1 . As a college student in Boston, I formed the habit of buying used books. I enjoy the hunt, the good price and the unrecognized treasures. I find old textbooks, ex-bestsellers, and books on subjects I’ve never heard of and now must learn all about. I don’t search for rare books, first editions, or leather-bound editions but books that are worth reading.

Rereading, for me, is a pleasure during retirement. The theater and the concert hall become less appealing to me, along with crowds. Staying alone and reading books have become extremely important to me. Literature needs the flesh of experience to have its full effect. Different books offer me insights and ways of expressing that stuck in my mind as grains of sand in an oyster now shine like pearls. My taste in books improves with age.

While packing for a move, which occurs at intervals of five to seven years, I clear my shelves and pick my books. I abandon a few, later regret my decisions, and look for them again. Several years ago, I got rid of books related to my job-architecture. Some were design guides, reference books, product catalogs, and things that went out of date. Some were historical or centered on a period or an architect. These had given me many hours of pleasure. Will I ever open their covers again? Certainly. I held on to the red bulk of Sir Banister Fletcher’s A History of Architecture and books on Paris, Rome, and Boston.

I gave away drafting equipment and instruments. I threw out rolls and rolls of paper, and old drawings of projects completed long ago, some of which had even been damaged. This time, I stay put in a cottage that suits my status and I’ve moved on in spirit. No doubt I will acquire more used books and throw away more books as passions grow and fade, like feathers changing with the seasons.

1. What does the author consider most important when choosing used books？

A．Their appealing covers.	B．Their reasonable prices.
C．Their excellent content.	D．Their collection value.

2. What does the author realize as he grows older?

A．He has a small circle of friends.	B．His attitude towards work changes.
C．His communication skills improve.	D．He has a deeper understanding of life and books.

3. Why does the author mention books on architecture?

A．To show some books are worth reading repeatedly.

B．To recommend Sir Banister Fletcher’s books.

C．To suggest we avoid making poor decisions.

D．To explain his love for architecture.

4. What can we learn about the author from the last paragraph?

A．He will stop throwing away used books.

B．He likes updating his collection of used books.

C．He is bad at using advanced drafting equipment.

D．He enjoys leading an active life in the countryside.

2 . Two dolphins race around in a big pool in the Ocean Park. The smaller dolphin, Grace, shows off a few of her _________, turning around and waving hello to the _________. The most amazing thing about her, however, is that she’s even swimming at all. She doesn’t have a _________.

Grace lost her tail as a baby when she _________ in a fish trap. When the dolphin arrived at the Ocean Park in December 2005, she was _________ for her life. Over the past six years, she has learned to swim without her tail. Grace _________ herself to move another way—like a fish! She pushes herself _________ through the water by moving her peduncle（背鳍）from side to side.

The _________ put harmful pressure on Grace’s backbone. So a company _________ to create a man-made tail for her. The tail had to be __________ enough to stay on Grace as she swam but soft enough that it wouldn’t __________ her.

The first time Grace wore the man-made tail, she soon __________ it off and let it sink to the bottom of the pool. Now, she is still learning to use the tail. This month, Grace will star in Dolphin Tale, a film that focuses on her __________ and recovery. Her progress has inspired more than just a new movie. Many people travel from near and far to __________ her. Seeing Grace swim with her man-made tail gives people so much __________.

1.

A．hobbies

B．tricks

C．inventions

D．greetings

2.

A．crowd

B．keepers

C．partner

D．enemies

3.

A．choice

B．tail

C．baby

D．head

4.

A．was lost

B．turned up

C．got caught up

D．stayed up

5.

A．fighting

B．waiting

C．caring

D．longing

6.

A．explored

B．taught

C．led

D．caused

7.

A．upward

B．downward

C．backward

D．forward

8.

A．idea

B．attempts

C．movements

D．success

9.

A．pretended

B．offered

C．happened

D．managed

10.

A．big

B．long

C．cute

D．strong

11.

A．hurt

B．annoy

C．embarrass

D．kill

12.

