This adds up to trouble for the environment.Where does all that garbage go?What can be done to help dispose of（处理）garbage?How call we make less garbage?

Garbage isn't just the smelly rotting fruits,vegetables or meat that we throw away in our homes.Those are only a small pan of all the stuff we throw away.We create other kinds of waste,in construction,mining and in our factories.

Did you ever wonder what happens to your garbage?Most is burned or buried in landfills（垃圾填埋场）Less than a quarter of our waste is recycled.

With a population of 1.3 billion（十亿）,garbage is a big problem for China.Chinese cities create around 148 million tons of garbage every year.The amount is growing at around 10 percent each year.

Once we used about 3 billion plastic shopping bags every day in China.The result was a great waste of resources and serious pollution.So we did something about that.Now we use more cloth bags and shopping baskets when we shop.

In the coming years China will build waste-to-energy plants in cities to clean up the garbage.But there’s a lot more that needs to be done.And you can play a part.

【1】What can be learned from the first paragraph?

A. Garbage is the most serious environmental pollution.

B. Each person produces 20kg of garbage a week.

C. Nature can break the garbage down as soon as we produce it.

D. We may use up our resources before they can be replaced.

【2】Which of the following places probably produce the most garbage?

A. homes B. schools

C. factories D. banks

【3】The underlined word "plant" in the last paragraph means_____.

A. 植物 B. 种植

C. 设备 D. 工厂

【4】What is the best title for the article?

A. How to deal with garbage in daily life. B. Let's make the Earth a cleaner place.

C. New resources. D. Problems in big cities.

【5】Who do you think the writer most likely is?

A. An English scientist. B. A Chinese journalist.

C. A UN governor. D. An American student.

The Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation at Historic Jamestowne and the Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History announced that the settlers held high leadership positions. The men, Rev.Robert Hunt,Capt. Gabriel Archer,Sir Ferdinando Wainman,and Capt. William West, all played a role in the Jamestown settlement. After being lost to history for more than 400 years, the discovery of their remains provides new clues about their life and the importance of religion in the 1600s.

“This is a very important discovery,” Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation President James Horn said in a statement. “These men were among the first founders of English America."

About 100 people settled along the James River in what would become the first English settlement m 1607. During that time, settlers in Jamestown were faced with famine and disease The colony was nearlywiped outdue to conflict with Native Americans in the area and with other English settlers.

"They lived and died at a hard time in the history of the settlement , when Jamestown almost ended infailure," Horn said.“The bonesof these men help fill in the stories of their lives ”

The Smithsonian and the Rediscovery Foundationfound the remains in November of 2013. Scientists used 3-D technology to locate the exact gravesites of the men. The team wanted to identify its findings before announcing the discovery. They identified the men using historical records and studied the chemicals of the bones to learn what the men ate and where they came from.

Findings from the burials will go on display within weeks at Historic Jamestowne. The site also plans to honor the men and will keep their bones in a safe place for future study.

【1】The bones found in a Jamestown church_____________.

A. were first discovered in 2010

B. have been buried for over four centuries

C. have proved to be a family of four

D. are complete and easy to recognize

【2】The underlined phrase ‘wiped out” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to______________.

A. supported fully B. developed rapidly

C. destroyed completely D. protected successfully

【3】What can we learn from Paragraph 6 ?

A. How scientists keep the bones in good shape.

B. Why the four leaders were buried in Jamestown.

C. Why the four leaders chose to settle in Jamestown.

D. How scientists identified the four leaders.

【4】This text is most probably__________________.

A. a history paper B. a research paper

C. a newspaper report D. a warning message

Nowadays it’s not easy to find a suitable job. Follow these tips, and possibly you can find a job that suits your personality.

● List your strong and weak points

Before you start your job search, take some time to think about your strong and weak points. 【1】 If you are excellent at managing your time, for example, a job in project management, or one that involves organizing others, could be perfect.

