Honesty varies. First there’s self-honesty. Is what people see the real article or do you appear through smoke and mirrors? I find that if I try to be something I’m not, I feel unsure of myself and take out a part from my PBA(personal bank account). I love how singer Judy Garland put it, “Always be a first-class version(版本) of yourself, instead of a second-class version of somebody else.”
Then there’s honesty in our actions. Are you honest at school, with your parents, and with your boss? If you’ve ever been dishonest, I think we all have, try being honest, and notice how whole it makes you feel. Remember, you can’t do wrong and feel right. This story by Jeff is a good example of that:
In my second year of study, there were three kids in my math class who didn’t do well. I was really good at it. I would charge them three dollars for each test that I helped them pass. I’d write on a little piece of paper all the right answers, and hand them off.
At first I felt like I was making money, kind of a nice job. I wasn’t thinking about how it could hurt all of us. After a while I realized I shouldn’t do that anymore, because I wasn’t really helping them. They weren’t learning anything, and it would only get harder down the road. Cheating certainly wasn’t helping me.
It takes courage to be honest when people all around you are getting away with cheating on tests, lying to their parents, and stealing at work. But, remember, every act of honesty is a deposit into your PBA and will build strength.
1.The underlined part “appear through smoke and mirrors” in the first paragraph means ''________''.
A. to be honest B. to be clear
C. to be creative D. to be unreal
2.Which of the following can best explain Judy Garland’s words?
A. Don’t copy others or you can’t be the first class.
B. Be your true self rather than follow others.
C. Make efforts to be the first instead of the second.
D. Don’t learn from others unless they’re excellent.
3.What does the author expect to show by Jeff’s story?
A. Honesty can be of great help.
B. A bad thing can be turned into a good one.
C. Helping others cheat can do good to nobody but yourself.
D. One should realize the wrong in his bad deeds.
4.In the last paragraph the author mainly wants to express ________.
A. one must be brave to be honest
B. it’s difficult to be honest when others are not
C. one should be honest when making a deposit
D. honesty in one’s actions can help him in the future
In a land often shaken by earthquake, how have Japan's wooden pagodas（佛塔）remained standing for centuries? Japanese scholars have been confident for ages about their resilience（抗震性）.
For centuries, many believed the resilience of pagodas is caused by its big central columns known as shinbashira actually does not carry any weight at all but is hanging down loosely from the top of the pagoda through the middle of the building. The weight of the building is supported entirely by twelve outer and four inner columns.
And what is the role of the shinbashira, the central column? Mr. Ishida, known as ‘Professor Pagoda’ has built a series of models and tested them on a ‘shake-table’ in his laboratory. In short, the shinbashira was acting like a big pendulum(钟摆). Under pressure, a pagoda’s loose floors could be made to move back and forth independently. Viewed from the side, the pagoda seemed to be doing a snake dance—with each floor moving in the opposite direction to its neighbors above and below. The shinbashira, running up through a hole in the centre of the building, made it unlikely that individual floors moved too far because, after moving a certain distance, they banged into it, transmitting energy away along the column.
Another strange feature of the Japanese pagoda is its shape, with each floor being smaller than the one below. In other words, a five-storey pagoda contains not column that travels right up through the building. More surprising is the fact that the individual storeys of a Japanese pagoda are not actually connected to each other. They are simply put on top of another like a small hill of hats.
The extra-wide eaves（屋檐）also play a part. Think of them as a balancing pole of tightrope-walkers. The bigger the mass at each end of the pole, the easier it is for tightrope walker to maintain his or her balance. The same holds true for a pagoda.
1.Shuzo Ishida performs experiments in order to ________.
A. put the pendulum into practice
B. gain insight into the “shake-table” model
C. learn about the function of the shinbashira
D. locate shinbashira’s excat position in a pagoda
2.The underlined word “loose” in paragraph 3 can be replaced by ________?
A. lost B. relaxed
C. base D. shakable
3.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the article?
A. Some columns may extend from the bottom to the top of a pagoda.
B. The functions of extra eaves and balancing poles are similar.
C. The storeys of a Japanese pagoda aren’t built firmly.
D. Pagodas’s amazing resilience has long puzzled scholars.
4.What is the best title for the passage?
A. How Shinbashira Plays Its Role
B. Why Pagodas Do Not Fall Down
C. Distinct Features of Japanese Architecture
D. Shuzo Ishida, a Famous Engineer
In Michael Morpurgo’s novel War Horse, the horse is not only the principal character, he is the teller of his own story.
Set in England and France 100 years ago War Horse tells the story of Joey, a handsome young horse who strikes up a close relationship with Albert, the teenage son of Joey’s owner. But war breaks out and they are separated and plunged into the horrors of the war in France. Both survive and are finally reunited after a remarkable series of events seen through the eyes of the splendid war horse, Joey.
