1 . For more than two days in September 1974, the people of Honduras shut their windows, locked their doors, and stayed inside their homes because hurricane (飓风) Fifi was outside. By the time Fifi had left, about 8,000 people were dead. Fifi wasn’t a pet dog as the name suggests. It was one of the worst hurricanes that year.
Hurricanes were first given names so that people could differentiate between different storms (风暴) in the same area. At first, the names were all female (女性) names (like Fifi), but after some protest from Women’s Organisations, both male (男性) and female names were used, alternating (交替) between genders (性别) storm by storm, giving the names out in the alphabetical (字母表的) order. There are six sets of names for storms and hurricanes that are used over six years and then reused. Each year list consists of 21 names, starting with every letter but Q, U, X, Y, and Z. However, the 126 names on the lists are used only for storms forming off the Atlantic coast of the US. There are separate lists for hurricanes that take place in the Pacific.
Max Mayfield is the director of the National Hurricane Centre and it is his responsibility to pick new names for storms off the Atlantic coast. He doesn’t do it alone, though. Hurricane experts from several countries in the Caribbean, Central America, and North America vote on what names will replace the old ones.
1. Fifi is the name of ________.| A．a pet dog | B．a country | C．a hurricane | D．a little girl |
| A．are all male names | B．are set each year |
| C．are all female names | D．are difficult to spell |
| A．About 8,000 people were killed in the hurricane named Fifi. |
| B．The 126 names can’t be used for storms that take place in the Pacific. |
| C．People in Honduras were frightened by Fifi because it was quite damaging. |
| D．Nobody helps Max Mayfield pick new names for storms off the Atlantic coast. |
| A．David, Helen, Jack, Mike, Lucy. | B．Peter, Rose, Sam, Zoe, Victor. |
| C．Yeats, Sam, Tina, Victor, Victoria. | D．Lucy, Michael, Nancy, Peter, Tina. |
| A．How Storms and Hurricanes Get Their Names |
| B．Storms and Hurricanes |
| C．Male or Female |
| D．Hurricanes in the Caribbean |
2 . Fat and shy, Ben Saunders was the last kid in his class picked for any sports team. “Football, tennis, cricket — anything with a round ball, I was
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In 2001, after becoming a skillful skier, Saunders
Next October, Saunders, 27, heads south from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole and back, a 2900-kilometre journey that has never been completed on skis.
1.| A．hopeless | B．useless | C．careless | D．fearless |
| A．take into account | B．run out of | C．made fun of | D．put up with |
| A．bike | B．car | C．toy | D．tool |
| A．found | B．replied | C．accepted | D．changed |
| A．walker | B．cyclist | C．hiker | D．runner |
| A．Gradually | B．Eventually | C．Normally | D．Directly |
| A．health | B．strength | C．desire | D．concern |
| A．last | B．ending | C．following | D．past |
| A．expected | B．witnessed | C．questioned | D．learned |
| A．annoyed | B．interested | C．surprised | D．confused |
| A．declared | B．required | C．proved | D．decided |
| A．served | B．seized | C．selected | D．started |
| A．unbelievable | B．unbearable | C．illogical | D．incorrect |
| A．adopted | B．predicted | C．suffered | D．cured |
| A．low | B．limit | C．point | D．pool |
3 . Travel is fun and exciting, but it’s not if you get sick. You may think, “Not me, I won’t get sick on my vacation.” But for many people, that is what happens.
A vacation is supposed to be a time for relaxing. But very often it is not. “What can I do when I am a tourist?” This is what we should often think about. Usually there are so many places to visit: museums, shops, parks and churches. You may spend most days walking around these places. This can be very tiring. Your feet may hurt. And you may have a terrible headache after a few hours. If this is what you feel, you should take a rest. Don’t ask your body to do too much. A tired body means a weak body. And a weak body can make you get sick easily. Just sit down for a few hours in a nice spot. In good weather, look for a quiet park bench. Or you can rest at a café. You can learn a lot by watching people when you have a rest.
Sleep is also important. If you want to stay healthy you need enough sleep. You may have trouble sleeping at night when you travel. Your hotel room may be noisy, or the bed may be uncomfortable. If that is true, don’t be afraid to change rooms or hotels. You may not get enough sleep for another reason. You may want to stay out late at night. In many cities the night life can be very exciting. Then you should plan to sleep for an hour during the day. That extra hour can make a big difference.