● Ask others for their opinions

Although you should know yourself better than anyone else, there are times when a second opinion is needed. 【2】 They may come up with ideas that you haven’t considered. You should, however, make sure that they aren’t so protective of you that they persuade you not to push yourself, or encourage you so much that you aim too high.

● Find out what potential jobs involve

【3】 Make sure you do as much research as possible to determine exactly what you will have to do. An office job may sound very safe if you are shy, but if you then find that you have to give regular presentations, you may not be cut out for it after all.

● 【4】

When looking for a job, many people have an idea of what they would like to be in the future. However, that is often little more than a dream and, even if it’s possible to reach that goal, it may involve years of hard work that you don’t enjoy. 【5】 If you can find a job that mirrors what makes you happy in life, it is likely that you will enjoy it and it will match your personality type.

A. Take a personality test.

B. Consider what delights you.

C. Think about what makes you happy and then analyze why.

D. Finding a job that suits your personality is very easy and interesting.

E. Ask your friends and family what sort of job they think would suit you best.

F. Sometimes, it isn’t immediately obvious what a job will involve until you start it.

G. More importantly, think about how they would affect your ability to do particular jobs.

【1】Mary tried her best to learn Physics well and she s______at last.（成功）

【2】Steve Jobs' d______made the fans of Apple from all over the world very sad.（死亡）

【3】The plane landed s______at last after flying in the storm for about one hour.（安全地）

【4】Michael is always t______（渴望）for knowledge.

【5】Your tiny help may bring much w______（温暖）to people in trouble.

They took the book to New York, hoping to sell it to one of the big publishers, but every single one turned them down. The project appeared to have stalled until they met Peter Vegso. Peter read some of the stories and loved them, so he decided to give the book a chance, becoming Chicken Soup for the Soul founding publisher.

Chicken Soup for the Soul turned into one of the most popular and loved books ever published, selling 11 million copies around the world. Today, we’ve published more than 250 books and Chicken Soup for the Soul has become the best-selling trade paperback book series of all time.

People have connected with Chicken Soup for the Soul books deeply. Years ago, we started getting letters from readers asking for more, not just more books, but other things, too. Jack and Mark recognized that Chicken Soup for the Soul had grown into something much bigger than the book series they had created. So, in 2008, William Rouhana, Amy Newmark and Robert Jacobs bought Chicken Soup for the Soul from them. Today, we have a line of comfort foods, including healthy and balanced pet foods. We’re online now with our forums, apps and a YouTube channel. We’re working hard on a new Chicken Soup for the Soul TV show and a movie. Meanwhile, we are still collecting stories from our readers and the public, just like we’ve done since the beginning. We have new books coming out almost every month. We’re always looking for ways to share happiness, inspiration and wellness through everything we do.

【1】The first Chicken Soup for the Soul ________.

A. was published by Peter Vegso

B. was Jack and Mark’s own experiences

C. encouraged people to be speakers

D. told stories that happened in kitchens

【2】The underlined word “stalled” in paragraph 2 means “________”.

A. stopped making money

B. stopped following the original plan

C. stopped achieving progress

D. stopped attracting the attention of big publishers

【3】Jack and Mark sold Chicken Soup for the Soul because ________.

A. they lost interest in it

B. it deserved expansion

C. readers got tired of the series

D. it could be sold at a high price

【4】What’s the text mainly about?

A. The popularity of Chicken Soup for the Soul.

B. Publishing in different periods.

C. The importance of readers’ support.

D. The history of Chicken Soup for the Soul.

In 1945, farmer Lloyd Olsen attempted to cut off the head of Mike, a chicken, so his wife could cook it up for dinner. However, the bird didn’t die and lived another year and a half, making regular trips to the fair, where people paid a quarter to see the amazing headless bird.

Today, the spirit of Mike the Headless Chicken is celebrated with a two-day May festival in Fruita, Colorado, which includes live music, a golf tournament and lots of delicious chicken.

Roswell UFO Festival

In the summer of 1947, a flying saucer (碟状物) crashed on a large farm outside the town of Roswell, New Mexico. The government says it didn’t come from outer space, while many top UFO researchers believe it did.

