Do you have any problem with time? Start doing these and you will see the difference.

● Write it down

Don’t rely on your memory to keep track of every little detail. 1.. Write down the things you need to do in a small notebook, or use online tool to create and update your “to-do” list.

●2. 

Working for long periods without a break can waste your time. It is more efficient to work or study for a shorter period of time, take a break, and then go back to work. You may get more done in a focused 45-minute session.

● One thing at a time

3.. Do one thing at a time, and do it well. As the Chinese proverb says, “One cannot manage too many affairs. Like pumpkins in the water, one pops up while you try to hold down the other.”

● Schedule email time

On your cell phone you get a notification every time someone sends you an email. If so, you have to check your email many, many times a day.4.. Schedule time to check your email. It doesn’t matter when.

● Choose to say “No”.

It’s easy to become overwhelmed if we say “yes” to everything. Think about the task before you commit to it. Do you need to do it? Can someone else do it? Avoid saying “yes” to every request.5..

● Keep a goal journal

Write down your goals in a journal and evaluate them regularly. Mark your progress for each goal. Be sure to take the necessary step to achieve your goals.

A.Make a list first.

B.Don’t ignore the breaks.

C.Turn that notification off.

D.This takes time away from more important tasks.

E.Don’t forget to focus on your task.

F.Memory may make mistakes sometimes.

G.Every time we switch from one task to another, we lose focus.

    To have a second child or not, this is a question.

A concern about only one child is whether one child necessarily means a lonely child. Many parents of only one child feel guilty of their decision to have only one child. There are no other children in the family for the child to associate with, which may lead to the child feeling lonely at times.

Another common argument against having just one child may be more spoiled than one with sisters or brothers. Many people believe that a single child will not have learned to negotiate with others, and respect the give-and-take involved in many relationships. Some think this may leave the child unable to get along well with people of his or her own age.

Despite these arguments, the number of parents choosing to have only one child is increasing in the world. For some single-child parents, the pressures of devoting time and energy to raising a second child can result in them selecting to have no more children. For other parents, the financial burden of having a second child may be the major consideration. Another important consideration is the increasing age at which women give birth to children.

Advocates of single-child families argue that there are advantages for the child as well as the parents. With just one child, the parents can give, and the child can receive, more quality time and attention,

However, there is no simple answer to the question of whether or not to have a second child. The circumstances affecting each set of parents are unique. The important thing, in the end, is to make a decision that both the wife and the husband feel confident.

1.What are the advantages of children with brothers or sisters?

A.Less loneliness and better social abilities. B.Less pressure and better energy.

C.More respect and greater family wealth. D.Higher intelligence and more attention.

2.What prevent some parents from having a second child according to the passage?

A.Work pressure. B.The disagreement between parents and children.

C.Limited time, energy and money. D.The health and wealth of the first child.

3.What can we learn from the passage?

A.The birth of a second child makes many parents guilty.

B.The number of single-child parents is decreasing.

C.Family circumstances have little effect on parents’ decision.

D.Nowadays women delay giving birth to children.

4.How is the passage developed?

A.By providing examples. B.By listing suggestions.

C.By offering descriptions. D.By analyzing reasons.

    I don't think I can recall a time when I wasn't aware of the beauty of the ocean. Growing up in Australia, I had the good fortune of having the sea at my side. The first time I went to Half Moon Bay, I suddenly had the feeling of not being able to feel the ground with my feet anymore.

For my 10th birthday, my sister and I were taken out to the Great Barrier Reef. There were fish in different colors, caves and layers of coral. They made such an impression on me. When I learned that only 1 percent of Australia's Coral Sea was protected, I was shocked. Australian marine life is particularly important because the reef have more marine species than any other country on the earth. But sadly, only 45% of the world's reefs are considered healthy.

This statistic is depressing, so it's important to do everything to protect them. The hope that the Coral Sea remains a complete eco system has led me to take action. I’ve become involved with the Protect Our Coral Sea activity, which aims to create the largest marine park in the world. It would serve as a place where the ocean's species will all have a safe place forever.

Together, Angus and I created a little video and we hope it will inspire people to be a part of the movement. Angus also shares many beautiful childhood memories of the ocean as a young boy, who grew up sailing, admiring the beauty of the ocean and trying to find the species.

