Run! Lunch-Delivery Men!

It’s lunch time, and Guo Ziyang is on a mission: deliver seven hot meal orders in an hour.

He dashes into a downtown high­rise, carrying a plastic container of hot beef noodles. There is no time to wait for the right elevator. He hops into the first one that opens, jumps out at the last stop and begins running up the stairs. After a quick handoff to the customer, he races down 20 flights. 1. Across China’s biggest cities, the scene has become as familiar as crowded subways. 2. Meals appear with just a few taps on a smartphone. With the major delivery services offering similar pricing strategies and food choices, the burden of competition has fallen largely on the speed of the delivery people, popularly known as Waimai Xiaoge, or “Brother Takeaway”.

Guo said he wolfs down four or five steamed buns before starting work every morning. “You’ll need the energy for various delivery missions,” he said. “Sometimes, the buildings you deliver to don’t have elevators.3. Then, you have to climb ten flights of stairs.”

Guo works around Shanghai’s central business district. He joined Ele. me only last year. 4. With a food­warmer box tied to his scooter, Guo tears through traffic, rushes past pedestrians and avoid bumps that might spill soup dishes. In less than two hours, he has made stops at a hospital, a hair salon, a hotel room and several high­rises. Six orders an hour is the norm for the lunchtime rush, but Guo said he is sometimes called upon to deliver ten meals. “5. You just have to apologize.” he said.

Nevertheless, Guo said he thrives on deadline pressure. “I’m the kind of person who likes challenging work,” he added.

A.That’s really difficult, and if you arrive late, customers get angry.

B.One order down, six to go.

C.The tradition of going out for a meal has been under pressure from the fast pace of urban life.

D.Sometimes, the elevators are crowded and take a long time.

E.Sometimes, people ask them to pick up cigarettes, alcohol and other items, which they aren’t supposed to do.

F.The arrival of food­delivery apps has transformed the country’s lunchtime culture.

G.But he has memorized the layouts of all the buildings in his area.

    An advance in electronic publishing could make the ebook you are reading seem as dated as a silent film. Publishers hope to explore the growing success of ebooks by releasing versions with added soundtracks and musical accompaniments.

The noises in the first multimedia books released in Britain on Friday include rain hitting a window in a Sherlock Holmes tale. When the plot of a book reaches the most exciting part, background scores will create tension. In America, works by Shakespeare and Jane Austen have already been released with music and background noise so that, for example, readers can hear tea cups clinking in Mr. Darcy’s garden as they read Pride and Prejudice.

Supporters argue that sound effects are the next logical development for ebooks and will add excitement for younger readers. Critics, however, will argue that the noise will ruin the simple pleasure of having the imagination stimulated by reading.

Caroline Michel, chief executive of the literary agency, said the new generation of computer-literate readers was used to multiple sensory input. She said, “Young people have split computer screens where they may be watching television and replying to an email at the same time. If that’s what the market wants then we should respond to the market.”

Booktrack’s sound effects work by estimating the user’s reading speed. Each time you “turn” a page, the software reassesses where you have reached in the text and times the sounds to switch on accordingly. If the soundtrack becomes out of synch (同步), a click on any word will reset it.

Some authors fear that a soundtrack could destroy the peace and quiet of libraries and ruin the pleasure of reading. David Nicholls, author of One Day, the bestseller now released as a film, said, “This sounds like the opposite of reading. I have enough trouble reading an ebook because I’m constantly distracted by emails.”

Stuart MacBride, the crime writer whose novel Shatter the Bones was an ebook bestseller, sells 18% of his books as electronic downloads. He said, “If I’m reading, I will do the noise in my head. I don't need someone to tell me what tea cups clinking sounds like. That would irritate me.”

1.What’s the passage mainly about?

A.Opinions about ebooks with soundtracks.

B.Response to the need of the book market.

C.Reasons for traditional ebooks becoming outdated.

D.Suggestions on encouraging readers’ imagination.

2.What do publishers expect an ebook soundtrack to do?

A.Help to release an ebook as a film.

B.Make readers improve reading speed.

C.Add tension at a book’s exciting point.

D.Get readers familiar with the background.

3.What does the underlined sentences mean in Paragraph 6 ?

A.David enjoyed the pleasure of reading an ebook in the library.

B.Soundtrack would affect David’s concentration on reading an ebook.

C.David was constantly fascinated by checking emails when reading an ebook.

D.Soundtrack would destroy the content and characters of the story.

4.What do we know about Stuart MacBride?

A.He was a person who was easy to get irritated.

