1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答小题。
1. What did the man study in college?

A．Art history.

B．Medicine.

C．Business.

2. How do the speakers know each other?

A．They’re neighbors.

B．They’re salesman and customer.

C．They’re teacher and student.

3. What is the man’s advice for the woman?

A．Doing what her father suggests.

B．Exploring all the possibilities.

C．Making a decision as early as possible.

2 . Paul lives in a small village in the north of England. He usually gets up at four o’clock every morning when it’s still dark. He lives and works on the farm so he doesn’t need to travel. After a big breakfast in his house, he walks out of the front door and he’s already at work.

There are many things to do on the farm all day. Paul doesn’t have the same work hours that office workers in the city have. He does jobs when there needs to be done and that could be early in the morning or late at night. Paul has cows, sheep, pigs and chickens on his farm. He has to make sure they are free of sickness. He also grows wheat and vegetables so there are many things to look after.

In the evening, Paul likes to play with his children. He has two children, a boy and a girl. They are six and eight years old. Paul also likes to study. Right now he is studying Chinese by distance learning. He is very interested in China and it’s his dream to see the Great Wall one day.

Paul loves movies. His wife calls him a “movie fan”. But there isn’t a cinema in his village so he doesn’t get the chance to go very often. He goes about twice a year, usually when he goes to London with his family. They take a weekend break there when Paul is not too busy on the farm. His wife loves looking in the clothes shops and he likes all the crowds and the noise. Paul also likes to buy a few cigars. Unfortunately, his wife isn’t as fond of them as he is. His son and daughter love to ride on London’s red buses and especially love to go on the tube!

1. What does the underlined word “free” mean in Paragraph Two?

A．自由的

B．免费的

C．空闲的

D．没有

2. How many members are there at least in Paul’s family?

A．Six

B．Five

C．Four

D．Three

3. Paul is dreaming to __________ one day.

A．see movies

B．ride on London’s red buses

C．see the Great Wall

D．have pets

4. Paul’s family will have a holiday in London __________.

A．when they are busy	B．when they have time
C．early in the morning	D．when he wants to buy some cigars

3 . Marriages in Egypt are somewhat different from those in the West. They will discourage dating if single men and women aren’t related. Among the middle and upper classes, the man and woman know each other from schools or universities, where young people gather in groups like in the West.     1     Sometimes families negotiate a marriage for an unmarried son or daughter.

However, the steps toward marriage are the same as those in the West.     2     The discussion usually covers such topics as the dowry (嫁妆) and wedding expense, etc. The two families then arrange a meeting between the potential bride and groom.     3    

The wedding usually takes place quickly, unless the groom-to-be is going abroad to work or study, in which case the marriage may be postponed. The marriage may be very simple, consisting only of the mosque priest (清真寺牧师) to declare the marriage contract between the groom and the bride’s father, who speaks on behalf of his daughter.

    4     According to Egyptian law, both men and women have the right to ask for a divorce. Upon divorce the father is granted custody (监护人) of any children. Any dowry paid by the groom to the bride’s family must be returned.

Egypt is trying to bridge the difference between traditional interpretations (方式) and modern models. At one time, Egypt gave women the right to ask for a divorce only in certain circumstances, such as her husband’s being mentally ill.     5     Now in Egypt and other countries, traditional interpretations are being challenged.

A．Either one can say no to the marriage.

B．Weddings are a time of celebration as in the West.

C．The two families need to discuss the terms of the marriage.

D．Since revolution, women have entered the work place in force.

E．Divorce is not very common in Egypt, although it does still happen.

F．In the lower classes, the chance for socializing with the opposite sex is rarer.

G．A woman’s right to ask for a divorce in any case was put into law in Egypt in 1999.

4 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。

Marty is a disabled but     1     (fair) positive person who never feels sorry for     2     and has learned to adapt to his disability. Marty always     3     (consider) he has a good life. He is realistic     4     his disability but he never stops doing as much as he     5     . He keeps himself busy     6     (do) things like writing and computer programming     7     do not require physical strength. He has friends with     8     he can go to movies and football matches and he has lots of pets. He also studies hard. He is a     9     (mental) strong and independent boy. Marty is able to live as rich and full     10     life as everyone else.