1.From the underlined sentence in Para.1, we can learn the author_______

A.had a wonderful impression of Half Moon Bay B.seldom went surfing at the sea

C.forgot his experiences about the ocean D.never went back to his hometown

2.According to the second paragraph, Australian marine life________

A.is protected better than that in other oceans

B.is escaping from the Coral Sea gradually

C.depends on reefs for living greatly

D.may be faced with danger

3.The Protect Our Coral Sea activity is intended to_______

A.raise more teenagers environmental awareness

B.contribute to a complete eco-system

C.prevent more marine species being endangered

D.set up a large nature reserve for reefs

4.Angus and the author created a little video to__________

A.bring back to people their memory of ocean species

B.urge more people to take action to protect the marine species

C.inspire more people to explore the secret of the ocean

D.share their childhood experiences about the ocean

    Father was diagnosed with brain cancer during the second half of my senior year. It is a time when all the big events in a girl’s life are happening. However, though in poor condition, father managed to be present at every occasion. His doctor said that by focusing on all my future events, it helped my dad live longer. I guess so because nine days after my high school graduation, my father died.

For the next week after his funeral, I didn’t leave my room or even to shower. Finally, my mom stormed in and said, “Megan, get up. I have something for you to read.” My father’s doctor had sent my mother a letter. It contained the typical “I am sorry for your loss” sentences. But this letter was far from typical. I could physically see the pain this loss had caused him. In his letter, he wrote about how my father inspired him to change his life and the way he worked. He expressed his desire to become a person like my father, who cared more for the people around him and put everyone else first.

After I finished reading it, I decided to live my life. I went outside and got a job as a summer camp advisor. I worked from dawn to dark every day that summer. I gave everything I had to the kids and slowly they helped to heal(治愈) me without even realizing what they were doing.

My summer mirrored parts of the life my father led in his last few days. I had spent the summer months giving myself to children. It was not the senior summer I had always imagined. It wasn’t all about me. I had learned the final lesson my father was teaching me, that in order to lead a rich and happy life, you must learn how to give yourself to others. By helping them you really are helping yourself.

1.The doctor sent the author’s mother a letter mainly to ________.

A.encourage the author’s mother to live a happy life

B.appreciate the author’s father’s influence on him

C.mourn the author’s father’s death

D.show typical concern for the family

2.What do we know about the author’s senior summer?

A.She got a job as her father had expected.

B.She gained quite a lot while helping the kids.

C.She worked hard every day to forget her father.

D.She spent it the way she had always wanted.

3.Which word can best describe the author’s father?

A.Fearless. B.Generous C.Cautious. D.Selfless.

4.Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

A.Dad's Final Lesson B.My Senior Summer

C.My Father's Death D.An Important Letter

    Britain's Haunted(闹鬼的) Castles

Muncaster Castle

Muncaster Castle is haunted by the ghost(鬼) of a mysterious White Lady as well as by Tom who worked in the castle 400 years ago and now likes to play tricks on visitors. Parties of 6-8 people can arrange for an all-night ghost sit in the Tapestry Room. Scientists and researchers also conduct field experiments here and you can participate in one of these yourself with an all- night watch. The castle will be closed from Jan. 1 to Feb.12.

Chillingham Castle

This castle has a wealth of frightening stories to entertain visitors. Ghost tours cost 20 pounds per person and run in the evening all year round. The castle also occasionally has ghost-themed special events such as dinner evenings where a ghost hunter visits and relates some of his experiences in the field.

Tutbury Castle

Tutbury Castle is more of a ruin than a functioning building, having been largely destroyed during the English civil war. Queen Mary of Scots spent much of her imprisonment here and her ghost has been spotted on several occasions. Tutbury is only open to the public from Easter until September but special arrangements can be made for large parties at other times. The castle also runs ghost hunts which can involve overnight stays in the Great Hall or King's bedroom.

Berre Pomeroy Castle

The Castle in Devon is now no more than an attractive ruin but it is said to be one of the most haunted spots in Britain. Both White and Blue Lady ghosts have been seen in the grounds. The first is believed to be starved to death by a cruel sister, the identity of the other is unknown. The castle is open to the public from March until October but only during the day.

1.Which castles can you visit, if you go to Britain in December?

