Traveling by subway can sometimes be quite an adventure, especially during rush hour. There are the times when you have to avoid cups of coffee that could spill (溅) on you. The smells of some passengers' food are very strong, too.

According to the Beijing subway passenger regulations, which went into effect on May 15th, passengers except babies and the sick are no longer allowed to eat or drink on the subway. Violators (违规者) who do not stop after being asked to will be asked to get off. The violation will also be recorded in the violators' credit record.

Some support the rule. The reason is that the smell of food and drink can annoy other passengers.  “The smell of food fills the carriage, causing people discomfort, especially in the hot summer. Besides, eating on the  subway produces  rubbish. And on the subway, people often spill their drinks，” said Zheng Yiou, 17, a student from Hefei.

However, others question this rule.  “Some citizens live so far from their work places that they have limited time to have breakfast before they go to work. Eating while they travel saves them time and decreases the chance that they will be late for work，” He Songlin, a 17－year－old student from Chengdu said. “And some people, like those with low blood sugar levels, get sick if they can't eat when they must.\”

Other Chinese cities like Nanjing and Chengdu have similar regulations. Some foreign cities also ban eating and drinking on the subway. For example, eating and drinking have long been banned on the subway in Washington, D. C. Singapore fines people who eat or drink on the subway up to 500 Singapore dollars.

Chen Yanyan, a professor from Beijing University of Technology, believed we should consider the need of some people to eat  or drink  on  the  subway.   “Commuters (上班族) and travelers are sometimes too busy to eat. Maybe we could learn from Tokyo, where there are many subway stations equipped with services, allowing passengers to eat and drink，\”  she said.

篇章导读：本文是一篇议论文。文章就是否可以在地铁上吃喝东西展开了讨论。

1．In which city were subway passenger regulations carried out on May 15th?

A．Chengdu.                             B．Nanjing.

C．Washington, D. C.                    D．Beijing.

2．What is the punishment for the passengers who break the rules in Singapore?

A．Eating on the subway.

B．Drinking on the subway.

C．Being fined heavily.

D．Being asked to get off the train.

3．What is Chen Yanyan's attitude to eating or drinking on the subway?

A．Worried.                             B．Sympathetic.

C．Doubtful.                            D．Uninterested.

4．What would be the best title for the text?

A．Food and Drink Banned on Subway

B．The Adventure of Subway Traveling

C．Ways to Eat and Drink on Subway

D．The Services on Subway Stations

When was the last time you told someone they inspired you to go to work each morning?

Teachers at Oak Park High School in Kansas City, Missouri, did just that this September, when they pulled individual students out of class to tell them just how much they appreciated them.

The students' reactions, which were captured (捕捉) on video and shared on YouTube in a now­viral video, ranged from shy thanks to hugs and tears.

“I have been challenged to find a student who makes me want to come to school every day，” said one teacher in the video, “and that's you.”

“Jamie McSparin, a teacher in charge of the school's academy program for at­risk sophomores (二年级学生) and juniors, posed the challenge，” writes ABC News.

“Initially when we pulled the kids out, they all thought they were in trouble，” McSparin told ABC News. “Any teacher­student interaction always seems to be negative (消极的), and that was something that bothered me, too. No matter if they're a good kid or a troublemaker or anything, they always thought they were in trouble，” she said.

McSparin said she got the idea for the project after attending a professional development workshop this summer called the power of positivity.

“I like the idea of letting students know they are appreciated, because we do appreciate them. I just don't think we say it enough，” she told local news outlet WDAF­TV.

It's safe to say the challenge was effective.

“I feel special，” said one of the boys in the video. “You should，” said his teacher. “You are special.”

篇章导读：本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了在美国密苏里州一所校园中所进行的活动——老师让学生们走出教室，告诉学生们，老师很欣赏他们。这一活动的效果是积极有效的。

5．What does the underlined word “posed” in Paragraph 5 mean?

A．Presented.                           B．Rejected.

C．Ignored.                             D．Evaluated.

6．How did the students probably feel when pulled out of the classroom at first?

A．Nervous.                             B．Thrilled.

C．Curious.                             D．Encouraged.

7．What inspired McSparin to challenge the project?

A．The trouble caused by students.

B．The need of shooting the video.

C．A seminar named the power of positivity.

D．A program related to students' interactions.

8．What message does this text mainly convey?

A．Challenge is unavoidable in life.

B．Everyone needs to be appreciated.

C．Positivity outweighs negativity.

D．News media contribute to students' progress.

Most cell phone companies design models especially for kids. But parents are usually the ones buying the phones. According to a July 2012 study, 56% of parents of children aged 8 to 12 have given their children a cell phone. According to a recent YouthBeat survey, 12 is the magic number. It is the most common age for kids to get their first cell phone. But 13% of children aged 6 to 10 already have one. The number goes up with age.

Pro­cell phone people, including many parents, notice that cell phones help kids keep in touch with their friends and families. They believe that cell phones are an important tool in a dangerous situation. Kids can stay connected with their parents at all times, whether it's to ask for a ride home from soccer practice or  to receive a  text message moments before a big game. Plus, some cell phones designed for kids can be controlled with settings that allow the phone to only be used in parent­approved ways. What's the harm in that?

But other people are worried about the health and safety effects of kids' cell phones. They believe that kids with cell phones will spend less time playing outside or hanging out with friends, and that sending text messages or making phone calls while doing homework is bad for concentration. They say that kids are spending too much time texting instead of talking to each other. “Our brains developed to communicate face to face，” says Gary Small, a professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine  in California. “A lot of this is lost with texting.”

