－The dress on the fashion show is really beautiful!

－You bet. Don' t you think it will soon      after it is put onto the market?

A. carry on B. call on

C. count on D. catch on

Ann said whenever her father was unhappy he      go out and buy something,usually something large and useless.

A. should B. could

C. would D. might

There are hundreds of scenes in English novels      characters walk through a landscape of fallen leaves which mirrors the feelings of the characters.

A. which B. where

C. that D. when

Running is often tiring and a lot of hard work, but nothing      the feeling you get after finishing a long workout around the track.

A. breaks B. blocks

C. bonds D. beats

The tech industry expo, which attracted more than 180, 000 people, was a reminder of      the tech industry is best at: being optimistic about itself.

A. that B. how

C. what D. which

假如你是红星中学高三一班的学生。2019年3月5日是学雷锋日，你班组织了一次帮扶活动。请根据下面四幅图所提供的活动内容和过程写一篇英文短文，为你校校刊英语专栏投稿，不少于60个词。开头己给出。

提示词：senior citizens home 养老院

Our class planned to organize an activity on March 5th, the day in memory of Lei Feng.

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假设你是李华，你从市校园网上得知，今年暑假，市一所小学将聘请澳大利亚的一些教师来给学校的学生培训口语，计划招10名助教。请根据以下要点，写封邮件提出申请。

1. 口语能力；

2. 组织能力；

3. 沟通能力。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可适当增加细节使行文连贯。

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    Many people might feel lost during a major transition(转折)in life. Life coaching, however, is the best choice for anyone who is looking for ways to get through the tough path of life.

—1. Some life coaches might focus only on certain types of situations, like advancing careers, while others may be willing to help with nearly any life transition.

A life coach will often act as an advisor for his clients(客户).2. Many times, he will also be able to look at a client’s life with n fair eye and ofter fresh ideas on certain situations. In doing so,the life coach will usually be able to help his client work through any problems he may face.

3. During this interview, the life coach should find out what the client’s wants, needs and  goals are in life.

How to help each client is different to everyone, and it is a very individualized process.4. Because    of this, a life coach must develop plans based on each client’s strengths, weaknesses, abilities and so on. A life coach will also usually take each client’s morals and values into consideration.

Some life coaches may be able to find employment with a few select universities and corporations. There are also a handful of large life coaching firms that hire life coaches as well. The majority of life coaches, however, work for themselves, opening their own life coaching practices.

5.

A. Methods that work for one client may not work for another.

B. A good life coach should try to satisfy all the needs of his clients.

C. He is often expected to listen closely to their concerns and problems.

D. Before a life coach can help a client, he first needs an in-depth interview.

E. Life coaches offer guidance to all types of people in different stages of their lives.

F. In some cases, life coaches may work together and offer a wider range of services.

G. Generally, there are no strict education requirements for starting a life coaching career.

    Something’s happening at the lowest point on our planet,some 1,388 feet below sea level.The Dead Sea,a salt lake close to Israel,Jordan and the West Bank,is shrinking at an alarming rate—about 3.3 feet per year,according to the environmentalist group EcoPeace Middle East.

“It’s not just like one country is punishing the Dead Sea;it’s more like the whole region,”said photographer Moritz Küstner,who visited the area in February to work on his series “The Dying Dead Sea”.

The Dead Sea needs water from the other natural sources surrounding it,such as the Jordan River basin.But around the 1960s, the courses of some water sources it relied upon were diverted. Israel, for instance, built a pipeline during that time so it could supply water throughout the country.

Mineral extraction(提取)industries are another main reason why the water levels are declining,experts say.The Dead Sea’s minerals have been popular for their medical power and can often be found in cosmetics(化妆品)and other consumer products.

And then,of course,there’s the Middle East’s hot,dry climate,which makes it difficult for the lake to refill itself.Last year,Israel and Jordan signed a $ 900 million deal in an effort to stabilize the Dead Sea’s water levels.It involves building a canal from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea which would be able to not only supply water to Israel and Jordan but also to pump much needed water—some 300 million cubic meters annually—into the Dead Sea.

“This is the most important and significant agreement since the peace treaty with Jordan (in 1994),”said Silvan Shalom,Israel’s energy and water resources minister at the time.Whether the canal—estimated to take three years to complete—will work out positively and as planned remains to be seen.

For now, Küstner shows us that the Dead Sea remains very much a place of interest, with people from all over the world going there to swim in its salty waters.

1.How many reasons for the Dead Sea’s shrinking does the author mention in the passage?

A. One. B. Two.

C. Three. D. Four.

2.What does the underlined word “diverted” in paragraph 3 mean?

A. Switch. B. Improve.

C. Accomplish. D. Repair.

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The Dead Sea is drying out causing water shortage to humans.

B. Küstner visited the Dead Sea to shoot TV series about people’s life.

C. The Dead Sea’s minerals have been used in some products.

D. The Dead Sea’s water levels have been stabilized by building a canal.

4.What is the passage mainly about?

