1 . Friendship makes life more enjoyable and colorful. Here are some tips for you to make friends.

Make yourself available. Put yourself out there somehow in order to meet people. If you’re still in school, sit somewhere with two other people. If you see opportunities to meet new people, take them.     1    

    2     Be open to trying new activities to meet people around you who have common interests. For example, if you love books and want to meet like-minded friends, join a book club. People who have a passion (激情) for books will end up meeting people with the same interest.

Talk to others actively.     3     You can start talking to people by simply greeting them with a “Good morning, how are you?” as you pass them by.     4    You can talk to anybody: the person sitting next to you in public, or the person in front of you in the lunch line.

Use social media wisely.     5     Social media has given us the amazing ability to connect with people on the Internet and turn them into friends. Using social media like Facebook may be a perfect way to meet people who share the same interest as you.

A．Don’t be too picky.

B．Meet new people nearby.

C．We live in a digital world.

D．Follow people and have fun.

E．If someone invites you to a party, go for it.

F．We shouldn’t make friends on the Internet.

G．If you don’t actually talk to people, you still won’t make friends.

2 . For many years, the Caribbean island of Redonda was a bare (光秃秃的) rock with very little wildlife on it. Thanks to local environmental groups, it has now returned to its former state and was recently named a protected area by the government.

Redonda was once a peaceful place for wildlife. In the 17th century, people set foot on the island for the first time and found that guano (海鸟粪) produced by seabirds was useful to help farm crops grow. Humans began to mine the guano, and with the people came goats and black rats—invasive (入侵的) species.

Although humans eventually stopped collecting guano and left the island, the goats and rats stayed behind. They ate many of the island’s plants and preyed on other species, eventually leaving Redonda a plantless landscape. Without plants, birds began to fly away from there and some of the soil broke into pieces and then into the sea.

In 2016, conservationists started a project to help the island and its wildlife recover. They began by removing the invasive species. Within months, the island’s plants began to grow back on their own. As the environment gradually became healthier, species that were native to the island began to appear again.

The new protected area, the Redonda Ecosystem Reserve, includes the island itself plus the sea around it, including seagrass field and a coral reef. Conservation groups will ensure that the island is protected from other invasive species, and strict rules about fishing in the area will be put in place.

1. What can we learn about the island Redonda now?

A．It is full of strange rocks.	B．It isn’t peaceful again.
C．It is a protected place.	D．It has little wildlife.

2. What do the underlined words “preyed on” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Helped.

B．Hunted.

C．Protected.

D．Removed.

3. What is the text mainly about?

A．Living in harmony with seabirds.	B．Rules to protect the environment.
C．The reasons for protecting plants.	D．One island’s unusual comeback.

3 . Around the World

Here is big news from Around the World.

Science Fiction Museum opens
Chengdu, China

The Chengdu Science Fiction Museum has opened its doors to the public. China’s newest museum—a star-shaped building on a lake was built in 12 months. Technology sped up the design and construction of the 635,070-square-foot museum, which has galleries, educational spaces, and cafés.

Day of the Dead is celebrated
Mexico

Thousands of people lined the streets of Mexico City to watch its annual Day of the Dead parade. The holiday was observed from October 31 to November 2 to remember and celebrate loved ones who have died. During this time, the dead are believed to return to the world. Families welcome them back with offerings, such as their favorite food.

Modern art at ancient pyramids
Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

A modern art exhibit at the Pyramids of Giza, titled Forever Is Now, has returned for a third year. This year’s show is the biggest yet and features works by 14 artists. The free event aims to celebrate ancient Egyptian culture with modern skills. Artists were careful not to harm the 4,500-year-old World Heritage Site.

Schools close due to heavy air pollution
Delhi, India

Elementary schools in Delhi are closed for at least one week because of the city’s poor air quality. The amount of harmful materials in the air has reached nearly 100 times the acceptable limit. Delhi is often very polluted in November because that is when many farmers burn their remaining crops. To reduce the smog, officials in the city have banned polluting vehicles, construction work, and the use of fireworks.

1. Where can you visit a museum on the lake?

A．In Chengdu, China.	B．In Mexico City.
C．At the Pyramids of Giza.	D．In Delhi, India.

2. Why are elementary schools closed in Delhi?

A．To build the newest museum.	B．To hold a modern art exhibit.
C．To celebrate the Day of the Dead.	D．To avoid the harm caused by air pollution.

4 . 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。

Rose Flower Cake, one of Yunnan’s classic snacks, is a delicious dessert in Yunnan. According to historical     1     (record), flower cakes were invented by a cake maker during the Qing Dynasty more than 300 years ago.     2     (traditional), flower cakes were eaten at breakfast and as snacks.

As Yunnan’s typical dessert, rose cakes     3     (make) using Rosa rugosa, a kind of rose native to eastern Asia. However, the best quality Rosa rugosa is grown in Yunnan. With     4     (it) spring like weather year round, Yunnan is     5     ideal environment for plants in general, and roses in particular.

Rose Flower Cake is only available for part of the year because it’s made using the petals (花瓣) of roses,     6     have a limited flowering period. April and May are the     7     (good) time of the year to pick roses. After they are picked, they are frozen and taken in refrigerated trucks to factories for processing.

There     8     (be) more than a dozen varieties of flower cakes being offered now. The shelf life of flower cakes is from 7 to 45 days, depending     9     the ingredients (原料). In April, people wait in line     10       (buy) fresh flower cakes.

If possible, have a taste for the very traditional local dessert.

5 . As a 16-year-old student, Charlie has been a successful business owner. When he was in middle school, he ________ the idea of selling coffee. Then he made a lot of ________. He did research on the Internet, tested different kinds of coffee and improved his product. It all seemed ________ but he didn’t give up.

At the same time, he received great support from others in his community, who tried to help him succeed at such a young age. They were ________ by his creativity. And his good coffee became increasingly popular. ________, he set up his own company successfully and he also made a decision to ________ a part of his earnings to benefit others.

Now Charlie is helping to educate and inspire other kids in his community to start their own business. He has been sharing his story with ________ middle school and high school students. His advice is: “Never let your ________ stand in your way; do what you want to do.”

The key to his success is to ________ goals and keep going on. His growing faith also helps him over the course of his business adventure. “You can start a business out of anything. It is more about finding your ________.” Charlie said.

1.

A．made use of

B．turned down

C．came up with

D．asked about

2.

A．efforts

B．rules

C．decisions

D．choices

3.

A．easy

B．hard

C．important

D．necessary

4.

A．reminded

B．saved

C．helped

D．inspired

5.

A．Finally

B．Unbelievably

C．Thankfully

D．Hopefully

6.

A．reduce

B．keep

C．donate

D．increase

7.

A．national

B．lucky

C．brave

D．local

8.

A．character

B．age

C．pressure

D．impression.

9.

A．set

B．break

C．study

D．change

10.

A．talent

B．passion

C．opinion

D．surprise

6 . my, English, plan, to, spoken, I, improve.(连词成句，不得增减任何词汇)
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7 . —Shall we go to the airport to ______ your brother?
—I don’t think it’s necessary. He will come here by taxi.

A．see off

B．pick up

C．look after

D．come across

8 . sat, the, He, fire, reading, by, a, novel. (连词成句，不得增减任何词汇)
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9 . It is ______ useful suggestion. I like it.

A．/

B．a

C．the

D．an

10 . school, Our, a, modern, lot, has, of, equipment. (连词成句，不得增减任何词汇)
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