How many afternoons have you slowly moved over to the office coffee machine and wondered: Is this really my fourth cup of the day? Or wait, is it my fifth? We've all been there, but a new study shows refilling your cup too often could be hurting your health.

The study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that drinking six or more cups of coffee per day may increase your risk of heart disease by up to 22%. Researchers from the University of South Australia also found a specific gene, called CYP1A2, which enables people to consume caffeine faster than those without it.

Overall, the researchers found that people who drank six or more cups of coffee a day were 22% more likely to develop cardiovascular （心血管的）disease, compared to those who drank one to two cups daily. The study authors believe that coffee （in large quantities） and heart problems may be linked because excess caffeine consumption can cause high blood pressure, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Most people would agree that if you drink a lot of coffee, you might feel nervous and irritable （易怒的）.That's because caffeine helps your body work faster and harder, but it is also likely to suggest that you may have reached your limit for the time being. That doesn't mean that any and all coffee is bad for your heart, however. In fact, the researchers also found that participants who didn't drink coffee at all — and those who drank decaf — also had higher rates of heart disease （11% and 7% higher, respectively） than those who drank one to two cups per day. Previous research has found coffee is rich in antioxidants （抗氧化物质） and may reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

1.What does the new study find?

A.People like to drink coffee in the office.

B.Coffee is more popular than tea among young people.

C.People tend to drink more coffee in the afternoon.

D.Too much coffee may be harmful to people.

2.What makes people take in caffeine faster?

A.The healthy dietary pattern. B.The specific gene CYP1A2,

C.The high blood pressure. D.The antioxidants in coffee.

3.What does the underline word “excess” mean in the third paragraph?

A.Extra. B.Less. C.Proper D.Average.

4.What does the author consider most important for drinking coffee?

A.The brand of coffee. B.The container of coffee.

C.The amount of coffee. D.The flavor of coffee.

    This happened several years ago when I was still quite new in the city. I was doing my grocery shopping one day, and when I wanted to pay for my things, it turned out that I didn't have enough funds on my bank account for the things I’d chosen. It seemed something had been paid from my account that I had forgotten about.

I was so embarrassed and ashamed. There was a queue forming behind me. I became very flustered（慌乱的）and very close to tears. I tried to quickly pick some things out that weren’t so urgent for me to buy. The cashier（收银员）, a patient, elderly man, saw how upset I was and gently said, “Please, don't worry about picking out groceries to leave behind and you can pay me back for the difference another day.” I immediately refused since I didn't know him, but he insisted he would pay for the difference because he also had daughters and sometimes life could be hard. I thanked him greatly while I packed my things. I asked him what his name was so I could bring the money another day. He said, “Just ask for Baba（Father）and everyone calls me that here.”

I came back a few days later with the money, a thank-you card, and some homemade cookies. I asked a young salesman if he'd seen the old man and he immediately told me, “Oh! That must be Baba!” It was clear that he was very familiar with him. I explained what had happened and he nodded. "Yes, that is something he would do. He is a bit of an extra father to all of us working here, too. He isn't working today but I will make sure he gets this."

Thank you, Baba, for looking out for me that day, and for taking good care of your coworkers, too! I think it is people like Baba that make the world beautiful.

1.What happened to the author as she went shopping?

A.She forgot to bring money with her.

B.She regretted choosing something expensive.

C.She couldn't afford the goods she had picked.

D.She couldn’t remember the password of her account.

2.What did the author try to do to solve her problem?

A.To make herself calm down.

B.To give up some high-priced things.

C.To remove some items less necessary.

D.To take out all the goods she had chosen.

3.Which of the following probably can best describe the old cashier?

A.Shy and honest. B.Talented and friendly.

C.Generous and hardworking. D.Kind and warm-hearted.

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

A.Every job is meaningful. B.We need people like “Baba".

C.Giving is a kind of happiness. D.An embarrassing shopping experience.

    Most of London's national museums are completely free of charge. So without cost to worry about, these are the must-see museums for art lovers on their first trip to London.

National Portrait Gallery

PHONE +44 20 7306 0055

Where else but the National Portrait Gallery can you find oil paintings of the Bronte sisters and William Shakespeare alongside black and white photographs of the Spice Girls and a mixed media portrait of J.K. Rowling? Featuring a collection of famous British people from the Tudor period to the present day, the National Portrait Gallery is a must for those who like British culture.

