1 . It is easy to keep your spirits bright when life is going along smoothly and good news seems to turn up at every turn. It is an entirely different picture when life goes off course or bad news appears. The question then becomes: How do we keep our spirits bright throughout the different stages of life?     1    .

Get Enough Sleep

It wasn’t until I became a mother that I realized how important a good night’s sleep truly is.     2    . Sleep is such an amazing gift to recharge and start.

Back to Basics(基本)

When I feel tired with too much to do, I love to put on my shoes and get outside for a run.     3    . Getting back to basics can include things like: getting outside, having real conversations with real people, enjoying a meal with a loved one or doing an activity that brings you joy.

Time Management

If life feels like it is out of control and you can’t keep up, see what happens when you try to manage your time. There are many time management systems out there that can help. Have event reminders(提醒) on your phone and computer.     4    . Start your day by writing a list of what you plan to achieve. And sometimes we also need to let go of things that aren’t important.

    5    

Keeping our deepest desires and dreams alive is the very fuel that keeps our spirits bright. Give yourself the gift of having goals and dreams, and don’t allow fear to have a say in how big your dreams may be.

A．Dream Big

B．We can keep your spirits bright anytime.

C．Set an alarm to remind you to leave early.

D．Try out the following if they sound like a fit for you.

E．For this reason, I should never feel tired in the outside.

F．Getting enough pillow time has a way of making us feel more human.

G．There’s something about nature and fresh air that gets my stress away.

2 . From July to October every year, about a quarter of the world’s blue whales feed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California. But the whales currently face a major threat in their favorite feeding area. Ships carrying cargo (货物）sail in the same area at the same time. All too often, the whales’ paths and the ships’ travel lines overlap (重叠), and a ship will hit a whale.

According to a new study, these ship strikes have become a serious threat to the overall population of the world’s blue whales. Only about 10,000 of the creatures still exist worldwide. Blue whales are the largest known animals ever to live on Earth. Even so, if hit by a container ship, a blue whale will likely die from its injuries.

In 2007 alone, large ships killed five blue whales in the waters off San Francisco and Los Angeles, California. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says that because there are so few whales already, losing three to five from the California whale population every year is a significant loss. “The estimated population of blue whales in this part of the Pacific is 2,500”, says Sean Hastings, a NOAA analyst. “So every whale counts toward this species moving off the endangered-species list.”

Now, marine scientists must figure out how to protect the whales from the giant container ships. One very simple program is already under way in the Santa Barbara Channel, a waterway that separates mainland California from the nearby Channel Islands.

The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary has asked large container ships passing through the area to voluntarily slow down. Sailing slower will allow the ships‟ crew (船员）more time to change course before hitting a whale.

Several of the world’s largest shipping lines are set to participate in the new program. For every ship that passes through the Santa Barbara Channel at or below the reduced speed of 12 knots (海里/小时）, the company that owns the ship will be paid $2,500.

1. From Paragraph 1, we can know that_____.

A．people intend to illegally hunt blue whales for money

B．large ships often carrying goods may pollute the sea

C．the container ships may hit the blue whales frequently

D．there is fewer fish in blue whales‟ favorite feeding area

2. Why is the death of several whales regarded as significant loss to the world's blue whales?

A．Because the number of the blue whales is so small.

B．Because other blue whales will be scared away.

C．Because blue whales are the largest animals in the world.

D．Because many blue whales get killed throughout the year.

3. According to Sean Hastings, it’s inferred that            .

A．the number of the blue whales is decreasing sharply.

B．the blue whales are still on the endangered-species list.

C．most of the world’s blue whales live in the Pacific Ocean.

D．blue whales are often disturbed by other endangered creatures.

4. What are the last three paragraphs mainly about?

A．The basic responsibility of a sailor.

B．Measures to protect the blue whales.

C．The world’s largest shipping lines.

D．Ways to slow down the speed of the ships.

3 .

Looney Tunes Carnival Free Looney Tunes Umbrella Receive a limited edition Looney Tunes umbrella with a minimum spend of $ 100 (single or accumulated same-day receipts) at our participating malls (商场) from now till 27th March, 2018. Looney Tunes Merchandise Fair Mall Compass Point Date: 12-27th March Location (位置) POPULAR Bookstore, Main Atrium

Easter celebration at POPULAR Bookstore!

