1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What probably happened in Fountain Hills during winter?

A．All animals died off.

B．It didn’t rain much.

C．Many chemicals were used.

2. What can we know about Fountain Hills from the talk?

A．The farmland produced no food.

B．Black birds were missing.

C．People there got sick easily.

3. Why did many bees disappear?

A．Animals ate them.

B．The government killed them.

C．They flew away.

4. What do the scientists offer to do?

A．Bring bees from the town.

B．Teach farmers how to grow food.

C．Tell people the importance of bees.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who does the man want to talk with?

A．Ms. Strong.

B．Mr. Kordell.

C．Mr. Hunter.

2. Why does the man make the phone call?

A．He missed some messages.

B．He forgot to buy computers.

C．He failed to receive emails.

3. What does the man offer to the woman?

A．Company address.

B．Phone number.

C．ID card.

4. What is the woman likely to do in the afternoon?

A．Send a fax.

B．Call back the man.

C．Receive a message.

3 . New research from the University of Portsmouth has shown a marked increase in shipping in the North East Atlantic. Scientists now warn that more monitoring is required to help protect sea life.

Researchers at the University of Ponsmouth have discovered that rates (率) of shipping in the North East Atlantic area rose by 34 per cent in a five-year period. The research is the first detailed survey of shipping activity in the North East Atlantic. Researchers used data from over 530 million vessel (船) positions recorded by Automatic Identification System(AIS). They looked at the change in shipping between 2013 and 2017 across ten different vessel types. In total the study area covered 1.1 million km², including waters off Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany,Iceland, Ireland, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal. Spain, and the UK.

Lead author, James Robbins said: “This change is likely to put more pressure on the marine (海洋的) environment, and may influence the protection of at-risk species. Renewed monitoring effort is needed to make sure that protective measures are enough to save species under threat in a changing environment.”

Some of the greatest shipping increases were found in areas close to the Spanish coast. The Espacio Marino de la Costa da Morte saw a rise of 413 percent in vessel activity. It is an area used to protect seabirds.

Dr. Sarah Marley, Visiting Researcher at the University of Portsmouth, said: “Shipping is the most widespread human activity in our oceans, carrying a set of threats-from unnoticeable effects like underwater noise pollution to serious results when ships hit whales.”

Professor Alex Ford. from the University’s Institute of Marine Sciences, said: “Given the well-documented effects that shipping can have on the marine environment, it is necessary that this situation continues to be monitored-particularly in areas used to protect vulnerable (脆弱的) species which may already be under pressure.”

1. What can we say about the new research?

A．It started in 2013.	B．It is the first of its kind.
C．It was carried out by AIS.	D．It covers the whole Atlantic.

2. What do the underlined words “This change” in paragraph 3 refer to ?

A．Rapid population growth.

B．Rising global temperatures.

C．The huge increase in shipping.

D．The disappearance of marine life.

3. What does Dr. Sarah Marley want to tell us in paragraph 5?

A．Shipping plays an important role in the local economy.

B．Shipping can be a danger to the marine environment.

C．Noise pollution is closely related to human activity.

D．Marine areas should be monitored more carefully.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．New waterways across the Atlantic

B．The shipping industry in the North East Atlantic

C．New research opens windows into life under the water

D．Sea life needs better protection from an increase in shipping

4 . My parents went shopping at the supermarket and a complete stranger came up and did something that really touched them. He_________ my mum and dad’s entire grocery, which came to $273!

You can _________ the shock and gratitude my parents felt in that _________. It’s not every day that such a selfless act of kindness comes your way, and it _________ recovers your faith in humanity. They were so touched by this stranger’s generosity.

This excellent gesture has _________ my parents to pay it forward in the most amazing way possible. They’ve decided to _________ the love and kindness they received by doing something _________ for someone else. It’s like a positive chain reaction that will keep on _________!

It’s a beautiful reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can have a _________ effect on others. Together, we can create a __________ filled with sympathy, love, and generosity.