B.He didn’t like the clinking sounds of tea cups.

C.He was the most famous writer about crime stories.

D.He imagined sounds about the story when reading.

    If you’ve spent any amount of time boating, fishing, or bird-watching at lakes and rivers, you have most likely seen fishes jumping out of the water. I have seen it many times. Certainly, fishes will exit water in desperate attempts to escape enemies. Dolphins take advantage of the behavior, forming a circle and catching the frightened fishes in midair. But just as we may run fast from fun or from fear, different emotions might motivate fishes to jump.

Mobula rays (蝠鲼) aren’t motivated by fear when they throw their impressive bodies — up to a seventeen-foot wingspan (the distance from the end of one wing to the end of the other) and a ton in weight — skyward in leap of up to ten feet. They do it in schools of hundreds. They usually land on their bellies, but sometimes they land on their backs. Some scientists think it might be a way of removing parasites (寄生虫). But I think that the rays are enjoying themselves.

In the clear waters of Florida’s Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge, I watched several schools of fifty or more mullets(鲻鱼) moving in beautiful formation. Their well-built bodies were most evident when they leaped from the water. Most of the time I saw one or two leaps by a fish, but one made a series of seven. They usually land on their sides. Each jump was about a foot clear of the water and two to three feet in length.

Nobody knows for sure why the fish leaps. One idea is that they do it to take in oxygen. The idea is supported by the fact that mullets leap more when the water is lower in oxygen, but is challenged by the likelihood that jumping costs more energy than is gained by breathing air. It is hard to imagine they will feel any fresher when back in water.

Might these fishes also be leaping for fun? There is some new evidence. Gordon M. Burghardt recently published accounts of a dozen types of fishes leaping repeatedly, sometimes over floating objects — sticks, plants, sunning turtle — for no clear reason other than entertainment.

1.What can we say about the dolphins in Paragraph 1?

A.They have great escaping skills. B.They are easily frightened.

C.They are very clever. D.They love jumping.

2.What do the ray and the mullet have in common when jumping?

A.Both do it in groups. B.Both land on their bellies.

C.Both jump many feet out of water. D.Both make leaps one after the other.

3.What’s the author’s attitude towards the idea mentioned in Paragraph 4?

A.Anxious. B.Indifferent.

C.Approving. D.Questionable.

4.Why do fishes leap according to Gordon?

A.To remove parasites. B.To amuse themselves.

C.To take in more oxygen. D.To escape enemies.

    One of the most important things that has happened to me occurred long before I was aware of it. As the story goes, I was three days old and Mom was singing “The Name Game” song to me: “Christine- Bo-Bean-Banana-Fanna-Fo-Feen.” By day four, I was given a new name — Christine-Bo-Bean, or just Bo-Bean to my mother. Now, I am Bo to her and close friends.

Why is this nickname so important to me? I once read a book with a passage about True Names which explains that when a person’s true name is spoken, she has a distinct aura (光环) around her. Although I have been Bo to my mother all my life, I recently discovered that my true name is not on my birth certificate; it’s the name that is as unique and memorable as I am.

People usually know me as Christine. They still see me as a quiet, bookish child. They don’t know who I am now. My most recent hopes, fears, goals, dreams and opinions escape their notice; it is easier to think of me as I was. In their minds, they have a box labeled “Christine” in which I fit neatly, and as Christine, I was content with the perfect packaging.

Those who call me Bo or Bo-Bean really know me. They remember who I was and realize I have changed. Bo is a tight squeeze in the old “Christine” boxes. The Bo I am is ever-changing, ever-growing and ever-learning.

When I was Christine, I was quiet, and easily scared. I feared groups, meeting new people and sharing my opinions. I was more comfortable with a book than my best friend. As Christine, I thought everyone was better than I was.

As Bo, I still love my books, but I want to discuss them. As Bo, my dream is to live where I can experience new things and meet new people. I dream about being alone on a stage lit by a single spotlight; I have that confidence now. I am equal to those I once saw as better than me.

A name shouldn’t make such a difference, but sometimes, when a person finds his or her True Name, they develop a new shine visible to friends, family and especially themselves.

I can’t always be Bo. Sometimes exposing myself is still scary and I feel too nervous; I want to hide in those old boxes. Mostly, however, I am ready for the world. So, just call me Bo.

1.When was the author given a nickname?

A.When she was three years old.

B.On the fourth day after she was born.

C.On the arrival of some close friends.

D.When mom first sang “ The Name Game”.

2.What do the people know about the author as Christine?

A.They think the author is active and crazy.