Science Museum

PHONE +44 33 3241 4000   

Ideal for left-brainers, London's Science Museum celebrates scientific, technological, and mathematical achievements — but that makes it sound so serious. With interactive exhibits, flight simulators, an IMAX theater, and even a milkshake bar, a trip to the Science Museum is far from the boring science lessons from back in the day.

Churchill War Rooms

PHONE +44 20 7416 5000

The Imperial War Museum is a collection of five museums and sites. One of the collection' s most fascination inclusions is the Churchill War Rooms. Walking through the underground labyrinth （迷宫）of war rooms is literally walking in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill and his war cabinet during WWII

Natural History Museum

PHONE +44 20 7942 5000

Once the home to African elephant specimens and surprising casts of a Triceratops and Diplodocus, the museum' s main hall now floats the real skeleton of a blue whale high above visitors’ heads. Though no longer in the entry hall, you can still find dinosaurs here, such as the first fossil ever found from a T. rex.

1.Which is the best choice for J.K. Rowling’s fans?

A.National Portrait Gallery. B.Science Museum.

C.Churchill War Rooms. D.Natural History Museum.

2.What can people do in Science Museum?

A.View the arts of the Tudor period. B.Enjoy a film in an IMAX theater.

C.Learn about the war history of Britain. D.Watch the skeleton of a blue whale.

3.Which number should be called if you’ re interested in dinosaurs?

A.44 20 7306 0055. B.44 33 3241 4000.

C.44 20 7416 5000. D.44 20 7942 5000.

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。

It was a Sunday morning. Betty woke up earlier than usual. She couldn’t sleep any longer because she was so excited that her uncle Mark was taking her to the beach. She had always loved going surfing with her uncle. She put her swimming suit on and took her bag quickly that she had prepared the night got before and went outside to wait. She jumped up and down with joy when she saw her uncle’s red jeep turn the corner down her street.

Uncle Mark got out of the car and helped Betty get in. “Are you ready?” he asked. “Yes!” replied Betty. Uncle Mark could see the excitement in her face. Suddenly he said seriously, “Well, before we go, I have to let you know that a shark appeared recently where we're going to surf today.” Scared and shocked, Betty couldn’t say a word. “Haha! I'm kidding you,” Uncle Mark burst out laughing. Betty laughed too. She knew Uncle Mark liked teasing others. “Let’s go and have some breakfast, I know just the place,” Uncle Mark said. They went                to a breakfast shop and ate some tacos (炸玉米饼).

After breakfast the two of them went down to Pacific Beach and got their surfboards ready. “First you have to wax(打蜡)the bottom,explained Uncle Mark. “I know. I’ve watched you do it before!" Betty said as she took the wax from Uncle Mark's hand. It took about 15 minutes to wax the bottom of their boards. When Betty finished, Uncle Mark looked it over to make sure it was done well. “Nice job, Betty, you wax your board like a true surfer.”

Finally, they were ready to get into the water. They carried their boards down to the beach and went out into the water. Betty was overly excited and tried to rush to catch a wave. Predictably, she crashed and had to start over. Next was her uncle's turn. He stood up on his first try and smoothly surfed the wave before jumping into the water. Betty cheered for her uncle's perfect run.

注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2.应使用5个以上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。

All of a sudden, Betty felt something touching the bottom of her foot.

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“Help! Help!” Betty screamed in horror.

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假如你是高三学生李华，写信建议你的美国朋友 Tom 参加21世纪学生英文报(21st Century Teens)为外国人举办的2019“最美中国(Amazing China)”手机摄影大赛。信的内容包括:

1.作品要求；

2.提交时间和方式；

3.表示愿意提供帮助。

注意:1. 词数80左右；

2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Tom,

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours

Lihua

根据所给汉语或首字母写出空缺处单词的适当形式，使句子完整，语法正确，每空一词。

1.The family was finally____(重聚)after ten years of separation.

2.Can we reach a_____(一致意见)on this issue?

3.Many wealthy people have_____(倾向)to move abroad.

4.This company’s______(承诺)to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success.

5.He was widely_________(谴责)for his rude behavior after the match.

6.He had enough money to pay off his outstanding_________(债务).

