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One day an out-of-work mime (哑剧演员) is visiting the zoo and attempts to earn some money as a performer. As soon as he starts to draw the crowd, a zoo keeper grabs him and drags him into his office. The zoo keeper explains to the mime that the zoo's most popular attraction, a gorilla, died suddenly and the keeper fears that attendance at the zoo will fall off. He offers the mime a job to dress up as the gorilla until they can get another one. The mime accepts.

So the next morning the mime puts on the gorilla suit and enters the cage before the crowd comes. He discovers that it's a great job. He can sleep when he wants to, play and make fun of people and he draws bigger crowds than he ever did as a mime. However, eventually the crowds get tired of him and he doesn’t like just swinging on wires any longer. He begins to notice that the people are paying more attention to the lion in the cage next to his.

Not wanting to lose the attention of his audience, he climbs to the top of his cage, crawls across a partition (隔开物), and dangles (悬荡) from the top to the lion's cage. Of keeper comes and gives the mime a raise for being such a good attraction. Well, this goes on for some time, the mime keeps laughing at the lion, the crowds grow larger, and his salary keeps going up.

Then one terrible day when he is dangling over the furious lion he slips and falls. The mime is terrified. The lion gathers its strength and prepares to pounce (猛扑). The mime is so scared that he begins to run round and round in the cage with the lion close behind. Finally, the mime starts screaming and yelling,

C. look for a better job as a worker in the zoo D. help the zoo keeper to draw more visitors

A. happy

B. angry

C. frightened

D. satisfied

3. Which of the following is true about the third paragraph? A. The visitors like the lion more.

B. The lion is getting on well with the mime. C. The mime asks the zoo keeper for more salary. D. The zoo keeper is satisfied with the mime.

4. According to the passage, we can know that A. the lion wants to catch hold of the mime B. both the lion and the mime will be killed C. another employer dresses up as the lion D. the zoo keeper will fire both of them

本文是一篇记叙文。一位哑剧演员在动物园里扮演大猩猩，结果吸引了大量的游客，老板多次给他涨工资。可是有一天，他掉进了狮子笼里，狮子向他扑过来，这让他万分恐惧„„

1. A。细节理解题。根据文中第一句“One day an out-of-work mime (哑剧演员) is visiting the zoo and attempts to earn some money as a performer.”可知，他去动物园的目的是靠演出赚点钱。

2. B。词义猜测题。根据“dangles from the top of the lion’s cage”可知，他的行为会让狮子“发怒”，文中的but所表示的转折意义对理解该词的意思很有帮助。 3. D。推理判断题。有第三段中的“his salary keeps going up”可知，管理员多次给他涨工资，对他的工作很满意。

4. C。推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中的狮子所说的话“Shut up, you idiot! Do you want to get us both fired?”可推知，狮子是由另一个人扮演的。

Growing mushrooms (蘑菇) is probably the easiest thing you can do if you are new to mushroom growing. Mushroom growing is becoming more and more common as restaurants are creating more dishes that include mushrooms.

Mushroom growing is easy. To start with you need to have a growing space where you are going to grow these mushrooms. It does not have to be too big but it should be big enough for you to grow as many mushrooms as you need. When you have found the space that is perfect for you, you can start to research what kind of mushrooms you want to grow. important fact you need to remember before you start. Don’t grow mushrooms you can’t use or sell.

When you figure out what kind of mushrooms you want to grow, you can make some preparations. Sometimes you need to hire some workers to help you if you have a large mushroom farm, or if you are trying to start a professional mushroom growing business. Trying to start a business by yourself can be stressful. If you don't have enough time to take care of everything yourself, to hire a worker is the best bet.

After you have started the mushroom growing, you should regularly check and make sure that your mushrooms are growing properly and that they are not being attacked by any pesticides (杀虫剂) or any other animals that are potentially dangerous for them. That is the worst situation of mushroom growing. Protect your mushroom farm well with a fence (围栏) or a gate so that only you and your workers can get in and out.

