1 . My first job was at a fast-food restaurant called Carroll’s in my hometown. One spring day my next-door neighbor _________ me to apply for work with her there, and I agreed to have a try.

One little _________ was that I wasn’t 16 yet, so I just changed my birth date on the application from July to _________. Luckily, they didn’t ask for any ID to prove my _________, because there were few applicants for the job. Both of us were _________.

The pay was _________, only $1.60/hour with no tips. I worked at the _________ and only boys were allowed to work in the kitchen. I got a chance to make milkshakes, though, which I considered kind of fun. I also _________ the relationships with all the other workers, who were mostly easy-going teenagers.

It was great to _________ different diners. The restaurant was located on a __________ entryway into town, so all kinds of people came in. One day a man in plain clothes __________ but ordered many signature dishes. When he came to my counter to check out, I was __________ to find he was my idol.

Besides __________ about my age, I also failed to inform the manager that I was leaving in June to attend summer camp, so my first job only lasted a few __________. It has been long gone, but the __________ in the restaurant remains a sweet memory of my life.

1.

A．allowed

B．invited

C．forbade

D．taught

2.

A．topic

B．mistake

C．difficulty

D．opportunity

3.

A．March

B．June

C．August

D．October

4.

A．address

B．age

C．name

D．face

5.

A．fired

B．interviewed

C．refused

D．accepted

6.

A．low

B．high

C．enough

D．good

7.

A．counter

B．door

C．park

D．toilet

8.

A．damaged

B．ignored

C．enjoyed

D．missed

9.

A．help

B．thank

C．recognize

D．encounter

10.

A．hidden

B．secret

C．distant

D．major

11.

A．woke up

B．gave up

C．turned up

D．looked up

12.

A．surprised

B．ashamed

C．disappointed

D．frightened

13.

A．worrying

B．lying

C．complaining

D．arguing

14.

A．days

B．hours

C．months

D．years

15.

A．food

B．service

C．payment

D．experience

2 . This weekend, thousands of motorcyclists are riding on the Black Hills for the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Fair. For many of them, an 8-year-old’s lemonade stand has become a popular stop.

Wyatt started the free lemonade stand last year as a way to raise some money to buy a Lego set. But on the first day, he not only made enough cash to get his toys, but he was able to donate $200 to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. “So now, 50 percent goes to college,” he explained. “30 percent goes to St. Jude and the rest goes to... last year it was Legos, this year it’s a dirt bike.”

This year, Wyatt’s lemonade stand went viral after someone posted about it on social media. “I’m still trying to figure out exactly what happened,” said his mother Robin Dennis. “This just blows my mind.”

So far, the post has been shared more than 60,000 times and encouraged hundreds of bikers from all over the U.S. to the Sturgis motorcycle rally. “He loves it,” said Robin. “He loves seeing the people. He loves waving to the people. Even if they don’t stop, they ride by and honk their horn. He makes many friends and becomes more confident.”

Whether he’s serving lemonade, posing for pictures, or sitting on a motorcycle, Wyatt has become something of a local celebrity. He’s raised enough to donate $4,500 to St. Jude this year and he has no plans to pump the brakes anytime soon.

“As long as he’s having fun doing it and it’s what he wants to do, we’ll be out here every year serving lemonade to everyone who’s here,” his mother said.

1. Why do people stop by a lemonade stand?

A．To advocate the annual fair.	B．To worship the local celebrity.
C．To support the little boy.	D．To make lemonade for the charity.

2. What is Robin’s attitude toward Wyatt’s popularity?

A．Relieved.

B．Moved.

C．Content.

D．Amazed.

3. Which is closest in meaning to “pump the brakes” in Paragraph 5?

A．Speed.

B．Stop.

C．Decline.

D．Expand.

4. What can we learn from the story?

A．Roses given, fragrance in hand.

B．Birds of a feature flock together.

C．A fall into a pit, a gain in your wit.

D．Love shows more in action than in words.

3 . Study Areas in Iowa State University’s Library

Quiet Area

The Periodical Room on Floor 2 is a Quiet Zone, requiring an absolute minimum of noise and distraction. Users are completely banned from conversations (including mobile phones), and no group work is allowed.

Group Study Rooms

•Group study rooms must be reserved online using a valid University account and a University Card on a first-come-first-served basis.

•Thirteen rooms are available for groups wanting to work together in the Library.

•Reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance.

•Groups have 15 minutes after the start of their reservation to arrive. If a group has not claimed their study space by that time, their reservation will be cancelled.

Research Study Rooms

•Research study rooms are assigned to individual users for research and other scholarly activities that require extensive use of library materials.

