A bra (胸罩) that can be used as a gas mask. Hitting beer bottles over peopled heads. How to turn tequila(龙舌兰) into diamonds? These are just some of the themes for this year’s Ig Nobel prizes—the most unusual scientific award ceremony in the world. And the winners are...

The chemistry prize went to Javier Morales from the National University of Mexico for his research into how to make diamonds from tequila.  He used a pressure container to do this.

The public health prize was awarded to Elena Bodnar of Illinois, for patenting a bra that can be changed into a pair of gas masks. “It was inspired by the Chernobyl nuclear accident," said Bodnar, who is originally from the Ukraine.

The physics prize was awarded to Katherine Whitcome at the University of Cincinnati and colleagues. They looked into the question of why pregnant women don’t fall over.

The veterinary(兽医的) medicine prize was awarded to Catherine Douglas and Peter Rowlinson of Newcastle University's school of agriculture. Their research showed that giving cows names such as Daisy increases their milk production. "It’s the highlight of my career, ” said Douglas.

"The work amused the public, but it also addressed a serious problem about the welfare of animals.”

The peace prize went to Stephan Bolliger and his colleagues from the University of Bern in Switzerland. They did experiments to discover whether it’s more painful to hit someone on the head with a full beer bottle or an empty one. “Empty beer bottles are stronger than full ones,” the researchers reported.

And the economics prize went to the officials of four Icelandic banks (Kaupthing bank, Landsbanki, Glitnir bank and Central Bank of Iceland) for demonstrating that tiny banks can be rapidly transformed into huge banks, and vice versa.

It's nice to think that this amazing research is getting the attention it deserves!

1.What prize did Javier Morales win?

A.The chemistry prize. B.The physics prize.

C.The public health prize. D.The economics prize.

2.Why was the public health prize awarded to Elena Bodnar?

A.Because he got inspiration from the nuclear accident.

B.Because he knew how to change tequila into diamonds.

C.Because he patented a bra that can be used as a gas mask.

D.Because he found out why pregnant women don't fall over.

3.According to Paragraph 5, what will happen when cows get names?

A.They will produce more milk.

B.They will grow more quickly.

C.The public will feel amused.

D.A serious problem will become amusing.

4.How did people feel the veterinary medicine prize?

A.Puzzling. B.Amusing.

C.Disappointing. D.Confusing.

    The mayor of Flint offered Miss Michigan Emily Sioma high praise on Tuesday for speaking out at this weekend's Miss America conference about the city's water crisis.

“I was really excited for her to do that," Mayor Karen Weaver told TMZ. “I think she was very brave because so many times you say who you are and where you're from and just general information. For her to take that opportunity and use her platform and use her voice to speak up about what‘s going on in Michigan and in Flint, in particular, was just amazing. ”

Emily Sioma,24,introduced herself on stage on Sunday by saying,“From the state with 84 percent of the U. S. fresh water but none for its residents to drink. I am Miss Michigan Emily Sioma.” The brief ‘speech was a reference to Flint, a town with lead-filled drinking water.

Weaver said Sioma's decision to speak about the Flint water crisis demonstrated her impressive character. “I applaud her for being a brave young woman. And it also shows you that she’s not a selfish person," Weaver said. “She could have talked only about herself, but she chose to use this opportunity to bring attention to, and keep attention on, what’s going on in Flint, what’s going on with water quality standards what's going on with this broken infrastructure(基础设施) that we have across the country. "

Ratings showed that 4. 3 million viewers watched the ABC program. Although Miss New York Nia Imani Franklin ultimately won the competition, many Twitter users quickly got behind Sioma, who did not make the final 15, after her introduction.

“Emily Sioma wanted to make an impact,” one Twitter user wrote on Sunday. Regardless of whether you agree with what she said or not- she is shining light on a pressing issue that we have in our state and that is still not solved. That, is a Miss America."

1.What does the underlined word “water crisis'' refer to in Paragraph 1?

A.Water transportation. B.Water shortage.

C.Water reservation. D.Water quality.

