Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and
grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper from of
the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
How Can You Look Your Best in Photos?
Have you ever seen a picture of yourself and felt embarrassed by what you saw? Actually, it’s
really all (21) __________ (tie) to how we respond to the camera. With the following tips, you’re
sure to look your best.
No. 1 Study Photos of Yourself
The first step in simple: learn from the past. You need to know how you look in photos before
you can improve. Gather some old pictures together, (22) __________ __________ they make you
ashamed a little. Now look over how your body is placed in the pictures and think for a while. (23)
__________ (analyze) all these old photos, you can find a few natural poses you can use in the
future.
No. 2 Practice in Front of a Mirror
Now that what works for you in photos (24) __________ (figure) out, start using what you’ve
learned from your old pictures, practicing in front of mirror. Work on your favorites and you’ll be
able to mentally pick out a pose in the future - (25) __________ a mirror.
One thing that goes great with a nice pose is a matching smile, so try out several smile until
you find one that fits. You should consider (26) __________ a closed or an open - mouthed smile
looks better.
No. 3 Say “Money”
We’re used to saying “Cheese”, but this only creates a fake smile. Abandon the cheese and try
out the word “Money” instead. The ending ‘ey’ is the very sound (27) __________ forces the corners
of your mouth upward and creates a fold around your eyes. The result is a more natural, realistic
smile. Another great trick to prevent a too-wide smile (28) __________ (happen) is placing your
tongue on the back of your front teeth.
No. 4 Choose the Right Lighting
Getting some sunny photos on a bright day makes you look good a pictures. But in reality, the
sun can often create unpleasant shadows that are (29) __________ but attractive.
Standing right under an indoor light will have the same effect as the sun, which is also worthy
(30) __________ (mention), story a source of natural light instead, such as a window.
Section B
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only
once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. highlights B. scale C. behavioral D. professional E. anxiety F.
scoring
G. respectively H. exhibits I. preventive J. monitoring K. mindfully
An Effective Approach to Depressive Disorder
No one can be happy and cheerful forever. So it’s important they see a mental - health __31__
who can provide effective options for treatment when someone has clinical depression known as
the state of feeling very sad, anxious and without hope. But there’s also a condition known as
subthreshold depression in which someone __32__ some symptoms of depressive disorder, but not
enough for a clinical diagnosis.
It’s estimated that between 10% and 24% of the population has this kind of mild depression at
some point in their lives. And for those people, a new study suggests that practicing thinking __33__
in silence may help improve their mood and reduce their risk of developing depression. The study,
published in the Annals of Family Medicine, __34__ yet another reason why deep thinking may be
good for both physical and mental health.
The study included 231 Chinese adults with subthreshold depression, meaning their __35__
between five and nine out of a total of 27 points on a standard depression __36__. Half received
mindfulness training two hours a week for eight weeks, while the other half continued to receive
their usual medical care.
During the mindfulness training, participants were instructed on setting short-and long-term
goals; __37__ their activity and mood; planning out their activities; and body scanning. They were
asked to practice them at home at least six days a week.
These techniques combine traditional deep thinking with __38__ activation, a type of therapy
that uses an “outside in “ approach to help people change the way they act and aims to increase
rewarding experiences in their lives. It has been shown to be effective for moderate to severe
depression in other studies, and the researchers wanted to know if it would work as a __39__
measure as well.
At the end of those eight weeks, the group that received mindfulness training reported a
significant decrease in depression and __40__ symptoms compared to the group that did not. And
no participants had developed clinical depression.
Ⅲ. Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C
and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
For years, life went something like this; We’d grow up in one place, head off to college, then
find a city to live in for a few years to pursue a job or higher education. The end goal was to find
somewhere to __41__ for the long trip, buy a house, make a few friends, start a family, and begin
the whole __42__ all over again.
But a new model for living is emerging; Some people are increasingly choosing to move from
city to city throughout their entire lives, sometimes as __43__ as every month.
