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—I have just made great progress in learning to drive.

—______!

A.How lucky B.You bet C.Cheer up D.Keep it up

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假设你是学生会主席李华，你校拟组织美国交换生到孔子庙参观，委托你通知相关事宜, 请你写一则书面通知，要点包括:

1 .集合时间和地点;

2.活动内容:参观孔子庙、古建筑、观看木偶戏；

3.预先准备:简要了解孔子文化。

注意:

1.可适当发挥，使短文连贯、通顺；

2.文中不能出现考生的具体信息；

3. 词数:100左右。

参考词汇:1.孔子庙the Confucius Temple 2.木偶戏puppet show

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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。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(∧)，并在其下面写上该加的词。

删除:把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。

修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。

注意:1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。

2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分

I like travelling and my dream of visiting Beijing, the capital city of our country, come true during the National Day holidays this year. My mother booked an one-day tour for me. On the morning of October 1st I went to Tian’anmen Square with one of my classmates , there we watched the flag-raising ceremony. As I watched the flag rising slowly, I sang the national anthem, feeling extreme proud. Several hours later, a grand military parade was held mark the People's Republic of China's 70th founding anniversary. In the afternoon we decided to go to other famous tourist attraction, like the Great Wall. When we reached the destination, it was crowded with tourists. I was glad for which those volunteers had done for little kids and elderly people . Standing on the Great wall, we couldn’t help admire the splendid scenery. This travelling, with doubt, meant a lot of to me.

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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。

With fewer than 2, 000 giant pandas left in the wild, the sighting of one of the lovely animals is a cause for 1. (celebrate). However, the one recently spotted walking through a bamboo forest in China’s Sichuan Province is even more so, 2. (consider) that it is the worlds first known all-white panda!

It 3. (spot) by an infrared (红外线的) camera set up to monitor the wildlife in the Wolong National Nature Reserve on May 25, 2019, 4. is also home to China’s first giant panda breeding and research center. Wolong officials estimate the panda, whose sex is hard 5. (determine) from the photo, is between one and two years old.

6. is generally believed that the giant pandas unique black and white coloring allows it to blend in with the snow during winter or to hide in the shade during summer. Some 7. (scientist) also believe the dark circles around the eyes help the panda bears recognize each other. 8. (lucky), the lack of markings does not seem to have affected the all-white panda so far.

The researchers say albino (白化病) animals are rare in general. That’s because it can only happen if both parents carry the gene. With so few specimens of panda bears left in the world, the possibility of that happening is almost next 9. impossible. Researchers believe if its offspring can be photographed, it will be 10. (value) for further research.

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Clara Daly was seated on an Alaska Airlines flight when a flight attendant asked a(n) _______ question over the loudspeaker, “Does anyone on board know American Sign Language?”

Clara, 15 at the time, _______ the call button. The flight attendant came by and _______ the situation. “We have a passenger on the plane who’s _______ and deaf.” she said. The passenger seemed to want something, but he couldn’t _______ his message.

Clara _______ to have been studying ASL for the past year and knew she’d be able to finger spell into the man’s palm. So she _______ her seat belt and walked toward the seat of Tim Cook, then 64. _______taking his hand, she _______, “Are you OK?” Cook asked for some water.

When it arrived, Clara returned to her seat. She came by again a bit later because he wanted to know the time. On her third ________, she stopped and stayed a while.

“He didn’t need anything. He was lonely and wanted to ________.” Clara says.

So for the next hour, that’s what they did. She talked about her plans for the future. Cook told Clara ________ he had gradually become blind over time and ________ stories of his days as a traveling salesman. Even though he couldn’t see her, she “looked ________ at his face with such kindness,” a passenger reported, “We can see she smiled with happiness, ________ she made a difference in someone’s life.”

“Clara was amazing.” a flight attendant told Alaska Airlines in a blog interview. “You could tell Tim was very ________to have someone he could speak to, and she was such a(n) ________.”

Cook’s ________, “Best trip I’ve ever had.”

Life is a continuous learning experience. As for Clara, she said, “I’ve also learned a lot. The best thing for ________ is to learn something. Learning is the only thing that never ________.

1.A.urgent B.awkward C.challenging D.difficult

2.A.adopted B.lifted C.pressed D.tied

3.A.analyzed B.faced C.observed D.explained

4.A.blind B.ill C.homesick D.thirsty

5.A.get into B.get through C.get across D.get off

6.A.intended B.pretended C.happened D.attempted

7.A.uncovered B.unlocked C.unfolded D.unfastened

8.A.Cautiously B.Gently C.Secretly D.Seriously

9.A.whispered B.asked C.signed D.repeated

10.A.turn B.intention C.journey D.visit

11.A.talk B.relax C.sleep D.cheer

12.A.how B.why C.what D.when

13.A.invented B.conveyed C.transformed D.shared

14.A.attentively B.surprisingly C.crazily D.anxiously

15.A.if B.so C.because D.but

16.A.absorbed B.excited C.ashamed D.touched

17.A.angel B.donator C.sponsor D.translator

18.A.concept B.relief C.credit D.reaction

19.A.appreciation B.consideration C.amazement D.freedom

20.A.discourages B.fails C.inspires D.benefits

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How to Enjoy Life As a Teen

Maybe teens are not the best years of your life, but you should still learn to make the most of your high school days.1..

