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。

A good parent-children relationship should     1    (build) on the basis of understanding and respect. On the one hand, parents cannot impose (强加) their ideas on their children. They should treat children as     2    (independence) people. It is good for the parents to learn to listen to     3    (children) ideas and encourage them     4    (think) on their own, instead of deciding everything for the children. On     5     other hand, children should listen to their parents’ advice because they’re more experienced. Try to be understanding     6     there is disagreement with parents. Always keep one thing in mind—whatever they do     7    (come) from their love for us. It is also necessary for children to exchange ideas     8     parents from time to time. Doing so will bridge the gap between parents and children. Parents give us life and all the     9    (thing) we need, but we can’t give them back. However, we should try our best to treat them     10    (kind). Our parents are so good to us, so we must be grateful to them.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where are the two speakers?

A．In the English club.

B．In the classroom.

C．In the theatre.

2. What does the man think can help to learn English?

A．Watching English movies.

B．Listening to some tapes.

C．Keeping a diary in English.

3. How many things does the man do to learn English?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

3 . 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。

Hanfu has become popular again in recent years. A growing number of young people in China are starting to wear the     1     (tradition) Han Chinese clothing. The style has even attracted some foreigners. One of them is Rian, a young man from Brazil.

Rian lives in Xi’an. Two years ago, he came to the beautiful city and became     2     English teacher at a kindergarten. After     3     (see) many people wearing Hanfu in the streets, Rian developed a strong interest in it and wanted     4     (try) it on himself. “My first taste of Hanfu was the Tang style.     5     is fun to wear it,” said the young man. “Today, it is still my favorite Hanfu style.” Every time he puts it on, he feels as if he has travelled back to ancient times.

Since then, Hanfu has helped Rian learn more    6    China. In the past, the only thing he     7     (know) about the country was that it had a long history and a rich culture. But now Hanfu has shown him more details about Chinese culture.

He wants to share his feelings with friends both in China     8     abroad, so he begins to make short     9     (video) of himself trying on Hanfu and posts them up on Western social media platforms. It has     10    (quick) become a hot hit on the Internet. He spreads Chinese culture in his own way.

4 . I have always loved the Arthurian legend (传奇), as there is something quite special about King Arthur, and of course Merlin, my favourite character from the stories.

Death of an Empire is the second volume in MK Hume’s “Merlin” series which details Merlin’s life from birth. Merlin travels across the Roman Empire in search of his father, a voyage of discovery to understand just who he was. Eventually Merlin gets involved in the fight against the Hun’s invasion (入侵) of Europe at the Battle of the Catalaunian Plain.

Serving under the General Flavius Aetius, Merlin builds a reputation by saving the lives of thousands of soldiers. When he finally reaches Rome, he saves many more. But a far deadlier conflict between Emperor Valentinian and Senator Petronius Maximus is around the corner and Merlin must use all his strength to carry out his work.

If I had to choose just one word to describe this novel, there would be no other choice than “immersive (身临其境的)”. There has clearly been a serious amount of research carried out by the author. Combined with the descriptive prose and imaginative story, the book really does attract you from almost the very start. The story really does feel like you are a part of it as Merlin travels across the Roman Empire.

The author does a great job of mixing the rich history with established Arthurian legend. The battle scene is handled very effectively. The author employs a very effective form to show the main fight and this not only adds a degree of tension and a good level of excitement but almost makes you feel like you are right there hearing about what happened.

Death of an Empire is a very fine novel, a wonderfully rich tale and a rewarding story.

1. Why does Merlin travel across the Roman Empire?

A．To visit King Arthur.	B．To enjoy a nice view.
C．To get a well-paid job.	D．To find out his origin.

2. What can we learn about the novel?

A．It is a mixture of history and legend.

B．It features difficult language.

C．It speaks highly of an emperor.

D．It is a masterpiece of Merlin.

3. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 5 refer to?

A．An effective description.	B．A long-running battle.
C．A wonderful feeling.	D．A well-known legend.

4. What is the text?

A．A news report.	B．A history story.
C．A book review.	D．A science fiction.

5 . Exploring Wildlife Conservation in Kenya

Day 1: Nairobi, Kenya

Arrive at the airport in Nairobi, where our staff will be on hand to drive you to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Accommodation: Tamarind Tree Hotel

Day 2: Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

A charter flight (包机) brings us to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a 62,000-acre grassland on the north of Mount Kenya. Considered a model in the conservation field, this healthy wildlife habitat is home to a number of rare species, including the giraffe, the Grevy’s zebra, and African wild dogs. Lewa and the neighboring Borana Conservancy also harbor roughly 15 percent of Kenya’s entire rhino population.

