1 . Are you happy with your appearance?     1    

“Almost all the girls with single-fold eyelids (单眼皮) in our class have had double eyelid operations,” Zeng, a Senior 2 student from Chengdu, told Xinhua. Zeng had the same surgery done this summer.     2    

From popular photo-editing apps to plastic surgery (整形手术), it seems that large eyes, pale skin and a skinny body are the only standard for beauty these days. But can following this standard really make us feel good about ourselves?

    3     . According to Huxiu News, over six in ten girls choose not to take part in certain daily activities, such as attending school, because they feel bad about their looks. As much as 31 percent of teenagers avoid speaking up in class because they worry that others will notice their looks.

“Many teenagers are upset about their appearance because they believe in unrealistic standards of beauty,” experts say.       4     Seeing all these things can make anyone believe that they’re too dark, too fat, too short, or too tall.

However, trying to live up to strict standards can make us feel anxious. What troubles us is not just our “imperfect” looks, but the fact that we criticize ourselves too much.

    5     Plus-size models are being featured in some fashion shows. All of us should be just as confident as they are.

A．Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes.

B．Body image anxiety is common among teenagers.

C．Guys care just as much as girls do about their body image.

D．Some teenagers might feel negative about their appearance.

E．It’s common for teenagers to feel confident about their appearance.

F．She and many of her classmates believe bigger eyes look more beautiful.

G．Perfect faces and bodies are everywhere in advertising, TV shows and social media.

2 . Some people think working overtime means you’re a hard worker. You have to sacrifice your personal time to stay at work, produce something, help the company, and be a more devoted employee. But is that right?     1     This means it takes you longer to produce something than someone else.

A good manager knows how to encourage his employees to work to their full potential instead of expecting them to work late even if they don’t have something to do. People who stay in their office until late hate their jobs.     2    

Overworking may negatively influence the level of productivity and efficiency. Any company that makes their employees work those hours is not being managed well.     3     And the boss would prefer you work efficiently 7 hours and then go back home than 10 hours with poor efficiency.

    4     The fact is the competition is so fierce that if you don’t work hard someone will easily and willingly replace you, especially in the IT industry. Employees are told they need to work longer hours or they don’t belong or are denied promotions. It is time to abandon the culture of overworking, to work smarter, more efficiently and have a balance with personal life.

Nowadays, it’s hard for a young person to build a good future, for pressures are on his (or her) shoulders: housing, children, parents, themselves, etc. But everyone must keep working hard to have ourselves on the way to the good future, which is not certain.     5    

A．No one wants to work overtime.

B．The boss thinks highly of overworking.

C．Working too many hours only means you are inefficient.

D．For it affects their performance, as well as other aspects of their life.

E．What’s sure is that if you’re lazy and don’t work hard, no good future will come.

F．Managers believe that overworking is an evidence of devotion from their employees’ side.

G．In many countries, overworking would be criticized because it reflects poor work efficiency.

3 . The year 2019 began with two pieces of exciting space exploration news. On Jan. 3, China landed a spacecraft, Change-4, on the moons far side—the side we can’t see from Earth—for the first time in human history. And according to a report published on Jan. 9 in Nature, scientists from the Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) detected repeated radio signals from a galaxy 1.5 billion light years away, possibly sent by intelligent aliens.

However, what’s even more exciting than the news is the fact that whenever speaking of space exploration, we forget our political and cultural differences—the things that so obsess us.

“When you go into space, you become part of this overall collective called ‘Humanity’,” Ken Liu, Chinese American sci-fi writer and translator, told Quartz website. “You’re no longer Chinese, American, Russian... Your culture is left behind. You’re now just Humanity with a capital ‘H’.”

This magic has worked all the way along our journey into space. When US astronaut Neil Armstrong (1930-2012) became the first human to set foot on the moon in 1969, for example, he told the world: “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” Now, with Change-4 touching down on new moon territory, China’s aim is to help scientists from around the world find out more about Earths only satellite. And with the discovery of the CHIME astronauts, we’re one step closer to answering a common question in science: “Are humans alone in the universe?”

