Day1
Having the last laugh (P1)
阅读短文并根据所读内容完成表格，每空一词。
Topic: the soccer player Ramos
His 1. _______
He became a laughing stock when he 2. _______ the penalty kick at the 2012 Champions League semifinal between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, and the shootout damaged his 3. _______.
People 4. _______ whether he could handle the responsibility of taking penalties.

What he did to fight back
He won the coach’s 5. _______ and respect with his hard work and strong character.
He often pushes himself to the 6. _______.
On April 29, he scored 7. _______ in five minutes to help Real beat defending champion Bayern 4-0, which took Real to the Champions League final for the first time in 12 years.

His character
He has shown natural courage and 8. _______ on the field since he joined Real in 2005.
He plays down his personal 9. _______.
He said that although goals are personally 10. _______, the team’s success is more important.

Day2
What we watch at... (P4)
Choose the best answer:
1. What is the article mainly about?
A. The importance and lasting attraction of television.
B. The social problems caused by television.
C. Why computers can’t take the place of television.
D. How television has developed into its current form.

2. How did people react to television when it first came out?
A. They were not interested in it at all.
B. They didn’t understand it.
C. They found it a good way to learn about the world.
D. They decided to replace radio with it immediately.

3. Why is television so popular according to the article?
a. It provides lively pictures with sound.
b. It’s convenient for people to watch at home.
c. It makes the world smaller.
d. It makes people better informed.
A. a, b B. a, b, c
C. b, c, d D. a, b, c, d

Day3
Choose your next... (P5)
Choose the best answer:
1. The underlined word “random” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. equal
B. amusing
C. strange
D. unpredictable

2. Which of the following is TRUE about Wang Zhijian and his study?
A. He found a new game theory called “conditional response”.
B. He asked 360 students to play a total of 300 rounds of rock-paper-scissors.
C. After studying the first several results, Wang discovered the pattern behind the game.
D. The study suggested that the traditional belief that rock-paper-scissors game is random is wrong.

3. According to the study, if player A has just used rock to beat player B’s scissors, then A is more likely to choose ______ and B is more likely to choose ______.
A. rock, paper
B. rock, scissors
C. scissors, rock
D. paper, scissors

4. What will Wang study about rock-paper-scissors in the future, according to the article?
A. The functions related to the game that are hard-wired into our brains.
B. How human brains make quick decisions when competing in the game.
C. The psychology behind the players who always win the game.
D. How to improve players’ ability to predict opponents’ moves.

Day4
Powerful words (P6)
Choose the best answer:
1. When Mark was in the third grade, he ______.
A. was a little bit shy and quiet
B. didn’t behave himself at school
C. was the author’s favorite student
D. was talkative and performed well at school

2. When the students got the list of what the others thought of them, they felt ______.
A. proud and calm
B. excited and anxious
C. surprised and joyful
D. disappointed and doubtful

3. Why did Mark’s father thank the author after the funeral?
A. She had helped to arrange the funeral.
B. She had written to Mark when he was in the army.
C. She had encouraged Mark to become a better person.
D. She had corrected Mark’s mistakes in school many times.

4. What might be the author’s main purpose in writing the article?
A. To share her impressions of her student Mark.
B. To call on other teachers to follow her example.
C. To tell readers how she got along with her students.
D. To show readers that good words make a difference.

Day5
阅读下面的材料，并根据内容选择最佳选项。
Carmel is a beautiful ocean-side town on California’s Highway 1, complete with dramatic views, white beaches, friendly locals and great food. The town itself is small – you can walk across it in five minutes – but filled with art galleries, cafes, restaurants and hotels. Every evening, visitors gather on the beautiful beach to watch colorful sunsets.
Temperatures in September are perfect: 21-27 C during the day and 10-16 C at night. Bring sweaters for all-day activities.
Scenic Drive winds along the curve of the beach. A packed dirt path along the roadside is a favorite with local joggers and dog-walkers. The town is especially dog-friendly with many hotels and restaurants welcoming canine guests.
Carmel Hotels
Carmel is world-famous for its rustic (乡村的) cottages, historic hotels, spa resorts (胜地) and amazing international events. The architecture ranges from fairytale-styled inns to elegant luxury suites overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Monterey Pine forests. Hotels and inns offer many services for dining, spa, wine, entertainment and sports.
Carmel Restaurants
Wines and fine dining are everywhere in Carmel and on the Monterey Peninsula (半岛). Many of the Monterey Peninsula’s best restaurants are under the ownership of world-famous chefs (主厨) whose culinary (烹饪的) accomplishments are certain to please the first-time visitor. Booking ahead is a must in the busy season and especially during the larger events such as the AT&T Golf Classic, The Bach Festival, the Monterey Jazz Festival and the many art & wine festivals.
Carmel Jewelry
As Carmel is a top wedding destination, jewelers abound in this little village by the sea. European-trained workers and artists make wearable jewelry art pieces that are available for friends, lovers or new couples. Many of the Carmel jewelry designers are world-famous, recognized with high honors and awards from top jewelry associations (协会). Designs from all around the world are available, and it’s not uncommon to find a truly fabulous, one-of-a-kind piece while jewelry shopping in Carmel.

1. Which of the following about Carmel is TRUE according to the article?
A. It’s a small town with a large population.
B. The temperature in winter is around 10-16 C.
C. Many restaurants and hotels there allow dogs inside.
D. Most architecture here is of the same style.
2. Who might be the most interested in visiting Carmel?
A. College graduates.
B. Newly married couples.
C. Elderly group tourists.
D. Parents with young kids.
3. Which of the following can people enjoy in Carmel?
a. Pretty sunsets.b. Good restaurants.
c. Beautiful jewelry.d. Fun theme parks.
A. a, b, c B. a, b, d
C. b, c, d D. a, c, d

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