1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why do the speakers stop the car?

A．They both feel thirsty.

B．They arrive at the parking lot.

C．They hear something strange.

2. What’s wrong with the car?

A．The oil has run out.

B．The motor is out of work.

C．There’s no water in the tank.

2 . What was Becky doing when a car crashed into her house?

A．Doing the gardening.

B．Eating dinner.

C．Doing the cleaning.

3 . 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。

Everyone at the North Pole was very excited. There was going to be a show and anyone could be in it.

“I will do skating,” said Arctic Fox. “I’m good at that!”

“I’ll do tumbling (翻跟斗),”said Polar Bear. “No one tumbles quite like me!”

“Then I’ll do diving,” said Whale. “I won a prize for diving at school, you know!”

But Walrus was not good at anything.

They all practised hard for the big show, while Walrus hid behind a snowdrift and watched sadly. He wished he was good at something. Then came the big night. Everyone sat down, waiting for the show to begin. Walrus sat in the front row. excited.

Fox came onto the ice and began to skate elegantly and amazingly! Fox made it look so easy.Walrus was sure he could skate just like Fox. He leapt onto the ice and cries. “Look at me!” But Walrus bumped into Fox, and Fox went flat on her face. Flomp! Fox was very upset. “Walrus has ruined my act,” she wailed(高声数落).

Then Polar Bear rolled out across the ice like a big, white snowball. Everyone clapped wildly. Then he did jumps and spins and somersaults, and stood on his head. Walrus was sure he could tumble just like Polar Bear. Suddenly, Walrus leaped into the ice. But Walrus tripped up Polar Bear, who came down with WALLOP! Polar Bear was very angry. “Walrus has ruined my act!” he waited.

Whale was the last. He leaped high out of the water. Then he fell back with an enormous splash! Walrus wished he could dive like that. He leaped into the water, crying “Look at me!” But just at that moment, Whale was spouting a big jet of water. Whoosh! Whale spouted Walrus high into the air! Everyone was watching Walrus. They clapped and cheered at Walrus landed back in the sea with a splash!

Whale roared angrily. “You have ruined my act. Get out of my sight!” Walrus fled and hid behind a snowdrift, feeling sad and a very sorry.

注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式在以下位置作答。

The show was over.

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The audience was really cheering for him.

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4 . 语法填空

Financial freedom and early     1     (retire) may be a dream for most people, but Guo Yu, a former information technology engineer, achieved both at the age of 28. His resignation letter, posted in February on microblogging platform Sina Weibo,     2     (share) widely online and made a new trend in personal finance. To achieve this, the basic principle is     3     (save) enough money so you can quit your job early. Although the movement is new in China, it has gained     4     (follower) around the world. Guo’s story may represent a unique voice in that community, but sheds some light on its concept. In his letter, Guo writes that, after six years, he will quit his job at Beijing-based technology company ByteDance     5     explore new possibilities in life, such as “deciding to retire at 28 years old and live in Japan”. Guo has been a trending topic on Zhihu. The search phrase “how to look at Guo’s resignation” has been viewed more than 10 million times. Some Zhihu users     6     (question) Guo’s experience, while some were more concerned with how much he earned from ByteDance. Guo’s story is not just one of luck in     7     (embrace) the internet age at the right time, but also of his talent and endeavor to achieve financial freedom at     8     early age, according to a post by his friend of 10 years, Luo Lei, on Zhihu. In his eyes, Guo is changing     9     an unconventional man into an     10     (unconventional) rich man and his success cannot be duplicated.

5 . People duck responsibility for reasons ranging from simple laziness or a fear of failure, through to a sense of feeling frightened by the scale of a problem or a situation. Whatever the reason, if people fail to take responsibility, they’ll fail in their jobs, they’ll fail their teams, and they’ll fail to grow as individuals. All of this makes it important to address the issue.

Signs of not being responsible

There are several signs to watch out for. These include:

Lacking interest in their work, and in the well-being of the team

Blaming others for mistakes and failures

Missing deadlines

Avoiding challenging tasks and projects, and not taking risks

Regularly complaining about unfair treatment by team leaders and members and engaging in self-pity

Avoiding being dependent on others for work, advice and instructions

Lacking trust in team members and leaders

Ways to encourage responsibility

Start by talking

Your first step is to talk to the individuals concerned. Are there circumstances that are contributing to the situation, or problems that you can deal with?

