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By now, we are all aware that social media has had a tremendous influence on our culture, in
business, on the world-at-large. Social media websites revolutionized the way people communicate and socialize on the Web. However, aside from seeing your friends’ new baby on Facebook, or reading about Justin Bieber’s latest conflict with the law on Twitter, what are some of the real influences?
Social networks offer the opportunity for people to re-connect with their old friends and acquaintances, make new friends, share ideas and pictures, and many other activities. Users can keep pace with the latest global and local developments, and participate in campaigns and activities of their choice. Professionals use social media sites like LinkedIn to enhance their career and business development. Students can work together with their peers to improve their academic and communication skills.
Unfortunately, there are a few downsides too to social networking. If you are not careful, immoral people can target you for cyber bullying and disturbance on social sites. School children, young girls, and women can fall victim to online attacks which can create tension and suffering. If you are a victim of cyber bullying, do not take it lying down, but try to take appropriate legal action against the attacker.
Many companies have blocked social networks as addicted employees can distract themselves on such sites, instead of focusing on work. In fact, studies show that British companies have lost billions of dollars per year in productivity because of social media addiction among employees.
Also, what you carelessly post on the Net can come back to trouble you. Revealing( 泄露) personal information on social sites can make users vulnerable(易受伤害的)to crimes like identity theft, stalking, etc. Many companies perform a background check on the Web before hiring an employee. If a potential employee has posted something embarrassing on social media, it can greatly affect their chances of getting the job. The same holds true for our relationships too, as our loved ones and friends may get to know if we post something undesirable on social networks.
Social media has its advantages and drawbacks as each coin has two sides. It is up to each user
to use social sites wisely to enhance their professional and social life, and exercise caution to ensure
they do not fall victim to online dangers.
1.Paragraph 2 mainly shows that social networks _________.
A. benefit users in various ways
B. offer offer professionals good chances
C. guide users to make right choices users to make right choices
D. help students finish their homework
2. Faced with problems caused by social media, some companies ________.
A. take legal action against the attackers
B. avoid posting embarrassing information
C. refuse to hire potential addicted employees
D. forbid the use of social networks during work time
3.The main purpose of this passage is to _________.
A. share experiences in using social media
B. provide some advice on social problems
C. raise public awareness of social problems
D. remind people to wisely use social media
4.Which of the following shows the development of ideas in this passage?
I: Introduction P: Point Sp: Sub-point(次要点) C：Conclusion
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Tea vs Coffee
Tea and coffee are two of the most widely consumed drinks in the United States. With popularity and interest in tea continuing to grow in recent years, many consumers have recently considered
making the switch from coffee to tea, if they have not done so already. All the buzz surrounding tea
and coffee may have you wondering, what are the differences? As it turns out, the differences are
many and varied.
In the US, interest in tea ranges from coast to coast with the highest in Hawaii and California
but stretching to the eastern states of Vermont and New York. On the other hand, the highest interest
in coffee tends to be concentrated more in the north and western regions(地区), with the highest
search volumes appearing in the states of Hawaii, Washington and Minnesota.
Differences between tea and coffee also vary in origin and production. All tea comes from the
harvested leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, while there are about 60 different species of coffee
plants. Production of tea is quicker and more efficient: Camellia sinensis plants only need to grow
for three years before they are ready to process; coffee plants take up to five years.
Perhaps the most concerning issue consumers have when considering making the switch to tea
is the question of caffeine. The good news is, when it comes to tea and caffeine, there is something
for everyone. Unlike coffee, which typically only comes in decaffeinated and regular, there are
several varieties of tea available, based on caffeine preference.
From herbal teas that are naturally free of caffeine, to high quality green and black teas that
offer less than half the caffeine of coffee, to high caffeine teas such as our specially formulated
HiCAF® blends that contain slightly more caffeine than a cup of coffee, there is a variety sure to
suit your needs. As an added bonus, the lower acidity levels in tea tend to be gentler on the stomach
for a more comforting pick-me-up.
So what is the answer, coffee or tea? If you are looking for the most healthful benefit possible,
tea is probably the winner. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If, like many Americans,
the rising popularity in tea has your interest piqued, the images below will help to clearly spell out
the differences between tea and coffee.
