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“Mirror, mirror, which clothes suit me best?” Now, there is a magic mirror in the shopping center 1. can answer the question.

A shopping center in England is selling a magic dressing mirror．You needn’t enter a fitting room and put the clothes 2. by yourself．All you need to do is to stand in front of the mirror．The magic mirror can tell you 3. or not the clothing you have chosen suits you.

3D technology 4. (use) for the magic mirror for you to choose and try on all kinds of clothes from different stores．When you stand in front of the mirror, with the 5. (assist) of the technology, you can make its own judgement of your body type．Then you can see 6. wearing the dress you have chosen in the mirror．

It’s very convenient for you to find the most 7. (suit) dress．You do not have to spend a lot of time 8. (walk) around in different stores．9. do you need to shut yourself into a small dressing room．

“The mirror has worked much better with women’s clothing than 10. (expect), so we are now developing the software for men’s and kid’s clothing, ” said the marketing manager of the shopping center.

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I am an educator born to make a difference. I have spent my entire life at the ____. And we know why kids drop out. But one of the things that we never discuss or we ____ discuss is the value and importance of human ____.

A colleague said to me, “They don’t pay me to ____ the kids. They pay me to teach a ___.” Well, I said to her, “You know, kids don’t learn from people they don’t like.” Some think that you can either have it in you to build a ____, or you don’t. I have had classes that were so ____ that I cried. I wondered, “How am I going to ____ this group, in nine months, from where they are to where they need to be? It was difficult, awfully ____. How do I ____ the self-esteem (自尊) of a child and his academic achievement at the same time?”

One year I ____ a bright idea. I told my students, “You were ____ to be in my class because I am the best and you are the best.” One of the students said, “Really?” I said, “Really. We have to show the other classes how to do it, so when we walk down the hall, people will ____ us, so you can’t make noise.” And I gave them a saying to say: “I am ____. I was somebody when I came. I’ll be a better somebody when I leave. I ____ the education that I get here. I have things to do, people to impress, and places to go.”

Teaching and learning should ____ joy. How ____ would our world be if we had kids who were not afraid to take risks, who were not afraid to think, and who had a ____? Every child deserves a champion. An educator should be an adult who will never ____ on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the ____ that they can possibly be.

1.A.school building B.college C.community center D.prison

2.A.frequently B.partly C.finally D.rarely

3.A.relative B.connection C.experience D.understanding

4.A.please B.satisfy C.like D.treat

5.A.lesson B.joke C.way D.class

6.A.friendship B.bridge C.gap D.relationship

7.A.excellent B.low C.sad D.adaptable

8.A.join B.own C.take D.manage

9.A.upset B.boring C.frustrated D.hard

10.A.raise B.arise C.show D.control

11.A.came out B.came to C.came up with D.came about

12.A.led B.placed C.chosen D.thrown

13.A.notice B.look C.find D.call

14.A.nothing B.somebody C.anybody D.something

15.A.reserve B.expect C.observe D.deserve

16.A.catch B.bring C.express D.indicate

17.A.powerful B.magical C.fearful D.imaginative

18.A.prize B.supporter C.teacher D.champion

19.A.put up B.depend C.give up D.refuse

20.A.bright B.best C.confident D.determined

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Everybody is afraid of something, whether they admit it or not. Many spend their whole lives hiding from the things they are afraid of. 1. Here are some steps you can take to do so.

Try to get support. 2. But if you walk through a dark place with a group of friends, it doesn’t seem that bad, right? Talk to someone about your fears. Find someone who will be supportive and understanding of your situation and would be willing to help you fight the fear.

Create a safe daily routine (常规). You have to be put in a situation where you feel safe from the source of that fear. Create a daily routine that you are familiar with and are comfortable with. Going through activities that you know are free from the things you fear gives you a sense of balance and control. 3.

Learn to relax. Fear is basically psychological. To get over your fear, you have to learn how to take control. 4. You can go for breathing exercises, yoga and whatever methods you think work for you.

5. Except for some fears that are life-threatening, finally you’ll know that you will come to meet your fear directly and have to deal with it. Knowing this, you have to take the steps to prepare yourself for that day and remember that you are in control of your life. No fear can ever beat you unless you allow it.

A. Just face it.

B. Hold a strong belief.

C. It’s scarier when you are all alone walking in the dark.

D. To do this, you have to be familiar with some ways to relax.

E. But no one should live in fear as there are ways to get over it.

F. Find someone you can trust, someone you can be totally honest with.

G. This state of being in a relaxed environment helps you find out why you’re afraid of something

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On a recent visit to the Museum of Modern Art with a friend and her daughter, wandering through the museum’s exhibits, I was struck by how often my friend's 13-year-old daughter asked us to take photos of her with her smart phone in front of the artwork. Then, she gazed at the photos which she would then post on Instagram, Snapchat and all the rest. She was not the only person who was doing this; it seemed everyone was busy taking photos of themselves “experiencing” the museum.

This is by no means a criticism of my friend’s daughter or anyone else. What was concerning, at least to me, was that in between being photographed and posting, my friend’s daughter had no interest in the artwork, a fact which didn’t seem to matter or have anything to do with wanting to post herself as someone enjoying the experience.

