1 . I have begun every conversation with the usual opening line, “Entschuldigung, mein Deutsch ist noch nicht so gut” since I moved to Hermsdorf, a little village in east Germany in 2015. The purpose was to let the Germans know that they shouldn’t expect me to express more ideas or respond quickly and accurately, so I escape too much conversation with them.

Learning to speak German was not funny for meat all. Even if I could technically write academic (学术的) articles in German, the thought of calling a doctor to make an appointment (约定) would still bring me anxiety. I would stammer (口吃) during small talk with a mother I had never met before, while dressing my one-year-old at kindergarten.

This went on for almost ten years until a month ago. I was at home, telling my husband about a meeting I’d had. As usual, I started the meeting by apologizing (道歉) for my poor German. The lady behind the desk looked at me somewhat confused, “But your German is great.” “She is right, you know,” my husband said. “I don’t know why you still think you speak poor German. OK, it is not perfect, but who cares?” After living in Germany for nearly ten years, why did I still worry so much? I finally saw the light. It was because I was trying to protect my feelings.

Lately, when I sat across from a woman who could be my future boss, I felt anxious about the interview, especially the unavoidable question, “Tell me about yourself.” I really wanted to use my usual opening line, but I didn’t and thought I should trust myself and my German. That afternoon, l was called back to meet the CEO who told me that I was hired, and when we shook hands, she didn’t mention anything about my German skills.

1. Why did the author begin conversations with the usual opening line?

A．She pretended to be polite.

B．She hoped to impress people with her language skills.

C．She wished form or c opportunities to practice German.

D．She wanted to avoid further conversation with Germans

2. How did the author feel when she learned to speak German?

A．Excited and inspired.	B．Anxious and bored.
C．Confident and relaxed.	D．Pleased and satisfied.

3. What made the author worry about her German?

A．Not having confidence in speaking German.

B．Writing academic articles in German.

C．The basic rules of German grammar.

D．Small talks with her friends.

4. Why was the interview mentioned in the last paragraph?

A．To stress the author’s language skills were praised.

B．To illustrate the mental challenges of job interviews.

C．To prove good relationship between the author and the CEO.

D．To show the author’s changes and growth in speaking German.

2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Music in its many forms is a powerful force. For centuries, people all over the world have created or listened to music in its     1     (variety) forms. The power of music can     2     (feel) from the beating of drums to the ringing of bells, from the sound of a piano to the clapping of hands and stamping of feet.

In many cultures, music making     3     (happen) with story telling. In some cultures it has been used     4    (help) treat illnesses. Today, music therapy (疗法) is a way of helping people with disabilities. For some people who have trouble     5     (communicate) in words, music can be the bridge     6     helps them express themselves more     7     (free).

The power of music is this―it will touch all our lives in some way. It could be we a e interested in the popular music of today and the classical music of yesterday, or have a fascination with creating wonderful instruments. It could be we join     8     band or an orchestra, become a street musician or     9     (compose), or we could simply be listeners.

Although the music today may be different     10     what the next generation will listen to, it will always be part of our world.

3 . To Be a Good Teenager

Teenage years are one of the most exciting times of your life.     1    . The possibilities are endless and it’s the perfect time for you to prove that you’re ready for more responsibility. Here are some helpful tips on how you can be a good teenager and make this time of your life even better!

Struggle for good grades

Your primary responsibility at high school is to get a good education. Study hard, pay attention and learn as much as you can throughout these years.     2    .

Help out around the house

Stick to your parents’ rules and do your part around the house. If your job is to wash the dishes, just do it.     3    . A clean room not only looks good, but also helps you find everything easier.

Develop a good hobby

With hobbies, you can not only become more familiar with history, society, science and culture, but also improve your creativity.     4    . What’s more, you can make friends with people who have the same hobbies.

    5    

This is the most important rule of all the how-to-be-a-good-teenager rules. Go where you say you’re going, and do what you say you’re doing. To make friends with people, you should be honest with others so that they can trust you. Treat your friends sincerely, and you will find that your life may become colorful with so many friends around you.

