阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 During my university years in the early 2000s, I worked part-time with kids at a neighborhood YMCA, which mainly focused on child care. Each year, we hosted a Christmas party for the community. Most of the people working there were women, so we had to search for a male volunteer to play Santa Claus. We didn't have many choices. John was a tall, twentyish man who was much too thin to be Santa Claus. No amount of stuffing (填充物) could possibly make him look like a common Santa Claus. He was, however, available. On the day of the party, John put on his costume (戏装) and waited for the children. Many of the children who knew John said, "It's just you, John." If they didn't know him, they said, "You're too thin to be Santa." We thought it might be a bad decision, but then everyone seemed to enjoy their time there, so it didn't really matter. Then, a lovely little girl entered the room. She was dressed beautifully to see Santa and seemed a little shy. Her mother brought her up to our Santa. "She's deaf," the mother explained." If she could just sit on your lap (大腿) and have her picture taken, she would be happy." John, the skinny Santa, smiled at the little girl, and she sat on his lap. Then, the skinny Santa began using hand gestures to communicate with the girl fluently, and the little girl smiled happily and answered him quickly with her hands. Their conversation lasted quite a while. When I looked at the mother, I saw that she was crying. In fact, I don't think there was a dry eye in the room. Santa Claus really was there. There was so much we didn't know about what was happening. This girl had never met John before, and few of us were aware that he knew how to sign

1.阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。

During my university years in the early 2000s, I worked part-time with kids at a neighborhood YMCA, which mainly focused on child care. Each year, we hosted a Christmas party for the community.

Most of the people working there were women, so we had to search for a male volunteer to play Santa Claus. We didn't have many choices. John was a tall, twentyish man who was much too thin to be Santa Claus. No amount of stuffing (填充物) could possibly make him look like a common Santa Claus. He was, however, available.

On the day of the party, John put on his costume (戏装) and waited for the children. Many of the children who knew John said, "It's just you, John." If they didn't know him, they said, "You're too thin to be Santa." We thought it might be a bad decision, but then everyone seemed to enjoy their time there, so it didn't really matter.

Then, a lovely little girl entered the room. She was dressed beautifully to see Santa and seemed a little shy. Her mother brought her up to our Santa. "She's deaf," the mother explained." If she could just sit on your lap (大腿) and have her picture taken, she would be happy." John, the skinny Santa, smiled at the little girl, and she sat on his lap.

Then, the skinny Santa began using hand gestures to communicate with the girl fluently, and the little girl smiled happily and answered him quickly with her hands. Their conversation lasted quite a while. When I looked at the mother, I saw that she was crying. In fact, I don't think there was a dry eye in the room. Santa Claus really was there.

There was so much we didn't know about what was happening. This girl had never met John before, and few of us were aware that he knew how to sign—it all added up to a magical surprise.

(1) Why was John chosen to play Santa Claus? A. He was tall. B. He was male. C. He was young. D. He was popular.

(2) What did people probably think of John's playing Santa Claus at first? A. Disappointing. B. Interesting. C. Surprising. D. Inspiring.

(3) What can we know about the little girl? A. She was talkative and lively. B. She often came to the child care. C. She was friendly to other children. D. She expected to take pictures with Santa.

(4) What contributed to the touching scene on that day? A. The little girl has a nice character. B. John's knowledge of sign language. C. The warm and friendly environment. D. The participation of the little girl's mother.

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We see a woman swimming at night in a dark sea. Suddenly, she is pulled underwater. She surfaces, cries in fear, then disappears forever. This is the opening scene from the 1975film Jaws, showing a shark attack. It was a great success, attracting huge audiences and winning many awards. It also strengthened people's long-held idea of the great white shark.

People have always been scared of sharks, but Jaws made things worse. Many people who saw the film started to believe that sharks were dangerous animals that ate humans. Some started fishing for sharks, killing as many as they could. At that time, nobody cared if sharks were killed, or how many were killed.

After 1975, the number of large sharks fell quickly. This was not only due to fear of sharks, but also finning. Finning is a type of fishing where sharks are caught and their fins(鳍) cut off to be used in shark fin soup. Finning kills millions of sharks a year.

Finning would have an unexpected effect upon Peter Benchley, the man who wrote the book the film Jaws was based on. In 1980, Benchley came across an awful sight in an area where fishermen were finning, leaving the sea floor covered with dead sharks. Benchley saw sharks being killed and this caused a deep change in him. He came to see people as a danger to sharks, rather than the other way round. From that day on, he fought to protect sharks. He admitted that his book was wrong about sharks' behavior. "Sharks don't target humans, " he said.

Fortunately, not everyone who watched the film Jaws became afraid of sharks — some became interested in understanding them. Today, as we learn more about sharks, more people than ever want to protect them from extinction.

