1 . Rolland and Adeline are proud parents to nine beautiful children. Their youngest two, daughter Lanto, and son, Rindra, were both born with cleft lip (唇裂) conditions. In Madagascar, many families have never seen a cleft lip before, so it’s a condition often greeted with fear and misfortune in some rural communities.

However, the news of Lanto and Rindra’s cleft lip wasn’t much of a shock for Rolland and Adeline because Rolland’s cousin—a man in his fifties—had lived his entire adult life with an untreated cleft lip. Although seeing a relative with a cleft lip meant the family weren’t fearful of the condition, they knew the negative impact an untreated cleft lip can have on a person’s health and life. As any loving parents would, Rolland and Adeline wanted a better future for their children.

Rolland heard an advertisement on the radio about an Operation Smile surgical programme in Antsirabe, Madagascar. Finding out that Rindra and Lanto could have the cleft lip surgery they needed, for free, was a dream for the family. Unlike here in the UK, health services aren’t free in many parts of the world, and the costs of treatment—or even travelling to reach medical facilities—are out of reach for most families.

When Rolland and his children arrived at the patient village, they were surprised to see so many other families in the same position. After a thorough medical evaluation by medical volunteers, Lanto was found to be fit enough for surgery, and later got the new smile her parents had dreamed of for her. But, for younger brother Rindra, the journey to a new smile would take a little longer.

Operation Smile has provided hundreds of thousands of safe surgeries for children with cleft lip conditions worldwide. For more information about our work or to find out how you can help, visitwww.operationsmile.org .

1. What do most people think of cleft lip in Madagascar?

A．It is incurable.	B．It is normal.
C．It is unlucky.	D．It is unavoidable.

2. What kept the couple from being scared of their children’s situation?

A．Their children’s smile.	B．Their relative’s experience.
C．Their love for their parents.	D．The advertisement they saw.

3. What should be done before deciding on a surgery?

A．Paying for surgery.	B．Staying in hospital.
C．Seeking for a doctor.	D．Having a health check.

4. What is the purpose of the information in the last paragraph?

A．For donations.	B．For copyright.
C．For comment.	D．For clarification.

2 . Talking to your children about the misinformation (错误信息) they may find online is a great idea. Children don’t always have the judgment or critical thinking skills to test what they read or watch, but they’ll develop these abilities quickly if you help them figure out how to separate fact from fiction. We’re here to help you do just that!

Don’t wait for your kids to approach you with questions-instead, take a few minutes to sit down with them. Let them know that there’s a lot of content out there on the Internet, and not all of it is true. With everything going on in the world, remind your kids that they might be seeing a lot of confusing, false information going around on social media and other parts of the web.

It’s a good idea to turn news reports and TV shows into teachable moments. Look for small opportunities to start helpful conversations about misinformation with your kids. Take a TV show or newspaper article and transform it into a helpful, easy way to understand what misinformation is and how to avoid it.

Misinformation can be really upsetting and stressful for your kids to think about. Let them know that you’re always available to listen and answer their questions if they’re feeling confused. Reassure your kids that there are no stupid questions, and that you’re always willing to explain something to them.

Teach your kids a few tricks to fact-check misinformation online. Remind your kids to be on the lookout for strange-looking website like those ending with co. Tell them to read through the headline. If it has a lot of mistakes, or if it’s written in all capital (大写的) letters, there’s a good chance that it might be misinformation. Additionally, introduce your kids to official websites, which are quick and easy ways to fact-check information.

1. Why should people talk to their children about online misinformation?

A．There is no information holding true online.

B．There is no one else willing to teach the children.

C．Children lack the ability to judge the information sometimes.

D．Children can’t develop the judgment on their own.

2. Why does the author mention the approach in paragraph 4?

A．To relieve children’s financial burden.

B．To discourage children from asking stupid questions.

C．To remind parents to seize every chance to teach.

D．To encourage children to communicate with parents.

