Ashley was fashionable, and the “Queen Bee” in my school.
I looked up to her. I listened to the music she listened to, wore the clothes she wore. I even took art class though I had really wanted to take theatre. I finally fitted in_____ group.
One day, I skipped out of my last class a few minutes early to _____ seats for our group at the dining hall. Concentrating on my homework, I didn't notice they had sat down behind me. Before I _____ say a word, I realized what they were talking about.
I listened silently. “She's such a loser，” one girl said.
Another girl added, “Ashley, she_____ follows you, trying to copy you.”
“I wish she would leave us alone. We were in the same summer school and now she thinks we're best friends.” The once familiar voice sounded so_____ and strange.
I couldn't help crying_____. I felt heartbroken for the very first time. I _____ we were friends.
I ran home. My mother just_____ me while I sobbed for hours. The advice she gave me was so _____, and I had heard it a million times, “Just be yourself and people will like you for ______ you are.” Then and there I ______ to find myself back. That was exactly what I did.
Over the next month, I went through a lot of______. I bought new clothes that I wanted to wear. I no longer went to art class ______ them, and took theatre. I began making new friends. I developed my own ______.
I had an amazing school year.______ I look back, I think it was the year when I discovered the person I was going to be. Despite the pain I felt that day, it was a gift they had given me.
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1.A.my B.her C.his D.our
2.A.get B.buy C.sell D.move
3.A.will B.could C.shall D.might
4.A.once B.always C.hardly D.never
5.A.serious B.special C.weak D.cold
6.A.sadly B.shyly C.excitedly D.nervously
7.A.found B.reminded C.realized D.thought
8.A.holds B.held C.is holding D.will hold
9.A.funny B.simple C.useful D.different
10.A.where B.what C.how D.who
11.A.failed B.forgot C.decided D.continued
12.A.pains B.doubts C.changes D.troubles
13.A.with B.about C.against D.without
14.A.skills B.habits C.projects D.opinions
15.A.Before B.Unless C.When D.If
My name is Juliana, and I love travelling. Last summer, I went on a fourday holiday to Costa Rica. It was wonderful! I love animals, and the animals in Costa Rica are cooler than any I 1. ever seen.
First, we decided to spend two days in the Barra Honda National Park. We wanted to see the bats that live in large caves. There are thousands 2. bats! We saw them in the day when they were sleeping. We brought flashlights to help us see them better because 3. was too dark in the caves. At night, the bats fly out of the caves and eat insects. Some bats can eat 1,000 insects 4. a single hour. That's amazing.
After leaving Barra Honda, we travelled south to the Corcovado National Park 5. is a bigger park. Corcovado has got many different kinds of animals: 220 different types of butterflies, 400 different types of birds and 6,000 different types of insects!
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My aunt Susan is unusual to me. She is warmhearted and kind, but best of all, she is humorous. She always makes me 1..
Since her recent retirement, she has started drinking tea. She likes to discover all different kinds 2. tea. Green tea is her favorite. Each day, 3. drinks four or five cups.
For her birthday this year, mom gave her some new tea from Africa. There were some words on the box: This tea can make you 4. and more beautiful.
Mom and aunt Susan laughed. “Tea that will make you beautiful? ”said my aunt. “I will drink some now.” Mom 5. a cup of tea for aunt Susan.
The tea was dark green. There are some pretty white 6. in it. aunt Susan sipped her tea slowly. “This 7. really good and I want to taste more，” she said. Then she asked, “Am I getting more beautiful?”
We laughed. My aunt is very beautiful. She does not need tea to make her beautiful. Aunt Susan had another drink of the tea. She smiled and asked me 8., “Am I getting more beautiful？”
My aunt then said, “Maybe it takes time to become beautiful, 9. I will be patient and wait.”
It was really a funny and 10. afternoon. I love my aunt Susan. “You are beautiful,” I said. Aunt Susan smiled. “Thank you, Joy,” she said. “You are beautiful, too.”
Seniors dancing on a public square is popular in China. I've learned that on the newspaper before.
Walking through the ______ park, the trees stand cold and bare. The wind has shaken their yellow _____ to the ground. As I keep walking, a noise from the background is becoming _____ and clearer. Now, 100 meters _____ me, a group of women are gathering at the side of the path. In the cold wind of December, they're moving their arms and legs to the _____. They are, of course, the dancing seniors.
It seems that if you go to any_____ space around China, you are likely to see these dancing women. _____ I first came to China, I saw a lot of seniors dancing on a public square. It was one of the things that _____ me. That's because in Britain, dancing outside is not a cultural _____. You won't see any age group swinging their arms and tapping their feet in a park. Usually people just ______ a walk for exercise.
Some people think dancing seniors are______. This is because they make too much noise. But others ________ their choice of dancing in public. Most of them are middleaged. There is no more work, and their kids work in other cities. They ______ have some free time to do what they like.
Personally, I like seeing these women enjoying ______. They ______ us of the importance of exercise as we get older. Besides, most of them have raised the whole families. Now it's their time to have fun and enjoy some peace.