A. How the Dead Sea’s water levels’ decline influences human beings.

B. How important the Dead Sea is in Israel,Jordan and the West Bank.

C. What we should do to save the Dead Sea from being destroyed.

D. Why the Dead Sea is dying and the measure taken to save it.

    When most people think of the word, “brand”, they think of the Nike Swoosh, Ford “blue oval,” McDonalds Golden Arches, or the “State Farm is There” jingle. They know what theywill get with a wellbranded product or service as promised. Think of Volvo, for instance, and your first thoughts are probably something like “well built, comfortable, Swedish” and, most of all, “safety”.

So a brand is a lot more than a logo, icon, or slogan. Catchy as it may sound, it isn’t the “brand” in the true sense—and it certainly isn’t what makes the brand valuable.A company’s brand is a promise. It’s a description of the company’s character. To some extent, it’s a mission; it’s how the company creates and delivers value. Also, it’s the feeling the company conveys to its stakeholders. Successful brands meet various challenges and consistently deliver on their promises, which is how they create brand value.To illustrate it, here are some brand promises from three highly successful, world-wide brands:The NFL: “To be the premier sports and entertainment brand that brings people together, connecting them socially and emotionally like no other.”Coca-Cola: “To inspire moments of optimism and uplift.”VirginAtlantic: “To be genuine, fun, contemporary, and different in everything we do at a reasonable price.”

Interesting. In none of the above cases does the brand promise describe what these companies do or provide. The NFL’s brand promise says nothing about football. Coca-Cola doesn’t talk about providing the best soft drinks in the world. And Virgin Atlantic’s promise goes a lot farther than seating passengers in its aircrafts.

Of course, a promise is nowhere near enough. The promise along with look, personality, time, money, and hard work combined can eventually help to build and maintain great brands and acquire a special patina(光泽) of what I call “me” appeal, showing my personal appetite. Apple has that patina. All of this can lead to sub-brands, like iPhone and iPad which acquire the glory of the parent brand.

Sometimes a brand is memorable because of little things. TD Bank has a special place in their branches for you to deposit all those coins you collect in jars. It is called the Penny Arcade that turns depositing your coins into a fun game in which you can even win prizes. Years ago, Dime Savings Bank in New York had a small dime(十分硬币) carrier. It was given to kids and then they’d fill up its 50 slots (投币口) with a dime in each one and bring it to exchange for a $5 bill.

1.What can we know from the first 2 paragraphs?

A. People tend to believe in top brands because they deliverwhat is promised.

B. Well branded Swedish products are of good quality but more costly than others.

C. Well branded products are faced with great challenges of quality currently.

D. A company shouldn’t care about logos because they can’t make the brand valuable.

2.In the author’s opinion, a brand promise is ___________.

A. thecontract between a company and the people who interact with it

B. the only way to build and maintain a great brand’s value

C. a description of what a company actually does for its consumers

D. an important factor contributing to the success of a brand

3.According to the passage, what isprobably “Virgin Atlantic”?

A. A financial company. B. A high-tech software product.

C. An airline company. D. An entertainment product.

4.What can be inferred from the passage?

A. Buying a certain brand says nothing about the person who buys it.

B. Little things can mean a lot and make a brand memorable.

C. Sub-brands are relatively easy to build and generate huge profits.

D. Dime Savings Bank’s dime carriers are difficult for kids to operate.

    The editor of the new Cool Camping Britain guide chooses some of his favorite new finds in England, Wales and Scotland.

Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides

Is this Britain’s most beautiful campsite? From the grassy point looking seaward to the mountains, it’s not hard for campers to see how the island inspired The Lord of the Rings author’s fantasy landscapes. The campsite itself is as wild and wonderful as its setting.

Open April — September, from ￡5 per tent per night.

Swattesfield, Thornham Magna, Suffolk

Deep in the wilds of north Suffolk, this seven-acre campsite has only been open for a few years, with two fields separated by a lake and surrounded by woodland. The position is perfect. It’s a great place to do nothing but get into nature. You can put up your tent in the bottom field or the woodland beyond.

Open Easter —October, from ￡10 per tent per night.

Pleasant Streams Farm, near St Austell, Cornwall

This site, by a lake, is all about simple pleasures. Located in the former mining village, it has a summerhouse（凉亭）with books and games for a rainy day. There are many animals including pigs, hens, goats and ducks on the farm and a pub just a 10- minute stroll away. There’s very little to do here, no bells and no whistles. Campfires are encouraged.

Open Easter — September, from ￡10 per tent per night.

Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Sciily

Its only campsite, Troytown, couldn’t be in a more remote position. Isolation is its greatest advantage — so bring plenty of books to read and don’t expect a phone signal. But at least one of life’s necessities is available. Lying on the hillside overlooking the bay and near the island of the Gugh, it might just win the prize for best beer garden view in England.

Open March-- October, from ￡7. 50 per tent per night,

1.Which of the following is TRUE about Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides?

