I hate Black Friday sales. It’s often a gathering of people who are here for many different reasons. Some are looking for a deal on that one item for their loved one, or perhaps themselves. Their intentions are completely unrelated to the festive time of the year.

It was several years ago when my wife asked me to meet her at the local department store on Black Friday morning. They had advertised a child’s bike that she wanted to purchase for our son. We stood with a very large crowd, waiting for the manager to blow the whistle. After a while the whistle blew. It was like throwing a bucket of small fish into a tank of sharks. I told my wife that if we obtained a bike, fine, but if we did not, I was OK with that too.

As the pile of bikes began to gradually decrease in size, I saw my polite opportunity to wrap my hands around the corner of one of the boxes. I lifted it up and suddenly felt some mild resistance. I looked up see one of the largest gentlemen I had ever seen in my life. Frightening was not the word to describe his presence. He wore lots of belts of metal studded leather around both arms and even his neck. Tattoos（纹身）were an obvious passion of his.

I started to give up the box but he gently pushed it back in my direction and back into my hands. He then directed it into my shopping cart. He looked at me, smiled, and said, “Merry Christmas.” My wife and I went to the checkout, paid for the bike and went home. All the way home I was thinking that this moment was by far the best gift I had ever received for Christmas. The kindness of a stranger broke all preconceived notions(预想)I may have had of stereotypes and prejudices.

24. How did the author feel when going into the store?

A. The crowd was like small fish.

B. They might not get the bike.

C. He was excited to do the shopping.

D. The whistle was blown too late.

25. What happened when the author was buying the bike?

A. He was scared by a man’s look at first.

B. A gentleman bought the bike for him.

C. A stranger helped him lift the box.

D. He gave up the bike he first touched.

26. What can we learn from the author’s experience?

A. Look before you leap.

B. Custom is a second nature.

C. The best Christmas gift

D. A strange gentleman

 Thank you foryour applause. From you applause I can see your            and support, although the curtain just begins.

A. motivation               B. comprehension       C. proportion                D. assumption

Students and teachers at a Los Angeles high school missed their lunch break after a mountain lion walked into the school and tried to join them.

“The big cat was seen to walk across the schoolyard at John F. Kennedy High School shortly after noon on Friday. Instead of sitting down to eat, students and teachers quickly hid themselves in classrooms and called the police. The police sealed off the area until a wild animal expert could arrive and knock the animal out with a couple of tranquilizer darts(麻醉飞镖),” said Andrew Hughan, the spokesman of Department of Fish and Wildlife.

When officers arrived, the mountain lion ran into a nearby backyard but quickly grew sleepy and confused after the darts hit it. “It’s on its way back to the Santa Susana Mountains,” said Hughan. He added that the animal appeared to be healthy and about 2 or 3 years old. The department later posted a photo on Twitter of the sleeping big cat that was being taken to the wilderness.

Kennedy High School is in the city’s Granada Hills section, on the edge of mountain lions’ habitat. Still, it had to travel a couple of miles through a large neighborhood, across a golf course and around a freeway to get there. “Probably what happened was that it was running after a deer, a rabbit or a dog late last night for food. It looked up this morning, saw the school and thought, ‘Oh, oh, I’m in trouble now.” said Hughan. “Mountain lions wander in cities every few weeks, but this one got more attention because it broke the school’s quietness.”

A famous mountain lion known as P-22 has been wandering in the Hollywood Hills near Griffith Park for some time and P-22 killed a bear in the park’s Los Angeles Zoo last month, but it remains popular enough to have its own Facebook page.

24. When did a mountain lion walk into the school?

   A. After the students started the midday rest.

   B. After the students ended lunch break.

   C. When students stayed in the classroom.

   D. Before the students had lunch.

25. What does the underlined phrase “sealed off” in Para. 2 mean?

   A. Warned loudly               

B. Closed tightly

   C. Protected bravely           

D. Searched carefully

26. What do we know about mountain lions according to Hughan?

   A. They seldom leave where they are living.

   B. They once killed many animals in the zoo.

   C. They sometimes do much harm to citizens.

   D. They often wander somewhere in the cities.

27. What is the main purpose of the text?

   A. To tell readers a piece of interesting news.

   B. To warn students and teachers of wild animals.

   C. To tell readers something about mountain lions.

   D. To tell people what to do if a mountain lion appears.

 Although this medicine can cure you _______ your illness, it has a bad effect ____you.

