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BKLYN House Hotel

This hotel features works by Brooklyn artists. The 116 rooms are of good value—Manhattan is only 20 minutes away by taxi or subway. The immediate surroundings feel urban—the hotel is by a high-rise public housing project while the nearest commercial street is under elevated subway tracks—but Bushwick's best bars and cafes/restaurants are nearby.

Doubles from $99 , room only. Tel：718 388 4433

Archer Hotel

Visitors eager to stay in the heart of Manhattan should try one of the bargain-priced rooms at this hotel. Rates vary from great value to expensive; some start from as low as $179 a night (if prepaying in full). Rooms are small but tasteful, with nice touches such as exposed brick. Some have close-up views of the Empire State Building.

Doubles from $199, room only. Tel: 212 719 4100

Pod 39 Hotel

In an elegant brick building in Manhattan’s Murray Hill, this excellent budget option opened following the success of its sister hotel, The Pod. The rooms are called pods given their small size and may not suit everyone. But with prices among the most competitive in Manhattan, budgeters will be happy.

Doubles from $95, room only. Tel：212 865 5700

CitizenM New York Times Square

This is the first US location for a Netherlands-based concept hotel chain—CitizenM. The hotel features self check-in at its 230 little but comfortable rooms via touch screen “MoodPads”. There’s a rooftop bar, a 24-hour grab-and-go cafeteria and an area with public iMac workspaces. Although New Yorkers avoid nearby Times Square, all the lights, cameras and action can make it a fun tourist experience.

Doubles from $170, room only. Tel：212 319 7000

1.Who would prefer to stay in Archer Hotel?

A. Visitors who prefer large rooms.

B. Visitors fond of the night scene of Times Square.

C. Visitors who plan to work in the Empire State Building.

D. Visitors who want to experience the life of central Manhattan.

2.Which hotel provides the cheapest rooms?

A. Pod 39 Hotel.

B. Archer Hotel.

C. BKLYN House Hotel.

D. CitizenM New York Times Square.

3.What is unique to CitizenM New York Times Square ?

A. It is located in Netherlands.

B. It offers self check-in rooms.

C. It has the largest rooftop bar.

D. It mainly attracts New Yorkers.

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假设你是李华，你所在的校曲艺社团（Folk Art Club）面向留学生招收新成员。清给你的留学生朋友Henry写封邮件邀请他加入，内容包括：

1. 活动内容（学习相声，京剧等）；

2. 报名方式及截止日期。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可适当加入细节，以使行文连贯。

3. 参考词汇：相声cross talk；京剧Peking opera

Dear Henry,

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

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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。

Have a noisy neighbor is really a common problem. I once had a noise problem with a neighbor. He’d watch out loud movies every night. One night, I had enough of the noise, so I went to my neighbor apartment and talked with him. Therefore, that only made him turn his TV up even loud. The other day, I chatted with him sincere and got to know him better. I also made a joke about what I liked his taste in movies. That night, the noise problem stops. It seemed that all I had to do was get my neighbor see me as a friend, not a enemy.

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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。

In the Chinese lunar calendar a year 1. (divide) into 24 solar terms. Lichun, the first solar term, usually lasts from around February 4 to February 18. It is time to actively develop agriculture. Lichun 2. (tradition) represents the beginning of spring in East Asian cultures. Farmers often celebrate it with special village events and 3. (ceremony) for a prosperous new year. In the lunar calendar, New Year’s Day might be before 4.after Lichun.

In northern China, people ate spring pancakes on this day. The spring pancake took 5. (it) rise from the Jin dynasty and 6. (become) popular in the Tang dynasty. Lichun was valued by both Chinese ancient kings and civilians. In celebration of Lichun, civilians ate spring pancakes 7. (wrap) around fresh vegetables and meat, 8. was called bite-the-spring. Bite-the-spring implied that civilians were praying for 9. good harvest year.

Now, people also go outside to show their passion for the spring. Villagers usually whip their cattle and on their way, they bang drums and sing songs 10. (celebrate) the coming spring.

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As somebody who’s spent a great deal of time being unemployed, or an aimless student, I’ve felt like I’m doing nothing with my life.

I’ve seen people like me who just accept their ______, saying that “Oh it’s too hard, I’m not going to do it.” After all, people want to see immediate ______, which aren’t going to happen.

But the good news is, six months is enough to turn your life around for the ______. So why not make ______ out of it?

A few years ago, I went to see my academic ______ in college, and by my calculation, I thought I had a couple of courses left to ______ before I graduated. No. It ______ that I had mine course left. I felt completely ______. I just wanted to give up on getting my ______. But then a friend of mine said, “Well, you can either ______ about your courses or you can get them done.”

I took more courses than ever, and ______ six months I finished my ______ courses, and got my BA.

After graduation, I ______ the experience to get an ideal job right away. Six months of volunteering got me the ______ letter to change that. I had to work for ______ for a little bit, and then do a low-paying job in my field before I could ______ up, but I did it.

This isn’t just about working experience, ______. For example, say you wanted to lose some weight. Think about if you kept exercising more and cutting out junk, how much you’d ______ in six months.

The bottom line is this: It won’t be ______. It won’t be easy. Six months isn’t that long, but it’s long enough to make some unbelievable ______ in a positive and meaningful way.

