We Chinese are not big huggers. A handshake or a pat on the shoulder is enough to express our friendship or affection (love) to one another. So when our newly-acquainted Western friends reach out in preparation for a hug, some of us feel awkward. Many questions go through our head. Where should I put my arms? Under their armpits or around their neck? What distance should I keep? Should our chests touch?
It’s even more difficult with friends from some European countries. Should I kiss them on the cheek while hugging? Which side? Or is it both cheeks? Which side should I start on?
But it isn’t just people from cultures that are conservative(保守的) in expressing physical contact who find hugging confusing．Hugs can cause discomfort or even distress(pain) in people who value their personal space．
In a recent article for The Wall Street Journal, US psychologist Peggy Drexler said that although the US remains a “medium touch” culture, Americans do seem to be hugging more. From politicians to celebrities（famous people）, hugs are given to friends, strangers and enemies alike; whether they are willing or not; and the public has been quick to pick up the practice.
Public figures know that nothing expresses likeability(亲和力)like a good hug. US First Lady Michelle Obama has put her arms around icy foreign leaders like Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and the Queen of England on the latter occasion actually breaking the rule of royal manners.
But not all are grateful to be embraced(hugged), even by the most influential and famous. To them, any hug is offensive(冒犯的) if it’s not sincere.
Amanda Hess, writing for US magazine Slate, says public figures should stop imposing（强加） hugs on everyone they meet. For them, a hug is rarely a gesture of sincere fellowship, compassion or affection. It’s all part of a show. Hugs are falsely intimate power plays used by public figures to establish their social dominance(主导) over those in their grasp.
Cecilia Walden, a British journalist writing for The Telegraph who lives in New York, holds the same opinion. “Power-hugging”, as she calls it, is “an offender dressed up as kindness”. It has become a fashion in the US where “bosses are already embracing their staff (either shortly before or after firing them), men and women ,their friends or enemies, in a thousand cheating displays of unity”.
1.From the first third paragraphs, we can see that ___________.
A. we Chinese people don’t know how to hug
B hugs can bring pressure to people when used improperly
C. people from European countries often get puzzled about hugging
D. people in Western countries seldom use hugs to express their physical closeness
2.The example of US first lady Michelle Obama is given to show that __________.
A. hugs are forbidden in England
B. she is much liked by American people
C. Americans hold a “medium touch ”culture
D. public figures know hugging functions well in public
3.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined phrase “pick up the practice”?
A．Follow the trend．
B．Enjoy the medium touch culture．
C．Give hugs to enemies．
D．Resist physical touch．
4.What can be the best title of this passage?
A. Hugs, tricky affair? B. Hugs, vital or not?
C. Hugs and public figures D. Hugs and power
Robinson Crusoe is a famous novel written by Daniel Defoe. The book tells the story of a man who is shipwrecked (遭遇海难的). He spends 28 years on an island near Venezuela. The book tells the story of everything that happens to Robinson Crusoe. He hopes someone will rescue him, but he has been there for so long on his own that he also begins to fear being rescued.
Robinson Crusoe was published in 1719. Most experts believe the story is based on the life of Alexander Selkirk, who was a Scottish sailor. On an expedition in 1704, Selkirk had an argument with his ship’s captain. Selkirk thought the ship was not safe and was about to fall apart.
When the ship stopped at a remote island to get fresh water, Selkirk got off. He tried to get the other crew members to leave with him, but nobody would. The shop then sailed away without him. Selkirk spent four years and four months on his own on the island, known as Aguas Buenas.
Selkirk was finally rescued by a ship that visited the island in 1709. The ship’s captain was grateful to Selkirk because he provided food for the crew when they arrived.
Now archaeologists think they have found the remains of Selkirk’s camp on Aguas Buenas. They found two deep holes that would have held wooden posts. The archaeologists say this is evidence that Selkirk built a shelter there. The post holes are near a fresh water stream. They are located quite high up, which would have meant that Selkirk was able to watch out for the ships coming close to the island.
The most interesting evidence, the archaeologists say, is part of a piece of equipment used by sailors to navigate (导航). Historians believe Selkirk was a navigator, so the instrument could have belonged to him.
Robinson Crusoe was published ten years after Selkirk was rescued. Most experts think Daniel Defoe heard and read stories about Selkirk, which inspired him to write the book.
1.Why did Selkirk choose to land on the remote island?
