1 . 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。

Rong Hong, also     1     (know) as Yung Wing, was a pioneering figure in China’s modern history. He was born in 1828 in Guangdong Province of China. Rong is best known as the first Chinese person to graduate from     2     American university.

In 1854, Rong graduated from Yale University,     3     (mark) a significant milestone in the history of Chinese overseas education. His time in America     4     (shape) his perspective on education and     5     (modern), leading him to advocate Western-style education in China.

Upon returning to China, Rong worked to bridge the cultural and educational gap between China and the West. His most     6     (exception) achievement was the Chinese Educational Mission, a program     7     sent Chinese students to study in America in the late 19th century.

Rong believed that introducing Western science and technology would help China modernize and strengthen. While his ideas     8     (meet) with resistance in his time, his efforts laid the groundwork     9     future generations of Chinese students studying abroad.

Rong Hong was a pioneer for Chinese education and international exchange. His vision for a modernized China and his efforts     10     (promote) Western education have left a lasting impact on the country’s development.

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。

For generations, Babusha,     1     is on the southern edge of the Tengger Desert, was troubled by sandstorms that frequently buried farmland, often leaving nothing to harvest.

Today, the desert’s southward spread has been stopped thanks to a green belt ten kilometers in     2     (long) and eight kilometers in width,     3     (plant) by Guo Wangang and his colleagues.

Guo’s father was one of the six men who first began planting trees in Babusha     4     (prevent) their land from being buried in 1981. When he     5     (force) to stop in 1983 due to poor health, Guo quit his job in the city and followed in his father’s rootsteps because he didn’t want to see the trees die. A deadly sandstorm in 1993 which claimed 23 students’     6     (life) firmed his resolve, turning Guo into     7     stubborn soldier, unwilling to give up the fight. “I asked     8     (I) that if we couldn’t protect our farmland or our children, how were we supposed to keep going?” Guo recalled. “That’s when I made up my mind to devote my life to this fight.”

Year after year, Guo and his colleagues have continued to plant trees each spring and fall,     9     (watch) out for fire and pruning (修剪) them in the winter. The vegetation coverage rate in Babusha has increased     10     less than 3 percent to 70 percent and the desert no longer moves further south.

3 . Leo and Max Ordoñez came roaring into the wooded park and soon they’re climbing up towering Douglas firs trees. The twins are joined by Leon Schwarcz, also 6, whose father, Joel, called out encouragement and kept a watchful eye on the young climbers.

Joel Schwarcz had a vision of turning the woods into a home for a treetop adventure park featuring platforms, bridges, and balancing. “My favorite thing is watching people come and look at the trees and go, ‘they maybe feel a little scared, but they’ll try it out and go just a little ways up and then come down and just go a little higher and higher each time, seeing people’s confidence grow as they are here for the hour and climbing.” he said.

Park guests get a safety belt and instructions and soon are to climb up one of four routes: The Brothers, Mount Whitney, Mount Olympus and Mount Rainier. Green bands on the trees mark out 20 feet, reds mark 30 feet and yellows mark 40 feet. Climbers can choose a difficulty level by sticking to certain color holds.

“I live here in Kingston,” he said, “and we’ve got a lot of great outdoor spaces but not a lot of opportunities for people to get out there and try something new without personally having the skill, so I wanted to bring something where people could just come on their own, and we give you the safety belt and instructions and then you’re free to play in the park.”

Schwarcz recommends that kids at a minimum of 5 years old, but the only set limits for the climbing systems are for weight. He notes that he has hosted both a 3-year-old climber and a 77-year-old climber at the park so far. “It’s a great activity for all ages.” he said.

He added, “No matter how high they get, it doesn’t really matter if you don’t make it to the yellow bands, just seeing people grow has been really the most rewarding part of starting this. It’s been super fun.”

1. What does Joel Schwarcz hope to provide with the treetop adventure park?

A．A place for people to try new outdoor activities.

B．A challenging climbing experience for children.

C．A place for people to learn climbing skills.

D．An opportunity for people to explore the woods.

2. What is the purpose of the colored bands on the trees in the park?

A．To mark different climbing routes for climbers.

B．To indicate the height of different fir trees.

C．To tell the difficulty level of climbing routes.

D．To guide climbers to the top of the fir trees.

3. Who can participate in the treetop adventure park?

A．Only experienced and cautious climbers.	B．Only the children over the age of five.
C．Anyone, regardless of age or skill level.	D．Only those who meet the weight limits.

4. Which of the following best describes Joel Schwarcz?

A．Considerable.

B．Indifferent.

