A recent study has shown that eating a small amount of dark chocolate every day could be good for your health. Scientists have found that a regular 2 ounces can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of having a heart attack or stroke（中風(fēng)）without any weight gain. But take care before you reach for a large bar. The effects are canceled out if more than 30 calories are taken into your body each day, the researchers warn.

It’s already known that a chemical called polyphenol（多酚）, found in chocolate, can help reduce blood pressure, and blood pressure lowered in this way can reduce the risk of death from a stroke by 8 percent and from a heart attack by 5 percent, scientists declare. And it can also reduce the risk or death in general by 4 percent.

A daily diet with a little chocolate has the same effect with some special diets designed to lower blood pressure, according to one researcher. “Although all the degree of the blood pressure reduction is small, the effects are quite obvious,” the researchers said.

However, Sara Stanner, a nutritionist at the British Heart Foundation, is quite cautious. “This study suggests that small quantities of small chocolate might have good effects on blood pressure. However, it is important to remember that chocolate is also high in fat and calories. So eating much is not good for your heart.” “Polyphenols are also found in fruits and vegetables, which can be taken in without the risks associated with overintake,” she added.

But the German study shows that the fat content does not cancel out the good effects—at least where small amounts are concerned.

1.How is Paragraph 2 developed?

A. By making comparisons. B. By listing figures.

C. By analyzing causes. D. By giving examples.

2.What health benefits does dark chocolate have?

A. It lowers blood pressure heavily.

B. It may prevent heart attacks in a way.

C. It’s useful for controlling one’s weight.

D. It helps people strengthen their body.

3.What do Sara Stanner’s words suggest?

A. Eating chocolate has no health benefits.

B. Dark chocolate is not so nutritious as expected.

C. The findings of scientist’s study are not scientific.

D. Eating fruits and vegetables may be a better choice.

4.What will be discussed in the following passage?

A. Some details of the German study.

B. Benefits of fruits and vegetables.

C. Harm of overeating dark chocolate.

D. The proper amount of dark chocolate taken in.

根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。

It’s normal to wake briefly during the night._ 1.__But if you’re waking up during the night and having trouble falling back asleep, the following tips may help.

Stay out of your head. The key to getting back to sleep is continuing to prepare your body for sleep, so remain in bed in a relaxed position. Hard as it may be, try not to stress over the fact that you’re awake , because that very stress and anxiety encourage your body to stay awake. ___2.__

__3.____If you are finding it hard to fall back asleep, try a relaxation technique such as visualization, deep breathing, or meditation, which can be done without even getting out of bed. Remind yourself that although they’re not a replacement for sleep, rest and relaxation still help refresh your body.

Do a quiet, non-stimulating activity. If you’ve been awake for more than 15 minutes, try getting out of bed and doing a quiet, non-stimulating activity, such as reading a book. Keep the lights dim so as not to think that it’s time to wake up. ___4.__A light snack might help relax you, but be careful not to eat so much that your body begins to expect a meal at that time of the day.

__5.____If you wake during the night feeling anxious about something, make a brief note of it on paper and postpone worrying about it until the next day when you are fresh and it will be easier to resolve.

A. Make relaxation your goal, not sleep.

B. Put off worries and troubles.

C. Use a flashlight to go to the bathroom at night.

D. In fact, a good sleeper won’t even remember it.

E. Also avoid screens of any kind—computers, TVs, cell phones, iPads,

F. You’ll be much more productive and creative after a good night’s sleep.

G. A good way to stay out of your head is to focus on the feeling in your body.

完形填空

請認(rèn)真閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。

One day all the employees of a very famous company reached their office and all saw a big sign on the main door which said this：

“Yesterday, the _________ who has been hindering (阻礙) your growth in this company ___________. We invite you to join the funeral in the room that has been ___________ in the gym. ”

In the beginning, they all got __________ for the death of one of their colleagues, but after a while they started getting ___________ to know who was that person that hindered the ___________ of their colleagues and the company itself

The __________ in the gym was such that security agents were ordered to control the crowd ___________ the room. The more people ____________ the coffin (棺材), the more the excitement heated up. Everyone thought, “___________ is it that was holding me back？”

One by one the intrigued(好奇的) employees got closer to the coffin, and when they looked inside it, they __________ became speechless.

