1 . What does the girl think of the trip?

A．Terrible.

B．Just so-so.

C．Great.

2 . When Mrs. Rubins asked her daughter Lena to bring muffins to a sick neighbor, Lena said sure. But when Lena _______ who the neighbor was, she was not so sure. The neighbor’s name was Mrs. Redmayne, and kids in the neighborhood said she was the_______ person who ever lived.

Lena walked up the path to Mrs. Redmayne’s. She did not_______ the idea of anyone being sick and alone, but what if the kids were_______? A girl in Lena’s science class said that Mrs. Redmayne had poked (戳) her with a stick last Halloween. Sometimes people heard_______ and moans (呻吟声) coming from inside. And a boy in Lena’s math class said Mrs. Redmayne had hung him upside down and painted him yellow when he_______ kicked a soccer ball onto her lawn._______ between wanting to help someone who needed help and not wanting to come home a different color, Lena decided to be_______.

Finally Lena_______the door. After a few moments, Mrs. Redmayne answered the door and________in a rough tone, “Who are you? What are you doing here?”

Lena said________, “My mother heard you were________. She baked you muffins.”

Mrs. Redmayne________. “My, that’s sweet. I’m sorry if I seemed________, but young people sometimes dare each other to come to my door, ________ they think I’m going to do something to them. As soon as I________ the door, they________ laughing or play a trick on me.”

________, Lena heard a loud howl (嚎叫). Mrs. Redmayne________ as Lena jumped. “Oh, that’s just Roland, my parrot. He’s watched too many scary movies —like you, I think!’ Then Lena came to________ that people are not always what they seem.

1.

A．made out

B．found out

C．let out

D．carried out

2.

A．oldest

B．poorest

C．ugliest

D．meanest

3.

A．share

B．have

C．like

D．accept

4.

A．disappointed

B．angry

C．strict

D．right

5.

A．cheers

B．screams

C．laughter

D．whispers

6.

A．happily

B．accidentally

C．calmly

D．easily

7.

A．Troubled

B．Concerned

C．Torn

D．Puzzled

8.

A．clever

B．stubborn

C．brave

D．sensitive

9.

A．knocked on

B．broke down

C．went towards

D．shut down

10.

A．explained

B．demanded

C．requested

D．asked

11.

A．shyly

B．cheerfully

C．confidently

D．excitedly

12.

A．afraid

B．tired

C．sad

D．ill

13.

A．agreed

B．relaxed

C．signed

D．stopped

14.

A．dishonest

B．nervous

C．rude

D．impatient

15.

A．while

B．unless

C．although

D．because

16.

A．answer

B．try

C．shut

D．approach

17.

A．run off

B．move on

C．set out

D．show up

18.

A．Certainly

B．Naturally

C．Suddenly

D．Possibly

19.

A．nodded

B．shouted

C．laughed

D．expressed

20.

A．remember

B．admit

C．hope

D．realize

3 . I have had a laptop computer “disused” at home for a long time. Sometimes I would ________ it stored in a closet, gathering ________.

Recently, I learned that a local nonprofit organization that works in Uganda ________ old computers and gives them new life as learning tools for the ________ of some orphanages （孤儿院） .

I would like to donate my laptop, so I took it to a computer store. It was a young man who ________ me. I asked him to ________ all my personal data, and he told me that it would cost me about ＄24－＄36 and I would have to ________ it and pick it up another day. I thought about it and ________ decided to spend the money.

As we talked, he wondered what I did with this computer because it was so ________. I explained to him my ________ of giving it to a nonprofit organization.

I went back after two days and asked if the job had been ________. The young man prepared the laptop for me, and gave me the ________ bill. I unfolded it and saw that the ________ shown was ＄0.

Since my ________ isn’t great, I asked him if I had already paid for it the first day, but he ________ his head: “No.” I realized that he didn’t intend to ________ me because the computer was for the ________ organization.

I felt _________ by this “little” great act of kindness. I _________ him and noticed that he didn’t want to draw my attention, but he was happy to have ________ a project that will help those children in Uganda.

1.

A．give up

B．stare at

C．come across

D．look after

2.

A．sunshine

B．dust

C．electricity

D．information

3.

