1 . I Still Look for Patches
Aren’t we lucky, when we had a childhood friend willing to be our everlasting, faithful companion(同伴)?I can still remember the day I met my special
One spring evening, my mother and I patiently waited for my father to come home. His
As he
“Amy!” Softly, daddy called.
I slowly turned around to look at daddy’s
Patches became a
When I was about 10, my family moved into a house which wasn’t
I can still remember her eyes
I saw her once or twice before she
A.friend | B.dog | C.neighbor | D.relative |
A.absence | B.appearance | C.performance | D.confidence |
A.clear | B.loud | C.small | D.weak |
A.looked up | B.found out | C.reached into | D.took away |
A.excitement | B.sadness | C.disappointment | D.pleasure |
A.leg | B.hand | C.foot | D.face |
A.Because of | B.Instead of | C.In spite of | D.In case of |
A.trouble maker | B.baby sitter | C.risker taker | D.good listener |
A.wisely | B.carefully | C.positively | D.unwillingly |
A.avoid | B.allow | C.take | D.face |
A.faithful | B.powerful | C.fearful | D.wonderful |
A.cool | B.clean | C.large | D.bright |
A.make use of | B.take care of | C.look out of | D.get rid of |
A.caught | B.adopted | C.bought | D.refused |
A.seeing | B.staring | C.watching | D.smiling |
A.joy | B.anger | C.pain | D.strength |
A.disappeared | B.ran | C.returned | D.fell |
A.doubt | B.idea | C.problem | D.proof |
A.unclear | B.colorful | C.creative | D.vivid |
A.watering | B.hugging | C.bathing | D.following |
2 . The British entrepreneur Richard Branson has successfully flown to the edge of space and back in his Virgin Galactic passenger rocket plane, days ahead of a rival launch by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, as the billionaires compete to kick off a new era of space tourism. Seventeen years after Branson founded Virgin Galactic to develop commercial spacecraft, the space plane went into sub-orbital flight on Sunday morning, reaching 88 km above the Earth’s surface.
“Welcome to the dawn of a new space age,” Branson tweeted (发推特) shortly after the flight. Branson is the first of the competing “billionaire space barons”, and the flight can be served as a huge stunt (噱头) of advertisement for Virgin Galactic. In nine days’ time, Bezos will launch his own rocket, New Shepard — named for Alan Shepard, the first American astronaut in space, which was manufactured by Bezos’s company Blue Origin. On Saturday, Blue Origin tweeted a message of good luck to Virgin Galactic, after laughing at the company on Friday, when it came to whether Unity 22 was really going into space, instead of just to the edge of space.
The boundary between Earth’s atmosphere and outer space, known as the Kármán line, has been a source of controversy for years. Aeronatics standard setter Fédération Aéronautique Internationale defines the Kármán line as the altitude of 100km above Earth’s average sea level, However, US space agency NASA says the boundary is 80km, above sea level.
Interest in space tourism is rapidly catching on. Virgin Galactic says it has more than 600 reserved seats at $250,000 each for people who will fly in the future. The company plans to launch two additional flights before commercial service begins in 2023.
1. Why is Amazon founder Jeff Bezos mentioned in Paragraph 1?A.To present his achievement. | B.To introduce the following topic. |
C.To make a comparison with Branson. | D.To give an explanation of space tourism. |
A.Act as an advertisement. | B.Launch an rocket plane. | C.Gain a good luck message. | D.Make fun of Blue Origin. |
A.Earth’s atmosphere. | B.The Kármán line. | C.The altitude of outer space. | D.The Earth’s average sea level. |
A.Over 600 reserved seats will be provided. | B.Tourists can get two extra flights. |
C.Commercial service has begun. | D.250,000 people can fly to space in 2023. |
A miniature black horse with
Magic is a member of an all-volunteer charity, Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses. It
Magic has a special way of knowing who needs her the most. She goes over and
4 . The Most Breathtaking Theaters in the World
Shakespeare's Globe Theater(London, UK)
The original Globe Theater was built by Shakespeare's company in 1599, but was destroyed by fire in 1613. A replica was built in 1997 just meters from the original site. The new 857-seat structure has several modern features. It has the first and only straw roof permitted in London since the great fire of 1666.
