If you feel like you’ve been listening to the same three songs on a loop（循环地）, maybe it’s time to discover some new songs. With these apps (almost all of which are free, by the way) and some patience, you might just find your new favorite songs:
Indie shuffle
Allows you to browse through lesser-known artists’ music based on genre（类型）, release date and various other categories（类别）. You can save songs or artists you like and find bands with similar sounds.
Rormix
Rormix searches your music library to find out what genres and artists you already listen to. Based on its findings, the app suggests music videos you might like just as much. It’s an easy way to find new artists without getting too far away from the genres you know and love.
Band of the day
Provides you with new lesser-known artists and groups to listen to every single day! Download the app, turn on notifications, and you’ll get a daily recommendation.
Bandsintown
If you live for live music, Bandsintown will automatically download your library and suggest concerts you might like based on that list. If a new concert is announced in your area, you will get an automatic e-mail with the details. Basically, you will never miss another show. Here is the best part: You can buy tickets through the app.
Soundcloud
It is the place to find up-and-coming musicians and remixed singles. Anyone can share and ad music, leading to endless possibilities. The app is a streaming（流媒体）service, online community, and creative outlet. For fans, it makes it possible to keep up with your favorite artists’ latest releases.
1.What do Indie shuffle and Band of the day have in common?
A. They can both provide lesser-known artists.
B. They can both offer live music show.
C. Downloading music is free.
D. They are the most popular.
2.Which app could give you suggestions according to what genres and artists you already listen to?
A. Indie shuffle. B. Rormix.
C. Band of the day. D. Bandsintown.
3.What do we know about Bandsintown?
A. It provides you with new lesser-known artists and groups.
B. You can save songs or artists you like.
C. It is an online community.
D. It is the favorite of those who love live music.
4.Where does the text probably come from?
A. Science fiction. B. A biography.
C. An advertisement. D. A travel guide
假定你是李华，你从市博物馆网站得知博物馆正在招募兼职英语讲解员(interpreter)。请你根据以下提示，给博物馆负责人Mr.Liu写一封英文自荐信：
1.英语水平；
2.历史知识；
3.其他优势。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr.Liu,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），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。
Li Ming as well as his classmates are always helping others.On May Day,his class went to the Senior Center and did some voluntary works.On arriving,they were all warm welcomed.Then they begin to work,cleaning the windows and swept the floor.Everything done,we sat in the yard reading newspapers to the elderly.The manager here praised and thanked them.They felt very proud because of what they did brought joy to others.From their experience, I've learned that the elderly should be paid more attention.So I've made a promise which I will give the elderly as much help as I can.
When Elizabeth got married,it seemed as if her life would be1.(comfort) and peaceful.However,she wasn't content2.her easy life.She saw many poor people3.(live) near her and she wanted to help them.
One day,she4.(invite) to visit a prison.At first the prison officers did not want to let her visit the5.(woman) prisoners because they feared the prisoners would attack her,6.Elizabeth was not afraid.She realized that the prisoners behaved7.(bad) because they were being treated like animals.They had terrible living conditions.So Elizabeth did her best8.(provide) them with food and clean clothes.Her9.(kind) helped her gain the friendship of the prisoners.Later Elizabeth was asked to go to the leaders of Britain to discuss10.to improve the conditions for prisoners.She continued to help the poor prisoners till she passed away.
It was a cold night.As I was walking past a____shop,a homeless guy came up to me and asked me for some ____.I have always been____of giving out money to____people for a couple of reasons.First,I don't know____they will do with it.There is the possibility（可能性）that they will use it to____themselves or do something good.____, there is the possibility that they will use it for alcohol（酒精）.If I____hand them money,I will never____.Second,I believe that giving money—this type of act keeps them m a state of____.I don't want to____them to always ask for money without trying to____it in a different way that brings happiness.There are people out there who do need a helping hand,but you never know what they use the money for____you ask.
I decided to ask him what he needed money for.He said he just wanted some coffee.I did smell alcohol coming out of him,so I was a little____.If all he wanted was coffee and we were in front of a coffee shop,I thought,just ____ the intermediary（中间媒介）—money.So I bought a cup of coffee for him.He walked away happily and was____to me.
I continue this____every time I meet with homeless people.____giving money away and____for the best, getting them what they____will have a good effect（影响）for a long time.
1.A. food B. toy C. book D. coffee
2.A. clothes B. money C. drinks D. medicine
3.A. unsure B. supportive C. proud D. fond
4.A. careless B. different C. homeless D. worried
5.A. why B. when C. how D. what
6.A. congratulate B. better C. devote D. appreciate
7.A. Therefore B. Above all C. However D. For sure
8.A. still B. already C. just D. ever
9.A. judge B. realize C. see D. know
10.A. laziness B. uselessness C. glory D. calmness
11.A. persuade B. encourage C. request D. command
12.A. earn B. use C. find D. pay
13.A. though B. unless C. because D. once
14.A. careful B. sad C. patient D. excited
15.A. doubt B. save C. skip D. serve
16.A. grateful B. kind C. polite D. generous
17.A. custom B. practice C. training D. tradition
18.A. Less than B. More than C. Rather than D. Other than
19.A. looking B. asking C. waiting D. hoping
20.A. want B. think C. value D. insist
We all need friends in our life.What is important is that how long friendship lasts.Sometimes,it may be a few months,a few years or sometimes forever.1.Friends are the people who are always there ready to lend a helping hand to you.Let us find out the "best qualities" in friends.
Sharing is caring!
You can share everything with each other.Little kids share their crayons,toys.2.Not only opinions,good friends share things too!Like clothes,notes,coffee,you and your best friend shouldn't have second thoughts about sharing these things with each other.Because after all,sharing is caring.
Trust and Loyalty（忠诚）.
Friendship is a very special relationship based on trust and loyalty.You should be able to share your deepest secret with your best friend.If you don't feel that your friend is loyal to you,what is the whole point of being friends with that person?3.
Personal Adviser.
A best friend should be a friend who guides you to the right path,and knows what is good and what is bad for you.4.After all,for most of the people,friends are the first ones whom they turn to for advice.
Listener.
For all those sad days when we are feeling low,a best friend is always ready to listen to our problems.Of course, your friend would not surely have all the solutions to your problems or what to do next.But they give you a sense of belonging that you are not alone and they are always there for you.5.And also,they listen with interest.
A.Elders share their happiness,ideas or views.
B.Everybody wants friends to be in their life forever.
C.Your friend would never judge you on your mistakes.
D.A true friendship is a friendship in which you can trust each other.
E.Who would not want an honest opinion from their friends?
F.A friend should never be slow to give you advice on your matters.
G.A good friend is a friend in front of whom you can open your heart.
