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When you see red lanterns（灯笼） or red envelopes(红包), do you know the reason1.the color red is so popular in China, especially on the Chinese New Year? It all began with the Nian, a terrible animal 2.would frighten people on the New Year by 3. (eat) crops, livestock(家畜) and even children. But soon4. (village) learned that Nian was afraid of three things: fire, noise, and the color red.
So it was beaten and since then the color red5. (consider) to bring good luck and good fortune to all.
Usually red lanterns are hung outside the doors6. (drive) out bad luck, and red cut-out papers are used as decorations to hang on the walls. If you live near a Chinese neighborhood(社区) you should be able to buy these things, but if not, go online and order some. Some people even can make wonderful cut-outs 7.(they).
Still the most 8.(tradition) way to celebrate the Chinese New Year is to hand out red envelopes filled 9.money. The red envelopes 10.(give) to children are expected to drive out bad spirits.
I was tired and hungry after a long day of work. When I walked into the living room, my 12yearold son looked up at me and said, “I _______ you.” I did not_______ what to say, and I just stood there, looking _______ at him. My first _______was that he_______ need help with his homework. Then I asked, “What was all that _______？”
“Nothing，” he said. “My teacher said we should tell our parents we love them and _______what they say.”
The next day I called his teacher to_______ more about what my son said and how the other parents had reacted(反应). “Most of the fathers had the_______ response as you did，” the teacher said. “When I first________that we try this, I asked the children ________ they thought their parents ________ say. Some of them thought their parents would have heart trouble.”
Then the teacher________， “I want my students to know that feeling love is an important part of ________. I'm trying to tell them it's too bad that we don't express(表达) our feelings. A boy ________tell his father or mother he loves him or her.” The teacher understands that sometimes it is ________for some of us to say something that is good for us.
That evening when my son________to me, I took him in my arms and held on for a(n) ________ moment, saying, “Hey, I love you, ________ . ” I didn't know if saying that made ________ of us healthier, but it did feel pretty good.
1.A.hate B.love C.like D.enjoy
2.A.realize B.recognize C.know D.find
3.A.away B.for C.down D.on
4.A.thought B.meaning C.news D.reason
5.A.must B.should C.could D.would
6.A.for B.with C.around D.about
7.A.test B.know C.understand D.see
8.A.talk to B.chat with C.find out D.do with
9.A.same B.different C.usual D.unusual
10.A.allowed B.agreed C.planned D.suggested
11.A.how B.whether C.when D.what
12.A.would B.will C.could D.can
13.A.explained B.prepared C.informed D.developed
14.A.study B.work C.health D.body
15.A.might B.can C.should D.need
16.A.easy B.difficult C.crazy D.silly
17.A.turned B.shouted C.went D.came
18.A.extra B.ordinary C.interesting D.important
19.A.either B.too C.also D.again
20.A.all B.either C.none D.neither
The Internet has opened up a whole new online world for us to meet, chat and go where we’ve never been before.
But just as in face to face communication, there are some rules of behavior that should be followed when on line. 1. Imagine how you’d feel if you were in the other person’s shoes.
For anything you’re about to send: ask yourself, “Would I say this to the person’s face?” if the answer is no, rewrite and reread. 2.
If someone in the chat room is rude to you, your instinct (本能) is to fire back in the same manner. But try not to do so. 3. If it was caused by a disagreement with another member, try to fix the situation by politely discussing it. Remember to respect the beliefs and opinions of others in the chat room.
4. Offer advice when asked by newcomers, as they may not be sure what to do or how to communicate. When someone makes a mistake, whether it’s a stupid question or an unnecessarily long answer, be kind about it. If it’s a small mistake, you may not need to say anything. Even if you feel strongly about it, think twice before saying anything. Having good manners yourself doesn’t give you license to correct everyone else. 5. At the same time, if you find you are wrong, be sure to correct yourself and apologize to those that you have offended.
It is not polite to ask others personal questions such as their age, sex and marital status. Unless you know the person very well, and you are both comfortable with sharing personal information, don’t ask such questions.
A.It’s natural that there are some people who speak rudely or make mistakes online.
B.Repeat the process till you feel sure that you’d feel comfortable saying the words to the person’s face.
C.Everyone was new to the network once.
D.The basic rule is simple: treat others in the same way you would want to be treated.
E.When you send short messages to a person online, you must say something beautiful to hear.
F.You should either ignore the person, or use your chat software to block their messages.
G.If you do decide to tell someone about a mistake, point it out politely.
How could we possibly think that keeping animals in cages in unnatural environments — mostly for entertainment purposes — is fair and respectful?
Zoo officials say they are concerned about animals. However, most zoos remain “collections” of interesting “things” rather than protective habitats. Zoos teach people that it is acceptable to keep animals bored, lonely, and far from their natural homes.
Zoos claim to educate people and save endangered species, but visitors leave zoos without having learned anything meaningful about the animals’ natural behavior, intelligence, or beauty. Zoos keep animals in small spaces or cages, and most signs only mention the species’ name, diet, and natural range. The animals’ normal behavior is seldom noticed because zoos don’t usually take care of the animals’ natural needs.
