1 . I was very fond of hunting when I was a young man. In the autumn of 1915, I was
My heart sank. What could I do? Should I jump
| A．practicing | B．studying | C．planting | D．travelling |
| A．turned | B．put | C．made | D．brought |
| A．colder | B．warmer | C．brighter | D．cooler |
| A．thick | B．strong | C．tall | D．short |
| A．shock | B．joy | C．sudden | D．surprise |
| A．could | B．can | C．must | D．should |
| A．live | B．depend | C．look | D．jump |
| A．across | B．over | C．into | D．from |
| A．on | B．of | C．with | D．by |
| A．front | B．back | C．left | D．right |
| A．big | B．tiny | C．dead | D．dying |
| A．long | B．short | C．wide | D．narrow |
| A．tired | B．excited | C．frightened | D．surprised |
| A．work | B．study | C．day | D．life |
| A．though | B．as | C．but | D．or |
2 . The Pharos, the great lighthouse of Alexandria, was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It stood on the island of Pharos, in the harbor (港口) of the city of Alexandria. In 280 B.C., Ptolemy Ⅰ Soter, the ruler of Egypt, ordered the building of the lighthouse. Twenty years later, it was finished—the first lighthouse in the world and the tallest building on Earth, besides the Great Pyramid of Egypt.
The Pharos was designed by Sostrates, a Greek architect. Sostrates wanted to leave his name on the base of the lighthouse. But Ptolemy refused, ordering that only his own name appeared on the building. But Sostrates found a way to do that. At the base of the Pharos, Sostrates left a message containing his own name. Then he covered it with plaster (建筑石膏) and left Ptolemy’s name over it. After many years, the plaster disappeared and people knew the true architect of the lighthouse.
In 1302 and 1323, two strong earthquakes hit Alexandria, damaging the lighthouse. In 1326, it finally fell into the sea. Much of what we know about the lighthouse comes from the writings of Arabs who once visited the Pharos.
The Pharos was about 384 feet tall, the same height as a modern 40－story building. At the top of the lighthouse stood a large statue of Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea. Under it was a beacon, the source of light for the lighthouse. The Pharos used two kinds of beacons. At night, a large fire created the light. During the day, a huge mirror made use of the sunlight to create the light.
It was said that the mirror was also used to set enemy ships on fire as they entered the harbor by directing the sun’s rays (光线) at them. While the idea is interesting, it is also clearly impossible.
1. Why did Sostrates use plaster at the base of the Pharos?| A．To follow Ptolemy’s orders. | B．To hide his name left on the base. |
| C．To protect the base from damage. | D．To make the lighthouse more beautiful. |
| A．For about 800 years. | B．For about 1,000 years. |
| C．For about 1,600 years. | D．For about 2,000 years. |
| A．The lighthouse. | B．The statue. | C．A large fire. | D．A huge mirror. |
| A．To explain why the Pharos was built. | B．To find more secrets about the Pharos. |
| C．To offer some basic facts about the Pharos. | D．To introduce the true architect of the Pharos. |
3 . People are always afraid of making mistakes. But sometimes it’s not bad to make mistakes, and here is why.
At first, mistakes are a clear sign that you are trying new things. It’s always good to try new things, because when you are trying new things you are growing. If you never try new things, how can you improve? How can you create? The simple answer is, “You can’t.” Look around you, everything you see is the result of someone trying new things.
Another good thing about mistakes is this: when you are making mistakes, you are learning. Consider this: Edison failed 10,000 times before he invented the light bulb. When he was asked how he felt to fail that many times, he said that he hadn’t failed 10,000 times, but rather had learned 10,000 things that didn’t work.
Finally, when you make a mistake, you are that much closer to success. Why? Because you have said what you should say, and you have done what you should do. Every time you make a mistake, you are closer to success. But it doesn’t mean that you can make mistakes without thinking. Instead, when you try new things you have to think them over, so that you can keep away from some unnecessary mistakes.
We shouldn’t spend all our time and money on the only one way, but use them correctly. Because our time and money are limited (有限的).
There is an old saying, “If you are not making mistakes, you are not trying hard enough.” So go bravely and make mistakes. And learn. And grow. And succeed.