1. Learn to appreciate small things. Whether it's having a computer, having friends, having a family that loves you, or simply being born in this world, remember that the point of life is for you to enjoy it. 2. Remember these are the last few years you are able to enjoy yourself without having to worry about the responsibility of an adult, but make sure you prepare yourself for when you actually become an adult,

2. Choose your friends wisely. 3.Try to have friends that like you who you are, not just the things you have. These are people who shop at the same store as you; not someone who will sympathize with you when your dog dies.

3. Be sociable. Participating in clubs, activities, and sports increases your chances of meeting new friends.4. Participating gives you something to do instead of sitting bored at home and wallowing in self-pity.

4.5.. Video games, for example, are good if you're the type who can get into that kind of thing. You should also find a hobby that is meaningful or practical. Use your "hobby time" to start developing and uncovering passions.

5. Work at a job you can enjoy. Working is a great way to gain experience and to meet other people. Prior work experience will help you find a job more easily. If you can't find work, just volunteer or make your own job.

A.Small things may make a great difference to your life.

B.In fact, many of the "friends" you have when you are popular are not true friends.

C.Following are some tips for you.

D.You can pursue interests you enjoy.

E.Try to take part in various social activities.

F.While you only need 4 or 5 close friends, that doesn't mean you shouldn't try to meet new people.

G.Be happy and life will reward you.

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Researchers in Australia have discovered an effective new method to capture the atmospheric carbon dioxide that is damaging our planet and transform it into something solid, making it much easier to store.

Carbon capture isn’t new, but previous methods call for the gas to be compressed into liquid and then injected underground. Widespread usage of that technology has been locked by economic and environmental concerns due to possible leaks. Instead, in a study published in Nature Communications, the group details their sustainable and cost-effective plan for transforming CO2 into coal.

This new process involves a liquid metal catalyst( 催化剂 )that is efficient in conducting electricity. CO2 gas is dissolved in a container with some liquid. Once electricity charge is introduced, the CO2 begins to turn into solid pieces of carbon, which can be collected and stored.

What makes this particularly unique is that the entire process can occur at room temperature. Previous experiments have only shown a gas to solid conversion at extremely high temperature, which made it impossible on a large scale. Now, the researchers are hoping that their work will be used to create even further when it comes to carbon storage.

In an interesting side benefit, the solid carbon also works as an electrode( 焊条 ), which opens up a world of possibilities. “A side benefit of the process is that the carbon can hold electrical charge, becoming a super battery, so it could potentially be used as a part in future vehicles,” explains Dr. Dorna Estrafilzadeh, a researcher. “The process also produces fuel as a by-product, which could also have industrial applications.”

1.What can we know about the previous carbon capture methods?

A.People have to inject liquid to the gas.

B.The previous methods can be done easily.

C.The previous methods are not very popular.

D.People have widely accepted previous methods.

2.What is the special part of the new method?

A.It needs electricity to make the process efficient.

B.It can be done in any kind of container.

C.It doesn’t need extreme temperature.

D.It can produce much solid carbon.

3.What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A.The method will make fossil oil disappear.

B.The method will influence the future industry.

C.The method will make developed countries more powerful.

D.The method will be used to make new vehicles.

4.What is the best title for the passage?

A.How to change carbon into CO2.

B.A new carbon capture technology.

C.A new technology to get useful carbon.

D.Australia makes the world cleaner than before.

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My family and I never talked about school as the ticket to a future. I was in the classrooms, but I wasn’t there to learn to write, read or even speak. When it was my turn to read, I wanted to hide. I was 13 years old, but I already hated being who I was.

I had an English teacher, Mr. Creech, who knew I couldn’t read. In one of my first lessons the teacher said that anyone who had a reading age below six had to stand up. I felt so embarrassed. But at the same time, it made me realize that I needed to change the situation. I was determined it wouldn’t happen again. Later that day, Mr. Creech encouraged me and promised he would try his best to help me learn to read. From then on, I never gave up practicing reading.

Now I was 41 years old. One day, I planned to fly back to Texas to visit my friends and family. On my way from the airport, I saw Mr. Creech buying himself a drink. I rushed over and reached into my pocket to pay for him. “Do I know you?” he asked. “Yes, sir, you do know me,” I answered excitedly. “My name is Anthony Hamilton. You taught me English.” The look on his face told me that he remembered the boy he’d once encouraged.

“I’m so glad I had a chance to see you,” I said. “And Mr. Creech, I have great news to share.” I told him I had learned to read. But that wasn’t all. I had become a published author and an active speaker. “The next time you get another Anthony Hamilton in your classroom, please encourage him to read as well,” I added.

The experts say what once worried me has a name: dyslexia (诵读困难症). But I can tell you it was a lack of desire for education.

1.Why did the author want to hide?

A.Because he felt sorry for himself. B.Because he hated being laughed at.

C.Because he couldn’t read at all. D.Because he didn’t have a ticket.

2.Which of the following could best describe Mr. Creech?

A.Considerate and dutiful. B.Demanding and enthusiastic.

C.Emotional and dedicated. D.Friendly and ambitious.

3.Why couldn’t the author read before meeting Mr.Creech?

A.Because his reading age was not long enough.

B.Because his parents didn’t teach him how to read.

C.Because he was afraid of reading before the class.

D.Because he didn’t have inner driving force to learn to read.

4.What can we infer from the passage?

A.Mr. Creech taught two students called Anthony Hamilton.

