Ⅱ. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper from of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(1) Mr. Mancinelli emigrated from Italy to America with his family when he was eight and began working at a local barbershop when he was 11. He now still ___21___ (do) his job full time, cutting hair five days a week from noon to 8 p.m. In the past five years, he ___22___ (work) at Fantastic Cuts, a hair salon ___23___ (locate) in a small shopping center in New York City. (2) The Rocket ___24___ (be) arguably the most popular NBA franchise in China since the team ___25___ (draft) Chinese superstar Yao Ming. Yao played his entire NBA career in Houston. (3) Though it’s not mainstream, if you walk through major cities you may see a fan ___26___ (dress) in the sweeping robes and wide sleeves of Hanfu, which literally translates to “Han clothing.” This kind of clothing ___27___ (sell) well among certain young people.(4) But the central issue ___28___ (remain): who is ___29___ (blame) for the unsustainable imbalance in the world economy --- and how can it ___30___ (tackle)?Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.1/ 1331. Buyers from stores are given the opportunity to go through fashion ________ one by one and place orders.32. The question seemed easy ________, but when the students tried to answer it, they discovered how difficult it was .33. The agreement we had been working on ________ our right to limit trade in endangered species.34. Some people prefer documentaries, which usually ________ viewers with a relatively balanced view of issues.35. If these discussions are to succeed, we’ll need ________ from both sides rather than dishonest interaction.36. She stands a good chance, since only two people ________ the seat and the other candidate is very unpopular.37. the silence in the woods was broken only by the ________ of the leaves in the gentle breeze.38. With the rapid development of WeChat, this year has seen a ________ in information communication technology.39. As a person afraid of hairy animals, I could feel myself ________ up as the puppy touched my ankle.40. This resort is widely viewed as one of the most popular holiday destinations, not only for its gorgeous scenery, abundant wildlife and friendly people, but also because it is easily ________ by road, rail and air.Ⅱ. Reading ComprehensionSection A2/ 13Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrases that best fits the context.More and more shoppers are buying things online these days, allowing them to avoid __41__ sales people and long lines at checkout counters. In spite of online convenience, __42__, there are some items -- like clothes -- that customers prefer to __43__ before buying. In light of this, two companies are finding ways to modernize stores and __44__ the gap between online and in-store retail（零售）.A software company that also happens to sell designer jeans, Hointer has created a fast and painless shopping __45__ for its customers.Shoppers walk into a Hointer store and select one of the many pairs of jeans __46__ down from bars. Then they point their smart-phones at the tag and __47__ the Hointer app, after which they select the size and press “try on”. The app then directs them to a specific dressing room. German-made robots bring out the __48__ jeans and deliver them through a chute（斜槽）to the dressing room in about 30 seconds. Immediately after __49__ pairs of jeans are dropped through another chute, the “outbox,” they disappear from the list in the app.Purchases at Hointer are made with a swipe（刷卡）of a credit card. And interacting with a salesperson is optional! This allows Hointer to hire fewer people and focus on their ultimate goal: developing __50__ that supports a retail revolution.Men’s clothing retailer Bonobos has /__51__ a more personalized shopping experience. Although it is --in fact --on online retailer, Bonobos had decided to open a handful of brick-and-mortar stores called Guide-shops. Shoppers make a(n) __52__ online before arriving at a guide-shop, where they receive one-on-one __53__ from a fitting guide. Because these shops have limited inventories（存货）, shoppers aren’t able to take home the outfits they select. But guides help shoppers make online purchases before they leave, after which the items will be __54__ to customers in one or two days.While Hointer focuses on convenience, Bonobos Guide-shops focus on customer3/ 13service. But both efforts have one thing __55__: giving clothing retailers a new look for the 21st century.41. A. respectable B. considerate C. aggressive D. violent42. A. however B. therefore C. anyway D. moreover43. A. convince B. guarantee C. ensure D. examine44. A. break B. bridge C. shallow D. deepen45. A. experience B. mall C. direction D. principle46. A. hiding B. hanging C. storing D. labeling47. A. start B. upload C. save D. download48. A. desired B. well-designed C. promoted D. well-prepared49. A. qualified B. wanted C. chosen D. unwanted50. A. employment B. efficiency C. technology D. market51. A. come up with B. looked forward to C. looked up D. brought up52. A. decision B. appointment C. contribution D. impression53. A. contact B. instruction C. notice D. attention54. A. presented B. packaged C. delivered D. transferred55. A. in conclusion B. in common C. as usual D. in generalSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the4/ 