The following cutting comes from near the beginning of the book.
It was some months later, on the way back from cutting the grass in Great Field that Albert first talked to us about the war. His whistling stopped in mid-tune. “Mother says there’s likely to be a war,” he said softly. “I don’t know what it is about—something about some old duke(公爵) that’s been shot at somewhere. Can’t think why that should matter to anyone, but she says we will be in it all the same. But it will not affect us, not down here. We will go on just the same. At fifteen I am too young to go, anyway—well, that’s what she said. But I tell you, Joey, if there is a war I’d want to go. I think I’d make a good soldier, don’t you? Look fine in a uniform, wouldn’t I? And I have always wanted to march to the beat of a band. Can you imagine that, Joey? Come to that, you’d make a good war horse yourself, wouldn’t you. If you ride as well as you pull, and I know you will. God help the Germans if they ever have to fight the two of us.”
One hot summer evening, after a long and dusty day in the fields, I was having my dinner, with Albert still rubbing me down with straw and talking on about the plenty of good straw they’d have for the winter months when I heard his father’s heavy steps coming across the yard towards us. “Mother,” he shouted. “Mother, come out, Mother. It is war, Mother. I have just heard it in the village. Postman came in this afternoon with news.”
1.Who is the teller of the cutting?
A. Michael Morpurgo. B. Joey.
C. Albert. D. Albert’s mother.
2.Which of the following is the right order?
a. The war broke out.
b. Alert and Joey were reunited after their survivals of the war.
c. The old duke had been shot dead.
d. Alert and Joey were plunged into the war and were separated.
A. c. a. d. b B. d. a. b. c
C. d. c. a. d D. c. d. a. b
3.As for the coming war, Mother said that ________.
A. their village would get involved very soon
B. Albert was not grown up enough to join the army
C. the old duke’s death maybe meant nothing to them
D. both Albert and Joey could be tough fighters
4.Which of the following best describes Albert according to the cutting from War Horse?
A. Imaginative but frightened. B. Quiet but thoughtful.
C. Determined but cold. D. Childish but brave.
Canada is undoubtedly one of the world’s top ski holiday destinations. The excellent snow conditions, spacious track, perfectly groomed runs and superb powder are just a few of the many attractions that can be found in Canada. And to this unbeatable hospitality and service and you have the recipe for an outstanding, unforgettable ski holiday.
Canadian Ski Resorts
Skiing in Whistler
Regularly voted the No.1 ski resort in North America, Whistler offers everything that you could possibly want: fantastic scenery, an attractive village, efficient lift system, wonderful skiing for all standards, good accommodation to suit all pockets and entertaining after ski.
Skiing in Lake Louise
Located in the heart of Canadian Rockies and yet only 90 highway minutes away for Calgary International Airport, the charming village of Lake Louise offers breathtaking views, 5-star accommodation, dining, shipping and nightlife.
Skiing in Banff
Lying in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Banff promises memorable skiing and snowboarding across 3 very different ski areas: Banff, Mount Norquay and sunshine. Each of these resorts is efficiently linked by an excellent ski bus service. Non skiers are also just as welcome here with a huge array of non-ski activities including snowmobiling（摩托雪橇）, dog sledding（狗拉雪橇）and ice skating.
1.This passage is written mainly for ________.
A. sportsmen B. trainers for skiing
C. gymnasts D. holiday makers
2.Mary and her ten-year-old boy choose to go Banff for skiing probably because ________.
A. Banff offers very good hotels and dining halls
B. Banff is not far away from the International Airport
C. they are not very good at skiing but love to play with snow
D. they can enjoy a wonderful meal and nightlife
3.________ is suitable for those who enjoy skiing and append less money on hotels.
A. Whistler B. Lake Louise
C. Banff D. Sunshine
最近某高中拟开展以“校园拒绝零食”为主题的活动。假如你是该校学生会主席，请你以学生会的名义，参考下面的内容提示，给全校学生写一封倡议书。
内容提示： 1．描述吃零食的现象；
2．阐述吃零食的影响；
3．提出合理化的建议。
注意： 1．词数80-100，开头已为你写好(不计入总词数)。
2．参考词汇：snacks零食；phenomenon现象。
Dear fellow students,
There is a serious phenomenon in our school.
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及二个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
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。
I was really sad while I found my bicycle went wrong again. Tired of repairing it again and again, I decided buy a new one. After school, I went to a shop locating in the center of the city with a friend called Jack. The black bicycle attracted my eyes as soon as we went into the store. It looked very cool that I could hardly wait to ride ft. The shopkeeper told us that it was the latest style. He wanted to charge me for 800 yuan, that was too high for me. I just couldn’t afford such an expensive one. Then I choose another one, which cost him only 200 yuan. It was not perfect, so it was much better than the old one.
