This is the first time John1.（visit）Xiao Li’s hometown-Xiamen. It has been 6 years 2.John and Xiao Li last saw each other and John thinks that this is one of the most3.(attract) places that he has been to in China. Xiao Li says he feels fortunate living a city4.the coast in spite of so many5.(tour) in the summer.
There are some shopping malls from 6. John could buy a few presents and a huge apartment block , but the rent for an apartment is very7.. After8.(leave)the business district , they approached the harbor.
Gulangyu Island is a gorgeous island with some interesting9.（architectural）.When they stopped, they had lunch in a fish restaurant because John is10. (starve).
Parents , the most selfless people on Earth are the biggest reason for your existence. However, we often____ to appreciate(感激) their efforts. And by the time we realize this, it's ____ late. So, don't wait for any _____day to say sweet things to your parents and tell them how _____you're for whatever they've done for you.
First,____you often forget to call your parents and _____them how much you miss them, they may often feel you're not making any_____to stay in touch with them.
Second, you should hug them. You can't possibly _____whatever they've done for you, but this small gesture(姿势) will______make them feel special.
Third, let your emotions out in time, because you_____know, there might not be a tomorrow to express your____. We all have been mean to our ____at times, and have said things that _____them deeply. If so, all you can do is apologize（道歉） from the bottom of your ____.
Finally, _____them to know that they're the real superheroes in your life. You can never ____them enough. They've always been your____to move forward. They taught you all the small and big things about life. They always _____ you to work hard and become a successful person in life. Even though you may have_____ in a race or failed in an exam, they were and still are your number one____ . So, express yourself before your parents before it’s too late.
1.A. fall B. fail C. want D. wait
2.A. very B. rather C. fairly D. too
3.A. good B. wonderful C. special D. beautiful
4.A. lucky B. grateful C. sorry D. regretful
5.A. when B. since C. unless D. if
6.A. ask B. inform C. tell D. find
7.A. mistakes B. will C. dream D. efforts
8.A. give back B. send back C. give away D. put away
9.A. surely B. luckily C. sincerely D. entirely
10.A. ever B. never C. hardly D. almost
11.A. love B. regret C. worry D. happiness
12.A. teachers B. friends C. parents D. classmates
13.A. inspire B. move C. hurt D. discourage
14.A. soul B. mind C. brain D. heart
15.A. get B. let C. bet D. set
16.A. believe B. thank C. apologize D. know
17.A. advantage B. hope C. strength D. bank
18.A. needed B. asked C. forced D. encouraged
19.A. won B. lost C. competed D. succeeded
20.A. fans B. heroes C. Examples D. teachers
Do you remember those times when your mother told you to avoid talking to strangers? But now you’re not a child anymore. In fact, there are many advantages of talking to strangers.
●You can meet a really great person.
Talking to a stranger is a good habit because you never know whom you may meet. 1. You can also meet someone who will give you a chance to get your dream job.
●2.
You have some opinion about different subjects and you know your friends’ and relatives’ points of view about them, too. But there are millions of other people who think differently and can give you unpredictable yet smart ideas that will broaden your horizons.
●You can improve your social skills.
3. Asking appropriate questions and attentive listening are two skills that many of us don’t have. You can better these skills when talking to a stranger.
●You can offer someone comfort.
The thing you’ll definitely like about talking to strangers is that you can make someone’s day better. 4. Praise people and they will think something pleasant about you. Having a sweet short dialogue is one of those perfect chances to make people cheerful.
●You can find the solutions you didn’t know about.
Talking to someone you don’t know is all about finding out something you didn’t know. You may have some problems that you can’t solve for a long time. However, someone you suddenly meet can figure out the right solution you didn’t even think about before. 5.
A. It may be a help you needed to get a long time ago.
B. You can expand your world view.
C. You can meet a person who will become your best friend in future.
D. Smile and people will smile in return.
E. Whatever social skills you have, you can make them better when talking to strangers.
F. You shouldn’t miss these unexpected chances of meeting people.
G. Why not speak to someone until your turn comes?
Jack Ma, the founder and executive chairman of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, and US president-elect Donald Trump met at Trump Tower in New York City on Jan,9th 2017, with Trump calling it a "great meeting" and Ma saying the meeting was "very productive"
"We had a great meeting, and a great, great entrepreneur（企业家）, one of the best in the world, and he loves this country, and he loves China," Trump said. "Jack and I are going to do some great things."
