1 . 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。

Oktoberfest is a German tradition     1     (know) around the world for its beer, delicious food, and celebration of German culture. It’s a chance to put aside differences, raise a glass, and shout, “Prost!” (“Cheers!” in German)

Given the name, one would think that it would also be a chance to celebrate the great month of October. That’s right—the majority of Oktoberfest takes place in September. The entire festival runs 16-18 days, depending     2     the year. However, when Oktoberfest began in 1810, it took place     3     (entire) in October, from the 12th to the 17th.

The first Oktoberfest was a celebration of the     4     (marry) between Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. It lasted five days, during which the citizens of Munich     5     (invite) to eat and drink to their hearts’ content while     6     (listen) to live music and watching parades. The party ended with a horse race at the edge of town.

It was     7     a success that people thought this celebration should become an annual festival, complete with attractions     8     made the first so enjoyable. As the festival     9     (get) longer, the starting dates were moved into September because the days were longer and the weather was     10     (warm). Visitors could stay out later to enjoy the gardens and the famous fields which made up the festival grounds without getting chilly.

2 . When I was younger, it was as if my family lived on the road. We were so _______ to packing our truck and trailer and going on the road to our _______ . Typically, these travels would _______ long road trips. Sometimes we would _______ friends. And other times we would be visiting _______ . Although some trips were short-lived, the experiences, _______ , and things I have learned from them would be _______ .

In Mexico, I learned more about the ethnicity (种族) I belong to. Here in the US, I have learned large amounts of knowledge about how culture can _______ from state to state and how it affects everyone else. The people we met on our journeys also contributed to the memories I now _______ of traveling experiences.

As you get older, you start to become ________ of the fact that not everyone was ________ like you and there is more to the world than the ________ bubble we tend to view ourselves in. Taking a little bit from everything ________ the bubble, though. And taking the time to ________ all the new things, we can build our character even more.

Humans have the natural wanderlust (旅行癖), and a strong ________ to explore. We travel every day, even if we don’t ________ it. Going to work or school is just as much traveling as taking a trip to Europe. Everything can be turned into an ________ , and there is something to see at every corner.

Taking the time to ________ that everything we do can be a learning experience can ________ change the way we view our lives. So we should take the time now while we are young to understand this and take ________ of it because we only have so long to live, and there is so much of this world to be seen.

1.

A．related

B．sensitive

C．used

D．limited

2.

A．destination

B．organization

C．station

D．situation

3.

A．appeal to

B．focus on

C．lie in

D．consist of

4.

A．watch

B．meet

C．expect

D．inform

5.

A．airports

B．cinemas

C．attractions

D．supermarkets

6.

A．requirements

B．memories

C．lifestyles

D．surroundings

7.

A．eye-catching

B．heart-breaking

C．time-consuming

D．long-lasting

8.

A．vary

B．range

C．change

D．shift

9.

A．forget

B．lose

C．hold

D．insist

10.

A．scared

B．tired

C．aware

D．confident

11.

A．forced

B．raised

C．caught

D．accepted

12.

A．long

B．short

C．small

D．large

13.

A．damages

B．replaces

C．discovers

D．enriches

14.

A．experience

B．ignore

C．doubt

D．deny

15.

A．decision

B．desire

C．consideration

D．adaptation

16.

A．realize

B．afford

C．manage

D．support

17.

A．event

B．adventure

C．investment

D．opportunity

18.

A．complain

B．promise

C．explain

D．understand

19.

A．positively

B．nearly

C．accurately

D．rarely

20.

A．note

B．care

C．charge

D．advantage

3 . New parents who clean their homes very often to protect their babies from bacteria and other organisms might cut back their efforts.

A new study suggests high levels of contact with cleaning products are linked to an increased risk of the childhood breathing condition known as asthma (气喘).

Researchers asked a group of parents how often they used 26 common household cleaners during their babies’ first three to four months of life. By age three, the children who had come in contact with cleaning products the most were more likely to be diagnosed with asthma. The researchers said children who had a lot of contact with cleaners were 37 percent more likely to have asthma than children with the least contact. The study also found a lot of exposure to cleaning products caused children to be 35 percent more likely to have chronic difficulty breathing. In addition, they were 49 percent more likely to have chronic allergies.

Tim Takaro, who helped lead the study, suggested that parents should question the belief that their home is clean only if it smells like chemical-based cleaning products. He also advised them to look for products free of substances like chemical colors. Besides, they should consider natural cleaning products instead of chemical ones.

