1 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

More Americans are opting to work well     1     retirement, a growing trend     2     threatens to upend the old workforce model.

One in three Americans who are at least 40 have or plan to have a job in retirement to prepare for a longer life, according to a survey     3     (conduct) by Harris Poll for TD Ameritrade. Even more surprising is that more than half of “unretirees” — those who plan to work in retirement or went back to work after retiring — said they     4     (employ) in their later years even if they had enough money to settle down, the survey showed.

Financial needs aren’t the only culprit for “the unretirement” trend.     5    , according to the study, include personal fulfillment such as staying mentally fit, preventing boredom or avoiding depression. About 72% of “unretire” respondents said that they would return to work     6     retired to keep mentally fit while 59% said it would be tied to making ends meet.

“The concept of retirement is evolving,” said Christine Russel, senior manager of retirement at TD Ameritrade. “It’s not just about finances. The value of work is also driving folks     7     (continue) working past retirement.”

One reason for the change in retirement patterns: Americans are living longer. The share of the population 65 and older was 16% in 2018, up 3.2% from the prior year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That’s also up 30.2% since 2010. Older Americans are also the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. workforce, and boomers are expected to live longer than previous generations. The percentage of retirement-age people in the labour force has doubled over the past three decades. About 20% of people 65 and older were in the workforce in February, up from an all-time low of 10% in January in 1985, according to money manager United Income.

Unfortunately, many people who     8     (choose) to work in retirement are preparing to do so because they are worried about making ends meet in their later years, said Brent Weiss, a co-founder at Baltimore-based financial-planning firm Facet Wealth. He suggested that preretirees     9     speak with a financial adviser to set long-term financial goals.

“    10     (challenging) moments in life are getting married, starting a family and ultimately retiring,” Weiss said. “It’s not just a financial decision, but an emotional one. Many people believe they can’t retire.”

2 . What life will be in 2050?

It’s hard to say definitively what life will be like in 2050. However, we can make some educated guesses based on the trends that are happening now. For instance, it’s likely that technology will play an even greater role in our lives than it does now. We might have flying cars, or robots to do our household chores.

The world population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, so resources may be strained. People may live in smaller homes or even underground to conserve space and energy. We may also see drastic changes in the way we get our food. With advances in technology, it’s possible that we’ll be able to create artificial meat or grow food in laboratories.

In 2050, many aspects of our life will be very different from what they are now. People’s lives, the environment, transportation, and education all change at a new level.     1     People will have more transportation options as a result of scientific progress. Solar-powered, wind- powered automobiles that are less harmful to the environment will become available and utilized. Anyone will be able to visit other planets using modern technology. As flying cars become more common, cities will need to adapt by building more vertical infrastructure like skyports. These multi-level buildings would be used for takeoffs and landings, and could also include shopping, dining and entertainment options.

    2     And with the help of upcoming technology, we may not need formal schooling anymore. You would be able to learn anything you want from the comfort of your home with online teachers. The schedule will be more optional for you to choose as long as it meets your needs and timeframes.

There will be a lot of new jobs born to serve the development of society. And if you are good at using social media, you can be an online celebrity and make a lot of money. You can also choose to be a full-time housewife and take care of your family if you want.     3    

Rockefeller University mathematical biologist Joel Cohen predicts that by 2050, the world will be majority urban dwellers with a high average age. In contrast, U.S. cities theorist Richard Florida believes that urbanization trends will result in a work-from-home economy and do away with divisions between home and work life. Other experts interviewed by Popular Mechanics envision a future in which solar energy is ubiquitous, 3-D printing has replaced traditional manufacturing and everyone has a personal assistant in the form of an AI.

However, there are also some reasons to be pessimistic about the future. The world will be a more dangerous place in 2050. Global warming will cause rising sea levels and extreme weather conditions that will make life difficult for people around the world.     4    

A．As technology continues to develop, so does the concern for environment.

B．By 2050, everyone will be able to afford higher education.

C．In addition, there will be new diseases that we have not yet seen.

D．In general, life in 2050 is more convenient, more comfortable and more fun.

E．There are some grounds for optimism in this scenario.

