1 . How does Lisa learn the pronunciation of new words?

A．By referring to a dictionary.

B．By asking her teacher for help.

C．By guessing it according to the rules.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why do fewer and fewer people do the cooking?

A．They are living a busy life.

B．It’s difficult to cater for all tastes.

C．There’s a wide variety of takeout food.

2. What do most people prefer to have?

A．Fast food.

B．Home-made dishes.

C．Low-sugar dessert.

3. What advice does the speaker give to people?

A．Ordering food on the Internet.

B．Cooking healthy meals at home.

C．Eating at a restaurant in the neighborhood.

4. What does the speaker mainly tell us?

A．Americans’ daily diet has changed a lot.

B．People like trying different cooking styles.

C．Ordering food online is convenient and popular.

3 . Growing up on a farm, Tori James spent much of her early years outdoors, building shelters and playing in muddy streams. She describes herself as an ambitious, adventurous child who went to bed reading the survival guides that lived on her bedside table. Even so, James says she could never have predicted that, one day, she might be the youngest British woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

Today, James is a professional adventurer. Yet ahead of her first expedition at the age of 18, which she spent mapping the cracks of Iceland’s Vatnajökull glacier with the British Exploring Society, James recalls doubting her ability to last a month out in the cold without the comfort of a hot bath. “It’s only by stepping out of our comfort zone that we understand our true potential,”she explains. “That’s when the magic happens.”

Although James has spent a significant part of her life exploring some of the most remote landscapes in the world, when it comes to traveling, she believes that there are numerous ways for everyone to push their boundaries, other than by undertaking physical challenges. James also encourages would-be adventurers not to be put off by the stereotypical image of the rugged, hardy explorer. “I am such a believer that, with the right support and skills, everyone can bring something to an expedition,” she says.

Sometimes, she adds, it’s only out in the field that someone’s hidden talents emerge. A diverse team can be key to a successful trip, particularly given the role of exploration in today’s world. “Historically, exploration has been about people finding nature’s hardest obstacles and trying to either overcome them, or beat them,” says James. “But now, for me at least, exploration is about connecting, not conquering. It’s about our connection to the living world around us, it’s about sharing its importance once we’ve returned and it’s about figuring out how to do adventure sustainably.”

1. What do we know about James?

A．She was once doubted to be a professional adventurer.

B．She enjoys reading thrilling adventure survival stories.

C．She was a child with big dreams and a desire for exploration.

D．She might be the youngest woman to conquer Mount Everest.

2. What would James probably agree with according to Paragraph 3?

A．Few ways are there for us to push our boundaries.

B．Future explorers are supposed to venture bravely.

C．Exploring remote landscapes in the world is of significance.

D．Support and skills are sure to bring out the best of explorers.

3. What might be the value of exploration nowadays?

A．To make the most of people’s hidden talent.

B．To overcome the possible hardest obstacles.

C．To figure out how to have a successful adventure.

D．To engage in sustainable interactions with nature.

4. What might be the best title of this text?

A．Born to Be Adventurers.	B．Connecting the Living World.
C．James’s Amazing Expeditions.	D．Adventurer James’s Travel Insights.

4 . For as long as I can remember I’ve been making art. That meant spending hours at the kitchen table, as a child, drawing women in beautiful gowns and dogs wearing clothes eating in fancy restaurants. Because I was encouraged and praised, I _________ that talent.

In college-thinking that I was going to _________ education-I had an amazing professor in an elective drawing class who encouraged me to _________ my major to fine art. As someone easily influenced by praise, I took her advice and got my _________ in painting and drawing.

Even before I graduated, I had begun showing my art in any _________ that I could. I started out in small coffee shops and farmers markets; it was a perfect way to discover my style and _________ art lovers. _________ , I began showing at galleries and in larger art shows. It was at one of these shows that I met my art publisher, with whom I _________ working for five years.

The art publishing world was a great way to get my work in front of wide _________ , selling at stores like Target and Home Goods. It was also at this time that a number of my paintings were used in feature films. __________ my art on the big screen was definitely one of the most   __________ moments of my career.

