1 . Directions：After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

Science Isn’t Always Serious

Each December, a committee (委员会) in Sweden announce who will receive this year’s Nobel prizes. The people     1    (honor) each year have made an amazing contribution to science and culture. They are given awards for solving the mysteries of the universe and for discovering ways to treat serious illnesses.

But not all research is serious. In fact, some of it is quite silly. And it’s this silly research     2    the Ig Nobel Prize celebrates. Awarded since 1991, the Ig Nobel Prize reminds us that science     3    be fun too.

Here are some examples that let us see     4    the Ig Nobel committee stands for. In 2007, its linguistics (语言学的) award was given to three researchers     5    (prove) that rats couldn’t tell the differences between Dutch spoken backward and Japanese spoken backward. And two years ago, a biologist who wrote a book based on his experience collecting dead and almost dead flies     6    (award) for his work.

As with the proper Nobel prizes, every year there is a ceremony    7     the winners receive their awards. The ceremony for the Ig Nobel Prize is as silly as its recognized research. It officially begins when the audience is told to throw paper airplanes at the stage. The serious business begins when the winners are given the chance     8    (summarize) their research – in 60 seconds.

This part of the ceremony     9    (become) more mature over the years. Once, the “60-second law” was carried out by a child named “Miss Sweetie Poo”, who would yell, “Please stop; I’m bored” at any person who took longer than a minute to present their speech. However, Miss Sweetie Poo was soon retired, giving the ceremony a more professional feel.

As for this year, what inspiring breakthroughs were announced at the event on Sept 13? Well, the winner of one of the prizes wrote a paper on how to create a cleaning product     10    means of human saliva (唾液).

So, as we can see, the awards aren’t given for the most scientifically important things in the world. But then again, what’s more important than having fun?

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What can’t the speakers agree on?

A．When to watch TV.

B．What they are going to do.

C．What program they are going to watch on TV.

2. Why does the man want to watch the football game?

A．The game is the most important of the season.

B．He wants to see his favorite players.

C．The game is over today.

3. What will the speakers do at last?

A．Watch the game together.

B．Go to the cinema together.

C．Do different things separately.

3 . 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。

Shanghai Disneyland, Zhejiang's Hello Kitty Park and Dalian Discoveryland Theme Park are on the list,     1     grows quickly. Theme parks are becoming big business in China. China Wanda Group has built     2     (it) 11th “Cultural Tourism City" in Guilin, Guangxi. Carnival Group is planning     3     (build) ten more theme parks in China. And Dalian Haichang Group also wants to open four theme parks in the     4     (follow) five years.

China now has 300 theme parks or so nationwide. However, modern entertainment     5     (center) for family visits are still in short supply in many cities, so     6     number of large theme parks in China will still be     7     the increase. US-based company AECOM believes China will replace America to become the largest theme park market, having 221 million visits every year, twice as many as those in 2015.

But the industry is not     8     (universal) good. 70 percent of theme parks in China     9     (suffer) economic losses at the moment and 20 percent of them have nearly gone broke, according to a survey     10     (make) by Qianzhan Industry Research Institute,

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When will the event end?

A．In January.

B．In March.

C．In February.

2. What will be held in the center of the site?

A．A flower show.

B．A fancy dress competition.

C．An ice sculpture exhibition.

3. How many areas will be used for amusement rides?

A．6.

B．4.

C．2

4. Where will the food shops be?

A．Beside the entrance.

B．At the corner of the site.

C．Next to the amusement rides.

5 . The door opens and you are amazed at seeing people jumping and flying around like superheroes. Calm down, you are not in a Marvel film, just a trampoline (蹦床) park.

In recent years trampolining has become a new craze among Chinese youths. Short videos are regularly uploaded to social media showing people’s excitement about jumping back and forth on the colorful trampolines. Most videos feature teenagers.    1    .

Ms Shi, a 28-year-old from Beijing, goes to trampoline parks almost every weekend. She said “When I was a child, I loved bouncing up and down on the trampolines, though they were just small and simple ones. They made me feel free and happy.     2    .”

It’s true that today’s trampoline parks are bigger, more professional and more creative.     3    . you can obviously jump, play in the inflatables (充气垫), or shoot basketballs like an NBA superstar. Also, if you're brave enough, you can learn to walk on the wall.

“Trampolining is so much fun. It doesn't feel like exercising at all.” Ms Shi said.

    4    . According to Robert Smith, a British sports therapist, “The trampoline pad is bouncy and absorbs a large amount of the impact of your landing, so your bones and joints are protected and strengthened at the same time.”

Unlike playing soccer, basketball, tennis or any other competitive sports, the risk of injury while trampolining is relatively low.     5    . “You must do warm-up exercises before playing. And you can't lose concentration during the movements,” Peter Cheng, a die-hard trampoline fan, who also owns a trampoline park, warned.

While outdoor activities are largely up to the weather, the indoor trampoline parks are really good places to go whenever you are seeking a fun cardio workout (有氧运动).

A．Nowadays the places are much better.

B．It is a fun activity to share with friends.

C．There are separate zones for different functions.