Shakespeare's Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London; +44 20 7902 1400
Margravial Opera House(Bayreuth, Germany)
Built in 1745, the UNESCO-listed Mareravial Opera House is regarded as the finest baroque theater in Europe. The stage has a depth of 27 meters and was the largest in Europe until 1871. Much of the original materials remain, along with original structures, such as the twin staircases.
Margravial Opera House, Opernstrasse 14. Bayreuth, Germany; +49 9 21 7 59 69 22
Teatro Amazonas(Manaus, Brazil)
There can't be many theaters located in the middle of the Amazon rainforest, and the Teatro Amazonas is certainly the most breathtaking. The theater was built in 1895 and was designed by Italian architect Celestial Sacardim. Work took 15 years. largely thanks to the decision to source supplies from all over the world
Amazon Theater, Centro, Manaus, Brazil; +55 92 3622 1880
National Centre for the Performing Arts(Beijing, China)
The National Centre for the Performing Arts(NCPA), built in 2007, is an arts centre in Beijing. Designed by French architect Paul Andreu, the NCPA is the largest theatre complex(建筑群)in Asia. The NCPA includes value in both ancient traditional Chinese architecture and modern architecture. It was specially designed to improve the red walls of ancient buildings and the Great Hall of the People in order to fit in with the surroundings.
NCPA, No. 2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng District, Beijing; +86 010 6655 0989
1. Where does the theatre with its longest survival time lie?A.In London. | B.In Bayreuth | C.In Manaus. | D.In Beijing |
A.Shakespeare's Globe. | B.Margravial Opera House. |
C.Teatro Amazonas. | D.National Centre for the Performing Arts. |
A.It features modern architecture. | B.It receives worldwide supplies. |
C.It is a multifunctional theatre | D.It matches its surroundings. |
5 . In the foot hills of Chianti Classico in central Italy, Elena Lapini and her husband make their way down neat rows of grapevines and inspect their fruit. The grapes are ripening too fast under the hot sun. Too much bronzing on the vine, they will wither into raisins (葡萄干), turning the wine into a sour, unpleasant blend. Getting the harvest date right is crucial for this reason, but climate change is making it increasingly hard.
An analysis of harvest dates going back to 1354 in France found that air temperatures have increased so much that grapes are now harvested two weeks earlier than in medieval times. Elizabeth Wolkovich, a biologist researching the impact of climate change on vine yards, says rising temperatures are changing the taste of wine itself.
For some cooler regions, warming conditions have allowed winemakers to grow more flavorful berries and enjoy longer growing seasons. Germany, best known for its Riesling white wines, has become more favorable to heat-loving grapes. Parts of Britain where it rains frequently now have the perfect climate to make sparkling wines, giving British bubbly from Kent and Sussex a fair fight against French champagne. But in warmer places like France, Italy and Spain ripening grapes at a higher temperature means more sugar and less acid in the berry, making high-alcohol, honey-like wines.
Climate change is also threatening the world's wine supply. In April producers in Italy and France found themselves lighting thousands of bucket-sized candles to warm the air against a killer frost that threatened to destroy buds emerging with the first warm spells of spring. In some regions the frost wiped out 90% of the crop, resulting in an estimated €2bn loss, French officials described it as “probably the greatest agricultural catastrophe at the beginning of the 21st century”.
1. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 1 refer to?A.Controlling the growing speed. | B.Figuring out the exact harvest date. |
C.Increasing the output of the grapes. | D.Improving the taste of wine for better. |
A.Sweeter grapes in Italy. |
B.Low-alcohol wines in France. |
C.Longer harvesting seasons in Germany. |
D.Threatened berry supply over the world. |
A.To speed up the ripening course. |
B.To produce more tasty and healthy wine. |
C.To give out light for producers to watch grapes. |
D.To increase the temperature to protect the buds from frost. |
A.Nature and Environment. | B.Science and Technology. |
C.Leisure and Entertainment. | D.Life and Health. |
6 . Avi Loeb, a scientist, believes that we are not alone in the universe. The belief fits with Loeb’s alien (外星的) spaceship theory that at least one alien spaceship might be flying over the orbit (轨道) of Jupiter, which won the international attention last year.