And some experts are also concerned about possible health risks. They worry that radiation—or energy waves—produced by cell phones could be harmful to young people. To be safe, parents should not let them talk long on the phone.

篇章导读：本文是一篇议论文。现在大多数孩子都拥有手机，但手机作为现代科技的产物，也犹如一柄“双刃剑”。因此，针对孩子们持有手机的现象，家长和专家们都有着不同的观点。一些人持支持的态度，也有很多人担心手机会给孩子们带来负面影响，建议采取相应措施帮助孩子们趋利避害。

9．The recent YouthBeat survey suggests that ________.

A．the number twelve can bring us good luck

B．most kids are eager to have their own cell phones

C．many kids have their first cell phone at the age of 12

D．more than half of the parents can afford to buy cell phones

10．Pro­cell phone people probably refer to those who think that kids ________.

A．mustn't own cell phones

B．should have cell phones

C．had better make more friends

D．may lose touch with others

11．According to Gary Small, cell phones ________.

A．waste us a lot of money

B．are of great benefit to many kids

C．bring much pleasure to most of the kids

D．reduce kids' face­to­face communication

12．The author's attitude toward the fact that kids have cell phones is ________.

A．supportive                           B．objective  

C．negative                             D．optimistic

Dinner and a movie was a two­part affair. But increasingly, the two have been combined into a single experience, allowing moviegoers to get fries and a beer while they watch the latest superhero blockbuster. Full­service theaters have become a Friday­night pastime as Americans going to the movies.

Dine­in cinemas are not altogether new. In the late 1980s, brothers Mike and Brian McMenamin opened one in Portland. A decade later, inspired by the Mcmenamins, Tim and Karrie league began pairing trendy beer with hits like The Craft at the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin. But in recent years, the trend has expanded from niche (小众) to mainstream. There are now 29 Alamo locations nationwide, from Omaha to El Paso.

Full­service theaters appeal to a broader and more regionally diverse customer base. At Movie Tavern in Roswell, Ga. for instance, you can order popcorn shrimp while watching Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. AMC, the biggest US movie­theater company, launched DINE­IN, where meals can be ordered with the push of a button.

For the most upscale experience, you'll have to fly to Paris, where EuropaCorp First Class, owned by the Fifth Element director Luc Besson, serves luxurious champagne and caviar (鱼子酱)．

The rise in full­service movie going goes with declining ticket sales across the industry more broadly. North American movie attendance in 2018 dropped to what appears to be a 27­year low. The downward tendency is the continuation of a 15­year trend. Between lots of uninspired remakes hitting theaters, younger audiences choosing to consume content on their smart phones and the dramatic rise in the popularity of streaming (流媒体), it' s no wonder that theater owners are seeking creative ways to attract customers off their couches. It's working: despite a 2% decline in movie attendance over four years. AMC DINE­IN achieved 4% growth in just two.

Full­service theaters are not without complaints. Despite servers' attempts at stealth (悄悄的行动), many find them distracting when serving food. And as expensive as traditional theater concessions have become, prices tend to get dearer once pancetta (意大利熏肉) enters the mix.

But for those with the funds, the full­service theater offers reason enough to quit online movies.

篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文，介绍了观影和用餐整合之后产生的一种新的休闲方式。

13．The combination of dinner and a movie                                          ________.

A．is a new business model appearing recently

B．pairs trendy drinks with films in 29 nations

C．introduces the latest movies and the dearest food

D．gains much popularity despite the overall ticket sales decline

14．The underlined word “upscale” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to         ________.

A．expensive                            B．creative                               

C．comfortable                          D．inspiring

15．Which of the following statements is TRUE about the passage?

A．Ticket sales remain almost the same in the past 15 years.

B．Uninspired remade films are the major complaint of audience.

C．Full­service theaters are a creative way to promote ticket sales.

D．Full­service theaters provide a perfect experience for all audiences.

16．The passage is intended to          ________.

A．argue if online movies are beneficial

B．introduce a popular pattern of recreation

C．call on people to quit expensive online movies

D．blame the decreasing movie attendance on streaming

(2018·北京高考)

My First Marathon (马拉松)

A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.

I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first PE class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didn't do either well. He later informed me that I was “not athletic”．

The idea that I was “not athletic” stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself,  not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!

The night before my marathon,  I dreamt that I couldn't even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.

Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces (鞋带) became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted!

At mile 3, I passed a sign: “GO FOR IT, RUNNERS！”

By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.

By mile 21, I was starving!

As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 am or questioned my expenses on running.

I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.

Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels (世俗标签), I can now call myself a “marathon winner”．

篇章导读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。参加马拉松比赛前的一个月，作者的脚踝受伤了，但他仍决定参加比赛。在比赛中尽管脚踝伤处疼痛难忍，但作者坚持跑完全程，获得了一枚奖章。作者通过自身的经历启迪人们：要做自己，并坚持不断前进，不要受限于世俗标签，就会取得成功。

1．A month before the marathon, the author ________.

A．was well trained

B．felt scared

C．made up his mind to run

D．lost hope

2．Why did the author mention the PE class in his 7th year?

A．To acknowledge the support of his teacher.

B．To amuse the readers with a funny story.

C．To show he was not talented in sports.

D．To share a precious memory.

3．How was the author's first marathon?

A．He made it.

B．He quit halfway.

C．He got the first prize.

D．He walked to the end.

4．What does the story mainly tell us?

A．A man owes his success to his family support.

B．A winner is one with a great effort of will.

C．Failure is the mother of success.

D．One is never too old to learn.