Sunday is more like Monday than it used to be. Places of business that used to keep daytime “business hours” are now open late into the night. And on the Internet, the hour of the day and the day of the week have become irrelevant (不相关的).A half century ago in the United States, most people experienced strong and precise dividing lines between days of rest and days of work, school time and summer time. Today the boundaries still exist，but they seem not clear.

The law in almost all states used to require stores to close on Sunday；in most, it no longer does. It used to keep the schools open in all seasons except summer; in most, it still does. And whether the work week should strengthen its legal limits, or whether it should become more “flexible,” is often debated. How should we, as a society, organize our time? Should we go even further in relaxing the boundaries of time until we live in a world in which every minute is much like every other?

These are not easy questions even to ask. Part of the difficulty is that we rarely recognize the “law of time” even when we meet it face to face. We know as children that we have to attend school a certain number of hours, a certain number of days, a certain number of years—but unless we meet the truant officer(学监), we may well think that we should go to school due to social custom and parents’ demand rather than to the law. As adults we are familiar with “extra pay for overtime working,” but less familiar with the fact that what constitutes (构成) “overtime” is a matter of legal definition. When we turn the clock forward to start daylight- saving time, have we ever thought to ourselves: “Here is the law in action”? As we shall see, there is a lot of law that has great influence on how we organize and use time: compulsory education law, overtime law, and daylight-saving law—as well as law about Sunday closing, holidays, being late to work, time zones, and so on. Once we begin to look for it, we will have no trouble finding a law of time to examine and assess.

1.By saying “Sunday is more like Monday than it used to be”, the writer means that .

A. work time is not clear

B. many people have a day off on Monday

C. the line between work time and rest time is unclear

D. people don’t know when to rest

2.The author raises the questions in Paragraph 2 to introduce the fact that people .

A. enjoy working on weekends B. fail to make full use of their time

C. are unaware of the law of time D. welcome flexible working hours

3.According to the passage, most children tend to believe that they go to school because they .

A. have to obey their parents B. need to acquire knowledge

C. need to prepare for the future D. like studying

4.What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Our life is governed by the law of time.

B. We shouldn’t be governed by the law of time.

C. New ways of using time change our society.

D. Our time schedule is decided by our teachers.

Captain Henry, a 98-year-old American retired fisherman, has become a first-time author, having written and published his autobiography In a Fisherman’s Language after learning to read at the age of 91.

Mr. Henry spent most of his life without even his closest family members knowing he was illiterate (不识字的). Forced to quit school in the third grade to take odd jobs, he kept the secret close to his chest, only telling his late wife. Henry’s granddaughter, Marlisa, told reporters how he used tricks, like waiting for others to order at restaurants first, to avoid the issue.

A family dispute in his nineties, she said, aroused his desire for education. “He signed a document he could not read about where he was going to live,” Marlisa said. Starting with his name, he eventually moved on to the ABC’s and children’s books. He put them down since his wife fell ill. After the tragic loss of his wife, he went back to reading and began to log his life. He wrote about his family’s voyage from Portugal to the US, how he went on to captain a boat, and his many journeys at sea.

His life stories have become so popular that nearly 800 copies were sold in the first two weeks after the book’s release. One thousand more have been printed as requests for the book flood in as far as Germany. And now even Hollywood producers have approached Mr. Henry about buying the rights to his life stories for a big screen adaptation.

The family also now has a book agent and a deal in the works to publish a second edition. Meanwhile, the family says they are reconnecting and closer than ever as a result of Henry’s late-life efforts. “Everyone has a story, Marlisa said. “It teaches that when you’re down and out. never give up.”

1.When did Henry begin writing his life story?

A. After his wife passed away.

B. Before his wife passed away.

C. When he was at the age of 91.

D. After he retired from work.

2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

A. Henry didn’t love his wife.

B. A Hollywood producer wishes to make a movie out of Henry’s book.

C. Henry began his reading with some famous novels.

D. Henry’s book was well-received by Americans and he made a lot of money.

3.How did Henry’s family benefit from the 2nd edition?

A. The family got known in the US.

B. His family moved from Portugal to the US.

C. The family ties were rebuilt and strengthened.

D. His family spread abroad.

4.What message can Henry’s story give us?

A. Writing can make people rich.

B. A person should write his story.

C. One is never too old to learn.

D. Everything comes to him who waits.

Long nights of winter can leave even the most positive people feeling cranky(古怪的).But for about 5% of Americans, it’s more serious: seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that most occurs in the winter. Symptoms include loss of energy, eating more and difficulty in concentrating.

The cause of SAD is unknown, but darker days probably play a role. Reduced levels of natural sunlight can disrupt your body’s internal clock, which can lead to depression. It also causes a drop in serotonin (血清素)，a feel-good brain chemical. Severe cases may need antidepressant treatment. You can’t prevent the disorder from developing, but you can ease the symptoms.

