—Tom failed to turn up as he had promised last night.

—　　　　It’s typical of him to break his promise.

A.You bet.              B.It can’t be helped.

C.You can’t be serious.              D.Don’t get me wrong.

Indeed,　　　　return of my parents and　　　　cheerful home are all I want at the Spring Festival.

A.不填; the              B.the; the              C.the; a              D.a; the

When Mary saw me, she would smile and nod at me, or at least she would do________as a greeting.

A.either              B.neither              C.none              D.both

There were so many customers that night, and in a hurry I became so________as to spill some coffee over a customer.

A.messy              B.careless              C.unintentional              D.fearful

There isn’t much work to do this coming Saturday, which is part of the reason________I plan to visit my uncle then.

A.which              B.where              C.why              D.because

Being straightforward, I’m not the kind of person who likes to say something unfavorable about anyone in their ________.

A.absence              B.performance              C.favor              D.appearance

There is no doubt that watching television and movies can　　　　the way that people behave.

A.influence              B.identify              C.reflect              D.impress

I realized that the major concern of the interviewer wasn’t where I had worked, but ________work I had done.

A.that              B.whose              C.which              D.what

After taking a walk at the park nearby after lunch, I can relax a bit and________myself before I dive back into my work routine.

A.refresh              B.challenge              C.improve              D.treat

A study has found that women drivers,　　　　men drivers, are generally more careful and considerate on the road.

A.in addition to              B.in contrast to              C.for the sake of              D.at the mercy of

Since I　　　　in my maths exam last week, I have been struggling to make myself confident that I can make it.

A.would fail              B.was failing              C.failed              D.had failed

I don’t mean that you have to　　　　the whole reading list. Just pick out a few that could really improve the quality of your essays.

A.put through              B.get through              C.pull through              D.break through

Looking you straight in the eye doesn’t mean the person is telling the truth. Experienced liars often do this　　　　.

A.reluctantly              B.innocently              C.deliberately              D.awkwardly

that George is a capable young man confirms me that I have reached a point where I could hand over the business to him.

A.Sensing              B.Sensed              C.To sense              D.Sense

I won’t attend the party to be held in Mary’s home,　　　　I won’t stay where I feel I’m not welcomed.

A.now that              B.so that              C.because              D.when

Everything is in place, Henry. Without a local guide, we　　　　the mountains.

A.wouldn’t explore              B.wouldn’t have explored

C.didn’t explore              D.hadn’t explored

All the necessary equipment and measures are　　　　to make sure the plan will be carried out more efficiently.

A.under way              B.under control              C.in charge              D.in shape

We chatted　　　　a coffee, and he told me that he had a chance offered to him to experience the world beyond his hometown.

A.with              B.over              C.throughout              D.for

Gradually, he has formed the habit of　　　　his things regularly, removing old notes and outdated papers, as well as other useless things.

A.figuring out              B.working out              C.making out              D.sorting out

—Tom called from his office to see you an hour ago.

—　　　　He flew to Beijing yesterday for a meeting.

A.Go ahead.              B.You must be joking.

C.So what?              D.Why bother?

Nowadays, I acknowledge that a revolution has occurred. That much has been　21　by having hand-held iPads or smart phones that allow us not only to communicate while on the　22　but also reserve parking spaces, get weather reports, and　23　tell us where, at any given moment, we are standing on the planet Earth.

But I must acknowledge a　24　. Conversation used to be surprisingly　25　to start. When I would take a seat next to someone on a train, bus, or plane, the first thing I would do was　26　the person. Once the ice had been broken, the following chat　27　erupt naturally.

Time has changed, and the change has been　28　. Recently, while I was　29　a long-distance bus, I couldn’t help but notice everyone was staring at their　30　, clicking. I found an empty seat next to a middle-aged man and said"Morning"to him. He threw me a　31　and said"Morning". Then he returned to his　32　. So I left him in his world.

I miss the　33　conversations with fellow travelers. One never knows what will be　34　, and in fact, sometimes how　35　it will be. I was once on a　36　traveling from Iceland to Denmark. I noticed an old man looking out over the North Sea."It’s beautiful, isn’t it?"I said. He turned to me,　37　, and we were soon chatting away.　38　I told him that I didn’t know　39　I was going to get from the port in Denmark to my destination city. His　40　:"Of course you know. I have a car and I’m going to drive you there."