The American lung Association recommends avoiding cleaning products that contain volatile (易挥发的) organic substances and other irritants (刺激物). But companies in Canada and the United States are not required to list all the chemicals in cleaning products. Some products labeled as environmentally friendly, or "green", may contain harmful substances.

Elissa Abrams, a doctor with the University of Manitoba, admitted the effects of cleaning products are not well understood. But she believed these products and the chemicals they contain act as irritants to growing children "The take-home message is that parents should be careful with cleaning products they use in the home", she added.

1. What is the third paragraph mainly about?

A．The suggestions on using cleaning products.

B．The parents’ opinions of household cleaners.

C．The conduct of the study and the findings.

D．The reason for using cleaning products.

2. What should parents do according to Tim Takaro?

A．Have a full understanding of cleaning products.

B．Keep their home free of all kinds of cleaning products.

C．Use natural cleaning products rather than chemical ones.

D．Make their homes smell like chemical-based cleaning products.

3. Which of the following is a fact about the cleaning products in America?

A．They are environmentally friendly without any harm.

B．They are asked to list all the chemicals contained.

C．They are free of irritants if labeled "green".

D．They are not always safe to be used.

4. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A．Arts & Culture.	B．Lifestyle & Health.
C．Life & Technology.	D．Climate & Environment.

4 . When it comes to making television historical documentaries, there are few places and periods that British television audiences have not been taken by presenter Michael Wood. Earlier this year he became the first filmmaker from outside China to make a film about the life and work of poet Du Fu. The Du Fu film, featuring famous British actor Ian McKellen reading his poems, was shown on the BBC and China Central Television, and the reaction was instant and positive.

“It created a lot of interest and feedback in China and got a lot of coverage at the time, which was really touching, because when you go into a foreign culture as an outsider, to make a film about something of theirs, you want to make sure you’ve got it right.” Wood said.

As shown in the documentary, Du Fu’s works are learnt by heart by Chinese school students, but outside the country, he is not that well known. So, there is something Wood is keen to put right.

Stephen Owen, one of his leading translators from Harvard says, “Du Fu should be considered alongside Shakespeare and Dante as people who helped compose the emotional vocabulary of their culture.”

For more than 40 years, China has always held the most fascination for Wood. He first got interested in China when he was at school and picked up a book called Poems of the late Tang by AC Graham. “That book opened a window to a world that I never even dreamed.” he said. In the early 80s, it was the first time he had been to China. “I really enjoyed being with the people, who were so friendly and sociable. I remember coming back from my first long trip there feeling genuinely sad to go home.” Wood said.

Opening up discussion and encouraging cultural links is something Wood also does through his involvement. “We believe in dialogue. We try to promote mutual understanding and respect, and we want to help people in the West understand the culture of China better and to get rid of major areas of misunderstanding.” he said. “I did a series called The Story of England years ago, telling the history of the country over the centuries through the life of one village, and I’d love to try something like that in China.”

1. What makes the Du Fu film special?

A．Michael Wood’s making the film.

B．Ian Mckellen’s reading Du Fu’s poems.

C．Stephen Owen’s translating Du Fu’s poems.

D．AC Graham’s writing Poems of the late Tang.

2. What’s people’s attitude towards the Du Fu film?

A．Doubtful.

B．Disappointed.

C．Favorable.

D．Uncaring.

3. Why are Shakespeare and Dante mentioned in the passage?

A．To highlight Du Fu’s cultural status.	B．To introduce these two poets to people.
C．To explain the reason for making the film.	D．To stress these two poets’ cultural position.

4. What can be inferred from the passage?

A．The cultural misunderstanding was removed through the film.

B．People outside China know nothing about Chinese poems.

C．Wood had a tough time during his first visit to China.

D．Wood is likely to make a film telling Chinese history.

5 . My work started in 2003 at my local animal shelter’s Adoption Department. It seems like such a long time ago. In the 13 years that have passed, more than 50,000 animals have passed the doors of the shelter. Most of them, I do not remember. But occasionally there are animals who stand out. Tabby was one such animal.

Tabby was one of the many homeless dogs. What’s more, she was blind and deaf. Tabby’s chances at adoption seemed remote at best. But one day a woman named Loretta came to the shelter. Her son, Gary, who suffered from epilepsy (癫痫) had seen Tabby’s picture on the shelter’s website. They were interested in meeting her! Most boys would want a puppy, a dog who could grow with him and run through grassy fields on summer days. Tabby would never be able to do that. But as they say, "love is blind". After meeting her, they decided to adopt Tabby!