1.A. education B. location C. situation D. suggestion

2.A. influences B. results C. purposes D. aims

3.A. better B. worse C. richer D. sadder

4.A. anything B. nothing C. everything D. something

5.A. researcher B. adviser C. colleague D. operator

6.A. require B. create C. take D. overcome

7.A. burst out B. figured out C. broke out D. turned out

8.A. depressed B. relaxed C. embarrassed D. excited

9.A. degree B. scholarship C. course D. license

10.A. care B. learn C. complain D. quarrel

11.A. for B. beyond C. since D. within

12.A. final B. easy C. common D. special

13.A. lost B. possessed C. lacked D. kept

14.A. application B. reference C. business D. official

15.A. short B. free C. money D. fun

16.A. set B. make C. put D. move

17.A. though B. therefore C. either D. otherwise

18.A. receive B. control C. progress D. increase

19.A. regular B. overnight C. frequent D. worthwhile

20.A. decisions B. remarks C. plans D. changes

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When you start a new job, you’ll probably be introduced to a lot of new people on your first day. And it’s important to make a good impression. The following are some practical tips to help you.

Show up early

1. Arriving 5 to 10 minutes early gives you time to settle in—or hit the bathroom if needed. To make sure you can arrive early, give yourself extra time to get ready in the morning and to travel to your destination.

It can be difficult to find the right balance between having an influence on your new role, and disturbing the balance of the delicate office ecosystem. You don’t want to walk in and get into trouble, but you also don’t want to fade into the background, either.

Take plenty of notes

It’s a great idea to bring a small notebook and pen with you on your first day for taking down notes. Don’t be shy about recording information that you know will be useful to you later, like names and passwords. 3.. So taking notes is a great way to keep on top of things.

Watch your body language

You’ve probably read that body language is important for job interviews, but it can also be a valuable tool in creating a lasting impression when you start a new job. On your first day, be careful of conveying powerful body language. 4. And do your best to avoid negative body language, such as yawning, frowning, or standing with your hands in your pockets.

Step away form social media

While on your first day at the office you must have all sorts of feelings—nerves, anxiety, joy, even boredom—resist the desire to share it on social media. When it comes to updating your friends and followers about the status of your newfound employment, always be cautious and assume your bosses are watching. 5..

A. Almost certainly, they will

B. Be positive and show interest

C. Be enthusiastic, but not overbearing

D. Smile often and look people in the eye

E. Body language makes one more successful

F. This might seem easy, but many people don’t do it

G. You’re likely to face data-overload on your first day

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“And this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature goes to ... someone who’s not Haruki Murakami (村上春树) again.”

This was how the BBC started one of its reports about the 2017 Nobel Prizes, even though it was Japanese-British writer Kazuo Ishiguro who won the prize. “To be honest, it’s a bit annoying,” Murakami, 69, said in an interview with The Japan Times when asked how he felt when the public kept making a fuss about his potential (可能的) Nobel win. “This is not a horse race,” he added. And yet, to the public, a horse race is perhaps all it is.

So, the limelight is now once again on Murakami, after he made it onto the final list for the New Academy Prize in Literature 2018. “By combining pop culture with magic realism, he has attracted much attention with his novels and short story collections, and has attracted readers worldwide,” said the New Academy about Murakami.

Indeed, Murakami has a huge fan base in his home country of Japan, especially among young people. These young fans call themselves “Harukists”, as they identify with the “absurdity (荒谬) and loneliness of modern life” described in his novels, according to Business Insider. And in 2005, Murakami started reaching an international readership when his novel Kafka on the Shore appeared on the New York Times’ Top 10 list for book of the year, which was also believed to be the time when the world’s interest in Murakami’s Nobel win first began to surface.

But Murakami himself couldn’t care less about whether he wins the prize or not. “If you’re a writer and you have readers, you have everything. You don’t need critics or reviews.” he told The New Yorker.

However, if winning the prize is all that it takes to end this “horse race” and put Murakami out of his misery (煎熬), let’s just hope that when the winner is announced on Oct 12, the BBC’s story will open with, “This year’s New Academy Prize in Literature goes to ... Haruki Murakami.”

1.According to paragraph 2, what made Haruki Murakami annoyed?

A. Losing the horse race.

B. Not winning the Nobel Prize.

C. Being interviewed by the media.

D. Over focus on his potential Nobel win.

2.We learn from the passage that Haruki Murakami _____.

A. is especially popular among the elders

B. is more famous abroad than at home

C. became internationally acceptable in 2005

D. combines pop culture with serious literature

3.What can we learn from Murakami’s words in paragraph 5?

A. He puts his readers in the first place.

B. He cares much about people’s reviews.

C. He considers winning the Nobel Prize a top honor.

D. He is very disappointed about not winning the Nobel Prize.

4.What is the writer’s attitude towards Murakami winning the Nobel Prize?

A. Favorable. B. Uncaring.

C. Changing. D. Doubtful.

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New research about male guppies, a tropical fish found in most fresh and saltwater environments published in the journal Functional Ecology suggests that male guppies exposed to high predation (捕食行动) levels often develop larger brain sizes than those living in low-risk environments. Consequently, the development of larger brain sizes among the male guppy population allows for better chances of survival under high predation conditions.

The team began its research in the southern Caribbean. They concentrated their observations on populations located in two independent rivers. In each, they collected male guppies living above and below the waterfalls. A small amount of predators lived in the waters above the waterfall, therefore the local guppy population had evolved (进化) under predation-poor conditions into a predation-poor population.

On the other hand, below the waterfall, predators were found to be increasing, making environment dangerous. Scientists noticed that male guppies located above the waterfalls often displayed on average smaller brain sizes than males living under the waterfall.