C．Ambitious.

D．Demanding.

4 . SPACE JAM

For kids inspired by India’s moon landing, here are four destinations where families can explore the stars, space and beyond.

Kennedy Space Center, Florida (USA)

The NASA-operated Kennedy Space Center is a must for aspiring astronauts and space lovers. It’s organised into chronologically grouped attractions and tours based around mission launches from the US Space Program. Hands-on experiences range from live presentations delivered by astronauts to the new Astronaut Training Experience Center. It is also the closest place from which the public can view rocket lift-offs at Cape Canaveral.

Jodrell Bank, Cheshire (UK)

This world-leading science research institute is centred around the Grade I-listed Lovell Telescope. Its 35-acre grounds include lots of interactive fun and educational exhibits across several indoor spaces, plus guided pathways to wander and outdoor facilities such as a pair of ‘whispering dishes’ for kids to call between. There’s also a programme of family friendly events, including the annual Bluedot Festival, which brings together live music and science workshops each July.

Pic du Midi, French Pyrenees (France)

There are few observatories in the world where you can eat a delicious dinner, spend the night stargazing before retiring to a comfortable cabin, then get up to watch the sun rise above the clouds. Getting to Pic du Midi is an adventure in its own right, involving a ride on two cable-cars up to 2,877m. Once there, guided astronomy sessions help kids discover Saturn and its rings, clusters of stars in deep space and solar flares on the sun’s surface via some of the world’s most powerful telescopes.

Mount Teide, Tenerife (Spain)

It’s home to the largest solar observatory in the world, which sits at an altitude of 2,390m on Spain’s highest mountain, the Teide volcano. Ride the cable-car up for a scientist-led tour, which includes the chance to observe the sun through portable solar telescopes. The special family visits include a fascinating science workshop exploring how observatory astrophysicists carry out their research.

1. Where can visitors watch rocket launches?

A．Kennedy Space Center.	B．Jodrell Bank.
C．Pic du Midi.	D．Mount Teide.

2. In Jodrell Bank, visitors can do the followings except        .

A．Enjoying live music.	B．Exploring educational displays.
C．Wandering on guide-free pathways.	D．Calling between via a designed device.

3. What do Pic du Midi and Mount Teide both offer?

A．A comfortable cabin.	B．A workshop of science.
C．Places for eating food.	D．Guidance to observe the sun.

5 . Humans have long known that being in nature is good for the mind and body. From indigenous (本土的) adolescents completing the adult ceremony in the wild to modern East Asian cultures taking “forest baths”, many have looked to nature as a place for healing and personal growth. But the question still remains. How can nature make it?

There is no doubt that being in nature reduces the physiological symptoms of stress in our bodies. What this means is that we are less likely to be anxious and fearful in nature, and therefore we can be more open to other people and creative patterns of thought. Also, nature often leads to awe, wonder and respect, all these emotions facilitating everything from physical to mental health. There is also some evidence that exposure to nature impacts the brain. Viewing natural beauty makes specific reward circuits in the brain associated with dopamine release, a chemical that gives us a sense of purpose, joy and energy to pursue our goals.

But, regrettably, people seem to be spending less time outdoors and less time in nature than before. It is also clear that, in the past 30 years, people’s levels of stress and sense of “busyness” have risen dramatically. These joint forces have led environmental writer Richard Louv to coin the term “Nature Deficit Disorder”—a form of suffering that comes from a sense of disconnection from nature and its powers.

Perhaps we should take note and try a course corrective. The 19th century philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote about nature, “There I feel that nothing can befall me in life—no disgrace, no calamity.” The science speaks to Emerson’s intuition. It’s time to realize that nature is more than just a material resource. It’s also a pathway to human health and happiness.

1. Why are “indigenous adolescents” and “modern East Asian cultures” mentioned in paragraph 1?

A．To clarify a viewpoint.	B．To answer the question below.
C．To present the natural scenery.	D．To show the cultural differences.

2. What does the underlined word “facilitating” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Restricting.

B．Exposing.

C．Promoting.

D．Covering.

3. What is the tone of the author in writing paragraph 3?

A．Uneasy.

B．Indifferent.

C．Humorous.

D．Proud.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Is It Time to Challenge Yourself in Nature?

B．Do You Know Nature Is a Material Resource?

C．Why Do We Care about the Natural Environment?

D．What Can Happen When We Connect with Nature?

6 . The most affectionate memory of my childhood is about a round table. When I was still little, my entire family would ______ on almost every traditional festival to have dinner. While the ______ were discussing something beyond our comprehension, we kids would play hide-and-seek.

