【题目】阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或者使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
Today I went to a conference, two students had a debate about the strengths and weaknesses of the Internet.
The first speaker talked about the positive (effect) of the Internet on our lives. The first is its value for people who (look) for information. For example, with the touch of a button the click of a mouse, a student will find abundant information at his or her command. The second is our ability (relate) to others through the Internet and it is especially important for disabled people can't leave their homes.
The (two) speaker talked about the negative effects of the Internet on our lives. For example, some experts think that the outcome of spending too much time on the Internet ii difficulty in (form) social bonds. They were also quite explicit about how heavy Internet users spend (much) time with their Internet friends than their real-life friends from school and work.
Both sides presented lots of statistics to support their arguments. My own judgment is that though the Internet is. (benefit), we should use our intelligence and not be a slave to it!

【2】Beginning on October 24, you will be fined from ＄ 15 to ＄ 99 if you step into a Honolulu street while looking at your phone. Honolulu is the first major U.S. city to ban what is called “distracted walking”. It recently passed a law in a seven to two vote. The law says, “No pedestrian shall cross a street or highway while viwing a mobile electronic device.’ 【3】

The law includes all electronic devices with screens: cellphone, tablets, gaming devices, digital cameras and laptop computers.【4】 Pedestrians may use such devices in the street to call emergency services and rescue workers, such as firefighters and police officers.

Pedestrian deaths have been increasing as the use of cellphones rises. The Governors Highway Safety Association, or GHSA, says pedestrian deaths in the United States increased 25 percent 2010 and 2015. That trend continued in 2016 with the number of pedestrian deaths rising to almost 6000, 11% higher than in 2015.

【5】The state of Washington was the first to outlaw distracted driving back in 2007. Now, 46 other states as well as D. C. , Puerto Rico, Guam and the U. S. Virgin Islands, have laws against texting while driving.

If you etill want to text while walking, you could avoid being fined in Honolulu by using a voice-controlled digital assistant such as Siri or Google Assistant. Or you could just wait until you are again, safely, off the street.

A. The law does permit an exception.

B. Other U. S. cities may follow Honolulu

C. But do they also teach them to put away their cellphones?

D. Texting while crossing the street will soon be banned in the city.

E. Do you like Honolulu’s new law that bans texting while walking?

F. In other words, do not look at a screen when you cross the street or you could be fined.

G. The law’s creator hope it will lower the number of people hit and killed by cars in the city.

【题目】结合语境，根据汉语提示用单词的适当形式填空。
（1）After a brief (停顿) the speaker continued.
（2）The sailor was held up while he was on (海岸)．
（3）The society publishes its list of member (每年)．
（4）In (合作) EQ is more important than IQ.
（5）Jason told me that he (目睹) his wife kissing another guy.
（6）The children learned about the(关系) between the moon and the tides.
（7）They (拖动，打捞) the canal for the missing child.
（8）This creature lives in the (深处) of the ocean.
（9）Father was admiring the lovely scene (对面) the hotel.
（10）The manager (敦促) older staff to take up early retirement.

【题目】根据语境在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
（1）—Why did you look so nervous?
—I wasn't well prepared the interview, to be honest.
（2）Amy joined a painting group but didn't seem to fit in, she left.
（3）It is required that students shouldn't use mobile phones in their school，so seldom will you see them (use) one.
（4）We (acknowledge) your timely help when we were in trouble.
（5）The manager was unable to attend but sent his deputy as substitute.
（6）—I hope to go to Beijing with you.
—If so, your holiday arrangement must fit in with (I).
（7）The health expert's lecture was so popular with youngsters that all the seats were (occupy).
（8）This is the first time we (see) a film in the cinema together as a family.
（9）It's a comfort (think) that there is no homework during the winter vacation.
（10）When economic circumstances change, business needs time (adjust).

【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Building Trust in a Relationship Again
Trust is a learned behavior that we gain from past experiences. Trust is a risk. But you can't be successful when there's a lack of trust in a relationship that results from an action where the wrongdoer takes no responsibility to fix the mistake.
Unfortunately，we've all been victims of betrayal. Whether we've been stolen from，lied to，misled，or cheated on，there are different levels of losing trust. Sometimes people simply can't trust anymore. It's understandable，but if you're willing to build trust in a relationship again，we have some steps you can take to get you there.
Having confidence in yourself will help you make better choices because you can see what the best outcomewould be for your well-being.
If you've been betrayed，you are the victim of your circumstance. But there's a difference between being a victim and living with a “victim mentality”. At some point in all of our lives，we'll have our trust tested or violated.
You didn't lose “everything”. Once trust is lost，what is left? Instead of looking at the situation from this hopeless angle，look at everything you still have and be thankful for all of the good in your life. Instead，it's a healthy way to work through the experience to allow room余地 for positive growth and forgiveness.
A. Learn to really trust yourself.
B. It is putting confidence in someone .
C. Stop regarding yourself as the victim.
D. Remember that you can expect the best in return.
E. They've been too badly hurt and they can't bear to let it happen again. .
F. This knowledge carries over in their attitude toward their future relationships.
G. Seeing the positive side of things doesn't mean you're ignoring what happened.