2.How does the mayor find Emily Sioma?

A.Curious and cautious. B.Brave and unselfish.

C.Proud and admirable. D.Talkative and outgoing.

3.What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 5?

A.Summarize the previous paragraphs. B.Introduce the ABC program.

C.Emphasize Sioma's influence. D.Add some background information.

4.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A.The Mayor of Flint B.A Twitter Voice

C.The ABC Competition D.A Miss America

It seems that electronic devices just keep getting smaller. Scientists in the United States have announced the creation of the first transistor with only two dimensions（二维）.

A transistor is a small electronic device that transfers or carries electronic current. Scientists hope these new 2D transistors will be used for building high-resolution（高分辨率）displays that need very little energy.

Two groups of scientists created these 2D transistors. They report that the transistors are only a few atoms thick.

Usually transistors are made with the element silicon（硅）. Computer processors, memory chips, TV screens and other electronic devices contain billions of silicon-based transistors. But these very small electrical parts have certain limitations.

Dimitris Ioannou is an electrical engineering professor at George Mason University. He says the traditional transistor has been improved as much as it can be.He adds that researchers have been looking for new materials with special features and they want transistors to be seen through and soft.

“If the layers are very thin, the transistor can become flexible, so it doesn't have to be rigid（坚硬的）, like it would be in a silicon chip. So people can think of applications like wearable electronics, television screens and other things,” said Ioannou.

These new transistors can also carry higher current. They also can move the current much faster than traditional transistors. This is important for high-definition screens.

Dimitris Ioannou says the scientific success could prove very useful in the future. "Now, how good and how useful it will be, it's still in the stage of research, but it certainly is an advance," said Ioannou.

1.Which of the following statements about the newly created transistor is TRUE?

A. They are expected to be used in high-resolution displays.

B. The transistors are made with the element silicon.

C. They are rigid, just like traditional transistors.

D. They have already been put into actual use.

2.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 mean?

A. The traditional transistors have been changed into two-dimensional ones.

B. Many of the traditional transistors have been improved over the years.

C. The traditional transistor has been developed to its fullest.

D. The traditional transistor has been developed quite well.

3.What is Dimitris Ioannou's attitude towards the creation of the new transistors?

A. Negative.    B. Neutral.

C. Indifferent.    D. Positive.

2010年4月14日7:49青海玉树地区玉树发生地震。

基本情况:

1. 为当地有历史记录以来最强烈的地震

2. 很多人正在睡觉；居民住房大量倒塌；水电供应中断；学校、医院严重损毁

3. 有2, 698人遇难，270人失踪，12, 000多人受伤

4. 政府十分关心灾情，表示要尽一切可能帮助灾区人民重建家园。

参考词汇: 当地的 local

注意:词数:100左右。

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完成句子

1.Are you afraid that your friend would laugh at you, or would not understand what you are ______ _______?

2.So by the 1600’s Shakespeare was able to ______ ______ ______ a wider vocabulary than ever before.

3.Once she has ______ ______ ______ ______, nothing can change it. Finally, I had to give in.

4.But the one million people of the city, who ______ ______ ______these events, were asleep as usual that night.

5.I felt bad ______ ______ ______ I talked to a group.

单词拼写

1.You have to get ________ (官方) permission to set up a new clinic in this community.

2.I tried to tell her but she ________ (不理睬) me.

3.The sports meet held in our school last week was well ________ (组织).

4.I’m ________ (极其) sorry for the delay.

5.Thousands of houses were ________ (破坏) in the horrible earthquake.

6.She was ________ (决心) to improve her spoken English.

7.Tom ________(辨认出) her voice the moment he answered the phone.

8.It’s not ________ (可靠的) to judge a man only by his looks.

9.He went on ________ (攻击) her until other passengers arrived and told him to stop.

10.Research and teaching are of ________ (相等的) importance.

    A woman professor was giving a lesson to her students on stress management. As she raised a glass of water, everyone in the class ____ they would be asked the “half-empty or half-full” question. ____, with a smile on her face, she asked the students, “How ____ do you think this glass of water weighs?”

