1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why is the man in trouble?

A．His phone is out of battery.

B．He’s never been to the city before.

C．He’s late for an important meeting.

2. Where will the man probably go first?

A．To a hotel.

B．To the post office.

C．To the city library.

3. How many stops in total will the man take on the train?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Eight.

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

A．Why shops are a thing of the past.

B．How shops survive in the modern world.

C．Why shopping online is better for people.

2. Where can the speakers hear live music on Saturday?

A．At the bank.

B．At the bookshop.

C．At school.

3. Where is the sports store located?

A．Next to the school.

B．Opposite the gym.

C．Across from the clothing store.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What have scientists found?

A．People are kind.

B．Goodness is important.

C．Kindness can be infected.

2. How many students helped with the research?

A．104.

B．114.

C．140.

3. What were the students required to do in the experiment?

A．Watch videos.

B．Do heroic acts.

C．Act in a comedy.

4. How did Dr. Sarina Saturn describe the brain patterns she saw?

A．Disappointing.

B．Common.

C．Unusual.

4 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Morrisons, Britain’s fourth largest supermarket chain, is launching a trial to sell milk in glass bottles     1     (promote) a greener environment. Morrisons said that customers could return the bottles,     2     will be reused for ten years or more. This measure could remove 40,000 plastic bottles a year from circulation, thus     3     (reduce) emissions (排放) of carbon dioxide.

“We want to help our customers live     4     (they) lives with less plastic,” Natasha Cook, Morrisons packaging manager, said. “Re-using glass milk bottles is     5       easy leap for many people to make because they remember that this was how milk used to arrive on doorsteps.”

The use of glass milk bottles     6     (decline) over the past 50 years from the 1970s. However, Steve Hynd, policy manager at City to Sea, said, “We know this move is popular, with three in four people     7     (tell) us they want more refill options to deal with plastic     8     (pollute).”

The environmental case for glass bottles is still debatable. Wrap, a waste charity, has said that the bottle must be re-used at least 20 times for them to be a     9     (good) option than plastic. Morrisons has said that the milk bottle trial will also reduce carbon emissions     10     the containers will travel shorter distances from local dairies.

5 . BACK TO SCHOOL BOOK GUIDE

Going back to school can involve lots of new things, including uniforms, topics, teachers, and friends. So why not try some new books as well and maybe find your new favourite author too. Whether you want to learn about protecting wildlife, discover some amazing weather facts, or dive into an action-packed spy mission, this back to school book guide has something for you. Click here to get a discount.

While the Storm Rages
by Phil Earle

A page-turning adventure to make you laugh and cry. Noah and his friends fight to save animals from being put down at the outbreak of WWII. An exciting wartime novel that packs an emotional punch from the bestselling author of When the Sky Falls.

Grimwood: Let the Fur Fly!
Written & illustrated by Nadia Shireen

A funny and silly new Grimwood adventure! Fox cub siblings Ted and Nancy love their new life in Grimwood. But the cruel mayor of Twinklenuts is on a mission to take it over and kick everyone out. Can Grimwood’s treebonking skills save the home they love? A must-read for Dog Man and David Walliams fans.

Alice Eclair, Spy Extraordinaire!
by Sarah Todd Taylor

Baker by day, spy by night—Alice Eclair leads an exciting double life! A mysterious message sends Alice on a mission aboard France’s most fascinating train. She must uncover an enemy agent while baking desserts, armed only with her whisk, wits, and will to succeed.

Weather, Camera, Action
by Liam Dutton

Discover hurricanes, dust storms, volcanic lightening and more, all through the camera lens of TV weather presenter and world-famous meteorologist(气象学家)Liam Dutton. This adventure through the atmosphere shows off the splendor of our skies in their wildest and most dramatic states and uncovers the science behind weather events.

1. Which of the books might interest animal protectors most?

A．While the Storm Rages.	B．Grimwood: Let the Fur Fly!
C．Alice Eclair, Spy Extraordinaire!	D．Weather, Camera, Action.

2. What might be included in the book Weather, Camera, Action?

A．How the atmosphere was formed.	B．What the sky looks like in storms.
C．How to be a famous meteorologist.	D．What to present in a weather forecast.

3. Where is the passage probably taken from?

A．A website.	B．A brochure.
C．A magazine.	D．A guide book.

6 . 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

Being the only deaf boy in the class meant Alex always had to sit in the front row directly in front of his sign language interpreter, Ms. Barringer. He hated sitting in the front row. He’d rather be able to see everyone and everything, not just Ms. Barringer and the chalkboard. In fact, having to sit in the front was the only thing he didn’t like about his new school.