(1) The passage begins with a scene of the film Jaws to ____. A. introduce the topic of sharks B. show the success of the film C. describe how evil the shark is D. attract people to watch the film

(2) What can we learn from paragraph 2? A. Sharks were believed to be endangered animals. B. Sharks wouldn't have been killed without the film Jaws. C. People had no idea how scary sharks were if not for the film. D. Misunderstanding towards sharks was deepened due to the film.

(3) What influence did finning have on Peter Benchley? A. He became more interested in shark movies. B. He no longer saw sharks as a threat to humans. C. He decided to protect sharks by rewriting his book. D. He admitted being responsible for the deaths of sharks.

(4) What is the author's attitude towards the future of shark protection? A. Hopeful. B. Unsure. C. Mixe D. D.Unconcerned.

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The cost of living in countries like the U. S. , Britain, Australia or France has skyrocketed (飞涨) in recent years. However, if you are willing to leave your country and explore life in other areas, there are many countries boasting an extremely cheap and low cost of living. Check out the following countries when planning your next move.

Ecuador

Ecuador is similar to the United States in many ways, and as a result has become a popular American getaway. They even use the U. S. dollar for their currency. In this country, it is cheaper to eat out every day than cook for yourself on a budget in the U. S. You can even buy a property for around $50,000 and hire someone to tend to it while you are away.

Mexico

Although the country is known for its poverty-ridden streets, there are many wealthier areas that provide every facility you might need. You can live off a mere $700 to $800 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, facilities, food, and any sightseeing.

Argentina

Argentina has been a popular tourist destination for many years. It has great restaurants, a rich history, and many places to explore. Not to mention, it is not very expensive to live there. A decent sized home can cost around $139,000, which is relatively cheap in relation to homes in the United States.

Vietnam

Vietnam has also become a popular tourist destination in recent years. There are many million-dollar luxury homes by the beach, but you can find a modest flat or small home for around $25,000 to $50, 000 if you search in the right areas.

(1) How much does it take at least to live in Mexico for six months? A. About $ 4,200. B. About $ 8,000. C. About $ 8,400. D. About $ 9,800.

(2) What does Argentina and Vietnam have in common? A. They both have great restaurants. B. The cost of living in them is both expensive. C. People are all fond of travelling to the two countries. D. The middle-sized homes both cost around $139,000.

(3) In which country did the purchaser probably pay extra money after he left? A. Ecuador. B. Mexico. C. Argentina. D. Vietnam.

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Since 1964, colleges and universities in the U. S. have used Test of English as a Foreign Language, or TOEFL, to measure an international applicant's（申请人的）level of English. Universities in English-speaking European countries began using the International English Language Testing System, or IELTS, in 1989. These two tests have been the main choices for English ability testing in higher education admissions for international students until now.

In recent years, several companies have developed new English language tests that are low-cost and easy to use. And they aim to do more than just offer greater choices in the admissions process.

Founded in 2012, Duolingo creates software that teaches users many different languages, including English. In 2014, the company launched its own test of English language ability.

Jennifer Dewar works with Duolingo, helping to develop the test. She formerly worked as an admissions official at Washington University in St. Louis, Misouri. The school is one of hundreds of colleges, universities and other organizations in and outside the U. S. that now accept the test results for international admissions into their study programs.

Dewar says Duolingo created the test to lower the barriers to higher education for people worldwide, especially those in developing countries.

TOEFL and the IELTS cost about $ 300. They are given in a limited number of centers around the world. Some test-takers have to travel to take the tests, adding to the costs. Duolingo offers its test entirely over the Internet for $ 49. All test-takers need is access to a computer with a microphone，listening device and self-facing camera.

TOEFL, the IELTS and Duolingo measure a person's English reading，listening，speaking and writing abilities. But it takes about 45 minutes to complete a Duolingo test，compared to three or four hours for TOEFL or the IELTS. It is possible because Duolingo uses artificial intelligence（人工智能）to adapt to test-takers' abilities，using fewer questions to measure their skills.

(1) Why were TOEFL and the IELTS set up? A. To make people understand English-speaking countries. B. To help teachers to teach in colleges and universities in Europe. C. To test an international applicant's level of English. D. To help international applicants to improve their sEnglish.

(2) When did Duolingo begin to use its own test of English language ability? A. In 1964. B. In 1989. C. In 2012. D. In 2014.

(3) Compared to TOEFL and the IELTS, Duolingo _____________. A. widely used in English tests B. a less difficult test C. affordable and convenient D. a face-to-face test

(4) What is the author's purpose in writing the text? A. To introduce Duolingo. B. To instruct us how to pass English tests. C. To introduce overseas studying. D. To promote English teaching.

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