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。

Well-known Chinese writer, translator and foreign literature researcher Yang Jiang passed away at the age of 105 on May 25, 2016. But four years later, people from all walks of life are still expressing their respect to her by     1    (post) Yang’s photos and quotes on the Internet.

Why is Yang still respected by people today?

It’s mainly for “her devotion     2     the career of translation and writing”, noted The Paper. Having studied in the UK and France, Yang was fluent both in English and French. But after considering several English and French     3    (translation) of the Spanish classic Don Quixote(《唐·吉诃德》) unsuitable, she started learning Spanish at the age of 48. With such a     4    (care) attitude, Yang only translated about 500 words at a time when most translators can translate as many as 2,000 words or so a day. She never used time in exchange     5     production.

As a result, Yang finished the translation of Don Quixote over a period of 10 years.     6    (publish) in 1978, it remains     7    (wide) regarded as the best translation of the classic in China.

Apart from her translation achievement, Yang is famous for her prose(散文) and dramas. She published Six Chapters of My Life(《干校六记》) in 1981,     8     recorded her difficult time when working in the countryside during the 1970s, and published Baptism(《洗澡》) in 1988.

Though Yang     9    (refer) to her works as attempts, each of her attempts was     10     success.

2 . It can be difficult to start a hobby. You may have come across one that requires you to buy costly equipment.     1     Find a low—cost hobby and pick something that is interesting and doesn't require a lot of materials to start.

Begin a collection.

Many different collections can be started with little or no cost.     2     Look for rocks, plant leaves and flowers. Take a walk along a beach and look for sea glass. Another way is to begin to choose an object you wish to collect, such as bottle caps you've found on the ground.

Start an art or craft（工艺）project.

    3     Writing, drawing, and more will likely be available to you simply by using what you already have on hand. Look around your house before you begin. Often unused materials can give you an idea for project or help you complete one at a low cost.

    4     Think of a subject you'd like to learn. Search out classes in your area. Your local community center or library may offer new classes for free on anything from square dancing to programming, and you can also search local colleges and businesses for inexpensive classes.

Listen to music.

YouTube contains a large quantity of music you can listen to for free. In addition, you can discover music you like by using online radio stations or services.     5    

A．Study something new

B．Create a hobby class by yourself.

C．One way to do this is to go outside.

D．Many arts and crafts can be started with few materials

E．The truth is that many hobbies can be started without much money

F．By enjoying new music online, you can turn music into a relaxing hobby

G．It means that the more money you spend, the better hobbies you can develop.

3 . For six hours we shot through the landscape of the Karoo desert in South Africa. Just rocks and sand and baking sun. Knowing our journey was ending, Daniel and I just wanted to remember all we had seen and done. He used a camera. I used words. I had already finished three notebooks and was into the fourth, a beautiful leather notebook I’d bought in a market in Mozambique.

Southern Africa was full of stories. And visions. We were almost drunk on sensations. The roaring of the water at Victoria Falls, the impossible silence of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. And then the other things: dogs in the streets, whole families in Soweto living in one room, a kilometre from clean water.

As we drove towards the setting sun, a quietness fell over us. The road was empty—we hadn’t seen another car for hours. And as I drove, something caught my eye, something moving next to me. I glanced in the mirror of the car; I glanced sideways to the right, and that was when I saw them. Next to us, by the side of the road, thirty, forty wild horses were racing the car, a cloud of dust rising behind them—brown, muscular horses almost close enough to touch them, to smell their hot breath. I didn’t know how long they had been there next to us.     

I shouted to Dan: “Look!”, but he was in a deep sleep, his camera lying useless by his feet. They raced the car for a few seconds, then disappeared far behind us, a memory of heroic forms in the red landscape. When Daniel woke up an hour later I told him what had happened.

“Wild horses?” he said. “Why didn’t you wake me up?”

“I tried. But they were gone after a few seconds.”

“Are you sure you didn’t dream it?”

“You were the one who was sleeping!”

“Typical,” he said. “The best photos are the ones we never take.”

We checked into a dusty hotel and slept the sleep of the dead.

1. During their journey in Africa, the two travelers ________.

A．made friends with local residents

B．complained about the poor living conditions

C．enjoyed the sunset in the Karoo desert most

D．recorded their experiences in different ways

2. What does the phrase “heroic forms” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A．Racing cars.

B．Wild horses.

C．Eye-catching locals.

D．Running dogs.

3. What did Daniel think when he woke up and was told what had happened?

A．He always missed out on the best thing.

B．He had already taken beautiful pictures.

C．A sound sleep was more important.

D．The next trip would be better.

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．How to view wildlife in Africa.

B．Running into wildlife in Africa.

C．Tourist attractions in southern Africa.

D．Possible dangers of travelling in Africa.

4 . 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。

Crosstalk, Xiangsheng in Chinese, is a     1    (tradition) Chinese comedic performing art and one of China's most popular cultural forms. It's     2    (general) believed that crosstalk developed sometime in the Qing Dynasty. After the People's Republic of China     3    (found) in 1949, this art became increasingly popular. Today, it is     4    important part in the CCTV Spring Festival Gala and other countless shows in China.

There are four     5    (skill) in crosstalk: speaking, imitating, teasing and singing. Most of the time, it is performed by two actors-one serves as the leading actor while the other plays a supporting role. However, sometimes it is performed as a monologue (独白)，    6    is completed by one person mainly telling jokes, and at other times it is performed by more than two actors,     7     (call) group performance. Crosstalk is humorous and its language is lively and rich     8    puns (双关语).

