1 . Darrion Cockrell, who wasn’t much of a student, has been named Missouri’s Teacher of the Year—the state’s highest honor for educators, becoming the first male since 2015 to capture the state’s top award.

Cockrell—the child of “a drug-addicted mother” and a father who was killed when he was four years old—was in and out of the childcare centers and eventually became a gang (帮派) member. In his speech, he shouted out the special people who helped to guide him down the right path when he was going off track.

He thanked his teacher Ken who provided him with life advice while he lived in a boys group home. “He taught me it’s OK to be tough, but at the same time, it’s OK to be compassionate (富有同情心的),” Cockrell said. “He was like a father figure to me.”

The teacher—affectionately known as “DC”—also expressed his gratitude to the football coach that adopted him when he was in the 7th grade and helped to change his whole perspective (视角) on life. “When I changed the way I looked at things, the things around me started to change,” he said. “I had a lot of struggles and a lot of hurdles, and if not for those educators, I would not be here today.”

Now, Cockrell hopes to make an impact on the students at Lindbergh Schools’ Crestwood Elementary in St. Louis, where he’s been teaching physical education since 2015. Among his many accomplishments at the school is his development of the “Crest-Fit” training program for teachers, students and parents.

“Missouri is fortunate to have so many high-quality educators, and Darrion will be a wonderful representative as our state’s Teacher of the Year,” Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven said in a statement. “He guides his students towards long-term physical and mental wellness, and the connections he has established will impact Crestwood children for years to come.”

1. Which word can best describe Cockrell’s childhood?

A．Secure.

B．Fortunate.

C．Troublesome.

D．Promising.

2. How did Cockrell ‘s football coach help him?

A．He persuaded Cockrell out of the gang.

B．He put Cockrell in the childcare center.

C．He took Cockrell into his own football class.

D．He changed Cockrell ‘s way of looking at things.

3. What’s Cockrell’s major contribution to his school?

A．His original teaching objective.

B．His role as a model for other teachers.

C．His father figure role in students’ development.

D．His long-term influence on the students’ health.

4. How did Margie Vandeven sound in the last paragraph?

A．Appreciative.

B．Doubtful.

C．Apologetic.

D．Humorous.

2 . When it comes to the jobs robots could never do, you would probably put doctors and teachers at the top of the list. It's easy to imagine robot cleaners and factory workers, but some jobs need human connection and creativity. But are we underestimating (低估) what robots can do? In some cases, they already perform better than doctors at diagnosing (诊断) illness. Also, some patients might feel more comfortable sharing personal information with a machine than a person. Could there be a place for robots in education after all?

British education expert Anthony Seldon thinks so. And he even has a date for the robot takeover of the classroom: 2027. He predicts robots will do the main job of transferring information and teachers will be like assistants. Intelligent robots will read students' faces, movements and maybe even brain signals. Then they will adapt the information to each student. However, it's not a popular opinion and it's unlikely that robots will ever have empathy (同理心) and the ability to really connect with humans.

One thing is certain, though. A robot teacher is better than no teacher at all. In some parts of the world, there aren't enough teachers. That problem could be partly solved by robots because they can teach anywhere and won't get stressed, or tired, or move somewhere for an easier, higher-paid job.

Teachers all over the world are leaving because they feel overworked. Perhaps the question is not “Will robots replace teachers?” but “How can robots help teachers?” Teachers waste a lot of time doing non-teaching work, including more than 11 hours a week marking homework. If robots could cut the time teachers spend on marking homework and writing reports, teachers would have more time and energy for the parts of the job humans do best.

1. In the opinion of most people, what kind of jobs are robots most likely to do?

A．Culture-related jobs.

B．Mental jobs.

C．Physical jobs.

D．Tiresome jobs.

2. What can be learned about Anthony Seldon's prediction in Paragraph 2?

A．It sounds disappointing.	B．It seems to be puzzling.
C．It isn't widely accepted.	D．It has become a reality.

3. What's the last paragraph mainly about ?

A．Why teachers are badly needed.	B．Teachers' working conditions.
C．Disadvantages of robot teachers.	D．How robots help teachers.

4. What's the author's attitude towards robot teachers?

A．Opposed.

B．Favorable.

C．Suspicious.

D．Sympathetic.

3 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Because of the fact as is known to us all, many people are no longer going out see films. Instead, they are seeing wonderfully films at home. Quite a few studio have even put on their new films online. Cinemas are fun. But do we still need it? In my view, there’re many differences between going to the cinema and seeing a film at home. When people will go to the cinema, they can enjoy the film with being disturbed by anything that they have to do at home. If cinemas stay opening, they can employ more people. Then workers can earn money and struggled along. That will help the economy recovers.

