1 . Fu Lei’s Family Letters is a book of letters written by Chinese translator and writer Fu Lei to his elder son Fu Cong, who is a famous pianist. Between 1954 and 1966, Fu Cong spent a lot of time away from home training as a piano player. As a result, writing letters became Fu Lei’s usual way of communicating with his elder son. Fu Min, Fu Lei’s younger son edited the letters and the book came out in 1981.

The book shows Fu Lei’s family tradition and value. To Fu Lei, the purpose of education of a person, is to make that person useful to the society. Fu Lei praised his son Fu Cong after winning a piano competition. Fu Lei wrote, “We are happy because you make your country proud. I am so excited when I think about your future. You will make great progress and serve more people, encourage them and heal them.”

In the family letters, Fu Cong was also advised to read famous Chinese texts. When reading these books, Fu Cong was told to connect ideas and feelings together, for that would help him become a better person. To Fu Lei, learning to be a good person comes before any academic training.

Fu Lei’s Family Letters has a great impact on people in China because it helps many young students understand how they should live their lives.

1. Who edited Fu Lei’s family letters?

A．Fu Lei.

B．Fu Cong.

C．Fu Min.

D．A translator.

2. What can we learn from Fu Lei’s Family Letters?

A．Fu Lei’s family tradition and value are shown in the book.

B．People in the 1950s communicated with each other by books.

C．It’s difficult for parents to make their children well educated.

D．Praising children after taking part in a competition is important.

3. What did Fu Lei think of Fu Cong’s future?

A．It would be uncertain.

B．It would be hopeful.

C．It would be difficult.

D．It would be interesting.

4. Why was Fu Cong advised to read famous Chinese texts?

A．To be a richer man.

B．To do more academic training.

C．To help more people.

D．To become a better person.

2 . When I was young, I dreamed of becoming a chef. My dad often fought with my mom over the food when he disliked the taste of my mom’s cooking.     1     My dad, however, had a different opinion, insisting that I was too young to learn cooking.     2     I watched and studied how he prepared the ingredients, cut meat and vegetables into pieces, and mixed them all together.

When I was 18, my dad finally allowed me to start cooking. Many people started with a simple fried egg or other fried food.     3     The years of watching my dad cooking made it easier for me to cook more complex foods like roast beef, sautéed (炒) vegetables, and even a cake.

I never needed to use recipe books. I had learned by careful observation for many years, so it was easy to even make my own unique dishes.    4    After several years of experience in the kitchen, I can now make almost every food that tastes familiar and give it a nice new twist of my own style.

    5     Even though today I am just a learning observer lacking relevant knowledge, someday I will become the master of every field I set foot in. I will cook my life according to my heart’s desire and dream.

A．My first dish was more advanced.

B．Those were the kitchen moments I remembered the most.

C．For many years, he only allowed me to observe him cook.

D．I wish that the whole world could be just like the kitchen to me.

E．I decided to learn to cook well to avoid argument with my future partner.

F．It was in the kitchen that I developed my cooking skills as well as the career.

G．That is what I love about cooking — making it like an art to express my creativity.

3 . 阅读下面10个句子，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A few days ago, I began reading a story,     1     young people in Beijing are getting or creating digital “companions” to ease their loneliness over a romance gone bad. The avatars are perfect “boyfriends” or “girlfriends”. They can hold a conversation, are “cute” and never lose     2     (they) temper.

For someone who just got out of a relationship, the benefits     3     (provide) by the digital relationship are comforting.  

In a lot of science fiction, visionary writers “explore” a world where cybernetic organisms, which is a fancy way of saying a robot, wed or become lovers to     4     human being. They see that as the future and the reality is     5     (probable) closer than we think. The future seems to be already here in Beijing.

In the science-fiction TV series The Orville, a series created by     6     (comedy) Seth MacFarlane partly based     7     the popular and long-running Star Trek, the ship’s doctor marries a robot/cyborg at the end of the     8     (three) season in the 10th episode finale.

The whole thing came off naturally. The groom’s family     9     (compose) entirely of a robot species called the Kaylon. They all showed up at the wedding.

It seems robots, AI or cyborgs will fundamentally change the way we grow crops, fight wars or even entertain ourselves.

The way science is going, AI and robots     10     (be) in every part of our daily lives within the next decade.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does the speaker’s father do?

A．A chef.

B．A waiter.

C．A restaurant owner.

2. Who is the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge open to?

A．Children.

B．Parents.

C．Grandparents.

3. How old may the speaker be?

A．Twelve years old.

B．Ten years old.

C．Eight years old.

4. What did the speaker do last Friday?

A．He visited the White House.

B．He took part in a cooking contest.

C．He gave a speech on healthy eating.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What’s Alva’s attitude towards Colin’s writing the book?

A．Doubtful.

B．Uninterested.

C．Admirable.

2. What can we learn about Alva?

A．She dislikes taking pictures.

B．She has just moved to New York.

C．She has adapted to New York customs.

3. What does Colin want Alva to do?

A．Hide her right hand.

B．Look at a high building.

C．Adopt a proper pose.

4. When can the woman first read the book?

A．In August.

B．In September.

C．In October.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does Tony have to go to his parents?

A．To have a vacation.

B．To take them to the party.

C．To help them build a house.

2. What is the woman going to wear to the party?

A．Casual clothes.

B．Formal dress.

C．Work suit.

3. What will the woman bring?

A．Some soft drinks.

B．A bottle of wine.

C．A side dish

7 . For many of us, it is not easy to feel inspired by the artworks that we see at museums. Here are some tips on how to create that meaningful connection.

Keep an open mind

Once you are in an art museum, try not to have any ideas about what you’re about to see.     1     . You can love it. You can hate it. Just tell yourself that it’s OK.

Draw personal connections to the art

When you see an artwork, just let your mind wander and follow your thought wherever it leads you.     2     . As a result, a deep connection will happen.

    3    

You can increase the chances of finding an art piece you connect with by going to a museum that interests you. If you’re interested in climate change, for example, you may pick a museum that’s showing artworks inspired by Earth conservation.

Really “look at” the art

After you have found an artwork you like, take time to observe it closely. You can take a finger to the air and follow the outline of the figure or the movement of the brushstrokes.     4     .

Keep your museum visit short and focused

Art museums can be huge. So be realistic about how long you can spend at the museum.     5     . After that, it’s hard to stay focused and understand what you’ve seen.

A．Reflect and appreciate

B．You don’t need more than an hour or two

C．Pick a museum that is related to your interests

D．Instead, allow yourself to feel how the art makes you feel

E．The free associations will help create emotional reactions in you

F．Such accompanying activities can help you more deeply appreciate the art

G．Study the subject of the art, which can affect on how you feel about the work

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the speaker probably talking to?

A．College students.

B．High school students.

C．Primary school students.

2. What do the volunteers have to do?

A．Introduce some good learning methods.

B．Be familiar with the history of the school.

C．Live on campus during the summer camp.

3. How can the listeners sign up to be the volunteers?

A．By filling in the form on the official website.

B．By going to the student union office.

C．By making a phone call.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How did Eric get hurt?

A．He got hit by a ladder.

B．He tripped over a rock.

C．He fell from the height.

2. Which part of Eric's body got injured?

A．His arm.

B．His ankle.

C．His head.

3. What does the woman ask the man to do next?

A．Lift Eric onto the bed.

B．Send Eric to the hospital for an X-ray.

C．Apply ice to the injured part.

10 . Why will the woman set up a drama club?

A．To improve students’ English-speaking abilities.

B．To create more opportunities for drama lovers.

C．To make new friends with the same interest.