【题目】 Alan Naiman was known for being very careful about how he spent his money. But even those closest to him had no knowledge of the fortune he quietly gathered and the last act he had planned.

Naiman died of cancer at age 63 last January. The man from the American state of Washington gave most of his money to groups that help the poor, sick, disabled and abandoned children.

He gave them $11 million. The large amount of his fortune shocked the groups that received his gifts and even his best friends. That is because Naiman had been known to repair his own shoes with duct tape. He had sought deals to buy food from grocery stores at closing time and taken friends out to lunch at low cost restaurants.

Naiman died unmarried and childless. He loved children but also was intensely private. He saved, invested and worked extra jobs to gather money. He rarely spent the money on himself after seeing how unfair life could be for children who suffer most.

Naiman was a former banker who worked for the past 20 years at the state Department of Social and Health Services. He earned $67,234 a year and also took on side jobs. Sometimes, he worked as many as three at a time. He saved and invested enough to make several millions of dollars. He also received millions more from his parents after they died.

He left $2.5 million to the Pediatric Interim Care Center in Washington. The center is a private organization that cares for babies born to mothers who abused drugs and children with drug dependency. The center used the money to pay off its mortgage (按揭) and buy a new vehicle to transport the children.

Naiman gave $900, 000 to the Treehouse, where children without parents can choose toys and necessities for free. Treehouse is using Naiman’s money to expand its college and career support services Statewide.

1Why were Naiman’s best friends shocked at his donation?

A. He left nothing to his relatives.

B. He was dishonest in his economic conditions.

C. He received wealth from his parents secretly.

D. He used to be very careful to spend money.

2Naiman was greatly concerned about _________.

A. his moneyB. his career

C. children in troubleD. life after retirement

3What does Paragraph 5 mainly talk about?

A. Why Naiman’s parents turned rich.

B. Where Naiman’s fortune came from.

C. How hard Naiman worked all his life.

D. How clever Naiman was to gather money.

4How did Naiman’s money benefit the Pediatric Interim Care Center?

A. It improved its transport system.

B. It offered more toys to children.

C. It sent more children to college.

D. It helped more women give up drugs.

【题目】When many people think about planting a tree, they do not realize that there are several things that they need to consider. You can’t simply just dig a single hole, throw the tree into that space, and expect it to grow without any disease. 1

The first thing that you need to take into account is the time of year that you are looking to plant the tree in. Believe it or not, in order to plant a tree that will stay alive and be able to survive, you have to plant it at the time of year that is right for the tree. 2 The burning sun during these periods of time will cause a big amount of stress of the tree, which will then lead to its death. 3

4 You should choose a suitable region and climate for the tree. If you decide to plant a tree that is not a native of a particular climate, you need to consider different factors about the tree such as the growth habits of the tree and how much tolerance the tree has to different weather conditions.

5 Sometimes in cases where people will be digging deep holes to plant a tree, they need to make sure that they are not digging around the phone lines that may be buried below the surface. Among other things, the hole determines if the tree can survive.

A. Normally you should never plant a tree in late spring or summer.

B. When digging a hole for a tree, you’d better dig as deep as possible.

C. You should then look at the place where you plan to plant the tree in.

D. The best time to consider planting your tree is around autumn or early spring.

E. The tree will not only be planted but will continue to grow well for years to come.

F. The next thing that you need to know is whether there are requirements where you’ll dig.

G. There are a few basic things that you need to do in order to make sure the tree grows healthily.

【题目】Guide to four of the most exciting new adventure trips for 2017:

Sahara

Attractions: International Expeditions Length: 18 days Price: $13,998

Details: Remember the movie Ishtar? Now you, too, can spend days wandering in the desert, just like warren Beatty and Dustin Hoffman. Designed for rugged travelers, the camping expedition crosses 1,500 miles of Niger’s Sahara in four—wheel—drive vehicles.

Departure Time: May 12 Information: 800-633-4731; ietravel.com

Across Patagonia: From the Andes to the Ocean

Attractions: Boundless Journeys Length: 10 days Price: $8,995

Details: The newest route across Patagonia starts high in the Argentine Andes and follows the Futaleufu River into Chile all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Travelers start by trekking along the river, changing to rafts before taking up kayaks for the final leg.

Departure Time: March 5 Information: 800-941-8010; boundless, com.

Tribal(部落的)India

Attractions: Myths and Mountains Length: 17 days Price: $17,530

Details: For the travelers who have already visited the best-known India sites, this new trip visits a relatively unexplored state in central India ruled by the Vindhyachal Range and known for its wildlife, waterfalls, ancient sites and tribal culture.