Communicate roles, responsibilities and objectives

Your people need to know clearly what their roles and responsibilities are. Ensure that you have an up-to-date job description for each team member, and be as detailed as possible about every responsibility that they have.

Re-engage people

Your people will be more engaged if their work is supported with their values. Talk to them to find out what they are. Then, illustrate how their daily tasks and responsibilities go with those values.

Give plenty of praise

Finally, be sure to give your people plenty of praise when they do take responsibility. And help them improve by providing them with regular, effective and fair feedback.

1. What will happen if John fails to take responsibility?

A．He can complete his jobs.

B．His teams may suffer.

C．His growth will continue.

D．He will lose his life.

2. Which is the sign of John’s irresponsibility?

A．“It’s not my fault.”

B．“I’ll have it completed tomorrow.”

C．“It’s tough, but I can manage it.”

D．“I need resources to solve the problem. ”

3. What will you do first ifyour team members lacks responsibility?

A．Let him know their specific tasks.

B．Get them to find out the values of work.

C．Praise them for their good jobs.

D．Have a chat with him to find out problems.

6 . To encourage all students to get an education, even if their parents can’t afford it, a primary school in the Indian state of Chahattisgarh is asking parents to simply plant saplings (树苗) instead of paying school fees. The parents have to take care of the sapling and plant a new one if it dies. Compared with the cost of traditional school fees, it’s a small price to pay. And it comes with the added bonus of helping improve local air quality.

The school is Shiksha Kuteer in the city of Ambikapur in the east of the country. It is reported that at least 35 students between the ages of five and six are studying there. The initiative was set up by a group of local professionals and business owners in response to India’s rapidly increasing education fees. “Shiksha Kuteer has opened in the village for students who have no money to pay fees,” local villager Sevak Das said.

The government now spends just 3.9 percent of its budget on education, which means parents are left to pay for high school fees, as well as paying for books and other school things. A national survey made last year showed that between 2011 and 2017, private expenditure (支出) increased by 175 percent to $100 per student each year. That might not sound like a lot, but for many families, particularly in poor areas, it’s not affordable, especially at the primary school level. The lack of government spending is damaging the education system, too. The 2017 Annual Status of Education report found that nearly 20 percent of Grade 2 students, aged seven to eight, didn’t recognize the numbers between one and nine.

But by offering such a way to get students into schools, Shiksha Kuteer is encouraging education in everyone. 700 saplings have been planted across the village over the last year and more and more people in other areas would like to adopt such an approach.

1. Which of the following can best describe Shiksha Kuteer’s approach?

A．No pains, no gains.

B．Kill two birds with one stone.

C．Two heads are better than one.

D．There are two sides to every question.

2. What can we learn about Shiksha Kuteer?

A．It is surrounded by trees.

B．It is run by the locals.

C．It was set up for poor children.

D．It aims to protect the environment.

3. What is the locals’ attitude towards Shiksha Kuteer?

A．Cautious.	B．Doubtful.
C．Uncaring.	D．Positive.

4. What does the text mainly tell us?

A．The affordable way to encourage education in India.

B．The heavy financial burden on parents in India.

C．The big challenges of improving India’s education system.

D．The effects of the Indian government spending little on education.

7 . Now several cities and states are considering passing laws when it comes to people who walk while texting (发短信). A law passed in Honolulu allows police officers to fine pedestrians(行人) between $15 and $99 for staring at their phones while crossing the street.

“Unluckily, we’re a major city with more pedestrians on the crosswalks, particularly our old people, than almost any other city in the country,” said Honolulu mayor Kirk Caldwell at a meeting. “So, passing a law is necessary and timely.”

The town of Montclair, California, took it one step further and passed a law making it illegal to talk, text or use earbuds (耳塞) on the phone when crossing the street. For the first time, people will be given a warning, and after that, the fine is $ 100. What’s more, farther north in Ontario, under the “Phones Down, Heads Up Act”, pedestrians can be fined if caught crossing the road while holding and using the phones. Fines start at $ 50.

This movement to pass such laws has a reason: Pedestrian deaths are on the rise. According to the National Safety Council, there were 5,987 pedestrian deaths—the highest number since 1990. This problem isn’t new, nor is it limited to deaths. There are a rising number of injuries from texting while crossing a street.

According to research, texing resulted in a higher rate of incidents than failure to look right or left when crossing. By comparison, talking on the phone led to only a slight increase of accidents and listening to music had no influence on safety. The results were published in the journal Injury Prevention.

