1、 .Grammar and Vocabulary Section ADirections: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 from of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blan
2、k.How Can You Look Your Best in Photos?Have you ever seen a picture of yourself and felt embarrassed by what you saw?Actually,its really all(21)_(tie)to how we respond to the camera.With the following tips,youre sure to look your best.No.1 Study Photos of YourselfThe first step in simple:learn from
3、the past.You need to know how you look in photos before you can improve.Gather some old pictures together,(22)_ _ they make you ashamed a little.Now look over how your body is placed in the pictures and think for a while.(23)_(analyze)all these old photos,you can find a few natural poses you can use
4、 in the future.No.2 Practice in Front of a MirrorNow that what works for you in photos(24)_(figure)out,start using what youve learned from your old pictures,practicing in front of mirror.Work on your favorites and youll be able to mentally pick out a pose in the future-(25)_ a mirror.One thing that
5、goes great with a nice pose is a matching smile,so try out several smile until you find one that fits.You should consider(26)_ a closed or an open-mouthed smile looks better.No.3 Say“Money”Were used to saying“Cheese”,but this only creates a fake smile.Abandon the cheese and try out the word“Money”in
6、stead.The ending eyis the very sound(27)_ forces the corners of your mouth upward and creates a fold around your eyes.The result is a more natural,realistic smile.Another great trick to prevent a too-wide smile(28)_(happen)is placing your tongue on the back of your front teeth.No.4 Choose the Right
7、Lighting Getting some sunny photos on a bright day makes you look good a pictures.But in reality,the sun can often create unpleasant shadows that are(29)_ but attractive.Standing right under an indoor light will have the same effect as the sun,which is also worthy(30)_(mention),story a source of nat
8、ural light instead,such as a window.Section BDirections:Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box.Each word can be used only once.Note that there is one word more than you need.A.highlights B.scale C.behavioral D.professional E.anxiety F.scoringG.respectively H.exhibits I.preventive
9、J.monitoring K.mindfullyAn Effective Approach to Depressive Disorder No one can be happy and cheerful forever.So its important they see a mental-health _31_ who can provide effective options for treatment when someone has clinical depression known as the state of feeling very sad,anxious and without
10、 hope.But theres also a condition known as subthreshold depression in which someone _32_ some symptoms of depressive disorder,but not enough for a clinical diagnosis.Its estimated that between 10%and 24%of the population has this kind of mild depression at some point in their lives.And for those peo
11、ple,a new study suggests that practicing thinking _33_ in silence may help improve their mood and reduce their risk of developing depression.The study,published in the Annals of Family Medicine,_34_ yet another reason why deep thinking may be good for both physical and mental health.The study includ
12、ed 231 Chinese adults with subthreshold depression,meaning their _35_ between five and nine out of a total of 27 points on a standard depression _36_.Half received mindfulness training two hours a week for eight weeks,while the other half continued to receive their usual medical care.During the mind
13、fulness training,participants were instructed on setting short-and long-term goals;_37_ their activity and mood;planning out their activities;and body scanning.They were asked to practice them at home at least six days a week.These techniques combine traditional deep thinking with _38_ activation,a
14、type of therapy that uses an“outside in“approach to help people change the way they act and aims to increase rewarding experiences in their lives.It has been shown to be effective for moderate to severe depression in other studies,and the researchers wanted to know if it would work as a _39_ measure
15、 as well.At the end of those eight weeks,the group that received mindfulness training reported a significant decrease in depression and _40_ symptoms compared to the group that did not.And no participants had developed clinical depression.Reading Comprehension Section ADirections:For each blank in t
16、he following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.For years,life went something like this;Wed grow up in one place,head off to college,then find a city to live in for a few years to pursue a job or higher edu
17、cation.The end goal was to find somewhere to _41_ for the long trip,buy a house,make a few friends,start a family,and begin the whole _42_ all over again.But a new model for living is emerging;Some people are increasingly choosing to move from city to city throughout their entire lives,sometimes as
18、_43_ as every month.Just ask Alex Chatzielefteriou,who has had a front-row seat watching this evolution _44_ and believes in the huge impact it is making or will make on the industry concerned.Six years ago,he _45_ a start-up which is now called Blue-ground that rents out beautiful-designed,_46_ apa
19、rtments for a month at a time,at rates that are cheaper than hotels.Today,the company has 3,000 _47_ in six U.S.cities,along with Dubai,Istanbul,London,Paris,and Alexs native Athens,and a staff of 400.The company just _48_$50 million in Series B funding,bring its total investment to$78 million,to co