When I was her age. I had no interest in going to museums either. Having no interest in art at her age (and any age) is completely normal. But what is disturbing is how much of a young person’s energy these days goes into creating an image of the life they’re living and the character they “are” in that life. While creating a self-image has always been a big part of growing up and figuring out our identity, social media seems to have changed the rules of the game. Social media has not just increased the pressure and possibility of creating, a self-generated (自我创造的) self-image, but also distorted (歪曲) the process through which we become who we are. Young people now seem to be creating an image of who they are in place of becoming who they are, posting their life rather than living it. The effort that goes into creating an identity and getting it noticed or “followed” has replaced the effort of actually getting interested in the life that they are posting.

Social media has turned life and its experiences into an exercise in narcissism (自我陶醉). No matter what the experience is actually about, it becomes about you, the person who is living it. A concert is not about the music, a restaurant not about the food, and a sports event not about the sport; it’s all about you, the doer, and what the event says about you. Life experiences are not lived directly so much as they are used as chances of announcing what kind of person you are. Life now is a product through which you promote your image, but with little connection to whether that screen image accurately reflects the inside you.

As a result, the more we use life to create an identity, the more distant from life we feel. Instead of being part of it, we feel as if we have to keep generating new life material, which will announce and establish us. In the meanwhile, the gap between us and life grows wider and wider.

I hope the next time you post your story, pause for a moment and experience where you are, feel what it feels like to live what you ‘re living without using life for your benefit, or for anything at all. Just live, without the narrative (叙述). While you may feel this practice is a threat to your identity, causing you to miss a chance to prove your value, in fact, the benefit will far outweigh any loss it brings.

1.According to the author, the fact that her friend’s daughter was not interested in the artwork is ________.

A.worrying B.unsurprising

C.unchangeable D.unbearable

2.Which of the following is the basic reason behind people’s continuously posting their life?

A.Their desire for being well known.

B.Their increased focus on life.

C.The influence of social media

D.The pressure from their family and friends.

3.The author believes that the identity people create through narcissism may _______.

A.prevent them behaving properly

B.stand in the way of leading a true life

C.cause them to depend more on the remarks of others

D.damage their creativity in producing life material

4.The underlined “it” in the last paragraph refers to _______.

A.trying to take control of your feelings

B.facing the threat to your identity bravely

C.improving your self-image through writing

D.experiencing what you’re doing practically

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Let’s suppose you have, oh, $40,000 to spare, and you’re out shopping for a shiny new car. You’ve never really cared about cars that much before, with perhaps hate for the car commercials you see every seven seconds during a televised sporting event. But now, you can afford one. So when someone mentions a certain kind of car—one that you’ve never heard of before—you’re interested.

Suddenly, the car is everywhere. It’s parked in front of your house. Your boss’s husband has one. You see two of them next to you in traffic on your way home from work. The car is even popping up in those commercials during the baseball game. So what exactly is happening here? Does this car suddenly come to take control of the cultural consciousness (意识)? Or is your consciousness playing tricks on you?

Welcome to the Baader-meinhof phenomenon (现象), otherwise known as the frequency illusion (频率幻觉). This phenomenon occurs when the thing you’ve just noticed, experienced or been told about suddenly appears constantly, It gives you the fleeing that pretty much everyone is talking about the subject, or that it is always surrounding you. And you’re not crazy, you are totally seeing it more. But the thing is: of course, that’s because you’re noticing it more.

A couple of things happen when the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon Kicks in. Your brain seems to be excited by the fact that you’ve learned something new and selective attention occurs. Your brain subconsciously thinks, “Hey, that’s amazing! I’m going to look for that thing without actually thinking about it.” So now that you’re looking for it, you find it. To make it all the more powerful,, confirmation bias (确认偏误) occurs after you see it even once or twice. In other words, you start agreeing with yourself that, yep, you’re certainly seeing it more.

Now if you’ve done a search for Baader-Meinhof, you might be a little confused, because the phenomenon wasn’t named after the person that researched it, or anything sensible like that. Instead, it was named after a West German terrorist group, active in the 1970s. The St. Paul Pioneer Press online commenting board was the surprising source of the name. In 1994, a commentator called the frequency illusion “the Baader-meinhof phenomenon” after accidentally hearing two references to Baader-meinmof within 24 hours The- phenomenon has nothing to do with the group, in other words. But don’t be surprised if the name starts popping up everywhere you turn.

1.According to Paragraph 1, why do you become interested in a car?

A.Because it often appears in your life.

B.Because you have the ability to buy one now.

C.Because it is always advertised on television.

D.Because you are successfully persuaded to buy one.

2.What might happen when the Baader-meinhof phenomenon occurs?

A.Something occurs more frequently than before indeed.

B.People around you start to focus on something you prefer.

C.You begin to pay more attention to a certain thing than before.

D.You always expect to learn something new about a certain thing.

3.How was the phenomenon named as Baader-Meinhof?

A.A terrorist group gave this name.

B.It was named after its researcher.

C.It was chosen by the commenting board.

D.A commentator gave this name by chance.

4.What might be the best title for the passage?

A.Why is your car everywhere?

B.Never be cheated by your illusion

C.How should you remove frequency illusion?

D.The discovery of the Baader- Meinhof phenomenon

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When Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg was asked to give an address at a graduation ceremony at Harvard, he asked for advice from Bill Gates. Zuckerberg said. “They know we didn’t actually graduate, right?” Gates replied, “Oh, that is the best part! They actually give you a degree!”

This exchange between the two famous Harvard dropouts (中途退学者) might lead you to think that college doesn’t matter. While it’s true there are successful college dropouts, they are not the norm (准则).