So, in the opinion of David Canepa, a member of the Board of Supervisors in San Mateo Country, California, the government should tell people where to look when they’re walking down the street. He said, “At the end of the day, people will understand the value of public safety. Making the laws will save lives.”

1. What is Kirk Caldwell trying to talk about in the second paragraph?

A．The increasing traffic accidents.	B．People’s dependence on phones.
C．The reason for passing the law.	D．Old people’s bad situation.

2. What do we know about pedestrians using phones on crosswalks?

A．All of them will receive a warning first.

B．They’re fined at most 50 dollars in Ontario.

C．They’re fined at most 99 dollars in Honolulu.

D．They’re fined more than 100 dollars in California.

3. Which of the following is most dangerous according to research?

A．Texting while crossing roads.	B．Making calls when crossing roads.
C．Enjoying music when crossing roads.	D．Crossing roads without looking left or right.

4. What can we infer about David Ganepa’s opinion on the laws?

A．They are hard to understand.	B．They are helpful for people.
C．They are against people’s wishes.	D．They are well received by pedestrians.

8 . Recently, there is a view on the Internet that “the rise of pig price will lead to the rise of other food prices, thus leading to a substantial rise in overall prices”. It should be said that this judgment is not scientific. We should objectively understand the position of pork price in the overall price and its possible linkage effect.

At present, the main problem faced by the pork price is the lack of pork production capacity, which has nothing to do with inflation and will not lead to inflation. The rise of pork price only affects the upstream and downstream of pig industry and other related products such as meat, but has limited impact on the overall price. At present, China's agricultural product supply is sufficient; the production capacity of consumer goods is constantly improving; the service supply is more diversified, and the monetary policy remains stable, which provides a solid foundation for the stable operation of prices.

Keeping prices, especially the prices of important people's livelihood commodities, basically stable is related to the basic life of the people. In the face of rising pork prices, the state's policy of ensuring supply and stabilizing prices continues to increase. From choosing the right opportunity to put frozen meat reserve to starting the price subsidy mechanism, from rectifying the improper restriction and prohibition measures to protecting the land for pig farms, from special financial support to financial insurance escort, all departments are taking measures. With the gradual effectiveness of the measures, the price of pork will be stable in the future. It is worth noting that the data of the Ministry of Commerce on September 10th shows that the increase of pork wholesale price has fallen back from the previous week (from September 2nd to 8th).

1. From the first paragraph of the article, what’s the correct point of view we can get?

A．The rise of pig price will lead to the rise of other food prices, which will lead to the sharp rise of overall prices.

B．The rise of pig price will lead to the decrease of other food prices, which will lead to the sharp decline of overall price.

C．People should objectively understand the position of pork price in the overall price and its possible linkage effect.

D．It is not important to understand the position of pork price in the overall price and the linkage effect it can produce.

2. According to the second paragraph, we can know why the price of pork is rising?

A．The reason for the rise of pork price is related to inflation.

B．The reason for the rise of pork price is related to the death of pigs.

C．The reason for the rise of pork price is related to market demand.

D．The reason for the rise of pork price is related to the lack of pork production capacity.

3. According to the third paragraph of the article, what will be the price of pork in the future?

A．The price of pork will keep rising.	B．The price of pork will probably be stable.
C．The price of pork will not be stable.	D．The price of pork will never be stable.

4. The most suitable title for this article is _______.

A．The Price of Pork Is Rising.

B．What will People Do in the Face of Rising Pork Prices?

C．The Impact of Rising Pork Prices.

D．The Impact of Rising Pork Prices on People.

9 . On Tuesday, Nicholas went out again to find help. He had walked for about a mile when a volunteer searcher found him. After two days stuck in the snow, Nicholas was saved.

On Tuesday, Nicholas ______.

A．returned to his shelter safely	B．was saved by a searcher
C．got stuck in the snow	D．stayed where he was

10 . One Sunday, Nicholas, a teenager, went skiing at Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine. In the early afternoon, when he was planning to go home, a fierce storm swept into the area. Unable to see far, he accidentally turned off the path. Before he knew it, Nicholas was lost, all alone! He didn’t have food, water, a phone, or other supplies. He was getting colder by the minute.

What happened to Nicholas one Sunday afternoon?

A．He got lost.

B．He broke his skis.

C．He hurt his eyes.

D．He caught a cold.