1 . Many people spend weekends doing meaningless things, which is a complete waste of our life. However, successful people make the best use of their weekends differently. Here are some things they may choose to do.

●     1    

Successful people don't go into the weekend with no plan.     2     It might be a little more loosely scheduled than a usual Tuesday, but with only so many hours in a week, successful people know they have to use all the free time they can get to finish tasks they need to.

●Get up early.

Of course, it feels good to sleep in. However, it's actually quite refreshing (使人精力充沛的) to get up and move early on days when you don't have to get up early.     3     It will leave them feeling more refreshed than just wasting two or three hours lying in bed staring at the wall.

●Put the phone aside.

In today's busy world, most of us never truly leave work. Our phones are likely connected to our emails and Twitter accounts, meaning we may deal with a work-related task even after 5 p. m.     4     They go fishing or hiking or do something without their phones in their pockets.

●Follow hobbies.

    5     They know they'll never get that time back. Even if their hobbies require hard work, they'll still be relaxed and comfortable while working on them if they're fond of them.

A．Make a plan.

B．Prepare for the week carefully.

C．But successful people need time to let work go.

D．The weekend is the perfect time to make up for it.

E．They plan their day out just as they would on any other day.

F．Successful people start their Saturday off by hitting the gym or reading a book.

G．Successful people use every minute of their free time to do something they love.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What did the speaker do in the past few days?

A．He was on a business trip.

B．He did sightseeing in New York.

C．He attended an international meeting.

2. What will the speaker do next Monday?

A．Leave New York.

B．Go to Manila.

C．Write a report.

3. Why does the speaker want to read something on the plane?

A．To sleep better.

B．To kill time.

C．To keep himself relaxed.

4. What does the speaker ask Jocelyn to do?

A．Come to the meeting.

B．Finish the report today.

C．Send part of the report.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Which chess class does the man choose?

A．The Friday class.

B．The Saturday class.

C．The Sunday class.

2. How often is the computer class offered?

A．Once a week.

B．Twice a week.

C．Three times a week.

3. When will the man go to the computer class?

A．From 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

B．From 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

C．From 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

4. What benefit will the man get if he takes two classes?

A．He can get some money off.

B．He can get help with his homework.

C．He can have the second class for free.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How long has the new manager been in the company?

A．For one month.

B．For one year.

C．For five years.

2. What’s the reason the woman gives for her not getting the job?

A．Her educational background.

B．Her clothes.

C．Her female sex.

3. What kind of clothes does the new manager wear to work?

A．A business suit.

B．A sports suit.

C．Jeans and a T-shirt.

5 . The issue of how to feed a growing population is a crucial issue for the 21st century. The issue was high on the agenda (当务之急) at the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt. According to the UN, by 2050, we will need to produce 60% more food to feed a world population of 9.3 billion.

Cambridge Judge Business School supports a number of businesses which aim to promote sustainable agriculture practices. One of the most important fields is precision (精准) agriculture, the science of improving crop yields and assisting management decisions using the latest technology. Outfield Technologies is targeted at high value fruit farming. Farmers buy their own drones (无人机), and then the Outfield software creates flight plans over the farm and processes the images taken by the drones.

By counting the fruit on branches and measuring trees, farmers can see where to apply fertiliser with greater precision, reducing usage and improving soil sustainability. Outfield’s software can also recommend where to start harvesting to reduce waste and labour costs. The rising cost of labour globally has become a huge issue within the agricultural industry, for reasons including the shortage of backpackers (some of whom become seasonal workers) in New Zealand, and the rise of minimum pay in South Africa.

The data gathered by drones can also predict yields. “Priming” the supply chain ensures a smoother journey from the farm to fruit bowl in your home. When an apple is picked, it is stored in a refrigerated environment for up to six months before being transported to a pack house to be washed, sorted, packaged, before being moved to a delivery centre and finally appearing on supermarket shelves. The chain depends heavily on transportation, but by predicting yields, Outfield aims to reduce waste as traders can predict fruit levels and reduce greenhouse gases caused by refrigerated storage.

Outfield co-founder Oil Hilbourne said, “The agricultural industry needs more investment to change. More money for 5G, education and investment in start-ups.”

1. What does Outfield Technologies do for farmers?

A．It offers them free flights.

B．It oversees farms for them.

C．It teaches them about high value fruits.

D．It uses drone-taken images to advertise farms.

2. What labour problems are different countries facing?

A．Pay in South Africa is very low.

B．South Africa can’t agree on minimum pay.

C．Backpackers in New Zealand fail to get paid fairly.

D．New Zealand isn’t drawing enough seasonal workers.

3. By gathering data by drone, the Outfield tries to_________.

A．boost the yield of fruit	B．make sure the fruit can keep fresh
C．ensure the fruits are transported timely	D．provide more convenient services to customers

4. Which would be the best title for the passage?

A．The future of farming	B．The trend of fruit picking
C．The promising market of high value fruits	D．The positive effects of farming on environment

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What do kids bring to school on Bubble Gum Day?

A．50 cents.

B．Old toys.

C．Some snacks.

2. Who is Ruth Spiro?

A．A teacher.

B．A writer.

C．A bookseller.

