1 . Parkinson’s is a progressive brain disease which leads to shaky hands and slow movement, and there is no cure. Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese martial art that combines (结合) slow, gentle movements with deep breathing and relaxation, may be an effective means of reducing the suffering. Recently, the researchers say that those who practised the martial art twice a week had fewer complications (并发症) and better quality of life than those who didn’t. Experts say the findings back up previous studies on the benefits of exercise for those with Parkinson’s.

The study, from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, monitored the health of hundreds of Parkinson’s patients for up to five years. One group of 147 people practised regular Tai Chi while another group of 187 did not. The researchers found that the disease progressed more slowly in the Tai Chi group on measurements of symptoms (症状), movement and balance. This group also saw fewer falls, less back pain and dizziness, with memory and concentration problems also lower than in the other group. At the same time, sleep and quality of life continuously improved.

Prof. Alastair Noyce, professor in neurology and neuroepidemiology at Queen Mary University of London, called it “an important study”—the positive effects on aspects of motor (运动的) and non-motor functions are impressive — but said there were limitations in its design, and more tests were needed.

“We already recommend Tai Chi, as well as other forms of exercise, but understanding which forms of exercise are most beneficial is an important goal to improve the long-term management of patients,” he said.

1. Why was the study conducted?

A．To find a cure for Parkinson’s disease.

B．To improve the sleep quality of Parkinson’s patients.

C．To remove the misunderstanding of the previous studies.

D．To research the benefits of Tai Chi for those with Parkinson’s.

2. Which of the following is not the researchers’ finding?

A．Concentration problem was lower in the Tai Chi group.

B．The disease progressed more slowly in the Tai Chi group.

C．Patients in the non-Tai Chi group continuously fell down.

D．Back pain and dizziness were relieved in the Tai Chi group.

3. What can we learn from Prof. Alastair Noyce’s words?

A．Tai Chi should be given more preference.

B．Finding the most beneficial exercise is of importance.

C．It is unnecessary to do more related studies.

D．Improve the long-term management of patients is impossible.

4. What is Prof. Alastair Noyce’s attitude towards the study?

A．Confused.

B．Doubtful.

C．Positive.

D．Worried.

2 . While screen time is known to affect sleep, new research suggests that interactive (互动的) activities, such as texting friends or playing video games, put off and reduce the time spent asleep to a greater degree than passive (被动的) screen time like watching television, especially for teens.

The team studied the daytime screen-based activities of 475 teenagers using daily surveys. They asked the teens how many hours they had spent that day communicating with friends through social media and how many hours they spent playing video games, surfing the internet and watching television or videos. Finally, the researchers asked if they had joined in any of these activities in the hour before bed.

Next, the team measured their sleep time for one week. The researchers found that the teens spent an average of two hours per day communicating with friends via social media, about 1.3 hours playing video games, less than an hour surfing the internet and about 1.7 hours watching television or videos. For every hour throughout the day that they used screens to communicate with friends, they fell asleep about 11 minutes later averagely. For every hour to play video games, they fell asleep about 9 minutes later. Those who talked, texted or played games in the hour before bed lost the most sleep: about 30 minutes later.

Interestingly, David, lead author of the study, said the team found no obvious relations between passive screen-based activities and sleep. “It could be that passive activities are less mentally exciting than interactive activities,” said Anne, co-author of the study. “It’s a tricky situation,” she said. “These screen tools are really important to everyone nowadays, so it’s hard to put a limit on them, but if you’re really looking out for a teenager’s health and well-being, you might consider limiting the more interactive activities, especially in the hour before bed.”

1. Which of the following belongs to interactive screen activities?

A．Seeing movies.	B．Watching videos.
C．Texting friends.	D．Surfing the internet.

2. Who might lose the most sleep according to the text?

A．Lucy who watched a three-hour movie before going to bed.

B．Jack who had a 30-minute video chat with his brother before bed.

C．Sam who played computer games for two hours throughout the day.

D．Amy who chatted with her friends on WeChat for one hour in the morning.

3. What does the underlined word “tricky” mean in paragraph 4?

A．Frightening.

B．Awkward.

C．Hopeless.

D．Encouraging.

