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Task 1

Best sellers in children's activities&crafts books

题材：假期活动 体裁：信息性文本 难度：★★

词数：266＋80 建议用时：6′ 来源：BBC

The Wonderful Things You Will Be

by Winfield Martin $14.96

4.9 out of 5 stars Age Range:3～7 years

With beautiful and sometimes humorous pictures，this is a book grown-ups will love reading over and over to kids—both young and old.A special stand-out for birthdays and graduation.It has a loving and truthful message that will last for a lifetime.

Peek-a WHO?

by Nina Laden $4.06

4.8 out of 5 stars Age Range:1～3 years

With colorful pictures and simple rhyming texts，the guess of who's hiding on the next page,and the bright and attractive pictures will keep children guessing and laughing all the way to the surprise endings.

How to Draw People

by Barbara Soloff Levy $3.56

4.6 out of 5 stars Age Range:5～10 years

By joining circles and other common shapes，even the beginner can easily create 30different characters—a fireman， a mailman， a cowboy， an astronaut and more.Simple directions， step-by-step illustrations， and blank practice pages make it even easier.You can color the pictures when you are done—it's a fun-filled way to teach art to young children that enjoy drawing.

Karina Garcia's DIY

by Karina Garcia $5.78

4.2 out of 5 stars Age Range:10～14 years

Get ready to become a slime黏液master with these fifteen DIY projects!Full-color and with step-by-step pictures， this book also includes tips on how to store your slime， all the amazing things you can do with slime，and cool facts about Karina.

1.Whose book is the best choice of bedtime stories?

A.Nina Laden's. B.Karina Garcia's. C.Winfield Martin's. D.Barbara Soloff Levy's.

2.How much should you pay for a suitable gift for a hide-and-seek lover?

A.$3.56. B.$4.06. C.$5.78. D.$14.96.

3.What can we learn from Karina Garcia's DIY?

A.How to buy high-quality slime.

B.How to arrange different colors.

C.How to create full-color pictures.

D.How to keep slime in good condition.

Task 2

题材：个人经历 体裁：记叙文 难度：★★★

词数：280+121 建议用时：6′ 来源：VOA

Our neighbors have always had a beautiful statue by the gate of their house.I've always loved to look at it whenever I look out of the kitchen window.

The other day I found it wasn't there!I hoped it was just moved and not lost!There were thieves reported recently.I told Mike about my worry and he said he would ask the neighbors the next time he saw them.

That afternoon he met Mrs “Neighbor” at the door and mentioned the missing statue to her.He told her how much we loved it and hoped it was safe.She said that she had just moved it to the yard and would bring it back right away.“Oh no，” said Mike.“We're just glad it's safe! ”

That evening we went out to sit in our garden and saw that the statue was back by the gate!Oh,sweet neighbor!You were so kind!

The next day we were out in the garden again，planting flowers，and found that we had too many.We didn't know where to put them all!I had to leave before we decided what to do with them.On my way out，I met Mrs“Neighbor” and thanked her for moving the statue back!She said she moved it to her yard because the area on the side of her house was too barren荒芜的.There were no flowers.Suddenly an idea came into my mind!The flowers!She could have them!

Now the statue sits in beautiful flowers.I look out of my kitchen window again and smile.The kindness shared between neighbors is such a beautiful thing!

1.What made the writer feel worried?

A.The statue was moved inside. B.Mike didn't like the statue at all.

C.The statue might be taken away by thieves. D.Her neighbors didn't like the statue any more.

2.When Mike met Mrs “Neighbor”， he _______.

A.asked her to put the statue outside B.asked about the safety of the statue

C.gave her some flowers as a present D.told her that there were thieves recently

3.When did the writer decide to give the flowers to Mrs “Neighbor”?

A.After she learned the statue was safe. B.After she saw the barren area by the gate.

C.After she had a talk with Mrs “Neighbor”. D.After she saw the statue was back by the gate.

4.Where is the statue now?

