Many people feel their parents are overprotective. Try communicating your frustrations, setting firm boundaries, and taking steps to reduce your parents’ anxiety.

Pick a safe time and space

Choose a location where both you and your parents feel comfortable. If you live at home, the living room or kitchen table might work. If you have already moved out, choose a location like a quiet coffee shop. Pick a time when there isn’t any disturbance. 1..

Use “I” statements

Begin your sentences with the words “I feel” first. 2. This will make your parents feel like you’re not complaining. For example, do not say, “It’s really overbearing when you check up on me every five minutes. “ Instead, say something like, “I feel stressed out when you call and text a lot when I’m out.”

Express your needs and wants

3.. So it’s important to be transparent about your wants and needs. Express your goals in a way that is firm and respectful. For example, say “I don’t mind following a curfew (宵禁), but I would appreciate not having to answer phone calls every half-hour.” Express appreciation for your parents. Let your parents know you appreciate that they love you.

4.

If you’re trying to have an honest, effective conversation, consider their viewpoints. While you may think it’s unnecessary that your parents worry about a small cold turning into pneumonia, allow them to express this feeling without judgment. 5. .

While it’s important not to let your parents fear’s affect your life, understanding the root of a fear can help you better address it in the future.

A.Don’t overlook your parents’ viewpoints

B.Don’t communicate right before work or bedtime

C.In this way you’re focusing on your own feelings

D.You cannot expect your parents to read your mind

E.Overprotection is unintentionally a form of control

F.Try to understand the issues driving their overprotection

G.Acknowledge that you understand their worry about you

    Put “crottin de chevre” into Google Translate, and you’ll be told it means “goat dung (粪) So if it appeared on a menu, you might feel sick of it. Actually, you have missed a delicious cheese made of goat’s milk that is often served as a starter in France.

Such misunderstandings are why Google admits that its free tool, used by about 500 million people, is not intended to replace human translators. Tourists might accept a few misunderstandings because the technology is cheap and convenient. But perhaps in business, law or medicine, these services often fall short. “Using Google Translate can lead to some serious errors, especially when words have multiple meanings, which is often the case in fields such as law or engineering, says Samantha Langley, a translator in France.

That is not to say professional translators do not use Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) tools. Some applications can help them take the dull work out of repetitive translations. CATs are even used as part of modern language degree courses these days. So how good are they?

One of the most popular new tools is the so-called translation earphone. Usually paired with a smartphone app, they pick up spoken foreign languages and translate them for the user. “It has taken decades of research to combine that with speech recognition technology, which has allowed us to make a huge leap forward in terms of accuracy,” says Andrew Ochoa, chief executive of Waverly Labs, which produces translation earphones. “For meetings and conferences, wearable translators like Waverly’s are undoubtedly popular. But even this new generation tech has limitations. Users must wait at least a few seconds for a phrase to be translated, or more if the internet connection is poor.”

And computers still lack the subtlety (微妙) of human communication. “I find it’s actually harder to desert part of the sentence and rebuild it than to just create something from scratch.” says Antonio, a translator. But he thinks this problem could be resolved within the next 10 years.

1.What does the author intend to do in paragraph 1?

A.Add some more related information.

B.Provide some advice for the readers.

C.Introduce the topic of the text.

D.Summarize the following paragraphs.

2.How do professional translators do to improve their working efficiency?

A.By changing Google Translate. B.By surfing online.

C.By working with engineers. D.By using CAT tools.

3.What advantage does the translation earphone have compared with many CATs?

A.It is more accurate. B.It is more attractive.

C.It is cheaper. D.It is smaller.

4.What may be the best title for the text?

A.Are Computer Translators Good?

B.Why do Human Translators Need Help?

C.What Is the Problem of Human Translators?

D.Can Computer Translators Replace Human Translators?

    No video games are allowed after 10 pm. It is not allowed to play games for more than 90 minutes on non-holidays. No more than 400 yuan per month is allowed to buy virtual weapons and costumes.

The Chinese government has issued new regulations aimed at controlling teenager’s addiction to video games. Some officials believe that this problem is the reason why more and more young people are suffering from myopia (近视) and poor learning. The rules forbid users under the age of 18 from playing between 10 pm and 8 am. The rules demand that they shouldn’t play more than 90 minutes on non-holidays and more than 3 hours on weekends and other holidays.

