1 . A Westview High School student Kara Fan was named “America’s Top Young Scientist” by 3M for creating a liquid (液体) bandage last October.

The prizes of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge included $25,000 that Kara Fan can spend however she wishes —she said it would likely be saved for college — plus a family trip to New York City.

A traditional bandage is a thin piece of cloth which you tie around a wound. But Fan’s new creation is liquid. She used lemon leaf, a polymer (聚合物) and silver nitrate (which is often used to treat wounds and burns on the skin). Silver nitrate also plays a key role in her invention: it creates a thin layer to protect a wound while killing harmful bacteria (细菌).

From around 1,000 young scientists nationwide who offered videos of their work, 3M made the top 10 finalists known publicly. The finalists traveled to Minnesota for the three-day competition finals. Fan said they first paired up to compete in a few challenges that showed how well they worked with others. On the final day they gave a five-minute speech, followed by a five-minute question and answer meeting on their work that was supposed to solve a global problem — drug-resistance. This is a global antibiotics (抗生素) problem.

Fan said her attention was drawn to these drugs a few years ago, when her grandmother became very ill and was “saved by antibiotics”.

“Our communities want science to solve the world’s hardest challenges. This year’s finalists have truly encouraged us to solve real-world problems,” said Denise Rutherford, senior vice-president of corporate affairs at 3M. “We believe they will do more on their continued journey.”

Fan has a great interest in science, which Fan said she found to be “fun.” She is now interested in becoming a doctor because of her interest in biology.

1. When can Fan’s invention be used?

A．When people need clean liquid.

B．When people want to clean cloth.

C．When antibiotics need to be tested.

D．When simple medical treatment is needed.

2. What did the finalists do during the first two days in Minnesota?

A．They discussed serious global problems.

B．They gave a short talk to a group of people.

C．They entered competitions through teamwork.

D．They asked and answered questions in a meeting.

3. Which of the following excited Fan’s interest in antibiotics?

A．Science in labs.

B．Her biology courses.

C．Her grandmother’s illness.

D．A family trip to New York City.

4. What did Rutherford express in Paragraph 6?

A．Her praise for the finalists’ achievements.

B．Her strong will to solve real-world problems.

C．Her worry about science communities’ future.

D．Her support for science leaders around the world.

2 . When I was a teenager I took part in a six-week summer learning program-Upward Bound at a college. It helped disadvantaged kids get a ________ of what college is like. We stayed in the dorms. In the mornings we ________ college classes and in the evenings we had fun ________ . We did have a(n) ________ in the afternoons, however. On one of these afternoons, my friend, Claude and I ________ an old basketball and headed to an outdoor basketball court for a game of one on one.

I was gangly (身材瘦长的), ________ only 140 pounds at the time but Claude was ________ and even skinnier than me. He had the ________ in the game then and I fell behind fast. I was ________ , though, so I drove hard to the basket but missed a lay up. Then, just as I was about to ________ the ball, I saw an elbow above my face. As Claude grabbed the ball, his elbow came down hard, right into my eye. The skin below it was split(划破)and it really ________ Claude kept ________ over and over while I found myself ________ through the pain. I spent the next few days walking around with a mark on my left ________ and a black eye, but it was worth it.

In this life we all ________ get an elbow in the eye. Things may not happen in the way that is ________ or may even work against us. The twists and turns of life take us where they may. When this happens, it is best to ________ the matter using laughter, love, acceptance and ________ In this way you can turn your ________ into joy and you can learn and grow. Fill your days with laughter and love then. And keep a(n) ________ on your face even when there’s an elbow in your eye.

1.

A．notice

B．taste

C．wish

D．book

2.

A．taught

B．escaped

C．searched

D．attended

3.

A．jobs

B．ideas

C．activities

D．speeches

4.

A．break

B．sleep

C．task

D．experiment

5.

A．found

B．donated

C．lost

D．repaired

6.