1. If you making a mistake, that means ________.| A．you’re careful | B．you’re kind | C．you’re growing | D．you know nothing |
| A．improve | B．create | C．spend | D．A and B |
| A．gave up | B．invented the light bulb |
| C．invented the computer | D．invented 10,000 new things |
| A．Never make mistakes | B．You can make mistakes without thinking. |
| C．Sometimes it’s good to make mistakes | D．Making mistakes is terrible. |
4 . School Activities for Kids and Teens
July is a month of fun－filled activities for kids and teens as long as you know where to find them. When you want some fun activities for July, consider these ideas happening in this month.
| Secret_of_the_Dragon Time: Monday, July 1, 2020, 10: 30 a. m. Cost: Adult: $7.40 Children(under 15): half Bookings: Phone the booking office at 3403 2578. Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note: Secret of the Dragon is a magical story about two children who are taken on a dragon. | The_Search_for_Life:_Are_We_Alone? Time: Thursday, July 4, 2020, 2: 00 p. m. Cost: Adult: $14.50 Children: $8.70 Bookings: Phone the booking office at 3403 7689. Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note: Are we truly alone in space? Is there any life out there? These are the questions asked in this show. |
| Magic_Class Time: Friday, J uly 12,2020,10: 00 a. m. Cost: Free Booking: Please phone 34038470. Address: Centenary Community hub,171 Dandenong Note: Would you like to be a magician? Then join David, the magician, to learn about real magic with playing cards, coins, ring ropes and DIY projects and be able to become the life of the party. | Science_With_Me:_Making_Your_Own_Guitar! Time: Saturday, July 20,2020, 3：00 p. m. Cost: Free Booking: Please phone 3403 1226. Address: 10, Egginton Close Note: Do you want to make a guitar with Katy and her mom? Science with me is going to be with you. Please remember to bring a piece of wood, a hammer, some rubber bands and some nails with you. |
| A．7.40 | B．11.10 | C．14.80 | D．23.20 |
| A．Magic Class | B．Science with Me | C．The Search for Life | D．Secret of the Dragon |
| A．They can all be booked by phone. | B．They happen in the same place. |
| C．They are all weekend activities. | D．They are all free. |
5 . As she pulled herself over the summit of El Capitan, Emily Harrington knew she had made history. The 34-year-old completed the
However, an attempt last year ended in disaster after Harrington hit her head on a rock, and suffered concussion (脑震荡).
“We should be less afraid to be afraid. It’s a very valid emotion we shouldn’t
| A．easy | B．huge | C．rigid | D．urgent |
| A．climb | B．visit | C．walk | D．measure |
| A．accustomed | B．addicted | C．attached | D．devoted |
| A．chain | B．rope | C．companion | D．doctor |
| A．randomly | B．wholly | C．potentially | D．absolutely |
| A．Unfortunately | B．Unexpectedly | C．Consequently | D．Luckily |
| A．campaign | B．task | C．struggle | D．request |
| A．holding | B．slipping | C．stretching | D．rubbing |
| A．elegant | B．sudden | C．safe | D．risky |
| A．thickness | B．freshness | C．coldness | D．wetness |
| A．again | B．hard | C．straight | D．opposite |
| A．continued | B．abandoned | C．experimented | D．undertaken |
| A．follow | B．realize | C．change | D．steal |
| A．shy away | B．build up | C．turn off | D．take down |
| A．down | B．on | C．forward | D．back |
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7 . Roller coasters are fast and exciting. But passing a painful kidney (肾) stone is not. The process is painful and can take a long time. But American researchers have found that a roller coaster ride just might help those suffering from a kidney stone. They say such rides help patients pass the stones with a 70 percent success rate.
David Wartinger led the study. He found that where the person sits on the roller coaster can make a big difference. He said, “In the pilot study, sitting in the last car of the roller coaster showed about a 64 percent success rate, while sitting in the first few cars only had a 16 percent success rate.”
