As I stood in line waiting to cash out at a “pack your own” kind of store, where customers pack their items by themselves, I stared at the customer in front of me reading the magazines. She was young, but she already had a tired look to her, with head bent forwards—as if life had beaten her down too many times.
Her face looked pale from extreme tiredness. Her winter coat was thin and unbuttoned. The well-worn scarf around her throat probably did little to protect it from the cold weather. Her hands turning a few pages, were rough and red. When I looked down at her boots, I could see a small piece of a clear plastic bag partially visible through a hole in her left boot.
The items in her cart (购物车) included the cheapest cuts of meat and some things like rice and potatoes. There were also lots of noodles. Day-old bread, inexpensive soap, and tissues on sale—well, almost. In a far corner sat a little toy and a pretty dress that was 50 percent off.
She continued to look at the magazines as we waited, and more people lined up behind us. She finally took one out and turned it over several times, trying to find a price before finally turning to me.
“I’m sorry to bother you,” she began in a shy and nervous tone. “But can you tell me how much this is? I forgot my glasses at home.”
“Of course” I said with a smile.
When I finally found the small print and told her, she shook her head and put it back.
“They’ve become so expensive, haven’t they?” I said sympathetically.
“Next!” The cashier called in a gentle voice before she could answer, and she moved forward to begin her transaction(交易)
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2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
When told the cost, the woman’s face paled.
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3 . How to Choose Extracurricular Activities
From sports to clubs to outside organizations, there are many activities to take part in outside the classroom.
Think about your interests and know your advantages. Before you start considering specific(具体的)activities, take a step back. Think about what excites you and find your passions(热情).
Find out what activities are available(可用的)and look into each one.
| A．Think about skills you want to develop. |
| B．This can make choosing one a little difficult. |
| C．Use your freshman year to explore your choices. |
| D．In this way, you will have a better idea of what to expect. |
| E．Also make sure that their culture is a good match for your own personality. |
| F．Use those to decide on activities that will keep you interested for a long time. |
| G．Search your school’s website for a complete list of all the activities it provides. |
4 . Much like people whose relatives or friends have died, orphaned (成为孤儿的) elephants get by with a little help from their friends, according to a study.
Scientists in the United States and Kenya analysed stress hormones (激素) in the baby elephants whose mothers had died, expecting to find higher levels. Instead, the support of their peers appeared to reduce the orphans’ level of anxiety.
The study, published last week in the journal Communications Biology, concluded that social relationships have a psychological impact on the young elephants. Elephants have strong familial and group ties. Before the age of nine, baby elephants rarely move away more than 30 feet (nine metres) from their mothers, and even a few hours of separation lead to joyous reunion. The bond between female elephants and their young has long been thought to reduce stress.
Expecting to find that the orphaned elephants, which tend to die early at a higher rate than those whose mothers are still alive, would be more depressed, the team analysed stress hormone levels in the waste matter of 36 young elephants in the nature reserves in northern Kenya between 2015 and 2016. Twenty-five of the elephants had lost their mothers to drought or hunting between 2009 and 2013, when a rise in the demand for ivory left many elephants on the reserves motherless.
However, the researchers were surprised to find that long-term stress hormone levels were similar among orphans and elephants with living mothers. Jenna Parker, the study’s main author and a professor at Colorado State University, said their unexpected resilience is directly linked to social support from other elephants, specifically companions of a similar age. Those with more “friends” had significantly lower stress hormone levels. The results may encourage elephant orphanages to pair up animals to help them to recover from loss and adapt to future threats.
It could be a timely move as interactions between humans and elephants are on the rise, thanks in part to drought related to climate change. Experts say the increased conflict is a threat to Kenya’s 36,000 strong elephant population.
1. What did the scientists focus on about orphaned elephants in the study?| A．Their peers. | B．Their family. | C．Their psychology. | D．Their growth. |
| A．Separation is necessary for younger elephants. |
| B．Young elephants are attached to their mothers. |
| C．Younger elephants are fond of wandering alone. |
| D．Female elephants dominate young elephants’ life. |
| A．Difference. | B．Anxiety. | C．Recovery. | D．Result. |
| A．Orphaned Elephants Find Relief in Friends. |
| B．Elephants Have a Strong Bond with Mothers. |
| C．Stress Levels are Higher in Young Elephants. |
| D．Orphaned Elephants Have Been Suffering a Lot. |
5 . Everyone has “down days”. Maybe it’s because of the bad weather, or the disappointing grades on a difficult test, and some days teenagers just act uninterested in life or school. But these symptoms(症状) often pass quickly, as teens move on to new school subjects, or meet with friends to prevent themselves from thinking what troubles them at the moment. But if a teenager displays symptoms of sadness for more than two lasting weeks, it might point to something serious.
As teenagers develop, they push new boundaries(边界), complain about rules and look for more free rights from their parents. According to the online Health Guide on Adolescent Development, parents must be lasting figures in their teenagers’ life, providing safe boundaries for teens to grow, even if the teenagers act like these boundaries are unwanted.
Parents need to provide rules, while also remaining flexible(灵活的) and respectful of the growing teens’ need for freedom. For example, teenagers will often feel frustrated, embarrassed, and even angry that thought they want freedom, they still need to ask their parents for an agreement to go to a friend’s house, or need their mothers to take them to school.
