1 . 语法填空

A 71-year-old   female   on Taobao has become   a   role   model for many     1     (woman) in this country.

Yang   Guang began moving   from Shanghai   to Hangzhou in August   2015     2     she launched her modeling career     3     (success) on Taobao after her     4     (retire).

Yang, who starts her journey at 6:30 a.m., tries more than 100 clothes and poses for   photos     5     (advertise) these clothes for senior women until 7 p.m. each working day.

She says she enjoys the process and feels delighted and     6     every day, even though she     7     (bother) by diseases such as high blood pressure and heart trouble sometimes.

As the saying     goes, “Opportunities     are     for     those     who     are     prepared.” Yang     8     (shoot) tens of movies and television dramas with many singers before she became a model on Taobao.

    9     is never too late to realize your dream and time can give everything you want,” says Yang,     10     has a special kind of beauty that comes from life experiences.

2 . What does the man probably want to be?

A．An actor.

B．An athlete.

C．A scientist.

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1. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To introduce a language school in Japan.

B．To hire language teachers to work in Japan.

C．To describe working conditions in Japan.

D．To make clear the requirements for Japanese teachers.

2. We know from the text that those who are going to Japan will _______.

A．teach English only in Osaka

B．receive a degree from a university

C．have free accommodation

D．get trained for the job

3. Before going to Japan, you need _______.

A．to see the manager of NOVA France	B．to take some computer courses
C．to write a letter to Japan	D．to find a place to live

4. If you want to work in Japan you should _______.

A．have some working experience	B．know how to use computers
C．present good teaching plans	D．speak several languages

4 . In the US, tornadoes(龙卷风） are responsible for 80 deaths and more than 1,500 injuries each year. Although they happen quite frequently, tornadoes are difficult to predict. Why? Tornadoes develop from storms, but only some storms are likely to become tornadoes. Scientists don’t know where and when a storm will touch the ground and turn into a tornado. Today, the warning time for a tornado is usually just 13 minutes.

Time Samaras is a storm chaser. His job is to find tornados and follow them.When he gets close to a tornado, he puts a special tool called a turtle probe on the ground. This tool measures things like a tornado’s temperature, humidity (湿度), and wind speed. With this information, Samaras can learn what causes tornadoes to develop. If meteorologists(气象学家) understand this, they can warn people about tornadoes sooner and save lives.

How does Samaras hunt tornadoes? It’s not easy. First, he has to find one Tornadoes are too small to see using weather satellites. So Samaras can’t rely on these tools to find a tornado. Instead, he waits for tornadoes to develop. Every May and June, Samaras drivers about 40,000 kilometers across an area known as ToknownTornado Alley, looking and hoping to spot a tornado.

Once Samaras sees a tornado, the chase begins. But a tornado is hard to follow. Some tornadoes change direction several times—for example,moving east and then west and then east again. When Sanaras finally gets near a tonrnado, he puts the turtle probe on the ground. Being this close to a tornado is terrifying. Debris (碎片) is flying in the air . Then wind is blowing at high speed. He must get away quickly.

The work is risky, even for a skilled chaser like Samaras. But danger won’t stop his hunt for the perfect storm.

1. What do we know about tornadoes?

A．They can be predicted by satellites.	B．They usually come down in winter
C．The warning time for them is very short .	D．They often develop into storms.

2. A turtle probe is used to                 .

A．predict tornadoes	B．collect information about tornadoes
C．chase tornadoes	D．decrease the power of tornadoes

3. The third paragraph is mainly about                 .

A．how tornadoes develop	B．how the turtle probe works
C．how powerful Tornado Alley is	D．how Samaras chases a tornado

4. According to the text ,the job of a tornado chaser is                 .

A．difficult and dangerous	B．stressful and troublesome
C．mysterious and interesting	D．exciting and popular

5 . For most of her life, Suanne Laqueur’s passion for storytelling was shown on the dance floor.

Although Laqueur began writing at a young age, dancing always took center stage. She majored in dance and theater at Alfred University and taught at her mother’s dance studio in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, for years. But when her mother was ready to retire and an opportunity opened for Laqueur to take over the studio, she realized she had no interest in taking on the business side of her art: “Owning a studio is a lot of work—financially, logistically. I love the teaching, the choreographing(编舞), the staging, but I didn’t want to own it.”