A．Be honest

B．Have good behavior

C．If you’re asked to clean your room, do it

D．Plus, with good grades, you’ll have more choices of which college to go to

E．You can build self-confidence and active life attitudes by developing interests

F．Whenever others come across problems, you should try your best to help them

G．Every day you seem to find a new opportunity and face a new decision to make

4 . For some people, job satisfaction means having a good payment or work-life balance and also making a difference in someone’s life. The jobs in the social services industries on this list improve people’s well-being and help them reach their personal goals.

Hearing Aid Specialist

Median payment: $59.020

Education required: High school above

Hearing aid specialist ranks first among the best jobs without a college degree. Hearing aid specialists perform noise tests to help fix hearing aids for patients. They’re also responsible for fitting hearing aids to ensure they stay on properly. Building a career in this field can feel a sense of achievement since you help improve the quality of life for people with hearing problems.

Physician Assistant

Median payment: $ 126.010

Education required: Master’s degree

Physician assistant ranks No. 2 among the social services industries. Physician assistants can provide some professional care. examine patients and provide other treatments. Since they provide direct care to patients who may be in pain, it’s important to have good communication skills.

Lawyer

Median payment: $135.740

Education required: Doctoral or professional degree

Lawyer ranks first among the social services industries. Lawyers are licensed professionals who provide legal advice and representation for individuals and organizations. While being a lawyer can be stressful, it’s rewarding to protect the rights of your customers.

Physical Therapist (治疗师)

Median payment: $97.720

Education required: Doctoral or professional degree

Physical therapist ranks No. 7 among the social services industries. Physical therapists help people recover their ability to move and strength through exercises. It can be satisfying to watch people improve and achieve a better quality of life.

1. What is an advantage of being a hearing aid specialist?

A．It offers higher payment.	B．It needs lower level of education.
C．It improves communication skills.	D．It increases a sense of responsibility.

2. Which one has the highest payment?

A．Hearing aid specialist.	B．Lawyer.
C．Physician assistant.	D．Physical therapist.

3. Who may be the text mainly intended for?

A．People who are helping volunteers.	B．People who are working in college.
C．People who are developing career plans.	D．People who are making a job satisfaction survey.

5 . Scientists agree that predicting (预测) when and where an earthquake will occur and how big it will be is not yet possible. Therefore, much research has focused on coming up with ways to reduce the damage from earthquakes, rather than trying to predict when they will occur. Specifically, finding more information about the place under the surface helps developers and others make safer choices when constructing a building. This is where Navakanesh M Batmanathan is putting his efforts.

Batmanathan is an earthquake geologist at the National University of Malaysia. He is actively engaged in mapping the areas surrounding earthquakes in Borneo. Faults (断层) are places in the Earth’s crust (地壳) that are weak to sudden movement between masses of rock, resulting in occasional earthquakes. Batmanathan is working to map the faults, as well as the infrastructure (基础设施) in the area of the faults, to hopefully reduce the potential damage that can be caused by an earthquake. Developers and engineers can use this knowledge to plan where it is safest to build and where earthquake-resistant structures are needed.

Batmanathan is using a variety of tools to map faults. Working on the ground to map the area is just one of the methods he employs. He also uses images from satellites and ground-penetrating radar (GPR). GPR is a technology that creates an underground image without digging. It has many applications, from finding the water level to understand soil and rock types for construction projects. Batmanathan and others are using this technology to map faults, and the areas around faults, to gain a clearer picture of potential earthquake damage.

It might not ever be possible to know exactly when or where an earthquake will happen, but Batmanathan hopes that his work will help educate people and better prepare them for earthquakes.

1. What is the function of paragraph 1?

A．Providing evidence.	B．Giving suggestions.
C．Introducing the topic.	D．Drawing a conclusion.