The next step was to find out if male guppies from high-predation population only had larger brains as a result of long evolutionary processes or a direct response to exposure (暴露) to risk during development. This question took the team away from the tropics and back to the laboratory, taking a sample group of guppies originating from high predation group. These were divided into two test populations. The first group was exposed to the sight and smell of a predator living in a nearby aquarium for five minutes at a time, five times a week. The other guppies served as a control group and lived in non-predatory places. The results showed that males exposed to predators have 21 per cent heavier brains than those of the control group.

Male guppies are generally more colorful than females and thus more likely to be exposed to predation threats. The increase in intellect could offer males advantages such as the ability to detect and react to danger earlier, increasing their chances of survival.

1.We learn from the passage that ______.

A. smarter fish have better chances of survival

B. guppies can’t survive in high predator conditions

C. the size of guppies changes with the environment

D. larger brains only result from long evolutionary process

2.This new research was done mainly by _______.

A. listing facts B. analyzing data

C. making comparisons D. explaining reasons

3.Male guppies are more easily attacked than females because of their _____.

A. appearance B. behavior

C. life history D. living environment

4.Which of the following proverbs reflects the findings of the research?

A. Pain past is pleasure.

B. Great hopes make great man.

C. While there is life, there is hope.

D. Storms make trees take deeper roots.

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In 2000, Jodi had a lot going on: Not only was she working, but she was taking care of her husband, Kevin, who was suffering from Lou Gehrig’s Disease (重症肌无力). Being a caretaker is never easy, and on one afternoon after Labor Day, her brother decided to cheer her up.

“While a day at the beach sounded great, it was too much to ask from Kevin. A day at the beach was like running a marathon—an extraordinary event. It would mean having help with us, keeping the wheelchair and medical equipment free of water and sand, it would mean keeping Kevin cool and comfortable, and it would mean a tough day for everyone involved. After work, I got home and I saw my brother’s car. After asking me to wait before coming in, he covered my eyes with a scarf and took my hand. Once inside, he asked me to sit down and then took off my shoes and socks. My foot landed on something cool. I soon realized that my toes were sinking into sand. It was a beautiful morning and the sand felt cool and welcoming under my feet. Still blindfolded, Jamie then guided me to sit down on a towel. Then he sat behind me and held me in his arms. Seagulls flew in front of me. Mists of water touched my face.

‘Here you go’, said my brother, handing me a hot latte. We sat there, not needing to say anything. He embraced me while I sipped my coffee. What a miracle of love! I hadn’t made it to the beach but my brother had brought the beach to me! It was the nicest thing that anyone had ever done for me. For 15 minutes, until Kevin woke and needed care as usual, I was at the beach. When this was over, my brother gently removed my blindfold. Now I could see where I really was. The patio (平台) was covered in sand. A CD player gave the sounds of the ocean. He had supported the hose on a bucket and the water was set to mist.

With my eyes open, the beach was gone. But that memory, that sincere gesture of love and hope, kept me happy for a long time.”

1.Which of the following made a day at the beach beyond reach?

A. The terrible weather.

B. Economic pressures.

C. A lack of a wheelchair.

D. Kevin’s physical condition.

2.The underlined word in paragraph 3 may refer to the brand of _____.

A. dessert B. coffee

C. snacks D. tea

3.What do we learn about Kevin?

A. He was mentally disabled.

B. He was crazy about the beach.

C. He was used to taking a nap in the day.

D. He planned a day at the beach for Jodi.

4.In Jodi’s eyes, her brother was _______.

A. strong and optimistic

B. considerate and caring

C. loyal and friendly

D. honest and enthusiastic

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1.If Jim suffers from overweight, which book will he choose to read?

A. Better Health Can Be B. Mind Stretchers

C. Everyday Garden Solutions D. Stop & Drop Diet

2.How much does it cost to order Better Health Can Be online?

A. $14.39 . B. $23.99.

C. $21.59. D. $10.99.

3.By reading Mind Stretchers, you can ________.

A. know more about gardening

B. exercise your mental muscles

C. improve the quality of your life

D. get a fast loss of your weight

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目前，快餐在中国很流行，请参考下面给出的信息写一篇以“FAST FOOD” 为题的英语短文。

快餐的优点：

(1) 方便、节约时间；

(2) 既可在快餐店里吃又可带回家吃；……

快餐的缺点：

(1) 营养不均衡

(2) 能量太高……

建议：

……

注意: 1、词数 120 左右； 2、行文应连贯，内容应完整；3、开头语已为你写好。

营养（nutrition）

Fast food is becoming more and more popular in China, especially among children and teenagers.

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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：在错的词下画一横线，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。

In the afternoon of May 20th, a charity sale activity held on our school playground. In order to organize a meaningful activity, we made fully preparations. Although it was a hard work, students actively take part. Some students brought various book, daily necessities, and others offered to design posters for the sale. The activity was a great success. The money raising from the activity would be donated to Project Hope. We might not have enough money or things to donate, but you all should take part in this kind of activity and do something to help others. More than one student whom took part in the activity think that the charity sale activity means a lot.

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单词和语法填空（原题，词汇范围为人教版必修三Unit1-3单元。）

1.Mohandas Gandhi is the leader who helped gain India’s i __________ from Britain.

2.She showed us all the athletics __________(奖) she had won.

3.I am writing this letter to a __________ to you for the mistake I made in the work.