B.They care about the author’s most recent feelings.

C.They don’t realize the author has changed.

D.They don’t know the author has a new name.

3.What kind of person was the author in the past?

A.She showed no interest in reading.

B.She took pleasure in finding new things.

C.She loved reading and sharing books with friends.

D.She lacked confidence and preferred to be alone.

4.What can be a suitable title for the text?

A.Bo — the True Name

B.A Unique Name

C.Remember the Past

D.The Meaning of Nickname

Auckland University Online Education — What to Expect

Most Auckland University (AU) online programs are 100 percent online so that students do not come to the school campus. Instead, AU has designed a media-rich, easy-to-use learning environment through a Learning Management System (LMS).

• Discipline

With disciplined work habits, you are likely to succeed as an online student. It is up to you to log on to your course and meet your own deadlines.

• Time Management

In order to earn competitive grades, plan on spending a minimum of 20-25 hours a week on each course. AU courses operate on a seven-week schedule, with start dates in January, March, May, July, September and November. Students are able to complete two courses per semester by taking one seven-week course at a time.

• Professional Connections

Many of the AU faculty who teach online have connections to industry, so the online learning environment ensures access to diverse expertise and practice. It includes an extensive network of professionals in a variety of industries.

“I work as an IT manager. And right from the very beginning, every class I took was relevant to what I was doing at work. The wide range of courses gave me a strong foundation for my career development.”

— Jim Heilman, Computer Information Systems graduate

• Technology

It goes without saying that technology plays a vital role in online learning. You will need a high-speed Internet connection and basic computer skills. For specifics, please click here to visit our Technology page.

1.How long does it take to complete one course?

A.Seven weeks. B.One semester.

C.Several months. D.At least 20-25 hours.

2.What is the purpose of mentioning Jim Heilman?

A.To recognize an excellent graduate.

B.To set a good example to other learners.

C.To prove benefits of professional connections.

D.To show effective methods of online learning.

3.Where is the text probably taken from?

A.A course brochure. B.A college website.

C.An academic magazine. D.A local newspaper.

阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

It was time to go home.“Remember to work on your class speeches for homework,”Miss Walker called, as everyone started talking and packing their school bags. Jenny felt sick. She hated having to read aloud in class. She was sure everyone got really bored listening to her. Once, when Jenny was reading out her holiday diary, Lee was even looking at his watch, a silver and blue one which seemed just magical.

Jenny watched Lee walk ahead of her as they left school. He seemed so clever, and he had a certain sort of shining confidence. He was just one of those people who were good at everything. Jenny sighed. As she turned the corner, she saw Lee’s watch lying right in the middle of the path.

Jenny knew she should just pick it up and return it to him, but she didn’t want to run after him. Jenny bent down quickly, picked up the watch and ran home. On arriving home, Jenny put it on almost without thinking. She was surprised it fitted so well. She walked to the mirror and started practicing her speech. Words just flooded out of her.“I’m going to talk about swimming. I have been lucky. I’ve won lots of competitions. But when I’m in a race, I’m not really thinking about winning. I’m just loving the feeling of being in the water…”Jenny laughed with excitement. She walked across the room. She suddenly seemed to have a certain sort of confidence. Turning back to the mirror, Jenny saw a flash of light from the watch in the glass. The flashes of silver seemed almost magical. So maybe Lee’s watch really DID have something magic about it.

The next day, as the lesson began, Miss Walker asked who was going to be brave and go first. Nobody moved. Jenny slowly raised her arm. Before Miss Walker could say anything, there was a shout from behind.“She’s stolen my watch!”Lee said angrily,“It went missing at school yesterday.”

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1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2. 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；

3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；

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Paragraph 1:

Everybody was fixing their eyes on Jenny, waiting for an explanation. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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At that time, Miss Walker smiled and asked the class to listen to Jenny’s speech first. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Last year I ruined my summer vacation by bringing along a modern convenience: the iPad.

Instead of looking at nature, I _______ my e-mail. Instead of reading great novels, I stuck to reading _______ newspapers each morning. And that was the problem:  I was acting _______ I were still in the office.  My body was on vacation but my _______ wasn’t.

So this year I made up my mind to try something _______: getting away from the Internet. I knew it wouldn’t be easy,  _______ I’m not good at self-control.  But I was _______.  I started by _______ the iPad to my wife.  Then, a stroke of luck:  The mobile phone _______ at our cabin was worse than in the past.  I was ________,  forced to carry out my plan.  Largely ________ from e-mail and my favorite newspaper websites, I had little way to ________ the world.  I had no ________ but to do what I had planned to do all along: read books.

