1 . Researchers from Arizona State University (ASU) published their latest report. When men expressed their opinions with anger, people considered them more believable. But when women expressed anger, they were viewed as more emotional (情绪化) and, thus, less trustable. In other words, a man could benefit from using anger in power and persuasion. A woman, however, could be ignored or hurt by her group if she expressed anger.

The study was based on the responses of 210 students. They were shown evidence online from a murder (谋杀) trial. A man was said to have murdered his wife. The students were asked to decide if the man was guilty or not. Before making their decisions, the students discussed the case online with five jurors (陪审员). But these jurors were computers responses and comments. Some of the jurors had male identities. Others had female identities.

Some male jurors were angry about the verdict (裁决). When this happened, the students reacted by doubting their own decisions about the case. Confidence in their responses on the verdict dropped. However, when female jurors seemed angry, the students became more confident in their original verdicts.

Jessica Salerno, a psychologist and co-author of the study, said, “Our results provide something important for any woman who is trying to have an influence on a decision in her workplace and everyday life.”

In a political debate, a female candidate might have less influence if she shows anger. In the entertainment world, actor Jennifer Lawrence recently wrote that women and men in Hollywood get the opposite reactions when expressing their opinions angrily. “All I hear and see are men speaking their opinions,” she wrote. “When I give mine in the quite similar manner, you would have thought I said something annoying”.

1. What’s the new finding from the ASU report?

A．Men usually do harm to angry women.

B．Women are more likely to become angry.

C．People prefer to believe the angry women.

D．Angry men appear to gain influence in a group.

2. When would the students be sure about their decisions in the study?

A．Male jurors agreed with them.

B．They became angry with the jurors.

C．Angry female jurors didn’t agree with them.

D．Angry male jurors showed opposite opinions.

3. What does Jessica Salerno think the study?

A．It helps women avoid losing influence.

B．It asks men to get away from angry women.

C．It causes men to change their attitude to women.

D．It shows men and women should be treated equally.

4. How does the author support Jessica Salerno?

A．By showing differences.	B．By giving examples.
C．By presenting research findings.	D．By setting down general rules.

2 . Richard is a very a successful businessman. It is common for him to work hard with a non-stop. He wasn’t aware that he might wear himself out or die an early death until he overslept one morning, which was a sort of alarm. And then what happened? He had a week’s leave during which time he read novels, listened to music and walked with his wife on a beach, which has enabled Richard to return to work again.

In our modern life, we have lost the rhythm between action and rest. Amazingly, within this world there is a universal but silly saying: “I am so busy.”

We say this to one another as if our tireless efforts, were a talent by nature and an ability to successfully deal with stress. The busier we are, the more important we seem to ourselves and, we imagine, to others. To be unavailable to our friends and family, and to be unable to find time to relax — this has become the model of a successful life.

Because we do not rest, we lose our way. We miss the guide telling us where to go, the food providing us with strength, the quiet giving us wisdom.

How have we allowed this to happen? I believe it is this: we have forgotten the Sabbath, the day of the week — for followers of some religions — for rest and praying. It is a day when we are not supposed to work, a time when we devote ourselves to enjoying and celebrating what is beautiful. It is a good time to bless our children and loved ones, give thanks, share meals, walk and sleep. It is a time for us to take a rest, to put our work aside, trusting that there are larger forces at work taking care of the world.

Rest is a spiritual and biological need; however, in our strong ambition to be successful and care for our many responsibilities, we may feel terribly guilty when we take time to rest. The Sabbath gives us permission to stop work. In fact, “Remember the Sabbath” is more than simply permission to rest; it is a rule to obey and a principle to follow.

1. What’s the function of the paragraph 1?

A．To tell us that Richard lives a healthy life

B．To give us a brief introduction of Richard

C．To bring up the topic of the passage.

D．To tell Richard is a successful businessman.

2. The “alarm” in the first paragraph refers to “_______”.

A．a signal of stress	B．a warning of danger
C．a sign of age	D．a spread of disease

3. According to the passage during the Sabbath, what we should do except _______.

A．Enjoying delicious meal.	B．Taking a good break.
C．Praying for our family.	D．Only working for two hours.