A．eating

B．gaining

C．weighing

D．sharing

7.

A．heavier

B．slower

C．cleaner

D．taller

8.

A．advantage

B．skills

C．interest

D．spirits

9.

A．nervous

B．delighted

C．determined

D．curious

10.

A．hide

B．catch

C．follow

D．protect

11.

A．hurt

B．mattered

C．worked

D．grew

12.

A．shouting

B．promising

C．proving

D．apologizing

13.

A．crying

B．pushing

C．laughing

D．talking

14.

A．cheek

B．arm

C．ear

D．hand

15.

A．willingly

B．frequently

C．gradually

D．personally

16.

A．confirmed

B．stated

C．represented

D．planned

17.

A．focus on

B．deal with

C．pick out

D．cut off

18.

A．courage

B．forgiveness

C．confidence

D．honesty

19.

A．knowledge

B．mistake

C．pain

D．calmness

20.

A．attitude

B．covering

C．greeting

D．smile

3 . Born into poverty on 21 May 1799, Mary Anning had to work hard from a young age. Her parents had 10 children, of whom only two survived childhood --- Mary and her elder brother Joseph. Mary’s own survival was said by her parents to be a wonder. At the age of 15 months, a sudden rainstorm hit the shelter, where Mary, her babysitter, and two children stayed. A lightning strike killed them all except Mary.

She didn’t have formal education and was only taught to read at a Sunday school. Raised in the seaside holiday village of Lyme Regis in Dorset, Mary and Joseph made a living by selling fossils to holidaymakers at their father’s waterfront booth.

Her life changed in 1811 when Joseph noticed bones mixed together with rock. Unknown to them, this was the first ever discovery of an ichthyosaurus ( 鱼 龙 ), a marine lizard from the Triassic period. Anning noted down every find she made, and after failing to find any new fossils for over a year, in 1821 she made her next discovery, digging up three more ichthyosaur skeletons. This was followed two years later by an even more impressive find --- a complete plesiosaur(蛇颈龙). This was so extraordinary that many leading scientists declared it a counterfeit, unwilling to believe that an uneducated 24-year-old could find such remarkable remains. Additionally, society at the time was highly religious and many rejected these discoveries as they conflicted with the teachings of the Bible.

Despite the setback, Anning continued to make more shocking revelations. Anning also dug up fossilized shit, which made experts know the diets of prehistoric creatures. But her biggest find of all was the first complete skeleton of a pterosaur in 1828.

All of Mary Anning’s discoveries helped influence the study of paleontology(古生物学) as scientists began to take an increased interest in fossilized animals and plants. Her work also encouraged people to question the history of the Earth in more detail and encouraged girls and those from poor backgrounds by proving that they could succeed in scientific study, a profession mainly controlled by wealthy upper-class men.

1. What can we learn about Mary Anning from the first two paragraphs?

A．It was not easy for her to survive.

B．She didn’t experience the lightning strike.

C．She didn’t get basic knowledge about science.

D．It was impossible for her to find a job outside.

2. What does the underlined word “counterfeit” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．Something not needed.

B．Something not valuable.

C．Something not authentic.

D．Something not beneficial.

3. Anning’s findings of fossilized shit helped ________.

A．her get international fame

B．make her become more professional

C．experts better understand prehistoric creatures

D．convince the leading scientists of her discovery

4. The last paragraph mainly wants to show ________.

A．the process of her findings

B．the significance of her discoveries

C．the discoveries of fossilized animals

D．the background of her scientific study

4 . Experts using a high-tech laser scanner (激光扫描仪) have discovered thousands of ancient Maya buildings hidden under the thick forests of northern Guatemala, officials said Thursday. Some 60, 000 buildings were found over the past two years in a scan of an area in the northern department of El Peten between Mexico and Belize, said Marcello Canuto, one of the projects’ lead researchers.

These findings are a “breakthrough in Maya archeology(考古),” Canuto said.