Recently, we did research on how many of the wealthiest and most influential people graduated from college. We studied 11, 745 U.S. successful people, including CEOS, politicians, business leaders and the most globally powerful men and women.

We also examined how many people graduated from an “elite school (精英学校)” We found about 94% of these U.S. successful people attended college, and that about 50% attended an elite school. The research suggests there is no difference in adult earnings between students who attended highly selective schools and students with similar SAT scores who attended less selective schools. At least for long-term earnings, where you go may not be the key, as long as you attend and graduate. Yet, our research findings show that for students with talent and determination (决心) to make it to the top of U.S. society, an elite college might just help you got there.

The educational path may not be suitable for every person. However, if you’re a student thinking about not going to college or considering dropping out, remember that even Gates and Zuckerberg got into college. Even if you’re not planning to achieve great success, doing the work to get into and graduate from college today may open important doors.

1.What do we know about Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates?

A.They were invited to the same graduation ceremony.

B.They thought highly of college degrees.

C.They often had an exchange of views.

D.They didn’t finish college.

2.What’s the research done by the author mainly about?

A.What U.S. successful people think of college education.

B.What kind of colleges U.S. successful people attended.

C.Whether college education influences one’s success.

D.Whether successful people have a great influence.

3.How does attending an elite school help students?

A.It may help them gain a high social position.

B.It can help them have determination.

C.It enables them to graduate easily.

D.it means nigh earnings.

4.What does the author advise students to do in the last paragraph?

A.Follow Gates’ and Zuckerberg’s examples.

B.Choose and complete college studies.

C.Try to make great achievements.

D.Attend the best college.

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An APP called FitGenie

FitGenie uses man-made intelligence to track what you eat, count calories (卡路里) and help make meal plans.

Price and Platform: Free for the basic version (版本). Apple and Desktop.

Advantages:

● Simple and user-friendly design.

● Take a picture of your food to easily track meals.

● The app uses artificial intelligence to recognize what’s in a photo. Easily add the size of your food and extras like barbecue sauce to keep an exact record.

● Start with a nine-question assessment (评估) to create a program which is fit for your age, body type, diet preferences, goals, height and weight and activity level.

● Use the “magic meals” tool to create a meal plan and help you build muscle, lose weight and stay healthy.

● The app includes the “smart adjustments” tool to help improve meal plans each week based on set goals.

● Track weight regularly, as well as track total calories eaten, burned and left each day..

Disadvantages:

● The app is based on the principles of calories and doesn’t consider food quality.

● The assessment doesn’t include all body sizes and types, which may leave some users feeling ignored.

● The app requires an e-mail address or Facebook information, which may give users privacy concerns.

● Users must pay for the premium version (高级版本) (from $44.99) to reach dietary advice.

Bottom Line:

● FitGenie is best for those who are looking to reduce intake and discover new meal planning ideas with ease.

1.What should users first do to get a personalized meal plan?

A.Finish an assessment.

B.Use the “magic meals” tool.

C.Use the “smart adjustments” tool.

D.Take photos of their favorite foods.

2.What may users of this app worry?

A.It’s difficult to use the app.

B.Their records of meals will be lost.

C.They can’t get exact calorie counting.

D.Their personal information will be given away.

3.If you want to get advice on eating from this app, what conditions do you need to meet?

A.A desktop and the basic version.

B.An iPhone and the premium version.

C.A desktop and having used the basic version.

D.An iPhone and having used the basic version.

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假如你校和加拿大某中学是友好学校，对方校刊来信了解你校的选修课开设情况。请根据下表提供的内容，用英语写一篇短文，向对方介绍这一情况。

课程门类	上课时间	学生对课程的看法	学生建议
六种：书法、英语口语、音乐欣赏、电影欣赏、摄影和游泳，学生可任选	每周二、五下午4：30～6：00	很有趣；能学到许多课外知识；有实践机会	增加选修课；减少作业量；多组织参观、了解社会的活动

参考词汇：选修optional courses 音乐欣赏Music Appreciation

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短文改错

Dear Sir or Madam,

I’m Li Hua, a student from No.1 Middle School. I’m glad to learn that you want some part-time reporter, and I’m quite interesting in it.

In your opinion, I’m fit for the job. As a student, I’ve read a lot and have many knowledge in different fields. I’m fond of English but do well in both speaking and writing. Besides, I’m easy to get along. I enjoy working together with the others. Above all, I once work as a reporter for the broadcasting station of my school, there I gained valuable experience in reporting. So I’m sure I will do the job good if I get the position.

Looking forward to your early reply.

Yours faithfully,

Li Hua

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Local 1.（official）in Beijing promised to further protect the city's cultural heritage（遗产）, in particular the narrow streets known as hutongs.

Hutongs are 2.（common）found in the cities of North China, but they are in danger. Beijing is currently believed to have fewer than 1,000 hutongs, most of 3. are near the Forbidden City. Only 60 years ago, the number of the hutong 4.（be）3,250.

"On average more than 100,000 people visit the Forbidden City during the National Day holidays. The visits put pressure on the 5.（protect）of cultural relics," said Huang Yan, director of the Beijing Municipal Commission of Urban Planning, 6.（add）that hutongs should be protected from human damage.

The government concentrated 7. how the protection plans were carried out and how the management of cultural heritage worked. Wang Shaofeng, head of the Xicheng District Government, said the area has 182 cultural relics, and many of them were built as far back as the Yuan Dynasty （1271 — 1368）. The district of Xicheng has 1.28 million residents in 8.（it）57 square kilometers of land. ''The most efficient way is to decrease the local population to reduce the possibility of causing harm to the heritage," Wang said. "Each community has been required 9.（report）the status of its cultural heritage."

