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.

There's a widely-accepted line of thinking, especially in 2019 that says the people and things we love will eventually let us down.

It's never an if, always a when. So our heroes will inevitably to be trash monsters. Our favorite bands will in enter an experimental phase, even though no one asked them to. And our favorite TV shows will     1    fail to reach greater heights, but they won't even come close to the same level of success they once had.

It was with this cynical mentality     2     I approached the second season of 2018’s breakout hit Killing Eve. How could a series that was so well written, so well acted, and so fiercely addictive in freshman season possibly    3     (maintain) the same level of quality in Season 2, especially since Phoebe Waller-Bridge,    4    developed the series for TV and wrote four of the first season’s eight episodes, wasn't involved in the writing of the second? It seemed like an impossible task.

But then a strange thing happened: Killing Eve’s second season, at least the two episodes     5     (screen) in advance for critics, didn't let me down. The new episodes generated the same amount of joy I experienced     6     I watched Eve (sandra Oh) and Villanelle( Jodie Comer) dance around each other during the first go-around, only this time the stakes were considerably     7     (high).

As Phoebe Waller-Bridged, noted “Killing Eve is a character study on two lives, two women and their circumstances, their homes, their wants, their fears and     8     keeps them from ending it all. It's just that     9    happens to be an assasin (暗杀者) and the other a spy. If I've done my job right, the audience     10     feel equally chilled as they are excited by the determination of these women, their journeys and how drawn they are to one another.

2 . Although it is difficult to make direct year-to-year comparisons because of increase in viewing on digital devices, the trend over the past decade is clear in numerous studies, including the Nielsen ratings. The average age of those who watch nationally televised Major League Baseball games has been _____ these years. Asked in a survey whether they _____ baseball, nearly two-thirds of those ages 18 to 36 said no.

Michael Haupert, a professor of economics at the University of Wisconsin ----la Crosse who studies baseball as a business, explains why many young people might be _____ by what to an older and more knowledgeable fan is one of the most exciting experiences in sports: a no-hitter. ” Failure is more ______ than success,” he says. ”If my students get a third of the answers right on their test, they fail. However, if a ballplayer gets a hit a third of the time, he’s often one of the _____ .” But watch an NBA game for 15 seconds, and you will likely see one team score.

It is not surprising that ______ the length of games----about three hours in recent years-----and increasing the pace of action has become a subject of discussion among those who love baseball. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is strongly ______ of both. For the 2018 season, the league issued a set of new rules designed to do just that. Mound visits are limited. A timer countdown is designed to shorten the break between innings(局).

No one knows if any of these changes will significantly shorten games. According to MLB, the average length of a nine-inning outing this season has been three hours---about five minutes shorter than the 2017 average, itself the longest mean on record.

All of those proposed changes seem to ______ the point. I interviewed at least 100 semi-fans in their late teens and early 20s for my recent book. All considered themselves fans to some degree, though they ______   watched more than snatches—on iPads or smartphones. They told me it made no difference whether a game lasted two or three hours: they would not pay attention for _____ amount of time.

The historic May 14 Supreme Court decision allowing all states to legalize sports betting could have an impact on all this. More people will soon be able to gamble on sports while watching a game on their couch. But whether ______ gambling will attract more young people to baseball is a huge unknown. Many already gamble, both legally and illegally, on fantasy sports, but legalization will provide yet another ______ during games in real time. Will some states allow betting reports in broadcasts? Will it make the young more likely to bet on baseball than on other sports? Stay tuned.

I don’t know what will hook young people on baseball. But abandoning the game’s unique selling proposition---the timelessness that provides both suspense and great conversationhe educated fan -----is not the ______ . Baseball, Clark told me, is like a game of chess---and too many ______ - changes might turn it into something “more similar to a game of checkers.” Baseball may survive in spite of its challenges, precisely because it stands out and stands up against the short ______ spans that negatively affect every aspect of our culture, including politics and education. As Casey Stengel is reported to have said,” Never make predictions, especially about the future. ”

1.

A．arising

B．declining

C．varying

D．rising

2.

A．followed

B．abandoned

C．secured

D．played

3.

A．Held up

B．taken up

C．picked up

D．fed up

4.

A．honorable

B．common

C．acceptable

D．worthwhile

5.

A．stars

B．losers

C．hitters

D．winners

6.

A．decreasing

B．extending

C．increasing

D．balancing

7.

A．disapproving

B．capable

C．supportive

D．independent

8.