B.The author had become a published author and an active speaker.

C.Dyslexia was the underlying reason that made the author unable to read.

D.The author was grateful to Mr. Creech.

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DNA analysis has revealed family relationships between more than 10 generations of Stone Age people at megalithic (巨石的) tombs in Ireland and Sweden.

The evidence suggests that megaliths, prehistoric large stone structures, sometimes acted as graves for family groups in northwestern Europe thousands of years ago. The latest findings throw new light on the origins and social structure of the groups that built megaliths in this region—a history that has long been hidden in mystery.

For their study, the international team of researchers analyzed the genomes—the complete set of genetic material in a cell—of 24 Stone Age individuals from five megalithic burial sites in Ireland, Scotland and Gotland, a large Swedish island in the Baltic Sea.

This analysis showed that many of the individuals buried at each megalith, who all lived between 3,800 B.C. and 2,600 B.C., according to radiocarbon-dating of their remains, were closely related via family ties.

The results also showed that the individuals buried at the megaliths were related to Neolithic farmers in northern and western Europe but genetically distinct from other hunter-gatherers. This was particularly noticeable at the Ansarve site on the island of Gotland.

“The people buried in the Ansarve tomb are remarkably different on a genetic level compared to the individuals dug out from hunter-gather contexts, showing that the burial tradition in this megalithic tomb, which lasted for over 700 years, was performed by distinct groups with roots in the European Neolithic expansion,” Magdalena Fraser, co-first author from Uppsala University, said in the statement.

1.What’s the significance of the new findings?

A. It reveals the family ties between people in Ireland and Sweden.

B. It implies that many people buried in the tombs were closely related.

C. It indicates the long-hidden mystery concerning DNA analysis.

D. It suggests that the megaliths became tombs thousands of years ago.

2.How did the researchers reach their findings?

A. By interviewing individuals. B. By travelling to different regions.

C. By analyzing genes. D. By studying the burial sites.

3.Which is true according to the latest findings?

A. Some people buried in the tombs were related to farmers.

B. Few people buried in the tombs were genetically different.

C. All the people buried at megaliths had family relationships.

D. People buried in the Ansarve tomb were dug out 700 years later.

4.What’s the main idea of this passage?

A. Megaliths served as tombs thousands of years ago.

B. People buried at the megaliths were recently analyzed.

C. Latest findings shed light on a mystery about burials.

D. Stone-Age people in Ireland and Sweden had close ties.

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Dreaming of summer picnics filled with family and fun? We’ve come up with 4 of the top picnic areas across the US.

Cumberland Islands, Georgia

Just a few hours south of Savannah, this national seashore is a wonderful picnic place. It’s an unspoiled place in the Deep South with over 50 miles of hiking trails (小径). Covered in Spanish moss, the trails are lined with trees and since it’s still a rural area, the stars line up for a grand show at night and create the perfect evening starlit picnic opportunity.

Grant Park, Chicago

If you are looking for delicious food in Chicago, go for a taste of a 20-day, lake-front, foodie festival that happens in October each year. Grab a spot near the fountain to enjoy your picnic, appreciate the city scenery and lake views and relax with family and friends. If you are there on July 4th, be sure to plan the day to include the fireworks display at the Navy Pier.

Cranberry Islands, Maine

Here, you’ll enjoy natural picnics with island views. The islands are a delightful group of islands about 20 minutes offshore from Acadia National Park. You can visit the islands by private boat or ferry service. Bring a picnic basket along for the ride as it’s a romantic picnic area to take your special someone or go for a family outing to visit the islands.

Big Sur, California

The Point Lobos State Reserve is a small gem. Besides the coastal wildlife there are rare plant communities, and unique geological formations. It’s good to have a picnic there. We recommend bringing a telescope, because much of the wildlife can be seen only at a distance.

1.Why does the writer advise us to go to Cumberland Islands?

A.Because they are just next to Savannah.

B.Because they have a grand show every night.

C.Because they are almost covered in Spanish moss.

D.Because they keep their original ecology (生态).

2.Where can you enjoy observing wildlife with a telescope?

A.At the Navy Pier. B.At the Point Lobos State Reserve

C.At Acadia National Park. D.In the Deep South.

3.Where can we most probably read this passage?

A.In a personal dairy. B.In a science report.

C.In a geography textbook. D.In a travel magazine.

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假定你是李华，你的城市将有一个大型抗击新冠肺炎英雄人物展，请写一封邮件邀请你的朋友Adam同去。内容包括：

1.展出时间和地点；

2. 展出形式与内容；

3. 表达期待。

提示：C0VID-19 （新型冠状病毒肺炎）； pandemic （流行病）

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 结束语已为你写好。

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

增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。

修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.毎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。

With time pass by, I will be 18 years old. In other words, I will be a adult. What I want to express most is certainly my appreciate. First of all, I must thank for my parents, with which care and love I have grown up happily. What’s more, I am quite gratefully to the dear teachers I had ever met. It is the teachers have taught me what should be done. Last but not least, having such many lovely friends makes my life quite meaningful and helps you realize the importance of sharing happiness and sorrow with others. I am sure that I will be better with the love given by others.

