1 . This produced a chain reaction, ________made________possible for life to develop.

A．what; that

B．what; it

C．which; that

D．which; it

3 . Digital technology -email and smart phones especially - have vastly improved workers’ ability to be productive outside of a traditional office. Even so, most white-collar work still happens in an office. One reason is that, according to findings of a new survey of office workers conducted by Wakefield Research for the IT company Citrix, most bosses are doubtful about remote working. Half of the workers say their boss doesn’t accept it and only 35 percent say it’s tolerated.

Skeptical bosses will likely have their doubts reinforced by the same survey, which shows that 43 percent of workers say they’ve watched TV or a movie while “working” remotely, while 35 percent have done housework, and 28 percent have cooked dinner.

It is true, however, that working at home makes people much more efficient(高效的), because it allows workers to take care of annoying housework while still getting their jobs done. It’s much faster, for example, to shop for groceries at a quarter to three than to stand in line during the after-work rush.

The fact that such practices remain officially unaccepted reflects how far we haven’t come as a society from the days when we expected every full-time worker to be supported by a full-time homemaker.

More broadly the Wakefield survey suggests that employers may be missing a low-cost way to give workers something of value. Sixty-four percent of those survey participants who haven’t worked remotely would rather give up some bonus in order to get even one day a week working from home. Under such circumstances, smart firms need to find ways to let their employees have enough flexibility to manage their time efficiently.

1. Why do some employers hesitate to allow remote working?

A．They fear losing control of their workers.

B．They want to stick to their routine practice.

C．They have little trust in modern technology.

D．They are used to face-to-face communication.

2. Working from home is more efficient because workers can _____.

A．take care of the annoying children

B．watch TV or a film while working

C．save a lot of time to get their job done

D．enjoy the long wait in the after-work rush

3. What seems to be most workers’ attitude toward remote working?

A．Favorable.

B．Doubtful.

C．Reserved

D．Disapproving

4. What does the author suggest smart firms do?

A．Shorten their office hours.	B．Adopt flexible work patterns.
C．Give employees a pay raise.	D．Reduce their staff’s workload.

4 . —I have been considering canceling the project because it seems hard to go farther.
—But it’s too early to ________now. There’s still much hope.

A．pave the way	B．throw in the towel
C．have a say	D．take any chances

5 . Global Works provides international travel programs that help teens learn about the world.

Costa Rica: Wild Adventure

This service program brings you into a wildlife reserve, where you will do some voluntary work to help protect local animals. After an overnight white-water rafting (漂流) trip, you get to work on sea turtle protection projects on Costa Rican beaches!

GRADES: 9—12 DAYS: 21 DESTINATION: Costa Rica
FOCUS: Wildlife Protection
AVG. GROUP SIZE:18 Students/3 Staff
Fiji Islands: Sunny Service and Island Immersion (沉浸)

Looking for an unforgettable travel program? Join our Fijian family! Experience Fijian life firsthand and contribute to service projects that bring us to the heart of the local community. In this teen volunteer program, you will have a chance to play with the local kids and teach them English!

GRADES: 9—12 DAYS: 17 DESTINATION: Fiji Islands
FOCUS: Working with Children
AVG. GROUP SIZE:16 Students/2 Staff
Puerto Rico: Hurricane Relief

This is a hands-on service trip focused on hurricane (飓风) relief and disaster prevention efforts. Home repair work is the heart of this program. The projects we work on will help families and communities to deal with a future hurricane.

GRADES: 9—12 DAYS: 8 DESTINATION: Puerto Rico, United States
FOCUS: Building Services
AVG. GROUP SIZE:18 Students/3 Staff
France: French Immersion

Want more than just a standard France teen travel program? This French adventure has it all! From the Palais de Versailles to the French Alps, your journey introduces you to some of France’s most attractive sites and stories.

GRADES: 9—12 DAYS: 21 DESTINATION: France
FOCUS: French Immersion
AVG. GROUP SIZE: 18 Students/3 Staff
1. What will you do if you are accepted into the travel program in Costa Rica?

A．Rebuild homes for local families.