A. Because he had quarrels with the crew members.
B. Because the captain ordered him to get fresh water.
C. Because he wanted to go on an adventure there.
D. Because he thought the ship he was on was in danger.
2.We can infer from the text that the ship that visited Aguas Buenas in 1709 _______.
A. lost its way while sailing
B. lacked fresh water upon arrival
C. was being navigated by Selkirk
D. was running out of food upon arrival
3.How could Selkirk see ships that might rescue him, according to archaeologists?
A. By asking the crew members on the ships.
B. By sending messages to the ships’ captains.
C. By watching from his shelter high on the island.
D. By using a piece of equipment used to navigate.
4.The author wrote the text to _______.
A. explain the origin of Robinson Crusoe
B. promote sales to Robinson Crusoe
C. criticise Alexander Selkrik’s deeds
D. praise Daniel Defoe for his writing inspiration
Pure Yoga（菩尔瑜伽）is devoted to serving the yoga community in Asia and beyond, offering a wide variety of classes such as Hatha Yoga, Hot Yoga, Yin Yoga Vinyasa, etc. Our yoga classes are offered and taught by nearly 200 professional yoga teachers. Private Yoga is also available for learners of all levels. Pure Yoga constantly invites world-known teachers to lead guest teacher workshops.
Class Booking
Class bookings can be made 2 days in advance of the class. It is important that you book your class in advance since some classes are more heavily attended than others.
We also limit our class sizes so that they are not overcrowded. If a class you wish to take is full, we will place you on the wait list and inform you of an opening as soon as possible.
To create the best experience for yourself and others, please follow these guidelines:
No talking
The yoga studio is a silent room. Please do not talk while in the studio and studio corridors
No eating
Do not eat in the studio.
No shoes
Remove your shoes before entering the practice rooms. Keep your shoes in your locker (寄存柜). Shoe lockers are also available for rental.
No mobile phones
Turn your mobile phones off or to vibrate (震动) mode. Do not take phones into the practice rooms.
Personal Belongings
Daily lockers are not for overnight use. Locks from any daily lockers that are kept overnight will be cut.
1.Who will teach general learners yoga?
A. A favorite yoga teacher.
B. A professional yoga teacher.
C. A world-known yoga teacher.
D. A private yoga teacher.
2.When should you book your class?
A. One month ahead of time.
B. Two months ahead of time.
C. Two days ahead of time.
D. One day ahead of time.
3.In the practicing room, you can__________.
A. keep your shoes in the locker
B. wear any shoes you like
C. eat some snacks if you are hungry
D. talk with your friends on the phone
书面表达
某中学生英文报近期开辟专栏，讨论学习习惯问题，习惯成就未来,请你结合自身学习实际，按以下提示，用英文为该专栏写一篇稿件。
1．说明学习习惯与学习效果之间的关系；
2．介绍一种好的学习习惯并提出养成该习惯的建议；
3．描述自己在学习习惯方面存在的某个问题并给出改进措施
参考词汇：学习习惯：learning habit 学习效果：learning effect
注意：
1. 词数100词左右； 2. 可适当增加细节。
短文改错
文中共有10处错误，每句最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
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。
It's reported that many people died of traffic accidents each year. Road safety has aroused the widely attention of the public. Many rules have made to reduce the traffic crashes, especially for the ones involved in the pedestrians（行人）. In my opinion, we should make road safety seriously in our daily life. While used the road, we must walk on the pavement and learn to protect us. Besides, car drivers should obey the traffic rules, that is both good for themselves and others.
In the word, obeying the traffic rules are what all of us should pay attention to particularly. After all, life is not a small matter.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
As we all know, games play a very important role in the growth of children. Children should grow along with playing games; for, 1._________ playing games, they can not only acquire knowledge, but also develop their abilities to 
get along with others.
However, most children are2._________ (face) with a completely different situation. Most parents fear that games will prevent children from increasing new knowledge and3._________ the children will fail in the future examinations. So, instead of4._________ (let) the children themselves find and learn naturally from their surroundings, they force their children to take part in5._________ (variety) kinds of classes, learning English, playing6._________ piano or practicing drawing, etc. What’s more, some parents put away the children’s toys which are very useful in developing children’s 7.__________ (imagine) and practical abilities.
Here is a piece of good advice to those parents: 8.__________ you want to expect your child to be able to accomplish something, you must first of all develop his ability to adapt 9._________ the new surroundings. That cram (填鸭式的) education can lead to nothing 10._________ a failure in the children’s growth.