A. of; on      B. for; on      C. for; in    D. of; at

How would you like an easy way to earn $2,500? All you have to do is to sit around and wait for your meals. There's a catch however. You have to stay in a chicken cage with a stranger for a whole week. There are no books or television or radio for amusement. You can't leave until the week is up. And a camera will be recording your every move.

  Two people actually took the job. The idea came from Rob Thompson, a video artist. He wanted to make a film about the way animals are  treated. His goal was  to raise people's awareness of the living conditions of animals that are raised for food.

He decided to pay $5,000 out of his own savings to two people who were willing to live like chickens for a week.

  To Rob’s surprise, quite a few people answered his advertisement. He had interviewed and selected Eric, a 24-year-old restaurant worker, and Para, a 24-year-old chemist. The plan was for them to spend seven days together in a chicken cage that was six feet long and three feet wide. A camera would record their experiences, which would take place in an art museum.

  The week was long and difficult. They slept on a hard wooden floor. They couldn't stand up without hanging their heads. They ate vegetables and drank water from a garden hosepipe. Their only privacy was a toilet surrounded by a curtain. There were no sinks, mirrors, or toothbrushes in the cage. Their only inspiration was the two framed checks that hung on the wall outside the cage. Visitors who came here were warned, “Do not feed the humans.”

   Finally it was over, and Para and Eric appeared from their cage. They had survived the week, and they each had a $2,500 check in their hands. When Rob Thompson opened the cage,  Eric  came  out,  changed  into  clean clothes, and ate a chocolate bar right away. “It's great to be able to stand up,” he said. Para just changed her clothes and left. After a week of visitors and reporters watching her, she

didn't want to talk to anyone.

46. What kind of person is Rob Thompson?

   A. He is curious about people's personal life.

   B. He is kind-hearted to animals.

   C. He hates people around.

   D. He likes to help poor people.

47. The underlined word “catch” probably means _____.

   A. unsolved problem                  B. surprising wonder

   C. unbelievable fact                     D. hidden difficulty

48. Rob offered the money because he wanted _____ .

   A. to see if there were any people who would like to live in a cage

   B. to show the public how terrible animals' life could be

   C. to make more money by publishing the recorded videotapes

   D. to improve housing conditions of working people like Eric

49. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?

   A. Easy Way to Earn $ 2,500.             B. Do Not Feed the Humans.

   C. Living Like a Chicken.            D. Getting Along Well Anyway.

The Princess and the Frog is a fairy music that ____ the days when Walt Disney was a person，not a brand． （　　）

A．was dated back to    B．has been dating from

C．dates back to     D．had dated from

Crying marriage?  61   (surprise), isn’t it? Factually, the custom of crying marriage existed a long time ago in many areas of Southwest China’s Sichuan Province, and   62  (remain) in

 fashion   63   the end of the Qing Dynasty. Though not so popular as before, the custom is still 

observed by people in many places, especially Tujia people, who view it as a   64   (necessary) to marriage procedure.

It is very much   65   same in different places of the province. According to elderly people, 

every bride had to cry at the wedding.   66  , the bride’s neighbors would look down upon   67   

as a poorly cultivated girl and she would become the laughingstock of the village. In fact, there 

were cases  68 which the bride was beaten by her mother for not crying at the wedding ceremony.

In a word, crying at wedding is a   69   by custom to set off the happiness of the wedding 

through falsely sorrowful words. However, in the   70   (arrange) marriages of the old days of 

China, there were indeed quite a lot of brides who cried over their unsatisfactory marriage and 

even their miserable life.

 He found it increasingly difficult to read, ________ his eyesight was beginning to fail.
A. though                     B. for                          C. but                                D so

Lost  iPhone

Unexpectedly, I lost my white iPhon5s in Midtown on Friday night,. It had a blue green cover on it. There are many pictures of my son on it, and I’m heartbroken，Please return, no questions asked. Reward.Reply to: -2652255359@craigslist.org

Do you need a babysitter that you can trust?