20、ntinue its repaid _49_.It hopes to have 50,000 estates in 50 cities over the next three years,and the goal is to make each one feel unique and comfortable,rather than _50_,like what you might find in a traditional hotel.Alex first came up with the idea for Blue-ground while he was working as a manag
21、ement consultant for McKinsey.“The _51_ of choice for consultants is the hotel,”he says.“I had to spend five years in a hotel room,_52_ in twelve different cities.I loved seeing the world,but I didnt love feeling like I didnt have a home.”As he spoke to his friends and coworkers,he realized that man
22、y people buried themselves in _53_ due to this drifting lifestyle that meant living gout of a suitcase in the same few non-descript hotel chains that all began to mix together rather than in the“home”full of their own memories._54_,Alex found the hotels arent particularly cost-effective solution for
23、 companies,either._55_,McKinsey sometimes paid$10,000 or more for him to stay in a major city for a month,which was far more expensive than local rents.Is this new living model something that will really take off?Or is it just another flash in the pan?Lets wait and see.41.A.move out B.settle down C.
24、look around D.show up 42.A.style B.rhythm C.cycle D.trend 43.A.rarely B.frequently C.occasionally D.unusually 44.A.unfold B.recoverC.improve D.shrink 45.A.completed B.involved C.launched D.overtook 46.A.fully-furnished B.poorly-equipped C.ideally-suited D.newly-decorated 47.A.landmarks B.vacancies C
25、.properties D.terminals 48.A.deposited B.reserved C.granted D.obtained 49.A.distribution B.expansion C.combination D.stimulation50.A.casual B.special C.normal D.irregular 51.A.attendance B.residence C.destination D.accommodation52.A.wandering B.touring C.observing D.exploring 53.A.threat B.guilt C.d
26、anger D.frustration 54.A.Moreover B.Nevertheless C.Briefly D.Consequently 55.A.In a sense B.In his case C.On the scene D.On his occasionSection BDirections:Read the following three passage.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices
27、marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Weve all heard the stories of an actors struggles before a career breakthrough:living a hard life,working part time,being a couch potato before getting that major role.Shelby,the
28、star of“A Dogs Way Home,”has a hard-luck tale that could top them all.Before her big break,she was living in a landfill,rooting through garbage for her next meal.Shelbys big break came in April 2017,when animal-control officer Megan Buhler was driving in Cheatham County.Tennessee.Out on an unrelated
29、 call,Buhler spotted and approached what she recalled was a noticeably scared puppy emerging from the dump.“I knelt down and just said,Oh,come here,baby,”said Buhler.“She was so scared,but she came right up to me,and I was able to put her in my truck.”The pair headed to the county animal shelter,whe
30、re the staff began calling the new resident Baby Girl.Buhler and others didnt know that 3,200 kilometers away,Hollywood was looking for a dog to play Bella in a film written by Cathryn Michon.The find-a-Bella job went to freelance trainer Teresa Ann Miler.Her mission was to search shelters nationwid
31、e for a dog that could play Bella.One day,Miller spotted Baby Girls adoption photo.“Honestly,it was a really good picture,and she was flat-out smiling,”Miller said.Then she met Baby Girl,and assessed her on personality and the ability to respond to simple commands.After assessment,she adopted Baby G
32、irl from the shelter,renamed her Shelby and took her to California for training.Miller and Shelby trained for just over three months before filming began.Then they were together each day on the set.Most of the films reviews have praised Shelbys performance.Variety made the comments“an amazing dog,pe
33、rfect performance!”Shelby has come a long way from the dump.But Buhler said she saw Shelby recently had needed only a second to compare the movie star with the dog she found from piles of trash.“Shes exactly the same,”Buhler said.56.Why does the author mention an actors struggle before a career brea
34、kthrough at the very beginning?A.To make a sharp contrast between an actors struggle and a dogs struggle.B.To introduce a dogs similar but even more striking experiences.C.To attract readers attention by giving dramatic examples.D.To clearly point out the main idea of the passage.57.What finally hel
35、ped Baby Girl get the big role in the film?A.Her adoption picture.B.Her flat-out smiling.C.her personality and ability.D.Her miserable experiences.58.By saying“She is exactly the same”in the last paragraph,Buhler probably means _.A.the dog returned to the piles of trash where she found it B.it took
36、quite a lot of trouble for the dog to change her own fate.C.shes really excited to see the dog she helped live such a happy life D.the dramatic change of the dogs life hasnt changed her inner quality59.What do you think may serve as the best title of the passage?A.The Success of“A Dogs Way Home”.B.F
37、rom a Landfill Puppy to a Movie Star.C.The Trainer and Her Star Dog.D.Shelbys Hard-luck Story.(B)Tips for Taking Online ClassesIf youre considering taking online college courses,the tips and advice below can help you address their unique challenges to get the most value out of your online program.1.