Yet Laqueur’s disinterest in running the studio changed when she became a self-published author. In the fall of 2013, she decided to pursue Self-publishing as a way of sharing her first completed novel with friends and family. During the process, she realized that following her true passion—telling stories through writing—made the business of the art worthwhile, and owning that business meant she could direct her writing career however she chose.

Starting with her second self-published novel, she began investing more time in marketing and building her audience. Her investment paid off. Since 2014, Laqueur, now 49, has self-published six novels, which collectively have hundreds of ratings and reviews on Goodreads. Her 2016 novel An Exaltation of Larks stole the show at the 25th Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards, topping more than 2,300 entries to win the grand prize.

“You have to write the most truthful story to you, and I think self-publishing allows that freedom,’ she says. “If you work with traditional publishing, it’s more about what’s marketable, There are trade-offs, which everyone will tell you, but by self-publishing I have control of the book, I have control of the story, and I’m cool with that.”

1. From Paragraph 2，we can learn that Laqueur _______.

A．was a part-time writer when she was young

B．didn’t like teaching dancing in fact

C．wanted to own a publishing house

D．was interested in running her mother’s studio

2. What made Laqueur change her attitude to business?

A．Her mother’s persuasion.	B．The desire to make money
C．Self-publishing her novels.	D．Her own passion toward art.

3. Which of the following can best replace the phrase “stole the show” in Paragraph 4?

A．became a failure.	B．was shown to people.
C．got all the attention.	D．was accidentally stolen.

4. What can be inferred from what Laqueur’s said?

A．Self-publishing will replace traditional publishing.

B．She will never use traditional publishing.

C．Traditional publishing only focuses on the market.

D．She enjoys the way of self-publishing.

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Caregiver Position-Looking for a caregiver to help with a 91-year-old woman who lives in Calistoga. She speaks both English and Spanish, but Spanish is her preference. She sleeps quite a bit during the day so there is time to do housework. She cannot be left alone because she is a fall risk. She walks with a walker on her own. Please call 925-785-8500 if interested.

Worship Music Leader -- First Presbyterian Church (FPC) in Napa is looking for someone who will select songs and use media for church services on Sundays. Applicants must be able to commit 8-10 hours per week for service and meetings as well as being available every Sunday from 9:00am to 12:00 pm. The pay is about $18 an hour. Detailed job information will be posted on the Payroll Office’s window. If interested，send your cover letter and resume to David Stoker at david@fpcnapa.org.

Catering Company Oak Avenue is a most successful catering company in St. Helena searching for enthusiastic people to join their talented team of chefs and service professionals. Hours are flexible and positions are available for ambitious chefs，bakers，service helpers，and captains. Please send a brief cover letter and resume to Maritza@oakavenuecatering.com or call 707-963-9278 for more information.

1. To work as a housekeeper, one needs to .

A．be a local in Angwin	B．be able to speak two languages
C．work about 8 hours per week	D．be able to drive

2. Why does the 91-year-old woman need to be accompanied?

A．She cannot walk by herself.	B．She has a poor memory.
C．She is likely to fall down.	D．She has difficulty in sleeping.

3. Which is the contact number or email address for those who want to become great bakers?

A．707-963-9278	B．925-785-8500
C．david@fpcnapa.org	D．recruitingangwin@gmail.com

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Writers Wanted

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We want people who are: chatty interesting passionate skilled

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Working as a successful fashion model isn't easy but it is very exciting and could be a great opportunity.

Girls should be over 16 with a minimum height of 172cm and boys should have a minimum height of 182cm. If you are under 16 and do not yet have the required height， we would still be interested in meeting you， but you must bring a parent.

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1. Which address should you email at if you want to be a support worker？

A．careers@golden-care.com	B．info@wowee.com
C．info@top-model-agency.uk	D．jobs@coffeebeans.co.uk

2. A writer working for Wowee Magazine can ______ .

A．bring a parent

B．get a free uniform

C．choose working hours

D．receive free tickets to events

3. What can we learn about the jobs from the job postings？

A．The model opportunity is only meant for adults.

B．There is no need to be trained as a support worker.

C．Employees at Coffee Beans have few management opportunities.

D．Applicants to Wowee Magazine should be sociable and enthusiastic.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where was the man born?

A．In Philadelphia.

B．In Springfield.

C．In Kansas

2. What did the man like doing when he was a child?

A．Drawing.

