Filled with anger, a person tends to say ______ comes to his mind.

A.whatever B.whichever C.whenever D.whoever

The goods ________ from the Internet are cheaper than ________ we buy in shops.

A.be bought; that

B.bought; those

C.bought; that

D.were bought; the ones

Friendship is one of the greatest things in the world, but sometimes it ______be difficult.

A.would B.can C.should D.must

— I’m so sorry for what I said to you yesterday.

— Forget it! I know you were just letting off ______.

A.emotions B.liquid C.feelings D.steam

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My family and I go to the Big Island of Hawaii in the United States every year. Each year, we do the same things-spend time at the beaches, surfing and fishing. On this trip, however, my family got tired of this holiday style and wanted to do something different. We learned from a local that there was a hot spring on the island called the Boiling Pots. Without doing any research, we decided to set off on an adventure to that spot.

We drove to the destination, but were surprised to find that the area was closed off by a fence (栅栏). Reading the sign placed in front of the gate, we found out it was, in fact, a forbidden area that lay at the bottom of the mountain. And we were on the mountaintop. Seemingly out of nowhere, a strange man came up to us. He told us he would go to the Boiling Pots and that he would show us the way down there if we would just jump over the fence and follow him. After some discussion, my family, 8 members, followed the man past the fence.

The ''path'' was a slope (斜坡) covered in mud and high grass. Several times, our members fell but nobody gave up and turned back because it seemed an amazing adventure.

After about one hour's walk, we arrived at the bottom finally, but a large river stopped us. The strange man went to borrow a boat from his friend living nearby. We stood on the bank, waiting for him and joking that we could swim across the river.

Just then, I heard the voice of my father screaming at us to move. I looked up to the sky and saw a large tree falling towards us. I ran forward, pushing the people in front of me. I fell to the ground, hearing a loud sound of the tree hitting the ground, along with pieces of branches surrounding us.

注意:

1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；

3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；

4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

Paragraph 1:

In a second, all went quiet

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Paragraph 2:

When we had no idea what to do, the strange man came back.

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假定你是李华，准备参加学校英语角演讲比赛，谈论聚餐时公筷公勺的使用。请你写一篇演讲稿，内容如下：

1. 好处；

2. 弊端；

3. 你的态度。

注意：

1. 词数80左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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Something is happening to the British. They seem to be developing green fingers! The number of people growing their own fruit and vegetables 1. (increase) in the past year, according to Gardeners’ World.

Gardens and private land for vegetables and fruit across the UK have been put to use with people’s 2. (discover) of the joys of home-grown produce. But not everyone has space for a vegetable land or a flowerbed. And sometimes a window box just isn’t enough for 3. gardening challenge. This is why people plant flowers or vegetables in public spaces to make them 4. (green) and more pleasing to the eye.

Many people would approve 5. beautifying towns and cities, but this type of gardening is not 6. (strict) legal. Therefore, the special gardening often takes place late at night. But the image of the enthusiastic gardener is not someone 7. breaks the law. It is of someone spending all their time in 8. (greenhouse) and potting sheds (育秧棚), a person knowing every aspect of how to tend and grow the plants.

Yet, despite the increase in people growing their own, half of the UK population 9. (be) still puzzled about when most fruit and vegetables are in season, according to Gardeners’ World. It seems that Britain still has a long way 10. (go) before being called a nation of gardeners

    As I held my father’s hands one night, I couldn’t help but notice their roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a _________, including all his efforts.

One summer, I remember, a drought (旱灾) hit Ontario, turning it into a _________ desert. On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last _________ from the grocery store. Fifty dozen was all we needed, which_________ took twenty minutes. That morning, however, the process didn’t _________ quickly. After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we _________ needed twenty dozen. I was completely frustrated (沮丧的) and _________. Dropping the basket heavily, I said, “If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves” Dad _________, “Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us and then we _________.” Such is Dad-whatever problem he meets with, he never ____________.

__________, the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our county. It was a challenging time for everyone, ____________ Dad remained optimistic. He ____________ to be thankful for other things like good health and food on our plates. Only then did I truly begin to ____________ Dad, who guided us through the hard times.

Dad is also a living example of real ____________. From dawn to dusk, he works countless hours to ____________ our family. He always puts our happiness ____________ his own, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games in spite of his ____________ after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic (同情心的) and ____________, putting others first.

Dad, the life ____________ I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher, friend and, most importantly, my hero.

1.A.gardener B.teacher C.grocer D.farmer

2.A.lively B.stormy C.burning D.disappearing

3.A.gap B.order C.form D.position

4.A.really B.finally C.repeatedly D.usually

5.A.go B.begin C.change D.occur

6.A.yet B.even C.still D.nearly

7.A.angry B.surprised C.frightened D.nervous

8.A.smiled B.cried C.shouted D.apologized

9.A.come B.finish C.lose D.appear

10.A.gives off B.gives out C.gives away D.gives up

11.A.Strangely B.Hopefully C.Thankfully D.Unluckily

12.A.or B.but C.so D.for

13.A.aimed B.continued C.seemed D.happened

14.A.face B.question C.understand D.examine

15.A.love B.pride C.honesty D.friendship

16.A.settle B.start C.support D.leave

17.A.after B.under C.beside D.before

18.A.happiness B.carefulness C.tiredness D.sadness

19.A.considerate B.careful C.regretful D.humorous

20.A.history B.lessons C.patterns D.saying

Three Ways to Protect Yourself From Today’s Unreal News

Nowadays with so much news available, many people consume media in an automatic, unconscious state-similar to knowing you drove home but not being able to recall the trip. 1.. These strategies can help you become wiser news consumers in three simple steps.

