1 . In south Africa’s Limpopo province, a baobab tree (猴面包树) once grew so large and stood so strong that its human neighbors decided to build a pub inside the living tree’s thousand-year-old hollow trunk(树干). For 20 years, “The Big Baobab Pub” attracted tourists all over the world. But in August 2016, one of “the walls” broke. Eight months later, another huge piece broke, too. Now, five of the giant stems have collapsed and died, leaving only half of the tree standing.

Though it could sound like a result of human visitation, it's part of an alarming trend: many of the oldest, largest baobab trees in Africa have died within the last 12 years.

Stephan Woodbourne, an African scientist, said: “Of the oldest trees that we’ve looked at in Southern Africa, the three trees that are older than 2,000 years have all died in the past 10 years. Of the 11 trees that are 1,000 to 2,000 years old, six of them have died.”

A report published in the journal Nature Plants claims scores of the ancient baobab trees, some of which are up to 3,000 years old, are now dying because of rising global temperatures.

Researchers believe it is impossible that such a high number of old baobab trees die in such a short time due to natural causes. They think it may be associated with huge change of climate conditions that affect southern Africa in particular.

1. What has happened to The Big Baobab Pub?

A．The pub has largely been destroyed.

B．More tourists from the world visit it.

C．The pub has a long history of 2,000 years.

D．The Baobab Tree grows larger and stronger.

2. The paragraphs from 2 to 4 mainly tell us that ________.

A．all the oldest baobab trees have been dead

B．the oldest baobab trees will die out soon

C．ancient baobab trees are in the face of danger

D．Human’s visits lead to ancient baobab trees’ deaths

3. What is probably the main reason for the trees’ death?

A．Many pubs’ foundation.	B．Global climate changes.
C．Human visitation.	D．Natural causes.

4. What’s the best title of the passage?

A．Research on Baobab Tree.	B．Facts about Baobab Tree.
C．Baobab Tree in Africa.	D．Tree of Life is Dying.

2 . As an English learner, we sometimes get questions like this: “How can I speak English with more confidence?" That is a great question.     1     Today, we have several pieces of advice to help you.

Every day, the most important person you talk to is yourself. That's to say, your own thoughts matter. If you lack confidence as an English speaker, you may say things like, "English is too hard" "I'm so sorry for my English." What's worse, you are sure to start believing them.     2    

To sound more confident, speak loudly and slowly enough so that people can easily hear you. Many English learners worry that speaking too slow will make them sound inexperienced.     3     So avoid worrying that you are speaking too slow for the people around you.

    4     If you are not confident, you may try to say as little as possible. For example, if asked what people's favorite color is, an English learner may give a short, direct response like, "blue", while a native English speaker is likely to say, “Well, to be quite honest, I don't really have an actual color, but I guess I may go for something like blue or grey.”

Reading out loud can help build confidence in how your English sounds. List words you have trouble saying and later check their pronunciation.     5     So avoid checking word meanings in a dictionary while reading.

A．But you are more likely to make mistakes if speaking too fast.

B．Take a few minutes to read the materials that you enjoy aloud.

C．So replace unhelpful thoughts with better ones when speaking.

D．Using long sentences shows that you speak English confidently.

E．Learners should read for pleasure and enjoy what they are reading.

F．Speak in complete sentences and give longer responses when possible.

G．Whatever language we are learning, we would all love to speak confidently.

3 . As teens grow older, it’s normal for them to spend more time with friends. It’s a normal part of teens’ development and a lot of socialization (社会化) is healthy.     1     If you notice any of these signs, it’s important to limit the amount of time your teen spends with friends.

Time with friends influences other responsibilities.If your teen ignores his responsibilities because he’s spending too much time with friends or chatting with them on social media, he needs help in managing his time. It shouldn’t get in the way of doing homework, finishing things, or taking care of other responsibilities.     2     Provide enough guidance until he’s better able to refuse invitations from friends.

    3     Don’t stop your teen from having any contact with his friends. However, that is likely to cause bad results. Your teen may simply think he can’t hang out with his friends because you won’t let him — not because he recognizes they’re bad. Create rules that will help your teen make healthy choices. Make it clear that there will be results for misbehavior.

Your teen is breaking the rules. Spending time with friends is a special right.     4     Don’t give him unlimited access (接触的机会) to his friends if he’s not earning that special right.

Your teen is hardly at home.     5     If your teen wants to spend the night at friends’ homes more often than usual, set some limits to make sure that he’s spending time with family.

It’s important for you to pay attention to your teen’s activities. It’s also important that your teen is around so that he’s still being influenced by you and your family values.

A．But you should pay attention to it at once.

B．Your teen is hanging out with the wrong crowd.

C．He is also learning how to spend time with his friends.

D．But there are a few times when it can become unhealthy.

E．If your teen doesn’t follow the rules, take away that special right.

F．Time management is an important skill that will serve your teen.

G．While it is normal, friends shouldn’t take up all of your teen’s time.

4 . 以“我最喜欢的运动”为题写一篇短文，内容包括以下几个方面：
1. 喜欢的运动项目；
2. 喜欢此项运动的原因；
3. 将来的愿望。
注意：词数：100词左右。

My favourite sport

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5 . Warm weather gets thousands of people to gather outdoors and celebrate for various events. Here are a few fun festivals that you should travel to see this summer.

Naadam (Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia)

Naadam,also known as “the three games of men”,is the biggest traditional festival held in Ulaanbaatar,the Mongolian capital.Each July,men compete in Mongolian wrestling,horse racing and archery (射箭).Today,women also take art in the archery and girls in the horse racing.

Elvis Week (Memphis)

If moving your body to Blue Suede Shoes this summer sounds good to you,then head to Memphis for Elvis Week,usually held in August.Movies,special performances and the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest are just a few activities to keep fans busy. The week of events is held to mark the anniversary (周年纪念日) of the death of Elvis Presley,the “King of Rock and Roll”.

Glastonbury Festival (Somerset, England)

Around 175,000 people gather on a dairy farm in Somerset,England every year for the Glastonbury Festival.Famous bands and singers appear at the 5-day music celebration.The ticket for the festival was £1 when the festival started in 1970,but today,full-weekend general tickets go for about £248.

World Bodypainting Festival (Klagenfurt, Austria)

During the annual World Bodypainting Festival in Austria, artists from as many as 50 countries compete using a variety of techniques, including brushes, sponges and airbrushes. Alex Barendregt organized the first festival in 1998, when he was tasked with organizing a new summer event.

1. Where can we watch exciting games when attending the festival?

A．Peru.	B．Austria.
C．England.	D．Mongolia.

2. Which of the following is in memory of a musician?

A．Naadam.

B．Elvis Week.

C．Glastonbury Festival.

D．World Bodypainting Festival.

3. What can we learn about the Glastonbury Festival?

A．It is held to celebrate the harvest.

B．It is held in the downtown area of a city.

C．Its ticket price has greatly increased since it started.

D．It offers actors a good chance to show their talents.