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

A．Screen time activities cut down our sleep hours

B．Interactive screen use reduces sleep time in teenagers

C．Passive screen use is better than interactive screen use

D．Parents should prevent children from using social media

3 . Active listening is a communication skill that involves going beyond simply hearing the words that another person speaks but also seeking to understand the meaning and intention behind them. The word “active” implies that you are taking some type of action when listening to others.

    1    

Be fully present

Active listening requires being fully present in the conversation. It enables you to concentrate on what is being said. Being present involves listening with all your senses and giving your full attention to the speaker. To use this active listening technique effectively, put away your cell phone, ignore distractions, and shut down your internal dialogue.     2     And let everything else slip away.

Pay attention to non-verbal cues (非言语暗示)

As much as 65% of a person’s communication is unspoken,     3    . This involves not folding your arms, smiling while listening, leaning in, and nodding at key points. It can also be helpful to pay attention to your facial expressions when active listening so that you don’t convey any type of negative response.

Keep good eye contact

When engaged in active listening, making eye contact is especially important. This tells the other person that you are present and listening to what he or she says.     4     At the same time, you don’t want to use so much eye contact that the conversation feels strange. To keep this from happening, follow the 50/70 rule. This involves maintaining eye contact for 50% to 70% of the time spent listening, holding the contact for four to five seconds before briefly looking away.

Be patient

Patience is an important active listening technique because it allows the other person to speak without interruption. Being patient involves not trying to fill periods of silence with your own thoughts or stories. This also requires listening to understand, not to respond.     5     Also, don’t change the subject too abruptly as this conveys boredom and impatience.

A．Don’t prepare a reply while listening.

B．It also shows that you aren’t distracted.

C．This isn’t helpful during active listening.

D．So use open, non-threatening body language.

E．Don’t focus too much on insignificant details.

F．Place your focus on your conversation partner.

G．This involves using certain strategies or techniques.

4 . Chris Alsgree, an undergraduate at Princeton University, was recently wondering: “Every student I knew was ________ anxious or depressed, and how I wish I could cheer them up.”_______, he met with the school chaplain (牧师), Wilson, discussing the question of _______, and how to cultivate it in a high-stressed setting—Institutions.

One morning, Wilson told Chris about something that he’d _______ at table during these days in the canteen. The woman _______ swiping (刷) the diners’ meal cards had been smiling and greeting every student as they approached, magically transforming a dull _______ into a relaxing process. “She’s a Hidden Angel!” Chris exclaimed. He listed a couple of others. It would be the term which students would use for staff members who, in their regular _______, brightened students’ days with “quietly glorious acts of _______.”

That’s how the inspiration _______. Chris invited some voluntary students to print loads of postcards—“Who is your Hidden Angel?”—and _______ the cards around campus. Nominations (提名) poured in.

Then came the _______ moment, the Hidden Angels were _______ at the Fame Hall. Catherine sat in a corner. She wore a blue button-down and jeans: “Chris asked me, ‘How do you have so much _______?’ And I said, ‘If I don’t talk to you guys, I’ll feel your sadness.’ I’m just a mama with five kids. Your mama’s not here. I hope my smile is making you happy!”; “It’s _______ —You’re prize,” Catherine added. “And I hope it makes the students feel great to do their bit for the world.” As to the question of the existence of angels, Chris was _______ firmly that they were all around us, and that any of us might be one.

1.

A．anyhow

B．somehow

C．anyway

D．nowhere

2.

A．Consequently

B．Undoubtedly

C．Apparently

D．Additionally

3.

A．devotion

B．commitment

C．enthusiasm

D．sympathy

4.

A．ignored

B．noticed

C．overlooked

D．admitted

5.

A．capable of

B．content with

C．responsible for

D．bored with

6.

A．lining

B．standing

C．flooding

D．crowding

7.

A．appointments

B．encounters

C．discussions

D．interviews

8.

A．greeting

B．teaching

C．guiding

D．caring

9.

A．rang

B．stuck

C．arose

D．sought

10.

A．turned out

B．figured out

C．worked out

D．handed out

11.

A．small

B．big

C．happy

D．sad

12.

A．picked

B．forced

C．awarded

D．ordered

13.

A．encouragement

B．energy

C．spirit

D．creativity

14.

A．ambitious

B．reliable

C．cautious

D．precious

15.

A．convinced

B．pretended

C．declared

D．required

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What language did the speaker learn from the teacher?

A．French.

B．German.

C．English.

2. What did the speaker’s coursebook look like?

A．It was very modern.