A.Berre Pomeroy Castle & Tutbury Castle.

B.Muncaster Castle & Berre Pomeroy Castle.

C.Muncaster Castle & Chillingham Castle.

D.Berre Pomeroy Castle & Chillingham Castle.

2.The white ghost in Berre Pomeroy Castle__________.

A.likes to play tricks on visitors B.once worked in the castle

C.is the ghost of Queen Mary D.is believed to die of starvation

3.Where does this passage probably come from?

A.A science fiction. B.A student textbook.

C.A travel magazine. D.A business report.

假定你是李华，近期你收到英国朋友Jack的微信，谈及全球疫情严重流行时传统中医药良好的医治作用，他希望了解更多中医药的优点,请你给他回信，内容包括：

1.完全来自大自然，副作用小；

2.对人的身体进行全面治疗；

3.能够作为治疗艾滋病和癌症的药物。

注意：

1.可适当增加细节，使行文连贯；

2.词数：100词左右。

参考词汇：传统中医药Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dear Jack,

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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.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（\）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.

It is ten years that I began to show interest in collecting stamps. Now my collection of stamp covers almost every category, Chinese zodiacs, place of interest and historical people and events including. Believe it or not, from these small stamps I have learned much about which I can't get from textbooks. Meanwhile, I have made friends with those with same hobby, with whom I constant share my opinions and feelings so long as I've got a value new stamp.

Collecting stamps is a fun and of course has greatly changed my life, bringing many advantages to my study so well as to my life.

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Sweet wormwood （青蒿）is a common plant in China,  1. it has the power to cure the deadly disease called malaria(疟疾）. Tu Youyou  2. (be）the woman who uses the plant's special power to save millions of lives. The Chinese scientist won a Nobel Prize because of her great contribution.

On October 5th, Tu 3. （award） the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or  Medicine. She shared the prize with two other scientists from the US and Japan. Tu is the first native Chinese person 4.（receive）a Nobel Prize in natural science. Tu was modest about receiving the award, "It's a success of the whole research team."  She also thinks5.is scientist’s duty to fight for the health of all humans. 

When Tu joined the national research team to find the medicine 6. could fight against malaria in the 1960s and 1970s, things were hard. The team didn't have advanced equipment then. Tu used to test medicines by eating them herself. Her team searched old medicine books at hand and tested over 2,000 traditional7.（recipe）.

Finally, Tu found artemisinin（青蒿素）in sweet wormwood in 1971. She spent the nest decades 8. （try） to improve the medicine. According to World Health Organization, about 200 million people suffer 9.malaria around the world, and about half a million die each year. Artemisinin is still the10.（effect）treatment against malaria known today in the world.

    Word came that a 13-year-old girl fell into a sewer(下水道) and was rescued. The girl,  Alice, was _______for more than 12 hours in the city's _______underground sewage system. It was filled with waste liquids and other waste materials _______ a  a disgusting smell, which was _______.

Alice had been playing at a public park with other kids during a family _______on Sunday. At one point, the children were on pieces of wood that _______ an opening leading to the sewage system. One of the wooden boards _______suddenly. Then Alice quickly fell about six meters down and _______ in fast-moving waste water. The other children _______told adults what had just happened. The adults quickly made an emergency call for help. Rescuers immediately began ________ Alice underground— they set cameras on floatation devices, which they put into the sewage system.

Rescuers finally________ Alice after seeing image of fingerprints on a pipe. A crew of ________ also hurried to the area and opened a hole. The first thing they heard from the girl was “help!”. Hearing Alice's cry, the workers lowered down a ________ and strong rope to her. The girl ________ onto the rope while the workers ________ her up. By the time Alice was found, about 700 meters of pipes had been ________ during a 12-hour period, she was taken to the hospital for a full ________ examination and then to ________ with her family.

More than 100 people took part in the rescue ________, Alice was able to find a small area of breathable air and ________ there until she was found.

