1 . Looking back, I spent many unhappy days. In middle school I didn’t think I was as smart as everyone else; I didn’t have cool enough clothes. Junior high was the same. I wasn’t as tall and thin as all the other girls; my baby teeth hadn’t fallen out yet. Fast forward to high school. Still everyone was smarter; still everyone dressed better. Eventually, in my first job out of college I wasn’t making as much money as my friends did.

I come from a long line of people who’ve suffered from depression. When I was single, I thought that was just who I was — it was the genes (基因) I was born with. When I was twenty-six, I got married, and three years later I had my first child.

Once we had kids, my excuse of “it’s-in-the-genes” didn’t work so well for me anymore because that meant my kids would be depressed. Although I realized that still might be the case, I began looking at my unhappiness in new ways.

Over the years many things helped me fight depression: healthy eating, exercise, fresh air, friends and medicine. They all helped. But I had a little secret, too. It’s an exercise I did every night before bed. By the side of my bed, I had a small datebook — every day I only had enough space to write one line.

Every night I asked myself: “What made me the happiest today?” Because I didn’t have space to write a lot, it only took me a few seconds. But in those seconds I replayed my day and decided on its happiest moment.

Some days it was “reading before bed with the kids” or “laughing with a friend on the phone”. And other days it was “finally getting to get into bed” or “not having to cook dinner again”. Anyway, I actively sought the positive every day. Today, when I have a difficult day, I look back through the datebook, read and remember those happy moments in the past.

1. What can be inferred from paragraph 1?

A．The author led a poor life.

B．The author got a high-pay job.

C．The author challenged herself bravely.

D．The author usually compared herself with others.

2. What changed the author’s mind?

A．Her first career.	B．Her happy marriage.
C．Her care for her children.	D．Her knowledge of genes.

3. Why did the author keep a datebook every day?

A．To ease her loneliness.	B．To have a sound sleep.
C．To recall happy moments.	D．To serve as bedtime stories.

4. What can we learn from the story?

A．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.

B．Mother should set a good example for kids.

C．There could be a solution to any problem.

D．We should appreciate life’s bright aspects.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why did Tracy bring dogs to the children?

A．To teach them to love animals.

B．To help them gain confidence.

C．To protect them from dangers.

2. What is Kevin’s concern about the dog?

A．They may misbehave.

B．They may get hurt.

C．They may carry diseases.

3. What will Helen do tomorrow morning?

A．Give a talk.

B．Meet the children.

C．Take some photos.

3 . 相比之下，她比她的姐姐更讨人喜欢。(contrast; adorable) (汉译英)

4 . When we have time away from schoolwork，it’s great to relax with a book. Recently，the Young Adult Library Service Association and the Guardian released a list of the top 3 young adult novels for 2018. Read on and find one that appeals to you most.

Sparrow

In US writer Sarah Moon’s Sparrow，Sparrow is an introverted(内向的) teenage girl who doesn’t have any friends. Indeed，she usually avoids people. At school，she often goes to the roof to be with the birds. By chance，Sparrow befriends the school librarian. This is a hopeful sign，as the librarian recommends books that Sparrow finds interesting. Unfortunately，Sparrow’s new friend is killed in a car accident. It’s only when Sparrow gets therapy that she begins to turn her life around. She then discovers a passion：music. According to US magazine Kirkus Reviews，Sparrow is，“inspiring and useful for anyone who’s ever felt like they don’t belong. ”

The Poet X

If Sparrow’s life is solitary(孤独的)，the life of Xiamora Batista，in The Poet X by Dominican­American writer Elizabeth Acevedo，is full of people.

There are her brilliant brother，her best friend，her father and the many people she meets in her community. The world around her is so busy that it is a challenge to understand it. What helps her to understand this life is poetry.   Xiamora’s poems first appear in the novel in her diary，but soon，when she enters a poetry competition，she is taking her works to the public. “Acevedo has amplified(放大) the voices of girls who are equal parts goddess，warrior(战士)，and hero，”wrote Ibi Zoboi，award­winning author of American Street.

Darius the Great Is Not Okay

Darius is an Iranian­American teenager in US writer Adib Khorram’s Darius the Great Is Not Okay. He is about to migrate to Iran. He has very little connection to the land，so he isn’t looking forward to moving there. The story reveals how making a friend in Iran changes all that for him，opening up a world he didn’t know existed. With his new friend Sohrab，he plays soccer and explores his new country. In the US，Darius was a little depressed，but his blues gradually disappear as he settles into his new life.