4.You have to b __________ the advantages of living in the country against the disadvantages.

5.The president __________(商量) with European leaders before taking action.

6.__________(好奇心) drove the girl to open that box.

7.Since time was __________(有限的)，I drafted out my speech in 10 minutes.

8.Henry earned his passage by working as an unpaid hand, which a _________ for his poor appearance.

9.She __________(发现，认出) her friend among the passengers who got off the train.

10.Tom went out to play football without his mother’s p __________.

11.Something terrible __________(happen) if Li Chang was not coming to eat in his restaurant as he always did.

12.You_________(tell) him, for I had told him about it earlier.

13.I made it clear _________I was determined to carry out the plan.

14.The reason why I like the new rule is __________it sets a good example to young athletes.

15.We have been prepared to do __________ it takes to save her life.

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Mr. Glen is a millionaire. Years ago, after returning from abroad to his motherland, he ___his company. Speaking of success, Glen often tells us a story about his extra expensive “school” fee. He always __ his success to it.

At that time, Glen, who already got a Ph.D．degree, __ to return home, starting a company. Before leaving, he bought a Rolex watch with the __ made through years. At the airport hehad to accept the routine customs(海关) check. The watch on his wrist was also required to be taken down for __. Glen knew that carrying such goods out had to pay the tax, and he worried about paying __ for his watch. So while checked, he told a lie that his watch was a __ fake(假货). When he was __ of his “smarts”, immediately, in the presence of Glen, the officers hit the watch, __ cost nearly 100,000, into pieces __ hearing Glen’s words. Glen was __. Before he understood why, he was taken to the office to be examined __. For many times of entry-exit __ he knew that only those people in the “blacklist” would “enjoy” this special treatment. The officers looked over everything carefully, and __ him no matter what time of entry and exit he must accept the check and if__ reusing and carrying fake goods, he would be __ by law! Suddenly, his face turned red, and he had nothing in mind after __ the plane for long.

After that, he often told the story to his family and his employees. He said that this made a deep __ on him, because the additional high “school” fee that he had ever paid made him realize the value of __, which he would remember as the __ of his success forever.

1.A. went up B. set up C. took up D. picked up

2.A. honors B. mentions C. brings D. owes

3.A. objected B. refused C. decided D. asked

4.A. books B. things C. pounds D. savings

5.A. inspection B. Look C. test D. experiment

6.A. it B. one C. them D. these

7.A. careless B. priceless C. hopeless D. worthless

8.A. afraid B. ashamed C. Proud D. hard

9.A. whose B. What C. which D. as

10.A. at B. On C. in D. by

11.A. shocked B. delighted C. disappointed D. satisfied

12.A. closely B. quietly C. quickly D. curiously

13.A. conditions B. chances C. experiments D. experiences

14.A. stopped B. warned C. urged D. hoped

15.A. found out B. came out C. sent out D. set out

16.A. hit B. charged C. praised D. blamed

17.A. boarding B. getting off C. flying D. observing

18.A. expression B. Idea C. thought D. impression

19.A. lies B. honesty C. goods D. bravery

20.A. choice B. lesson C. secret D. belief

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Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving Day in the USA, falling on the Friday after the fourth Thursday in November.

Many people have a day off work or choose to take a day from their annual leave on Black Friday. Some people use this to make trips to see family members or friends who live in other areas or to go on vacation. Shopping for Christmas presents is popular on Black Friday. Many stores have special offers and lower their prices on some goods, such as toys.

Public life

2.Many people take a day off on the day after Thanksgiving Day. Many organizations also close for the Thanksgiving weekend.

Public transportation systems may run on their normal schedule or may have changes. Some stores extend their opening hours on Black Friday.3.

Background

Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving Day, is one of the busiest shopping days in the USA.4.One theory is that the wheels of vehicles in heavy traffic on the day after Thanksgiving Day left many black marking on the road surface, leading to the term “Black Friday”.

The other theory is that the term “Black Friday” comes from an old way of recording business accounts.5.Many businesses, particularly small businesses, started making profits before Christmas. Many hoped to start showing a profit, marked in black ink, on the day after Thanksgiving Day.

More recently, Black Friday has been exported to nations outside of North America such as the United Kingdom by major online retailers like Amazon or Apple. In 2011, IBM reported online Black Friday sales were up by 24.3%, according to a study that includes 500 retailers.

A. People’s activities.

B. History of Black Friday.

C. Losses were recorded in red ink and profits in black ink.

D. A busy shopping day is a holiday in some states.

E. There can also be jams on roads to popular shopping destinations.

F. There are two popular theories as to why it is called Black Friday.

G. Black Friday is not a federal (联邦政府的) holiday but a public one in some states.

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Let’s face it. No one drinks diet sodas for the taste. People drink diet sodas in the hope that it will help them lose weight or at least keep them from gaining it. Yet it seems to have exactly the opposite effect, according to a new study.

Researchers from the University of Texas said those who drank two or more diet sodas a day had waist size increases that were six times greater than those who didn’t drink diet sodas. ＂What we saw was that the more diet sodas a person drank, the more weight they were likely to gain,＂said Sharon Fowler.

The study was based on data from 474 participants in a large, ongoing research project, where the participants were followed for nearly 10 years.

While the findings are surprising, they also offer some explanations. Nutrition expert, Melanie Rogers, who works with overweight patients in New York, has found that when patients are switched from regular to diet sodas, they don’t lose weight at all. ＂We weren’t seeing weight loss necessarily, and that was confusing to us＂, said Rogers.

