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Teenager Summer Programs and Prizes! The Newton Public Library's Summer Reading Program has been a longtime favorite for local children. You are invited to check out any three books on July 16th to earn a free ticket to the movie of your choice at the Capital Theatre. In addition, there are also some other events for you to join, you can choose any one you like in your convenience. Events for Teenagers Musical Acting: A music act, The High Crest, will be performed from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 22nd. The concert will be held outdoors on the library lawn（草坪）and it is for a family-friendly. Blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics are encouraged! Craft Making: Make earth-friendly crafts from recycled materials from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 10th. With guidance from a talented teacher, you will make new creations from everyday objects. Start to recycle today, and bring objects to share with the group. Stone Designing: Paint your own garden stones with your own imagination! At 6 p.m. on Monday, August 8th, Lisa Frasier will teach tips and skills for creating unique design on stones. All materials are provided, and registration is required. Any questions? Contact（联系）Public Services Librarian, Becca Klein at 641-792-4108. 1.To get a free ticket to a movie, you should________. A.make your own craft B.check out any three books C.design your stone D.join the family concert 2.________will answer the phone if you contact Public Services. A.Newton B.An attendee C.Lisa Frasier D.Becca Klein 3.We can read the passage probably from the ________ section of a newspaper. A.fashion B.sports C.advertisement D.business
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Doing exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. But the novel coronavirus（新冠病毒）has kept millions of people from taking part in outdoor activities since late January. As a result, indoor activities have become an important way for people to keep healthy, especially during a special time like this. These days, the sports community, medical experts and public health officials have all been actively suggesting indoor exercise to help people fight against the novel coronavirus. And ba duan jin, an easy-to-learn qigong exercise, is among the most popular exercises. After doing the exercise, people may feel like they are wearing a dress made of silk fabric, so it’s also called Eight Pieces of Brocade（锦缎）. Created nearly a thousand years ago, ba duan jin has been practiced for centuries in China. Nowadays, it is almost as popular as Tai chi, especially among the old. The exercise doesn’t require much space or time. As long as people master special breathing and concentration（专注） skills, ba duan jin can help them keep both the body and mind healthy with eight well-designed movements. This kind of qigong focuses on（聚焦于）the breathing. Through deep and slow breathing skills, it will allow the muscles to relax and empty the mind of all thoughts. The brain will get a chance to rest, and more oxygen will reach. Ba duan jin is reported to be helpful to many health problems. What’s more, it can be learnt without a teacher. Although it may be practised by following a few pictures and instructions, success really depends on concentration, relaxation and daily practice. 1.What’s the writer’s purpose in writing the first paragraph? A.To give an example. B.To show an opinion. C.To lead into the topic. D.To make a comparison. 2.It’s ________ for people to learn to practice ba duan jin. A.easy B.tiring C.difficult D.excited 3.Who may show more interest in practicing ba duan jin? A.The young. B.The rich. C.The poor. D.The old. 4.Which question does the 4th paragraph mainly answer? A.When was ba duan jin created? B.How should people practice ba duan jin? C.How can ba duan jin keep people healthy? D.How long has ba duan jin been practised in China?
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Yang Yang, a 14-year-old girl from Changsha, Hunan Province, has moved many people by being honest and considerate（有教养的）. It was a day in April when Yang was getting ready to have lunch. But then she dropped a plate full of food by accident. She stood still and was upset. The manager was nice. She comforted Yang, saying, “It doesn’t matter. I’ll give you another meal for free.” Everyone thought that it would end like that. But when Yang left after eating, the waiter found 75 yuan in cash and a note on the table. The note said, “I’m sorry that the money might not be enough to make up for your loss, but that’s all I have. Thank you for your kindness.” The manager was touched after reading the note. The money was probably a week’s worth of pocket money for the girl. The manager shared this on social media and called for a search for this young girl. Many newspapers joined the search. Finally, Yang was found after her teacher heard the story. However, Yang thought it was not a big deal. “I have accepted other people’s help and should make up for their kindness.” she said. People’s Daily commented（评论）on the story, saying that it showed the good in people. The manager cared about Yang’s situation, while Yang was considerate and responsible. 1.Where did the event take place? A.In a restaurant. B.In a theater. C.At school. D.In a hospital. 2.The underlined phrase “make up” in Paragraph 3 means _________. A.化妆 B.编造 C.构成 D.补偿 3.It was________that found Yang was the heroine of the event? A.a reporter B.a policeman C.Yang’s teacher D.Yang’s parents 4.What can we learn from the girl? A.Be polite to others. B.Offer help to others. C.Save your pocket money. D.Show consideration for others.