No one knows for sure how many hutongs 10. （leave）in the coming 100 years.

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This March, the 90th annual National Spelling Bee will feature its youngest competitor in history, 5-year-old Edith Fuller of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Edith qualified（取得参赛资格）for the national competition when she _______ her regional competition on Saturday, beating more than 50 other elementary and middle school _______. In the competition, she _______ spelled 37 words, including "perestroika'', "nisei" and her final winning _______, "jnana". Edith's mom, Annie Fuller, told the Tulsa World she only learned of her daughter's _______ skills last summer, when she correctly spelled "restaurant'' _______ having never been taught how.

"We knew there was something _______ there," Fuller said. After that, Edith and her mom began _______ for the competition, _______ words she misspelled along the way to ________ their spellings and meanings. "Learning the words was so ________. She was able to learn about ________ countries and cultures and different kinds of food," Fuller said.

Despite her ________ spelling genius, Fuller said she was simply ________ that Edith was able to ________ the four-hour competition. "The ________ is that she likes to move around, so I'm ________ she sat still for so long. It's fun to ________ her story with everyone. I knew she'd be a novelty（新奇的人）, so I'm ________ she held her own," Fuller said.

And the 5-year-old champion is feeling pretty great about the coming ________, too.

1.A.won B.missed C.watched D.copied

2.A.teachers B.parents C.students D.workers

3.A.hardly B.correctly C.impossibly D.immediately

4.A.chance B.plan C.result D.word

5.A.writing B.spelling C.listening D.speaking

6.A.in fear of B.in face of C.in spite of D.in case of

7.A.special B.interesting C.important D.valuable

8.A.Acting B.caring C.hoping D.preparing

9.A.looking up B.bringing up C.putting up D.picking up

10.A.recognize B.learn C.find D.understand

11.A.exciting B.moving C.boring D.educational

12.A.similar B.difficult C.different D.foreign

13.A.daughter's B.son's C.husband's D.student's

14.A.disappointed B.worried C.impressed D.amused

15.A.come out B.stick out C.break out D.give out

16.A.question B.reason C.excuse D.idea

17.A.frightened B.delighted C.puzzled D.surprised

18.A.share B.compare C.help D.communicate

19.A.doubtful B.unbelievable C.proud D.confident

20.A.future B.competition C.success D.progress

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Do you have trouble accepting yourself when you make mistakes? Do you find it hard to learn from your mistakes, so that you keep falling into the same old habits? 1., especially if we're coming from a background where "excellence（卓越）" is confused with ''never making a mistake". Here are steps you can take to accept your mistakes more actively.

Accept your mistakes

2.. It's also a valuable source of instruction and will enrich your life. It can teach you to try new things. For example, you may want to learn how to cook. Start out, and say to yourself "I'm new at cooking and I'll probably make mistakes".

Know the force of habit

Sometimes, mistakes are not caused by an effort on our part, but the lack of it. Things that we do frequently, such as driving to work or making breakfast, can become so habitual that we don't focus on them. This is actually helpful, because it allows us to spend energy on other things that require more attention. 3..

Tell mistakes from bad decisions

It's important to know the difference between mistakes and bad decisions. Mistakes are simple errors. 4.. Mistakes are understandable and may require less focus on correcting. You should accept bad decisions just like mistakes, but you must pay more attention to them.

5..

It's important to avoid getting trapped（困住）in what you're doing wrong. Try to balance self-criticism with celebrating what you do well. They can be things you're already good at or some areas where you're seeing improvement. There's no point trying to improve if you can9t appreciate the result of your efforts.

A. Focus on your strengths as well

B. Bad decisions are more by design

C. Making mistakes is part of human beings' life

D. There are many kinds of mistakes we often make

E. It can be challenging to accept that we've made mistakes

F. Avoid making mistakes is the best way to be successful

G. However, sometimes this habit can lead us into making mistakes

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The influence of America is increasing in my country. Spanish people drink Coca-Cola, wear blue jeans, watch Hollywood movies, listen to American music, and eat fast food, and they do these things every day.

I think that American movies are a good way to spread American culture because people are often influenced by what they see in the movies. Most of the programs and documentaries (纪录片) we watch on TV are from America, and most of the movies we go to see are made in Hollywood. In the last few years, the government has tried to protect the Spanish movies. Now, in our cinemas, at least twenty percent of the movies which are shown must be from Spain or from other countries in Europe.

American culture is a part of Spanish life now. It’s certain that many things from America are as much a part of people’s lives as Spanish things. For example, Coca-Cola is as familiar to everybody as any typical Spanish product. I’ve known about Coca-Cola for my whole life.

However, it’s different for Western fast food. For example, I don’t think McDonald’s is as successful in Spain as it is in other countries. In my opinion, one of the reasons may be the lifestyle of the Spanish people. The Spanish people normally eat at home.

On the other hand, maybe McDonald’s hamburgers will eventually replace the famous Spanish tapas. It’s true that in every city in Spain you can find a McDonald’s, and it is more popular among the Spanish children than among the adults. In any case, it’s obvious that American culture is becoming more and more a part of our lives every day.

1.What can we learn from the first paragraph?

A. The influence of America on Spain can be found everywhere.

B. Most Spanish people don’t like to listen to their own music.

C. Fast food spreads from Spain to the United States.

D. Some Spanish actors go to America to improve their acting skills.

2.What plays an important part in the spreading of American culture in Spain?