So, let’s take a moment to __________ the incredible stranger who brightened my parents’ day and inspired them to pay it forward. Let’s also remember that we all have the __________ to make someone’s day a little __________, whether it is through a smile, a kind word, or a small act of __________. Together, we can make this world a __________ place.

1.

A．paid for

B．watched over

C．focused on

D．referred to

2.

A．mention

B．guess

C．measure

D．honor

3.

A．activity

B．section

C．standard

D．moment

4.

A．severely

B．really

C．sincerely

D．frequently

5.

A．encouraged

B．persuaded

C．forced

D．warned

6.

A．make

B．enlarge

C．spread

D．pack

7.

A．reliable

B．cheap

C．wonderful

D．random

8.

A．giving

B．remembering

C．receiving

D．shining

9.

A．small

B．silent

C．deep

D．slow

10.

A．dream

B．world

C．chance

D．situation

11.

A．realize

B．remind

C．admit

D．praise

12.

A．root

B．power

C．reward

D．anxiety

13.

A．right

B．timely

C．needy

D．bright

14.

A．success

B．wisdom

C．kindness

D．bravery

15.

A．better

B．riper

C．bigger

D．cleaner

5 . AI is just now starting to go mainstream, but these classic films about AI have been exploring the future of artificial intelligence for decades.

Ex Machina

In Ex Machina, a computer programmer is selected by the genius CEO of the company he works for to take part in an experiment involving the Turing test (图灵测试)with an impressive AI robot named Ava, convincingly played by a real actress.

A. I. Artificial Intelligence

No list on films featuring AI would be complete without A. I. Artificial Intelligence where a young AI boy with human-like feelings is left out by his human mother. As is so often the way, the questions posed by the story make the film way ahead of its time. What responsibility would humanity hold for an artificial intelligence that is advanced enough to actually experience feelings and emotional turmoil (混乱)？

I, Robot

As humans and robots struggle to survive together, and sometimes against each other, on Earth and in space, the future of both hangs in the balance. Here human men and women confront robots gone mad, telepathic robots, robot politicians, and vast robotic intelligence that may already secretly control the world. And both are asking the same questions: What is human? And is humanity out of date?

Brian and Charles

When an inventor in a Welsh village develops an AI being that looks like a mature professor who acts nothing like it, the result is quite possibly the funniest film of the decade so far. This is a film that is the perfect antidote to the apocalyptic threats surrounding modern life in the 21st century.

1. Who took the Turing test in the film Ex Machina?

A．A CEO.	B．An AI boy.
C．An inventor.	D．A programmer.

2. What can we know about the AI boy in A. I. Artificial Intelligence?

A．He is played by Ava.

B．He is experiencing emotional turmoil.

C．He is a life-like robot turning bad.

D．He is an orphan in real world.

3. Which of the following is a comedy film?

A．I, Robot.	B．Ex Machina.
C．Brian and Charles.	D．A. I. Artificial Intelligence.

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A good parent-children relationship should     1    (build) on the basis of understanding and respect. On the one hand, parents cannot impose (强加) their ideas on their children. They should treat children as     2    (independence) people. It is good for the parents to learn to listen to     3    (children) ideas and encourage them     4    (think) on their own, instead of deciding everything for the children. On     5     other hand, children should listen to their parents’ advice because they’re more experienced. Try to be understanding     6     there is disagreement with parents. Always keep one thing in mind—whatever they do     7    (come) from their love for us. It is also necessary for children to exchange ideas     8     parents from time to time. Doing so will bridge the gap between parents and children. Parents give us life and all the     9    (thing) we need, but we can’t give them back. However, we should try our best to treat them     10    (kind). Our parents are so good to us, so we must be grateful to them.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What was Prof. Stone’s grandfather afraid of?

A．Leaving his home.

B．Parting from his son.

C．Taking early retirement.

2. What does old age mean to many elderly Americans?

A．Lack of moral support.

B． Loss of self-worth.

C． Change of living habits.

3. What will Prof. Stone talk about next concerning elderly people?

A．Public services they ask for.

B．Health care available to them.

C．Contributions they can make.