Shoppers who purchase $ 15 worth of Warner Bros. Books and stationery at POPULAR are entitled to a FREE participation in any one of the following activities from 25 till 27th March. So come to Compass Point fast!

Activities in store for you
Bugs’ Creative Class

(1st session: 3pm & 2nd session: 3:30 pm)

Twist and turn a balloon into a piece of art! So kids, get ready for the twist! Limited to 15 children per session.

Paint a Bunny Easter Egg

(1st session: 5pm & 2nd session: 5:30 pm)

Easter is the time to have extraordinary fun with eggs! Kids, get your hands ready to create works of Easter art on an egg canvas (帆布). Limited to 25 children per session.

Kids Squad Club

Become a Kids Squad member for just $ 12 for a one-year membership. Receive a goodie bag worth $ 30. Enjoy quarterly newsletters, birthday treats and special discounts.

The first 100 new members who sign up at each mall will receive an additional $ 5 Shopping Voucher.

1. What would you have to do to get a free Looney Tunes umbrella?

A．Spend $ 15 at POPULAR Bookstore.

B．Show your same-day receipts of $ 100.

C．Become a Kids Squad member.

D．Paint a Bunny Easter Egg.

2. In each session how many children at most could attend Bugs’ Creative Class?

A．15.	B．25.
C．30.	D．100.

3. Why is Looney Tunes Carnival held?

A．To promote sales.

B．To celebrate kids’ birthdays.

C．To improve kids’ creativity.

D．To register members for Kids Club.

4 . Having a trip abroad is certainly good for the old couple, but it remains ______whether they will enjoy it.

A．to see	B．seeing
C．seen	D．to be seen

5 . 读下面的短文，文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（╲）划掉。
修改：在错的词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

3. 必须按答题要求做题，否则不给分。

My hometown is a small mountainous village. In past, with only a narrow mountain road, it was almost separated from the outside world. But villagers lived in old and small house built with wood and leaves.

In the past ten years, great changes have been taken place. His hometown has developed into a tourist site. People here live a happy life. Because of the new wide road building by the local government, it is now convenient of villagers to travel around. And most importantly, thousands of tourists from all over the world came here every year. Beside, with rows of newly-built houses, villagers’ living conditions have been great improved.

6 . Cold weather has a great effect on how our minds and our bodies work. Maybe that is why there are so many expressions that use the word “cold”. For centuries, the body’s blood has been linked closely with the emotions. People who show no human emotions or feelings, for example, are said to be cold-blooded. Cold-blooded people act in a merciless way. They may do brutal things to others, and not by accident. For example, a newspaper says the police are searching for a cold-blooded killer. The killer murdered someone, not in self-defense. He seemed to kill with no emotion.

Cold can affect other parts of the body, the feet, for example. Heavy socks can warm your feet, if your feet are really cold. But there is an expression—to get cold feet—that has nothing to do with cold or your feet. The expression means being afraid to do something you decided to do. For example, you agree to be president of an organization. But then you learn that all the other officers have resigned. All the work of the organization will be your responsibility. You are likely to get cold feet about being president when you understand the situation.

Cold can also affect your shoulder. You “give someone the cold shoulder” when you refuse to speak to him. You treat him in a distant, cold way. The expression probably comes from the physical act of turning your back towards someone, instead of speaking to him face-to-face. You may give a cold shoulder to a friend who has not kept a promise he made to you or to someone who has lied about you to others.

“A cold fish” is not a fish. It is a person. But it is a person who is unfriendly, unemotional and show no love or warmth. A cold fish does not offer much of himself to anyone.

“Out in the cold” is an expression often heard. It means not getting something that everybody else got. A person might say that everybody but him got a pay raise. He was left out in the cold. And it is not a pleasant place to be.

1. The passage is intended to tell us that ________.

A．cold weather has a great effect on human bodies

B．many English expressions contain the word “cold”

C．cold is a word closely linked with human emotions

D．the word “cold” has many different meanings in English

2. The underlined word “brutal” in Paragraph 1 most probably means“________”.

A．impolite	B．illegal
C．cruel	D．extreme

3. You can say Tom ________ if the teacher gives all the boys except him a pen as a prize.

A．is given the cold shoulder

B．is left out in the cold

C．has got cold feet

D．is murdered by a cold-blooded killer

4. We can draw a conclusion from the passage that ________.

A．all the expressions containing the word “cold” have negative meanings

B．all the expressions containing the word “cold” have something to do with cold

C．people who show no human emotions or feelings have cold blood

D．many parts of the human body can be badly affected by cold

7 . 七选五。根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Four Ways to Be a Great Roommate

Having a roommate can be one of the best experiences in college or, easily, one of the worst.    1    Follow these tips to avoid the common mistakes that turn good roommate relationships sour.