3. Which of the following is most likely to be misinformation?

A．A passage on the website www.i21st.cn.

B．A passage on the website www.pep.com.cn.

C．A passage titled with “Origins of the Mandela Effect”.

D．A passage titled with “SHOK! GAS RAN OUT YESTERDAY”.

4. Who is the text intended for?

A．Parents.

B．Teenagers.

C．Students.

D．Teachers.

3 . Five Ancient Chinese Poems about Spring

As the winter chill still lingers through early spring, longing for warm days has sprung up everywhere. Before the flowers are in full blossom, here is a collection of ancient Chinese poems picturing the revival of life during spring. The English translations used in this article are from Chinese translator Xu Yuanchong’s editions.

Spring Morning — by Meng Haoran (689-740) of the Tang Dynasty (618-907)

This spring morning in bed I’m lying,

Not to awake till birds are crying.

After one night of wind and showers,

How many are the fallen flowers?

Written in a Village South of the Capital — by Cui Hu (772-846) of the Tang Dynasty

In this house on this day last year, a pink face vied

In beauty with the pink peach blossoms side by side.

I do not know today where the pink face has gone;

In the vernal breeze still smile pink peach blossoms full-blown.

Happy Rain on a Spring Night (Excerpts) — by Du Fu (712-770) of the Tang Dynasty

Good rain knows its time right;

It will fall when comes spring.

With wind it steals in night;

Mute, it moistens each thing.

Dreaming of the Southern Shore — by Bai Juyi (772-846) of the Tang Dynasty

Fair Southern shore,

With scenes I adore.

At sunrise riverside flowers redder than fire,

In spring green waves grow as blue as sapphire,

Which I can’t but admire.

Love Seeds — by Wang Wei (701-761) of the Tang Dynasty

Red berries grow in the southern land,

How many load in spring the trees?

Gather them till full is your hand;

They would revive fond memories.

1. What can we learn about the poets?

A．Meng Haoran lived longer than other poets.

B．Both Cui Hu and Bai Juyi died at the same age.

C．All of the poets were not from the Tang Dynasty.

D．Cui Hu wrote a poem highlighting the color green.

2. Which one of the poems mentions the scene along a river?

A．Love Seeds.	B．Happy Rain on a Spring Night.
C．Dreaming of the Southern Shore.	D．Written in a Village South of the Capital.

3. Which season are the poems probably talking about?

A．Spring.

B．Summer.

C．Autumn.

D．Winter.

4 . On the outside, 12-year-old Luna seems like your average kid. It’s not until you get to know her that you learn that Luna is anything but average.

Born with a heart defect (缺陷) called dextrocardia, Luna has had three open-heart operations and continues to pursue her interests in art and fashion. But when Luna was approached by athletic shoe company Saucony to design a shoe for sale across the country, it came as quite a surprise.

“This is so incredible. I got to use my art and creativity for something new that I’d never thought I’d be able to design,” Luna said. She is one of six patients from Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH) who have partnered with Saucony to design their own shoe to launch the Shoes with Soul campaign.

“Rather than just a donation, we wanted to create an experience and a moment that would not only raise money, but also awareness to highlight all the amazing work that’s being done at BCH,” says Chris, Saucony’s vice president. “Specifically, we wanted to give some of the BCH kids an opportunity to share their stories and their talents with the world.”

Luna’s design is fashionable. “On the tongue, they digitalized one of my drawings, and then on the bottom it’s a really bright pink color, and on the inside, the sole of the shoe is actually another drawing I did of a sunset,” she said. “Thinking about kids everywhere around the world wearing my shoe is amazing. It blows my mind.”

The income from the shoe sales will benefit the Boston Children’s Hospital Cardiac Fitness Program, which encourages kids to “find your possible” through personalized exercise programs tailored for each individual patient’s heart condition.

