1 . 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。

In Beijing this weekend, several young ladies in flowing clothes became the center of attention. They invited passers-by     1     (complete) ancient Chinese poems written on a board, and people     2     made it would get a flower. The ladies are hanfu lovers from a club whose aim is to spread the culture of hanfu, a style of clothing     3     (traditional) worn by the Han people. “We     4     (hold) several similar events recently in some big cities,” said Fu Jiamei, one of the activity’s     5     (organizer). “We hope that more people will understand the beauty of hanfu and the culture behind it,” she added.

“The growing popularity of hanfu     6     the young people comes from their increasing interest in traditional Chinese culture and     7     (they) desire to wear something Chinese to show their cultural identity,” said Gao Wenjing,     8     expert at Tsinghua University Art Museum. Gao believes that many young people love hanfu as a result of increased cultural     9     (confident), while the love for hanfu, in turn, helps them to learn more about Chinese culture and history. “This is     10     (meaning),” she said.

2 . When we’re facing a problem, we often gather a group to brain-storm. We’re looking to get the best ideas as quickly as possible. I love seeing it happen, except for one question—group brainstorming usually has opposite effects.

In brainstorming meetings, many good ideas are lost. Research shows that when attending brainstorming meetings, people tend to bite their tongues either because they don’t want to look stupid, or they avoid talking all at once, and sometimes they just follow the crowd. As a result, we end up waving goodbye to different ideas and saying hello to group thinking.

To find the hidden strength in teams, instead of brainstorming, we’d better turn to a process called “brainwriting.” The first steps are done individually. We start by asking everyone to create ideas separately. Next, we collect them and share them without names among the group. Only then does the team come together to select the best choices. By developing and judging ideas individually before choosing them, teams can present possibilities that might not get attention otherwise.

Research by organizational behavior expert Anita Woolley helps to explain why brainstorming fails and brainwriting works. She finds that a key to group intelligence is to offer people equal chances to voice their ideas. In brainstorming meetings, people tend to follow the loudest voices and the most powerful people. However, the brainwriting process makes sure that all ideas are brought to the table and all voices are brought into the conversation. The goal isn’t to be the smartest person in the room—it’s to make the room smarter.

1. What do the underlined words “bite their tongues” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Keep silent.	B．Stay calm.
C．Injure their mouths.	D．Express their ideas.

2. What is an advantage of brainwriting?

A．It makes people perform confidently.	B．It improves people’s writing ability.
C．It helps people think independently.	D．It benefits people’s mental health.

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

A．What makes a smart conversation	B．How team intelligence plays a part
C．Why brainwriting is a better choice	D．Where group brainstorming works

3 . On a recent drive through Cleveland, Texas, Linda was surprised when a skinny dog on the road approached her car. Linda, who has experience in saving lost dogs in the area, knew something was wrong.

Unfortunately, the dog got away before Linda could help. But days later, Linda saw the dog again. This time, Linda stopped the car and the dog ran over. She was heartbroken to see the dog was ill-fed and in sadness, so Linda put the dog in her car and drove home to care for her.

Safe at Linda’s home, the dog happily ate and drank. But the dog, later named Nala, still seemed anxious. As she gave Nala a bath, Linda noticed the dog’s body showed signs of having recently given birth. Linda was alarmed—were Nala’s babies somewhere out there, all alone?

Linda rushed Nala back to the place where they first met and encouraged the dog to lead the way. Nala’s ears went up and her nose started moving, and then suddenly she took off running. Finally they arrived at a deserted house. Searching the area, Linda felt her heart almost jumped out of her body—there, hiding in a corner of the house, were Nala’s six baby dogs. “I was so thankful they were still alive.” Linda was in disbelief.

Now Linda’s house has become Nala and her babies’ loving home. “I hope all the animals have their own homes and are treated well by humans,” Linda said.

1. What do we know about Linda and the dog’s first meeting?

A．Linda took the dog home.	B．Linda saw the dog’s babies.
C．The dog was in good condition.	D．The dog came close to Linda’s car.

2. Why was Nala anxious at Linda’s home?

A．She didn’t like bathing.	B．She was not treated well.
C．She would give birth soon.	D．She worried about her babies.

