B
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Finishing just one marathon in your lifetime is something you will be pretty proud of,but for 73-year-old John Maultsby,it just wasn't enough.
Last Sunday,John made an achievement few have made. He finished running 50 marathons — one in every state of America. John was cheered on by a crowd that included his wife,mother,and three daughters as he crossed the finish line at a New Hampshire race,according to Today.com.
John's daughter,Mabel Maultsby,said in an interview that John had always been a runner and took up long-distance running in his late 50s to help lower his blood pressure. He also adopted a vegan diet（纯素食谱）.
His first marathon was at the age of 60.It was during his first race when he saw a man wearing a shirt that said “50 States Finisher” that John thought he could accomplish that as well.
It's taken him 13 years,but John finally completed
his nationwide goal and now plans on running marathons on every continent. He has run seven marathons this year alone and has run the Boston Marathon nine times.
“He's so motivated,v Mabel said in an interview.“I'm so inspired by his motivation,and by his positive attitude. He still looks like the man he was irr his late 50s!” John believes he “looks older than he feels, ” Mabel said,adding that he's still very much “young at heart.”
As for the secret to staying in shape in his 70s,it's not difficult to find out.“The secret to a long life is happiness and a very supportive family,” Mabel said. “He's trying to keep positive,and he's always having goals. That's what's kept him going all this time.”
5. What makes John Maultsby stand out?
A. Having walked to every state of America.
B. Taking up long-distance running at the age of 50.
C. Having won first place in a New Hampshire race.
D. Having finished a marathon in every state of America.
6. John Maultsby began long-distance running to.
A. improve his health
B. complete his nationwide goal
C. follow his daughter's example
D. make his spare time meaningful
7. What is John Maultsby's plan now?
A. To adopt a vegan diet.
B. To run marathons on every continent.
C. To take a trip to other foreign countries.
D. To run the Boston Marathon for the ninth time.
8. What Mabel Maultsby said about her father shows that he is .
A. curious B. grateful
C. optimistic D. imaginative
B篇
John Maultsby已经跑完了五十场马拉松比赛，在美国的每个州都跑了一场。
5. D. 细节理解题。根据第二段中的Last Sunday,John made an achievement few have made. He finished running 50 marathons 一 one in every state of America可知，Maultsby的特别之处在于，他在美国每个州都跑了一场马拉松比赛。
6. A. 推理判断题。根据第二段中的took up long-distance running in his late 50s to help lower his blood pressure可推知，John是为了改善自己的 健康状况才开始参加长跑的。
7. B. 细节理解题。根据第五段中的now plans on running marathons on every continent 可知，John 现 在的计划是让他的马拉松跑遍每个洲。
8. C. 推理判断题。根据全文及末段中的He's : trying to keep positive,and heJ s always having goals ; 可推知，John是一个乐观的人。
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A
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After a young woman texted DoSomething.org with a heartbreaking cry for help,the non-profit volunteer group's CEO, Nancy Lublin,knew she needed to do something. She decided to create a way for people struggling with crises (危机) in their lives to release their strong feelings. She quickly founded a separate organization called Crisis Text Line,a free 24-hour nationwide mental health service that gives people access to crisis coimse/ors (辅导顾问) right at their fingertips.
“Since it was started in 2013,the service has exchanged nearly 10 million texts from people experiencing mental health issues,bullying and more ,” Lublin said. “About 30 percent of messages the program receives refer to suicide and depression.”
The beautiful thing about Crisis Text Line is that these are strangers counseling other strangers on the most private issues,and getting them from ‘hot moments,to 'cold moments'，” Lublin explained in a TED Talk about the service.
While all crisis lines are important and save lives,Crisis Text Line stands out because it can also provide important information to help prevent these events from happening in the first place. Since it was started,the program has been studying messages,the timing of messages and their locations to get usefiil data. For example,analyses show that texts about issues with eating disorders seem to increase on Mondays. Analyses also show that Montana is the state with the greatest number of texts that mention suicide.
Lublin hopes that the information that Crisis Text Line can glean will help inform new policies in schools,governments and homes across the country. “Data evidence makes policy,research, journalism,policing,school boards(教育委员会)，and almost everything better,” she said. “I don't think of myself as a mental health activist. I think of myself as a national health activist.”