21．A.abandoned              B.delivered              C.gained              D.released

22．A.spot              B.scene              C.run              D.line

23．A.basically              B.precisely              C.briefly              D.randomly

24．A.discovery              B.pleasure              C.failure              D.loss

25．A.difficult              B.easy              C.comfortable              D.important

26．A.praise              B.greet              C.watch              D.respect

27．A.aimed to              B.happened to              C.tended to              D.required to

28．A.striking              B.challenging              C.touching              D.puzzling

29．A.leaving              B.visiting              C.expecting              D.boarding

30．A.seats              B.baggage              C.hands              D.windows

31．A.cigarette              B.smile              C.glance              D.gesture

32．A.book              B.newspaper              C.music              D.phone

33．A.polite              B.casual              C.frequent              D.cautious

34．A.exposed              B.chosen              C.doubted              D.preserved

35．A.helpful              B.typical              C.suitable              D.convenient

36．A.ship              B.train              C.plane              D.bus

37．A.replied              B.rejected              C.hesitated              D.nodded

38．A.Eventually              B.Immediately              C.Purposely              D.Secretly

39．A.why              B.whether              C.how              D.when

40．A.response              B.recognition              C.explanation              D.advice

Last year, Jin Yucheng’sFanHuawas taken to Salon du livre, France’s largest book fair, along with other contemporary Chinese literary works such as Bi Feiyu’sSubeiYouth"DonQuixote".

The two books attracted the attention of Editions Philippe Picquier, a French publisher that specializes in translating books from China, Japan, South Korea, India, Vietnam and other countries in Asia. This publisher reportedly purchased the copyright ofSubeiYouth"DonQuixote", a non-fiction work about the writer’s childhood in East China’s Jiangsu province, for 130,000 euros ($143,000).

Editions Philippe Picquier was also interested inFanHua, but didn’t follow up owing to translation issues.

The book is Jin’s debut novel, which is set in Shanghai and tells stories of two decades: the 1960s and the 1990s. There are no major plots, but excerpts from the lives of its different characters, threaded by dialogues. There are detailed depictions of streets, entertainment activities and relationships in the representative times in Shanghai, covering the"Cultural Revolution"(1966-1976) and the"Reform&Opening Up"phases.

As Hong Kong-based film director Karwai Wong put it, the novel is full of a"rich and strong"flavor of local people’s lives.

In May 2011, when Jin, then an editor at a literary magazine in Shanghai, started to post interesting stories he heard about Shanghai on the local website longdang.org, little did he realize that it would become more than just fun. His stories soon attracted more readers whose comments urged him to post more.

In five months, Jin, then 59, wrote more than 330,000 characters online. The novel was first titledShanghaiAbaoafter its major character Abao. The following year, Jin started serializing his novel inHarvest, one of China’s leading literary magazines.

Finally, Jin’s efforts resulted in a book in 2013, and with it came lots of awards, including the 9th prestigious Mao Dun Literature Prize.

Some critics compare it with fellow Shanghai-based author Eileen Chang’s novels andDreamoftheRedChamber, calling Jin’s book one of the best novels based on Shanghai. Wong also announced that he would adapt Jin’s book for cinema by 2020.

By August, before the Mao Dun Literature Prize winners were announced,FanHuahad sold nearly 300,000 copies.

Key features of the novel include the use of the local Shanghai dialect for the narrative and focus on the characters’ external responses to events rather than their psychological profiles.

The copyright manager forFanHuaat Shanghai Literature and Art Publishing House says,"According to my knowledge, Editions Philippe Picquier gave up because the translation work is expensive and they worry that the sales in the French market may not be able to cover the cost."For instance,ChanghenGe(TheSongofEverlastingRegret) by Wang Anyi was also introduced by Editions Philippe Picquier to French readers. The translation work took one and a half years, and the publisher spent three years completing the French edition ofit."But we have soldFanHua’scopyright of the traditional Chinese edition to Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau. Also Humanist Publishing House from South Korea has purchased the copyright for the Korean edition. Cultural difference is another barrier apart from language. In Asia, we have more in common when it comes to culture."

41．What can we learn aboutFanHuaandSubeiYouth"DonQuixote"?

A.They were both translated into French.

B.They became famous on a French book fair.

C.They were both well-known to film directors.

D.They were both noticed by Editions Philippe Picquier.

42．How did Jin feel about his success in the local website longdang.org?

A.Surprised.              B.Reasonable.              C.Temporary.              D.Challenging.

43．Which is the correct order of the following events about Jin?

a. He began writing stories online.

b. His novel was named after a character.

c. His work was taken to Salon du livre.

d. He set about writing his novel inHarvest.

A.dcba              B.abdc              C.acbd              D.dacb

44．According to the last paragraph, Editions Philippe Picquier gave up the translation right ofFanHuain that　　　.

A.no one can translate the book appropriately

B.it will take a long time to translate the book

C.the book in French will not sell well enough

D.Jin charges too much for them to afford

45．What does the underlined word"it"refer to?

A.FanHua.

B.SubeiYouth"DonQuixote".

C.ChanghenGe.

D.DreamoftheRedChamber.

