1 . When I was a teenager, I was invited to a formal dance party. I was
“Mom, I don’t know if I can wear these,” I said, feeling
As I arrived at the party, I tried to be
I quickly got up and laughed it off, pretending like it was
My friend Lilly helped me
When I returned home, I told Mom I felt like a complete
From that day forward, I stuck to flat shoes. I learned to
| A．surprised | B．excited | C．relaxed | D．satisfied |
| A．unsure | B．unsafe | C．unusual | D．unhappy |
| A．breaks | B．turns | C．steps | D．attempts |
| A．genuine | B．polite | C．serious | D．cool |
| A．danger | B．injury | C．disaster | D．wonder |
| A．landed on | B．tripped over | C．kicked up | D．ran into |
| A．a hot potato | B．a big fish | C．no luck | D．no big deal |
| A．fight | B．argue | C．disappear | D．struggle |
| A．approach | B．avoid | C．prevent | D．identify |
| A．patience | B．bravery | C．worry | D．anger |
| A．fool | B．hero | C．stranger | D．dancer |
| A．suggested | B．expected | C．promised | D．directed |
| A．dependent | B．easy | C．careful | D．hard |
| A．fashionable | B．tight | C．comfortable | D．special |
| A．promote | B．accept | C．trust | D．refuse |
1. 活动的时间和地点；2. 活动过程；3. 学生们的感受。
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4 . British brothers James and Thomas Lindesay have spent months traveling across the Great Wall of China on foot. They
Their
His action and books influenced his two sons, who now share his
The brothers’ trip was
| A．challenged | B．measured | C．covered | D．expanded |
| A．agreement | B．tendency | C．ability | D．desire |
| A．journeyed | B．jogged | C．continued | D．researched |
| A．anxious | B．enthusiastic | C．serious | D．particular |
| A．difference | B．changes | C．connection | D．headlines |
| A．purchased | B．recommended | C．authored | D．reviewed |
| A．pride | B．interest | C．success | D．faith |
| A．buildings | B．stages | C．sections | D．villages. |
| A．preservation | B．length | C．foundation | D．origin |
| A．familiar | B．busy | C．careful | D．satisfied |
| A．gradually | B．occasionally | C．truly | D．blindly |
| A．decided on | B．carried on | C．learned of | D．dreamed of |
| A．funner | B．tougher | C．greater | D．shorter |
| A．exploring | B．evaluating | C．repairing | D．monitoring |
| A．memory | B．assessment | C．impression | D．understanding |
5 . I thought I knew a lot about Hamlet. As a high school student with English literature as one of my main subjects, I have to! Shakespeare’s Hamlet is probably the most important play by the most important writer in English. Almost everybody knows “To be, or not to be”, right? Having seen quite a few productions of Hamlet and read the play many times, I was full of confidence-until the Peking Opera will came to town!
Dating back to the 18th century, Peking Opera has a over two hundred years of history. Does this mean it’s easier than a Shakespeare play to understand? To find out the answer, I just had to go and see The Revenge of Prince Zidan — the Peking Opera version of Hamlet.
...The costumes and masks were amazing. The performers of course sang in Chinese, but the music, exaggerated movements and mime helped get the meaning across to the audience. The voice themselves sounded really unique-some of the female voices were so high that I was sure they could break glass! And the stage was really simple: a decorated whip represented a horse, and a screen with Chinese characters, a study. Using such techniques, the opera had transformed a small stage into the whole universe. Easily my favourite part of the show was how the characters moved on stage. I had never seen Prince Hamlet do a backflip before! That was simply incredible. It was so dazzling and energetic that I wasn’t sure if the characters were performers or athletes!
Before experiencing The Revenge of Prince Zidan, I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy it. But, in fact, I was on the edge of my seat! Feeling the strong emotions of love, anger, fear and grief in the performance, I could easily recognize the me of Hamlet. So, if you want to see a show that combines music, singing, drama, poetry and costume design with explosive effect, The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes.
1. Why was the writer full of confidence?| A．He had read much about Peking Opera before. |
| B．He came from the same country as Shakespeare. |
| C．He thought he had a good knowledge of Hamlet. |
| D．He knew various operas in the world. |
| A．Its explosive effect. | B．The traditional Chinese instruments. |
| C．The characters’ movement on stage. | D．The story itself. |
| A．With the help of other audience. | B．Through the music, movements and mime. |
| C．Through the performers’ costumes and masks. | D．By observing the audience’s reactions. |
| A．The two operas had the same theme. |
| B．They came from the same story in history. |
| C．The Peking Opera version was adapted from Hamlet. |
| D．The two operas used almost the same techniques. |
6 . “Our temperature’s not what people think it is,” said Julie Parsonnet, MD, professor of medicine and of health research and policy in Stanford. “or our common sense that our normal temperature is 37 ℃ or 98.6 F, is wrong.”
That standard of 37℃was made famous by German doctor Carl Reinhold August Wunderlich in a book in 1868. Modern studies, however, have called that number into question, suggesting that it’s too high.
In a latest study published in eLife, Parsonnet and her colleagues explore body temperature trends and conclude that temperature changes since the time of Wunderlich reflect a true historical pattern, rather than measurement errors or biases (偏见). The researchers propose that the decrease in body temperature is the result of changes in our environment over the past 200 years, which have in turn driven physiological changes.