1. After reading the text from a young woman,Nancy Lublin decided to .
A. start a profit volunteer organization
B. become a professional crisis counselor
C. learn about mental crises in people's lives
D. help people easily get counseling about life crises
2. How is Crisis Text Line different from other similar crisis lines?
A. It really cares about victims.
B. It is easy for victims to access.
C. It offers useful advice to victims.
D. It analyzes information for better use.
3. According to analyses,people in Montana tend to be concerned with .
A. policy B. suicide C. bullying D. depression
4. The underlined word “ glean ” in the last,paragraph probably means .
A. confirm B. explain C. collect D. understand
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C
★★★★☆
When we communicate online,words sometimes just aren’t enough,says City University London Professor Adrian David Cheok.
Now,he has a solution: researchers at his Mixed Reality Lab are coming up with ways to say words with a smell — developing cell phone apps and plug-ins that give off smells like flowers and food.
“Smell is a very powerful- sense. It can cause an emotion or memory directly 一 before we logically think about it,” Cheok tells the Columbia Broadcasting System.
The lab has already created technology able to send the smell of flowers to a loved one through texting — as long as the person has a little digital machine plugged into the (耳机塞孔) of his smart phone.
The first application of this technology was the Hana Yakiniku plug-in released in Japan in 2013. It became available internationally on Amazon in February. The video marketing the Hana Yakiniku attachment presents funny digital smell solutions to common problems: a poor college student,for example,can now eat dinner with his iPhone and enjoy the smell of beef he can* t afford while eating rice for lunch. The plug-in attachment is sold at a reasonable price of about thirty-five dollars.
The technology can be used in a range of commercial applications,from diet programs,advertising and health care,to recipes and personal communications.
“You can send someone an online message with the smell of a flower,” Cheok says. “For our everyday communication,we want to be able to have a much wider range of experiences being communicated. Not just sending data or information,we want to share our experiences. ”
9. What is the purpose of Cheok's technology?
A. To improve our sense of smell.
B. To help us have a better memory.
C. To help us enjoy better communication.
D. To encourage us to use more words online.
10. The Hana Yakiniku plug-in was based on the design by.
A. a Japanese company
B. the Amazon company
C. the Mixed Reality Lab
D. the Columbia Broadcasting System
11. According to the text,Cheok's technology.
A. will have many different uses
B. will be on the market very soon
C. is too expensive for most people
D. is possibly harmful to earphone jacks
12. What does Cheok mainly tell us in the last paragraph?
A. The influence of personal experiences.
B. The importance of communication.
C. The development of smart phones.
D. The advantages of his invention.
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B
★★★★☆
You can tell a lot about people by looking at their hair 一 not just whether they brush,spray,or blow-dry. Scientists have found a way to use hair to figure out where a person is from and where that person has been. The fTnding could help solve crimes among other useful applications.
Water is central to the new technique. The liquid makes up more than half an adult human's body weight. Our bodies break water down into hydrogen (氢) and oxygen. Atoms of these two elements end up in our tissues,fingernails,and hair.
But not all Water is the same. Hydrogen and oxygen atoms can vary in how much they weigh. In the case of hydrogen,for example,there are three types according to their weights. Each type is called a hydrogen isotope (同位素) .And depending on where you live,tap water contains different isotopes.
Can hair record this information? That's what James R. Ehleringer,an environmental chemist at the University of Utah,wondered. To find it out,he and his colleagues collected hair from hair stylists in 65 cities in 18 states across the United States. Even though people drink a lot of bottled water these days,the researchers have found that people's hair has the same isotopes as found in the local tap water. That's probably because- people usually prepare their food with the local water.
Authorities can now use the information to analyze hair samples from criminals,or crime victims and to narrow their search for clues. For example,one hair sample used in Ehleringer's study came from a.man who had moved from San Francisco to Salt Lake City. As his hair grew,it reflected his change in location.
5. What do we know about the hydrogen isotopes,according to Paragraph 3 ?
A. They are classified by^?ize.
B. Each type of them differs in weight.
C. They can improve the quality of tap water.
D. Some of them cannot combine with oxygen.
6. Why is it possible to know where people are from by analyzing their Hkir?
A. People use the same bottled water.
B. People wash their hair in different ways.
C. People's hair is affected by the weather of the places they stay.
D. People's hair indicates the type of water in the places they stay.
7. The last paragraph is mainly to show .
A. how to recognize criminals
B. how to collect hair samples
C. the usefulness of hair analysis
D. the process of Ehleringer's study
8. Where does this text probably come from?
A. A lesson plan. B. A news report.
C. A physics textbook. D. A tourist guidebook.
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C
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Bom in Mississippi in 1897,William Faulkner is considered the master of stream-of-consciousness,a revolutionary literary technique. His novels rank among the most important books of the 20th century.