A. American novels.

B. Hollywood movies.

C. McDonalds.

D. American music.

3.Why did the government set some rules for the films shown in Spain?

A. To protect foreign culture in Spain.

B. To earn more money from Spanish films.

C. To safeguard native movies.

D. To unite European Communities.

4.What do you think Spanish tapas might be?

A. The name of a drink.

B. The name of a restaurant.

C. A clothing brand.

D. A certain kind of food.

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The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has welcomed home two paintings by the Dutch master, more than 14 years after they were ripped (扯) off the museum’s wall in a nighttime theft. Museum director Axel Rueger called their return “one of the most special days in the history of the museum”. The paintings were discovered last year by Italian police while they were searching an Italian criminals’ farmhouse near Naples for evidence of drug dealing. They were in a box and hidden behind a wall in a toilet when they were found.

The paintings were considered among the artworks most searched for in the world. After years in darkness, they can now shine again. They are back on display at the museum before being taken to the conservation studio for repair. Fortunately, they suffered surprisingly little damage as thieves who had climbed up a ladder and broken a window to get into the museum in 2004 ripped them out of their frames.

“It is not only a surprise that the works have been recovered but it’s even more surprising they are in relatively unharmed condition,” Rueger said.

The museum director was on vacation when the call came last year from Italian authorities who believed they had recovered the paintings. He didn’t celebrate right away. He’d had calls like this before.

“I was hopeful but also a little hesitant. Over these years, we had so many occasions when people phoned us, contacted us, claiming that they knew something about the whereabouts (下落) of the works and each time it was false, the trace went cold,” he said. “So… the way has been full of disappointment.” But museum experts sent to Italy to check the authenticity (真实性) of the works quickly turned Ruegers doubts into delight.

Rueger said the paintings are now back at the museum, which is home to dozens of works by Van Gogh. “I’m very confident that everything is safe in the museum from now on,” he said.

1.How were the stolen paintings found?

A. The police found them by accident. B. The arrested thieves gave information.

C. Some drug dealers offered clues. D. The police knew the hidden place.

2.What surprised Rueger most about the lost paintings?

A. They were stolen at night. B. They were found at last.

C. They suffered little damage. D. The search took 14 years.

3.When Rueger got the call, he ________.

A. didn’t believe it at all B. felt quite satisfied

C. planned to celebrate D. doubted the news

4.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 6 probably mean?

A. Rueger gradually lost interest in the search.

B. The number of false calls was greatly reduced.

C. Rueger felt cold because of too many false calls.

D. The chance to find the paintings became small.

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A new study, conducted by a British company — Mindlab International, has found that listening to music at work increases accuracy（准确度）and speed, The Telegraph reported. Perhaps, some parents disagree with this idea, saying, "Turn off the music and concentrate!" Well, if that's the case with your parents, you might now be able to make them believe that you have science on your side.

The company gave 26 participants a series of different tasks for five days in a row, including spell checking, mathematical word problems and data entry. The participants completed these tasks while listening to music or no music at all.

The results showed that while music was playing, 88% of the participants produced their most accurate test results and 81% completed their fastest work. David Lewis, chairman of Mindlab International, told The Telegraph, "Music is a very powerful management tool if you want to increase not only the efficiency（效率）of your workforce but also their emotional（情绪的）state... they are going to become more positive about the work."

However, you may have a list of your favorite songs, but not all kinds of music match all homework. "For maths or other subjects involving numbers or attention to detail, you should listen to classical music," the study found. In the study, pop music enabled participants to complete their tasks 58% faster. If you are reviewing your English writing, pop music will be the best choice, as it is the best kind for spell checking. It cut mistakes by 14%, compared to listening to no music. After finishing your homework, do you often spend time in checking your answers? Maybe some dance music is suitable for you.

1.What did the participants have to do in the study?

A.Persuade their parents to listen to music.

B.Listen to the same music together.

C.Finish tasks with music or without music at all.

D.Choose the most suitable music for different tasks.

2.The author describes the study conducted by Mindlab International mainly by ______.

A.giving examples using research delta

B.describing how it was conducted

C.comparing its results with previous studies

D.following the order of time

3.What does the underlined word "they" refer to in Paragraph 3?

A.Workforce. B.Results.

C.Tests. D.Tools.

4.When you are reviewing your English writing, what kind of music is the best choice?

A.Classical music.

B.Pop music.

C.Dance music.

D.Rock music.

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A music festival is a community event mainly about live performances of singing and instrument playing that is often presented with a main idea. On the list are the music festivals for fans around the world. Find your favourite now!

Field Day

January 1, 2018, Sydney

Field Day means New Year’s Day for young people in Sydney. Seen as the city’s original (独特的) outdoor party, it’s a gathering of friends coming together for a great fun-filled first day of the year. There’s an air of hope and active energy on a perfect summer’s day.

Envision Festival

February 21 - 26, 2018, Uvita

The Envision Festival is an annual event in Costa Rica that wants to provide a chance for different cultures to work with one another to create a better community. The festival encourages people to practise art, music and dance performances. At the same time, our connection (联系) with nature is expected to be strengthened.

McDowell Mountain Music Festival

March 2-4, 2018, Phoenix

The McDowell Mountain Music Festival is Phoenix’s musical celebration of community culture. Since its founding in 2004, it is the only 100% nonprofit (非营利的) music festival designed to support, entertain and educate the community. The festival attracts thousands of visitors each year from around the country, and it is an opportunity to experience true culture.

