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On Sept 30 hundreds of people attended the premiere (首映式) of the movie My People, My Country at a Los Angeles cinema. Chinese flags 1. (wave) in their hands, the audience sang My People, My Country, its theme song, together at the start of the film. The song is a patriotic (爱国的) Chinese classic, 2. is known in every household. It was 3. (original) performed by the singer Li Guyi in 1985 and was reworked for the movie by the pop singer Faye Wong.
The film consists of seven short stories from seven directors 4. makes use of the nation's greatest technological and cultural 5.(achieve). Instead of focusing on the historical moments themselves, the film shows these events through the eyes of ordinary people who 6. (devote) to or affected by them. The short story, The Guiding Star, for example, follows a pair of brothers. They 7.(see) the landing of the capsule of the Shenzhou XI manned spacecraft on Nov 18, 2016 in Inner Mongolia and were full 8. pride and hope at that moment. "If a person meets a historical opportunity to be changed, the 9. (inspire) power is unbelievable," Chen Kaige told China.org.cn. "In my story, the landing of Shenzhou XI changed the lives of two teenagers, changed their fate and allowed 10. to gain new hope."
Michael Johnson, a teacher at Davis High School in California, gave each of his students $25. He asked them to _______ other people with the money. The assignment (任务) was not _______, but he _______ expected them to do it.
Michael had one _______: the student had to write a paper answering _______ they used the money, how it affected the _______ and how it affected the student. He said that he would _______ the reports and read them aloud at the end of the term.
The semester came and went. Of the 64 students, only three _______ the assignment. The teacher was disappointed.
But some teenagers were not _______ by the students' behavior.
"I'm not surprised," said Ashley Reeves, 16. "It wasn't graded or anything, ________ most students probably thought it would just ________ their time."
Reeves said that if she had been given the money, she might have acted ________.
I might have spent the money on ________, she said. "It's ________ for our own needs to come first."
Other teens such as Lindsey Freeland, a student at Davis High School had a(n) ________ opinion on the matter.
"I'm embarrassed by the ________, "she wrote. "If I were given this opportunity, I would have taken it ________ a challenge and used the ________ to help the community."
Nieshia Smith completed Johnson's assignment. She gave her $25 to the Make A Wish Foundation (基金会). Nieshia said her peers had ________ her.
"Teenagers sit down and watch TV for hours, but they can't ________ a couple of minutes helping someone else!" she said.
1.A.reward B.help C.give D.connect
2.A.supported B.related C.delivered D.graded
3.A.hardly B.never C.still D.even
4.A.requirement B.grade C.wish D.case
5.A.who B.what C.how D.whether
6.A.giver B.receiver C.neighbor D.family
7.A.collect B.write C.praise D.discuss
8.A.forgotten B.liked C.managed D.completed
9.A.shocked B.satisfied C.moved D.confused
10.A.while B.so C.since D.though
11.A.turn up B.show up C.take up D.break up
12.A.as well B.much better C.in a different way D.in the same way
13.A.myself B.others C.something D.anything
14.A.certain B.right C.natural D.important
15.A.strange B.different C.interesting D.unique
16.A.teacher B.money C.assignment D.result
17.A.for B.on C.as D.by
18.A.money B.time C.energy D.occasion
19.A.encouraged B.reminded C.disappointed D.persuaded
20.A.waste B.spend C.spare D.save
How to stay focused in class
Being relaxed during class is a bad habit， and it is also bad to your grade． Focusing in class not only proves to teachers that you are a capable student but also shows that you have the ability to control yourself， which will be very important．
1. No matter how much you want to sit with your friends during the class， try your best to avoid them． Talking with friends around you is not going to give you the focus in class． This will get you into trouble．
Look at teacher and make eye contact． Your teacher is not just standing up there talking．2. Show the teacher that he or she has your full attention by looking them in the eye． This person should have your full attention at all times during class．
Take notes． By taking notes， you'll be able to "get into" the lesson． Write down key points as your teacher speaks． And listen to the key phrases such as "This is important" "This is the main idea" "This will be the test" etc．3.
Get involved in class discussions． This is a wonderful way to become a more focused， successful student． When a teacher asks a question， offer to answer it．4.This shows the teacher that you are listening carefully during the class．
Ask a question．5.This really shows your teacher that you want to be better， and can recognize the things you are having difficulty with． Chances are that someone else in the class has the same question （and was too afraid to ask!）． They'll be relieved， and so will you．
A.Avoid sitting with friends．
B.This can help you listen more attentively．
C.If he or she ask for an opinion， share your own．
D.Talking with friends makes you lose interest in class．
E.He or she is trying to give you an acceptable education．
F.The more quickly you answer， the more attention you pay．
G.If you don't understand something， never be afraid to ask．
Language learning apps are very popular now and offer opportunities to learn vocabulary and practice grammar. But there has been a discussion about just how effective such apps can be.
Among the most popular apps are Duolingo and Busuu. A former research found positive results on the use of them. But it mainly concentrated on studies with learners who had signed up for language courses and these apps worked as an after-class support, so the results were not always reliable. A recent study of 4,095 Busuu users has been carried out to find out if users can actually learn a language with an app.
Busuu provides learning materials for 12 different languages. It offers special models where some contents are ready for use for free while some contents are not. We find that its users are an even mix of men and women. More than half consider themselves to be at the beginner level because there is a reduction in users as their language levels go up. Most people use the app because of personal interest, or because they want to study or live abroad. Female users are likely to use it less often but for longer periods of time than male users.
