1 . The following are the best of the best stories to finish before you turn 17.

The Giver by Lois Lowry

This story follows Jonas, a boy who lives in a world where everyone and everything is the same. It’s considered perfect since no one can be better than anyone else and nothing about anyone is able to stand out. But Jonas inherits a position where he’s in charge of storing all the memories from years past. This helps Jonas realize there was a time when people were allowed to be themselves and his world is more dangerous than he realized.

The Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld

In a world where everyone can be pretty, most look forward to the day when they finally can be accepted into society, thanks to a procedure done on their 16th birthday. However, Tally Youngblood sees how these ideals are impacting her society for the worse, so she tries to do whatever she can to change it.

Tithe by Holly Black

Kaye’s world is turned upside down when she discovers that the faerie (精灵的) world is real. She finds herself between two of their queens that are looking to do whatever it takes to make sure their followers survive this war that they’re in. Author Holly Black creates a world that will leave readers hungry for more. Read the entire Folk of Air series to follow along Kaye’s journey to find her identity as she enters the large quantities of reading of good vs. evil.

1. How does Jonas feel when everyone is the same?

A．Worried.

B．Joyful.

C．Puzzled.

D．Helpless.

2. What makes Tally Youngblood want to change the world?

A．Curiosity.

B．Kindness.

C．Nature.

D．Honesty.

3. What is Folk of Air series?

A．The name of books.	B．The name of a drama.
C．The name of a director.	D．The name of a journey.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How long is Faisal going to stay?

A．A month.

B．One year.

C．Until the end of term.

2. What does Dennis dislike about Faisal?

A．His untidiness.

B．His sense of humor.

C．His taste in music.

3. Where is Dennis going tonight?

A．To a café.

B．To a concert.

C．To a cinema.

4. What does Dennis do before breakfast?

A．Do some reading.

B．Go for a run.

C．Give a lecture.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why is Joe’s bike upside down?

A．He is checking it.

B．He keeps it that way.

C．He had an accident.

2. How often does Joe oil his bike?

A．Once a year.

B．Once a month.

C．Once a week.

3. Which part of the bike does the man say needs changing most often?

A．The seat.

B．The wheels.

C．The chain.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where is the line painted on ships?

A．At the bottom.

B．At the top.

C．On the side.

2. Which country did Samuel Plimsoll come from?

A．Britain.

B．France.

C．Venice.

3. When did ships first have the lines?

A．In the 12th century.

B．In the 19th century.

C．In the 20th century.

5 . 我节食，并且控制自己的食欲。(appetite) (汉译英)

6 . He hopes to learn practical methods and apply what he learns to the situation in his own country. (英译汉)

7 . When Warrick Dunn was a sophomore(大二学生), he led his team to the state championship. When he was a senior, his mother _______, leaving Warrick to care for his five brothers and sisters.

It’s a lot of _______ to put on a young man’s shoulders, but Warrick _______ it well, still graduating from high school and earning a scholarship to Florida State. _______, Warrick had to grow up fast and take on adult _______ while still charting his own course. He used his mother’s life insurance to fulfill one of his mother’s _______: to buy a house for the family. And as a freshman, he led Florida State to a national championship.

His _______ paid off with a NFL contract, and in his first year for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Warrick not only _______ to take care of his siblings(兄弟姐妹), but he also began Warrick Dunn Charities to help single mothers achieve first-time homeownership. He spent 12 years in the NFL, even though many thought he was too _______. Perhaps being underrated (低估) drove him, or maybe it was the need to provide for his family that made his mother ________. Whatever his motivations, Warrick achieved rare ________ as an athlete and as a human being.

________ conditions come in many forms. Warrick’s ________ and example not only help single mothers but also ________ them to continue their upward journey. Over 90% of them are still in their homes, working hard, getting an education, and ________ for the start that Warrick Dunn gave each of them.

1.

A．fell ill

B．dropped in

C．passed away

D．came off

2.

A．weight

B．gravity

C．insurance

D．virtue

3.

A．hatched

B．handled

C．financed

D．calculated

4.

A．However

B．Anyhow

C．Hence

D．Besides

5.

A．debts

B．contracts

C．negotiations

D．responsibilities

6.

A．dreams

B．occupations

C．potentials

D．sessions

7.

A．league

B．effort

C．license

D．venue

8.

A．declined

B．struggled

C．continued

D．afforded

9.

