1 . About decade ago, my grandpa who was suffering from Alzheimer's(老年痴呆症)got into my car and drove off. Angel and I _____the police, but before they could find him, two _____kids pulled into our driveway with my grandpa.

They said they overheard him crying about being _____at an empty gas station 10 miles away. My grandpa couldn't remember our address, but gave the kids his name. They looked it up online, found our address, and _____him home.

Sitting near the edge of a beautiful ocean-side cliff, I was _____on that incident today. I am suddenly _____of footsteps behind me. _____around to see a young lady who was almost in _______ slowly walking to where I was sitting. I walked up to her and ______, "What's wrong?" She told me she was _____afraid of heights, but was worried about my _____and wanted to get over her fear.

"You were sitting so close to the ______," she said. "My heart told me I needed to _____on you to make sure you were in a healthy state of ______." Her braveness and ______truly warmed my heart.

I've spent the rest of the day thinking about what an extraordinary person she is, and about those amazing college kids who helped my ______, and about what it means to be a kind and _____person. Sometimes you have to go the extra mile, or face your biggest ______, or stand up against your own negative tendencies to make a(n) _____difference in someone else's life. It's time to ______ doing the hard things-the right things-for others.

1.

A．contacted

B．condemned

C．consulted

D．found

2.

A．naughty

B．college

C．homeless

D．kindergarten

3.

A．careless

B．scared

C．lost

D．forgetful

4.

A．left

B．drove

C．kicked

D．carried

5.

A．depending

B．coming

C．reflecting

D．going

6.

A．skeptical

B．aware

C．sure

D．afraid

7.

A．looked

B．walked

C．got

D．turned

8.

A．sadness

B．surprise

C．feelings

D．tears

9.

A．reacted

B．thought

C．asked

D．replied

10.

A．extremely

B．worriedly

C．anxiously

D．surprisingly

11.

A．situation

B．height

C．location

D．safety

12.

A．edge

B．end

C．top

D．bottom

13.

A．keep

B．work

C．check

D．focus

14.

A．finance

B．body

C．relationship

D．mind

15.

A．caution

B．courage

C．kindness

D．honesty

16.

A．father

B．grandpa

C．uncle

D．grandma

17.

A．merciful

B．peaceful

C．careful

D．helpful

18.

A．courage

B．fears

C．failures

D．choices

19.

A．positive

B．significant

C．optimistic

D．opposite

20.

A．start

B．regret

C．avoid

D．risk

2 . Granny had just bought a sandwich for her office and was stopped at a red light in the city center. She had the window rolled down to enjoy the soft wind when a man rushed up to the driver's side window to rob her. The robber broke into the open window with one hand in his pocket. He ordered Granny to get out of the car, or he would shoot her. A word like that would have frightened anyone else. Instead, Granny saw it as a challenge.

Completely unafraid, she said that if he really had a gun, he would have pulled it out. She was right. The criminal had no gun actually and tried to pull her out of the car. Granny sounded the horn and started shouting out to draw others' attention. With the door now open, she started kicking the man anywhere her foot could reach. After a kick to his stomach, the man attempted to escape. But Granny wouldn't stand for that. It was now her turn to grab onto him. That poor fool didn't have a chance. She called for help to bystanders, and they rushed to her aid. with Granny leading the charge, a group of strangers came together and took the man to the sidewalk, holding him there until the police came.

When asked by a young reporter covering the story why she fought back and wasn't afraid, Granny's answer was surprisingly simple: She had had her new car for less than two days and a pack of good sandwiches for her office. And there was no way for the robber to get either of those. Although we were angry with her because she could have gotten herself killed, we all learned an important lesson from her that day.

1. What did Granny do with the robber?

A．She called the police for help.	B．She did what he told her to do.
C．She believed what he said to her.	D．She fought with him without fear.

2. What does the author think of the robber?

A．He looked very terrible.	B．He was foolish and unlucky.
C．He was not strong enough.	D．He had a poor memory.