They all got to stand near the coffin, and felt shocked and ____________， as if someone had touched the deepest part of their ___________. There was a mirror inside the coffin: everyone who __________ it could see themselves! There was also a sign next to the mirror that ___________：

“There is only one person who is capable of setting _____________ to your growth and IT IS YOU！” Your life does not ___________ when your boss changes, when your friends change, when your parents change, when your husband or wife changes…

No, your life changes when YOU change, when you ___________ your limiting beliefs inside.

Examine yourself; watch yourself. Don't be afraid of ____________， impossibilities and losses. Be a winner, build yourself and your reality. Remember, it's the way you face life itself that makes the ___________.

1.A. person B．boss C．sign D．funeral

2.A. died away B．died out C．passed away D．passed out

3.A．protected B．prevented C．proved D．prepared

4.A. happy B．sad C．joyful D．grateful

5.A. calm B．curious C．conscious D．convenient

6.A. growth B．width C．faith D．strength

7.A. way B．meaning C．excitement D．disappointment

8.A. within B．without C．a(chǎn)bout D．a(chǎn)round

9.A. bought B．sold C．reached D. touched

10.A. What B．Which C．Where D．Who

11.A. carefully B．a(chǎn)ctually C．suddenly D．madly

12.A. in silence B．in return C．in heed D．in order

13.A. hand B．soul C．mouth D．face

14.A. put outside B．put inside C．looked outside D．looked inside

15.A. talked B．spoke C．said D．told

16.A. deadlines B．demands C．limits D．lacks

17.A. continue B．cancel C．a(chǎn)ccelerate D．change

18.A. go beyond B．go together C．go without D．go towards

19.A. acquaintances B．difficulties C．a(chǎn)dvantages D．bargains

20.A. profit B．wealth C．difference D．fortune

英語知識運(yùn)用

Money is important in our lives. Without money we could not live 1. (comfortable).

We require money to travel, to buy medicine when we are ill and also to pay for the service 2. (give) by others. In truth, money is almost necessary for our 3. (survive). Most of our 4. (activity) are therefore directed towards earning as much money as possible.

We use money not only 5. (meet) the basic needs of life but also to pay for our own advancement. We use it for education 6. helps us to live a better life. Thousands of students are unable to attend school or continue their studies 7. lack of money. Lack of money also causes great hardship and sorrow in hundreds of families. Thousands of people are dying every day because 8. cannot buy nutritious food or pay their doctors fee.

Today, millions of dollars are being spent for the betterment of the people. Many schools and hospitals are being built, and hundreds of acres of land are being planted to produce 9. (much) food for the growing population of the world. As a result, the world is gradually 10. (become) a better place to live in.

短文改錯

假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你的同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多有兩處。錯誤涉及一個單詞的增加，刪除或修改。

增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號，并在其下寫出該詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線劃掉。

修改：在錯的詞下畫一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

注意：1、每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞。

2、 只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不記分。

My friend Mike come to visit me on May Day. During the following days I showed he around the city of Nanchang. We went to the Museum in the morning of May 2, and we learned many about the history of Nanchang. In the afternoon, we made a tour to the Yaohu Lake, that was really great fun! In the evening I took Mike the night zoo. It was so interesting to see animal at night. The next day we went to the book shop to buy books. Though we were very tiring in those two days, but we enjoyed ourselves very much.

書面表達(dá)

假如你是李華，你在某英文報紙上看到一個去山里植樹的活動的英文廣告，你想加入該活動，請根據(jù)以下提示用英語給主辦方寫信詢問相關(guān)信息：

1. 年齡要求；

2. 住宿問題；

3. 如何到達(dá)目的地；

4. 活動的日期及持續(xù)時間。

注意：1. 詞數(shù)100左右；

2. 可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫；

3. 信的開頭語已為你寫好；

4. 參考詞匯：log cabin 小木屋。

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to inquire the information about the “Caring for Our Forests” environmental programme.

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours faithfully,

Li Hua

Apply for a Library Card

Any person who lives, works or attends school in New York State is qualified to receive a New York Public Library card free of charge.