The American Relay for Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or an open place and take turns in walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, it’s an overnight event of up to 24 hours in length.

History of Relay for Life:

Relay began in 1985 when Dr. Klatt, a surgeon in Tacoma, Washington, ran and walked around a track for 24 hours to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Since then, Relay has grown from a single man’s passion for fighting cancer into the world’s largest movement to end the disease. Each year, more than 3.5 million people in 5,000 communities in the United States, along with additional communities in 19 other countries, gather to take part in this global event and raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer.

Requirements for Relay for Life:

Anyone can participate in Relay for Life. Friends, families, neighbors, classmates, sports teams, etc., can form their own teams. No matter who you are, there’s a place for you at Relay.

The only requirement to participate in Relay for Life is the $10 registration/commitment fee per person. After that, anything you can raise through individual, team, or online fundraising is accepted. It is recommended that each participant sets a personal goal to raise $100. If you raise more, that’s even better. Even if you do not raise $100, you are still welcome to participate.

If you want to be part of Relay, you can start a team or join an existing team online. You can also make an online donation. By supporting Relay, you help the American Cancer Society save lives, and that helps us move closer to our ultimate goal of a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

Online Help:

Please check our Online Help&FAQ page for answers to commonly asked questions about online fundraising and about Bark For Life.

Local Help:

If you have questions that are not answered by the Online Help&FAQ page, or if you would like assistance from your local event representative, feel free to contact Jill Tetherow at (402) 310-2498, or [email protected].

Cancer Information&Help:

For cancer information and support at any time, visit cancer.org or call 18002272345 to speak to one of our highly trained cancer information specialists. They can answer questions about all things related to cancer ― treatment, insurance, pain, nutrition, and many more.

46．What do we know about Relay for Life?

A.It helps arouse patients’ awareness of fighting cancer.

B.It is usually held in the high school playground.

C.It is held for a whole day without a break.

D.It was started in honor of Dr. Klatt.

47．What was the original purpose of Relay for Life?

A.To encourage people to run more.

B.To help the American Cancer Society.

C.To call on doctors to find a cure for cancer.

D.To launch the world’s first campaign against cancer.

48．A person will be admitted into Relay for Life on condition that he/she　　　　.

A.has gone through cancer              B.has finished raising $100

C.pays $10 when registering              D.has set up his/her own team online

49．What is the author’s purpose of writing this passage?

A.To call on people to take active part in Relay for Life.

B.To introduce the origin and development of Relay for Life.

C.To stress the importance of Relay for Life in fighting cancer.

D.To explain why Relay for Life is popular with people worldwide.

From Monday 5 October shoppers in England will face a charge of at least 5 pounds for some of the carrier bags they use to take home their purchases. The move follows the introduction of similar charges in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The charge applies to"single-use"bags — the thin plastic ones you typically get in the supermarket. The legislation says that for the charge to apply the bag must be unused, plastic, have handles and be 70 microns (微米) thick or less. Bags for life are thicker and larger, so retailers do not have to charge for them.

However, whether you get charged also depends on what gets put in the bag. Shops don’t have to charge for bags used for unwrapped food, raw meat and fish, prescription medicines, uncovered knives, seeds, bulbs and flowers, or live fish. However, if other items are put in the same bag,the charge kicks in.

The government is hoping to persuade shoppers to reuse bags rather than take new single-use plastic bags home from each shopping trip.

In 2014, more than 7.6 billion bags were given out by the major supermarkets in England — the equivalent of around 140 bags per person. The bags take a long time to degrade (降解), cause litter and are dangerous to wildlife. By introducing a charge, the government hopes to reduce the number of these bags used in supermarkets by up to 80%.

Will all shops charge? They do not have to. The legislation applies to all types of shop — from clothes shops to grocers, but only to retailers with 250 or more employees. However, some smaller shops have indicated that they will introduce a charge at the same time. Shops in airports and retailers selling on trains, aeroplanes or ships also do not have to charge.

Retailers have been told to charge at least 5 pounds for single-use bags. It looks like the major grocers will go for 5 pounds on the nose. The charge of self-service machines will still apply. You will be asked how many bags you have used, and charged accordingly.

What will happen to the money? Retailers are expected to give the money to good causes, but it is up to them to decide. They must report what they do to the government, which will publish the details each year.

Supermarkets report a fall of up to 90% in bag use since similar charges were introduced in other parts of the UK. Marks&Spencer said it had seen a 50% reduction in bags used for clothing and homeware (家庭用品) since the charge came into effect in Wales and Scotland. England’s scheme has more exemptions (免除) than others — in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland all stores are covered, not just large retailers, so the headline figures for the reduction in use could be lower.

50．What can we learn from the first paragraph?

A.Buyers must pay 5 pounds at most for"single-use"bags.