Seek out your own news

Like most people, you probably get a fair amount of your news from social media. You should change that. Their goal is to maximize the time you spend on their sites and apps, getting advertising income. That means instead of presenting you with the most important news of the day, social media feed you what will hold your attention. 2.. These organizations actually produce news, usually in the spirit of serving the public interest.

Use basic mathematics

Untrustworthy news often use some data to make unreal claims. 3.. For example, a widely spread rumour (谣言) falsely claimed 10,150 Americans were killed by illegal immigrants in 2019. On the surface, it’s hard to know whether it is true, but one way to start is to think about finding out how many total murders there were in the US in 2019.

4.

Humans are biased (倾向性的) to believe what’s in front of their eyes. Video content is considered more trustworthy-even though some videos can be very misleading. 5.. Seeing and hearing should not necessarily be believing. Treat video content with just as much doubt as news text, checking any facts with news from a trusted source.

A.Watch out for biases

B.Believe video content

C.You’ll see a more complete range of information

D.Think carefully about how you determine something is true

E.Instead, regularly visit trusted news apps and news websites directly

F.Simple mathematical calculations can help you better spot false data

G.However, you can develop habits to control your news intake more consciously

    One Australian state government has become the first in the world to carry out a statewide camera program to automatically detect (探测) drivers using their cell phones while driving.

The program came into effect in the state of New South Wales on December 1 following a six-month trial earlier this year, which the government claims caught over 100,000 drivers. Similar technology has been tested in England and Saudi Arabia, but the NSW program marks the first time it has been widely carried out.

There won’t be any signs signalling the cameras’ presence, either. “We have to unfortunately use the element of surprise to get people to think ‘well, I could get caught at any time,’” said NSW Roads Minister Andrew Constance. “I want behaviour to change and I want it changed immediately.”

The cell phone detection camera can’t actually discover people using their phones in time. Instead, it takes photographs of every single vehicle that passes by it, using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse them later. If the software detects a likely offender (违法者), the image is then checked by an employee before a punishment notice is sent out.

Drivers will only receive warnings for the first three months the cell phone detection cameras are in operation. After that, drivers who are caught will be fined 344 dollars, as well as losing five points from their driver’s license.

According to the NSW government, if the AI doesn’t detect any phone use in a photo it will be deleted without any human seeing it, usually within an hour.

1.Why does the NSW government carry out the camera program?

A.To detect the number of drivers using cell phones.

B.To help drivers avoid being caught in surprise.

C.To change drivers’ behavior of using cell phones while driving.

D.To test similar technology like some European countries.

2.What does the underlined word “them” in paragraph 4 refer to?

A.Cameras. B.Drivers. C.Photos. D.Passers-by.

3.What may happen to the offenders detected by the camera?

A.Some regular written warnings. B.No punishment in the limited time.

C.A heavy fine without point loss. D.A make-up test of the driver’s license.

4.What is the text mainly about?

A.A road Al camera system in Australia.

B.A test of world-first AI camera system.

C.The behaviors of Australian drivers.

D.The development of AI camera system.

    In times of crisis (危机), people can be truly amazing. Age, wealth, race, religion, politics and all the other things that make us who we are as individuals seem to matter a little less, and the fact that we are all humans in this world together comes to matter more.

Seni Felic owns a restaurant in San Francisco called Bistro SF Grill, and he is feeling optimistic despite the crisis caused by COVID-19 “We’re going to pool our resources and people will pull together, and it will have a strong effect on solving any problems,” he told Reader’s Digest. With this in mind, he decided to offer nonprofit lunches and dinners in his restaurant.

“We are inviting all to stop by Bistro SF Grill to take a lunch or dinner box with food prepared in advance. The price is only $5.50 and it covers our expenses. We’d like to give for free, but we can’t afford it. Our idea was: Let’s try to help.” he said.

Despite San Francisco’s “shelter-in-place” order, Felic said they still plan to offer meals. The move deals with three problems in the community: offering various high-quality food to people who may not be able to cook or who can’t afford Whole Foods prices; helping the business continue operating during the crisis; and paying some of the hourly workers who make the food so that they can earn enough money to get through the hard times.

He believes that working together and helping others will be the key to helping all to get through this. “This problem will be controlled, and I just feel optimistic,” he added. “When people come together and cooperate, I think we can overcome almost anything.”

1.What made Seni Felic optimistic during the time of COVID-19?

A.His religious belief. B.His decision to offer meals.

C.People’s working together. D.The government’s order.

2.What can we learn about the restaurant’s move to offer nonprofit meals?

A.People should take a box to pack the food.

B.The meals will be given for free.

C.Only poor people can get the food.

D.It can help its workers survive the crisis.

3.Which of the following best describes Seni Felic?

A.Kind and optimistic. B.Brave and energetic.

C.Caring and humorous. D.Helpful and patient.

    The Greatest Olympic Stadiums of All Time

The following are some buildings that have stood the test of time and continue to be as amazing and groundbreaking as the games themselves.