A．miss

B．reach

C．deny

D．clarify

9.

A．frequently

B．sometimes

C．rarely

D．typically

10.

A．excessive

B．specific

C．either

D．total

11.

A．risky

B．organized

C．addictive

D．easy

12.

A．distraction

B．appeal

C．pastime

D．channel

13.

A．inspiration

B．answer

C．achievement

D．recreation

14.

A．overwhelming

B．simplifying

C．sweeping

D．underlying

15.

A．information

B．time

C．memory

D．attention

3 . Comments on the July Issue of Reader’s Digest

Jennie Gardner, Bath

I couldn’t agree more with Lee Child, that books are really important. Yes, you can get lost in them but you can also find yourself and new worlds and possibilities in them. Books help us to forget and remember. They remind us both of what’s really important and what’s not.

And, as Lee says, they let us hold the whole world in our hands, We can feel the weight of this word, we can mark our favourite spots, add in our own thoughts and see our progress through the pages as the story leads us back home, allowing us to re-find ourselves along the way.

Jayne Wile, North Wales

Brian Blessed’s I Remember was most enjoyable. I love Brian, a popular actor of stage and screen. It was interesting to learn more about his life. I noted how he enjoyed being involved in the Space Program, doing 600 hours training in Moscow and I have to agree with his thought：”We need to get out to Mars because the Earth has got to rest.” Mars has always been a source of inspiration for explorers and scientists.

Melanie Lodge, West Yorkshire

I was thrilled to read author Lee Childs If I Ruled The World. I was most impressed that he wanted to make teachers the most respected and highest paid professionals.

I work as a teaching assistant in a primary school and have done so since my youngest daughter began school 12 years ago. Until then I had no idea just how much planning was involved in each lesson and how much patience was required in a class of 30 children! I also agree with Lee that there’s nothing more rewarding than finishing a good book.

1. What is Jennie Gardner’s comment mainly about?

A．Books make us get lost.	B．Books mean a lot in life.
C．Books help us progress.	D．Books bring us possibilities.

2. What do we know about Jayne Wile?

A．He once got trained in Moscow.

B．He joined in the Space Program.

C．He thinks it necessary to explore Mars.

D．He’s a popular actor of stage and screen.

3. What can be inferred from Melanie Lodge’s comment?

A．She better knows how to teach.

B．She thinks teachers are overpaid.

C．She finds teaching more rewarding.

D．She used to work in a primary school.

4. Which of them have a similar opinion according to the passage?

A．Brian Blessed and Lee Child.

B．Jayne Wile and Jennie Gardner.

C．Melanie Lodge and Jayne Wile.

D．Jennie Gardner and Melanie Lodge.

4 .

	Something Different with Franklin Cox, What’s On Around the City Looking for something a bit “different” this week, visit Phyllis Radelifme’s new exhibit - My Environment - at the Century Arts Center. Ms. Radcliffe has a unique way of viewing the things around her! I must admit that I didn’t really understand some of her works. For example, “Flowers” didn’t really seem to have any flowers in it, and I didn’t see any cars in her “Traffic Jam.” But her use of color is truly amazing. If you’re looking for a way to expand your horzons, go take a look.
	Weekend Hopping with Gillian Madsen, Northeastern News Last Sunday I went to see a new modem art exhibit by a young woman named Phyllis Radcliffe at the Century Arts Center. The whole gallery was filled with bizarre paintings and sculptures with names like “Flowers” and “Houses”, but I didn’t see anything that resembled any of those objects at all Instead. I saw a bunch of things that looked like my 8-year-old granddaughter brings home from art class at school! I don’t know anything about modern art, but I do know that staying at home and watching an old movie on video would have been a lot easier on my brain.
	New Discoveries with Sylvia Whitcombe, Modern Art Lowers’ Digest I am delighted to recommend Phyllis Radcliffe’s new exhibit My Environment, now showing at the Century Arts Center. Ms. Radcliffe has evolved as an artist since her first show three years ago. Her use of color and form is breathtaking and her style shows a real passion for everyday thing in her life. While this exhibit may not be for everyone, I’m certain that many of you will find it both interesting and inspiring.

1. The word “bizarre” probably means ________.

A．ancient	B．strange
C．remarkable	D．patriotic

2. According to Sylvia Whitcombe, the exhibit is ________.

A．Phyllis Radcliffe’s first art show	B．beyond our understanding
C．well worth seeing	D．somewhat childish

3. What can NOT be concluded about Phyllis Radcliffe from the three articles?

A．She has a unique interpretation of things around her.

