Hong Kong Biking Tour

Hong Kong Biking Tour includes a visit to an age-old walled village, a mysterious tree house and a world-class bird reserve. You will cycle to the south of the Mai Po Reserve, where thousands of migratory birds spend the winter. Then it is on to Yuen Long Restaurant for lunch. The full version of the tour continues through more wetlands around Deep Bay and the Lau Fau Shan fishing village. The day concludes with an optional two or three hours^, visit to the Hong Kong Wetland Park.

21. You can choose to go on this biking tour on .

A. Thurs，August 10,2017                            B. Tues, April 11,2017

C. Wed, September 6,2017                          D. Sat, February 18,2017

22. If four adults go on the biking tour, they will pay at least in total.

A. HK $ 2200               B. HK $ 2800              C. HK $ 700                D. HK $ 550

23.Who will most probably sign up for the tour?

A.    A young couple who are fond of fashion. 

B.    An old man who likes fishing and hunting.

C.   A college student who is fascinated by nature.

D.   A high school girl who is interested in transportation.            

My color television has given me nothing but a headache. I was able to buy it a little over a year ago because I had my relatives give me money for my birthday instead of a lot of clothes that wouldn’t fit. I let a salesclerk fool me into buying a discontinued model. I realized this a day late, when I saw newspaper advertisements for the set at seventy-five dollars less than I had paid. The set worked so beautifully when I first got it home that I would keep it on until stations signed off for the night. Fortunately, I didn’t got any channels showing all-night movies or I would never have gotten to bed.

 Then I started developing a problem with the set that involved static (静电) noise. For some reason, when certain shows switched into a commercial, a loud noise would sound for a few seconds. Gradually, this noise began to appear during a show, and to get rid of it, I had to change to another channel and then change it back. Sometimes this technique would not work, and I had to pick up the set and shake it to remove the sound. I actually began to build up my arm muscles shaking my set.

 When neither of these methods removed the static noise, I would sit helplessly and wait for the noise to go away. At last I ended up hitting the set with my fist, and it stopped working altogether. My trip to the repair shop cost me $62, and the set is working well now, but I keep expecting more trouble.

24. Why did the author say he was fooled into buying the TV set?
       A. He got an older model than he had expected.     B. He couldn’t return it when it was broken.
       C. He could have bought it at a lower price.           D. He failed to find any movie shows on it.
25. Which of the following can best replace the phrase “signed off” in Paragraph 1?
       A. ended all their programs                           B. provided fewer channels
       C. changed to commercials                           D. showed all-night movies
26. How did the author finally get his TV set working again?
       A. By shaking and hitting it.                            B. By turning it on and off.
       C. By switching channels.                             D. By having it repaired.
27. How does the author sound when telling the story?
      A. Curious   B. Anxious   C. Cautious     D. Humorous

From losing weight to quitting smoking, each December people around the world make a New Year' s resolution(决心) . But studies have shown that despite their best effort, most will fail.

Professor Peter Herman, a psychology lecturer at the University of Toronto says that the reasons why resolutions fail are clear. "They are not realistic in some or all of the following respects: people think that they can change themselves more quickly; they think that they can change much more than anyone else; or they think they can change everything more easily. "

Professor Herman suggests that the issue may be a cycle of failure and renewed effort. which he calls " the false-hope syndrome" (虚妄期盼综合征). The cycle begins with a difficult self-change task. such as overeating or smoking-common yet rarely successful changes. While people may make some initial progress in the task, eventually they fail to achieve their goal. Having failed, they interpret their failure to convince themselves that with a few adjustments they will succeed. Finally, they begin to embark on another attempt, and the cycle repeats.

In his paper on the topic, Professor Herman and his co-author, Janet Polivy, write, “People tend to make the same resolutions year after year, vowing on average l0 times to get rid of a particular vice (恶习). "Obviously, every renewed vow represents a certain failure; otherwise, there would be no need for yet another attempt. Equally obviously, unsuccessful attempts do not decrease the chance of making future palls for self-change. Even those who are finally successful at sticking to their resolutions make the attempt five or six times on average before succeeding.

Expecting to make a breakthrough is not a good way, so Professor Herman says that the best way of sticking to your resolution is to expect the changes little by little rather than a major transformation. He told Mail Online," Often this means scaling back (缩减) your resolution to something that is actually manageable.”

28. Why do most people fail in their New Year's resolutions according to Professor Herman?

A. They doesn't do their best at all.                         B. They make unrealistic resolutions.

C. They want to stay unchanged.                      D. They change them frequently.

29. What does the underlined part "embark on” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A. Undertake.              B. Abandon.                 C. Welcome.                D. Represent.