1.It can be learned from the passage that ______.
A. coffee is of much higher production than tea
B. tea and coffee are from harvested leaves of plants
C. the popularity of tea is growing constantly in the US
D. there is no regional difference in drinking tea and coffee
2. According to the passage, which of the following contains the least caffeine?
A. Green tea. B. Black tea.
C. Herbal tea. D. HiCAF® blends.
3.What is the author’s attitude towards tea?
A. Positive. B. Cautious.
C. Sceptical. D. Negative.
4.The underlined word “piqued” in the last paragraph probably means .
A. reduced B. lost
C. expressed D. excited
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Do you know electricity can change the way we taste food? Proving this fact is a revolutionary electric fork designed by Japanese researchers that can make any dish taste salty.
According to Hiromi Nakamura, a Post Doc Research Fellow at
Tokyo’s Meiji University, the technology can be very useful for people on
special diets. Patients with high blood pressure, for instance, can easily go
on a low-salt diet and still enjoy delicious food. And with the fork, there’s absolutely no risk of over-salting their food. Luckily, the voltage(电压) is so small that there is no risk of electrocution(触电) either.
The idea of adding electricity to food was first exposed as an experiment at the Computer
Human Interaction Conference in Austin, Texas, in 2012. Nakamura and her team connected a wire
to a 9-volt battery and passed it through a straw placed in a cup of sweet lemonade. Volunteers
reported that the charged lemonade tasted ‘blander’, because the electricity created the taste of salt.
Nakamura has improved the technology to be able to transfer an electric charge to food through
forks and chopsticks. “The metallic part of the fork is one electrode（电极）, and the handle is the
other,” Nakamura explained. “When you take a piece of food with the fork and put it in your mouth,
you connect the circuit. When you remove the fork from your mouth, you disconnect the circuit. So
it actually works as a switch.”
Simon Klose, host of food program Munchies, who recently visited Nakamura to try out the
fork himself, called this form of ‘food hacking’ one of the greatest eating experiences he’d ever had.
“When I first heard of electric food, it sounded scary,” he said. He later continued to use a charged
fork to eat pieces of fried chicken, and found that the saltiness considerably increased as the electricity was connected.
Nakamura has been eating ‘electric’ food for the past three to four years in an attempt to
understand it better. “For me, ‘food hacking’ is about strengthening or weakening real food,” she
said. “It may seem like we’re cooking but we’re actually working on the human senses.”
1.The electric fork may benefit people who__________.
A. need to go on a diet B. have high blood pressure
C. prefer food free of salt D. show interest in tasty food
2. Paragraph 4 mainly tells us _________.
A. how the electric fork works
B. what makes the circuit connected
C. how the technology was improved
D. why the electric fork was invented
3. From the passage, we learn that the electric fork______.
A. creates virtual taste B. changes people’s diets
C. helps cure diseases D. replaces salt in cooking
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Flying
Ever since I was old enough to dream, I have imagined myself soaring with the eagles. My love of flying has shaped the way I live and the person I have become. Two years ago, that passion rocketed to new heights when I had the opportunity to visit Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in
Arizona. For a whole week I lived in a college dorm, roomed with a total stranger and---best of
all---I flew!
My group took part in activities ranging from learning about the history of aviation (航空) to
flying in state-of-the-art pilot training simulators (模拟装置). At least once a day, I devoted myself
to learning one of the world’s best training aircrafts, the Cessna 182. Not only did I receive thorough
ground instruction, but I also got to fly. In total, I flew five hours to receive my private pilot’s license.
In that one joyous and oh-so-short week, my passion for aviation grew even stronger. Now, whenever I see a plane flying overhead, I feel a sense of pride thinking I’ve done that.
During my time in and above the Arizona desert, I learned not only about the mechanics and
techniques of aviation, but also about myself and how I see the world. As I floated in that seemingly
endless sea of air, I became aware of the variety and complexity of the humanity below. On the
ribbons of roadways, each tiny car carried people with hopes and dreams. I wondered if any of those
people had ever wished to fly like an eagle. Then I realized that each must have his or her own
dreams and ambitions. That’s what makes us unique. We try to respond to something special inside
us. I also realized that I was especially fortunate to be making my own dream come true.