38、Hold yourself accountable Without professors actively reminding you,its up to you to make sure youve set aside enough time to complete assigned work.If youre having trouble holding yourself accountable,pair up with a fellow classmate.By being organized and self-aware,you can get the most from your o
39、nline class.2.Practice time management.The flexibility to create your own schedule is often one of the biggest appeals of taking online classes.But that freedom can also be detrimental if you do not have solid time management skills.Without them,you might find yourself cramming before classes or han
40、ding in poor-quality assignments.Make note of major assignments.Mark them on a calendar you check regularly so you know what workload is coming in the weeks ahead.Create a weekly schedule that you follow,designating certain hours each week to reading,watching lectures,completing assignments,studying
41、,and participating in forums.When working on your assignments,try time-blocking,distributing yourself a certain amount of time for each task before moving on to the next one and setting a timer to keep you accountable.3.Eliminate distractions Regardless of where you choose to work,consider turning y
42、our cell phone off to avoid losing focus every time a text message or notification pops up.And if youre still having trouble resisting the temptation to check your email or surf the web,try downloading a website blocker.Using applications like Cold Turkey and Freedom can help eliminate distractions
43、by blocking the apps or websites that tend to complete for your attention,such as Facebook and Twitter.Online classes are an excellent option to help you earn that degree you need to fulfill your goals such as job promotion.Though they come with their own unique challenges,following the advice above
44、 can help you be successful even in the most chaotic of times.60.Which of the following ways keeps you from holding yourself accountable?A.Surfing websites that complete for your attention.B.Writing down schedules regularly on a calender.C.Setting a timer for the task being completed.D.Finding a cla
45、ssmate for mutual supervision.61.How can you eliminate distractions when having online classes?A.By ignoring notification that pops up.B.By downloading a website blocker.C.By avoiding losing focus.D.By trying time-blocking.62.It can be inferred from the passage that _.A.a website blocker is used for
46、 effectively filtering useless websites B.making note of assignments helps you figure out what workload comes first C.weekly schedule involves designating certain hours to different daily routines D.time management skills help you optimize the flexibility to create your schedule(C)The poet Lovelle D
47、rachman once said,“blessed are the curious,for they shall have adventures.”,which is certainly true of people with wanderlust.Wanderlust is derived from a German word meaning a love of hiking and now used to describe the burning desire to escape the everyday and explore the unfamiliar.Wanderlust is
48、a common,but not universal experience.What makes some people catch that travel bug while others are apparently unaffected?One theory is to do with our genes.Scientific research has identified a variant of the DRD4 gene that affects sensitivity to dopamine（多巴胺）,the neuro-transmitter often released in
49、 the brain when we do something we enjoy.Actually,its not that the 7R version of the DRD4 specifically creates a thirst for travel,but people with the 7R variant are less sensitive to that delicious dopamine hit.So simple things that bring other people pleasure,like a jog in the park or a cheeky cho
50、colate treat,might not cut it for them,which makes those with the 7R type of the DRD4 gene more likely to be risk takers to get increased dopamine levels.Thats way DRD4-7R has been called the wanderlust gene.Other researches have also linked the same 7R variant to far riskier behaviours,such as addi
51、ction and offensive behaviour.By comparison,the strong sudden desire to go travelling seems like the better end of the Theory of Evolution.But another theory looks at the psychology of living in our inter-connected human society,one in which we are constantly aware of what friends and social media i
52、nfluencers are doing and keep comparing ourselves to them in two distinct ways.Upwards social comparisons,comparing ourselves to those we see as more successful than us.And downward social comparisons,comparing ourselves to those we see as worse off than us.In the age of social media,its very easy t
