1 . Several years ago, a worldwide heavy rain was predicted, but no one got prepared for what was to come. Then, some areas received over 100 mm of rain. Cars and trucks floated down the streets. Whole buildings were swept away. At least 225 people lost their lives, and millions became homeless.

The weather is always changing. Over the past few years, heavy rains have led to floods in many parts of the world. Droughts have taken place in Brazil and Australia. There have been heat waves in Europe which killed thousands. There have been more powerful hurricanes and tornadoes than ever before. In 2017 alone, the financial cost from global weather events was up to 340 billion dollars.

With more wild weather events happening, people couldn’t help asking questions: What is happening with the weather? And why? Is this natural, or our fault? The answer seems to be: a little of both. Wild weather is natural. But most scientists hold the same view that human activity has made the Earth warmer. It is this global warming that makes heat waves more likely. The higher temperatures also result in more water to go into the air, which causes heavier and more frequent rain. Many scientists also believe global warming makes hurricanes and other storms stronger.

This means we’re likely to see more wild weather. “But we don’t have to just stand there and accept it,” says scientist Michael. He and other experts say we need to stop the Earth from getting warmer. We also need to be prepared, to do things that will help save lives.

1. What’s the main idea of the first paragraph?

A．A past weather event happened in some areas in the world.

B．Some facts are listed about the global warming.

C．A number of recent weather events happened over the world.

D．Wild weather is partly the result of human activity.

2. How does paragraph two develop?

A．By giving a lot of examples of recent wild weather events.

B．By describing a serious flood that once happened.

C．By predicting how the weather will change in a few years.

D．By comparing the former wild weather with what happened now

3. What does scientist Michael’s words mean?

A．People can not do anything to prevent wild weather.

B．If people stop global warming, the weather will be better.

C．It is too late to stop global warming.

D．People have to stand by and accept what will happen to us.

4. Where can you probably find the text?

A．In a tourist brochure	B．In a research paper
C．In a science fiction	D．In a nature magazine

2 . Paris, the capital of France, has some attractive bridges. These are four of the most beautiful bridges in Paris: some in iconic (标志性的) places you’ve seen in the movies, and others in quiet places that you’ll delight in discovering.

Pont des Arts

Connecting the Louvre Museum to the Institut de France, the Pont des Arts, first built by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1804 and reconstructed in the 1970s, is a bridge only for people walking that is beloved by tourists and locals alike. In the spring and summer months, Parisians and visitors come here for lazy picnics overlooking the Seine.

Pont Marle

This lovely but little-known bridge is a gateway between the Marais district on the right bank and a natural island on the Seine River. The current stone structure dates to around 1670, following a fire on its wooden structure that destroyed much of the original bridge and the houses that once stood on it. It has remained much the same since the 18th century, making it one of Paris’ oldest bridges.

Pont Alexandre Ⅲ

The Pont Alexandre Ⅲ is probably the most attractive of Paris’ many bridges. Built between 1896 and 1900, it connects the des Invalides with the gardens of the Petit Palais. It’s after dark that you can best appreciate its delicate statues and other decorative elements.

Pont Neuf

First built in 1578 by King Henry Ⅲ, Pont Neuf has seen numerous reconstructions and changes over the centuries. But it conserves its Roman-inspired arch (拱形) structures. This is a lovely bridge that offers easy and picturesque access to the left and right bank. Have some ice cream, explore the lovely riverside paths and enjoy views of Notre Dame Cathedral.

1. What is special about the Pont des Arts?

A．It has been rebuilt many times.	B．It is one of Paris’ oldest bridges.
C．It is a bridge only for people walking.	D．It is the most attractive bridge in Paris.

2. Which is the oldest among the four bridges?

A．Pont des Arts.	B．Pont Marie.
C． Pont Alexandre Ⅲ	D．Pont Neuf.

3. Where is the text probably from?

A．A guidebook.	B．A health magazine.
C．A news report.	D．A book review.

3 . If you will take a vacation with your family or friends, renting a yacht (游艇) in Cabo is one of the choices you need to consider. A yacht is comfortable and gives you the freedom while on vacation.     1    .

It allows you to explore different destinations.     2    , renting a yacht can allow you to do this often without the need to unload your baggage. It also allows you to reach and see beaches which you can only reach by water.

    3    . Renting a yacht could be great if you are looking for an ideal environment for relaxation. Whether sailing across the coast or in calm waters, it allows you to sit back and enjoy viewing the beautiful scenery.     4    .

It allows you to enjoy your privacy and personal service. Renting a yacht for a vacation guarantees (保证) privacy and provides an opportunity to spend time with your loved ones.     5    . The yacht workers will help you get the best out of your vacation and take care of your personal needs.

These above are the reasons why you may consider renting a yacht when going for a vacation.

A．Of course, there are many choices

B．Since you will visit many places in Cabo

C．It allows you to experience total relaxation

D．Because exploring and privacy are the most important

E．Besides, you have the chance to request personal service

F．Here are some other benefits of renting a yacht for your trip

G．Renting a yacht will, thus, make you get away from the busy world

4 . One winter evening, Kelly was walking home from her favorite bookstore. She had bought two cookery books and three art books, and couldn’t wait to get home to read them in front of a warm fire.

