There was once a boy called Jagan, whose dream was to become a famous cricket（板球）player. The boy would pray every day for his dream to come true, but Jagan was not a lazy boy, so he would also practise very hard at the club.
Jagan made sure to run, exercise and eat well. He would do his homework as soon as he got home so that there was time to play cricket with his friends at the end of each day.
One day, Jagan was told by his father that they were leaving their home and travelling to a faraway country called Britain, He was very nervous but Jagan knew that his father was doing what was best for the family.
Jagan helped his father pack their belongings and prepare for the long journey. When the family finally arrived in London, young Jagan felt out of place and alone. He was determined to make the most of his new life and so he found a club where he could play cricket and he continued to follow his dream.
He always practised very hard, and when he enrolled（注册）at the local school, he would play cricket at the end of each day. Jagan was as determined as ever and he was convinced（确信的）that one day his dream would come true.
The new school was fun. Jagan soon made lots of new friends and the time passed quickly. Jagan's friends did not understand why he was so interested in cricket. "It is a waste of your time, " said one of his friends. "Why do you spend all that energy on a silly dream that will never come true?" asked another.
At first, Jagan was able to answer these questions easily. He knew what he wanted and he knew what he had to do to get it. However, as time passed, the questions became harder and harder to answer.
One day a friend said, "Why don't you forget your silly dream and come to the cinema with us?"
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Jagan did want to see the film.
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School soon came to an end.
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| A．blamed | B．praised | C．demanded | D．applied |
| A．back to | B．away from | C．ahead of | D．next to |
| A．mark | B．book | C．signal | D．message |
| A．knocking | B．breaking | C．robbing | D．approaching |
| A．neighbor | B．radio | C．camera | D．TV |
| A．package | B．gift | C．dog | D．hammer |
| A．caught | B．lost | C．held | D．kept |
| A．took up | B．broke down | C．made up | D．put down |
| A．deliveries | B．leaves | C．snow | D．tracks |
| A．kindness | B．celebration | C．justice | D．appreciation |
| A．worrying | B．surprising | C．embarrassing | D．annoying |
| A．so | B．because | C．but | D．unless |
| A．proud | B．afraid | C．delighted | D．difficult |
| A．inspire | B．shock | C．amuse | D．puzzle |
| A．really | B．normally | C．constantly | D．sincerely |
4 . Once a rich and clever boy had practically everything a boy could want, so he was not interested in most toys. But he couldn't get a very old mirror, and he convinced his parents to buy it from mysterious（神秘的）old man. When the mirror arrived home, the boy went to see his reflection in it. His face looked very sad indeed. He tried smiling and making funny faces, but his reflection continued with its sad expression. "What a terrible mirror! It's the first time I've seen a mirror that didn't work properly!" the boy jumped violently.
That same afternoon he went into the street to play and bought a few toys, but on his way to the park he saw a little girl who was crying her heart out. The girl was crying so much and looked so lonely that the rich boy went over to help her and to see what had happened. The little girl told him that she had lost her parents.
Together the two set off in search of the parents. As the little girl wouldn't stop crying, the boy spent his money buying her sweets to cheer her up. Finally, after much walking, they found her parents who were much worried and were looking for her everywhere.
The rich boy said goodbye to them. As it was getting late, he decided to head for home, without being able to play. At home, he went to his room, and noticed a shining light in the corner, the same corner he had left the mirror in. Seeing this, he went over to the mirror, and realised that the light was coming from his own body, so radiant（闪亮的）with happiness he had become.
And so he understood the mystery of that mirror, the only mirror which could faithfully reflect the true joy of its owner. He realised it was true. He felt very happy at having helped that little girl. And since then, each morning when he looked in that mirror and failed to see a special shine, he knew what he had to do to bring it back.