A．borrows

B．repairs

C．sells

D．recycles

4.

A．parents

B．colleagues

C．children

D．teachers

5.

A．served

B．answered

C．met

D．accepted

6.

A．share

B．clean

C．copy

D．recover

7.

A．buy

B．take

C．check

D．leave

8.

A．gradually

B．slowly

C．eventually

D．nearly

9.

A．attractive

B．old

C．important

D．special

10.

A．purpose

B．demand

C．feeling

D．doubt

11.

A．found

B．finished

C．delayed

D．shared

12.

A．written

B．broken

C．closed

D．folded

13.

A．amount

B．time

C．material

D．quality

14.

A．life

B．memory

C．skill

D．thought

15.

A．dropped

B．raised

C．nodded

D．shook

16.

A．cheat

B．pay

C．charge

D．ask

17.

A．charitable

B．traditional

C．fashionable

D．profitable

18.

A．bored

B．shocked

C．moved

D．excited

19.

A．refused

B．held

C．replied

D．thanked

20.

A．contributed to

B．put forward

C．carried on

D．taken over

4 . The idea of biophilia — that humans love spending time in nature — has been around for generations. While it’s well-known that we get psychological benefits from nature, it’s not always clear which parts of nature provide those perks. Is a city park as good as an old-growth forest? What about less green natural settings like deserts?

Much of the focus of current findings has been on visual features of nature （like trees, flowers or beaches）, but a new study takes a slightly different approach. Set to unfold over the next three years, it intends to find out the effects of bird songs on human’s brains.

Lead researcher Eleanor Ratcliffe tells the Guardian: “Much anecdotal evidence suggests we respond positively to birdsong. However, now there’s a lack of scientific research on the psychological effects of listening to birds.”

With funding from the U. K. National Trust and the Surrey Wildlife Trust, Ratcliffe will begin by interviewing a representative sample of the public to judge their perception （感知） of natural sounds. She’ll try to find out if bird songs can improve mood and attention after stress or tiredness. Later in the study, she’ll seek test subjects via social media to assess the effects of bird songs on their brains and behavior. Beyond that, she hopes to learn more about which kind of bird songs improve mental health, and in what ways.

We’ll have to wait for answers, since the study is scheduled to take years. However, as National Trust ecologist Peter Brash argues, dedicated birders already know the benefits of bird songs. “Birdsong gives us a warm glow inside when we hear it,” he writes on the National Trust’s website. “We’re all used to the need to eat five fruits and vegetables a day or take a 30-minute walk. Taking the time out to listen to five minutes of birdsong every day could also be beneficial to our well being.”

1. What does the underlined word “perks” in the first paragraph mean?

A．Experiences.

B．Changes.

C．Results.

D．Benefits.

2. What is Eleanor Ratcliffe trying to talk about in Paragraph 3?

A．Their particular research areas.	B．The health effects of bird songs.
C．The great need for their new study.	D．The limitation of previous study.

3. What can we know about the new research?

A．It focuses on the effects of visual natural appearance.

B．It aims to discover how bird songs affect human brains.

C．It is a 3-year study mainly funded by the government.

D．It is going to be carried out mostly on the Internet.

4. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?

A．To suggest.

B．To entertain.

C．To advertise.

D．To summarize.

5 . It’s been 13 years since The Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin passed away and his family is continuing to keep his legacy （遗产） alive. The family continues to carry on the preservation efforts he was so passionate about.

His wife, Terri Irwin, recently revealed that the family officially finished work on an elephant hospital in his honor, which was one of Steve’s greatest dreams.

“We just finished one of his greatest goals,” said Terri to Buzzfeed News. “In Sumatra, when elephants step on a landmine （地雷） or they get caught in a trap, there was no hospital to treat them, and now we have just opened an elephant hospital, so it’s pretty special.”

The Sumatra elephant hospital was constructed and staffed with help from the Australia Zoo in Queensland. “Steve dreamed of opening an elephant hospital after seeing with his own eyes the issues they were facing in the wild,” said an Australia Zoo spokesperson. The new elephant hospital is just one of many projects that the family continues to do in honor of Steve’s legacy, according to his daughter Bindi Irwin.