Departure Time(出发时间): Feb 17 Information: 800-670-6984; myths.com

Dalmatian Coast Biking

Attractions: Backroads Length: 7 days Price: $7,298

Details: The company’s first foray into Croatia follow scenic roadways across four islands between Dubrovnik and Spht.

Departure Time: May 7 Information: 800-462-2848; backroads.com

1What is the passage mainly about?

A. Suggestions on the adventure trips in America in 2017.

B. The guide to several adventure trips around the world.

C. The attractions in India.

D. The prices of four adventure trips next year.

2When does the trip across Patagonia start?

A. On Feb 17. B. On March 5.

C. On May 12. D. In January.

3Which trip costs the least?

A. Tribal India B. Crossing Patagonia

C. Sahara D. Dalmation Coast Biking

【题目】An abandoned girl named Sophie happens to see the big friendly giant (巨人) (BFG for short), who is running through the streets of London and “blowing dreams” to children late at night. The BFG is scared that the girl will give away his secret, so he takes Sophie back to his native Giant Country. In fact, the BFG is a kind-hearted vegetarian, but other giants in his native country like nothing more than eating humans. Sophie and the BFG try to stop these giants from continuing to eat humans. During this period, they become good friends.

Spielberg’s The BFG tells the tale of an unlikely friendship brought to life in an imaginary world. However, many people say the story is a bit too kid-friendly. Optimism is Spielberg’s typical tone, but the final victorious battle against the bad guys seems a little bit too easy. And when the BFG fights for the first time against the giants who have been hurting him, it seems confusing how he successfully drives away bad guys who are almost twice his size.

Spielberg does leave a little for adult viewers to digest. The BFG doesn’t want to be seen as a monster by humans,but in the end his own kind ends up caught and locked up in isolation. Will he also be destined (注定) to spend the rest of his days in a remote place alone?

Despite being made for a younger audience, the film is still worth a watch. It doesn’t have gun-fights, death, explosions and the stuff that people seem to be interested in nowadays. But the film takes us back to a more innocent time.

1Why is Sophie taken to Giant Country?

A. Because she leaks BFG’s secret.

B. Because she happens to see BFG running on the streets.

C. Because she lives a miserable life as an abandoned child.

D. Because she is thought to be likely to tell BFG’s secret to others.

2What does the underlined phrase ^drives away” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A. Sends away. B. Breaks away from.

C. Frightens away. D. Keeps away from.

3What can be inferred from the text?

A. The BFG likes nothing but eating humans.

B. Not every viewer thinks highly of this film.

C. The other giants end up captured and isolated in the film.

D. This film mainly tells the practical friendship between Sophie and the BFG

4What type of writing is the text?

A. A movie review.

B. An advertisement.

C. An announcement.

D. A fiction.

【题目】Five Simple Ways to Increase Your Intelligence

Your IQ, which stands for Intelligence Quotient, is a scientific assessment(评估)of your intelligence. While there are limits based on native intelligence levels, recent studies have shown that it’s possible to increase your intelligence. Your brain needs exercise just like a muscle. If you use it often and in the right ways, you will become a more skilled thinker and increase your ability to focus. Here are five simple techniques to exercise your brain.

1. Minimize(使减少到最低程度)television watching. 1When you feel like relaxing, try reading a book instead. If you’re too tired, listen to some music. When you’re with your friends or family, turn your television off and have a conversation.

2. 2Time spent exercising always leads to greater learning because it improves productivity during the time afterwards. Using your body clears your head and creates a wave of energy.

3. Read Challenging Books. If you want to improve your thinking and writing ability, you should read books that make you focus. 3Besides, it will make you think in more precise, elegant English.

4.4Nothing makes it harder to concentrate than lack of sleep. You’ll be most rejuvenated(恢复活力的)if you go to bed early and don’t sleep more than 8 hours.

5. Take time to reflect. Spending some time alone in reflection gives you a chance to organize your thoughts and prioritize(优先处理)your responsibilities. 5.

A. Early to Bed, Early to Rise.

B. Take some time to exercise

C. Think of new ways to do old things

D. Reading a classic novel can change your view of the world

E. Watching television doesn’t use your mental ability or allow it to recharge

F. Afterwards, you’ll have a better understanding of what’s important and what isn’t.

G. Just as sitting at your desk all day is bad for your physical self, sitting in the same mental seat all the time is bad for your bran.

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