Montreal Olympic Stadium, Montreal, Canada

The 1976 Summer Games were a perfect excuse for then-mayor Jean Drapeau to green light a stadium that could be used for the city’s Major League Baseball team. The building is an extraordinary achievement of engineering and its 45-degree angled tower is the world’s tallest inclined (倾斜的) tower.

Aquatics Centre, London, the United Kingdom

This roof that bends both inside and outside is one of the most recognizable structures by the famous architect Zaha Hadid. Built for the 2012 Summer Olympics, this building is meant to copy the movement of not only the water inside the structure, but also of the neighboring Waterworks River.

Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium, Athens, Greece

The two bent poles running over the open roof of this stadium from the 2004 Summer Olympics look more like a bridge than a stadium. The stadium itself was built in 1982, but its most recognizable aspects were added during the 2004 refurbishment (翻新).

Beijing National Stadium, Beijing, China

Built for the 2008 Summer Games, the Beijing National Stadium stands apart for its unique appearance like a bird’s nest and the plans for it to be reused at the 2022 Winter Games. Designed to allow the audience a clear view from anywhere in the stands, the stadium is especially eye-catching when lit up at nigh.

1.What is special about Montreal Olympic Stadium?

A.It copies the movement of water.

B.It is shaped like a bridge.

C.It looks like a birds nest.

D.It is recognizable for its inclined tower.

2.Where is the stadium that relatively has the shortest history?

A.In Montreal. B.In London. C.In Athens. D.In Beijing.

3.Which of the stadiums will be reused for the Winter Olympics?

A.Montreal Olympic Stadium. B.Aquatics Centre.

C.Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium. D.Beijing National Stadium.

阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

Radio Station Contest

Alexis and Zoe were sitting at the kitchen table doing homework. They were having a hard time concentrating on their assignment because the radio station was playing music from their favourite band, the Shape Shifters.

“I can’t believe the Shifters are going to be playing here and we can’t go!” Alexis mopped.

“I know,” pouted Zoe. “Tickets were sold out in five minutes, and even if we could get some, they are so-o-o expensive!”

Zoe turned the radio up a little louder. Their favourite song was on, and the girls had an impromptu (即兴的) dance party right there in the kitchen. Using a pencil and a banana as microphones, they belted out the lyrics they knew so well.

As it ended, they collapsed into their seats again. The radio disc jockey started talking about the concert. “They are playing in town this weekend, and we’re giving away two tickets to Saturday’s sold-out show, right now! We’re looking for the 5th caller who can correctly answer this question: Who is the oldest member of the Shape Shifters?”

Alexis and Zoe looked at each other. They couldn’t believe how easy the question was. “It’s Georgie!” said Alexis.

“No, it’s Natasha,” answered Zoe. “What do you mean?” asked Alexis. “Everyone knows Georgie is 29, he’s much older than the rest of the band.”

“Yeah, I know he’s the oldest person, but the question was who’s the oldest member of the band. Natasha started the band when she was just 15. The others joined the group after her.”

As they listened, they heard the D.J. taking calls from excited fans. “Caller Number Three, you’re up! Who is the oldest member of the Shape Shifters?” “It’s Georgie,” said the nervous voice through the radio speakers. “Wrong again,” boomed the D.J.. “Nobody seems to know the answer! Next caller!”

Para 1:

Alexis turned to Zoe. “You’re right! It is about who has been in the band the longest! CALL THE STATION NOW!”

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Para 2:

The girls waited, unable to move. The kitchen clocked ticked, stretching out each slow second.

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假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Peter对于中国粉丝给国外明星取昵称的行为非常感兴趣，比如说“卷福”、“霉霉”、“小李子”、“寡姐”等。请你给他写一封邮件，介绍一个你认为最喜欢的中文昵称。内容包括:1. 中文昵称的含义；2. 中英文名字在含义或发音等方面的关联；3. 粉丝起该昵称的原因。

注意:1. 该昵称可用中文或拼音表示；2. 邮件词数在80词左右。

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How Netflix Became So Popular

We've all heard the phrase ''Netflix and chill'', which means ''watch Netflix and hang out''. Why not ''Amazon Prime and chill? '' There are many other websites and apps 1. (allow) people to watch TV shows and movies. Similarly to Netflix, many streaming services offer original programs and movies. So what made Netflix have the impact it has 2. society?

In the past few years, Netflix 3. (grow) exponentially in popularity, leaving other streaming services and regular television in the dust. Netflix was created in 1997, 4. (original) as a way to send rental DVDs to people. In 2007, Netflix began offering streaming television shows and movies online. But 5. wasn’t until 2013 that Netflix began offering original programming, enabling viewers to watch 6. whole season of TV all at once.

Viewers are satisfied with Netflix's many different options for TV shows. One of the biggest appeals of Netflix was 7. it would release all seasons of any old TV shows, something that Amazon Prime wouldn't do. In addition, Netflix releases monthly statements about which series and movies 8. (remove) from the service. But other sites can remove full series without any notice.

While other services might have their 9. (succeed), Netflix seems likely to continue its reign over the TV world and 10. (become) more popular than regular TV in the next few years. Netflix has discovered what people like to watch and how they like to watch it, and if they keep on this path, television might be a thing of the past.

    Today, I was sitting with some other students and teachers as the judges of the annual singing contest of Beijing National Day School (BNDS). Watching the wonderful performances on stage, I could not help _______ what happened last year.