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阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

In August 2014, paleoanthropologist (古人类学家)Yingqi Zhang and his team went down into a sinkhole on the hunt for Gigantopithecus, the largest known primate(灵长类动物)to ever live. They came back out with a mix of bones from the unfortunate 1. (creature) that had fallen into the natural "death trap". None of those bones belonged to the extinct ape, but the team was in for a surprise: The mix included a 22,000-year-old lower jaw from 2.ancient panda. And within its worn edges, the jaw contained 3. is now the world’s oldest sample of panda DNA. Moreover, the genetic evidence 4.(show) that the bone comes from a 5.(previous) unknown lineage of giant panda. This animal may have been specifically adapted to6.(live) in its subtropical home, suggesting that the black-and-white beasts were once much 7.(diverse) than they are today, the authors argue in a paper 8. (publish) in the journal Current Biology. While the 9. (conclude) about panda diversity is probably not revolutionary, the team's work collecting ancient DNA from the degraded fossils is 10. great significance.

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My past has caught up with me. It happened five years back when a new friend _______ my digital neighborhood. She knew me in my other _______ before my career in television. And did this young woman have a long _______.

“Hello, Mrs. Luginbill,” said the Facebook, which immediately caught my _______ since I'm Lucy to everyone nowadays. “That's _______ I remember you as a kid from Southgate Elementary,” Jennifer said, using the _______ greeting. “I think I was in first grade.”

Suddenly, as if it were yesterday, I saw the little group of girls gathering around me. I was the “Duty” on playground, the _______ who kept order with a whistle when I wasn't _______ in the classroom. It wasn't a _______ job, standing in the cold winter during break, but it ________ “pocket money” to help after our move from California. A warm coat had been a “must have” ________ when our finances were ________ And in those years, the east side of Washington state saw some of the ________ winters.

Jennifer, the little girl has grown up. She remembered the wild weather — and my coat, too. “It was furry, and the coat almost ________ a happy life we might long for. You were our chosen movie star.” Funny how ________ my viewpoint was back then. I saw little children wanting ________and hugs — and needing their exercise, too. Eventually, I would drive them away to ________. “It is like as a kid you want to stand in someone's light — especially if you ________them,” her Facebook message read.

It was a lesson that I have ________ close even now: What we do today — no matter what our role may be — can ________ brighten another's heart for a lifetime.

1.A.turned to B.moved into C.belonged to D.broke into

2.A.life B.event C.face D.house

3.A.rest B.history C.memory D.journey

4.A.mouth B.eyes C.nose D.ears

5.A.when B.what C.where D.how

6.A.sudden B.vivid C.honest D.formal

7.A.actress B.monitor C.official D.editor

8.A.teaching B.sweeping C.reporting D.filming

9.A.fascinating B.useful C.practical D.physical

10.A.sent B.mixed C.provided D.connected

11.A.gift B.design C.waste D.purchase

12.A.empty B.thin C.developing D.missing

13.A.coldest B.busiest C.funniest D.quietest

14.A.delivered B.grasped C.symbolized D.remained

15.A.wise B.different C.exciting D.boring

16.A.money B.delight C.warmth D.class

17.A.read B.play C.write D.listen

18.A.put up with B.make up for C.keep up with D.look up to

19.A.applied B.found C.fixed D.held

20.A.unknowingly B.obviously C.generally D.unwillingly

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Why Do You Mishear Popular Song Lyrics （歌词）？

When Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" topped the charts in early 2019, it seemed like you couldn't go five minutes without hearing "I’m gonna take my horse to the old town road . " But a significant subgroup caught this instead “ I’m gonna take my horse to the hotel room. 1.We've been misunderstanding song lyrics for decades, Elton John's “hold me closer, Tony Danza" —er, "tiny dancer"— included. These modem musical mishearings even have their own name： mondegreens.

2. When noise hits our eardrums, tiny hairs convert it into an electric signal, which travels through the auditory nerve to the temporal lobe （颗叶）. 3. If the sounds are clear and the terms familiar, we then "hear" a mostly accurate translation of what someone is saying. But music can drown out lyrics, and singers can pronounce words with extra ability. The sounds in songs are often muddy and unclear. In this case, our brains struggle to find what makes sense.

In that panic, our head reacts by offering up similar-sounding （but far more familiar） phrases, says Thomas Ethofer, a professor of psychotherapy in Germany. For example, if the mind can't firstly comprehend taking a horse to an old town road, it offers up an alternative to quickly solve the problem. 4.

In fact, according to Ethofer, previous knowledge of the mondegreen will make you more likely to hear it. 5. From a psychological aspect, he says, perhaps these mix-ups are so common because we enjoy resolving unclearness. Regardless — the sky, this guy, tiny dancer, Tony Danza, old town road, hotel room — they are all still songs we'll listen to on repeat.

A.This was far from a first.

B.No wonder you will make this mistake.

C.How can you listen to something more accurately?

D.There, it turns nerve firings into words with meaning.

E.That's because your brain is already prepared for that version.

F.That translation can stick, even after we learn the correct lyrics.

G.So why does the Jimi Hendrix lyric "kiss the sky" often become "kiss this guy"?

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Do Cyber Schools Make the Grade?

Students in Caldwell, Idaho, can attend class in their pajamas!

At Vallivue Virtual Academy, courses are taught online. Students work at home with parents, who serve as learning coaches. A certified teacher oversees the students' progress.

