1 . I’m 23 now, and I’ve had about eight different jobs. From each one I’ve learned something valuable.

The first job was as a receptionist (接待员) at a company that sold knives, and I got into the job so completely that I no longer had a life outside work. I was so desperate (不顾一切的) not to lose the job that I tried my best to be the best employee there ever was. I would come in at 6 am. Sometimes I wouldn’t leave until 11 at night.

Not only was I afraid of getting fired, but also I was avoiding being at home. I was living in an apartment with people I hated, so I spent all my time at work. And sometimes my boss asked me to lie to customers. I hated to do so. And soon my boss told me all his problems. I listened and offered whatever advice I could. It made me feel needed and useful.

I didn’t like the sleepless nights. I worried not only about my own problems but also about my boss’s as well. Even when my work started to suffer because of the stress, I couldn’t tell my boss that I needed a break.

Well, as you can imagine, I was working too much. It didn’t take long for me to pass out (昏倒) one night. And I had to stay in hospital and I was fired because my boss said I couldn’t handle the job’s pressure.

1. What was the author’s first job?

A．A knife seller.

B．An office cleaner.

C．A receptionist.

D．An adviser.

2. What lesson may the author learn from his first job?

A．It’s common for the boss to be indifferent.

B．It’s necessary to lie to customers.

C．It’s wrong to help his boss roundly.

D．It’s important not to let work be the whole life.

3. What could be the best title for this text?

A．My first job	B．My first boss
C．My work experience	D．My eight jobs

2 . “Workers in Old Bridge Township found 15 wheel-barrow loads of ‘illegal dumped pasta (意大利面食)’ along a river in a residential neighborhood,” Old Bridge Township’ s Business Administrator Himanshu Shah said.

The pasta came in a variety of shapes, from spaghetti to macaroni, sitting along a wooded bank of Iresick Brook. Photos from the scene set off a range of reactions — who would do such a thing and why?

But for residents like Nina Jochnowitz, an environmental activist,the noodles’ unexplained appearance was the last straw. For her, it’s not who dumped the pasta, but why. Jochnowitz said, “The story really is about the fact that in Old Bridge Township, we do not have garbage pickup. It has been a point of argument for the entire time I’ve lived in this town — 23 years.”

When Jochnowitz posted images of the dumped pasta on social media, it set off interest and questions. She estimated the pasta to weigh 300 pounds or 400 pounds.

“My initial reaction is exactly what yours was,” Jochnowitz told the news agency. “It was funny, humorous and mortifying. It’s funny because it’s pasta and not garbage; it’s humorous because you could make a lot of jokes... And then I’m horrified because of course it is the potential pollution of the nearby streamand river.”

“Two workers from the city’s Department of Public Works were able to scavenge the area in less than an hour,” Shah said.

Jochnowitz thanked the department for the rapid response to what was called “Mission Impastable”, saying that when the workers removed the pasta, they also cleaned out all the garbage in the area.

“Some people take to throwing their trash in remote parts of the town,” Jochnowitz said. “My neighborhood happens to be a pretty remote neighborhood, so it’s a common place for dumping.” She also urged the township’s leaders to start offering public garbage services.

1. How did people react to the photos?

A．They were satisfied and happy.

B．They were interested and puzzled.

C．They were relaxed and surprised.

D．They were disappointed and anxious.

2. Why did Jochnowitz feel horrified?

A．So much food had been wasted.

B．The environment would be polluted.

C．The pasta blocked the way to her house.

D．The photos would bring about trouble for her.

3. What does the underlined word “scavenge” in the sixth paragraph mean?

A．Clear up.	B．Take over.
C．Give up.	D．Get away from.

4. What did Jochnowitz hope for the region?

A．Public garbage services.

B．Cleaner surroundings.

C．More positive reactions.

D．Some good residents

6 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

It was Mr Morgan’s first day as a teacher. As a young teacher, Mr Morgan was determined to establish himself as strict but fair.

As he launched into the lecture, the classroom door suddenly opened. A boy walked in. “You’re 20 minutes late. Could you introduce yourself?” Mr Morgan said.