1.A.protected B.hidden C.arrested D.trapped

2.A.shallow B.dangerous C.dry D.unknown

3.A.giving off B.giving away C.going through D.going over

4.A.secure B.refreshing C.useful D.poisonous

5.A.debate B.gathering C.planning D.division

6.A.carved B.indicated C.decorated D.covered

7.A.broke B.destroyed C.disappeared D.fell

8.A.died B.landed C.marched D.swam

9.A.awkwardly B.amusingly C.instantly D.constantly

10.A.searching for B.enquiring about C.turning to D.calming down

11.A.persuaded B.inspired C.found D.seized

12.A.children B.workers C.parents D.photographers

13.A.thin B.short C.loose D.long

14.A.came B.caught C.held D.took

15.A.pulled B.hung C.pushed D.woke

16.A.sold B.selected C.removed D.inspected

17.A.physical B.mental C.considerable D.respectable

18.A.compromise B.part C.reunite D.join

19.A.insurance B.operation C.program D.scheme

20.A.dashed B.glared C.waited D.served

    “Life is speeding up. 1.. ” Picture this:You're rushing to finish your homework on the computer. Your mobile phone rings. Suddenly the computer blanks and you lose all your work. Now you have to stay up to get it done.2. .

3. . Due to these inventions, we are often left feeling stressed and tired. Why do you think people who live far away from noisy cities often seem to be happier? Perhaps because they lead a simple life.

One family in the UK went “back in time” to see what life was like without all the inventions we have today, The grandparents, with their daughter, and grandsons Benjamin, 10 and Thomas, 7, spent nine weeks in a house dating back to 1940.4..

The grandmother, Molly, said, “It was hard physically, but not mentally.” She believed life was less materialistic. “5.. ” she said. The boys said they had less to fight over, their computer, for example. Benjamin also noticed that his grandmother had changed from being a trendy, beer —drinking granny to one who liked cooking things.

A.Are you faced with a completely different situation?

B.Hardly can you succeed in doing something in a perfect way

C.Everyone is getting unwell

D.How can you feel calm and happy?

E.Inventions have speeded up our lives so much

F.They had no microwave, computer or mobile phones

G.The more things you have, the more difficult life becomes

    In an era when fashion trends can change in a nanosecond(纳秒), people want to keep pace. They'll wear a look a few times and then move on to the next one. In reality, most people can't really afford this.

To meet this demand, online clothing rental services are growing in popularity. Shoppers can pay money online to rent the clothes they need, says the Fashion United website. The first company to put this idea into practice is Rent the Runway. The United States — based company has hit a $ 1 billion valuation. CEO Jennifer Hyman credits its success to the concepts of the sharing economy. She believes that the clothing rental business and the idea of dynamic ownership is a trend in the young generation. “The millennium generation(千禧一代)，the consumer, is so ready to adopt this behavior.” Hyman told CNBC.

She also points out that working women make up one of the biggest consumer groups subscribing to their services. They want more clothes but they have limited space and ability to purchase new fashion. “Rent the Runway can be a solution for them,” Hyman told CNBC, “where they can dress for the job they want and save money and time.”

Although the clothing rental business has many advantages, people still have some concerns. Journalist and author Elizabeth Cline wrote in Elle that “Renting the clothes is not as sustainable as it seems.”

Take shipping, for example, which has to go two ways if an item is rented—receiving and returning. Cline writes that consumer transportation has the second largest footprint of our collective fashion habit after manufacturing. Then there's the burden of washing, which has to happen to every item when it's returned, regardless of whether or not it was worn. For most rental services, this usually means dry—-cleaning, a high— impact and polluting process. “They can produce hazardous waste and air pollution if not handled correctly, and they're often paired with stain removers that are more toxic than the solvents themselves,” she told the Fashion Platforms website.

1.What is the article mainly about?

A.The fast changes of fashion trends.

B.The development of the sharing economy.

C.What contributes to the popularity of online clothing rental services.

D.The advantages and disadvantages of online clothing rental services.

2.What is behind the success of Rent the Runway according to Hyman?

A.Different fashion tastes. B.Growth of delivery services.

C.The trend of the sharing economy. D.The financial pressures facing consumers.

3.What is the main problem of online clothing subscription services, according to the text?

A.Consumers tend to rent more than they need.

B.They could lead to other unsustainable fashion habits.

C.The shipping and washing involved are not environmentally friendly.

D.People can catch infectious diseases by renting clothes from sick people.