Last year was the first year I came to the BNDS International Department. The first month at BNDS was almost a(n) _______: Curiosity quickly _______, replaced by a heavy workload. To make matters worse, I was _______ a total stranger in a new environment. When I was in trouble, I was too _______ to turn to anyone for help. I shut the door to the outside world.

I thought I might continue to _______ in darkness by myself, until one day, I saw the _______ of the annual singing contest. If I was not brave enough to communicate in words, maybe I could sing my heart out. Having made my decision, I joined the audition (试镜). Luckily, I _______ among more than 100 contestants and entered the top 32. After another three rounds of competition, I made it to the finals together with three other contestants. _______ more and more students knew that I joined the contest, they went to watch my performance, volunteered to ________ for me and then shared my singing videos on social media. It seemed that I became well-known overnight.

Finally, the big day came. When I ________ the nerve to walk onstage, I could not believe my eyes. The dark theater was suddenly lit up by ________ sticks, which were like stars in a dark sky. “Come on, Becky!” A shout broke the silence, followed by kind laughter. When it became ________ again, I began to sing.

The music started, which drew me back to reality. Now I might not remember clearly what songs I sang last year, but I would never forget the ________ in the darkness.  From then on, I had my fans, made friends, and I even joined the singing club. Singing opens the door to a brand-new world. I know I will stay at BNDS, and I won’t be ________.

1.A.conveying B.evaluating C.recalling D.scanning

2.A.alarm B.disaster C.growth D.turning

3.A.distributed B.faded C.choked D.split

4.A.digitally B.elegantly C.practically D.vitally

5.A.shy B.sharp C.shallow D.sceptical

6.A.crash B.struggle C.sacrifice D.withdraw

7.A.application B.detail C.poster D.sample

8.A.came out B.chewed out C.dropped out D.stood out

9.A.As B.Though C.While D.When

10.A.approve B.applaud C.qualify D.vote

11.A.filled in B.swelled up C.wound up D.got up

12.A.circulating B.linking C.crossing D.waving

13.A.calm B.dull C.quiet D.stable

14.A.lights B.devices C.receivers D.circumstances

15.A.alone B.casual C.abnormal D.accessible

    Animals can provide joy and companionship (陪伴). Animals can also provide emotional support for people with mental health concerns. These animal companions are known as emotional support animals (ESAs), and they have been growing in popularity in recent years.

An emotional support animal is an animal companion that offers some type of benefit to an individual with some form of disability. The animal is intended to provide companionship and support that will help relieve at least one aspect of the disability. 1. However, cats are quite common as well. Other types of animals, such as mini horses and ducks, can also serve as emotional support animals. Therefore, the vast majority of emotional support animals are not rare creatures.

2. Research has long supported the idea that animals can provide significant mental health benefits. One research review found that owning a pet has positive effects on mental health by promoting emotional connections and helping people manage in hard times. 3. For this reason, emotional support animals are often used to help people struggling with anxiety.

Animals can provide companionship. Pets can provide comfort for people who are dealing with difficult situations. Emotional support animals are often used to help people who have experienced some type of trauma (创伤). 4. Research has found that having a pet can help lower blood pressure and improve people's ability to deal with pain.

Emotional support animals may provide some other benefits. 5. This can be especially important for people who live alone, particularly if they also experience symptoms of depression and anxiety.

A.ESAs provide conditional love and companionship.

B.Animals can also lead to improvements in physical health.

C.Do emotional support animals have side effects on people?

D.For example, they can help to fight feelings of loneliness.

E.Dogs are the most common type of emotional support animal.

F.Why would an individual choose to use an emotional support animal?

G.Simply petting an animal can create a relaxation response and make people happier.

    As a dropout myself, I often feel it is my duty to defend my fellow non-scholars. Common wisdom would have you believe we are the “bad kids", the future criminals, the worst sort of people. But not all dropouts are likely to deal drugs,steal goods from a shop, or shoot pool all day.

My own favorite place to go when skipping school was always the public library. My early retirement meant that at last I had the time to read everything I wanted to. I found reading Thomas Pynchon's Gravity's Rainbow a lot more interesting than reading about Sir Isaac Newton and the falling apple.

Best of all was the time I finally had to myself. I felt liberated. I had been in school nearly my whole life. I wanted to find out for myself who I was,and until I did,everything else felt like a waste of time.

However, after nearly three years, a series of strange thoughts began to make me anxious and unsure. Images of myself at the age of 35 began to haunt(缠扰）me in my sleep. And a voice in my head began asking over and over,"Who is paying the hot water bills? Who buys the microwave pizza?"The answer, of course, was my poor old parents. Sure,I was having an enjoyable time doing plenty of nothing, discovering myself and all, but that's unfair to them. What parents long to see their child drop out of school,with no plans for the future? Could they be expected to support me forever? Certainly not. I immediately moved out of the house and out of town, in search of a future for myself.

And it is here, in my new home of San Francisco, that I have decided to do what was once unthinkable: go back to school. I plan to take adult education classes and then apply for City College. On the one hand, I can hardly believe I'm doing it: a return to desks, chalkboards, and clocks that tell you when to stop thinking about one thing and start thinking about another. But at City College, I'll be able to take film production, semiotics, and sociology—just because I want to know about them.

So next time you see a dropout, be sympathetic. And please don't push him to do something he doesn't want to do. It never works. He'll come around when he's ready.

1.It is commonly believed that dropouts are_____.