The animals are kept together in small spaces, with no privacy and little opportunity for mental and physical exercise. This results in unusual and self-destructive behavior called zoochosis (动物精神病). A worldwide study of zoos found that zoochosis is common among animals kept in small spaces or cages. Another study showed that elephants spend 22 percent of their time making repeated head movements or biting cage bars, and bears spend 30 percent of their time walking back and forth, a sign of unhappiness and pain.
Furthermore, most animals in zoos are not endangered. Captive breeding of endangered big cats, Asian elephants, and other species has not resulted in their being sent back to the wild. Zoos talk a lot about their captive breeding programs because they do not want people to worry about a species dying out. In fact, baby animals also attract a lot of paying customers. Haven’t we seen enough competitions to name baby animals?
Actually, we will save endangered species only if we save their habitats and put an end to the reasons people kill them. Instead of supporting zoos, we should support groups that work to protect animals’ natural habitats.
1.How would the author describe the animals’ life in zoos?
A.Dangerous. B.Unhappy.
C.Natural. D.Easy.
2.In the state of zoochosis, animals _________.
A.remain in cages B.behave strangely
C.attack other animals D.enjoy moving around
3.What does the author try to argue in the passage?
A.Zoos are not worth the public support.
B.Zoos fail in their attempt to save animals.
C.Zoos should treat animals as human beings.
D.Zoos use animals as a means of entertainment.
4.Although the author argues against zoos, he would still agree that _________.
A.zoos have to keep animals in small cages
B.most animals in zoos are endangered species
C.some endangered animals are reproduced in zoos
D.it’s acceptable to keep animals away from their habitats
Computer technology is still developing rapidly. The computer of the future will increase in value and performance while decrease in cost. It will become smaller, but faster and more powerful.
It is possible to make some guesses about what the future of the computer will look like, based upon the types of technologies that are being developed now. A lot of progress has already been made in some of these new technologies, but some are still in their earliest stages and may not be ready for use for years. Two of the most interesting areas of computing that are currently being developed are quantum computing(量子计算) and nanotechnology(纳米技术).
Quantum computing is one possibility for the future of the computer that could make computers run far faster than even the quickest computers do today. Quantum computers could be able to do what modern supercomputers are unable to do by using transistors that are able to take on many statistics at the same time.
Nanotechnology could also change the face of computing, by creating computers that could be very powerful, though they are tiny in size. These computers could be incorporated(并入) into everyday objects, including electrical appliances(电器), clothes and even the human body. We will be able to use computers in new and unimaginable ways. They will become a part of our lives rather than simply being a box that is used only for specific purposes such as work.
Quantum computing and nanotechnology will be able to play new roles, which will make us live greener lives, as well as enjoy better health and happier lives.
1.According to the text, quantum computing ________.
A.has been put in use so far
B.can make computers run by themselves
C.can reduce the cost of computers
D.will work by using transistors
2.The text is mainly about ________.
A.what nanotechnology is
B.what quantum computing is
C.what the computer of the future is like
D.what future computers can bring us
3.Which of the following best shows the structure of the text?
(①＝Paragraph 1, ②＝Paragraph 2，…⑤＝Paragraph 5)
A.
B.
C.
D.
First of all，students should respect their teachers. They should pay attention in class. That means saluting（向……致敬）the teacher，standing from your chair when the teacher enters the classroom，attending any lesson attentively，etc. In the class of a certain subject or a teacher you don't like very much，if it's total anarchy（混乱），how can we talk about respect？
Play by the rules
If your teacher wants you to use wide-lined paper，do it！If he/she tells you to sharpen your pencils only before class starts，listen to him/her. If he/she doesn't accept late homework，do yours on time. Sometimes classroom rules seem strict or even silly，but most teachers know what's necessary to make things run smoothly and what it takes to let the learning begin. And the better the learning environment is，the smarter you'll be！
Expect him/her to like you
Teachers are teachers because they like kids. Given the chance, most teachers want to be your friends too. Respect your teacher, but don't be afraid of him/her. He/She wants you to have a great school year just as much as you want to have!
Put first things first
Friends are a fun part of school. But sometimes they' re not the most important part. When your teacher is teaching, give him/her your full attention. Even when it's hard to do — recess will come soon, and that's the time for playing with your friends.
1.Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
A. Advice Before You Go to School
B. What You Should Do at School
C. How to Get Along with Your Teacher
D. How to Plan Your Time at School
2.What do you think the title“Play by the rules”means?
A. Don't play if you haven't completed your homework.
B. Follow what the teacher says.
C. Work is work and play is play.
D. Make the learning environment as good as possible.
3.According to the last paragraph，what do you think the first thing is？
A. The teacher.
B. The teacher's lecture.
C. The students.
D. Friends.
4.The underlined word“recess”in the last paragraph most probably means“___________”.
A. break B. play
C. parents D. news