This morning he felt particularly uncomfortable. A few minutes earlier, he had swallowed water at the fountain. Now he felt a straining (一阵拉紧) in his stomach as a bubble (气泡) of wind rose into his throat.

He glanced behind him. Ms. Barringer waved to get his attention and then pointed to his half-finished composition to let him know he should be writing and not looking around the room. Alex tightened his chest muscles to hold back the burp (打嗝) as his mother told him it made an offensive noise. However, he remembered the day before, in the crowded hall, he had burped and nobody had even noticed.

Last year, none of this had mattered. A few of his friends’ parents at the Lakeside School for the Deaf had warned that he might find going to a hearing school too hard. But Alex wanted to be like his older brother, which meant attending Wilson Middle School. He had told everyone he wasn’t afraid, but now that he was here, he found that fitting in wasn’t easy. It was the fourth day of school, and he was still eating lunch by himself.

No longer able to hold back the burp, he covered his mouth in case there was a sound and let the burp go. Every kid looked up and stared at him. Ms. Barringer shook her head as if to say, “Oh, Alex, you’ve done it now.” When he saw that Brian, the boy next to him, was laughing, he felt his face burning.

注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1:

Cautiously, Ms. Barringer signed to him, “Say excuse me.”

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:

Alex’s face burned and an angry tension rose in his heart.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

7 . Steve Greig lost his dog Wolfgang seven years ago, then his life changed forever. Since that loss, he has adopted more than a dozen dogs, all of whom have been in their last few years of life. He chose to rescue senior dogs because they otherwise wouldn't have had a home.

Greig started posting family photos of his animals on Instagram, and his following has grown quickly to more million Instagram followers. Moreover, he has a pig, two rabbits, two ducks, four chickens, two cats, and a 22-kilogram turkey.

His mission didn't begin with the intention of going viral, but rather simply to honour Wolfgang's memory. He wanted something good to come out of the tragedy, so he went to a local animal shelter and adopted the oldest dog there. After that, he started photographing his daily life with his animals.

He also didn't originally intend to inspire others, but that's exactly what happened. Shortly after he started posting, his inbox filled with messages from people who had also adopted senior dogs. His fame led to a book, which teaches kids about valuing what is old instead of looking for the next new thing. He now keeps nine elderly dogs at a time, and when they pass away, he adopts new ones in their honour and in honour of Wolfgang.

Part of Greig's popularity on social media is from his family portraits and his updates of the animals, but the other part is from the unique names he gives his pets. Besides Bikini and Tofu, which he named “because it was funny”, his other pets have “elderly” names like Loretta and Wilhelmina. He has a new dog named Edsel after the failed Ford model from 1958. He chose the name “because when it originally came out it was worthless, but now it's a collector's item”.   His attitude towards Edsel is his attitude towards all of his pets, and it demonstrates his value for life in general.

Greig's touching experience with older animals has helped him value humanity even more. Whether he's helping an overlooked and forgotten aging dog or homeless person, there's a common point: sympathy. “They deserve attention, conversation, and help. ” he says.

1. Why did Greig adopt animals?

A．He dreamed of being well-known to the media.

B．He intended to call on the public to care for animals.

C．He wanted to set up an animals shelter with friends.

D．He meant it as a memorial means for his dead pet dog.

2. Which of the following best describe Greig?

A．Tolerant.

B．Caring.

C．Hardworking.

D．Honest.

3. Which of the following does Steve Greig most probably agree with?

A．Never too old to adopt animals.	B．One good turn deserves another.
C．A good dog deserves a good bone.	D．A small kindness makes a difference.

8 . How to Get More Time in a Day

Do you feel like there are never enough hours in a day? Are you always behind on your tasks? If so, here are some tips to help you take control of your time.

    1     Writing down the things you need to get done removes the stress of trying to keep track of them mentally. What’s more, it will be easier to make a plan to address your tasks.

When making your to-do list, be aware of unrealistic expectations. If your list is too long, you’ll feel discouraged when you can’t get through it.     2     Decide what absolutely needs to be done that day and what can be put off to the next. Chances are that putting some duties off to the near future won’t bring any serious consequences.

Once you have your list, attack it one item at a time. Many people believe that performing multiple tasks simultaneously (同时地) saves time, but in truth multitasking takes 30 percent longer than doing things one by one.    3    

The next step is to find ways to use time more wisely. Plenty of time each day is spent texting or emailing, so imagine how much time we’d save if we just called people instead.    4         It’s faster than typing, and it’s often easier to grasp someone’s meaning when we can hear their voice.