It is clear that Faulkner,s Deep South (the most southern states of the US) roots greatly influenced his writing. He grew up surrounded by traditional folk tales,family stories,and accounts from the Civil War. His remarkable understanding of race relations and his clever satire(讽刺) of Southern characters came from his memories of growing up in Lafayette County,Mississippi. It was there that William Faulkner began to write on the great political,social,and economic transformation taking place in the Deep South. He set many of his short stories and novels in Yoknapatawpha County,a fictional place he developed from his hometown.
In his works,Faulkner examined how traditional values and beliefs affected Southern society after the Civil War. Faulkner particularly hated the racism and abuse that African Americans suffered in the South. Although Faulkner,s novels do riot avoid describing the cruelty and pain that life can bring,his works are filled with sympathy and humor. His work explores,condemns,and analyzes barriers to human freedom and happiness by examining racism,shames fear,and false pride.
Among his masterpieces is The Sound and the Fury,published in 1929. The novel tells the story of a well-known Southern family,relying most heavily on stream-of-consciousness writing,in which a character's thoughts and feelings are conveyed in a manner similar to the way the human mind actually works. (The technique,in other words,is the expression of thoughts and feelings exactly as they pass through your mind,without the usual structure they have in formal writing.)
Faulkner's mastery of unique literary styles was formally recognized when he was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1949. Always his own fiercest critic,William Faulkner considered many of his books failures because they did not live up to his high expectations. However,it is clear that Faulkner's experimental literary techniques often puzzled and challenged his readers,who were more,often than not inspired by his in-depth analysis of the human spirit. Faulkner passed away in 1962.
9. According to the text,Yoknapatawpha County.
A. is a county of Mississippi
B. was Faulkner’s hometown
C. is based on Lafayette County
D. was a place in the Deep South
10. In Paragraph 3 ,the author mainly tells us about.
A. the styles of Faulkner's works .
B. the themes of Faulkner's works
C. the influence of Faulkner's works
D. the limitations of Faulkner's works
11. What do we learn about stream-of-consciousness?
A. It is the theme of The Sound and the Fury,
B. It has the usual structure of formal writing.
C. It describes mental activities as they occur.
D. Jt refers to how characters affect each other.
12. What can we know about Faulkner and his works?
A. 台e felt eonflised about ihem.
B. He was usually inspired by them.
C. He considered them to be unique.
D. He was extremely strict about them.
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D
★★★★☆
Ever think of moving abroad? Whether it's for a job,a better quality of life,or for love,there are ple^y of reasons why people make a big move. Expatriates(移居国外者) around the world have rated the following destinations as the top places to live abroad in 2015.
1. Ecuador
Ecuador emerges as the clear winner when it comes to expatriate destinations. It has been ranked as the top country in the world among both men and women.
2. Mexico
Safety concerns aside,over four out of five expatriates say that getting used to the local culture in Mexico is usually easy,and over 90 percent appreciate the friendliness of the Mexicans.
3. Malta
According to the expatriates,Malta is the best. destination for people who want to work abroad. Overall job satisfaction is high,and two-thirds of expatriates or more are generally happy with their career prospects,work-life balance,and working hours.
4. Singapore
Singapore is an attractive destination for those looking for high-income jobs. The excellent living standards,the quality of health care,as well as the lack of a language barrier,are what attract expatriates most there.
5. Luxembourg
Two-thirds of expatriates are generally happy with their job security in Luxembourg,but the career prospects and their work-life balance are also considered a plus by hard-working expatriates.
6. New Zealand
Most expatriates find the leisure options available in ：New Zealand outstanding. The pleasant environment and relaxed local culture make expatriates feel very much at home.
7. Thailand
Despite costly schooling for expatriate children,the generally low cost of living,friendly locals and great weather are a few of the many reasons why 87 percent of expatriates are overall satisfied with life in Thailand.