Consider light therapy

Exposure to bright light that mimics(模仿)natural light is thought to affect mood-related brain chemicals and ease symptoms. It involves sitting in front of a special light box or wearing a cap-like lighted visor (盔甲)，for about 30 minutes a day. Another therapy uses a “dawn simulator” that is turned on early in the morning and gradually increases in brightness, allowing your body to wake up naturally. Light therapy can have minor side effects, such as eye strain and headaches, and it isn’t recommended for people with skin sensitivity.

Go outside

Yes, even if it’s cold and cloudy. Natural light is still good for you, and it can relieve your symptoms, especially if you head outdoors within two hours of waking up. At home, open the blinds and drapes to let in the light.

Eat right and exercise

Two health basics can help here, too. A well-balanced diet can improve energy levels, and regular physical activity works to boost your mood and ease stress and anxiety which can aggravate SAD symptoms.

Spend time with friends

Make an effort to see people you enjoy, even when you’re down. Staying connected to your social circle and participating in your regular activities can offer great support during the winter months.

1.Which of the following about SAD is NOT true?

A. It most occurs in the winter.

B. It may result in the absence of concentration.

C. It results from too much exposure to the sun.

D. Causes remain to be discovered.

2.Light therapy .

A. is of no use unless being exposed to the sun for about 30 minutes a day

B. is a good way to anyone

C. can prevent seasonal affective disorder from developing

D. doesn’t suit those with skin sensitivity

3.What does the underlined word “aggravate” mean in the passage?

A. To make something worse. B. To get rid of something.

C. To make anything better. D. To get anything changed.

4.Which column could the passage come from?

A. Education. B. Finance.

C. Travel. D. Science.

Red envelopes have been related to the Chinese Lunar New Year for long. I myself have had plenty of experiences both receiving and giving out red envelopes in the past, 1. I mean, who doesn’t love free money?

I’m truly surprised by the extent of people’s obsession with virtual red envelopes this year. In fact, everyone I know spent at least a day or two crazily shaking their smart phones, 2. Thanks to messaging app giant We Chat’s new feature which allows users to send money electronically, grabbing virtual red envelopes has never seemed so easy.

3. here’s how it works. Givers link their We Chat to their bank accounts, and then they can send specified amounts of money to their We Chat accounts through a personal message. They can also put the cash up for grabs in chat groups full of friends, and anyone who acts fast enough will get a share. 4.

In theory, this sounds like a fun game. I’m always for some harmless fun in life, so my natural response would be: Why not? Moreover, I’ve always believed that it’s human nature to want free stuff, regardless of whether you actually need it or not. This may not be a good quality, but it’s not against the law, 5. Considering these reasons, I really can’t fault anyone for their enthusiasm in grabbing virtual red envelopes. I would have done it too, had I not thought linking We Chat to my bank accounts was too much trouble.

A. and we know everyone likes money.

B. and generally speaking, it’s been fun.

C. if you want to be good at grabbing a red envelope.

D. Just in case you are one of the very few people still not on the bandwagon,

E. mostly trying to get as much lucky money as possible.

F. so I won’t get all judgmental here.

G. Later，receivers can transfer the funds from their We Chat back into their own bank accounts.

Tu Youyou has become the first Chinese woman to win a Nobel Prize, for her work in helping to __ an anti-malaria (抗疱疾) medicine. The 84-year-old’s route to the honour has been anything __ traditional.

Tu Youyou went to a __ school in Beijing. Shortly after, she became a researcher at the Academy of Chinese Traditional Medicine. In 1967, Chinese government decided there was an national __ to find a cure for malaria. __ the time, malaria __ by mosquitoes was killing Chinese soldiers fighting Americans in the jungles of northern Vietnam. A secret research unit was __ to find a __ of the illness.

Two years later, Tu Youyou became the new __ of the research team. She went to the southern Chinese island of Hainan to study __ malaria damaged human __. For six months, she stayed there. __ her four-year-old daughter at a local nursery.

__ Chinese texts inspired Tu Youyou’s search for her Nobel-prize winning medicine. She and her teammates poured over ancient books to find __ ways of fighting malaria.

__ the team found a brief reference to one substance,which had been used to treat malaria in China around 400 AD.

After the drug showed __ results in mice and monkeys ,Tu Youyou volunteered to be the __ human recipient(接受者) of the new drug.

Fuming Liao, who has worked with Tu Youyou for more than 40 years, __ her as a “tough and __ woman” Stubborn enough to spend decades reading ancient texts and use them in modern scientific __. The result has saved millions of lives.