Finally, if you want to stay healthy, you must eat well. That means eating the right kinds of foods. Your body needs fresh fruit and vegetables, and some meat, milk or cheese. When you are in a new country you may want to try new foods but you need to be careful about how much you eat. Lots of rich food is not very good for you.
1. Travelling around can be ________.| A．the best way to relax | B．unhealthy |
| C．never any fun | D．very tiring |
| A．spend every night in hotels | B．change hotels |
| C．get some rest every day | D．take lots of medicine |
| A．watching them | B．visiting their homes |
| C．writing to them | D．going to the shops |
| A．enjoy the night life of the city | B．eat more rich food |
| C．sleep for an hour during the day | D．go for a holiday |
| A．Try not to visit every museum and church in a place. |
| B．Eat proper food, have enough sleep and rest. |
| C．Stay up late every night and sleep for an hour in the day. |
| D．Visit as many shops as you can. |
4 . A new study indicates that living in a city makes it harder for people to concentrate on some tasks. The research found that people living in rural areas can focus better than those in urban areas. The study is from Goldsmiths College, which is part of the University of London. Head researcher Dr Karina and her team made great contributions. They studied how two groups of people did the same “thinking tasks”. The team went to a remote (偏远的) part of Namibia, southwest Africa, to study the Himba tribe. Himba people live a very basic life in the desert. They are still doing traditional farming. The team also studied members of the same tribe who had moved to the nearest town. The Dr. said the tribe who lived in the desert did much better on the tests than those in the town. It’s really interesting and shocking.
Dr Karina said their research may lead to changes in the way companies operate. In the future, workers may move from cities to live and work in the countryside. She said there are too many things around us in the city that stop us from thinking about one thing for a long time. This means we do not work at our best. She asked, “What if, for example, companies realized certain tasks would be better carried out by employees based outside of the urban environment? There their concentration ability is better.” The past century has seen billions of people move from the countryside to big cities. In the future, the trend may not continue. If Dr.’s research is true, this century might see many of those people return to the great outdoors. Let’s wait to see what will happen.
1. What conclusion did Dr Karina and her team get from the study on the Himba tribe?| A．Himba people focus better in the desert. |
| B．Himba people aren’t used to the life in city. |
| C．Himba people are smarter than others. |
| D．Himba people give up traditional farming. |
| A．towns | B．cities | C．villages | D．countries |
| A．Big cities attracted many people to live and work. |
| B．Many people came back to the countryside. |
| C．Companies realized certain tasks would be better carried out outdoors. |
| D．People in rural and urban areas can’t concentrate on one task. |
| A．To remind people to focus better. |
| B．To advise people to live in countryside. |
| C．To show the bright future to readers. |
| D．To share a recent study with readers. |
5 . FITNESS CENTRE
The fitness center offers a variety of activities for members of all ages throughout the week. Activities on Monday 12 July, 2017:
Learning to swim. Classes for preschool children aged five and under start at 10 am. Classes last 30 minutes and parents must attend with their children. Don’t forget to book in advance, as places are limited, and to pack some warm clothes for using after the lesson.
Woman’s aerobics (有氧运动). Sessions last for one hour and begin at 10:45 am, led by Melissa. Come along and join us every Monday for an exhilarating (令人高兴的) hour of exercise and fun. Leave your kids at the nursery (托儿所) and take time out for yourself. Wear a track suit (运动服) or something similar.
Lunchtime yoga. Take a break at lunchtime (1:00—2:00 pm) for an hour of meditation (沉思) and yoga. Enjoy the peace and quiet of our meditation room, and relaxing sessions designed for active people with busy lives. Use your own mat (垫子) for floor work or hire one from us for a small sum (金额).
Family shoot around. 10:00—5:30 pm. Family shoot around is open for members and guests to bring the family out for basketball. Half court games are only during this time. There are no full court games during family shoot around hours. All participants must sign in (签到) at the front desk and wear a wristband (腕套) during the play.