A.In the writer's yard. B.Beside the writer's kitchen.

C.In the writer's neighbors'yard. D.By the gate of the writer's neighbors'house.

Task 3

题材：假期活动 体裁：说明文 难度：★★★

词数：226＋133 建议用时：6′ 来源：Hong Kong Newspaper

Hong Kong Science Museum

You might really like the Science Museum if you are interested in science.The Museum wants to teach kids science.It gives them a place to have fun with computers.Kids like running around and playing with the equipment there.However，adults can learn some science too.

The Museum has 6，500 square meters.There are over 500 exhibits，and nearly 70 percent of them are suitable for visitors of all ages.Since its opening in April 1991，the Hong Kong Science Museum has proven itself to be a good place for learning science.Through having better exhibits and fun science programs in an enjoyable environment，the Museum wants to popularize science to the public and support science education in schools.Visitors at the Science Museum can visit the exhibition in their own way and enjoy the fun of discovery learning.

If you want to have a visit，you'd better read the information carefully.Opening hours

Monday to Wednesday,Friday:10 am～7 pm

Saturday,Sunday and public holidays:10 am～9 pm

Christmas Eve and Chinese New Year's Eve:10 am～5 pm

Closed on Thursdays,and the first two days of the Chinese New YearTicketing information

Standard Ticket:$20

Group Ticket:$14(for groups of 20 people or more)

1.According to the text，what can children do in the Museum?

A.They can learn history knowledge.

B.They can have fun with computers.

C.They are encouraged to help each other.

D.They are allowed to have lunch for free.

2.We can know from paragraph 2 that visitors _______.

A.are allowed to provide some science programs

B.must follow a guide when visiting the Museum

C.are usually interested in the history of the Museum

D.will acquire the knowledge of science in a good environment

3.When does the Museum close on weekends?

A.5:00 pm. B.7:00 pm. C.9:00 pm. D.10:00 pm.

4.What can we know about the Museum?

A.It is very big. B.It is open daily.

C.It is built for kids. D.It is free for children.

Task 4

题材：个人经历 体裁：记叙文 难度：★★★

词数：288+138 建议用时：7′ 来源：Children'Garden

I love reading the amazing stories of kindness on the Internet， but I don't often post my own.But this time， I really want to share this story with you.

Today，I went to the local store to prepare something for our family dinner.When I was waiting in line，I heard the voice of a clerk who had been working at this store for many years.He was always happy and always kind to all the shoppers in his line.A voice in my mind told me to do something for him.So I got out of the line I was in，picked up a gift card for a local sandwich shop and then got back in his line.

In front of me was a young father with two children.He tried to pay with his credit card，but it was out of use.The clerk let him take his basket to the ATM near the door of the store，and he called his manager to help him.

When the father made his way to the ATM，I asked if I could pay for the order.And I asked the clerk to just say another shopper had helped him out.The surprise and happiness on the young father's face was enough to make this day special for me!No smile cards were shared，but the joy of the father was real and clear.I was so happy with my decision.

After the father left the store with his children，I gave the clerk the gift card.He didn't believe his eyes!He thanked me again and again.

Kindness is of great importance.Even a small thing can make someone happy.

1.Why did the author go to the local store?

A.To meet the clerk.

B.To buy a gift card.

C.To buy some food.

D.To order a family dinner.

2.The author planned to give the gift card to _______.

A.the clerk

B.his own family

C.the young father

D.the two children

3.Why did the clerk let the father go to the ATM near the door?

A.The clerk needed the manager's help.

B.The father didn't take his credit card.

C.The father couldn't pay with his credit card.

D.The two children were crying for their father.

4.What is the text mainly about?

A.A father's love for his children.

B.A happy meeting in a store.

C.A store clerk's happy day.

D.A story about kindness.

Task 5

题材：健身 体裁：说明文 难度：★★★

词数：299+140 建议用时：7′ 来源：Guidesports

According to a recent report，about 15%of the people in the UK are members of gyms.But are they more likely to be fit?