【题目】单句语法填空。
在空白处填入适当内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
（1）The hotel provides a free breakfast guests who live in it.
（2）Suddenly he caught sight a snake and he was frightened it.
（3）I saw her bend and pick up a piece of paper.
（4）We can pick Tom in the crowd easily, for he stands out dressed in red.
（5）Please connect me the person in charge.
（6）I was demand to practice (play) the piano every day.
（7）Both of you had better take turns (test) the machine.
（8）My grandfather's heart often (speed) up while he is making his way up the steps.
（9）Sorry, I can't lend you the computer. It (use) by me now.
（10） (compare) to her sister, she was indeed very fortunate and happy.

【题目】根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
Forget Cyclists, Pedestrians are Real Danger
We are having a debate about this topic. Here are some letters from our readers.
■ Yes, many cyclists behave dangerously. Many drivers are disrespectful of cyclists But pedestrians are probably the worse offenders.
People of all ages happily walk along the pavement with eyes and hands glued to the mobile phone, quite unaware of what is going on around them. They may even do the same thing while crossing a road at a pedestrian crossing or elsewhere. The rest of us have to evade (避让) them or just stand still to wait for the unavoidable collision.
The real problem is that some pedestrians seem to be, at least for the moment, in worlds of their own that are, to them, much more important than the welfare of others.
——Michael Horan
■ I loved the letter from Bob Brooks about cyclists (Viewpoints, May 29). I am afraid they seem to think they own the roads.
I was walking across Altrincharn Road one morning when a cyclist went round me and on being asked what he was doing he shouted at me.
The government built a cycle lane on the road but it is hardly used.
The police do nothing. What a laugh they are!
The cyclists should all have to be made to use the cycle lanes and wear helmets, fluorescent (发荧光的)jacket and tights at night and in the morning. They should pay some sort of tax and be fined for not wearing them.
——Carol Harvey
■ Cyclists jump on and off pavements (which are meant for pedestrians), ride at speed along the pavements, and think they have a special right to go through traffic lights when they are on red.
I was almost knocked down recently by a cyclist riding on the pavement when there was a cycle lane right next to him.
Other road users, including horse riders, manage to obey the rules so why not cyclists?
It's about time they had to be registered and insured, so when they do hit a pedestrian or a vehicle, or cause an accident, at least they can be traced and there might be an opportunity to claim.
——JML
Write to Viewpoints of the newspaper.
（1）Michael Horan wrote the letter mainly to show that .
A.drivers should be polite to cyclists
B.road accidents can actually be avoided
C.some pedestrians are a threat to road safety
D.walking while using phones hum one's eyes
（2）Carol Harvey suggests that cyclists should .
A.be provided with enough roads
B.be asked to ride on their own lanes
C.be made to pay less tax for cycling
D.be fined for laughing at policemen
（3）The underline word “they” in the third letter refers to .
A.accidents
B.vehicles
C.pedestrians
D.cyclists
（4）The three letters present viewpoints on .
A.real sources of road danger
B.ways to improve road facilities
C.measures to punish road offences
D.increased awareness of road rules