3. Where were Nala’s babies found?

A．In an empty house.	B．Under Linda’s car.
C．On a country road.	D．Near Linda’s home.

4. What kind of person is Linda?

A．Humorous.

B．Caring.

C．Selfless.

D．Determined.

4 . Welcome to our collections! We have so much for you to enjoy, explore and experience!

The LIFE Picture Collection

The LIFE Picture Collection(LIFE) is one of the most important picture files in the United States of the 20th century. From 1936 to 2000, LIFE collected more than 10 million photos across 120,000 stories. The original photos and articles were collected by Meredith, a well-known photographer who created LIFE.

LIFE works with individuals and organizations to research, show, and reproduce our pictures for new visitors. If you’re interested in teaming up with us, please check out the information on this page.

Other Collections

In addition to LIFE, we have also got a number of picture collections for you to view, including:

●DMI Collection: pictures about famous people from the late 1970s to the early 2000s.

●Dahlstrom Collection: 7000 photos of New York and the mid-Atlantic area.

●Hugo Jaeger Photographic Collection: color photos of Europe.

●Mansell Collection: works focusing on art and culture.

Using Our Content

We are happy to work with you. You are permitted to use our pictures. Please contact us for any of the following:

●Photos for book, magazine and website

●Museum and Art Show

●Research

1. What can we learn about LIFE?

A．Its photos add up to 120,000.	B．It includes many old pictures.
C．It only works with individuals.	D．Its photos were all taken by Meredith.

2. Where can the photos about well-known people be found?

A．DMI Collection.	B．Mansell Collection.
C．Dahlstrom Collection.	D．Hugo Jaeger Photographic Collection.

3. What is this text?

A．A letter.

B．A speech.

C．An Interview.

D．An introduction.

5 . This is the story of my college journey—from the very beginning to where I am today. It’s been an _______ experience so far, and I hope it can _______ others who are in the same situation.

My college journey began when I started to _______ schools (学院). It was scary, yet exciting at the same time because I had no idea what my _______ would look like. But with a little bit of research, I decided on several schools that _______ my interest. Once I was _______, it was time to start making choices. Through effort, I chose one school that offered the best _______ between my ability to pay and the good education I could get. With everything ready, I eagerly _______ my new life.

Once classes started, everything _______. It seemed like there were a million things going on at once! I tried my best to adapt to the ________ life. Step by step, I got into a ________ state and began to make friends along the way. The best part of being in college has surely been making new ________ with people from all over the world—people with different backgrounds but ________ interests in learning—this is ________ something special!

Overall, being in college has been unbelievable! Even though my college journey is still ongoing—I’m looking forward to seeing where this path ________ me next.

1.

A．official

B．equal

C．amazing

D．open

2.

A．find

B．praise

C．help

D．save

3.

A．apply to

B．clean up

C．depend on

D．arrive at

4.

A．prize

B．language

C．job

D．future

5.

A．learned

B．stopped

C．lost

D．fitted

6.

A．caught

B．accepted

C．punished

D．refused

7.

A．difference

B．balance

C．relation

D．agreement

8.

A．expected

B．hated

C．missed

D．discussed

9.

A．showed

B．increased

C．changed

D．recovered

10.

A．busy

B．secret

C．simple

D．modern

11.

A．hungry

B．comfortable

C．serious

D．worried

12.

A．mistakes

B．promises

C．connections

D．decisions

13.

A．great

B．similar

C．fresh

D．funny

14.

A．hardly

B．merely

C．truly

D．nearly

15.

A．treats

B．holds

C．notices

D．takes

6 . Venice
   

Venice is in the northeast of Italy. It was built on small islands in saltwater lakes more than 1,500 years ago. It is a city with no cars and people travel by boat. There are 117 waterways and more than 400 bridges that can guide you to any place you want to go.

Los Angeles
   

It was founded in 1781. It is now the second largest city in the United States. It is famous for Hollywood, which is the oldest film industry of the world. It is also the home of Disneyland.

Budapest
   

The population of Budapest is about 1.7 million and the city is a very popular place for tourists. Visitors like to take boat rides along the Danube (多瑙河). Budapest is known for its exciting nightlife. The best time to visit Budapest is summer.