The cyber school was launched as a free option for students in kindergarten through grade 8 who have trouble succeeding in the district's traditional public school. Supporters of the program say that virtual learning can help students work at their own pace. If students struggle with subjects, they can take those courses online and spend more time on them. Valerie VanSelous, a teacher from Hopewell Township, N.J・，agrees. "Teachers, students, and parents need to accept new technology and not be afraid of it. Offering different teaching aids just might be the key to unlocking a student' s potential. "

Some also believe that attending virtual school can prepare students for college and for work after graduation. "We need to be responsible for working on our own,” says Angela Goscilo, a senior from Pound Ridge, N.Y. "We need to develop technology skills that will help us in whatever we do. Getting an early start is a good idea."

Not everyone gives cyber schools a passing grade， however. Some educators argue that online learning makes it hard for students to make friends. Payton Mcdonough, 13, a seventh grader from Glencoe, m., agrees. " I don't know how I could sit at a computer all day without actually interacting with my peers and teachers," he says.

In addition, virtual schools don’t have enough structure. Students who take online courses can set their own schedules, which will cause problems for students who have trouble staying motivated.

Many parents also feel that cyber schools put unrealistic time demands on them because they have to oversee their kids' daily work. Many of them have full-time jobs. How are they going to run their children's education, excel in their jobs, and take care of their other responsibilities at home?

1.What is the cyber school intended for?

A.Reducing the time students spend online.

B.Helping those who struggle in traditional schools.

C.Allowing teachers to work at their own pace.

D.Encouraging students to learn about technology.

2.What does the underlined sentence mean in paragraph 5?

A.Not everyone approves of cyber schools.

B.Not everyone has attended a cyber school.

C.Not everyone has given cyber schools a test.

D.Not everyone cares about students in cyber schools.

3.How do working parents feel about overseeing their kids' daily work?

A.It's worthwhile.

B.It's unnecessary.

C.It's demanding.

D.It's discouraging.

4.What is the main idea of the text?

A.Students in Caldwell can attend class at home every day.

B.There are various arguments for and against virtual schools.

C.It's important for students to learn to work in the virtual world.

D.Cyber schools are better than traditional schools in many ways.

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One rainy afternoon, I was on a crosstown bus when a young woman jumped on. She had a child with her who was about three or four years old. The bus was full, bumpy(颠簸的), and it soon got noisy, as her kid began crying — he was upset that he couldn't sit next to his mother. She looked embarrassed.

Then another woman, a little older, stood up and moved so that the mother and child could sit together. The mum smiled as a thank-you. And then three words came out of the older woman's mouth that raised the entire energy of that bus ride: “I've been there.”

Simple, undramatic, and honest. In that moment, it seemed to unite the diverse people of the city. Why? Because almost all experiences are shared human experiences. They're universal. We forget that as we go through life, focused on our own troubles and needs — which are actually less unique than we think.

Sometimes painful past experiences prevent us from wanting to open up to others because we don't want to revisit our own history. But a wonderful way to honor your past hurt is to help comfort another's current pain.

When I was a little girl, we lived on donations from local families and clothing from the " lost and found" baskets. It was shameful for me at the time — I lived in fear of being caught in a friend' s cast-off item.

Even when it was warmer, I refused to take off a layer in the classroom for this reason. Now I don't meet people who are in this exact situation, but I do notice when someone is struggling with financial shame or feels less than other people they meet. And I'm quick to say some version of, "I've been there."

Can the essence of these three words help you make a small difference right now? It can be as simple as volunteering your seat, sharing some helpful advice, or even lightening the mood with a joke when you notice that someone's uncomfortable — because we're all in this together.

1.What influence did the older woman's words have on the people around?

A.Causing discomfort. B.Breaking long silence.

C.Creating a heated debate. D.Inspiring common feelings.

2.What does the author think of personal troubles and needs?

A.They are mostly shared experiences. B.They don't really matter to anyone'

C.They will be forgotten with time. D.They are unique to each individual.

3.Why did the author refuse to take off the coat in the classroom?

A.Because she had the same sweater with others.

B.Because she stole the sweater from someone'

C.Because she liked wearing the coat in summer.

D.Because she felt embarrassed wearing others' clothes.

4.What's the best title for the text?

A.Painful Experiences Are No Big Deal B.The Best Way to Honor Your Past Hurt

C.True Happiness Comes from Helping Others D.Three Little Words That Bring Us Together

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Some psychologists say that community art — art made to be displayed free of charge in a particular community — can make a big difference.

Unlike the random graffiti （涂鸦）that many people consider an eyesore, community art can bring people together and encourage respect. In the U.S. city of Philadelphia, for example, psychologists are doing a citywide project where mental health patients work with average people to paint murals（壁画）. The aim of this project is to reduce the mental illness and promote a new dialogue about people who struggle with these issues.

Art also makes neighborhoods more attractive and has a unique ability to open people up. Neighbors can share comments with one another about a recently painted mural, which can challenge their prejudices and open their eyes to the world.

Businesses can also be promoted by community art. In Fort Smith, a town in the U.S. state of Arkansas, artists from around the globe came together to paint murals. One of the goals of the project was to expand the town's cultural offerings in order to attract more visitors. Not only locals but also tourists were drawn to see the murals. The money they spent while visiting the town benefited local businesses.

Generous financial support is provided for community art projects in many cities and towns. In the UK, the Arts Council England has invested nearly half a million dollars in community art. Some of it, for example, has paid for a new exhibition space created inside an old mill in the town of Brierfield. In the U.S., an organization called the Knight Foundation has invested millions of dollars in community projects, including many that focus on art.