Feedback in the app is highly thought of. More than 92% of the users say that the app has met their expectations and 86% consider the app as very good or good. In fact, more than 80% of the users surveyed strongly agree that using the app has helped them improve their knowledge of the language they are learning.
Besides, language learning apps also create an environment where mistakes are only known to the users, and this can address the performance nervousness that many learners suffer from when asked to speak a foreign language. So language teachers should encourage their students to use them to do the grammar work, leaving precious class time for more language communication.
1.What's the reason why the results of the former research weren't always reliable?
A.It only considered users of a limited kind.
B.It just focused on positive results.
C.It was only carried out before class.
D.It used out-of-date methods.
2.What can we learn about the app Busuu from the text?
A.It's used by more advanced learners.
B.. All the contents are free to use.
C.Most users consider it satisfying.
D.It's more popular with female learners.
3.The underlined word"address"in the last paragraph can be replaced by_____.
A.cause B.solve
C.increase D.practice
4.What is the main idea of the text?
A.Language learning apps are very popular with most language teachers.
B.Students won't suffer nervousness in learning languages by using Busuu.
C.Language learning apps are effective and satisfactory to language learners.
D.Students should be required to use apps for homework after class.
As the capital city of Thailand, Bangkok is also the country's most popular city with more than 8 million people. Over the years, Bangkok has established itself as one of the most important regional centers for arts, entertainment and fashion. It is also a major regional force in business and finance.
Bangkok is one of the most popular travel destinations for people all over the world. This is primarily due to its energetic city life and its incredible cultural landmarks. Bangkok has much to offer to tourists. From shining temples to magnificent palaces, from its well-known floating market to its traditional Chinatown, Bangkok is a city that should not be missed.
There are also numerous hotels, guesthouses and hostels available for travelers that are intended to make their stay pleasant and comfortable. There are many that are located right in the center of the city enabling tourists to have access to shopping centers, restaurants, bars and popular landmarks.
Most hotels in Bangkok offer 24 hours free Internet access, daily newspapers, theaters, luggage rooms and comfortable bedrooms. For example, Lubd is located in Bangkok’s best hang-out area. You will have access to all that this city has to offer whether it is culture, entertainment, bars, restaurants, clubs or shopping. At Lubd, you will find high quality accommodation and a fun and friendly staff. It has been picked as one of the seventeen coolest hostels to stay for backpackers by the Observer, UK.
The atmosphere of Bangkok is extremely convivial and that is why there is always something going on in the city. These include royal anniversaries, Buddhist rites, lunar religious festivals and other cultural events. Foreign festivals are also celebrated with great passion in Bangkok. These include Christmas and Halloween. Overall, if you're looking for an exciting travel destination in Asia, Bangkok is a city that should definitely not be missed.
1.Why do so many people come to see Bangkok?
A.Because it is the capital city of Thailand.
B.Because people go after fashion in the city.
C.Because of its rich culture and fullness of life.
D.Because of the mysterious temples and palaces.
2.Which of the following isn’t mentioned in the passage?
A.Where to live. B.What to eat.
C.What to visit. D.How to enjoy.
3.What does the underlined word “convivial” mean in the last paragraph?
A.Relaxing B.Cheerful
C.Different D.Nervous.
4.What can be inferred according to the passage?
A.Lubd is considered the best hostel in the world.
B.Most of the star hotels are located in the downtown.
C.Bangkok is highly recommended when we travel in Asia.
D.Bangkok provides visitors with expensive accommodations.
Alice Moore is a teenager entrepreneur, who in May 2015 set up her business AilieCandy. By the time she was 13, her company was worth millions of dollars with the invention of a super-sweet treat that could save kids' teeth, instead of destroying them.
It all began when Moore visited a bank with her dad. On the outing, she was offered a candy bar. However, her dad reminded her that sugary treats were bad for her teeth. But Moore was sick of missing out on candies. So she desired to overcome the warning, “Why can't I make a healthy candy that's good for my teeth so that my parents can't say no to it?” With that in mind, Moore asked her dad if she could start her own candy company. He recommended that she do some research and talk to dentists about what a healthier candy would contain.
With her dad's permission, she spent the next two years researching online and conducting trials to get a recipe that was both tasty and tooth-friendly. She also consulted dentists to learn more about teeth cleaning. Consequently, she succeeded in making a kind of candy only using natural sweeteners, which can reduce oral bacteria.
Moore then used her savings to get her business off the ground. Afterwards, she and her father got their first business meeting with a supermarket owner, who finally agreed to sell Moore's product—CanCandy.
As CanCandy's success grows, so does Moore’s reliability as an entrepreneur. Moore is enthusiastic about the candy she created, and she hopes that every kid can have a clean mouth and a broad smile.
Meanwhile, with her parents' help, Moore is generally able to live a normal teenage life. Although she founded her company early in life, she wasn't driven primarily by profit. Moore wants to use her unique talent to help others find their smiles. She donates 10% of AilicCandy's profits to Big Smiles.
1.How did Moore react to her dad's warning?
A.She didn’t care. B.She tried to find a way out.
C.She argued with him. D.She chose to consult dentists.
2.What is special about CanCandy?
A.It is free of sweeteners. B.It is sweeter than other candies.
C.It is beneficial to dental health. D.It is produced to a dentists' recipe.
3.What is Moore’s current situation ?
A.She lives an abnormal teenage life.
B.She devotes herself to doing business.
C.She is generally living the same teenage life as others.
D.She is driven by profit and wants to expand her business.
4.What can we learn from Alice Moore's story?
A.Success means getting personal desires satisfied. B.Fame is a great thirst of the young.
C.A youth is to be regarded with respect. D.Positive thinking and action result in success.