2. What is Batmanathan actively working on in Borneo?

A．Studying volcanoes.	B．Recording rivers.
C．Predicting earthquakes.	D．Studying faults.

3. What do we know about GPR from paragraph 3?

A．It can predict where an earthquake will happen.

B．It can be applied in mapping faults.

C．It can predict the time of earthquakes.

D．It can test the quality of the soil.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Mapping Faults for Safer Construction

B．Challenges in Predicting Earthquakes

C．The Future of Earthquake Prediction

D．Technology for Reducing Earthquakes

6 . 假定你是生活在2120年的李华，请给现在的你写一封信介绍一下你居住的房子及其优点。
注意：词数80左右。
参考词汇：eco-friendly环保的
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7 . 请根据语境，用方框内短语的正确形式将句子补充完整，每个短语只用一次。

make a difference     look forward to     work out   rather than   go through       date back to             in shock       as if     turn to   be concerned about

1. The art of paper cutting in China ________the sixth century.
2. He still keeps positive after ________so many difficulties.
3. He prefers to do sports in the gym every weekend ________play computer games at home.
4. To make his dream come true, he keeps a healthy diet and ________regularly to be physically fit.
5. My kids are ________being taken to the zoo this weekend.
6. As a teacher, I am confident that I can ________to the lives of my students.
7. To avoid destroying the heritage, the government ________the United Nations for help in 1959.
8. She looked at her husband ________, waiting for him to explain what happened.
9. After the terrible earthquake, it seemed ________the world were coming to an end.
10. I ________the African elephants, so I wonder what you know about them.

8 . For many people, travel is a necessary part of celebrating the holidays with loved ones. This means enduring (忍受) all the troubles that can come with traveling and spending time away from the comforts of your own home. You may face delays, and many hours of sitting that can make you suffer mentally and physically.     1    

Take control of your posture and breathing

    2    And it increases physical and mental tension. That’s why it’s important to take control of your breathing at least once an hour, which can help restore your posture (姿势) and cultivate a sense of calm while traveling.

Drink enough water

Those muscle pains on the road may have a lot to do with your water intake. Considering that our bodies are mostly water, hydration is important for proper circulation. Your access to drinking water may be limited while traveling, so it’s important to plan ahead.    3    So pack a reusable water bottle and, if you’re driving, don’t forget to bring a cooler with water.

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Studies regarding the health dangers of long-time sitting are beyond count, yet few people seem to make an effort to avoid it while traveling. Break up long hours of sitting by taking advantage of opportunities to stand and walk around whenever possible. When traveling by air, take a walk around your terminal. When traveling by car, find a park or even a mall on your route where you can get out and take a 10-minute walk.

Plan your schedule properly.

During the trip, it is necessary to plan the schedule properly to avoid excessive fatigue (疲劳) and tension.    5    

A．Do more exercise

B．It’s necessary to sleep regularly.

C．Stand and walk every opportunity you can

D．Most airports have water stations to refill bottles for free.

E．You can arrange the time reasonably to avoid a too tight schedule.

F．To enjoy the holidays, try these tips below to reduce stress and tension.

G．When you sit for long periods while traveling, your posture often suffers.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How is the weather right now?

A．Cloudy.

B．Rainy.

C．Sunny.

2. When will the wet weather stop?

A．On Friday morning.

B．On Thursday morning.

C．On Tuesday morning.

3. Where will the wind come from this weekend?

A．The southeast.

B．The northwest.

C．The southwest.

4. What is the temperature going to be on Monday afternoon?

A．16 degrees.

B．17 degrees.

C．18 degrees.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the woman go to Mr. Abbey’s office?

A．To hand in her paper.

B．To return a dictionary.

C．To have a talk with him.

2. What does the woman think of Mr. Abbey?

A．He is funny.

B．He is kind.

C．He is strict.

3. What will the woman probably do next Monday?

A．Stay with her family.

B．Attend a school party.

C．Travel to Boston with Dan.