1 . 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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。

Somewhere between the bookstore and the car, I left my favorite winter hat. I like to think someone in need will find it, maybe along with those    1    (glove ) which were gone a week or so ago.

Since 2015, I    2    (lose) a lot of things. Some have reappeared later, some have not, and that’s all right I am thankful that I have enjoyed them for    3    while and also thankful that they were shared through the wisdom of the Universe later.

Now and then, I “lose” something    4    purpose, lake the $20 bill to a little boy,    5    was buying holiday gifts in the store for his family. And the boy, judging from the way he was calculating the cost, was    6    (obvious) short of cash.

“I think you might have dropped this?” I asked him,    7    (hand) him the money, but I    8    (refuse) politely. He said that he didn’t think so. With a big smile, I told him that I really thought it was    9    (he). He unwillingly accepted it and looked thankful.

Haven’t you ever received something just when you needed it? In our daily life, sometimes we    10    (be) the receiver, and sometimes the giver. Nothing is ever truly missing anyway. It’s just all sort of going to whoever needs it.

2 . We use our middle names when filling out official papers, and when we write our initials (姓名的首字母) on something. But except that, we don’t use them every day. So why do we even have middle names in the first place?

Some people might answer, “It’s so my mom has three names to shout at me, so I know I’m in trouble.”

But there is history behind it, and it dates back to ancient Rome. At that time, people had three names, a personal name, a family name, and another name which showed what branch of family you were from. The more names you had, the more respected you were by others.

This tradition of names spread over to Western cultures in the 1700s.Aristocrats (贵族) would give their children long names to show their high place in society. Spanish and some other cultures would give their children names from their parents’ previous generations to be able to keep track of the child’s family tree.

But the way we use middle names today started in the Middle Ages when Europeans named their children with the given name first, baptismal (洗礼的) name second, and family name third. The tradition was spread to America as people started to go overseas.

Today, some people don’t even have middle names, some prefer to be called by their middle name, and some never even use theirs. But, just feel lucky that we don’t need to keep track of our family tree like some aristocrats used to and end up with 38 names.

1. When would we use middle names?

A．When calling our friends.

B．When writing to our parents.

C．When filling out official papers.

2. How might a mother feel when she shouts out her child’s three names.

A．Proud.

B．Angry.

C．Happy.

3. Why would aristocrats give their children long names?

A．To show their high place in society.

B．To show their respect for others.

C．To show their good memory.

4. What would be the best title for the passage?

A．It’s Cool to Have 38 Names

B．We Don’t Need Family Names

C．Why Do We Have Middle Names?

3 . It’s common that everyone wants to be happy. Everything we think, say, and do is connected with our innermost(内心深处的) desires to achieve happiness.    1    

So how is it that some people seem to be happy all the time?

They smile.

Happy people smile, even when they don’t have much to smile about.The important part about smiling is that the change in physiology actually causes a change in psychology.

They create value.

Happy people often focus on the long term.    2    They always try to provide more value in their work than what others have paid for it.

They eat healthy.

    3    Rather than fill their stomachs with processed and fast foods, they choose things made from natural and organic materials.

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It’s hard to be happy when you spend most of your day worrying about the past or living in fear of the future.Happy people are present in the here and now.

They set goals.

Happy people also tend to set goals for the future.The goals give them an intended direction of travel. They’re buried in their hopes and aspirations of whatever they’re trying to achieve in life.

They think positive.

When thinking positive, and looking past problems and negativity, not only do we feel better mentally, but our minds are better able to process the here­to­now.    5    

Stick to the advice above for two or three months, and maybe you’ll find some amazing changes on yourself.

A．They live in the moment.

B．In fact, positive thinking is the basis for being happier in life.

C．They build and develop relationships.

D．But for some reasons, often whatever we do, happiness is just out of reach.

E．The goals give them a clear direction of travel.

F．Happy people eat foods that are high in energy, raw and nutritious.

G．They work to create value in whatever they’re doing in life.