Officials have taken stronger measures to monitor large technology companies and promote them to help spread the advocated cultural values. The official media regarded some games as “poisons” and banned some violent games. In addition, minors (未成年人) must use real names and ID numbers when they log into the game. These regulations also limit the a-mount of money that teenagers can use to purchase virtual items such as weapons, clothing, and pets through the app.

Analysts said that these regulations have been largely predicted by the industry and are unlikely to affect its earnings. However, young gamers may also find ways to bypass (绕开) the rules, such as using the parent’s phone number and ID number. “There will always be something imperfect,” said Daniel Ahmad, senior analyst at Niko Partners. However, he added that thanks to the regulations, China is now one of the most regulated video game markets in the world.

Yang Bingben is the owner of an industrial technology company. He noticed that his son often plays games that don’t require networking and is difficult to control. “We have something new to replace the games,” he said, “our thinking should be to build more stadiums, such as football stadiums and basketball courts.”

1.The new regulations will help Chinese teenagers with their ________.

A.intelligence B.personalities

C.study and eyesight D.constitutions and morals

2.What did Daniel Ahmad think of the regulations?

A.They are adjustable. B.They are effective.

C.They are creative. D.They are worthless.

3.What can be inferred from Yang Bingben’s words?

A.Teenagers are spending more time in the stadiums.

B.Football and basketball will be popular with teenagers.

C.Getting rid of the addiction to video games is impossible.

D.Doing sports helps prevent teenagers playing video games.

4.In which section of a newspaper can you read the text?

A.Literature. B.Education.

C.Fashion. D.Sport.

    When I was six, I was so desperate to be out in nature. I’d be transported through David’s documentaries (纪录片) to all these amazing places. I did a PhD studying ants and butterflies, before getting a call from the BBC asking about my work for a show called Life in the Undergrowth. I was so excited and immediately begged, “Please let me help!”

Sir David himself came to film with me, so I got to meet him early on, and he is the loveliest person. Something was wrong with the car. He dived straight under it to try to fix it. His enthusiasm and passion was so real. The first trip I did with him was to Israel as an assistant producer, then in Madagascar. My dream came true.

Usually, we spend six weeks filming for about three minutes of TV. What usually happens is that we’re going to film one thing but the animal ends up doing something else. We stay in whatever basic accommodation is the closest, because we can’t waste time on the way. So it’s rare that we stay in a hotel. Patience is the key, then learning and listening.

Of course you encounter animals that could hurt you. There was a moment on Planet Earth where a wolf approached me and we had to push it off with a camera. During filming for Seven Worlds we came across a beautiful but deadly snake, which casually came into our room. I took it up in a hat and put it back into the jungle. I still remember the chimps in Senegal jumped on a tree next to me and pushed it to the ground. He was like saying, “You can stay here, but if I wanted to crash you, I could.”

When we film certain animals, like lions for example, we must be vigilant. We know they will attack other creatures for their territories, but there’s something fascinating in the small creatures. I’ve always cared about these beautiful lives and the planet. I desperately want to preserve the creatures in the natural world.

1.Why did the author agree to work for BBC?

A.He could work with David. B.He would travel abroad.

C.He could study more animals. D.He would become famous.

2.Which of the following is the most important for the author’s job according to the text?

A.Enthusiasm. B.Listening. C.Patience. D.Observation.

3.What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about?

A.Clever avoidance keeps animals away. B.Filming in nature has potential danger.

C.The author prefers strange experiences. D.Violent behaviors are common in the wild.

4.What does the underlined word “vigilant” in the last paragraph mean?

A.Cautious. B.Strict. C.Energetic. D.Powerful.

    Some successful brands are memorable for their creativity. They convey accurate information to us. However, some of these origins are very interesting.

Google

The world’s largest search engine has developed a brand. Its founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin knew their company’s potential when they were freshmen at Stanford. The original plan was to name it “googol”, which meant “a huge number”, but Larry Page misspelled it as “Google”. Both the site and the company registered “Google”. However, this error distinguishes “Google” from other search engines.

McDonald’s

The original name came from the last name of the inventors: Maurice “Mac” and Richard “Dick” McDonald. Before 1940, they owned and operated a successful restaurant, but once World War II was over, they decided to try a new system to reduce the time people spent waiting for their food. So the first McDonald’s opened in 1948. Over time, their simple and bright colors have made it one of the most recognizable symbols on the earth.