The two met with reporters briefly after the meeting, and said they discussed plans to create 1 million US jobs by allowing US small and medium-sized businesses to sell to China through Alibaba's platforms.
"We're focused on small business," Ma told reporters. And he had complimentary words for Trump: "I think the president-elect is very smart, he's very open-minded to listen. I told him my ideas about how to improve trade, especially to improve small business, cross-border trade."
"We also think that the China and USA relationship should be strengthened — should be friendlier," Ma said. "The door is open for discussing the relationship and trade issues."
The meeting comes in tensions between China and the incoming Trump administration(政府). Trump has repeatedly criticized China for its economic policies and accused the country of "stealing jobs away" from the US.
Trump also has said he may raise tariffs(关税) on Chinese goods sold in the US.
1.When Jack Ma and Trump met at the beginning of this year, _________
A. Trump has taken office as a new president of USA.
B. Jack Ma and Trump took a friendly attitude towards each other.
C. they discussed plans to allow US businesses to sell to Asia.
D. Trump will do some great things through JingDong’s platforms.
2.The underlined word “complimentary” probably shows “_____”.
A. praise B. criticism
C. anger D. pride
3.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Before the meeting at Trump Tower, they two met with reporters briefly.
B. Jack Ma and Trump met at the background of good relations between China and Trump administration.
C. Their meeting focused on some big business and home trade.
D. Trump may raise tariffs on imported goods from China.
When we first gave our daughters (then 13 and 15 years old) cell phones for emergencies, we made them sign an agreement in which we strictly ruled where and when they could use their phones and even we could check their every text message. However, in less than a year, we lost control of the situation.
There is a terrible reality that almost every teenager sends between 50 to 100 messages a day - some as many as 300, and 70% of teenagers admit hiding their online behavior from parents. According to a study, teenagers need as much sleep or more than they get as children - that's between 9 and 10 hours of sleep a night, but only 20% of them are getting it. When they don't get enough sleep, they perform poorly in school, feel very hungry, are more likely to have flu and are very emotional.
Recently, we adopted a "check in at tuck in" (盖被子时交手机) rule at our house, an idea I learnt from a parenting expert. It is very simple. At bedtime, when we "tuck in" our children for the night, they must "check in" their phones. They will probably bargain like this:
"But I use it for my alarm clock."
"I'll wake you up."
"My friends might need me."
"If there is an emergency, they can call the fixed phone and I'll wake you up."
A few weeks ago, when I drove my younger daughter to a friend's house for a sleepover, she handed me her phone. "I guess I should check this in now, since you won't be there to tuck me in tonight. I'll call you from Ellie's phone if I need you."
1.The first paragraph that the writer writes is to______.
A. show the writer's family life
B. lead to the topic of the passage
C. advise to buy cell phones for children
D. introduce the writer's two daughters
2.The cell phones were bought for children in hope of_______.
A. controlling their online behavior
B. working hard through the Internet
C. replacing alarm clocks with cell phones
D. keeping in touch if something urgent happened
3.Which of the following is NOT caused by sleeping less?
A. Performing well in school.
B. Feeling very hungry.
C. Being easy to have flu.
D. Being very emotional.
4.Which is probably the best title for the passage?
A. How to Take Control of Children
B. How to Help Children Sleep Well at Night
C. How to Get Children off Cell Phones at Night
D. How to Assist Children with Cell Phones
Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:
Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from Dinosaur (恐龙) models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.
Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet (木偶) making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.
Visit art museums. They offer all kinds of activities to excite your kids' interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings( 签名) by children's favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts.
Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They'll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.
1.If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit _________ .
A. a Youtheater B. a natural history museum
C. an art museum D. a hands-on science museum
2.What can kids do at a Youtheater?
A. Look at rock collections. B. See dinosaur models.
C. Give performances. D. Watch puppet making.
3.What does "hands-on science" mean in the last paragraph?
A. Learning science by doing things. B. Science games designed by kids.
C. A show of kids' science work. D. Reading science books.
4.Where does this text probably come from?
A. A science textbook. B. A tourist map.
C. A museum guide. D. A news report.