4 . Castropignano, a hilltop town in Italy, is following in the footsteps of places like Cinquefrondi and Salemi, becoming the latest place to try to repopulate by attracting newcomers to buy empty buildings. The village is located inland between Rome and Naples, near mountains and delightful countryside. It’s topped by the ruins of an ancient castle, and has a sleepy atmosphere with just one restaurant and one bar—though that could all change depending on who buys the €1 buildings.

The new owners can turn the buildings into whatever they wish, from homes to shops. Instead of selling to the highest bidder (出价者), the locals are keen to match potential buyers with a building proper for their purposes. They welcome anyone who would like to buy a new home here and has a detailed plan of how they intend to restyle and what they would like to do with the building—make it a home, hotel, store or shop. They could also list any requirements they may have, like access for people in wheelchairs. The village is tiny and cars can’t run in the narrow alleys and on steps.

There are around 100 buildings in Castropignano that are in need of renovation (翻修), and the locals hope this plan will both make the village safer and ensure its future. Many younger people have left in search of work, meaning around 60 percent of villagers are over the age of 70. The locals said that they had got nothing great to offer except peacefulness, silence, original nature, oxygen-rich air, great views and fantastic food, perfect to get rid of the daily stress.

The deal is that buyers must renovate their old buildings within three years of buy, and a payment of €2,000 is required, which will be returned after the work has been completed. All you have to do is email at castropignano @ me. com with your plans, and a sweet Italian life could be yours.

1. What is Castropignano’s purpose of selling its buildings?

A．To reduce its population.	B．To increase the local income.
C．To keep the faraway town alive.	D．To protect the ancient buildings.

2. Who are most likely to succeed in buying the buildings?

A．Those who offer the highest prices but don’t plan to live there.

B．Those who want to replace the old buildings with new ones.

C．Those who would like to spend only €1 on them.

D．Those who can make full use of the buildings.

3. What can we learn about Castropignano from the text?

A．It helps people relax physically and mentally.

B．All of its houses need rebuilding immediately.

C．It can provide villagers with a convenient modern life.

D．Its population composition contributes to fast development.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．60 percent of the Italian population are over 70.

B．An Italian town is trying its best to rebuild a castle.

C．Another Italian village is selling buildings for just €1.

D．Some old buildings need renovation in an Italian town.

5 . 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。

Throughout history, humans have had an urge (欲望) to make social connections. Making friends     1    (be) something that most people do     2    (natural) when meeting people through family and friends. In addition, the Internet has introduced a new meeting place—the social networking site (SNS).

In the United States, MySpace. com is one of     3     largest social   networking   sites with over 100 million users. Unlike some sites that require a special     4     (invite) to join, MySpace is open to everyone over the age of 14. Users create their own profile page. They can decide whether they want to make their profile available only to friends     5    to all users.

Many   people prefer   using   SNS     6     (stay)   in   touch   with   friends and   meet new people.   Instead of     7    (ask) for a phone number or e-mail address, asking for someone's MySpace profile is becoming a much more popular question. For many, these sites have made a positive difference in their lives by widening their social circles.   However,   some   people have   found social networking sites carry some     8    (risk).   There   are   stories   of   bosses   offering   a   job   and   then   changing   their   mind   after     checking     the person's     9    (person) profile on the   Internet.   So     10       is   important   to   think   about   the   type   of information you include on your profile page.

6 . One of my earliest memories was watching my mum talk on our old phone. I was fascinated (着迷的) that she could talk to someone who wasn’t actually in the room with her.     1    I was wondering how she managed to talk with someone she couldn’t see.

    2     Later, we had mobile phones that could be carried around the room. Then came computers and smart-phones. These days I can send an e-mail around the world in a second. My daughter’s smartphone has a hundred apps and a dozen social media accounts. She stores all of her information in a mysterious place known as “the cloud”, where she can take it out at any time. It seems that we are more connected in this world than ever before.

However, what bothers me is that we rarely associate with (来往) each other nowadays.     3    Instead of looking into the eyes of our loved ones, we stare at our screens. It seems as if the most connected generations are also the loneliest.

Don’t let technology take our time and ruin our life. Make time to meet, to pray and to communicate with each other. Take a walk on the beach with a friend. Have a long conversation with the phones off and the hearts on.     4    

Remember that we are here to love each other, help each other and make this world a better place.     5    But when it can’t, turn it off.

A．That was a long time ago.

B．Connect offline as well as online.

C．Few take the time to talk face to face.

D．Smartphones have both advantages and disadvantages.

E．We should communicate with each other with phones off.

F．When your technology can help to do these things, then use it.

G．When she left the room, I slowly walked over to the phone and stared at it for a while.