7._________(执意)on giving up the stable job,the young disappointed his parents.

8.He was of m______height,and had regular,even features of the kind which are instantly forgettable.

9.Tom s_______out of bed and ran downstairs.

10.He is always p_______against his teachers.

11.These plants are r________to cold temperatures.

12.The moon c_________a white light into the room.

13.Things are c______,so it’s hard for us to predict what will happen next.

14.Thousands are d________trying to leave their battered homes and villages.

15.With the development of technology,scientists now have no difficulty c_______the time when the spaceship will reach the moon.

    Mama was calling me.I awoke,realizing it must be nearly midnight.Her expression was ___”Mary,”she said,”where’s your homework?”Then I remembered I had not finished my assignment.”Well,your studies come ___!You’d better finish your work,” she said.I____myself out of bed.As I did so,I could not help feeling __.Why me? Those feelings were nothing new,but I did not give ___to them.I didn’t argue with Mama.I just obeyed.

One day my older sister Ann and I walked barefoot(赤脚地)to school because our shoes had been worn out and Mama couldn’t afford to buy us shoes.The headmaster asked us to go home,for he couldn’t have students attending school barefoot.I suggested to Ann that we spend the day in a nearby cornfield___.Just about the time school was over we went home.There was Mama,waiting for us.I ___a story rather than upset her.Then she started crying.It was clear that she knew everything.She told us never to be __ of being poor.”It’s not what you wear but ___you are,”she said,”that matters.”

Mama’s toughness with me.always left me feeling as if I pleased her___ than her other children.However,the ___that I acquired have guided me for many years.I have come to ___the value of Mama’s demands.Still,one question continued to __ me for more than 30 years.Then one day I asked:”Mama,how come you were always so much __ on me than others?”She looked me straight in the eye and said:”I had to be harder on you because you had more gifts.”“I___,Mama.”At last I did.

1.A.severe B.strange C.polite D.rich

2.A.early B.last C.again D.first

3.A.pushed B.pulled C.dragged D.slipped

4.A.cautious B.embarrassed C.annoyed D.stupid

5.A.punishment B.feeling C.work D.voice

6.A.though B.instead C.still D.regardless

7.A.talked about B.heard of C.set down D.made up

8.A.proud B.aware C.ashamed D.fond

9.A.who B.why C.how D.where

10.A.rather B.less C.more D.other

11.A.strengths B.skills C.results D.rights

12.A.add B.judge C.respect D.appreciate

13.A.advise B.corner C.bother D.settle

14.A.tougher B.gentler C.easier D.heavier

15.A.quit B.understand C.promise D.remember

What If We Don’t Get Along?

Teachers want to get along with you and enjoy seeing you learn. But teachers and students sometimes have personality clashes（人格冲突）. 1. If you show your teacher that you want to make the situation better, he or she will probably do everything possible to make that happen. Take these steps if the problem seems difficult to solve:

1. Talk to an adult you trust, such as a parent, guidance counselor, or both.

2. 2. You may not feel immediately comfortable with your teachers, but that may change as you get to know one another.

3. If you’ve given it time, talk with your parents about what to do next. Lots of times, a meeting can be set up to discuss the problem. 3. Everyone’s goal should be to create trust and kindness.

Your relationship with your teachers is often your first chance to develop a “business relationship”. They are different from your family relationships and friendships, which are built on affection and love. 4. But they don’t necessarily need to be good friends or like each other a lot. They simply need to respect one another, be polite, and stay focused on the jobs at hand.

When you act this way, and remember that you’re not the only kid in the class, you are

helping your teacher. 5. Teachers also like it when students follow directions and when they learn and obey the rules of the classroom. For instance, there may be rules about listening when another student is talking, about taking turns, or about raising your hand when you want to say something or ask a question.

A.Give it time.

B.This can happen between any two people.

C.This may clear the air and make things better.

D.Your teacher is likely to notice this and appreciate it.

E.Therefore, those teachers rarely show respect towards their students.

F.A teacher cannot necessarily answer all the questions his students ask.

G.In a business relationship, both parties get something out of the relationship.

    At 88, I remain a competitive runner. The finish line of my life is drawing close, and I hope to reach it having given the best of myself along the way. I’ve been training my body to meet the demands of this final stretch. But, I wonder, should I have asked more of my mind?