The new discoveries in this Central American country include city centers with sidewalks, homes, wide steps, farming facilities and so on, said Canuto, an archaeologist at Tulane University in the United States.

Among the finds was a 30-meter high pyramid (金字塔) that had been earlier recognized as a natural hill in Tikal. Also discovered in Tikal: a series of holes and a 14 kilometer-long wall.

The Maya development reached its height in what is present-day southern Mexico, Guatemala, and parts of Belize, El Salvador and Honduras between 250 and 950 CE. Researchers now believe that the Maya had a population of 10 million, which is “much higher” than previous judgment, Canuto said.

The project depended on a remote (远程的) sensing method known as LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging). Aircraft with a LiDAR scanner produced 3D maps of the surface by using light in the form of laser linked to a GPS system.

The technology helped researchers discover sites much faster than using traditional archeological methods. “Now it is no longer necessary to cut through the jungle to see what’s under it,” said Canuto.

Details of the research will appear in a documentary to air on February 11 on the National Geographic TV channel, said Minister of Culture and Sports Jose Luis Chea.

1. What did Canuto think of the new discoveries in the past two years?

A．Leading.

B．Frightening.

C．Annoying.

D．Puzzling.

2. Which one is NOT LiDAR’s advantage?

A．It saves time in discovering site.

B．It is more convenient for researchers to work in forest.

C．Explorers have to go deep into the jungle to research.

D．Research can be done at a distance.

3. According to the new discoveries, Maya might have been a nation________.

A．that lay in Africa	B．that was less developed
C．whose pyramid was made of a hill	D．with a surprisingly large population

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To inform readers of the new discoveries about Maya.

B．To introduce a new method used to discover Maya buildings.

C．To show Maya development was of great influence.

D．To tell us a new documentary will be launched on TV in Feb.

5 . Yangzhou paper cutting, with a history of 2,000 years, can be dated back to the Sui Dynasty, making Yangzhou one of the places where paper cutting first became popular.

In the Sui Dynasty, the people of Yangzhou would cut colourful paper or silk and satin (缎子) to celebrate festivals. It is said that Emperor Yang came to Yangzhou three times. In winter, the flowers and trees in the garden became dry and weak. The emperor ordered the gril servants to cut fine silk and satin into flowers and leaves and use them to decorate the trees and lakes. Since then, “colorful cutting” has become a popular art in Yangzhou.

In the Tang Dynasty, the paper cutting industry was highly developed and a large amount of high-quality paper was made as presents to the Court (宫廷).

In the Qing Dynasty, because of the economic development, the people of Yangzhou became interested in wearing fine clothing, especially embroidered (刺绣的) clothing. The embroidered designs were based on paper-cuts, the most well-know of them was from Bao Jun, a paper cutting master. He won a high reputation (名声) as Magic Scissors for his wonderful cutting skills.

After the People’s Republic of China was started, the Chinese government accepted the importance of paper cutting like many other arts and skills. In 2007, China Paper-cuts Museum opened to the public in the back garden of the Wang’s Residence (住所), Yangzhou, greatly helping the development of Yangzhou paper cutting.

1. When did “colourful cutting” become a popular art in Yangzhou?

A．In the Sui Dynasty.	B．In the Tang Dynasty.
C．In the Ming Dynasty.	D．In the Qing Dynasty.

2. The underlined word “decorate” in Paragraph 2 means ________ in Chinese.

A．种植

B．装饰

C．浇水

D．砍伐

3. When did China Paper-cuts Museum open to the public?

A．In 2007.

B．In 2008.

C．In 2009.

D．In 2010.

4. What’s the main idea on the passage?

A．How to make paper cutting.

B．The way to cut paper.

C．The importance of Yangzhou paper cutting.

D．The history and development of Yangzhou paper cutting.