Adult and teen users may either apply online or in person at any New York Public Library location. Applications for children aged 11 and under must be completed in person, and require the signature of a parent or guardian.

When you apply for a card online, you will receive a 7-digit temporary barcode(條形碼). This allows you to set a PIN(Personal Identification Number).

After you receive your permanent barcode, which is required to borrow materials, search library databases, or reserve a computer, you must validate your card.

Renew or Validate Your Card

All adult, teen and child library cards for cardholders in New York City and areas of New York State outside of New York City expire(期滿) and must be renewed every three years. New library card applicants who applied for a card online must validate their card before full cardholder privileges can be extended.

Cardholders in New York City must visit any New York Public Library location to present the required forms of identification in order to renew or validate their card.

Cardholders from areas of New York State outside of New York City may email scans or copies of the required forms of identification to patronaccounts@nypl.org.

Forgot Your PIN?

If you provide the library with a valid email address, you can click on the Forgot Your PIN? Link on the login(登錄) screen of either Bibliocommons or the Classic Catalog. A link with instructions on changing your PIN will be sent to the email address on your account, giving you a brief period of time to update your information. You must select a 4-digit numeric PIN, with no repeating or obvious characters(e.g.1234 or 2222).

If you have not provided us with a valid email address, you have to visit a library location with valid identification to have a staff member reset your PIN for you.

1.If a 10-year-old boy wants to receive a New York Public Library card, he _____.

A. can either apply online or in person

B. can ask his parents to apply for him

C. has to visit a library location in person

D. has to apply in person with a parent or guardian

2. Which is different for cardholders in New York City and those from areas of New York State outside of New York City?

A. The full cardholder privileges.

B. The way they renew or validate their card.

C. The period of validity of their card.

D. The way they apply for a card.

3. A cardholder who forgot his PIN and didn’t provide the library with a valid email address ______.

A. can reset his PIN by letter

B. has to apply for an email address

C. can call the library to reset his PIN

D. has to go to the library to have his PIN reset

Next year the U.S. National Park Service will turn 100. The 100th anniversary （周年紀(jì)念日）will be celebrated across the nation.

Sally Jewell, Secretary of the Interior of the United States, started a new program called “Find Your Park.” She said being outside helps both children and adults in today’s computer-driven world.

“In this society, where we’ve got much information at out fingertips, and things to distract（分散……注意力）our brains, there is little to distract our bodies and that’s why parks and open spaces are so important and even more important with each passing year,” Jewell said.

From beautiful lands and mountains to historical and cultural places, national parks can be found in all 50 states across the U.S. The parks had nearly 293 million visits in 2014. The Golden Gate Park in San Francisco was the most popular with 15 million visits. There are 28 different kinds of national park, and each park has an important story to tell.

Jewell has invited some famous Americans to help the anniversary. American First Lady Michelle Obama and former First Lady Laura Bush were invited to share their national park stories, because the White House is one of the country’s national parks.

Mrs. Obama encouraged “people across the country to ‘Find Your Park,’ whether it’s in your backyard, or your hometown, or in one of our beautiful national parks.”

Some well-known Americans have filmed their own personal national park stories and they can be seen on National Park Foundation website. Bill Nye, known as “The Science Guy,” and actress Bella Thorne are two of the people who have shared their personal national park stories.

The program wants the public to share park experiences and memories at FindYourPark.com. The website helps people find a park near their home, not just national parks, but local parks as well.

“It’s really all about getting people outside and moving as well as getting them to recognize（認(rèn)識）what parks and public lands have to offer,” Jewell said.

1.What’s the purpose of the program “Find Your Park”?

A. To get more people to connect with public lands.

B. To make sure people live in a healthy outdoor life.

C. To raise money for the 100th anniversary.

D. To keep children and adults away from computers

2.In Jewell’s opinion, parks and open spaces ______.

A. are good for helping brains to get information

B. have a big influence on people’s lives

C. are hard to attract human beings

D. help keep people’s attention

3.The national parks in the U.S. _____.

A. are the nation’s main tourist attraction

B. have one story teller for each park

C. are popular across the nation

D. cover a few of its states

4.Famous people are helping the anniversary by ____.