【题目】根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
Samuel Osmond is a 19-year-old law student from Cornwall, England. He never studied the piano. However, he can play very difficult musical pieces by musicians such as Chopin and Beethoven just a few minutes after he hears them. He learns a piece of music by listening to it in parts. Then he thinks about the notes in his head. Two years ago, he played his first piece Moonlight Sonata (奏鸣曲) by Beethoven. He surprised everyone around him.
Amazed that he remembered this long and difficult piece of music and played it perfectly, his teachers say Samuel is unbelievable. They say his ability is very rare, but Samuel doesn't even realize that what he can do is special. Samuel wanted to become a lawyer as it was the wish of his parents, but music teachers told him he should study music instead. Now, he studies law and music.
Samuel can't understand why everyone is so surprised. “I grew up with music. My mother played the piano and my father played the guitar. About two years ago, I suddenly decided to sun playing the piano, without being able to read music and without having any lessons. It comes easily to me — I hear the notes and can bear them in mind — each and every note,” says Samuel.
Recently, Samuel performed a piece during a special event at his college. The piece had more than a thousand notes. The audience was impressed by his amazing performance. He is now learning a piece that is so difficult that many professional pianists can't play it. Samuel says confidently,” It's all about super memory — I guess I have that gift.”
However, Samuel's ability to remember things doesn't slop with music. His family says that even when he was a young boy, Samuel heard someone read a story, and then he could retell the story word for word.
Samuel is still only a teenager. He doesn't know what he wants to do in the future. For now, he is just happy to play beautiful music and continue his studies.
（1）What is special about Samuel Osmond?
A.He has a gift for writing music.
B.He can write down the note he hears.
C.He is a top student at the law school.
D.He can play the musical piece he hears.
（2）Everyone around Samuel was surprised because he .
A.received a good early education in music
B.played the guitar and the piano perfectly
C.could play the piano without reading music
D.could play the guitar better than his father
（3）What can we infer about Samuel in Paragraph 4?
A.He became famous during a special event at his college.
B.He is proud of his ability to remember things accurately.
C.He plays the piano better than many professional pianists.
D.He impressed the audience by playing all the musical pieces.
（4）Which of the following is the best title of the passage?
A.The Qualities of a Musician
B.The Story of a Musical Talent
C.The importance of Early Education
D.The Relationship between Memory and Music

The invention, which can help sort rubbish into recycling categories without needing people to operate. It is being trialed in Poland and is set to go on sale in UK within a few years.

The bin, designed by start-up company Bin.E, recognizes different type of waste via a system positioned inside the bin which uses sensors, image recognition and artificial intelligence. Once waste is placed inside, the camera and sensor identify its type and place it in one of the smaller bins. Then it compresses the waste so it occupies less space.

It is thought that the bin could be stocked by department stores such as John Lewis, which said it is introducing more new hi-tech recycling bins. Matt Thomas, a buyer at John Lewis, gave us the reason, “We’ve recently seen a jump in specialist bins sales, with a 25 percent increase in the last few months alone. We have noticed our customers are becoming more and more focused on sustainability. In response to this demand, we are really excited to introduce a smart bin this autumn/winter season-designed to make recycling more efficient and functional for the everyday home."

Bin.E's official release on the market will take place in 2018. However, at first only a larger version designed for offices will be available.The office bin will sell at 430 while customers will need to pay a 107 subscription fee for an accompanying smartphone app, which hooks them up with collection services. A spokesman at Bin.E said that home version of the bin will be cheaper and will not include a monthly payment.

They added: “After the office version, we plan to create an outdoor version and later the home version. We decided to go for the outdoor version for public areas first because it is more difficult to organize an efficient waste segregating system than in our homes.”

【1】What do we know about about a new “smart bin” from the first paragraph?

A. It works automatically.

B. It has been used widely.

C. It is easy to operate.

D. It is very expensive.

【2】What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A. The waste.

B. The camera.

C. The bin.

D. The sensor.

【3】Why is John Lewis introducing more new hi-tech recycling bins?

A. To change people’s behaviour,

B. To satisfy increasing demands.

C. To popularize new technology.

D. To make them more famous.

【4】Where will the first version of new “smart bin” be used according to Bin. E’s official?

A. At home.

B. In the supermarket.

C. In the open air.

D. In the office.

【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How Fit Are Young Teens?
How often do you exercise? A new study finds that most kids ages 12 to 15 aren't getting enough physical activity.
U.S. fitness guidelines recommend (推荐) an hour or more of physical activity every day. According to the study, only 1 in 4 U.S. kids meet the recommendation. Few kids in the survey met the guidelines for physical activity that raises the heart rate and makes you breathe harder. However, most of those kids said they did at least an hour of exercise at that level during the previous week.
The study found fat teens were less active than normal-weight girls and boys. Overweight girls were slightly less active than normal-weight girls.
“There's always room for improvement,” said health expert Tala.She also said the results provide useful information to help with fitness campaigns such as Let's Move, which was launched by First Lady Michelle Obama. To inspire kids to eat right and get in shape, the First Lady visits schools and holds exercise events. She also calls on schools to offer regular gym classes.
The research suggests kids who get physical education may get better grades.
A. It's concerning.
B. She is an expert on children's health.
C. She was the lead author of the study.
D. The results are based on about 800 kids.
E. Schools should give kids more time for physical activity.
F. But levels were similar among overweight and normal-weight boys.
G. Overall, about 25% said they got an hour of that kind of difficult exercise every day.