With determination and the strong support of my wife, I succeeded in my vacation struggle ________ the Internet.  I finally ________ that it was me, of course, not the iPad, that was the ________.

I knew I had ________ when we passed a Starbucks and my wife asked if I wanted to stop to use the Wi-Fi.  “Don’t need it,” I said. ________, as we return to work, a test begins: Can I __________ when I’m back at work? I don’t plan to ________ my iPad completely. But I hope to resist the temptation(抵抗诱惑) to use it every five minutes.

1.A.received B.selected C.checked D.removed

2.A.online B.informal C.local D.traditional

3.A.so that B.as if C.now that D.even though

4.A.opinion B.identity C.mind D.curiosity

5.A.attractive B.logical C.magical D.different

6.A.since B.unless C.though D.so

7.A.excited B.shocked C.frightened D.determined

8.A.showing B.handing C.sending D.introducing

9.A.quality B.design C.signal D.technology

10.A.trapped B.ignored C.injured D.persuaded

11.A.taken out B.pulled down C.cut off D.carried away

12.A.rely on B.connect to C.help with D.look at

13.A.method B.goal C.trick D.choice

14.A.against B.for C.on D.to

15.A.expected B.realized C.permitted D.suggested

16.A.puzzle B.sign C.evidence D.problem

17.A.won B.forgotten C.suffered D.recovered

18.A.Somehow B.Anyway C.However D.Therefore

19.A.survive B.change C.escape D.continue

20.A.take apart B.give up C.turn to D.care about

What Teenagers Can Do to Earn More Respect

As teenagers continue to grow and develop into young adults, the transition(过渡) into adulthood has begun. With so many physical and emotional changes going on, certain manners are often forgotten and other adult traits(特点) are not yet accepted as a way of life. 1. By doing the following things, you will earn more respect.

Contribute to the household(家庭)

At the very least, clean up after yourself. As a teenager, you are old enough to clean up after yourself. When you make a mess, clean it up. 2. All chores(家务) that you do help to reduce the load of the person who did them before. Now that you're old enough and capable, why shouldn't you contribute to the household? 3.

Be responsible

4. Whether they are basic things, like brushing your teeth or doing your homework, or more involved chores that contribute to the household, simply fulfill (履行) your responsibilities on time. When adults know that they can rely on you, their trust and respect for you will increase.

Solve more of your own problem without asking for help

Instead of taking the easy approach and asking for help, make an effort to solve your problems on your own first. The "easy way" is only easy for you, but it is an extra task for the person from whom you are seeking help. Seek help only after you have make an honest effort to solve your own problems. 5. When you become a good problem solver, you increase your valve to the community.

A.Everyone has certain responsibilities.

B.By being aware of these manners and traits, you can manage them sooner.

C.The people doing the chores before will greatly appreciate the help.

D.This includes, but is not limited to, your dishes and your room.

E.It will make your life more pleasant.

F.Depending on the problem, 15 minutes of effort is usually a good guideline.

G.When speaking to a group, speak loud enough.

    A trip across the Pacific will guarantee you a different experience with a tipping culture you’ve never come across in China.

In the US, giving a little extra money to service workers on top of your bill is a common practice.

Though US national law requires that businesses pay workers at least $7.25 (45 yuan) per hour, employees receiving tips—often waiters and waitresses—are the exceptions. They usually only receive at least $2.13 an hour, and tips make up the difference. As The Wall Street Journal put it, “ The American system of tipping holds the promise of great rewards for waiting staff.”

So how should you tip if you are in the US?

Normally you pay tips as a percentage of the bill. Offering an extra 15 percent of the bill to the waiter or waitress in a restaurant and to the delivery man or woman is customary and expected. You can offer more for great service and less for poor service.

Yet there is an exception. For take-out food, you don’t have to provide tips, though some people say that filling an order still requires work and time that deserve a little extra—but maybe a little less.

Tips are not expected at fast food restaurants, pizza parlors, cafés or ice cream shops either, though a tip jar might be right by the cash register (收银机). Don’t feel obligated to throw some money in, but also remember that it doesn’t hurt. Those workers do not rely on tips.

Other service workers also receive tips. For taxi drivers, 15 percent is the norm (标准), more if they help with your bags. Hairdressers often receive about 15 percent of the bill. The same goes for spa therapists(理疗师) and tour guides.

Today, you can even pay tips on a credit card. When receiving a copy of the bill to sign, you are free to fill in how much you’d like to tip.

