After learning about these famous women，you'll know you can do a lot for society no matter what. You don't need to be in a specific field，time or environment to make a difference to the world in your lifetime.
Amelia Earhart (1897－1937)
Amelia Earhart was the first woman who ever flew alone across the Atlantic in 1932.She became the first woman pilot in 1935 after flying from Hawaii to California. She began her lifelong dream of flying across the world in 1937.However，her flight went missing on that trip and she was never seen again.
Helena Rubinstein (1870－1965)
Helena Rubinstein moved to Australia in 1902 without the ability to speak English. Later, she founded one of the world's first cosmetic (化妆品) companies after mixing lanolin，which is an oil that comes from sheep's wool，with flowers. Because of that，she became the world's richest woman at the time.
Katharine Hepburn (1907－2003)
Katharine Hepburn was known for playing strongwilled women in her films.
She won four Academy Awards for Best Actress，the most an actress has ever won. Her new dress style made wearing trousers acceptable to women，which wasn't allowed at that time.
Emmeline Pankhurst (1858－1928)
Emmeline was an influential woman activist，who helped British women get the right to vote. She fought along with her husband for the rights of women all the time in the late 19th century and early 20th century. After she lost her husband，she teamed up with her three daughters and formed The Women Social and Political Union，which was best known as the suffragettes (women's right to vote).
1.What was the problem for Helena at first when she moved to Australia?
A.She didn't have money. B.She couldn't speak English.
C.She didn't have work experience. D.She didn't know how to make up.
2.Which of the following words can be used to describe Emmeline Pankhurst?
A.Determined. B.Friendly.
C.Honest. D.Patient.
3.What do the four women in the text have in common?
A.A creative mind. B.A warm heart.
C.A good education. D.A pioneering spirit.
阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
For hundreds of years, education has been closely connected to writing. Professors had been writing down their lectures, and students had been keeping notes after their teachers. Goose feathers and parchment (羊皮纸) changed to ballpoint pens and paper, but the essence has remained the same: knowledge passed down from one person to another must be thoroughly recorded.
With the emergence and development of mobile technologies such as laptops and smartphones, using conventional methods is gradually becoming obsolete (废弃的). Students tend to use laptops in class more often than pens and paper. And although there are still many educational institutions that ban using computers in class, there are many arguments in favor of doing so.
On the one hand, let us face reality: people do not write as much today as they used to several years ago. This is especially true in the case of the youth: teenagers and young adults tend to feel more confident and comfortable typing on their devices rather than with handwriting. Keeping records after a teacher in class requires a student to write very fast, which often decreases the readability of the notes taken. Sometimes it can be quite difficult for a student to understand what he or she hurriedly wrote down in class. At the same time, typing on a laptop helps write the important information down in a comprehensible and accurate way. Also, handwriting always involves grammatical mistakes, typos, blots (墨水迹), and so on. Obviously, students experience little-to-none of such problems while using computers.
On the other hand, technology is something youth nowadays have got so accustomed to that without it, they operate less efficiently. Students are native to such devices as smartphones, laptops, tablets, and other gadgets, and naturally incorporate them in whatever they do, be it leisure time or studying. Not allowing students to use tablets in class means to deprive (剥夺) them of something that is almost a part of them and of their daily lives. If young people know how to use technology to their advantage and increase their studying effectiveness with its help, why forbid them from doing it?
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假设你是李华，与你的美国朋友John约好上星期六下午去打网球，但因故没能赴约。请你给John写一封信表示歉意。内容包括：
1. 向他致歉；
2. 解释原因；
3. 希望另约时间。
注意：词数80左右；可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：重新安排reschedule
Dear John,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Beads of sweat dripping from my forehead, it had been a long first day of summer 1. (spend) jumping on the trampoline with a friend and eating popsicles until our lips and tongues were stained “Very Cherry Red” and “Giddy Grape”. Just the day before, I had been saying my goodbyes to each of my elementary school 2. (educator). I knew that once the summer was over, I 3. (throw) to the bottom of the food chain again and sent to middle school; I wanted my summer to be the very one 4. was worthy of being remembered. For that very reason I hadn’t been too concerned when nearly 5. entire day had slipped by and my mother hadn’t called me to tell me she would be picking me up. I would have been 6. (extreme) happy if she wouldn’t have called and I would have been with my friend another night.
Some time had passed and we ate dinner and watched some television. By this time I had considered 7. possible that my mother wasn’t going to call me at all, but rather she would probably just show up 8. some spare clothes for me. I called her office and her cell phone. To my 9. (disappoint), there had been no answer from either line. It was then that I got a little panicky 10. (wonder) why so much time had passed and my mother hadn’t called me yet.
