Name-calling, teasing, pushing and fighting—whether you have experienced it or not, the chances are that these are the things that appear in your mind when you hear the word “bullying”. Yet, many of us know little about the serious, lasting harms bullying could cause.
If you’ve watched 13 Reasons Why, you’ll understand the impacts that bullying can have. The second season of the popular US teenage drama was released on May 18. It tells the story of Hannah Baker, a high school student who takes her own life after she’s picked on by fellow students, while others stand by and do nothing to help her.
One of the important messages audiences could get from the show is to treat people with kindness and respect. “It teaches us that every single thing we say and do has an impact on others,” news platform Odyssey noted.
Some may think 13 Reasons Why exaggerates (夸大) the seriousness of school bullying, but according to the US National Center for Educational Statistics, more than 20 percent of US students were bullied in 2016, and only 36% of this group reported it.
NBA player Gerald Green opened up about being called “alien hands” during his teenage years due to his big hands. “Being bullied was embarrassing,” he said. “I still remember shying away from crowds and walking around with my hands in my pockets to evade the attention from my peers.” To get away with the teasing, he found his motivation by playing basketball and making a career out of it. But not everyone is so lucky to discover a release.
According to statistics released by the US government, if someone prevents a bully, there’s a 57% chance that the bullying will stop within 10 seconds. So if you ever witness bullying, consider stepping up and supporting the victim. As US actor Brandon Flynn, who stars in 13 Reasons Why, said, “Just because you’re not the one getting bullied, it doesn’t mean it’s not your problem.”
1.What is the purpose of the last paragraph?
A.To add some background information.
B.To encourage eyewitnesses to take action.
C.To introduce a new topic of the discussion.
D.To give people advice about dealing with bullying.
2.What does the US National Center for Educational Statistics indicate?
A.Bullying isn’t a problem in many schools.
B.School bullying can’t cause too much pain.
C.Only a few people are concerned about bullying.
D.Many people who’re bullied choose not to seek help.
3.What does the underlined word in Para. 5 mean?
A.Attract. B.Focus.
C.Avoid. D.Keep.
4.What does the text tell us about 13 Reasons Why?
A.It overstates school bullying.
B.It was first shown on May 18.
C.It is mainly about school bullying.
D.It shows few people can report bullying.
In the mountainous southern Peru, Quechua women sit on the ground, chatting as they twist dry grass and shape it into long plaits (辫子). Every year for the past six centuries, each family contributes about 210 feet of plaints to build Q’eswachaka, the only surviving rope bridge that once connected the Inca Empire.
At approximately 100 feet, Q’eswachaka connects two mountains. It is rebuilt yearly by four Quechua communities who come together every second week of June to spend three days building the bridge and a fourth celebrating its completion. Before the work begins, one person asks for protection and permission. To people who gather to rebuild this structure, the bridge is a god. To build the new Q’eswachaka, one of the builders ties a rope around his waist and makes his way across last year’s structure. Once this connection is secure, the old bridge is cut loose. Then builders transport supplies and other ropes. They ride on the bridge’s cable and make its floor by hand. The skills for the bridge are communicated not through written instructions, but through apprenticeship (学徒期).
Nowadays, the bridge faces many challenges. Policy adjustments in the teaching field have caused the sharp fall in the number of Quechua speakers. Only 40% of the younger generation speaks the language of their ancestors. Since the ancestral language is necessary for the ceremony associated with Q’eswachaka, the decrease in the number of speakers will make it difficult for the tradition to continue. Besides, now Q’eswachaka is made of only one kind of plant, but it used to include other plant materials that have disappeared, which made it strong enough to serve the needs of the communities. These days, a nearby steel bridge satisfies the transport of cars and supplies, and Q’eswachaka’s construction is kept alive by tourism rather than function.
1.What’s the first step of rebuilding Q’eswachaka?
A.Use a rope to build a connection. B.Make the new bridge’s floor.
C.Destroy the old bridge. D.Transport materials.
2.What can we learn about Q’eswachaka?
A.It mainly aims to attract visitors now. B.It remains practical for local people.
C.It’s in the charge of local women. D.It’s approximately 100 feet long.
3.What can we infer from the text?
A.There are many rope bridges in Peru now.
B.Builders ask for permission from the government.
C.The new bridge is built when the old one gets fragile.
D.Quechua is important for the survival of Q’eswachaka.
4.Which can be the best title of the text?
A.Importance of Q’eswachaka. B.Development of Q’eswachaka.