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Is modern life moving too fast? Do you feel as if you are running hard, but staying in the same place? Well, you are not alone. According to a recent study, 78% of the young people say the “sped-up” pace（节奏）of modern life is making them feel really tired. Rapid changes in technology and society are the main causes of the problem.1.With everyone connected by smartphones, young people can easily learn about the newest, the latest and the coolest things happening around them. No one wants to miss a hot topic. And with all the videos, games and the messages they get from smartphones, they feel uncomfortable when it’s quiet— so boring! Is there a way to help stop the “sped-up” life? Yes, there is.2.Staying away from your phone for a few hours each day, we will put you back in control of your life. Even Bill Gates and Steve Jobs were worried about the influences of the technologies they had created.3. As human beings, we are not supposed to be stimulated（刺激）all the time. It can even be harmful to both our physical and mental health.4. These things can help you lead a peaceful life. It’s a little bit hard at first, and you have to make a great effort, but it’s you who can take control of your time and life, isn’t it? 根据短文内容，从下列选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有一项为多余选项。 A.Turn off your smart phone. B.However, the smart phone plays an important role in your life. C.So, slow down to visit a park, read a book and take up a hobby. D.And the continuous bombardment（轰炸）of information can be another cause. E.They didn't allow their own kids to use the smart phone and the Internet for too long.
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垃圾对我们的环境产生危害。(do harm to) __________________________________________________________________________
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高老师总是鼓励我们在课堂上讲英语。（encourage） ________________________________________________________________________
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你越仔细，犯的错误就越少。(the… the…) ________________________________________________________________________
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我们有必要每天记日记。(It is …) __________________________________________________________________________
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钟南山是中国最伟大的医生之一。(one of) __________________________________________________________________________
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阅读下面的短文，根据短文后的要求答题。 What does it mean to be a Chinese? According to a survey, more than 40% of Chinese people believe the Chinese love the country and their family. At the same time, about 1/3 of foreigners describe the Chinese as hard-working and creative people. From 1931 to 1945, millions of soldiers lost their lives in the war against Japanese aggression. (A) And after the founding of the People’s Republic of China, plenty of people, including scientists and workers, worked day and night for the development of China. While the love for the country joins the people together, family plays a big role in traditional Chinese culture. “My Chinese friends get married and have babies when they get to a certain age. And Chinese friends think about their family first when they choose a job or give up one.” said Aaron Cedillo, an English teacher in a school in Beijing. (B) , the characters of being hard-working and creative are also well-known. Sherry Wang, Malaysian student, used the package delivery（快递）on weekends as an example of how hard- working Chinese people are. “It seems those men never need to rest.” she said. A foreign university professor has found some Chinese students in the lab could always come up with new ideas. “I'm really surprised.” he said. The past seventy years witnessed（见证）China’s rapid development. During the process, the international community, including Chinese people themselves, have got a clearer understanding of Chinese characters. 1.What do some of the foreigners describe the Chinese according to the passage? (根据短文回答问题) _______________________________________________________________________ 2.Put the underlined sentence(A) into Chinese. (请将文中划线句子译成汉语) _______________________________________________________________________ 3.在B处横线上填上合适的单词，使句子意思连贯，语法正确（不超过3个单词）。 ________________________________________________________________________ 4.从文中找出与下面这句话意义相近的句子。 China has developed very quickly in the past seventy years. ______________________________________________________________________ 5.给文章拟一个恰当的标题。 ________________________________________________________________________
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假如你是来自美国某中学的交换生Daniel，你在学校的告示栏中看到了观鸟协会招募新成员的海报，很想加入。请针对招募条件写一封英文申请信，并给出你想加入协会的理由。
Looking for chances to help birds? Join Moonlight Birdwatching Society! ﹡What is our society? We are a society to do everything we can for birds. ﹡Who can join? Aged 12 and up. ﹡What activities? Go birdwatching; hold drawing competitions ﹡When? Sundays, 7-11a.m. ﹡For more information: Email us at mbc2002@yahoo.com&Call Lee Yuan at 768-7845 要求： 1．文中不得出现你的真实姓名和学校名称； 2．语言通顺，意思连贯，条理清楚，书写规范； 3．词数80左右，申请信的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Chairperson, I would like to be a member of Moonlight Birdwatching Society._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Daniel
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