1 . The jobs of the future have not yet been invented.
Your children need to be deeply curious.
True creativity is the ability to take something existing and create something new from it.
Understanding how others feel can be a challenge for kids. We know what’s going on inside our own head, but what about others? Being able to read people helps kids from misreading a situation and jumping to false conclusions.
| A．Encourage kids to cook with you. |
| B．And we can’t forget science education. |
| C．We can give kids chances to think about materials in new ways. |
| D．So how can we help our kids prepare for jobs that don’t yet exist? |
| E．Gardening is another great activity for helping kids develop this skill. |
| F．We can do this in real life or ask questions about characters in stories. |
| G．Being able to communicate ideas in a meaningful way is a valuable skill. |
2 . Too much screen time for kids can lead to poor health the American Heart Association (AHA) says. A scientific statement published by the AHA in the medical journal Circulation said screen time from smartphones, tablet computers and other devices can lead kids to a sedentary(惯于久坐不动的) lifestyle ,increasing the possibility that they grow up as overweight or obese(肥胖的).
The AHA is the latest organization urging parents to limit how much time their kids spend in front of screens. It recommends children get one to two hours of screen time each day. Although television viewing among children and teens has dropped, the use of smartphones and tablet computers has surged.
“Although the mechanisms(机制) linking screen time to obesity are not entirely clear, there are real concerns that screens influence eating behaviors, mainly because children don’t notice when they are full when eating in front of a screen,” said Tracie Barnett, a researcher at the INRS-Institut Armand-Frappier Research Centre,in a statement.
Barnett, one of the authors of the statement, also urges parents to keep screens out of kids’bedrooms, raising the fear that too much screen time can affect sleep.
Many studies have warned about the potential (潜在的) negative effects of too much screen time. Last year, a study from researchers at San Diego State University(SDSU) found nearly half of teens who spent five or more hours in front of screens every day experienced long periods of hopelessness or sadness.
Apple, who makes the iOS mobile platform, plans to introduce new tools to devices to help users cut back on screen time. As for iOS 12,iPhones will include a screen time feature where users can control and review how they spend time on their mobile devices. Another company that makes the Android platform will introduce “digital well-being” tools such as screen time limits and a “wind down” option to encourage users to put down their phones before bed.
1. Which can replace the underlined word “surged” in paragraph 2?| A．Increased suddenly. | B．Decreased slowly. |
| C．Stayed the same. | D．Lost the balance. |
| A．By changing the time they eat. | B．By changing their taste for food. |
| C．By influencing how fast they eat. | D．By influencing their feeling of fullness. |
| A．It affected children’s sleep. | B．It led to children’s obesity. |
| C．It resulted in diet problems. | D．It negatively influenced moods. |
| A．Reduce its products’ battery life. |
| B．Provide a screen time feature. |
| C．Introduce “digital well-being” tools. |
| D．Add a “wind down” option to its products. |
3 . Stuck at home? These famous museums offer virtual tours you can take on your sofa. According to Fast Company, Google Arts&Culture teamed up with over 2,500 museums and galleries around the world to bring you virtual tours and online exhibits.
Guggenheim Museum, New York
Google’s Street View lets visitors tour the Guggenheim’s famous spiral (螺旋式) staircase without ever leaving home. From there, you can discover incredible works of art from the Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary times.
Pergamon Museum,Berlin
As one of Germany’s largest museums, Pergamonhas a lot to offer — even if you can’t physically be there. This historical museum is home to plenty of ancient works including the Ishtar Gate of Babylon and, of course,the Pergamon Altar.
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
Anyone who is a fan of this tragic, gifted painter can see his works up close (or, almost up close) by virtually visiting this museum — the largest collection of artworks by Vincent Van Gogh, including over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and over 750 personal letters.
The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
European artworks from as far back as the 8th century can be found in this California art museum. Take a Street View tour to discover a huge collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, manuscripts, and photographs.
To see more of Google Arts&Culture’s collection of museums, visit the collection’s website.
