【题目】 If you're dreaming of a white Christmas, don't go to Key West.

As winter spreads over the northern United States, Key West, Florida, with its tropical (热

带的) weather, white sand beaches, and lively nightlife, is a popular escape.

Conch Republic

A conch is a type of sea shell that has become a symbol of the Florida Keys. On April 23, 1982, part joke and part objection, the Florida Keys declared their "independence". They surrendered (投降) after one minute. Although they were never independent, residents (居民) of the Florida Keys celebrate their "independence day" every April 23rd.

Ernest Hemingway House

Key West's most famous resident was the brilliant but troubled writer Ernest Hemingway. Ernest and his wife, Pauline, lived in a house in Key West from 1931 t0 1939. In this house, Hemingway wrote some of his most famous stories, including "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" and "To Have and Have Not. "

Southernmost Point

A short walk from the Ernest Hemingway house is the most photographed site in Key West. It is a marker showing the southernmost point in the United States. Tourists wait in long lines to take pictures in front of the monument. It reads "90 miles to Cuba. " The Southern most Point reminds Americans that Cuba is so close, but so far away. There have been no direct transport connections between Key West and Cuba since the 1950s.

【1】 What's the purpose of people going to Key West?

A. To take a walk around the Hemingway house.

B. To enjoy a white Christmas with lively nightlife.

C. To get away from cold winters in northern US.

D. To collect a certain type of seashell named conch.

2Residents of the Florida Keys celebrate their "independence day" __

A. when they set up their own republic

B. in memory of a special event in their history

C. because they gained independence on the day

D. to play a joke on the US government

3What does the author mean by describing Cuba as "far away" in the last paragraph?

A. Cuba is 90 miles south to the US.

B. Cuba marks the southernmost point.

C. People from US couldn't reach Cuba directly.

D. People can't take photos of Cuba up close.

【题目】阅读理解
What Does the Length of Your Fingers Say About You? Are you the peace-loving type or the ambitious go-getter?

Your finger length might be a clue. Take a look at your fingers. Would you believe me if I told you that the length of your fingers in relation to one another can predict your personality? I know that it sounds like one of those silly tests you see on Facebook, but I have to admit that it is exactly correct for me. Here's how it works.
Look at your three middle fingers of your hand. Is your index finger longer than your ring finger? Is your ring finger longer than your index finger? Or are the two of the same length? Find the situation that best matches your hand and see if what follows is an accurate description of your personality.
Longer ring finger: The Sweet Talker
If your ring finger is longer than your index finger, research shows that you're likely a charming type, and you can probably talk yourself out of any situation. Others often find this personality type irresistible and will go to great lengths to help you. You're more likely to take risks, and you're good at problem-solving. People in this category make great engineers, soldiers and crossword-puzzle solvers.
Longer index finger: The (Over) Confident One
If your index finger is longer than your ring finger, chances are you are full of confidence—possibly even to the point of being over-confident and proud. You are not necessarily introverted (内向的), but you do enjoy time to yourself, especially when you're trying to complete a project. You are a dream pursuer who can make things happen, but you may be shy when it comes to taking the first step in a relationship. You are also probably happy with what you have, but you're always wishing for more.
Index and ring finger are of the same length: The Peacemaker
If your index finger and ring finger are roughly of the same length, you are likely to avoid conflict at all costs and seek to keep the peace in your relationships. You are well-organized, faithful and sympathetic. But deep down under all of that caring and peace-loving, you also have a hot-tempered side that can appear unexpectedly when you're pushed too far. You will try your hardest to avoid a fight.
How well do these descriptions match your personality? I was surprised at the accuracy in my case, but I'm not going to tell you which one it was!
(1)Which of the following hand could be an engineer's hand?
A.
B.
C.
D.
(2)We can learn from the passage that the author ______.
A.is very charming and helpful
B.always tries hard to avoid a fight
C.often takes silly tests on Facebook
D.thinks the descriptions suit him well
(3)What does the passage intend to tell us?
A.How accurate the description of the test is.
B.The length of fingers can reveal personality.
C.Why your fingers are not of the same length.
D.Personality is determined by your finger length.
(4)Where can you probably find the text?
A.A popular magazine.
B.An official report.
C.A public advertisement.
D.A biology textbook.

【题目】阅读理解
Have you ever felt like you are not given the kind of respect you deserve? In one way or another, all of us have felt this way. We've yearned(渴望) to be looked at as an authority, someone people look up to and trust. We're not taught in school how to do this and our parents didn't tell us the secret on how to establish our authority. It's something we learn and gain by ourselves. And the answer is as simple as changing our mindset. What? No way! Oh but it is. People tend to underestimate the power of the mind. Change your game by changing your mind.
Take time to look back and think about people in your life who are an authority or a leader at work, who has more credibility(可信度) than you or who you look up to and inspires you. They are up there not for the reasons you think. If you really think about it, they aren't the smartest of the bunch, not the most educated, and neither are they the best. And in no way do they even call themselves an expert. Instead, they are up there because they are great teachers and advocates(支持者) for the success of their customers or employees.
Let's take Richard Simmons for example. This famous fitness personality has been a household name ever since he started gaining popularity during the first few years of his career. Stop and think, though, do you really think he is the best person to really get people into shape? Is he the Einstein of fitness and nutrition? Or does he even call himself a master of his craft? Of course not. People look up to him and give him authority because he is a great educator. Instead of sharing information that's far too complicated to understand, he figures out what your problems are and finds out a way to fix them. He even has social media that he updates on a regular basis with topics that are helpful and easy to understand for his fans and followers.
Depending on the field you're in, you can share with people things you know and that you think they will want to know as well. If you're a nurse, for example, you can make a blog post for common health problems and quick remedies(治疗方法) people can do at home. Remember, the simpler you can make it, the better. People will trust you completely if you give them easy solutions. Like Richard, you'll soon be the expert you'll want to listen to. You can be an advocate also by showing people that you have their best interests at heart. You can also start up conferences to take up people's concerns and try to deal with them the best way that you can.
So, how will you be viewed as an authority? Make that mind shift. Find out what concerns and troubles your target. Give solutions. Show that you care. And help them climb up that ladder of success. Ladies and gentlemen, that's how it's done.
(1)What can we know about Richard Simmons?
A.He is as intelligent as Einstein.
B.He believed himself to be a master of fitness.
C.He became popular in the first few years of his career.
D.He shares complex information with his fans and followers.
(2)The example of a nurse in Paragraph 4 is used to tell us ________.
A.the importance of trust
B.the pleasure of being a nurse
C.the ways of becoming an authority
D.the benefits of learning first aid
(3)Which of the following would the author most probably agree with?
A.People always think highly of the power of the mind.
B.You can gain the knowledge of becoming an authority at school.
C.People considered as authorities are those with higher education.
D.Providing easy solutions for people can help increase your credibility.
(4)Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?(P=paragraph)
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C.
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