A.bad kids from birth

B.interested in studying drugs

C.very likely to commit crimes

D.responsible for defending non-scholars

2.What did the author find most enjoyable after dropping out of school?

A.Living in comfort with his parents.

B.Reading in the public library.

C.Escaping the pressure from school.

D.Having time for self-discovery.

3.Why did the author move to San Francisco?

A.To fight for his own future.

B.To apply for City College.

C.To break away from his parents.

D.To live up to his parents' expectations.

4.What does the author suggest people do to deal with dropouts?

A.Push them to the limit.

B.Open their hearts to them.

C.Try to be understanding.

D.Encourage them to be friendly.

    Over the past five decades mosquito populations in parts of the U.S. have skyrocketed by a factor of 10-a situation with worrying implications for the spread of diseases. And some places are apparently more easily affected than others. A new study in the Journal of Medical Entomology found that in Baltimore, low-income neighborhoods bear the biggest burden: they have not only more mosquitoes but also larger ones, which often survive longer. The problem most likely is rooted in the fact that Baltimore has nearly 17,000 abandoned buildings, which are concentrated in economically disadvantaged areas and serve as convenient mosquito-breeding zones.

Compared with prosperous blocks, low-income blocks have more abandoned buildings and are more heavily littered with thrown-away containers that collect standing water. And water that pools in abandoned buildings is protected by shade-which helps mosquitoes grow larger. Some cities take efforts to plant trees in low-income blocks but may actually worsen the problem: trees and bushes not only shade outdoor breeding(繁殖) pools but also shed leaves into the water and feed the mosquito larvae(幼虫), helping them grow bigger. Worse still, climate change could worsen the disease landscape by broadening habitats and lengthening the time every summer that mosquitoes can breed and survive.

Cities may, then, need to focus more mosquito-control efforts on these areas. Urban health departments typically educate homeowners about the importance of emptying water out of outdoor containers. But nobody empties those in or around abandoned buildings. “It is something that is fairly difficult for a city to address because it’s really expensive to go into private belongings and clean them up,” says Dina Fonseca, a molecular ecologist at Rutgers University. Yet if these belongings become breeding grounds not only for annoying mosquitoes but also for dangerous diseases, officials’ concepts may need to change.

1.What does the phrase “a factor of 10” in Paragraph 1 refer to?

A.A major cause. B.A high rate.

C.A big concern. D.A special situation.

2.Why is the spread of diseases relatively more serious in poor neighborhoods in Baltimore?

A.Because people there lack the awareness of waste sorting.

B.Because people there pay little attention to water protection.

C.Because more thrown-away containers are collected for reuse there.

D.Because more abandoned buildings serve as habitats for mosquitoes there.

3.Which of the following solutions is well-intentioned but may result in opposite effects?

A.Planting more trees. B.Changing officials’ ideas.

C.Emptying water containers. D.Cleaning abandoned buildings.

4.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A.To complain about the poor housing. B.To offer some treatments for diseases.

C.To appeal for mosquito-control efforts. D.To introduce a new species of mosquitoes.

    When my father was getting ready for work, our house was ruled by knocks and words.

He used to come downstairs to breakfast.

The morning paper lay beside his plate. He always read the ''Deaths'' first, and then he knocked once on the table. One of my sisters brought his bread, already buttered for him. Usually he said nothing, but once I heard him say, ''I love you very much, Edith. I would love more if you buttered my bread on both sides. '' He read the paper all through breakfast.

Two knocks on the table meant ''I am ready for my tea. '' If a single knock followed that meant, ''More bread, please. ''

After breakfast he said, ''Boots. '' The paper was spread (展开) for him over the back of an arm-chair. Yesterday's paper was put on the chair for his feet, and his boots were brought to him, freshly cleaned. He read standing at the same time putting on his boots. With one boot finished he said, ''Bus. '' At that point one of the girls went outside to the garden gate and waited there. Her job was to stop a bus when it came. It came early sometimes and it had to wait for my father. ''Overcoat, hat. '' One of my sisters had already brushed his overcoat. Now she held it open for him. Another girl came with his hat, nicely brushed. ''Handkerchief, pipe (烟斗). '' They were brought and put, with his tobacco (烟草), into his pocket. He looked out of the window and said either ''Walking stick'' or ''Umbrella''. It was handed to him. Ready now, he was still reading the paper. He didn't put it down until he heard the shout ''Bus coming! '' Then he kissed my mother and went out. The girls breathed freely.

How lucky a man was to have a wife and five daughters at home!

1.When the father made the first knock, he meant _______.

A.his breakfast should begin

B.he had begun to read the morning newspaper

C.he was made to feel sad by the ''Deaths'' news

D.he would start to read the other parts of the paper

2.All the daughters were quite busy in the morning because _______.

A.their father never helped them

B.they were not clever or quick enough to do their jobs

C.each of them had to start and finish her job just on time

D.their father always gave different instructions at the same time

3.What was the father's favorite?

A.Giving instructions. B.Reading newspaper.

C.Being clean and tidy. D.Having bread buttered on both sides.

4.From the story we may see that _______.