I sometimes wonder what other visual artists do when they’re feeling burnt out and __________ with their craft. I feel so lucky to have writing to turn to when the well of my visual creativity runs __________ . Visual arts and writing are different enough that they don’t feel like they draw from the same __________ of creative inspiration.

People always tell artists to ‘find their own voice’. While I do agree with this, I don’t know if it’s something you can just go out and find. To me, it’s important that your voice __________ you.

1.

A．possessed

B．developed

C．wasted

D．recognized

2.

A．stick to

B．deal with

C．major in

D．stand for

3.

A．relate

B．switch

C．compare

D．apply

4.

A．patience

B．talent

C．permit

D．degree

5.

A．spot

B．store

C．gallery

D．show

6.

A．believe in

B．come across

C．connect with

D．depend on

7.

A．Eventually

B．Obviously

C．Immediately

D．Gradually

8.

A．felt like

B．gave up

C．put off

D．ended up

9.

A．artists

B．professors

C．publishers

D．audiences

10.

A．Drawing

B．Seeing

C．Creating

D．Describing

11.

A．upsetting

B．terrifying

C．thrilling

D．embarrassing

12.

A．uninspired

B．panicked

C．relieved

D．shocked

13.

A．short

B．wild

C．dry

D．strong

14.

A．source

B．behaviour

C．recreation

D．knowledge

15.

A．heals

B．finds

C．satisfies

D．Impresses

5 . It was time to go back to school. I was excited to see friends I hadn’t seen in a really long time, but, to be honest, I was also nervous about all the new staff. That was why I _______ that I was extra well _______ .

My plan was to wake up early, put on my carefully _______ clothes and eat my carefully chosen breakfast. I would enter my brand-new classroom, and feel calm, cool and _______ for the rest of the day.

I have to say, everything went according to plan — _______ well, it didn’t.

My new teacher. Mr. Jax who seemed very strict and serious, asked each of us to tell a quick story about our _______. Most kids seemed pretty shy after being away from their _______ for a spell. As Susan talked about her family’s road trip, I heard a _______ scratchy-scratchy sound coming from under my desk. Was it the sound my hamster (仓鼠) makes when he is fluffing (抖松) up his _______? I ________ my backpack — and very quickly zipped it back up again. I had no idea when, why, or how Mr. Nibbles had ________ into my backpack, but there he was!

My heart pounded. This was ________ not how my first day back to school was supposed to go! “Arizona, it’s your turn,” said Mr. Jax. I sat still awkwardly but finally made words come out of my mouth, explaining what was ________ .

To my surprise, Mr. Jax comforted softly. “ The first day of school can be ________ for all of us.” Then he asked the class if anyone wanted to share ideas to help Mr. Nibbles feel more comfortable. As we ________ this. I noticed that trying to figure out how to help Mr. Nibbles helped all of us feel less anxious and calmed my nerves.

1.

A．thought

B．predicted

C．ensured

D．questioned

2.

A．informed

B．prepared

C．defined

D．received

3.

A．laid-out

B．clear-cut

C．dried-up

D．newly-built

4.

A．energetic

B．excited

C．collected

D．creative

5.

A．unless

B．as

C．when

D．until

6.

A．dreams

B．plans

C．learning methods

D．summer holidays

7.

A．parents

B．friends

C．dictionaries

D．toys

8.

A．deafening

B．distant

C．familiar

D．different

9.

A．feathers

B．wool

C．nest

D．bedding

10.

A．unwrapped

B．unfolded

C．unzipped

D．unbarred

11.

A．slid

B．broke

C．turned

D．knocked

12.

A．hardly

B．definitely

C．eventually

D．desperately

13.

A．helping out

B．breaking down

C．coming around

D．going on

14.

A．ridiculous

B．mysterious

C．challenging

D．informative

15.

A．planned

B．embraced

C．conducted

D．discussed

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man probably do?

A．A designer

B．A jeweler

C．A host.

2. Where does the woman live now?

A．In London.

B．In Montreal.

C．In Tokyo

3. What major did Cathy choose at first?

A．Environmental engineering.