The US Department of Education says that parents should respect and support their teen’s choices as long as those choices won’t have long-term harmful effects. For example, even if a parent doesn’t enjoy the music his or her teen listens to, it’s unlikely that the choice of music will prevent that teen from entering a good college, or lead to health problems. However, if that teen is drinking alcohol and driving, parents must get through strict punishments to teach that there are bad results for poor choices that come with increased freedom.
1. Why do teen’s feelings of bad days usually disappear quickly?| A．Their teachers help them. |
| B．They take some medicine. |
| C．Their parents talk with them. |
| D．They change their attention. |
| A．Freedom must be given at anytime. |
| B．Teens are mad at being controlled. |
| C．Teens need both freedom and proper rules. |
| D．Rules must be absolutely strict for teens. |
| A．Support their helpful hobbies. | B．Tell them which college to attend. |
| C．Cancel their after-school activities. | D．Get them away from singing pop songs. |
| A．How to Be With Growing Teens |
| B．Causes of Teens’ Sadness |
| C．Teens’ Worries About Strict Rules |
| D．The Importance of Making Friends With Teens |
1.推荐某一社团；
2.简介该社团；
3.告知申请方式。
参考词汇：文学社 the literature club 科技社 the science club 摄影社 the photography club
注意：1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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7 . If you have a hard time getting along with your teachers, going to class can be a nightmare (噩梦).So here are some tips to help you build a friendly relationship with almost all the teachers.
Talk to your teachers. In many cases, a short discussion can clear up the entire conflict (冲突). Ask your teachers if it is convenient for you to talk in private.
Learn to understand their teaching methods.
Ask about your teachers’ hobbies. If you know about one of their hobbies, you can talk about it with them. And you can try to find if you have something in common.
Learn why your teachers choose to teach. Approach the teachers at an appropriate (适当的) time before or after class, not during class. Consider saying something like, “I’ve always wondered why people become teachers.
| A．It seems to be a difficult job. |
| B．Ask your teachers how you can do well in class. |
| C．Join in activities with your teachers after school. |
| D．Always be polite and show respect in a conversation. |
| E．A way to discover the positive side of things is to keep diaries. |
| F．A shared interest may help you see your teachers from a different viewpoint. |
| G．Sometimes, you may not like some teachers because of their ways of teaching. |
1. Mac正计划来中国进行5日游，因此我告诉他西安和泰山（Mount Tai）都被认为是最佳旅游目的地。（recognize）
2. 他更喜欢去泰山旅行，这里可以欣赏令人惊叹的风光和体验独特的文化。(prefer)
3. 正是因为这个原因他觉得泰山是一个更好的选择。(强调句)
4. 我迫不及待地要带领他游览泰山，并带他去尽情享受当地的美食。（can’t wait to）
5. 显然，这次旅行一定会给他留下深刻的印象。(impression)
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9 . Martin Strel is a long-distance swimmer, best known for swimming the entire length of various rivers. He was born in Slovenia in 1954. He taught himself to swim when he was 6 and became a professional marathon swimmer in 1978. Martin holds Guinness World Records for swimming the Danube River, the Mississippi River, the Yangtze River and the Amazon River.
Of all his achievements, the greatest is his Amazon River swim. The Amazon is known as the largest, longest and most dangerous river in the world. Several long-distance swimmers had attempted to swim it, but all failed. Martin decided to risk his life and make history. He wanted to show the world that people can achieve their dreams and goals with hard work and persistence (毅力).
On April 7, 2007, Martin Strel completed his Amazon River swim all the way from Atalaya (Peru) to the Atlantic Ocean at Belem (Brazil). He struggled with the river for 66 days and totally swam 3,274 miles. He became a worldwide hero.
Many people still cannot believe what he has done so far, so that's why they sometimes describe him as “Fishman”, “Human Fish” or even “The Craziest Man in the World.”
In 2009, American filmmakers produced a documentary called Big River Man. And the book, The Man Who Swam the Amazon, has been sold in many countries worldwide. It's an inspirational story of perseverance and passion.
Martin Strel does not make much money from swimming. Instead, he swims to teach people about the importance of keeping water clean.
Martin has always been looking for the challenges of the impossible. At present, he is training for a new challenge -— swimming the Grand Canyon.
1. What happened to Martin Strel at age 24?| A．He began learning to swim. | B．He broke a Guinness World Record. |
| C．He completed his Amazon River swim. | D．He took up long-distance swimming as a career. |
| A．Swimming the Amazon River. | B．Swimming the Grand Canyon. |
| C．Acting in Big River Man. | D．Writing The Man Who Swam the Amazon. |
| A．to build up his body | B．to raise money |
| C．to raise awareness of clean water | D．to compete with others |
| A．Swim for the Planet | B．Achieve the Impossible |
| C．Face the Fear of Failure | D．Train for New Challenges |
1. Which country has the celebration in May?
| A．Russia. | B．America. | C．The Philippines. |
| A．In 1977. | B．In 1990. | C．In 1992. |
| A．Eat different foods. |
| B．Do some research on eastern countries. |
| C．Some events are supported by governments. |
| A．Study law. | B．Travel more. | C．Try new foods. |