A.the father was the ''centre'' of the family

B.The father was hated by all his daughters

C.the father was so lazy that he hardly did anything

D.Every girl in the family was afraid to do wrong because they didn't know clearly what to do

The Best Places To Watch Fireworks This Fourth Of July

CALIFORNIA: LIGHTS ON THE LAKE (LAKE TAHOE)

Launched from boats on the shore of Lake Tahoe, this show is considered one of the biggest such displays in the West, which means the fireworks are visible all over town. If you’re worried about getting a seat, park your picnic at the El Dorado Beaches before 9:45 p.m. Or you can take the road less traveled and hike to the top of Mount Tallac for an unforgettable and best view of the display. Just remember you’ll have to hike down, so bring a headlight.

DELAWARE: REHOBOTH BEACH

Launched from the beach south of Rehoboth Avenue, these fireworks are visible up and down the boardwalk and beach. So jump on the Jolly Trolley(观光车) early and spend your whole day at the beach. There’s even live music after the fireworks. Note: This year’s fireworks display is scheduled for July 1, 2018.

FLORIDA: SERTOMA’S 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS (PENSACOLA BAY)

The Gulf Coast knows how to celebrate the Fourth of July. With vendors, arts and crafts, kid-friendly activities and live entertainment, this fun-filled day in Old Seville culminates(达到高潮) with the largest fireworks display in the area. Unfortunately the pony rides and face painting are only for the kids, though.

GEORGIA: DAHLONEGA’S 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

Pack up your lawn chairs, blankets and coolers and head about an hour outside of Atlanta to the University of North Georgia. It’s even pet friendly — just make sure your dog can take the noise. And if you get to town early enough (11 a.m.), there’s a Fourth of July parade that aims to put all other Fourth of July parades to shame.

1.Where is the best spot to watch the fireworks in Lake Tahoe?

A.At the El Dorado Beaches. B.On the top of Mount Tallac.

C.Anywhere all over the town. D.On the shore of Lake Tahoe.

2.Which display is most suitable for children?

A.REHOBOTH BEACH.

B.LIGHTS ON THE LAKE.

C.SERTOMA’S 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS.

D.DAHLONEGA’S 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION.

3.What do Georgians think of their parade?

A.The best. B.Just so so.

C.Not so bad. D.Very terrible.

假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Tony下周将来你校开始他的国际交换生学习。他发邮件向你询问你校“尊师”传统的有关情况，请你回复邮件。

内容：1.介绍教师节；

2. 日常尊师体现。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；

3. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Tony，

I’m glad to learn you’re coming to my school

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Yours，

Li Hua

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

增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除:把多余的词用斜线( \ )划掉。

修改:在错的词下画一横线，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。

The other day, we moved to the new school yard, where lies in the far north of the city. We were all on high spirits. It is much big than the old one. The classrooms are bright and clean. We have a lot of modern equipment, making convenient for students to learn every subject. Now we can have a lot of after-class activity on the new playground. Our teachers often play the basketball and soccer together with us. As spring approached, the flowers newly planting in the yard have just come out. With such many green trees and fragrant flowers around, we feel it less hardly to study and our school life more enjoyable.

阅读下面短文， 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

It used to be common to see US teenagers busy at fast­food restaurants cooking burgers and 1.(clean) tables, especially during the summer vacation. 2.， the scene is becoming less common.

Instead of finding summer jobs, many US teenagers are spending 3.(they) free time taking classes. According to The Atlantic, this change partly results 4.the low teen earnings paying little toward the costs of college. For many students who are going to attend college, the money from summer jobs doesn’t live up to their 5.(expect) at all. Meanwhile, US teenagers’ increasing interest in education 6.(account) for this as well. They go to summer school to learn 7.they might not have time for after they leave school, which 8.(consider) as a wise choice.

Despite this, a summer job is still believed to benefit teenagers. Early work experience is 9.human activity that develops people’s social skills. When kids are working, they gradually gain 10.(practice) knowledge and understanding of the labor market.

    When I was a kid, my parents sent me to a summer camp in New Hampshire. At the camp we did tons of great things like swimming, sports and archery (射箭), but for me, the most memorable _______ was an overnight trip of mountain climbing. If you’ve ever _______ a mountain, you know it’s a physical challenge, _______when you’re carrying your food and shelter on your back. When campers got _______, they certainly started complaining.

“How much farther is it?”

“I can’t go any further.”

“My _______ is too heavy. Can you carry it for me?”

The reply of the _______was, “Suck it up (不要再抱怨了).” The truth is that the complaining campers were _______ near the point of _______. If they had been, the teachers would have noticed the _______ and given them care. The kids simply weren’t used to the physical challenge. Once they realized they weren’t getting any sympathy they ________ the discomfort, and in most cases ________ having a great time. In my camp days, I don’t ________ a single camper complaining at the ________ of the mountain.

There are two ways to deal with an ________ situation. You can complain, or you can make the best of it. If you complain, you might feel like you’re getting that ________ energy out, but you are probably not going to cause a positive change. It’s much more likely that your complaining will cause the ________ of those around you. No one likes a complainer. They’re ________ and they hurt the group. Complaining makes life ________ for everyone. Instead, if you determine to master your own ________, to move past it and focus on a ________, it’s my experience that you’ll realize it wasn’t bad in the first place.

