1. What makes it easier for scientists to count the number of elephants?
| A．Few trees. | B．Few elephants. | C．Clearer footprints. |
| A．About 50,000. | B．About 60,000. | C．About 95,000. |
| A．The bad weather. | B．The lack of food. | C．Land clearing. |
Standing in the craft (工艺) store, I looked at the painting supplies in awe (敬畏). There were so many items that I had no idea where to start. I saw various tools for painting and several things I had no idea what to do with.
I held gift cards and coupons (优惠券) in my hand. My friends and family had asked what I wanted, and I was very clear this year. I had thought over the idea for months, but I would need supplies. Instead of replying modestly with“I’ll be happy with whatever you choose”, I said pointedly, “Gift cards for the craft store.”
“Are you sure this is what you want for your birthday?” my husband asked hesitantly.
“I’m very sure. I really want to give it a go,” I replied. I was smiling with anticipation (期盼). “I’ve never painted before, and I think it’s time to expand myself.”
He looked at me doubtfully and shook his head.
Truth must be told—this was a secret I’d kept for a while. Every day, he packed up for work and left. I would take care of my son and get him off to school, clean the house, go to the grocery shop and prepare dinner before they both walked in the door at the same time.
It had been a decade since I took any time to follow my own pursuits. I used to love to read; now my books collected dust from lack of time. I used to love to hike; now my boots sat neglected in the back of my closet. I used to love to sew, but my machine was in a state of disrepair for longer than I owned it.
I missed doing all those things, but somehow I never found my way back to them. I had become a drudge (苦工). I wanted excitement and creative expression, but mostly I wanted color.
I selected the most interesting supplies. “Are you really sure about this? I have a feeling you’re going to store all these in the back of a closet and never touch it again.” I almost listened to him. For a split moment, I doubted my commitment.
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Squaring up my shoulders, I marched myself to the checkout.
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My hand rested on the handle of the vacuum (吸尘器), but I’d been staring at my painting tools far longer than I realized.
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1. What is the woman doing?
| A．Doing business. | B．Hosting a programme. | C．Eating in McDonald’s. |
| A．In 1982. | B．In 1980. | C．In 1961. |
| A．Sandwiches. | B．The milk shakes. | C．The French fries. |
| A．Richard. | B．Maurice. | C．Ray Kroc. |
1. How old was Omar Hegazy when the motorcycle accident happened?
| A．15. | B．24. | C．31. |
| A．To let out his anger. |
| B．To improve his skills. |
| C．To set a world record. |
| A．A coach. | B．A diver. | C．A speaker. |
| A．Someone will guide him there. |
| B．The stop will be called out. |
| C．His partner will tell him. |
6 . To those normal kids, it’s not unusual to hear “Goodnight” when you kiss them, saying “Goodnight” to them. For most parents, it’s just a storm in a teacup. However, for me it’s opposite.
My son James, suffered from the autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. Some people with ASD may have advanced conversation skills whereas James is an exception.
Pre-diagnosis, I’d give James a big kiss and whisper goodnight when putting James to bed. Post-diagnosis, the silence that I received in return was deafening. It had never occurred to me before to be concerned that when I said “Goodnight, James. I love you”, my toddler said nothing in response.
I needed to hear him say something. My husband and I began to promote James to say goodnight back to us. “Say goodnight, Mommy.” For over a year, “Say goodnight, Mommy” was the parting routine of the day. Every night, it made me cry. I never got used to it. But I never gave up hope.
With more efforts, one night, I’d hear something more organic come out of James’s mouth. He dropped the “say”— and his response became “goodnight, Mommy” when James turned four. It was fantastic — but it was still prompted. At six, I got my first unprompted, “Goodnight, Mommy. I love you.” Next to my wedding, and births of my children, this was the most exciting night of my life.
James, now eight, routinely kisses us goodnight and tells us he loves us. The other evening, after giving me a big hug and kiss, James told me, “You’re a great mom! You’re not a mom with feathers, or a mom with colors and markers. I’m glad you’re a... a person!” I don’t know if he had the book Are You My Mother? on his mind, or if this was just one of the many random thoughts that crossed my son’s brain on a daily basis. I do know it was music to my ears.
1. What do most parents think of a kiss goodnight from their normal children?| A．It’s an advanced conversation skill. | B．It’s a precious routine they treasure. |
| C．It’s a privilege they take for granted. | D．It’s a good way to recover from ASD. |
| A．He was too talkative. | B．He couldn’t say anything. |
| C．He daren’t sleep alone. | D．He was lack of security. |
| A．It has evolved over time. | B．It always upsets his parents. |
| C．It benefits face-to-face talk. | D．It helps exercise James’ mind. |
| A．The Cycles of Life | B．A Mom with Feathers |
| C．The Symptoms of ASD | D．Unusual Bedtime-Routines |
1. What is the man probably doing?
| A．Hosting a program. |
| B．Listening to the radio. |
| C．Studying abroad. |
| A．Her classmates. | B．Her host family. | C．Her parents. |
| A．Boring. | B．Nice. | C．Hard. |
| A．It is full of international students. |
| B．It is the most livable city in the world. |
| C．It is hard for students to get part-time jobs. |
1. What did the man fail to do last time?
| A．Repair the computer. | B．Find a buyer for the bike. | C．Take a picture of the woman. |
| A．A website. | B．An account. | C．An advertisement. |
| A．By describing it to other people. |
| B．By advertising it in a newspaper. |
| C．By putting an advertisement online. |
1. How many people can get the job in the end?
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Ten. |
| A．The interviewee’s manners. |
| B．The interviewee’s appearance. |
| C．The interviewee’s ability. |
1. What affects our health as much as vegetables?
| A．Sleep. | B．Lifestyle factors. | C．Fast food. |
| A．About 14,000. | B．About 40,000. | C．About 400,000. |
| A．Health. | B．Diet. | C．Hobby. |
| A．Cooked vegetables. | B．Raw vegetables. | C．Green vegetables. |