Singapore City
   

It is the capital of Singapore. For many tourists, the city is a wonderful place in Southeast Asia. It has a night zoo called “Night Safari”. People can watch lions, tigers and foxes there.

1. How do people travel around in Venice?

A．By boat.

B．By car.

C．By train.

D．By bus.

2. What is the best time to visit Budapest?

A．Spring.

B．Summer.

C．Autumn.

D．Winter.

3. Where can we probably find the text?

A．A storybook.	B．A dictionary.
C．A travel guidebook.	D．A book review.

7 . Little Rohan was standing by the door with a bag on his shoulders and a hat on his head. He didn’t want to leave the________. “Mom, do we have to go?”

“Yes, Rohan, we have to,” Rashmi________as she picked up the car keys.

Rohan was________of water ever since he almost drowned(淹死) during a swimming class. Rashmi knew her son had to face his________.But as they drove to the beach, Rohan started making________.He opened his bag and________to look for something. “Mom, I think I left my sunglasses. Can we go back and get it?”

“Check it again,” she pointed at the bag.

“Yes, found them,” he looked________.

When they reached, Rashmi found a good________and sat under the shade. “Why don’t you go play? I am right here,” she said.

Rohan________his shoes, tiptoed (踮脚走) into the water carefully and________a little further in. Suddenly, a big________came and swept him off his feet. Rohan tried to scream________all useless. He had a bigmouth of seawater. Only when his hands touched the sand beneath the water, he ________he was safe. He rose to his feet, and at the same time drove away his fear of water.

While his mother was standing there, with a worried________on her face, Rohan_______ran towards her, “Mom, come to the water with me. It’s so much fun.” That day was a new beginning for Rohan. He was no longer afraid of water.

1.

A．house

B．garden

C．beach

D．school

2.

A．shouted

B．looked

C．cried

D．replied

3.

A．fond

B．afraid

C．aware

D．careful

4.

A．joy

B．change

C．fear

D．belief

5.

A．excuses

B．mistakes

C．differences

D．choices

6.

A．agreed

B．offered

C．managed

D．seemed

7.

A．eager

B．angry

C．upset

D．sleepy

8.

A．way

B．place

C．room

D．product

9.

A．gave out

B．took off

C．came across

D．picked up

10.

A．stepped

B．jumped

C．swam

D．ran

11.

A．wind

B．rain

C．wave

D．storm

12.

A．and

B．although

C．since

D．but

13.

A．doubted

B．decided

C．realized

D．hoped

14.

A．smile

B．tear

C．pity

D．look

15.

A．politely

B．happily

C．gradually

D．lonely

8 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the man famous for?

A．Doing business.

B．Collecting coins.

C．Teaching maths.

2. What is the woman doing?

A．Learning to talk with a professor.

B．Collecting information for the paper.

C．Figuring out how to develop a hobby.

3. How does the man get the coins for his collection?

A．By trading for rare and old ones.

B．By asking his uncle to buy some.

C．By asking for some from his friends.

4. How many coins does the man have now?

A．About 1,200.

B．About 2,500.

C．Over 5,000.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How many Britons, including children, are overweight according to experts?

A．A half.

B．A quarter.

C．Two thirds.

2. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A．A measure to deal with being overweight.

B．A school to offer cooking lessons.

C．A way to set up cooking clubs.

3. What do we know about the cooking lessons?

A．They will be given in primary schools.

B．They will be provided one hour a week.

C．They will last for the whole school year.

4. Why are schools setting up “Let’s Get Cooking” clubs?

A．To teach children to cook healthy food.

B．To train more cookery teachers for schools.

C．To help students remember simple recipes.

5. What does the government promise to do?

A．Buy the equipment.

B．Build new kitchens.

C．Help poor students.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where did the man probably work in Paris?

A．At a school.

B．At a bank.

C．At a restaurant.

2. What did the man think of French?

A．He could never learn to speak it.

B．He enjoyed studying it.

C．He was tired of it.

3. In which city does the man plan to stay now?

A．New York.

B．Chicago.

C．Los Angeles.