Answers called out ranged from 100ml to 300ml.

She quieted the students down and then replied, “It does not ____ on the absolute weight. It ____ on how long you hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is OK. If I hold it for an hour, I will have an ache in my right ____. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb. In each case, the ____ of the glass of water doesn't change, but the ____ I hold it, the heavier it becomes. Why?”

Lost in ____, all the students kept silent and listened to the professor carefully.

“Our stresses and ____ in life are like that glass of water. If we ____ our burdens all the time, sooner or later, we will feel exhausted, even ____ to carry on.” ____ you have to do is put all your burdens down as ____ in the evening as possible. Don’t carry ____ through the evening into the night; by doing this，we can get ____ next morning and are able to move forward. More ____ than not, life gets terrible when we think too much. And the moment you ____ your burdens, you’ll find yourself feeling so much more relaxed.

So rather than being upset and feeling ____ for yourself, start doing something about it.____, life is too short to abandon yourself to anything that is not making you happy.

1.A.wondered B.agreed C.expected D.argued

2.A.Instead B.Meanwhile C.Anyhow D.Therefore

3.A.full B.little C.heavy D.much

4.A.influence B.matter C.change D.increase

5.A.holds B.calls C.takes D.depends

6.A.finger B.foot C.arm D.leg

7.A.shape B.function C.size D.weight

8.A.better B.longer C.deeper D.further

9.A.thought B.idea C.plan D.class

10.A.doubts B.joys C.worries D.surprises

11.A.carry B.cover C.hide D.show

12.A.uncertain B.unhappy C.unfair D.unable

13.A.What B.That C.Whether D.How

14.A.late B.early C.soon D.fast

15.A.this B.that C.them D.it

16.A.reset B.reviewed C.refreshed D.reminded

17.A.usually B.commonly C.ordinarily D.often

18.A.catch up with B.let go of C.put up with D.take care of

19.A.sorry B.satisfied C.happy D.confused

20.A.In a word B.After all C.However D.Besides

    If you feel depressed (消沉的), it’s best to do something about it—depression doesn’t just go away on its own. In addition to getting help from a doctor, here are four things you can do to feel better.

Exercise. Take a 15-to-30-minute walk every day—or dance and bike if you prefer.1.But make yourself do it anyway. Once you get in the exercise habit, it won’t take long to notice a difference in your mood.

Provide yourself with good nutrition. Depression can affect appetite (食欲). One person may not feel like eating at all, but another might overeat.2.So eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and get regular meals (even if you don’t feel hungry, try to eat something light, like a piece of fruit, to keep you going).

Find out troubles. 3.When you know what’s got you feeling blue and why, talk about it with a caring friend. Talking is a way to receive some understanding. If there’s no one to tell, pouring your heart out to a journal works just as well.

4.Depression affects a person’s thoughts, making everything seem unhappy and hopeless. If depression has you noticing only the negative, make an effort to notice the good things in life. Try to notice one thing, and then try to think of one more. Consider your strengths or gifts.

Most of all, don’t forget to be patient with yourself. 5.

A. Look on the bright side.

B. Take action to solve problems.

C. Depression takes time to heal.

D. Proper nutrition can affect a person’s mood and energy.

E. People who are depressed may not feel much like being active.

F. Try to make out any situations that have contributed to your depression.

G. With depression, a person’s creativity and sense of fun may seem blocked.

    Living and dealing with kids can be a tough job these days, but living and dealing with parents can be even tougher.

If I have learned anything in my 16 years, it is that communication is very important, both when you disagree and when you get along. With any relationship, you need to let other person know how you are feeling. If you are not able to communicate, you drift apart. When you are mad at your parents, or anyone else, not talking to them doesn’t solve anything.

Communication begins with the concerns of another. It means that you can’t just come home from school, go up to your room and ignore everyone. Even if you just say “Hi” and see how their day was for five minutes, it is better than nothing.