A. It has been open for a few years. B. A beautiful lake surrounds it.

C. It offers the longest service. D. The rent of a tent per night is the lowest.

2.Which place can you choose if you like a simple farm life?

A. Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides.

B. Swattesfield, Thornham Magna, Suffolk.

C. Pleasant Streams Farm, near St Austell, Cornwall.

D. Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly.

3.In Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly, you can’t ________.

A. contact others by phones B. view the bay from the hillside

C. get everyday necessities D. relax yourself by reading

    I was sure that I was to be killed. I became terribly nervous. I fumbled(摸索) in my pockets to see if there were any cigarettes, which had escaped their search. I found one and because of my shaking hands, I could barely get it to my lips. But I had no matches; they had taken those. I looked through the bars at the guard. He did not make eye contact with me. I called out to him “Have you got a light？” He looked at me, shrugged and came over to light my cigarette. As he came close and lit the match, his eyes unconsciously locked with mine. At that moment, I smiled. I don't know why I did that. Perhaps it was nervousness; perhaps it was because, when you get very close, one to another, it is very hard not to smile. In any case, I smiled. In that instant, it was as though a spark jumped across the gap between our two hearts, our two human souls. I know he didn't want to, but my smile leaped through the bars and caused a smile on his lips, too. He lit my cigarette but stayed near, looking at me directly in the eyes and continuing to smile.

I kept smiling at him, now thinking of him as a person and not just a guard. “Do you have kids？” he asked. “Yes, here, here.” I took out my wallet and nervously fumbled for the pictures of my family. He, too, took out the pictures of his family and began to talk about his plans and hopes for them. My eyes were filled with tears. I said that I feared that I'd never see my family again, never have the chance to see them grow up. Tears came to his eyes, too. Suddenly, without another word, he unlocked my cell and silently led me out. Out of the prison, quietly and by back routes, out of the town. There, at the edge of town, he released me. And without another word, he turned back toward the town.

1.What had happened to the man before?

A. He had been badly treated.

B. He had killed someone.

C. He had been searched.

D. He had been forbidden to get in touch with anyone.

2.Why did the man want to smoke cigarettes?

A. Because he was sure he was to be killed.

B. Because he wanted to ease his nervousness.

C. Because he wanted to talk to the guard.

D. Because he was used to smoking cigarettes.

3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. The man was a heavy smoker.

B. The man smiled to please the guard.

C. The guard set the man free with permission.

D. The man hadn't thought the guard would set him free.

4.What do you think finally saved the man's life?

A. The smile. B. The cigarette.

C. The tears. D. The wallet.

    Twelve-year-old Allen decided to leave home city and make a living by himself because his family was too poor.

Before he left,his father asked him what he was going to do.Allen answered,“I want to learn____ performance.”

His father was___ with his answer, “What? No, you can’t do that. Circus is the place for clowns in many people’s eyes. Our family will be __ of you.”

But Allen __,  “Our family is so poor right now. Which is more important to you, ___or clothing and food? I will give you some money every month from the circus. It probably will be a huge __.” His father was very __, “If you go there, somebody will know about it very soon and I’ll be very __.”

After going __ a lot of difficulties,Allen finally found a circus and convinced the __ to let him stay. He worked very hard studying magic and lived with animals.

Every month, his parents would get a__from him. But they never knew his address. They knew the money was from Allen but when people asked them about Allen’s __, they never told them the truth. Later, his parents received more and more money from him.

Then,a __ named Albert became very famous in the whole world.Everyone thought__ of his performance. Lots of people hurried to see his performance from far away.

One day, Allen’s father went to visit a relative in another __. The relative paid a lot of money for tickets of Albert the magician’s show. Allen’s father went to the show with the relative. During the show, Allen’s father got totally __ by the magician’s tricks. When the magician took off his__,the father found Albert was his son,Allen.

Allen recognized his father. His father __ him, “Why did you change your name?”

“Because you said you would be embarrassed for me.”

“But nobody will __ the famous magician is my son Allen.”

We want all the best things in life and avoid the bad past. However, every good thing comes at a __. You can’t have them all without giving up something.