B．She is quite talented in using colors and forms.

C．She is one of the greatest modern artists of the day.

D．Her works are disagreeable to the taste of some people.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the man remake Chinese songs into English?

A．To help Americans know China.

B．To learn Chinese better.

C．To satisfy his fans' request.

2. How does the man translate Chinese songs into English?

A．By translation software.

B．Through teamwork.

C．By correcting others' work.

3. What is the standard for the man to remake Chinese songs now ?

A．The top 10 song list.

B．His own preference.

C．Fans' suggestions.

4. What's the m an likely to do?

A．Manage his Weibo account.

B．Write his own Chinese songs.

C．Attract more Chinese fans.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does the speaker ask the audience (听众) to do?

A．Sit down quickly.

B．Show their tickets.

C．Hand in their phones.

2. What is allowed inside the theater?

A．Taking photos.

B．Bringing outside food.

C．Buying things from its cafe.

3. How long is the break?

A．Five minutes.

B．Ten minutes.

C．Fifteen minutes.

4. How will the audience know when the break is over?

A．A bell will ring.

B．It will end at three o'clock.

C．People in red jackets will tell them.

7 . When Thomas Moore, 11, stepped up to the plate (棒球比赛中的本垒板) at Oriole Park at Camden Yard in Baltimore, the crowd went wild. It was the biggest applause（掌声） the park had ever heard for a ______ baseball player.

“ I was very ______. I didn’t know that was going to happen,” says Moore.

What happened was that the Baltimore Orioles (金莺队) and their fans were recognizing Moore ______ a hero for something he did that nobody in the city ever ___________. After seeing a picture of a young cancer ______ on social media, Moore let his hair grow for two and a half years. Then he donated his hair and helped provide wigs (假发) for three kids ______ cancer through having chemotherapy.

This ______ boy had no idea what was waiting to happen to him ______ he decided on his act of kindness. “I just thought I got ______   to an Orioles game,” he says.

Moore is one of just 50 heroes recognized by the team-and the one ______ has so far inspired the biggest reaction. He waved and smiled when he was ______ on the big screen, and he enjoyed being ______ by strangers. Just as exciting: before the game, he had the ______ to talk to Orioles star Adam Jones.

“We talked about my hair ______,” Moore says. “I felt even more proud of myself. And I was already proud.”

Jones said that Moore was a role ______ for other kids.

Besides meeting one of his heroes, Moore got to meet someone who ______ him as a hero, Mo Gaba, an 11-year-old who is fighting cancer and ______ from one of Moore’s wigs. Baltimore’s radio listening community has helped ______ more than US$33,000 on the Internet to help with Gaba’s medical care. His cancer _______haven’t broken his spirit or affected his ______ for the game.

1.

A．ten

B．teen

C．ten years old

D．teens

2.

A．frightened

B．surprised

C．amused

D．gifted

3.

A．for

B．of

C．as

D．in

4.

A．absorb

B．adopt

C．forgive

D．forget

5.

A．patient

B．doctor

C．comedian

D．performer

6.

A．polishing

B．performing

C．strengthening

D．fighting

7.

A．athletic

B．selfless

C．greedy

D．hopeless

8.

A．unless

B．because

C．when

D．until

9.

A．impressed

B．measured

C．inserted

D．invited

10.

A．who

B．whom

C．which

D．where

11.

A．consumed

B．arrested

C．betrayed

D．shown

12.

A．confirmed

B．greeted

C．frightened

D．instructed

13.

A．risk

B．attitude

C．chance

D．right

14.

A．pollution

B．affection

C．donation

D．consideration

15.

A．example

B．model

C．style

D．credit

16.

A．looks up to

B．looks down upon

C．looks forward to

D．looks into

17.

A．suffered

B．differed

C．learned

D．benefited

18.

A．borrow

B．decrease

C．raise

D．earn

19.

A．treatments

B．agreements

C．amusements

D．commitments

20.

A．consequence

B．anxiety

C．love

D．mercy

8 . Chinese audiences seemed not to have been satisfied

Chinese audiences seemed not to have been satisfied with the third season of the highly anticipated food documentary A Bite of China.

Even though the series has maintained high viewership ratings since its comeback last week, much higher than other programs aired at the same time, the ranking on Douban, a social networking website featuring films, literature and events, slipped to 4.2 out of 10, as of Tuesday, compared with 9.3 and 8.4, respectively, for the first two seasons.