C.Decrease of Quechua speakers. D.Challenges Q’eswachaka faces.
I always loved looking at this hidden lane as I drove my children to school. Lying between a pizza restaurant and a house, the lane is easily overlooked. If you don’t take the time to glance to the left at the stop sign, you’ll miss it.
The tree-lined lane is pretty in every season. I have its images hanging in our home and at my workplace. Many people have asked me about them. When I told them where I took the pictures, they were always surprised. They probably never slowed down enough from their busy lives to notice the great beauty so close to home.
I supposed there might be a big old house at the end of the lane, but when my husband, Ron, and I went up there one day to give the owners copies of my pictures, we were both pretty surprised.
The house looks like it came right out of colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, and the grounds are breathtaking. You would never know that just a quarter-mile down the lane is a busy road.
I adore the natural beauty of the countryside throughout the year, from the heavy snows of winter to the bright new greens of spring, and I hope to always live where the seasons change. The place we live is a wonderful place to raise children, and the country is just a short drive away.
Empty nesters, Ron and I take many drives together, especially in the fall. We always head for the country. As I get older, I value the peace and beauty of the countryside even more. If you take the time to look around, you will always discover something wonderful, no matter where you are. What an amazing country we live in!
1.Why did most people feel surprised at the author’s pictures?
A.They didn’t know the lane at all.
B.They ignored the beauty of the lane.
C.The pictures were wonderfully taken.
D.The pictures reminded them of natural beauty.
2.What’s the purpose of the author and her husband visiting the old house?
A.To explore the lane.
B.To take good pictures.
C.To find a busy road nearby.
D.To offer photos to its owners.
3.How does the author feel about her living surroundings?
A.Indifferent. B.Lonely.
C.Satisfied. D.Silent.
4.What can we learn about the author’s present situation?
A.She is raising her children happily.
B.She lives together with her husband.
C.She has moved to live in the countryside.
D.She devotes herself to finding natural beauty.
Will you want a part-time job after class to make some money and improve yourself? Here are some good companies.
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
It is a well-known fast food shop. Working hours are flexible. Fit 10 hours of work into your week. There is also a 10% discount and a free pound of chicken every week.
Position: selling assistant (experience wanted)
Website: www.kfc.com
Convenience Food Market
It sells natural and organic food. Working hours are not fixed. Benefits include paid-time off and a 25% discount. There are also training courses on food every week.
Position: secretary
Website: www.conveniencefoodmarket.com
Sicilian Coffee
Sicilian is still at the forefront of coffee revolution. It offers flexible hours and highest part-time pay. Most importantly, it treats its employees like family. However, there is no discount offered to its employees.
Position: assistant coffee taster (experience wanted)
Website: www.siciliancoffee.com
Yagol
Yagol is a clothes store which focuses on casual comfort. Employees (even part-time employees) have the chance to get a 30% discount on its clothes. Besides, part-time employees can come to work anytime they like as long as they work for 3 hours a day.
Position: salesperson
Website: www.yagol.com
1.Which website should you visit if you want to sell coffee?
A.www.kfc.com B.www.yagol.com
C.www.siciliancofee.com. D.www.conmveniencefoodmarket.com.
2.Which company offers its employees the best discount?
A.KFC. B.Convenience Food Market.
C.Sicilian Coffee. D.Yagol.
3.What do the four companies have?
A.Working hours are flexible. B.Training courses are offered.
C.Employees can get high pay. D.Related experience is wanted.
假定你是学生会主席李华,你校将举办主题为“祖国颂”的庆祝建国70周年文艺演出,你将邀请你的英国朋友Joe观看这场演出。请你写封邮件向他介绍有关情况,内容包括：
1．举办的时间和地点;
2．活动的目的;
3．活动的内容。
注意：
1．词数100左右;
2．可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3．参考词汇：祖国颂Ode to Our Motherland;周年纪念日anniversary.
Dear Joe,
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Yours,
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
After school, was about to enter into my apartment when I saw a little dirty dog lie beside the dustbin. He looked extremely weak. Immediately the homeless dog filled me of sympathy. So I decided to take him home. I gave him some food and a bath. After the bath he looked energy and refreshed. What a lovely dog!
When my parents got home, I asked that I could keep the dog. To my surprised and joy, they agreed. Up to now, he has become member of our family and everyone had enjoyed his company. Looked at the cute and happy dog today, I realize that I was right to help him. I offered him a shelter and he brought ourselves great happiness and laughter.
