1 . Nowadays we spend a lot of time on computers, phones and televisions. Connecting to nature is a peaceful and rewarding experience that will inspire your mind and spirit. This article will tell you how to connect to nature in an easy fashion.

1. Go outside and sit down in your own front yard or backyard.     1     Bring a notebook with you and write down what you see, smell, hear and feel.

2. Observe the temperature and weather and the patterns of any animals nearby. Note the season and the direction of the wind.     2     Write down your observations in as many details as possible. Make sure to stay relaxed.

3. Try to stay disconnected from any electronics that you do not absolutely need to be using once you get home.     3    

4. Plant a garden. It can be a flower garden, an herb garden, a vegetable garden or just a few potted plants on your windowsill.     4     Growing a garden will help your mind understand the life within nature and will bring you closer to the earth, as well as helping to improve air quality.

5.     5     Recycle, eat organic fruits and vegetables, don’t litter and don’t waste water. Turn off lights when you’re not using them. Don’t hurt animals or plants. Consider becoming a vegetarian or vegan.

6. Just go outside and smell the roses! To truly connect to nature, you need to go outside and experience it for yourself!

A．Make yourself a cup of herbal tea and read a book if you’d like.

B．If you live in the city, head for a local park or natural area.

C．Live a low-carbon green life.

D．Observe the sky and the ground and observe everything around you.

E．Make sure to take care of your plants and expose them to sunlight and water them every day.

F．Find an opportunity to go to the countryside to get close to nature and be relaxed.

G．Be kind to Mother Nature.

2 . 即使在她的弥留之际，她最后惦念的仍然是他人。（汉译英）
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3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why is it difficult for many kids to make a program?

A．They lack the support of their parents.

B．They have no access to proper guidance.

C．They are addicted to playing computer games.

2. How did Thomas learn to develop apps?

A．Through app development lessons.

B．Through the help of iPhone workers.

C．Through the iPhone software development kit.

3. What is Thomas’s plan for the future?

A．Learn to develop Android apps.

B．Create more apps for the iPhone.

C．Set up an app development company.

4. What can we learn about Thomas?

A．He has introduced several apps to the market.

B．He has limited experience in app development.

C．He learned some programming languages in the school club.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When will the woman arrive at the hotel?

A．On June 17th.

B．On June 18th.

C．On June 19th.

2. What kind of room does the woman prefer?

A．One with a view of a river.

B．One with a view of a park.

C．One with a view of a hill.

3. How will the woman have her breakfast served in her room?

A．By sending an email.

B．By showing a room card.

C．By placing a form on the door.

4. Which place is suggested to send emails for free?

A．The bedroom.

B．The business center.

C．The reception area.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman want to do before leaving for Mark’s place?

A．Wash up.

B．Have breakfast.

C．Get the chairs out of the car.

2. When will the speakers probably meet?

A．In the early morning.

B．Around midday.

C．In the late afternoon.

3. What did the man probably fail to prepare?

A．The umbrella.

B．Some milk.

C．The sandwiches.

6 . 由于受到班主任的鼓舞，我决定坚持我的梦想直到实现它(过去分词短语作状语)
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7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does the grand prize include?

A．A job opportunity.

B．A large sum of money.

C．A chance to study abroad.

2. What will be needed to organize the first challenge?

A．Sand.

B．Boxes.

C．Rice.

3. What will the challengers do in the second challenge?

A．Find three boxes.

B．Solve math questions.

C．Stand on a piece of wood.

4. Where will the last challenge probably take place at first?

A．At the seaside.

B．In a building.

C．In a wood.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the woman?

A．A student.

B．A teacher.

C．A doctor.

2. When did the man’s hole start to get bigger?

A．At the age of seven.

B．At the age of ten.

C．At the age of seventeen.

3. What is the woman’s attitude toward the man’s disease?

A．Frightened.

B．Unconcerned.

C．Worried.

4. What do we know about the man?

A．He is optimistic and helpful.

B．He can’t go to school anymore.

C．He has to go to the hospital every week.

9 . 尽管我们在这件事情上有分歧，我们在大多数方面还是有共同之处的。(despite，disagreement，have...in common)(汉译英)
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10 . 春节过后，老人看着空荡荡的屋子，感觉很难过。(现在分词作状语)(汉译英)
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