3. Why did the robber attempt to escape?

A．He was no match for Granny.	B．He saw the police coming.
C．He wanted to get his gun.	D．He had got what he wanted already.

4. Granny's families thought her behavior to be ____________.

A．illegal	B．annoying
C．admirable	D．confusing

3 . Extra fingers are not that rare. About one or two in every 1, 000 babies are born with extra fingers. If the extras are just small nubs(肿块), they may be surgically removed at birth. But some extra fingers can prove helpful, a new study shows.

An extra finger can be incredibly handy. People born with six fingers per hand can tie their shoes, flexibly manage phones and play a complicated video game---all with a single hand. What's more, their brains had no trouble controlling the more complex movement of their extra fingers, the new study finds. Its results also highlight how flexible the human brain can be. That information can guide people who design brain-controlled robots.

Researchers worked with a 52-year-old woman and her 17-year-old son, both of whom were born with six fingers on each hand. Their extra fingers grew between the thumb and index finger. And they resemble thumbs in how they can move. The researchers studied the subjects' hands with MRI(核磁共振成像), which can map body structures. They also looked at activity in the parts of the brain that control the hands. Those scans showed a dedicated brain system that controls the extra fingers. The sixth fingers had their own muscles and tendons That means they don't' just depend on the muscles that move the other fingers as some doctors had thought. The brain had no trouble directing the extra fingers, the researchers showed. It suggests someone's mind would be able to control robotic fingers or limbs. However, it might be harder for a person not born with extra fingers.

Living in a world designed for people with five fingers has led the mom and son to adapt in interesting ways. For instance, eating tools are too simple for them, so they constantly change the posture on the eating tools and use them in different way. Still, not everyone with extra fingers may show improved flexibility. In some cases, extra fingers may be less well developed.

1. What does the new research find about extra fingers?

A．They are always useless.	B．They are very uncommon.
C．They are usually necessary.	D．They are sometimes beneficial.

2. What can we infer about extra fingers from the text?

A．Brain-controlled robots can be designed to have extra fingers.

B．Extra fingers are more flexible than normal ones.

C．The extra nubs removed at birth are actually helpful.

D．Extra fingers' muscles and tendons are stronger.

3. How do extra fingers move according to the study?

A．They can't move by themselves.

B．They follow other fingers to move.

C．They act under the direction of the brain.

D．They move out of the control of the brain.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Sixth Finger Can Improve Ability

B．Sixth Finger Can Prove Extra Handy

C．Sixth Finger Should Be Treated Properly

D．Sixth Finger Should Develop in Many Ways

4 . Most of Earth's freshwater sits underground. Worldwide, about 70 percent of the groundwater drawn to the surface goes for farming. But surface waters-rivers and streams come from groundwater, too. Drawing too much groundwater over a short time can be harmful. Natural waterways can begin to empty. And that car hurt freshwater ecosystems. Scientists consider this a tipping point when small actions can begin making unusually big differences.

A new study has found that 15 to 21 percent of tapped water(自来水)areas have reached this sort of tipping point. Most of those tapped rivers and streams are in dry areas. Farmers in rates these areas use groundwater to water their crops. At present drawing rates, the study predicts that 42 to 79 percent of water areas around the world where groundwater is drawn up for use at the surface will reach tipping points by 2050.

A healthy groundwater aquifer(含水层)protects ecosystems against seasonal ups and downs in the use of water. That provides stability for area plants and animals. But if too much groundwater is drawn up from below, surface waters will begin to flow into the aquifer, which can harm what are living in rivers and streams.

De Graaf and the study team set up a computer model. It linked groundwater drawing and water flows within rivers. The model covered fifty years, from 1950 to 2010. Then the researchers used climate forecasts to help the model predict what might happen in future years. Throughout, they kept groundwater drawing rates sustainable. More than half of drawn water areas are likely to cross this ecological tipping point before 2050, the model finds.

"We need to be thinking about this now, not in 10 years," De Graaf says. "Our study shows us where to target more sustainable efforts."

1. What does the "tipping point" in paragraph 1 mean?

A．End point.	B．Breaking point.
C．Freezing point.	D．Boiling point.

