The Duanwu Festival, known as the Dragon Boat Festival, 【1】 (found) in memory of Qu Yuan, 【2】 was a scholar and minister of the state of Chu during the Warring States period (475-221BC). The festival date is on the 【3】 (five) day of May on the Chinese lunar calendar.

Traditional celebrations of the Dragon Boat Festival include 【4】 (eat) zongzi, drinking wine and racing dragon boats. You don’t have to live in China long to know the 【5】 (country) most popular foods with good stories behind them. That’s 【6】 (particular) true of zongzi, which have been connected 【7】 the Dragon Boat Festival for more than a thousand years.

Zongzi, rice dumplings wrapped in 【8】 (leaf), remain with us today as the traditional way 【9】 (celebrate) the Dragon Boat Festival. In general, northern Chinese prefer sweet versions of these steamed treats while southerners like 【10】 (salt) tastes.In the north, some zongzi are plain, to be dipped into sugar. In the south, however, creative locals over centuries have added ham chestnuts and mushrooms into zongzi.

Adkins is not alone. Many people use longer words in place of shorter ones because they know, consciously or unconsciously, that when others form impressions of them after a glance or a short conversation, they often work harder to give the “right” impression. “People think, if I can show that I have a good vocabulary, I’ll sound smarter says Daniel Oppenheimer, PhD, a professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. However, if the listeners do not understand those long words, he adds, it will leave a bad impression instead.

The truth is that it can easily go wrong. “It’s almost a game that two people are playing,” says Eric Igou, PhD, a social psychologist at Ireland’s University of Limerick. “If the observer, person B, doesn’t have the same theory, it can backfire.” Person A may be regarded as showing off instead of being intelligent.

Using big words may also confuse listeners, which is definitely moving in the wrong direction, “People associate intelligence with clearness of expressions,” says Oppenheimer. That’s especially true when it comes to the written word. A small study in Applied Cognitive Psychology (应用认知心理学) found that the more writers tried to sound smart, the less intelligent they were considered to be.

So what can you do to sound smarter? Speak clearly and directly. Leave the dictionary at your desk.

【1】Why does Kevin Adkins prefer saying big words sometimes?

A.He wants to make himself more easily understood.

B.He believes that it is cool.

C.He enjoys the feelings of being mysterious.

D.He hopes that what he says sounds smart.

【2】What is Professor Oppenheimer’s attitude towards the behavior of using big words?

A.Disapproving.B.Favorable.

C.Indifferent.D.Cautious.

【3】What does Eric Igou mean by saying “it can backfire” in paragraph 3?

A.It can catch fire.B.Person B can fire person A.

C.It can deliver an opposite effect.D.The observer can also fight back.

【4】What can we learn from the small study in Applied Cognitive Psychology?

A.The writer who never uses big words is more intelligent.

B.The writer who uses big words the most is the most intelligent.

C.People like the writers who only use short and clear expressions.

D.The writers should avoid using big words often in their writings.

Three years ago, Denver resident Brittany Redding was stressed out, working 60 hours a week while studying in graduate school full-time. The only thing that helped was taking her four dogs hiking. “That’s when it hit me that I should do that as a job.” she says. After graduating in June 2016, she founded Take a Hike. Her company, like a number of others around the country, takes dogs to explore beyond the neighborhood.

Before taking on the tracks, Brittany meets with each dog and his or her owner to get a sense of the pet’s character. Then she schedules a meet-and-greet with other dogs that will join the hike to be sure to match their personalities. Each hiking is about two hours long and includes transportation to and from the track for around $70 per outing. “Hiking allows dogs lo meet new friends and explore new tracks, smells, and wildlife,” she explains.

Michael Mizenko thinks sending his pet, Ajax, on weekly hikes with Take a Hike has made Ajax a happier dog. Over the past two years, hiking has taught Ajax how to stay off pavement, be more social and remain calm in the car. “It has made him a flexible easygoing guy.” Michael says.

【1】Why has pet hiking been popular in these days?

A.Dogs strongly desire their owners to go hiking.

B.Animal health specialists recommend people to do it.

C.It is beneficial for pets’ shape and health.

D.The owner’s house is not big enough for dogs.

【2】What is the second paragraph mainly talking about?

A.Why Brittany founded Take a Hike.

B.How hard the study life of Brittany was.

C.Take a Hike is very popular in the neighborhood.

D.Dog hiking has brought great enjoyment to Brittany.

【3】What does Brittany want to make sure before taking her customers’ dogs to go hiking?

A.The distance of the track.

B.The character of each dog.

C.The environment of the track.

D.The emotions of both dogs and their owners.

【4】How often does Michael Mizenko send his pet to hike with Take a Hike?

A.Every day.B.Once a week.

C.Twice a week.D.Every other week.

When you read a book, you’ve probably noticed that a brand new book has a rather special smell, 【1】 differs from that of an older book. Where does 【2】 come from? Three sources — the paper, the ink and the glue.