Rolex

Hans Wilsdorf, founder of the Rolex brand, says he wants a short watch name to pronounce easily. After combining all the letters and coming up with 100 possible names, none of them fit the bill. But a trip on a horse-drawn ride changed the fate of his company, because a “genius”, as he called it, whispered the word “Rolex” into his ear.

IKEA

Founded in 1943, IKEA went from selling all kinds of objects to becoming the benchmark of Swedish creativity worldwide with its furniture and facilitates packaging. The word IKEA is a combination of the first letters of founder’s first name and last name: Ingvar Kamprad, the farm where he grew up: Elmtaryd, and the town in southern Sweden where it was located: Agunnaryd.

1.What contributed to the brand “Google”?

A.The company’s plan. B.Larry Page’s mistake.

C.The company’s potential. D.Sergey Brin’s creation.

2.What was the original intention of McDonald’s?

A.To earn more money.

B.To create simple and bright colors.

C.To offer convenience for customers.

D.To expand the business to the world.

3.Which brand has something to do with the founder’s hometown?

A.Google. B.McDonald’s. C.Rolex. D.IKEA.

假定你是李华，原计划今年三月去英国的姐妹学校交换学习一个月，现因为新型冠状病毒疫情的爆发而不得不取消计划。请给姐妹学校的联系老师 Jack写封邮件，内容包括：

1.表示歉意

2.说明原因

3.疫情期间学习和生活的状态

注意： 1.字数100字左右

2.可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯

参考词汇： 1.新型冠状病毒the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

2.流行传染病 epidemic

注意：1.词数100左右:

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Jack,

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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处错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误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。

Plastic straws can cause serious environmental problems

Every day, Americans threw away 500 million plastic straws—enough circle the Earth twice. People use them when enjoy a cold drink, but according to an app where maps trash, plastic straws are the six most common form of litter in the world. Plastic straws can't be recycled. And even worst, it takes up to 200 years for each one to break up.

To deal with the problem, a lawmaker introduced a bill in February to reduce the use of plastic straws in California. Soon, a waiter provide plastic straws to customers who don't ask for them will break the law. The punishment will be six months in the prison, a $1, 000 fine or a combine of both.

    Middle school is like a batt reground. Everyone seems to be going through awkward physical changes, emotional mood ______, low self﹣esteem. For me, ______ was my trouble as I stood a head above the other girls. My grandfather would watch me grow ______ uncomfortable. "Stand straight and tall." he'd say, as I tried to ______ myself to avoid sticking out. And each time, I would sheepishly do as he said. I understand that his advice was about more than just feel and ______.

My grandfather grew up in ______ Europe. When German soldiers ______ his hometown, a beautiful city in Poland, he hated them and eventually ______ to join the army to fight for his country's freedom." "Stand straight, stand tall " meant something else back then. After the war he ______ a boat for America. All alone in a new country, he was ______ about his future

However, he______ head-on into the hustle and bustle (熙熙攘攘) of the streets of New York. Soon, he met other European immigrants, each of them trying to find his or her own way. "If they could do it, why couldn't he？" Stand straight, stand tall he would always ______ himself.

Thanks to the help of a loyal and ______ friend, my grandfather acquired a jewelry ______ on the street. He was nervous in the beginning. He was trying to learn this______ new business and a new language as well.

______, with his efforts, within months, my grandfather was commanding his ______ behind the counter, selling diamonds and all kinds of cultural pearls in no more than one year as if he had neon doing it his whole life.

Listening to my grandfather's remarkable experiences has changed the way I______ my own life. His advice to me has become much more than a ______ to improve my posture. It tells me to be ______ of who I am.

1.A.exchanges B.swings C.researches D.effects

2.A.height B.finance C.relationship D.performance

3.A.academically B.largely C.doubtfully D.increasingly

4.A.please B.judge C.shrink D.declare

5.A.inches B.dollars C.Size D.miles

6.A.weather﹣beaten B.war﹣torn C.disaster﹣hit D.tongue﹣tied

7.A.advocated B.approached C.charged D.occupied

8.A.determined B.occurred C.sought D.proved

9.A.witnessed B.boarded C.guided D.Slid

10.A.satisfied B.excited C.frightened D.tired

11.A.studied B.observed C.exploded D.marched

12.A.warn B.accept C.Remind D.consult

13.A.tricky B.trust C.cheerful D.selfish

14.A.hall B.studio C.booth D.basement

15.A.tough B.familiar C.adequate D.happy

16.A.Generally B.Secretly C.Amazingly D.Frequently

17.A.possession B.state C.right D.spot

18.A.fancy B.view C.expect D.deliver

19.A.challenge B.description C.relief D.distribution

20.A.ashamed B.typical C.force D.proud

Real﹣life Room Escape games

Real﹣life room escape Gaines are a type of physical adventure genre in which people are locked in a room with other participants and have to use the things in the room to settle a series of puzzles, find clues, and escape the room within a set time limit.