3. What was Bubble Gum Day originally established for?

A．Community groups.

B．Schools.

C．Businesses.

4. What is the aim of Bubble Gum Day?

A．To raise money for a charity.

B．To encourage kids to sell things.

C．To develop children’s creativity.

7 . Here is a timetable of courses in Children’s Palace.

Monday Space Course 19: 00-20: 00 (once a week for one month) Dr. Li (the teacher from Hope School) More knowledge about the outer space. Place: Room 106	Saturday Coconut Shell Carving (椰雕) Course 14: 00-16: 00 (once a week for three months) Hainan Coconut Shell Carving. Join us to learn it. Call Ms. Yao at 88882023. Place: Room 108
Wednesday Photography Course 18: 30-19: 30 (once a week for two months) Mr. Song will show you how to take good pictures. Bring your own camera. Place: Room 218	Sunday Chinese Shadow Puppetry (皮影戏) Course 15: 00-17: 30 (once a week for three months) Tell the story of Heroes of the Marshes (水浒传) by Mrs. Zhang. Place: Room 308

1. You can learn more about the outer space ________.

A．on Monday	B．on Saturday
C．on Wednesday	D．on Sunday

2. If you’re interested in Coconut Shell Carving, you can learn from ________.

A．Dr. Li

B．Ms. Yao

C．Mr. Song

D．Mrs. Zhang

3. In ________, we can have the Photography Course.

A．Room 106

B．Room 108.

C．Room 218

D．Room 308

8 . The Tomatina Festival(西红柿节) is a festival that is held in a town named Bunol in Spain, on which people throw tomatoes for fun. It is held on the last Wednesday of August each year.

In 1945, during a parade(游行) in the town one day, young men who wanted to be in the parade started a fight in the town square. They used tomatoes as weapons(武器).This is the most popular story about how the Tomatina Festival started.

At around 10: 00a.m.on Wednesday, activities that are organized to celebrate the festival begin. The first one is climbing a pole with a ham on top. When a person is climbing, some people sing and dance. When the person drops the ham off the pole, the tomato fight starts. The tomatoes come from Extremadura. The tomatoes there are less expensive and are grown specially for the festival. The number of tomatoes used is about 150, 000. After exactly one hour, the fight ends. The whole square becomes red because there is tomato juice everywhere. Then hoses are used to clean the square and to wash away the tomato juice on people’s bodies. After that, the town goes back to the way it was.

The local government has made some rules for the safety of people. One of them is as follows: People have to squash(把……挤软) the tomatoes before throwing in order not to hurt other people.

The Tomatina Festival has inspired other similar celebrations in other parts of the world, for example, in the city of Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China, a tomato fight is held on October 19th.

1. During the Tomatina Festival in Spain, people throw tomatoes            .

A．to show they are angry

B．to make money

C．for fun

D．for exercise

2. The second paragraph is mainly about the          the Tomatina Festival in Spain.

A．rules for

B．activities during

C．future of

D．origin of

3. The Tomatina Festival is held          .

A．in Extremadura

B．in October

C．near a river

D．in August

4. What can we learn from this passage?

A．The tomato fight in Spain lasts for a day.

B．The local government made rules in order to protect people.

C．The tomatoes used during the Tomatina Festival in Spain are expensive.

D．The tomato fight in Guangdong is on the same day as the Tomatina Festival in Spain.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What has made working at home possible?

A．Different job opportunities.

B．Living far from workplaces.

C．Communication industry.

2. What is the advantage of working at home according to the woman?

A．Saving a lot of time.

B．Improving family members’ relationship.

C．Offering an environment for free movement.

3. What might happen in the future in the woman’s opinion?

A．A company no longer needs workers.

B．All workers will be foreigners in a company.

C．People can work at home for a foreign company.

10 . Some Winter Activities

Winter activities are underestimated (低估). The days may be shorter, but the list of fun activities isn’t. Don’t let the winter blues take over.     1    

Finding your favourite.     2     Nobody likes cardio (有氧运动) for a long time, but signing up for an adult sports team, or taking a yoga class on the weekend can be a fun way to break up the boredom of going to the gym. Recreational (娱乐的) sports are also a great way to meet new people.

Walking on snow.     3     Walking with snowshoes is friendly to beginners, and suitable for kids and seniors alike. You can buy a set for under $100 or rent some for the afternoon. Take a friend or walk alone to enjoy the peacefulness of the outdoors in winter.

Skiing. Those that love it really love it. Hitting the ski hills is an old wintertime tradition. It gets you outside, boosts your mood, and serves as a core workout. You don’t need the latest gear (设备) to be able to have fun.     4     If you’re feeling tired of too much indoor time, get your heart pumping at a nearby ski hill.

    5     Taking an online class, or picking up an instrument for the first time, can be incredibly rewarding. Expanding your professional skill can do wonders for your future job prospects. It may take a little planning, but consider learning something new this season.

A．Go to the gym.

B．Learning something.

C．Most ski fields rent gear too.

D．Be active and try these winter activities.

E．The following are things you can do at home.

F．You needn’t be an athlete to enjoy this seasonal activity.

G．The key to keeping healthy is finding what you enjoy doing.