1. What is the woman?
| A．A salesperson. | B．A student. | C．A shopkeeper. |
| A．Frightening. | B．Lovely. | C．Tiny. |
| A．The woman’s friend. | B．The man’s boss. | C．Lana’s pet. |
| A．To meet Lana. | B．To have a wander. | C．To buy a pair of shoes. |
1. How much did the man weigh two months ago?
| A．About 150 pounds. | B．About 160 pounds. | C．About 170 pounds. |
| A．From a book. | B．From a friend. | C．From a cook. |
| A．Change his diet. | B．Learn about an author. | C．Start to exercise regularly. |
There once was a stray dog (流浪狗) named Rufus who was the most amazing dog on Kumquat Street. He could hear a ladybug blowing its nose. He could see a pill bug eating a black licorice candy at midnight. Rufus could even smell a caterpillar that hadn’t washed its feet.
You would think that Rufus, being so amazing, was also happy. But he wasn’t. You see, there was one thing that kept Rufus from being adopted by his favorite human. And that was ...Rufus barked backward. Here’s what he sounded like: “Wob-wow! Wob-wow! Fra-fra-fra! Krab-krab!”
Rufus could stand being laughed at by every squirrel and cat in the neighborhood. What he couldn't stand was that his bark kept him from living with Janie Johnson.
Janie never laughed at Rufus when he barked. More than anything else, Rufus wanted to be her pet. He wanted to play catch in her yard every day and sleep at the foot of her bed each night.
But Janie’s father, Mr. Johnson, wouldn’t hear of it. “What? A dog that barks backward? Wed be the laughingstocks of Kumquat Street! we Johnsons didn't get where we are today by adopting dogs that bark backward. No, Janie. It’s out of the question.”
“I’m sorry,” Janie told Rufus one morning as they sat on her front porch. “I keep telling Daddy how great you are. He just won’t listen.”
“Krab-krab!” said Rufus.
“Yes, sometimes he is bad-tempered,” said Janie “I’ll keep trying, though. Don’t worry.”
But Rufus did worry. That evening he talked it over with his friend Bill Bulldog. “I don’t think Mr Johnson will ever like me,” Rufus said. “As long as I bark backward, he’ll never let me live in his home.”
“Have you tried treatment?” asked Bill.
Rufus said, “I’ve tried everything. Nothing helps. It’s just the way I bark.”
“You’re a great dog Roof. Anyone can see that,” said Bill. “It just takes some humans longer to figure it out, that’s all. Hey, want to go with me to Succotash Street? I’ve heard that their garbage is fantastic.”
Rufus yawned. “No, thanks,” he said. “I’ll take a nap.”
When Rufus woke up, it was late afternoon. As he was lying there, his sharp ears heard Mr. Johnson saying, “It’s almost suppertime. ls Janie still roller-skating? We Johnsons didn’t get where we are today by being late for supper.”
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Rufus ran down Kumquat Street to look for Janie.
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At the sight of Janie and Rufus, Mr. Johnson ran up.
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1. What is the purpose of National Hugging Day?
| A．To create a chance for people to get refreshed. |
| B．To expand the positive effects of hugging. |
| C．To promote an event related to hugging. |
| A．He will be smarter. | B．He will be more sociable. | C．He will be more open-minded. |
| A．Animals hug more than people do. |
| B．Hugs happen in various situations. |
| C．Hugging requires immediate actions. |
1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
| A．A shopping list. | B．A sign on the lamp posts. | C．A shopping community activity. |
| A．Some clothes and household items. |
| B．A toy train, a new tablet and a fridge. |
| C．A pretty new tablet and a silver ring. |
| A．Get to the yard sales early. |
| B．Set alarm late to get more sleep. |
| C．Read the promotional ads in the newspaper. |
| A．The signs on the lamp posts. |
| B．Good sale ads for this weekend. |
| C．Advertising in the second-hand market. |
1. What can be learned about Jerry?
| A．Jerry’s parents live in Nanjing. |
| B．Jerry will travel by high-speed rail. |
| C．Jerry is resting in his apartment now. |
| A．She knows the boss there. |
| B．Her friend works in this restaurant. |
| C．She booked the table a month earlier. |
| A．Going for a picnic in the forest park. |
| B．Going to the Domingo restaurant for dinner. |
| C．Going to Shanghai Museum for an exhibition. |
1. What does the man say about his office?
| A．His office is very modern. |
| B．He has used this office for a week. |
| C．His office space is spacious enough. |
| A．To record his trip next week. |
| B．To communicate with overseas scholars. |
| C．To record the contents of the report file. |
| A．A modern simple chair. |
| B．A folded chair without a handle. |
| C．A chair that rises up and down and has arms. |
6-year-old Quinn Hill became her family’s hero when she took immediate action during an emergency that saved her mother’s life with the help of her neighbor, Mrs. Smith.
Jennifer, a 39-year-old single mother, began the day by sending her child, Hill, to school. Having no idea what would happen, Jennifer was filled with anxiety. After all, it was the first day of a new school year for Hill, a fresh start! On the way school. she repeatedly reminded Hill to solve problems positively and fit in. Though worried, Jennifer had to wave goodbye to her daughter, watching her towards the school gate.