1. Which one will you visit if you like modern art?| A．Pergamon Museum. |
| B．Guggenheim Museum. |
| C．The J. Paul Getty Museum. |
| D．Van Gogh Museum. |
| A．One who is fond of tragic films. |
| B．One who enjoys European artworks. |
| C．One who likes paintings of Van Gogh. |
| D．One who is interested in ancient artworks. |
| A．It is one of the largest museums in the USA. |
| B．It is the only home to artworks in California. |
| C．It includes all forms of artworks in the world. |
| D．It exhibits European artworks from the 8th century. |
4 . Volunteering means working for free to help someone else. Mrs. Obama says volunteering is very important. "It should be part of everyone's life,"she says.
Many teens agree. They say that helping others feels great and makes a difference. These days, more teensvolunteer than work for pay. Teens clean up parks, walk dogs at animal shelters, visit the elderly, and more.
Some cities— including Seattle, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.— require high school students to volunteer. Students must volunteer in order to graduate. The student volunteers learn new skills and help their communities( 社区).
Many parents subscribe to the idea they say volunteering helps teens build job skills. But most teens don't want to be forced to volunteer. They say they are busy. And they say volunteering is only fun if it's a choice.
Read both sides of the debate and decide.
Yes
Volunteering can help teens get into college or get a job.
Many cities and towns need help. Volunteers can help keep important programs going.
Not all teens will volunteer if it isn't required. Schools should require students to do all they can to get ready for adult life.
No
Most teens are already very busy with classes, homework, jobs, and sports. Forcing them to do more isn't fair.
It should be up to each person. Helping doesn't feel good if you must do it.
Finding a volunteer job isn't always easy. Students shouldn't be kept from graduating because of something they can't control.
1. It is known from the text that in Washington.D.C.___________.| A．everyone would like to volunteer |
| B．finding a volunteer job is not difficult |
| C．volunteering is a must for college students |
| D．high school students won't graduate if they don't volunteer |
| A．Correct. | B．Like. | C．Stress. | D．Review. |
| A．Volunteer jobs waste students' precious(宝贵的) time. |
| B．Volunteer jobs won't help teens prepare for their adult life. |
| C．Volunteer jobs are not as important as students' homework. |
| D．Students shouldn't be stopped from graduation because of not volunteering. |
| A．Who are best to do volunteer jobs. |
| B．Whether volunteering is good for students. |
| C．What kind of volunteer jobs students should do. |
| D．Whether students should be required to volunteer. |
5 . With the largest population in the world, China has the most mouths to feed on the planet. Consequently,food waste is a great problem in China. It is reported that more than 6% — or 35 million kgs — of the country's total food production is lost before reaching consumers, in the household and warehouse storage, transport and processing sectors. With an ever-growing population, it's imperative to deal with food waste in China.
Thankfully, policies covering food waste have been rapidly emerging in recent years. Since 2010, the Chinese government has selected 100 cities and encouraged them to explore alternative waste management systems. In 2016，China amended (修改) its Solid Waste Law to stop illegal dumping (倾倒) and promote recycling and reuse of waste, including food. Restaurants will soon be charged a fee for the amount of food waste they produce. And China is using a good food waste processing method called anaerobic digestion, a process that transforms organic waste into biogas, which can be used as energy, or turned into biofuel.
Moving forward, policymakers should consider loss and waste reduction to be as important as increasing production. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, the current policy system of agricultural subsidisation (补贴) mainly includes price guarantees and subsidies for crops, production materials, seeds and agricultural machinery,which leads to local governments focusing on crop production while paying little attention to the wastage in the supply chain. There should also be increased investment in the construction of new warehouses and special funds for storage, transport, and processing technologies.
If food waste were a country, it would be the third-largest emitting (排放)country in the world, generating about 8% of total greenhouse gas emissions. This issue is not location-specific, but an issue that affects every living thing on the planet and should therefore be seen as an essential area to take action in.
1. What does the underlined word “imperative”in paragraph 1 mean?| A．Impractical. | B．Hopeful. | C．Costly. | D．Urgent |
| A．It has been widely used in restaurants. |
| B．It is required by the Solid Waste Law. |
| C．It is eco-friendly to reuse food waste. |
| D．It has proved effective in 100 cities. |
| A．Food waste in the supply chain is ignored. |
| B．Prices of production materials go up. |
| C．Investment in the supply chain increases. |
| D．Food waste during crop production gets serious. |
| A．To promote the idea of recycling food waste. |
| B．To call for action against food waste. |
| C．To assess the consequences of food waste. |
| D．To discuss the reasons behind food waste. |
6 . Police say a man dialed 911 accidentally while he and another man were breaking into a car, unknowingly leading policemen right to their location. The two men, Nathan Teklemariam and Carson Rinehart, both 20, face charges of breaking and entering and possession of stolen property, according to Fox News.
