【题目】Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct, For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

It's that time of the year again: school has started in full swing, homework is piling up and you realize that you can’t possibly wait for summer next year.

“I need a holiday,” you 1 be thinking.

But wait- is it a holiday that you truly need? When we think of holidays, we think of travelling, benches, fun and adventure. But the reality is, we spend most of our holidays on our personal devices. Smartphones have taken the world by storm, 2 (influence) the manner we interact with each other. Does this sound like you? If so, it sounds like you need a digital detox(数码产品戒毒期).

3 it may seem that sending a quick text message or uploading a photo to Wechat 4 (take) little time, these things eventually add up without us even knowing it.

It was discovered in a study 5 (conduct) on Lastminute. com that 90 percent of Britons spend more than four hours a day using their electronic devices while they are on holiday. Whether to give yourself a digital detox is a difficult decision 6 (make). To help you along, it is probably a good idea to choose a remote area, somewhere close to nature, 7 you can truly relax yourself, and most importantly, not 8 (tempt) to switch on your smartphone.

Taking a tech-free holiday would be a good time to pick up something new, 9 return to hobbies which you never had time 10, You could sketch the view-of the-coast, or take photos with your old film camera, If you're going with friends or family, perhaps bring along some board games to spend time rebuilding tired relationships

【题目】 Crosscountry aims to provide the most punctual service possible. However, when delays do occur, we will provide you compensation in line with our Passenger Charter and National Rail Conditions of Travel.

If your train has been delayed by 30 minutes or more to the destination printed on your ticket, you will be entitled to compensation. You can rest assured that your journey is covered whatever happens.

How much refund am I entitled to?

The amount of compensation that you may be entitled to depends on the length of time your journey was delayed by:

Delays of 30-59 minutes

50% of the cost of your single ticket or 50% of the cost of either portion of your return ticket.

Delays of 60 minutes or more

100% of the cost of your single ticket or 100% of the cost of either portion of your return ticket

Delays of two hours or more for return tickets

If either or both the outward or return legs of your journey are delayed by more than two hours and you have a return ticket, you will be entitled to receive up to 100% of the cost of the return ticket

How will I be paid?

Compensation will be paid in National Rail Travel Vouchers (i RB or, at your request, In money(for example by cheque or BACS). Rail Travel vouchers can be used as payment or part payment towards any National Rail ticket, including season tickets.

How do I make a claim under Delay Repay?

Please complete the form below within 28 days of the date of the delay. Areadable scanned copy of your ticket is required to make a claim.

Our customer service team will respond as soon as possible and aim to reply within 10 working days. Should you have any difficulties completing the form, please call us on 03447369123.

Alternatively, you can download our Delay Repay claim form and post to us at the address on the form.

1John bought a single ticket from London to Glasgow, which cost him f20.60. Unfortunately, the journey was delayed by 40 minutes. How much refund can he receive?

A.None

B.E10.30

C.E20.60.

D.41.20

2With no special request, the compensation will be paid ________.

A.by bank transfer

B.by cheque or in cash

C.in National Rail ticket

D.in National Rail Travel Vouchers

3To make a claim for refund, one must _________.

A.get his train ticket clearly scanned

B.download the claim form and mail it

C.call the service hotline to get the form

D.complete the form within 10 days after the delay

【题目】In Scotland, 600,000 tonnes of food are thrown away every year. This amount of food, which could as feed about 1.2 billion poor people, is almost a third of household (家庭) waste. And food waste isn't just a big problem in Scotland.

Money time, and resources (资源) are often wasted by throwing away good food. It also causes very harmful greenhouse gas, which is perilous to the planet.

In the production stage, some foods do not enter the food chain for many reasons. Supermarkets usually care about the quality of food from farms. They often refuse strange-looking and unusually sized produce. However, they seem to forget that it is almost impossible to grow the perfect produce. Food waste at the consumption (消费) stage includes food going out of date and leftovers (剩饭) because of too much food. In households, even mostly fresh fruit and vegetables are thrown away.

In order to reduce food waste, here is what we can do:

Understanding the terms “use by” and “best before” dates. “Use by” dates are there for your safety. It is dangerous to eat food after the use-by date and doing so risks your health. “Best before” dates tell you how long the food will be at its best quality. Once the food passes the date, it isn't necessarily bad, but you should still check, just to be sure.

Every time you go shopping and you bring back new food, put them at the back of your fridge and bring the food that will expire (到期) soon closer to the front. That way, you know what needs to be eaten first.

If you have any food that will expire soon, give it to charity if you aren't going to eat it. They will really appreciate the food you have given.

1What does the underlined word “perilous” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A. Valuable. B. Dangerous.

C. Different. D. Unnecessary.

2What should people do to reduce food waste according to the text?

A. Pick usually sized produce.

B. Improve the quality of farm produce.

C. Order produce directly from farmers.

D. Avoid buying too much food at a time.

3What advice does the author offer to people?

A. Buy food that will expire soon to reduce waste.

B. Throw away food that passes the best-before date.

C. Place food carefully according to its expiry date.

D. Give food that has passed its use-by date to charity.

【题目】Have you ever wished you could see in the dark as well as an animal? In action movies, we often see characters wearing special glasses that reveal(显示)things that can't be seen in darkness. Everything looks green, but we can see the shapes and outlines clearly. As a matter of fact, this is somewhat similar to the way animals' night vision (视力) works.

You may have noticed eyeshine in pictures of animals, or seen it for yourself when light hits an animal's eyes. Dogs, cats, and many other animals have tissue (组织) called the tapetum lucidum(光神经纤维层) in each eye. The purpose of this tissue is reflect (反射) light deeper into the eye. For many animals, it leads to their excellent night vision, and it helps them hunt.