It’s true that we are a curious species. But instead of being curious about the “unknown”, perhaps were really more eager to “push further” our own human “boundaries” and “limits”.

1. Which of the following is the discovery of the CHIME scientists?

A．A galaxy with intelligent aliens.

B．Repeated radio signals sent by intelligent aliens.

C．Repeated radio signals from a distant galaxy.

D．Radio signals from a galaxy several years ago.

2. Why does the author quote Ken Lius words?

A．To introduce the famous writer, Ken Liu.

B．To show that in space we are just humanity.

C．To emphasize that culture is not important.

D．To introduce the things that obsess us very much.

3. What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 4?

A．Further confirm his opinion.	B．Add some background information.
C．Summarize the previous paragraphs.	D．Introduce a new topic for discussion.

4. What’s the main idea of the text?

A．China takes the lead in space exploration.

B．Humans are not alone in the universe.

C．Space exploration is a common cause of mankind.

D．Humans desire to push the boundaries of scientific limits.

4 . 假定你是李华，得知你的英国留学生朋友Peter在CCTV举办的《中国诗词大会》(Chinese Poetry Conference)决赛中失利。请你给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1.给予安慰和鼓励；
2.愿意提供帮助。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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6 . Last spring, I was fortunate to be chosen to participate in an exchange study program. In my application letter, I was careful to ________ how much I wanted to see France; evidently, my excitement really came through in my words. Once I ________ that I was going, all I could think about was the fun of foreign travel and making all sorts of new and ________ friends. While traveling was inspiring and meeting people was ________, nothing about my term in France was what I ________.

The moment I arrived in Paris, I was ________ by a nice French couple who would become my host parents. My entire experience was joyous and exciting ________ I received some shocking news from my program coordinator(协调人): there had been an accident in my host parents’ extended family. They had to travel outside France for several weeks. That afternoon, I had to ________ out of one family’s house and into another. The exchange coordinator told me I’d have a ________ this time and asked whether I could share a bedroom with an English speaker. To avoid the temptation to ________ my native language, I asked not to be ________ with an English-speaking roommate. When I got to my new room, I ________ myself to my new roommate Paolo, a Brazilian, the same age as I, whom I was surprised to find playing one of my favorite CDs! In just a few hours, we knew we’d be good friends for the rest of the ________.

I left France with many ________, so when people ask me what my favorite part of the trip was, they are always ________ to hear me talk about my Brazilian friend Paolo and the scores of weekdays in class, weeknights on the town, and weekends ________ France we enjoyed together. I love how people ________ seem so different, but end up being so ________. The most valuable lesson I gained from studying in France wasn’t just to respect the French people ________ to respect all people, for your next best friend could be just a continent away. I would recommend an exchange program to anyone who wants to experience foreign cultures and gain meaningful ________.

1.

A．discuss

B．express

C．announce

D．argue

2.

A．approved

B．knew

C．warned

D．denied

3.

A．stubborn

B．anxious

C．universal

D．interesting

4.

A．boring

B．upsetting

C．thrilling

D．promising

5.

A．expected

B．liked

C．doubted

D．feared

6.

A．greeted

B．witnessed

C．sponsored

D．supported

7.

A．since

B．until

C．when

D．while

8.

A．move

B．travel

C．walk

D．rush

9.

A．housekeeper

B．leader

C．colleague

D．roommate

10.

A．learn

B．appreciate

C．speak

D．master

11.

A．contrasted

B．evolved

C．placed

D．fitted

12.

A．added

B．introduced

C．devoted

D．adapted

13.

A．term

B．week

C．month

D．vacation

14.

A．dreams

B．suitcases

C．presents

D．stories

15.

A．concerned

B．disturbed

C．embarrassed

D．surprised

16.

A．exploring

B．analyzing

C．describing

D．investigating

17.

A．need

B．shall

C．must

D．can

18.

A．generous

B．independent

C．similar

D．distant

19.

A．but

B．or

C．and

D．so

20.

A．instructions

B．friendships

C．facts

D．data

7 . Nurses are required in all areas of the medical field from hospitals and nursing homes to schools and the armed forces, heading to a great need of certified nurses. Here are some best universities for a degree in nursing.