Jump into a taxi in Beijing, and chances are that your driver will be listening to a radio broadcast of a crosstalk show. These days, more and more foreigners are becoming interested in     9     (study) the art of crosstalk. Crosstalk is a huge part of Chinese culture and it appears as if it's getting even     10    (big).

5 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Sometimes, whipping up (赶做) a tasty meal feels like the best way to relax, even if it takes a little time     1     (prepare). But more than just satisfying your appetite, cooking can literally feel like a therapy (治疗) session.

Therapists are now using cooking courses as     2     actual approach to treating depression, anxiety and other psychological disorders in     3     (they) patients. As it turns out, the psychological effect of cooking a meal-whether it's for yourself, or for others—     4     (be) multifaceted (多方面的）. It can provide different people     5     different experiences from the comforting sense of being in control to the     6     （free）of expressing creativity in the kitchen.

    7     this task is potentially small. it can give people a sense of power and agency—one that they might not naturally have on their own in their daily lives outside the kitchen. According to a 2016 study     8     （publish）in the Journal of Positive Psychology, people who spend time on creative goals live     9     （happy）lives than those who don't, and cooking something new or out of your comfort zone totally counts as an act of creativity.

So the next time you've had an awful day, consider     10     （make） this super simple homemade chicken!

6 . When you're giving a speech, there isn't a one-stop-shop approach that will address every individual Audiences, large or small, have different requirements when receiving and digesting information     1     .

The first action-point is adapting your speech based on your audience size. Larger audiences often have little audience participation, so you need to ensure that your speech fills the time.     2     , so your tone and body language is more important than ever. For smaller audiences, they often have more opportunity to be conversational. This means you'll need to prepare enough material to fill the time if needed but allow for questions or comments throughout.

    3     . People learn and take in information in many different ways. As a general rule, there are 4different ways; visual, auditory （听觉的）, reading and writing and kinaesthetic（动觉的）. Including each learning style in your speech will help to attract more audiences.     4     ; use sound effects for auditory learners; give reading and writing learners something that they can add notes on; design interactive parts for kinaesthetic leaners. They all assist in connecting with different audiences.

No matter how much you adapt your content for your listeners, you may find yourself losing audience attention during your speech.     5     . Take the time to observe and judge what they are enjoying and connecting with and what they are not. Adjust your approach to catch their attention again while being mindful not to go off subject and risk not conveying your message.

A．They may yawn or be on their phone.

B．Offer visual learners slides and images.

C．It's also much harder to attain larger audiences' attention.

D．Make sure whether your audiences are experts or beginners.

E．A speech may also need to be presented to different groups.

F．So speakers have to adapt to ensure they connect with their listeners.

G．The second barrier to overcome is that you have different types of audiences.

7 . Devon is famous for its beautiful beaches and countryside, as well as being home to a whole host of dog-friendly walks, accommodation and pubs to have a refreshing drink!

Beer to Branscombe Coastal Walk

Enjoy the popular 4.5-nile circular (环形的) walk from Beer to Branscombe where you will find some of the most amazing coastal walks in the UK. Beer is located on the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, so you and your dog could even go hunting for bones along the way!

Before you head back, stop off in Branscombe at a beautiful 14th Century pub, The Masons Arms. This ideal rest stop is just a short walk away from Branscombe beach, which allows dogs all year round.

Seaton to Beer Cliff Walk

Beginning in the coastal town of Seaton, this 3-mile circular walk takes you along the Jurassic Coast to Beer, a beautiful fishing village.

You can enjoy a refreshing halftime beer at the dog-friendly pub, The Dolphin. After enjoying the village of beer, it’s time to head back to Seaton where you will find The Malt House to welcome you and your dog for a well-deserved drink.

Salcombe to Snapes Point

If you’re looking for impressive views and a dramatic coastline, the 4.5-mile circular walk from Sal-combe to Snapes Point is perfect.

You and your dog can finish your day at The Victoria Inn. This pub is known for its real wood fires, which create a welcoming atmosphere for the cooler months. It also has a wonderful beer garden to catch the summer sun, making it perfect all year round.

1. Where can you explore a world heritage site?

A．Beer.	B．Branscombe.
C．Seaton.	D．Salcombe.

2. What is The Victoria Inn famous for?

A．Its cool environment.	B．Its wood fires.
C．Its wonderful service.	D．Its beer garden.

3. Who are most likely to be attracted by these walks?

A．Environmentalists.	B．Sports lovers.
C．Hunters.	D．Dog owners.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What can we do to learn a new language?

A．Treat it as a subject in school.

B．Remember many things about it.

C．Practice it as much as possible.

2. What influences new language learning for adults?

A．His present environment.

B．His native language.

C．His former experience.

3. What does the man mainly talk about?

A．How brains influence language learning.

B．Why it is hard to learn a new language.

C．What skills learning a new language needs.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What gift does Shirley give to Daniel?

A．A poster.

B．An album

C．A concert ticket.

2. What does Shirley do to support Taylor?

A．Perform her songs.

B．Copy her behavior.

C．Recommend her music.

3. What does Daniel advise Shirley to do?

A．Study hard like Taylor.

B．Change her dream.

C．Become a teacher.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why was Peter late today?

A．For a bad cold.

B．For a flu shot.

C．For a traffic jam.

2. What is the woman afraid of?

A．Diseases.

B．Appointments.

C．Needles.

3. How does the woman prevent flu?

A．By going to work by car.

B．By washing her hands.

C．By seeing doctors regularly.

4. What is the man's attitude towards the woman's final decision?

A．Positive.

B．Doubtful.

C．Ambiguous.