Just ask Alex Chatzielefteriou, who has had a front -row seat watching this evolution __44__
and believes in the huge impact it is making or will make on the industry concerned. Six years ago,
he __45__ a start-up which is now called Blue-ground that rents out beautiful - designed, __46__
apartments for a month at a time, at rates that are cheaper than hotels. Today, the company has 3,000
__47__ in six U. S. cities, along with Dubai, Istanbul, London, Paris, and Alex’s native Athens, and
a staff of 400. The company just __48__ $50 million in Series B funding, bring its total investment
to $78 million, to continue its repaid __49__. It hopes to have 50,000 estates in 50 cities over the
next three years, and the goal is to make each one feel unique and comfortable, rather than
__50__,like what you might find in a traditional hotel.
Alex first came up with the idea for Blue-ground while he was working as a management
consultant for McKinsey. “The __51__ of choice for consultants is the hotel,” he says. “I had to
spend five years in a hotel room, __52__ in twelve different cities. I loved seeing the world, but I
didn’t love feeling like I didn’t have a home.” As he spoke to his friends and coworkers, he realized
that many people buried themselves in __53__ due to this drifting lifestyle that meant living gout
of a suitcase in the same few non-descript hotel chains that all began to mix together rather than in
the “home” full of their own memories.
__54__, Alex found the hotels aren’t particularly cost-effective solution for companies, either.
__55__, McKinsey sometimes paid $10,000 or more for him to stay in a major city for a month,
which was far more expensive than local rents.
Is this new living model something that will really take off? Or is it just another flash in the
pan? Let’s wait and see.
41. A. move out B. settle down C. look around D. show up
42. A. style B. rhythm C. cycle D. trend
43. A. rarely B. frequently C. occasionally D. unusually
44. A. unfold B. recover C. improve D. shrink
45. A. completed B. involved C. launched D. overtook
46. A. fully-furnished B. poorly-equipped C. ideally-suited D. newly-decorated
47. A. landmarks B. vacancies C. properties D. terminals
48. A. deposited B. reserved C. granted D. obtained
49. A. distribution B. expansion C. combination D. stimulation
50. A. casual B. special C. normal D. irregular
51. A. attendance B. residence C. destination D. accommodation
52. A. wandering B. touring C. observing D. exploring
53. A. threat B. guilt C. danger D. frustration
54. A. Moreover B. Nevertheless C. Briefly D. Consequently
55. A. In a sense B. In his case C. On the scene D. On his occasion
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passage. Each passage is followed by several questions or
unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the
one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
We’ve all heard the stories of an actor’s struggles before a career breakthrough: living a hard
life, working part time, being a couch potato before getting that major role. Shelby, the star of “A
Dog’s Way Home,” has a hard-luck tale that could top them all. Before her big break, she was living
in a landfill, rooting through garbage for her next meal.
Shelby’s big break came in April 2017, when animal-control officer Megan Buhler was driving
in Cheatham County. Tennessee. Out on an unrelated call, Buhler spotted and approached what she
recalled was a noticeably scared puppy emerging from the dump. “I knelt down and just said, ‘Oh,
come here, baby,’” said Buhler. “She was so scared, but she came right up to me, and I was able to
put her in my truck.” The pair headed to the county animal shelter, where the staff began calling the
new resident Baby Girl.
Buhler and others didn’t know that 3,200 kilometers away, Hollywood was looking for a dog
to play Bella in a film written by Cathryn Michon. The find-a-Bella job went to freelance trainer
Teresa Ann Miler. Her mission was to search shelters nationwide for a dog that could play Bella.
One day, Miller spotted Baby Girl’s adoption photo. “Honestly, it was a really good picture, and she
was flat - out smiling,” Miller said. Then she met Baby Girl, and assessed her on personality and
the ability to respond to simple commands. After assessment, she adopted Baby Girl from the shelter,
renamed her Shelby and took her to California for training. Miller and Shelby trained for just over
three months before filming began. Then they were together each day on the set.
Most of the film’s reviews have praised Shelby’s performance. Variety made the comments “an
amazing dog, perfect performance!”
Shelby has come a long way from the dump. But Buhler said she saw Shelby recently had
needed only a second to compare the movie star with the dog she found from piles of trash. “She’s
exactly the same,” Buhler said.
56. Why does the author mention an actor’s struggle before a career breakthrough at the very
beginning?