Accommodation: Elewana Lewa Safari Camp

Day 3: Amboseli National Park

Fly by private charter to Amboseli National Park, where vast grasslands are irrigated by underground runoff streams from Mount Kilimanjaro. These landscapes provide a habitat for hundreds of elephants, making the park one of the best places in Africa to spot these large creatures. The travel begins on the drive to Tortilis Camp, set within view of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Accommodation: Tortilis Camp

Day 4: Masai Mara National Reserve

At first light, head out to track the animals that crossed the area during the night. This area has one of the highest concentrations of large predators (捕食性动物) in all of Africa. Then watch large groups of hippos in the Mara River and crocodiles sunbathing on the shore.

Accommodation: Kichwa Tembo Camp

1. On which day will you visit Lewa Wildlife Conservancy?

A．Day 1.

B．Day 2.

C．Day 3.

D．Day 4.

2. Which is the best place to watch African elephants?

A．Tamarind Tree Hotel.	B．Kichwa Tembo Camp.
C．Amboseli National Park.	D．Borana Conservancy.

3. What is special about Masai Mara National Reserve?

A．It provides the best sunbath.

B．It features the Grevy’s zebra.

C．It is located near an airport.

D．It is home to large predators.

6 . 语法填空

Teachers play an important role in students’ life. I, Graham, was a difficult student in high school. Once my friends and I were caught seeing who jumped    1    (far) off the stage. And I was lazy in most subjects. I had no idea     2     hydrogen was and I did not want to know,    3     .However, things have changed since I met Mr Jenkins, who was used to    4     (explain) difficult things with     5     (practice) examples in simple language.

What great fun his classes were! At one time, he set up an experiment to show us how the human stomach works     6    (use) acid and an onion. Under his    7     (guide), we built a rocket, poured the fuel into it and then     8     (light) a match to set it off.

To be honest, I was not a willing student, but he encouraged me to find my own     9     (strong), helping to arouse my interest in science-my future job. In his eyes, being a teacher is about making    10    to the students’ minds when we are open and eager to learn. I am so grateful to be a student of him.

7 . When my mother took me out of high school, I knew that my life would become   ______. My mother told me when I was 18 I had to leave the house. As I was going to ______ my 18th birthday, I started feeling ______ because I didn’t have an idea on ______ I was going to do.

One night while I was watching TV, an advertisement came on about ______ the military (军队). The next day I ______ the number on the advertisement and set up an ______ to meet the recruiter (招募者). When he heard about me not having a high school diploma (毕业文凭), he knew I had little ______. I explained to him that I was going to be ______ in a few weeks.

About a month later he called me and asked me to come to his office. He told me he would get me in the military but I had to ______ him that I would make the ______ of this chance. In fact, I kept my side of the ______ by doing eight years. Now I am ______ and have the ______ to make my life a little easier with that decision I made and the help I ______.

1.

A．difficult

B．easy

C．simple

D．sad

2.

A．celebrate

B．imagine

C．remember

D．ruin

3.

A．happy

B．hopeless

C．angry

D．satisfied

4.

A．how

B．what

C．who

D．which

5.

A．discussing

B．criticizing

C．joining

D．commanding

6.

A．forgot

B．called

C．read

D．copied

7.

A．advertisement

B．agreement

C．appointment

D．equipment

8.

A．support

B．promise

C．warn

D．chance

9.

A．homeless

B．hopeless

C．helpless

D．careless

10.

A．promise

B．order

C．tell

D．suggest

11.

A．least

B．worst

C．best

D．full

12.

A．program

B．dialogue

C．bargain

D．advertisement

13.

A．lonely

B．ashamed

C．successful

D．fashionable

14.

A．attempt

B．ability

C．desire

D．wish

15.

A．hoped

B．refused

C．organized

D．received

8 . Tricks To Becoming A Patient Person

Here’s a riddle: What do traffic jams, long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common? There is one answer.     1    .

In the Digital Age, we’re used to having what we need immediately and right at our fingertips. However, research suggests that if we practiced patience, we’d be a whole lot better off. Here are several tricks.