B．It had a red back cover.

C．It was full of pictures.

3. How does the speaker feel about having classes?

A．Bored.

B．Tired.

C．Pleased.

4. What do we know about the speaker?

A．She knew a lot of French.

B．She had some lessons at home.

C．She has a talent for learning languages.

6 . Tom Sawyer Play Is an Adventure

A 35-minute hand-clapping, foot-stomping musical version of a Mark Twain favorite returns with this Tall Stacks festival.

“Tom Sawyer: A River Adventure” has all the good stuff, including the fence painting, the graveyard, the island and the cave. It is adapted by Joe McDonough, with music by David Kisor. That’s the local stage writing team that creates many of the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s original musicals, along with the holiday family musicals at Ensemble Theatre.

This year Nathan Turner of Burlington is Tom Sawyer, and Robbie McMath of Fort Mitchell is Huck Finn.

Tumer, a 10th-grader at School for Creative and Performing Arts, is a familiar presence on Cincinnati’s stages. He is a star act or of Children’s Theatre, having played leading roles in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “The Wizard of Oz,” and is fresh from Jersey Production “Ragtime”.

McMath is a junior at Beechwood High School. He was in the cast of “Tom Sawyer” when it was first performed and is a Children’s Theatre regular, with five shows to his credit. This summer he attended Kentucky’s Governor’s School for the Arts in Musical Theatre.

Note to teachers: Children’s Theatre has a study guide demonstrating how math and science can be taught through “Tom Sawyer.” For downloadable lessons, visit the official website of Children’s Theatre.

1. Who wrote the music for “Tom Sawyer: A River Adventure”?

A．David Kisor.	B．Joe McDonough.
C．Nathan Turner.	D．Robbie McMath.

2. What can we learn about the two actors?

A．They study in the same school.	B．They worked together in ”Ragtime“.
C．They are experienced on stage.	D．They became friends ten years ago.

3. What does Children’s Theatre provide for teachers?

A．Research funding.	B．Training opportunities.
C．Technical support.	D．Educational resources.

7 . 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。

Dumpling is a Chinese cuisine. Actually, the tradition of eating dumplings during winter solstice has its     1     (originate) in early times.

It is said that dumplings were invented by Zhang Zhongjing, a     2     (fame) physician from the Eastern-Han Dynasty. He was once     3     official in Changsha.When he returned home for private life, he saw people lived an     4    (extreme) hard life and that their ears were red with cold in the snowing winter. He was sad and let his follower cook     5     (drive) out the chill with mutton, hot pepper and some medicine. Zhang let him boil them first and cut them up, then wrap them with flour. After     6     (boil) them, he gave the medicinal food to the people there on the day of the winter solstice. Zhang Zhongjing called it “cold dispelling dumpling soup”. By eating this kind of ear-like food, people’s ears     7     (cure).

Thereafter, every winter solstice Zhang Zhongjing made “cold dispelling dumpling soup” in order to prevent and cure ailments     8     (cause) by the cold. Then there became a saying that     9     you eat dumplings during the winter solstice, then you won’t freeze your ears off.

Afterwards, Zhang Zhongjing died on the day of winter solstice.     10     honor of him, every household makes dumplings every year on the day of the winter solstice.

8 . During World War II, Duchess Nina Douglas-Hamilton played a vital role in looking after animals.

As the war broke out, the government issued orders for the mass killing livestock (家畜) to prevent them from being captured or destroyed by the enemy. Duchess Nina launched a campaign to save as many animals as possible, and soon became known as the “animal heroine” for her efforts.

Duchess Nina worked with local farmers and animal owners to relocate animals to safer areas, such as the Scottish Highlands. She also established a network of volunteers who helped to care for animals during the war. She organized feeding programs, medical care and transportation, ensuring that animals were well looked after even during the most difficult times. The most challenging aspect of her work was the shortage of food during the war. So she established a vegetable garden and used leftovers to create nutritious meals for animals. She also reached out to the public for donations of food and supplies, and was able to secure enough resources to keep animals healthy and fed.

In addition to her work with domestic animals, Duchess Nina was also a strong advocate for wildlife conservation. She established a center for wild animals Scotland, where she provided a safe place for deer, foxes and other animals that were threatened by the war. She also worked with local protection groups to protect natural habitats.