1.A.experience B.behaviour C.occasion D.situation

2.A.seen B.reached C.climbed D.described

3.A.especially B.normally C.obviously D.naturally

4.A.ashamed B.tired C.puzzled D.shocked

5.A.food B.water C.shelter D.backpack

6.A.parents B.teachers C.guides D.partners

7.A.somewhere B.anywhere C.nowhere D.everywhere

8.A.camp B.exhaustion C.mountain D.destination

9.A.signs B.activities C.gestures D.scenes

10.A.shared B.understood C.suffered D.overcame

11.A.couldn’t help B.ended up C.insisted on D.gave up

12.A.recall B.forget C.disturb D.forgive

13.A.foot B.top C.back D.base

14.A.unbelievable B.unexpected C.unusual D.unpleasant

15.A.great B.spare C.negative D.potential

16.A.dislike B.respect C.sympathy D.enthusiasm

17.A.amazing B.shocking C.worrying D.annoying

18.A.poorer B.harder C.easier D.better

19.A.life B.mind C.suffering D.mistake

20.A.trip B.plan C.solution D.dream

    Ways to Get Your Kids into Nature

Being in nature for kids has tremendous health benefits. There are many ways you can incorporate nature into your children’s lives, even if you live in the city.

Inspire curiosity by being curious yourself. A parent’s excitement can be spread to the children, and when you show respect for nature, your children follow suit. 1.. “I don’t know! Let’s find out together.” is a wonderful way to get the ball rolling. Be open to a mutual adventure and allow your curious inner child to come out while you explore nature with your children.

2.. If you have to carpool(拼车) in the morning, turn off the devices instead and encourage your children to look out of the window. The early morning fall skies are beautiful with color and migrating birds. After all, even views of nature from the car window are calming and beneficial.

Stop thinking about nature time as leisure time. Time in nature is an essential investment in your children’s health and well­being. If you view nature time as essential to good health, you will be more likely to engage in it. 3.， nurturing creativity and wonder is part of your responsibility as parents.

Look at the stars. Visit your local observatory, and then drive out of the city some morning or evening for your own stargazing(天体观察) with a blanket and telescope. Observing the stars offers a deeper and wider understanding of the universe. 4..

Plant a small garden. 5.. Bean and pea plants grow quickly and can be eaten when mature, so teach your children about food and the wonder of growth.

A.Limit electronic devices while driving

B.Encourage questions you don’t know the answers to

C.If you want to raise your healthy, well­balanced children

D.If you have the space, help your children plant a few vegetables

E.It will teach teamwork, pride in the community, and family togetherness

F.If your child is interested, encourage him to get involved in the community

G.Allow yourself to think about it, and talk to your children about that wonder

    A new study has shown how computers and robots powered by artificial intelligence can read human eye movements to “read” human personalities.

The eyes, they say, are the windows to the soul. And if that is true, computers and robots powered by sophisticated(复杂的) artificial intelligence algorithms(算法) may soon have the ability to peer into your soul. That is the result of a new study on the connection between eye movements and personality, conducted by neuroscience researchers based at the University of South Australia and Published in the scientific Journal Frontiers in Neuroscience.

“Eye movements during an everyday task predict aspects of our personality,” wrote the researchers, led by University of South Australia neuroscientist Tobias Loetscher, whose team follows 42 study subjects around the university campus recording their eye movements, then determines their personality traits(特点) with “well-established questionnaires” for determining personality type, according to a summary of the study published by the site Science Daily.

The researchers fed the data into their AI algorithms and found that computers running the algorithms were able to record human eye movements and immediately determine a person’s major personality traits, such as “neuroticism, extraversion(外向), agreeableness, conscientiousness, as well as perceptual(感知的) curiosity”, the scientists wrote.

“The new findings could improve the way human beings interact with their computers and other high-tech devices, even robots, allowing for more natural and realistic social interactions with machines,” Loetscher said.

“People are always looking for improved, personalized services. Today’s robots and computers are not socially aware so they cannot adapt to non-verbal information,” Loetscher said in a statement quoted by Indian Express. “This research provides opportunities to develop robots and computers so that they can become more natural, and better at interpreting human social signals.”

The study revealed previously undiscovered relations between specific personality characteristics and specific eye movement tendencies, according to a summary in Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper.

1.What do the underlined words “peer into” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A.understand B.stare at

C.search for D.concern about

2.How did the researchers conduct the research?

A.It was carried out in a lab.

B.42 subjects’ eye movements were recorded.

C.The students’ daily movements were tracked.

D.Its subjects’ personalities were determined by computer.

3.According to Tobias Loetscher, what can we know?

A.Robots and computers are socially conscious.

B.People care less about improved, personalized services.

C.Today’s robots and computers can accustom to non-verbal information.

D.The discovery will improve the interaction between human beings and machines.

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

A.Human Personality Traits

B.What Human Eye Movements Are

C.Tell Personalities by Eye Movements

D.How Humans and Machines Interact

    Air pollution shortens human lives by more than a year, according to a new study from a team of leading environmental engineers and public health researchers. Better air quality could lead to a significant extension of lifespan(寿命) around the world.

It is the first time that data on air pollution and the lifespan has been studied together in order to check how air pollution affects overall life expectancy.

The researchers looked at outdoor air pollution from particulate matter (PM)(颗粒物) smaller than 2.5 microns. These particulates can enter deep into the lungs, and breathing PM 2.5 is associated with the increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and cancers. PM 2.5 pollution comes from power plants, cars and trucks, fires, agriculture and industrial emissions(排放物).

Led by Joshua Apte, the team used data from the Global Burden of Disease Study to measure PM 2.5 air pollution exposure and its consequences in 185 countries. They then quantified the national impact on life expectancy for each individual country as well as on a global scale.