2. Which of the following causes the "tipping point"?

A．Water pollution.	B．Climate change.
C．Increasing population.	D．Overusing groundwater.

3. What is the part the groundwater plays in the environment?.

A．Clearing surface waters to be drinkable.

B．Protecting ecosystems from pollution.

C．Keeping the stability of natural water.

D．Providing stability for the local economy.

4. How did the researchers conduct the study?

A．They predicted the result based on old data.

B．They happened to work out the result.

C．They measured all the groundwater and surface water.

D．They did questionnaire surveys on the water information.

5 . Activities to Get You Outdoors While Traveling

Many of us would enjoy getting outside and escaping our day to day with some fresh air while traveling. But where do you start? Try out a few of these activities and you’re sure to find a new outdoor hobby to help you enjoy nature on your next holiday.

Horseback Riding

Many people may shy away from this, excusing lack of experience with horses, but most operators have horses for riders of any experience including none if they meet the physical requirements. Horses can take you greater distances in a shorter time, covering areas that would be difficult or inaccessible otherwise.

Fly-Fishing

For an excuse to stand in a river enjoying the sounds, smells and scenery of some of the most beautiful places, try fly-fishing. Fishing is a perfect activity to enjoy with children, grandparents or whoever. With enough practice, you may even catch a delicious big fish.

Cycling + Mountain Biking

On the path or the road, spending time on a bike allows you to slow down and leisurely take in the scenery around you. Mountain biking can give you the biggest excitement, while road cycling may offer a more peaceful and calming experience. Travel with your bike or rent one at your travelling places, and your possibilities for exploration have already increased.

Rock Climbing

For a more physical and challenging experience outdoors, try your hand at rock climbing. You can get a feel for climbing in a gym, but its real rewards lie in putting those skills to use outside. Many popular travel places have great climbing within a day trip distance.

1. Who can take a horseback ride?

A．Anybody who wants to take a horse ride.

B．Travelers without experience of horse riding.

C．Those who have the basic physical conditions.

D．The explorers who like to travel in dangerous places.

2. Which activity is fittest for all the families?

A．Fly-Fishing.	B．Rock Climbing.
C．Horseback Riding.	D．Cycling + Mountain Biking.

3. What do mountain biking and road cycling have in common?

A．Allowing travelers to fully enjoy the scenery.

B．Slowing down the travel to have an enough rest.

C．Getting the travelers to have the biggest excitement.

D．Offering a more peaceful and comfortable experience.

6 . Do you want to get home from work knowing you have made a real difference in someone’s life?

If yes，don’t care about sex or age! Come and join us, then you’ll make it!

Position: Volunteer Social Care Assistant

(No Pay with Free Meals)

Place: Manchester

Hours: Part Time

We are now looking for volunteers to support people with learning disabilities to live active lives! Only 4 days left. Don’t miss the chance of lending your warm hands to help others!

Role:

You will provide people with learning disabilities with all aspects of their daily lives. You will help them to develop new skills. You will help them to protect their rights and their safety. But your primary concern is to let them know they are valued.

Skills and Experience Required:

You will have the right values and great listening skills. You will be honest and patient. You will have the ability to drive a car and to communicate in fluent written and spoken English since you’ll have to help those people with different learning disabilities. Previous care-related experience will be a great advantage for you.

1. The text is meant to ________.

A．leave a note	B．send an invitation
C．present a document	D．carry an. advertisement

2. What does the underlined part mean?

A．You’ll make others’ lives more meaningful with this job.

B．You’ll arrive home just in time from this job.

C．You’ll earn a good salary from this job.

D．You’ll succeed in getting this job.

3. The volunteers’ primary responsibility is to help people with learning disabilities ________.

A．to get some financial support

B．to properly protect themselves

C．to learn some new living skills

D．to realize their own importance

4. Which of the following can first be chosen as a volunteer?

A．The one who can drive a car.

B．The one who has done similar work before.

C．The one who has patience to listen to others.

D．The one who can use English to communicate.