1 . Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words or phrases in the box. Each word or phrase can only be used once. Note that there is one word or phrase more than you need.

A. turns out                  B. make sure                  C. throughout                  D. pressure            E. assignment F. genuine                    G. forward                      H. reflect                       I. creative             J. related K. teenager

Dear students,

Good morning, everyone. I’m your headmaster, Mr. William. Welcome to Elite High School. It’s your first day as senior high school students, so there are a few things I want you to know.

First, I want to say—Congratulations! I know you must have been under great     1     to prepare for the Senior High School Entrance Examination in order to     2     you get a place in our school. You must have been looking     3     to studying here. It       4     that you have made it and I feel really proud of you.

Next, I want you to know that those who aim high are more likely to succeed. So every one of you will be given a writing     5     to write something in a way     6     to your dream. Don’t be afraid to write down what you want to do. You are expected to be as much     7     as you possibly can.

Then, the new school is a new society where you will find     8     friends and qualified staff. You are advised to make more attempts (尝试) to figure out what difference you can make to this society. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes because after you     9     on your failures, a lot of lessons will be learned. And these lessons will also be beneficial (有益的) to you     10     your adult life.

Finally, I hope that every one of you will be able to enjoy your three years in Elite High School!

2 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word that you do not need.

A. restore       B. adjustment       C. sensitively       D. unnatural       E. quality       F. tempted G. addressed       H. vary       I. leave       J. uninterrupted       K. naturally

It is common to have difficulties sleeping during the day. Humans are born     1     to sleep best at night and be awake during the day. However, modern work schedules require some people to try to adapt to the     2     schedule of shift work (轮班) — being awake at night and sleeping during the day.

In order to make this     3     acceptable to you, you need to pay special attention to your sleep environment and your preparation for sleep. If shift work is a necessary part of your work life, here are some suggestions that may help.

Arrange to sleep in a(n)     4     condition. This means you may have to turn off your phone, hang darkening curtains on the windows or wear a sleep eye mask, and ask your family and friends to     5     you alone while you sleep.

Fit in a nap. When your daytime sleep period is too short, taking a short nap of less than 30 minutes just before work or on a break has been shown to     6     energy and enhance performance.

Develop and follow a sleep routine. It’s best if you go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day. Try not to     7     this too much at weekends. Your body likes routine.

Take extra care to make healthy choices. You may be     8     to reach for unhealthy foods or nicotine (尼古丁) to stay awake or alcohol to try to sleep. But in the end these choices are more harmful than helpful.

If you have tried all these things and are still having problems getting enough     9     sleep during the day, talk to your doctor or a sleep specialist. Sometimes medical treatment may be helpful and safe. In other cases, there may be a potential sleep disorder that needs to be     10     as soon as possible.

3 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. dissolve   B. temporary   C. durable   D. disposed   E. shaped   F. handcrafted G. properties   H. alternative   I. subjects   J. list   K. make

What Can You Do with Used Coffee?

It’s the most popular drink worldwide. According to the British Coffee Association, approximately two billion cups of coffee are consumed every day. But after the beans have been picked, roasted and brewed, the grounds are often     1     of as waste. With the environment and resource consumption such hot topics at the moment, wouldn’t it be great if we could reuse this waste to make something useful? Well, you can.

The company OCHIS manufactures sunglasses. Max Havrylenko, founder of the company, was searching for a(n)     2     substance to plastic. He wanted to “solve the problem of plastic use and overconsumption”, he told the BBC. OCHIS fuses the grounds with vegetable oils, forming a bond. These are pressed into plates which are     3     and flexible. These are then cut into the arms and frames of the glasses. “Don’t worry,” he says. “They won’t     4     in the rain.”

Rosalie McMillan, a London jeweller, uses recycled coffee grounds along with gold and silver to make     5     jewellery. She mixes the coffee with oils and     6     it to heat and pressure to create a compound she calls “Curface”. Her website claims it has a “beautiful surface quality and texture” with similar     7     to hardwood.

What about a coffee cup made from them? Kaffeeform is a German-based company that transforms used grounds and renewable plant-based raw materials into a durable composite. This is     8     into a variety of containers and polished and finished, ready to be sold. So, you can drink your coffee from a cup made of coffee.

And it doesn’t stop there. Even without a factory, you can make use of coffee grounds. They     9     excellent fertilizer. You can mix them with water to make a sepia-toned paint. And the     10     goes on. So next time you finish your morning cup, save the grounds.

6 . Read and complete the passage about online communication using the discourse markers in the box.

although     for example     however     then     to begin with     such as     rather     as long as

Connect Online to Meet Offline

In our information technology society, we often have more communications online than offline.     1    , just compare the number of people to whom you have sent online messages with that of the people you’ve actually met in the past two weeks.

    2    , there are now mobile apps which allow you to connect with strangers online and then meet them in person, and I’m not talking about dating apps!     3    , I’m referring to apps which help to connect people with similar interests who live in the same city.     4    , get online and find a group that interests you.     5    , simply join the group.     6     you’re in a group with like-minded people, you will be able to enjoy doing the same activities together. You can do this for free,     7     some apps will ask you to pay if you want to create an interest group.

There is a wide variety of interest groups out there,     8     those for hiking, football, photography, board games, poetry, or dog owners. You name it, they’ve got it! This is really a great way to network, meet people if you’re new to a city, or simply to make new friends.

7 . Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

Parents should help their children understand money. The best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interest. So you may start talking about money when your child shows a（n）     1     in buying things, candy or toys, for example.

1. The basic function of money

Explain the basic function of money by showing how people trade money for goods or services. It is important to show your child how money is traded for the thing he wants to have. If he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him     2     the money to the cashier. Talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the toy store. When your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money，you can start explaining more     3     ways of using money.

2. Money lessons

Approach money lessons with openness and     4    . Tell your child why he can—or cannot-have certain things. If you must say no to a child's     5     to spend money，explain，"You have enough toy trucks for now. "Or，if the request is for many different things，say，"You have to make a     6     between this toy and that toy."

3. Wise decision

Begin at the grocery store. Pick     7     brands of a product a name-brand butter and a generic（无商标产品），for example. You can show your child how to make choices between different     8     of a product so that you can save money.     9     the child to choose between them. If he chooses the cheaper brand，allow him to make another     10     with the money saved. Later，you may explain how the more expensive choice leaves less money for other purchases.

8 . 选词填空

The price of travel can change a great deal throughout the year so try to avoid     1     holiday seasons. It can also be cheaper if you     2     in advance. Before setting off, make sure you do as much research about your     3     as you can. Label your     4     clearly so that they can be easily identified as yours. It can be useful to store a copy of your     5     in an easily seen place so that the airline will know where to find you if your     6     gets lost.