1.What is the purpose of the community art project in Philadelphia?

A.To replace random graffiti.

B.To deal with the issues about mental illnesses.

C.To promote dialogues about art issues.

D.To encourage respect for psychologists and fine arts.

2.How does community art open people up?

A.By changing people' s views on prejudices.

B.By giving new life to traditional murals.

C.By providing a subject for conversation.

D.By making neighborhoods more attractive.

3.What does the text indicate about towns like Fort Smith?

A.They can profit from art economically.

B.They provide inexpensive courses in art.

C.They've placed some restrictions on art.

D.They borrow art from other communities.

4.What do we know about the community art in the UK?

A.It is limited to rich communities.

B.It has the support of the government.

C.It started from a mill in Brierfield.

D.It is paid for by the Knight Foundation.

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Here are some ideas for really great gifts for graduating seniors who are heading off to college.

Rocketbook Everlast

What： The beauty of this notebook is that the ink is erasable with water. When finished with your notes, you can scan them into your computer with your phone* s camera. You have to use special pens, but they are readily available in office supply stores.

Who it's for： People who still like to take notes by hand.

Cost： $34 for a notebook with 32 pages.

Find it： Getrocketbook. com.

Roland R-07 Audio Recorder

What： It's a palm-sized portable digital audio recorder recording extremely high-quality WAV or MP3 files, powered by two AA batteries or through a USB port for continuous operation. You can set it up and control it wirelessly through your phone.

Who it's for： Perfect for recording lectures, but it really shines if your are a music major.

Cost： $149.99.

Find it： Roland, com.

Toast Leather Laptop Cover

What: It's a thin piece of leather sized exactly to your laptop. Carefully place it on your computer, and your laptop will take on an entirely new look. It really protects the laptop from scratches.

Who it's for： Laptop users who like keeping their machines in good condition.

Cost： $99 for the top cover, $60 for the bottom （sold together）.

Find it： Toastmade. com.

Coal Catalyst Portable Charger

What： It's a portable battery to charge your devices when you are away from a wall plug, available in five colors and two sizes that can charge the latest phones in just two hours.

Who for： Everyone with a USB-powered phone, tablet or headphones.

Cost： $34.99 for 8.000 mAh； $39.99 for 12,000 mAh.

Find it： Amazon, com.

1.What do we know about Rocketbook Everlast?

A.It uses ink mixed with water.

B.It uses a camera to record notes.

C.It needs to be equipped with special pens.

D.It needs pens that can be found in any store.

2.How much will you need at most if you buy one of the four products?

A.$34. B.$99.

C.$ 149.99. D.S159.

3.Where is the text most likely from?

A.A book review. B.A science fiction.

C.A popular magazine. D.A government report.

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When it comes to your brain, researchers have found there’s no better superfood than a book. According to the data 1. (collect) by the University of Michigan’s Health and Retirement Study, 2. hopeful pattern came out: people who read books for as little as 30 minutes a day over several years were an average of two years 3. (long) than people who didn’t read anything at all.

Strange still, as science reminds us, reading books--- especially fiction--- 4. (force) your brain to think critically and make 5. (connection) from one chapter to another, and to the outside world. Also, reading stories can lead to a noticeable increase in human interaction, 6. in turn can lower stress levels.

But it doesn’t mean that magazines, newspapers and web articles are useless. Any reading material that fills your mind and enlarges your vocabulary seems 7. (carry) mental benefits. Therefore, whether you’re reading a page-turner or 8. (simple) scanning the instruction for your coffee maker, many parts of your brain 9. (involve) in positive thinking. Still not inspired to give 10. a try?

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“How dare you!” My anger finally burst out when my son ______ to go to the piano classes for the third time that day. He rolled his eyes at me, which made me even _____-. I completely lost my ______ and screamed at the top of my lungs, “Enough! You are not my boy anymore!” He didn’t ______ or talk back to me. He responded in ______ with a look of helplessness that I had never seen before. He used to cry violently and beg me to ______ him. The innocence shining in his big eyes would ______ that hot-tempered beast in me away in the end. ______, this time...

Did what he had done really make me ______? No. Did such anger come entirely from his improper ______? No. Had I ever given it a chance to listen to and ______ him? No. My demanding job, my ______ housework, my kid’s cry for company..., all formed a minefield and all that was needed to ______ it up was a fuse（导火索）. My son was the ______.

The rest of the day, he ______ an outdoor walk, a ride in the park and even his favorite games and just wanted to be alone. I could ______ the greatest sorrow and the most true innocence in his eyes. After admitting my own fault, I held this tiny trembling creature ______ in my arms, tears swelling in my eyes.

For those who believe “Sticks and stones may break the bone, but ______ can never hurt anyone”, I have a piece of heartfelt advice. Do not try this most powerful weapon ______ the people you love. It is ______ enough to cut the deepest into a soul.