8 . Max reads more than anyone he knows. He loves to read during all of his free time. His friends laugh at him because he would rather read than play video games, but his parents and his teachers are proud of him. They say reading is important, and it will help him learn about the world around him. They also tell him it is a good habit.

One day Max was reading a magazine article about volcanos(火山). He told his friends all about volcanos and what causes them to erupt. The very next week, the teacher started a science project about volcanoes. Guess who everyone wanted in their project group! Max’s friends weren’t laughing at him anymore.

Max ended up being in a group with Liz, Anna and Josh. The work was to create a poster board with information about volcanoes and to build a volcano model. Max made copies of the magazine article about volcanoes so his project partners could read about them too. They also went to the library to look for more information about volcanos.

The group met at Anna’s house that night to organise the information and decide what they wanted to put on the poster board. They all asked Max what he thought was most important. Then they decided together to do what Max said. The next night they met at Josh’s house to build their volcano. They used cardboard and modeling clay. First they made a volcano shape with the cardboard, and then they covered the shape in brown and red clay.

The volcano looked great. Max, Liz, Anna and Josh were very proud of their hard work. When they turned in their project, their teacher was proud too. Thanks to Max’s good habit they came an A +on both parts of the project.

1. Why do Max’s friends laugh at him?

A．He is weak in all the sports.	B．All the teachers only like him.
C．He and his parents always stay at home.	D．He likes reading instead of playing video games.

2. What made everyone want Max in their group?

A．His friendliness.	B．His good marks
C．His knowledge of volcanoes.	D．His writing skills.

3. What did Max do for the science project?

A．He bought the clay to build the volcano.

B．He provided his idea of what was most important.

C．He went to the library alone to look for more information.

D．He read the magazine article about volcanoes to his partners.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Preparing for a Science Project	B．Building Teamwork
C．Max’s Good Habit	D．Making a Volcano Model

9 . Everyone thinks it rains all the time in London. In fact, London has some great weather during late spring, summer, and early autumn. For these reasons, Londoners all know that on a sunny day,the perfect place to go is the parks across the city. Here I’ll share my list of the best parks in London.

Alexandra Park

This 196-acre park is a heaven for North London,with families,dog owners,and runners exploring its winding paths in search of a break from city life.Visitors will find sports facilties(设施),a skateboarding park and a children’s playground.The park also hosts an excellent farmer’s market most weeks on Sundays.

Chelsea Embankment Gardens

Located between Cheyne Walk and Chelsea Embankment, the Chelsea Embankment Gardens are little-known to most visitors to London. The beautiful gardens opened in 1874.There are all kinds of lowers in spring and summer, especially dahlias(大丽花),plus bench(长)scattering and plenty of trees to provide shade when the weather is sunny.

Finsbury Cireus Garden

While all London parks have a fair share of history behind them,Finsbury Circus Garden stands out for being the fig public park in the city,dating from 1607.It is also the largest public open space in the Square Mile. However,the present garden sill keeps the original(最初的) look designed by Charles Dance the Younger in 1815.It’s well known for its London plane trees and fine Japanese Pagoda tree——the only one in the city.

Holland Park

Not only is Holland Park onc of the best London parks,but it is also one of the finest.What stands out the most from Holland Park are the lowers.It was the Earl of Holland’s wife who first successfully grew dahlias in England!The dahlias are still grown within the park’s SS acres.in summer, open-air theatre and opera are staged in the park.

1. Which place may children like the most?

A．Alexandra Park.	B．Holland Park.
C．Finsbury Circus Garden.	D．Chelsea Embankment Gardens.

2. What is special about Finsbury Circus Garden?

A．It is famous for its trees.

B．It offers benches for visitors.

C．It is the largest park in London.

D．It is designed by the Earl of Holland’s wife.

3. What do Chelsca Embankment Gardens and Holland Park have in common?

A．They hold opera shows.	B．They have dahlias.
C．They are little-known to Londoners.	D．They host farmer’s markets.

10 . Why is the woman unwilling to dance?

A．Her feet hurt.

B．She is bad at dancing.

C．She dislikes dancing in public.