A. To make a sharp contrast between an actor’s struggle and a dog’s struggle.
B. To introduce a dog’s similar but even more striking experiences.
C. To attract reader’s attention by giving dramatic examples.
D. To clearly point out the main idea of the passage.
57. What finally helped Baby Girl get the big role in the film?
A. Her adoption picture. B. Her flat-out smiling.
C. her personality and ability. D. Her miserable experiences.
58. By saying “She is exactly the same” in the last paragraph, Buhler probably means __________.
A. the dog returned to the piles of trash where she found it
B. it took quite a lot of trouble for the dog to change her own fate.
C. she’s really excited to see the dog she helped live such a happy life
D. the dramatic change of the dog’s life hasn’t changed her inner quality
59. What do you think may serve as the best title of the passage?
A. The Success of “A Dog’s Way Home”. B. From a Landfill Puppy to a Movie Star.
C. The Trainer and Her Star Dog. D. Shelby’s Hard-luck Story.
(B)
Tips for Taking Online Classes
If you’re considering taking online college courses, the tips and advice below can help you
address their unique challenges to get the most value out of your online program.
1. Hold yourself accountable
Without professors actively reminding you, it’s up to you to make sure you’ve set aside enough
time to complete assigned work. If you’re having trouble holding yourself accountable, pair up with
a fellow classmate. By being organized and self-aware, you can get the most from your online class.
2. Practice time management.
The flexibility to create your own schedule is often one of the biggest appeals of taking online
classes. But that freedom can also be detrimental if you do not have solid time management skills.
Without them, you might find yourself cramming before classes or handing in poor-quality
assignments.
Make note of major assignments. Mark them on a calendar you check regularly so you know
what workload is coming in the weeks ahead.
Create a weekly schedule that you follow, designating certain hours each week to reading,
watching lectures, completing assignments, studying, and participating in forums.
When working on your assignments, try time-blocking, distributing yourself a certain amount
of time for each task before moving on to the next one and setting a timer to keep you accountable.
3. Eliminate distractions
Regardless of where you choose to work, consider turning your cell phone off to avoid losing
focus every time a text message or notification pops up. And if you’re still having trouble resisting
the temptation to check your email or surf the web, try downloading a website blocker. Using
applications like Cold Turkey and Freedom can help eliminate distractions by blocking the apps or
websites that tend to complete for your attention, such as Facebook and Twitter.
Online classes are an excellent option to help you earn that degree you need to fulfill your goals
such as job promotion. Though they come with their own unique challenges, following the advice
above can help you be successful even in the most chaotic of times.
60. Which of the following ways keeps you from holding yourself accountable?
A. Surfing websites that complete for your attention.
B. Writing down schedules regularly on a calender.
C. Setting a timer for the task being completed.
D. Finding a classmate for mutual supervision.
61. How can you eliminate distractions when having online classes?
A. By ignoring notification that pops up. B. By downloading a website blocker.
C. By avoiding losing focus. D. By trying time-blocking.
62. It can be inferred from the passage that __________.
A. a website blocker is used for effectively filtering useless websites
B. making note of assignments helps you figure out what workload comes first
C. weekly schedule involves designating certain hours to different daily routines
D. time management skills help you optimize the flexibility to create your schedule
(C)
The poet Lovelle Drachman once said, “blessed are the curious, for they shall have
adventures.”, which is certainly true of people with wanderlust.
‘Wanderlust’ is derived from a German word meaning ‘a love of hiking’ and now used to
describe the burning desire to escape the everyday and explore the unfamiliar. Wanderlust is a
common, but not universal experience. What makes some people catch that travel bug while others
are apparently unaffected?
One theory is to do with our genes. Scientific research has identified a variant of the DRD4
gene that affects sensitivity to dopamine（多巴胺）, the neuro-transmitter often released in the brain
when we do something we enjoy. Actually, it’s not that the 7R version of the DRD4 specifically
creates a thirst for travel, but people with the 7R variant are less sensitive to that delicious dopamine
hit.
So simple things that bring other people pleasure, like a jog in the park or a cheeky chocolate
treat, might not cut it for them, which makes those with the 7R type of the DRD4 gene more likely
to be risk takers to get increased dopamine levels. That’s way DRD4-7R has been called the
wanderlust gene. Other researches have also linked the same 7R variant to far riskier behaviours,
such as addiction and offensive behaviour. By comparison, the strong sudden desire to go travelling
seems like the better end of the Theory of Evolution.