F．As a result, we will have a lot of health problems.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。1.

A．Because it’s hard to get away from digital clocks.

B．Because we all have our own internal clocks.

C．Because lost time cannot be gotten back.

D．Because we are all running around.

2.

A．By looking up at the sky and doing the math.

B．By observing the varying position of heavenly bodies.

C．By inventing timekeeping machines.

D．By estimating the temperatures in different times of a day.

3.

A．To avoid the seasonal disaster.	B．To know when to rain.
C．To help improve farming.	D．To figure out when to harvest crops.

4.

A．Limiting what we do strictly.	B．Damaging what we do.
C．Affecting our outlook on life.	D．Influencing our work slightly.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。1.

A．Admiration for one’s own appearance.	B．A need for popularity.
C．A need to belong to a group.	D．A love for photography.

2.

A．Women are more likely to be famous.

B．Men are more eager to be seen as popular.

C．Man tends to post selfies more often.

D．Women use editing software more frequently.

3.

A．Photos have to be looked at.

B．Cameras are mostly used for selfies.

C．Clicking “like” doesn’t necessarily mean photos have been seen.

D．It is the same experience as the traditional one.

5 .

A．Listen to folk music at home.	B．Watch a live performance.
C．Appreciate a dance show on TV.	D．Go to an exhibition of works of art.

6 .

A．Night flights are available to him.	B．He can’t get any direct flights.
C．He has missed the flight he wanted.	D．Direct flights have been delayed.

7 . Directions:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A.Regularly     B.factors   C.smooth       D.inner          E.wrists       F.hurtful G.prevention   H.affect   I.effectively     J.maintained        K.determined

This is the best bedtime to avoid heart disease

The time you go to bed may have something to do with your risk for heart disease. In fact, researchers say, there is a heart health sweet spot for falling asleep: from 10 to 11 p.m.

The body has a 24-hour    1    clock that helps regulate physical and mental functioning. “Our study suggests that early or late bedtimes may be more likely to disturb the body clock, with    2    consequences for cardiovascular (心血管的) health,“ said Plans, who is a senior lecturer in the University of Exeter in the U. K.

To explore how different bedtimes might     3     heart health, Plans and colleagues at Huma, turned to UK Biobank, a biomedical database (数据库). UK Biobank    4     information about more than 500, 000 volunteers and provided information about their personal information, lifestyles and health. Their physical health records were also evaluated.

The researchers focused on 88,926 adults, average age 61, who wore devices that record data when a person moves on their    5     for seven days. With the devices data, the researchers     6    the times of sleep start and waking.

During an average follow-up period of 5.7 years, 3,172 of the people on the list (3.6 percent) experienced cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks or heart failure-happening was highest among people with sleep times at midnight or later and lowest among those who fell asleep from 10 to10: 59 p.m.

Even when a number of    7     were taken into account —including age, gender,   sleep duration, being an early bird or night owl, smoking status, blood pressure—falling asleep    8    at midnight or later was still linked to the highest increased risk of heart disease.

“The new study really strengthens what we know from a cardiovascular risk    9    opinion—sleep is a risk factor,” said Dr. Francoise Marvel, an assistant professor and co-director of the Johns Hopkins Digital Health Lab at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. “But there is a huge important gap to recognize: There is no evidence to suggest at this point that improving sleep will    10    reduce cardiovascular events, like heart attack.”

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。1.

A．At home.

B．In a studio.

C．In office.

D．At school.

2.

A．An English programme.	B．Something annoying.
C．An expression.	D．A goat, called Fred.

3.

A．Neil’s goat is really a mad goat, a trouble maker.

B．Neil really makes Feifei mad.

C．Neil’s goat was really annoying to everyone.

D．Neil’s goat annoys Feifei due to its smell.

4.

A．Your best friend told you that he’s past the driving test.

B．Some cars are blowing their horns when you are doing a test inside.

C．You are riding a bicycle with your classmates in the street.

D．Your neighbour brings you a cake because it is her daughter’s birthday.