When it comes to passing kidney stones, not all roller coasters are equal. The researchers used 174 kidney stones of different shapes, sizes and weights to see if each model worked on the same ride and on two other roller coasters. They found that Big Thunder Mountain was the only one that worked. The other two roller coasters both failed the test. Wartinger said the other rides were too fast and too violent. The movement forced the stones against the side of the kidney. He said that the ideal roller coaster is rough and quick with some twists and turns.
It also mattered where the stones were located in the kidney. The researchers found that stones located in the upper part of the kidney model were passed 100 percent.
Wartinger thinks roller coaster rides could really be used as an effective measure. He said that a yearly ride on a roller coaster could even prevent stones from developing. “You need to pay attention to the warnings before going on a roller coaster,” he said, “If you have a kidney stone, but are otherwise healthy and meet the requirements of the ride, you can absolutely try it.”
He adds that it’s definitely a lower cost alternative to other treatments. And riding a roller coaster is definitely more interesting!
1. What might passing kidney stones be like?| A．Quick. | B．Enjoyable. |
| C．Exciting. | D．Uncomfortable. |
| A．when the person rides rough and fast roller coasters with twists and turns. |
| B．when the person sits in the first car of a roller coaster. |
| C．when the stone is forced against the side of the kidney. |
| D．when the stone is located in the lower part of the kidney. |
| A．It can prevent danger because of its clear warning. |
| B．It can prevent the development of kidney stones. |
| C．It can help anyone besides those with kidney stones. |
| D．It can apply to everyone with kidney stones effectively. |
| A．Favorable. | B．Doubtful. |
| C．Concerned. | D．Disapproving. |
8 . The war epic The Battle at Lake Changjin, one of the most expensive films ever made in China, shot to the top of the weeklong National Day holiday box office, promoting the domestic film market to rebound (反弹) after being inactive for more than two months.
With three outstanding directors — Chen Kaige, Hark Tsui and Dante Lam — the 176-minute-long film follows Chinese People’s Volunteers (CPV) who joined the battle, which turned the tide of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953).
With the number of cast and crew reaching an unprecedented scale of more than 12,000, the movie recreates the cruel conflict on the Korean Peninsula (朝鲜半岛) amid the extremely cold winter of 1950, when temperatures lowered to the level in 50 years. The movie’s production involved more than 80 visual-effects companies domestically and abroad, with the script being revised 37 times. Breaking over 10 records, the movie has raked in around 2 billion yuan ($310 million) since its opening on Sept 30. It accounted for around 75 percent of total holiday income, which had reached 2.67 billion yuan as of Monday, according to the movie information tracker Beacon. The film has also collected millions of reviews and clicks on several of the country’s most popular social media platforms, including Weibo and Douyin, with most commenters praising the moving tale and saying it stimulates their national pride, making them want to show their respect for the CPV heroes who sacrificed their lives. Some netizens said the film reminds them, amid the current China-US tension, to cherish today’s peaceful life.
Most analysts said the movies’ commercial success has lived up to the industry’s estimation, giving cinema operators a sign of revival. “With a lot of details to recreate historical reality, The Battle at Lake Changjin has raised the bar for Chinese war films to a new high level, signaling the progress that the domestic industry has achieved,” said Rao Shuguang, president of the China Film Critics Association.
But compared with the same period in previous years, the shortage of appealing, medium-budget films has reduced the variety of genres (体裁), which will not be good for the long-term development of the Chinese film industry, Rao added.
1. What can we infer from the first two paragraphs?| A．Domestic film market has been increasing for two months. |
| B．The CPV joining the battle turned the situation of the war . |
| C．The film’s success largely relies on three famous directors. |
| D．The film The Battle at Lake Changjin is the longest one in China. |
| A．Important and well-paid | B．Detailed and demanding. |
| C．Dangerous and adventurous. | D．Exciting and complicated. |
| A．It raises national pride among the netizens. |
| B．It causes the current China-US tension. |
| C．It has collected 300 million yuan to help CPV. |
| D．It is praised by over 75 percent of the viewers. |
| A．Devotion of people requires enthusiasm. |
| B．The domestic market experienced ups and downs. |
| C．Strong-willed Chinese people can reach their goals. |
| D．Movie market rebounds but still faces problems. |