4 . 汉译英

On the plane with     1    (满载), the young businesswoman met     2    (许多) strangers. When she     3    (注意) the scenery out of the window, she found the beauty of the nature. And what she saw     4    (使某人如释重负). After getting off the plane, she saw an old man     5    (将空瓶装进袋子里). She was touched by the old man. Then she     6    (充满了)energy and threw herself into her work.

5 . Reasons to Spend More Time Alone

Whether you’re a social butterfly or a recluse(隐士) or somewhere in between, everyone can benefit from some alone time every once in a while.     1     Anyone who spends the majority of their time alone is considered as antisocial or maybe even depressed. Here are a few reasons why you should spend more time with yourself.

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Taking care of your brain is just as important as taking care of your body. Any kind of social interaction can be exhausting after a while. Time spent alone allows you to recharge and it allows your brain to refocus and slow down for a bit.

Make your own rules.

When you’re alone, you’re in charge and get to make all the rules. You don’t have to worry about stepping on someone’s toes or catering to others,     3     And there is no need to compromise or please anyone but you.

Be more productive.

Constant communication in teamwork is encouraged since it improves efficiency and could lead to more innovative ideas. Research shows however, that working alone every now and then can enhance productivity.     4    

Time to reflect.

    5     But even just five minutes of a long time can give you a chance to slow down and look inward. Processing your thoughts and experience is necessary in order to stay grounded and positive. Taking time out allows you to redirect yourself and focus on your goals and purpose.

A．Everyone needs self-reflection.

B．Allow your brain to rest and recharge.

C．Everything seems so fast-paced nowadays.

D．You can indulge in your hobbies and interests.

E．This might not be achieved during group work.

F．So it’s quite necessary to spend more time alone.

G．Unfortunately, solitude (独处) is often viewed negatively.

6 . This journey began this morning almost an hour later than I had planned, although I had completed my packing before eight o’clock. I was quite clear about the fact that once I left, my house would stand empty for probably the first time since the day it was built. It was a strange feeling and perhaps explains why I was leaving so late, walking around the house many times over, checking one last time to see that all was in order.

It is hard to explain my feelings once I did finally set off. As I drove further and further from the house, I found the surroundings grow unrecognizable. I began to have a feeling of unease mixed with excitement. I took a turning and found myself on a road circling the edge of a hill. I could sense the steep (陡峭的) drop to my left. I felt a sense of alarm that I was perhaps not on the correct road at all, but speeding off in the wrong direction into a wilderness. It was only the feeling of a moment, but it caused me to slow down. And even when I was sure I was on the right road, I felt forced to stop the car a moment to think carefully.

I decided to step out and stretch (伸展) my legs a little. On the one side of the road, thickets and small trees rose sharply, while on the other I could now see the distant countryside and a town nearby.

I walked a little way along the roadside, when I heard a voice behind me. Until this point I had believed myself quite alone and I turned in some surprise. Sitting on the large stone was a thin, white­haired man. He called to me again and signaled me to join him. For a moment, I took him for a homeless man, but then I saw he was just some local man enjoying the fresh air and summer sunshine, and saw no reason not to do so.

1. Why did the author set off later than planned?

A．Because he repeatedly checked the house.

B．Because he was feeling sad about leaving the house.

C．Because packing his belongings took longer than expected.

D．Because there was no one to help him get everything ready.

2. What caused the author to start driving more slowly?

A．The road had become steep.

B．He realized he was driving too fast.

C．The beautiful scenery attracted him.

D．He suddenly feared that he might get lost.

3. When the author walked out of his car, he ________.

A．didn’t expect to see anyone

B．didn’t want to speak to anybody

C．didn’t know there was a town nearby

D．couldn’t see anything because of the tree

4. What was the author’s attitude to his trip?

A．He just wanted to finish it.

B．He felt unable to continue it.

C．He regretted having started it.

D．He had mixed feelings about it.

7 . 假设你是晨光中学的学生李津，你在英特网上得知英国Alisa 对天津文化特别感兴趣，下个月要来天津旅行，想找一个向导，你想为她天津之行做向导，请你根据以下内容给她回信： 1.自我介绍； 2.自己优势； 3. 旅行安排； 4.期望。
Dear Alisa,
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Yours sincerely,

Lijin

8 . There was an old man who lived in a house by himself. Because of his old age, he wasn’t able to get around very well. Therefore, he had almost everything delivered(送货) to his home, including(包括) his newspaper, his milk, and his bread. On Friday, while delivering the old man’s milk, the milkman knocked on the front door of the man’s house. But to his surprise, no one answered. And the milk he delivered for these two days hadn’t been taken into the house yet. Beside the milk on the doorstep, there were also two bags of bread for Wednesday and Thursday.

