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。

Picture this: a bright sunny day, the cool wind blows gently through the air, and a group of children are playing in the garden. The picture     1     (simple)shows happiness. Playing is such     2     necessary part of growing up, whether it is climbing trees, playing with dolls, or practicing sports. Is this playing just all for fun, or does it serve a larger purpose?

Humans start playing from a young age. While we do it mainly to make ourselves happy, playing actually plays a much     3     (important)role than that. It contributes     4     our all-round development when our physical, social and emotional abilities     5     (improve)by playing.

A huge part of playing includes exchanging with other children. Playing in groups     6     (teach)children to interact with others, express their     7     (idea)and opinions, understand teamwork, control their behaviors, and act in a socially     8     (accept)manner. It also tells them how     9     (make)choices and wisely analyze(分析)situations. For instance, in a simple game of hide-and-seek, a child will have to analyze the situation and decide whether the hiding place is suitable.

Apart from the above, playing is also a great way for children to learn things like numbers, colors, letters, writing and general knowledge,     10     can benefit children’s growing up. Although playing is educational, it’s also important to find a balance between playing and learning.

2 . Several years ago, I went to see an advanced cartoon 3D movie Frankenweenie at the Walt Disney Studios, in California. A few days later, our chief editor gave me a new task and then I sat down for interviews with the film’ s director, Tim Burton, and some of the actors.

As for the movie, I had a lot to talk about as an audience. It was one of the most alluring movies I’d ever seen. Even though it was made in black and white, it was so lively that my mind seemed to fill in color in every scene (场景). Burton talked to me about why he chose to use black and white and 3D technology for Frankenweenie. “I like the depth and shadows (阴影) that you can get with black and white,” he said. “And I just thought the 3D technology would be really fun to see.”

He’s right. The whole movie is a lot of fun. A school student Victor Frankenstein lives in a small town, whose dog Sparky is hit by a car one day. Victor is very sad and lonely until he brings the dog back to life inspired by an experiment of his science teacher about the power of electricity. Victor’s classmates learn what happens and also try to bring their pets back from the dead. These creatures end up with causing widespread damage throughout the town. Finally, the dog gives up its own life to save Victor.

My favorite part is the moment when Victor brings Sparky back to life, because I have a very strong love for animals. This scene isn’t the funniest, but it is really heart-warming to me.

I’d like to recommend this movie to kids because of the unusual and lively characters. And it does attract those who are interested in cartoon techniques to see this film. The effects will blow your mind out of the water. Be sure to check out this exciting movie in theaters.

1. What does the author probably do?

A．An actor.	B．A director.
C．A theater worker.	D．A reporter.

2. What does the underlined word “alluring” in paragraph two probably mean?

A．Attractive.

B．Boring.

C．Cruel.

D．Serious.

3. What do we know about the movie Frankenweenie?

A．It is especially attractive for the old.

B．It is probably a science fiction movie.

C．It partly uses the color of black and white.

D．It is the funniest one the author has ever seen.

4. What’s the main purpose of the text?

A．To recommend a movie to people.

B．To introduce how a movie is made.

C．To tell a story about Victor and his dog.

D．To introduce how to bring a dog to life.

3 . We never get our childhood back once we’re adults! For teenagers, life is not a playground, it’s a jungle（丛林）.     1     It’s important to learn the principles and rules will help them to reach their goals and live a successful life. Follow the steps below, and you can achieve a successful teenage life.

Do best in school.    2     No matter how boring it is now, education will help you be a productive member in society. Work hard for excellence in school. Doing so will help you get into a better university, which will enable you to get a great job in the future.

Draw your future. Life is full of amazing things to do and learn about. Start from one single step to reach your goal. Start thinking about careers you would like to be in, and make a good choice based on your interests and strengths.    3    

    4     Never hang out with someone who doesn’t make you feel comfortable. Be with people who make you happy, and get rid of the ones who don’t. Create a group of supportive and loving friends that can help you succeed in life and live your dreams.

Be proactive（积极主动）. Being proactive is the key to unlocking the other habits. Proactive people understand that they are responsible for their own happiness or unhappiness.     5    

A．Do what you love.

B．Choose your friends wisely,

C．School sets you on the right track!

D．This could be your job for the rest of your life!

E．You get the opportunity to enjoy life only once.

F．They don’t blame others for their own actions or feelings.

G．The life of a teenager is full of difficulties and life-changing decisions.

4 . Backpacking Tour of China

Are you looking for an oriental adventure? Join our 9-day tour and explore China—a country famous for its delicious food, cute pandas and the longest wall in the world! Our China backpacking tour combines history and culture, exciting activities and popular sites.