13one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Any snakebite can be dangerous if infection sets in. some types of snake poison make the bite area swollen（肿胀的）or painful. Others cause bleeding or damage the heart’s nerves. Here are some especially dangerous snakes:The largest of all poisonous snakes, king cobras can reach 5.5 meters in length. Each king cobra bits contains enough poison to kill an elephant -- or 20 people. But these big snakes usually avoid people. They live throughout India, southern China and Southeast Asia.A bite from Australia’s inland taipan, the world’s most poisonous snake, releases enough poison to kill 100 men. The good news is that people rarely come in contact with this snake, and a treatment for its poison exists.Russell’s viper lives throughout Asia, including India, southern China, and on the island of Taiwan. It prefers grassy fields but can be found in forests and urban areas. It bites more people and causes more deaths than any other poisonous snake.Though short, the common Indian krait packs a powerful punch（攻击）in its bite. Most often, it strikes people at night while they are sleeping. Since the bite causes little pain, victims are often not sure that they have been bitten until they begin to experience stomach cramps（痉挛）. Without treatment, symptoms will worsen quickly and can lead to death.The black mamba, a native of Africa, is actually olive or grey in color. Only the inside of its mouth is black. When black mambas feel threatened by a human, they make a loud hissing sound to warn the person away. If the warming is ignored, the snake will attack the person repeatedly. And they can attack quickly, moving over the ground at speeds of up to 20 kilometers per hour.56. According to this article, which of the following is known for its speed?A. The inland taipan.B. The blank mamba.C. The Indian Krait.D. The Russell’s viper.5/ 1357. What does the article imply about the inland taipan?A. It was once believed to be extinct.B. A chance meeting with it could b fatal.C. Some people keep one as a pet.D. V ery little is know about its behavior.58. In which magazine would you most likely find this article?A. Let’s Explore Nature.B. Weekly Travel Digest.C. Psychology Magazine.D. Global Warning News.(B)Scholarship Application Tips in 2018 for college students●Before you apply1. Work hard to get good grades. Don’t sweat about one had grade, but always strive to do your best.2. Get involved, and stay involved, in out-of-class activities. Sports, clubs, drama, bands and orchestras -- these often count toward a student’s overall scholarship application evaluation. The same goes for paid (or unpaid) work experience.3. Begin your scholarship research early -- by your sophomore（大学二年级）or junior year of high school, if possible. Make special mote of application deadlines, as they can vary from late summer to late spring.4. Apply for as many scholarships as you are eligible（符合条件的）for -- several smaller scholarships can add up to a lot of money.●During the application process1. Read the supplementary materials that come with scholarship application forms to better6/ 13understand the program’s focus (community service, subject interest). Try to answer the questions with the focus area in mind.2. Answer question as they are asked. Don’t go off topic.3. If there is a financial section to the application, make sure you get accurate and complete information from all appropriate sources to ensure your eligibility.4. Take your time. Write down everything you can think of for each question, then set the application aside for a day so you can look everything over again before you send it off.5. Don’t wait until the last minute to complete your application, especially if you are applying online. Computer systems can get blocked with the large volume of applicants hoping to submit（上交）their qualifications during the last few days and hours before a deadline.6. If a third party has to complete part of your application, such as providing a letter of recommendation, make sure you ask them early on and remind them as often as necessary to ensure they provide you with the necessary materials.7. Last but not least, review your application with your parents to make sure you haven’t left out any important details.Good luck to the students applying for the 2018 scholarship programs!59. Before you apply for a scholarship, it’s best to ________.A. pay more attention to grades than to out-of-class activities.B. focus on only one scholarship application.C. get as much work experience as possible.D. begin your preparation as early as possible.60. The underlined phrase “sweat about” most probably means ________.A. worry aboutB. feel regret overC. think ofD. be crazy about7/ 1361. When you are answering questions on the application form, you should ________.A. focus on the subject you are interested in.B. answer to the point.C. list your advantages.D. prove your abilities.62. The author suggests that applicants should ________.A. submit the application before the last few days.B. double-check their application with their parents.C. complete and submit the application in one day.D. avoid submitting the application online.