The round table is a ______ of a reunion of our families and an ______ to our families. But as a matter of fact, in China, almost everything can be solved over a ______ table. The marriage bells between a loving couple and the ______ between business partners can all happen on the same round table. ______ , I start to wonder what this round table is to us, and its true significance starts to ______ in front of me.

The food on the table may ______ with time. The reasons why we come together may be ______ , but the sensation behind it remains the same. And that is our tolerance of different people or willingness to ______ different cultures.

In less than two months before the Spring Festival, a(n) ______ epic migration: would take place in China. The power that ______ us to do so has been sustaining Chinese civilization for thousands of years, and even the history of our nation has been the stories of ______ or running to the round table to which we ______ . The round table is and will always be a symbol of the Chinese sensation.

1.

A．imagine

B．reunite

C．repeat

D．flee

2.

A．strangers

B．teachers

C．adults

D．teenagers

3.

A．symbol

B．schedule

C．decoration

D．ceremony

4.

A．argument

B．occupation

C．operation

D．attachment

5.

A．round

B．new

C．long

D．square

6.

A．dreams

B．negotiations

C．secrets

D．experiments

7.

A．Obviously

B．Moreover

C．Consequently

D．Instead

8.

A．explore

B．expand

C．clarify

D．unfold

9.

A．keep

B．change

C．sell

D．display

10.

A．various

B．public

C．typical

D．temporary

11.

A．switch

B．predict

C．forbid

D．accept

12.

A．annual

B．innovative

C．unnecessary

D．modern

13.

A．forces

B．assists

C．reminds

D．drives

14.

A．caring about

B．looking for

C．figuring out

D．making up

15.

A．adapt

B．apply

C．belong

D．turn

7 . Four Good Body Language Courses

Body Language for Personal Development

This course teaches you how to improve your body language skills and make yourself much more confident at public meetings, discussions and group meetings.

Key Highlights

*Know how to recognise the 26 most common changes of 7 emotions

*Move and stand with confidence in every business situation

*Increase confidence in meetings, talks and presentations

How to Make a Great First Impression

This course will teach you how to use eye contact, smiles, handshakes and words to make a great first impression. It’s designed by David Hyner. David has interviewed over 250 top achievers from all walks of life. He has discovered how these people set and achieve great goals, and he writes and speaks on these findings.

Key Highlights

*Act more confidently in public

*How to master your own body language

*Understand how to give and hold eye contact

Free Digital Body Language Course

You have 0.05 seconds to make a good first impression online. In those 0.05 seconds, you have to attract someone and show who you are and why they should connect with you and build trust. It’s created by Vanessa Van Edwards, who is the lead researcher at the Science of People, a human behavior research lab.

Key Highlights

*Improve your online presence

*Learn the psychology of websites

*Use body language online

The Power of Body Language

In this course, the designer, body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards, explains how to use body language communication to become the most impressive person in any room.

Key Highlights

*Read people by guessing their visual cues

*Use body language to your advantage in meetings

*Understand how to tell if people are lying

1. Who might be interested in the first course?

A．People dealing with business situations.

B．People often using social networking sites.

C．People asking the questions in an interview.

D．People having difficulty controlling their feelings.

2. What do we know about How to Make a Great First Impression?

A．Its goal is to help people set their goals.

B．It teaches us to explore people and things.

C．It invites successful people from all walks of life.

D．It is created based on successful people’s experiences.

3. What do the last two courses have in common?

A．They are both popular among website users.

B．They both focus on how to read others’ mind.

C．They are both designed by the same researcher.

D．They both stress the importance of the first impression.

8 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Looking for Snow in Summer

“Brooke’s life is coming to an end,” the vet told Andy. “Maybe she can only live for two weeks.” Hearing this, Andy was very sad. He took Brooke, the old dog with black fur, home and hoped to make her happy as much as he could.

However, her health was weakened at an alarming rate. After two days, she had no energy to do anything. Realizing that Brooke was dying, Andy began to think about what she liked most in her life.

It was snow. Lying on the snow in winter was Brooke’s favorite thing to do.

But it was hot summer now, and even in winter, it did not snow often in Andy’s city. How could he get Brooke some snow in August? None of his family members, neighbors or his friends could figure out a solution. Therefore, Andy turned to the Internet for help. He made a post on a local forum:

“Our 11-year-old Brooke, a Berner (伯纳犬), has only a couple of days left. She loves snow, but it is not going to make it to winter. Does anyone know of any rinks (溜冰场) or any place with snow where she can go and lie on the snow one last time?”