Mushroom growing is not difficult and is a real easy way to get started in the field of farming. You will possibly supply some of the great chefs of the world with high-quality mushrooms that will be enjoyed by thousands of people all over the world.

1. According to the passage, many people begin to plant mushrooms probably because__________ .

A. they are in great need B. they look very beautiful C. there are more restaurants D. they are too common 2. The underlined word “edible” (in Paragraph 2) probably means “”.

A. easy to find

B. expensive to buy

3. Which of the following may be the best title for this passage? A. It is easy to grow mushrooms

B. You should hire other people to help you C. Growing mushrooms is not easy D. Tips for mushrooms growing

随着人们对蘑菇的需求量不断增长，种植蘑菇的人也越来越多。本文介绍了蘑菇种植的过程，其中包括选择土地，选择品种，雇人以及保护蘑菇等方面的知识。 1. A。细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Mushroom growing is becoming more and more common as restaurants are creating more dishes that include mushrooms.”可以推知，越来越多的人种植蘑菇是因为人们对它的需求量在不断地增长。

2. C。词义猜测题。根据该段最后一句“Don’t grow mushrooms you can’t use or sell.”可推知C项正确。该词的意思是“适合吃的”。

3. D。标题归纳题。本文主要介绍的是蘑菇种植的方法，所以D项为最佳答案。A项说种植蘑菇容易，B项说的事“雇人”，这些都是文章的细节，不适合作标题。C项说的事种植蘑菇不容易，不符合文意。

C

The sunflower plant bears bright yellow flowers that always face the sun, hence the name. However, the plant is grown not only for its beautiful flowers, but also for its oil that has a host of health benefits. Sunflower oil prevents diseases, lowers cholesterol levels, keeps the heart healthy, and even prevents certain forms of cancer. Sunflower oil is a kind of “magic oil” when it comes to skin care, as it makes your skin soft and smooth, and prevents signs of aging. So, let us know more about its effects on your skin.

1. It Acts as an Effective Emollient.

Sunflower oil is an effective emollient, which means that it helps the skin retain moisture. Thus, people with dry skin can benefit immensely from the regular use of the oil. Also, it is mild, soothing, and provides relief from irritation and inflammation of the skin.

2. It Offers Sun Protection.

Sunflower oil is a rich source of vitamin E. The high vitamin content prevents the sensitive cells of the skin from being damaged by the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun. Also, the beta-carotene(β-胡萝卜素) present in sunflower oil helps neutralize free radicals that are responsible for causing damage to the skin, including sunburn and skin cancers.

3. It Prevents Earlier Aging.

Vitamin E present in sunflower oil not only protects the skin from sun damage, but also from earlier aging. What's more, regular use of sunflower oil can reduce wrinkles and make one look younger. Also, sunflower oil is rich in antioxidants(抗氧化物质) that keep the skin fresh.

4. It Prevents Skin Infections.

Sunflower oil is a rich source of essential fatty acids that protect the skin from bacterial infections. Hence, it gives you a healthy skin.

5. Additional Effects.

There are other ways in which sunflower oil can prove to be a boon for your skin. There are given as following:

It helps reduce dark spots; it helps lighten dark circles; it helps soften rough and dry skin; it can be used to remove makeup; it helps relax tired eyes. 1. Sunflower oil can be good for the following EXCEPT A. reducing cholesterol levels B. preventing heart diseases

C. making skin smooth and impressive D. curing some kinds of cancers

2. Sunflower oil can protect you from sunburn A. because it helps the skin retain moisture B. because it is indeed high in vitamin E C. because it is a good emollient D. because it contains slight beta-carotene 3. Which of the following is NOT true? A. Sunflower oil can weaken dark spots. B. Sunflower oil may lead to skin infections.

C. Sunflower oil can make you attractive. D. Sunflower oil may keep eyes in comfort. 4. Which is the title for the passage? A. Benefits of Sunflower Oil for Skin. B. Sunflowers Make Life Beautiful. C. Sunflower Oil Ends Diseases Greatly. D. Benefits of Growing Sunflowers.