Old Settler’s Music Festival

April 19 -22, 2018, Tilmon

The Old Settler’s Music Festival is a nationally known music festival for American music. The festival is held in Tilmon, Texas at the height of the wild flower season. The Old Settler’s Music Festival offers great music and activities for the whole family.

1.In which city can people enjoy a fun New Year’s Day?

A.Sydney. B.Uvita.

C.Phoenix. D.Tilmon.

2.What is special about the McDowell Mountain Music Festival?

A.It encourages people to receive education.

B.It is not held lo make money.

C.Old provides a chance for friends to meet each other.

D.If focuses on culture spread.

3.Which festivals are connected with nature?

A.Field Day and Envision Festival.

B.Envision Festival and McDowell Mountain Music Festival.

C.Old Settler’s Music Festival and McDowell Mountain Music Festival.

D.Envision Festival and Old Settler’s Music Festival.

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假设你是晨光中学的高三学生李津，最近你美国的笔友 Brown 来信说他的学校利用网络辅助老师教学和学生学习，深受师生欢迎。他想了解你的学校是否也有这样的网络教学。请你给他回一封信，主要内容如下：

（1）学校有一个叫 SmartPage 的网站；

（2）师生如何利用网站以及对这种学习方式的看法（如:是否有助于学习等等）；

（3）自己的体验和感受。注意：

（1）词数不少于 100；

（2）可以适当增加细节使内容充实、行文连贯；

（3）文章开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Brown,

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Yours,

Li Jin

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阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

I was in a local store recently when I saw something that opened a window into my soul, which helped let in a little more light.

I had just picked up some shampoo and was headed to the pet supplies to get some dog food for my furry friends. I decided to take a shortcut through one of the toy aisles. Blocking my way, however, was a young father and his four-year-old daughter. The little girl was pleading (恳求 ) with her dad to buy her a new doll. The dad was being gentle but firm, telling her they couldn’t afford it right now. Finally, the daughter burst into tears and said angrily, “I hate you!”

I thought that the father would get mad at her for this outburst. I knew that I probably would do so when I was his age. Instead he just smiled down at her, put his hand on her head, and said, “That’s alright. You’ll love me later.” I stood there in amazement as he took her hand and they walked off. Then it dawned on me that I had been in this situation many times myself over the years but not as the father.

In my childhood, many times I grew angry with my parents when I felt my requests weren’t being answered. Through them all, though, my parents were still patient, loving, and kind to me. They knew that I didn’t understand why certain things had to happen the way they did. They knew that my anger was a part of my growing up spiritually in this world. They knew that I would love them later.

Now I have grown up and become a parent of two children. I have deeper understanding of parents’ behavior in different situations. They love their next generation, but more than that, they also know that they should love them in a proper way. Raising a healthy child means to help him grow both mentally and physically. That is why we need to trust our parents’ love and give them ours as well. It is never too late to love them. It is never too late to invite them into your soul. It is never too late to let their light guide your life.

1.How did the girl feel towards her father’s refusal? (no more than 10 words)

2.What reaction of the father made the author amazed? (no more than 10 words)

3.How do you understand the underlined part in Para.3? (no more than 15 words)

4.What’s the author’s understanding of parents’ love after growing up? (no more than 15 words)

5.Have your parents ever refused your request? What do you think about it now? (no more than 20 words)

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Smartphones are our constant companions. For many of us, their glowing screens are a ubiquitous (十分普遍的) presence, drawing us in with endless distractions. They are in our hands as soon as we wake, and command our attention until the final moments before we fall asleep.

Steve Jobs would not approve.

In 2007, Jobs took the stage and introduced the world to the iPhone. If you watch the full speech, you will be surprised by how he imagined our relationship should be with this iconic invention. This vision is so different from the way most of us use these devices now.

In his remarks, Jobs spent an extended amount of time demonstrating how the device utilized (应用) the touch screen before detailing the many ways Apple engineers had improved the age-old process of making phone calls. It’s the best iPod we’ve ever made,” Jobs exclaimed at one point. “The killer app is making calls,” he later added. Both lines drew thunderous applause.

The presentation confirms that Jobs imagined a simpler iPhone experience than the one we actually have more than a decade later. For example, there was no App Store when the iPhone was first introduced, and this was by design. Jobs was convinced that the phone’s carefully-designed native features were enough. He did not seek to completely change the rhythm of users’ daily lives. He simply wanted to take experiences we had already found important－listening to music, placing calls, generating directions－and make them better.

The minimalist (简约主义者) vision for the iPhone Jobs offered in 2007 is unrecognizable today－and that is a shame.

Under what I call the “constant companion model,” we now see our smartphones as always-on portals (通道) to information. We have become so used to it over the past decade that it is easy to forget the novelty (新奇之处) of the device. It seems increasingly clear to me that Jobs probably got it right from the very beginning: Many of us would be better-off returning to his original minimalist vision for our phones.

Practically speaking, to be a minimalist smartphone user means only using your device for a small number of features that do things of value to you. Otherwise, you simply put it away outside of these activities. This approach dethrones (废黜) this device from the position of a constant companion down to a luxury object, such as a fancy bike, that gives you great pleasure when you use it but does not dominate your entire day.

Early in his 2007 keynote, Jobs said, “Today, Apple is going to reinvent the phone.” What he didn’t add, however, was the follow-up promise: “Tomorrow we’re going to reinvent your life.” The smartphone is fantastic, but it was never meant to be the foundation for a new form of existence.

