1 . Right now you probably spend most of your time in school. Do you wonder what you are going to do after high school? Will you continue to go to school? Will you learn a trade? Perhaps it is time to think about your choices and to prepare for them. Some day work will be a big part of your life.

What kind of job would be right for you? Think about your interests and your skills. You may like to listen to music, dance, play basketball, or work with computers. You may know how to drive a car or how to get along with people. Knowing both your interests and skills will help make a better plan for your career.

To get an idea of what work you would like to do, make a list of your interests and a list of your skills. Think about what you have done to be successful in your interests. After that, brainstorm a list of career choices that might match your interests and skills. You can later keep your lists with the projects and documents (文件) that can help you achieve the career you want.

They can help you know more clearly about your achievements in school and in the world of work. Roberta Zhan, an art designer, finds her work satisfying because it allows her to use her interests and skills. She enjoyed imagining something in her minds eye while she was in school. She took art, design, and computer lessons, and also learned about taking photos on her own.

Here is what she says about the meaning of work: “If you have a job you like, work means much more than just making money. It means using your talents, making a contribution (贡献), and getting a real sense of satisfaction from doing a job.”

1. The passage is most probably written to________.

A．students

B．teachers

C．parents

D．designers

2. At the beginning, the writer introduces the topic of the passage by________.

A．listing facts	B．giving examples
C．asking questions	D．explaining differences

3. Roberta Zhan might be most interested in when she was at school________.

A．singing songs	B．creating pictures
C．playing basketball	D．playing computer games

4. The passage is mainly about________.

A．the real meaning of work	B．the importance of interests and skills
C．the journey of Roberta’s life	D．the way of preparing for the future

2 . 17-year-old Brennan Agranoff, a colorblind boy, started his custom sock business in middle school, with a small loan (贷款) he got from his Parents. Up till now, he has sold over I million worth of socks onlinein the last four years.

Brennan thought of the idea for his custom sock company at just 13 years old. He was attending a high school basketball game in his hometown of Sherwood, Oregon, and noticed that many kids his age were wearing the same white Nike sport socks. The boy told himself that if these white plain socks were so popular with kids,then some cool custom designs would surely be an even greater hit.

But the boy didn’t tell his parents about the business idea immediately. He spent six months researching things like printing machines and technology and drawing up a business plan. Only when he had everything planned out did he ask his parents for a loan. “They thought the idea was a little out there,” Brennan recently told CNN Money, but he kept pushing, and finally received a S 3,000 loan to start his company. Then he began to work on his own designs. The fact that he was colorblind didnt stop him and he has created over 200 designs now.

Business was slow the first year, but then Brennan started pushing his Hoopswagg products heavily on the other Internet. Orders soon started coming in in large numbers, and Hoopswagg became a popular brand among custom sock lovers. Right now, his designs can be found on Hoopswagg website, Amazon and eBay.

Four years after starting his business, Brennan has achieved great success while balancing schoolhouse chores and his social life. And he says he loved every minute of it.

1. The second paragraph mainly tells us how Brennan________.

A．designed his custom socks	B．got his business idea
C．organized the basketball match	D．managed his company

2. To start his business, Brennan ________.

A．bought some Nike socks	B．made a business plan
C．asked teachers for advice	D．got money from friends

3. It can be inferred from the passage that Brennan________.

A．got no support from his parents

B．was too busy to do house chores .

C．stopped designing because ofhis eyes

D．enjoyed both his study and business

4. Which word can best describe Brennan according to the passage?

A．Honest.

B．Kind.

C．Creative.

D．Helpful.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where did the man go this morning?

A．To a shop.

B．To a school.

C．To a zoo.

2. What happened to him?

A．He lost some keys.

B．He lost a camera.

C．He quarrelled with the driver.

3. How did he get back his camera?

A．The driver sent it back to him.

B．The company sent it back to him.

C．He went to the company and got it back.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker doing?

A．Complaining about something.

B．Warning the bus manager.

C．Making suggestions.

2. How often is the Number 16 bus supposed to travel to the airport?

A．Every 5 minutes.

B．Every 10 minutes.

C．Every 15 minutes.

3. How many passengers should a bus carry at the most?

A．40.

B．60.

C．129.

4. What did the speaker find out on Saturday morning?

A．The bus was speeding.

B．The bus was overloaded.

C．The bus didn’t come on time.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where did the man see the ad for the bike sale?

A．On TV.

B．In a department store.

C．In the newspaper.

2. Which bike is the latest model?

A．The Curzon.

B．The Aderson.

C．The Instant.

3. What does the man decide to do in the end?

A．Buy the cheapest one.

B．Go to the shop to look at the bikes first.

C．Buy the one recommended by the woman.

6 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或所给单词的正确形式。

I’m not sure when I started to love qipaos. I just remember that when I saw Zhao Wei and other stars     1     (wear) qipaos in the TV series Romance in the Rain, I     2     (impress). Although Chinese women are fond of wearing qipaos for special events, for example, red ones for weddings, I wear them more     3     (frequent), not only for parties but also sometimes even in the office.

I’ve collected some qipaos,     4     (buy) at a store in one of Beijing’s historical neighborhoods. A Chinese friend of mine recently gave me one of her old qipaos, which almost reaches my ankles. The qipao fits well at the shoulders,     5     it was simply too tight (紧的) at the waist.

Many foreigners’     6     (body) differ from those of the Chinese, which makes     7     hard for some foreigners to take off qipaos. Because I am not too short, and pretty thin, I can often buy ready-made qipaos in China.

In my native United States, non-Asians     8     (be) sometimes blamed on social media for wearing qipaos because of     9     (culture) differences, but in China, people have what I consider a more reasonable and open-minded approach: If foreigners wear qipaos, it is seen     10     an attitude of appreciation for Chinese culture.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where does Emilia Clarke come from?

A．America.

B．China.

C．England.

2. What led Emilia Clarke to become an actress?

A．A musical made by her father.

B．A play directed by her father.

C．A movie played by her father.

3. When did Emilia Clarke show her love of acting?

A．Before she came to London.

B．When she was 3 years old.

C．After she could walk.

4. What is Emilia Clarke like?

A．Humorous.

B．Considerate.

C．Ambitious.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers talking about?

A．An interview.

B．A job offer.

C．A suggestion for help.

2. What major is the man interested in?

A．International business.

B．Science education.

C．English translation.

3. What is the advantage of being a host family according to Janick?

A．Experiencing another culture.

B．Making friends with foreigners.

C．Learning international business.

9 . 假定你的家乡在北京，你校广播站正在开展主题为“我美丽的家乡”征文活动，请你写一篇短文投稿，内容如下：
1. 家乡的位置（North）、人口（21.8 million）及面积（16.41 million平方公里）；
2. 家乡的美食和景点；
3. 家乡的历史和人文；
4. 欢迎来我家乡体验当地文化和习俗。
词数：100左右。
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10 . 假定你是李华，你和交换生Tom约好昨晚去看电影，但是由于特殊情况没能到场，请发邮件向Tom道歉，内容如下：
1. 解释原因；
2. 另约时间；
3. 请求原谅;
参考词汇：cinema 电影院   字数：100左右
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