1、Developing ideas.阅读理解A“Whats your Thing of the Day？” I asked my fourteenyearold son as he got a piece of potato onto his plate.This is a question our four kids and whichever friends are staying for supper expect to be asked each evening at suppertime.Usually, its like this, “Uhh .Umm .We had pizza f
2、or lunch.” And then I have to refuse the response and ask for something meaningful either something he learned or something that happened with his friends.But, this day, my son surprised me as he went into great detail about how he had been honestly wronged by a couple of classmates and laughed at i
3、n front of the class.I asked more questions and learned that the teachers were aware of the situation.The issue had been dealt with as much as the teachers and staff were able to.It was really just a matter of kids being mean and deciding to play a trick on someone.I thought about the situation all
4、night.I vacillated between meeting the teachers, meeting the parents of the classmates, and not doing anything since the story had been told to me in a matteroffact way not overly excitedly.I waited until the next day after school.On the car ride home, I questioned my son what about today after yest
5、erdays situation.My son was surprised that I brought it up again.“What? No, its over, Mom.Theyre my friends.They were just being stupid.They apologized.Forgive and forget, you know? Were all good.”I was worried that perhaps he was trying to hide his concern or sadness about the thing.But as I watche
6、d him over the next days and weeks, everything seemed “normal”Wouldnt it be great if everyone could live the “forgive and forget” way of life?语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者的儿子告诉她自己被同学嘲笑，这让作者整夜失眠。第二天放学后，作者再次问起这件事，儿子却说已经解决了。作者也从这件事中学到了宽恕和遗忘是好事。1How are childrens usual answers to the authors daily question?ASerious.
7、BWorrisome.CMeaningless.DDetailed.解析：选C推理判断题。根据第一段中Usually, its like this, “Uhh .Umm . We had pizza for lunch.”And then I have to refuse the response and ask for something meaningful either something he learned or something that happened with his friends.可知，作者在听完孩子的回答后都会拒绝这个回答，要求一些有意义的事情要么是他学到的东西，要么
8、是他和朋友们发生的事情。由此可推知，孩子们对作者的日常问题的回答通常都是无意义的，故选C项。2Why was the author sleepless that night?AHer son was made fun of unkindly.BHer son invited his friends to dinner.CHer son was punished by his teacher.DHer son lied to her about his mistake.解析：选A细节理解题。根据第二段中But, this day, my son surprised me as he went i
9、nto great detail about how he had been honestly wronged by a couple of classmates and laughed at in front of the class.及第三段中I thought about the situation all night.可知，作者那天晚上失眠了是因为她的儿子被同学不友善地取笑了，故选A项。3What does the underlined word “vacillated” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?AGive suggestions.BMake sens
10、e.CPersuade oneself.DBe undecided.解析：选D词义猜测题。根据画线单词后的between meeting the teachers, meeting the parents of the classmates, and not doing anything可知，作者在去见老师，去见同学的家长，还是什么也不做之间犹豫不决。由此可知，画线词词义为“犹豫不决”，故选D项。4What did the author learn from the whole story?AIt is good to forgive and forget.BIt is necessary t
11、o watch her son.CIt is difficult to understand children.DIt is surprising for her son to apologize.解析：选A推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可推知，作者从整个故事中学到了宽恕和遗忘是好事，故选A项。BThe sharing economy has grown in recent years to include everything from apartment sharing to car sharing to community tool sharing.Since 2000, a new
12、form of sharing economy has been emerging in neighborhoods throughout the US and around the world Little Free Library.The libraries are boxes placed in neighborhoods from which residents can take out and put in books.Little Free Maries come in all shapes and sizes.Some libraries also have themes, fo
13、cusing on books for children, adults or tour guides.In 2009, Tod Bol built the first Little Free Library as a gift to his mother, who was a devoted reader.When he saw the people of his community gathering around it, exchanging conversation as well as books, he knew he wanted to take his simple idea
14、further.“I think Little Free Libraries open the door to conversations we want to have with each other，” Bol said.Since then, his idea has become a movement, spreading from state to state and country to country.According to Little Free Library, org, there are now 18, 000 of the little structures arou
15、nd the world, located in each of the 50 US states and 70 countries in Europe, Africa and Asia.The Internet has helped to spread Little Free Libraries. But an Atlantic article says the little structures serve as a cure for a world of ereader downloads.The little wooden boxes are refreshingly physical
16、 and human.For many people, the sense of discovery is Little Free Libraries main appeal.“A girl walking home from school might pick up a graphic novel that gets her excited about reading; a man on his way to the bus stop might find a volume of poetry that changes his outlook on life，” says the Atlan