B．Enter a local swimming competition.

C．Help protect local animals.

D．Teach local kids English.

2. The students can ______ in Fiji Islands: Sunny Service and Island Immersion.

A．teach kids French	B．learn about disaster
C．work with children	D．visit attractive sites.

3. Which program will you choose if you have ten days off?

A．Puerto Rico: Hurricane Relief.

B．Costa Rica: Wild Adventure.

C．Fiji Islands: Sunny Service and Island Immersion.

D．France: French Immersion.

4. All four international travel programs have the same ______.

A．target grades

B．destination

C．group size

D．focus

5. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To encourage students to volunteer.	B．To share how to spend holidays.
C．To recommend four destinations.	D．To introduce four travel programs.

6 . A famous philosopher said, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” Travelling can provide different experience and ______ our horizons.

Last year, I enrolled in a summer vocal(唱歌) institute at Westminster Choir College of Rider University in New Jersey, US. There I truly experienced the kindness and warmth of people all over the world ______ their skin color, language or nationality.

As a ______ who knew little about the place, I worried and was extremely cautious about everything. I didn’t dare to talk with anyone. ______, with the help of others I got over my embarrassment. I remembered that when I first ______ the classroom, the students gave me a warm welcome. I began to ______.

Later, they even held a party for me, which also showed their _____. They talked about various topics ______China, such as the Great Wall, kungfu, the giant panda and Chinese cuisine. I was surprised to find that they had great ______ about Chinese culture. The more we ______, the more relaxed and confident I became. I felt at home with the ______ topics.

Maybe it was the great atmosphere or the fact that I wanted them to know more about China that ______ me to sing Chinese songs for them. With their applause, I realized that it was a ______ beginning of my time in a foreign country.

Apart from their warmth, their ______ music impressed me a lot: Whenever you went to the studio, you would find someone playing a musical instrument or singing. It was like entering a world of music. Music was a(n)______ theme for them. They loved it and ______ every chance to play it. In such a purely musical ______ , my own attachment to music became even ______. I played music more often and exchanged ideas with everyone who was interested in. I fell completely in love with music.

Time flew. ______ I knew it, the visit was over. But it was an extraordinary experience. It taught me to be more open-minded and more ______ about my culture. In the future, I will explore and embrace this world bravely as well as enjoy the further study in music.

1.

A．provide

B．get

C．broaden

D．enhance

2.

A．in need of

B．by means of

C．in terms of

D．regardless of

3.

A．reader

B．newcomer

C．loser

D．traveler

4.

A．However

B．Besides

C．Therefore

D．Otherwise

5.

A．left

B．saw

C．entered

D．found

6.

A．laugh

B．relax

C．cry

D．complain

7.

A．tiredness

B．happiness

C．loneliness

D．kindness

8.

A．related to

B．addicted to

C．opposed to

D．given to

9.

A．curiosity

B．bravery

C．indifference

D．anxiety

10.

A．learned

B．talked

C．collected

D．answered

11.

A．serious

B．famous

C．significant

D．familiar

12.

A．asked

B．forced

C．inspired

D．extended

13.

A．forgetful

B．wonderful

C．powerful

D．useful

14.

A．performance of

B．passion for

C．talent in

D．contribution to

15.

A．long-lasting

B．ordinary

C．original

D．experimental

16.

A．sent

B．treasured

C．praised

D．threw

17.

A．environment

B．holiday

C．game

D．journey

18.

A．faster

B．cleverer

C．stronger

D．louder

19.

A．Unless

B．If

C．Before

D．Since

20.

A．particular

B．careful

C．anxious

D．confident

7 . The farmer hired extra workers for the h________ (收成). (根据中英文提示单词拼写)

8 . When I was a little boy, the dinner on the eve of Spring Festival was ________________ (我最期待的). (根据汉语提示完成句子)

9 . But there are still some dishes that Dad ________________ (不敢尝试) even after many years of marriage to my mother. (根据汉语提示完成句子)

10 . —It seems that the waiter knows you well.
—You are right. I am one of the bar’s ________ customers.

A．current

B．regular

C．potential

D．related