Trees are useful to man in three very important ways: they provide him wood and other products; they give him shade; and they help to prevent drought (干旱) and floods.
Unfortunately, in many parts of the world, man has not realized that the third of these services is the most important. In his eagerness to draw quick profit from the trees, he has cut them down in large numbers.
Two thousand years ago, a rich and powerful country cut down its trees to build warships, with which to gain itself an empire. It gained the empire but, without its trees, its soil became bare and poor. When the empire fell to pieces, the country found itself faced by floods and starvation.
Even where a government realizes the importance of a plentiful supply of trees, it is difficult sometimes to make the people realize this. They cut down the trees but are too careless to plant and look after new trees. So unless the government has a good system of control, or can educate the people, the forests slowly disappear.
This does not only mean that there will be fewer trees. The results are even more serious: for where there are trees, their roots break the soil up, allowing the rain to sink in, and also bind the soil. This prevents the soil from being washed away. But where there are no trees, the rainfalls on hard ground and flows away on the surface, and this causes floods and the rain carries away the rich top soil in which crops grow. When all the top soil is gone, nothing remains but worthless desert.
1.Trees are useful to man mainly in three ways, the most important of which is that they can ________.
A. keep him from the hot sunshine B. protect him from droughts and floods
C. make him draw quick profit from them D. enable him to build warships
2.It’s a great pity that ________.
A. man hasn’t realized the importance of trees to him
B. man is eager to profit from trees
C. man is only interested in building empires
D. man hasn’t found out that he has lost all trees
3.Sooner or later the forests will disappear ________.
A. unless a country has a plenty supply of trees
B. unless people stop cutting down their trees
C. unless the government punishes those who cut trees instead of planting them
D. unless all people are taught the importance of planting trees
4.The word “bind” in Paragraph 5 means “________”.
A. to wash away B. to make stay together
C. to make wet D. to improve
Finding a winter job is often a proof that you’re growing up, and it’s also a method for earning money to pay for what you dream of. It’s never too early to start considering the future. Now, here are some good choices for you!
Retail (零售) Sales
Retail offers plenty of opportunities for teens that are looking for a job. This type of work can pay from $10 to $15 an hour depending upon the duty you are expected to take on. It can also be great for teens who are friendly and enjoy talking to other people. For more information, call us at 4005075.
Food Service
A job in the food service industry is a natural fit for sociable teens who enjoy communicating with the public. It allows employees to work as part of a team while learning about following instructions. It also comes with the opportunity to earn between $8 and $10 per hour. Just dial 4005077 for more information.
Babysitting
This job requires someone who is highly responsible. Though it pays generally between $6 and $8 hourly, it also requires a lot of patience. This is a great choice for teens who wish to make a career in teaching, child care, social work or any other field that makes use of social skills or requires interaction with kids. Got a question? Just dial 4005076.
Housekeeping
This type of work can bring in about $5 an hour and it will allow teens to learn the tourism industry, so hotels are often looking for more housekeeping staff, and parks often need more people to assist with keeping public areas clean and organized as well. Telephone: 4005079
1.How much can you earn at least in two hours as a retailer?
A. $20 B. $12
C. $16 D. $10
2.If you’d like to be a waiter in winter, you may dial ________.
A. 4005075 B. 4005079
C. 4005076 D. 4005077
3.Which of the following jobs may attract teens who want to be a teacher?
A. Retail Sales B. Babysitting
C. Food Service. D. Housekeeping.
4.The text is mainly written for teens who ________.
A. are faced with communication problems
B. dream of becoming a housekeeper
C. want a part-time job in the winter
D. plan to start their own business
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
学校正在组织科技创新大赛，你想为日常生活中某一件物品（如钢笔、书包、鞋子……)设计一项新的功能来参赛。 请以“ My Magic_______” 为题写一篇英语演讲稿，介绍你的创意并说明你的设计理由。（ 注意:不得使用真实姓名和学校名称。 ）
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Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
1.如果方便的话请帮我在面包房买点面包。 (convenient)
2.尽管下着大雨，他还是准时赶到了音乐厅。 (Despite)
3.我朋友跟我抱怨说她有时觉得根本无法和自己的父母沟通。 (it)
Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Sales Strategies
How can a company improve its sales? One of the keys to more effective selling is for a company to first decide on its “sales strategy”. In other words, what is the role of the salesperson? Is the salesperson’s job narrative, suggestive, or consultive?
The “narrative” sales strategy depends on the salesperson moving quickly into a standard sales presentation. His or her pitch highlights the benefit for the customer of a particular product or service. This approach is most effective for customers whose buying motives are basically the same and is also well suited to companies who have a large number of prospects on which to call.
The “suggestive” approach is tailored more for the individual customer. The salesperson must be in a position to offer alternative recommendations that meet a particular customer’s needs. One key aspect of the suggestive approach is the need for the salesperson to engage the buyer in some sort of discussion. The salesperson can then use the information from the customer to suggest an appropriate product or service.
The final strategy demands that a company’s sales staff act as “consultants” for the buyer. In this role, the salesperson must acquire a great deal of information about the customer. They do this through market research, surveys, and face-to-face discussions. Using this information, the salesperson makes a detailed presentation tailored specifically to a consumer’s needs.
More and more sales teams are switching from a narrative or a suggestive approach to a more consultative strategy. As a result, corporations are looking more at intangibles (无形资产) such as creativity and analytical skills and less at educational background and technical skills.
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Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.
Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
Are Your Clothes Causing Pollution?
Very small pieces of plastic, called microfibers, are polluting rivers and oceans. 1. Clothes worn for outdoor activities and exercise are often made of artificial material, which is useful in keeping warm. But they contain very small plastic fibers, which may also be harming the environment when you wash them. When people wash these clothes, very small pieces go down the drain with the wash water.
Studies on microfibers in the environment
Pollution caused by plastic is not new, but recent studies have shown the effect of microfibers in the environment. Studies show very small microfibers are ending up in our waters, which may come from waste water treatment factories. A 2015 study found them in fish from California.
Microfibers, effect on food supplies
Beyond the waterways, the researchers say microfibers may end up in soil and agricultural lands. 2. This means there is much to be learned about microfibers and the environment. Some studies have shown that microfibers end up inside sea animals, like oysters. 3. Researchers say that the fibers tend not to move into the tissue of the fish, but it needs more study.
Steps to save or keep microfibers from the environment
Until more information becomes known, there are steps to take to reduce the amount of microfibers in the environment. People should use less of the artificial materials. If we already have those in our lives and we’re using them, an important step would be washing them less. 4. A bag is being designed in which to wash these clothes. It traps the microfibers in the bag and it may be available for purchase soon.
A. New technology may a1so help.
B. So if these m icrofiber s have been found in fish and seafood, ar e they safe to eat?
C. They can al so move around the atmosphere.
D. Studies are conducted on how much of the microfibers is released
E. The source of these mi crofibers may surprise you: your clothes.
F. Washing machines keep microfibers from escaping with w ash water