1.A. music B. theatre C. circus D. animal

2.A. satisfied B. unhappy C. curious D. hopeful

3.A. guilty B. proud C. tired D. ashamed

4.A. insisted B. demanded C. added D. declined

5.A. dignity B. popularity C. name D. money

6.A. career B. success C. fortune D. performance

7.A. convincing B. stubborn C. understanding D. confused

8.A. embarrassed B. disappointed C. annoyed D. frightened

9.A. over B. after C. beyond D. through

10.A. guard B. owner C. trainer D. performer

11.A. letter B. photo C. check D. note

12.A. job B. performance C. address D. boss

13.A. clown B. magician C. musician D. writer

14.A. badly B. ill C. highly D. nothing

15.A. village B. city C. circus D. country

16.A. affected B. addicted C. persuaded D. impressed

17.A. jacket B. glasses C. mask D. gloves

18.A. hugged B. praised C. thanked D. blamed

19.A. know B. doubt C. admit D. acknowledge

20.A. reason B. point C. reward D. price

在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Jinan, capital city of East China’s Shandong province, will host 1. international winter swimming competition at Daming Lake Scenic Area on Jan 12 and 13. A total of 956 swimmers from 31 countries and regions 2. (include) the United States, Russia and Britain will take part in the 3.(enjoy) event.4. (host) by the Jinan municipal government, the Jinan winter swimming race 5. (hold) for six successive years. It will act 6.a warm-up event for the forthcoming Winter Swimming World Cup. It is also listed in the 2019 Sino-Finland Winter Sport Year series. Jan Wahlberg, the consul general of Finland in Shanghai will attend the opening ceremony to promote sports tourism activities in Finland and China.

“Jinan is a city of springs 7.enjoys picturesque scenery and a rich culture. Thousands of winter swimmers will have the chance 8. (experience) the beauty of spring water in the city,” Gao Liwen, the 9. (direct) of Jinan Sports Bureau, said at a press conference for the event on Jan 7.

The competition will see both open water racing 10. pool racing take place. In the pool racing competition, there will be 4x25m mixed relay, 25-meter freestyle and freestyle relay.

假定你是李华。你的留学生朋友Tom以前成绩很优秀。但由于骄傲和懒惰，最近他的成绩一落千丈。就此请你用英语给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：

1. 进行安慰；

2. 给出劝告（不要骄傲，不忘初心）；

3. 具体建议（努力复习，制定学习计划）

注意：1. 总词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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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作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅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（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

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 am very luckily to have the opportunity to see so many place, but sometimes I experience culture shock when I see or do something new. Dad and I now are travelled through Denmark, Norway and Sweden. I used to thinking that these countries are the same, but not any more. People in Denmark are a bit of friendlier, while Norwegians and Swedes prefer not to talk to strangers. I’m surprised to learn that many people there speak English in addition their national languages. In Sweden, it seems that anyone has golden hair and blue eyes. I feel a little strange with my black hair and dark eyes. I imagine this is that foreigners feel when they visit China!

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

In his book, Intentional Living, author John Maxwell shares that back in 1976, he received a gift from one of his 1. (assist). As he unwrapped the gift, he saw that it was a book 2. (name) The Greatest Story Ever Told. He couldn’t wait 3. (read) it.

But when he opened the book, he was 4. (astonish) to see that the pages were blank. Inside the book was 5. note that said, “John, your life is before you. Fill these pages with kind acts and good thoughts of your heart. Write a great story about your life.” The intention of writing the story of his life excited him. Then, he 6. (begin) to write his book.

Every day we live out our story through our words, actions and decisions. But we must remember to live with intention to focus on what 7. (matter) most in life and to regain that focus when we get changed. Without intention, we can become unfocused in things 8. needn’t add to a life of significance and difference in our world.

Life isn’t perfect and it’s always hard, 9. we need reminders in our life from a friend, author, blogger, pastor or our inner spirit to re-focus us on the things that matter and make us live 10. (positive).

    The stage lights dimmed, and I took a quick look from behind the heavy black curtains into the audience. Blinded by the lights, I quickly ______. It seems that a great number of eyes were looking at me. I took a deep ______ as the music of my dance began to play. I entered the stage and began my ______, the graduation test of the classical Indian dance.

After a decade of learning this art form, I had ______ been considered ready to take on the most difficult act. The test is the most important event in a dancer’s life as it pays ______ to all the factors in one’s life that ______ the dance form: one’s culture and family.

The performance is undertaken only by the most ______ and determined students. It is a difficult process that requires much ______. For more than six months, I spent two to three hours every day ______ these dances. Many times, I ______ myself to my physical and mental breaking point, but still I would not stop. I could not give up. There was always so much more to do and so much more to ______.

I ______ a lot about myself in those tiring hours. I learned that I was far too ______ to give up, and I was too proud to prove myself ______ after I had set an unrealistic goal. Even with physical pain and mental ______, I forced myself to meet my ______. Even when I was at the end of my ______, there was always something driving me on, forcing me not to give up.

Fortunately, I made it. What I had done ______ the success. It was in those hours that I learned what a dancer ______ is. Those time was evidence that I could ______ something I set out to do.