A．small

B．abrupt

C．naughty

D．elegant

10.

A．homesick

B．healthy

C．proud

D．bold

11.

A．status

B．greatness

C．independence

D．insight

12.

A．Mysterious

B．Critical

C．Overcrowded

D．Unfavorable

13.

A．leadership

B．moderation

C．participation

D．drive

14.

A．inspire

B．urge

C．require

D．threaten

15.

A．bound

B．convenient

C．thankful

D．celebrated

8 . How to Enjoy Your Holiday Alone

There are a few things you can do on your own to make your holiday season special this year.

Limit your technology use. If you’re spending your holiday alone, it might be attractive to stay completely plugged in to your social media and email.     1    . Try turning off your phone and computer to focus on yourself.

    2    . Plan an outing to the movies, a museum, or a park. If you’re not the type of person who likes to spend all day at home, try going out somewhere instead. You could go shopping, see a movie or a play, take a crafting class, or go on a hike.

    3    . Whether you want to go out to your favorite restaurant or cook at home, spend a little on food. It’s what the holidays are all about, right? This could be as simple as stocking up your fridge before your holiday so you don’t have to worry about going to the grocery store.

Get a little fancy.     4    . Or, just spend some time plating up your favorite junk foods instead of eating them straight from the bag. Even though you’re on your own, clean up right after you eat to keep your holiday and space relaxing.

Give yourself a gift. Gifts don’t have to just be for other people! If there’s something you’ve been eyeing in the shops for a while, go out and buy it for yourself.     5    .

A．Treat Yourself

B．Balance your time

C．Eat your favorite foods

D．It’s a holiday, and you deserve it

E．Send them to your friends and family

F．Make a cheese plate, and buy a nice wine just for you

G．However, taking a break is good for your mental health

9 . Shipping containers are used to move almost everything including clothing, cellphones, and home appliances across the sea. Many of them are single-use and only make one trip because they are not needed. Modpools, from Vancouver, Canada is recycling them into swimming pools.

Modpools was established in 2017 after owner Paul Rathnam came up with the unique idea to turn these gently used shipping containers into swimming pools. He noticed on a family vacation that pools were getting smaller. But why shipping containers? “They’re basically the world’s cardboard boxes,” Rathnam told Fast Company. “They take all of our cargo around the world, safely. And, they can be used again.”

When Rathnam decided to change his focus on pools, he began buying shipping containers that only made a single trip across the Pacific so they wouldn’t be banged up from multiple use. While some have been converted into indoor farms, schools, or housing for the homeless like those built by Flyaway homes in California, the company repurposed shipping containers into a supportive housing complex.

Modpools has gained in popularity due to the pandemic (疫情) because people are spending more time at home and the units cost one quarter of the price of conventional housing and can be completed in a short time. The company is building them across Canada.

The containers are built as modular space and 6.1-by-4-meter or 12.2-by-4-meter containers are cut down to the custom size and shape that are needed and they can also be made wider using leftover steel from another project. The swimming pools can usually be installed in a day in ground or above ground. Some of the pools have added windows so people can see inside all the way to the bottom. This out-of-the-box solution to recycle or upcycle single-use items like shipping containers could help keep waste out of landfills and oceans. It’s an easy way to green the planet one shipping container at a time.

1. What does Rathnam say about shipping containers?

A．They are common and reusable.	B．They are not sensitive to heat.
C．They are convenient to transport.	D．They are environmentally friendly.

2. What does the phrase “banged up” in the third paragraph mean?

A．Badly damaged.	B．Ignored gradually.
C．Identified completely.	D．Partly limited.

3. What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?

A．People’s conditions at home.	B．The advantages of Modpools.
C．The influence of the pandemic.	D．The causes for Modpools’ popularity.

4. What does the author think of shipping containers?

A．They take up less room.	B．They are beneficial to the earth.
C．Children are safe to swim in them.	D．The homeless will benefit from them.

10 . 听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
1. What does the man most care about?

A．Salary.

B．Working overtime.

C．The environment.

2. What’s the man going to be in the future?

A．An assistant.

B．A secretary.

C．A lawyer.

3. How does the woman feel when hearing the man’s dream?

A．Doubtful.

B．Amazed.

C．Admiring.

4. What do we know about Henry Leeds?

A．He is generous.

B．He is very strict.

C．He is particular.