1. If you want to join in “Learning to swim”, you must__________.| A．Sign in at the front desk. | B．Wear a track suit. |
| C．Book in advance. | D．Bring a mat. |
| A．From 10:00 am to 10:30 am. | B．From 10:45 am to 11:45 am. |
| C．From 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. | D．From 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. |
| A．Lunchtime yoga. | B．Learn to swim. |
| C．Women’s aerobics. | D．Family shoot around. |
| A．Lunchtime yoga. | B．Learn to swim. |
| C．Women’s aerobics. | D．Family shoot around. |
| A．They need to sign in. | B．They need to bring something. |
| C．They need to book in advance. | D．They need to become a member. |
6 . Five people were waiting for an interview in a room of a company(公司). Inside the room, they could do whatever they liked, except using the phone or the Internet.
On the first day, all of the five people were excited. They were imagining their bright future, but there was no interview.
On the second day, they came again for the interview. But to their surprise, there was no news about the interview. Two of them got upset.
On the third morning, they arrived earlier. Still no news came. By mid-day, most of them were irritated. Some thought the company did not care for them. Some regretted coming here. Only one man was different. He was happy all those days. He kept smiling while the others complained(抱怨).
At the end of that day, the boss appeared. To their disappointment, the boss said that their interview had ended and only one of them was chosen. It was the man who kept happy. Then the boss added, “We want someone who can keep happy in whatever situations. Keeping happy is an ability.”
1. The five people were waiting for________.| A．an interview | B．a meeting | C．a phone call | D．a meal |
| A．快活的 | B．愤怒的 | C．放松的 | D．胆怯的 |
| A．he listened to the others | B．he kept happy |
| C．his answers were better | D．he cared for others |
| A．a dictionary | B．a poster | C．a magazine | D．a notice |
7 . 4-Day Classic Beijing Tour
The 4-day classic Beijing tour is designed for tourists who come to visit China for the first time. It covers the most popular and typical places in Beijing, fully displaying the scenery, culture, history, local lifestyles and features, food and drinks, business, etc. to you.
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
Your guide meets you at Beijing Capital International Airport, and helps you check in at your hotel.
Enjoy Peking duck as welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Downtown Beijing
Day 2: The Great Wall & the Summer Palace
Start your day at the most famous part of the Great Wall, the Badaling Great Wall. Leave the downtown for the Great Wall at 8 am. Since it is a long drive to the Great Wall (about 2 hours’ riding), have a break at the Beijing Bona Jade Museum on the way. Lunch will be enjoyed in a local restaurant. In the early afternoon come back to the city and have a sightseeing (观光) tour of the Summer Palace.
Suggested activity: Beijing opera shows (Liyuan Theatre, 19:30-20:30 every evening)
Accommodation: Downtown Beijing
Day 3: Beijing city sightseeing & the local experience
Your guide meets you at the hotel at 8 am and set out for the day’s touring: Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City.
After visiting the two sites, have a break and get ready for lunch.
Hutong visit: see some traditional arts of the old Beijing, such as paper cutting and kite making, and visit a local family.
Accommodation: Downtown Beijing
Day 4: Beijing Olympic sites
Visit the Olympic sites: the Bird’s Nest, the Water Cube and the Olympic Green, showing the fast developing modern China. Enjoy some free time after visiting the sites.
After lunch, it is shopping time and then the tour is over.
For more information, just click here www.chinatour.com.
1. Whom is this advertisement aimed at?| A．Experts who study history and cities. | B．Foreigners who are new to China. |
| C．Kids who were born in other cities. | D．People who are interested in touring. |
| A．Day 3. | B．Day 2. | C．Day 1. | D．Day 4. |
| A．Visiting the Summer Palace. | B．Enjoying Beijing opera in the evening. |
| C．Going to the Beijing Bona Jade Museum. | D．Paying a visit to the Water Cube. |
| A．in a newspaper | B．in a travel magazine |
| C．on TV | D．on a web page |
8 . Henry was going through a very hard time. His wife passed away one month ago. He thought his life became meaningless. Henry sat in his house sadly and did nothing.
One day, Henry’s neighbor, Lisa, saw him from her yard. She hadn’t seen him outside for several days! She wanted to help Henry. Then she had an idea.
Lisa said to Henry, “Hello, Henry! Just look at this fence (篱笆) between our houses. It is falling apart. You are a strong man. Can you help fix this fence?”
After hearing Lisa’s words, Henry was a little angry. He didn’t want to help her. He thought he was the one who needed help. He thought Lisa was kind of rude. However, he agreed to help Lisa because Lisa was too old to fix the fence herself.