If you return this innovation to its original role, you will get more out of both your phone and your life.

1.The underlined word “it” in the last but two paragraphs probably refers to .

A.information B.the smartphone

C.the always-on portal D.the constant companion model

2.According to Steve Jobs, what was the main selling point of Apple’s first iPhone?

A.It allowed the users to have access to the internet.

B.It was actually an iPod that could make phone calls.

C.It was installed with applications by third-party developers.

D.It could fulfill people’s desire to multitask in their daily lives.

3.According to the article, a minimalist smartphone user tends to .

A.expect to reinvent his life with the device

B.buy the latest model of iPhone and see it as a luxury

C.remove all the unnecessary applications from the device

D.spend more time working than playing with his device

4.The author’s purpose in writing the article is to .

A.tell readers why Steve Job created the iPhone

B.remind readers not to be addicted to their smartphones

C.show readers that smartphones can greatly change our lives

D.encourage readers to block internet access on their smartphones

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Professor Stephen Hawking recently came out with a serious warning for people. While at the Starmus Festival, a festival in Trondheim, Norway, celebrating science and the arts, Hawking warned people that the human race is in serious danger.

Hawking criticized President Donald Trump for denying climate change. Then the physicist warned the audience, “I am not denying the importance of fighting climate change and global warming, unlike Donald Trump, who may just have taken the most serious, and wrong, decision on climate change this world has seen.”

Hawking proposed that the leading countries should send astronauts to the Moon before 2020 to restart a movement of more exploration in space. BBC reported that Hawking suggested that we “build a lunar base in 30 years’ time and send people to Mars by 2025.”

According to BBC, Professor Hawking said, “Spreading out into space will completely change the future of humanity.” He continued, “I hope it would unite competitive nations in a single goal, to face the common challenge for us all.” The physicist shared more ideas to motivate the younger generation to continue exploring space. Hawking stated, “a new and ambitious space program would excite (young people), and stimulate interest in other areas, such as astrophysics and cosmology.”

Hawking also revealed his vision for other forms of energy that could move us to a new planet. He warned the audience, “The Earth is under threat from so many areas that it is difficult for me to be positive.” He continued, “Our natural resources are being drained, at an alarming rate. We have given our planet the disastrous gifts of climate change, rising temperatures, reduction of the polar ice caps, deforestation, and decimation (大量毁灭) of animal species. We can be ignorant, unthinking lot (人).”

The professor warned the audience that doing nothing would lead nowhere. He said, “If we succeed, we will send a probe (航天探测器) to Alpha Centauri within the lifetime of some of you alive today. It is clear we are entering a new space age. We are standing at the threshold (起点) of a new era. Human colonization and moving to other planets is no longer science fiction, and it can be science fact.” Hawking advised the audience to move to other worlds because we are running out of space.

1.According to Hawking, what is the first step for humans to spread out into space?

A.To build a lunar base.

B.To send people to Mars.

C.To send astronauts to the Moon.

D.To change the future of humanity.

2.What does the underlined phrase “a single goal” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A.Spreading out into space.

B.Facing the common challenge of humans.

C.Stimulating young people’s interest in other areas.

D.Motivating the younger generation to explore space.

3.The underlined word “drained” in Paragraph 5 can be replaced by “ _____ ”.

A.speeded up B.stored

C.used up D.explored

4.What is Hawking’s attitude towards the Earth’s future?

A.Worried. B.Confused.

C.Positive. D.Indifferent.

5.What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

A.To warn the audience that humans are in danger.

B.To predict what will happen to the earth in future.

C.To stress that humans are entering a new space age.

D.To encourage the audience to move to other planets.

6.The reason why humans must leave earth soon is that .

A.the Earth is under threat and the human race is in serious danger

B.a new and ambitious space program would excite young people

C.astronauts have found a better world in the space than the Earth

D.humans have found other forms of energy to move to a new planet

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The killdeer, a small bird known for its high-pitched ( 声调高的) call, could lead to the cancellation of one of Canada’ biggest music festivals.

The first hint of trouble for Ottawa’s Bluesfest, an outdoor festival that draws around 300,000 people each year, came last week after workers at the site found one of the birds.

It had laid four eggs nearby, effectively claiming the main stage area as its nesting ground. “This is one of the most challenging problems we’ve been presented with, but we feel we can work through this,” said Mark Monahan, executive director of the festival.

“Anything that changes the schedule has a major effect, so we’re taking it very seriously.” The discovery meant that government officials rushed to protect the nest and the eggs, hiring a security guard to watch over them 24 hours a day. Environmentalists were also brought in.

“We don’t know when the eggs might hatch,” said Monahan. What is known is that the young killdeer will likely leave the nest soon after they are hatched, leading many to hope that the eggs hatch in the next day or so.

The festival is now seeking permission from Environment Canada to relocate the nest some 50 meters away or take it to a wildlife center.

Moving the nest would also ensure the bird and its young would be protected during the festival’s 11-day run, said Monahan. It’s highly likely that the festival’s thousands of attendees would cause huge problems for the bird and its eggs.

Monahan was confident that the festival would go on as planned, however.

“Most of the people we’re working with are looking for a positive solution,” Monahan said. “There is no one saying that the festival can’t go on.”

As news of the dilemma spread, it left residents divided. Some supported the bird, saying that moving the nest might result in the eggs being abandoned.

