1 . I have to walk to work today because my car________(repair). (所给词的适当形式填空)

2 . As you grow rapidly through your teenage years, you will experience a lot of changes. The changes may seem difficult and they may seem to happen quickly. Don’t panic! You will deal successfully with them! You are a young adult now!

With more responsibility, you will find more freedom to make your own choices. This is a time to be well informed about your choices so that you can make healthy balanced decisions that will help shape your future. You may already know your career path or you may have no idea at all what you want to do. Both situations are fine! Work hard and the right opportunity will present itself to you.

Young adulthood means greater freedom and more choices. You will probably want to be independent. But try not to shut your family out of your life. You should learn to think of others even though you are old enough to look after yourself. Your family have been with you since you came into this world.

It is also perfectly natural in this time for you to spend more time with your friends than your family. Choose your friends wisely. A true friend will stand by you no matter what happens.

This period is part of the life cycle. There are some people who will be with you throughout life’s journey and there will be some people with whom you part and go separate ways. Leaving school can be hard. The reality is that you may not ever see all of your classmates again.

You are a young adult. It is your life. No one can live it for you. The choices that you make from now on will be your choices. So making the right choices will be important to you. Life is for living. Enjoy your life wisely!

1. The best title for this passage would be ________.

A．The Choices in Life	B．The Key to Success
C．Say Goodbye to the Past	D．Becoming a Young Adult

2. Who do the underlined words “some people” (Paragraph 5) probably mean?

A．your parents.	B．your deskmates.
C．true friends.	D．your relatives.

3. The author thinks teenage years are ________.

A．a period of complete freedom

B．too hard for young people to get through

C．an important time for the young to make the right choices

D．a very important period for young students to leave their parents

4. Who is the passage mainly written for?

A．Teenagers.

B．Teachers.

C．Young parents.

D．Adults.

3 . London and Paris are two of Europe’s biggest tourist destinations, just a few hours away from each other by road or rail and an hour’s distance by air. What about the train-ferry combination that many recall fondly from their childhoods? Well, though it’s budget-saving, this option is too time-consuming today, so better leave it to your memories. Since the UK is not part the Schengen Area, passengers need to go through passport control prior to boarding.

Air trips

Though flying between London and Paris is by no means recommended, there are still a few people traveling between the two dynamic cities by air. A very low one-way fare is possible through advanced booking, but of course it’s rare, and that doesn’t include the taxi and rail fares traveling to and from the airports.

* One-way fares from Paris can be as low as 49;

* From London, Air France flies with fares as low as £39(46), and British Airways as low as £48 (56).

Rail trips

The only direct train between London and Paris is the Eurostar, which travels 15 -17 times per weekday. Eurostar’s 2015 edition trains can make the journey in two hours at speeds of up to 320 km/h. Besides, they offer good seating space.

* Fares begin at a reasonable £58(68), round trip;

* The earlier you book, the more you save.

Bus trips

The bus is by far the least expensive and longest way to travel between Paris and London. Eurolines and OUIBUS are two major bus lines traveling between the two capitals. The journey takes between seven and nine hours. Both lines advertise free Wi-Fi.

* One-way Eurolines fares begin at 15;

* One-way OUIBUS fares begin at 15 too, but early bird sales can even lower the fare.

1. Which way is probably the cheapest for a round trip?

A．By train-ferry.

B．By air.

C．By rail.

D．By bus.

2. What special service does the bus trip provide?

A．Free booking.	B．Taxi pickup.
C．Good seating space.	D．Free Wi-Fi.

3. What do the trips have in common with each other?

A．There are different competing companies.

B．They are cheaper if booked ahead of time.

C．They are more expensive from the Paris end.

D．There are still additional fees to be included.

4 . How to Make Friends at a New School

Starting with a new school can be difficult. Everything seems to be different, and you don’t even know where to go for your own classes.     1     However, if you use these skills, you can quickly turn some of those strangers into friends.

Be yourself

    2     If some people don’t accept you, they’re not the kind of friends you need. People often stay together because they have similar interests. For example, someone who does a lot of sports may make friends with those who also run or swim a lot.

    3    

Remember to be nice to the people you meet at your new school. If you think that you will say something that may make them feel sad, do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you. Also, remember to be as helpful as possible!

Believe in yourself

A smile goes a long way. When you walk in the halls, don’t keep your eyes on the floor. Raise your head and make eye contact with other people.     4     Introduce yourself. Tell them your name and where you’re from.

Remember people’s names

You like it when people use your name, and so do other people.     5     Besides, ask them in a kind way if they have a nickname. You’d be surprised how often this may come in handy.

A．Be friendly to others.

B．Making new friends can be hard, too.

C．Join after-school activities like

D．Never change what you are to try and fit in.

E．If you see someone you know, smile or say “Hi”.

F．People may become angry if you just begin by saying ”Hey“ each time.

G．Don ‘t sit at the back of the classroom where other people don’t notice you!