If I didn’t exercise, I would release the hungry beasts that seek their elderly prey on couches, but not in the gym. The more I sweated, the more likely it was my doctor would continue to say, “Keep doing what you’re doing, and I’ll see you next year.” My mind, on the other hand, seems less willing to give in to discipline. I have tried internet “brain games”, solving algebraic problems flashing past and changing the route of virtual trains to avoid crashes. But these never approach my determination to remain physically fit as I move deeper into old age.

Despite having many friends in their 70s, 80s and 90s, I’ve been far too slow to realize that how we respond to aging is a choice made in the mind, not in the gym. Some of my healthiest friends carry themselves as victims abused by time. Other friends, many whose aching knees and hips are the least of their physical problems, find comfort in their ability to accept old age as just another stage of life to deal with. I would use the word “heroic” to describe the way they cope with aging.

One such friend recently called from a hospital to tell me a sudden brain disease had made him legally blind. He interrupted me as I began telling him how terribly sorry I was, “Bob, it could have been worse. I could have become deaf instead of blind.”

Despite all the time I spend lifting weights and exercising, I realized I lack the strength to have said those words. It suddenly struck me I’ve paid a price for being a “gym rat.” If there is one characteristic common to friends who are aging with a graceful acceptance of life’s attacks, it is contentment. Aging had to be more than what I saw in a mirror.

But rather than undertaking a fundamental change in the way I face aging, I felt the place to begin would be to start small. A recent lunch provided a perfect example.

I’ve always found it extremely difficult to concentrate when I’m in a noisy setting. At this lunch with a friend in an outdoor restaurant, a landscaper began blowing leaves from underneath the bushes surrounding our table. Typically, after such a noisy interruption, I would have snapped, “Let’s wait until he’s finished!” then fallen silent. When the roar eventually faded, my roar would have drained (消耗) the conversation of any warmth. It troubled me that even a passing distraction could so easily take me from enjoying lunch with a good friend to a place that gave me no pleasure at all. I wanted this meal to be different.

My years in gyms had taught me to shake off pains and other distractions, never permitting them to stop my workout or run. I decided to treat the noise this way. I continued talking with my friend, challenging myself to hear the noise, but to hold it at a distance. The discipline so familiar to me in the gym - this time applied to my mind - proved equally effective in the restaurant. It was as though I had taken my brain to a mental fitness center.

Learning to ignore a leaf blower’s roar hardly equips me to find contentment during my passage into ever-deeper old age. But I left the lunch feeling I had at least taken a small first step in changing behavior that stood in the way of that contentment.

Could I employ that same discipline to accept with dignity the inevitable decline awaiting me like the finish line? Hoping that contentment will guide me as I make my way along the path yet to be traveled.

1.The author’s question in Paragraph 1 implies that ________.

A.he has never believed the necessity of mind training

B.he has realized he should mentally prepare for aging

C.he feels regret for not sharpening his thinking skills

D.he feels unsatisfied with the result of the brain games

2.The author uses his friends as examples to ________.

A.stress aging is an unavoidable stage of life to face

B.indicate that people see life from many different angles

C.prove it’s significant to be surrounded with positive friends

D.show it’s important to take health seriously in a sensible way

3.What can we learn from the author’s friend mentioned in Paragraph 4?

A.He fears that his illness will become worse.

B.He takes physical illnesses as they come.

C.He needs to find a way through those hardships.

D.He sees life as a series of disappointments.

4.After that recent lunch, the author realized that ________.

A.distractions were not uncommon in everyday life

B.the restaurant was not an ideal place for eating

C.his roar had spoiled the friendly conversation

D.he had made small changes to adapt to aging

5.What’s the author’s attitude towards exercising in the end?

A.Doubtful. B.Indifferent. C.Positive. D.Ambiguous.

6.Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

A.Old age curse and blessing B.The secret to aging well

C.Benefits of regular exercise D.Never too old to learn

    In the famous musical My Fair Lady, Eliza Doolittle, the poor daughter of a dustman who speaks with a thick Cockney accent, becomes the unwitting (不知晓的) target for a bet between two phonetics scholars. By the end of the musical, Doolittle is able to pronounce all of her words like a member of the British elite, fooling everyone at an embassy ball about her true origins.