So why would diet soda cause weight gain? No one knows for sure yet, but it could be that people think they can eat more if they drink diet sodas, and so over-compensate for the missing calories.

A related study found some sweeteners (甜味剂) raised blood sugar levels in some mice. ＂Data from this and other potential studies suggest that the promotion of diet sodas and artificial sweeteners may be risky, said Helen P. Hazuda, professor at the University of Texas’s school of medicine. ＂They may be free of calories, but not of consequences.＂

1.People drink diet sodas to ____________.

A. enjoy its taste B. stay in fashion

C. achieve weight loss D. gain more energy

2.The new study suggests that drinking diet sodas ____________.

A. causes people to become heavier B. helps people to be healthier

C. makes people much thinner D. offers people more calories

3.We can learn from the passage that ____________.

A. regular sodas make people lose more weight B. diet soda drinkers tend to eat more food

C. diet sodas do help reduce calories D. most blood diseases come from diet sodas

4.The underlined word ＂They＂ in the last paragraph probably refers to ＂____________＂.

A. sweeteners B. diet sodas and artificial sweeteners

C. sodas D. diet soda drinkers and sweetener takers

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When I was five years old， my parents would have to pull me home from yet another painful English vacation． I still didn't want to leave． I want to be away from home． I wanted to go somewhere new and exciting． This became the theme of the next twenty years． I'd spend the whole year counting down to my next holiday， and then as soon as I left I'd begin to dread having to return home． Year after year．

Ten years ago， I decided to build a life that I didn't want to escape from． I knew I wanted to travel in the long term， but I didn't have a lot of money or savings， and there is no one paying for my adventures． For five years， I did three jobs while studying full-time at university． I didn't eat out and I didn't buy anything I didn't need． I even moved in with my parents． I was able to save ﹩16，000 over those five years，which was enough to keep me on the road for a couple of years．

But what if two years wouldn't be enough？ Before leaving， I began to spend my time in making plans that would allow me to work anywhere that had an Internet connection． At the time， I was studying for a master degree in physics． While studying， I came up with a list of my interests and skills and began researching into a way to do these anywhere． If I could make money from it and if I could do it online， then it was something worth going after．

I created a writing file that would help me to find free writing jobs． I researched English and physics teaching online， and built travel websites to earn income through sales and advertising． Most of these failed， but I didn't give up．

The work I do has changed over the years and it's still changing now． Now， I pay my traveling through several different things． I'm the Student Travel Expert for About．com， and a senior writer for Too Many Adapters， a travel technology website． In addition， I will have my first book published this summer． I also offer a travel planning service to help readers prepare for their travels abroad．

To reach this point， where I can cover my expenses and travel full-time， took many， many years of hard work． For me， the freedom makes it worth it． With everything set in place， finally my dreams came true．

1.What does the underlined word "dread" mean in Paragraph 1？ ______

A. fear B. forget

C. miss D. consider

2.The author has taken the following jobs except ______ ．

A. placing advertisements online B. offering a travel planning service

C. teaching physics in a university D. free writing on the websites

3.Which of the following best describes the author？ ______

A. open-minded B. kind-hearted

C. cold-blooded D. strong-willed

4.What is the passage mainly about？ ______

A. Why the author desired freedom． B. Why the author needed money．

C. How the author made his living． D. How the author realized his dream．

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When young people begin to live independently， home-hunting can be difficult． But they would do well to remember that a new choice is available --- micro-homes．

Fondly called "tiny houses，" these houses have all living necessities in a small package， including kitchen， bedroom and bathroom． Generally under 50 square meters， most tiny houses can hold just one or two people though some claim the space for more． What's lost in size is not lost in designas these homes are often quite modern in design．

Besides an attractive appearance， tiny houses can also have practical features． Making the best of urban space， the 72-to-122-centimeter-wide Keret House in Warsaw， the world's narrowest home， filled in an alley（小巷）． The home Ecocapsule uses solar power， wind power and rainwater collection to enable its owner to live practically anywhere．

Although micro-homes are attractive， there are a few disadvantages to consider before getting comfortable on a minicouch． Moving into a tiny house， you should throw away unnecessary things． It is also mostly impossible to invite guests． And finally， a micro-home is likely a temporary（暂时的） living choice for most people since they will probably start families and own more things．

Though the limitation will scare some， there is usually a benefit． A small size results in low prices and small bills， making tiny houses easier to save up for． And though you won't have many things around the house， it makes it easy and simple to keep it clean． Micro-homes are also eco-friendly， which can't be matched by other homes． They probably aren't for everyone or forever， but when it comes to your next （or first） home， they could be just what you need．

1.What can be learnt about micro-homes from Paragraph 2？ ______

A. People can't take a package into the tiny houses．

B. All of the houses can hold more than two people．

C. These houses are convenient though tiny in size．

D. Such houses are poorly designed due to the small size．

2.The author develops Paragraph 3 mainly ______ ．

A. by example B. by comparisons

C. by order in space D. by causes and effects

3.Micro-homes are especially suitable for ______ ．

A. a young person who has many things

B. a person who doesn't have much money

C. a family wanting to protect environment

D. a family hoping to settle down in a city

4.What can be the best title for the text？ ______

A. East or west， home is the best． B. Micro-homes --- more than tiny!

C. Home-hunting --- no easy matter! D. Tiny or large， this is a choice．

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Washington, D.C. Bicycle Tours

Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.

