1 . Why do people long for celebrity news? At least some of the hunger centers around schadenfreude—having joy from the suffering of others. People often act as if joy is dependent on achieving material gain. Seeing people that seem to “have it all” suffer (going through divorce, drug abuse, mental illness, etc.) momentarily destroys that thought. And then people can think, “Perhaps it’s OK that I don’t have my own television show, and own four large houses.” Let’s chat a bit more about schadenfreude and related concepts. If you’ve been alive a couple of decades, you’ve certainly seen plenty of examples showing that money does not bring happiness. But what does bring happiness? One of the keys involves learning to fully attend to and enjoy the present moment—not just learning this as information, but, through practice, developing the skill of living mindfully in this moment.

Other keys to happiness involve developing the skill of compassion (同情) and loving kindness. This may seem strange to readers: developing a skill of compassion? Don’t you just have or not have compassion? There are some types of meditation (冥想) originating from Buddhist traditions that are designed to develop compassion and loving kindness.

The four related qualities developed by these types of meditation practices are termed: loving kindness, calmness, compassion, and sympathetic joy. Sympathetic joy is the exact opposite of schadenfreude—with sympathetic joy, we get joy from the joy of others. Think of a close family member doing well and notice the joy you feel—that is sympathetic joy. To develop more sympathetic joy, when something good happens to another person, say to yourself (with as much meaning as possible), “I’m happy for you. May your good fortune continue. May your good fortune grow.”

When a person, celebrity or not, is suffering, you can practice a compassion meditation. Close your eyes and imagine a scene that naturally brings forth sympathy, such as hugging a loved one, or holding a baby. Then imagine saying to the person suffering, “May you be free from suffering,” or “May your suffering ease.”

1. What can make us happy according to the author?

A．Having a well-paid job.	B．Owning great popularity.
C．Focusing on celebrities’ news.	D．Learning to live in the moment.

2. What does the author mainly talk about in paragraph 2?

A．Compassion and loving kindness.	B．The origin of some traditions.
C．Happiness and meditation.	D．Meditation practices.

3. Which of the following is sympathetic joy?

A．You cheer up when a celebrity gets divorced.

B．You crow over it when your schoolmate gets injured.

C．You’re delighted when your classmate wins a competition.

D．You’re pleased when a celebrity practices attentively meditation.

4. What is the author’s purpose of writing the text?

A．To show celebrities’ real life.

B．To introduce the findings of a study.

C．To stress the importance of happiness.

D．To correct the negative attitudes to other people’s sufferings.

2 . Grand Canyon National Park Ranger Programs

Critter Chat

9:30 am Daily

(Meet at Grand Canyon Visitor Center)

Learn about some of the Grand Canyon’s diverse wild creatures who survive here in this place of extreme changes in exposure and climate. Wheelchair accessible. Family friendly.

Geology Walk

3:30 pm Daily

(Meet at Yavapai Geology Museum)

Learn how the Grand Canyon formed while exploring Yavapai Geology Museum during this short introductory talk. Why is it so deep, wide, and grand? Why does it exist only here and nowhere else in the world? Consider walking the Trail of Time following the program.

Guided Cedar Ridge Hike

7 am Daily

(Meet at the South Kaibab Trailhead)

A 3-mile (about 4.8 km) hike on an unpaved path. Allow 4 hours. Minimum 2 liters of water per person. Bring salty snacks, sunscreen, and wear hiking shoes. Not recommended for people with heart problems, or difficulty walking.

Fossil Discovery Walk

9 am Daily

(Meet at the Bright Angel Trailhead sign)

Walk among sea creatures that lived on this part of the continent 270 million years ago, before the age of the dinosaurs. This easy 1/2-mile (about 0.8 km) one-way walk explores an exposed fossil bed.

Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult in all programs. All programs are free of charge.

1. Which program is suitable for a family to learn the current wildlife?

A．Critter Chat.	B．Geology Walk.
C．Guided Cedar Ridge Hike.	D．Fossil Discovery Walk.

2. Where can participants learn about the formation of the Grand Canyon?

A．At Yavapai Geology Museum.

B．At the South Kaibab Trailhead.

C．At Grand Canyon Visitor Center.

D．At the Bright Angel Trailhead sign.

3. What should participants notice about Guided Cedar Ridge Hike?

A．A one-way walk.

B．A wheelchair path.

C．An exposed fossil bed.

D．Some special requirements.

3 . I went with my husband to Roatan for our vacation, a tropical island off the north coast of Honduras, where tourists can swim with dolphins at Anthony’s Key Resort.

The Roatan dolphins are kept in a roped-off pen(围栏). The cheapest “swim” with the dolphins costs $ 89. Kissing costs extra. The tourists line up and, one after another, get photographed while being “kissed” by a dolphin. The tourist bends down a bit, the trainer lifts an arm, the dolphin comes up and for a few seconds holds its bottlenose to the tourist’s face. The picture is ready for purchase when the tourists exit through the gift shop.

