Today, many people volunteer their time and energy to help others. There are a lot of ways to meet other people’s needs. For example, some volunteers provide help after a disaster. Others are happy to get dirty while repairing homes or planting trees or flowers in poor neighborhoods. Young people see suffering and loneliness around them and find ways to help. And history lovers help archeologists(考古学家) search for ancient objects to help deepen our knowledge of the past.

Volunteers work in many areas around the world, including Haiti. More than four years have passed since a 7.0 earthquake shook the nation. The exact number of people who died may never be known. Thousands of survivors of the Haitian earthquakes still live in temporary shelters. Last year, former American President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn joined five hundred volunteers in the town of Leogane to build houses.

Organizations do not have to be large to get volunteers. An activist group in Dharamsala, India is a good example, Jodie Underhill from England arrived in northern India several years ago. She planned to volunteer for an environmental project. She could almost not believe how much rubbish was ruining some of the area’s most beautiful sights. Jodie Underhill learned about how to deal with the rubbish while taking part in other volunteer projects. But soon enough she formed her own group, Mountain Cleaners. Jodie Underhill says the work is very hard. But she praises the group’s efforts as a wonderful experience. The young Englishwoman says the Indian media started calling her “Garbage Girl”. And she says she was pleased with the name.

American teenagers also volunteer in many ways .

【1】The first paragraph serves as a(n) ___________.

A. explanation B. introduction

C. comment D. background

【2】What do we know about Jodie Underhill according to the text?

A. She was born in Dharamsala

B. She formed her own group to make money.

C. She mainly works on dealing with rubbish.

D. She was called “ Garbage Girl” by Americans.

【3】What can we learn from the text?

A. It is difficult for small organizations to get volunteers.

B. The number of people died in Haiti’s earthquake is unclear.

C. Most of the volunteers are good at collecting money.

D. History lovers mainly learn about history from ancient objects.

【4】What is most likely to be discussed in the paragraph that follows?

A. How to join in a volunteer group

B. Why people offer their services to others

C. The benefits that volunteers can gain

D. The volunteer work that American teenagers do.

1. 外观（尺寸、颜色、材料）；

2. 象征意义；

3. 价格。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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Many people travel during the holiday season but do not make sure that their houses 【1】 (protect). Crimes go up rapidly during the winter and summer holiday seasons. Here are two things that you should keep in mind when you go 【2】 holiday.

Always give 【3】 (strange) the feeling that you are at home. Have the snow 【4】 (clean) off your stairs or out of your driveway during the winter season. Your might ask others to park 【5】 cars in your driveway.

Tell your newspaper deliverer that you are not at home. 【6】 (have) a pile of newspapers and other mails on your doorstep tells people that you are not at home, so you should have a neighbor 【7】 a relative get your mail every day.

Nobody would bother to make these classic novels into films if they 【8】 (have) nothing to do with contemporary life.

Great Expectations 【9】 (set) in England in the early 1800s.

Like many of Burns’ poems, a Red, Red Rose was intended 【10】 (be) a song.

Some of the world’s greatest singes were also cast in this 【11】 (produce).

Modern pop music has its roots in the folk songs of black Americans 【12】 (hold) in slavery.

Thus, from the blues, there 【13】 (spring) up a faster, livelier kind of music called jazz.

Besides the works of da Vinci, the Louvre Museum has more than 6,000 other European paintings, 【14】 (range) from the 13th century to the 19th century.

The idea for our festival was hatched back in 1978, 【15】 it was known as the Utah/US Film Festival.

The summer holidays are upon us again. Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough!

Peterborough Museum

The Age of the Dinosaurs is the museum’s main attraction this summer. Get up close to prehistoric creatures via some great hands-on exhibits! Watch out for monsters lurking around every ember! The museum is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Saturday, and from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday in August.

Call 01733 864663 for details.

Saxon Youth Club

School holiday fun: Young people aged 13-19 will be able to produce their own music, compete in sports activities, or try their hand at cooking at Saxon Youth Club, Saxon Community Centre, Norman Road, Peterborough every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 pm. PLUS an aero ball tournament will take place on Thursday, 12th August between 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm.

Call 01353 720274 for details.

Houghton Mill

Through the Looking Glass – a new production of the family favorite on Monday 30th, August. Bring rugs or chairs to sit on and a picnic if you wish to eat during the play. Gates open 5:30 pm, performance 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. Tea room will be open until the end of the interval. Adult 10. Child 7. Family 20.

Booking advisable on 0845 4505157.

Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey

Farmland Games: From Wellie Wanging to Pretend Ploughing matches, come and join the Farmland Team. Collect your sporting stickers and create a colorful rosette that is fit for a winner! No need to book, just turn up between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Thursday, 19th August. Suitable for children aged four and above, each child should be accompanied by an adult and all activities are included in the normal admission price. Tickets Cost: 7 per child.

For further information, call 01223 810080.

【1】If you are interested in cooking, you can go to ________.

A. Peterborough Museum B. Saxon Youth Club

C. Houghton Mill D. Farmland Museum

【2】You want to watch the new play with your parents, so it will cost you ________.

A. 7 B. 17

C. 20 D. 27

【3】Which of the following activities needs parents’ company?