My name is Tina. I am a responsible babysitter that you can trust. If you are looking for someone dependable and affordable I am that person! I HAVE MORE THAN 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE (including disabled children) !  I am a retired Home Health Aid and absolutely love children. I work with my sister Iris who has also 20+years as a teacher’s assistant. WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETINC YOU! Available 24 hours and flexible with fees! I am fully bilingual—Spanish/English. Please email me or call 712-867-7688.

I babysit only at home

I accept children from all ages. Fee starts from $100-$150 a week depending on the hours. 

I am very flexible and my fee can change. Feel free to contact me via email or on my cell phone 566-67-1873 and we can work something out.

Part-time Chinese Babysitter Wanted

Part-time Chinese speaking babysitter needed to assist with one-year-old twins and to perform some light house work as needed. Assistance needed Fridays and occasional weekends. Please provide your salary expectation. College students are welcome to apply.

Reply to:comm-encbq-2652113885 @craigslist.org

4. Who posted the lost and found information?

A . A mother      B. A kind woman   C. A heartbroken girl     D. A parent

5. If you want to send your kids to the babysitter’s home, you can find one in______.

  A. Ad 1          B. Ad 2           C. Ad 3                D. Ad 4

6. What do we know about Tina?  

   A. She can speak two languages.         B. She lives alone now.

   C. She takes care of children over 3.      D. She used to be a teacher’s assistant. 

7. An applicant accepted by Ad 4 will have to         .

   A. be able to speak two languages         B. be a college graduate

   C. work every weekend                 D. look after two children

 As a rule, we see our kids’ college background as a prize _______ how well we’ve raised them.  

      A. demonstrating    B. allocating     C. advocating    D. cultivating

 I used to quarrel a lot with my parents, but now we 　　　 well. 

A. look out        B. stay up     C. carry on         D. get along

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When someone says “Well, I guess I’ll face the music.”, he doesn’t mean that (53)_______

is planning to go to a concert. It is something far less happy, as you are (54)________ (call) in by your boss to explain why you did this or did that, or 55)______you did not do this or that.

At some time (56)______ another, every one of us has to “face the music”, (57)________

(especial) as children, we can all remember father’s angry words “I want to talk to you!” And it was only because we did not listen to him. (58)_____ a bad thing it was!

In the middle or at the end of every term, some students have to “face the music”. The result of the exam will decide (59)______they will have to face the music or not. There might be parents’ blame and the contempt (轻视) of the teachers and other (60)___________(classmate).

The phrase “to face the music” is well known to every American, (61)_____ or old. It is at least 100 years old. It originally means that you have to do something (62)_______ (brave), no matter how terrible the whole thing might be, because you know you have no choice.

Teens Spring Events at San Francisco Public Library

GREAT TEEN BOOK SWAP

Sunday,March 19,2017-2:30 pm to 5:30 pm

FREE hook!Just leave us a review.

Here's how it works: Every Thursday,the librarian will bring out several books and allow teens the chance to look through them for one that you'd like to keep.You will,in turn,swap us a review of the book by the end of the month.

For ages 12-18.

For more information,contact Dorcas at dorcas.wong@sfpl.org.

THE MIX BOOK CLUB!

Sunday,March 19,2017-4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Teens aged 13-18 are welcome to The Mix at SFPL Book Club!We read a different book each month that you help choose.This month we're reading The Sun is Also A Star,by Nicola Yoon.New members and drop-ins are always welcome!

For more information,please e-mail catherine.cormier@sfpl.org or call (415)557-4404.

THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY BY HENRY JAMES

Sunday,March 19,2017-6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Please join Chinatown's World Literature Book Club for an enjoyable discussion of The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James.This famous novel follows the young,free-spirited heiress,Isabel Archer,as she travels from New York to Europe.