4.According to the passage, the author's attitude towards the rental service is

A.supportive B.indifferent

C.objective D.passive

    Antarctica is known for being a vast land of ice and snow, a place too cold for most life. Despite this, the continent is slowly starting to turn warm. According to the Guardian, the Antarctic has registered a new high temperature for the first time on record, prompting fears of climate instability in the world's iciest place.

On Feb 9, Brazilian researchers at Seymour Island reported a temperature of 20.75℃ on the icy continent of Antarctica. It was almost a full degree higher than the previous re- cord of 19. 8℃ , taken on Signy Island in January 1982.

This record — breaking reading was taken at a monitoring station in the northern part of Antarctica. According to Brazilian soil scientist Carlos Schaefer, the temperature was documented during a 20-year-long research project. The focus of this project is to study the effect that climate change has on the permafrost(永久冻土) within the region. Permafrost is soil that stays frozen for at least two years. Although this is a first record high for Antarctica, Schaefer stressed that “We can't use this to anticipate climatic changes in the future. It's simply a signal that something different is happening in that area.”

But in fact, the last high temperature reading was in the 19℃range. These higher temperatures can cause ice and glaciers in Antarctic regions to melt. The Antarctic peninsula—the long finger of land that stretches towards Argentina—is most dramatically affected. Scientists saw glaciers that have retreated by more than 100 meters in Discovery Bay where the snow melted in little more than a week, leaving dark exposed rock. This melted ice leads to a rise in sea levels that can threaten the safety of coastal areas. It's believed to be behind an alarming decline of more than 50 percent in chinstrap penguin(帽带企鹅) colonies, which are dependent on sea ice.

Like American writer Ernest Hemingway once said, “The Earth is a fine place and worth fighting for.” We should do everything we can to help save our planet. Otherwise, it may become too hot for us to fix.

1.What did Brazilian researchers report on Feb 9?

A.Seymour Island is the warmest region in the Antarctic.

B.Antarctica hit a record high temperature of 20. 75℃.

C.The average temperature of Antarctica ranges from 19. 8°C to 20. 75℃.

D.Antarctica's new record temperature is a full degree higher than the previous decade.

2.What's the main purpose of the 20-year-long research project?

A.To predict possible climatic change in the future.

B.To monitor Antarctica's contributions to world climate change.

C.To explain why the permafrost may cause glaciers to melt.

D.To examine how the permafrost is influenced by climate change.

3.What does the underlined word “retreated” probably mean?

A.moved backward. B.increased in size.

C.covered a certain area. D.stretched in an opposite direction.

4.According to the text, the melted glacier may lead to        .

A.the pollution of ocean water B.the release of various viruses

C.threats to penguin habitats D.disappearances of coastal cities

    I've been taking time this week to smell the roses. Literally, I bend over in my neighbors' front yard, check that nobody is watching, and then bury my head in the flowers.

I've also been walking into bakeries and walking around without buying anything. After having surgery on my broken nose 18 months ago, I haven't been able to smell or taste things. This week, however, my nose is back in business. I've been overwhelmed by smells, and it's given me a new way of thinking. Scent is just one of the little bits and pieces that make life enjoyable, but which we often ignore. I remember once, when my son was five months old, I was carrying him down the street. Wind swept through and almost tipped us over. He threw his little head back and giggled. He'd never felt the wind on his face. When is the last time I laughed at the weather?

The first time I ate bacon, I rushed home to my parents, determined that we ate this deliciousness at every meal. My father smiled and agreed. Do you recall when you learned that the voice actors of Mickey and Minnie Mouse were married in real life? Do you enjoy sleeping in new clean bedsheets? Is there someone on the radio whose voice is as smooth as velvet?

We don't write postcards about the small things. We don't frame them in photo-graphs. They aren't that great or grand, but without them, life is altogether too loud. These quiet experiences give us a chance to enjoy the simple fact of being alive. As my sense of smell returns to me, it's like I'm smelling things for the first time. They're full of memories and magic. Food tastes better, and the air is indeed sweet. I know what the poets mean now. It almost makes my broken nose worthwhile. Now, I am waiting for this bandage to come off. There's an itch I can't reach!

1.The writer in the passage mainly tries to _______.

A.discuss how to enjoy leisure time B.show that she loves doing secret things

C.give examples of how she kills time D.persuade readers to enjoy small things in life

2.According to the writer, “a new way of thinking” in the second paragraph means _______.