“It feels really good to help people and it's really something I can relate to,” says Luna. “The advice I would give a kid or someone like me is to never give up. There are a lot of kids out there with your condition and you’re not alone.”

1. What can we infer from Chris’ words?

A．It’s unwise to raise money.	B．It’s optional to seek donations.
C．It’s wonderful to study art.	D．It’s necessary to show kids’ talents.

2. What does the underlined sentence “It blows my mind.” in paragraph 5 probably mean?

A．I’m overjoyed.	B．I’m very serious.
C．My mind goes blank.	D．My mind is racing.

3. Which of the following best describes Luna?

A．Grateful and helpful.	B．Generous and serious.
C．Gifted and determined.	D．Creative and sensitive.

4. What is the text mainly intended to do?

A．Tell us the challenges the disabled face.	B．Introduce a campaign with kid patients.
C．Launch Saucony’s new brand shoes.	D．Set a good example to the disabled.

6 . The food we eat every day keeps us alive, but it can also increase health and environmental costs-heart disease, carbon emissions, and more. For years, health researchers focused on their priorities while environmental scientists were on theirs. And it became increasingly obvious that what we eat is closely connected with planet’s health.

So the researchers of a recent study at the University of Michigan built a system that combined both concerns, looking at health and environmental impacts of specific foods.

The researchers looked at the nutritional makeup of nearly 6000 foods. A hot dog would probably cost someone about 35 minutes of living; but eating most fruits might help someone gain a few extra minutes. In the calculations, apple pie is just about neutral - some boost from the apples, some losses from butter, flour, and sugar.

At the same time, the researchers evaluated the environmental effects of those thousands of food items. They studied different ways the environment absorbed food production’s impact as well.

When researchers looked at both issues at once, an exciting pattern emerged. Many foods good for people’s health were also relatively gentle on the environment. Not surprisingly, beans, vegetables-not those grown in greenhouses, though-and some sustainably farmed seafood like catfish fell in what they termed the “green” zone. “Amber” zone foods, like milk, egg-based foods and greenhouse-grown vegetables balanced health and environmental costs. “Red” zone foods, which included beef, pork, lamb and processed meats, had high health and environmental costs.

There’s no replacement for food, but shifting what we eat is possible. Food choices are personal, deeply connected to culture, religion, emotion, economic concerns, and so much more. “We aim to inform people so that they can make choices that fit with their needs and values.” says Olivier Jolliet one of the researchers. “We don’t all have to adopt a vegetarian diet overnight.” he says. “Small changes can make big impacts.”

1. What do we know about the recent study?

A．More is known about the nutritional makeup of foods.

B．Most foods are beneficial to both health and the planet.

C．Healthy foods tend to be harmless to the environment.

D．Research has been done on environmental impacts of foods.

2. What does the underlined word “neutral” in paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．balanced

B．wasteful

C．gentle

D．consuming

3. Which of the following has the lowest health and environmental cost?

A．Milk

B．A hot dog.

C．Apple pie.

D．Beans.

4. What does Olivier Jolliet think of shifts in food choices?

A．They can make a great difference.

B．They meet people’s needs for food.

C．They are not suitable for everybody.

D．They are of great value to researchers.

7 . If you are looking for a vacation to a beautiful beach town, here you can find the best cities along the East Coast based on a departure (离开) from Los Angeles.

Savannah, Gcorgia

Round-trip flight cost: $ 415

Walking tours of the city’s attractions are led by local historians to help you better know the city’s past and you can see the bench where Forrest Gump sat. There is also a free tour to Forsyth Park, home to a 300-ycar-old Candler Oak tree. Visitors can also stay at the Forsyth Park, which includes a spa, restaurant and cooking school.

Charleston, South Carolina

Round-trip flight cost: $519

You don’t have to travel to Europe to visit one of the world’s best spots. Charleston made Travel and Leisure’s 2018 list of the top 15 international cities. You can enjoy the sunshine for free at Folly Beach and watch the sunset from the dock.