B．Traveling.

C．Reading.

3. What inspires the man most in his work?

A．Education.

B．Family love.

C．Nature

9 . 阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
Work is a very important part of life in the United States. When the early immigrants came to this country, they brought the idea that work was the way to God and heaven. This attitude still influences America today. Work is not only important for the salary, but also for social and psychological working, being productive. For most Americans, they are what they do. What happens, then, when a person retires at the age of sixty-five or seventy? It’s easy to imagine that retirement is no easy thing. Retirees often feel they are unproductive and no longer needed by others.
Once people retire, they may also get into financial trouble. Many people rely on Social Security checks every month. During their working years, employees contribute a certain percentage of their salaries to the government. When people retire, they receive this money as income. These checks do not provide enough money to live on, however, because prices are increasing very rapidly. After retirement, they have to change their lifestyles. They have to spend carefully to be sure that they can afford to buy food, fuel, and other necessities.
Of course, not all senior citizens feel sad when they are in face of retirement. Working for so many years, they eventually have time to spend with their families or to enjoy their hobbies such as reading, traveling or joining some senior citizen clubs. Some continue to work part time; others choose to do volunteer work like helping young people to get started in new business.
American government is taking steps to ease the problems of retired people. They are building new housing, offering discounts in stores and museums and on buses, and providing other services, such as free courses, food service, and help with housework. It is wise to do so. Retired citizens are an important part of the population and their special needs must be concerned about. After all, everyone will be a senior citizen someday.
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10 . Whatever misfortune you are faced with, just hold up your head and face it with a smile! I got to know this from a musical soul.

The other day I was feeling quite ______, having just been fired from my job. With so many ___ to pay, I was wondering what was going to happen to my family.

I had just got off the bus ______ I heard piano music and singing rising above the noise of the traffic. I walked a bit slower, trying to find out the ______of the fascinating sound. Through the passers-by I saw a young lady sitting at a piano with a box next to her.

She was singing songs about love and her sweet voice ______ me a bit. Then I stood there watching her playing, thinking that it must take ______to perform on her own in front of hundreds of people she didn’t know.

She might have felt my______for she occasionally looked in my direction.

By now I was telling myself that I could _____tell her how good she sounded. I walked over and put some money in her box and she expressed her thanks with a smile on her face.

I asked her ______, “Why are you playing the piano in the middle of this crowded place?”

She explained to me that she sees so many ______ people in the world that she is trying to relieve the pain by ______ motivational(激励的) music.

Instead of continuing my way home, I said to her, “I have been ______a rough time lately, but you’ve made me ______ again.”

“I’m happy that I could be____help to you,” she replied. “Why are you so sad?”

I told her my story and said, “I’m not so ____about what to do….”

“You see, here’s ____ the problem lies,” she responded. “When you were walking, your head was down.” She looked me in the eyes and went on, “Don’t look defeated, because _____comes in different ways and if your head is down you might never see it. You should_____ more … lift your head up.”

Inspired by what she said, I did hold my head up and soon ____the difficulties. So ____in trouble, just face it bravely and you are sure to make it sooner or later.

1.

A．lonely

B．upset

C．relaxed

D．sensitive

2.

A．prices

B．fees

C．fines

D．bills

3.

A．when

B．as

C．while

D．afterwards

4.

A．detail

B．origin

C．religion

D．resource

5.

A．shocked

B．amused

C．excited

D．touched

6.

A．patience

B．energy

C．courage

D．technique

7.

A．presence

B．devotion

C．thought

D．preference

8.

A．at no time

B．at least

C．at times

D．at most

9.

A．equally

B．curiously

C．roughly

D．seriously

10.

A．unattractive

B．unhealthy

C．unlucky

D．unreliable

11.

A．creating

B．exploring

C．enjoying

D．sharing

12.

A．getting through

B．looking through

C．going through

D．breaking through

13.

A．hopeful

B．grateful

C．energetic

D．enthusiastic

14.

A．in

B．beyond

C．with

D．of

15.

A．sure

B．ashamed

C．particular

D．anxious

16.

A．what

B．how

C．where

D．whether

17.

A．success

B．opportunity

C．assistance

D．happiness

18.

A．inspect

B．smile

C．perform

D．struggle

19.

A．watched over

B．came over

C．took over

D．got over

20.

A．however

B．wherever

C．whenever

D．whoever