1 . How to Get Teens to Establish Sleeping Habits

Although you might not be able to control all of the factors that interfere (干预) with your sleep, you can adopt habits that encourage better sleep. Start with these sleep tips.

1.    1     Pick a time for her to go to bed each night and a time for waking up that allows her to get enough sleep and get to class on time. If your teen goes to bed at 11 p.m. and gets up at 7:30 a.m., she’ll get eight and a half hours a night. If school starts earlier than that, she’ll have to go to bed earlier.

2. Keep electronic gadgets(设备) out of your teen’s bedroom. Have your teen leave her phone and other devices in the living room or kitchen when she goes to bed. If your teen brings her phone or tablet to bed with her, she might stay up late checking her social media pages or sending texts.     2    .

3. Set up a pre-bedtime schedule.     3     Encourage activities that will help her relax and get ready for sleeping, such as light reading, listening to quiet music or taking a bath.

    4     Sleeping into the afternoon or going to bed very late on Friday and Saturday can throw off a teen’s sleep schedule and make it difficult for her to fall asleep at the usual time on Sunday night.

4. Make your teenager’s room ideal for sleep by keeping it dark and cool.     5     If your teen’s room tends to be hot, put an air conditioner in the window or adjust the thermostat before she goes to bed. Bright light helps a teen wake up in the morning. Either head to her room to open the curtains or place a lamp by her bed so that she can turn it on after waking up.

A．After this, she will sleep soundly.

B．Create a sleep schedule with your teenager.

C．Sleeping well is very important for teenagers.

D．Stick to the sleep schedule, even on weekends.

E．Hang up curtains or blinds to block out light from the windows.

F．The bright light from the screen also makes it difficult for people to fall asleep.

G．About an hour before a teenager goes to bed, turn off the television, computer and other gadgets.

2 . For better eyesight (视力), doctors advise limiting (限制) the hours of screen time and encourage having enough eye resting time.

However, another study shows that sitting in front of computer or TV screens for long hours is not the only reason for myopia (近视). An Australian research team studied young children in Sydney and Singapore to find the reasons for myopia. The research team found that there were less children who had myopia in Sydney than those in Singapore, even though they spent more time in front of computer and TV screens. The major finding is that children in Sydney spend longer hours on outdoor sports than those in Singapore.

Indoor and outdoor sports both make the eyes pay attention to more distant (远处的) objects, which stops the eyes from changing original shape. But outdoor sports may be better than indoor sports for myopia. Because natural light is good for eye growth and vitamin (维他命) D from the sunlight might be useful to it. Many doctors suggest that every child get its first eye test when he/she is about two and half years old, and even if his/her sight seems good enough. It is necessary for myopic(近视的) children to wear glasses to stop headaches, trouble reading and so on. It is also important that schools invite doctors to test their students’ eyes.

If that is not possible, school teachers should at least encourage parents and children to have regular eye examination and wear glasses. And parents should remember not only to limit the total screen time for their children, but also to encourage them to spend time outdoors.

1. What did the Australian research team study for?

A．To find the reasons for myopia.

B．To find the ways to treat myopia.

C．To learn to choose right glasses.

D．To improve children’s eyesight.

2. Why are there fewer children with myopia in Sydney than those in Singapore?

A．Because the children in Sydney watch TV less.

B．Because the children in Sydney have more eye resting time.

C．Because the children in Sydney use computer less.

D．Because the children in Sydney do more outdoor sports.

3. What conclusion can we draw from the passage?

A．Sydney children don’t study hard.

B．Singapore children do few exercise.

C．Room light does harm to children’s eyes.

D．Outdoors activities do more good to eyes.

4. Which of the following is true?

A．Children should have eye tests as soon as they reach school age.

B．Looking more at distant objects can help the eyes keep their original shape.

C．Doing outdoor sports with no glasses is good for myopic children.

D．Children should limit their time in the sun to protect their eyes.

3 . Antoinette “Toni” Harris is making history on and off the field. The 22-year-old sophomore (大二学生) from East Los Angeles College has become the first woman to be offered a full scholarship.

While a few women have been offered (partial scholarships to serve as kickers on collegiate teams, Harris is the first to receive a full scholarship to play a skilled position on the field. It’s a landmark for the sport to be sure, but for Harris, breaking glass ceilings is something she’s been doing since she was six-years-old.

“I had a coach who had told me before that I would never get to the next level because I was a lot smaller and not as fast as the other guys. So that moment taught me to never give up.” Harris tells CNN. “From that moment on I told myself no one’s ever going to decide what I am going to do with my life. That’s my decision.”

Instead, she went on to play for East Los Angeles college, helping her team go 4-6 after battling back from health problems.

