1 . No woman can be too rich or too thin. This saying often attributed to the late Duchess of Windsor indicates much of the odd spirit of our times. Being thin is _________ such a virtue.

The problem with such a view is that some people actually attempt to live by it. I myself have dreams of slipping into narrow designer clothes. _________, I have been on a diet for the better – or worse – part of my life. Being rich wouldn’t be bad either, but that won’t happen unless an unknown relative dies suddenly in some distant land, _________ me millions of dollars.

Where did we go off the track? When did eating butter become a sin, and a little bit of extra flesh unappealing? All religions have certain days when people refrain (抑制) from eating and excessive eating is one of Christianity’s seven deadly sins. _________, until quite recently, most people had a problem getting enough to eat. In some religious groups, wealth was a _________ of high morals, and fatness a sign of wealth and well-being.

Today the _________ is true. We have _________ to thinness as our new mark of virtue. The result is that being fat — or even only somewhat overweight — is bad because it implies a _________ of moral strength.

Our obsession with thinness is also _________ by health concerns. It is true that in this country we have more ______________ people than ever before, and that, in many cases, being overweight correlates (关联) with an increased risk of heart and blood vessel disease. These ______________, however, may have as much to do with our way of life and our high-fat diets as with excess weight. And the associated risk of cancer in the digestive system may be more of a dietary problem — too much fat and a lack of fiber — than a weight problem.

The real ______________, then, is not that we weigh too much, but that we neither exercise enough nor eat well. ______________ is necessary for strong bones and both heart and lung health. A balanced diet without a lot of fat can also help the body avoid many diseases. We should surely stop paying so much attention to ______________. Simply being thin is not enough. It is actually dangerous if those who get (or already are) thin think they are automatically healthy and thus ______________ paying attention to their overall life-style. Thinness can be pure vain glory.

1.

A．offered

B．praised

C．considered

D．implied

2.

A．Consequently

B．Unfortunately

C．Unlikely

D．Frequently

3.

A．earning

B．leaving

C．making

D．keeping

4.

A．Therefore

B．Furthermore

C．Otherwise

D．However

5.

A．symptom

B．signal

C．symbol

D．sample

6.

A．phenomenon

B．opposite

C．purpose

D．priority

7.

A．shifted

B．enhanced

C．oppressed

D．liberated

8.

A．sense

B．style

C．mass

D．lack

9.

A．overcome

B．negotiated

C．fueled

D．launched

10.

A．abnormal

B．ordinary

C．overweight

D．underweight

11.

A．disasters

B．diseases

C．extremes

D．devices

12.

A．resolution

B．concern

C．guidance

D．approach

13.

A．Diet

B．Exercise

C．Nutrition

D．Energy

14.

A．height

B．length

C．strength

D．weight

15.

A．free from

B．worthy of

C．accessible to

D．contrary to

2 . If you wear glasses, it is possible that you are smarter. Research published in the famous British journal Nature Communications has found that people who displayed higher levels of intelligence were almost 30 percent more likely to wear glasses.

The scientists studied the genes of thousands of people between the ages of 16 and 102. The study showed intelligence can be connected to physical characteristics. One characteristic was eyesight. In 3 out of 10 people who were more intelligent there was a higher chance they needed glasses. Scientists also said being smarter has other benefits. It is connected to better health.

It is important to remember these are connections which are not proven causes. Scientists call this correlation. Just because something is associated with（与...相关联）something else does not mean one of those things caused the other. And it’s worth noting that what makes up intelligence is subjective and can be difficult, if not impossible, to measure.

Forget genes though. Plenty of proof shows wearing glasses makes people think you are more intelligent, even if you do not need glasses. A number of studies have found people who wear glasses are seen as smarter, hard-working and honest. Many lawyers use this idea to help win their cases. Lawyer Harvey Slovis explained this.” “Glasses soften their appearance.” he said. Sometimes there has been a huge amount of proof showing that people he was defending broke the law. He had them wear glasses and they weren’t found guilty(有罪的).

Glasses are also used to show someone is intelligent in movies and on TV. Ideas about people who wear glasses have begun to shift. People who do not need glasses sometimes wear them for fashion only. They want to look cool. But not everyone is impressed by this idea, though. GQ magazine said people who wear glasses for fashion are trying too hard to look smart and hip (时髦的). However, that hasn’t stopped many celebrities from happily wearing glasses even if they do not need them. Justin Bieber is just one fan of fashion glasses.