Picky viewers complain that some of the narration is not accurate, while others pinpoint misleading content. At the same time, food blogger questioned whether it is appropriate to give a close-up shot of the poisonous plant Nandina (南天竹) in a food program.

A Bite of China, which debuted in 2012, became hugely popular nationwide for its quality introduction of some rarely-known and mouth-watering domestic cuisine. In the new show, however, watchers are not satisfied with “irrelevant” food references, such as lipsticks made of Chinese traditional medicine and martial arts films.

The first episode introduced a hand-made iron frying pan from east China’s Shandong province, which prompted thousands of Chinese Internet users to buy one from China’s leading e-commerce website Tmall in the next few days. Sales of the pan at “Zhensanhuan” surged 6,000 times compared with a year ago, according to Beijing Youth Daily.

In response to overwhelming criticism and questions, A Bite of China production crew responded on Weibo that they seek innovation despite the risks following the first two phenomenal seasons.

“It is unavoidable to make comparisons with the first two, and some audiences may not accept the changes,” the crew said. “We explore the culture and civilization behind food, and give food a historic touch. That’s why we feature culinary (烹饪的) tools, feast and rituals, as well as a healthy diet to show Chinese wisdom and philosophy, which has not been shown in any food programs before.”

1. Why does the passage mention Nandina?

A．Because it is misleading.

B．Because some of the narration is not accurate.

C．Because it is not attractive at all to most picky viewers.

D．Because it may be improper to give a close-up shot of a poisonous plant.

2. Which of the following elements leads to viewers’ dissatisfaction with the new show?

A．Food-unrelated items.

B．Some rarely-known cuisines.

C．Some mouth-watering domestic cuisines.

D．the increasing sales of the pan at “Zhensanhuan”.

3. According to its production crew, what is unique to A Bite of China Ⅲ?

A．It makes comparisons with the first two episodes.

B．It tells the story of some martial arts related to food.

C．It focuses on cooking tools, rituals and healthy eating.

D．It receives overwhelming criticism and questions from audience.

4. What is the best the title for the passage?

A．A Bite of China Ⅲ Maintains High Viewership Ratings

B．A Bite of China Ⅲ Draws Criticism from Audiences

C．A Bite of China Ⅲ Changes for the Worse

D．A Bite of China Ⅲ Explains its Purposes

9 . In the world, football is the most popular sport. This is because many countries have wonderful teams for the World Cup. The World Cup is held every four years.

To remember 2002 FIFA World Cup ,children from different countries and more than 60 children from Japanese schools came together and spent three weekends drawing a big picture called “Dream(梦幻) World Cups ”in Japan .The children drew animals, flowers and people playing football under a blue bright sky. They wished each football team good luck by drawing the flags(旗帜)of all the countries that will take part in the World Cup in Japan and South Korea. The picture was put up in a park near a playground in Yokohama .Some football teams will have games there.

Are you a football fan(迷)？The World Cup makes more and more people interested in football. Teenagers(青少年)like playing and watching football .Many of them love some football stars so much that they get the pictures of their favorite players on the walls of their rooms. That is the way to show their love for the World Cup as children in Japan.

1. From the passage, in the picture children drew many things except_________.

A．people playing football	B．pictures of some football stars
C．a sunny sky	D．flowers

2. In “Dream World Cup”, the children drew the flags of some countries______.

A．to show their love for their owe country

B．to tell the people their stories

C．to show their good wishes for the football teams

D．to show their new ideas about football

3. Many teenagers owe the pictures of some football stars because______.

A．they are interested in football	B．they are football fans
C．they think their favorite players are great	D．all of A, B and C

10 . 假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Tom想了解你在上周末观看的演唱会的情况，请你给 Tom写一封信，介绍一下上周末在上海体育场举办的名为SMTOWNLIVE的演唱会：
包含以下要点：
1.名称：SMTOWNLIVE
2.演员阵容：来自韩国的BOA，Super Junior，Shine等
3.地点时间：上海体育场   时间：18：00－23：00
4. 现场情况：好几万人观众，座无虚席；劲歌热舞，观众欢呼跟着音乐起舞，气氛热烈；尽管观众不懂韩语，但还是很喜欢这场音乐会。
注意：1.词数100左右；

2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3．尽量用上本单元所学词汇。

参考词汇：Korean韩国人的；韩语；韩国人
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