1.A. reached out B. set off C. pulled back D. broke away

2.A. sleep B. breath C. thought D. sorrow

3.A. career B. attempt C. response D. performance

4.A. eventually B. easily C. absolutely D. desperately

5.A. debt B. respect C. interest D. visit

6.A. develop B. rescue C. introduce D. promote

7.A. beautiful B. focused C. intelligent D. considerate

8.A. talent B. strength C. comprehension D. commitment

9.A. recording B. discussing C. practicing D. designing

10.A. pushed B. addicted C. treated D. applied

11.A. forget B. design C. learn D. research

12.A. discovered B. abandoned C. controlled D. undertook

13.A. brilliant B. brave C. stubborn D. discourage

14.A. careless B. nervous C. frightened D. wrong

15.A. function B. stress C. level D. action

16.A. budget B. deadline C. expense D. expectation

17.A. limit B. purpose C. preparation D. destination

18.A. increased B. deserved C. expanded D. exposed

19.A. completely B. chiefly C. originally D. truly

20.A. change B. supply C. accomplish D. explain

    Children who have developed leadership skills are sure to have a bright future. 1. Not only will they gain more self-esteem and interact more easily with their peers, they can also make an impact on their community. These qualities will continue to develop as children grow up. Here are simple techniques to develop children’s leadership qualities.

Discuss peer pressure. Children are often exposed to peer pressure and worry about how others view them. 2. Leadership requires being socially involved, but still honoring personal morals and standards. Discuss hypothetical (假设的) peer pressure situations and ask kids to consider how they’d behave in different situations.

3. When they’re able to clearly show their thoughts, they feel more self-confident and are able to deal with complex problems. You can help by encouraging children to speak out and by listening seriously to their thoughts. Although many children go through rebellious stages, don’t enforce silence. Instead, suggest self-expression.

Teach by example. 4. Even if they don t express it aloud, children may see you as a role model. Model leadership behavior by helping others, volunteering in leadership positions and taking action in everyday life.

Develop children’s individual talents and encourage participation. Every child has potential for leadership skills, but not every child develops skills in the same way. 5. A child might be a talented athlete or skilled at painting and drawing. Find ways for kids to develop these skills in a group setting, which promotes teamwork and social skills.

A. Encourage children to express themselves.

B. Pay attention to specific interests and abilities.

C. Find volunteer and community service opportunities.

D. Children start benefiting from leadership skills at any age.

E. Children with self-awareness have a greater ability to lead.

F. Children observe the adults in their lives, and value what they see.

G. Talk with your children about the importance of avoiding peer pressure.

    Britain faces social problems as lots of people are set to lose their jobs in technological revolution, Bank of England’s chief economist warned.

Andy Haldane said the so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution will make the machine replace humans to do thinking things. The dark side of the change could be a much bigger breakdown of employment than in Victorian times, with professions such as accountancy (会计) among those at risk.

A report by the accountancy firm PwC last month warned that more than 7 million jobs in Britain had been lost over the next 20 years as technological change sweeps though workplaces.

The majority of these are in jobs in the retail, transport and manufacturing industries. However, other traditional professional sectors could also be at serious risk.

Economists treat the arrival of increasingly intelligent computers and robots as the fourth industrial revolution. The first was the shift from agricultural to urban societies, the second saw the widespread use of electricity and steel, and the third was the digital revolution when computers, the Internet and mobile phones were developed.

Mr Haldane said the hollowing-out (空洞化) experienced in the past years could be on a greater scale in the future so it is important to learn the lessons of history and ensure that people are given training to take advantage of new opportunities.

“Jobs were effectively taken by machines of various types, there was a hollowing-out of the jobs market, which left many people for a long period out of work and struggling to make a living,” Haldane added, “That heightened social and financial tensions, and led to a rise in inequality. This is the dark side of technological revolution.”

“That hollowing-out is going to be potentially on a much greater scale in the future, when we have machines thinking and doing the cognitive and technical skills of humans.” Mr Haldane said professions like accountancy could be among those hardest hit by the rise of AI. But he suggested economists could escape.

1.What is the dark side mentioned in the text?

A. The hollowing-out has become a major social problem.

B. Less and less people have the desire to learn accountancy

C. Intelligent computers and robots decrease good workers.

D. The technological revolution causes people to lose jobs.

2.Why are economists the lucky dog in the new technological revolution?

A. The study about economy is at a low level.

B. Economists work on a traditional professional job.

C. There is no machine that can work as an economist.

D. Economists have the chance to avoid technological revolution.

3.What should be done to deal with the serious situation?

A. To call for people to devote more to studying history.

B. To teach people to grasp the chances technological revolution brings about.

C. To warn people not to work on transport and manufacturing industries.

D. To ask workers to develop and think as the intelligent computers and robots do.

4.What attitude did Haldane have towards the future employment?

A. Positive. B. Aggressive.

C. Critical. D. Worried.

    It’s common knowledge that some countries have higher life expectancies than others, but the city you live in can also affect your health.

Some cities are hard on their residents. In places with poor city planning, for example Lagos, which was called out recently by the Economist Intelligence Unit, public spaces are few, making outdoor activities hard. Lack of infrastructure (基础建设) blocks the streets with cars and the air with pollutants, and residents work long hours for little money.

These are just some of the factors added up by Spotahome, a rental agency. They’ve analyzed data from a range of sources, including the World Health Organization, TripAdvisor and the CIA World Factbook to score each city on health, gym availability and quality, life expectancy, obesity, green space and other elements to make a list to work out which are the world’s healthiest cities.