The researchers analyzed temperatures from three officially-recorded datasets covering different historical periods, using the 677,423 temperature measurements from these datasets to develop a linear model (线性模型) containing the temperatures over time. They determined that the body temperature of men born in the early to mid-1990s is on average 1.06 F lower than that of men born in the early 1800s. Similarly, they determined that the body temperature of women born in the early to mid-1990s is on average 0.58 F lower than that of women born in the 1890s. These calculations match a decrease in body temperature of 0.05 F every 10 years.
The decrease in average body temperature in the US could be explained by a reduction in the amount of energy being used. The authors believe this trend may be due to a population-wide decrease in inflammation (炎症): “Inflammation produces all sorts of proteins and cytokines that speed up your metabolism (新陈代谢) and raise your temperature,” Parsonnet said. Public health has improved sharply in the past 200 years due to advances in medical treatments, more convenient environment, greater availability of food and improved living standards. The authors also argue that comfortable lives at constant surrounding temperature contribute to a lower metabolic rate. Homes in the 19th century had irregular heating and no cooling; today, central heating and air conditioning are commonplace. A more constant environment removes a need to expend energy to keep a constant body temperature.
1. What does the underlined phrase “call ... into question” in Paragraph 2 mean?| A．Find evidence for something. | B．Show support for something. |
| C．Regard something as nothing. | D．Express doubt about something. |
| A．0.58 F lower. | B．0.53 F lower. | C．0.28 F lower. | D．0.25 F lower. |
| A．Introduction of the latest findings of a Standford professor. |
| B．Appeal to the public to care about the temperature changes. |
| C．Possible reasons for the changes of average body temperature. |
| D．Explanation of a rather difficult academic term in plain English. |
| A．37 ℃, Still Normal Body Temperature? |
| B．The same Body Temperature between Men and Women? |
| C．The Effects Environment Has on Body Temperature |
| D．Inflammation: Key Factor to Decrease of Body Temperature |
7 . How to Grow Taller
As we all know, your height is mostly determined by your genetics. Once your growth plates (生长板) are joined together, you will stop growing taller, which usually happens between 14 and 20.
Add more protein into your diet.
Protein helps your body build healthy body mass, like muscles.
Eat an egg every day if you’re not allergic to them.
Kindergarten teachers have observed something typical and interesting. Young children who eat a whole egg daily may grow taller than kids who don’t. And this has been proved clinically. Eggs contain protein and vitamins that support healthy growth and they’re also quite affordable. Eat an egg for one meal every day to potentially help you get taller. But here is a tip for you.
Take calcium and vitamin supplements.
Dairy contains protein, calcium, and vitamins to nourish your body. While milk is a great choice, yogurt and cheese are also great sources of dairy. Include 1 serving of your favorite dairy product into your daily diet.
| A．Keep a balanced diet. |
| B．This can help you be your tallest. |
| C．Consume a serving of dairy each day. |
| D．Please ask your doctor if it’s safe for you to do so. |
| E．Minerals and nutrients play a key role in growing higher. |
| F．Luckily, taking good care of your body may still help you grow taller. |
| G．You might increase your height by about 1.3 to 5.1 cm by stretching out your spine daily. |
8 . Smartwatches and fitness trackers (健身追踪器) have gained popularity recently. These tools can record your daily steps, heart rates, etc.
It’s a struggle to overcome the addiction to fitness trackers.
Of course, failing to meet your daily goal can be discouraging. You might focus on your shortcoming rather than your progress. Another problem is that you might find yourself paying too much attention to the step number rather than how your body feels.
Therefore, if you’re spending too much time looking at your smartwatch, limit your daily step count to a comfortable level.
| A．How can you tell whether you’re addicted to your fitness tracker? |
| B．Actually this addiction to step count can be risky, mentally and physically. |
| C．Don’t overuse your smartwatch. |
| D．However, do you find yourself checking your steps and heart rates too often? |
| E．After all, reaching a daily step count can be so appealing. |
| F．Besides, you can find other things to do that don’t involve checking your fitness tracker. |
| G．It doesn’t covey what you’re really feeling. |
Chinese volunteers have
The space lab,
A total of eight volunteers, all of whom are students at Beihang University, took turns living in the space lab. In the
10 . The most unforgettable thing during my long summer holiday last year, of course was my trip
There were quite a lot of interesting places in England,
I went to Shakespeare’s Birthplace. It was the house where Shakespeare was born and spent his early years. Its sitting room, hallway(走廊), bedrooms, and kitchen were furnished(布置) in 16th century style. I also went to see the Shakespeare Exhibition. It illustrated(以图解说明) Shakespeare’s life and career in both Stratford and London.
I really enjoyed this nice
| A．about | B．for | C．above | D．to |
| A．excited | B．sad | C．lucky | D．worried |
| A．take off | B．such as | C．as such | D．next to |
| A．both | B．either | C．neither | D．every |
| A．museums | B．world | C．sites | D．wonders |
| A．also | B．too | C．but | D．yet |
| A．that | B．which | C．who | D．whose |
| A．concerts | B．records | C．films | D．songs |
| A．Other | B．Every | C．Each | D．Another |
| A．deep | B．deeply | C．low | D．highly |
| A．written about | B．heard about | C．listened to | D．dreamed about |
| A．hometown | B．office | C．play | D．theatre |
| A．speak | B．say | C．talk | D．see |
| A．Shakespeare | B．Oxford | C．J. K. Rowling | D．Harry Potter |
| A．drive | B．play | C．running | D．trip |