“I read a lot, and love the pleasure of reading something that I want,” she said. But when she reached into her pocket, she realized that her wallet was gone. She looked around and started to retrace (折回) her steps.

“I’m down on my hands and knees, looking in the gutters (排水沟) around the streets. I go back and forth. My wallet is nowhere,” she said.

She went back to the bookstore, but nobody had turned it in. Kelly walked home hopelessly and was about to cancel her credit cards when an email appeared. It was from a man named Adam, who said he had found her wallet.

Through a name card, Adam found a way to contact Kelly and gave her his phone number and home address. Kelly had a taxi sent to Adam’s house and 20 minutes later, a small brown paper bag arrived on her front steps.

“The loveliest detail is that when I’m digging the wallet out of the bag, I suddenly find Adam has dropped a bar of chocolate at the bottom, which he can not have possibly known is my favorite,” Kelly said.

The kindness of Adam’s gesture has stayed with Kelly. She decides to look for chances to pass it on.

1. How many art books did Kelly buy?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

D．Five.

2. Why did Kelly go back to the bookstore?

A．To call Adam.	B．To find her wallet.
C．To pay the money.	D．To return her books.

3. How did Adam get the way to contact Kelly?

A．By a piece of news.	B．From one of his friends.
C．Through a name card.	D．With the help of the police.

4. How did Kelly sound when she found a bar of chocolate in the bag?

A．Surprised.

B．Proud.

C．Frightened.

D．Sorry.

5 . Ella Casano was diagnosed with a disease called ITP when she was seven. For most kids with ITP, the disease will ______ go away. But it was not the ______ for Ella. Now 13, she still has to have IV infusions (输液) every eight weeks, which ______ her a lot.

Thinking of her ______ treatment process, she ______ to design a product that could make medical experiences less frightening. She cut up a stuffed toy and used a hot glue gun to ______ her first Medi Teddy, a ______ shaped like a teddy bear. The back of the cover is made of mesh (网) so that doctors and nurses can ______ the medicine that the child is receiving.” The purpose of the design is to ______ a bag of IV fluid so that the child who is receiving it can not see it. Instead, the child will see a ______ bear face.” Ella said.

Ella was ______ that Medi Teddy should be non-profit, so she could help other kids who have ______ similar experiences. So she launched a GoFundMe to ______ money and successfully collected more than $20,000, aiming to make more Medi Teddies for the kids!

“The ______ of the little patients has been wonderful. We think we are ready to produce a better ______ product that can help hundreds of kids.” Meg said.

1.

A．finally

B．closely

C．widely

D．deeply

2.

A．tradition

B．attempt

C．opinion

D．case

3.

A．attracted

B．frightened

C．amazed

D．pushed

4.

A．effective

B．amazing

C．painful

D．enjoyable

5.

A．pretended

B．intended

C．competed

D．failed

6.

A．create

B．imagine

C．borrow

D．buy

7.

A．medicine

B．needle

C．disease

D．cover

8.

A．check

B．stop

C．take

D．change

9.

A．protect

B．hide

C．shelter

D．escape

10.

A．strange

B．sad

C．scary

D．friendly

11.

A．disappointed

B．alarmed

C．determined

D．shocked

12.

A．concerned about

B．suffered from

C．searched for

D．recovered from

13.

A．save

B．spend

C．donate

D．raise

14.

A．profit

B．solution

C．response

D．quality

15.

A．positive

B．personal

C．demanding

D．shocking

6 . 他的哥哥被匆忙送到手术室，他站在外面紧张得发慌。(with+n.+介词短语)
His brother was rushed to the operation room; he stood outside, ________________.

7 . 下课后我不得不向老师和同学们寻求帮助。
I have to ________________ after class.

8 . 记住：有志者，事竟成。
Remember: ________________.

9 . 我期待参加更多像这样的活动。
I ________________ taking part in more activities like this.

10 . To figure out what you want to do, maybe you can do what you know best: read everything; find the most useful tips and start putting a plan into action. There are some tips for you to think about what to do with your life.

    1    

It may feel impossible to predict what exactly you’ll be doing next, but what you can do is connecting the dots and looking back. Find the common thread. What did you do?     2     Let that be the compass for how to make future decisions.

    3    

Schedule it in your calendar and give yourself the space to think. You’ll make progress even if it’s just a few hours every other week.

Seek knowledge, not results.

If you focus on the excitement of discovery, your motivation will always be fueled. If you focus only on results, your motivation will be like weather - it will die the minute you hit a storm.

    4    Keep thinking about what you are learning along the way and what you can improve.

Collect experiences.

Look backward and take the lessons. Learn to collect experiences from the past to guide current behaviour in time. Your career and life are long. You may have one or many callings, and there will be multiple pathways.     5    And you’ll do what you want to do.

A．Take time to reflect.

B．Explore them all or not.

C．Start by looking backward.

D．What did you learn?

E．Who were you?

F．So the key is to focus on the journey, not the destination.

G．Try to work hard on the pathway you chose.