The list is certainly Euro-centric and sunshine is seen as a positive factor. It does go some way towards suggesting which cities are getting it right in providing a good life for their residents. It may not be surprising to learn that most of the healthiest cities are in northern Europe, known for its people-first approach to city planning. The cities of Australia and Canada also do well. However, the first American city is only in 34th place. The UK doesn’t fare too well either-its only city in the top 50 list is London, in 40th.

Whether you’re planning a wholesome holiday, or simply wondering what your city can do better in its quest for happy citizens, the list of the 50 healthiest cities will give you pause for thought about the future of city planning. Here are the slender, healthy-eating, clean-aired cities that are getting it right.

1.What plays the key role in building a healthy city according to the text?

A. Local culture. B. City planning.

C. Economic condition. D. Geographical position.

2.What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?

A. How the list of healthiest cities came into being.

B. What Spotahome discovered in the recent study.

C. The reasons why Spotahome carried out the study.

D. The places where the data of the study came from.

3.What can we learn from the text?

A. Cities in America lack enough sunshine.

B. The UK ranked higher than America in the list.

C. Australia and Canada have the best city planning.

D. Some people in Lagos may live a poor life.

4.What may be the best title for the text?

A. The best places to have a rich life

B. The happiest lifestyle in the world

C. The city factors affecting your health

D. The nice countries to keep healthy

    When Kevin Durant gave his tearful MVP speech in 2014, the NBA star made sure to thank one person who had been there with him from the very beginning: his mother. His heartfelt words about the sacrifices she made for Durant and his brother led to a lifetime movie about her journey as a single parent, The Real MVP: The Wanda Durant Story.

Today, the NBA superstar’s mom travels the country as a motivational speaker and philanthropist (慈善家). On Monday, she spoke at Thomson Reuters’ in New York about her personal struggles to achieve financial stability and shared the financial advice she gave her son when he entered the league with CNBC.

“I wanted him to realize he has worked hard,” she says, “And it is OK for him to enjoy himself because of his hard work. But it is also imperative that he prepares for his future.” While she advised him to enjoy the rewards of his labor, she also wanted to make sure that her son knew the importance of financial planning.

She told the audience that when she found herself a single parent to two children at 21, she couldn’t follow the financial principles. Rather than planning for the future, she focused only on how her money could make ends meet for that moment.

Recently, Durant has teamed up with Laurene Powell Jobs for a new philanthropic program called College Track which is aimed at helping disadvantaged kids attend college. As part of the program, Durant has committed to donating $10 million to his hometown’s public school system.

Durant’s mom says that in addition to his financial decisions, she is proud of his philanthropic work and his desire to help the community. “I thought giving back was always very important, and so we talked about that and he had seen that from us as a family and it’s one of the things that I taught him,” she says.

1.What is The Real MVP: The Wanda Durant Story mainly about?

A. Durant’s career path.

B. Durant’s hard childhood.

C. Durant’s mother’s devotion to the family.

D. Durant’s mother’s struggling to be independent.

2.What does the underlined word “imperative” in paragraph 3 mean?

A. Enjoyable. B. Important.

C. Unusual. D. Hopeful.

3.What are the financial principles of Durant’s mom?

A. Enjoying now and planning for the future.

B. Sharing rewards and creating a charity program.

C. Spending less money and saving for the emergencies.

D. Donating money to the charity and helping more schools.

4.What made Durant pay attention to the charity program?

A. His kind heart. B. His poor hometown.

C. His mother’s teaching. D. His difficult life experiences.

    Let’s look at the movies we can’t wait to watch in 2019

Dumbo (March 29)

Dumbo is a 1941 American film produced by Walt Disney Productions. The main character is an elephant who is nicknamed “Dumbo”. Dumbo is always laughed at for his big ears, and he is rejected by the other elephants. With no parent to care for him, he is alone. But in fact, he is capable of flying by using his ears as wings. A live-action adaptation of the film directed by Tim Burton is scheduled to be released on March 29, 2019.

Shazam! (April 5)

Shazam is an upcoming American superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name. Directed by David F. Sandberg, the film is set to star Asher Angel as Billy Batson, a teenage boy who can transform via the magic word “Shazam” into an adult superhero, played by Zachary Levi. It will be the first film version of the character since the 1941 series Adventures of Captain Marvel (the character’s original name).

Aladdin (May 24)

Aladdin is a fictional character and the role of the film Aladdin (1992) based on Aladdin, a folk tale of Middle Eastern origin He is voiced by Scott Weinger, while his singing voice is provided by Brad Kane. Aladdin never received a formal education, and has only learned by living on the streets of Agrabah. He has to steal food in the local market in order to survive. Mena Massoud is set to play a live-action version of the character in a live action adaptation of the 1992 film.