53、o compare ourselves unfavourably with the idealized version.How can we compete with influencers,with their perfectly dark brown legs on neat and clean while sand,and their once in a lifetime sunsets over Machu Picchu?Whether the motivation to explore the world is genetic,psychological or something e
54、lse,there are far more harmful hobbies than the desire to explore the world.Venturing outside your comfort zone,to learn about new cultures,meet people you might otherwise never have had the chance to meet,and finally,learn who you are in different situations.Sounds like a life well-lived.As the nov
55、elist Jack Kerouac said,“Because in the end,you wont remember the time you spent in the office or mowing your lawn.Climb that goddamn mountain.”63.The underlined phrase“catch that travel bug”in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _.A.be crazy about travelling B.be curious about travelling C.escape
56、daily life by travelling D.experience common travelling 64.Why are people with the 7R type of the DRD4 gene more likely to have wanderlust?A.Because they are more fascinated by risks and unfamiliar things.B.Because the 7R variant cause them to be less sensitive do dopamine hit.C.Because they have co
57、mparatively higher level of dopamine than other people.D.Because the 7R variant,also called wanderlust gene,helps create a craving for travelling.65.The author will probably agree to the statement that _ A.a well-lived life doesnt involve venturing outside comfortable zoneB.the 7R variant is inevita
58、bly linked with some more risky behavior such as addiction C.people tend to forget their daily routine,but adventures really leave footprints in their heartsD.when people compare themselves with less successful ones,it may give rise to mixed feelings 66.What does the passage mainly talk about?A.Wand
59、erlust and its two main categories.B.A less harmful hobby and analysis of its different cause.C.The distinctions between gene variants and social comparisons.D.Physical and psychological reasons for the desire to explore the world.Section CDirections:Read the following passage.Fill in each blank wit
60、h a proper sentence given in the box.Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A.Therefore,many teachers have been shifting the focus of activity from teacher to learners.B.Meanwhile,those who are teacher-centered should work to engage and involve stude
61、nts.C.In the traditional approach to teaching,most class time is spent with the teacher lecturing and the students watching and listening.D.This approach emphasizes a variety of different types of methods that shift the role of the instructors form givers of information to facilitators of student le
62、arning.E.Inductive methods include inquiry-based learning,case-based instruction,problem-based learning,discovery learning,and just-in-time teaching.F.The thinking that teaching is either teacher-centered or learner-centered breaks the inseparable connection and is harmful to both students and teach
63、ers.Instructor-centered or Learner-centered?Whether in the East or West,the chief business of traditional education is to pass to the next generation the skills,facts,and standards of moral and social conduct that adults consider to be necessary for the next generations material and social success._
64、67_ The students work individually on assignments,and cooperation is discouraged.The result of this emphasis on what instructors do is that students may become passive learned and do not take responsibility for their own learning.Educators call this traditional method“instructor-centered teaching”.I
65、n contrast,“learner-centered teaching”occurs when instructors focus on student learning.It is an approach to teaching that is increasingly being encouraged in higher education._68_ These methods include active learning,in which students solve problems,answer questions,formulate questions of their ow
66、n,discuss,explain,debate,or brainstorm during class;cooperative learning,in which students work in teams on problems and projects under conditions that assure both positive interdependence and individual account ability;and inductive（归纳法）teaching and learning,in which students are first presented wi
67、th challenges and learn the couse material in the context of addressing the challenges.Although learner-centered methods have repeatedly been shown to be superior to the traditional teacher-centered approach to instruction,the best teaching,according to Parker Plamer,the author of The Courage to Tea
