My twin sister and I have always been homeschooled, rather than sent to school. And it's wonderful and has changed me greatly. I can’t imagine what my _________ would have been like if I wasn’t.
When I was younger, we mostly _________ from my parents and textbooks, but now we do most work on the computer, _________ my parents still help us when we feel _________ about what we learn. There’s a large community of homeschoolers in my town, and they have frequent _______ so that we can talk and play together happily and become more _________.
In addition, we have a homeschool “co-op(合作社)” where some of the moms serve as_______ teachers. We’re _________ by age rather than grade, but we get appreciation for everything we do for others there and it _________ well for me. Right now I’m taking __________ writing, a course in which I can learn to express new ideas perfectly! We also learn production, which is taught by my __________. My best friends go there too, so we have fun learning together.
Some of the most interesting things I learn come from __________ with my mom and dad. They are both very __________ people and we have long talks about history, politics, literature，just to __________ a few. My sister is more naughty and __________ trouble a lot more often than I do. We fight and quarrel sometimes, but things have been better with us __________ , because we have been trying really hard to improve our __________ and become more considerate.
I think homeschool has __________ me well. I have a bigger vocabulary and become more intelligent. __________, I get better grades. I can socialize, too. I’m sort of well known, even if not the most __________ girl. That’s just fine with me.
1.A.voyage B.life C.family D.dream
2.A.suffered B.escaped C.learned D.heard
3.A.though B.because C.so D.otherwise
4.A.crazy B.concerned C.upset D.puzzled
5.A.events B.incidents C.exams D.competitions
6.A.special B.formal C.famous D.social
7.A.experienced B.voluntary C.professional D.official
8.A.charged B.marked C.remembered D.sorted
9.A.works B.organizes C.deals D.benefits
10.A.summary B.creative C.practical D.journal
11.A.sister B.friend C.mom D.teacher
12.A.bargains B.conversations C.lessons D.touches
13.A.knowledgeable B.positive C.busy D.strict
14.A.call B.show C.name D.bring
15.A.deals with B.runs into C.settles down D.get tired of
16.A.finally B.suddenly C.lately D.regularly
17.A.schedules B.home C.skills D.behavior
18.A.treated B.won C.served D.raised
19.A.As a result B.As usual C.On purpose D.By chance
20.A.generous B.responsible C.selfless D.popular
We shouldn’t judge a person by their appearance but we do. In fact, the experts say that when we meet someone for the first time we make a decision about what that person is like in three seconds. 1. One of the most important things we look at is clothes, but it isn't the brand of clothes that people wear that is important. The important thing is to wear the right clothes for the right places.
Schools have always understood this and a lot of them ask their students to wear a uniform. Why? A lot of teachers think a uniform makes students feel that they are part of their school and that their form helps them to be serious about their studies. 2. If all the students wear uniforms, they can’t judge each other because of their clothes. It also stops gossips about who or what is fashionable.
3. We all have fixed ideas about what the people in a certain job should wear. If we visit a doctor, we hope to see respectable clothes under the doctor’s white coat. 4. Police officers wear uniforms to make themselves easily identifiable to non-police officers. In fact, a lot of companies have dress codes for their staff because they know that the customers hope to see them dressed in certain types of clothes.
But can our clothes really tell people what we are like? 5. When people see us in the right clothes, they think we are serious about what we are doing. Furthermore, if we are clean, smart and polite, people will believe us a lot.
A. Maybe not, but they can show our attitude to what we are doing at the moment.
B. Some of the teachers hold different opinions.
C. But what do we look at?
D. Teachers say that uniforms can help in other ways too.
E. Our clothes stand for our attitude.
F. However, it is not only schools that want people to dress in a certain way.
G. When we go into a bank we expect the staff to wear suits or dresses.
A new study has found that North American migratory(迁徏的) birds have been getting smaller over the past 40 years. Researchers say the finding suggests a warming climate(气候)could be affecting bird growth in North America -- and across the world.
The study was recently published in Ecology Letters. Researchers measured(测量)the size of 80,000 birds killed from 1978 to 2016 during the spring and fall migrations in the city of Chicago, Illinois. Over the 40-year period, body size decreased in all 52 species. The average body weight fell by 2.6 percent. Leg bone length dropped by 2.4 percent. The one area of growth was the wingspan, which increased by 1.3 percent.
The researchers said the wing growth likely happened to allow the birds to continue making long migrations with smaller bodies. The study considered a principle known as Bergmann’s rule, in which individuals within a species grow smaller in warmer areas and grow larger in colder ones.
Brian Weeks, a biologist at the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability, helped lead the research. He said that he believes the results show a clear connection between a warming climate and the growth of the birds. “In other words, climate change seems to be changing both the size and shape of these species,” he said.
The study found a direct connection between the average summer temperature and the body size of the birds. Dave Willard works with Chicago’s Field Museum, which was in charge of measuring all the birds. He said nearly “everyone agrees that the climate is warming, but examples of just how that is affecting the natural world are only now coming to light.”
“We had good reason to expect that increasing temperatures would lead to reductions in body size, based on earlier studies,” Weeks said. “I was incredibly surprised that all of these species are responding in such similar ways.”
The researchers plan to continue studying the Field Museum data in an effort to find additional evidence to support their findings. They will also further examine the idea that an individual’s physical development can change to fit changing environmental conditions.
1.Which of the following didn’t go down to a lower level?
A.The body size B.The body weight
C.The leg bone length D.The wingspan
2.Which of the following took responsibility for measuring the birds?