Duration: 3 hours

This small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability — the cherry blossoms—disappear!

Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour

Duration: 3 hours (4 miles)

Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.

Capital City Bike Tour In Washington, D.C.

Duration: 3 hours

Morning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D. C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most, interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线) make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.

Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour

Duration: 3 hours (7miles)

Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.

1.Which tour do you need to book in advance?

A. Cherry Blossom like Tour in Washington, D.C.

B. Washington capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.

C. Capital City Bike Tour in Washington.

D. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.

2.What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour?

A. Meet famous people. B. Go to a national park.

C. Visit well-known museums. D. Enjoy interesting stories.

3.Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?

A. City maps. B. Cameras.

C. Meals. D. Safety lights.

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假定你是李华，了解到你的美国笔友Tom对中国文化有浓厚兴趣，想邀请他一起参观中国画画展（Chinese Ink Painting )。请你写封邮件，内容包括：

1.展览时间、地点。

2.展览内容。

注意：

1.词数:100左右，开头和结尾已写好，但不计入总词数。

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Tomt

How is it going?

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

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增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），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的词。

注意:1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

I still remember a embarrassing experience last month. That day, I was overslept. I was running around my apartment quickly because there was something scarier for me than be late for work. I called a taxi, put on a dress, put all the necessary things into my bags, and closed it without even looking into it. Then I took my wallet, and run out. It didn't take much time to get to work because I was hurrying the driver at every traffic light. At last, I was in the office. Surprising, when I opened my bag, I saw the 2 yellow or scared eyes of my cat looking me. She seemed to be just as shocking as I was.

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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或所给单词的正确形式

Fu Xuewei, a 25-year-old girl from Chengdu, China1.(recent )shared a beautiful set of wedding photos on the Internet. However, there's a debate on the photographs, 2. no groom(新郎) seems to be found in the photos. In fact, the only people 3. (feature) in the photos are Ms. Fu and her 87-year-old grandfather.

Despite having no plans of getting married anytime soon, Fu decided 4. (wear) the wedding dress for her grandfather. The man fell seriously ill last September, with doctors warning that he could pass away5. any time. Fearing he might never get to fulfill the dream of walking her down to the Mr. Right, Fu arranged the surprise photoshoot. She took 6. (she ) grandfather for a regular hospital check-up, only to reveal that they were going to take pictures later and he agreed。

Ms Fu 7. (raise) by her grandparents from the age of ten, 8. makes them mean a lot to her. She insists that she takes care of them in return. The young woman even 9. (have) a tattoo of her grandfather. "I had my grandfather’s appearance tattooed on my arm because I want all my new 10. (friend) to know what he looks like in the future, "she said。

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The Homeless Hero

For many, finding an unattended wallet filled with £400 in cash would be a source（来源）of temptation（诱惑）. But the ________ would no doubt be greater if you were living on the streets with little food and money. All of this makes the actions of the homeless Tom Smith __________ more remarkable.

After spotting a ________ on the front seat inside a parked car with its window down, he stood guard in the rain for about two hours waiting for the __________ to return.

After hours in the cold and wet, he __________ inside and pulled the wallet out hoping to find some ID so he could contact（联系）the driver, only to __________ it contained £400 in notes, with another £50 in spare change beside it.

He then took the wallet to a nearby police station after __________ a note behind to let the owner know it was safe. When the car’s owner John Anderson and his colleague Carol Lawrence returned to the car—which was itself worth £35, 000—in Glasgow city centre, they were __________ to find two policemen standing next to it. The policemen told them what Mr. Smith did and that the wallet was __________.

The pair were later able to thank Mr. Smith for his __________.

Mr. Anderson said：＂I couldn’t believe that the guy never took a penny. To think he is sleeping on the streets tonight __________ he could have stolen the money and paid for a place to stay in. This guy has nothing and

__________ he didn’t take the wallet for himself；he thought about others __________. It’s unbelievable. It just proves there are ________ guys out there.＂

Mr. Smith’s act __________ much of the public’s attention. He also won praise from social media users after Mr. Anderson __________ about the act of kindness on Facebook.

Now Mr. Anderson has set up an online campaign to __________ money for Mr. Smith and other homeless people in the area, which by yesterday had received ￡8,000. ＂I think the faith that everyone has shown __________ him has touched him. People have been approaching him in the street; he’s had job __________ and all sorts,＂ Mr. Anderson commented.

For Mr. Smith, this is a possible life-changing __________. The story once again tells us that one good turn deserves another.

1.A. hope B. aim C. urge D. effort

2.A. still B. even C. ever D. once

3.A. wallet B. bag C. box D. parcel

4.A. partner B. colleague C. owner D. policeman

5.A. turned B. hid C. stepped D. reached

6.A. discover B. collect C. check D. believe

7.A. taking B. leaving C. reading D. writing

8.A. satisfied B. excited C. amused D. shocked

9.A. safe B. missing C. found D. seen

10.A. service B. support C. kindness D. encouragement

11.A. when B. if C. where D. because

12.A. rather B. yet C. already D. just

13.A. too B. though C. again D. instead

14.A. honest B. polite C. rich D. generous

15.A. gave B. paid C. cast D. drew

16.A. learned B. posted C. cared D. heard

17.A. borrow B. raise C. save D. earn

18.A. of B. at C. for D. in

19.A. details B. changes C. offers D. applications

20.A. lesson B. adventure C. chance D. challenge

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While it may seem that a cab driver has only one responsibility—to drive customers to and from certain destinations, this is not the case. Instead, a cab driver must be ready to take on a number of different tasks. 1. Taxis have been around in various forms for many centuries, and the many duties of a cab driver increase as time goes on.2. Not only do cab drivers have to pick up all kinds of people, but many of them have to interact with their customers. Frequently, cab drivers are hired by tourists or business people for an entire day, and this can mean making unavoidable contact with different people with different personalities.