It’s hard to imagine a version of My Fair Lady set in the U.S. because, unlike the British, Americans seem either unwilling or unable to honestly acknowledge their own social class. But a new set of scientific studies conducted by Michael Krauss and his colleagues at Yale University show that Americans find it easy to make distinctions about other people’s social class just by listening to them speak.

In one study, the researchers asked 229 people to listen to 27 different speakers who varied in terms of their age, race, gender and social class. The participants heard each speaker say a total of seven different words. Based on just this short audio, participants were able to correctly identify which speakers were college-educated 55 percent of the time-more than what would be expected by chance. A major limitation of this study, however, was that it used college education as a criterion for social class.

Then in another experiment, 302 participants were asked to either listen to or read transcripts (文本) from 90 seconds of recorded speech in which the speakers talked about themselves without explicitly mentioning anything about their social class. Participants were asked to judge what they thought the social classes of the speakers were by using a 10-rung ascending (上升的) ladder of increasing income, education and occupation. They found that participants who heard the audio recordings were more accurate in judging where the speakers fell in terms of their social status.

To show whether these inferences have real-world consequences, Kraus and his colleagues ran another experiment. They recruited 274 participants, all of whom had past hiring experience, to either listen to the audio or read a transcript of the content. The findings showed that participants were able to accurately judge the social class of the candidates and that this effect was stronger for participants who had heard the audio recordings. In addition, participants judged the higher-class candidates as more competent, a better fit for the job and more likely to be hired.

Taken together, this research suggests that despite our discomfort about the topic, Americans are able to easily detect one another’s social class from small snippets of speech. Moreover, we use this information to discriminate against people who seem to be of a lower social class. This research identifies social class as another potential way that employers may discriminate against candidates, perhaps without even realizing it.

1.The author introduces his topic by______.

A.making a comparison

B.justifying an assumption

C.explaining a phenomenon

D.relating the plot of a musical

2.What do the experiments suggest?

A.Participants tend to make objective judgments.

B.The content rather than the speaking style is reliable.

C.One’s social class can be inferred from how they speak.

D.Education and income are the main criteria for social status.

3.According to the passage, judgments about the way people talk_____.

A.disagree with the facts

B.affect hiring decisions

C.favour competent people

D.hardly provide reference

4.What can be learned from the last paragraph?

A.Americans are slow to judge social classes.

B.People in a low social class lose jobs easily.

C.Social-class discrimination is hard to address.

D.Speech can create social-class discrimination.

THE REMARKABLE ROCKS area must-see on Kangaroo Island

accessible by air and ferry from the Australian mainland

Hop on new Kangaroo Island trail

for five-day adventure

It sounds like an amusement park.Or a portion of a zoo reserved for marsupials(有袋动物). But Kangaroo Island(KI), 30 minutes by air from Adelaide in South Australia, is just the opposite. Much of the island remained inaccessible to visitors until this year.Opened to the public in May, the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail, a nearly 38-mile, fie-day hike, ushers adventurous trekkers on a botanically distinctive immersion into the islands' south-west side.

Footers can expect to walk roughly four to seven hours a day, passing colorful flower, splendid sugar gum tees and massive native plant life. In this timeless setting, they'll likely sport kangaroos, goanna lizards and spiny echidna. From cliff rims， they'll overlook the Southern Ocean， where sharks lurk and schools of salmon cluster in flower like, protective formations.

The trial includes 4 camping areas,each outfitted with 24 tent platforms :12 for self-guided walkers and 12 for tour operators,who also can arrange options off the trail.

Independent trekkers pay about$124to do the walk; the cost includes the parking at the Flinders Chase visitor center ,and a trail guide and map.

KI is accessible both by air and by ferry ;www.tourkangarooisland. com.au

--Chicago Tribune/TNS

1.According to the passage, Kangaroo Island is special for     .

A.camping sites B.kangaroos

C.an amusement park D.natural beauty

2.On the island the visitors can        .

A.feed wild animals

B.visit the Remarkable Rocks

C.choose from 12 tent platforms

D.take a boat on the Southern Ocean

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.What does the speaker ask the runners to do?

A.Stand in line. B.Do a practice run. C.Follow a volunteer.

2.What will be available at the stations every two miles?

A.Medical assistance. B.Reporters. C.Drinks.