“We have projects all over the planet, which he was so enthusiastic about and which we’ve continued,” said Bindi. “Helping rhinos and cheetahs in Africa, tigers in Sumatra — it’s so important for us to continue Dad’s legacy and what he loved most, which was wildlife protection.”

The Irwin family is one of the most inspirational families out there and it’s amazing to see how they continue to honor their father with the special work they do.

1. What does Terri think of the elephant hospital?

A．Small.

B．Particular.

C．Popular.

D．Modern.

2. Why was Steve eager to build an elephant hospital?

A．He witnessed the danger elephants faced.

B．He found many elephants died of disease.

C．He called on people to protect wild animals.

D．He wanted to be honored by later generations.

3. What do we know about Steve’s wife and children?

A．They are wealthy people.	B．They all follow him blindly.
C．They are deeply affected by him.	D．They feel sad for the death of their loved one.

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

A．Protecting Wild Animals in Africa Is Urgent

B．In the Eyes of Steve’s Family He Is Still Alive

C．Injured Elephants Are Well Treated in Hospitals

D．Steve’s Family Opens Elephant Hospital in His Honor

6 . Ireland is known for its amazing seaside scenery and country landscapes. Stop for some live music in a village pub or head for the big cities of Dublin and Belfast for wonderful cultural activities. Here is the best guide to your trip to Ireland.

The best time to visit

The weather in Ireland tends to be mild but cool in April and May, and going to the country in spring is a good way to beat the tourist crowds that arrive in June, July and August. September is also a good time to visit Ireland before the winter arrives.

Getting around

If you plan to stick to the cities of Dublin and Belfast, there is little need for a car. Both cities are small enough to explore on foot and Dublin has a good public transportation system. Major towns are well connected by private coaches, but it is a good idea to hire a car if you want to see rural （乡村的） Ireland.

Things to do

Ireland is the perfect vacation destination for music lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and slow travelers who like to experience local lifestyles by exploring small towns and villages.

●Take a walk: Ireland has six national parks as well as splendid hills and landscapes. Walking is a popular way to relax.
●Go to the pub: No trip to Ireland is complete without a few nights in the pub. This is where you will enjoy live traditional music, local beer and delicious food that tastes just like what is cooked at home.
●Plan a road trip: To see as much as possible, plan to experience at least one of Ireland’s best drives. Perhaps you want to experience the Beara Peninsula or explore the Causeway coast. The small towns and unexpected scenery you will discover along the way make Ireland a truly special place to visit.
1. How are tourists advised to visit villages in Ireland?

A．By bike.

B．On foot.

C．By car.

D．By bus.

2. What can tourists enjoy in a pub in Ireland?

A．Tasty home-style food.	B．Locally produced wine.
C．A relaxed atmosphere.	D．Live pop music.

3. How can tourists benefit from the road trip in Ireland?

A．They can experience the local lifestyle.

B．They can study traditional Irish culture.

C．They can admire the unexpected scenery.

D．They can keep track of the history of towns.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where will the woman attend a meeting?

A．In Orlando.

B．In Chicago.

C．In San Francisco.

2. How does the woman plan to travel?

A．By plane.

B．By train.

C．By car.

3. What will the man probably do in September?

A．Take a trip to Washington.

B．Visit the woman.

C．Fly to Orlando.

8 . For a long time, people had to listen to the radio to get news, drama and music at home. This all changed with the development of the television in the early 20th century.

For most of TV’s history, we have fitted our weekday evenings around broadcasts of EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street. Except that’s no longer the case. Today, we have the power to watch whatever we want, whenever we want, wherever we want through streaming (流媒体) services. The services have given us access to more content than was ever possible, including back catalogues of classic shows and movies.

It’s not just the streaming services that are taking away audiences from traditional TV channels either. Social media sites also provide competition to traditional TV since they allow the uploading of video content, meaning users can watch more shorter clips (剪辑) at their convenience.

In the UK, adults are spending more time watching content on streaming services than ever before. In 2018, these figures were 26 minutes per day. This has been the trend for the past decade and it doesn’t look like it will be changing any time soon. While demand for streaming services is growing, the main UK channels continue to be the most watched overall. For example, in 2018 UK adults continued to watch BBC One for an average of 41 minutes per day, more than any streaming services.

