1 . Nashville offers many after-school tutoring centers to help kids develop their skills and creativity.

Spotlite Dance Studio
4075 Luke Ct, Murfreesboro, TN 37128, USA
Tel：(615)4594200

Set up in 2006, Spotlite Dance Studio is offering full day, half day and evening dance camps to kids aged 2-18. We have fun, new themes each week. We will work on dancing techniques and play fun games, activities, and more.

STEM Bllilders
504 Autumn Springs Ct, Franklin, TN 37067, USA
Tel：(615)366—9196

Along with education, to be successful in life, reasonable thinking, problem solving and teamwork are necessary skills in today’s competitive society. STEM Builders provides a unique combination of science, technology, engineering, math and fun. Both founders of the center beginning in 2016 have more than 15 years of IT experience.

Smile Doctors
152 Heritage Park, Murfreesboro, TN 37128, USA
Tel：(615)848—0011

Created in 2015, Smile Doctors provides excellence in orthodontic(牙齿矫正的)care resulting in beautiful, confident smiles and unforgettable experiences. Every interaction strengthens the idea that each person has value as a human being. We hope our positiveinteractions will motivate kids to improve themselves.

Tap Root Farm
905 Hickory Hills Dr, Franklin, TN 37067, USA
Tel：(615)594—3210

We have been“caretakers”of the farmland for over 50 years. Come and join us in the joy of keeping our family farming!Activities of our 2019 Tap Root Farm Summer Farm Camp (June 24—29)include horseback riding and gardening(planting and harvesting vegetables, herbs and flowers).

1. Where should you go to grow vegetables?

A．905 Hickory Hills Dr, Franklin, TN 37067.

B．4075 Luke Ct, Murfreesboro, TN 37128.

C．152 Heritage Park, Murfreesboro, TN 37128.

D．504 Autumn Springs Ct, Franklin, TN 37067.

2. What skill can not STEM Builders provide?

A．Teamwork.	B．Problem solving.
C．IT experience.	D．Reasonable thinking.

3. Which center has the longest history?

A．Smile Doctors.	B．Tap Root Farm.
C．STEM Builders.	D．Spotlite Dance Studio.

2 . After being illnesses, Schoots found himself with nothing but time. He ________ 35 pounds and was so weak that he could ________ make it out of bed. He eventually quit university.

Schoots knew that the life he had ________ was over. He knew he had to take a different course, but the depression had left him aimless until the day something small ________ his life. A visiting friend wore a mechanical glass backed ________. Its movement was visible. Schoots was ________ by the synchronicity(同步性) of the tiny parts working together to ________ it run.

Suddenly, he realized it was something he could attempt during his ________. It was something that truly ________ him. Schoots dove into the study, devoting himself to the techniques of master watchmaker George Daniels, a man ________ for his handmade creations.

Only two other watchmakers have ________ a timepiece to Daniels’s pecifications(说明书). It’s a process of trial and error; of making and remaking; a process that in many ways mirrors Schoots’ ________ of his life. He’s also come to understand how his own experience might serve as a positive example to those who feel very ________.

Schoots is shy of completing his first 100-percent ________ watch. The work isn’t physically taking, but it ________ focus and concentration.

1.

A．gained

B．abandoned

C．dropped

D．faded

2.

A．nearly

B．barely

C．secretly

D．finally

3.

A．sponsored

B．copied

C．adopted

D．known

4.

A．ruined

B．changed

C．protected

D．controlled

5.

A．watch

B．comb

C．jewelry

D．necklace

6.

A．fascinated

B．disappointed

C．frightened

D．frustrated

7.

A．spot

B．feel

C．observe

D．make

8.

A．holiday

B．recovery

C．college

D．absence

9.

A．led to

B．stuck to

C．turned to

D．appealed to

10.

A．grateful

B．famous

C．fit

D．eager

11.

A．discussed

B．advocated

C．sold

D．completed

12.

A．failing

B．shocking

C．remaking

D．retelling

13.

A．active

B．negative

C．satisfied

D．inspired

14.

A．normal

B．special

C．handmade

D．clean

15.

A．requires

B．promotes

C．shows

D．teaches

3 . There are many therapies (疗法) for depression, including medical treatment, psychotherapy and talk therapy. Having a range of treatment choices is a good idea because no single treatment works equally well for each of millions of sufferers. Choosing the most suitable treatment is important to them. Now researchers say a new therapy proven to relieve depression should be added to the established treatments. It's called nature therapy. "Interacting with nature can have positive effects on those with depression," says Ethan Kross, PhD, an expert who has studied the nature depression link.

A little exposure to nature helps all of us get our energy back, and it may have special benefit for those who are depressed.“It seems that, from our work, the restorative effect of nature seems to be stronger for individuals with depression," says Marc Berman, PhD, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Chicago. That might be because they feel mentally exhausted, and being in nature re energizes them. However, Dr Berman has a strong warning. “We're not arguing that interacting with nature should replace clinically proven treatments for depression," he says, “Nor should those with clinical depression try to treat themselves.”

However, Berman and others say, interactions with nature could serve as a very effective supplementary treatment. Compared to adults with depression walking for 50 minutes in an urban setting, those who took a 50 minute walk in a natural setting were less depressed and had better memory skills.

Why does nature hold this special effect? Berman says, “In a natural environment, we can choose to think or not, and this choice is believed to help us rest our brains. You can then pay attention later, when you need to.”He adds, “It gives people more ability to concentrate, which is a big problem for those with depression. ”Nature provides an effective setting for resting our brains, unlike urban setting. Even in the most peaceful urban environment, you have to pay attention to such things as traffic and stoplights.

1. What can we learn about depression therapies from paragraph 1?

A．They focus on physical activity.

B．They pay no attention to interactions.

C．They mainly depend on natural environment.

D．They need to be tailored to different patients.

2. How does nature benefit patients with depression?

A．By making them feel energetic.	B．By reminding them to rest in time.
C．By taking the place of clinic treatment.	D．By covering up their mental problems.

3. What does the underlined word “supplementary" in paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Additional.

B．Traditional.

C．Controversial.

D．Essential.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．An urban setting of restoring energy.

B．The positive role of nature in treating depression.

C．The popularity of using multiple ways to treat diseases.

D．An effective replacement of clinical therapy for depression.

4 . Fear of public speaking is one of the most commonly-held fears, and when the speaking event takes the form of a debate it adds a “winner and a “loser" to the discourse.     1     They are applicable whether you're debating in a courtroom or a living room.

Know the rules.

You should not only have a well-reasoned argument ready for your debate, but you should know the format the debate will take. If it's a business meeting，will you be speaking in front of the whole company or just your office?     2     Know as much as you can about the structure the debate will take, as well as what is expected of you as a participant.

    3    

You know the point you want to make. Don't be off the point. Have a clear agenda in mind going into your debate, and stick to it. If you stray too far from your original point, you will weaken your argument.

Keep within time limits.

Some debates are more rigidly structured than others. Even if you're not participating in a formal debating event that requires you to stay within a set time limit, don't talk aimlessly.     4    

Respect your opponent.

Even in an informal conversation it's important to let your “adversary(对手)” have his say, and let him know he's been heard “Focus on debating content, not character”.     5    

A．Stick to the topic.

B．What are the time limits?

C．Be concise and avoid too much repetition.

D．You are free to express yourself in the debate.

E．A debate is a contest, or, perhaps, like a game, where speakers present their arguments.

F．There are some applicable tips that can make the debate more productive than painful.

G．You may be challenging a person's point of view, but you're not challenging the individual.