◇Talk things out. Communication is key. If something happens, sit down with your roommate and have a face-to-face conversation. I've seen roommate relationships fall apart because something happens and, instead of talking to each other, the two start complaining about their roommates behind their backs.    2    

◇Don't expect to be best friends. Some roommates become the best of friends, and some don't. Don't put pressure on yourself or your roommate, especially when you first meet.    3    And if your roommate doesn't end up being your best friend, don't worry.

◇Ask before you take. This applies to food, clothes and anything else. If you want to keep a relationship going, show your roommate that you have respect for what is his or hers by asking first.    4    

◇Clean up after yourself. This should do without saying. Don't be lazy. Or, at least, don't bury your roommate in your clothes and garbage. Most people I've come across in college are messy.    5    But being considerate with where you put your stuff will help you avoid conflict.

A．So you need to think twice before you help your roommates out.

B．This creates nothing but awkward situations and unhappiness.

C．Even if you both agree to share everything, you should still ask.

D．You don't have all the time to clean your room and keep it organized.

E．It all starts with you to have a good relationship with your roommate.

F．Sometime you get stuck with someone who has tons of negative energy.

G．Remember, you're trying to make a new friend, not to scare your roommate away.

8 . 阅读理解。
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

Soon, you’ re going to have to move out!” cried my neighbor upon seeing the largest tomato plant known to mankind, or at least known in my neighborhood.

One tiny 9-inch plant, bought for $1. 25 in the spring, has already taken over much of my rose bed, covering much of other plants, and is well on its way to the front door.

Roses require a good deal of care, and if it weren’t for the pleasure they give, it wouldn’ t be worth the work. As it is, I have a garden full of sweet-smelling roses for most of the year. Bushes must be pruned (剪枝) in early spring, leaving ugly woody branches until the new growth appears a few weeks later. It was the space available in the garden that led me into planting just one little tomato plant. A big mistake.

Soil conditions made just perfect for roses turn out to be even more perfect for tomatoes. The daily watering coupled with full sun and regular fertilizing (施肥) have turned the little plant into a tall bush. The cage I placed around it as the plant grew has long disappeared under the thick leaves.

Now the task I face in harvesting the fruit is twofold. First, I have to find the red ones among the leaves, which means I almost have to stand on my head, and once found I have to reach down and under, pick the tomatoes and withdraw (缩回) my full fist without dropping the prize so dearly won. I found two full-blown white roses completely hidden as I picked tomatoes in June. But they were weak and the leaves already yellow for lack of light.

Here I am faced with a painful small decision: To tear up a wonderful and productive tomato plant that offers up between ten and twenty ripe sweet tomatoes each day or say goodbye to several expensive and treasured roses. Like Scarlett in Gone With the Wind, I’ ll think about that tomorrow.

1. What are the requirements for the healthy growth of rose?

A．Frequent pruning and fertilizing.

B．A lot of care and the right soil.

C．Tomato plants grown alongside.

D．Cages placed around the roots.