The whole day was packed with housework. Jennifer tidied the house, washed clothes, and prepared for the evening meal. As the school bell rang, signaling the end of the day, Jennifer picked Hill up from school. On seeing Jennifer, Hill couldn’t wait to hug her, sharing the school experiences. Chatting and laughing accompanied them all the way. Hill’s innocent laughter was like Jennifer’s ray of sunshine.
Approaching home, they encountered Mrs. Smith, a most kind and thoughtful housewife living in their neighborhood for many years. Mrs. Smith often invited Jennifer and Hill to her home and shared her homemade desserts and cookies. The two families developed a close relationship and Hill liked to stay with Mrs. Smith, who always brightened her days with willingness and timely help. After exchanging greetings, they went back to their own homes.
On arriving home, Jennifer set out to prepare dinner. As the sun began to set, the house was full of a pleasant smell of cooking food. Jennifer and Hill sat at the kitchen table when Jennifer suddenly began to seize. She was sitting in a chair, looking up at the ceiling. and experiencing abnormal breathing. She then fell out of the chair onto her left side, her hands balled into fists, and her body was shaking violently. Her eyes were open, and Hill kept calling “Mommy, Mommy”, but she could not respond.
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Realizing the severe situation, Hill ran out for help.
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Jennifer finally came to herself in the hospital.
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9 . By the time she was 85 years old, Joy Ryan had never seen the ocean or mountains. Now, she’s 94 years old and has seen every comer of the US after visiting all 63 US national parks. Joy went on the epic journey with her grandson, Brad Ryan, who was first inspired to travel with his grandmother in 2015. “When I learned she had never seen the great wildernesses of America-deserts, mountains, oceans, you name it, I thought that was something that I would regret if I didn’t get myself involved in some way,” Brad said. Although they initially planned just to visit the Great Smoky Mountains, they had such a great time that they felt inspired to continue their journey by hitting up all the national parks in the US. “I think we’re two peas in a pod when it comes to our desire for travel and adventure,” Brad said.
The 63rd and final stop on their tour was the National Park of American Samoa. There was a reason why they left this park until the very end. “It’s the only US national park that’s south of the equator. We can enjoy the beautiful tropical paradise,” Brad said, “But as we’ve come to learn from the rangers who work there. American Samoa is an island community that is firmly rooted in family.”
The fact that a grandmother in her 90s completed such a long journey may inspire others, but Brad has always known his grandmother as an inspiration who lives up to her name. “She has already lived from a place of gratitude and joy,” he said. “That’s a power… and a choice that we all have. And I think that’s been my greatest lesson.”
1. What do we know about Joy Ryan?| A．She regretted not visiting the ocean. | B．She was financially challenged. |
| C．She prefers tropical landscapes. | D．She embarked on her journey in 2015. |
| A．Their ambition to set a world record. | B．Their fear of having regrets in life. |
| C．Their shared passion for adventure. | D．Their fascination with urban scenery. |
| A．distinctive location | B．natural resources |
| C．breathtaking coastline | D．close-knit community |
| A．Her determination. | B．Her patience. |
| C．Her endurance. | D．Her optimism. |
10 . It was meant to connect us, make us smarter and our lives easier. And it has. But there’s at least one comer of life where the Internet has made things so much more difficult: gift giving.
Once upon a time, if you were struggling to find a present for a loved one, there were easy options to fall back on-DVDs, CDs, video games and other physical media. This wasn’t even that long ago, but now it’s been snatched from our grasp by the Internet offering us the chance, at a relatively low cost, to watch, listen to or read whatever we want, whenever we want. With everything already watched, listened to, or read, buying a present has become near impossible.
Therefore, we all have to work at becoming perfect gift givers, taking all factors into consideration and searching high and low to seek out the ideal present. If we go the extra mile, there’s less chance that the person we have in mind has already bought what we’re considering online.
But as I now consider this exact plan of action, I’m thinking perhaps it’s not all that bad. Maybe the Internet is delivering us a lesson, firm but fair: the era of half-baked present purchasing is over and it’s time to go hard or go home.
In this era of immediate satisfaction, if you want to give someone a useful present, you do have to actually go to the effort of sourcing something nice for them. Perhaps that’s making for a more rewarding gift experience for all involved. And perhaps it also means fewer gifts that are given as an excuse and end up being unused.
1. How is the topic of gift giving introduced in Paragraph 1?| A．By demonstrating the prospect of the Internet. |
| B．By showing the difficulty in using the Internet. |
| C．By pointing out the shortcoming of the Internet. |
| D．By arguing about the possible benefits of the Internet. |
| A．Numerous gift options. | B．Relative high cost for presents. |
| C．Limited offer from digital giants. | D．Easy access to the Internet versions. |
| A．Purchase satisfactory gifts. | B．Try to select a present. |
| C．Buy fewer gifts as an excuse. | D．Make more valuable presents. |
| A．Confused. | B．Critical. | C．Neutral. | D．Acceptable. |