But another theory looks at the psychology of living in our inter-connected human society, one
in which we are constantly aware of what friends and social media influencers are doing and keep
comparing ourselves to them in two distinct ways. Upwards social comparisons, comparing
ourselves to those we see as more successful than us. And downward social comparisons, comparing
ourselves to those we see as worse off than us. In the age of social media, it’s very easy to compare
ourselves unfavourably with the idealized version. How can we compete with influencers, with their
perfectly dark brown legs on neat and clean while sand, and their once in a lifetime sunsets over
Machu Picchu?
Whether the motivation to explore the world is genetic, psychological or something else, there
are far more harmful hobbies than the desire to explore the world. Venturing outside your comfort
zone, to learn about new cultures, meet people you might otherwise never have had the chance to
meet, and finally, learn who you are in different situations. Sounds like a life well-lived. As the
novelist Jack Kerouac said, “Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent in the
office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.”
63. The underlined phrase “catch that travel bug” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
__________.
A. be crazy about travelling B. be curious about travelling
C. escape daily life by travelling D. experience common travelling
64. Why are people with the 7R type of the DRD4 gene more likely to have wanderlust?
A. Because they are more fascinated by risks and unfamiliar things.
B. Because the 7R variant cause them to be less sensitive do dopamine hit.
C. Because they have comparatively higher level of dopamine than other people.
D. Because the 7R variant, also called wanderlust gene, helps create a craving for travelling.
65. The author will probably agree to the statement that __________
A. a well-lived life doesn’t involve venturing outside comfortable zone
B. the 7R variant is inevitably linked with some more risky behavior such as addiction
C. people tend to forget their daily routine, but adventures really leave footprints in their hearts
D. when people compare themselves with less successful ones, it may give rise to mixed feelings
66. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. Wanderlust and its two main categories.
B. A less harmful hobby and analysis of its different cause.
C. The distinctions between gene variants and social comparisons.
D. Physical and psychological reasons for the desire to explore the world.
Section C
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.
Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
A. Therefore, many teachers have been shifting the focus of activity from teacher to learners.
B. Meanwhile, those who are teacher-centered should work to engage and involve students.
C. In the traditional approach to teaching, most class time is spent with the teacher lecturing and
the students watching and listening.
D. This approach emphasizes a variety of different types of methods that shift the role of the
instructors form givers of information to facilitators of student learning.
E. Inductive methods include inquiry - based learning, case-based instruction, problem-based
learning, discovery learning, and just-in-time teaching.
F. The thinking that teaching is either teacher-centered or learner-centered breaks the inseparable
connection and is harmful to both students and teachers.
Instructor-centered or Learner-centered?
Whether in the East or West, the chief business of traditional education is to pass to the next
generation the skills, facts, and standards of moral and social conduct that adults consider to be
necessary for the next generation’s material and social success.
____67____ The students work individually on assignments, and cooperation is discouraged.
The result of this emphasis on what instructors do is that students may become passive learned and
do not take responsibility for their own learning. Educators call this traditional method “instructor-
centered teaching”.
In contrast, “learner - centered teaching” occurs when instructors focus on student learning. It
is an approach to teaching that is increasingly being encouraged in higher education. _____68_____
These methods include active learning, in which students solve problems, answer questions,
formulate questions of their own, discuss, explain, debate, or brainstorm during class; cooperative
learning, in which students work in teams on problems and projects under conditions that assure
both positive interdependence and individual account ability; and inductive（归纳法）teaching and
learning, in which students are first presented with challenges and learn the couse material in the
context of addressing the challenges.
Although learner-centered methods have repeatedly been shown to be superior to the traditional
teacher-centered approach to instruction, the best teaching, according to Parker Plamer, the author
of The Courage to Teach, is not one or the other, but a combination of both. ____69____
Learner-centerd teachers still need to lecture because teachers are the definitive content experts
in the classroom and the knowledge and experiences of teachers can be extremely helpful to students.
____70____ They must recognize that students can learn from each other and that the deepest
learning happens when students have the opportunity to practice and obtain feedback.
Ⅳ.Summary Writing
Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the
passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
71. Coco-Cola’s Innovative Solution to Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing problem of the 21st Century with plastic
waste almost everywhere. It is estimated that just in 2016, the world produced over 320 million tons
of plastic, and this number is set to double by 2034.