3.What is forbidden in this race?

A.Headphones. B.Food. C.Photos.

4.When will the running course be taken down?

A.In the mid-morning. B.At midday. C.In the early afternoon.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Where does the conversation take place?

A.In a living room. B.At a fashion show. C.In an office.

2.What does the man like about the coat?

A.The size. B.The colors. C.The collar.

3.What helps the woman lose weight?

A.Running. B.Swimming. C.Watching her diet.

4.How does the man react to the woman’s method?

A.Surprised. B.Disappointed. C.Worried.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What is the man’s final destination?

A.Salt Lake City,USA. B.New York City,USA. C.Helsinki,Finland.

2.What is the flight number for the second half of the man’s journey?

A.90. B.980. C.1070.

3.What request did the man make regarding his flight?

A.He requested a discount.

B.He wanted a window seat.

C.He asked for specially-prepared meals.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What is the woman worried about?

A.The price of getting a puppy.

B.The work to take care of a puppy.

C.The noise the puppy would make.

2.What does the woman suggest in the end?

A.Talking with the kids.

B.Doing some research first.

C.Visiting an animal shelter right away.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Where did the woman’s parents get her present?

A.At a Christmas gift store B.At an antique store. C.At a record store.

2.What does the woman say about the records?

A.They are old. B.They are expensive. C.They are small.

Who is the man probably?

A.A film producer. B.A writer. C.A singer.

What does the man want the woman’s cousin to do?

A.Move out. B.Get an extra bed. C.Stay for one more month.

What is the main topic of the conversation?

A.Art museums. B.Outdoor gardens. C.Sunday activities.

What does the man tell the woman?

A.The temperature is high. B.It might be cold. C.The flashlight is a must.

Who will print out the reports?

A.Mr.Paddock. B.Miss Andrews. C.Mrs.Dalloway.

假定你是Lin Tao，你校将要举办一场有关“地球生命如何起源”(how life began on the earth)的知识讲座。你打算邀请外教Cooper参加。请用英语给他写封电子邮件告知此事，要点如下：

1.讲座的地点与时间；

2.讲座的主题与内容；

3.自我推荐做Cooper的翻译，期待他的参加。

字数100字左右（包括所有内容，可适当发挥，开头结尾已给出，不计入总字数）

Dear Cooper,

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours

Lin Tao

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧), 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改： 在错的词下划一横线, 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2、只允许修改10处, 多者(从第11处起) 不计分。

I often go to a weekend school. So did many of my classmates. This seems popular among students. Good weekend schools have excellent teachers which help us improve our studies. Besides, we get to know students from another schools and learn about their campus of life.

So every coin has two sides. Our school work is already a heavy burden. Extra lesson often take up too much of our time. In addition, pay lots of attention to the extra lessons will affect their school subjects. We may also find ourselves very tired on Monday to concentrate on the lessons in our own school. We should think serious about this issue and make the best use of our time.

    Carol’s husband was killed in a car accident last year.

Jim, only 52, was _______ home from work. The other driver was a teenager who had _______ a lot. Jim died at once. The teenager was in the _______ for less than three hours.

It was Carol’s fiftieth birthday, and Jim had two plane tickets to Hawaii in his pocket. He was going to _______ her. However, he was killed by a drunken driver.

“How have you _______ this?” I asked Carol, a year later.

_______  welled up(涌出) in her eyes. I thought I had said the _______   thing, but she said, “It’s all right. I want to _______   you. The day I married Jim, I promised I would never let him leave the house in the morning _______   telling him I loved him. He made the same________ _ . It got to be a joke between us, and as we grew older it got to be a(n) ________ promise to keep.

“I remember running down the driveway, saying ‘I love you’ just before he drove out of my   ________, or driving all the way to his office just to put a(n) ________  saying ‘I love you’ on his car. It was a funny   ________.

“We made a lot of________   trying to say ‘I love you’ before noon every day of our married life.

“The morning Jim ________,he left a birthday card in the kitchen and then left ________. I heard the engine starting. Oh, no, I thought. I________ out quickly and knocked on the car window ________ he rolled it down.

“Here on my fiftieth birthday I, Carol Garret, want you, Mr James E. Garret, to ________ that ‘I love you!’