1. How did the boy feel when he first looked into the mirror?| A．Embarrassed. | B．Angry. | C．Worried. | D．Delighted. |
| A．She couldn't find her parents. | B．She couldn't get the mysterious mirror. |
| C．Her parents couldn't buy toys for her. | D．The boy refused to give his toys to her. |
| A．A shining toy. | B．A broken mirror. | C．His happy face. | D．The lovely girl. |
| A．To tell us a horrible story. | B．To introduce to us a strange mirror. |
| C．To warn us not to be selfish. | D．To encourage us to help others. |
5 . The running buffalo clover(a plant) used to spread across eight states, from Virginia to Arkansas. The more it was walked on by the buffalo the better it grew.
When buffalo disappeared, the plant was gone, too. Researchers believed the plant was extinct, which had not been spotted since 1940s—until a population was found in West Virginia in 1983. Now, after decades of protection, the small plant stands to be removed from the list of species protected under the Endangered Species Act.
Biologist Rodney Bartgis came across a patch of running buffalo clover in 1983. He was recording plants in West Virginia and was wandering around a car road in the New River Gorge when he spotted some “unique-looking” leaves, which he recognized as running buffalo clover. After the finding was confirmed, the clover was considered no longer extinct and placed on the endangered-species list in 1987.
Part of the reason it took a while to start to find the clover in the wild is that, unlike other rare plants, this one won't grow in unspoiled areas. It likes being run over. When the clover was first discovered, US Fish and Wildlife Services(USFWS) forest managers were told to avoid driving in the area populated by the plant. But this made the clover there disappear. In the Fernow Forest in West Virginia, Gundy, a research forester, realized the skidders used to pull trees had helped ensure the clover's growth before anyone knew it was there. So in her work monitoring the population in Fernow, Gundy runs over the clover with a skidder. "You need to remember to agitate it,“ she says.
Since 1987, researchers have found 154 populations. But it's not out of the woods yet. The clover still faces threats from invasive species. The USFWS will have a public comment period, when the clover's case for delisting will be reviewed. Even if it is delisted, biologists from the USFWS will observe populations for years closely to ensure that the species is secure.
1. What do we know about the running buffalo clover from the first two paragraphs?| A．It has died out due to some human action. |
| B．It still needs careful protection from extinction. |
| C．It was considered extinct before its rediscovery. |
| D．It can grow better without buffalo stepping on it. |
| A．He discovered the clover by accident. |
| B．He noticed the clover in an unspoiled area. |
| C．He hardly recognized the clover when first seeing it. |
| D．He had searched for the clover for years before finding it. |
| A．She advised we should keep away from it. | B．She suggested we should disturb it. |
| C．She told us to remember to water it often. | D．She asked us to plant more and more buffalo clover. |
| A．The buffalo ate up the clover in the US. |
| B．The clover is almost free from natural enemies. |
| C．The USFWS is cautious of the protection of the clover. |
| D．The clover won't be removed from the protection list. |
6 . LONDON——Global auction(拍卖）sales of Chinese art and antiques fell in 2019 to $ 5.7 billion, a 10 percent drop year-on-year, and the lowest level for the collecting category since 2010. The Global Chinese Art Auction market report, compiled by Artnet and the Chinese Association of Auctioneers, found this was clue to trade tensions between the United States and China, as well as a slowdown of GDP in China.
The report, now in its eighth edition, noted that the value of total auction sales within the Chinese mainland declined by 10 percent in 2019 to $ 3.7 billion, the lowest total since 2010. Outside China, there was also a 9 percent drop in sales of Chinese art and antiques.
“The combination of such slowdowns resulted in a weakening of collectors' confidence and a more cautious attitude among buyers making decisions on investing in art in 2019," said the report.
However, despite the downturn in total sales value for Chinese art and antiques in 2019, the European market showed some positive trends emerging. Significant peaks in lots offered and lots sold in Europe, combined with a strong sell through rate（卖出率）of 61 percent in 2019.
Europe accounted for 29 percent of all Chinese art and antique lots sold overseas in 2019 , according to the report, closing in on（接近）the North American market's share.
The annual report also found strong performances with 20th century and contemporary Chinese art in both the Chinese mainland and overseas, boosted by a younger generation of Chinese collectors.
