1 . Are you looking for some informative magazines? The following ones can surely meet your needs.

Mental Foss is a magazine full of bite-sized（small bits） trivia（琐事）and mostly short articles with really interesting facts that you'll want to share with others. The writing is fun and friendly, so it’s easy to understand the answers to the more difficult questions, like: What does outer space smell like? Why isn't cat food mouse-flavored? While the print edition of the magazine stopped publishing in 2016, you can still read Mental Floss online.

Reader's Digest is not actually about books reading. Instead, it is about people. Inside you'll find anecdotes—short, personal articles about things that have happened to people. There are stories in simple writing about everything from funny celebrity moments and inspiring personal store to funny jokes and articles.

Cricket and Cicada are easy-to-read literary magazines aimed at teenagers. Each issue is full of wonderful short stories and poems, and beautiful illustrations. Even though these are technically children's magazines, they are perfect for learning English because they have high quality writing.

Time is one of the most well-known magazines in the world. Inside you'll find news, beautiful photographs and everything you need to get a" deeper understanding of the world in which we live. "Since Time is very high quality and provides deep insight on many serious topics, it can also be difficult for English learners to read. If you have trouble understanding Time, try Time For Kids, which has similarly great content but is written in a simpler way.

1. What can readers obtain from Mental Floss?

A．They can be inspired by the comments on the magazine.

B．They can understand some tough facts in a funny way.

C．They can enjoy a variety of eye-catching pictures.

D．They can have a deep understanding about the current events.

2. What similarity do the fist three magazines have in common?

A．The language is easy and friendly to readers.

B．The articles are mostly adapted from books.

C．The stories are all based on private experiences.

D．The topics are serious and difficult to comprehend.

3. What do we know about Time?

A．It's of great help for English beginners.

B．It has two editions for readers to choose from.

C．People can have an access to it online.

D．It is perfect for teenagers who love anecdotes.

2 . We arrived in Spain for the first time a few weeks ago. I decided to _________ a car because we had sold the one we had in England before _________ home. Yesterday the sales office rang us to say the car was ready. I had tried out a model like it before, but as I was not yet _________ driving in this city, my wife did not want me to collect it _________ so we went together to fetch it. We paid for the car and _________ the papers. They told us that there was enough petrol(汽油) to take us to a garage, where we could fill up. The _________ garage to the office was about 100 yards away and we got there _________. But when I turned into the main road I suddenly saw a lot of cars racing _________ me. I got out of _________ as fast as I could by backing into the garage __________ and the man behind shouted at me.

“It’s such a problem to __________ to drive on the right side, isn’t it?” my wife said. “Yes, if only I had had a few lessons for practice,” I replied. “You had better go __________ on the way home,” my wife said. “You’d be sorry if you had __________ on the first day, wouldn’t you?” While we were talking, the man behind got out of his car and said in good English, “Would you mind telling me __________ you are thinking of leaving? __________ are you going to sit in your car all day?”

1.

A．borrow

B．drive

C．buy

D．choose

2.

A．leaving

B．making

C．returning

D．getting

3.

A．sure of

B．satisfied with

C．interested in

D．used to

4.

A．on my own

B．right away

C．in a hurry

D．on the way

5.

A．accepted

B．wrote

C．signed

D．copied

6.

A．best

B．nearest

C．quickest

D．cleanest

7.

A．lately

B．directly

C．safely

D．slowly

8.

A．after

B．with

C．around

D．towards

9.

A．their way

B．the garage

C．their sight

D．the car

10.

A．at last

B．once more

C．as usual

D．as well

11.

A．prepare

B．continue

C．choose

D．remember

12.

A．carefully

B．smoothly

C．quickly

D．differently

13.

A．an error

B．a problem

C．an accident

D．a headache

14.

A．when

B．why

C．how

D．what

15.

A．For

B．Or

C．But

D．So

3 . For 30 years, Eddie Rankin has been driving his truck before dawn each Saturday, coming to create a treasured weekly routine for people who populated Woodley Park and who became his devotees.

The tradition ended Saturday, when Rankin unloaded his last truck filled with fresh fruit and vegetables.

“People will probably keep coming, but it won’t be the same,” said Kate Shawcross, one of Rankin’s first customers. “He knows your children’s names and where they go to school—he’s just the classic good neighbor, and here in Washington, we need some of that.”