Others expressed annoyance that protecting the eggs of the small bird, which is widespread across North America, was risking an annual festival that contributes millions of dollars to the local economy.

The killdeer’s tendency to build its nest in open fields or flat areas has caused issues in other areas of the US: earlier this year, construction on a health center in Wisconsin was temporarily stopped after a killdeer and its four eggs were discovered.

1.What can we learn about Bluesfest?

A.It is the first music festival in Canada.

B.It is an important event for music lovers.

C.It is a music festival held every two years.

D.It is a challenging outdoor activity in Ottawa.

2.What was especially challenging for Bluesfest this year?

A.Pressure from the government.

B.Disagreements with the public.

C.The need to protect the bird’s eggs.

D.The lack of experience in hosting the event.

3.How did the festival plan to deal with the problem?

A.Move the nest to another place.

B.Ask government officials for help.

C.Seek advice from environmentalists.

D.Hire security guards to protect the eggs.

4.What was Monahan’s attitude toward hosting the festival?

A.Negative. B.Positive.

C.Unsure. D.Indifferent.

5.The underlined word “dilemma” is closest in meaning to “ ”.

A.a difficult situation

B.an extreme situation

C.a dangerous situation

D.an encouraging situation

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Active Challenge

Weight loss camp for girls aged 13-18 in Canada

Active Challenge is a weight loss program specially for young women. The burden of being overweight is heavier than just the extra pounds. We use outdoor adventures to challenge the girls, to give them something to draw strength from.

Because you’ll be losing weight alongside young women just like you, you’ll find no one laughing at you and you’ll help each other. At Active Challenge you’ll make lifelong friends with young women of your own age and learn to love new adventurous activities.

Unlike any other weight loss program, Active Challenge is designed so you’ll lose weight and have the strategies (策略) and skills to keep the weight off forever. Active Challenge does not put you on a diet. We follow the Canada Food Guide to healthy eating and exercise appropriate portion (一份) control. We help you develop healthy habits.

The staff at Active Challenge combine experienced outdoor adventure professionals with highly qualified clinicians. All of us are absolutely devoted to helping you achieve lasting behavioral change and weight loss. Most of all, we are devoted to having a great time doing it.

Pre-Camp: Upon registration (注册) in Active Challenge, a registration package will be

sent out to you with forms to be completed before camping as well as program preparation materials, an introduction to Active Challenge and pre-program personal challenging assignments (任务) to get you on your way toward a healthier self.

Post-Camp: Our post program is designed to keep you focused and remind you of the goals that you set during the camp. After the camp ends we will send you home with your personal meal and exercise plan and keep in touch with you for a full three months through letters, emails and phone calls, tracking your progress and giving you strategies and support.

1.Outdoor adventurous activities are held for girls _____.

A.to follow a good diet

B.to lose weight quickly

C.to build up their health

D.to make them stronger

2.How will girls feel about the atmosphere at Active Challenge?

A.Lonely but safe.

B.Cold but exciting.

C.Friendly and supportive.

D.Competitive and challenging.

3.After registration, girls_____.

A.should go to buy the program preparation materials

B.will be informed how to get prepared for the program

C.should learn some skills and strategies to lose weight

D.will have to finish some challenging assignments at home

4.The post-camp help will last_____.

A.until the end of November

B.until the beginning of the next year

C.until girls achieve success in their lives

D.until girls can keep their weight off forever

5.What is the main purpose of the text?

A.To explain why Active Challenge is popular.

B.To share skills and strategies of losing weight.

C.To show how important losing weight is.

D.To invite girls to join in Active Challenge.

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There’s a program for middle schools called Treps that teaches kids about business and product development. The students are given the task to learn to _______ products on their own, and at the end of the program the school gym is _______ up like a trade show where all the kids get to sell the products. They each get a_______, make signs and dress up a little. The school gym is open to the public and_______ a crowd.

Some of the kids there _______have a crowd at their stand, because the products made by themselves are unique and interesting. But there are some other kids, with _________that aren’t very good, just don’t stand out, aren’t getting attention. At first, they stand there with a _______ face but later you can see the _______in their eyes because everyone walks by the stands uninterested. I always think it _______to visit the stands of those kids, buy something, and ________ them for how hard they must have worked on it. Just the confirmation that someone likes what they make and notices their effort can________ them. I usually bring $100 to this event merely for this __________. As the night goes on, ________ they still haven’t sold much, I will send my daughter over there to buy something from them.

The other day, as an education expert, I was________ with some parents about this. They asked me why I encouraged the kids who made terrible products, saying “________ confirmation means they won’t learn anything”. I told them, “These kids know their products aren’t a________ , but that doesn’t mean they should________. It takes courage to________ there and try to sell their products. If nobody buys anything, or nobody________ their effort, they will probably quit next time.” Hearing these, all the parents agreed.

A little encouragement can go a long way and sometimes a small lie can be a big________ in the right direction.

1.A.introduce B.deliver C.design D.pack

2.A.turned B.rolled C.put D.set

3.A.guide B.shelter C.stand D.cottage

4.A.meets B.promotes C.inspires D.draws

5.A.always B.never C.seldom D.again

6.A.creations B.targets C.situations D.signs

7.A.angry B.curious C.cheerful D.serious

8.A.disappointment B.excitement C.misunderstanding D.expectation

9.A.enough B.simple C.strange D.necessary

10.A.allow B.reward C.praise D.command

11.A.shake B.value C.teach D.encourage