1.A. refused B. requested C. decided D. demanded

2.A. calmer B. emptier C. happier D. angrier

3.A. breath B. weight C. temper D. thought

4.A. cry B. shout C. smile D. respond

5.A. doubt B. relief C. silence D. surprise

6.A. pardon B. praise C. abandon D. accompany

7.A. put B. give C. throw D. drive

8.A. Otherwise B. However C. Therefore D. Moreover

9.A. satisfied B. puzzled C. moved D. annoyed

10.A. advice B. behavior C. words D. argument

11.A. hug B. blame C. forgive D. understand

12.A. endless B. enough C. important D. meaningful

13.A. put B. blow C. heat D. bum

14.A. choice B. answer C. victim D. disaster

15.A. declined B. shared C. enjoyed D. accepted

16.A. retell B. forget C. read D. forecast

17.A. rudely B. firmly C. loosely D. causally

18.A. voice B. words C. force D. feelings

19.A. for B. with C. beyond D. against

20.A. hard B. soft C. sharp D. smooth

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A major source of teen stress is school exams, and test anxiety is not uncommon. When you recognize your teen is under stress, how can you parents help your teen stay calm before an exam?

Be involved. You need to be involved in your teen’s work. 1. What they look for is your presence---to talk, or just to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly with our teen. Encourage your teen to express his or her worries and fears, but don’t let he or she focus on those fears.

Help your teen get organized. 2.Together, you and your teen can work out a timetable in which he or she can study for what he or she knows will be on the test.

Provide a calm setting. Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his or her privacy. Give him or her a nutritious diet. It is important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced diet during exam times to focus and do his or her best. 3. If this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet, rather than junk food, is best for reducing stress.

4. Persuade your teenager to get some sleep and\or do something active when he or she needs a real break from studying. Making time for relaxation, fun, and exercise are all important in reducing stress. Help your teen balance his or her time so that he or she will feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.

Show a positive attitude. 5. Your panic, anxiety and blame lead to your teen’s pressure. Make your teen fell accepted and valued for his or her efforts. Most importantly, reassure your teen that things will be all right, no matter what the results are.

A.Your attitude will influence your teen’s emotions.

B.Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite.

C.They will only make the situation worse.

D.Encourage your teen to relax.

E.The best thing is just to listen.

F.Help your teen think about what he or she has to study and plan accordingly.

G.Your teen may also make negative comments.

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“If you are cold, it will warm you; if you are too heated, it will cool you; if you are depressed, it will cheer you; if you are exhausted, it will calm you.” The poem best identifies the passion for tea in Britain. Outside of the United Kingdom, many people refer to afternoon tea as “high tea”. Afternoon tea, also known as low tea, is what most people think of when they hear “high tea”. It involves things like manners, lace(蕾丝) and light meals such as cookies and finger sandwiches. It is typically served in the mid-afternoon and it was traditionally served on low tables, therefore its two names.

Legend has it that afternoon tea was started in the mid-1800s by the Duchess(公爵夫人) of Bedford. Around that time, kerosene(煤油) lamps were introduced into wealthier homes and eating a late dinner( around 8 or 9 p.m.) became fashionable. This increasingly late dinner was one of the only two meals each day, and the other was a mid-morning one. The story goes that the Duchess found herself with a “sinking feeling”. This came from hunger during the long wait between meals. She decided to invite friends over for various snacks and tea. The idea of an afternoon tea gathering spread across high society and became a favorite pastime of females for leisure. Later, it spread to other social groups.

However, the British working population did not have afternoon tea. They had a meal about midday, and a meal after work, between five and seven o’clock. This meal was called “high tea” or just “tea”. Traditionally eaten early evening, high tea was a substantial meal that combined delicious sweet food, such as cookies, cakes or tea bread, with heavy food, such as cheese on toast, cold meals and poached eggs on toast. This meal is now often replaced with a supper due to people eating their main meal in the evening rather than at midday.

1.What is the author’s purpose of using a poem at the beginning of the passage?

A.To introduce a topic. B.To present a puzzle.

C.To describe the phenomenon. D.To clarify his writing purpose.

2.What led to the appearance of afternoon tea?

A.Kerosene lamps were used at home.

B.Upper class had more free time.

C.Drinking tea makes people feel good.

D.Duchess of Bedford was influential in social circle.

3.What was the most important feature of afternoon tea in the mid-1800s?

A.Simple food and tea. B.Being served on low tables.

C.A ladies’ social occasion. D.Serving time.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A.Origins of Tea. B.Ways of Low Tea.

C.Traditional Afternoon Tea. D.High Tea and Low Tea.

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“Nomophobia”, NO Mobile Phone phobia(恐惧) is a 21st-century term for the fear of not being able to use your smartphone. Smartphone addiction is on the rise, surveys show, and a new study released adds to a growing body of evidence that smartphone addiction is harming our minds literally.

Smartphone addiction affects many people from all across the globe. Over 1.8 billion people own smartphones and the average owners check their screens 150 times a day. Considering those numbers, it shouldn’t come as a surprise when 44% of people (compared with 20% in 2011) admit feeling anxious when they can’t have access to their phones.

Researchers from Harvard University used brain imaging to study the brains of 19 teenage boys who were diagnosed with smartphone addiction. Compared with 19 teenagers who were not addicted, the brains of the addicted boys had significantly higher levels of GABA, which decelerates neurons (神经元)， than levels of glutamate-glutamine, which energizes brain signals. That results in poorer attention and control, which you don’t want to have, because you want to stay focused. So that means you are easier to get distracted.

“Addicted teenagers in the study also had significantly higher scores in anxiety, depression and levels of impulsiveness (冲动) ,” said Dr. Leslie Perlow, who led the study.