If Tabby’s story had simply ended with her successful adoption, it would still have been something very special indeed but it was what happened after her adoption that some might label as "magical" or perhaps even miraculous. As Gary and Tabby did everything together, they became so "in tune" with one another that Tabby began to telegraph Gary’s seizures (疾病发作) before they occurred, giving his family a warning that one was about to strike. What’s more, Gary seemed to be having fewer and fewer seizures since Tabby’s arrival.

How could it be? There are some things that happen in this world that challenge all logic and understanding. Sometimes, the best that we can do is to accept a miraculous thing, which we didn’t attempt to explain. Because when you try to explain it, you lose the beauty and wonder of it all.

1. Which sentence can be used to describe Tabby?

A．She was so lovely that she could be easily adopted.

B．She suffered a lot from the disease-epilepsy.

C．She was so strong that she could run very fast.

D．She was homeless and couldn’t see or hear.

2. What does the underlined word "miraculous" in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Amazing.

B．Typical.

C．Interesting.

D．Special.

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Gary learnt about Tabby from a magazine.

B．Gary was cured in the company of Tabby.

C．Tabby could indicate a seizure before it struck.

D．Most boys would have the same decision as Gary.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Love is Blind: a Miraculous Dog	B．Give Me Food: My Dear Master
C．Love is Everywhere: a Poor Dog	D．Take Me Home: My Dear Boy

6 . For most of us, Sundays are a day of rest—a chance to relax, spend time with our family and friends and step away from work.     1     . Here are some ways you can turn Sundays into amazingly productive days.

    2    

By over-sleeping on a Sunday, you often find it difficult to get to sleep Sunday night. Waking up at your normal time maintains regular sleep patterns and this helps to make sure your sleep schedule is consistent throughout the week. When you are in a continuous sleep debt all week, your productivity will sink.     3    .

Do some exercise

Our lifestyles today have taken away a lot of natural movement, like those walks to the bus stop and the office. Sundays give you a chance to move.     4     . Go with your family or friends and just have a relaxing hour or two in nature. This is possibly one of the best ways to get some healthy exercise and set yourself up for a wonderful week.

Make sure you do something different

    5     . You want to be looking forward to your Sundays. Do anything that breaks up your routine. Like watching a sports game, it takes you away from the normal everyday life you lead and gives you something refreshingly different to enjoy and experience.

A．Take that opportunity

B．Wake up at your normal time

C．It is just a matter of the way you look at Sundays

D．Decide what you want to do with your Sunday morning

E．Doing the same things day after day will eventually make our days boring and tiring

F．Yet, the thought of having to go back to work the next day creates a dark cloud over it

G．Ensuring you have a good night sleep every night keeps you in a highly productive state

7 . Does your closet need a refresher? Tired of visiting multi-national big box “fast-fashion” stores where they pump out ready-to-wear items? Why not go to some second-hand shops? It’s not only better for the environment but with styles constantly being recycled you’re certain to find something in. Here are several spots to start.

Grand Street Local

Did you wake up today and decide you really need an Air Jordan T-shirt from the late 80s or a legal Bi-State Machinery trucker hat? We thought so. You can find it all at this Williamsburg spot, run by a nice husband-and-wife team. Streetwear is what you’ll find at this spot and it’s one of the best for casual clothes.

154Grand St., Brooklyn

Le Grand Strip

Started in 2006, this amazing clothes shop has a constantly pleasing collection of classic clothes starting in the Victorian era and going all the way up to the end of the 20th century. There’s a focus here on ladies’ clothes, particularly clothes in the French manner.

197 Grand St., Brooklyn

M.A. E.

From Gucci thick high heels to classic Missoni and Helmut Lang dresses, this south Park Slope shop traffics in high-end clothes. If you need a special piece for a special occasion—a wedding or any sort of big celebration — this is the place to find it. You may just end up stealing the show, or at least everyone’s attention.

461 Seventh Ave., Brooklyn

Worship

Based in Bushwick and founded in 2013, Worship has faithful consumers far and wide, thanks to its commitment to its varieties of high-quality clothes. You can find clothing and accessories (配饰) here from the beginning of the 20th century up to the early 90s.

117 Wilson Ave., Brooklyn

1. What kind of clothes can you find in Grand Street Local?

A．Casual wears.

B．Classic clothes.

C．Evening dresses.

D．Formal clothing.

2. Where will you go if you are preparing for a ball?

A．154Grand St., Brooklyn.	B．197 Grand St., Brooklyn.
C．117 Wilson Ave., Brooklyn.	D．461 Seventh Ave., Brooklyn.

3. What makes Worship popular with consumers?

A．Its convenient location.	B．Its high-quality clothes.
C．Its long history.	D．Its special style.