1.A.spring B.summer C.autumn D.winter
2.A.leaves B.fruits C.trees D.plants
3.A.better B.louder C.lower D.smaller
4.A.as for B.thanks to C.ahead of D.together with
5.A.movie B.piano C.video D.music
6.A.tidy B.busy C.public D.wide
7.A.Before B.And C.When D.Until
8.A.taught B.shocked C.worked D.helped
9.A.model B.picture C.idea D.habit
10.A.take B.show C.want D.leave
11.A.exciting B.boring C.dangerous D.interesting
12.A.choose B.respect C.refuse D.share
13.A.quickly B.seriously C.slowly D.finally
14.A.yourself B.herself C.ourselves D.themselves
15.A.remind B.tell C.find D.prepare
Have you ever jumped on a trampoline? Today many people use it for exercise.
Back in the 1980s, researchers found that jumping on a trampoline was a good way to help astronauts regain their strength. Actually, trampolining has many advantages. It helps bones and muscles grow and improves your balance by stimulating the inner ear. It is especially useful for increasing flow of the lymphatic system, which helps your body get rid of harmful toxins. Trampolining has benefits similar to those of running, but without too much stress on knees and ankles.
If you would like to start trampolining, you may first need to ask a doctor to make sure it's a safe activity for you. It's easy to find an inexpensive trampoline, but it should be wellmade and strong enough to support your weight. To avoid accidents, some trampolines have a safety net around them. Remember: whenever you are on a trampoline, be careful not to jump near the edge of it.
Here are a few exercises for beginners：
●High Knee Lift. Raise one knee at a time. Lift your knee higher than you usually do when you are running.
●Star Jump. Jump into the air and spread your arms and legs into a star shape. As you gain more confidence, practice more difficult levels.
●Tuck Jump. At the top of your jump, bring the knees to the chest, with the arms holding the legs.
●Pike Jump. Jump high, bring the legs up, and point the toes forward. Touch your toes with hands.
There are many more exercises you can try. Happy trampolining!
1.According to the passage, what benefit can we get from trampolining?
A.It helps with bone growth.
B.It cures illnesses in our knees.
C.It helps reduce stress on muscles.
D.It prevents ears from being hurt.
2.How can we do trampolining safely?
A.Buy an expensive trampoline.
B.Jump in the center of a trampoline.
C.Choose a trampoline without a net.
D.Lose weight before starting trampolining.
3.Which picture shows Tuck Jump?
A.
B.
C.
D.
4.This passage introduces ________.
A.an exercise to improve our fitness
B.an exercise to gain selfconfidence
C.a way to keep balance when we jump
D.a way to avoid accidents when exercising
5.Where is the text most probably from?
A.A science book. B.A sports magazine.
C.A guidebook. D.A history book.
Many people love travelling to different countries, but if you plan to go abroad, you should know how to behave in different situations around the world.
Most travellers enjoy meeting new people, but sometimes you can be rude without saying anything. In Russia, you should never shake hands in a doorway, and if you're travelling in Thailand, never touch people's heads or point your feet at people. When the Japanese meet new people, they like giving business cards—but you should read the card carefully, not just put it in your pocket.
In most countries in Europe people expect a lot of eye contact when you talk to them, but in many Asian countries a lot of eye contact seems unfriendly. And in South America people usually stand quite close to each other when they talk, but in countries like the USA you need to give people more personal space. Also, it's rude to interrupt Japanese people while they are talking to you. You must wait until they finish before you start speaking.
In restaurants in China you can leave a bit of food on your plate, it's OK to start smoking before other people finish eating, which you mustn't do in the UK. When in India, remember to eat with your right hand. Also avoid leaving empty bottles on the dinner table in Russia—that's bad luck.
When you're travelling in Asia, if someone invites you to his or her home, don't forget to take off your shoes when you arrive. And if you visit an Arab family's home, don't admire anything valuable because your host will feel he should give it to you as a present.
With so much to think about, it's not surprising that many people prefer going on holiday in their own countries—or you might just decide to stay at home!
1.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.We can admire anything valuable in an Arab family's home.
B.In China, people cannot smoke before other people finish eating.
C.In Russia, it's impolite to shake hands with people in a doorway.
D.In Japan, you should put it in your pocket as soon as you receive a business card.
2.What does the underlined word “interrupt” mean in Chinese?
A.跟随 B.打断
C.附和 D.强调
3.What is the correct order of the proper titles from Paragraph 2 to Paragraph 5?
a. Eating out b. In the home
c. Body language d. Facetoface communication
A.a－b－c－d B.d－a－b－c
C.c－d－a－b D.b－c－d－a
4.What should you do when you plan to go abroad?
A.You should look for the right place first.
B.You should stand close to others while speaking.
C.You should shake hands when you meet the foreigners.
D.You should learn how to behave in different situations.
5.What is the best title for the text?
A.Culture shock
B.Table manners
C.Public rules
D.Travelling plans