This was the third day that the man hadn’t come to his door to get the milk. The milkman immediately thought there was something strange about the situation. He looked through the keyhole in the front door and was surprised to see the old man lying on the ground, maybe dead. The milkman called the police to the scene(现场). They found that the man had been shot to death. After finding out the things around the man’s house further, the police found no evidence(证据) other than(除了) a copy of Tuesday’s newspaper on the doorstep.

They then interviewed the three people who had most recently seen the old man: the milkman, the old man’s baker, and a newspaper deliveryman. They questioned the men to see if any of them had killed the old man. While being questioned, all three men said they didn’t kill him. It seemed unlikely that all three of them were innocent(无辜的). But the police had already figured out (推测) who the killer might be. They arrested the newspaper deliveryman.

How did the police figure out that he might be the person who killed the old man?
1. From the first paragraph, we learned that________.

A．the old man lived with his wife

B．the old man was strong enough to do many things

C．the old man lived alone

D．the old man had three good friends

2. Who found the old man lying on the ground?

A．The old man’s baker.	B．A newspaper deliveryman.
C．The milkman.	D．The policeman.

3. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “arrested”?

A．Be asked some questions.	B．Be taken to the police station.
C．Be told something.	D．Be fined.

4. How did the police figure out that the newspaper deliveryman might be the person who killed the old man?

A．The police found only a copy of Tuesday’s newspaper on the doorstep. There were no copies of Wednesday’s and Thursday’s newspapers.

B．The milkman told the policeman he saw it.

C．The old man left a letter.

D．The newspaper deliveryman left some of his private things in the old man’s house.

9 . Mark on Call

Specifically made for the iPad, Mark on Call is a complete planning and design tool for interior design professionals and serious do-it-yourselfers. This practical planning tool lets you imagine again any space in your home by applying different styles, colors and decorations. By using the iPad camera, decorations and other room elements can be overlaid in an existing space, and resulting images can be measured and stored. With Mark on Call,you can create shopping lists, and it is convenient for professional designers contractors(商).

Platform:iOS       Price:$ 6.99

Garden Plan Pro

If you plan on eating what you grow, then Garden Plan Pro will set you on the right path. Whether you are laying out a vegetable, herb or fruit garden, Garden Plan Pro will give you great tips and easy-to-read instructions. Garden Plan Pro will adapt to your area and growing conditions, and a free online service will provide you with twice-a-month reminders and a to-do list.

Platform:iOS     Price:$9.99

Home Maintenance

Home Maintenance is a convenient service that helps you follow the maintenance and repair of your home and garden. Whether it’s checking smoke alarms, scheduling the annual HVAC service，or cleaning the gutters(雨水槽)，Home Maintenance will remind you in a timely fashion of what needs to be done. You can use prepared lists or create your own and note-taking and receipt-saving tools allow you to track everything that happens.

Platform:iOS        Price:$4.99

1. What can Mark on Call help you to do?

A．Take pictures.

B．Do the shopping.

C．Buy a new house.

D．Decorate your home.

2. How much should you pay for the app designed to help you grow plants?

A．$4.99.

B．$6.99.

C．$9.99.

D．$11.98.

3. How does Home Maintenance help you?

A．By telling you everything happening in your home.

B．By helping keep your home functioning well.

C．By making sure you have enough electricity.

D．By making your home more comfortable.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does this conversation take place?

A．On a radio show.

B．In a classroom.

C．On TV.

2. When did the woman start the program?

A．One year ago.

B．Two years ago.

C．Three years ago.

3. What is the purpose of the program?

A．To give poor people jobs.

B．To raise money for schools.

C．To help old people and kids.

4. How many volunteers joined the program last year?

A．200.

B．2,000.

C．14,000.