A study found that gym members were 14 times more active than people who didn't belong to any health club.Gym members did six hours more exercise a week，and this activity did make them fitter than non-gym members.They also spent less time sitting down every day than nongym members.The results were the same for men and women.

The study included 405 people between the ages of 30 and 64，and the main characteristics of those who were gym members were the same as those who were not.“But gym members did more training than non-gym members，”said the lead author，Elizabeth Schroeder of the University of Illinois.

While it might seem clear that gym members exercise more and are healthier than non-members，Schroeder says this has not been directly shown before.However，the study is only designed to show a tie between gym membership and more exercise.It may be that active people like to join gyms.In the study，people who exercised as much as gym members were also in good health.

You can get the same benefits wherever you exercise.This study shows a gym membership can make you do more exercise，but other research shows that exercising outside has other help.Outdoor activity can make you feel happy about life—especially if you run through a forest.

Outdoor exercise is also more enjoyable than going to the gym.The first five minutes of outdoor exercise is especially helpful in making people feel good.But Schroeder says that a gym may also encourage greater exercise because it can be social and fun.

1.What did the new study find out?

A.Gym members had healthier eating habits.

B.There were fewer women gym members than men.

C.Gym members did at least eight hours of exercise a week.

D.Gym members were more active than non-gym members.

2.In the study，researchers studied _______.

A.30 gym members and 64 non-gym members

B.people from different age groups

C.some sports lovers

D.405 gym members

3.The underlined word “benefits” has the closest meaning to “________”.

A.help B.need C.advice D.injury 4.Which of the following will Elizabeth Schroeder agree with?

A.Women should do more gym exercise.

B.We should be careful with outdoor training.

C.Outdoor exercise is better than gym exercise.

D.It is easier to keep exercising if you go to the gym.

Task 6

题材：运动 体裁：信息性文本 难度：★★★

词数：298+155 建议用时：7′ 来源：BBC

Riding electric scooters电动滑板车on road is a cool sport!The rider put his/her body forward and the scooter goes faster.And it stops when the rider put his/her body backwards.However，now people can't ride electric scooters on public roads in Shanghai and Beijing any more.If they get caught，they will have to pay 10 yuan each time.Why?They can easily knock into cars or hurt people on the roads.

The British TV station ITV stopped all its programmes for an hour on Aug.27，2016.A British man turned on his TV to the ITV channel that day.There were no programmes， but a line on it was saying， “The nation's biggest ever sports day”.It wanted to encourage more people to go outside and do sports.On that day， more than 2，000 sports clubs opened their doors to people.Many Olympic players also did sports together with people.

What sports do you have in PE classes?Would you like to learn skiing，ice skating or ice hockey冰上曲棍球?Primary and middle school students in Beijing may soon start learning ice and snow sports.The city is going to make them compulsory courses，according to China Daily.Beijing will also make 66 ice rinks溜冰场before 2022.

1.Riding electric scooters is not allowed on public roads in Shanghai and Beijing because _______.

A.it costs too much B.it's dangerous

C.it's unhealthy D.it brings problems of pollution

2.To encourage people to go outside for sports，how long did ITV stop all its programmes?

A.For an hour. B.For half a day. C.For a whole day. D.For a week.

3.Who will learn to play ice and snow sports in Beijing?

A.Only primary school students.

B.Only middle school students.

C.All the students.

D.Students both in primary and middle schools.

Task 7

题材：个人活动 体裁：记叙文 难度：★★★

词数：300+170 建议用时：6.5′ 来源：BBC

I used to love sugar in a way that sometimes made me feel like it was ruling me，so I tried to give up added sugar last year.But I failed.

This year I wanted to make sure I gave up added sugar “correctly”.My colleagues and I have written many articles about added sugar，so I know added sugar is never，ever a good thing for your brain or body.That is my major motivation.