If you looked up the word “communication” in a dictionary. It would say “the exchange of ideas, the conveyance (表达)of information, means of communication such as a letter or a message”. To keep a good relationship, you must keep communication strong. Let people know how you feel, even if it's Just by writing a note.

When dealing with parents, you always have to make them feel good about how they are doing as a parent. If you are trying to make them see something as you see it, tell them that you’ll listen to what they have to say, but ask them politely to listen to you. Yelling or walking away only makes the situation worse.

This is an example: one night, Sophie went to a street party with her friends. She knew she had to be home by midnight after the fireworks, but she didn’t feel she could just ask to go home. That would be rude. After all, they had been nice enough to take her along with them. Needless to say, she was late getting home. Her parents were mad at first, but when Sophie explained why she was late, they weren’t as mad and let the incident go. Communication is the key factor here. If Sophie’s parents had not been willing to listen, Sophie would have been in a lot of trouble.

Communication isn’t a one-way deal: it goes both ways. Just remember: if you get into a situation like Sophie’s, tell the other person how you feel-listening is the key factor to communication.

1.In the writers view, dealing with parents is__________than with children.

A.more difficult B.easier

C.more uninteresting D.more interesting

2.The main idea of the second paragraph is____________ .

A.the importance of friendship

B.to make your feeling known to others

C.the importance of communication

D.the disagreement between generations

3.The example in this passage proves that____________ .

A.Sophie is very polite to her parents

B.Sophie's parents are willing to listen to her

C.explanation is the best way to solve a problem

D.communication is the solution (解决办法) to misunderstanding

4.All the following statements are correct except ____________.

A.If you don’t agree with others, you'd better let them know

B.It is better to say “Hi” to others than say nothing

C.If you are not able to communicate, walk away

D.Communication is a two-way deal

    Dogs may help save the day in the Philippines, as they use their noses to smell out survivors buried by Friday’s mudslide (泥石流). The team of dogs arrived in the Philippines from Spain, and this Tuesday they were just beginning their work. Search officials told CNN they hope the recent rain will wash away the smell of rescue teams so the dogs can do their job more accurately.

The dogs were brought in after sound equipment found sounds coming from deep inside the ruins, at a place where a school stood before the mudslide covered it. The sounds could mean people are still alive under all the mud or it could just be the earth resettling.

On Monday, rescue workers worked at the school site until three in the morning, trying to locate survivors, and they will begin digging again as soon as the dogs think they find someone.

Human teams from the US, Malaysia, and Australia are all trying to help, too. But so far they have yet to locate any survivors. Rescue workers told CNN that an earlier report that 50 survivors had been found was false.

How did all that mud bury the village in the first place? On Friday, 2,400-foot Mt Kanabag turned into a mudslide after two weeks of constant rain weakened it. The mountain crumbled and the mud fell onto the village Guinsaugon, burying the 1,800 people who lived there. Out of the 300 houses in the village, only 3 were not covered by the mud. The village is on a southern Philippine Island called Levte. Rescue efforts have been difficult because the village takes six hours to reach from the nearest airport. Hopefully, the dogs can help their human friends find survivors.

1.According to the search officials’ words in the first paragraph, we can learn that ________.

A.the smell of rescue teams can disturb the dogs

B.the dogs can follow the smell of rescue teams

C.the dogs can’t smell the rescue teams

D.the dogs can tell the smells of buried people and rescue teams apart

2.The main purpose of this passage is probably ________.

A.to show the way to rescue the victims in the ruins

B.to introduce the instruments to save victims in a disaster

C.to tell readers that dogs can smell out victims buried in the ruins

D.to show how to train dogs to save victims in a mudslide

3.How many survivors have been found by the dogs?

A.50. B.Only a few. C.1, 800. D.None.

4.The reason why the rescue work wasn’t going smoothly was probably that ________.

A.the rain was heavy

B.so many people were buried

C.it was difficult to reach the village

D.these is little chance to save the survivors

    When I worked in a large city, passing by someone who was homeless wasn’t an uncommon sight. The difficult situation of those I saw touched me deeply.