4. What is the main idea of this passage?

A．We should balance work with rest.

B．The Sabbath gives us permission to rest.

C．It is silly for anyone to say “I am busy”.

D．We should be available to our family and friends.

3 . 阅读下面句子, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

In many countries, it is not unusual for families of       1    (difference) backgrounds to live together in the shared space.     2    , in the United States, this idea may still be considered odd.

But this type of housing,     3    (call) co-housing, is gaining popularity in the United States, too. Co-housing complexes are popping up across the country. For many people, this way of life is a     4    (relieve) to the busy modern lifestyle. A co-housing community has     5    (private) owned houses and shared land. There is often a “common house” with a kitchen and dining room, meeting room, and maybe a workshop of library or music room. About 25 co-housing communities     6    (build) in recent years, and 150 more are planned.

A co-housing complex is a place     7     residents shop, cook, and eat together. Residents of a co-housing complex like its sense of shared community. Children have other kids     8    (play) with, which many families like. Other residents like the feeling of living in 64.     9     “village”. Residents also say that they can live in co-housing for     10    (little) money than they would pay for nearby apartment.

4 . We've all been there：those times you need to argue your point of view to someone who you know disagrees with you. You immediately go to your keyboard and start to type out that 280-character Twitter，the Facebook reply，or a paragraphs-long email. Surely the reason，logic and strong power of your written words will persuade whoever disagrees with you to see your point of view. But new research suggests a different idea.

That research was conducted by Juliana Schroeder，assistant professor of University of California，Berkeley，and her colleagues. In Schroeder's study of almost 300 people，participants were asked to watch，listen，and read arguments about subjects they agreed or disagreed with. They were asked to judge the character of the communicator and the quality of the argument. Schroeder's team found that the participants who watched or listened to the communicator were less dismissive（抵触的）of their claims than when they read that communicator's same argument.

The idea for her study came from a newspaper article about a politician. “One of us read a speech that was printed in a newspaper from a politician with whom he strongly disagreed. The next week，he heard the exact same speech playing on a radio station. He was shocked by how different his reaction was toward the politician when he read the speech compared to when he heard it. When he read the statement，the politician seemed idiotic，but when he heard it spoken，the politician actually sounded reasonable.

So in the workplace，speaking to someone in person often involves nothing more than walking a few doors down to their office. And that's exactly what you should do if you need to convince that boss or colleague of why your blueprint for the company or project is the right one. Only as a last way should you try to communicate with someone who you disagree with over social media. Twitter's limited text allowance and social media users' short attention make arguing your point a difficult battle.

1. What's the result of the research？

A．Written words are more logical and reasonable.

B．People prefer to communicate with keyboard.

C．Spoken，not written，communication works better.

D．When reading an argument，the participants were less dismissive than hearing it.

2. Why is the politician mentioned？

A．To explain what inspired Schroeder to conduct the research.

B．To summarize the previous paragraphs.

C．To introduce the reaction of the politician to the study.

D．To introduce the politician's speech.

3. What does the underlined word “idiotic” mean？

A．Silly.

B．Practical.

C．Familiar.

D．Special.

4. What can we infer from the last paragraph？

A．To persuade your boss，you need to walk to his office and leave a message.

B．Communicating with others over social media is encouraged.

C．Arguing over social media is more convenient than speaking in person.

D．It's difficult to fully explain your points due to social media's limitation.

5 . Was it probable that Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai and Western hero King Arthur meet and fight against each other? Yes. In a game called King of Glory (王者荣耀), created by Chinese company Tencent, King of Glory has been one of the most popular MOBA games in China since 2017.

About one in every seven Chinese people plays the game, and 55 million of them play it every day. The game is easy for beginners. Social media like QQ and WeChat have also helped the game’s community grow. New players can be invited to play the game by their WeChat contacts, with some seeing it as a good way to keep in touch with old friends and make new ones.