1. What does the new study show?

A．Wearing glasses can make people cleverer.

B．Wearing glasses is connected to higher IQ.

C．People wearing glasses are smarter.

D．People wearing glasses are healthier.

2. What does the underlined word “correlation” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．effect.

B．contact.

C．link.

D．result.

3. Why do some lawyers ask their clients to wear glasses in court?

A．Because it can create a innocent image.

B．Because it can mislead the witnesses（证人）.

C．Because it can highlight clients’ qualities.

D．Because it can prove the client’s innocence(无罪).

4. What is the general attitude to those who wear glasses for fashion?

A．Mixed.

B．Positive.

C．Negative

D．Indifferent.

3 . Have you ever run into a careless cell phone user on the street? Perhaps they were busy talking, texting or checking updates on WeChat without looking at what was going on around them. As the number of this new “species” of human has kept rising, they have been given a new name — phubbers (低头族)．

Recently, a cartoon created by students from China Central Academy of Fine Arts put this group of people under the spotlight. In the short film, phubbers with various social identities bury themselves in their phones. A doctor plays with his cell phone while letting his patient die, a pretty woman takes selfie (自拍) in front of a car accident site, and a father loses his child without knowing about it while using his mobile phone. A chain of similar events eventually leads to the destruction of the world.

Although the ending sounds overstated, the damage phubbing can bring is real. Your health is the first to bear the effect and result of it. “Constantly bending your head to check your cell phone could damage your neck,” Guangming Daily quoted doctors as saying, “the neck is like a rope that breaks after long­term stretching.” Also, staring at cell phones for long periods of time will damage your eyesight gradually, according to the report.

But that’s not all. Being a phubber could also damage your social skills and drive you away from your friends and family. At reunions with family or friends, many people tend to stick to their cell phones while others are chatting happily with each other and this creates a strange atmosphere, Beijing Evening News reported.

It can also cost you your life. There have been lots of reports on phubbers who fell to their death, suffered accidents，and were robbed of their cell phones in broad daylight.

1. For what purpose does the author give the example of a cartoon in Para.2?

A．To advertise the cartoon made by students.

B．To inform people of the bad effects of phubbing.

C．To indicate the world will finally be destroyed by phubbers.

D．To warn doctors against using cell phones while treating patients.

2. Which of the following is NOT a risk a phubber may have?

A．His social skills could be affected.

B．His neck and eyesight will be gradually harmed.

C．He might get separated from his friends and family.

D．He will cause the destruction of the world.

3. Which of the following may be the author’s attitude towards phubbing?

A．Supportive.

B．Optimistic.

C．Opposed.

D．Objective.

4. What may the passage talk about next?

A．Measures to reduce the risks of phubbing.

B．People addicted to phubbing.

C．Definition of phubbers.

D．Consequences of phubbing.

4 . “The grass looks greener on the other side of the fence（篱笆）.”That’s an old saying in English. It means that other places often look better, more interesting than the place where you live.“Let’s go to KFC for dinner and then watch some Japanese cartoons!”We all know it: more and more Chinese kids love American and Japanese food and movies. Some people worry that young Chinese are beginning to feel that way. They see young Chinese ignoring Chinese culture and, instead, buying Japanese cartoon books, watching Korean soap operas and even celebrating western holidays.

Foreign books and soap operas are good, but Chinese writers and actors are just as good. As for holidays, Christmas is nice, but it can never have the meaning for Chinese that the Spring Festival has, and the West has nothing to compare with the Mid-Autumn Festival. China has lots of cool things in its culture: calligraphy, Beijing Opera, quick meals on the streets, and even Jay Chou! And let's not forget the part of Chinese culture I like best: its friendliness. Not all countries are as warm as China.

It’s good to enjoy other cultures and to learn from them, but they can never replace your own culture. It’s good to look on the other side of the fence, but make sure you take a good long look. You will find that the grass isn’t always greener.

Although some people become worried about that, I don’t think they should. Will we get more powerful without learning from other countries? Will Chinese people live more happily without American fast food? Besides, it's fun to learn about different cultures. Chinese kids can learn about other cultures and have fun, but they also need to learn more about their own culture. Be proud of Chinese culture and of being Chinese!

1. The author thinks young Chinese ________.

A．are ignoring our own culture	B．are foolish in learning our own culture
C．are interested in our own culture	D．are hating our own culture

2. In some young Chinese’s eyes, which of the following is not the “greener grass”?

A．Japanese cartoon books.	B．Korean soap operas.
C．The Mid-Autumn Festival.	D．Christmas.