•Applications can be picked up at the Circulation Desk in the Library or request one via email at libstudy @iastate. edu.

•There is usually a waiting list for these rooms. Applications should be made in advance if possible. Generally, these rooms are shared spaces because of the high level of demand.

•Essential equipment is provided for each study, and additional equipment may not be added without authorization. The Library is not responsible for personal property (laptops, textbooks, notebooks, etc) left in these rooms. All Library rules and regulations apply to these rooms. Food and fruit are forbidden, though drinks in covered, spill-proof containers are permitted.

•At the end of the assigned period, the key issued for each study room must be returned promptly to Circulation staff or the user will be billed.

1. What may be suggested doing in the Periodical Room?

A．Reading in small groups.	B．Having a discussion in a low voice.
C．Putting one’s stuff in order.	D．Setting one’s phone on silent mode.

2. What condition should be met to book a group study room?

A．Possessing an active student card.

B．Leaving phones out of the room.

C．Groups consisting of over 15 members.

D．Filling in an application form 30 days earlier.

3. What is prohibited in a Research Study Room?

A．Personal computers.

B．Bottled water.

C．Sandwiches.

D．Study materials.

4 . Avatars Tell a Lot

Believe it or not, profile pictures can tell a lot about the person. Is he or she funny? Single or married? Plump or slim? Strangers can more or less get a clue of what kind of person you are from your avatar!

Frankly speaking, profile picture is to social media what one’s appearance is to real life. Since your profile picture serve as the handiest source of what kind of person you are to strangers or people unfamiliar, it can leave a strong influence on how others think of you in the long term.     1    

Furthermore, profile photo can partially decide how others trust you. Reports show that a photo of real person gains trust more easily than an image of a cartoon or something else.

Sometimes profile pictures can mirror one’s inner feelings. People who adopt cute pets and animation figures as their profile pictures are more likely to feel uneasy when handling daily trivia.

    2    Youngsters tease elder people about their old-fashioned profile photos — either landscape or plants. Obvious enough, post 90s people have more complex taste in choosing profile photos — some use portraits of their idols, some use Internet memes while others choose a popular dog to show they are single. Some even follow the pace of season to change their profile photos.

Unavoidably, different tastes in profile photos render awkward dispute between children and parents. A netizen complained that her mom asked her to change the avatar in which she made a face and stuck out her tongue because Chinese traditional grim reapers do the same facial expression.

Profile picture is believed to somehow reflect personality. A vote on the profile photos mostly used by playboys went viral on Sina Weibo in January 2018. Many Internet users gave positive backing to the result of the vote. Those who use selfies as profile pictures are more inclined to express themselves in public.     3     Though people of similar temper are very likely to appreciate similar style of profile photo, it is still closely relevant to individual preference.

Is there anyone in your friend list who changes profile photos so frequently on social media that you can’t follow its pace? You have an eyeful of it and can’t help wondering: why did he/she change his/her avatar again? Frequent change of profile photos, or even a changeable style, is likely to be a sign of instable personality. Of course, changing profile photos frequently in a short term may indicate that your friend feels up and down during that time.     4    

Just as appearances do not determine everything, avatars may have a greater impact on the formation of first impressions, but this effect fades as people learn more about each other.     5     In fact, people know from the bottom of their hearts that a profile photo can never alter the true image of a person that is mostly based on character and quality.

A．So please do not overstate the importance of a photo online.

B．Youngsters have better tastes in choosing profile pictures than elders.

C．But it has an even greater influence on how others view you in the short term.

D．Meanwhile, your profile picture is revealing your age without you noticing it.

E．To be more specific, they are eager to build a positive self-image and reveal it to others.

F．For example, a lonely silhouette makes others feel distant while a warm smile brings sincerity.

G．However, one exception is that some perfectionists change their profile pictures from time to time to approach the so-called “perfect” standard.

5 . be confident that...
虽然在这个过程中出现了一些问题，但我们有信心取得成功。(汉译英)

6 . 强调句
正是由于大家的共同努力，中国运动员才在奥运会上取得了巨大的成就。(汉译英)

7 . not only...but also...倒装句
志愿者们不仅给村民们运送物资(supplies)，而且还为他们建造避难所。(汉译英)

8 . the reason why...
今晚这么多人坐在电视机前的原因是有现场直播的节目。(汉译英)

9 . 同位语从句
我有一个信念，人类必须与野生生物和平相处。(汉译英)

10 . “介词+关系代词”引导的定语从句
他递给我一支笔，我用它写下了自己的名字。(汉译英)