13. According to the text,over 90 percent of expatriates in Mexico.
A. think it's safe to live there
B. consider the locals friendly
C. fail to adapt to the local culture
D. are satisfied with the weather there
14. Which of the following countries is best for working abroad according to the expatriates?
A. Ecuador. B. Malta.
C. Luxembourg. D. New Zealand.
15. Singapore would most probably attract those who want to .
A. pay lower school fees
B. learn a foreign language
C. enjoy a high quality of life
D. experience the relaxed local culture
16. The text is mainly meant to.
A. encourage readers to go abroad
B. explain why some countries are popular
C. introduce the best countries to live abroad
D. recommend some popular travel destinations
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B易读度★★☆
Jilly the giraffe lived at the Morgan Zoo. She liked the zoo and was friends with all the other giraffes. There was just one problem. Jilly was too tall. When she walked slowly around the zoo,she had to (俯身) to get past "some of the trees. The other giraffes just walked along without any problem. “Why can't I be like them? I get so tired of bending down to get past some of the trees!” she thought.
One day Jilly was eating eavey (叶子) when she saw one of her friends,Granite,struggling (努力) to reach some leaves on the other trees. Jilly went up to him and asked, “What's wrong?” iThe giraffe said ,“I'm having trouble reaching the leaves of these trees. I wish I were as tall as you so I wouldn’t have any trouble getting my food." “You want to b? as tall as I am?” asked Jilly. “I always wanted to be shorter so I wouldn’t have to bend down to get past all these trees With that,Jilly pulled down the leaves for Granite. Suddenly two more giraffes came along and asi^ed if Jilly could get them some leaves. “Sure ,” said Jilly. “I would be glad to help you."
After all the giraffes had their food that day,Jilly started back to the other side of the zoo to rest. She felt so happy and pr?ud(骄傲的) that she was able to help the other giraffes get their food from the tall trees. “How silly it was of me to want to be shorter like them ,” she thought to herself.
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() 56. What was Jilly’s probleri。
A. She thought she was to?"tall.
B. Other giraffes always made fun of her.
C. There was something wrong with her neck.
D. She had difficulty in communicating with others.
() 57. What does the underlined phrase a pulled down” mean in Chinese?
A. 脱下 B. 推下 C.滑下 D. 拽下
() 58. How many giraffes did Jilly help?
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
() 59. How did Jilly feel at the end of the story?
A. Tired and lonely.
B. Happy and proud,C. Funny and excited.
D. Surprised and angry.
() 60. What lesson can we learn from the story?
A. Better late than never.
B. Be happy with who we are.
C. A friend is easier lost than found.
D. Nothing is difficult to the man who will try.
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A
My name is Petra. I volunteered for a program in South Africa in the summer last year. Coming to Knysna in South Africa was very exciting. The warm welcome,tasty food,free Wifi and laundry service were just some of the pleasant things in the volunteer house. The house was situated on a hill in a quiet area with an amazing view over the Knysna bay,which made our stay very nice.
I booked Ihe Community Outreach & HIV Awareness program. But I was a little bit upset to find there was only one hour of HIV training on my schedule. I really looked forward to more training on HIV. But the program staff came up with some other projects instead which turned out to be funny and successful.
We worked together in a constructive way,keeping at the back of our minds the success of the projects. Any good idea was welcomed,acknowledged and carried out. Though the work there was a bit tiring,we enjoyed ourselves.
Not to forget about all the lovely,interesting and thankful people we met on our working tours. They really appreciated the work we did to help them live a better life. So as a volunteer you can gain so much appreciation and sincerity,which you will hardly find in our European society. There wealth is only defined by the value of the newest technical device(设备) the size of the car you drive and all the other things one owns.
Please don't get me wrong; I don't want to romanticize their hard everyday lives. But the people V ve met there gave me the impression that they laiow what really matters: Caring about each other,being honest and confident,living in the present,and so on.
So if you are open-minded and want to experience something great,don't hesitate to join such a program.
1. What disappointed the author in Knysna?
A. Things in the volunteer house.
B. The attitude of the program st^ff.
C. The arrangements for HIV training.
D. The location of the volunteer house.
2. The author's program in Knysna is most probably meant to.
A. attract tourists to visit there
B. help the locals live a better life
C. help volunteers enjoy a great time
D. bring work opportunities to the locals
3. After dealing with the locals in Knysna,the author.
A. realized wealth was important
B. wanted to receive more training
C. thought they lived a romantic life
D. formed a good impression of them
4. How does the author feel about her time in Knysna?
A. Regretful. B. Relaxing.
C. Inconvenient. D. Awesome.
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