A．took

B．preferred

C．shook

D．cut

13.

A．range

B．behavior

C．nature

D．rescue

14.

A．help

B．fool

C．meet

D．approach

15.

A．courage

B．experience

C．fun

D．equipment

3 . Lawn Games for Adults That’ll Make You Feel Like a Kid Again

Experts say that engaging in playful activities through adulthood can help lower stress, improve cognitive (认知的) functions, and build social bonds with others, which is so much more than what your phone can do for you. So what are you waiting for? Round up the family, grab one of these lawn games for adults, and let the good time stroll.

Spikeball Game Set $ 59.99

The flexible, hula-hoop-sized net stands on its foldable legs and can be taken to the beach or the park to give four players plenty of space to run around. Start the two-on-two game by bouncing a ball off the net, sending it flying toward your opponents—they have three passes between them to send the ball back over to your team. When they miss, you score, and the first one to get to 21 wins.

The Pocket Shot $ 25.00

Who doesn’t love lining up cans and shooting them down with a slingshot? It’s demanding yet thrilling. The Pocket Shot is a super powerful slingshot that shoots at two or three times the rate of a regular slingshot. It’s super tiny, so it fits in your pocket.

Giant 4-Connect-In-A-Row $ 79.99

Two players at a time try to insert their red or blue coins into the wooden frame to form a vertical or horizontal line of all the same color. It’s way more challenging than you’d think.

1. According to the first paragraph, in what way can lawn games benefit adults?

A．Helping with pressure relief.

B．Improving their strength and flexibility.

C．Stopping their phone use.

D．Helping them gain strong build.

2. How many players are needed when Spikeball Games Set is played?

A．Two.

B．Four.

C．Five.

D．Six.

3. What do the second and third games have in common?

A．They need two players.	B．They are cheap to buy.
C．They take skills to play.	D．They are of pocket size.

4 . Canada is one of the most________(ethnic) diverse nations in the world. (所给词的适当形式填空)

5 . It also turns out a lunchtime stroll may be even ________ (benefit) than it’s thought previously. （所给词的适当形式填空）

6 . What will the woman probably do next?

A．Deliver a speech.

B．Find a computer store.

C．Buy a new phone.

7 . What are the speakers doing?

A．Making a video.

B．Cooking dinner.

C．Finding a restaurant.

8 . As time goes on, people have come to realize the importance of protecting the environment. But they can’t deal with everything by themselves. Take small steps, and you can make a difference.

●Think Green. Think about the environment as you live your life. If you turn off lights and TV when leaving the room, you’ll save energy. If you take shorter showers, you will save water.

●Shop Green. Shopping is fun, but buying things you don’t need is wasteful and even bad for the earth. Before you buy something, ask yourself how much you will use it, and whenever possible, buy things locally made instead of those shipped from far away.

●Dress Green. What really matters is not the colour. It’s how the clothes were made. So look for products made from environmentally friendly(环保的)materials.

●Study Green. What’s better than learning about the environment? Save it while you learn. It can be as simple as using both sides of a piece of paper before you recycle it.

1. What does the writer want us to do?

A．Know some facts.	B．Deal with everything at once.
C．Protect the environment.	D．Make no difference.

2. How many steps can we take according to the text?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five.

D．Six.

3. Which of the following is the writer’s idea?

A．Take a shower as long as possible.	B．Wear clothes whose colour is green.
C．Buy things that are locally made.	D．Use only one side of a piece of paper.

4. The text is most probably written for________.

A．children

B．women

C．men

D．all people

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What will the speakers do next?

A．Visit a university.

B．Take a holiday.

C．Unload bags.

2. Where are the speakers probably?

A．On a train.

B．In a car.

C．On a bus.

10 . 假设你是李华。你的英国网友Tony听说中国的很多高中生都在上晚自习（evening classes），他想知道具体的情况，请你写一封邮件告诉他。内容包括：
1. 上晚自习的原因；
2. 上晚自习的内容；
3. 学生的看法。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。