5 . The snake usually reaches a ___________ (long) of 100cm.(所给词的适当形式填空)

6 . His only chance of __________ (survive) was a heart transplant. (所给词的适当形式填空)

7 . Bingley, a Sayre School student from America, decided that he would devote himself to studying the environment to have a broad influence on the community.

To reduce the carbon footprint, Bingley planned to ________ enough solar energy to power the school’s science labs. Now his plan is set to happen. To fix 30 solar panels is ________ for late November.

As he began his research ________ solar energy, he discovered a useful phone app. By entering an address, he could find out how much sunlight the ________ receives each day. Based on the data, he found that his school building was the best position. At the suggestion of his science teacher, Debbie Wheeler, he first performed an energy ________ of the science lab to see how much energy a typical lab uses per day. Then, he started his research, ________ a local company of solar panels to do the job. He lacked money for starting the project, so he ________ Sayre’s head to support him after explaining the ________ of solar power for the school and community.

Since Sayre provided the ________ seed money to provide infrastructure (基础设施) and the purchase of one panel, the project has ________ to include a total of 30 panels. They are expected to produce enough energy to ________ all the science labs on campus.

“It feels like a dream to think that an idea I had from my AP Environmental class would have this kind of ________,” said Bingley, expressing gratitude for Wheeler’s help. Wheeler said the success was due to Bingley’s efforts and ________ to follow through on the project from start to finish. “I’ve had other students talk about ________ initiatives (倡议) on campus, but Bingley had the persistence and courage to make it happen,” she said.

Bingley said that he would ________ like to study environmental engineering at university.

1.

A．explore

B．invest

C．switch

D．produce

2.

A．defined

B．identified

C．scheduled

D．output

3.

A．on

B．beyond

C．with

D．through

4.

A．destination

B．location

C．broadcast

D．occasion

5.

A．income

B．allowance

C．budget

D．calculation

6.

A．contacting

B．employing

C．protecting

D．urging

7.

A．demanded

B．convinced

C．refreshed

D．submitted

8.

A．causes

B．plots

C．benefits

D．origins

9.

A．flexible

B．initial

C．optional

D．sustainable

10.

A．grown

B．awarded

C．rewarded

D．sponsored

11.

A．run

B．furnish

C．decorate

D．equip

12.

A．experience

B．measure

C．influence

D．management

13.

A．caution

B．encouragement

C．willingness

D．inspiration

14.

A．cultural

B．theoretical

C．practical

D．environmental

15.

A．casually

B．eventually

C．deliberately

D．gradually

8 . Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten your seat belts. The plane ________.

A．takes off

B．took off

C．is taking off

D．has taken off

9 . Google made waves recently by introducing its new program, “Google Career Certificates,” a collection of courses designed to help people get qualifications in high-paying, high-growth job fields without attending university. The courses should take about six months to complete and will cost a fraction (小部分) of a traditional college education.

Many people, especially students, were happy to see an alternative (可能的选择) to what many consider a broken education system—one that leaves many burdened with student debt for years while leaving them unprepared for the real world.

The truth is, traditional higher education may be necessary for some careers, but for others it is neither necessary nor practical. Google’s alternative not only costs a fraction of a traditional college education, but it can also be completed in far less time and can better prepare graduates for the real world.

Of course, what Google is offering isn’t exactly new. In some ways, the new program is similar to other types of training that have existed for years, like vocational education. The difference is, since Google is a household name, its certificate can be easily recognized and accepted across companies and industries — much like a degree from a major university.

Not everyone was in praise of Google’s alternative. Some people expressed concern that not enough employers would value Google’s certificate program. One even argued that graduates would likely not get a job and would then feel the need to go to college after all. Another criticism people leveled was that there are certain lessons taught in higher education that you merely can’t get in other places. “Students need more than a checklist of skills in order to compete in the real world,” those people said. “They need critical thinking abilities.”

I don’t think Google’s program will completely replace college education. But I do think it’s a step in the right direction — a separate path for students who are looking for something different from traditional higher education.

1. What is the purpose of Google’s certificate program?

A．To prepare people for future jobs.

B．To allow people to get work experience.

C．To teach people how to get a high-paying job.

D．To offer people the chance to go to university.

2. What is one reason why many people favored Google’s certificate program?

A．Its courses are mostly easy.

B．It ensures people a promising career.

C．Its training is new and of high quality.

D．It costs less than traditional higher education.

3. What is one limitation of Google’s certificate program according to critics?

A．It isn’t practical.

B．It doesn’t offer valuable skills.

C．It isn’t acceptable to the public.

D．It doesn’t develop critical thinking abilities.

4. What does the author expect of Google’s certificate program?

A．It should move in the right direction.

B．It will take the place of college education.

C．It can serve as an alternative for some people.

D．It needs to make changes to meet students’ needs.

10 . 我沉溺于账号有多少粉丝，但是我记不清楚一些老朋友的生日。(obsess) (汉译英)