A.the ability to discover the joy of small things B.the habit of overcoming ignorance

C.the ability to fully use our limited attention D.the habit of making personal reflections

3.The writer recalls that _______.

A.her father enjoyed sleeping in new clean bedsheets.

B.her son was frightened when feeling the wind on his face.

C.she couldn't resist temptation when eating bacon for the first time.

D.she always ignored the great things in life.

4.One small thing mentioned in the last paragraph is _______.

A.a joyful memory B.a quiet experience

C.the sense of smell D.the simple fact of being alive

    Foods to Eat to Burn More Calories

WATERMELON

Watermelon is brimming with B vitamins which boost your energy levels and curb your need to munch on an extra snack. A cup of diced watermelon contains 46 calories and virtually no fat. Watermelon is a rich source of potassium, dietary fiber, protein, vitamin A, magnesium, vitamin C, and iron.

Watermelon is one of powerful foods to eat to burn more calories. Watermelon is also high in lycopene, the antioxidant that lower your risk of macular degeneration, heart disease, and cancer. With 90 percent water, watermelon is filling you up but are not filling you out. Enjoy fresh watermelon juice, smoothie, or use it any summer fruit salad you like.

GRAPEFRUIT

Grapefruits speed up your metabolism and help burn a lot of calories. This fruit will help feel full faster and longer. According to the U. S. Department of Agriculture National Nutrient Database, one half of a grapefruit contains around 53 calories. Moreover, grapefruit is rich in fiber that may help stabilize your blood glucose levels. You can add grapefruit to your fruit salad, smoothies or drink a grapefruit juice.

CELERY

The secret of celery is very simple： it contains less calories and helps burn more than you eat. Celery mostly consists of water and that's why it is good as a part of a balanced diet

However, this food is not suitable for celery diet only as your body won't get the necessary minerals and nutrients. So the best decision will be to combine it with some other foods.

WHOLE GRAINS

Studies show that whole grains are healthier than refined grains and that they lower the risk of getting a chronic disease. This type of grains is also a good part of a diet as it takes more time to digest and you won't get hungry for a longer period of time. Whole grains are rich in various vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates but low in fat.

GREEN TEA

Rich in antioxidants green tea boosts your metabolism and helps lose weight, which is just fantastic for ladies, isn't it? Simply enjoy a cup of hot fragrant green tea and do a great favor to your body.

1.To balance blood glucose levels, you'd better take            in regularly.

A.green tea B.whole grains

C.watermelon D.grapefruit

2.From the passage we can know that _______.

A.grapefruit contains more calories than watermelon.

B.whole grains are healthier because they contain more water and various minerals.

C.both grapefruit and green tea can help speed up metabolism for those who are eager to lose weight.

D.having celery diet before a cup of green tea can help get enough nutrients to lose weight.

3.Which column can we read this passage in the newspaper?

A.Book Review B.Health

C.Entertainment D.Learning Kit

假定你是某中学的学生李华。请用英语给出版社的编辑写一封信,表达你对现在使用的英语教材的看法,内容主要包括:

优点:1.话题广泛;

2.图片丰富;

3.有助于提高学习兴趣。

建议:适当降低词汇难度。

注意:1.词数100左右;

2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;

3.开头语已为你写好,不计入总词数。

Dear Editor,

As a student reader, I am writing to talk about the English textbooks published by your house.

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、删减或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧）, 并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线, 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

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。

Dear Mr. Green，

I'm Li Hua, a student whom you once teach spoken English. Now our school asks me invite you to be a spoken English teacher on the English Summer Camp during the summer holiday. Here is anything about the activity. The camp lasts from July 20 and August 10, 2011. In the morning, you'll give three spoken English classes so you are expecting to prepare different topic to communicate with students. In the afternoon, there're main outside activities such as having some picnics and visit parks and museums, etc. I hope you will accept the invitation even if you have free time.

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No body language can be more attractive/ fascinating than smiling. Not only can a beautiful smile make1.(us) happy, but also it enables others to feel 2.delight).3.a smile is so powerful that it gives people 4.  (suffer) from disasters great courage.