3. In the author's opinion, what is the best feature of Chinese culture?

A．Hard-working.

B．Friendly.

C．Brave.

D．Honest.

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A．Chinese culture and western culture	B．Simple young Chinese
C．Interesting western culture	D．That grass is not always greener

5 . Becoming famous is the dream of many, and Tian is getting closer to that dream.

Tian, 30, is a white - collar worker in Beijing. On short video application Douyin, Tian has more than 2, 000 fans, So far, she has received more than 50, 000 likes on the Dubsmash - like app. On her page on Douyin, Tian shares everything, from her son's daily activities, to her pet dogs, to little skits (段子) made up by her and her husband. “Making funny videos, and combining them with music is really interesting, ” Tian said. “Of course, I make the videos for fun because it is quite relaxing.”

China's short video market has seen great growth, according to a report. The report said that China's short video market was valued at 5. 73 billion yuan ($ 900 million) in 2017, an increase of 184 percent. The industry value is expected to go up to the 30 billion mark in 2020. Companies like Tencent, Sohu and Iqiyi have all started providing short video content.

“Short videos are popular because they are an addition to traditional audio and video content on the internet, ” said Sun Jiashan with the Chinese National Academy of Arts.

Fans say that the short videos help them “chill out” from a stressed - out lifestyle. “My favorite videos are all about pets, ” said Zhou Na, a nurse in Hefei, capital of East China's Anhui province. “After a whole day's work, watching the 15 - second videos makes me laugh, which reduces my pressure.”

1. Why does Tian make short videos in Douyin?

A．To get fun	B．To become a well - known person
C．To attract fans	D．To record her family's routine

2. What's Sun Jiashan's opinion about short videos?

A．They have a huge amount of value

B．They make people s star dreams come true

C．They enrich internet audio and video content

D．They greatly reduce people's pressure

3. What does the underlined words “chill out” in paragraph 5 probably mean?

A．Feel cold	B．Calm down
C．Catch a cold	D．Become concerned

4. What does the passage mainly tell us?

A．China's short video market is open

B．Douyin brings the Chinese great happiness

C．Every Chinese is using Douyin to make short video

D．China's short video market has developed rapidly

6 . If you're visiting Florence, Italy, you've got to see the world-famous Uffizi Gallery. But why? Because that's what   ________ does in Florence? Because you feel it ________ to post a selfie in front of the Italian painter Sandro Botticelli's The Birth of Venus (《维纳斯的诞生》)?

Those are obviously ________ reasons. We shouldn't go to places because they're world-famous; instead, we should go to fully ________ what makes them world-famous. But that requires a well-planned visit, not just following the ________, taking pictures and then checking it off on your wish list.

For example, you cannot visit the Statue of Liberty (自由女神像) at all without serious ________. “On busy days, we're taking 25 , 000 people on the small island, and only 500 a day get to the statue,” said Michael Amato, the lead park ranger (管理人) for the Statue of Liberty National Monument. “Right now we're sold out until two months later.” So you need to check when the ticket is available ________.

Still, a lot can ________ before you actually go on the trip. “Keep yourself up to date,” said Jade McKellar, director of the visitor experience centre at the Sydney Opera House. “________ us on social media and sign up for our newsletter.” Even without a booking, visitors can often buy tickets for events that run 363 days a year. But like visiting many sites, a true visit means spending a full day, something a(n) ________ traveller might be unwilling to do.

Another reason to set aside more time: visitors can check out the less famous but equally worthwhile—often beautifully complementary (互补的) sites ________. Susan Greaney, a senior historian at English Heritage, who is in charge of Stonehenge (巨石阵), ________ a trip to the two history museums with Stonehenge-relevant exhibitions. Each of them is less than a 30-minute drive but likely to be ________ on a one-day tour of London. Of course, you can simply ________ the world-famous attraction. If you're ________ museums by the time you get to Florence, forget the Uffizi and take advantage of other things Florence offers. Don't worry about what your friends will think.

1.

A．everybody

B．somebody

C．nobody

D．another

2.

A．free

B．pleasant

C．necessary

D．possible

3.

A．terrible

B．odd

C．vital

D．similar

4.

A．check

B．appreciate

C．possess

D．control

5.

A．example

B．order

C．advice

D．crowd

6.

A．testing

B．planning

C．meeting

D．training

7.

A．at a distance

B．by chance

C．in advance

D．on time

8.