Taxi drivers must also be able to operate different types of vehicles. 3.The vehicles have ramps (斜面) that can be raised and lowered. This type of vehicle requires a special license that most cab drivers must get before obtaining a position as a taxi driver.

Generally, cab drivers are not required to repair vehicles. 4. For example, almost all taxi drivers know how to change tires（轮胎）, lights, and other small vehicle parts. Many drivers are also responsible for checking the taxi on a regular basis.

Perhaps the most important task that a cab driver must be aware of is how to charge a customer for each trip. While the prices of some trips have been predetermined（商定）, such as airport fares, other trips must be calculated using taximeters（计价器） and fee charts. 5.

A. One of them is cleaning the inside of cabs.

B. Being a taxi driver can be emotionally rewarding.

C. A cab driver must have excellent communication skills.

D. There are some taxis specially made for disabled people.

E. However, some drivers may be asked to make small repairs.

F. These prices must be calculated before the driver sets off on the trip.

G. Taxi drivers should have a basic knowledge of a country ’s spoken language.

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Moscow city authorities have begun using comics（漫画） with characters from Russian fairy tales to explain to migrants（移民） how they should behave. They say a 100-page guide is needed to "keep a positive image" of the city and could help reduce "tensions" between natives and migrants. But critics have pointed out that foreign migrants and natives may be regarded as antagonists in the manual(手册).

Russians and migrants have repeatedly flooded in Moscow recently. Many migrants from ex-Soviet republics in Central Asia, the Caucasus（高加索） and North Caucasus, arrive in Moscow every year, attracted by the capital’s job opportunities and relatively high salaries. A significant number of them work in the Russian capital illegally.

The new guide in Russian seeks to explain the "dos" and "don’ts" to migrants. They are urged not to cause trouble, by staring at women, or eating or talking loudly on the streets. They are also warned that the police may routinely（例行公事） stop them to check their documents.

In the manual, Russia’s famous "three warriors" are meant to represent the city’s law enforcement agencies（执法机关）, while Prince Yuri Dolgoruky (a historical character) is used for tours around Moscow. Meanwhile, Vasilisa the Wise and The Snow Maiden test the reader on Russia’s language and history. A special section of the book explains the importance of following Moscow’s strict residency and employment rules, stressing that migrants could otherwise be deported(驱逐出境) or banned from entry.

The manual was written primarily for illegal migrants, Alexander Kalinin, who heads the group Support for Working Migrants in Moscow, told BBC Russian.

"We want to raise their level of law awareness," he added.

Migrant characters had initially(最初) been identified as representatives of different nationalities, but the book’s authors later decided to drop this idea so as "not to offend anyone", said Mr. Kalinin.

"The old conflict between Russian heroes and non-Slavic invaders is being revived," Yevgeny Varshaver, a migration expert told BBC Russian. He also suggested that the language used in the book would be "difficult" to understand for some migrants who were not native Russian speakers.

1.The underlined word "antagonists" in Paragraph 1 can probably be replaced by ""_____". ".

A. friends B. acquaintances

C. cooperators D. opponents

2.People from other countries come to Moscow "_____".

A. to find well-paid jobs B. to have a new lifestyle

C. to enjoy the fine climate D. to experience a new culture

3.The third paragraph is mainly about"_____".

A. consequences the migrants may suffer

B. the purpose of publishing the handbook

C. the measures to attract foreign migrants

D. characters and their functions in Russian fairytales

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

A. Ways to help foreign migrants to settle in Russia

B. Characters from Russian fairy tales have new jobs

C. More and more foreign migrants to work in Moscow

D. Moscow fairy tale comics to help migrants behave

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In China，chain restaurants-especially the big multinational ones-are cool．Going to Starbucks，for example，is a status symbol．It not only says，"I'm rich enough to buy this overpriced coffee，"but also，"I'm cosmopolitan （见多识广的） enough to be part of globalization．"

Where I come from in the UK，however，chains are neither fashionable nor gourmet（美食的）．Chains are where you go on New Year's Day when nowhere else is open，or when you are 5 years old and your parents can't stand hearing，"I'm huuungry!"any longer．In my own case （with regards to McDonald's），a chain is where you are taken on your first"date"．Even at the age of 13，I knew to give the guy the"let's just be friends"phone call the next day．

In the UK，independent cafes and restaurants are making a comeback on the fashion scene．Nowadays，a Londoner who says"let's meet for a coffee at Monmouth"（an independent cafe） is much cooler than one who says"let's go to Starbucks"．Even if Monmouth's coffee is a little more expensive，there's a satisfaction in knowing your pounds aren't going straight to the big corporations．

Of course，there are chain stores all over the UK；you can't go five minutes without spotting a Costa Coffee．But numbers do not add up to good taste．

I do，however，have a confession （坦白）．After moving to China I had moments when all the rice and Kung Pao Chicken became too much．I，too，have retreated to McDonald's．

1.Many Chinese people like to go to multinational chain restaurants because ______ ．