During last month’s Super Bowl, the defensive back appeared in a Toyota commercial (商业广告). In it Harris can be seen putting in work on the field, facing opponent (对手) twice her size and lifting tires in the air. It is an inspiring part.

“In the end you’ve got to push yourself,” Harris tells ESPN. “I’m going to focus on my goal. My final goal is to be very good at a four-year university and the first female NFL player, I know I can get there.”

1. What made Harris special?

A．she plays well as a kicker on the football field

B．She is the first woman to receive a full football scholarship

C．She is one of fey women players in her college

D．She works well as a skilled player on the

2. What happened when a coach commented on Harris’ development?

A．she lost heart for a moment	B．she determined to practise more
C．She lacked the power of exercise	D．She realized she decided on her future

3. What can infer from the Toyota commercial?

A．Harris was at a disadvantage in size	B．Harris got treated badly by opponents
C．Harris liked lifting tires	D．Harris was twice as big as her opponents

4. What is Harris’ aim?

A．Playing constantly in her university	B．Keeping up with others in her university
C．becoming the first woman NEL player	D．working as a female coach in NFL.

4 . My story is about love and loss. I was lucky.     1    . Woz and I started Apple in my parents’ garage when I was 20. We worked hard, and in 10 years Apple had grown from just the two of us in a garage into a ＄2 billion company with over 4000 employees.

We had just released our finest creation--the Macintosh--a year earlier, and I had just turned 30. and then I got fired. I got fired from a company I started.    2    .

But something slowly began to dawn on me--I still love what I did. The turn of events at Apple had not changed that.     3    During the next five years, I started a company named NeXT and fell in love with an amazing woman who would become my life. In a remarkable turn of events, Apple bought NeXT. And I returned Apple. And Laurene and I have a wonderful family together.

I’m pretty sure none of this would have happened if I hadn’t been fired form Apple. It was awful-tasting medicine, but I guess the patient needed it. Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick.    4    I’m convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did.

    5    Your work is going to fill large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking until you find it. Don’t settle.

A．It hurts a lot.

B．Don’t lose faith.

C．It was really frustrating.

D．So I decided to start over.

E．You’ve got to find what you love.

F．I found what I loved to do early in life.

G．I successfully founded a company with a friend.

5 . Some of the notebooks George Washington kept as a young man are still in existence. They show that he was learning Latin, was very interested in the basis of good behavior in society, and was reading English literature.

At school he seems only to have been interested in mathematics. In fact, his formal education was surprisingly brief for a gentlemen, and incomplete. For unlike other young Virginian of that day, he did not go to the College of William and Mary in the Virginian capital of Williamsburg. In terms of formal training then, Washington contrasts sharply with some other early American President such as John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. In later years, Washington probably regretted his lack of intellectual training. He never felt comfortable in a debate in Congress, or on any subject that had nor to do with everyday practical matters. And because he never learned French and could not speak directly to the French leaders, he did not visit the country he admired so much. Thus, unlike Jefferson and Adams, he never reached Europe.

1. Washington felt uncomfortable in Congress debates because he        .

A．lacked practice in public speaking

B．felt his education was not good enough

C．didn’t like arguing and debating with people

D．felt that debating was like intellectual training

2. The reason why Washington didn’t visit France was probably that he        .

A．didn’t really care about going

B．didn’t know French leaders

C．couldn’t communicate directly with the French leaders

D．was too busy to travel

3. According to the author        .

A．Washington’s lack of formal education placed him at a disadvantage in later life

B．Washington should have gone to France even though he could not speak French

C．Washington was not as good a president as Adams, Jefferson or Madison

D．Washington was a model for all Virginian gentlemen

4. The main idea of the passage is that Washington’s education        .

A．was if great variety, covering many subjects

B．was probably equal to those of most young gentlemen of this time

C．may seem poor by modern standards but was goog enough for his time

D．was rather limited for a president

6 . We are spending too much time on social media today. So what if you make a habit of spending no more than ten minutes a day?    1    Here’s how to make it happen:

•    2    

Don’t waste your efforts by being on every platform (平台). Instead, choose only one platform to start. Make sure that you enjoy it.     3    You’ll more probably keep up your 10­minute daily social media habit when you’re having fun with it. If you like to write brief content, choose Twitter. If you love pictures, choose Instagram.

•Choose the right time.

Find your best time to use social media.    4    Your social media habit might take place first in the morning or right before you leave work or during lunch. Or, consider a time when you can use it more efficiently. For example, if you wait in line every morning for your coffee, get your phone out and make the waiting more meaningful.

•Engage (参与).

