Day 1
Staying on the charts (P1)
Choose the best answer:
1. What are the first three paragraphs mainly about?
A. The secret behind Coldplay’s popularity.
B. The accomplishments of Coldplay.
C. How Coldplay got started in music.
D. How Coldplay is different from other bands.

2. What do fans and critics like about Coldplay?
A. That the songs are about love, heartbreak and insecurity.
B. That the songs are emotional but positive.
C. How the songs discuss personal subjects.
D. How the band’s members live clean lifestyles.

3. Which of the following best describes the members of Coldplay?
A. Hardworking and shy.
B. Fashionable and cool.
C. Serious and rebellious (叛逆的).
D. Thrill-seeking and inspiring.



Day 2
Cooling off during ... (P4-5)
Choose the best answer:
1. Which of the following foods does the author like best in summer according to the article?
A. Liang mian.
B. Hotpot.
C. Beef noodles.
D. Kung Pao Chicken.

2. Which best describes the author’s tone when he says “They are an absolute taste explosion”?
A. Surprised.
B. Impressed.
C. Amused.
D. Dissatisfied.

3. What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?
A. To tell us how to make liang mian and liang pi.
B. To introduce the most delicious dishes in China.
C. To compare the flavors of liang mian and liang pi.
D. To describe his two favorite Chinese dishes in summer.



Day 3
Classic books still ... (P4)
Choose the best answer:
1. What’s the main purpose of the article?
A. To encourage people to read more books.
B. To list the most popular books in the US.
C. To teach people how to choose good books.
D. To explain why some books are so popular in the US.

2. What’s the second favorite book choice of US men?
A. The Bible.
B. Gone with the Wind.
C. Harry Potter series.
D. The Lord of the Rings series.

3. Which of the following factors might influence people’s choices of favorite books, according to the article?
a. Gender
b. Age
c. Family background
d. Race
A. a, b, cB. a, b, d
C. a, c, dD. b, c, d



Day 4
Who we really are (P6)
Choose the best answer:
1. The author mentions the arrested man in Paragraph 2 in order to ______.
A. share a piece of interesting news
B. show the importance of telling the truth
C. tell us that it’s wrong to identify a person by papers
D. make us think again about the question in the first paragraph

2. What made Benjamin Kubelski change his mind and become a comedian?
A. His partner’s support.
B. His father’s encouragement.
C. The warm reaction of the audience.
D. The promising future of being a comedian.

3. How is the article mainly developed?
A. With examples.
B. With comparisons.
C. By following the order of time.
D. By presenting causes and effects.

4. What is the main purpose of the article?
A. To tell us everyone is unique (独一无二的).
B. To suggest changing the way we currently live.
C. To persuade us to follow the voice in our hearts.
D. To make us feel comfort about our futures.




Day 5
阅读下面的材料，并根据内容选择最佳选项。
Finished school for the summer? It’s great to kick back and relax after the school year – and you deserve it! – but it might also be the time to start building that resume (简历) to help you impress the college of your choice. Having a great resume doesn’t just mean getting a summer job; lots of activities can help you stay active and gain valuable experience over the summer months.

• Work
Getting a job is one of the most practical ways to build your resume and impress colleges. Even if working during the school year is not an option (选择), look out for specific holiday jobs, like residential (寄宿的) summer camps that look for help during the summer months. Any job is good, but working in a leadership position or in an academic area looks particularly good on your resume. The more a job challenges you, the more it builds the skills that colleges and future employers are interested in seeing in applicants.

• Volunteer
Give back to gain resume points. Community service is another great way to gain valuable work and leadership experience. Nonprofit organizations such as soup kitchens and animal shelters are always looking for volunteers, and it shouldn't be difficult to find a volunteer organization near your home that could use an extra pair of hands for a few hours a week during the summer.

• Travel
This may not be a viable (可行的) option for everyone, but if you can afford it, summer travel can be an exciting way to enrich your mind and enhance (提高……的质量) your resume. Visiting and exploring foreign places will broaden your horizons, allowing you to expand your awareness of other people and cultures. It’s also a great chance to develop your language skills.

• Take Classes
“School” might be the last thing you want after a hard year of studying, but summer school isn’t always a bad thing. Colleges may look kindly upon applicants who take the initiative (主动) to further their education over the summer. There are a variety of options available for high school students wishing to take summer courses, both at their own schools and at local colleges. If your high school offers summer classes, they could be a great way to advance your math or language skills, two areas that are often lacking on students’ college applications. Local community colleges also offer summer courses for high school juniors and seniors that cover a variety of introductory-level topics. They not only look great on your transcript (成绩单), but also provide an opportunity to boost (促进) your preparedness for college and allow you to explore possible career options.

1. What is the main benefit of summer activities according to the text?
A. To enjoy yourself to the full.
B. To enrich your resume.
C. To develop certain skills.
D. To improve your academic performance.

2. What is the most practical activity to do during summer vacation?
A. Getting a job.
B. Traveling overseas.
C. Doing volunteer work.
D. Attending classes.

3. According to the text, “soup kitchens and animal shelters” ______.
A. are places that you can travel to
B. might be included in summer courses
C. are recommended as part-time jobs for the summer
D. can be good volunteer jobs

4. Why is taking classes recommended in the article?
A. It only takes a few hours a week.
B. It can prepare you for further study.
C. It can enrich your career experience.
D. It can raise your cultural awareness.
(答案见下期)

上期参考答案
D1
1. combination 2. superpowers 3. series
4. struggle/fight 5. band/work 6. death 7. change
8. chosen 9. Chinese 10. arranged
D2 BDC
D3 CCD
D4 DADC
D5 1-5 ABBDA 6-10 DAABD