“Layered with complexities of identity，body image and mental illness that are so rarely articulated(明确表达) in the voice of a teenage boy of color. Khorram writes tenderly(柔和地) and humorously about his journey of self­acceptance，”wrote The New York Times.

1. Those who don’t have a sense of belonging might be encouraged by the story of         .

A．Sparrow	B．Xiamora Batista
C．Sohrab	D．Darius

2. Which writer stresses the importance of friendship in the novel?

A．Sarah Moon.	B．Elizabeth Acevedo.
C．Ibi Zoboi.	D．Adib Khorram.

3. What do the three books mentioned above have in common?

A．All of them have won awards.

B．All the stories are set in the USA.

C．They all feature the growth of teenagers.

D．Their writers are native Americans.

5 . The following are the best of the best stories to finish before you turn 17.

The Giver by Lois Lowry

This story follows Jonas, a boy who lives in a world where everyone and everything is the same. It’s considered perfect since no one can be better than anyone else and nothing about anyone is able to stand out. But Jonas inherits a position where he’s in charge of storing all the memories from years past. This helps Jonas realize there was a time when people were allowed to be themselves and his world is more dangerous than he realized.

The Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld

In a world where everyone can be pretty, most look forward to the day when they finally can be accepted into society, thanks to a procedure done on their 16th birthday. However, Tally Youngblood sees how these ideals are impacting her society for the worse, so she tries to do whatever she can to change it.

Tithe by Holly Black

Kaye’s world is turned upside down when she discovers that the faerie (精灵的) world is real. She finds herself between two of their queens that are looking to do whatever it takes to make sure their followers survive this war that they’re in. Author Holly Black creates a world that will leave readers hungry for more. Read the entire Folk of Air series to follow along Kaye’s journey to find her identity as she enters the large quantities of reading of good vs. evil.

1. How does Jonas feel when everyone is the same?

A．Worried.

B．Joyful.

C．Puzzled.

D．Helpless.

2. What makes Tally Youngblood want to change the world?

A．Curiosity.

B．Kindness.

C．Nature.

D．Honesty.

3. What is Folk of Air series?

A．The name of books.	B．The name of a drama.
C．The name of a director.	D．The name of a journey.

6 . 我节食，并且控制自己的食欲。(appetite) (汉译英)

7 . How to Enjoy Your Holiday Alone

There are a few things you can do on your own to make your holiday season special this year.

Limit your technology use. If you’re spending your holiday alone, it might be attractive to stay completely plugged in to your social media and email.     1    . Try turning off your phone and computer to focus on yourself.

    2    . Plan an outing to the movies, a museum, or a park. If you’re not the type of person who likes to spend all day at home, try going out somewhere instead. You could go shopping, see a movie or a play, take a crafting class, or go on a hike.

    3    . Whether you want to go out to your favorite restaurant or cook at home, spend a little on food. It’s what the holidays are all about, right? This could be as simple as stocking up your fridge before your holiday so you don’t have to worry about going to the grocery store.

Get a little fancy.     4    . Or, just spend some time plating up your favorite junk foods instead of eating them straight from the bag. Even though you’re on your own, clean up right after you eat to keep your holiday and space relaxing.

Give yourself a gift. Gifts don’t have to just be for other people! If there’s something you’ve been eyeing in the shops for a while, go out and buy it for yourself.     5    .

A．Treat Yourself

B．Balance your time

C．Eat your favorite foods

D．It’s a holiday, and you deserve it

E．Send them to your friends and family

F．Make a cheese plate, and buy a nice wine just for you

G．However, taking a break is good for your mental health

8 . Who will see a doctor on Monday?

A．Judy.

B．Lucy.

C．Steve.

9 . 阅读下面句子，选择一个适当的词组填入空白处。

result in,     insist on,   keep in touch,     for fun,   break down on the move,   vary in,   up to,   be opposed to,     approve of

1. We’re warned that it is dangerous to jump off a car when it’s _________________.
2. Though Mary and Jane are twins, they _______________ character.
3. I __________________ going shopping on Sundays for it is too crowded.
4. False fire alarms are not permitted and may ________________ imprisonment.
5. In other countries, eye contact is not always ________________.
6. He _________________ making a voyage after graduating from college.
7. It is __________________ our monitor to decide where we will go next.
8. _____________________ with our friends is an important part of friendship.
9. A smile can _________________ barriers.
10. From the beginning, I wrote the story just ______________.

10 . 那首老歌总是让我流泪。
The old song always ____________.