2 . Many people who work in London prefer to live outside it, and to go in to their offices and schools every day by train, car or bus, even though this means they have to get up early in the morning and reach home late in the evening.

One advantage of living outside London is that the houses are cheaper. Even a small flat in London without a garden costs quite a lot to rent. With the same money, one can get a little house in the country with a garden of one’s own.

Then, in the country, one can rest from the noise and hurry of the town. Even though one has to get up earlier and spend more time on trains or buses, one can sleep better at night. Besides, during weekends and on summer evenings, one can enjoy the fresh, clean air of the country. If one likes gardens, one can spend one’s free time digging, planting, watering, and doing the hundred and one other jobs which are needed in a garden. Then, when the flowers and vegetables come up, one has the reward of one who has shared the secret of Nature.

Some people, however, take no interest in country things: for them, happiness lies in the town, with its cinemas and theatres, beautiful shops and busy streets, dance-halls and restaurants. Such people would feel that their life was not worth living if they had to live it outside London. An occasional walk in one of the parks and a fortnight’s (two weeks) visit to the sea every summer is all the country they want: the rest they are quite prepared to leave to those who are glad to get away from London every night.

1. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Some people who work in the country prefer to live in the city

B．Some people who work in the city prefer to live in the country

C．Those who live in London wake up early and get home late

D．Those who live in London must travel by train, car or bus every day

2. A flat without a garden in London costs about the same as ____________.

A．a small house with a garden in London

B．a large house with a garden in the country

C．a small flat with a garden in the country

D．a small house with a garden in the country

3. According to the passage, one disadvantage of living in the country is ____________.

A．one can’t sleep so well as in the city	B．one has to spend more time on transport
C．one has to spend a long time in the garden	D．one is likely to be poorer

4. People who take no interest in country things probably ____________.

A．spend all of their time in the town	B．feel their life is not worth living
C．enjoy cinemas, shops and crowds	D．share the secret of Nature

5. The underlined phrase the rest in the last paragraph means ____________.

A．the rest of their time	B．the rest of the people
C．the rest of the country	D．the rest of the parks and sea

4 . Are you happy with your appearance?     1    

“Almost all the girls with single-fold eyelids (单眼皮) in our class have had double eyelid operations,” Zeng, a Senior 2 student from Chengdu, told Xinhua. Zeng had the same surgery done this summer.     2    

From popular photo-editing apps to plastic surgery (整形手术), it seems that large eyes, pale skin and a skinny body are the only standard for beauty these days. But can following this standard really make us feel good about ourselves?

    3     . According to Huxiu News, over six in ten girls choose not to take part in certain daily activities, such as attending school, because they feel bad about their looks. As much as 31 percent of teenagers avoid speaking up in class because they worry that others will notice their looks.

“Many teenagers are upset about their appearance because they believe in unrealistic standards of beauty,” experts say.       4     Seeing all these things can make anyone believe that they’re too dark, too fat, too short, or too tall.

However, trying to live up to strict standards can make us feel anxious. What troubles us is not just our “imperfect” looks, but the fact that we criticize ourselves too much.

    5     Plus-size models are being featured in some fashion shows. All of us should be just as confident as they are.

A．Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes.

B．Body image anxiety is common among teenagers.

C．Guys care just as much as girls do about their body image.

D．Some teenagers might feel negative about their appearance.

E．It’s common for teenagers to feel confident about their appearance.

F．She and many of her classmates believe bigger eyes look more beautiful.

G．Perfect faces and bodies are everywhere in advertising, TV shows and social media.

5 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The buzzwords (时髦术语) “brittle college students” have gone viral on the Internet recently among mounting concerns over     1    serious decline in the physical health of Chinese college students. The words refer to the new generation of college students generally     2     (suffer) from many physical problems. “Brittle,” which     3     (apparent) means tender and fragile (脆弱), has been used by netizens jokingly     4     (describe) how easily college students can get injured and sick.