68、ch,is not one or the other,but a combination of both._69_Learner-centerd teachers still need to lecture because teachers are the definitive content experts in the classroom and the knowledge and experiences of teachers can be extremely helpful to students._70_ They must recognize that students can l
69、earn from each other and that the deepest learning happens when students have the opportunity to practice and obtain feedback.Summary Writing Directions:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more than 60 words.Use your own words as far as possib
70、le.71.Coco-Colas Innovative Solution to Plastic PollutionPlastic pollution has become one of the most pressing problem of the 21st Century with plastic waste almost everywhere.It is estimated that just in 2016,the world produced over 320 million tons of plastic,and this number is set to double by 20
71、34.Plastic waste even makes its way into our oceans with 8 million pieces of plastic pollution per day polluting our waters and destroying the habitat for hundreds of species.It is now believed that there may be around 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic in the ocean weighing in total up to 269,000 tons
72、.Its been crystal clear for a long time that the situation is horrible and something needs to be done,and fast.Luckily,Coca-Cola stepped up to the challenge and came up with one innovative and rather effective solution.The firm is replacing its plastic wrapping in Europe with a new paper board techn
73、ology.This new tech is called the KeelClip and it is a first for the non-alcohol ready-to-drink(NARTD)industry.Using KeelClips,Coca-Cola aims to remove all plastic wrap from its can multipacks in all?European Union markets by the end of 2021.The firm is optimistic that the move will save 2,000 tons
74、of plastic and 3,000 tons of CO2 annually.“Innovation is a key principle of our sustainable packaging work and the application of this fully recyclable paperboard KeelClipTM,which is composed of a top board that the cans clip into and central cardboard keel-similar to a ships keel-that stabilizes th
75、e pack,is another example of how we are delivering on our commitment to remove all unnecessary and hard to recycle single-use plastic from our products.We hope this eco-friendly initative is a conscious approach to dealing with plastic pollution,”said Joe Franses,Vice President,Sustainability at Coc
76、a-Cola European Partners.Translation Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets.72.用过的人大都说这种钢笔书写流利。(write)73.最近十年形形色色的社交软件接二连三地开发了出来。(see)74.他现在退休已经七、八年了，可他总是闲不住，还在积极参加社会公益活动。(It)75.在室内养一些心仪的绿植既有助于人们放松心情，缓解压力，又能净化空气，可谓居家必备。(which).Guided Writing D
77、irections:Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.76.假如你是明启中学的学生李华。为了推动校园文化建设，展现当代学生风采，校学生会正策划学生“校园之星”评选活动。学生会初步拟定了“学习之星”，“才艺之星”和“运动之星”三个评选项目。请你给学生会写一封电子邮件，要求增加一个评选项目，并就这个评选项目谈谈你的看法。你的邮件必须包含以下内容：1.你要求增加的评选项目；2.你的理由；3.你对此项目评选的具体实施建议。注意：作文中不得出
78、现你本人的姓名、班级及学校等真实信息。参考答案：语法部分：21.tied 22.even if/even though 23.Having analyzed 24.has been figured 25.without 26.whether 27.that 28.happening 29.anything 30.to be mentioned 词汇部分：31.D 32.H 33.K 34.A 35.F 36.B 37.J 38.C 39.I 40.E 完形填空：41-45 DCBAC 46-50 ACDBC 51-55 DADAB阅读理解：56-59 BCDB 60-62 ABD 63-66
79、ABCD选句填空：67-70 CDFB概要写作：71.Suggested answers:With plastic wastes invading the ocean and threatening marine lives,plastic pollution is among the most serious problems on the earth.To deal with the situation.Coca-Cola thinks of a creaive solution called KeelClip,which substitutes paper board for plast
80、ic wrapping,thus saving lots of plastic and CO2 annually.The case shows innovation behind Coca-Colas commitment to sustainable eco-friendly packaging.(60 words)Main points:1.Plastic pollution is globally urgent.2.Plastic pollution has invaded into oceans.3.Coca-Cola replaces plastic wrapping with a
81、paper board technology.4.The KeelClip will save plastic and CO25.The move shows Coca-Colas innovation and commitment to sustainable eco-friendly packaging.翻译部分：72.Most of the people who have used it/this kind of pen say this kind of pen/it writes fluently/smoothly.73.The last/past/recent ten years h
82、ave/decade has been the continuous development of all kinds of social software/social software of all kinds.74.It is/has been seven or eight years since he retired(from work),but he is/has been still/always(keeping himself)busy.(and)actively participating in/taking an active part in social welfare a
83、ctivities/public benefit activities.75.Raising/Growing/Cultivating some favourite green plants indoors/in the room can not only help people get relaxed/to relax(mood/themselves),and relieve pressure,but also can/but can also purify the air,which is/can be described as/which is said to be a must at home.