At the end of the day, it’s important to give your mind and body a chance to rest. Take breaks to stop, breathe, and clear your thoughts, and don’t let mounting duties prevent you from getting enough sleep.    5    

A．You can begin by making a to-do list.

B．The solution is to prioritize (优先处理).

C．Speaking over the phone is more efficient.

D．Only when you remove such activities can you feel refreshed.

E．Now go forth and treat your time like the valuable product it is!

F．Besides, people tend to make more mistakes when they multitask.

G．Though they may feel enjoyable, they have few long-term benefits.

9 . The worry of losing the money had been at the back of my mind all day. That was why I had not _________ myself for a single moment to let go of the yellow plastic _________ that had the money in it. All morning, I had held it _________, and when I suddenly noticed the bag was gone I was in a state of _________.

At first, I didn’t know what to do. I _________ all the people I had seen on the train that morning._________, the face of a tall young man _________ through my mind. He bumped into me after I got off the train! It was him. “I’m going to find you,” I thought, “if it’s the _________ thing I do today!”

I remembered the _________ I had seen the young man take. I ran towards Oxford Street. However, there was no __________ of the young man. I was about to __________ when I suddenly saw a __________ of the tall young man in a shop window. There he was, on the opposite side of the street,__________ a yellow plastic bag!

Without a moment’s thought, I __________ to him. “Give me my money back!” I yelled. I          __________ the plastic bag but he wouldn’t let go of it.

A few seconds later, a police officer __________. I told him what had happened. “I’m afraid you’ve got it all wrong!” the officer said, “You must have __________ the bag when getting off the train. Your __________ is waiting for you at the police station—thanks to a very ________ young person!” I was speechless. I knew immediately the man had found the plastic bag, and had taken it to the police! It was so __________!

1.

A．promised

B．forced

C．allowed

D．enjoyed

2.

A．bag

B．train

C．box

D．station

3.

A．gently

B．high

C．casually

D．tight

4.

A．terror

B．gratitude

C．sympathy

D．shock

5.

A．looked at

B．thought about

C．made out

D．searched for

6.

A．Suddenly

B．Terribly

C．Unwillingly

D．Undoubtedly

7.

A．cut

B．flashed

C．broke

D．went

8.

A．best

B．first

C．last

D．worst

9.

A．seat

B．measure

C．direction

D．walk

10.

A．sign

B．signal

C．movement

D．mark

11.

A．do up

B．sit up

C．break up

D．give up

12.

A．reflection

B．shadow

C．shade

D．gesture

13.

A．making

B．holding

C．hiding

D．scratching

14.

A．pulled over

B．dashed over

C．got away

D．ran away

15.

A．pushed

B．freed

C．seized

D．offered

16.

A．appeared

B．shouted

C．cried

D．whistled

17.

A．opened

B．emptied

C．dropped

D．fetched

18.

A．job

B．money

C．life

D．choice

19.

A．energetic

B．independent

C．optimistic

D．honest

20.

A．embarrassing

B．puzzling

C．disappointing

D．discouraging

10 . Toy industry experts say some people in the United States are turning off their electronic devices to play with classic toys like board games. This is especially true among the so-called millennial generation (千禧一代). One coffee shop in Los Angeles is making profitable use of the increase in popularity of board games.

GameHäus Café opened in November of 2013. The café is dedicated to board games. It has more than 750 games available for its customers. The business does not feature wireless Internet connection. Many customers like Roxanne Lee and her husband Agassi Lai think that is good. Ms. Lee praises the atmosphere of the café. “I think it’s very interesting for spending quality time together so that’s why I like it.”

Agassi Lai used to like playing video games. But everything changed when he discovered board games a few years ago. He likes to play a board game called “Escape the Curse of the Temple.”

You keep rolling the dice and try to move to different places and try to escape the temple.

Twenty-three year-old Weland Bourne is one of those board-game-loving millennials. “I think more with my generation, they’re wanting to take time. They’re wanting to take it slowly and I think, too, video games have kind of lost their attraction”

Adrienne Appell is with the Toy Industy Association, She says the new generation just wants to put down the telephone and Tablet and connect directly with other people.

1. What can we learn about GameHaus Cafe from the text?

A．It features board games.

B．It serves millennials only.

C．It denies access to the Internet.

D．It provides a romantic atmosphere.

2. According to the text, what advantage do board games have over video games?

A．They are financially profitable.

B．They help develop intelligence.

C．They have more varieties available.

D．They enable face-to-face interaction.

3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To advertise a game.

B．To introduce a business.

C．To inform a phenomenon.

D．To promote a study.