These tourists must love dolphins, but what kind of love is that? At sea these highly intelligent creatures are always on the move, traveling thousands of miles. They are complex social creatures that need a lot of space to live in.

Yet Teri Bolton, the head trainer at Anthony’s Key Resort, defends the pen as a suitable habitat. “We feel this is the closest to keeping things as natural as possible”, she said. “You’re getting a window into how these animals really are.”

The discussion about this tourist behavior can be found on the Internet. Some people try to justify their desire, saying the fence of the pen is low; the dolphins could jump over it if they wanted to, and therefore they’re staying in captivity(圈养)by free will. One contributor to the discussion said, “Dolphins are social creatures. Jumping over the fence would mean leaving the females and their babies. Besides, by now they are used to captivity with three meals a day. Jumping over the fence would be like asking you to jump out of a spaceship alone onto Mars.”

But visiting any institution that keeps dolphins in captivity means supporting the concept of captivity. It’s like wearing a fur coat and then justifying it by saying it’s OK because the animals are already dead.

Remember that you cannot buy love, and if you try to buy dolphin love, you hurt the ones you love. In fact, a dolphin’s kiss has nothing to do with love, just as a dolphin’s smile has nothing to do with happiness. While many claim that dolphin encounters provide healing(治疗）)qualities and help you to feel better, the opposite is true for the supposed healers.

1. How much does a tourist pay for a dolphin’s kiss?

A．More than $ 89.	B．Less than $ 89.
C．As much as $ 89.	D．It’s free of charge.

2. What do some people on the Internet think of the pen for dolphins?

A．It’s like a prison.	B．It’s like a spaceship.
C．It’s no fun for the dolphins.	D．It’s suitable for the dolphins.

3. What do the underlined “the supposed healers” in the last paragraph refer to?

A．Dolphin lovers.	B．Unhealthy people.
C．Dolphins in the wild.	D．Dolphins in captivity.

4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．Are Dolphins As Smart As Humans?

B．Swimming with Dolphins: Is It Love or Not?

C．Dolphins—Creatures with Feelings

D．Kissing—A New Way to Communicate with Dolphins

4 . Life Outside London: Five Reasons to Visit the North of England!

Most people when visiting England will go to London. In fact most people don't even know much about England outside of London. It makes sense. It's the capital. There are lots to se there. However, as a northern girl, from a place just between Manchester and Liverpool, and a university student in Sheffield. I'd say the north is well worth a visit, and definitely as good if not better than London! Here are five reasons:

Friendliness

Northerners will chat to you on the bus, say hello in the streets and won't think you're crazy if you smile at them when you walk past. Friendly northerners might also call you "duck" or "love" don't worry, they call everyone that.

Gravy

Now although Southerners have gravy (a delicious meaty sauce that goes well with everything), they don't do it properly. You haven't lived until you've tried chip-shop chips swimming in gravy.

Beautiful Countryside

We have the Peak District, and the Lake District. They're both absolutely beautiful and definitely worth a visit. We also have some pretty amazing beaches too.

Excellent Party Cities

We have Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Sheffield You can't go wrong if you want to go on a night out here.

Low Cost

The same night won't cost you anywhere near as much up north! In London you can pay over for a pint, which is outrageous! For some reason, everything up North is cheaper, from food to drink to getting around, you can't go wrong when you're spending less money.

There are lots of lovely things to see in the North, so if you can brave the weather being a bit colder and wetter, it's definitely worth a trip.

1. Who might call you "duck" when you are visiting the north of England?

A．A warm passer-by.	B．A rude salesman.
C．A friendly southerner.	D．A cold teenager.

2. What can you do in the north of England according to the passage?

A．Get free beer.	B．Enjoy an all-night party.
C．Try chips in gravy.	D．Enjoy warm and dry weather.

3. Where can the passage be found?

A．In a recipe book.	B．In a science fiction.
C．In a business report.	D．In a travel magazine.

5 . When the boy said what he wanted to buy, the shop assistant pretended ________ him and went on chatting with others.

A．not to hear

B．to not hear

C．not hearing

D．not heard

6 . When I was 14, I got tired of school and left my home town to search for my fortune in big cities. One day I was _________ in the street when I noticed an old beggar at the corner. After _________ me for some time, he said to me, “Boy, come with me as I have something good for you.” Feeling curious and _________ , I followed him to a small house.

The beggar first asked me to wait for a moment. A few minutes later, he returned with a couple of old _________ . “There are two things that I want to _________ you, young man,” said he. “Number one is that you should never_________ a book by its cover, for it can fool you.” He _________, “I bet you think I’m a _________ , don’t you, young man?” I said, “Well, uh, yes, I guess so, sir.” “You are _________ , but I’m sure you are a dropout(辍学生),” he said. I was __________ .