Though thinking about when to tip and how much you should tip causes a big headache for many Chinese people, it’s important to bear in mind that as long as you show respect and use your reasoning, things will be just fine.

1.What is the article mainly about?

A.How tipping culture started in the US.

B.New ways to give tips in the US.

C.How to give tips properly in the US.

D.The different attitudes that people have toward tipping.

2.Which of the following is said to be against the norm of tipping in the US?

A.Paying waiters and waitresses less than $7.25 per hour.

B.Refusing to give tips to your tour guide.

C.Tipping taxi drivers less than 15% because of poor service.

D.Ignoring the tip jar at fast food restaurants, cafés, or ice cream shops.

3.The underlined word “obligated” in Paragraph 7 probably means________.

A.being forced to do something

B.being grateful for something

C.being surprised at something

D.being embarrassed about something

4.According to the author, Chinese consumers_________________.

A.don’t necessarily have to follow the tipping rules in the US

B.should use their credit cards to give tips

C.should take it easy and give the correct tips for different occasions

D.must argue about the amount of tip they have to pay

    For many parents, raising a teenager is like fighting a long war, but years go by without any clear winner. Like a border conflict between neighboring countries, the parent-teen war is about boundaries: Where is the line between what I control and what you do?

Both sides want peace, but neither feels it has any power to stop the conflict. In part, this is because neither is willing to admit any responsibility for starting it. From the parents’ point of view, the only cause of their fight is their adolescents’ complete unreasonableness. And of course, the teens see it in exactly the same way, except oppositely. Both feel trapped.

In this article, I’ll describe three no-win situations that commonly arise between teens and parents and then suggest some ways out of the trap. The first no-win situation is quarrels over unimportant things. Examples include the color of the teen’s hair, the cleanliness of the bedroom, the preferred style of clothing, the child’s failure to eat a good breakfast before school, or his tendency to sleep until noon on the weekends. Second, blaming. The goal of a blaming battle is to make the other admit that his bad attitude is the reason why everything goes wrong. Third, needing to be right. It doesn’t matter what the topic is—politics, the laws of physics, or the proper way to break an egg—the point of these arguments is to prove that you are right and the other person is wrong, for both wish to be considered an authority—someone who actually knows something—and therefore to command respect. Unfortunately, as long as parents and teens continue to assume that they know more than the other, they’ll continue to fight these battles forever and never make any real progress.

1.Why does the author compare the parent-teen war to a border conflict?

A.Both are about where to draw the line.

B.Both can continue for generations.

C.Neither has any clear winner.

D.Neither can be put to an end.

2.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 mean?

A.The teens tend to have a full understanding of their parents.

B.The teens agree with their parents on the cause of the conflict.

C.The teens cause their parents of misleading them.

D.The teens blame their parents for starting the conflict.

3.Parents and teens want to be right because they want to ______.

A.give orders to the other

B.know more than the other

C.gain respect from the other

D.get the other to behave properly

4.What will the author most probably discuss in the paragraph that follows?

A.Solutions for the parent-teen problems.

B.Examples of the parent-teen war.

C.Causes for the parent-teen conflicts.

D.Future of the parent-teen relationship.

    In a new move, doctors are using feature films in order to encourage their patients to talk more freely about their problems. Supporters of “film therapy (疗法)” say that discussing characters and plot lines from a proper film can help people to understand their feelings better.

One of those using the method is Bernie Wooder, a doctor from Elstree, who charges £45 for a one-hour “film therapy” session. He said, “I was treating a woman who had been badly let down in a relationship, and who was experiencing such strong feelings that it was difficult for her to speak about them. I told her that her situation reminded me of On the Waterfront, when Marlon Brando's character realizes his brother is dishonest and he feels a great sense of betrayal (背叛). My patient identified so easily with him that she started to cry. Watching and discussing the film

unlocked all the feelings she had buried. Each time she watched and cried, she felt better.”

Mr Wooder admits that film therapy does not work for everyone, but says he has used it successfully with about a third of his clients. “Through the films' characters, plots and even music, it allows people to face their problems.” He said that Falling Down, in which Michael Douglas plays the part of an unemployed man who is so frustrated (沮丧的) that he uses violence, was an example of the dangerous implications (后果) of not letting anger go. “I used this film with a patient who was very upset because he was holding on to a lot of the anger he felt towards people who had frustrated him,” said Mr Wooder. “We talked about Michael Douglas's character and the disastrous path he takes, and my patient then realized that he needed to let go of his feelings more regularly so as not to erupt (爆发) like a time bomb.”