Rankin was a farmers market pioneer, who got into farming by accident, said Bernadine Prince, executive director of FreshFarm Markets. Rankin is the co-owner of Twin Springs Fruit Farm and has witnessed the explosion of American interest in fresh produce and locally grown food.

“He’s just one of those people who are interested in you as an individual and your tastes,” said Bernadine Prince. “Think about when you go to the supermarket: Who do you talk to?   Nobody. ”

In 1984, a “farmers market” consisted of some peaches, apples and cherries that the typical American might have considered as overpriced. But Rankin drew customers charmed by his huge smile and agricultural knowledge. He remembered to set aside things you asked for, would cash your check if you needed bills and gave your 10-year-old child his or her first job.

The people who came to Saturday’s market sang to Rankin, presented him with poems about his influence on their lives and told stories of good deeds he had done for them.

Many described coming to Rankin's market as a routine in their lives.

Rankin said he is retiring because he wants to spend more time traveling to see his children and a sister back in Ireland. The children of one of Rankin’s partners are taking over Twin Springs.

He has a “fantasy,” he said, of using his knowledge to help fruit-growers elsewhere in the world.

He has faith that others can keep the Woodley Park market going, that the role of a farmers market is now established.

1. People love Rankin mainly because he ________.

A．cares about customers	B．always appears on time
C．sells cheap and fresh goods	D．offers whatever customers need

2. Why has Rankin decided to retire?

A．Because he wants to travel around the world.

B．Because it’s time for him to realize his fantasy.

C．Because he wants to have more time with his family.

D．Because it’s time for new generations to take charge.

3. What’s the best title for the text?

A．Smile, when you meet each other

B．Goodbye, the apple of market’s eye

C．The big fish in the small-farmer pond

D．We need good neighbors in Washington

4 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

As a young boy, I was always a troublemaker and up to no good. I liked playing tricks and enjoyed treating animals in an unfriendly way, like running after cats crazily, making them scared at the sight of me. Besides, I often used a handmade catapult (弹弓) to shoot at birds on the trees.

All this did afford me indescribable pleasure but also got me unkind stares and blames from people around. My parents disapproved of my behavior and were constantly criticizing me for the tricks I played. I was even given a good beating from my father from time to time. Nevertheless, I ignored their warnings and did not correct my ways until an incident occurred.

One summer noon when I was eight, I was alone at home and just finished lunch. Feeling very hot and bored, I decided to hang around the neighborhood, holding my trusty catapult.

Soon, I came to Mr Smith’s house. His pet dog, big and strong, was tied to a post outside his house, lying in the shade lazily. Looking around, I found that no one was in sight. I decided to make good use of my catapult to play tricks on the massive dog. Picking up a few small stones from the ground, I aimed at the dog and fired them one by one. Several stones hit the poor dog and it began to bark (吠) loudly in pain and jump up and down. But I felt so fun that I didn’t stop doing so. Eventually, the dog’s anger was fueled and it barked wildly at me while struggling to break away from the rope. Not realizing anything wrong with my crazy behavior, I was just laughing happily.

Suddenly, the rope that tied the dog loosened and the big dog got free from its bonds. In no time, with a few powerful steps the dog was on me. Its sharp teeth sank into my leg. I screamed with pain and fright and fell to the ground, shouting out for help.

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Luckily, my miserable shouts caught Mr Smith’s attention.

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His words left me ashamed and I decided to make a change.

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5 . Recent research discovered that a low-cost computer training program can help older persons drive less dangerously.

“We developed a training program, called Drive Aware, which could be used by anyone who has a computer,” says Jing Feng, co-author of the study and a professor of psychology at NC State. “Drive Aware is a cognitive (认知的) training program for older persons that helps them notice traffic risks more effectively. The purpose of our recent study was to see how much Drive Aware changes trainees’ driving behaviors once they get behind the wheel.”

The researchers found 27 persons aged 65 and up to test Drive Aware. In a driving simulator (模拟器), all of the study participants (参与者) experienced a basic driving exam. The “active training” group was made up of nine of the study participants. Every two weeks, the active training group had two Drive Aware trainings. A group of nine additional study participants was asked to take “passive training”. This group watched videos of others receiving the Drive Aware instruction. This happened twice, with each lasting about a week. The control group, which was made up of the remaining nine study participants, received no training. After that, all 27 study participants performed a second driving exam in the simulator.