Added sugar is in all kinds of foods，from storebought bread to sauce.I've avoided buying those items，but I haven't stopped eating them at restaurants.I've also been eating dried fruit and other forms of naturally occurring sugar，which is not entirely accepted in the anti-sugar community.

There're times when I really want to break my rules.For example，when a giant cake appeared on my mom's birthday， it was tough not to regard it as a “special occasion”.Fortunately， I turned to dark chocolate in time.I've found enough similar treats.

Quitting added sugar has brought me many changes.I used to feel sick after eating too much sugar.Now，I don't need to worry about my heart racing from cookie dough生面团.Posting on social media about the challenge has got me in touch with friends I wouldn't talk to as often otherwise.One friend even sent me sugar-free recipe recommendations.

After two months of sugar-free life，several friends told me they were impressed by my efforts.Two of my college friends got rid of added sugar last month because I was doing it，which makes me feel like a role model.My former roommate gave up added sugar too.

All these changes contribute to a healthier body and mind.This is a simplification of diet that I'd like to continue.

1.What is the main reason why the author decides to quit added sugar?

A.Added sugar is harmful to our health. B.Her body requires a limit on sugar intake.

C.Her colleagues set a good example for her. D.Added sugar is a major cause of weight gain.

2.In order to get rid of added sugar,the author now _______.

A.avoids eating at restaurants B.avoids buying bread from stores

C.eats fresh fruit instead of dried fruit D.is a member of an anti-sugar community

3.What did the author do with her mom's birthday cake?

A.She replaced it with a sugar-free one. B.She broke her rules and ate it.

C.She took a small bite of it. D.She didn't eat any of it.

4.What did the two college friends think of the author's sugar-free efforts?

A.They should be flexible on special occasions. B.They needed inspiration from role models.

C.They were quite worthwhile. D.They needed improvement.

Task 8

题材：共享单车 体裁：说明文 难度：★★★

词数：275+121 建议用时：7′ 来源：BBC

Mobike， one ofChina's largest bike-sharing companies，started its service in the Greater Manchester，Britain on Thursday.

With up to 1，000 bikes planned to be put into use in Manchester and Salford，some have already been taken to important locations， such as train stations， schools， malls and main roads.

This is the first and only bike-sharing program at present in Manchester.Mobike hopes that its bikes will soon become part of the city's main transportation services with its special look.This is also Mobike's first European arrival.

Andrew Taylor， travel plan manager at a university，said， “We are very excited about the start of the Mobike program here.We are working closely with Mobike to make sure the bikes can be easily used by our teachers and students.The program will possibly mean that biking becomes an easier and cheaper way to travel，and we are sure that Mobike will help more people in the city to begin loving riding bikes.”

The deposit for the bikes is￡49.For the special month of July， the deposit is only ￡29.For every 30 minutes'use of a bike， you only need to pay￡0.5.

Using bikes with GPS，Mobike makes it possible for a user to use its phone app to find a bike near him.After he finishes using the bike，the user parks the bike by the roadside and locks it，making the next rider able to find it.

The company started its service in Shanghai in April 2016， and in just over a year， its service has arrived at 130 cities around the world.

1.The underlined word “locations” in paragraph 2 has the closest meaning to “______”.

A.cities B.shops C.places D.companies

2.What does Andrew Taylor think of the Mobike program?

A.It will make the city's bikes cheaper.

B.It will make riding bikes more popular.

C.It will change the city's transportation services.

D.It will be only used by teachers and students.

3.How much will a new user pay for his first 30-minute Mobike ride in all in July？

A.￡29. B.￡29.5. C.￡49. D.￡49.5.

4.What is a must in order to use a Mobike?

A.A special app.

B.A travel plan.

C.An ID card.

D.A lock.

Task 9

题材：个人经历 体裁：记叙文 难度：★★★

词数：295+154 建议用时：7.5′ 来源：VOA

I was born in Fiji and I know firsthand what it is like having an extremely poor background.My only “luck” was having an opportunity to go to school，and I loved it so much.Even when I was sick，I never missed a day.I often competed with my friends who lived near the school to see who could be the first to arrive.It so happened that I lived the furthest，but I always won.