Simmons College

Simmons College is a private women’s college founded in Boston in 1899. Nursing is the top major at the school as well as the most popular. The nursing graduates from Simmons make about $ 58, 000 every year.

Villanova University

Villanova University is a research university located in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania. Named after Saint Thomas of Villanova, the school is the oldest Catholic university in Pennsylvania. Nursing is a popular major and is offered as an online degree as well. The nursing graduates from Villanova make about $ 63,000 every year.

University of California, Los Angeles

The UCLA School of Nursing is known for its excellent education provided by a group of leaders in the medical field. The four-year program allows students to be qualified nurses through classroom learning and clinical training. A nursing degree from UCLA leads to positions in many hospitals and clinics, with a yearly income of about $ 84,000.

New York University

New York University attaches great importance to real-world experience. Along with taking classes in school, students mainly work in the health care environment receiving technical training Additionally, Nursing students of NYU College have the chance to study in Abu Dhabi, China and other countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and South America. The education from NYU will prepare students to help doctors treat patients, earning a yearly income of about $ 86, 000.

1. If Nora has to look after her children at home, which university or college can she choose to get a nursing degree?

A．Simmons College.	B．Villanova University.
C．University of California, Los Angeles	D．New York University.

2. What makes the UCLA School of Nursing famous?

A．Its high-quality teaching.	B．Its four-year program.
C．The clinical training it offers.	D．The yearly income of graduates.

3. NYU College of Nursing focuses more attention on students’ __________

A．future income	B．Learning environment
C．Practical training	D．chance to study better

8 . We humans love to stare into our smart devices. We gaze for hours—about 10 hours and 39 minutes a day—at our computers, smartphones, tablets and televisions. Is all this staring bad for us?   It might be, mainly because as we stare at our devices we are exposing ourselves to blue light.

Blue light is a type of electromagnetic radiation with a very short wavelength that produces a high amount of energy. While it’s true that light can damage our eyes under certain circumstances, there’s no scientific evidence suggesting that blue light is harmful to our eyes. But many people still think it is, which is why blue-light-blocking glasses are so popular. So, do the glasses work?

“Everyone is very concerned that blue light may be causing damage to the eye, but there’s no evidence that it may be causing serious damage, ” Dr. Rahul Khurana, a clinical spokesman, told Business Insider.

Blue light exposure is nothing new. In fact, the sun is the largest source of blue light. Moreover, blue light is also present in LED light. But if blue light isn’t harmful, then why are we constantly rubbing our eyes when we’re looking at our screens?   The answer is eyestrain (眼疲劳). More than 60 percent of people experience eye problems associated with digital eyestrain. And blue light, it seems isn’t the cause. Instead, our eyes are so strained because most of us blink less when we stare at our digital devices. So, if eyestrain is the real issue, blue-light-blocking glasses are probably of little use.

1. What do we know about blue light?

A．It has the shortest wavelength.

B．It’s a kind of nuclear radiation.

C．It consumes a great deal of energy.

D．It may come from electronic devices.

2. What causes the popularity of blue-light-blocking glasses?

A．Evidence of their benefits to eyes.

B．Widespread use of smart devices.

C．Belief in blue light’s harmful effect.

D．Scientific understanding of blue light.

3. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?

A．Rubbing eyes makes people strained.

B．Blue light exposure is hardly avoidable.

C．Blue light may connect with tired eyes.

D．Eye problems are not easy to deal with.

4. According to the text, wearing blue-light-blocking glasses may be______.

A．useless	B．harmful
C．tiring	D．beneficial

9 . Vijay Gupta is known to classical music lovers across the United States. He serves as the first violinist for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. In that job, he often plays to large crowds, including many very rich people. When he is not performing, he organizes concerts for homeless people. “They have reminded me why I became a musician.” He said.

