Day 1
Snowy trip to Japan (P3)
Choose the best answer:
1. The author’s family traveled to Japan because ______.
A. they wanted to go skiing there
B. they were invited by some friends
C. they were very interested in Japanese culture
D. they had expected it to be warmer than in China
2. The underlined word “overwhelmed” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. overjoyed B. amazed
C. annoyed D. disappointed
3. What lesson did the author learn from reading the novel To Live?
A. We should cherish our lives and try to live them to the fullest.
B. One can achieve nothing if he or she doesn’t have a dream.
C. We should stay positive and determined no matter what happens.
D. Those who have gone through unfortunate events tend to be optimistic.
4. What can be inferred from the article?
A. The author didn’t like Japanese food at all.
B. The author’s journey to Japan was easy for her the whole time.
C. The author didn’t enjoy herself in Japan because of the bad weather.
D. The author was impressed by the snow in Japan.

Day 2
Study magical beasts (P4)
Choose the best answer:
1. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the article?
A. To inform us of an upcoming movie about the wizarding world.
B. To analyze why the Harry Potter film series has such lasting appeal.
C. To explain what inspired J.K. Rowling to write a Harry Potter spin-off book.
D. To explain how the new movie is related to the Harry Potter film series.
2. Which of the following is TRUE about the book Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?
A. The story follows Harry Potter’s exciting adventures after the Harry Potter series.
B. The book was written by J.K. Rowling after she had completed the entire Harry Potter series.
C. In the first Harry Potter book, it is mentioned as an assigned textbook for freshmen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
D. It is a fictional textbook that teaches students how to become a professional wizard in the Harry Potter series.
3. Which of the following statements is supported by the fourth and fifth paragraphs?
A. Newt Scamander discovers three types of magical creatures during his global journey.
B. The treacle that glumbumbles produce can help people remove their sadness.
C. Billywigs can make people lose control of themselves and hover in the sky for days.
D. Whichever magical beasts people come across, they have to bow to them to show respect.
4. What can be concluded from the article?
A. The film trilogy is expected to be released about a year from now.
B. Emma Watson is excited about the possibility of appearing in the movie.
C. Most of the old Harry Potter crew will appear in the new movie.
D. The new movie could be more popular than the Harry Potter film series was.

Day 3
How faces show feelings (P5)
Choose the best answer:
1. The underlined part “this is just the tip of the iceberg” in Paragraph 3 probably means ______.
A. this is a truth known to us all
B. this is the total amount of something
C. this is easily seen or discovered
D. this is only the smallest and most obvious part of something
2. How does the author explain the definition of “compound emotions” in the article?
A. With comparisons.
B. Through examples.
C. Through cause and effect analysis.
D. By presenting research findings.
3. According to the article, people are likely to become happily disgusted when ______.
A. they receive unexpected good news
B. someone they don’t care about makes them happy
C. something unpleasant but also funny happens
D. they successfully escape from a dangerous situation
4. What can we conclude from the article?
A. There are several contradictory emotions we tend to overlook.
B. Females have more contradictory emotions than males do.
C. The chemicals in the brain that activate emotions are easy to identify.
D. Martinez’s next goal is to find an effective cure for people who suffer from PTSD.

Day 4
Fighting for family (P6)
Choose the best answer:
1. Which of the following order of events is correct according to the article?
a. The author’s husband broke the faucet handle off the wall.
b. The author started preparing lunch for her husband.
c. Mario and his brother Rico came over to help.
d. The author comforted her sister on the phone.
e. The author picked up the dry cleaning and shopped for groceries.
A. abcde B. baced
C. badce D. bacde
2. We can infer from the article that, at the end of the day, the author thinks that her life is ______.
A. disappointing B. boring
C. rewarding D. exciting
3. What is the main lesson that the article conveys?
A. Life is full of unexpected and unpleasant incidents.
B. It is not appropriate to judge people by their achievements.
C. Our happiness depends on the things we do for our loved ones, no matter how small those things are.
D. An accomplished writer always finds time to write.

Day 5
阅读下面材料，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Bouillon Chartier
A restaurant doesn’t become a legend by accident, and it certainly can’t stay that way by resting on its laurels (荣誉).
Chartier is over 100 years old and still in the very prime (巅峰) of life. The restaurant is dear to native Parisians, which might help explain why it is just as beloved by tourists from the world over.
In 1896, the Bouillon Chartier was born out of a very simple concept – provide a decent (体面的) meal at a reasonable price and give customers good service in order to earn their loyalty. 50 million meals, and only four owners later, the recipe is still a great success.
This place has known and been touched by the many famous and anonymous faces who have dined there on romantic dates and with families or friends. It has developed more than a personality; they have given it a soul.
Enter the large, legendary, historically listed dining room. Have a seat at a table and take the time to admire the famous sideboards where regulars keep their personal napkins and the painting by Germont, who gave it to the establishment as payment for his debt there.
Watch the elegant to and fro of servers dressed in black vests and white aprons, unmatched in their efficiency. Then, get ready to delight your taste buds!
The dishes are traditional, but there is a wide range of choices at frankly unbeatable prices.
Enjoy leeks vinaigrette, hard-boiled eggs with mayonnaise, vegetable soup or snails for starters; meat, fish or stews simmered to perfection come next. The menu is a long one, the meals are authentic and the mains are around 10 euros.
You can be sure that what you’re getting is high quality, too, as their suppliers are consistent and always among the best.
For dessert, treat yourself to the famous home-made Chantilly cream; you won’t find anything like it anywhere else.
In fact, no matter what you’re seeking at Chartier, you probably won’t find it anywhere else… because there’s only one Paris, only one 9th arrondissement (区) and only one Bouillon Chartier.

1. Which of the following statements about Bouillon Chartier is TRUE?
A. About 50 million meals are sold in the restaurant every year.
B. Regular customers are welcome to keep their napkins at the restaurant.
C. From the beginning, the restaurant was meant to meet the taste of rich people in Paris.
D. Germont gave his paintings to the restaurant to express his appreciation for its food.
2. Which of the following is a dessert specialty at Bouillon Chartier?
A. snails B. leeks vinaigrette
C. hard-boiled eggs with mayonnaise
D. home-made Chantilly cream
3. The purpose of this article is to ______.
A. praise the excellent services that Bouillon Chartier offer
B. give a brief introduction to the restaurant Bouillon Chartier
C. list some traditional French dishes appreciated by native Parisians
D. stress how unique the dishes served at Bouillon Chartier are
（答案见下期）

上期参考答案
D1 1-4 BDBC D2 1-4 CBBC D3 1-4 DBCC
D4 1-4 BCCC D5 1-5 BCACD 6-10 BBCDB
11-15 DBADB 16-20 DACDA