A. Visiting the dinosaur exhibition. B. Playing farmland games.

C. Competing in sports activities. D. Watching the new play.

Many researchers and parents already knew that STEM can be unwelcoming to parents，particularly mothers. But“the considerable departure was astonishing，”says Erin Cech，an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and lead author of the study，published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. For both genders，“the proportions were higher than we expected. ”

The surprisingly high reduction rate for men also highlights that“parenthood in STEM is not just a mothers'issue；it's a worker issue，”Cech says. She hopes that the findings“might motivate changes，"such as more paid parental leave from both government and employers and policies that better support flexible work time without a tight routine. “We are not suggesting that people who want families should avoid STEM；that's not the solution，”she emphasizes.

By 2018，78% of new fathers were still working in STEM，the vast majority full time. For new mothers，68% were still in STEM，but only 57% worked full time. For professionals without children，on the other hand，84% of men and 76% of women were predicted to still be working in STEM full time in 2018. For the new parents across all fields，16% of women were working part-time and 15% had left the workforce，as compared with just 2% and 3%，respectively，for men. These sharp differences make clear that，even though the reduction rate for fathers is higher than expected，mothers still face particular career challenges.

【1】What makes many STEM employees change their jobs?

A. Worrying about their family.B. The attraction of part-time jobs.

C. Being tired of the former jobs.D. The heavy burden at home and work.

【2】Which statement may Erin Cech agree with?

A. Working at home may be a popular choice.

B. Increasing welfare may keep STEM parents.

C. People with families should leave STEM.

D. STEM professionals should obey the rules.

【3】How many new mothers among the labor force worked full time in 2018?

A. 69%.B. 76%

C. 57%.D. 31%.

【4】What does the author want to stress by listing the sharp differences?

A. Too many fathers leave STEM.B. It's hard for mothers to make a balance.

C. STEM jobs are no longer popular.D. It's impossible to have a successful career.

1. When was it?

2. What did you do?

3. Why did you do it?

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

The moment I take pride in

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Kunqu, a bright jewel of 【3】 (tradition) Chinese art, has a history of about 600 years. Zhang Jun, a famous Kunqu artist, hopes to inspire young audiences 【4】 (appreciate) the beauty of Kunqu. Performing in such a large place causes acoustic (听觉的) challenges, but the 43-year-old managed to overcome them with the help of Peng Tan, an independent music 【5】 (produce) and Jin Shaogang, the acoustic engineer of the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony. Zhang also 【6】 (bring) together friends from different fields of art and entertainment for the show, 【7】 (include) jazz singer Li Quan, Peking Opera singer Guan Dongtian and Pingtan artist Gao Bowen

“All of 【8】 (they) are based in Shanghai, and have been good friends of mine 【9】 many years, we’ve had lots of interaction about Kunqu and artistic expressions. We have decided to come together to create 【10】 artistic dialogue to show our respect for this 600-year-old Chinese art form,” said Zhang.

The residents of Sea Lake，a town of just 600 people，barely see travelers stop at their gas station while driving by，but the sudden influx of Chinese tourists is helping keep the town's economy alive.

The tourists come to see Lake Tyrrel—a shallow，salt crusted and often dry lake just out of town. According to a local teacher，Rachel Pearce，the extremely beautiful nightscape combined with the mysterious appearance of stars reflected on the salt lake gives people the impression of walking among the stars. Besides，the town is so far away that no light pollution ruins the particularly attractive views，and as it is situated in a barren（寸草不生的），dry part of the country，there are rarely any clouds to spoil the night sky.

The attraction's growing sought-after status has resulted in the town's motel rooms being full almost every night，and while local famers are suffering in a two-year drought，tourism is keeping the town's agricultural-based economy stable.

Despite the popularity of the town and its attraction，locals are still confused as to why their little town deserves so much attention. Sea Lake's population has fallen from around 1，200a decade ago to 600 today. “We're still unsure why Lake Tyrrel is such a big，big tourist attraction，”one local says. “It's quite a shock. ”

【1】Which of the following best explains "influx" underlined in paragraph 2？

A. Assistance.B. Adventure.

C. Arrival.D. Advertisement.

【2】Which of the following together make Lake Tyrrel pretty impressive？

A. Population，stars，clouds，cleanness and weather.

B. Nightscape，stars，salt，remoteness and clear sky.

C. Population，darkness，salt，remoteness and clear sky.

D. Nightscape，darkness，clouds，cleanness and weather.

【3】Which column of a magazine is this text most likely from？

A. Business.B. Education.

C. Lifestyle.D. Culture.

When you get the test, don’t forget to put your name on it. Then, take a quick look at each page. A long test may have different sections. Notice how many marks each section is worth. Like a runner, you will want to be careful about your pace. 【2】, you will want to leave yourself enough time for the sections that are worth the most marks.

【3】. Read the instructions and questions very carefully. Make sure you understand what you are being asked to do. If you do not understand a question, ask your instructor. If you feel nervous, you may want to build your confidence by starting with the questions that arc easiest for you.

During a reading test, it can help to do a quick pre-reading exercise you have been taught, even if it is not part of the instructions. For example, try scanning the text to figure out the topic before you rend the whole thing more carefully. Then think about what you already know about the topic. Predict the details that might be in the reading. For a writing test, pre-writing is a very important first step, Brainstorm your ideas and organize them before you start writing. 【4】.

Before you hand in your test, review your answers. Check your grammar and spelling. Make sure your instructor will be able to read your handwriting. 【5】.

Follow these tips and, if your lucky underwear doesn’t work, you will have a solid back-up plan in place.

A. While these things can’t hurt,

B. Whenever you finish your test,

C. Be sure that you answered every question.

D. You can answer your questions one by one.

E. Now you are ready to begin answering the questions.

F. If you have a limited amount of time to complete the test,

G. These activities warm up your brain so that it will work more efficiently.