“I’m Archie,“ replied the boy with tired eyes. Archie looked very untidy, as though he hadn’t slept well. “I’m sorry. I overslept. I didn’t mean to come in late. I was just tired.”

As Mr Morgan saw Archie’s notebook, his expression grew uneasy.“You didn’t do your homework.” He scolded (责骂) the boy in front of the whole class. “This is unacceptable. I want to meet your parents tomorrow.”

But Archie never showed up in class the following day and Mr Morgan started to worry. As he prepared to leave after class, he noticed an older woman waiting outside the classroom.

“I’m Archie’s grandmother,” the woman told Mr Morgan. “My grandson was a little sick, so I told him not to go to school...Archie told me you wanted to meet his parents. I’m worried about his recent behavior in class. ”She explained Archie’s father was killed in a motorcycle crash some years ago. His mother has been dealing with some issues since then.

That same evening, Mr Morgan drove to Archie’s address. “I was just passing by and thought I’d meet Archie. Can I see him?” Archie’s grandmother stammered(结结巴巴地说)，“Archie has gone to get medicine. Besides, I should start cleaning, so if you don’t mind...”Mr Morgan understood talking to the grandmother would be useless, so he left the house. As he headed back, he ran into Archie. The boy was dirty and exhausted. Archie looked up at Mr Morgan, his eyes wide with fear and embarrassment. “Mr Morgan,... please don’t come here again..I’m tired, and I have to wash up.”

“You didn’t come to school today, and your grandmother told me you were sick,” said Mr Morgan.

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1:

Mr Morgan knew Archie was hiding something and asked him to speak it out.

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Paragraph 2:

Mr Morgan wanted to do something to solve Archie’s problem.

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9 . For some, owning a small house is a creative challenge, as Australian architect Wayne and partner Anthea have done. They are parents of two young adults, Darienne and Remony, and have recently started their own tiny house adventure in not one, but two! — One for the parents and the other for the two daughters.     1    

The two tiny homes are roughly similar. Each is equipped with a large storage space.     2     Some of the features are different according to the needs of children.

Stepping inside Wayne and Anthea’ s tiny home, we see a beautifully appointed space that feels airy yet comfortable.

There is a long counter (操作台)in the kitchen on one side, which is naturally lit by a line of LED lights above. There’s plenty of storage above and below.     3    . Opposite the kitchen, there is another counter for extra space for preparing food. This counter can also turn into a four-person dining table. The whole family would gather around the table for meals during most weekdays.

The sitting area is decorated with a number of colored cushions (软垫).     4     The huge sliding window here is a stroke of DIY genius. Wayne wanted to experiment with incorporating sunshades into the window itself. Besides that, there are also a couple of unique lamps which were made out of dried plants by a local artist.

    5    , in addition to $10,500 in solar equipment, and all of the family’s hours of loving labor. Finally, they were happy that the project brought the family closer together in a deeply rewarding way.

A．But they have their own features

B．Tiny houses represent more financial freedom

C．Children like to play or read books here very much

D．This DIY project was constructed together as a family

E．The refrigerator sits in its own corner in the entry area

F．The four have learned to live in harmony with the land

G．Wayne said that each house cost about $70,000 in total

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A dog that spent 7 years on the streets in Texas is now being called a hero by his proud, new owner. Last year, Mary Cormier got a call about a dog with a     1     (break) leg on the side of the road. The dog, Ranger, was hit by a car while    2     (run) around. Cormier took him in and got him the surgery he needed. While Ranger was at Cormier’s home, she taught him how     3     (take) treats from her hand. He enjoyed spending most of his time inside.

Cormier     4     (rescue) several dogs since then and she has offered adoptions (领养) for those    5     show interest in the dogs she has. One day, she came across an     6     (apply) from Judy Okert. “The house is so empty     7    a dog, and Ranger is no doubt my perfect match,” Okert said. Ranger has lived with Okert for almost two     8     (month).Okert said he has been a companion (同伴). More    9     (important)，he is also a protector. Ranger woke up Okert when her granddaughter was having a heart attack. Okert said she and Ranger now have     10    unbreakable bond. “He makes you laugh and makes you smile,” Okert said. “He makes you want to get up and be a part of life.”