9 . The secrets of long life

A long healthy life is no accident. It begins with good genes, but it also depends on good _________. So what’s the formula for success? In a recent study, scientists have focused on groups living in several regions where exceptional longevity is the normal: Sardinia, Italy, Loma Linda, California, and the islands of Okinawa, Japan.

Sardinians

Why do they live so long? _______ is part of the answer. By 11 a.m. Tonino has already milked four cows, chopped wood and walked four miles with his sheep. Now, taking the day’s first break, he gathers his grown children, grandson, around the kitchen table. Giovanna, his wife, unties a handkerchief containing a paper-thin flatbread called carta da musica, pours some red wine, and cut slices of homemade cheese.

These Sardinians also benefit from their _______ history. According to Paolo Francalacci of the University of Sassari, 80 percent of them are _______the first Sardinians, who arrived in the area 11,000 years ago. Genetic traits made stronger over generations may favor longevity.   _______, too, is a factor. The Sardinians diet is loaded with fruits and vegetables, milk and milk products, fish and wine. Most of these items are homegrown.

Adventists

The study found that the Adventists’ habit of consuming beans, soy milk, tomatoes, and other fruits _______their risk of developing certain cancers. It also suggested that eating whole wheat bread, drinking five glasses of water a day, and, most _______, consuming four servings of nuts a week reduced their risk of heart disease. And it found that not eating red meat had been helpful in avoiding both cancer and heart disease.

Okinawans

The first thing you notice about Ushi Okushima is her _______. It fills the room with pure joy. This rainy afternoon she sits comfortably wrapped in a blue kimono. Her thick hair is combed back from her suntanned face, revealing alert green eyes. Not long ago, she started wearing perfume. When asked about the perfume, she _______that she has a new boyfriend. ________behavior for a young woman, perhaps, but Ushi is 103.

With an average life expectancy of 78 years for men and 86 years for women, Okinawans are among the world’s longest lived people. This is undoubtedly due in part to Okinawans warm and ________ climate and scenic beauty. Senior citizens living in these islands tend to enjoy years ________disabilities. Okinawans have very low rates of cancer and heart disease compared to American seniors.

A lean diet of food grown on the island and a philosophy of ________— may also be a factor. “eat until your stomach is 80 percent full.” may also be factors. Ironically, this healthy way of eating was born of ________. Ushi Okushima grew up barefoot and poor, her family grew sweet potatoes, which formed the core of every meal. During World War II, when the men of the island joined the army, Ushi and her friend Setsuko fled to the center of the island with their children. “We ________ terrible hunger,” Setsuko recalls.

1.

A．habits

B．parents

C．efforts

D．secrets

2.

A．Companion

B．Lifestyle

C．Environment

D．Birthplace

3.

A．unique

B．fantastic

C．genetic

D．religious

4.

A．curious about

B．connected with

C．fond of

D．senior to

5.

A．Inheritance

B．Gene

C．Nutrition

D．Peace

6.

A．accepted

B．evaluated

C．increased

D．lowered

7.

A．surprisingly

B．originally

C．unexpectedly

D．miserably

8.

A．dressing

B．identification

C．laugh

D．expression

9.

A．proposes

B．assumes

C．jokes

D．denies

10.

A．Aggressive

B．Violent

C．Disorderly

D．Predictable

11.

A．changing

B．inviting

C．extreme

D．tropical

12.

A．suffering from

B．overcoming

C．free from

D．recovering

13.

A．moderation

B．feasibility

C．evolution

D．identification

14.

A．wealth

B．hardship

C．orphan

D．harmony

15.

A．died of

B．satisfied

C．experienced

D．kept off

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。1.

A．Because the manager asked him to do so.

B．Because the elderly were respected in his hometown culture.

C．Because the couple wanted him to do so.

D．Because he wanted more pay.

2.

A．He lost his job in the restaurant.

B．He made friends with the couple.

C．He no longer respected the elderly.

D．He changed his way with older people.

3.

A．The more the speaker explained, the angrier the couple got.

B．The manager went back to the table and apologized to the couple.

C．From this experience, the speaker learned more about American culture.

D．The speaker wanted to show his feelings through words after his experience.