Different types of animals have different colors of eyeshine. The light reflecting back from the eyes of dogs and cat is likely to be yellow. Rats and birds usually have eyes that shine red. Other animals’ eyes may reflect white, yellow, green, or pink light. In each case, the color is related to the type of cells that make up the tapetum lucidum, as well as the chemicals inside the cells.

Eyeshine has the function of improving animals' night vision, but humans have found other uses for it. For example, when people are searching for certain types of animals, their eyeshine may be helpful in recognizing or discovering them. Also, eyeshine has inspired humans to invent substance (物质) that reflect light at night. Strips containing this substance are used to warn us of safety risks such as raised parts of roads. Even though humans cannot see so well at night, we have still found ways to benefit from this amazing animal feature.

1How does the tapetum lucidum help animals' night vision?

A. It sends out light in the dark. B. It makes everything appear green.

C. It reflects light back into the eyes. D. It enables them to see colors at night.

2How does the author mainly develop Paragraph 3?

A. By providing reasons. B. By giving examples.

C. By following space order. D. By doing experiments.

3What can we learn about scientists' research on eyeshine?

A. They've put it to practical uses.

B. They're using it to protect some animals.

C. They're trying to include more animal types.

D. They've invented special glasses based on it.

4What is the text mainly about?

A. How humans' night vision works. B. Different colors of animals' eyes.

C. How animals see in the dark. D. Eyeshine and its benefits.

【题目】Do you intend to study at an American university? It takes a long time to get accepted at most American schools, perhaps as much as a year. That’s why you should start choosing a school as soon as possible. It’s a good idea to apply to several different institutions, so that you’ll have a better chance of acceptance at one. You should start looking for information now, because the more information you have about each college, the better choice you can make.

There are two good ways to get information you need. One is a general reference (参考) book, called Guide to American Colleges and Universities. The other good source of information is the catalogue (目录) published by each school.

You can study the general guide in almost any American library. This book has many useful statistics, such as the number of students, the average test scores for people accepted to the school, the number of books in the library, and the number of teachers. You can also find the address of each school in this book.

Although the general guidebook has helpful information, some of the facts may be out-of-date. For example, many schools raise their tuition every year. Since you’ll need to know what your education will cost, out-of-date information will not be good enough. Also, schools sometimes change their requirements for entrance. To be sure that you are getting present information, write to the university and ask for its catalogue. The catalogue has more detailed information. For example, the catalogue can tell you if there is a special foreign student advisor, what kind of courses are offered, and what kind of housing is available. Some universities have dormitories, but at others you have to find your own place to live.

With all of this information, you should be able to pick out several good schools.

1Where can you probably find the information about a school?

A. From a reference book. B. From any library in the world.

C. From a textbook of the school. D. From the lists of schools.

2Which of the following information will be included in a general guidebook?

A. The location of a school. B. The cost of living abroad.

C. Students’ activities at school. D. The list of library books.

3How can you get the newest information of a school?

A. By reading guidebooks. B. By visiting its website.

C. By asking a student advisor. D. By writing to the school.

4Who may find this passage most useful?

A. An English teacher in Japan. B. A high school student in China.

C. A university student in America. D. A school headmaster in Britain.

【题目】 While a female politician or first lady can use her clothing to create a favorable image, male politicians don't have as many fashion choices to play with, But Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seems to have discovered a goldmine - his socks.

He's been seen wearing"statement socks".at many public events. For example, during a NATO(北大西洋公约组织) meeting in Brussels in May, Trudeau wore one blue sock and one pink, both with the NATO symbol printed on them. And in June, he wore a pair of socks with the pattern of maple leaves a national symbol of Canada --- when he appeared on a TV show.

The New York Times editor Vanessa Friedman praised Trudeau's play on his socks as"clever

"Socks are subtle enough not to be distracting, but visible enough that you can't miss the point, she wrote, "Rarely have a man's ankles said so much."

One example is a pair he wore during a meeting with Enda Kenny, then the prime minister of Ireland, in Montreal on May 4. During their meeting, Trudeau wore Star Wars socks-simply because that day happened to be Intemational Star Wars Day. If this pair of socks sent out any message, according to Vogue magazine reporter Emily Farra, that message was just that he has a quirky side and loves George Lucas films, " she wrote.

However, some say that 45-year-old Trudeau's unusual sock choices show a childish side of the prime minister that proves he isn't mature enough to be the leader of a country.

But Friedman doesn't see it that way. "The socks have been a source of pride and applause on an international scale-a symbolboth of Mr Trudeau's ability to embrace multiculturalism and of his position as a next-generation leader not bound by old traditions. "she wrote. They have opened up possibilities for the future.

1Trudeau wore a pair of socks with the pattern of maple leaves to __________.

A.distract audience's attention from the TV show

B.send a message that he is proud of his country

C.narrow the gap between politicians and civilians

D.claim that he is the new-generation leader of the country

2The underlined word"quirky" is closest in meaning to _________.

A.abnormal or immature

B.serious or straight

C.patriotic and enthusiastic

D.odd or unpredictable

3According to Friedman, Justin Trudeau ___________.

A.has a promising future but is still an inexperienced politician

B.used a clever way to explore and finally discovered a goldmine

C.is open-minded and is ready to accept different cultures

D.is a leader who has abandoned old traditions to build up his future

4The article is mainly about ___________.

A.the strange hobby of a young politician

B.a young leader's clever choice of socks

C.how male politicians maintain public image

D.the gender difference in modem politicians

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