I felt I must do something, and, as a single mother, I decided to come up with a plan that fitted my limited budget. I began by setting aside five to ten dollars and passing them out to those I met on the street each week.

Though a dollar felt like a small amount, I realized how powerful it was. For me, I recognized that those I passed by were people just like me. Sometimes we would joke a bit and smile together. On some occasions, I was able to give more. I don’t know how and if the dollars helped, but I know that the connections we made did.

One day after I had started this weekly practice, I had saved up enough to buy myself a new winter coat. With it around my shoulders, I realized that my old coat could still be put to use by someone who had little or nothing to protect them from the cold. However, at that moment, I felt inspired to pass on this opportunity for kindness. I turned to the salesman who had helped me, and asked if he would feel comfortable taking my old coat, walking to the corner, and offering it to someone in need. Slightly taken aback, he smiled. “I will as soon as I get a break,” he said. “Thanks for being so considerate.”

I can’t help but feel that my experiences with kindness have moved me to pass it on, and in this way, I feel I’ve helped more than just those I pass by on the street. Kindness touches many hearts, and I am grateful for the way it has touched mine.

1.Why did the author decide to come up with a plan?

A.Because she wanted to increase her limited budget.

B.Because she needed to set aside some bills.

C.Because she always passed by some homeless people.

D.Because she wanted to do something for the homeless people.

2.What did the author think of the dollars she gave to those people?

A.It didn’t make sense.

B.It could help them a lot.

C.It might have been a small amount to them.

D.It brought a friendly connection between them.

3.What do the underlined words “taken aback” in the fourth paragraph probably mean?

A.Surprised. B.Satisfied. C.Upset. D.Frightened.

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A.Helping People Who Are Homeless.

B.My Experiences with Kindness.

C.Raising Money to Help Those in Need.

D.My Weekly Practice of Helping Others.

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1.Which address should you email at if you want to be a support worker?

A.info@wowee.com B.jobs@coffeebeans.co.uk

C.info@top-model-agency.uk D.careers@golden-care.com

2.A writer working for Wowee Magazine can______.

A.get a free uniform B.bring a parent

C.receive free tickets to events D.choose working hours

3.What can we learn about the jobs from the job postings?

A.The chance to be a model is only for adults.

B.There is no need to be trained as a support worker.

C.Employees at Coffee Beans have few management opportunities.

D.Applicants to Wowee Magazine are supposed to be sociable and enthusiastic.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.When did the speaker start taking music lessons?

A.At age two. B.At age ten. C.At age twenty.

2.How often did the speaker practice as a child?

A.Two hours a day. B.Three hours a day. C.Ten hours a day.

3.Why did the speaker play in concerts?

A.To travel to other cities.

B.To get into a good college.

C.To make his parents happy.

4.What is the speaker’s attitude toward music now?

A.He only does it for fun.

B.He wants to be the best.

C.He never plays it anymore.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What does Mike look like?

A.He has a beard.

B.He’s tall and heavy.

C.He has blue eyes and brown hair.

2.Who is the person the man is describing?

A.His mother. B.The woman’s mother. C.Mike’s mother.

3.How does the woman feel about what happened in the game?

A.Embarrassed. B.Bored. C.Sad.

4.What is most important in the game the speakers are playing?

A.A person’s appearance. B.A person’s character. C.A person’s career.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What is the man famous for?

A.Collecting coins. B.Starting a college. C.Teaching mathematics.

2.When did the man begin to collect coins?

A.When he was thirteen years old.

B.When he got a special book from his uncle.

C.When he picked some rare coins on the road.

3.Where does the man usually get coins?

A.From his friends. B.From small shops. C.From other collectors.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Where were the man’s shoes made?

A.In France. B.In Spain. C.In Germany.

2.What are the speakers doing now?

A.Having lunch.

B.Shopping at a mall.

C.Watching a fashion show.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A.Chinese tea culture.

B.Famous places in China.

C.Different kinds of tea in the world.