Block Island, Rhode Island

Round-trip flight cost: $358

There are no flights from Los Angeles directly to Block Island, but a round-trip flight to Providence, Rhode Island. There you can make your way to Block Island and visit 1661 Farms and Gardens, which is home to kangaroos, camels, ducks, goats and much more.

Roanoke, Virginia

Round-trip flight cost: $517

Take advantage of the arts and crafts trips, hiking paths and waterfall stops all along the Blue Ridge Parkway. If you don’t want to stay outdoors, visit the Taubman Museum of Art for free. The museum has a collection of over 2,100 pieces from around the world and hosts special exhibits throughout the year.

1. What do tours in Savannah allow visitors to do?

A．Learn about the history of the city.

B．Help plant trees in Forsyth Park.

C．Attend a cooking school for free.

D．Watch an open-air movie.

2. Charleston is surtable for visitors who ______.

A．like to enjoy the sunset in the harbor

B．love to spend time with animals

C．want to appreciate works of art

D．prefer enjoying the mountain view

3. At which place can visitors have both outdoor and indoor tours?

A．Savannah.

B．Charleston.

C．Block Island.

D．Roanoke.

8 . When we’re in trouble, we always turn to our parents for help. But would you like them to hear the conversations you have with your friends on the school playground or lunch queue? Social networking sites have become extensions (延伸) of the school hallways, so would you add your parents as “friends” and allow them to view your online activities and conversations with friends?

In the past the generation gap included a technology gap, where children were up to date with the latest technology and parents were left behind, content to continue their day—to—day lives as they always had because they had no need to know more about technology. However, more and more parents are beginning to realize just how important social networks are in their lives. This realization has given many parents the motivation (动机) to educate themselves about social networking sites.

These days many people are attracted to social networking sites because they can choose who they have around them, there’s also a certain amount of control over privacy (隐私) that we don’t get in real life. Sometimes we feel that privacy is violated (违背) when we must accept a “friend” request from a parent or family member.

It’s a difficult choice whether or not to allow a parent to become a part of our online lives. On the one hand we don’t want to “refuse” their request because that might hurt their feelings or make them feel you have something to hide. On the other hand if you do accept, then you could have a sense of being watched and no longer feel free to comment or communicate the way you did before.

A recent survey suggested that parents shouldn’t take it personally if their children overlook (忽略) their requests. When a teenager overlooks a parent’s friend request, it doesn’t necessarily mean that he is hiding something, but it could mean that this is one part of his life where he wants to be independent.

Perhaps talking with parents and explaining would help soften the blow if you do choose not to add them to your friend list.

1. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?

A．Parents feel se cure about their privacy online.

B．Parents have realized the importance of social networks.

C．Social networks successfully fill the generation gap.

D．Social networks offer a chance for parents to communicate.

2. What maybe the reason for teenagers to refuse a parent’s friend request?

A．Their parents make negative comments on them.

B．They hide something from their parents.

C．Their parents tend to fall behind in technology.

D．They are unwilling to be watched by parents.

3. What does this overlook of a parent’s friend request by a teenager potentially indicate?

A．The teenager is hiding something from his parents.

B．The teenager does not respect his parents’ requests.

C．The teenager wants to be independent in certain aspects of his life.

D．The teenager is unfamiliar with the use of social media.

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．Parents’ friend requests.	B．Privacy online.
C．The generation gap.	D．Social networks.

9 . Tea culture is varied in different countries by the way tea is made and drunk, and by the places for tea drinking. How to make tea may be different. According to the ways of making tea, tea is classified into white tea, green tea, black tea, etc. And how to prepare tea may be different, too. In Tibet, tea is commonly boiled with salt and butter. People may drink tea at home or in public, for example, at tea houses.

As part of culture, tea has a relationship with history, health, education, communication and so on. It is commonly used at social activities. For example, afternoon tea is a British custom. Families or friends can communicate with each other while having afternoon tea.