A．expect

B．come

C．change

D．improve

9.

A．Support

B．Observe

C．Follow

D．Inform

10.

A．experienced

B．rushed

C．discouraged

D．talented

11.

A．home

B．oversea

C．nearby

D．halfway

12.

A．recommended

B．designed

C．extended

D．canceled

13.

A．covered

B．found

C．predicted

D．missed

14.

A．visit

B．skip

C．replace

D．recognize

15.

A．familiar with

B．sick of

C．used to

D．attracted to

7 . Being a teenager can be hard, for you have to face a lot of difficult problems, but a new program called Nfusion is working hard to help teens with mental(精神的)health needs. Nfusion gives teenagers classes where they study or discuss some troubling subjects. Drugs and bullying(欺凌)are just a few of the topics discussed during the class on Saturday.

"I had a bad attitude, " said 17-year-old Titeana Davis. Davis went through the Nfusion Program last year. The teen, who once had trouble with her attitude towards others, says the program has changed her life. "They taught me a bad attitude is not going to get you anywhere, "said Davis.

Nfusion is a new program that meets teens mental health needs and provides help for their families. The program is designed to help teens aged 14—21 live through a difficult period.

"They're still growing, still developing and still there are a lot of things they don't know how to address. So this is a good program for them to be a part of, " said Lakicha Jemigan, who worked for the Nfusion Program.

Teens like Davis are just a few who have come through the program successfully. Now thanks to Nfusion, Davis says she's looking forward to a bright future. "After I graduate from college, I want to work at a primary school and I want to be a second grade teacher, " added Davis.

1. Why is it necessary to help teens?

A．Teens are in need of money.

B．They have to face a lot of problems.

C．Teens may face lots of problems in their study.

D．Teens are too weak to deal with lots of difficulties.

2. What's the purpose of Nfusion?

A．To provide teens with some programs.

B．To help teens fight for a better future.

C．To help teens receive a good education.

D．To meet the mental health needs of teens.

3. What does the underlined word "address" in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．look for

B．deal with

C．talk about

D．learn from

4. What happened to Davis after going through Nfusion?

A．She became a teacher.	B．She worked for Nfusion.
C．She went back to school.	D．She got along well with others.

9 . Would you go mad after two hours without TV, friend requests, exciting online games or your mobile, or would you easily survive?

Recently, university students around the world were asked to volunteer in a global experiment called “Unplugged”. It was designed to see how young people would react if they were asked to observe a total media ban by unplugging all forms of media devices for 24 hours.

Unplugged is being run by Dr. Roman Gerodimos, a lecturer in Communication and Journalism at Bournemouth University. The experiment is now over but he doesn’t yet know the full findings. However, during the experiment, Dr. Gerodimos said there were already signs of how much the experiment affected volunteers. He said, “They’re reporting withdrawal symptoms (脱瘾综合征), overeating, and feeling nervous, isolated and disconnected.”

During their 24-hour painful experience, three of the experiment’s guinea pigs had to endure one intrusion (侵扰) from the media: a reporter plus cameraman who followed them around for the day. They were asked to write down 100 lines about their day offline, but of course, they all waited until the next day when they had access to their laptops.

Elliot wrote, “Today, my whole morning routine was thrown up into the air. Despite being aware of the social importance of the media, I was surprised by how empty I felt without the radio or newspapers.”

And Charlotte wrote, “I have to say the most difficult item for me to be without has been my mobile; not only is it a social tool, but it’s my main access point of communication.”

Earlier in the year, a UK government study found that in the UK young people spend about half of their waking hours using the media. And a recent study found that on average, US teenagers send and receive over 3,000 texts per month—that’s about six texts per waking hour.

So, with technology continuing to develop at an alarming rate, how much time will you set aside for sleep in the future?

1. What’s the purpose of the first paragraph?

A．To ask for information.	B．To entertain the readers.
C．To introduce the topic.	D．To present an idea.

2. About Dr. Roman Gerodimos’ experiment, we know that ________.

A．volunteers felt uncomfortable in it	B．volunteers didn’t want to eat anything
C．the experiment is still going on	D．volunteers were allowed to take their laptops.

3. The underlined expression “was thrown up into the air” in Paragraph 4 most probably means ________.

A．went on normally	B．was completely disturbed
C．turned out perfect	D．was finished just as usual

4. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?

A．Surviving Without the Media	B．Unplugging Your Life
C．Valuing Social Communication	D．Setting Aside Time for Sleep