Astronomers in Hawaii found the first known interstellar (星际的) object in late 2017. It was a bit of light moving so fast past the sun that it could only have come from another star. Almost every astronomer on the planet was trying to figure out how the object, called “Oumuamua” got to our far-away, part of the Milky way galaxy. “One possibility is that ‘Oumuamua’ is debris (碎片) from an advanced technological equipment,” Loeb said. “Technology comes from another solar system just showed up at our door.”
“‘Oumuamua’ is not an alien spaceship,” Paul Sutter, another scientist wrote. He suggested Loeb was seeking publicity. Most scientists think “Oumuamua” is some sort of rock. They think it could be an icy wandering comet.
Loeb says that “Oumuamua’s” behavior, means it can’t be a block of rock shaped like a long photo. He thinks it's more likely an object that’s very long and thin, perhaps like a long pancake or a ship’s sail. Loeb says that if someone shows him evidence that contradicts his beliefs, he will immediately give in.
Loeb believes himself a truth-teller and risk- taker in an age of very safe, too-quiet scientists. “The worst thing that can happen to me is that I would be relieved of my management duties, and that would give me even more time to focus on science,” Loeb says. He said he wouldn’t mind giving up all the titles he had and returning to the Israeli farming village where he grew up.
1. What does Loeb say about “Oumuamua”?A.It is an icy comet. |
B.It looks like a long photo. |
C.It is actually some sort of rock. |
D.It may come from another alien civilization. |
A.Searches for. | B.Depends on. |
C.Turns to. | D.Goes against. |
A.He is foolish. |
B.He is unsatisfied with his titles. |
C.He is a firm believer in scientific truth. |
D.He is uncertain about his career future. |
A.Have Aliens Paid a Visit in Spaceships? |
B.Do We Really Know about Space Theory? |
C.Scientists Are Working on High Technology |
D.Astronomers Are Encouraging Space Travel |
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It was reported that, on last Friday, a big storm destroyed two villages in South Africa, caused 4 deaths. Over 200 people became homeless as a result of the storm. A farmer said the storm began early in the morning and last one hour. He said, “I was in the kitchen with my wife and children while we heard a loud noise. A few minutes late, our house fell down. I managed to climb out, but much to my shocking, one of my boys was missing. I quickly went back inside and found them safe but frightened.” Soldiers and volunteer came to rescue those which were buried under the ruins. The local government provided food, clothes, and shelters for homeless.
8 . After an earthquake most survivors can be expected to recover over time, particularly with the support of family and friends. Some families will be able to return to their normal life quickly, while others will have to contend with the destruction of their homes, medical problems, and injury to family members. Children especially will need time to recover from the loss of a loved one or a pet or from the closing down of their school.
Children often turn to adults for information, comfort and help. Parents should try to remain calm, answer children’s questions honestly and remain understanding when they see changes in their children’s behavior.
Children react differently to an earthquake depending on their ages, developmental levels and former experiences. Some will respond by withdrawing (不与人交往), while others will have angry outbursts (爆发). Parents should remain sensitive to each child’s reactions. Parents should spend time talking to their children,letting them know that it’s OK to ask questions and to share their worries. Although it may be hard to find time to have these talks, parents can use regular family mealtimes or bedtimes for them. They should answer questions briefly and honestly and be sure to ask their children for their opinions and ideas. Issues may come up more than once and parents should remain patient when you answer the questions again. For young children, parents, after talking about the earthquake, might read a favorite story or have a relaxing family activity to help them calm down. Parents should also tell children they are safe and spend extra time with them. They could play games outside or read together indoors. Most importantly, be sure to tell them you love them.