Godzilla, King of the Monsters (May 31)

Godzilla, King of the Monsters is a 1956 Japanese-American science fiction film, co-directed by Terry O. Morse and Ishiro Honda. It is a heavily re-edited American adaptation. For this new version of Godzilla, some of the original Japanese dialogue was translated into English, and some of the political, social and anti-nuclear themes were removed completely.

1.Which one will be shown to the audience as a form of film for the first time?

A. Dumbo. B. Shazam!

C. Aladdin. D. Godzilla, King of the Monsters.

2.Who is the actor of the newest version of Aladdin?

A. Scott Weinger. B. Brad Kane.

C. Terry O. Morse. D. Mena Massoud.

3.On which day can you watch a film about a pitiful animal according to the text?

A. March 29. B. April 5.

C. May 24. D. May 31.

假定你叫李华，是攀枝花中学(Panzhihua High School)的一名高三学生。你从网上得知攀枝花市将于2019年7月举办几场国际体育比赛，需要一些志愿者。请你根据如下提示写一封申请信。

1、你的基本信息；

2、你的英语水平；

3、你的其他申请理由。

注意:1、词数100左右；

2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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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作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅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(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

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 am a Grade three student in China. I hope to go to your university to learn English after finish my high school. English played an important part in our daily life but I like it so much that I want to be a teacher of English. I have a little difficult in English. But I will study hardly to improve it if I have an opportunity go to your university. Besides, I like your city because it has an environment which differs with my city. And I will make many friend and communicate frequently with him. I’d apprieciate it if you take my application into the consideration.

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Since the beginning of the 21st century, artificial intelligence (AI) 1. (find) its way in different areas in the entertainment industry. Disney, which is one of the worlds leading entertainment 2. (company), has decided to make use 3. the technology in its theme parks, where robot cartoon characters will soon walk among guests. Disney has also its robot Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck to communicate with tourists.

“I think AI is going to be 4. (great) important for what we do,” said Jon Snoddy, an official of the entertainment company. “Robot characters that can move around among our guests need to understand where they re going and know 5. to behave in a world with humans.”

However, the company also 6. (know)some of the fears surrounding AI. 7. (scare) kids won’t be part of what we do, said Mr Snoddy. “We will go and do tests in our parks to find out what kids find 8. (interest) about these things. We will carry out tests 9. (make) sure the robot characters make a positive 10. (impress) on kids.”

    I became a gardener when I was twelve. My early ______ of gardening may not have come from my love for nature. It was to ______ my parents.

At that time we had a big yard in which a beautiful maple tree stood. But my mother often looked with ______ at this work of natural art. Those golden leaves seemed like tons of rubbish to her, something else to ______. Seeing the neighbors busy with gardening, my father even thought it a waste of time.

At that age, I always did something ______ to whatever my parents did! If gardening were something they found ______, I would plant a garden!

I planted some lily seeds in the yard. But they failed to ______, I continued to plant sunflower seeds and roses. Wild ______ joy, I found the first rose bloom (开花). One by one, the flowers bloomed their heads off. ______, I was touched by this land of wonder.

____, my parents showed no interest in my garden. My father even ______at me because he found it was ______ to move around my garden to the driveway. To my mother’s ______, I put in her vase my real roses which in her eyes were simply weeds ______ flowers.

Regardless of their ______, I kept on planting my garden and ______ to enjoy the pleasure of gardening. Plants make such good companions: they breathe, they bloom, they ______ to care and love.

It has been many years since I made my first garden out of my desire to ______ my parents. Today I become known as Mrs. Green thumbs (手指), teaching gardening and hosting a gardening show, which makes my parents feel very ______. And now I could say it my affection for ______ that makes me a real gardener.

1.A. memory B. dream C. intention D. design

2.A. pleas B. change C. help D. annoy

3.A. doubt B. appreciation C. surprise D. excitement

4.A. collect up B. care about C. clean up D. come in

5.A. equal B. similar C. superior D. opposite

6.A. painful B. valuable C. upsetting D. interesting

7.A. come up B. break out C. hold on D. get through

8.A. to B. with C. in D. by

9.A. Luckily B. Rapidly C. Regularly D. Eventually

10.A. Instead B. However C. Therefore D. Besides

11.A. shouted B. laughed C. glanced D. jumped

12.A. convenient B. troublesome C. enjoyable D. dangerous

13.A. sadness B. annoyance C. delight D. relief

14.A. other thar B. more than C. rather than D. less than

15.A. dislike B. encouragement C. requirement D. suggestion

16.A. decided B. stopped C. continued D. struggled

17.A. turn B. respond C. devote D. lead

18.A. defeat B. satisfy C. respect D. challenge

19.A. proud B. comfortable C. strange D. disappointed

20.A. freedom B. life C. growth D. nature

    Changing your life can come in small, easy steps. You can transform yourself and live a better life by making positive changes along the way. 1.

Choose to change bad habits.

Some bad habits seem to stick around without us even realizing it. 2. You can overcome them. find better alternatives, and get through your struggle to become a better you! Do it for yourself more than anything.

Choose to grow.

