1 . It doesn’t take a lot to make someone feel special. However, it not only makes you happy but also helps you win their friendship! So take a step forward and do something for them to make them feel special.

Praise them.     1     Instead of looking at them for what they are, look at them for what they can be. And of course, let them know.

Smile. A warm smile can take away a thousand sorrows, and a loving hug can mend every broken heart. Give someone you care about a hug when they are having a bad day.     2    

Surprise them. Remembering dates that are important to someone shows them that you care about them.     3     The fact that you take time and efforts to make them feel happy lets them know that they are on your mind.

    4     Although it may not be your favourite thing, yet if the other person is really crazy about it, take some time to try it. Who knows, with this person around, you might actually enjoy the activity!

Make time. The best gift that you could give someone is your time.     5     However, more importantly, you should let them know that you are always there for them, and that you would choose to be with them over anyone else in the world.

A．Make someone feel included.

B．Do something that they love.

C．This will make them feel warm inside.

D．It is necessary to often hang out with someone.

E．We promise you that it will be well appreciated.

F．If there is something you appreciate about them, say it to them.

G．Whether you throw a party or get them something, it really doesn’t matter!

2 . T. S. Eliot wrote of “Distracted from distraction by distraction /Filled with fancies and empty of meaning.” T. S. Eliot never had a smartphone.

Neither did I for a long time. No Facebook account; not even email. But according to my date of manufacture, I’m supposed to be a digital native. Perhaps it’s because by the age of 20 I was living in the Welsh countryside with no signal and no Wi-Fi.

When I finally fell into the digital world, I fell hard. Unlike my friends for whom social media and mobile technology had grown and flowered around them, for me it was a sudden immersion. I got Facebook, Twitter and Gmail accounts at the same time that I got an iPhone 4. I would check my phone; five minutes later I would check my phone again. I was addicted and it started to affect my relationships with friends and family

One night, without a word, I abandoned my iPhone and bought a Nokia 3310 and became the talk of the town. Soon I became aware that not only had I stolen secret time back from the hurried days, but somehow a secret space as well. I could stretch out, free to think again, to be wholly creative and to learn meaningfully.

But, wherever I went I got bloody lost. Wandering blindly around London, only to miss appointments, became a frequent pastime (消遣). What did we do before Google Maps? I was useless. The change was worth it, though. I’ll sound like an overstatement but I think it changed my life. My choices are broader and healthier because I’m not being screamed at all day.

I bought a new Samsung phone last week. I had been scared of the rate of progress, crying: “Stop the train! Stop the madness.” But I want to be part of building the future, and to do that, you’ve got to swim in contemporary waters. Rejecting the modern world doesn’t help anyone. It slows you down and I need to be efficient. Time will tell whether I’ve mastered the wisdom to reject constantly checking my phone.

1. What can be learned about the author when she lived in the Welsh countryside?

A．She read a lot of T. S. Eliot.	B．She had no friends to talk with.
C．She had no access to the Internet.	D．She was afraid of the digital world.

2. Why did the author buy the Nokia 3310?

A．She thought she needed a spare phone.	B．She found her iPhone stopped working.
C．She wanted to attract people’s attention.	D．She hoped to break her smartphone addiction.

3. What happened after the author used the Nokia 3310?

A．She led a simple and healthy life.	B．She found her life was in a mess.
C．She spent more time with her friends.	D．She became an example for other people.

4. For what purpose did the author buy the Samsung phone?

A．To seek wisdom.	B．To stop her madness.
C．To keep pace with the times.	D．To get back to the real world.

3 . In 1670, two Scottish doctors set up a garden in the city of Edinburgh to find out connections between plants and medicine. That first garden wasn’t very big — about the size of a tennis court. Fast-forward 350 years, and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) now covers an area bigger than 1,000 tennis courts. The RBGE’s goal is to “explore, conserve and explain the world of plants for a better future”.

After doctors and distant cousins Robert Sibbald and Andrew Balfour graduated from university in the mid-17th century, they shared the goal of improving Scottish medicine by looking into botanical (plant-related) research. They found some land near Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh and started to collect plants. They taught students how to grow exotic (外来的) plants and use them to make medicines. As the collection expanded (增加), the garden moved to different sites, including what is now Edinburgh’s Waverley Station.

In 1823, the garden was moved to its current location in Inverleith, a suburb of Edinburgh. It took three years to move the collection of plants and trees using specially built machines. The Tropical Palm House was built in 1834, and it was joined by the larger Temperate Palm House in 1858. Both are still popular with visitors. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, the RBGE continued to search for new specimens (标本) from around the world.

The RBGE has about 13,500 species of living plants in its collection today. The herbarium — a collection of dried and protected species — includes more than three million plant samples, which represent more than half of the world’s known plants. The oldest specimen dates back to 1697. Experts continue to recognize new species each year, as well as growing plants that are extinct in their own habitats. The RBGE also works with botanical gardens around the world, including in Africa and South America, and supports them with conservation projects, education and training.

1. Why did Robert and Andrew build up the garden?

A．To teach people some knowledge about exotic plants.

