1 . A man was walking along a beach, reflecting on his life. He had always wanted to make a difference, but no matter what he tried, he ended up feeling as though he was spitting into the wind.

Suddenly, the man heard a loud “crunch”, and looked down at his feet. Right where he was standing, and for as far as the eye could see in either direction, there were thousands upon thousands of tiny starfish washed up onto the shore by the ocean waves and tide. The man continued walking, thinking to himself about the apparent cruelty of the ocean. After all, those starfish hadn’t done anything wrong! Yet before the day was gone, they would be dead, washed up on shore and left to die.

After a time, the man came across an old woman standing at the ocean’s edge, throwing starfish that had washed up on shore back into the sea. When he asked her what she was doing, she said she had always wanted to make a difference, and she had decided that today was a good day to begin. The man looked from her to the thousands upon thousands of starfish that lay dying along the coastline and said, “for every starfish you throw back into the ocean, three more wash up onto the shore! How can you possibly be making a difference?”

The woman looked thoughtful for a moment, and then she picked up another starfish and threw it back into the sea. “Made a difference to that one,” she said, and she smiled the most beautiful smile the man had ever seen.

1. We can know from the passage that the man ________.

A．experienced failure many times	B．liked to walk in the wind
C．was fond of watching waves and tide	D．was used to picking up starfish

2. What’s the man’s feeling about the starfish on the shore?

A．Surprised

B．Excited

C．Inspired

D．Sympathetic

3. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the man ________.

A．had not seen a beautiful smile before	B．felt discouraged completely
C．would also throw starfish back into the sea	D．would have another try

4. What’s the best title of the passage?

A．Making a little difference	B．A man on the beach
C．How to save starfish	D．An old woman and starfish

2 . Families and Youth: Instructions for Volunteering in the Golden Gate National Parks

With a number of our volunteer programs, all ages are welcome and families are encouraged. Our park volunteer programs are designed to provide a rewarding and safe volunteer experience, but when working with families and young volunteers we need active adult guardian participation to be successful.

Instruction:

· The park volunteer programs are not drop- off programs.

· Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the parent approval section signed on.

· Adult guardian required for volunteers under the age of 15.

· Children under the age of 7 must have a dedicated adult guardian that can help them participate.

· Young children who cannot participate in the work are welcome to attend, but we ask that they do not become a distraction to other volunteers.

· Adult guardians are expected to act as positive role models and to help their young volunteers participate in a safe and constructive way.

· Participate fully in the volunteer program.

· Demonstrate safe tool use, politely work with others.

· Provide motivation and encouragement.

·Preparation:

What to Bring	·All need to complete a volunteer agreement form (PDF).
	·Bring a reusable water bottle. We’ll have water stations for refills.
	·If you have a pair of favorite gloves, feel free to bring those.
	·All necessary tools, supplies, gloves, and training will be provided.
What to Wear	·You are advised to take a hat and sunscreen.
	·Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required.
	·Bring layers for changing weather and a raincoat if necessary.

1. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A textbook.

B．An activity plan.

C．A report.

D．A guideline.

2. What role do adult guardians play in the volunteer program?

A．Serve as assistants to the volunteers.

B．Provide necessary tools and training.

C．Make sure safety and set a good example.

D．Need to guide the volunteer under 18 years old.

3. What are the must-bring items for volunteers?

A．Closed-toe shoes and sunscreen.

B．Gloves, tools and training materials.

C．A reusable water bottle and a raincoat.

D．A volunteer agreement form and long pants.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When will the first storm arrive?

A．Today.

B．This weekend.

C．Next week.

2. Which city will have fog?

A．New York City.

B．Saint Paul.

C．Boston.

3. For whom will the ice cause problems?

A．People traveling on foot.

B．People driving on the road.

C．People hoping to celebrate by the water.

4. What will the weather be like in Chicago?

A．Sunny.

B．Snowy.

C．Windy.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话， 回答以下小题。
1. Which is the woman’s favorite hobby?

A．Doing exercise.

B．Writing at home.

C．Walking her dog.

2. Why does the woman suggest cooking?

A．It is a creative hobby.

B．It is easy to cook alone.

C．It is healthier than eating out.

3. What does the man probably think of cooking?

A．Hard.

B．Convenient.

C．Fantastic.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话， 回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman invite the man to the beach?

A．To relax.

B．To see a whale.

C．To collect some plastic.

2. Who will recycle the plastic garbage?

A．The community.

B．The government.

C．A company.

3. What is the woman like?

A．Easy-going.

B．Responsible.

C．Shy.

6 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why is it an important day for the man?

A．He will sign an agreement.

B．He will attend a wedding.

C．He will pick up an important guest.

2. What color is the tie the man will wear?

A．Red.

B．Blue.

C．Grey.

7 . Why does the man choose to learn the guitar?

A．The guitar is easy to learn.

B．All his friends play the guitar.

C．The guitar is a cheap musical instrument.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How many books did Eric Carle create for children?

A．Less than 55.

B．Over 70.

C．Almost 90.

2. Which book is the most famous one?

A．The Grouchy Ladybug.

B．The Mixed-Up Chameleon.

C．The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

3. Why did Eric Carle write?

A．To make school more attractive.

B．To help children get inspiration.

C．To offer materials to teachers.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How many times has Mark visited the Topeka Zoo?

A．Once.

B．Twice.

C．Three times.

2. Where did the woman know the incident?

A．From the Internet.

B．From the newspaper.

C．From TV.

3. What did the tiger do?

A．It escaped from the zoo.

B．It hurt a zoo worker.

C．It injured a tourist.

4. What happened to the zoo after the incident?

A．It was rebuilt.

B．It was closed forever.

C．It reopened about 45 minutes later.

10 . Biking from shop to shop, I stopped when I saw a group dancing guangchangwu, a type of dance __________ (practice) in public squares across China. (所给词的适当形式填空)