Everywhere I go, I hear, “Do what makes you happy and you will be happy.” It sounds like
standard advice, but I’ve really thought about it and taken it to heart. I couldn’t care less about how
much money I make or what benefits I receive. I know that I am already in hot pursuit(追逐) of my
dreams. And, even if they change, even if they finally don’t involve aviation, I’ll always aim to fly
with the eagles.
1.Two years ago, the author ___________.
A. was admitted to a university
B. stayed in a university for one week
C. saw the launch of the rocket
D. made good friends with an astronaut
2.Paragraph 2 is mainly about _________.
A. which aircraft the author got to fly
B. how the author learned to fly
C. what the author learned about simulators
D. why the author got a pilot’s license
3.According to the author, ________ makes people unique.
A. flying like an eagle
B. trying something special
C. having their own dreams
D. learning unusual techniques
4.From the last paragraph, we can learn that the author _________.
A. cares a lot about money and benefits
B. brings happiness to others
C. pursues his aims whatever happens
D. offers advice wherever he goes
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The Write Feeling
Growing up in a military family, I moved a lot. I mostly went to ______ with other kids whose parents were also in the military. But when my dad ______ from the Marines after twenty years of
service, I found myself ______ a civilian school with twelve-year-olds who shared no similar life experience with me.
I was a stranger in a strange land. Everyone in my class had grown up together, and they had no
room to ______ for a newcomer. I wore different clothes, had different thoughts, and spoke with an
accent. I ______ for the first few weeks of school. I had no friends, no activities, and no ______ of a
bright future. To deal with it all, I began ______ in my diary every day---stories of adventure, of old
friends, of feelings that I could not speak. I wrote as if my life depended on it, as if the very next breath I took could not happen ______ I wrote down words.
One day, my teacher, Mrs. Bush, came to me and asked why I always sat there writing instead
of playing with others. I told her I enjoyed writing and ______ writing to playing. She smiled at me
and walked away. About three weeks later, Mrs. Bush gave us a writing assignment. I was ______
that I could now participate in something I knew I excelled in.
That night I worked and worked on the essay. I wrote with great ______. It was my one chance
to feel important and ______ by the class.
A few days after we handed in our assignments, Mrs. Bush called me up to the ______ of the
classroom. I stood before thirty pairs of eyes looking at me, and I got ______. Was I in trouble? Did
I do something wrong?
Then Mrs. Bush told the class how much she ______ all the work that went into the essay and
everyone had done a great job. But, she said, one student stood ______ as an excellent writer, one
with imagination, creativity, and word mastery. That student was me!
The class clapped politely and Mrs. Bush handed me my paper, with the following ______ on it:
"Malinda, you are an excellent writer. You fill your paper with the breathings of your heart. Please
keep on writing and share your ______ of writing with the world. I am proud of you and glad you
are in my class."
Mrs. Bush helped me feel a sense of ______, a place of purpose, and a way to survive a transition in life. She helped me gain ______ in myself that stayed with me beyond sixth grade.
1.A. church B. school C. war D. work
2.A. separated B. withdrew C. quit D. retired
3.A. visiting B. attending C. running D. leaving
4.A. build B. preserve C. take D. spare
5.A. struggled B. played C. fought D. exercised
6.A. memory B. control C. promise D. need
7.A. reading B. drawing C. writing D. copying
8.A. unless B. once C. while D. after
9.A. compared B. applied C. turned D. preferred
10.A. astonished B. satisfied C. excited D. embarrassed
11.A. anxiety B. curiosity C. wonder D. passion
12.A. impressed B. accepted C. challenged D. envied
13.A. front B. corner C. door D. outside
14.A. annoyed B. disappointed C. worried D. surprised
15.A. appreciated B. expected C. recognized D. enjoyed
16.A. out B. up C. by D. off
17.A. descriptions B. remarks C. suggestions D. accounts
18.A. advantage B. purpose C. gift D. idea
19.A. responsibility B. belonging C. devotion D. relief
20.A. interest B. imagination C. creativity D. confidence
---Could you please show me which boy in the photo is Patrick?
---The one _____ red hair.
A. in B. over
C. of D. with