The game has more than 60 characters to unlock and play as you progress, each with their own special style and abilities. The characters cover different times and countries. Some are real historical characters, like Li Bai. Some are not. Players use them to fight against each other or team up to fight. The winners can reach higher ranks.

However, some people think King of Glory gives the students incorrect information about events and people in history. For example, the poet Li Bai is described as a killer; Jing Ke, the man who tried to kill the first emperor of China, is a girl in the game. But more people worry about children playing the game too much and spending too much money on it. Most of the players are below the age of 19. It’s reported that a 17-year-old boy had a stroke (中风) after playing the game for 40 hours.

To change the situation, Tencent added a time limit feature to the game to prevent kids from playing too much. From July 4, 2017, children under 12 years old can play the game for only one hour a day, while users between 12 and 18 get two hours. Those who try to play beyond the time limit will be locked out of the game.

1. What can we learn about King of Glory?

A．It is the most popular online game in the world.	B．It offers 60 characters for players to choose from.
C．All of the characters are real historical characters.	D．Players fight against each other or team up to fight.

2. Where can we may read this passage?

A．In a picture book.	B．In a travel guidebook.
C．In a storybook.	D．In a newspaper.

3. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?

A．Only young people play the game.

B．Many people don’t think the game is so good.

C．Children are addicted to (沉迷于) playing the game.

D．The game gives children false information about history.

4. What is the best title of the passage?

A．King of Glory: a good way to make friends	B．King of Glory: popular around the world
C．King of Glory: popular but arguably	D．King of Glory: created by Tencent

6 . Last week Meituan co-published a proposal with a number of business organizations including the China General Chamber of Commerce and China Cuisine Association, calling on restaurants to stop food waste and help form new eating habits for customers. “Restaurants should use means of publicity using official accounts on social media and live-streaming to promote and advocate food-saving actions,” the proposal said.

Catering associations in more than 18 provinces have also joined the campaign to eliminate food waste. On Friday the China Cuisine Association announced that it had teamed up with Ele. me, the Alibaba Group Holding-owned food delivery platform, to launch a “half-dish plan”, encouraging restaurants to provide customers with the option to order smaller portions.

To control food waste on social media platforms, popular Chinese video platforms such as Douyin and Kuaishou have stepped up content reviews of food-related live streams and carry out regulation of online eating shows. Now if users search certain keywords, such as “eating show” or “competitive eaters”, a cautionary message pops up to remind them to cherish food and keep a reasonable diet.

Across the country about 20% of all the food ends up in the trash. That food waste costs the average family of four about ¥1,500 a year. It also takes up valuable space in landfills. Now it is time to get customers to rethink their relationship with food and waste.

1. What is the purpose of the proposal?

A．To stop food waste.	B．To improve Meituan's profits.
C．To attract more customers.	D．To promote the popularity of Meituan.

2. What does the underlined word “eliminate” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Restart.

B．Recall.

C．Research.

D．Remove.

3. How do popular Chinese video platforms react to the campaign?

A．Negatively.

B．Positively.

C．Doubtfully.

D．Angrily.

4. What does the last paragraph suggest?

A．Food costs families much money.

B．Most of the food people bought is wasted.

C．Food waste causes damage to the environment.

D．Customers should have a good relationship with others.

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。

For many parents, making sure that their children get the right amount of sleep can be     1     (stress). This is especially true during high-pressure times such as exams when students study all night for the next day.     2     (unfortunate), it is often counterproductive (适得其反的) because with fewer hours to sleep, the brain doesn’t get enough time to keep     3     they’ve studied the night before.

Poor sleep will have all sorts of negative effects on teenagers,     4     (include) the rise in blood pressure, and impatient behaviors. Without enough sleep, the brain can no longer work     5     (deal) with information properly and use information already     6     (learn).

So, how can parents help? If you think your child needs more sleep, try making gradual adjustments to their sleeping habits. So far, studies     7     (show) improvements in changing sleep patterns. And remember your children are going through     8     period of time in their lives when their brains and bodies are going through a lot of     9     (change). Not only is your job to help make a difference, but it’s also to ride the wave with them. It may not be easy,     10     they will thank you for your help eventually.