Knowing a good thing when it crashes in their backyard, the citizens of Roswell celebrate the event every July with a three-day festival that features a costume contest, a parade and other activities. Be careful, though — that strange little person next to you could be from another planet!

World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup

The rattlesnake, a poisonous American snake, serves an important function in nature by keeping small pests under control, but when their numbers grow too large, they can cause serious problems for farmers. That’s why every March the residents of Sweetwater, Texas, host a three-day festival in association with the town’s annual rattlesnake hunt.

Visitors can learn about rattlesnakes, take a bus tour of their natural habitat, participate in a rattlesnake eating contest and so on.

Bug Fest

Every September, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh sponsors a daylong festival that focuses on something most people try to avoid: insects.

Visitors can hold bugs that are not native, cheer on racing insects and learn about beekeeping. But the highlight for many is Café Insecta, where bugs are the main ingredient in a variety of tasty dishes.

【1】T Lloyd Olsen cut off the chicken’s head because ________.

A. his family wanted to eat it

B. he wanted to sell its meat at the fair

C. his family wanted to celebrate a headless chicken festival

D. he wanted to make money by showing a headless chicken

【2】By writing the underlined part, the author wants to ________.

A. imply that he may attend the festival

B. add an air of mystery to the festival

C. describe the fun of the costume contest

D. remind readers that creatures from another world do exist

【3】What’s the purpose of the World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup?

A. To increase the local tourism.

B. To protect rattlesnakes’ habitats.

C. To control the population of rattlesnakes.

D. To introduce the importance of rattlesnakes.

【4】Which of the following is the earliest festival of the year?

A. Mike the Headless Chicken Festival.

B. Roswell UFO Festival.

C. Bug Fest.

D. World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup.

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，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。

Xihaigu is in the southern part of the Ningxia Hui autonomous region. Locating on the Loess Plateau(黄土高原), it faces rain lack and extreme poor living conditions. The UN had regarded it as one place that is difficult to live in. So in spite of the tough conditions, there are quite few rural teachers who work there. They do your best to perform their various duty with great devotion. China currently has over to 3 million rural teachers teaching more than 40 million rural children. According by the Ministry of Education, between 2010 and 2013, the number of rural teachers falls from 4.73 million to 3.3 million.

注意：

1. 词数100左右，

2. 为使行文连贯，可以适当增加内容；

3. 信的开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。

Dear Dickon,

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Yours,

Li Hua

请你写信给某英文报社，反映此问题，信的内容还应包括以下要点：

1.宠物过多，噪音影响人们的正常休息；

2.宠物的排泄物（waste）不及时处理，污染环境；

3.有路人曾被藏獒惊吓（frightened)或咬伤过（bitten）；

4.你对人们养宠物的观点是.....

Dear editor,

Nowadays many people in our community are fond of keeping pets.But there are many problems caused by the situation.I would like to tell you my thoughts about it.

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Yours faithfully

Li Hua

However, Sheila was worried about her children’s adjustment to this new situation. She arranged for them to go to stay with a woman nearby after school each afternoon.【3】While a problem seemed to appear between Sheila and her husband Sandy. When Sheila was at home all day, she was able to clean the house, go grocery shopping, wash the clothes, take care of the children and cook two or three meals each day.【4】

Now the same things need to be done, but Sheila has only evenings and early mornings to do them.【5】 Sandy is accustomed to sitting down and reading a paper of watching TV until dinners is ready. This is exactly what Sheila feels like doing, but someone has to fix dinner and Sandy expects it to be Sheila. Sheila is becoming very angry at Sandy’s feels that everything should be the same as it was before Sheila went back to work.

A. They seemed to be happy with the arrangement.

B. Sheila thought that she should contribute to the household finances.

C. Her oldest child studies in a school near her home.

D. Both Sheila and Sandy are tired when they arrive home at 6 p.m.

E. She has three children and lives in a suburb outside Columbus, Ohio.

F. Sheila does not only work in a company, but also the housework.

G. She was very busy, of course, but she succeeded in getting everything done.