The study participants in the active training group experienced 25% fewer “unsafe incidents (事件)” following the training, according to the researchers. There was no obvious change in the number of dangerous incidents among study participants in the passive training and control groups.

“This testing was done with a fairly limited number of study participants,” Feng says. “If we can succeed in getting the fund, we’d like to further our testing with more people to clearly prove how effective this training is at reducing accidents among older drivers.”

1. What does the underlined phrase “get behind the wheel” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Take a risk.	B．Start a program.
C．Drive a car.	D．Use a computer.

2. What was the “passive training” group required to do?

A．Experience no training.	B．Receive two Drive Aware trainings.
C．Take three driving tests.	D．Observe videos of Drive Aware trainings.

3. How did the researchers arrive at their testing result?

A．By quoting former figures.	B．By investigating car accidents.
C．By operating the driving simulator.	D．By comparing participants’ performances.

4. What is Feng’s attitude towards the testing?

A．Unclear.

B．Worried.

C．Positive.

D．Doubtful.

6 . Some people can't wait for the lovely colors, cooler weather, and cozy sweaters of autumn. In fact, fall is Americans' favorite time, but for a minority of others, the transition from summer creates worry, fear and worse. According to Carrie Landin, a psychologist from the University of Colorado Health Integrative Medicine Center, a significant number of people actually experience autumn anxiety.

For some people, stress is triggered (触发) by environmental factors: Decreases in daylight cause chemical changes in the brain. "Less daylight leads to lower levels of chemicals like serotonin and dopamine that control our emotions," says Kimberly Asner-self, associate professor at Touro Colleges` School of Health Sciences. "As these chemicals drop, the body responds by increasing levels of cortisol. the hormone released in situations where we face threat." The result can be an increased anxiety, difficulty sleeping and depression.

But it's not just increasing darkness that can trigger these symptoms. For people who feel this way every year, some of the reaction is mental. "When we know there's the potential for stress ahead we tend to anticipate the problems, feeling anxious before they even happen," Landin says.

The fall features more than its fair share of impending (迫在眉睫) events: back to school at the beginning of the season and family get-togethers toward the end. Mayra Mendez, a psychologist from Providence Saint Johns Health Center, suggests identifying your personal triggers and making a plan to manage them before they feel overwhelming. For instance, if you're concerned about family issues and holiday parties, decide in advance that it's perfectly OK to say no to some of them. If fall's stricter work and school schedules make you anxious, plan regular breaks and vacations to look forward to.

Finally, you should also find ways to embrace the present moment. Remember: while autumn may throw you a few tricks, there are plenty of treats to be found too.

1. What may be the cause of autumn anxiety?

A．Cooler weather.	B．Less daylight.
C．Sleep difficulties.	D．Vacation plans.

2. Landin's words are mentioned in paragraph 3 to show__________.

A．potential stress can be predictable	B．stress can be triggered by chemicals
C．depression is related to family issues	D．anxiety can be caused by mental factors

3. What does the author probably think of autumn stress?

A．Manageable.	B．Overwhelming.
C．Troublesome.	D．Beneficial.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Seasonal Anxiety	B．Tricks or Treats
C．The Autumn Blues	D．Characteristics of Fall

7 . A family visited the public elementary school where I taught students with a listening defect(缺点，缺陷). They said they would _________ the district and planned to enroll (给……报名) their deaf daughter as a first grader. They were _________ that their child’s kindergarten teacher told them not to have high _________ for her academically (在学业上). Standing behind them was Katherine, who didn’t make a _________ or use gestures, even when her parents encouraged her.

After a few weeks with Katherine, I found her a very _________ and strong-willed girl. Although I was able to make her take part in a variety of learning activities, writing was a _________. I tried all kinds of ways to _________ her in writing. Every time the _________ came out, she would shut down and _________ to participate.

One day Katherine got off the bus and stood in front of the school __________. The staff members present did not know enough __________ to ask her why she was unhappy. Finally, they took her to the __________ where they handed her a pen and notebook. Katherine __________: “PAC BAK.” __________ the office staff realized she left her backpack on the bus. Soon Katherine got her backpack back.

That day Katherine discovered the __________ of the pen. She is a young woman now and has become a writer.

1.

A．look into

B．refer to

C．move to

D．travel around

2.

A．thankful

B．upset

C．afraid

D．pleased

3.

A．opinions

B．values

C．worries

D．hopes

4.