6 . Earlier today, Spotify announced it would be sharing news at an April 24th event. It’s unclear whether the company is planning to show hardware later this month in New York City, but evidence suggests that Spotify has been working on an in-car controller — or even a standalone player — for the streaming service that would allow drivers to control music playback with their voice.

Back in February, several Spotify customers reported that they received an offer inside the app for a new device that would come included as part of a $12.99-per-month subscription(订阅费). That price would cover both Spotify’s music service and the device itself if users agreed to a 12-month commitment totaling $155.

Another user claimed that Spotify showed them a different $14.99 price point and advertised support for Amazon’s Alexa assistant. For some, Spotify detailed built-in 4G mobile data so that the device could function independently of a smartphone. In every case where it appeared, the prompt(提示) only came up once and never returned. Sightings of it basically disappeared after February. Still, the number of people who received this message tells me that the image was acceptable and was accidentally sent out far ahead of schedule by Spotify. There’s nothing to suggest it will launch at this month’s event, however.

Outside of Reddit, the device has been mentioned on Spotify’s support forums(论坛) but drew little attention, with forum administrators dismissing it as a test. “We’re always testing things to improve Spotify,” is the usual response line. “Right now we don’t have any news on this, but we’ve let the right team know it’s something you’d like to see,” a moderator wrote in response to another thread on the subject.

1. What do you think Spotify is?

A．A person	B．A company
C．A forum	D．An app

2. What kind of new service does Spotify provide to its customs?

A．information service	B．forums service
C．music service	D．car service

3. What can be inferred from the passage?

A．Customs really like Spotify’s service.

B．The price that Spotify showed is very cheap.

C．Spotify will launch its service soon at an April 24th event.

D．Spotify will allow drivers to control music play with their voice.

4. According to the last paragraph, Spotify sent these offers to many customs to ________

A．test things to improve its device and apps.

B．sell more products to its customs.

C．get more attention on its support forums.

D．let the right team know the right price.

7 . On the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), red tourism has gained popularity among tourists who flood in to visit historic sites with a modern revolutionary heritage.

Jinggangshan

This is one of the most crucial and splendid chapters of history of establishing Red China as well as a unique and wonderful ecosystem, which is covered with rich forest, rugged peaks and several memorials to the Red Army. The best time to visit is between April and October, with the most temperature timing April and May when the large azaleas (杜鹃花) bloom.

Open: 8:00-17:00 (Feb. 16-Nov. 15). 8:00-16:30 (Nov. 16-Feb. 15)

Xibaipo

It is an old revolutionary base where the leadership of the Communist Party of China was stationed, drawing up the blueprint for a new country. A memorial hall was built to honor the memory of this site. The lake and the hill here add brilliance and beauty to each other and form pleasant scenery.

Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 9:30-17:00 (Xibaipo Memorial Hall)

The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall

A new exhibition is held with updated display approaches, including phantom imaging (全息影像) and oil painting, which are used to improve visitors' experiences. The exhibition shows four stages of the CPC from its establishment to its achievements.

Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 8:30-18:00 (closed on Mondays)

Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth

New Youth started the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement. The site was briefly based in Beijing but moved back to Shanghai in 1920 and also served as the office for the Communist Party of China Central Committee in the 1920s.

Open: Thursdays to Tuesdays 9:00 - 11:30, 13:30 - 16:30 (closed on Wednesdays)

1. Where would visitors learn more about the history of the Red Army?

A．Jinggangshan.

B．Xibaipo.

C．The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall.

D．Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth.

2. What do we know about the Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall?

A．It focuses on Chinese achievements in art.

B．It mainly advertises the coming anniversary.

C．It applies modernized methods to the exhibition.

D．It briefly introduces the rise and fall of Nanhu.

3. When can tourists visit Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth?

A．At 1:00 p.m. on Mondays.	B．At 9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays.
C．At 2:00 p.m. on Fridays.	D．At 5:00 p.m on Sundays.