1.What can we learn about Bernie Wooder?

A.He used to be an actor. B.He likes to review different films.

C.He is good at sharing his feelings. D.He is in support of “film therapy”.

2.Why did the patient cry when she watched On the Waterfront?

A.She missed her brother. B.She was moved by the film.

C.She realized she had been cheated. D.She thought of her sufferings.

3.After discussing Falling Down with Mr Wooder, the patient decided to _____.

A.let go of his anger B.stop his acts of violence

C.forget those who hurt him D.learn from Michael Douglas

4.What does the text mainly tell us?

A.Film stars have problems too.

B.Films can help unlock feelings.

C.Watching films can help you relax.

D.The public should pay more attention to films.

    Welcome to the Civic Art Museum's Exhibit of West African Art, showing pieces from our collections.

Background

The peoples of West Africa, including the Yoruba, the Dogon, the Igbo, and the Akan, have a long art tradition. Tribes (部落) in the area have developed different styles of art and architecture that are suited to the climate and available materials and based on their traditions.

Gallery A: Photographs of Traditional West African Architecture

This section shows historical and contemporary photographs of traditional West African architecture. Of particular interest are the photographs of the Dogon village. The design of the Dogon village is based on the human figure. Certain types of buildings are placed in particular areas according to the Dogon's complex philosophical tradition. For example, the men's houses are placed in the “head” of the village, the leader's house is in the “chest,” and the women's houses are in the “hands.”

Gallery B: West African Masks

The art of mask making is well developed in West Africa. Masks are important to West African traditions and have clear social, political, and economic roles. However, most masks are worn only at particular times or on special occasions. For example, among the Dan and the Kota, certain people wear special masks to show their power when they act as judges and policemen within the community. Among the Bambara of Mali, headdresses are worn during planting and harvest celebrations.

Gallery C: West African Sculptures

West African sculptures are made from materials such as metal or wood. They are based on tribal traditions and are quite different. The Dogon are especially known for making figures of their ancestors (祖先). They believe their ancestors, called Nommo, came down from the sky at the beginning of time. Nommo figures are often shown with their hands reaching out to the sky. The collection contains several wonderful examples of Nommo sculptures.

1.What is special about Dogon houses?

A.They are shaped like human beings.

B.They are designed by the village leader.

C.They are grouped according to tradition.

D.They have many photographs inside them.

2.West African masks _____.

A.have recently developed

B.play many different roles

C.are mainly worn at harvest time

D.show the everyday life of the Dan

3.What do we know about the Dogon people?

A.They are afraid of Nommo figures.

B.They make statues of their ancestors.

C.They believe they will return to the sky.

D.They straighten their arms to show respect.

请根据以下提示写一篇关于早起有益的议论文。

1. 早起锻炼可使身体健康、强壮。

2. 早起朗读，有助于记住学过的的东西。

3. 可为一天的活动做好准备，有充足的时间洗漱、吃早餐。坚持早起对培养性格也很有用。

词汇：记住： memorize 培养性格：character-training

坚持：stick to    刷牙：brush our teeth

（开头已经给出,不需逐字逐句翻译。）

Getting up early is a good habit。                                            

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。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。

Nowadays, as the development of high technology, smart phone is very popular to high school student. Smart phone once is forbidden. But now it has become a very common tool for students. A lot of students keep his eyes on smart phones all the time. Teachers are annoying about this situation, so they feel most students ignore them when they are giving lessons. Some teachers think it is time to let the students hand to hand in their smart phones.

I don’t think it is good idea. Even for the teachers, they used their phones so much, let alone the students. The teachers should improve their teaching methods to catch the students’ interest.

A Different View

At age 14, 15 and 16, the way we looked was the most important thing in the world to us. My friends and I wanted nothing less than perfection.

In high school, we joined the gymnastics team, and our ______ became even more important to us. We had no fat, only muscle. On the weekends, we would go to the beach, _______of our flat stomachs.

One summer day, all my friends were at my house ______. At one point, I was running back to the pool. I ______ on a bee, and while it was dying under my foot, it stung(蛰) me. I instantly started to feel ______. That night, I began to run a high fever and my leg and foot were red, hot and swollen. I couldn’t walk. I could barely ______. When my foot started to go numb, everyone became more ______. My foot was not getting enough blood. I had to go to the ______, and my leg hurt as if it were badly broken. I couldn’t move. All I could do was think about how soft my waist was becoming. That ______ me more than any concern over my leg.

