2 . 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!

4 . 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.

5 . 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 . 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.

A. resist	B. illegal	C. include	D. decision	E. positive
F. negative	G. exploration	H. situation	I. judgement

Peer Pressure

Teenage years are one of the most exciting yet confusing stages in a person’s life. You are no longer a child, yet not quite an adult. You are at a time of     1    , trying to find out your preferences, one of which, is your pastime.

Some pastimes have no moral implications. For example, shall we play basketball or soccer? However, there are other choices that need to be made based on your values, beliefs and principles in life. Some examples     2     attending a party where there will be alcohol and drugs freely given out, lying to your parents or even skipping school to watch a movie with some friends. How do you respond? Are you tempted to follow them?

Wanting to feel part of a group may force you to do things against your better     3    . However, it is right to say no to anything that is     4    , potentially causes harm or is hurtful to you or others. You may be afraid to refuse for fear of losing friends or being laughed at but do not let that stop you from standing up to peer pressure and being true to yourself. If your friends are true friends, they will respect your     5     and not force you to join them.

There are some steps you may take to steer clear from     6     peer pressure. Firstly, stay away from friends who force you to do things that you know are wrong. Instead, spend more time with friends who share the same values and principles as you. Next, be true to yourself and stand up for what you believe in. And if a     7     gets out of hand, do not hesitate to approach an adult you trust for help.

It may not always be easy to     8     peer pressure, but do know that you will feel good about yourself later. And even without you realising it, you may have been an activator in your group to bring about a positive change. Others in your group may just follow your lead and gain courage to always do the right thing.

10 . Read the summary. Use the phrases below to replace the underlined parts.

In short	based on	at the heart of	attempt to
argue with	achieve a higher level of understanding		get in the way of learning

There are many things we can do to become better learners. We all have two voices. Our inner voice tells us personal opinions and our outer voice deals with others’ opinions and things we have heard. If we listen to our inner voice too much, it can     1     block us from learning. If your inner voice is difficult to control, you can     2    disagree with it. One of the best ways to promote active learning is to ask questions. This helps you     3     gain more knowledge about a topic.    4    In a word, we should never stop being curious. Active learners also    5    try to question the world around them and understand the truth     6     deep within every idea. Finally, as active learners, we should never form opinions about people     7    on the basis of first impressions.