Plastic waste even makes its way into our oceans with 8 million pieces of plastic pollution per
day polluting our waters and destroying the habitat for hundreds of species. It is now believed that
there may be around 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic in the ocean weighing in total up to 269,000 tons.
It’s been crystal clear for a long time that the situation is horrible and something needs to be
done, and fast. Luckily, Coca-Cola stepped up to the challenge and came up with one innovative
and rather effective solution. The firm is replacing its plastic wrapping in Europe with a new paper
board technology.
This new tech is called the KeelClip and it is a first for the non-alcohol ready-to-drink (NARTD)
industry. Using KeelClips, Coca-Cola aims to remove all plastic wrap from its can multipacks in
all ?European Union markets by the end of 2021. The firm is optimistic that the move will save
2,000 tons of plastic and 3,000 tons of CO2 annually.
“Innovation is a key principle of our sustainable packaging work and the application of this
fully recyclable paperboard KeelClipTM, which is composed of a top board that the cans clip into
and central cardboard ‘keel’ -- similar to a ship’s keel - that stabilizes the pack, is another example
of how we are delivering on our commitment to remove all unnecessary and hard to recycle single-
use plastic from our products. We hope this eco-friendly initative is a conscious approach to dealing
with plastic pollution,” said Joe Franses, Vice President, Sustainability at Coca-Cola European
Partners.
Ⅴ. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
72. 用过的人大都说这种钢笔书写流利。(write)
73. 最近十年形形色色的社交软件接二连三地开发了出来。(see)
74. 他现在退休已经七、八年了，可他总是闲不住，还在积极参加社会公益活动。(It)
75. 在室内养一些心仪的绿植既有助于人们放松心情，缓解压力，又能净化空气，可谓居家
必备。(which)
Ⅵ. Guided Writing
Directions: Write an English composition in 120 - 150 words according to the instructions given
below in Chinese.
76.
假如你是明启中学的学生李华。为了推动校园文化建设，展现当代学生风采，校学生会
正策划学生“校园之星”评选活动。学生会初步拟定了“学习之星”，“才艺之星”和“运动
之星”三个评选项目。请你给学生会写一封电子邮件，要求增加一个评选项目，并就这个评
选项目谈谈你的看法。你的邮件必须包含以下内容：
1. 你要求增加的评选项目；
2. 你的理由；
3. 你对此项目评选的具体实施建议。
注意：作文中不得出现你本人的姓名、班级及学校等真实信息。
参考答案：
语法部分：21. tied 22. even if / even though 23. Having analyzed 24. has been figured
25. without 26. whether 27. that 28. happening 29. anything 30. to be mentioned
词汇部分：31. D 32. H 33. K 34. A 35. F 36. B 37. J 38. C 39. I 40. E
完形填空：41 - 45 DCBAC 46 - 50 ACDBC 51 - 55 DADAB
阅读理解：56 - 59 BCDB 60 - 62 ABD 63 - 66 ABCD
选句填空： 67 - 70 CDFB
概要写作：71. Suggested answers:
With plastic wastes invading the ocean and threatening marine lives, plastic pollution is among the
most serious problems on the earth. To deal with the situation. Coca-Cola thinks of a creaive solution
called KeelClip, which substitutes paper board for plastic wrapping, thus saving lots of plastic and
CO2 annually. The case shows innovation behind Coca-Cola’s commitment to sustainable eco-
friendly packaging. (60 words)
Main points:
1. Plastic pollution is globally urgent.
2. Plastic pollution has invaded into oceans.
3. Coca-Cola replaces plastic wrapping with a paper board technology.
4. The KeelClip will save plastic and CO2
5. The move shows Coca-Cola’s innovation and commitment to sustainable eco-friendly packaging.
翻译部分：
72. Most of the people who have used it/ this kind of pen say this kind of pen / it writes fluently /
smoothly.
73. The last / past / recent ten years have / decade has been the continuous development of all kinds
of social software / social software of all kinds.
74. It is / has been seven or eight years since he retired (from work), but he is / has been still / always
(keeping himself) busy. (and) actively participating in / taking an active part in social welfare
activities / public benefit activities.
75. Raising / Growing / Cultivating some favourite green plants indoors/ in the room can not only
help people get relaxed / to relax (mood / themselves), and relieve pressure, but also can / but can
also purify the air, which is / can be described as / which is said to be a must at home.
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