Duchess Nina’s work during World War II was not without its risks. She frequently risked her life to save animals, often driving through perilous areas.

Sadly, some people saw her efforts as a distraction from the war effort. However, she continued to work tirelessly for animals. After the war, Duchess Nina’s work was recognized by the government and she got an important award for her services to animals.

1. How did Duchess Nina probably feel when she heard the government’s orders?

A．Calm.

B．Worried.

C．Excited.

D．Encouraged.

2. What was the biggest problem that Duchess Nina faced?

A．Nobody gave her any donations.

B．She couldn’t find enough volunteers.

C．The animals didn’t have enough food to eat.

D．Local farmers didn’t give her enough support.

3. Why did Duchess Nina start the center in Scotland?

A．To keep domestic animals there.

B．To attract local protection groups.

C．To provide a home for wild animals.

D．To offer a safe place to animal owners.

4. What does the underlined word “perilous” in paragraph 5 mean?

A．Dangerous.

B．Urban.

C．Faraway.

D．Poor.

9 . You might think that college is just a continuation of high school, but it’s not.     1    . And college can change you and shape you in ways that you might not imagine.

Become more independent

    2    . But you’re not entirely on your own. College offers students many kinds of help to make this transition, such as giving guidance and academic advice as well as counseling(咨询) and other support.

Explore your options

One of the great things about being able to choose your own courses is that you get the opportunity to explore. You can try classes in a lot of different subjects.     3    . You may choose to begin training for a career right away. Or you may pick a major after taking some time to check out your options. College offers classes and majors in subjects you’ve studied in high school—plus many more that you haven’t.

Explore outside the classroom

    4    . A campus is its own world, and students have the chance to experience a wide range of activities. They can publish newspapers, play sports or volunteer to improve their communities.

    5    

Thanks to all the knowledge。skills and experience you’ll gain in college, you’ll be able to adapt to a greater variety of jobs and careers. Statistics show that a college diploma(毕业文凭) can help you get a job more easily, keep a job and achieve your dream.

A．Connect with new friends

B．Unlock more job opportunities

C．You’ll encounter new ideas and challenges

D．Or you can get right into a favorite subject

E．College is about much more than just course work

F．College opens doors for you that high school doesn’t

G．College helps students develop into responsible and independent adults

10 . I’m obsessed (迷恋) with music. As a teenager, I couldn’t leave the house without my ____. My summers were filled with festivals, and my shelves with ____.

But one day last year something changed. I became aware of a faint tapping sound in my left ear. It wasn’t loud enough to be ____, but the next day it turned into a whooshing sound. By the weekend it had started to become hard to ____ in my left ear.

I was then sent to see specialists. They said it was the mitochondrial disease that caused the ____, but they couldn’t say for sure. So ____, I am still undiagnosed (没有确诊). 

I was given hearing aids, but they didn’t work. I’ve signed up for a lip-reading course and am ____ British Sign Language. My friends have been ____, some have offered to learn BSL, but I feel it’s really me who has to ____ this new life.

Other deaf people have warned of feeling isolated (孤立) and I’m determined not to make that my ____. I do get ____ when I have to go out of my comfort zone. Going to a bar and asking for a drink is fine ____ they start making small talk—at that point I’ll declare I’m deaf.

I’ve always preferred to ____ ahead, but since this happened I take life day by day. The doctors have speculated (推测) that my ____ might come back. The future is ____, but I’m at peace with that.

1.

A．assignments

B．headphones

C．schoolbags

D．uniforms

2.

A．textbooks

B．toys

C．records

D．flowers

3.

A．annoying

B．impressive

C．pleasant

D．heartbreaking

4.

A．strike

B．clean

C．see

D．hear

5.

A．pain

B．deafness

C．awareness

D．anxiety

6.

A．technically

B．gradually

C．similarly

D．confidently

7.

A．teaching

B．speaking

C．promoting

D．learning

8.

A．great

B．curious

C．excited

D．awkward

9.

A．withdraw from

B．leave behind

C．break off

D．adapt to

10.

A．job

B．hobby

C．life

D．aim

11.

A．reward

B．anxiety

C．criticism

D．pleasure

12.

A．because

B．if

C．until

D．when

13.

A．plan

B．contact

C．depart

D．write

14.

A．memory

B．appetite

C．hearing

D．sight

15.

A．promising

B．unbelievable

C．predictable

D．uncertain