A.Ecology Letters B.Brian Weeks
C.The Field Museum D.Dave Willard
3.What does the underlined words “coming to light” in Paragraph5 mean?
A.Known B.similar
C.intelligent D.distant
4.The main idea of the passage is that
A.fifty-two species of birds became smaller.
B.the warming climate could affect bird growth.
C.the warming climate makes the birds grow larger.
D.the researchers have proved their findings.
Other people may have their own ideas about our lives. We can value their advice, but we don’t have to take it to heart.
Our parents have dreams for us. They want us to do well in school and to do whatever is necessary to reach our highest potential (潜力). Later in life, friends may try to set us up with their ideas of the perfect partner or the perfect job. People close to us may have ideas about how we should live our lives, ideas that usually come from love and the desire for us to be happy. Other times, they come from a place of need within them whether it is a parent who wants us to live out his or her dreams or a friend who wants us to play a good role. Whatever the case, we can appreciate and consider those people’s advice, but ultimately we must follow our own guidance.
There may come a time when all the suggestions can become overbearing (专横的). We may feel that the people we love don’t agree on our judgment, which can hurt our feelings. It can affect the choices we make for our lives by making us doubt ourselves before we’ve had a chance to decide what we want. We can tell our loved ones how much we appreciate their thoughts and ideas, but that we need to live our own lives and make our own decisions. We can explain that they need to let us learn from our own experiences. When they see that we are happy with our lives and the path we are taking to reach our goals, they can make sure that all we need them to do is to share in our joy.
1.People close to us often tell us ideas to show their ________.
A. power B. concern C. potential D. happiness
2.When a friend’s advice is overbearing, we may feel__________.
A. determined B. frightened C. doubtful D. grateful
3.What should we do if we don’t accept our friends’ advice?
A. Tell them our choices directly.
B. Let them experience our ways of life.
C. Share our own experiences with them.
D. Let them know we should make our own decisions.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A. Appreciating Suggestions B. Avoiding Making Suggestions
C. Accepting Suggestions D. Offering Suggestions
Have you ever lost your car on a parking lot? It happens. You park and go shopping. When you get back，you have no idea where your car is. Then you start wandering around clicking on the panic button on your car keys so the alarm goes off. It can be frustrating, especially on a hot, sunny day.
No, you don’t need to install（安装）an expensive GPS system to keep track of your car. That’s too expensive. But is there a way to track your car without spending too much? Yes，now there is!
A California-based startup company was able to make this a reality. They created a tiny device that works with your smartphone，and it could be exactly what you’re looking for.
What is it? It’s called TrackR Bravo. It is a tracking device the size of a coin. It’s changing the way we keep track of the important things in our lives.
How does it work?
It’s easy! Install the free TrackR app on your smartphone, connect the app to your device and you’re ready to go! Simply connect TrackR to whatever you want to track. The entire process of setting it up only takes 5 minutes or less.
You can connect it to your keys, briefcase, wallet, your latest tech gadgets and anything else you don’t want to lose. Then use the TrackR app to locate your missing item in seconds.
“This device has saved me tons of time and money!” said Johnny Blaze.
1.What does the underlined word “frustrating”, in Paragraph 1 most probably mean?
A.Troublesome. B.Confusing.
C.Disappointing. D.Joyful
2.Compared with GPS system, what makes TrackR Bravo a better choice?
A.It works faster. B.It’s cheaper.
C.It’s more reliable. D.It’s smaller in size.
3.What do we know about TrackR Bravo?
A.It can be controlled by human voice.
B.It takes a long time to make it work.
C.Its users need to pay for its software.
D.It can be connected to different objects.
4.In which part of a newspaper is this text most probably taken from?
A.Technology. B.Education.
C.Economy. D.Culture.
Europe has a rich history and it is a good place to journey.
Paris
Paris, the heaven of fashion, culture and entertainment, is the most visited city in the world. It is also held as a numerous tourist destination due to the presence of the Eiffel Tower and several other historic buildings, museums and churches.
Rome
A talk about Europe is incomplete without a mention of Rome. Held as a place where one of the oldest civilizations of the world prospered(繁荣), Rome is where you'd get to see numerous castles, palaces, ancient buildings, fountains, squares and beautiful parks. Several tourists come here especially to have a look at the Renaissance architecture that the buildings of this city boast.
Barcelona
Barcelona, a major city in Spain, is regarded among the 10 best beach cities in the world. The city's coastline has clear waters and a mild climate which makes it a favorite destination among sunbathers. Besides that, Barcelona has a glorious past to show off. You must wander through its busy streets and take a look at the historic buildings, castles, churches, parks and museums.
Vienna
If you are a music lover and a steady devotee of Beethoven or Mozart, then a visit to Vienna is like going on a pilgrimage(朝圣). This is because Vienna is the birthplace of these artists. You'd find their houses there and also find their memorial graves. Besides that, Vienna is known for castles, palaces, museums and historic monuments. If you are a devoted art lover, Vienna is the place for you. It has nearly a hundred museums devoted to art!
1.Which place has the most tourists in the world according to the passage?
A. Vienna. B. Barcelona.
C. Rome. D. Paris.
2.In Rome and Barcelona you can enjoy .
A. the birthplace of artists B. castles
C. fountains D. the Eiffel Tower
3.What is the passage mainly about?
A. Some ancient architecture in Europe.
B. Some best places people can visit in Europe.
C. Some best attractions people can enjoy in Paris.
D. Some famous musicians and their famous works.