1. The underlined phrase “contend with” in Paragraph 1 can be replaced by “________”.A.deal with | B.make up | C.put off | D.turn back |
A.read a favorite story to comfort them |
B.ask them to help do some housework |
C.be patient and answer the question again |
D.take them out to play games |
A.Keep a close watch on children’s behavior. |
B.Tell the children they are safe. |
C.Tell the children you love them. |
D.Ask educational experts for help. |
A.All people will recover from an earthquake quickly. |
B.Children may need a longer time to recover after an earthquake. |
C.Children should turn to their classmates for help after an earthquake. |
D.Children react in the same way as adults do to an earthquake. |
9 . You just can’t imagine what a brave mother is like. She was a mother of three, who just
At midnight, Connie and her three children were
Juan slowly
Being deaf was not deterrent (妨碍物) for this
A.experienced | B.dreamed | C.avoided | D.reported |
A.turning around | B.standing by | C.crying out | D.running away |
A.see | B.hear | C.forgive | D.reach |
A.earthquake | B.storm | C.wind | D.disaster |
A.blind | B.deaf | C.old | D.sick |
A.telephone | B.email | C.hearing aid | D.sign language |
A.alone | B.awake | C.asleep | D.alive |
A.shaken | B.called | C.forced | D.kicked |
A.indoors | B.outdoors | C.upstairs | D.downstairs |
A.chatting to | B.playing with | C.focusing on | D.running after |
A.phoned | B.signed | C.shouted | D.explained |
A.helper | B.flashlight | C.box | D.suitcase |
A.mopped | B.examined | C.climbed | D.left |
A.carefully | B.regularly | C.bravely | D.hurriedly |
A.steps | B.sisters | C.memory | D.family |
A.animals | B.tents | C.tools | D.items |
A.stay | B.return | C.flee | D.cry |
A.famous | B.skillful | C.ordinary | D.determined |
A.darkness | B.shelter | C.ruins | D.stairs |
A.won | B.calmed | C.cured | D.comforted |
10 . Does anything symbolize the throwaway culture better than coffee chains? Everyone is piled high with by-products of a culture which in the past 10 years has gone from thinking that a cup of coffee is best enjoyed sitting down, in a break from a busy day, to one where if you’re not constantly rushing, you may get to work to find your desk gone. Gone are the thick white mugs, washed and reused until they broke. Instead, we’ve a vast new industry of disposables (一次性用品) for coffee on the go.
Cosla Coffee alone uses more than 100 million disposable coffee cups a year. Add to that Starbucks, Caffe Nero and other coffee shops; and you get something approaching 500 million paper cups and a billion napkins, plus plastic knives, spoons and sandwich boxes to get rid of, just in the UK, every year.
There are no regulations determining what materials they use or how they dispose of any of it. So they do what they like, which turns out to vary wildly. One reason may be that three different government departments are in charge of waste management. Communities Secretary is responsible for local rubbish collection, Environment Secretary for waste policy, and Energy and Climate Change Secretary the aspect of, well, dealing with climate change. When I1 asked the major chains about their recycling policies, Starbucks said, “We’re aiming to make our cups recyclable in the near future.” Its salad containers are biodegradable (可生物降解的) and its sandwich containers, being a sandwich themselves of paper and film, are only recyclable once they’re torn apart. However, you don’t see many people doing that.
Costa’s cardboard cups can’t be recycled, because although the cardboard is recyclable, the ink and the glue aren’t. So it’s planning to use vegetable ink and degradable glue on its cups.
1. Why does the author compare the old days with today in the beginning?A.To present a busy day. | B.To recall the sweet past. |
C.To introduce the main topic. | D.To show the symbol of a culture. |
A.bowls | B.bags |
C.chopsticks | D.cups |
A.The problem of wasting has been under control. |
B.There are clear rules about materials disposables use. |
C.The sandwich containers of Starbucks can be recyclable. |
D.Communities Secretary is responsible for local rubbish recycle. |
A.The Culture of Westerners | B.The Future of Coffee Chains |
C.The Change of Mankind’s Lifestyle | D.The Environment Cost of Takeaway Coffee |