“That’s how I’ve survived, knowing that the last words I said to Jim were, ‘I love you!’”

1.A.walking B.arriving C.driving D.riding

2.A.drunk B.eaten C.talked D.done

3.A.school B.hospital C.office D.prison

4.A.surprise B.interest C.disappoint D.frighten

5.A.learned B.survived C.existed D.explained

6.A.Excitement B.Happiness C.Joys D.Tears

7.A.sad B.extra C.wrong D.violent

8.A.tell B.depend C.cheer D.believe

9.A.with B.besides C.after D.without

10.A.idea B.choice C.promise D.mistake

11.A.hard B.easy C.silly D.harmful

12.A.reach B.sight C.house D.office

13.A.announcement B.note C.advertisement D.picture

14.A.game B.activity C.challenge D.test

15.A.methods B.stories C.memories D.troubles

16.A.married B.worked C.returned D.died

17.A.gradually B.quietly C.angrily D.gently

18.A.cried B.ran C.watched D.looked

19.A.but B.when C.though D.until

20.A.say B.prove C.know D.admit

    Forgiveness

To forgive is a virtue, but no one has ever said it is easy. When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate. However, forgiveness is possible, and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical and mental health. People who forgive show less sadness, anger and stress and more hopefulness, according to a recent research.

1. Try the following steps：

Calm yourself. 2. You can take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love.

Don’t wait for an apology. Many times the person who hurt you does not intend to apologize. They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don’t see things the same way. 3.  Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean becoming friends again with the person who upset you.

Take the control away from your offender (冒犯者). Rethinking about your hurt gives power to the person who caused you pain. Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you.

4. If you understand your offender, you may realize that he or she was acting out of unawareness, fear, and even love. You may want to write a letter to yourself from your offender’s point of view.

Don’t forget to forgive yourself. 5.  But it can rob you of your self­confidence if you don’t do it.

A.Why should you forgive?

B.How should you start to forgive?

C.Recognize the benefits of forgiveness.

D.Try to see things from your offender’s angle.

E.For some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge.

F.To make your anger die away, try a simple stress­management technique.

G.If you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting an awfully long time.

    Going green seems to be fad(时尚)for a lot of people these days. Whether that is good or bad, we can’t really say, but for the two of us, going green is not a fad but a lifestyle.

On April 22, 2011, we decided to go green every single day for an entire year. This meant doing 365 different green things, and it also meant challenging ourselves to go green beyond easy things. Rather than recycle and reduce our energy, we had to think of 365 different green things to do and this was no easy task.

With the idea of going green every single day for a year, Our Green Year started. My life and I decided to educate people about how they could go green in their lives and hoped we could show people all the green things that could be done to help the environment. We wanted to push the message that every little bit helps.

Over the course of Our Green Year, we completely changed our lifestyle. We now shop at organic stores. We consume less meat, choosing green food. We have greatly reduced our buying we don’t need. We have given away half of what we owned through websites. Our home is kept clean by vinegar and lemon juice, with no chemical cleaners. We make our own butter, enjoying the smell of home-made fresh bread. In our home office anyone caught doing something ungreen might be punished.

Our minds have been changed by Our Green Year. We are grateful for the chance to have been able to go green and educate others. We believe that we do have the power to change things and help our planet.

1.It was difficult for the couple to live a green life for the whole year because_________.

A.they were expected to follow the green fad B.they didn’t know how to educate other people

C.they were unwilling to reduce their energy D.they needed to perform unusual green tasks

2.What did the couple do over the course of Our Green Year?

A.They tried to get out of their ungreen habits. B.They ignored others’ ungreen behavior.

C.They chose better chemical cleaners. D.They sold their home-made food.

3.What can we infer form the last paragraph?

A.The government will give support to the green people.

B.The couple may continue their project in the future.

C.Some people disagree with the couple’s green ideas.

D.Our Green Year is becoming a national campaign.

4.During the Green Year, according to the text, which of the following is TRUE?

A.They never bought meat.

B.They cleaned their home by using chemical cleaners.

C.They tried to make some food for themselves.

D.They sold the things they don’t need on the Internet.

    China is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, I’ve found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, it’s the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors --- silver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.

It’s fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks. Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can’t provide.

Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.

My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn’t want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.

Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.

I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.

1.According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?

A.Because they are traditional and safe.

