1 . People were left________ when they saw the flood water rising so fast.

A．in particular

B．in panic

C．in sight

D．in order

2 . I knew I had done a good job and was looking forward to getting a positive ________ (评论). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

5 . Jack won first place in the 100-metre race in the sports meeting, ________ a new record.

A．setting

B．to set

C．set

D．being set

6 . —You look upset today, David. ________?
—I’m so tired of my job. You’ve no idea how hard it is to get on with the boss!

A．What’s up

B．Why bother

C．So what

D．Why not

8 . Kazumi

My main reason for coming here was the Human Rights course. When I was at school I couldn’t decide whether I wanted to be a doctor or a lawyer, but having decided to be a lawyer, I then had to choose which first degree I should take before starting law school in another city. I’ve always wanted to help people and I figured that taking Human Rights would allow me to learn about how I can make a real difference in the world.

Vladimir

I love maths. I was torn between two possibilities: I could become an engineer and apply maths at a practical level. Or I could become a maths teacher. I needn’t have worried because in the end I didn’t have to choose! I got everything I wanted thanks to my university, which will qualify me to be a high school teacher while gaining a general engineering degree at the same time.

Osvaldo

One of the reasons I chose this university was because of the effort that they put into organising the open day. The lecturers and current students provide an enthusiastic overview (概述) of their courses and of life in the city. This was in contrast to other universities I visited, which just let their reputation do the talking. Although I chose not to live on campus (校园), the rooms there seemed comfortable and very reasonably priced.

Maria

When the time came to select the university, I had three possibilities, but I still could not decide. So it was time to schedule campus tours. They all had their advantages, but this place instantly appealed to me. As soon as I arrived, I was struck by the smiles everyone gave me. What I value most here is the feeling that I am part of a supportive community.

1. What job has Kazumi made up her mind to do?

A．A doctor.	B．A lawyer.
C．A maths teacher.	D．A lecturer on Human Rights.

2. Who can obtain a double qualification from his or her university?

A．Kazumi.

B．Vladimir.

C．Osvaldo.

D．Maria.

3. Why did Osvaldo, choose his university?

A．He found the courses affordable.

B．His university sold itself more convincingly.

C．He was won over by the university’s reputation.

D．His university offered excellent accommodation.

4. What do we know about Maria?

A．She takes great interest in community service.

B．She made her choice from the very beginning.

C．She feels a sense of belonging at her university.

D．She was hoping to pass on knowledge to others.

5. What’s the best title for this passage?

A．Choosing your favorite subject	B．How to make friends
C．How to choose a community	D．Choosing a university

9 . On November 7, Lewis Pugh completed a one-kilometer swim in the freezing waters of King Edward Cove, off South Georgia in Antarctica. He was wearing only his swimming glasses, cap and Speedos!

Pugh is an advocate for our oceans and seas, working to protect these ecosystems with their large diversity of marine (海洋的) life. When asked why he doesn’t wear a wetsuit (防寒泳衣), Lewis says, “I ask world leaders to do everything they can to protect our oceans. Sometimes the steps they need to take are difficult and unpopular. If I’m asking them to be courageous, I must also be. Swimming in a wetsuit would not send the right message.”

It took Pugh about 19 minutes to complete the one-kilometer swim in Antarctica where the water averaged about 1. 6℃. He says that his body can only tolerate about 20 minutes in the freezing waters before it starts shutting down. As he swims, his body temperature steadily drops, which in turn causes his muscle control to drop, slowing him down. When he is done with his swim, his support team rushes him to a hot shower and it takes almost an hour for his body temperature to return to normal.

Doctors and Pugh caution that one must receive months of training to swim in such cold waters. Even expert swimmers who are unused to freezing water can drown within minutes because of the physical shock experienced by the body. Pugh says he trained for six months before this swim.

This is not the first time that Lewis has swum in dangerous conditions. In 2007, he swam one kilometer in the North Pole to draw attention to the melting Arctic ice due to climate change. In 2015, he swam in the Bay of Whales in Antarctica’s Ross Sea as part of his successful campaign to help set up a marine reserve there.

1. Why did Lewis Pugh swim without a wetsuit?

A．To swim faster.	B．To show his bravery.
C．To build up his body.	D．To win public attention.

2. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A．His body.	B．The water.
C．His body temperature.	D．The water temperature.

3. What’s Pugh’s advice about swimming in freezing waters?

A．One must be fully prepared.	B．One should be expert at swimming.
C．One should be ready to take on challenges.	D．One must be used to long-distance swimming.

4. Which of the following best describes Lewis Pugh?

A．Ambitious and self-centered.	B．Hardworking and single-minded.
C．Optimistic and environmentally friendly.	D．Determined and environmentally conscious.

5. What may be the best title for the text?

A．Lewis Pugh: swimming for a cause	B．How to survive a swim in cold waters
C．How to prepare for extreme swimming	D．Lewis Pugh: achieving the impossible

10 . —There is a belief that e-books will take the place of paper books one day.
—__________ After all, paper books bring us a very different reading experience.

A．Don’t mention it.

B．It depends.

C．I don’t think so.

D．I have no idea.