17、tic article, “Every book is a potential source of inspiration.”语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了从共享经济中诞生的一种新型共享形式：迷你图书馆，以及它的诞生原因、发展历程和给人们带来的影响。5What was Bols purpose of building Little Free Library?ATo help people in the community communicate often.BTo make reading books spread around the world.CTo help neighbo
18、rs develop the habit of building libraries.DTo give his mother a birthday present.解析：选A细节理解题。根据第二段中“I think Little Free Libraries open the door to conversations we want to have with each other，” Bol said.可知，Bol建迷你图书馆是为了帮助社区的人们能够经常沟通。故选A项。6How do Little Free Libraries get their books?AThe communities
19、 bought them.BUS government provided them.CTod Bol donated them.DLocal people shared them.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第一段中The libraries are boxes placed in neighborhoods from which residents can take out and put in books.可知，图书是由市民放入的，即当地人互相分享书籍。故选D项。7What do we know about Little Free Library?ACalls for people to w
20、rite more books.BIt was built up with the help of the Internet.CIt offers people different kinds of books to read.DIt needs big rooms to place many books in.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第一段中Some libraries also have themes, focusing on books for children, adults or tour guides.可知，迷你图书馆为不同人群提供不同种类的书籍以供阅读。故选C项。8What c
21、an be inferred from the text?ALittle Tree Library has replaced the ebook.BLittle Free Library can make much difference to people.CTod Bol developed Little Free Library on his own.DTod Bol earned much money through Little Free Library.解析：选B推理判断题。最后一段分别以一个在放学回家路上拿起一本激发了阅读兴趣的漫画书的女孩，和一个走在去公交站路上发现了很多改变他人
22、生观的诗歌的男人为例子，说明了迷你图书馆能够对人们产生巨大影响。故选B项。.阅读七选五Emoji (表情符号) and Workplace CommunicationIn Asia, messaging platforms are growing rapidly, with users in the hundreds of millions, both at work and play. 1 .Its been reported that 76 percent of employees in some western countries are using emojis at work.Wri
23、tten communications can often read as cold and dull.Using emojis can add humor and feeling, keeping intention clear. 2 ， encouraging better and more frequent communication.In any given office, employees can range from age 22 to 70 and beyond, and finding common ground in communication style can be a
24、 challenge. 3 .While the younger generations prefer to communicate visually, for those used to working with traditional tools like email, it may feel like a learning curve (曲线)The good news is that its simple to learn and can be worth the effort.There is also the matter of tone (语气)Who hasnt receive
25、d an email so annoying that it ruined an entire day？ 4 .Emoji can help communication feel friendlier，and even a serious note can be softened with an encouraging smile. 5 ， and emoji can contribute directly to that positive outcome.And when your employees begin adding smiling emojis to their business
26、 communication, youll know you have succeeded in improving your work culture.AMessages with emojis feel more conversationalBEven a formal email can seem cold and unfriendlyCSending smiling faces to colleagues may seem strangeDThe popularity of these platforms is spreading globallyEGiving employees t
27、he tools enables them to communicate honestlyFStudies show that friendlier communication leads to a happier workplaceGAn easy way to bring all work generations together is with a chat platform语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在工作交流中运用表情符号的好处。1选D空前一句提到In Asia, messaging platforms are growing rapidly，空后一句提到76 perc
28、ent of employees in some western countries are using emojis，D项(这类平台在全球范围内流行起来)承上启下，故选D。2选A上文Written communications can often read as cold and dull.Using emojis can add humor and feeling, keeping intention clear.谈到了在书面交流中使用表情符号的好处，故结合选项可知，A项(带有表情符号的信息让人感觉更适合交谈)符合语境。3选G根据空前的employees can range from ag
29、e 22 to 70 and beyond, and finding common ground in communication style can be a challenge可知，在不同年龄的办公人员之间找到沟通方式上的共同点可能是个挑战，G项则是针对该挑战的解决办法。G项中的bring all work generations together呼应上文。故选G项。4选B本段叙述了使用表情符号在缓和语气上的作用，根据空前的Who hasnt received an email so annoying that it ruined an entire day？可知，此处涉及邮件交流中的语气
30、，故选B。5选F根据空后的and emoji can contribute directly to that positive outcome可知，空处应该体现that positive outcome，也就是F选项中的a happier workplace，故选F。.应用文写作假定你是李华，你的新西兰朋友Noah在给你的邮件中说他对中国古代建筑很感兴趣，并打算利用暑假参观一下。 请你给他回封邮件，内容包括：1推荐要参观的建筑；2约定参观的时间；3提出其他建议。注意：1.词数80左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 参考范文：Dear Noah，Im really glad that yo
31、u take great interest in ancient Chinese architecture.Millions of ancient architectures have survived in Chinas history.However, there is no better place to visit than the Forbidden City in Beijing.It served as a royal palace for centuries.Summer is a good time for traveling, so shall we go there on 1 August? I believe youll have a better experience if you know its history.Youd better do some research online.Please let me know if you need further information.Yours，Li Hua