葵花籽油含有较多的维生素E和胡萝卜素，有预防疾病，降低胆固醇含量，保持心脏健康等作用。其中的维生素E，能使皮肤光滑，有助于减缓衰老。

1. D。细节理解题。依据文章第一段可知，葵花籽油可预防疾病，降低胆固醇含量，保持心脏健康，预防某些癌症，使皮肤柔软，光滑。但葵花籽油并不能治愈癌症。故选D。

2. B。细节理解题。根据文中“It Offers Sun Protection.”这一段可知，葵花籽油富含维生素E，维生素E可以防止皮肤晒伤。故选B。

3. B。 细节理解题。根据文中“It Prevents Skin Infections.”这一段可知，葵花籽油富含人体所需的脂肪酸，能保护皮肤免受细菌感染，而不是导致皮肤感染。故选B。 4. A。 标题归纳题。根据文章首段中的“let us know more about its effects on your skin”可知，这篇文章主要讲述了葵花籽油对皮肤的益处。故选A。

D

Life is full of stress, anger, bad feelings, disappointment and unhappiness. Life should be fun, happy and enjoyable at every moment. You should do things that you love. You should enjoy the little things, like a walk in nature, a sunrise, a smile and a delicious meal with good wine.

Little things in life make life big and valuable! There are so many things you can do, not just work! Spend life with the ones you love and with things you love. You just have one life, so enjoy it!

We should focus on little things in life, because we will see that they are big moments in life! To enjoy little things in life is essential, such as a coffee in the morning, a delicious meal, an interesting book, or a wonderful holiday.

We just have one life. We should try to enjoy every moment of it. Of course there can’t be always happy moments and good times in life. Life has its ups and downs. Life is like a roller coaster. I really think that we need bad times to suffer, to see afterward that life is really pretty when everything is good and nearly perfect.

Crucially, the way to happiness is in the power of what you love doing. It is to enjoy life and to be happy with what you have. For me happiness is that I can be with my beloved ones and just enjoy this moment. It is not happy at all when you must always think about something different and can’t enjoy the moment. We live in a busy world and we are always connected to the Internet and the social media. This makes that when we have a joyful moment, we are not 100% there. Try to put away your smartphone for a while. You don’t have to be online all the time.

The way to happiness starts with yourself! You just can find real happiness with yourself, when you find what you love and enjoy it to the fullest. You always carry happiness inside you.

1. What does the author want to say in the passage? A. How to be happy and enjoy your life. B. What to do with your everyday life. C. How to take care of your beloved ones. D. What to do with little things.

2. To enjoy yourself in the daily life . A. you can do everything on your own B. you should often have delicious meals C. you can have a good drink regularly D. you should live your life positively 3. What does the author think of ups and downs? A. They make life what it should be. B. They cause suffering for everyone.

C. They can be avoided if we’re careful. D. They can ruin a person completely. 4. What is the most important to have happiness? A. Spending your time with your beloved ones. B. Having the power of what you love doing. C. Refusing to use any advanced digital device. D. Engaging yourself in your work all the day.

生活中充满了酸甜苦辣，要想真正在生活中得到幸福，你就要自己去探求，去把握。其实，幸福就掌握在自己手中。

1. A。作者意图推断题。作者在文章中讲述了如何在生活中获得幸福，快乐，文中的“We just have one life. We should try to enjoy every moment of it”等都说明了文章的 主题。故选A。

2. D。 细节理解题。依据文章第一段的尾句可知，在生活中，我们要看到每一件小事美好的一面，用积极向上的眼光看待生活。故选D。文中谈到了“a delicious meal”,“good wine”，但这并不是说明我们要经常吃好的，喝好的，它们只是日常小事，故排除B,C。作者建议做自己喜欢的事，但不是一切都必须自己做，故排除A。 3. A。细节理解题。文章第四段谈到，人生总是起起落落，只有认真对待生活中的困难才能体会到生活的美好。因此起起落落的生活才是真正的生活。故选A。 4. B。细节理解题。依据文章倒数第二段中的“Crucially, the way to happiness is in the power of what you love doing.”可知答案为B。