B．The performing arts

C．Fashion design.

4. What does Cathy talk about at the end of the conversation?

A．Her fashion designs.

B．Her sources of inspiration.

C．Her future plans

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman want to go to Berkley Bookstore?

A．To keep an appointment.

B．To deliver some books.

C．To buy some books.

2. What should the woman do at the first traffic light?

A．Go straight.

B．Turn left.

C．Turn right.

3. Where is Berkley Bookstore?

A．Beside a supermarket.

B．Opposite a post office.

C．Next to a school.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the speaker’s opinion on memory loss?

A．It’s common.

B．It’s unimportant.

C．It’s worrying

2. What is the speaker’s first suggestion?

A．Having a good sleep.

B．Doing exercise.

C．Attending social events.

3. What’s the speaker’s advice about staying mentally active?

A．Recalling the past regularly.

B．Communicating with friends.

C．Doing crossword puzzles.

4. How many suggestions does the speaker offer?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five.

9 . “Please, no flash photography.”

Polite requests like this can be found in museums all over the world, but they generally fail to persuade people out of taking photos of whatever they feel like. The same goes for concerts, movie theaters and other places where people routinely ignore filming restrictions. A new patent from Apple may help discourage that rebellious behavior-on phones at least.

The patent, awarded to Apple today, outlines a system which would allow venues to use an infrared emitter (红外线发射器) to remotely disable the camera function on smartphones. According to the patent, infrared rays could be picked up by the camera, and interpreted by the smartphone as a command to block the user from taking any photos or videos of whatever they’re seeing.

Many musicians and performers have banned cellphones from their shows, either because they want their audiences to actually pay attention to them, or because they don’t want the free footage (片段镜头) going viral around the web. Despite this, unauthorized (未授权的) images still manage to make their way into the public eye. The last concert of American singer Prince before he passed away was supposed to be cellphone-free —it apparently wasn’t. If Apple’s patent is introduced into iPhone software, and venues put infrared emitters around their stage, leaks like this could potentially stop happening.

But the patent also raises questions about the sort of power that this technology would be handing over to people with more immoral intentions.

Right now, there’s no guarantee that Apple intends to put this technology into any of its software —Apple doesn’t act on many of the thousands of patents it files each year —and the company wasn’t immediately available to comment on its plans for the patent.

Given the company’s rigid support of personal privacy when it comes to police requests to break into users’ devices, it’s possible that Apple just patented the technology so that no one else will use it. But who knows, if it does intend to introduce this feature to future operating systems, sales of alternative shooting devices like camcorders, or even GoPros, could get a much-needed boost, as people try to avoid having to use the prohibitive software.

1. How can Apple’s patented system prevent smartphone users from taking photos or videos at specific venues?

A．By giving out a sound wave that disables smartphone cameras.

B．By picking up infrared rays emitted by the cameras when they are filming.

C．By using infrared rays that can remotely block camera usage on smartphones.

D．By automatically deleting photos or videos if they are taken without permission.

2. Which of the following is one of the reasons why cellphones are banned from many shows?

A．To make the performers more focused on the show.

B．To avoid the unauthorized footage being freely shared and spread online.

C．To prevent the performers’ images from coming to widespread public attention.

D．To protect the audience from people with immoral intentions.

3. What does the underlined word in the fourth paragraph mean?

A．Unintended damage.	B．Unauthorized release.
C．Unexpected death.	D．Undesired freedom.

4. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?

A．Apple has planned to apply this patent to future operating systems.

B．All the patents Apple files each year are meant to be put into its software.

C．Apple may agree to put this technology into its software due to police requests.

D．People may turn to other shooting devices if Apple introduces the prohibitive software.

10 . 假定你是李华，你的留学生朋友汤姆(Tom)喜欢中国历史，请你给他写一封邮件，推荐并介绍《上下五千年》这本通俗历史书。内容如下：
1. 写信的目的；
2. 简单介绍一下这本书及推荐的理由；
3. 表达希望。
注意：词数80左右。
参考词汇：《上下五千年》(Five Thousand Years)
Dear Tom,
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Yours,

Li Hua