B.All"single-use"bags will be charged in England.

C.Shops can charge customers for paper bags.

D.Buyers needn’t pay money for used bags.

51．What does the underlined part"the charge kicks in"in Paragraph 2 mean?

A.The charge will be asked for.              B.The charge will be doubled.

C.The charge will be cancelled.              D.The charge will be discounted.

52．Which of the following shops will charge for plastic bags?

A.Shops with 100 employees or less.              B.Shops with self-service machines.

C.Shops selling goods in airports.              D.Shops selling items on ships.

53．As for the money charged for plastic bags, shops　　　　.

A.must give it to good causes

B.have to give it to the government

C.can decide how to deal with it

D.should use it to improve their service

54．What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A.Supermarkets’ income has decreased much since the charge.

B.Much less plastic bags have been used since the charge.

C.The headline figures for the reduction are very exact.

D.We still can’t see the clear effects of the charge.

In my mind, there is a moving story about a skinny young boy who loved football with all his heart.

Practice after practice, he eagerly gave everything he had. But being half the size of the other boys,he got ly nowhere. Despite his hard training at all the games, this hopeful athlete sat on the bench and hardly ever played.

This teenager lived alone with his father, and the relationship between the two of them was very special. Even though the son was always on the bench, his father was always in the stands cheering. He never missed a game. This young man was still the smallest of the class when he entered high school. But his father continued to encourage him.

The young man loved football and was determined to try his best at every practice, and perhaps he’d get to play when he became a senior. All through high school he never missed a practice nor a game but remained a benchwarmer. Besides, his faithful father was always in the stands, always with words of encouragement for him. When the young man went to college, he decided to try out for the football team as a"walk-on". Everyone firmly believed that he could never make the cut, but he did.

The news that he had survived the cut thrilled him so much that he rushed to the nearest phone and called his father. His father shared his excitement and was sent season tickets for all the college games. This persistent young athlete never missed practice during his four years at college, but actually he never got the real chance to play in a game.

It was at the end of his senior football season that the coach met him with a telegram. The young man read the telegram and he became totally silent. Swallowing hard, he mumbled to the coach,"My father died this morning. Is it all right if I miss practice today?"The coach put his arm gently around his shoulder and said,"Take the rest of the week off, son. And don’t even plan to come back to the game on Saturday."

Saturday arrived, and the game was not going well. In the third quarter, when the team was ten points behind, a silent young man quietly slipped into the empty locker room and put on his football gear. As he ran onto the sidelines(边线), the coach and his players were surprised to see their faithful teammate back so soon."Coach, please let me play. I’ve just got to play today,"said the young man. The coach pretended not to hear him. There was no way he wanted his worst player in this close play-off game. But the young man insisted, and finally feeling sorry for the kid, the coach gave in."All right,"he said."You can go in."Before long, the coach, the players and everyone in the stands could not believe their eyes. This little unknown, who had never played before, was doing everything right. The opposing team could not stop him. He ran, passed, blocked, and tackled like a star. His team began to succeed. The score was soon tied. In the closing seconds of the game, this kid got a pass and ran all the way for the winning touchdown.

Finally, after the stands had emptied, the coach noticed that this young man was sitting quietly in the corner all alone. The coach came to him and said,"Kid, you were unbelievably fantastic! Tell me what got into you? How did you do it?"

He looked at the coach, tears in his eyes, and said,"Well, you knew my dad died, but did you know that my dad was blind?"The young man swallowed hard and forced a smile,"Dad came to all my games, but today was the first time he could see me play, and I wanted to show him I could make it!"

55．What’s the writer’s attitude toward the young boy in this passage?

A.Appreciative.              B.Critical.              C.Grateful.              D.Negative.

56．What does the underlined sentence"he got ly nowhere"mean?

A.He could never make his father see his performance clearly.

B.There was no chance of his becoming a top athlete in this sport.

C.There was no coach to train him well enough to be a good player.

D.He had no idea at all what kind of person he wanted to be in future.

57．Who felt very pleased when the young man was chosen to be a member of his college team?

A.His teachers and classmates.              B.His coach and teammates.

C.His parents and s.              D.He himself and his father.

58．From the passage, we can infer that　　　.

A.the young man’s coach played an important role in his growth

B.the young man’s father had a great positive influence on him

C.not until his father passed away did the young man train hard

D.the young man’s road to success in football was always smooth

59．Why did the young man return to the match on Saturday?

A.He hoped his dead father could be proud of his performance.

B.He thought he was much better than other players in his team.

C.He wanted to defeat the opposing team in this significant game.

D.He planned to make money to cure his father of his blindness.

60．What’s the best title of the passage?

A.A thrilling football match              B.Determined father and son

C.The power of dreams              D.The encouragement of a coach