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.
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(损失), 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 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.What's the Chinese meaning of the underlined phrase in Paragraph 3?
A.化妆 B.补偿 C.构成 D.编造
3.The underlined word "this" in Paragraph 4 refers to________________.
A.the girl B.the money C.Yang’s note D.Yang's teacher
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.
Doing exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. But the novel coronavirus 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 (关注) the breathing. Thrugh dep and slow breathing skills, it will allow the muscles(肌肉) 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 lead into the topic. B.To show an opinion.
C.To give an example. D.To make a comparison.
2.From the passage we can know that__________________.
A.ba duan jins is difficult for people to learn
B.the young may show more interest in practicing ba duan jin
C.practising ba duan jin doesn't need a large place
D.we must learn ba duan jin from a teacher
3.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 long has ba duan jin been practised in China?
D.How can ba duan jin keep people healthy?
4.We can probably read the passage in the __________section of a newspaper.
A.fashion B.sports C.advertisement D.business
根据上述阅读表达内容，请写一篇短文, 对于那些被误解的动物，你的观点是什么？我们应该怎样保护它们？
要求：1. 100词左右。
2. 文中不要出现考生本人的真实信息。
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Why are some animals popular while others are so unpopular? In the natural world, every animal has its place and purpose. However, people do not always realize it. For example, it’s a common misunderstanding that snakes are dangerous and will attack (攻击) humans for no reason. In fact, almost all snakes prefer to run away or hide A they’re attacked first.
Snakes aren’t the only animals that are misunderstood. People think that cockroaches (蟑螂) are dirty and like to hide in dark places. In fact, cockroaches usually clean themselves as much as cats do. They prefer to live in clean places. They have to hide wherever they can make sure to live. Luckily, they are very hard to die out. They were here on the planet B humans appeared, and they’ll probably be here after we’re gone!
Wasps (黄蜂) also have a bad fame. Many people hate wasps because they believe that wasps sting (叮) humans at a moment’s notice. Actually, most wasps don’t sting at all. Those that do sting are generally protecting their young, or reacting to humans who shout or wave their hands at the wasps.
Should we care about these misunderstood animals? Yes, we should! Every animal species plays an important role in the ecosystem (生态系统). Some help control other pest populations. Some are useful for medical research. Even misunderstood animals are necessary, because in many ways they’re good to humans.
1.Fill in each blank with one word. (根据对文章的理解，A、B处各填一词) A____; B______
2.What do people think of cockroaches? （请根据短文内容回答问题）
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3.What are the benefits of animals? Give two examples.(列举动物的两个好处)
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（2）__________________________
4.Please translate the underlined sentence into Chinese. (请将文中划线句子翻译成汉语) _________________________________________________________
5.What is the text mainly about? (No more than 10 words)(请根据短文内容回答问题，10词内) ________________________________________________________
中国政府已经采取了积极的行动来阻止这种病毒的传播。（take active actions, virus）
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