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A young man, while traveling through a desert, came across a spring of clear water.1.water was sweet. He filled his leather container so that he could bring some back to an elder2.had been his teacher. After a four-day journey, the young man3.( present ) the water to the old man. His teacher took a deep drink, smiled4.( warm ), and thanked his student very much for the sweet water. The young man went home5.a happy heart.
After the student left, the teacher let6.student taste the water. He spat it out,7.(say) it was awful. Apparently, it was no longer fresh because of the old leather container. He asked his teacher, "Sir, the water was awful. Why did you pretend to like8.?"
The teacher replied,“You tasted the water. I tasted the gift. The water was simply the container for an act of kindness and love. Nothing could be9.(sweet).”
We understand this lesson best10.we receive gifts of love from children. Whether it is a cheap pipe or a diamond necklace, the proper response is appreciation. We love the idea within the gift rather than the thing.
Scientists find that hard-working people live longer than average men and women. Career women are ____ than housewives, Evidence(证据)shows that ____ are in poorer health than the job-holders. A study shows __ the unemployment rate increases by 1%, the death rate increases correspondingly(相应地)by 2%. All this ___ one point: Work is helpful to health.
Why is work good for health? It is because work keeps people busy, ____ loneliness and solitude(孤独). Researches show that people feel __ and lonely when they have nothing to do. Instead, the happiest are those who are ____. Many high achievers who love their careers feel that they are the happiest when they are working hard. Work serves as ____ between man and reality. By work, people ____ each other. By collective(集体的) activity, they find friendship and warmth. This is helpful to health. The loss of work ____ the loss of everything. It affects man spiritually and makes him liable to(易于)____.
____, work gives one a sense of fulfillment (充实感)and a sense of ___. Work makes one feel his value and status in society. When ___ finishes his writing or a doctor successfully _____ a patient or a teacher sees his students __, they are happy __. From the above we can come to the conclusion ___ the more you work, ____ you will be. Let us work hard, __ and live a happy and healthy life.
1.A. more healthier B. healthier C. weaker D. worse
2.A. career women B. the busy C. the jobless D. the hard-working
3.A. that whenever B. whether C. that though D. since
4.A. comes down to B. equals to C. adds up to D. amounts to
5.A. 不填 B. off C. in touch with D. away from
6.A. happy, interested B. glad, joyful C. cheerful, concerned D. unhappy, worried
7.A. busy B. free C. lazy D. empty
8.A. a river B. a gap C. a channel D. a bridge
9.A. come across B. come into contact with C. look down upon D. watch over
10.A. means B. stands C. equals D. matches
11.A. success B. death C. victory D. disease
12.A. Besides B. Nevertheless C. However D. Yet
13.A. disappointment B. achievement C. regret D. apology
14.A. a worker B. a farmer C. a writer D. a manager
15.A. manages B. controls C. operates on D. deals with
16.A. raise B. grow C. rise D. increase
17.A. in a word B. without a word C. at a word D. beyond words
18.A. that B. which C. what D. 不填.
19.A. the lonelier and weaker B. lonelier and weaker C. happier and healthier D. the happier and healthier
20.A. study well B. studying well C. study good D. studying good
How to Be a Good Listener to Your Family
Communication is important for strong family relationships．1.Working on your listening skills can help you communicate better and form stronger bonds．
Listen actively．When listening to a family member，do not let your mind wander to other things．lt’s important to make your family member feel heard and valued．Put your phone away and give them your full attention．Never think about other things when someone is talking．2.．
Repeat what has been said．Breefly summarizing what the speaker has said can go along way towards effective communication．Everyone wants to feel valued and heard， so repeating a family member’s point can show you were listening．3.It can really allow you and your family to communicate better as well．
4.Interrupting can put breaks on effective conversation．Always allow a few seconds of silence after someone finishes talking before offering your response．This allows you to make sure the speaker has finished talking．Do not talk over someone either．No matter how curious you feel about a subject，do not start talking until the other person has finished．
Avoid hurrying the speaker．5.Do not break in before the speaker is finished just to hurry the speaker along．Never say things like，"Can you get to the point？"This will make it seem Like you’re not interested in the conversation．
A．Do not interrupt．
B．Never rush the person talking．
C．Instead，focus on what’s being said．
D．People tend to pause when they speak．
E．It can help you make sure you understood the speaker．
F．When someone finishes talking， ask questions if necessary．
G．However， if you don’t truly listen to others，it can be difficult to communicate．
A new study shows that rising levels of planet-warming gases may reduce important nutrients(营养物质)in food crops
Researchers studied the effects of carbon dioxide on rice. In the experiment， scientists grew 18 kinds of rice in fields in China and Japan.They set carbon dioxide levels to what scientists are predicting for our planet by the end of the century.Rice grown under high carbon dioxide conditions had，on average，13 to 30 percent lower levels of four B vitamins and 10 percent less protein(蛋白质)The crops also had 8 percent less iron and 5 percent less zinc than rice grown under normal conditions. However, vitamin E levels increased by about 13 percent on average.