Henry spent a few days fixing the fence. When he finished, Lisa thanked him. Henry gave her a smile. It was his first time to smile after his wife passed away.
“What a wonderful job! Could you please paint it for me?” Lisa said to him. Henry thought for a while and agreed. Then he began to paint the fence in the hot sun. As his neighbors passed by and saw Henry, they all praised Henry for what he was doing. Henry felt happy and proud. He felt his life was not meaningless any more.
Henry finally understood Lisa’s purpose. She wanted Henry to know that staying busy could help him forget his sorrow (悲痛). Henry thanked Lisa a lot.
1. Which of the following shows how Henry’s feelings changed over time?| A．Happy→thankful→bored→sad. | B．Sad→angry→happy→thankful. |
| C．Sad→happy→thankful-→sad. | D．Happy→upset→thankful→happy. |
| A．She wanted him to get to know more neighbors. |
| B．She asked him to do some things to make him busy. |
| C．She encouraged him to make friends with other neighbors. |
| D．She advised him to find a new part-time job in his free time. |
| A．Silly and lazy. | B．Rude and lazy. |
| C．Clever and helpful. | D．Patient and hard-working. |
| A．Staying busy can help us forget our sadness. | B．We should help others at any time. |
| C．It is hard to make friends with neighbors. | D．Asking others for help isn’t rude. |
9 . 
Cheating can happen in a lot of different ways.When people cheat,it’s not fair to other people，like the kids who studied for the test or who the true winners of a game were.
Many people like the action of cheating.In their opinion,it makes difficult things seem easy,like getting all the right answers on the test.But it doesn't solve the problem of not knowing the material and it won't help on the next test—unless the person cheats again.
Some people lose respect for cheaters and think less of them.The cheaters themselves may feel bad because they know they shouldn't get that good grade.And,if they get caught cheating,they will be in trouble at school，and maybe at home,too.
Some kids cheat because they're busy or lazy and they want to get good grades without spending the time studying.Other kids might feel like they can’t pass the test without cheating.Even when there seems to be a “good reason” for cheating,cheating isn’t a good idea.
If you were sick or upset about something the night before the day and couldn’t study,it would be better to talk with the teacher about this.And if you don’t have enough time to study for a test because of swim practice,you need to talk with your parents about how to balance swimming and school.A kid who thinks cheating is the only way to pass a test needs to talk with the teacher and his or her parents so they can find some solutions together.Talking about these problems and working them out will feel better than cheating.
1. What does the author think when kids cheat in class?| A．It is unfair to other people. |
| B．It does harm to their health. |
| C．Teachers should punish them. |
| D．Teachers shouldn't stop them at once. |
| A．Because they think the material in the test is very difficult. |
| B．Because they want to do better than the others. |
| C．Because cheating can make hard things seem very easy. |
| D．Because they have little time to study their lessons. |
| A．Some kids can’t pass the test without cheating. |
| B．Why kids cheat in the test. |
| C．Cheating isn’t a good idea. |
| D．Some kids don't spend the time studying. |
| A．Cheaters are often thought highly of. |
| B．People show no respect for those who cheat. |
| C．Parents whose kids cheat are often in trouble. |
| D．Kids cheat in the test because of swim practice. |
10 . Exercise and I had never had a good relationship due to my fear of sports. From a young age, my dad
When I entered the University of Regina, my dad
The spring semester came. A friend of mine
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| A．expected | B．allowed | C．forced | D．invited |
| A．therefore | B．though | C．instead | D．besides |
| A．avoided | B．risked | C．regretted | D．kept |
| A．in shape | B．for fun | C．at ease | D．on business |
| A．refused | B．happened | C．bothered | D．decided |
| A．hardly | B．merely | C．constantly | D．gradually |
| A．eager | B．content | C．embarrassed | D．disappointed |
| A．cheated | B．comforted | C．asked | D．annoyed |
| A．happy | B．proud | C．careful | D．sure |
| A．cup | B．part | C．share | D．mouth |
| A．curiosity | B．passion | C．fear | D．confidence |
| A．perfect | B．positive | C．adorable | D．official |
| A．accept | B．feel | C．display | D．compare |
| A．witness | B．separate | C．discourage | D．save |
| A．trouble | B．sense | C．peace | D．contact |