“Well, young man, I’ve got a little __________ for you. I am one of the __________ men in this city. I have probably everything any man could ever want. A year ago, my wife passed away. I __________ there were certain things I had not yet __________ in life, one of which was what it would be like to live __________ a beggar in the streets. For the past year, I have been going from city to city doing just that.”

“Number two is to learn how to __________ . There is only one thing that people can’t take away from you, your __________ .” Then, he reached forward, took my __________ and put them upon the books.

The beggar then__________ me back in the streets near where we first met. His parting __________ was for me to never forget what he taught me. I headed for my home that very day and returned to my school the next day.

1.

A．shopping

B．wandering

C．running

D．singing

2.

A．watching

B．questioning

C．examining

D．admiring

3.

A．worried

B．excited

C．puzzled

D．impatient

4.

A．cookies

B．drinks

C．photos

D．books

5.

A．show

B．teach

C．pay

D．spare

6.

A．buy

B．judge

C．like

D．hate

7.

A．went on

B．held on

C．kept up

D．ended up

8.

A．teacher

B．dropout

C．beggar

D．worker

9.

A．right

B．smart

C．stupid

D．wrong

10.

A．frightened

B．hurt

C．shocked

D．disappointed

11.

A．surprise

B．gift

C．lesson

D．advice

12.

A．greatest

B．wealthiest

C．strongest

D．best

13.

A．recognized

B．remembered

C．realized

D．understood

14.

A．enjoyed

B．purchased

C．satisfied

D．experienced

15.

A．like

B．as

C．on

D．by

16.

A．survive

B．cheat

C．read

D．research

17.

A．health

B．wisdom

C．appearance

D．money

18.

A．arms

B．fingers

C．shoulders

D．hands

19.

A．followed

B．led

C．forced

D．drove

20.

A．character

B．step

C．request

D．figure

7 . It was the last day of the month-long summer camp. All the camp leaders and volunteers were preparing for the party that evening. Some were setting up chairs and tables outside, some were preparing water balloons for games we’d play later, and some were_________fruits.

A pastor（牧师）came to me,_________me a small broom and a dustpan, and asked me to sweep the gym. Alone. I had no_________. I was a team leader at camp, and this pastor was my employer. I put on as_________a face as I could and_________to sweep the floor. The whole situation felt so _________. I was angry.

During a_________between sweeps, I looked up. The same pastor who told me to sweep the gym was_________moving the speakers and cleaning the stage in the front of the gym. He worked alone, too. And I noticed the calmness and_________in his eyes as he worked.__________, my unhappiness left my heart, and in its place grew a sense of__________for what I saw in the pastor.

First, being a leader doesn’t mean doing all the fun things, all the time. It also means____________and hard work. To be a good leader, it means doing things one doesn’t really__________with a cheerful, genuine smile. Second, taking the time to think is________ to being a good leader. Without time for________, you might__________what’s more important. Third, however complex a task maybe, however long you have to work on it, you have to__________it. Cleaning the whole gym with a small broom seemed________. But I made it, one sweep at a time.

       I__________the pastor on my way to the garbage bin outside the gym. He looked up and smiled at me—and I smiled back. It was a tired smile, but it was a__________one.

1.

A．buying

B．cutting

C．picking

D．storing

2.

A．lent

B．gifted

C．awarded

D．handed

3.

A．choice

B．sense

C．interest

D．opportunity

4.

A．serious

B．disappointed

C．cheerful

D．embarrassed

5.

A．refused

B．hesitated

C．pretended

D．started

6.

A．unsafe

B．unfair

C．uncommon

D．unfamiliar

7.

A．trial

B．strike

C．break

D．review

8.

A．quietly

B．proudly

C．casually

D．hurriedly

9.

A．pain

B．joy

C．regret

D．desire

10.

A．Actually

B．Hopefully

C．Fortunately

D．Instantly

11.

A．urgency

B．sympathy

C．appreciation

D．achievement

12.

A．sacrifice

B．risk

C．guidance

D．experience

13.

A．care

B．enjoy

C．value

D．match

14.

A．vital

B．equal

C．similar

D．relevant

15.

A．expectation

B．preparation

C．assumption

D．reflection

16.

A．doubt

B．destroy

C．overlook

D．postpone

17.

A．help with

B．stick to

C．approve of

D．suffer from

18.

A．rewarding

B．unnecessary

C．satisfying

D．impossible

19.

A．passed

B．forgot

C．comforted

D．avoided

20.