Several minutes later, Andy got the first reply. “Reach out to the staff at Win Sports Centre. Maybe they can pile some snow for you.” Then seconds later, another person suggested, “Call some of the rinks. As far as I know, they sometimes dump (丢弃) the shaved ice outside after they finish the ice surface. Any community rink should be able to help.” One woman shared her story to Andy and said that as a former Berner parent, her heart went out to Andy.

Dozens of people expressed their sympathy to Andy under his post. Andy felt very grateful for the replies and suggestions he received. It did not take long for his post to spread all over the rinks and sports centers in his city, and it was seen by the staff at Power Sport.

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On the same day, a staff member contacted Andy.

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A few hours later, Brooke died.

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9 . In a world where acts of kindness often go unnoticed, a good story that has been discovered reminds us of the power of care and the effect it can have on someone’s life.

It all started with a “Kindness Week Challenge” given to Brennan by his 8th-grade teacher, Ms. Watkins. Little did he know that this challenge would lead to a wonderful friendship with 84-year-old Ms. Ann.

Brennan’s promise to send his little attractive things every day for a week developed a habit of checking up on Ms. Ann and sending gifts regularly(定期地), long after the challenge was over.

Their friendship has now lasted for over five years, and Brennan still visits Ms. Ann every month with flowers, cakes, chocolates, cards and more.

They talk about everything from his high school life to his college goals. The pair has found that they share a common love of chocolates. Ms. Ann always hopes to hear about what he’s doing and loves to share her own stories from a different time. They have become the best friends, with Brennan treating her as his great-grandmother.

Brennan’s mom, Traci, takes pride in her son. She said, “The best thing a teenager can do is to take care of the elderly. I’m so glad my son has added more sunshine to Ms. Ann’s life. I hope he always remembers the joy he’s brought her, and his fun talks with her, keeps his kind heart, and thinks of others.”

Ms. Ann’s daughter Emma, with her husband Gould, has a 2-year-old son. They are thankful for Brennan’s friendship as they cannot always be with Ms. Ann. Brennan’s kind heart has brought more sunshine into Ms. Ann’s life, and her encouraging words have helped to inspire(启发)him in return.

1. How did the task “Kindness Week Challenge” affect Brennan?

A．He discovered his love of chocolates.

B．He became a good friend of Ms. Ann.

C．He developed a habit of receiving gifts.

D．He learned how to choose attractive things.

2. What do Brennan and Ms. Ann both like?

A．Flowers.

B．Cakes.

C．Chocolates.

D．Cards.

3. What makes Traci feel proud of Brennan?

A．His kindness to others.

B．His talent for telling stories.

C．His good performances at school.

D．His ability to earn money for the gifts.

4. How do Ms. Ann’s family feel about Brennan?

A．Worried.

B．Sorry.

C．Thankful.

D．Surprised.

10 . The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Start of Autumn, the 13th solar term of the year, begins this year on Aug.8 and ends on Aug.22. Start of Autumn reflects the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. The following are 4 things you should know about Start of Autumn.

“Autumn Tiger”

Although Start of Autumn indicates the beginning of autumn, hot weather will not come to an end. The period of hot days after Start of Autumn, usually lasting for 30 days, is called “Autumn Tiger” or “Indian Summer. ” Because of decreasing rainfall, it is even much hotter during this period than during Major Heat.

Fleshing out in autumn

On the first day of the Start of Autumn, usually people will weigh themselves and compare their weight to what it was at the Start of Summer. If one has lost weight during the summer, then at the beginning of autumn, he or she needs to flesh out by eating many different kinds of delicious food, especially meat.

Gathering crops

Start of Autumn is a big solar term for farmers. It is time to gather crops. There is a saying: If it rains on the day of the Start of Autumn, a good harvest is expected.

Eating peaches

In Hangzhou, people eat peaches on the Start of Autumn day. The peach stones are kept until New Year’s Eve and thrown into the stove, burned into ash. People believed that in this way, plagues (瘟疫) could be prevented for the whole year.

1. Which is about the weather of Start of Autumn?

A．“Autumn Tiger”.	B．Fleshing out in autumn.
C．Gathering crops.	D．Eating peaches.

2. What will people do after losing weight in summer?

A．Weigh themselves more often.	B．Take exercise more frequently.
C．Put on more weight in autumn.	D．Consume more fresh vegetables.

3. Why do people keep peach stones until New Year’s Eve?

A．To keep away from bad luck.	B．To cure infectious diseases,
C．To plant peaches in the new year.	D．To pray for a healthy new year.