D．However, preparation and safety always come first.

E．Specially designed clothes are needed when you trampoline.

F．Indeed, a trampoline workout can be beneficial to your health.

G．Adults too have jumped on the trend, hoping to relive their childhood.

6 . Every summer, for the last 32 years, the Sierra Storytelling Festival has gathered people together to hear the nation's top tellers share the great range of human experience through artfully told stories. This year's tellers include one Grammy-nominated (格莱美提名的)artist, a local favorite and more.

Grammy-nominated and internationally known storyteller, Diane Ferlatte, fondly remembers her childhood years of sitting on the passage of her grandparents' home in New Orleans, attracted by the oral stories of family generations past. She views storytelling as a traditional art form that can promote literacy, imagination and values in the young. While telling African American stories, she loves to tell stories that hold truths touching upon our common humanity(人性)，including personal and historical stories.

As a storyteller and early childhood educator, Muriel Johnson has shared traditional folktales and personal stories with thousands of children and adults across the United States, per-forming at schools, museums, libraries and festivals. Her voice, movements, expressions and loving spirit will resonate(共鸣)with anyone listening.

Johnny Moses is one of the most popular storytellers in North America. With beauty, wisdom and humor, he shares both traditional and contemporary stories in a wide variety of settings, including festivals, libraries, schools and private gatherings. His songs and stories make all children happy, whether wide-eyed preschoolers or tired high school students.

In addition to performances by these tellers, the Sierra Storytelling Festival has several special events including a Storytelling Workshop with Judith Black on Friday afternoon, the hugely popular Story Slam on Saturday afternoon. Gather your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket and settle into a weekend. Magic and wonder fill the air, and the art of story is alive.

1. Which storyteller's childhood is mentioned in the text?

A．Judith Black.

B．Johnny Moses.

C．Diane Ferlatte.

D．Muriel Johnson.

2. Which of the following can best describe Johnny Moses?

A．Humorous and wise.	B．Humorous and kind.
C．Beautiful and sweet.	D．Honest and strong.

3. What do we know about the storytellers?

A．Muriel Johnson fails to connect with anyone listening.

B．Diane Ferlatte considers storytelling as a business form.

C．Johnny Moses is the most popular storyteller in America.

D．Diane Ferlatte and Muriel Johnson both share personal stories.

4. What can people do on the Sierra Storytelling Festival?

A．See art works.	B．Camp with families.
C．Study how to tell stories.	D．Experience different cultures.

5. What’s the main purpose of the text?

A．To introduce literacy and art.

B．To introduce storytelling events.

C．To introduce famous storytellers.

D．To introduce the Sierra Storytelling Festival.

7 . The largest and most popular Environmental Education programs are the Summer Nature Camps. The Summer Nature Camps provide children aged 5 — 13 with a full day nature experience. Our small groups allow campers to take daily field trips to the parks and sanctuaries (鸟兽保护区) of Brookline.

Camp	Age	Date	Fee
Little Acorns	5 — 6 yrs	7/6—7/16	$585
Sprouts	7 — 8 yrs	7/19—7/30	$650.
Junior Rangers	9 — 10 yrs	8/2—8/13	$680
Adventurers	11 — 13 yrs	8/16—8/20	$350

Little Acorns (8:30 AM — 3:00 PM)

As a little acorn, your young nature lover will have the opportunity to visit and explore Brookline's parks and sanctuaries in this unique camp. We will focus on local wildlife and plants, discovering the mysteries of the natural world through interactive lessons, stories, games, ars&crafls , hands-on exploration and nature walks.

Sprouts (8: 30 AM — 3:00 PM)

This older group of naturalists will explore Brookline, focusing on the naive plant life and varied habitats found in our natural areas. Campers will join in the harvesting of our community garden. Each day will feature a different theme and new location for campers to enjoy.

Junior Rangers (8: 30 AM — 3: 00 PM)

Campers at this unique camp will experience nature based learning in the outdoors as they work towards earning a Junior Ranger medal. While visiting Brookline's parks and sanctuaries, campers will explore the outdoors with themes and activities including: fishing, team-building, orienteering, conservation and more!

Adventurers (8:30 AM — 3: 00 PM)

Our oldest group of naturalists will expand their knowledge and skill set as they experience nature through adventure! Daily local field trips will strengthen our themes of outdoor skills, team- building, fishing, and more. Our week together will end in a local overnight camping trip! This program emphasizes hands-on, filed-based, experiential learning and aims to develop the learn spirit.

1. How much will a camper of the youngest group pay?

A．$585.

B．$650.

C．$680.

D．$350.

2. When does the medal awarding camp begin?

A．July 6th.

B．July 19th.

C．August 2nd.

D．August 16th.

3. Which camp will arrange for campers to spend the night together?

A．Little Acorns

B．Sprouts

C．Junior Rangers

D．Adventurers

8 . 以“我最喜欢的运动”为题写一篇短文，内容包括以下几个方面：
1. 喜欢的运动项目；
2. 喜欢此项运动的原因；
3. 将来的愿望。
注意：词数：100词左右。

My favourite sport

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