A. sharing their national park experiences

B. filming people in the national parks

C. building parks in their backyards

D. helping people to find a park near their home

That woman carried a new blanket over her arm. Wordlessly, she gave it to me.

“Is it finished?” I asked.

She shook her head. “No. It is ready,” she replied. I handed her the money and took the blanket.

“It is beautiful, so skillfully woven,” I said to my mother. “But what did she mean when she said it was not finished? How can it be ready if it is not finished?”

“I will tell you later,” my mother said, “but first I will take you to the Navajo village.”

We went down to the village. A group of young men were making sand pictures. We walked through the whole village, watching the different things the people were doing.

It was not until that evening that my mother finally explained the Navajo woman’s words.

“Did you notice anything about the things the people were making?” My mother asked.

“What should I have noticed?” I looked at her and asked.

“Each thing the Navajo make has one small part that is not complete. The design in their sand pictures are often not perfectly done, for example---the line of a circle may not quite close. If you look carefully at your blanket, you will probably find a stitch(一針) missing.”

I took the blanket off, but it looked as perfect as any design could be. Then suddenly, I noticed that sure enough a stitch was missing!

“They believe that when anything is completed or finished, it means the end has come--- it will not be perfect until then. Then too, with a circle, they believe that they must leave a pathway for the bad spirits to run away and the good spirits to come in. So, often, they do not make the line close.

1.The blanket the author received ______.

A. was poorly woven

B. made her think a lot

C. cost her a lot of money

D. was finished, but not ready

2.Why was the author shown around the village?

A. To buy more things made by the Navajo.

B. To make friends with some of the Navajo.

C. To have a deeper understanding of the Navajo.

D. To look for the woman who sold her the blanket.

3.Which of the following may the Navajo believe?

A. A stitch in time is very important.

B. Life only becomes perfect when you die.

C. He who makes no mistake is a perfect man.

D. You must always try to make your life complete.

4.What’s the main idea of the text?

A. The Navajo are good at making things

B. The Navajo are brave and hard-working.

C. Skills are needed to do business with the Navajo.

D. A blanket tells a lot about the Navajo culture.

Once upon a time, a library was just about the only place that someone could go to get a book or go to read for free. Then came the arrival of the Internet, and that changed everything. Before long, books were available on different sites on the web. It was only a matter of time until Kindle, Nook, and other e-readers swept the scene. Along with them came the e-book. Many believed that this would be the end of libraries. But libraries still exist today, and many of them even thrive(繁榮). So, how is it possible that they survived against the onslaught of e-books?

For one thing, the truth is that libraries were never just about borrowing books for free. Librarians provide many services other than those of a desk clerk or customer service agent. They often hold seminars, presentations, contests, and other events to promote free education. These events are considered necessary by parents and kids alike.

For others, the library is a place where they can go to get away from the rush of the world and from social obligations or family troubles. Many go to the library to study for projects, papers and exams. Others simply see it as a recreational hobby.

For another thing, most libraries and librarians do not reject the changing tides of technology. And neither does the world, for that matter. In the US, the graduate degree program to become a librarian is often called a Library Science program. It reflects the fact that the country believes its librarians should keep up with the latest in information technology. Many librarians agree, and therefore have become experts in the field. Librarians have by now and large willingly educated themselves in the technology needed to keep up with the fast-paced digital world of technology today.

So consider a visit to your local library to see all the recent changes. If you haven’t been to one in a while you might not recognize the place. But don’t worry. Your librarian will be happy to bring you up to speed.

1.The underlined word “onslaught” in Paragraph 1 can best be replaced by “_____”.

A. price B. attack C. future D. quality

2. According to Paragraph 4, many librarians ______.

A. prefer traditional books to e-books

B. don’t need to have a graduate degree

C. can’t keep up with the world of technology

D. have made good use of new technology in their work

3.What’s the author’s attitude towards the future of librarians?

A. Hopeful. B. Careless. C. Doubtful. D. Disapproving.

4.Which of the following shows the structure of the text?

A. B.

C. D.

CP: Central Point P: Point Sp: Sub-point(次要點(diǎn)) C: Conclusion