Bali(巴厘岛） is an Indonesia island that is rich in indigenous （本土的） culture．A lot of people say that Balinese culture is unique and that the people of Bali have always been contented with the “now”．If you ask a Balinese person what heaven is like, the probable answer will be "just like Bali"．This only goes to show that most Balinese people are happy to be where they are and never worry．
One factor that contributes to this laid-back lifestyle is the culture of close family ties in Bali．In the Balinese culture, support is always available．Balinese extended families are so tightly knit that all members usually reside in the same complex．
Hinduism(印度教）is one of the main religions in Bali.The Balinese culture is based on a form of this religion, which is called “Hindu Dharma”．This religion reached the island during the eleventh century．Most of the family customs and traditions as well as community lifestyles of the Balinese people are influenced by this．The religious influence even expands widely into the arts, which makes Bali distinct(不同于） from the rest of Indonesia．
In spite of the fact that tourists flood to the island every year, the Balinese people have managed to conserve their culture．Almost every native of Bali is an artist in some form or another．Parents and villagers have passed on their skills to their children, who all seem to have inclinations （意愿） either to music, dance, painting, and decor．
Another remarkable mark of the Balinese culture is the series of ceremonies and rituals（仪式） known as the Manusa Yadnya．This marks the different stages of Balinese life．Cremation （火葬） is very popular on this island，and unlike in the West, death is a joyous and colorful event for the Balinese．
1.What do we know about the Balinese according to the first two paragraphs?
A. They lead a very relaxing but unhealthy life．
B. They live in large families and are close to each other．
C. Their family members are distributed in different places．
D. Their extended families live too close together to get along well．
2.The underlined word “conserve” in Para．4 can be best replaced by “____”．
A. preserve B. spread C. Form D. expand
3.What is the text mainly about?
A. The Balinese religion． B. The lifestyle of Balinese．
C. Balinese culture． D. The tourism in Bali.
假如你是James，在收到祖父的戒烟建议信后，很受触动。请你写一封E-mail回信给祖父，
陈述你对于吸烟危害的重新认识及所采 用的有效的戒烟方法，并表达对祖父的感激之情。
文章开头和结尾已经给出。
写作要求：
1. 在信中要包括两点对于吸烟危害的认识和两点有效的戒烟方法。
2. 不要分条列举，可适当增加细节。
3. 字数：120左右。
Dear Grandad,
It is a peaceful night while I'm sitting at the computer writing to you with a willing heart.
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Yours truly,
James
Dear Editor,
I am writing tell you about the discussion we’ve had about whether it is necessary of middle school students to have mobile phones. Most students think this is more convenient for them to keep in the touch with their parents and classmates. And what’s much, it’s a fashion. However, most teachers think middle school students are not old enough to control them. It is a waste of time for students to play games and sending messages on their mobile phones. Therefore, it is easy to make students contact with each other. In my opinion, following the fashion was understandable. But as middle school student, we should put all our energy into our study.
Yours truly,
Mary
Once there lived a rich man1.wanted to do something for the people of his town.2.first he wanted to find out whether they deserved his help.
In the centre of the main road into the town, he placed3.very large stone. Then he4.(hide ) behind a tree and waited. Soon an old man came along with his cow.
“Who put this stone in the centre of the road?” said the old man, but he did not try to remove the stone. Instead, with some difficulty he passed around the stone and continued on his way.5.man came along and did the same thing; then another came, and another. All of them complained about the stone but not tried to remove 6.. Late in the afternoon a young man came along. He saw the stone7.(say) to himself: “The night8.(be) very dark. Some neighbors will come along later in the dark and will fall against the stone.”
Then he began to move the stone. He pushed and pulled with all his9.(strong) to move it. How great was his surprise at last!10.the stone, he found a bag of money.
The books in David’s schoolbag felt like bricks as he ran down the street. What he wanted to do was to play basketball with Eric, _______ his mother told him he would have to return his sister’s books to the library first.
He had _________ set foot in a library and he wasn’t about to do so today. He would just _________ the books in the outside return box. But there was a_________: it was locked.
He went into the building, only a few minutes ___________ closing time. He put the books into the return box. And after a brief _________ in the toilet, he would be on his way to the playground to_________ Eric.
David stepped out of the toilet and stopped in _________ —the library lights were off. The place was _______. The doors had been shut. They__________ be opened from the inside. He was trapped—in a library!
He tried to __________ a telephone call, but was unable to ____________. What’s worse, the play phones were on the outside of the building.________ the sun began to set, he searched for a light and found it.
__________he could see. David wrote on a piece of paper: “________! I’m TRAPPED inside!” and stuck it to the glass door. __________, someone passing by would see it.
He was surprised to discover that this place was not so unpleasant, __________. Rows and rows of shelves held books, videos and music. He saw a book about Michael Jordan and took it off the shelf. He settled into a chair and started to __________.
He knew he had to__________, but now, that didn’t seem to be such a__________ thing.
1.A. or B. because C. but D. since
2.A. ever B. never C. nearly D. often
3.A. drop B. pass C. carry D. take
4.A. case B. mistake C. question D. problem
5.A. during B. before C. over D. after
6.A. rest B. break C. stop D. walk
7.A. meet B. visit C. catch D. greet
8.A. delight B. surprise C. anger D. eagerness
9.A. lonely B. noisy C. empty D. crowded
10.A. wouldn’t B. needn’t C. shouldn’t D. couldn’t
11.A. make B. fix C. use D. pick
12.A. get on B. get up C. get in D. get through
13.A. As B. If C. Though D. Until
14.A. On time B. Now and then C. At last D. By the way
15.A. Help B. Hello C. Come D. Sorry
16.A. Truly B. Surely C. Thankfully D. Gradually
17.A. at most B. as usual C. in short D. after all
18.A. read B. play C. watch D. write
19.A. stand B. wait C. sleep D. work
20.A. cool B. strange C. bad D. nice
Learning a second language
Nowadays, more and more people are learning a second language. So why should we invest time in learning a second language? Is it worth it? What are the benefits of learning a second language? Let us see.
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If your work involves regular contact with speakers of foreign languages, being able to talk to them in their own languages will help you to communicate with them better. It may also help you to make sales and to negotiate and secure contracts. Knowledge of foreign languages may also increase your chance of finding a new job, getting a promotion or a transfer overseas, or of going on foreign business trips.
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Needless to say, being able to speak a foreign language, for example, the Japanese, would benefit you a lot when you are travelling to Japan. Being able to speak the language of the target country will save you a lot of communication trouble and inconvenience. 3.
Education
If you are a high school student or a college student who is interested in going abroad for further education, then you will, in all possibility, have to learn the language of the country where you wish to move to, for further studies. 4.
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Learning a second language can help in broadening one’s horizon, it can help in learning about the culture of that particular country and it can pave the way for new interests and hobbies. Not only can you enjoy forms of art and literature connected with the new language, but you can also meet new people, make new friends and develop long-lasting relationships…all on the basis of learning a new language.
A. Travel
B. Career
C. Personal Growth
D. Challenging Yourself
E. You may be required to study a particular language at school, college or university.
F. If you are fond of tourism, then knowledge of the local language is a must—have to avoid bad experiences or discomfort.
G. In some cases or countries, being able to speak that country’s national language is a must for students wishing to pursue education in that country.
