1 . Park, a 30­year­old Korean housewife, recently took a personality test to figure out who she is. “Just like many other people, I don’t exactly know who I am.” she told The Korea Times. “Sometimes I am curious what makes me feel good or bad. I’ve taken several different types of tests to know myself better and the MBTI is one that I tried recently.” In Korea, the MBTI personality test has become the newest trend, particularly among the millennial (千禧一代).

MBTI, which stands for Myers­Briggs Type Indicator, is a personality test. People answer a questionnaire based on a personality theory. A Hankook survey taken last December found that over half of Koreans have taken the MBTI test. Nine out of every 10 people aged between 19 and 28 responded they took the test. Meanwhile, for those who had never been involved in the test, three quarters showed strong interest, indicating the personality type test has become a phenomenon for younger generations.

The MBTI craze among the younger generation, who are struggling with an uncertain future, reflects their desire for acceptance and comfort in knowing there are like­minded people out there. “The country has limited resources and geography, while its people feature a certain devotion and goal­oriented (目标导向型的) characteristic.” said Lee Myung­jin, a professor of sociology at Korea University. Consequently, they have grown eager on various personality indicators that provide them comfort.

As MBTI has gone viral among younger Koreans, businesses have begun to promote products using the personality test. But such MBTI­based marketing strategies have annoyed some younger people who don’t rely on the results of the test. However, experts agree that the popularity of the test also brings some positive implications. “I believe we’re in a transition period,” Kim Jae­hyoung, a head researcher of the Korea MBTI institute said. “This trend could develop a social acceptance for psychological aid in the future.”

1. Why is the Korean housewife mentioned in Paragraph 1?

A．To give an example.	B．To provide the background.
C．To make a contrast.	D．To introduce the woman.

2. What does the new MBTI trend indicate about younger Koreans?

A．75% of them have taken the MBTI test while the rest have not.

B．They can secure a more definite future with the help of the test.

C．The trend reflects their inner desire to seek a sense of belonging.

D．The test serves as a handy approach for them to know more people.

3. Which statement will Kim Jae­hyoung probably agree with?

A．The new trend brings about more harm than good.

B．Young Koreans should focus on their businesses.

C．Experts need to put efforts in adapting the test.

D．The test opens a window for mental guidance.

4. What’s the text mainly about?

A．A social phenomenon.	B．A disturbing crisis.
C．A young generation	D．A commercial test.

4 . The cry of the fishing cat sounds like the quack of a duck, and the rest of this midsize cat also enables it to hunt (猎食) in the water. Its streamlined head is perfect for moves in the mangrove swamps (红树林沼泽地) and wetlands of South and Southeast Asia, and its pointy ears even fold (折叠) down when it jumps into deep water. The short and strong tail helps control its direction. The extra-thick coat keeps it warm and dry while swimming.

“I found fishing cats to be very ingenious,” says Tiasa Adhya, co-founder of The Fishing Cat Project, a research and conservation group based in eastern India. Her research recently showed that the animal has two methods of catching fish. In deep waters, the cat stays still on the banks for hours before jumping into the water for the kill. In shallow waters, though, the cat actively drives the fish out of their hiding places by moving about with heavy steps.

Now the fishing cat is facing another challenge: humans. The world has lost almost 90 percent of its wetlands since the 1700s, with Asia suffering the greatest loss. These days, industrialized fish farming, pollution and other human behaviors have destroyed the living condition of freshwater fish and set fishing cats against farmers, as the hungry cats steal farmed fish, and the farmers get even with them. Once found along river systems from Pakistan to Vietnam, the cats have disappeared from large areas of their range.

Researchers are testing new methods, including the commercial launch (商业化推出) of a type of native rice variety. Depending on nutrients (营养物) washed in by rains rather than on chemicals, the rice creates living space for the fishing cat and its food. The idea is that in healthy lakes where there is plenty to feed fishing cats and fishermen alike, killings will be unnecessary. “Nobody takes a loss,” Adhya explains, “when somebody takes a fish.”

1. What does the author want to explain about fishing cats in the first paragraph?

A．Why they moved to South and Southeast Asia.	B．What helps them swim well in the water.
C．What pushes them to live with ducks.	D．Why they love staying in the water.

2. What does the underlined word “ingenious” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Friendly.

B．Picky.

C．Clever.

D．Lazy.

3. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．The battle between fishing cats and humans.	B．The decision to protect freshwater fish.
C．The importance of stopping pollution.	D．The method of increasing wetlands.

4. What can we infer about the new method mentioned in the last paragraph?

A．It will do some harm to the environment.	B．It will create a win-win situation.
C．It will increase food production.	D．It will cost a lot of money.

6 . When I stepped into the Samcheong Park Library in Seoul, I saw the future. The simple building had a nice selection of books and a cafe where readers could enjoy coffee while gazing at the leaves outside. It was specifically designed without any latest technology.

“What’s so innovative about that?” a librarian in Toronto asked when I showed her pictures. Innovation to her meant digital technology, like 3D printers. “Why couldn’t they both be innovative?” I asked.

We are constantly told that innovation is the most important force in our economy, without which we would be left behind. But that fear of missing out has led us to fall into the false trappings of innovation over truly innovative ideas that may be simpler and more effective. This mindset implies that if you just buy the new thing, you have innovated! Each year, businesses and individuals run around like broken toy robots, trying to figure out their strategy for the latest buzzword equipment.

At best, this is a waste of resources. Devices are bought, used and abandoned, as the technology’s capabilities fall short of its promise. But at its worst, this approach can truly cause damage. Schools cut field trips to purchase tablets with few proven benefits. Companies that applied AI into hiring have actually strengthened gender and racial prejudices.

True innovation isn’t just some magic devices. It is a continuing process of reflection and reassessment, which often means adopting “old” ideas and tools in a new context, or even returning to methods that worked in the past. Adjusted properly, these rearview(后视的) innovations have proved as transformative as novel technologies.

Look no farther than the streets of New York, which have been redesigned recently to accommodate cyclists with car-free zones. The idea isn’t new. It was created half a century ago, with the aim of bringing cities back to their residents. And while e-reader sales have been exploding, Penguin just announced it would publish tiny printed books, an ideal solution for a market demanding both convenience and physicality.

1. Which of the following best describes Samcheong Park Library?

A．Dull but convenient.	B．Simple but refreshing.
C．Old-fashioned but cozy.	D．Unexceptional but spacious.

2. What can we learn about innovation from Paragraph 3?

A．Its true meaning is to buy new things.

B．It is important for the growth of economy.

C．It shouldn’t involve simple and effective ideas.

D．Its true meaning has been misread by the public.

3. Which statement will the author probably agree with?

A．Magic devices encourage innovation.

B．Innovation should be human-centered.

C．The power of technology is undervalued.

D．Wasting resources are a must for innovation.

4. What is the writing purpose of the text?

A．To introduce some best ideas about innovation.

B．To show that future lies in returning to the past.

C．To convince people of the true meaning of innovation.

D．To stress the important role innovation plays in economy.

8 . 假设你是红星中学高一学生李华。你校正在举办主题为The person I respect的征文活动，请你写一篇征文投稿，内容包括：
1.你尊敬的人是谁；
2.该人物的主要事迹；
3.该人物对你的影响。
注意: 词数 100左右。

The Person I Respect

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9 . So far, I __________ (已经用完所有钱 ). I have no choice but to borrow some from relatives. (根据汉语提示完成句子)

10 . Tuyouyou is the first chinese female scientist __________ (被授予诺贝尔奖). (根据汉语提示完成句子)