B.Because they are convenient and inexpensive.

C.Because they are colorful and available.

D.Because they are fast and environment friendly.

2.The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended __________.

A.to ride it for fun B.to use it for transport

C.to experience local culture D.to improve his riding skills

3.How did the author feel about his street crossing？

A.It was boring. B.It was difficult.

C.It was lively. D.It was wonderful.

4.Which of the following best describes the author’s biking experience

A.The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.

B.The author was annoyed by the air while riding.

C.The author was praised by the other bikers.

D.The author took great pleasure in biking.

    Everyone needs friends. As the saying goes, “Friends are God’s way of taking care of us .”

The American writer, Sally Seamans, tells young students some smart ways to make friends .Sally says finding friendship is just like planting a tree. You plant the seed and take care of it to make it grow .

First you should choose a friend. What makes a good friend? It is not because a person has money or good looks. A good friend should be kind and patient. For example, if you have a bad day, a good friend should listen to your complaints and do his best to help. To make friends, you cannot be too shy. You should make each other happy and share your lives .

But things cannot always be happy. Even the best friends have fights. What should you do when you have a fight with your friend? You have to talk to him or her. When there is no one around, have an honest talk. If he or she doesn’t want to talk, you could write a letter .

There are three steps to be friends again:

Tell him or her how you are feeling; say what your friend has done wrong; explain why you did this or that. Remember that friendship is the most important thing in your life .

1.Sally wants to tell students the way to          .

A.make friends B.plant trees C.get happy D.keep fit

2.According to the passage, a good friend should          .

A.be lovely and cool B.be kind and patient

C.have lots of money D.have good looks

3.According to the passage, you can          your friend after a fight .

A.buy a present for B.never say a word to

C.have dinner with D.write a letter to

4.Which of the following is TRUE?

A.Friends are God’s son.

B.People like fighting with their friends.

C.To make friends, we need to plant the seed and take care of it.

D.To make friends, we should be kind and beautiful.

    Monthly Talks at London Canal Museum

Our monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you don’t need to book. They end around 21:00.

November 7th

The Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early “civil engineers”.

December 5th

Ice for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how London’s ice trade grew.

February 6th

An Update on the Cotsword Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.

March 6th

Eyots and Aits-Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.

Online bookings:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/book

More into:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson

London Canal Museum

12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT

www.canalmuseum.org.uk   www.canalmuseum.mobi

Tel:020 77130836

1.When is the talk on James Brindley?

A.February 6th. B.December 5th.

C.November 7th. D.March 6th.

2.What is the topic of the talk in February?

A.The Canal Pioneers. B.An Update on the Cotsword Canals

C.Eyots and Aits-Thames Islands D.Ice for the Metropolis

3.Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames.

A.Miranda Vickers B.Malcolm Tucker

C.Chris Lewis D.Liz Payne

    Sally had anxiety disorder trouble that made her fail to speak in social situations. I’m a nurse and use Bella to help children in my community, to bring them comfort and confidence the way only a dog can. I thought back to the day when I’d first brought Bella to the school.

That morning in January, her teacher led us to a room. “Sally hasn’t spoken outside her home in two years,” she told me. “Her parents have taken her to doctors, but nothing has worked.” A little girl stood shyly just inside the doorway. Her eyes brightened when she noticed my dog.

“This is Bella.” I said. “She does tricks. Would you like to see?”

Sally nodded. I motioned with my hand. Bella lay down and then rolled over. Sally’s eyes lit up. I showed Sally the hand signals for various commands. She was a natural with Bella, maybe because she couldn’t rely on the spoken word herself. Bella sensed that and responded. Soon Sally was able to put Bella through her paces all on her own. I could see her standing taller, more sure of herself each time we met.

One morning in March when she was working with Bella, I heard a tiny voice, barely a whisper, “Good dog.” Sally didn't take her eyes off Bella, but I wanted to jump for joy. Sally spoke a little more each week, only to Bella at first, but then to me. Later, she started giving voice commands with her hand signals and her confidence rose.

Now, five-year-old Sally stood nervously in front of her kindergarten class, with Bella, my trained dog, sitting calmly by her side. All the eyes of her classmates were focused on Sally. They were waiting for her to speak. It was June—only one week of school left—but they had never heard her voice. Not once.