30. How can you achieve your New Year's resolutions in Professor Herman's opinion?

A. Set a big resolution.                                  B. Make a breakthrough.      

C. Expect gradual changes.                                   D. Believe in yourself．

31.What may be the best title for the text?

A. Actions Speak Louder Than Words                   B. Think Twice Before You Do

C. A Bargain Is a Bargain                                    D. Good Plan Is Half Done

Are you the peace-loving type or the ambitious go-getter? Your finger length might be a clue. Take a look at your fingers. Would you believe me if I told you that the length of your fingers in relation to one another can predict your personality? I know that it sounds like one of those silly tests you see on Facebook, but I have to admit that it is exactly correct for me. Here’s how it works.

Look at your three middle fingers of your hand. Is your index finger(食指) longer than your ring finger（无名指）? Is your ring finger longer than your index finger? Or are the two of the same length? Find the situation that best matches your hand and see if what follows is an accurate description of your personality.

Longer ring finger: The Sweet Talker

If your ring finger is longer than your index finger, research shows that you’re likely a charming type, and you can probably talk yourself out of any situation. Others often find this personality type irresistible and will go to great lengths to help you. You’re more likely to take risks, and you’re good at problem-solving. People in this category make great engineers, soldiers and crossword-puzzle solvers.

Longer index finger: The (Over) Confident One

If your index finger is longer than your ring finger, chances are you are full of confidence—possibly even to the point of being over-confident and proud. You are not necessarily introverted (内向的), but you do enjoy time to yourself, especially when you’re trying to complete a project. You are a dream pursuer who can make things happen, but you may be shy when it comes to taking the first step in a relationship. You are also probably happy with what you have, but you’re always wishing for more.

Index and ring finger are of the same length: The Peacemaker

If your index finger and ring finger are roughly of the same length, you are likely to avoid conflict at all costs and seek to keep the peace in your relationships. You are well-organized, faithful and sympathetic. But deep down under all of that caring and peace-loving, you also have a hot-tempered side that can appear unexpectedly when you’re pushed too far. You will try your hardest to avoid a fight.

How well do these descriptions match your personality? I was surprised at the accuracy in my case, but I’m not going to tell you which one it was!

32. Which of the following hand could be an engineer’s hand?

A.                   B.                   C.                   D.

33. We can learn from the passage that the author ______.

A. is very charming and helpful                            B. always tries hard to avoid a fight

C. often takes silly tests on Facebook       D. thinks the descriptions suit him well

34. What does the passage intend to tell us?

A. How accurate the description of the test is. 

B. The length of fingers can reveal personality.

C. Why your fingers are not of the same length.

D. Personality is determined by your finger length.

35. Where can you probably find the text?

A. A popular magazine.       B. An official report.     

C.A public advertisement.     D.A biology textbook.

5 Things I Wish I Knew Freshman Year

During my freshman year of college, there were a few things I learned along the way that I wish I had known right from the beginning.     36    . Below is a list of 5 important things any freshman should know, from day one.

1.     37    .

It’s okay to miss your best friend forever from home, or to try to make it work long distance with your high school boyfriend… But don’t be lost in high school (and leave the drama behind). Meet new people, make new friends and most importantly keep an open mind when it comes to your high school relationship. If you feel like you’re crushing on someone else, explore the opportunity!

2. Always use student discounts.

Now that you’re in college, you shouldn’t pay full price for anything you buy. Sign up for Student Card to enjoy discounts at Forever 21, Urban Outfitters, Lenovo, and many more. When you go to the library, or grab a pizza in town, always ask if the store offers a student discount.     38    .

3. Don’t be spellbound by your Instagram self.

　　　　39　　 And you’re hoping your high school friends are watching…, but put away your phone once in a while and enjoy the moment! Also be mindful of what you’re sharing online. Do you really want your future employer, or your 15-year-old cousin to see you shotgun a beer on Instagram?

4. Try not to skip too many 8 am classes.

If you’re going to skip your 8 am class because it is too early, pick a later class. I know what you’re thinking, “I took morning classes in high school and I was fine.” It’s not the same, try to avoid these classes.

5. Get out of your comfort zone!

    　　40     Take risks things, explore your passions, meet new people and smile! Remember, if it’s not going so well at first, you have three years to find something on campus you like and if you are enjoying yourself, be sure to spend your time wisely as four years go by quicker than you could ever expect!!

A. Almost every store does

B. Start off the year doing stuff right

C. Don’t stay stuck in high school

D. You want to share with the world how cool your new life is

E. Lastly, remember, college is only four years long

F. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, as it can make a big difference

G. So instead of going through the process yourself, I think I’d make things a bit easier