If you seem to have the symptoms of smart device addiction, experts have some suggestions in addition to mindfulness training. First, turn off your phone at certain times of the day, such as in meetings, when having dinner, playing with your kids, and of course, driving. Remove social media apps, like Facebook and Twitter from your phone, and only check-in from your laptop. Try to stop yourself to 15-minute intervals at set times of the day when it won’t affect work or family life. Don’t bring your cellphone and its harmful blue light to bed, and use an old-fashioned alarm to wake you. And last, try to replace your smart device time with healthier activities such as meditating or actually interacting with real people.

1.What is the conclusion of the research?

A.Smartphone addiction leads to distraction.

B.Smartphone addiction easily causes anger.

C.Smartphone addiction is harmful to the mind.

D.Smartphone addiction brings about anxiety and depression.

2.Where can you find the data that best supports smartphone addiction is on the rise?

A.In Paragraph 2. B.In Paragraph 3.

C.In Paragraph 4. D.In Paragraph 5.

3.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “decelerates” in Paragraph 3?

A.Speeds up. B.Slows down.

C.Adds to. D.Cuts down.

4.Which of the suggestions is encouraged according to the text?

A.To use an old-fashion cellphone. B.To participate in more social activities.

C.To stop fifteen-minute intervals. D.To turn off the blue light on bed.

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Stan Lee, co-founder of the Marvel Universe(漫威宇宙) and co-creator of many of its most popular superheroes, died at the age of 95.

Lee was born Stanley Martin Lieber in New York in 1922. As a son of working-class Jewish immigrants from Romania, times were hard and he lived with his family in a shabby single-bedroom apartment. After graduating from high school at 16, Lieber landed a job as an assistant at Timely Comics. By the early 1940s, he was a temporary editor for the company. It was at this time that he began using his pen name---Stan Lee. In 1947, two years after returning from serving for the U.S. Army, Lee married his wife, Joan. The two began their 70-year marriage and had two children.

In the late 1950s, DC Comics breathed new life into its classic superhero and experienced a significant success with its updated version of the Flash, and later with super-team the Justice League of America.

To compete against DC Comics, Lee was given the task of creating their own group of superheroes. In 1961, Timely Comics changed its name into Marvel Comics after Atlas Comics, and that November saw the debut(首次亮相) of the Fantastic Four. Lee’s later famous and lasting creations of comic-book superheroes included Spider-Man, the Hulk, Thor, Iron Man and the X-Men.

Over the course of his career, Lee was an icon of Marvel Comics. As a writer and editor and, at various points, both the publisher and vice president of Marvel Comics, Lee not only introduced interesting characters to the industry, but changed the way that comic books came together. He also created a cooperative workflow between writers and artists, which became known as the “Marvel Method”. Lee received a National Medal of Arts in 2008 for his innovations that revolutionized American comic books.

1.What do we know about Lee from Paragraph 2?

A.He served for the U.S. Army for two years.

B.He suffered from an unfortunate marriage.

C.He had a tough and struggling childhood.

D.He adopted his pen name at the age of 16.

2.What was the company called when Spider-Man was created?

A.Timely Comics B.Marvel Comics

C.Atlas Comics D.DC Comics

3.What does the underlined word “icon” in the last paragraph mean?

A.Statue. B.Agent.

C.Assistant. D.Symbol.

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

A.Stan Lee, the Godfather of Marvel Comics.

B.The Development of Marvel Comics.

C.Stan Lee, a Superhero in Comic Books.

D.The Popular Superheroes of Marvel Comics.

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Holidays in Spain not only mean visiting the tourist attractions or enjoying the thrills of bullfight, but also are charming because of the various options for entertainment in Spain.

Getting in

Reaching Spain by air from London to Barcelona takes 2 hours; London to Madrid is 2 hours and 20 minutes and to Malaga is 2 hours and 45minutes. The journey from New York to Madrid is 8 hours and 35 minutes.

Things to do

If you want affordable entertainment and leisure in Spain, go to the streets. In Spain, walking across the streets is known as the “paseo”, in which the entire Spanish families move forward clapping out flamenco rhythms. This is the best occasion to know Spanish culture better.

If you want some indoor options for fun, come to the movie houses, which are luxurious and provide the bar service. Here, you can watch films translated into Spanish and be prepared to watch horror films, cowboy films, etc. If you have a taste for drama and play, you can enjoy performances in theaters, where you can watch plays of Spanish authors as well as translations of foreign plays. There are typical nightclubs which are open till 2:00 a.m. or 3:00 a.m., and you need to be formally dressed up.

There are circuses of very high quality and also a lot of options for sports lovers. Soccer has attained even more popularity than bullfight in Spain. Then, there are other sports like boxing, bicycle races, horse races, and in the Basque region, handball.

Tips

Though you may think that this country is warm, it can be very cold in winter, so you need proper clothing when you come here. Further, direct exposure to sunlight for long duration should be avoided to prevent sunburn and heatstroke.

1.How long does it probably take a tourist to fly to Madrid from London?

A.120 minutes. B.140 minutes.

C.165 minutes. D.515 minutes.

2.Where is the most suitable place to learn about Spanish culture?

A.The streets. B.The nightclubs.

C.The movie houses. D.The Basque region

3.What can you do in the movie houses in Spain?

A.Enjoy the thrills of bullfight.

B.Dance clapping out flamenco rhythms.

C.Experience the bar service and watch various films.

D.Watch plays written by Spanish or foreign authors.

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