2. The writer planted the tomato plant because______.

A．there was room for it in the garden

B．the soil was just right for it

C．it cost only $1. 25

D．the roses’ branches needed to be covered

3. This year the writer’s roses were_______.

A．removed from the rose bed

B．largely hidden under the tomato plant

C．mostly damaged by too much sunlight

D．picked along with the tomatoes

4. By saying “the prize so dearly won” in Paragraph 5, the writer wants to_________.

A．express her liking for the roses

B．show the hardship of growing the roses

C．show the difficulty in picking the tomatoes

D．express her care for the tomatoes

9 . 完形填空
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
My father was a highly educated, intelligent gentleman. He could debate or discuss for hours on almost any topic and hold your ____ in the process. I thought there was nothing he wasn’t ____ to do.
A few days before my younger brother’s 7th birthday, Dad planned to assemble（装配）a new ____ as a special birthday surprise. After nearly an hour of ____ the instructions, Dad was still unable to ____ the new bike together. Later he ____ the paper of instructions, ____ up his tool box, and decided to take the bike back to the local toy store and pay extra ____ to have it correctly assembled there. ____ an idea came to him, as he called out to Lovett, the quiet little man who cut our grassland.
“Lovett, have you ever assembled a boy’s bicycle?”
As Lovett walked towards the bike, Dad handed him the ____ Lovett handed it back to him, saying, “No, thanks. I can’t read. When you can’t read, you have to ____ ” Less than 15 minutes later, the new bicycle was ____ assembled, with no ____ parts remaining. Dad shook Lovett’s hand, patted him on the back, thanked him, and hid the bike.
On the night after my brother received his shiny new gift, Dad announced at the family dinner table what had happened several days earlier. He took great ____ in telling it over and over again — he used it as an example of thinking.
He did not refer to illiteracy（文盲）, but strongly taught us to use our ____ The joke was on my father, ____ he was able to turn it into a learning tool, and I liked him even more after that incident. I also gained a new ____ for Lovett. To me he had ____ been the old yard man who didn’t ____ much, but after that day, he seemed to smile ____ , even walk taller. It’s amazing what a real nod of approval can do to lift people up.1.

A．belief

B．breath

C．view

D．attention

2.

A．willing

B．able

C．lucky

D．capable

3.

A．bicycle

B．toy

C．computer

D．boat

4.

A．reviewing

B．reading

C．examining

D．searching

5.

A．bring

B．get

C．work

D．put

6.

A．looked through

B．folded up

C．turned to

D．devoted to

7.

A．brought

B．added

C．picked

D．set

8.

A．effort

B．tax

C．service

D．money

9.

A．Then

B．Thus

C．Since

D．Though

10.

A．tools

B．routines

C．instructions

D．orders

11.

A．exchange

B．think

C．learn

D．admit

12.

A．partly

B．largely

C．hardly

D．fully

13.

A．separate

B．different

C．major

D．spare

14.

A．care

B．action

C．delight

D．risk

15.

A．resources

B．heads

C．knowledge

D．hands

16.

A．so

B．but

C．or

D．and

17.

A．respect

B．reward

C．relief

D．regard

18.

A．never

B．ever

C．always

D．often

19.

A．say

B．show

C．care

D．earn

20.

A．colder

B．weaker

C．broader

D．grayer

10 . 完形填空。
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My sister and I grew up in a little village in England. Our father was a struggling_______，but I always knew he was_______He never criticized us，but used_______to bring out our best. He’d say，“If you pour water on flowers，they flourish. If you don’t give them water，they die.” I_______as a child I said something_______about somebody，and my father said，“_______time you say something unpleasant about somebody else，it’s a reflection of you.” He explained that if I looked for the best_______people，I would get the best_______From then on I’ve always tried to_______the principle in my life and later in running my company.
Dad’s also always been very________At 15，I started a magazine. It was________a great deal of my time，and the headmaster of my school gave me a________：stay in school or leave to work on my magazine.
I decided to leave，and Dad tried to sway me from my decision，________any good father would. When he realized I had made up my mind，he said，“Richard，when I was 23，my dad________me to go into law. And I’ve________regretted it. I wanted to be a biologist，________I didn’t pursue my________You know what you want. Go and fulfill it.”
As________turned out，my little publication went on to become Student，a national________for young people in the U．K. My wife and I have two children，and I’d like to think we are bringing them up in the same way Dad________me.1.

A．biologist

B．manager

C．lawyer

D．gardener

2.

A．strict

B．honest

C．special

D．learned

3.

A．praise

B．courage

C．power

D．warmth

4.

A．think

B．imagine

C．remember

D．guess

5.

A．unnecessary

B．unkind

C．unimportant

D．unusual

6.

A．Another

B．Some

C．Any

D．Other

7.

A．on

B．in

C．at

D．about

8.

A．in case

B．by turns

C．by chance

D．in return

9.

A．revise

B．set

C．review

D．follow

10.

A．understanding

B．experienced

C．serious

D．demanding

11.

A．taking up

B．making up

C．picking up

D．keeping up

12.

A．suggestion

B．decision

C．notice

D．choice

13.

A．and

B．as

C．even if

D．as if

14.

A．helped

B．allowed

C．persuaded

D．suggested

15.

A．always

B．never

C．seldom

D．almost

16.

A．rather

B．but

C．for

D．therefore

17.

A．promise

B．task

C．belief

D．dream

18.

A．this

B．he

C．it

D．that

19.

A．newspaper

B．magazine

C．program

D．project

20.

A．controlled

B．comforted

C．reminded

D．raise