Fox News explains that the 911 dispatcher could hear people speaking in the background ,so he listened to see if anyone was in need of help. It didn’t take long for the dispatcher to realize that things were different this time. Soon something he heard attracted his attention. From the tape provided by Fox News ,one of the men can be heard to say,” How should we break into an automobile ?” Later, the sounds of a window being broken can be heard followed by a suspects excited declaration that he found something valuable in the car.
All the while, the dispatcher was listening and seeking clues as to where the two guys might be .Eventually , police were able to locate the two men’s spot and followed them. The suspects could be heard talking about why the police were on their tail .
The mystery was solved when the police pulled them over. Playing it straight, a police officer asked one of the suspects if he had anything in the vehicle that “shouldn’t be in the vehicle.” The man said he didn’t, but a quick search of the car led to the stolen property. The men were confused . They didn’t know why the police came to them so quickly. When they were told the reason, one of the suspects asked, “We really called 911? Damn.”
1. According to Paragraph1, the man dialed 911 because ________| A．he wanted to play a trick on the police | B．he found another man breaking into a car |
| C．he pressed the phone number by accident | D．he wanted to stop his friend from breaking the law |
| A．He realized the men were in great danger |
| B．He realized the men were doing something illegal |
| C．He realized that the owner of the car was in danger |
| D．He realized that two thieves were fighting each other |
| A．where the owner of the car was | B．what the two men had done to the car |
| C．what the two men had got from the car | D．why the police were following the two men |
| A．excited | B．relieved | C．surprised | D．sorry |
7 . My 11-year-old daughter has been awarded an academic scholarship to a private school. It's only a small discount, but the scholarship means she’ll skip the waiting list—provided my husband and I can cover $ 20,000 a year. Should we pay the private school fees, or choose free education instead?
I always assumed my children would go to a private school, like I did. Not because my family is wealthy, but because I believe that the best education is private. It took years for me to make peace with the fact that my two children attended our local public primary school. They'll go to a private high school, I told myself. Yet here we are. My eldest is now in her last year of primary school, and my husband and I will struggle to afford private school. If so, I could increase my work hours. My law degree was supposed to be my ticket to a good job and a solid income, but that's not quite how it turned out.
During many sleepless nights, I felt troubled by the decision. Although I want the best for my daughter, I have my own dreams too. I can't sacrifice everything for my precious girl. I explain that I want to be a positive role model for my daughter, and an unhappy parent is a terrible strain on a family. I point out that not even the privilege of private school will protect my children from disappointment or struggle. And finally, it's decided. My daughter is going to the public school behind our home. She couldn't be more pleased.
It's taken me a little longer, but now I’m content. More than my fancy private school education, it's my family that shaped me. With high school now 25 years in the past, I can no longer remember the mathematical problems and Shakespearean quotes I once knew so perfectly. The lessons from my childhood home, however, have proved impossible to forget.
1. Why did the writer want her daughter to go to a private school at first?| A．Because she wanted her daughter to receive the best education |
| B．Because her daughters potential was wasted at the public primary school |
| C．Because her daughter earned an academic scholarship |
| D．Because she wanted her daughter to skip the waiting list |
| A．content | B．disappointing | C．encouraging | D．stressful |
| A．her two children attended their local private primary school |
| B．it took a long time for her to make the final decision |
| C．the scholarship her daughter won could cover most of her school fees |
| D．the writer had a good job and a solid income |
| A．Private school education is not as good as public school education |
| B．Rather than school education, family influences a person most |
| C．Finance should be taken into account when it comes to education |
| D．Parents should make every sacrifice for their children |
8 . The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) is one of the world’s largest and finest art museums. Following the suggested route will help you explore the museum.