A．final

B．real

C．patient

D．different

8 . CUB CREEK SCIENCE CAMP
Location: Rolla, MO US
Age Range: 7－17

Cub Creek Science Camp has over 20 years of providing a camp experience like no other. Each summer we have campers attend from many different countries. By combining (结合) a science camp, an animal camp and traditional summer camp activities, we have created a place where kids will have more fun than they ever thought possible! And they'll learn a lot too!

CAMP LINGUA
Location: Davie, FL US
Age Range: 5－16

Camp Lingua is a special Language Summer Camp Program where children enjoy an enriching, fun experience while developing language and creative thinking skills. Camp Lingua differentiates from the rest of South Florida day camps by combining its programs with interesting camp activities, making the learning of another language an easy and enjoyable process.

CAMP BRAVO
Location: Angelus Oaks, CA US
Age Range: 10－18

Founded in 1994, Camp Bravo is designed to provide young people interested in the performing (表演) arts with a beautiful outdoor setting and a safe non­competitive environment. Taught by experienced professionals (专业人士), young artists will explore their creativity, discover new gifts and have fun!

CAMP UP WITH PEOPLE
Location: Harrisonburg, VA US
Age Range: 13－17

Camp Up with People is a leadership, community service and culturally diverse (多样的) summer camp that brings together students to influence the community through service and song. Campers will develop a sense of social responsibility, confidence and purpose, as well as the skills of working as part of a diverse group.

1. Where does the language ­related summer camp lie?

A．In Rolla, MO US.	B．In Angelus Oaks, CA US.
C．In Davie, FL US.	D．In Harrisonburg, VA US.

2. What can kids do at Camp Bravo?

A．Learn from experienced teachers.

B．Perform with world-­famous artists.

C．Take part in interesting art competitions.

D．Make friends with kids from other countries.

3. In which summer camp can you provide community service?

A．Camp Lingua.	B．Cub Creek Science Camp.
C．Camp Bravo.	D．Camp Up with People.

9 . 假设你是高中生李越,你初中同学晓东考入别的中学,生活学习颇为不适,请你给他写一封信,建议他应该尽快适应高中生活,并建议他一定要学好英语。字数：100-120.包括以下内容：
1.说明写信目的（已给出）；
2.初中的学习生活比较依赖父母和老师,高中生活应该独立自主.
3.建议他一定要学好英语,说明学好英语的重要性，并给出建议.
注意：信的开头、落款及信的第一句已给出（不计词数）
提示:1.适应 adapt
2 独立自主 independent
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10 . Many kids think that class and learning is boring. It is especially_________ for teachers to try to make learning fun. There are certain _________ that you also would assume kids would _________ find interesting. One of them is first aid. Many kids probably think first aid lesson is _________. But first aid is an important _________ for anyone to learn, including children. So how can a _________ make learning about first aid interesting?

One way to do so is to get the children _________. Have them compete to bandage or care for one of their friends. Tell the children that their friend has cuts all over his body and that he needs to be _________for. This can create a very fun situation where one child is covered in _________.

Set up a __________ where the children find one of their friends unconscious. Have one child play the unconscious friend. Have the children call 911 on a play phone and __________ to see if there is a heart rate or breathing. See how __________ they can do all of the necessary tasks and __________ them to other groups of children. Make the whole day into a competition with some sort of __________ for the child or group of children that do the best.

Another way to make first aid training __________ is to have the kids tell stories about scary times when they thought someone needed first aid. This is a good __________ because with the children’s new learning they can figure out how best to help the person in their story. These sorts of __________ will make first aid learning time fun and exciting. The kids will __________ the day when you taught them first aid with fondness, __________ that they will remember what you taught them. Who knows, maybe by making first aid fun you could help to __________ a life.

1.

A．difficult

B．disappointing

C．strange

D．worrying

2.

A．games

B．words

C．ideas

D．subjects

3.

A．always

B．never

C．often

D．sometimes

4.

A．prepared

B．different

C．boring

D．private

5.

A．scheme

B．treatment

C．skill

D．label

6.

A．teacher

B．student

C．victim

D．child

7.

A．educated

B．trained

C．focused

D．involved

8.

A．cared

B．blamed

C．thanked

D．called

9.

A．organs

B．bandages

C．barriers

D．symptoms

10.

A．business

B．connection

C．situation

D．system

11.

A．fail

B．check

C．wait

D．stop

12.

A．tightly

B．firmly

C．mildly

D．quickly

13.

A．compare

B．introduce

C．expose

D．relate

14.

A．protection

B．permission

C．guide

D．reward

15.

A．organized

B．simple

C．formal

D．fun

16.

A．time

B．activity

C．lesson

D．answer

17.

A．questions

B．stories

C．jokes

D．articles

18.

A．forget

B．heal

C．remember

D．apply

19.

A．believing

B．suggesting

C．meaning

D．providing

20.

A．save

B．follow

C．lead

D．build