Day 1—Hong Kong

•Start your adventure at the hotel

•Receive a full introduction from the tour leader

•Board a famous Chinese high-speed train to get to the mainland of China

Day 2 to 4—Chengdu

•Meet your new adventure leader

•Spend the afternoon learning some helpful Mandarin phrases at a free lesson

•Visit the lovable pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding as they eat their bamboo shoots for breakfast

•Board the night train to Xi’an

Day 5 to 6—Xi’an

•Visit the unmissable Terracotta Warriors

•Cycle around the ancient city’s walls on a bike

•Explore the Bell and Drum Towers

•Experience a Chinese night out

Day 7 to 8—Hangzhou

•Head to the famous West Lake, a UNESCO Heritage Site

Take a boat to one of the islands

•Hike up to Jiuyao Mountain to see the impressive sunset

•Visit China National Tea Museum

Day 9—Macao

•Visit the historic center and spend time at the Venetian Macao Resort Hotel Travel across the sea on a high-speed ship back to Hong Kong, arriving at 20:30.

•Time to say goodbye at the hotel that you started at. Congratulations, you’ve completed your tour of China!

1. Where can you get a better idea of China’s tea culture?

A．In Xi’an.

B．In Chengdu.

C．In Hangzhou.

D．In Hong Kong.

2. What can you do while staying in Chengdu?

A．Visit cultural heritage sites.	B．Learn to communicate in Chinese.
C．Enjoy the beautiful sunset scenery.	D．Go on a bike tour on the city’s walls.

3. How will you return to Hong Kong at the end of the journey?

A．By train.

B．By plane.

C．By subway.

D．By sea.

5 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

A couple of months before I started high school, my parents gave me the greatest gift any teenage boy would ask for: a cellphone. I lived on that phone all summer. I always texted my friends, even at night. And I paid no attention to the people and things around myself. Being connected to the Internet was more important than being present.

So, you can imagine my displeasure when I learned what my dad had planned for our family vacation that year. It was not the Disneyland trip or beach vacation that I had been hoping for.“This year,” my dad said, “we’ll be doing something special, something I used to do with my dad when I was a kid. We’re going camping in the forest!”

His excitement was met with a disappointed sigh (失望的叹息),which was my communication style at that age. But he had made the decision and would not change his mind. I comforted myself by telling myself that it was still a vacation. I remained uninfluenced when they were busy preparing for the vacation.

My mind was on my phone, the texts flying back and forth. I focused on the screen in my hands so much that the first time I looked up was when we drove across a bridge on the trip to our campsite.

I looked out of the window and saw a fast-moving river. The air blowing into the car from the open windows was hot and smelt of trees. But that didn't matter to me. The reason why I had looked up was for something far more serious and annoying. My phone no longer had service. The signal was weak. During the last hour of the drive, there was no signal at all.

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。

My dad explained he had chosen a campsite that had no phone service.

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The next morning, without checking my phone as usual, I fixed my mind on nature around myself.

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6 . If you struggle to fall asleep quickly, you’re not alone! Fortunately, there are plenty of solutions you can try. With a few changes, you can fall asleep fast every night!

Keep your room dark. Turn off all the lights above your head when you go to bed. Any bright light can make you believe it is too early in the day for sleep. If you want to read or write before bed, try using a small book light. Now that blue lights can keep you awake, red ones are a great choice.

If you can, keep noise in and around your room the lowest at night. If you have an old clock that ticks loudly and keeps you awake, replace it with a silent one. If you share your home with anyone else, request that they keep noises like talking, music, or TV shows at the lowest while you are trying to sleep. It is difficult to fall asleep if you live near a busy road or hear other boring sounds after bedtime. You could get a white noise machine or play recordings of nature sounds, like waves or whales’ singing. You could also listen to soft, relaxing music.

Read a book in bed if you have difficulty in falling asleep. Staying in bed doing nothing when you’re having trouble falling asleep may keep you wide awake. While reading in bed may be slightly harmful to your eyes, it can distract (分散) you from your thoughts and help you feel sleepy. But remember to read from a print book rather than something with a screen. The light from electronic screens can keep you awake.

Lowering your body temperature helps you sleep, so set the room temperature between 15.5℃-21℃ could do the trick.

1. What color book light should you choose to read before bed?

A．Red.	B．Blue.
C．White.	D．Orange.

2. What is the author’s attitude towards reading in bed?

A．Doubtful.	B．Worried.
C．Favorable.	D．Uncaring.

3. What can we inferred from the text?

A．Reading on cellphones sometimes helps you fall asleep.

B．The lower your temperature while sleeping is, the better.

C．Bright lights are better for your reading before going to bed.

D．Playing recordings like birds’ singing can improve your sleep.

4. How does the author organize the text?

A．By giving examples.	B．By asking questions.
C．By offering suggestions.	D．By listing research results.