Last week, Gupta was recognized for being a founder and the artistic director of Street Symphony. The group has performed at homeless shelters, jails and halfway houses for about eight years. Gupta is among the 25 winners of the 2018 MacArthur Fellowship, commonly known as the “Genius Grant”. Each winner will receive $ 625,000 over five years to use as they wish. The money is coming from a private group, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. It awards grants (补助金) to people whose work it considers exceptional and whose work “inspires hope in us all”. Gupta said he got the idea for Street Symphony while teaching Nathaniel Ayers, a trained musician whose mental illness led to his homelessness.

The 31-year-old winner said he did not know yet how he would spend the money. He has been a performer since the age of seven and the award will give him “space to breathe, plan and look ahead”.

Another winner is Rebecca Sandefur, an associate professor (副教授) of sociology and law in the University of Illinois. The Associated Press says her research actively supports new ways to involve poor communities in the U. S. justice system.

47-year-old Sandefur created the first national mapping of civil legal aid providers. It shows which states have the financial(金融的)resources to provide such aid and which don’t. She also found that the cost of legal services was only one of the things preventing poor people from getting lawyers. Among the others were fears of unfairness(不公平)in the legal system. Sandefur noted that a lot of attention had been paid to problems with the criminal justice system, but more attention must be paid to the civil side of the law, which also affected millions of people.

1. Why does Gupta win the award?

A．For his achievements in classical music.

B．For performing for large crowds.

C．For organizing a group playing for the homeless.

D．For the companionship with Nathaniel Ayers.

2. What do we know about MacArthur Fellowship?

A．It is founded by the government.

B．It offers $ 625,000 to 25 winners in 2018.

C．It allows the winners to use the money freely.

D．It awards people who make great contributions to society.

3. What was the extraordinary thing that Sandefur did?

A．She made it easier to get legal help for the poor.

B．She made the legal system fairer.

C．She paid more attention to the criminal justice system.

D．She offered legal aid to the poor freely.

4. Which can be the best title for the passage?

A．Grants winners, inspiring the poor

B．The city homeless, in need of help

C．Vijay Gupta, an extraordinary violinist

D．MacArthur Foundation, awarding exceptional work

10 . 3D printing is becoming more and more popular. We are now able to create things we need very quickly and easily using 3D printers. But can you imagine printing food?

Some scientists are trying to revolutionize the dining experience by doing this. They hope that having a 3D printer in the kitchen will be as common as the microwave oven or blender.

Scientists say that it’ll be quite easy: you simply have to select a recipe and put the raw food “inks” into the printer. You can also modify the instructions to make the food exactly how you want it. This means that it would be very quick and easy to create tasty and nutritious meals.

Using 3D printers to create your meals would also be saving the environment. There would be less need for traditional growing, transporting and packaging processes as food production would be a lot more efficient. For example, alternative ingredients(原料) such as proteins from algae, beetroot leaves and insects could be converted into tasty products.

Printing food could also help people who suffer from dysphasia (a swallowing disorder). They could program the printer to print softer versions of their favorite foods so that they would not have trouble in swallowing them.

However, some people think that a future of 3D food printing would be a disaster. It could take away many jobs, including those from growing, transporting and packaging food. Imagine a world where there was no need for farming or growing crops and the same tastes could be printed from a raw “food ink”. Likewise, traditional cafes and restaurants might lose business. Also, there are concerns about the nutritional value of printed food: is it really possible to be get the nutrients we need from food-based inks and gels(凝胶)?

What’s more, cooking and eating together with family and friends has long been a traditional and enjoyable activity. It is hard to imagine a world where the pleasure of cooking is dead and meals can be created at the touch of a button.

1. Which of the following best describes 3D food printing?

A．Quick and popular.	B．Easy and efficient.
C．Nutritious and tasty.	D．Soft and convenient.

2. Why do some think that 3D food printing would be a disaster?

A．Traditional food would disappear.

B．Many people could lose their jobs.

C．It would affect the people’s health.

D．We could all eat the same food.

3. What can we infer from the passage?

A．3D food printing will replace traditional cooking.

B．3D printing food can treat dysphasia.

C．It would hurt our tradition of food culture.

D．3D food printing would be a failure.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．3D food “printing”: coming to the kitchen.

B．Can 3D printing create everything?

C．3D printing food will be in fashion!

D．The disadvantage of 3D food printing.