Passage Two

Coconut(椰子)is an unusual food for many reasons. It is one of the largest edible seeds produced by any plant. Its unusual contents also make it unique in the seed world-it consists of both “meat“ and “water” inside. The coconut meat is the white substance with which we are all familiar, as it is used extensively for cooking and flavorings;the coconut water is a white and sweet liquid. Portuguese(葡萄牙的)　explorers gave the nut its name in the 15th century, referring to it as coco, meaning “ghost” in their language. The outside appearance of coconuts reminded them of a ghost's face, and the tree has had that name ever since.

The coconut has varied uses. It is used to make various cooking oils for fast food restaurants around the world to make diet materials. The coconut fluid is a favorite drink in hot climates, providing a cool and refreshing beverage right off the tree. This water is also used by manufacturers of various sports drinks. Even the shell itself has many uses, including animal food and fertilizer.

59______

• A.Where are you going today
• B.That's not our bus
• C.I'll catch up on my reading to kill time
• D.There isn't a cloud in the sky
• E.Did you catch the news today
• F.How long have you been waiting
• G.Have a nice day
• H.Don't forget your book

60______

• A.Where are you going today
• B.That's not our bus
• C.I'll catch up on my reading to kill time
• D.There isn't a cloud in the sky
• E.Did you catch the news today
• F.How long have you been waiting
• G.Have a nice day
• H.Don't forget your book

你(Li Yuan)在英语学习中遇到了一些困难, 希望得到帮助。请给你的英国笔友(Jason)写封信, 内容包括：

·介绍你学习英语的经历;

·描述你在英语学习中遇到的困难;

·希望笔友给你一些建议。

58______

• A.Where are you going today
• B.That's not our bus
• C.I'll catch up on my reading to kill time
• D.There isn't a cloud in the sky
• E.Did you catch the news today
• F.How long have you been waiting
• G.Have a nice day
• H.Don't forget your book

57______

• A.Where are you going today
• B.That's not our bus
• C.I'll catch up on my reading to kill time
• D.There isn't a cloud in the sky
• E.Did you catch the news today
• F.How long have you been waiting
• G.Have a nice day
• H.Don't forget your book

Mary：We couldn't ask for a better day, could we?

John：I know. ____56____.I love this time of the year.

Mary：This bus seems to be running late, doesn't it? ____57____ ?

John：I've been here for at least ten minutes.

Mary：Ah, here comes a bus!

John：Oh good. Wait ! ____58____ .That bus goes downtown.

Mary：Well, it looks like we'11 be waiting a little longer. ____59____ , I guess.

John：Oh, I'm afraid you have no time for that. Here's our bus.

Mary：Oh great! I thought it would never come.

John：____60____ !

Mary：You too.

56______

• A.Where are you going today
• B.That's not our bus
• C.I'll catch up on my reading to kill time
• D.There isn't a cloud in the sky
• E.Did you catch the news today
• F.How long have you been waiting
• G.Have a nice day
• H.Don't forget your book

What is the reason for setting an official holiday for stepparents?

• A.Because they love their role as stepparents.
• B.Because they are often treated as heroes in the family.
• C.Because they deserve respect and honor as family members.
• D.Because they are often seen as the most loving family members.

Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word“inherent”in paragraph 2 ?

• A.Unbelievable.
• B.Tough.
• C.Lasting.
• D.Inevitable.

Passage Five

• As we recently discovered, there is a Stepmother's Day, though it is not on any official holiday calendar. So, it would be safe to assume that there is a similar day for stepdads, too.    Right? Well, it depends on what you read. A
• It's interesting to note that there is a National Grandparents' Day. President Jimmy Carter signed it into law in 1978. Law! While grandparents are undoubtedly special people in our children's lives, they are often seen as the most loving fami
• Are you with me? Follow me and get your voice heard. How cool it would be if we could make this happen!    What does the underlined word“that” in Paragraph 1 refer to?
• A.Father figures who are equally honored in the U.S.
• B.30 people who support Stepfather's Day on the Facebook page.
• C.3.3 million men who live with at least one stepchild in the world.
• D.11.1%of U.S. fathers who live with at least one stepchild in the U.S.

What did President Jimmy Carter sign into law in 1978 ?

• A.The National Grandparents' Day.
• B.The National Grandchildren's Day.
• C.The National Stepparents' Day.
• D.The National Stepchildren's Day.