8 . When a man says he wants to marry me, I ________ (run) against him. If he cannot run as fast as me, he will be killed. No one will be pardoned. （所给词的适当形式填空）

9 . Legend(传说) says that soap was first discovered on Sappo Hill in Rome. According to legend, a group of Roman women were washing their clothes in the River Tiber at the base of a hill. Then some fat from the dead animals ran down into the river.     1     The women soon found that using that thing made the clothes easier to wash.

    2     The evidence for this is Babylonian boxes dated at around 2800 B. C. Words on the boxes present the earliest known written soap recipe, which show how the product was made. They show the product was made from fat combined with wood ash(灰) and water.

    3     The Ebers Papyrus shows that ancient Egyptians combined both animal and vegetable oils with salts to produce a soap—like thing. According to Pliny the Elder, the Phoenicians made soap from goats’ fat and wood ash in 600 B. C.

Pompeii was one of the cities destroyed by the volcanic eruption (火山爆发)of Mt. Vesuvius in its ruins. The discovery suggests that the industry was started.     4     This is a big discovery for us to study the history of soap.

During the early century of the Common Era, although the Romans were well known for their public baths, generally soap was not used for personal cleaning; it was used for the treatment of disease.     5    

A．It formed something like soap.

B．We can say soap was really important in history.

C．So soap wasn't necessarily used for body cleaning then.

D．Early Romans began to make soap in the first century A. D.

E．Some other countries are also thought to have created soap.

F．Also, it suggests that soap was widely known in the Roman Empire.

G．However, the ancient Babylonians were the ones who invented soap.

10 . Many people may know Coachella, which is one of the largest, most famous and most profitable (盈利的)music festivals in the United States and all over the world. However, few people know Just for Laughs (JFL). Founded by Montreal producer Gilbert Rozon in 1983, Just for laughs is the largest international comedy festival in the world. Paul Ronca, the festival’s director, describes Just for Laughs as the Coachella of comedy. “If you’re a fan of comedy or work in it, this festival should be at the very top of your list,” he says.

Just for Laughs was originally a two—day French—only comedy event. In 1985, Andy Nulman joined the festival's staff and introduced English language events as well. Thanks to Andy Nulman, the festival grew from a two—day show to a month—long event drawing international audiences. In 1999, Nulman left the festival’s fall —time employ. However, he directed its major shows at the Saint—Denis Theatre every July, and remained on the board of directors of the festival's parent company. About II years later, Nulman returned to Just for Laughs in July 2010 as president of Festivals and Television.

Now Just for Laughs is coming Io Africa. A joint venture (合资企业) between the great comedy brand and a South Africa's company, Just for Laughs Africa will give the African comedians the opportunity of getting international publicity. The long—term continental partnership was announced during the 35^th Montreal Comedy Festival, with the news that the first Just for Laughs Africa will take place in Durban, South Africa.

“We have already set up successful Just for Laughs festivals in many cities beyond Montreal including Toronto, Vancouver and Sydney, and we couldn’t be more excited by this new venture in South Africa ,” says Gilbert Rozon, president and founder of the Just for Laughs Group. “The opportunity to bring the experience of the Just for Laughs team to developing African comedy was one we just couldn’t decline, so we agreed on the partnership,” says Gilbert Rozon.

1. What can we learn from Paul Ronca’s words?

A．JFL is as popular as Coachella.

B．JFL plays an important role in comedy.

C．JFL has more supporters than Coachella.

D．JFL attracts many people to learning comedies.

2. What achievements did Andy Nulman make?

A．Promoting JFL successfully.

B．Making JFL more profitable.

C．Introducing JFL to South Africa.

D．Helping JFL get more show invitations.

3. Through Just for Laughs Africa,the African comedians are likely to ________.

A．develop more skills	B．make Africa widely known
C．become known worldwide	D．improve the development of comedy

4. What does the underlined word “decline” in the last paragraph most probably mean?

A．Doubt.	B．Explain.
C．Understand.	D．Refuse.