Tea has remained a way of daily life in China and drinking tea has a lot of ad-vantages. It makes people less tired, clears heat in the human body and helps people lose weight.

Chinese people are good at using tea to make other things delicious. Tea, originally served as a medicine in ancient times, is now not just a kind of drink, but also excellent seasoning (调味品). Here are two delicious dishes made with tea:

Tea Eggs: You can find them cooked and sold in street markets in almost every city in China. Dragon Well Tea Shrimp (龙井虾仁). It’s one of the most well—known dishes in Hangzhou. Before you drink tea please check the following tips:

◆Drink tea hot.

◆The best time to drink is in between meals. It is bad for your stomach if you drink tea just before meals, during meals or soon after meals.

◆Do not drink too much strong tea.

1. Which of the following is similar to the underlined phrase “classified into”?

A．carry out

B．sort out

C．turn into

D．burst into

2. Afternoon tea in Britain is a ___________ according to the passage.

A．weekend activity

B．hobby

C．way of communication

D．game

3. In ancient China, tea was originally served as ___________ according to the pas-sage.

A．a drink

B．a dish

C．seasoning

D．a medicine

4. The passage doesn’t mention ___________.

A．ways of making tea	B．places to drink tea
C．tools for drinking tea	D．advantages of drinking tea

10 . Jack London, one of America’s major writers of adventure tales, was born in California in 1876. During his life, London worked at many jobs. His broad life experiences would become the background for his writing.

London,loved to read. As a teenager, he spent many hours educating himself at the Oakland, California, public library. He attended college at the University of California at Berkeley, but he stayed for only six months. He though Berkeley was “not lively enough” and wanted to do something more exciting.

London wrote stories about working people and the hard times they had making a living. He knew their problems first hand. He worked as a sailor, farmer, factory employee, railroad worker, and gold prospector, to name just a few of his many jobs.

London grew up near the waterfront in Oakland. He loved the water. When he was fifteen years old, he bought a small sailboat called a sloop. Later he sailed to Japan on a schooner, which is much large sailing boat. Like many people of the time, London caught the Klondike Gold Rush Fever. In 1897, he headed for Alaska. He didn’t find gold, but he discovered something even more valuable. He discovered that people enjoyed listening to the stories he made up with his vivid imagination. London entertained the miners with story after story. Later, using his experiences during the Gold Rush, he created many more colorful stories.

London resolved to live a full, exciting life. He once said, “I would rather be a superb meteor(流星), every atom of me in magnificent glow,than a sleepy and permanent planet.” Each day, he pushed himself. Once London determined that he was going to be a writer,nothing could stop him. His goal was to write at least one thousand words everyday. He refused to stop even when he was sick. In eighteen years, the writer published fifty-one books and hundreds of articles. He was the best-selling and highest-paid author of his day. Many people also considered him to be the best writer. White Fang and The Call of the Wild are his most famous stories and are about surviving in the Alaskan wilderness. Readers can enjoy Jack London’s energy and his talent for telling wonderful stories each time they open one of his novels.

1. Why was Jack London able to write on many topics?

A．He pushed himself to reach goals.

B．He had a variety of experiences and jobs.

C．He was drawn to the Klondike Gold Rush.

D．He was the best-selling and highest-paid author.

2. What prevented Jack London from finishing college?

A．That he was hired to sail to Japan.

B．That he traveled to Alaska in 1897.

C．That he spent much of his time writing.

D．That he was not interested in college life enough.

3. The underlined sentence in the last paragraph indicates that Jack London________.

A．is expert at universe.

B．aims high and strive to succeed.

C．is excited about life of the wildness.

D．face a choice between life and death.

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A．To support the statement that London was the “best writer”.

B．To describe life during the Klondike Gold Rush.

C．To provide information on Jack’ s life.

D．To identify books written by Jack London.