B．To do research on plants and medicine.

C．To protect endangered wildlife.

D．To practice their tennis skills.

2. When was the Tropical Palm House set up?

A．In the mid-17th century.	B．In the 20th century.
C．In1834.	D．In1858.

3. What do we know about the RBGE?

A．It has made achievements in growing extinct plants.

B．It has collected less than half of all known plants.

C．It is going to expand its sites in other countries.

D．It collects native plants only.

4. What is this text mainly about?

A．How the RBGE has expanded.	B．The progress of saving endangered plants.
C．Why a botanic garden was built.	D．An introduction to the RBGE.

4 . Say you’re on vacation at Niagara Falls. You want to take an amazing photo that captures(捕捉) the exceptional beauty of the waterfalls.     1     The thing is you’re not a professional photographer. So, what do you do? Here are some tips that can step up your photography game.

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Before you snap (拍摄) a shot, ask yourself: What are you trying to document and why? That may be as simple as saying to yourself: “I’m going to take a picture of this painting at the museum because I like the colors.” It can help you focus on what you want to remember.

Make a shot list.

Professional photographers often create “shot lists”—a checklist of every photo they hope to capture, along with notes on style and composition—to ensure they get the coverage they need. You can try this same approach on your vacation.     3    

Capture the ordinary.

    4     These scenes may not feel impressive enough to photograph in the moment, but they’re ones you’re likely to want to remember after your trip is over. The images may be as simple as your dad napping(打盹) on the plane or your beloved backpack.

Study your photos.

It can be hard to appreciate your photos in the rush of a trip.     5     You’ll most likely find some surprises—a glance (一瞥) of a friend in the background or a dangling (悬挂的) flower from a tree branch. Keep an eye out for anything that makes you happy. Above all, what matters is that the photo is meaningful to you.

A．Learn from the professionals.

B．Think before you take a photo.

C．Try to capture moments or objects that may seem “ordinary”.

D．Thus, wait until you’re back home to study your images more carefully.

E．Making use of your senses is another way to add dimension to your pictures.

F．However, you don’t want to take the same photo that everyone else is taking.

G．Such a list can help figure out your photo goals and identify what you’re most excited about.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the speaker go to Legoland California last summer?

A．For a birthday celebration.

B．For a family vacation.

C．For a graduation.

2. How far is it from San Diego International Airport to Legoland?

A．About a 30-minute drive.

B．About a 40-minute drive.

C．About a 50-minute drive.

3. What did the speaker think of the Legoland Castle Hotel?

A．Satisfying.

B．Boring.

C．Strange.

4. Which themed room did the speaker stay in?

A．Knights & Dragons.

B．Royal Princess.

C．Magic Wizard.

6 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where can the man find Teens magazine?

A．On the first floor.

B．On the second floor.

C．On the third floor.

2. Which book does Jenny want to borrow?

A．A Brief History of Time.

B．Gone with the Wind.

C．A Dream of Red Mansions.

3. What will the man tell Jenny to do?

A．Fill out a form at the library.

B．Go to the library in a month.

C．Return her books on time.

4. Whatˈs the weather probably like now?

A．Sunny.

B．Cloudy.

C．Rainy.

7 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. When did the man first go to the Rockˈn Ribville festival?

A．In 2007.

B．In 2009.

C．In 2010.

2. What does the man love doing most during the event?

A．Trying tasty foods.

B．Watching classical movies.

C．Listening to live music.

8 . Why does the man choose the guitar?

A．He wants to be different.

B．He wants to be like his friends.

C．He thinks it is cool to play the guitar.

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Friendship on the rocks

Amy developed a close friendship with a girl     1     was popular during primary school. They were hardly out of the sight of each other, almost doing everything together. But things turned sour last Saturday, and their friendships were on the rocks. The two girls     2     (plan) to watch a film. Yet in the morning Amy’s friend said she was ill and might not be able to make     3     to the cinema. Amy told her to rest at home.

Today, however, the girl was seen     4     (chat) with another girl in a café on Saturday afternoon. Amy’s heart was broken. Now she still doesn’t feel like     5     (respond) to any of her online messages and she is now     6     a loss what to do next. So she turned to Cindy and David for advice. Cindy thinks Amy is supposed to cherish the friendship and listen to her     7     (explain), while David says if she or he ignores your feelings and hurts you deeply, it’s time to rethink your friendship.

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Strangers under the same roof?

It is common for teenagers to have difficult relationships with their parents. Teenagers’ physical growth may result     1     such family tensions.

They may feel     2    (anxiety) and their parents are often the first targets of their     3    (angry). Teenagers’ developing mental needs can also influence parent-child relationships. They feel ready to be more responsible and make     4    (decide) on their own. However, parents do not agree. Teenagers who are     5    (struggle) to control their feelings wish their parents could be more caring and patient.

But their parents expect them to act like     6     adult. To solve these problems, teenagers can calm down, think through the situation from their parents’ point of view, explain themselves calmly, listen carefully     7     address their parents’ concerns. They will learn when to back     8     and when to ask parents to relax their control. Everything will turn out all right in the end.