For our random act of kindness project, we decided to surprise a teacher with flowers, candy, and pictures of her favorite animals. We chose Mrs. Adams _________ we all like her as a teacher and she was recently going through a(n) _________ time. I brought her some flowers, purchased some of favorite _________, and drew pictures of her favorite animals. During advisory we placed the gifts right by her _________ and knocked on it. We then ran away and left the gifts as a _________. Who wouldn’t be happy if they opened the door and found _________ gifts?
We didn’t get to see her initial _________, but we did know she liked them. The _________ of trying to run away before Mrs. Adams saw was a very fun feeling. After school Mrs. Adams talked to one of our friends Kathryn and said she _________ the flowers and made a day a lot better. We also __________ Mrs. Adams was having a really bad, emotional day and that the surprise entirely made her __________. Throughout the day we didn’t completely know how
________ Mrs. Adams liked her flowers, but after school we saw a big __________ on her face and we knew right then she loved them very much. To perform a random act of kindness truly does make you feel you’ve done a good __________.
In our world today, there is not enough kindness __________ , so to have the opportunity to do something nice for someone without asking for anything in __________ is an amazing feeling.
________ we all felt happy that we did something nice and if we got the __________ we would do it again. Our eyes have opened and we have realized doing a __________ act of kindness can really make someone pleased and change their day for the __________.
1.A.since when B.for which C.in that D.in case
2.A.challenging B.enormous C.optimistic D.royal
3.A.coke B.candy C.coffee D.milk
4.A.door B.window C.balcony D.desk
5.A.happiness B.relief C.sorrow D.surprise
6.A.spare B.unexpected C.safe D.movable
7.A.combination B.impression C.reaction D.suspect
8.A.error B.horror C.conflict D.thrill
9.A.contribute B.affect C.appreciate D.blame
10.A.found out B.pick out C.build up D.focus on
11.A.effective B.happy C.precious D.courageous
12.A.far B.often C.soon D.much
13.A.look B.joy C.smile D.frown
14.A.deed B.action C.response D.job
15.A.as well B.in general C.at all D.for instance
16.A.charge B.need C.trouble D.reward
17.A.Verbally B.Efficiently C.Originally D.Personally
18.A.right B.chance C.power D.potential
19.A.imaginary B.consistent C.random D.possible
20.A.better B.worse C.richer D.prettier
5 Ways to deal with anxiety
Everyone has feelings of anxiety, nervousness, tension, and stress from time to time. Here are 5 ways to help manage them:
● Become a relaxation expert.
We all think we know how to relax. But chilling out in front of the TV or computer isn’t true relaxation. (Depending on what you’re watching or doing, it could even make you more tense.) The same is true for alcohol, drugs, or tobacco. 1.. What the body really needs is daily practice of a relaxation technique — like deep breathing, tai chi, or yoga — that has a physical effect on the mind. For example, deep breathing helps to relax a major nerve that runs from the diaphragm to the brain, sending a message to the entire body to let go and loosen up.
● Get enough sleep, and nourishment.
Want your mind and body to feel peaceful and strong enough to handle life’s ups and downs?
2.. Eat well: Choose fruit, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains for long-term energy (instead of the short bursts that come from too much sugar or caffeine).
● 3..
Spend time with friends or family. Organized activities are great, but just hanging out works too. Doing things with those we feel close to deepens our bonds, allowing us to feel supported and secure. And the fun and sharing that go with it allow us to feel happier and less upset about things. If you feel worried or nervous about something, talking about it with someone who listens and cares can help you feel more understood and better able to cope. You’ll be reminded that everyone has these feelings sometimes. You’re not alone.
● Get close to nature.
4.. (Choose somewhere you feel safe so you can relax and enjoy your surroundings.) Walking, hiking, trail biking, or snowshoeing offer the additional benefit of exercise. Invite a friend or two — or a family member — along and enjoy feeling connected to people as well.
● Pay attention to the good things.
A great way to keep our minds off the worry track is to focus our thoughts on things that are good, beautiful, and positive. 5.. Allow yourself to dream, wish, and imagine the best that could happen.
A. Connect with others.
B. Appreciate the small, everyday blessings.
C. There are many safe, drug-free remedies (补救措施) for anxiety
D. They may seem to relieve anxiety or stress, but it’s a false and temporary state of relaxation.
E. Get the right amount of sleep for your needs — not too much or too little.
F. Some start working right away, while others may help lessen anxiety over time.
G. Heading out for a walk in the park or a hike in the woods can help too.