“The fact that air pollution is a major global killer is already well­known,” said Apte. “And we all care about how long we can live. Here, we were able to systematically identify how air pollution shortens lives around the world. What we found is that air pollution has a very large effect on survival — on average about a year globally.”

In the context of other significant phenomena negatively affecting human survival rates, Apte said this is a big number. “For example, it’s considerably larger than the benefit in survival we might see if we found cures for both lung and breast cancer combined,” he said. “In countries like India and China, the benefit for elderly people of improving air quality would be especially large. For much of Asia, if air pollution were removed as a risk for death, 60­year­olds would have a 15 percent to 20 percent higher chance of living to age 85 or older.”

1.What do we know about PM 2.5?

A.It has a bad effect on human health. B.It will be controlled in the future.

C.It only comes from industrial emissions. D.It spreads to the world from Asian countries.

2.What did the researchers do to study how air pollution affects the lifespan?

A.They collected accurate information from all the Asian countries.

B.They employed the research data to calculate the effect.

C.They studied the disease and lifespan together time and time again.

D.They measured particulate matter much more carefully than before.

3.What can be inferred from the text?

A.The key to people living longer is good air quality.

B.People think air pollution is the most dangerous killer to them.

C.Apte will agree that people should take action to deal with air pollution.

D.Factories should decrease the production of cars to stop air pollution.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A.The Way Human Beings Enjoy a Longer Lifespan

B.The Importance of Getting Rid of Air Pollution

C.Asian People Are Suffering from Serious Air Pollution

D.Air Pollution Reduces the Lifespan by More than One Year

    I realized something this morning. I have been writing now for 34 years. It all started when I was just 18 years old. As a boy I had read literally(毫不夸张地）hundreds of books. I had a thirst for knowledge that seemingly could never fade. Then suddenly I found I had something I wanted to share. I tried to ignore it, but as any writer will tell you once the ideas awaken inside of you they won't leave you alone until you write them down. I didn't have a computer, word processor, or even a typewriter. Still, I grabbed a pen and lined notebook paper and wrote everything that was burning inside of me.

When I was done I didn't know how to share it. There was no internet back then, no smart phones, and no social media. I sought out the editor of my local county newspaper and asked him to print what I had written. He was a good man full of both wisdom and kindness. He not only printed my first story but agreed to publish anything else I was willing to write. I continued to write new articles each week and shared them first with other local papers and later online as well. Years later at the urging of my readers I even self-published two collections of my stories in book form.

Through my writing I slowly became more than I was. In my writings I encountered my highest self. In my writings I discovered the goodness and light that lies in us all. In my writings I found great love and joy and encouraged others to choose love and joy as well. I also found that we all are writers whether we put pen to paper or not. With every choice we make, with every thought we hold, and with everything we do we are writing our own life story.

Lance Wubbels once wrote: "I hope you realize your life is truly your life. It belongs to you. It is your story to write with love. Day by day, line by line, write it well."

1.As a boy, when the author found he had something to share, ________.

A.he wrote it down

B.he ignored it

C.he shared it on social media

D.he told it to a writer

2.How did the author begin his writing career?

A.He was hired as a newspaper editor.

B.He put his stories online by himself.

C.He self-published two books.

D.He was helped by a local newspaper editor.

3.What does the author think of writing?

A.Writing takes practice and efforts.

B.Writing can benefit oneself and others.

C.Writing helps people tell right from wrong.

D.Only with a pen can one write his life story.

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

A.A Way to be a Writer

B.A Way to Share Ideas

C.Living is Writing

D.Writing is the Source of Love

1. TrueCar.com

Top dealers compete for your business by offering lower prices. TrueCar spends a lot of money and resources on making sure the entire car renting experience is simple and straightforward. If you’re in the market for a new car, give this site a try first.

TrueCar’s network checks many of the prices in your area and gets you the best price for the car you’re looking for.

2. Carvoy.com

It offers more control by allowing you to “build your car” and select your rental plan. The “build your car” option is one of the better options for those looking to add on features to their car. If you’re looking for cars with options like a sunroof or navigation (导航), it’s Carvoy that makes it very easy to get started with the process.

3. CarsDirect.com

They have a large collection of new and used cars, and also provide resources for car comparisons. In the business for many years, they are one of the first online car outlets. They have a staff that can usually help you if you give them a call. Their phone support is very good and they are mostly located in the United States.

4. CarRent.com

It delivers your rental car to the door, which is actually a huge selling point. Many people don’t like to go to a dealership or even drive somewhere to pick up a car. Imagine renting a car and having it delivered right to your doorstep, no driving necessary!

5. CostcoAuto.com

It offers member-only savings, many car selections and an easy sign-up process. The deals through Costco are great and unique. Many times they have deals with General Motors cars like Chevrolet. There are a lot of deals to be done, but the one thing that Costco does not do is negotiate the price.

1.What’s the selling point of TrueCar.com?

A. Its most reasonable prices for cars.

B. The diversity of its used cars.

C. Its delivery service to your door.

D. The special offers to its members.

2.What is the special service that Carvoy.com provides?

A. You can have other functions added to your car.

B. You can rent a car more easily than elsewhere.

C. You can design the whole car by yourself.

D. You can have better operation over your car.

3.If you are a good bargainer, it’s wise to avoid dealing with _______.

A. CarsDirect.com B. Carvoy.com

C. CarRent.com D. CostcoAuto.com