While the traditional TV networks have seen a decline, the television set itself doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere any time soon. Most major TV channels have their own catch-up streaming services, which significantly increase their viewing figures. Additionally, the BBC began making content that’s only available through its iPlayer service. BBC Two allows its viewers to watch original content at their convenience without having to wait for the show to air on TV first.

So, while around 50％ of all households now subscribe to at least one streaming service, there is no way of knowing where television is going.

1. What is the second paragraph mainly about?

A．The advantages of streaming services.

B．The popularity of traditional TV channels.

C．The competition among streaming services.

D．The effects of the Internet on people’s lives.

2. What does the underlined word “This” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A．Analyzing official figures.	B．The changing viewing habit.
C．Preferring to watch short videos.	D．The great demand for UK channels.

3. What do major TV channels do to attract more audiences?

A．Enrich their content.

B．Put on older TV shows.

C．Seek help from video makers.

D．Provide streaming services.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．How Traditional TV Networks Were Formed

B．Will Traditional TV be Replaced by Streaming

C．What Were Broadcast on Early TV Programs

D．People’s Entertainment Ways Change with the Times

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the weather like today?

A．Sunny.

B．Windy.

C．Rainy.

2. Why does the woman want to visit the Natural History Museum?

A．It’s near her house.

B．It’s free.

C．It’s interesting.

3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．The weather in London.

B．The transportation in London.

C．Their plans for today.

10 . Sometimes fate steps in when you need a good dog encounter(邂逅). That’s what_______to Kate Howard, who was sitting outside one afternoon after a memorial service(追悼会)_______a brown dog sat down on the grass in front of her and_______to leave. The following is what Howard wrote on Twitter.

The dog was_______with white spots. Her owner was trying to get her rolling_______she was staying where she was. She called her. “Winnie! Come on! ” Her name was Winnie! It_______to me that last November, I once fostered (代养)a brown baby dog also called Winnie over Thanksgiving Day. I cried sadly for three days after she was taken away for adoption.

I asked the woman_______she had adopted Winnie with that name, She_______. Then I asked when she adopted Winnie. She answered last November. On hearing the_______, I jumped with joy,________, “I FOSTERED THIS DOG! ”

I told the woman I was so________whether she found a good home that I________ the shelter to put my name in her file in case she was ever________, an unfortunate but not uncommon________. “Oh, no. I would never return it to the shelter! She is a________dog, ”she said.

The woman told me the moment she saw Winnie's________on the Animal Services website, she fell in love with the dog. So she got in touch with the adoption site early,________ her intention to adopt her when she became________.

I just moved into this house a couple months ago. And this house is a block away from Winnie’s! I would have been at work, not at home that afternoon if I hadn’t ________the memorial service of my friend Heidi, a________ of dogs.

1.

A．added

B．contributed

C．led

D．happened

2.

A．when

B．while

C．until

D．unless

3.

A．agreed

B．refused

C．decided

D．failed

4.

A．wild

B．violent

C．cute

D．aggressive

5.

A．and

B．so

C．but

D．or

6.

A．appealed

B．seemed

C．turned

D．occurred

7.

A．how

B．whether

C．what

D．why

8.

A．nodded

B．sighed

C．waved

D．bowed

9.

A．news

B．reply

C．notice

D．story

10.

A．complaining

B．commenting

C．warning

D．screaming

11.

A．afraid of

B．interested in

C．worried about

D．delighted with

12.

A．asked

B．ordered

C．invited

D．forced

13.

A．put away

B．taken on

C．brought back

D．ruled out

14.

A．achievement

B．result

C．sign

D．condition

15.

A．well-behaved

B．well-dressed

C．cold-blooded

D．absent-minded

16.

A．name

B．signature

C．drawing

D．photo

17.

A．impressing

B．expressing

C．revising

D．denying

18.

A．available

B．healthy

C．strong

D．lovely

19.

A．organized

B．planned

C．attended

D．ignored

20.

A．lover

B．porter

C．partner

D．hunter