1.___________(strict) speaking, the book is not a novel, but a short story.
2.She shows little __________(appreciate) of good music.
3.The child was found _____________(abandon) but unharmed.
4.There were no ____________(survive).
5.When’s food? I’m ___________(starve).
6.In _____________(conclude), I would like to thank those who helped me.
7.The committee is ____________(compose) mainly of lawyers.
8.He came up close,____________(breathe) alcohol of fumes all over me.
9.There is a general __________(recognize) of the urgent need for reform.
10.She didn’t _______(participant) in the discussion.
11.She is one of the most ____________(influence) figures in local politics.
12.Fighting was _____________(concentrate) around the towns to the north.
13.His ________(argue) was that public spending must be reduced.
14.My bedroom was __________(situate) on the top floor of the house.
15.He’s very _________(experience) in looking after animals.
16.The clock has just __________(strike) three.
17.There were calls for her ___________(resign) from the board of directors.
18.It’s_______(freeze) cold outside,so please put on your coat.
19.Our new offices are still under ____________(construct).
20.As far as I’m ________(concern), it’s wise not to spend much time playing with smartphones.
In Hangzhou, borrowing books from the library is now as simple as shopping online: click, pay1. wait for delivery.
The city’s public library recently launched a program on WeChat, 2. popular Chinese messaging software, enabling its readers to check out books online and get them 3.(deliver) to their homes at low prices.
To enjoy the “Hangzhou enjoyable reading” service, one first needs to follow the library’s official WeChat account, 4. provides a list of books. After picking books, borrowers are required5. (present) the information such as their library membership cards, cell phone numbers and so on. The selected items will be delivered by express within three days after payments. Each reader can borrow up to 5 books once and 20 books at most 6. total. The books can be borrowed for up to 40 days. Readers now can borrow the library’s most popular books in this way. The online books will be renewed and enriched 7. (gradual) according to readers’ borrowing habits and8. (prefer). At the end of December, the library’s old and classic books 9.(put) online too, making the total number of books available and 10.(bring )borrowers a lot of convenience.
Many people argue that working can be a valuable experience for the young. However, working more than about 15 hours a week is ______ for teens because it reduces their involvement with school, and ______ a materialistic and expensive lifestyle.
Schoolwork and the benefits of extracurricular activities tend to be ______ when teens work long hours. As more and more teens have filled the many part-time jobs, teachers have faced increasing ______. They must both keep the attention of ______ pupils and give homework to students who simply don’t have time to do it. ______, educators have noticed less involvement in the extracurricular activities that many consider a ______ influence on young people. School bands and athletic teams are ______ players, and sports events are ______ attended by working students. Those teens who try to do it all may find themselves ______.
Another ______ of too much work is that it may promote materialism and an unrealistic lifestyle. Some parents say that working helps teach teens the ______ of a dollar. ______ that can be true. It’s also true that some teens work to help their family or to save for college.______, surveys have shown that a lot of working, teens use their earnings to buy luxuries. These young people won’t spend ______ —they can just about have it all. In many cases, they are getting used to a lifestyle they won’t be able to ______ several years down the road, when they no longer have parents ______ car insurance, food, and so on. At that point, they won’t have enough money to pay for necessities as well as luxuries.
Teenagers can ______ the benefits of work while avoiding its drawbacks, simply by _______ their work hours during the school year. As is often the case, a moderate (适度的) approach will be the most healthy and ______.
1.A. bad B. dull C. important D. useful
2.A. witnesses B. requires C. changes D. encourages
3.A. adopted B. forgotten C. disbelieved D. considered
4.A. demands B. threats C. difficulties D. expectations
5.A. tired B. naughty C. lazy D. weak
6.A. Above all B. In addition C. By contrast D. For example
7.A. healthy B. direct C. short D. bad
8.A. welcoming B. needing C. losing D. training
9.A. normally B. regularly C. actively D. poorly
10.A. exhausted B. energetic C. disappointed D. worried
11.A. side B. benefit C. drawback D. character
12.A. size B. cost C. value D. effect
13.A. Unfortunately B. Undoubtedly C. Unusually D. Unnecessarily
14.A. However B. Besides C. Instead D. Therefore
15.A. freely B. willingly C. wisely D. honestly
16.A. afford B. imagine C. face D. develop
17.A. looking for B. caring for C. working for D. paying for
18.A. enjoy B. learn C. share D. remember
19.A. ignoring B. limiting C. counting D. choosing
20.A. practical B. acceptable C. rewarding D. popular
Time for a Brainstorm
A brainstorm is a session where a small group of people come together to solve a problem．People voice spontaneous ideas, sometimes just shouting , and a note-taker writes them all down． 1.．By getting different ideas out there, ideas are said to bounce off each other and even can help solve the problem at hand．Brainstorming is often a group exercise but individuals can also conduct personal brainstorms．
2.He defined it as using the brain to storm a creative problem and do so in commando (突击队）fashion，with each stormer attacking the same objective．According to him,, it was easier to tone down a wild idea than think up a new one．He placed importance on the collection of as many ideas as possible and dismissed scientific thinking．
Brainstorming has become one of the most popular ways to solve problems and hold discussion in schools and businesses．Many students brainstorm for a group assignment or even for a personal essay． Sarah Grace, 24, is an Australian marketing analyst and uses brainstorming during all her creative duties． She thinks brainstorming is the best way to work as a team．The sessions get everyone on the same page，everyone moving together and with a clear understanding about the foundations of an event or idea．3.．
However, a big problem with brainstorming is creating a mess that leads people further away from a solution．4. If you don’t have a strong moderator or leader of the brainstorm, can go really off track，and people just start discussing something totally different． Brainstorming can sometimes confuse the human brain． 5. If you brainstorm too much and your page is filled up with all the messy links, you can paint yourself into a bit of comer and get trapped with ideas． You need to move past brainstorming as soon as you have something workable．
A．The ideas can be smart，strange or crazy．
B．It is caused by a lack of direction from a leader．
C．Brainstorming really helps her organize her thoughts．
D．Brainstorming really is the best way to build team spirit．
E．It can open too many doors and not suggest a clear direction．
F．Brainstorms were popularized in the 1940s by American advertising boss Alex Osborn．．
G．They can be words, phrases, paragraphs and anything that can help answer the question．
The “swim-with-dolphins” tourist industry is becoming more popular every year with the increase of people’s income. After all, it can cost a large amount of money to have this kind of holiday experience. So tour operators try to place eager swimmers as near as possible to the dolphins by trying to predict where the dolphins will be.