The researchers said the effects of planet-warming gases would be most severe for the poorest citizens in some of the least developed countries.These people generally eat the most rice and have the least complex diets.That includes about 600 million people in Indonesia， Cambodia，Myanmar，Bangladesh，Laos and other nations，mainly in Southeast Asia.
Other studies have shown that higher temperatures from climate change and weather extremes will reduce food production.But scientists are finding that rising levels of carbon dioxide and other planet-warming gases threaten food quality.
Earlier studies showed that wheat，rice，field peas and soybeans grown under high carbon dioxide conditions all had lower levels of protein and minerals.Scientists predicted that almost 150 million people might be at risk of having too little protein or zinc in their diet by 2050.
The new study suggests a way to lower the nutritional harm of climate change.That is to grow different forms of rice that can adapt to higher carbon dioxide levels.
1.Growing rice under high carbon dioxide conditions may____.
A. increase iron in the rice B. make it more delicious
C. cause losses of Vitamin E D. make it less nutritious
2.How can people reduce the nutritional harm of climate change？
A. By importing rice from China and Japan.
B. By taking other kinds of food instead of rice.
C. By avoiding eating rice from Southeast Asia.
D. By growing rice suitable for the environment.
3.What’s the author’s purpose of writing the text？
A. To inform readers what nutrients food crops contain.
B. To call on people to care for the planet they live on.
C. To share the results of some studies on people’s diets.
D. To tell readers where food crops are mainly produced.
4.In which part of a magazine can you read the text？
A. Advertisements. B. Arts and culture.
C. Science report. D. Business news.
WeChat is a social mobile application with voice and text messaging timeline and several social features like ‘Message in a Bottle’. WeChat, a popular instant messaging tool run by Tencent Holdings, aims to help users access mobile services without downloading separate apps, which experts said may challenge the business of smartphone app distributors such Apple Store.
This new feature, named ‘Mini Programs’, allows WeChat users to find a variety of services such as ticket buying by scanning a QR (quick-response) code, saving them the trouble of installing a number of different apps on smart devices, according to the transcript of a speech by Zhang Xiaolong, Tencent’s senior executive vice president, on Wednesday. The new function is expected to come online on January 9.
Zhang, known as the father of WeChat, emphasized that ‘Min Programs’ is not a mobile app distributing function.
Still, experts and app developers said that the rollout (推出) of ‘Mini Programs’ on WeChat will erode the market share of app distributors like Apple Store in China.
“‘Mini Programs’ will attract lots of start-ups, because a program based on WeChat can help them build up businesses at much lower costs,” a Shanghai-based app developer, told the Global Times Wednesday.
If a start-up wants to promote its business via a separate application, it has to hire a special team to develop two different apps— one each for iOS and Android.
Lsiunched in 2011, WeChat has evolved to include services such as ‘Order Taxi’, ‘Food Delivery’, e-commerce and payments from just an instant messaging app.
1.What can we know about ‘Mini Programs’?
A. It’s expensive. B. It’s complex.
C. It’s convenient. D. It’s free.
2.Why do lots of start-ups choose the ‘Mini Programs’?
A. It can cut the costs of building business. B. It can help build up business.
C. It can help them make a big fortune. D. It can promote their business.
3.What does the underlined word “erode” probably mean in Paragraph 4?
A. reduce B. increase C. improve D. promote
4.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. WeChat will be a perfect app. B. WeChat will meet a great challenge.
C. WeChat will meet needs of more people. D. WeChat will replace other apps.
San Francisco Fire Engine Tours
San Francisco Winery Tour
Running: February 1st through April 30th
This delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer. (Included in tickets price)
Departing from the Cannery: Tell time upon request
Duration(时长):2 hours
Price: $90
Back to the Fifties Tour
Running: August 16th through August 31st
This tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.
Departing from the Cannery: 5:00pm and 7:00pm
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $90
Spooky Halloween Tour
Running: October 10th through October 31st
Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district. Authentic fire gear (消防服)is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.
Departing from the Cannery: 6:30pm and 8:30pm
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Price: Available upon request
Holiday Lights Tour
Running: December 6th through December 23rd
This attractive tour takes you to some of San Francisco’s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.
Departing from the Cannery: 7:00pm and 9:00pm
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Advance reservations required.
1.What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?
A. Go to Treasure Island. B. Have free ice cream.
C. Enjoy the holiday scenes. D. Visit the Presidio district.
2.Which of the tours is available in March?
A. San Francisco Winery Tour. B. Back to the Fifties Tour.
C. Spooky Halloween Tour. D. Holiday Lights Tour.
3.What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?
A. Take some drinks. B. Make reservations ahead of time.
C. Wear warm clothes. D. Set off early in the morning.