Around 200 AD, the Chinese first came up with paper, one of the greatest 【3】 (invent) in the world. It is made 【4】 wood. The wood must be processed with various chemicals 【5】 (add) to change its structure, to remove acid and to whiten the paper. Then comes the ink — there are many kinds. Some fade with time, while others get 【6】 (dark) than years ago. Finally, different glues are used to join the sheets together and attach the covers, whether hardcover 【7】 paperback. Therefore, you can smell different chemicals 【8】 (come) out of your new book.

Today, the forms of books 【9】 (change) dramatically since the birth of eBooks. They might be 【10】 (convenience), but you can’t give your copy to others as a present, and they don’t smell as nice.

【1】, and the answer is written in light. A shining compass face, with north, south, east and west at the four points, and a big needle are pointing at north. What a relief! You turn your car around and head in the right direction guided by the sky.

For migrating birds, finding their way over long distances through the darkest nights is their second nature. 【2】 — directions written by light and magnetism (磁力). Some birds journey thousands of miles in their twice-yearly journeys. 【3】, like mountain ranges and rivers, to help decide the directions; but birds may also navigate using the stars, and by sensing — or even “seeing” — the Earth’s invisible magnetic field.

For many years, scientists have been studying what’s behind the strong ability of migrating birds to find their way to their winter and summer homes. Here is one thing that they agree on. 【4】. This compass leads them to make their very first autumn flight in the direction that has been long-travelled by the rest of their species. 【5】.

A.Then you glance up at the sky

B.So birds are born knowing which way home is

C.They do it in part by reading directions in the sky

D.Magnetism is important for all animals, especially birds and fishes

E.When they’re on the way, they take the advantage of familiar landmarks

F.Migratory baby birds are already equipped with a kind of present inner compass

G.In birds, migration means two-way journeys — onward journey and backward journey

1. 表示感谢；

2. 简要评价其稿件；

3. 希望继续供稿。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Eric,

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

If you’re visiting New Zealand and would like to volunteer, DOC (Department of Concentration) welcomes you to get involved.

Before you come to New Zealand

You do not need a work visa to volunteer with DOC. You ran volunteer on entry to New Zealand as long as you do not receive payment or benefits.

You may need a police certificate

Depending on the volunteer work you do with us, you may be required to provide a police certificate to DOC. Your police certificate would need to be written and certified in English. It’s easier for you if you get a police certificate before you leave your country.

How to get a new police certificate if you’re already in New Zealand. (Click here)

International students

Volunteering with DOS is an option to gain experience. However, DOC does not offer opportunities to students who study at:

●universities outside New Zealand, or other education providers outside New Zealand.

Insurance

For all volunteers with DOC, we strongly advise you gel comprehensive (综合的) travel insurance and unlimited medical cover. DOC does not accept responsibility for any:

● personal medical or accident events.

● loss or damage to personal items of equipment, or other associated costs while you're volunteering with DOC.

【1】What may you offer to DOC if you want to volunteer as a foreigner in New Zealand?

A.A work visa.B.A police certificate

C.A university diploma.D.A driver license.

【2】Who cannot volunteer with DOC in New Zealand?

A.An American official who is travelling in New Zealand.

B.A Chinese businessman with some volunteering experiences.

C.A Chinese exchange student in the University of Auckland in New Zealand.

D.An English college student who has just been visiting his uncle in New Zealand for a few days.

【3】Where is this passage probably from?

A.A story book.B.A newspaper.

C.A website.D.A travel guide book.

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Last year, I suffered an serious traffic accident. Because of the traffic accident, I become lame in the right leg, that made me very upset. At first my parents were worried about me. To their delights, I have adapted to the situation now. Encouraged but assisted by my friends, I gradually gained access to sports and fell in love with it. In spite of my disabled leg, I as well my teammates won the championship in the sports meeting hold in our city last week. It was from this experience that made me really understanding the meaning of “live a day at a time”.

1. 学生心态向往城市，不愿下乡；

2. 就业现状城市人才过剩，农村渴求人才；

3. 就业前景农村天地广阔，可施展才华。

参考词汇：大学一年级新生 freshman n.就业 occupation n.

注意：1. 信的开头和结尾已经给出；

2. 必须包括以上要点，可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 词数100左右，不包括开头、结尾。

Dear editor,

I am writing to you to talk about college graduates’ occupations.

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Yours,

Li Hua

Many teachers believe that the responsibilities for learning lie with the student.【1】 a long reading assignment is given, instructors expect students to be familiar with 【2】 (inform) in the reading even if they do not discuss it in class or take an examination. The ideal student is considered to be one who is motivated to learn for the sake of learning, not the one interested only in getting high grades. Sometimes homework is returned 【3】 brief written comments but without a grade. Even if a grade is not given, the student is 【4】(responsibility) for learning the material assigned. When research is assigned, the professor 【5】(expect) the student to take it actively and to complete it with minimum guidance. It is the student's responsibility to find books, magazines, and articles in the library. Professors do not have the time to explain 【6】 a university library works; they expect students, 【7】(special) graduate students, to be able to exhaust the reference origins in the library. Professors will help students who need it, but prefer that their students should not be too dependent on them. In the United States, professors have many other duties 【8】 teaching, such as administrative or research work. Therefore, the time 【9】 a professor can spend with a student outside of class is limited. If a student has problems with classroom work, the student should either approach a professor during office hours or make an【10】(appoint).