(C)Happiness can be described as a positive mood and a pleasant state of mind. Accordingto recent polls（民意调查）, sixty to seventy percent of Americans consider themselves to be moderately happy and one in twenty persons feels very unhappy. Psychologists have been studying the factors that contribute to happiness. It is not predictable, nor is a person in an apparently ideal situation necessarily happy. The ideal situation may have little to do with his actual feelings.A good education and income are usually considered necessary for happiness. Though both may contribute, they are only chief factors if the person is seriously under-educated or actually suffering from lack of physical needs.The rich are not likely to be happier than the middle-income group or even those withvery low incomes. People with college educations are somewhat happier than those who did not8/ 13graduate from high school, and it is believed that this is mainly because they have more opportunities to control their lives. Yet people with a high income and a college education may be less happy than those with the same income and no college education.Poor health does not rule out happiness except for the severely disabled or those in pain. Learning to cope with a health problem can contribute to happiness. Those who have good relationship with other family members are happier than those who live alone. Love has a higher correlation with happiness than any other factors.It should be noted that people quickly get used to what they have, and they are happiest when they feel they are increasing their level no matter where it stands at a given time.Children whose parents where happily married have happier childhoods, but are not necessarily happier adult.The best formula（准则）for happiness is to be able to develop AQ (Adversity Quotient that can be of great benefit when running into trouble), to have a personal involvement and commitment, and to develop self-confidence and self-esteem.63. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. happiness is neither predictable nor apparent.B. a person in an apparently ideal situation must be happy.C. the rich are not likely to be happier than the middle-income group.D. happiness is not necessarily connected to one’s situation in society.64. According to the article, happiness is greatly dependent upon ________.A. a happy childhood in which one can do whatever he likes.B. great wealth with which one can buy anything.C. a feeling that conditions are becoming for the better.9/ 13D. a college degree that can help one achieve great success.65. The letter AQ in the last paragraph most probably mean ________.A. ambition to defeat others in a severe competition.B. ability to overcome difficulty and get out of embarrassing situation.C. methods of solving difficult problems and challenges in life.D. attitudes towards severe competition especially in trouble.66. The best title of this passage may be ________.A. What Does Happiness Lie inB. Happiness and UnhappinessC. Different Kinds of HappinessD. Causes of Happiness and UnhappinessSection CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in the each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.10/ 13Ten years ago, after 2 years as a postdoc（博士后）, I found myself wondering whether I should take a different road. Up to that point, I had stuck to a pretty traditional path investigating cancer genetics, but I was losing interest in the research. At the same time, federal funding had flattened, which added to my dissatisfaction. ____67____. Then came the hard part: identifying a new career that would nurture my passion for science and allow me to make an impact with my work.As I was considering my options, I found inspiration in my first graduate school research tutor, whose work reminded me that scientists’ efforts away from the bench can be incredibly powerful. But I still didn’t know exactly what I should do. _____68_____ A colleague mentioned that a professor at a nearby 2-year college was training students to produce monoclonal antibodies for labs on campus. I was impressed that the professor and taken on this type of ambitious project with relatively inexperienced students. Curious to find out more, I set up a meeting with John and was struck by his sincerity and the way be prioritized student training above grants, publications, and personal ambition. I could also see his passion for teaching, which reminded me of the dream to become a high school biology teacher.____69____ I found a faculty position and joined John at the same quiet junior college. Now, I effectively hold two positions: classroom instructor and research co-adviser of 15 inexperienced but eager undergraduates. Both roles give me a chance to help students transform themselves, which is enormously rewarding._____70______ It is discouraging when others see both my students and me as less worthy because we are not at universities. We sometimes struggle to get access to federal funding, scientific conferences, and other resources and opportunities. My pay is below the standard at 4-year research institutions, even though my teaching workload is greater. But my occasional frustration is relieved by the thought of the students, who I have helped train.Looking back at these 10 years, I realize how much my work on this campus has11/ 13helped me grow, both as an academic and a tutor. I’m grateful that I stepped away from a traditional career path and found a way to serve both the student and research communities in my own way, modest though it may be.第Ⅱ卷Ⅰ. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.71. 这个古城几乎被遗忘直至1958年它的遗迹被重新发现。