I'll never forget the days when I waited by the school gate for my mother to bring me the$5 school administration fee I needed for each school term.I watched the road for the bus，and with each bus that went by without my mother getting off，my heart would sink because I didn't want to be sent home.

Since then，I've never stopped believing how far$5 can go in a poor girl's life.My parents couldn't afford to send all my siblings兄弟姐妹to school.I was the youngest，so that$5 fee needed to stay in school came last to me.That$5 represented my dreams，my happiness and my future.We could never afford milk，but my mother always managed to feed us a diet that was basic and filling while saving every penny she could.

Having that$5 each term to stay in school changed my life.I've worked in Australia， Europe and Africa， and now I live in New York.Education has enabled me to travel the world.But above all，education has allowed me not to be just a bystander or an observer；it has given me the opportunity，confidence and platform to be part of decision-making and a voice for social change.

1.What enabled the author to always win the competition?

A.Her living close to school.

B.Her incomparable good luck.

C.Her strong wish to stand out.

D.Her extreme love for school.

2.How did the author feel while waiting for her mother at the school gate?

A.Regretful. B.Nervous. C.Proud. D.Pleased.

3.What do we know about the author according to paragraph 3?

A.She never went hungry in childhood.

B.She drank a lot of milk when young.

C.She enjoyed going to school with her siblings.

D.She failed to know what money means when young.

4.Why does the author mention the countries in the last paragraph?

A.To prove she is quite interested in traveling.

B.To prove what life is like in developed countries.

C.To prove education has indeed changed her life.

D.To prove poor children can also be well educated.

Task 10

题材：科技 体裁：说明文 难度：★★★★

词数：298+134 建议用时：8′ 来源：http://metro.co.uk

WhatsApp's much-expected “Unsent” feature is finally ready.It has been in development for months，but has now started rolling out to users.

The feature， which is officially called “Delete for Everyone”， has also been widely referred to as “Recall”and “Revoke”.It lets you unsend messages， making them completely disappear from a conversation.They will be hidden from both yourself and the other people in the chat.

However，both you and your recipient need to be using the latest version of WhatsApp，and it only works for messages you have sent within the last seven minutes.Once that period of time has passed，your message is there to stay.

“Delete for Everyone” can work on all types of messages， including texts， images， videos， GIFs and documents.To unsend a message，you simply need to highlight it by tapping and holding the line of text，select the“Delete” button from the menu and hit the “Delete for Everyone”option.

“This is particularly useful if you sent a message to the wrong chat or if the message you sent contains a mistake，” explains WhatsApp in an FAQ(frequently asked questions).“Messages you successfully delete for everyone will be replaced with‘This message was deleted'in your recipients'chats.Similarly，if you see‘This message was deleted'in a chat， it means that the sender deleted the message.”

WhatsApp says you will be informed if“Delete for Everyone”hasn't worked.It also warns that even if the feature does work successfully，there is a chance that the person you have been chatting to may have already seen the message before you decided to delete it.

According to WABetaInfo， the roll-out of“Delete for Everyone” is proving very slow， so don't worry if you are unable to make use of it quite yet.

1.What is the main function of the “Delete for Everyone” feature?

A.Deleting junk messages.

B.Hiding yourself in a chat.

C.Ridding unwanted messages.

D.Removing messages you've sent.

2.In order to make the feature work successfully，you must _______.

A.update your WhatsApp in time

B.use the official version of WhatsApp

C.create files for different types of messages

D.handle the messages you have sent within 11 minutes

3.What does the underlined word “highlight” in paragraph 4 mean?

A.Examine. B.Replace. C.Mark. D.Erase.

4.What is the present situation of the “Delete for Everyone” feature?

A.It lacks proper advertising. B.It still has holes to work on.

C.Its reaction speed needs improving. D.It has become a big hit on the market.