5 . Paper plane power

Give your paper airplanes an energy increase. The motorized propeller and rudder (方向舵) of the PowerUp 3.0 fits onto your folded flier and is controlled with a smartphone app. Just fire up the app and use the on­screen controls to start the propeller. Then throw the plane and watch it fly away. You can change the flight path by holding your smartphone in different positions. The app detects the phone’s angle and gets the rudder to change the plane’s direction. The PowerUp 3.0 runs for about 10 minutes on a single charge. With the PowerUp 3.0 powering your planes, the fun will really take off.

Showerhead speaker

Enjoy singing in the shower? Now you can belt out tunes to music coming straight from above. The Moxie showerhead contains a waterproof (防水的) speaker that connects wirelessly to your smartphone. First pull up your playlist on your mobile phone, which will send a signal to the speaker to play the music. Then turn on the water and enjoy a song­filled shower. (Just make sure to leave your mobile phone someplace dry!) Want to continue your singing time after turning off the shower? Just pull out the speaker from the showerhead and take your music on tour.

Easy cycling

Talk about standing up for yourself. Usually it’s up to the rider of a unicycle to keep it steady so that it doesn’t fall over.But the SBU V3—an engine­powered unicycle—stays balanced all by itself. Jump on the unicycle’s seat and place your feet on the footrests on either side of the wheel. When you lean (倾斜) forward, built­in sensors (传感器) signal the motor to speed up.Leaning back makes it slow down or stop. If you lean too far in any one direction, the unicycle will sense too much movement and adjust itself to keep you upright. This hands­free ride has got our back!

1. How can you change your paper plane’s direction with the PowerUp 3.0?

A．By touching it gently.

B．By pressing a remote control.

C．By touching your smartphone’s screen.

D．By changing your smartphone’s direction.

2. What do we know about the Moxie showerhead?

A．It has a removable speaker.	B．It has an automatic playlist.
C．It works only in dry places.	D．It can send wireless signals.

3. What is said about the SBU V3?

A．It travels at low speed.	B．It’s a self balancing unicycle.
C．The rider leans forward to slow it down.	D．The rider has to pedal hard to get it moving.

6 . 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.

7 . 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.

8 . 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.

9 . It was a cool early morning of the winter season. I was excited to start my morning walk. Every day I promised myself that I would start ‘ walking exercise ’ but it never happened. I saw so many people were engaged in this amazing habit but I could never push myself. So that day I was determined to take the golden opportunity!

I got everything ready， my shoes, socks, hand glove, and jacket, etc from the previous night. I didn’t know why 1 felt as if I were going to do some expedition (探险)! I was ready and started walking on the lonely road. The outside temperature seemed to be below 18 degrees. But I enjoyed the fresh air. Probably that day I was the only one who was walking on the road at that time. I think I was too early but anyhow I loved it!

After a few yards were covered, I felt delighted! Huge banyan trees (菩提树) were on both the roadsides. It was so calm and quiet all around except randomly the chirping (鸟鸣) sound of the little birds was repeated in the air. On one side of the road, a small pond was there. Since it was my first walking exercise, I thought to take a little rest just near the bank of the river and then continue. The sun was moving closer to the horizon scattering colors to the sky.

As the sky started shining brightly with beautiful yellow and red light like every day before the sunrise, I left that place and ended my journey furthermore. I thought to myself that the next day I would increase my exercise a little more. I turned and leisurely walked down towards my home.

1. What kind of person is the author according to the first paragraph?

A．A bit lazy.	B．Quite smart.
C．Very easygoing.	D．Challenge-loving.

2. Why didn’t the author see other people while walking on the road?

A．Because the road was far away from the city.

B．Because no one took interest in walking here.

C．Because the expedition was very dangerous.

D．Because it was still too early in the morning.

3. What the function of the third paragraph in the passage?

A．To lead in the main topic.

B．To show the joys of morning walking.

C．To persuade readers to take walking exercise.

D．To prove that the author wasn’t ready for the exercise.

4. What would the author probably do the next day?

A．To take a different walking route.	B．To stay at home and get some rest.
C．To increase his walking exercise.	D．To go camping by the lake.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why is Lucy still at home today?

A．She is taking the day off.

B．She is waiting for the man.

C．She is in no hurry for work.

2. How does Lucy find taking the subway?

A．Convenient.

B．Cheap.

C．Crowded.