The Temple of Dendur
This 2000-year-old building stood near the Nile River, surrounded by a wall that no longer exists. But you can still peek through the gateway. Whose “house” is this? It's not for people. It’s for gods. Can you identify them? They face out. A king faces in, bringing offerings.
MetSpeaks
Bringing together some of the most respected thinkers on a given subject, MetSpeaks features lectures, discussions, talks, films, and forums in which compelling voices explore timely issues that connect to the Met’s exhibitions and permanent collection. Program times, audiences, and topics vary.
Time to Sketch
Settle down for a few minutes, pick something in this gallery, and have fun drawing it. Enjoy the chance to look carefully as you create your own sketch. You’ll be surprised at how much more you notice, thanks to exploring art by sketching.
MetAccess
Make the Met yours! Choose from a variety of services and exciting programs that are offered to meet the needs of visitors with disabilities. Program times, audiences, and topics vary.
Ask for the Access Information brochure and Access Calendar at Information Desks, download the Access Calendar (PDF), or call 212-650-2010 or email access@metmuseum.org.
Admission Fee includes admission to the Main Building and same-week admission to the Cloisters museum and gardens.
| Recommended | Fee |
| Adults | $25 |
| Seniors (65 and older) | $17 |
| Students | $12 |
| Members (Join Now) | Free |
| Children under 12 (accompanied by an adult) | Free |
1. How much is recommended to pay for 4 adult and 2 student visitors?
| A．124 | B．111 | C．103 | D．99 |
| A．A high wall is surrounding the 2000-year-old building now. |
| B．The building is designed for Emperor to live in. |
| C．The Nile River witnessed the history of the building. |
| D．A king faces out, bringing offerings in the temple. |
| A．Issues connected with agricultural economy will be discussed in MetSpeaks. |
| B．Visitors can choose something in the gallery and have fun drawing it on the wall. |
| C．You can email access@metmuseum.org for more Admission information. |
| D．Disabled people will find various services and programs offered especially for them. |
9 . It was reported last week that developers could take photos from Apple mobile and Google Android devices without the phone owners knowing that the images were being taken. In Apple’s case, developers can also obtain the location information for each photo.
Senator(参议员) Charles Schumer said in a telephone interview that his office had spoken with officials at both Apple and Google on Monday.
“We asked them if they could find a way on their own to prevent Apple from having access to private information,” Mr. Schumer said. “They were friendly and open to the idea that this ought to be changed.”
On Sunday, Mr. Schumer said that he planned to send a letter to the Federal Trade Commission asking the agency to investigate Apple and Google after the privacy concerns came to light. Claudia Bourne Farrell, an F.T.C. spokeswoman, said the agency had received the letter but she could not comment further.
“It worries people to think that one’s personal photos, address book, and who knows what else can be obtained and even posted online without permission,” Mr. Schumer wrote in his letter to the F. T.C. “If the technology exists to open the door to this kind of privacy invasion, then surely technology exists to close it, and that’s exactly what must happen.”
Mr. Schumer said if Apple and Google could not come to an agreement to fix the problem, then he would be forced to take the issue further.
He said other companies had been willing to work with his office to fix issues. “I’m optimistic that we can get this changed without any regulation,” he said. “If it’s not changed, then we’ll turn to the F.T.C., and if that doesn’t work then we’ll consider legislative approach.”
The F.T.C. has warned companies to try to be more vigilant(警醒的) in their efforts to protect consumers when it comes to privacy.
1. The senators spoke with officials at both Apple and Google_______.| A．to urge them not to invade consumers’ privacy. |
| B．to discuss whether it is illegal to have access to private information. |
| C．to stop them from developing the technology of taking photos. |
| D．to keep them from obtaining the location information for each photo. |
| A．Privacy invasion from Apple has existed for a long time. |
| B．Mr. Schumer takes the privacy concerns caused by Apple and Google seriously. |
| C．Privacy invasion from Google has existed for a long time. |
| D．Apple and Google have decided to make a change. |
| A．causes privacy invasion to happen frequently. |
| B．can be used if permitted. |
| C．causes people to worry about the safety of their personal information. |
| D．causes personal information to be posted online without permission. |
| A．In a newspaper. |
| B．In a magazine. |
| C．In a science report. |
| D．In a textbook. |