2.How does black tea taste according to the woman?

A.Sweet. B.Heavy. C.Light.

What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A.Friends. B.Boss and employee. C.Salesman and customer.

What does the man usually do on the weekend?

A.Go to the movies. B.Meet up with friends. C.Read books at home.

What subject does the man have trouble with?

A.Math. B.Science. C.English.

What did the woman get from her mother?

A.A new CD. B.A new bike. C.A birthday card.

When will the football program begin?

A.At 7:00. B.At 8:25. C.At 9:30.

阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

Jenny was the only child in her family. She had a quarrel with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily. She couldn't help weeping（哭泣） sorrowfully（悲伤地） when she thought of the scolding（责骂） from her mother. Having wandered（游荡） aimlessly in the street for hours, she felt a little hungry and wished for something to eat. She stood beside a stand（货摊） for a while, watching the middle-aged seller busy doing his business. However, with no money in hand, she gave a sigh（叹气） and had to leave. The seller behind the stand noticed the young girl and asked, “Hey, girl, you want to have the noodles?” “Oh, yes, but I don't have money on me,” she replied.

“That's nothing. I'll treat you today,” said the man “Come in.” The seller brought her a bowl of noodles, the smell so attractive. As she was eating, Jenny cried silently. “What is it?” asked the man kindly. “Nothing. Actually I was just touched by your kindness!” said Jenny as she wiped（擦拭） her tears. “Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles, while my mother drove me out of the house. She showed no care for me. She is so merciless（无情的） compared to a stranger!” Hearing the words, the seller smiled, “Girl, do you really think so? I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby. Can you number the times she cooked for you? Have you expressed your gratitude（感激） to her?” Jenny sat there, speechless and numb（麻木的） with shock; she remembered her mother's familiar face and weathered （变形）hands. “Why didn't I think of that? A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel indebted（感激的）. Why haven't I thanked my mum for what she has done for me?” On the way home, Jenny made up her mind to make an apology to her mother for her rudeness as soon as she arrived home.

注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;

2.至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语;

3.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;

4.续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

Paragraph 1:

Approaching the doorway，.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Paragraph 2:

A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back.

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A few months ago I left my hometown for Canada to study. I felt nervous because I was going to 1. new place with new people. What worried me at first was that I couldn’t speak English 2. (fluent), and I couldn’t understand 3. (they) customs. Everything was different 4. my own country. I had to deal with everything alone.

It was a sad moment 5. I had to say goodbye to my family and friends at the airport. Suddenly, I felt unwilling 6. (leave) my hometown because I grew up there and had wonderful 7. (memory) of the familiar place. However，I knew studying abroad was a 8. (decide)that I made myself. I had to accept the challenge.

By now I 9. (get) used to the new life here already, though I’m looking forward to 10. (spend)the coming vacation with my old friends back home.

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Being the new kid at school can be a terrible experience! It might seem like everybody else knows exactly how to act. But remember you aren’t alone. Actually, everybody is nervous on their first day and you can fit right in with the help of the following tips.

Plan ahead the night before. 1. Lay out your first day outfit (全套服装), pack a lunch, and make sure you have all your school supplies ready to go. Planning ahead can help you get a good night’s sleep and feel less nervous about your first day.

2. Make sure your clothes are cleaned and pressed and that you’ve showered, brushed your teeth. If you’re hoping to attract friends with similar interests, try wearing a shirt with your favorite show, musician, or sports team on it. 3.

Do your best to stay calm and positive. It’s normal to feel nervous or anxious when you’re the new kid at school. If you feel nervous, start by taking some deep breaths. 4. You can listen to music that makes you feel calm or happy. Try imagining a good first day in your mind instead of keeping thinking about things that could go wrong.

5. Don’t come in on the first day with your head hanging down, your shoulders lowered, and your eyes on the floor. Walk with your head held up, your back straight, and a bright expression on your face. Make eye contact with other people, and smile if they look at you or speak to you.

A.Use your body language to show confidence.