It’s easy to get stuck in a fixed way of life. 3. In choosing to grow, you build character, develop your strengths, become aware of what needs improvement, and turn into the well-rounded person you need to be to succeed.

Choose to seek a balanced life.

Where do you need balance? Are you all work, no play? Or the opposite? 4. If you’re spending too much time working or locked away alone, find the time for social interaction (社交) and having fun. If you haven’t committed to a schedule in a while, make the decision to start following one.

5..

This is vital to human existence. We need the loving bonds created by family members and friends. Personal relationships are key to emotional growth and social stability.

A. Choose to spend time with those you love.

B. Choose to organize your schedule flexibly.

C. Make the choice today that you won t be ruled by them.

D. Here are some choices that will lead to your transformation.

E. Neither extreme will lead you to a pleasant life for very long.

F. However, with re-evaluation and growth comes a beautiful freedom.

G. It’s good to change, and you’ve only got so many years to refresh yourself.

    “Sorry seems to be the hardest word”—that is one of Elton Johns most popular songs. But not every public figure seems to find it so tough to say that powerful five-letter word.

In recent days public figures, from politicians to stars, have all publicly expressed remorse. But with so much remorse, how can we tell a forced apology from a heartfelt expression of remorse?

Specifically, saying sorry should be a realization that something you have said or done has hurt someone and you want to make amends. “People wants the response to be personal to them. They want to feel that they’re being listened to and taken seriously,” says Martin Stone.

Firstly, it is important to show that you understand. It is vital that any group or a person making an apology understands the focus—is it sorry for the way it’s acted or is it sorry that the complainant feels the way they do? Watch out for the speed of response. The quicker the apology comes, the better it indicates that the person making it has felt an immediate sense of guilt.

If sincere, the person making the apology will be looking for clues (线索) to see if he or she is being understood, such as eye contact and facial expressions. Performed apologies always have a sense of being “acted out”, and are often accompanied by too many unnatural gestures.

For a sincere apology, it is also important to avoid promises that can’t be kept. Don’t say that you’ll make sure that this will not happen again if you re not confident that it wont. It could come back to bite you. And do remember that the use of “but” can hugely change the tone (语气) of an apology. As Stone points out, “I’m sorry but...” sounds like you are making excuses and aren’t actually taking any form of responsibility.

1.What does the underlined word “remorse” probably mean?

A. Feelings. B. Appereciation. C. Regret. D. Sympathy.

2.Which of the following indicates it’s a performed apology?

A. Swearing it will not happen again. B. Avoiding eye contact with the listener.

C. Showing you understand his /her feelings. D. Paying attention to the listener’s reaction.

3.What is stressed in the last paragraph?

A. The attitude. B. The tone of voice.

C. The body language. D. The choice of language.

4.What is the purpose of the text?

A. To explain what a good apology is.

B. To discuss how to give a formal apology.

C. To show why we should apologize in life.

D. To teach us how to tell if an apology is sincere.

    The secret to happiness is keeping busy, research has found. Keeping the mind occupied with tasks—no matter how meaningless—keeps off negative emotions, the study found.

However, the bad news is that humans are seemingly born to be lazy in order to save energy, according to Professor Christoper Hsee, a behavioral scientist at Chicago University.

In a study, 98 students were asked to complete two surveys. After they had completed the first, they were made to wait 15 minutes to receive the next one. They were given a choice of either handing in the first survey nearby or a more distant location they had to walk to. Whichever option they chose, they received a chocolate bar. It turned out that about two-thirds (68 students) chose the lazy option. Those who had taken the walk reported feeling happier than those who had stayed put.

Professor Hsee concluded that keeping busy helped keep people happy. He said the findings, reported in the journal Psychological Science, had policy implications (暗示).

“Governments may increase the happiness of idle (无所事事的) citizens by having them build bridges that are actually useless,” he proposed.

At the personal level, he advised, “Get up and do something. Anything. Even if there really is no point to what you are doing, you will feel better for it. He added, Incidentally, thinking deeply or engaging in self-reflection counts as keeping busy, too.

“You do not need to be running around. You just need to be engaged, either physically or mentally.”

1.According to the passage, why can keeping busy make people happy?

A. It can help people keep off laziness. B. It can make people sleep better.

C. It can help get rid of unpleasant feelings. D. It can give people a sense of achievement.

2.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The finding may contribute to politics.

B. The officials have taken Pro. Hsee’s advice

C. In the study one third students handed in the first survey nearby.

D. Governments can increase citizens’ happiness by building bridges.

3.What can we infer from the passage?

A. Everybody is certainly born to be lazy.

B. Being engaged can add to the possibility of being pleased.

C. Prof. Hsee’s finding was published in Psychological Science.

D. Only by keeping working all the time can you gain happiness.

4.Why does the author write this passage?

A. To explain what happiness is.

B. To advise people not to be idle.

C. To advise people to do whatever they prefer.

D. To show people how to take work seriously.