The games are based on Escape the Room video games, such as Crimson Room and QP﹣Shot, created by Tacitus Takagi in 2005, in which the player is locked inside a room and must explore his or her surroundings in order to escape 1. Other inspirations include adventure board games and movies. Real﹣life room escape games are becoming popular in the United States, Japan, and China 2. For example, some games require you to escape prison cells while others require you to escape space stations.

3. Soon, they were exported to North America, Asia and Australia. Examples include the two pioneer companies Hint Hunt and Adventure Rooms.

The games were so successful that new locations began opening up across China, in cities big and small, according to a newspaper. In the southern city of Shenzhen, for example, the first escape game location opened last August. 4. "These real﹣life escape games can help those who stay at home on them computers and iPads all day to experience real social circles, " said Tian Xiaochuan, who owns two room escape game stores in Jinan. Frailer this year. The South China Morning Post said the real﹣life escape games are a hit among, "highly stressed students and overworked young professionals". 5. Some players get so involved that they tear down equipment or decorations inside their "prisons", as Zhu Yumeng chief operating officer of a Beijing room escape game store told China Daily.

A.Players must be observant and use their critical thinking skills to escape the room.

B.They should also be brave enough to face their fears.

C.Permanent real life escape games in a fixed location were first opened in Europe.

D.Sometimes the excitement becomes a bit much, though.

E.Escape games have been held in some stores.

F.And seven new game locations quickly followed.

G.Each game adds local themes to settings.

    Think about a remote control. Something so simple in function is seemingly capable of invisible magic to most of us. Only few have any real idea of why a remote control works. The rest of us just assume it should. And the longer a given technology exits, the more we take it for granted.

Consider for a moment a screen showing modern remote control users versus the first remote control users： the original users would be carefully aiming the remote directly at the television, reading the names of the buttons, and intentionally pressing the button. The modern users would be leaning on a sofa, pointing the remote any which way, and instinctively feeling for the button they desired.

Humans are known for being handy with tools, so it is no surprise that we get so comfortable with our technology. However, as we become increasingly comfortable with how to use new technologies, rather than being humbled by is originality, we consumers often become unfairly demanding of what our technology should do for us Once wonderful new inventions （such as televisions） quickly became commonplace. The focus of consumer attitudes towards them changed from gratitude with respect to discriminating preference. Televisions needed to be bigger and have a higher resolution. Video games needed to be more realistic. Computers needed to be more powerful yet smaller in size.

For children of the last twenty years born into this modern life, these technological wonders seem like elements of the periodic （周期的） table： a given aspect that is simply part of the universe. Younger generations don't even try to imagine life without modern conveniences. They do not appreciate the unprecedented （史无前例的） technology that is in their possession； rather, they complain about the ways in which it fails to live up to ideal expectations. "My digital video recorder at home doesn't allow me to program it from my computer at work. "

If it sounds as though were never satisfied, we aren't. Of course our complaints do actually motivate engineers to continually refine their products. After all, the expectation is that someone, somewhere is working on how to make the existing product even better.

1.What can we infer from paragraph 2？

A.Modern remote controls have no button and instructions.

B.Consumers' behavior towards new technologies changes over time.

C.Remote controls have become far more effective over the years.

D.Modern remote controls are designed more user﹣friendly.

2.What best fit into consumers' "discriminating preference"？

A.Less realistic video games.

B.Wanting to make sacrifices.

C.Needing to understand technology.

D.More powerful smartphones.

3.What does the underlined statement in paragraph 4 mean？

A.The inspiration of modern technology comes from chemistry.

B.Younger generation loam technology while they learn chemistry.

C.Children naturally take modern technology for granted.

D.Children regard many technological inventions as remarkable.

4.The tone of the passage can best be described as   .

A.blessing

B.approving

C.satisfied

D.critical