Young people in the United States do not have a strong understanding of the world and their place in it.
Two U．S.based groups，the Council on Foreign Relations and the National Geographic Society，commissioned an online survey earlier this year.They wanted to know what young people educated in American colleges know about geography，U.S.foreign policy，recent international events，and economics.
The survey was given to over 1,200 Americans between the ages of 18 and 26，all of them presently attending，or having previously graduated from，a 2 or 4year college or university.
The average test score，out of 75 total possible answers，was 55 percent.The study identifies a few important problems.For example，only 30 percent knew that the only part of the U．S.government that can declare war is Congress.Only 60% of those taking the survey could identify Brazil on a world map.
Part of the problem，argue the organizers of the survey，is the Internet.They say it is becoming harder to find highquality information about world events among all the fake news and trivia(琐事)which swamp(淹没)the Web.Fortythree percent of those questioned said they read about the news on Facebook.
Another problem is that most college courses do not require students to learn about international issues.If such information is not required，Richard Haass from the Council on Foreign Relations said，then the United States could have leaders like Gary Johnson.He was a recent presidential candidate who did not know about the Syrian city of Aleppo when a reporter asked him about it.
The survey results were not all bad.The young people also demonstrated a good understanding of climate change and renewable energy.And the majority of them said that international issues were becoming more important to them.
Haass says these findings suggest the need to find ways to get good information to students，both in school and online.To help，the Council on Foreign Relations is creating a new program called CFR Campus，designed to help build knowledge about global issues.
1.What can we learn about the survey?
A.All the participants were recent university graduates.
B.It was given to over 1,200 American people aged from 18 to 26.
C.Its aim is to figure out what the young people know about America.
D.It was an online survey conducted by two US universities.
2.According to the survey，what topic did the young Americans understand best?
A.Environmental matters.
B.Geographic information.
C.Foreign relations.
D.Government organizations.
3.In which column of a newspaper could we find this article?
A.Economics.
B.Entertainment.
C.Education.
D.Politics.
Unlike China, where the majority of society belongs to the Han ethnic group, the United States is home to people from many different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, creating great diversity within its lively society.
However, historical events that created this diversity also led to racial disputes and prejudice that have lasted until today. Around days like Martin Luther King Day, people in the US are especially sensitive to racist comments and behavior.
Recently, a Facebook message posted by a white student at my boarding school started a wave of anger among African American students and started heated conversations about minority groups at the school.
The students posted an article written by someone else who stated that Robert E. Lee, a Confederate general during the US Civil War, should be commemorated(纪念). As the Confederates broke from the Union in order to keep slavery in their states, they were usually seen as racists. The post received a flood of comments from both white and black students within minutes, and conversation about the topic spread across campus quickly.
A fishbowl conversation was organized the evening the article was posted, and students and faculty (学院) members talked about their feelings and opinions. During the discussion, students from minority groups, including African American, Jewish, Asian and Indian students, spoke up about how they felt about living in a society mainly made up of people who are different from them. It turned out that many people felt isolated because of their differences from other people.
The diversity of society can open up interesting opportunities, but the great differences between people can also create huge gaps and misunderstandings if they are not treated carefully. Thus, effective communication is essential.
After the fishbowl conversation, the atmosphere in the school seemed to be changing, at least from my point of view. Students seemed to be talking and acting more freely than before, and the expressions of judgement were seen less on their faces.
1.The main purpose of Paragraph 1 is to ______.
A.draw attention to the fact that racial problems still exist in America.
B.show that the United States has a wonderfully diverse culture.
C.explain how sensitive people in the US are to racist comments and behavior.
D.point out the differences between American culture and those of other countries.
2.Which of the following statements is TRUE? ______.
A.The post was offensive to black students.
B.The post was aimed at African American students.
C.The author of he post was strongly in favor of slavery.
D.The author of the post held a negative attitude toward minority groups.
3.According to the article, the fishbowl conversation was held mainly to ______.
A.figure out whether the article should be posted or not.
B.educate students on how to express their opinions appropriately.
C.improve the lives of people who belongs to minority groups on campus.
D.get people to communicate how they felt and thought about the post.
4.What did the author learn from the incident? ______.
A.We should learn to live with others’ differences.
B.We should always feel free to share our feelings.
C.Effective communication is very important in a diverse society.
D.If there is no difference, then there is no misunderstanding.
Wanted，Someone for a Kiss
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Father Christmas
We’re looking for a very special person，preferably over 40，to fill our Father Christmas suit．
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Accountants Assistant
When you join the team in our Revenue Administration Unit，you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division，dealing with post and other general duties．If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you．This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience．
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Software Trainer
If you are aged 24—45 and have experience in teaching and training，you could be the person we are looking for．You should be good at the computer and have some experience in program writing．You will be allowed to make your own decisions，and to design courses as well as present them．Pay upwards of ￡15，000 for the right person．Please apply by sending your CV （简历）to Mrs．R．Oglivie，Palmlace Limited．
1.Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?
A.Wealden District Council． B.Producer Vacancies，Kiss 100．
C.The Enterprise Shopping Centre． D.Mrs Oglivie，Palmlace Limited．
2.We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who ．
A.is aged between 24 and 40 B.may do some training work
C.should deal with general duties D.can work for about a month
3.Which position is open to recent school graduates?
A.Accountants Assistant． B.Father Christmas．
C.Producer，London Kiss． D.Software Trainer．
4.What kind of person would probably apply to Palmlace Limited?
A.One with GCSE grade C level．
B.One having good computer knowledge.
C.One with some office experience．
D.One trained in producing music programs．
假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Mike发来邮件说他很想吃中国饺子。请你回复邮件，内容包括；
1.中国饺子非常美味;；
2.建议网上学习包饺子；
3.欢迎来中国做客。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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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。
To offer a chance for our students to keep in touch with society, last Saturday our class was organized some meaningful social practice activities. We were divided into second groups. One group went to the crossings near our school, intending to helping the traffic policemen. The another group went to collect rubbishes in Hongxing Park. Meanwhile, we introduced some simply ways of environmental protection and remind people not to destroy the beauty of nature. It was the memorable day because our behavior received praise the public and we benefited a lot from these activities.
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Most of us complain(抱怨). Though we1.(tell) never to complain, it doesn't help. A thought that isn't said out is like a seed,2.. is being planted in the mud. It would eventually grow into a tree. Suppressing(压制)them, you will one day find that the thoughts once kept in3.dark will start exploding inside you.
But if you bring a seed into the light, eventually you will learn to manage the thoughts you once suppressed.
Complaints actually can help people improve. In that case, you aren't4.(real) complaining. You're giving feedback(反馈)to someone,5.(hope) they can find ways to make themselves better.
But the6.(differ) is that when we complain about something we are finding faults in it. When we are just finding faults in people and the situations we come across, we are just finding faults in7.(we). Ever heard the saying "The world is just a reflection of you"? Well, it's actually true!
So,8.(stop) this, try to consciously(有意识地)not to complain about what goes wrong. Instead, try feeling grateful9.what went right in your day.
Slowly, as you regain conscious control of your thoughts, you will find you are more likely to see the brighter side of10.(thing) whenever you want to complain.