B.Introduce yourself to your teachers and classmates.

C.Choose clothes that make you feel great.

D.This can be an easy way to start a talk and break the ice a little.

E.You should keep talking and let people know that you are friendly.

F.Remember that everyone is the new kid at some point and that it’s not a big deal
G. You’ll feel less worried if everything is ready before you wake up for your first day..

    Take a look inside a high school classroom. You will most likely find a teacher at the front of the class and students sitting at their desks. Yet, look closer, and you might notice a familiar scene: many of these students are not paying attention. Instead, they are dozing off (打盹) or even completely asleep.

Today, the majority of high school students are not getting enough sleep. This lack (缺乏) of sleep is a serious problem, especially as students are doing more than ever with their time. They come to school early, spend hours listening to teachers and taking tests, and come home to be faced with even more work. And the homework load these days is not light; teachers give hours worth of homework each night.

Most kids need at least nine hours of sleep per night in order to function properly. Yet the period of this nine hours shifts as a child gets older. After puberty (青春期), the body’s internal clock changes so that it is difficult for teens to fall asleep before 11 p.m. So even if a student falls asleep at eleven, they would need to sleep until at least 8 a.m. to get a full night’s sleep. Considering the time at which most high schools in this country begin, those nine hours are clearly being shortened. Few high schools start after 8 a.m.

However，there are schools that have paid attention to this research and delayed the start of their school day. In schools where the start time is after 8:30 in the morning, the teachers believe that there has been a real change in their students. They note that the students miss class less, pay more attention in class, perform better in class, and report lower levels of depression (沮丧). The researchers of these studies say that the results are quite important and that more schools should consider delaying their start time of their school day.

1.The second paragraph mainly discusses _____ .

A.why high school students should get more sleep

B.The life of high school students at present

C.why high school students feel sleepy in the classroom

D.how to lighten high school students’ homework load

2.The underlined word “shifts” in Paragraph 3 probably means“______”.

A.arrives B.reduces

C.increases D.changes

3.How do the teachers feel about the results from delaying their school day?

A.Disappointed. B.Satisfied.

C.Puzzled. D.Surprised.

课文语法填空

Dear Worried Friend,

You wrote that you are very worried 1. your friend, Chen Lei. I understand quite 2. (good) that you are anxious and feel terrible. You think that your friend 3. (play) computer games too often and spends too much time online.

I recommend that you 4. (talk) to your friend about his behaviour. It is not unusual for teenagers of your generation to be attracted 5. computer games and the online world. But 6. (spend) too much time online is unhealthy and makes 7. very difficult to focus on other things in life. Some students even become addicted to the Internet and cannot concentrate on school and family life. I think you should encourage your friend 8. (try) new hobbies. Why not 9. (discuss) the problem together? I am sure he will listen to you, since you are 10. (he) good friend.

All the best,

Susan Luo

单词拼写

1.The teacher made a suggestion that she should make an apology to her classmate for her bad ______ (行为).

2.We hope the tradition could be passed down from one ______ (一代人) to another.

3.The Great Wall ______ (吸引) millions of tourists from all over the world every year.

4.Being ______ (上瘾的) to online games does damage to our health.

5.You are an ______ (成年人) now and you need to be responsible for your actions.

假定你是英国人Jack，五月份打算来中国旅行，请你给你的中国笔友李华写封信，要点如下：

1.你的旅行计划：北京→泰山→杭州；

2.征求他的建议并询问他是否愿意充当你的导游。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；

3.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：the Forbidden City紫禁城；Mount Tai泰山

Dear Li Hua,

I’m glad to tell you that I’m going to visit China in May.

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Yours,

Jack

某中学生英文报正举办“The Festival I Like Best”的征文活动，请用英文写一篇短文投稿，内容应包括：

1. 你最喜欢的节日；

2. 你喜欢该节日的两条理由(如：风俗习惯，活动，感受等等)

注意：1.词数100左右；

2. 题目已为你写好；

3. 行文连贯，语篇完整。

The Festival I Like Best

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