8 . Here are a few examples of some things that parents can learn from children if they listen and make the most of their time together.

Technology: Whether it’s programming the DVR, texting or how to adapt to the latest Facebook layout (设计) change, most parents will find their children are at least one step ahead of them.     1    Let your children show you a few things and find common ground that can lead to great discussions.

Trends: Many parents are shocked when they hear about new trends on the nightly news. From cyberbullying (网络欺凌) to teens abusing drugs, it’s important for parents to know what’s going on in the world their children live in. Develop an open and trusting relationship with your children.     2    

Patience:     3    How parents deal with those mistakes will teach both the children and the parents many things. For parents, one of the important skills that can be learned is how to be patient. Work at it and it’ll be worth it!

Forgiveness: When kids make mistakes—and they will—it’s important that parents learn how to forgive and move on in a positive way.     4    But your children will learn from your example and maybe become more patient with you!

Wonder:     5    Let your children’s natural curiosity inspire you to see the world differently. Children can help us pause to appreciate the wonders of our world. Go where they want to go.

A．Kids will make mistakes.

B．This is not an easy lesson.

C．Take an interest in technology.

D．Parents learn some important lessons from their children.

E．We encourage you to spend some quality time as a family.

F．So you can hear about these things from them—not the news.

G．Every day, try to see the world around you through a child’s eyes.

9 . It was late, about 10:15 p.m, when Janice Esposito arrived at the New York train station and began the 20-minute drive home. She had traveled the route so many times that she almost drove on autopilot (自动驾驶):a left onto Station Road, then a left on Montauk Highway, and then-bang! Out of nowhere, a car T-boned Janice’s car, pushing her backward onto the railroad tracks.

As it happened, Pole DiPinto was gelling ready for bed. He'd just closed his book when he heard the loud crash not far outside his bedroom window. A volunteer firefighter and retired teacher, 64, never stopped to think, He grabbed a flashlight and still in his pajamas (睡衣), ran out the door. “Any firefighter would have? done what I did,” he said, “We're always on duly.”

The first car he came upon was the one that had hit Janice. Once DiPinto concluded the driver was OK, he looked around and spotted Janice's car lay across the railroad tracks. And then he heard a terrible sound: the bells signaling an on-coming train.

DiPinto rushed to Janice's cur and banged on the driver's side window. She just looked at him, her eyes unfocused. “I don't know where I am,” she said. She seemed unhurt. “Honey, you're on the railroad tracks,” DiPinto shouted, “We have to get you off right now!” He pulled hard on the door handle, but it didn't work. The heavy train, traveling at 65 miles per hour, was heading toward them. DiPinto ran to the passenger side and threw open the door. “Please, God, don't let her be trapped”, he thought. He pushed aside the airbags, grabbed Janice's arms, and pulled her toward him across the passenger seat until he could help her out and walk her to safety. Within six seconds, he estimated, the train crashed into the car.

“It was like a Hollywood movie,” DiPinto told reporters the next day. But this one had a difference. That night, the hero arrived in pajamas, not in a fire truck.

1. Which of the following words can best replace the underlined word "T-boned" in Paragraph 1?

A．Crashed into.	B．Came across.
C．Pushed forward.	D．Scratched the side of.

2. What do we know about Pete DiPinto?

A．He was the volunteer firefighter who was on duty that night.

B．He wasn't aware of the coming train when he was rescuing Janice.

C．He was in sound sleep in his bedroom when the accident happened.

D．He first confirmed the other driver before he came to Janice's rescue.

3. What can we infer from Paragraph 4?

A．Janice didn't know where she was.

B．The airbags protected her in some way.

C．DiPinto rescued Janice without difficulty.

D．All the doors of Janice's car were in good condition.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．A Hero in Pajamas.	B．A Hollywood Movie.
C．A Dangerous Heavy Train.	D．A Horrible Car Accident.