A. the restaurants give customers a taste of foreign culture

B. the restaurants offer different food and drinks from other restaurants

C. they believe that eating there will show their wealth and social status

D. these restaurants are perfect places for a romantic date

2.Which of the following statements is TRUE？ ______

A. The author has grown tired of Chinese food．

B. Branches of Monmouth's cafe can be found all over the UK．

C. Most independent stores are closed on New Year's Day in the UK．

D. It is cool in the UK to take your first date to a chain restaurant．

3.We can infer from the article that ______ ．

A. the author doesn't like food from Pizza Hut

B. the author doesn't like to follow fashion trends

C. many Britons think that numbers mean poor quality

D. many Britons don't like big corporations

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When my father married my mother in 1943, he gave my mother a 1937 crown coin and told her to keep it in the back of her purse and not to spend it. This would mean that she always felt that she was protected and would always have money if she really needed it.

When I was married in 1970 my husband who had heard this story, obtained a 1937 crown coin for me and I have always kept it in my wallet, and I have always had enough for my needs.

A friend recently fell on hard times, partly through external (外部的）circumstances and partly through poor planning. Friends and I have loaned her money, paid her bills, given her food, and even tried to teach her budget techniques, but none of them has been a solution. She has just slipped deeper and deeper into financial trouble and depression.

Last week she looked pale and unwell, very depressed and hopeless, very sad for a friend to see and I then thought about how the crown coin, a physical reminder of another's care and love had protected me, so I went to the bank for a $ 100 dollar-bill.

I told my friend the story and asked her to keep the $ 100 in the back of her wallet. It turned out that she didn't have a wallet, so she put the money in a little pencil case where she kept her coins. She immediately felt better—“I feel rich, and thank you for being a good friend,” she said, and we were both a bit teary.

I went home and remembered a little wallet I had that I’d never used, and thought, “I’ll give that to my friend. ” I opened it, and inside, found $ 100.

1.What did the 1937 crown coin from the author’s father mean to her mother?

A. His concern for her. B. His pity and protection for her.

C. His care and love for her. D. His pride and respect for her.

2.Where did the author’s friend keep the $ 100 dollar-bill?

A. In the back of her wallet. B. In a little pencil case.

C. In the pocket of her raincoat. D. In the layer of her suitcase.

3.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A. The author became rich all of a sudden.

B. The author's friend would receive a wallet as a gift.

C. The author's friend was not touched by her story.

D. The author felt uncomfortable when receiving the bill.

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

A. A crown coin B. The help to a friend

C. A hard life D. A gift from my father

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We can take online joyful learning experiences to a new level by combining the best practices in education with inspiring hands-on lessons that parents and children can enjoy together.

◆◇Starting a Writer’s Notebook　June 13th—June 17th

This workshop is to inspire children to see themselves as true authors. The writing activities in this workshop are meant to help young authors develop their sense of voice and enthusiasm for writing. Participants will learn a variety of strategies and techniques for generating ideas and producing meaningful writing.

PRICE: $27.00($22.00 cash payment)　　　AGE: 6—10

◆◇Backyard Science　　June 20th—June 24th

By sharing what we discover in our own backyards, our children will be able to experience firsthand how wildlife, climate, and geographic landscapes differ across the globe. Through this workshop we have the ability to create eye-opening explorations for our children.

PRICE: $27.00　　　 AGE:4—10

◆◇Be a Peacemaker　　June 27th—July 1st

By practicing mindfulness we discover how to find that peaceful place within ourselves, even during the most difficult times. This online class offers families a way to explore beneficial techniques together in an effort to develop a shared language and common understanding of what it means to be fully present in our lives.

PRICE: $27.00　　 AGE: 4—10

◆◇Poetry Makers　　June 11th—July 15th

When sharing poems with our children, we not only teach them how to appreciate the beauty of language but also that our words have the ability to affect others in deep and meaningful ways. In this four-week online workshop, we will strengthen our children’s understanding of themselves, each other, and the world around them through the power of writing poetry.

PRICE: $27.00　　　AGE:6—10

1.What can we learn about Starting a Writer’s Notebook?

A. It offers a discount.

B. It lasts four weeks.

C. It is suitable for all ages.

D. It encourages children to write poetry.

2.What can we learn about Backyard Science?

A. It encourages the kids to get close to nature.

B. It offers the kids various outdoor explorations.

C. It fills the kids with confidence in their future.

D. It enriches the kids’ life experience and knowledge.

3.Which workshop can help kids make a good balance in their daily life?

A. Starting a Writer’s Notebook.

B. Backyard Science.

C. Be a Peacemaker.

D. Poetry Makers.

4.What can kids learn at Poetry Makers?

A. Take more interest in their studies.

B. Have a strong desire to be successful.

C. Show much enthusiasm for literature.

D. Be aware of the power of words.

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假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，以“Go Beyond Yourself”为题，给校刊“英语角”写一篇英文稿件，记述你刻苦训练，成功通过体育测试长跑项目的过程。

注意：词数不少于60。

提示词：体育测试 Physical Fitness Test

Go Beyond Yourself

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假设你是红星中学学生会主席李华，你校交换生Jim在给你的email中提到他对学生会组织的活动感兴趣，并希望你给他提供一项适合他参加的活动。请你给Jim回邮件，内容包括：

1. 活动名称及意图；

2. 活动具体安排；

3. 邀请他参加。

注意：1. 词数不少于50；

2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Jim,

Yours,

Li Hua

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