That would all ______ when I heard the doctors mention possibly cutting off my foot. It was still not getting the ______ supply it needed. The doctors would have to speed up their treatment.

Never before had I had such great ______ for my foot. And walking seemed like a ________from the gods. Less and less would I want to hear my friends talk about ______ and who was wearing what. More and more I expected visits from other kids in the hospital, who were quickly becoming my friends.

One girl came to visit me ______. Every time she came, she brought flowers. She was recovering from cancer and felt she should come back and ______ the other patients.

She still had no hair, and she was swollen from medications she had been taking. I would not have given this girl a second ______ before. I now loved every inch of her and looked forward to her ______.

Finally, I was improving and soon I went home. My leg was still swollen, ______ I was walking, and I had my foot! When I would go back to the hospital, I often saw my friend. She was still visiting people and ______ good cheer. I thought if even there was an angel on this earth, it had to be her.

1.A.brains B.bodies C.grades D.clothes

2.A.proud B.sure C.ashamed D.tired

3.A.dancing B.chatting C.swimming D.jogging

4.A.focused B.took C.held D.stepped

5.A.upset B.anxious C.fearful D.sick

6.A.stand B.run C.jump D.rest

7.A.interested B.relieved C.concerned D.surprised

8.A.beach B.gym C.school D.hospital

9.A.troubled B.impressed C.blamed D.shocked

10.A.happen B.change C.help D.bother

11.A.nutrition B.time C.air D.blood

12.A.devotion B.appreciation C.observation D.admiration

13.A.treat B.gift C.promise D.hand

14.A.gymnastics B.homework C.movies D.appointment

15.A.suddenly B.eventually C.regularly D.recently

16.A.advise B.serve C.encourage D.instruct

17.A.thought B.glance C.choice D.chance

18.A.flowers B.ideas C.visits D.words

19.A.so B.then C.for D.but

20.A.spreading B.gaining C.enjoying D.discovering

七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Parents should help their children understand money.1.So you may start talking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things, candy or toys, for example.Tell them the basic use of money.Begin explaining the use of money by showing how people buy things. If your child wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the saleswoman.2.When your child grows a bit older and understands the use of money, you can start explaining more ways of using money.Give them money lessons.3.If you must say no to a child’s request to spend money, explain, “You have to make a choice between this and that toy.”4.You can show your child how to make choices between different brands（牌子） of a product so that you can save money.5.If he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to buy other things with the money saved.

A.Make wise decision.

B.Tell them the value of money.

C.Allow the child to choose between them.

D.Tell your child why he can or cannot have certain things.

E.Ask yourself what things that cost money are most important to you.

F.Talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the toy store.

G.The best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interest.

    Paulie received a remote control car, some clothes, and a collection of action figures for his birthday. But what he really wanted was this video game he had been asking for. Only Granddad’s present was to come, so, with two fingers on each hand crossed tightly, he hoped.

“Here you go you little whippersnapper.”

“Thanks,” said Paulie, ripping the wrapping clean off the present.

His face dropped; all he got was a drawing pad, and an old, used, wooden pencil.

“Now that there is a magic pencil,” said Granddad.

Paulie looked sceptical.

“It brings imagination to life,” said Granddad, prodding(戳一下)his nose secretly.

Later that night, Paulie was sent to bed. But he couldn’t sleep. He wished he had his game to play, but he didn’t. So he got up, took out his pad and “magic” pencil, and started to draw.

Paulie drew a monster. He then drew a castle for the monster to attack, and he added a princess, as they are always in castles. Paulie figured the monster wanted to eat the princess as her dress made her look like a birthday cake.

Then he drew a knight(骑士), as knights always rescue princesses.

Then something magical happened. Paulie was sucked into this paper world.

Paulie now stood looking down at the castle. A knight was charging at him. So, with his mighty(有劲儿的)arm, he hit the knight right hard out of the picture. Then he ate the princess.

Paulie soon found himself back in his bedroom. He looked at the paper; on it was a drawing of the monster. It was licking(舔)its finger, with a big smile. Paulie smiled back.

Paulie didn’t want his game anymore. He realised this short but thick pencil and paper could take him anywhere.

1.When Paulie opened his grandpa’s present, he felt        .

A.puzzled B.excited

C.disappointed D.angry

2.Paulie couldn’t fall asleep because he        .

A.was still expecting his birthday present

B.was too excited with his birthday present

C.didn’t know how to enjoy his birthday present

D.didn’t get the gift he had been expecting

3.In the end, Paulie        .