CARTOONING & GRAPHIC NOVEL WORKSHOP

Saturday,March 25,2017-2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Join teaching artist and cartoonist Aaron Southerland for a cartooning and graphic novel workshop.Students will learn to create their very own cartoon and comic characters through advanced drawing techniques.

This is a Reading,Writing & Poetry program from SFPL.We love reading/sharing/creating words.

21.What will teens have to do at GREAT TEEN BOOK SWAP?

A.Exchange a book of their own.                                 B.Look through some books they keep.

C.Share a review of the book they choose.                 D.Contact Dorcas at dorcas.wong@sfpl.org.

22.What can we infer about THE MIX BOOK CLUB?

A.This event takes place 12 times a year.                   B.Only those who book seats are welcome.

C.Writers read their books to participants.                  D.Nicola Yoon,a writer,will help choose books.

23.What will happen at Chinatown's World Literature Book Club?

A.Drawing contests.         B.Writing.                                C.Character creating.       D.Discussion.

24.What is mentioned in each event?

A.Teens' ages.                  B.Names of the books to be read.   C.Book reviews.               D.Opening and closing hours.

 He had lost his temper and his health in the war and never found         of them again.

A. neither     B. either     C. each     D. all

— We all went to the wonderful concert. It’s really a pity you didn’t attend it.

  — How I wish I ________!

A. had                             B. could                       C. did                    D. would

At the graduation ceremony, the headmaster required the graduates to raise their competitive _______ in modern society.

A． spirit                    B． intention

C． ambition             D． awareness

1 have to remind myself that some birds are not meant to be caged.Their feathers are just too bright.And when they fly away, the part of you      _knows it was an offence to lock them  up does feel happy.

A.that              B.who               C.where

  Greg Kloehn , an artist in Oakland ,California is using his skills to help the homeless. He builds very small shelters that make life on the streets a little more comfortable. The structures offer the homeless some safety and protection from bad weather. Each little house also has wheels on the bottom so it can go wherever its owner goes.

   Greg Kloehn has given away at least 20 tiny houses. Several are on the roadside near an active railroad. On a recent day, Mr. Kloehn stops at one to visit Oscar Young. The two men hug. Inside his little shelter Mr. Young gets relief from cold nights on the streets. Mr. Kloehn also visits Sweet-Pea, another friend who also lives in one of the little homes the artist built. She says it keeps her safe and protects her possessions.

   In the mornings, Mr. Kloehn searches the streets for building materials. He gathers what he can and takes it to his studio. There, he puts the houses together. Empty coffee bags become roof material. A washing machine door and refrigerator part become windows. Nails, screws and the sticky glue hold all the pieces together. The artist also attaches a small electrical device to the house. The device is powered by the sun.

   Some of the people living on the streets once had normal houses of their own. But some of the people say they have learned to live with less and they are thankful to that man.

   Mr. Kloehn says his work is not a social project. He says he is just someone using his skills to help his homeless neighbors.

24. What are the advantages of the small shelters

①.saving power and energy     ②.decorating the streets where they are

③.protecting possessions of the homeless   ④.earning fame for Mr. Kloehn

A. ①④         B. ①②         C. ③④         D. ①③

25. We can learn from the passage that

   A. Greg Kloehn has sold at least 20 tiny houses

   B. the shelters are immovable

   C. the government has got involved in the action

   D. an act of kindness has made people simple and grateful

26 . What kind of person is Greg Kloehn

    A. modest and funny                   B. kind and creative

    C. generous and rich                   D. helpful and  proud

27. What's the main idea of the passage?

   A. An artist makes a living by designing small shelters.

   B. A more comfortable shelter on the streets.

  C. An artist creates homes for the homeless.

  D. Helping others makes the world more beautiful.

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Last Monday, we were having our Chinese class while the teacher suddenly slipped and fell. We were all worrying about her. One of the boys carried her on the back, under the help of some others, to the clinic immediately. It turned out that her right leg broken and she had to stay in hospital. The following day, we went to visit her with flowers. Seen her lying in bed, we felt sorry for her and hoped that she will recover soon. To our surprised, this Thursday she returned back to the class on a wheelchair to give our lessons. We each were deeply moved and proud of having so a responsible teacher.