1.A. do B. create C. give D. test

2.A. and B. while C. whether D. but

3.A. medical B. cold C. excellent D. affordable

4.A. wonder B. doubt C. need D. expression

5.A. In B. After C. Before D. At

6.A. spread B. offered C. held D. said

7.A. opened B. fixed C. formed D. invented

8.A. hand B. treatment C. cure D. rescue

9.A. head B. judge C. researcher D. workmate

10.A. where B. when C. what D. how

11.A. power B. ability C. health D. concern

12.A. asking B. letting C. leaving D. sending

13.A. Ancient B. Many C. Reliable D. New

14.A. useful B. historical C. hopeful D. helpful

15.A. Finally B. Exactly C. Gradually D. Frequently

16.A. grateful B. active C. hopeful D. thankful

17.A. only B. first C. willing D. right

18.A. tells B. describes C. speaks D. thinks

19.A. stubborn B. hard C. generous D. educated

20.A. classes B. conditions C. styles D. research

Do you have sleeping problems? If so, then these tips may help you fall asleep fast.

Set aside the thought that you have to fall asleep. The more you think of it, the 1. (hard) you will fall asleep.

The foods you eat also play an important part. Avoid 2. (eat) or drinking things like chocolates, coffee, tea and energy drinks. If you have to, then have 3. in the morning and never in the afternoon, especially before going to bed. Don’t eat too 4. at night. A full stomach will make it more difficult for you to fall asleep because your body is working more time to 5. the food you ate.

Make a 6. (fix) time to go to bed. For example, by 9 o’clock in the evening you should already be in bed. Do this even if you’re not sleepy yet. Once following this routine, you will 7. (gradual) see that you feel sleepy 8. it’s 9 o’clock.

Make your room comfortable for sleeping. You should also take note that the sleeping environment also 9. (affect) you sleep. It must be in the room 10. it’s not noisy. Otherwise, you will find it difficult to fall asleep again after waking up.

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加；在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除:把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Dear Mr. Cousins,

Since you are a well-known musician, I’m writing this e-mail to ask you for some advices on how to form a band.

I, together by two boys and two girls from different classes in our school, wanted to form a band. We are all fond of pop music and modern dance, but they still have many problems to solve. I’d like to know that we should play one kind of music or different style to start with. And is it enough to practice only at weekends? Why can we get more chances to perform? In addition, we’d appreciate if you would be come up with a name for our band.

Thanks to your considering our above questions, Mr. Cousins. I’m looking forward to your reply.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

假如你是李华，由于高三的紧张备考，你原初中的同学王海写信告诉你他已变得越来越胖，且需要借助药物减肥，因此很烦恼。请你就此写一封信告诉他如何减肥，写作时可参考以下内容：

1. 停服减肥药；

2. 积极参加体育锻炼；

3. 合理安排饮食。

注意：1.词数120左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Wang Hai,

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Yours,

Li Hua

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Mars（火星）appears to be flowing with small streams of salty water,at least in the summer,scientists reported Monday."It suggests that it would be possible for there to be life today on Mars," NASA's science mission chief,John Grunsfeld,said at a news conference on September 28,2015.

The streams are about 12 to 15 feet wide and 300 feet or more long,scientists said."What we're dealing with is wet soil.Thin layers of wet soil,not standing water," said Aifred McEwen of the University of Arizona at Tueson,the principal scientist for the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter's high-resolution imaging experiment.

Because liquid water is extremely necessary to life,the findings could have major possible effects for the possibility of Martian life.The researchers said further exploration is needed to determine whether microscopic life exists on the planet.

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Mars is extremely cold even in summer,and the streaks are in places where the temperature is as low as minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit.But salt can lower the freezing point of water and melt ice.

The source of the water is a mystery（神秘的事物）.Scientists noted it could be melting ice.It could be an underground aquifer（砂石含水层）,which is rock or sand that can hold water.It is possibly water vapor from the thin Martian atmosphere,or it may be a combination Michael Meyer,lead scientist for NASA's Mars exploration program, said the only definitive way for now to determine whether there's life on Mars is to collect rocks and soil for analysis on Earth-something a U.S.lander set for lift-off in 2020 will do.

1.What matters to the existence of liquid water on Mars?

A. The distance from the sun. B. The favorable climate.

C. The gravity of the earth. D. The salt in it.

2.According to John Grunsfeld,on Mars there seems to be .

A. salty water B. standing water

C. rocket fuel D. human beings

3.Scientists are uncertain about the of the water on Mars.

A. state B. source

C. temperature D. taste

4.What would be the best title for the text?

A. Streams of Water Spotted on Mars

B. Astronauts Will Land on Mars

C. NASA's Mars Exploration Program

D. A Breakthrough in the Exploration of Mars