Such comments have caused heated discussions over the declining physical     5     (fit) of contemporary college students,    6     is confirmed by the astonishing record of visits to one hospital in the city of Zhengzhou, north-central Henan Province. It is reported that Zhengzhou Central Hospital     7     (receıve) some 1,700 young people aged between 18 and 25 in its emergency department in September alone.

“These young people were mainly diagnosed (诊断) with trauma, abdominal pain, chest tightness, hyperventilation, acute alcoholism, and cholecystitis. Most cases were caused by     8     (regular) daily routine, staying up late and unhealthy diet,” said Cheng Xiaodan, deputy director of the hospital’s emergency department.

A report pointed out that unhealthy lifestyle is common     9     college students. Many participants said they had experienced health     10     (issue) such as poor skin condition, lack of sleep, and emotional problems.

7 . 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。

People from all over China have crowded into Zibo city in recent months, expecting to have     1    appointment with authentic (正宗的) barbecues.     2     various types of meat sizzling on stoves, people gather together outdoors to enjoy yummy food. The barbecue    3     ( stand) have created a lively atmosphere, which appeals to tourists around the whole country.

Since the Zibo barbecues were in the news    4     (frequent), the government has seized the opportunity to promote tourism,     5     (increase) the city’s financial success. Policies are quickly made and swift actions are taken    6     (ensure) that tourists have a safe and    7     (please) experience. Police officers    8     (assign) to maintain order can be seen everywhere. Regulators(监管者)     9     (take) measures so far to guarantee that quality ingredients are used. Except for historical sites, the tourism department has introduced new sightseeing routes to those who are fond of exploring.

The arrival of tourists has boosted Zibo’s economy, advertising a kind of success    10    owes to joint efforts from merchants and the government.

8 . 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。

The village of Dafen, China was once thought    1     (produce) the most oil paintings in the world every year. Recognized as the “world’s art factory”, Dafen impressed visitors with    2     (it) many workshops, in which painters created mock (模仿的) masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet and Warhol. But the village was always seen more as a production line    3    a place of culture. Today the future of Dafen may depend on    4     it is able to earn respect of the art world.

Things started to change for Dafen in 2008, when the global financial crisis cut down overseas     5     (order). With more demand coming from the domestic market, artists began painting different subjects. New customers preferred Chinese styles, says     6    painter in Dafen. He learnt the art of Shan Shui which involves representing natural landscapes. In some ways Dafen reflected the broader economy. As export starts to decline as a share of GDP, domestic    7     (consume) plays a larger role in driving growth.

China is the world’s second-largest art market. But it is not clear where Dafen fits in. Locals say the demand for their paintings    8     (decline) in the past two pandemic-stricken years. “Most people would     9     (probable) be surprised that Dafen still exists,”says Lisa Movius, a writer in Shanghai who covers art.     10     (adapt) to the changes, maybe it is time that Dafen should go through a transition.

10 . 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。

Recently, a group of children from Nanning, Guangxi, wearing orange down   jackets   and blue pants, took     1     unique study tour in Harbin. They are fondly referred to    2    the “ittle tangerines (柑橘)”, with the oldest just 6 and a half years old, with the youngest only 3 years and 5 months old.   The nickname symbolizes both   their cute orange outfits    3    Guangxi’s well-known production. The use of orange coats    4     (wear) by the children was chosen by a vote among the parents,   primarily   for safety reasons.

Each day, their attractive presence is trending on     5     (variety) social media platforms. Wherever they go, they are hugged and showered with love by the    6     (local). In Harbin, they enjoyed the local delicacies, and watched a firework   display amid the snowy landscape. On their arrival in Mohe, the tour group was    7     (warm) welcomed by a local travel agency as well as   the city’s tourism bureau (局).   At the northern most police outpost of   China, they   sang the   national   anthem and showed respect for the border guards,     8    marked an important part of   their educational trip. Moreover, the police officers at the station prepared snow sculptures and snowmen    9     (treat) the “little tangerines”.

To express gratitude for the hospitality (好客) received in Heilongjiang, a lot of tangerines from Lipu of Guangxi     10     (send) to the province last Thursday.