another in the storage room of a studio. “No one had bothered to clean them,” Kumar said, adding that many photos had been damaged due to the hot and wet weather in Tamil Nadu.

The owner of Nallapillai studio in central Tamil Nadu said he spends about 20,000 rupees (￡230; $310) each month to run the studio that was founded by his great grandfather almost 150 years ago. To survive in this digital age has been a struggle. “Many customers don’t book us for special events anymore,” he said, adding that they have all got smartphones to do the job. “I’m not sure if photo studios will exist five years from now,” he said. But this is why, according to Mr Raju, this archival project is so important. “When the researchers spent hours in my studio, I saw them get excited over all of these old photos, and it was like they had given these pictures a second chance,” Raju said.

1. What can be inferred from Paragraph 1?

A．Photographers were lazy.

B．Photography was valued.

C．Expert photographers were few.

D．Event organisers were the most important.

2. How might the project preserve photo studios legacy?

A．Photo studios can attract many visitors.

B．Photographers can have a good working place.

C．Photographers get to learn about old photography techniques.

D．Photo studios have the chance to take pictures of famous stars.

3. What has the researchers found?

A．Some photo studios are doing well.

B．Photo studios are booked for special events.

C．Some photo studios suffer from bad weather.

D．Photo studios give old pictures little protection.

4. What is Raju’s attitude towards the project?

A．Hopeful.	B．Anxious
C．Disapproving.	D．Opposed.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What classes can visitors take in Bali according to the speaker?

A．Diving.

B．Swimming.

C．Fishing.

2. Why do some scientists come to Bali?

A．To study volcanoes.

B．To study the sea creatures.

C．To study traditional artworks.

3. What do most people of Bali do?

A．Work in tourism.

B．Do agricultural work.

C．Make special clothes.

4. What does the speaker think is good to do during Chinese New Year?

A．Drink traditional coffee.

B．Do some shopping.

C．Visit Buddhist temples.

9 . 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。

For many parents, making sure that their children get the right amount of sleep can be stressful. This is especially true during high-pressure times such as exams     1     students study all night for the next day.     2    (unfortunate), it is often counterproductive (适得其反的) because with fewer hours to sleep, the brain doesn’t get enough time to keep     3    they’ve studied the night before.

Poor sleep will have all sorts of negative effects on teenagers, including the rise in blood pressure, and     4    (patient) behaviors. Without enough sleep, the brain can no longer work     5    (deal) with information properly and use information already     6    (learn).

So, how can parents help? If you think your child needs more sleep, try making gradual adjustments to their sleeping habits. So far, studies     7    (show) improvements in changing sleep patterns. And remember your children are going through     8     period of time in their lives when their brains and bodies are going through a lot of     9    (change). Not only is your job to help make a difference, but it’s also to ride the wave with them. It may not be easy, but they will thank you     10     your help eventually.

10 . I stood outside my front door catching my breath. After a lazy Christmas holiday, I had to recover from climbing stairs with carry-on bags and a suitcase. I looked up — Red tape crossed the door. I didn't understand French, but the one English word said enough, "POLICE." Google Translate told me I would be caught if I entered, so I didn't.

Finally, I called my rental agent (收租人).He went to the police station for more details. The thief had taken a few items from the top drawer as well as a small amount of money in the bottom drawer. Not only were my files undisturbed, but so were the TV and printer. My agent also said something about fixing the locks tomorrow and making a list for the police.

Then one day, I remembered that I had left another jewelry box in the flat. My heart sank as I thought of a gold locket (项链坠) with a picture of my late Grandma inside. When I realized the box was missing, the whole experience seemed to crash down on me. I cried. At the end of January, I received a letter from the police. The thief hadn't been found, and the case was closed. I slept with my purse by my bed. I hid my laptop when I showered. And then another challenge came — I was unexpectedly fired by my company.

One July night, I reached into my third drawer to pull out my jean shorts. I heard something fall to the ground. I looked down: It was the tiny jewelry box I thought had been stolen six months earlier. Inside was the locket with honey Grandma smiling at me, being there for me, telling me not to give up. I started to cry. I knew that things were going to be OK.

1. What did the red tape across the writer's door mean?

A．The police had arrested the thief.

B．The house couldn't be entered freely.

C．The house was for sale.

D．The writer didn't pay the rent on time.

2. What did the agent promise to do?

A．To fix the locks the next day.

B．To report the thief to the police.

C．To pay for the missing things for the writer.

D．To help the writer rent another flat.

3. Why did the writer cry again?

A．She cried over her bad luck.

B．She recalled the smiling of her grandma.

C．She regained her confidence.

D．She recovered the stolen jewelry box.