Research has shown that while dolphins can move away if they do not want to interact (交流） with human swimmers, they do not like it at all if the swimmers slip into the water directly on top of them or if humans are in their path of travel. However, if swimmers enter the water to one side of them, the dolphins do not avoid the swimmers to the same extent.
In all cases, the dolphins seem to have become more sensitive to the presence of the swimmers. For dolphins, swimming amongst or with humans is not necessarily a high priority. This research has shown that only 19% of any group of dolphins will participate in interaction. Young dolphins are the most likely to interact; they do seem curious about being with humans. It is believed that they see humans as “entertainment” and that the interaction is a new and unusual experience for them.
It is frequently asked whether “swim-with-dolphins” tourism should be discontinued. The advice is that dolphins should be given enough periods of time throughout the day when they are not exposed to tourism. Permitted interactions should not be too disturbing to the dolphins since there could be mothers and calves (幼崽） present in dolphin groups. There should also be educational campaigns about the creatures and what is likely to cause danger to them.
It is not easy to explain to someone that they cannot fulfill their lifelong dreams because the dolphins are resting, or that a mother dolphin and calf are in the area. But if we are to enjoy these remarkable animals and not just use them for our entertainment, then we must carefully monitor the “swim-with-dolphins” industry worldwide.
1.What makes “swim-with-dolphins” tourism popular?
A. The local government’s encouragement.
B. The improvement of people’s living standard.
C. The increasing number of tourists.
D. The high profits of the industry.
2.Why are young dolphins more likely to swim with humans?
A. They do this out of curiosity.
B. They like humans better.
C. They are less sensitive.
D. They prefer new things by nature.
3.What does the author suggest the “swim-with-dolphins” industry do in Paragraph 4?
A. Make people know the hidden threat to dolphins.
B. Strictly limit the expansion of the industry.
C. Avoid interaction with young dolphins.
D. Expose dolphins to tourists only in the daytime.
4.What is the author’s attitude toward “swim-with-dolphins”?
A. Negative. B. Cautious.
C. Supportive. D. Optimistic.
Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake
With the Mid-Autumn Festival coming, the time for crabs is around the corner! Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake in China are believed to be the best freshwater crabs.
“They are delicious, because the bottom of Yangcheng Lake is hard and the crabs grow strong by walking on such a hard surface,” said one sales manager in Suzhou.
Li Lei, a crab lover from Beijing, said “It’s very delicious! But there are too many fake Yangcheng Lake Dazha Crabs”.
“Maybe the crabs from other regions can appear to be glistening green back, white belly after people wash them, but the golden fine hair on crab claws is still a point of pride and is exclusive to Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake,” said the manager.
The best time for enjoying them is during September and October of Chinese lunar calendar. “When the season for crabs arrives, the Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake are flown to various cities so that people’s appetites can be satisfied,” said the sales manager. “They are really expensive here, sometimes more than 320RMB/500g, 10% of my salary!” said Li Lei.
Dazha Crabs are usually steamed or boiled for within 20 minutes before they come on the dinner table. They are often enjoyed with vinegar mixed with minced ginger to add flavor and get rid of the cold. People who are particular about how they eat crabs also need to have high-grade Shaoxing rice wine to warm their stomachs.
There is much work required to eat crabs. So much shell!Most people use both hands and teeth while eating Dazha Crabs. “The eating way is not graceful or elegant,” said Huck. “However, some professionals of eating crabs can use tools to take all the meat out of the crab without damaging a single bite and the crab can be restored to its original shape if the empty shells are pieced together!” said Han Mei, another Dazha crab lover.
1.What do we know about Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake from the text?
A. They belong to seawater crabs.
B. You must use tools to eat them.
C. The best time for eating them lasts over three months.
D. Vinegar, ginger and rice wine can be enjoyed together with them.
2.The underlined word “exclusive” in Paragraph 4 probably means ___________.
A. expensive B. unique
C. entire D. similar
3.Which of the following is correct according to the passage?
A. The sales manager believes the living environment contributes nothing to the good taste of Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake.
B. Li Lei has mixed feelings about Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake.
C. Han Mei thinks little of some professionalsof eating crabs.
D. Huck supports the way that most people eat crabs.