●Practice gratitude (感激)

Thankfulness has a lot of benefits: Research shows it makes us happier, less stressed and even more optimistic.     2    . “Showing thankfulness can foster self-control,” said Ye Li, researcher at the University of California.

● Make yourself wait

Instant gratification (满足) may seem like the most “feel good” option at the time, but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run. And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practice.     3    . Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake. You’ll soon find that the more patience you practice, the more you start to apply it to other, more annoying situations.

●     4    .

So many of us have the belief that being comfortable is the only state we will tolerate, and when we experience something outside of our comfort zone, we get impatient about the circumstances. You should learn to say to yourself, “    5    .” You’ll then gradually become more patient.

A．Find your causes

B．Start with small tasks

C．Accept the uncomfortable

D．All this adds up to a state of hurry

E．It can also help us practice more patience

F．This is merely uncomfortable, not intolerable

G．They’re all situations where we could use a little extra patience

9 . Personal Forgiveness

Taking responsibility for mistakes is a positive step, but don’t beat yourself up about them. To err (犯错) is human.     1     You can use the following writing exercise to help you do this.

In a journal or on a piece of paper, put the heading “Personal strengths.”     2     Are you caring? Creative? Generous? A good listener? Fun to be around? They don’t have to be world-changing, just aspects of your personality that you’re proud of.

At the top of a second page, put the heading “Acts of kindness.” On this one, list all the positive things you’ve done for others. It might be the time when you helped a friend with their homework, when you did the ironing without being asked, or when you baked cookies after the family had had a tiring day.     3    

You could ask a friend or family member to help add to your list.     4     That way, you could exchange thoughts on what makes each of you special and the aspects of your personality that shine through. In fact, don’t wait until you’ve made a mistake to try this — it’s a great way to boost self-confidence at any time.

It’s something of a cliché (陈词滥调) that most people learn not from their successes but their mistakes. The thing is, it’s true.     5     We’ re all changing and learning all the time and mistakes are a positive way to develop and grow.

A．A little self-forgiveness also goes a long way.

B．Now list all the characteristics you like about yourself.

C．They might even like to have a go at doing the exercise.

D．It’s just as important to show yourself some forgiveness.

E．It doesn’t mean you have to ignore what’s happened or forget it.

F．Whatever it is, no matter how small it might seem, write it down.

G．Whatever the mistake, remember it isn’t a fixed aspect of your personality.

10 . When John Todd was a child, he loved to explore the woods around his house, observing how nature solved problems. A dirty stream, for example, often became clear after flowing through plants and along rocks where tiny creatures lived. When he got older, John started to wonder if this process could be used to clean up the messes people were making.

After studying agriculture, medicine, and fisheries in college, John went back to observing nature and asking questions. Why can certain plants trap harmful bacteria (细菌)? Which kinds of fish can eat cancer-causing chemicals? With the right combination of animals and plants, he figured, maybe he could clean up waste the way nature did. He decided to build what he would later call an eco-machine.

The task John set for himself was to remove harmful substances from some sludge (污泥). First, he constructed a series of clear fiberglass tanks connected to each other. Then he went around to local ponds and streams and brought back some plants and animals. He placed them in the tanks and waited. Little by little, these different kinds of life got used to one another and formed their own ecosystem. After a few weeks, John added the sludge.

He was amazed at the results. The plants and animals in the eco-machine took the sludge as food and began to eat it! Within weeks, it had all been digested, and all that was left was pure water.

Over the years, John has taken on many big jobs. He developed a greenhouse — like facility that treated sewage (污水) from 1,600 homes in South Burlington. He also designed an eco-machine to clean canal water in Fuzhou, a city in southeast China.

“Ecological design” is the name John gives to what he does. “Life on Earth is kind of a box of spare parts for the inventor,” he says. “You put organisms in new relationships and observe what’s happening. Then you let these new systems develop their own ways to self-repair.”

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

A．He was fond of traveling.	B．He enjoyed being alone.
C．He had an inquiring mind.	D．He longed to be a doctor.

2. Why did John put the sludge into the tanks?

A．To feed the animals.	B．To build an ecosystem.
C．To protect the plants.	D．To test the eco-machine.

3. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Fuzhou?

A．To review John’s research plans.	B．To show an application of John’s idea.
C．To compare John’s different jobs.	D．To erase doubts about John’s invention.

4. What is the basis for John’s work?

A．Nature can repair itself.	B．Organisms need water to survive.
C．Life on Earth is diverse.	D．Most tiny creatures live in groups.