Be wise in deciding what you want to talk about.    5    But remember, being on social media does not mean creating new content every day. If you’re just starting your social media habit, you can read what was posted by others. You can share others’ content and add your point of view to make their post even more valuable.

A．Make it easy.

B．Only use one platform.

C．Be sure not to give away your personal information.

D．Your topic should help you express your point of view.

E．Actually, you can achieve a lot of things within ten minutes.

F．There’s no sense picking YouTube if you hate creating videos.

G．Habits are easier to form when they take place at the same time every day.

7 . The term Scotch­Irish is an American term used to describe those Scots­Irish who live in America.In Britain the term Scots­Irish used for these people is Ulster­Scots. Then, where did the Scots­Irish come from on earth? To find the answer, you should get to know a little bit about the history of Scotland.

After the Celtic invasion (入侵) of Britain about 500 BC, what is now Scotland was controlled by the Celtic people known as the Picts. This name came from the Latin word pictus meaning “painted”. They painted their bodies with dyes (染料).

In the fifth century, the Scots from northern Ireland invaded what is now western Scotland and established a kingdom in the highlands. They spoke Gaelic, a Celtic language. At this same time the Anglo­Saxon invasion of Britain was taking place. Scotland is made up of the highlands and the lowlands, and the Gaelic name for the lowlands is a’Ghalldachd, meaning “the place of the foreigners”．And whom might those foreigners be? The Anglo­Saxon invasion of Britain included the Angles, the Saxons and the Jutes. The Jutes came from what is now northwestern Denmark.They settled (定居) in the southernmost part of Britain. The Saxons came from the northwest coast of Germany and they settled in the southern third of Britain. The Angles came from southwestern Denmark and they conquered what is now northern England and the lowlands of Scotland. They were the foreigners referred to in the Gaelic name for the lowlands.

In the 17th century, the British leaders decided to settle some of its people in the Northern Ireland province of Ulster. They chose the people from Lowland Scotland. This migration (移民) started about 1605.

When the British colonization (殖民) of North America began many of them chose to join this migration. By the time of the American Revolution it was said that one­sixth of the population was the Scots­Irish.

1. Which of the following had the custom of body painting?

A．The Scots.	B．The Picts.
C．The Scots­Irish.	D．The Anglo­Saxons.

2. What happened to what is now Scotland in the fifth century?

A．A kingdom was set up by the Scots fell.

B．The Scots lost the lowlands in a war.

C．Gaelic was widely spoken in the highlands.

D．The highlands were controlled by the Jutes.

3. The underlined word “them” in the last paragraph refers to the people who came from         ．

A．northern England

B．western Scotland

C．Ulster of Northern Ireland

D．southernmost part of Britain

4. What does the text mainly want to tell us?

A．Why the Scots­Irish chose America to settle.

B．The Anglo­Saxon invasion of Britain.

C．The history of the country Scotland.

D．Who the Scots­Irish were exactly.

8 . Top 4 Traditional Summer Jobs for College Students

With the summer break around the corner, students will be looking for seasonal and short-term jobs for extra cash, to stay busy or to make additions to their resume (简历). The following jobs have been longtime go-tos for many young adults.

Lifeguard

Because summer is the busiest season for pools and beaches, lots of summer jobs exist for strong swimmers. Lots of positions can be found at community and neighborhood pools, while those who live near the coastline can also find positions at public beaches. These jobs are a great opportunity to build your fitness, keep people safe and be outdoors to enjoy some fun in the sun. The average hourly wage for lifeguards is $9.50.

Camp Counselor (辅导员)

Students, who enjoy spending their time with children, being a leader and overseeing fun, outdoor activities are often the perfect fit for camp counselor positions. Students studying science, for example, can work at a science camp, while those with a creative talent can work at an arts-focused summer program. The average hourly wage for camp counselors is $9.28, but those with years of experience or specific academic backgrounds may earn more.

Sales Associate

Students with a skill for persuasion and helpfulness often enjoy sales associate jobs. Students interested in business, finance or sales/marketing often gravitate (被吸引) towards these roles, but they’re also a great fit for anyone seeking a low-pressure summer position or even just a discount at their favorite store. The average wage is $10.20 hourly.

Food Server

Although it may not seem like the greatest way to spend a summer, working as wait staff allows students to build their social skills, stay active, enjoy free meals while working and familiarize themselves with different cuisines. The average salary is $9.00 hourly, but tips can raise that number hugely.

1. Being a lifeguard means you can___________.

A．work indoors only	B．work near your home
C．have fun with your friends	D．work without certifications

2. What do you know about the camp counselor job?

A．It requires students to be good at outdoor activities.

B．A background in a specific area may provide an advantage.

C．It offers the highest average hourly wage among the four jobs.