A.changed his opinion on a fairy story

B.fell in love with his granddad’s present

C.understood why he didn’t like his presents

D.went anywhere with his pad and pen

    Good health is the most valuable thing a person can have, but one cannot take good health for granted. It is important to remember that the body needs proper care in order to be healthy. There are three things that a person can do to help stay in good shape: eat right food, get enough sleep, and exercise regularly.

Proper nutrition is important for good health. Your body cannot work well unless it receives the proper kind of “fuel”. Don't eat too much food with lots of sugar and fat. Eat plenty of foods high in protein (蛋白质) , like meat, fish, eggs and nuts. Vegetables and fruits are very important because they provide necessary vitamins and minerals. However, don't overeat. It is not helpful to be overweight.

Getting the proper amount of sleep is also important. If you don't get enough sleep, you feel tired and easily get angry. You have no energy. Over a long period of time a little amount of sleep may even result in a change of personality. Be sure to allow yourself from seven to nine hours of sleep each night. If you do, your body will feel strong and refreshed, and your mind will be sharp.

Finally, get plenty of exercise. Exercise firms the body, strengthens the muscles, and prevents you from gaining weight. It also improves your heart and lungs. If you follow a regular exercise program, you will probably increase your life-span (寿命).Any kind of exercise is good. Most sports are excellent for keeping the body in good shapes: basketball, swimming, bicycling, running and so on are good examples. Sports are not only good for your body, but they are enjoyable and interesting, too.

If everybody were to eat the right foods, get plenty of sleep and exercise regularly, the world would be a happier and healthier place. We would all live to be much older and wiser.

1.According to the passage,_________.

A.if we were healthy, we could spend our days in doing things with less sleep

B.one can eat a lot to stay in good shape

C.one needn't take any exercise if he is healthy

D.we should always keep fit

2.Eating more and sleeping less________.

A.can keep healthy B.is no good for you

C.gets you more energy D.will keep your personality

3.The writer explains ________in this passage.

A.how to eat B.the importance of doing exercise

C.how to keep healthy D.what to eat

4.The title of the article should be___________ .

A.Eating and Exercising B.How Vitamins Work in Man's Body

C.Staying Healthy D.Sleeping Well

    Read the following three posts from the website, ifonly.com, and answer the questions that follow.

1.Which of the following might be the best title for the first post?

A.A missed opportunity B.Plain-looking guys

C.Classmates know best D.Beauty is only skin deep

2.When Ben was a teenager, he __________.

A.was determined to go to university

B.often turned to his parents for advice

C.looked up to everything that his parents said

D.thought he could make good decisions for himself

3.According to the passage, what are people most likely to share on the website, ifonly.com?

A.Greetings. B.Regrets.

C.School life. D.Original ideas

After _______ into more than 50 languages, SpongeBob SquarePants,also simply _______ as SpongeBob has earned numerous awards including four Emmy Awards.

A.translating; being referred to

B.having been translated; referring to

C.translated; referring to

D.being translated; referred to

They buried _____ dead and took _____ wounded people to the hospital at once.

A.a; the B.the; the

C.the; a D.不填; the

He was in hospital for six months. He felt as if he was _____ from the outside world.

A.cut out B.cut off

C.cut up D.cut down

— When did you go to bed last night?

— I didn’t go to bed     my father got home.

A.while

B.after

C.when

D.until

Only when he conquered his inner fear     a newfound sense of accomplishment and self-confidence.

A.did he gain B.he had gained C.he gained D.has he gained

---Why does the lake smell terrible?

---Because large quantities of water ________.

A.have polluted B.is being polluted

C.has been polluted D.have been polluted

      I want to tell you is the deep love and respect I have for my parents.

A.That B.Which C.Whether D.What

We have entered into an age _______ dreams have the best chance of coming true.

A.which B.what C.when D.that

The number of people, who have access to their own cars, ______ sharply in the past decade.

A.rose B.is rising C.have risen D.has risen

Bob made a promise to the manager ________ the work would all be finished on time.

A.that B.what

C.which D.whether

假定你是李华，收到好友Jim寄来的明信片，邀请你加入WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society)的暑期项目。你对此非常感兴趣，请你写一封回信给他表示祝贺，并了解相关信息。

Dear Li Hua,

How excited I am when I’m accepted as a volunteer of WCS! You know I have been saving the abandoned animals. So in this upcoming summer. I can do more to help the lovely animals and even the endangered ones. And I really expect you to join us! I am sure we will make a difference to nature and people!

Yours,

Jim

注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Jim,

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Looking forward to your reply!

Yours,

Li Hua