The average price for the category increased in the Chinese mainland, up by 23 percent year- on-year, and overseas sales saw a nine-year high in 2019. But fine Chinese paintings and calligraphy, the largest collecting category on the Chinese mainland, did not perform as well.
According to the report this category “continued to spiral(螺旋式的）downwards, reaching its lowest point in sales since 2013”. The number of lots dropped by 10 percent year-on-year, almost half of that of 2013 and it also struggled elsewhere, with the overseas total falling to a seven-year low.
1. What is the third paragraph mainly about?| A．The result of a weakening of collectors' confidence in buying art. |
| B．The advantage of buyers' making decisions on investing in art. |
| C．The advantage of the decline of the value of total auction sales. |
| D．The result of the decline of the value of total auction sales. |
| A．Their standards were not so high. |
| B．Their prices were not so satisfying. |
| C．They are the largest collecting category. |
| D．The average price for the category rose sharply. |
| A．Took up. | B．Took off. |
| C．Took away. | D．Took on. |
| A．A Slowdown of GDP in China in 2019 |
| B．A Report on the Global Chinese Art Auction Market |
| C．Trade Tensions Between the United States and China |
| D．Global Auction Sales of Chinese Antiques and Art Fall to a 10-year Low |
7 . Find Your Chicago Architecture Tour
Chicago is known around the world for its architecture. Whether you tour downtown or a neighborhood, our guides will tell you the stories behind the buildings.
Must-see Chicago
Must-see Chicago is a fast-paced, 90-minute tour to Chicago featuring(以…为特色) some of its most famous buildings, including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower and more! Get a brief overview of more than a dozen buildings—as well as Chicago landmarks like Millennium Park, the Loop and the Chicago River.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: $ 26 public, free for CAC members
Architecture Highlights
Discover the exciting diversity(多样性) of Chicago architecture, which traces the city’s development from its founding through present day. We cover about 30 miles of Chicago design, passing through the Loop and the Gold Coast, as well as Hyde Park and other areas of the South Side. We’ll see two university campuses and several parks.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Price: $ 55 public, free for CAC members
Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age
Learn about the great architectural landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State Street, with views inside beautiful buildings from the 1890s〜1930s. The most memorable parts include the amazing interiors(内部) of the Palmer House Hotel and the Chicago Cultural Center.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $ 26 public, free for CAC members
Elevated Architecture: Downtown “L” Train
Explore Chicago’s amazing architecture from the unique view of elevated trains and station platforms. Learn the history behind the famous “L” system and hear how it has shaped the development of buildings within the Loop. The city’s first elevated train started making trips in 1892. Now considered one of Chicago’s most wonderful features, the “L” offers impressive views of downtown.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $ 26 public, free for CAC members
1. Which tour can you choose if you want to see Millennium Park?| A．Must-see Chicago. |
| B．Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age |
| C．Architecture Highlights. |
| D．Elevated Architecture： Downtown “L” Train. |
| A．$55 | B．$ 110 | C．$ 165 | D．$ 220 |
| A．The Chicago River. | B．The Gold Coast. |
| C．The elevated trains. | D．The Palmer House Hotel. |
1. 你最喜欢的运动足球；
2. 说明你的理由：锻炼身体；团队协作；急救技巧；
3. 询问对方最喜欢的运动。
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9 . No one is perfect in reality, so are successful people.
Concentrate on what interests you.
If you are running behind something that does not interest you then your performance will be limited.
Set a goal and a plan.
Manage time.
We often try to get too many things done at once or nothing at all.
The worst enemy to any mind is negativity, which can easily let you down. By avoiding negativity around you and having a clear mind, you can follow your goal with no distractions (分心的事物).
| A．And neither is good. |
| B．Surround yourself with positivity. |
| C．Instead, look at what makes you feel better. |
| D．They may be doing the same things as we are. |
| E．A set plan can help you go where you are headed. |
| F．Work with those people who make a positive contribution. |
| G．The following are ways in which they deal with their weaknesses. |