D．The experience of babysitting can help you earn more money.

3. What might be one of the benefits of working as a sales associate?

A．Enjoy free meals.	B．Enjoy lower purchase prices.
C．Develop a set of new skills.	D．Build a career for sales or marketing.

4. What can people learn in a waiter’s job?

A．How to deal with people.	B．How to deal with pressure.
C．How to grow their patience.	D．How to make different cuisines.

5. Which job may allow you to earn more than it says?

A．Lifeguard.

B．Camp counselor.

C．Sales associate.

D．Food server.

9 . Now, a growing number of companies are offering subscriptions (订购) for something most people are used to owning: cars.

Car subscription plans are mainly aimed at drivers who do not want to have long-term agreements for one single car. Many people using the services say they like being able to use a number of different kinds of vehicles depending on their needs.

Steve Barnes uses a car subscription service in Atlanta, Georgia. He says that every time he orders a new car “it feels like New Year’s morning”. Barnes signed up for the service in 2018 to be able to use many kinds of vehicles for different purposes. He says for some activities with his children, he chooses a large SUV. But when he wants to have fun or go out at night, he chooses a Tesla or some other kinds of sports car. But the comfort of such services can come at a high cost. Barnes pays $1,400 a month for his subscription. This is much higher than the $ 900 a month he used to pay to hire an SUV with insurance. Sill, he has no desire to own or hire a car again. He says his subscription has allowed him to drive many different vehicles which would have cost more than $1 million to own.

Some of the world’s biggest automakers are currently offering subscription plans for vehicles. One of them is Ford Motor Company. The company signed a deal last year with the San Francisco-based Monthly subscription service-Canvas. Canvas offers several models, including used vehicles. Monthly subscriptions start at $379 for small cars and go up to $1,125 for large SUVs. But these plans limit drivers to 800 kilometers per month. For another $100, users can get unlimited travel.

Adela Spulber works at the U.S. -based Center for Automotive Research in Michigan. She said that the effects of vehicle subscription services remain unknown.

1. What is the main purpose of car subscription plans?

A．To get people to buy cars more actively.

B．To encourage people to own their own cars.

C．To meet some people’s needs to drive different cars.

D．To reach an agreement with people having a single car.

2. What do we know about Steve Barnes from the text?

A．He is satisfied with the car subscription service.

B．He always likes to use different types of sports cars.

C．He hopes to own another car some day.

D．The cost of a month for his subscription is lower.

3. Which of the following can be inferred from Paragraph 4?

A．Canvas doesn’t provide second-hand cars.

B．There are different monthly subscriptions to choose from.

C．A driver may drive Canvas cars without limitation.

D．Now the subscription services are welcome in San Francisco.

4. What is Adela Spulber’s attitude to the subscription services?

A．Hopeless.

B．Pessimistic.

C．Optimistic.

D．Uncertain.

10 . Stress is everywhere in our daily life. And it is not just men who suffer from it, but women and young and old people, too.

The main causes of stress are: death, divorce, marriage, money, moving house, changing jobs, ending relationships and taking exams.

So how do you know if you suffer from stress? Do the Stress Test and find out!

Stress Test

Do you	Yes	No
1. often sleep badly?
2. get headaches a lot?
3. find it difficult to relax?
4. need alcohol or cigarettes to keep calm?
5. usually hide your feeling?
6. find it difficult to put your heart into something?
7. take sleeping pills?
8. get angry when things go wrong?

If you answer Yes to more than two of these questions, you are one of many people who suffer from stress. So what can you do about it?

Doing yoga (瑜伽) or relaxation exercises, chewing gum and playing with worry beads (念珠) are all common ways of relieving (减轻) stress.

However doctors now say that there are simpler ways. Their advice is that people should laugh and smile more often. When you laugh and smile , your body relaxes. They also say that people--and especially men--ought to cry more frequently, because crying is the natural way of relieving stress.

1. What can you learn from the passage?

A．Young people suffer from more stress than the old.

B．Many social problems cause stress.

C．If you answer YES to more than three of these questions, you are one of many people who suffer from stress.

D．Doing yoga is the most useful way to relieve stress.

2. How do you know you’re suffering from stress?
(1) drink too much (2) often sleepy (3) usually hide your feeling (4) find it difficult to relax

A．(1) and (2)

B．(1) and (4)

C．(2) and (3)

D．(3) and (4)

3. However doctors now say that there are simpler ways. Here “simpler ways” means________.

A．chewing gum

B．playing with worry beads

C．laugh and cry

D．above all

4. What’s the topic of the passage?

A．Living with stress

B．Social problems

C．Ways of relieving stress

D．Stress Test