A．sound

B．wish

C．face

D．speech

5.

A．dull

B．naughty

C．rude

D．bright

6.

A．success

B．struggle

C．hobby

D．reason

7.

A．introduce

B．command

C．interest

D．amaze

8.

A．sweets

B．towels

C．pencils

D．toys

9.

A．refuse

B．expect

C．manage

D．decide

10.

A．hearing

B．waiting

C．reading

D．crying

11.

A．common sense

B．sign language

C．oral English

D．science knowledge

12.

A．street

B．bus

C．office

D．house

13.

A．read

B．wrote

C．shouted

D．learned

14.

A．Strangely

B．Unexpectedly

C．Immediately

D．Unluckily

15.

A．power

B．future

C．nature

D．style

8 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1介单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Perhaps no other scientist has had a     1    (great) impact on China’s aerospace than Qian Xuesen. He was a well-respected man,     2    served his homeland with effort, achievement, and devotion. Born in Hangzhou in 1911, Qian attended schools in Beijing and Shanghai. In 1935, he went to the US    3    further study and then worked there. After overcoming some difficulties, he returned to China in 1955, and was put in charge of developing China’s rocket science as well as the space and missile programme.     4    (face) with challenges, Qian didn’t feel discouraged. When     5    (ask) “Can we Chinese possibly make missiles?”, his reply was “Why not?”Under his leadership, China developed its own missiles, rockets, and man-made satellites successfully. Qian was     6    (knowledge). However,    7     made him an outstanding and creative scientist was    8    (probable) his interest in other things like music and drawing, which gave him     9    (inspire) in scientific research. The whole country was     10    (sad)by Qian’s death in 2009.

9 . 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事

One day, when I was at Lens Crafters waiting to pick up my new pair of glasses, a Mom and her little girl came in. Mom looked to be in her late 30’s but was probably a lot younger and the little girl was maybe five or six with a pair of sparkling blue eyes. Both of their wardrobes were clean and tidy but badly dated to say the least. It was obvious that the family’s financial windfall (意外之财) had not yet arrived.

The Mom politely expressed their intention to the Sales Lady that they were searching for a pair of glasses for the little girl’s first day of school and added that she was in between job 1 and job 2 of the day, so she didn't have a lot of time.

The little girl and the Mom were led around the store looking at these little tiny frames for this darling’s face. The Sales Lady was helping them try on frames; pulling aside her favorites. You know how some little kids actually look ten times cuter in glasses...that was this little girl. She found these cute little frames with a butterfly on them and her face just glowed… A smile ear to ear while she looked back at herself in the mirror.

“We’ll take it.” said Mom in a cheerful voice.

“It’s 20 dollars, Madam.” the Sales Lady replied with a smile.

Mom carefully pulled out a coupon (优惠券) and a $10 note from her pocket. The Sales Lady stared blankly at the coupon. She then explained for some reason this coupon could not be honored, pointing out the mini print at the bottom. The Mom was apparently frozen for a second and then chatted back and forth with the Sales Lady for a bit. Finally the Mom leaned down to her daughter and explained to her that there would be no glasses today, maybe next month.

注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1：

The little girl’s eyes started to tear up.

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Paragraph 2：

Watching this, the Sales Lady decided to help.

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10 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Last week, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology instructed Tencent to submit its new app products as well as updated versions of its existing app products,     1    (tell) the internet giant that it cannot launch them until they     2    (approve). The company said in     3    statement it is working to upgrade its apps’ protection of users’ rights and interests.

The ministry’s technological examination of Tencent apps should be a wakeup call to the whole industry. No matter how big the companies are, they will take the responsibility     4    it, if they are found to be breaking the rules. The ministry’s action has been welcomed by the public, as their     5    (complain) about app-related misbehavior of big internet companies have finally been taken seriously. The regulation of the internet market and industry,     6     has a profound influence on almost every aspect of economic development, will become     7    (strict) so as to better protect the people’s rights and interests, and regulate the giant companies.

Strict regulations have taken effect since the ministry     8    (take) actions. So far, the ministry has examined a total of 2.44 million apps, and instructed 2,049 of     9     to fix their problems, which are related to     10    (cheat) users and misuse of users’ personal information. The app shops and other platforms through which users download apps are also being more strictly regulated by the ministry. A total of 400,000 apps were taken from their shelves before they were demanded to be examined.