A little boy5.name) Lang Zheng, for instance, impressed and encouraged a great many people6.a serious earthquake happened in Wen Chuan. Right after he7.(rescue) by the soldiers from the ruins, he saluted and smiled to them. His smile was like sunshine which warmed people who were in8.sad).

It is safe/ no exaggeration to say that without smile our life 9.(be )colorless and difficult. It is suggested that we10. (smile) as much as possible.

    It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80s came to the hospital. I heard him saying to the nurse that he was in a hurry for all appointment(约会) at 9:30. The nurse had him take a _______ in the waiting area, _______ him it would be at least 40 minutes _______ someone would be able to see him. I saw him _________ his watch and decided, since I was ___________ busy—my patient didn’t _______ at the appointed hour, I would examine his wound. While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had another doctor’s appointment. The gentleman said no and told me that he _______ to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his _______. He told me that she had been _______ for a while and that she had a special disease. I asked if she would be ____________ if he was a bit late. He replied that she __________ knew who he was, that she had not been able to __________ him for five years now. I was ____________, and asked him, “And you __________ go every morning, even though she doesn’t know who you are?” He smiled and said. “She doesn’t know me but I know who she is” I had to hold back __________ as he left.

Now I __________ that in marriages, true love is ____________ of all that is. The happiest people don’t __________ have the best of everything; they just __________the best of everything they have. __________ isn’t about how to live through the storm, but how to dance in the rain.

1.A.breath B.test C.seat D.break

2.A.persuading B.promising C.understanding D.telling

3.A.if B.before C.since D.after

4.A.taking off B.fixing C.looking at D.winding

5.A.very B.also C.seldom D.not

6.A.turn up B.show off C.come on D.go away

7.A.needed B.forgot C.agreed D.happened

8.A.daughter B.wife C.mother D.sister

9.A.late B.well C.around D.there

10.A.lonely B.worried C.doubtful D.hungry

11.A.so far B.neither C.no longer D.already

12.A.recognize B.answer C.believe D.expect

13.A.moved B.disappointed C.surprised D.satisfied

14.A.only B.then C.thus D.still

15.A.curiosity B.tears C.words D.judgment

16.A.realize B.suggest C.hope D.prove

17.A.agreement B.expression C.acceptance D.exhibition

18.A.necessarily B.completely C.naturally D.frequently

19.A.learn B.make C.favor D.try

20.A.Adventure B.Beauty C.Trust D.Life

    Question: I have been learning English for about 7 years. 1. And I still can't make myself understood in English. However, I love learning English. How can I learn English well? Please help me.

Answer: Many people have asked me this question. 2. Here I will give you several tips for learning English.

● 3.

First of all, you must want to learn. If you are not interested in learning English, no class will help you and no book will help you. So you have to be honest with yourself. Ask yourself, “Do I really want to learn English？” If you can't answer “yes” to this question, it is better for you to set English aside until you're ready and willing to learn.

● Set goals (目标)．

To learn English well, you must set some goals. 4. It will also help you to see your progress. Ask yourself, “What are my goals? What areas would I like to improve？” Think about what your goals are, and review once in a while to see that you are making progress toward your goals.

● Practice, practice, and practice.

After you have set your goals, you have a better idea of what you need to practice. Just like the athlete  (运动员）whose goal is the Olympics must train（训练）daily, you as a language learner must practice language every day to make progress toward your goal. 5.

A.I think it is not easy to learn it well.

B.Want to learn.

C.Reading is a very good way to learn new words.

D.Make friends with some Americans online.

E.The more you practice, the more progress you will make.

F.The answers are as different as the people asking the question.

G.Having goals will help you remember what areas you want to work on.

    When we walk through the city, we all experience a kind of information overload but we pay attention only to those that are important to us. We don’t stop, we keep our faces expressionless and eyes straight ahead, and in doing so, we are not just protecting ourselves but are avoiding overloading other people as well.

We make use of stereotypes (刻板的模式) as convenient ways to make quick judgements about situations and people around us. They may not always be accurate, and they can often be dangerously wrong, but they are used regularly.

The problem with the stereotypes is that they restrict experiences. By using limited clues to provide us with a rapid opinion of other people or places we may choose to limit our communication. We may decide not to go to certain places because we believe they will not offer something we enjoy.

In the city, styles of dress are particularly important with regard to self-presentation. Different groups often use clearly identifiable styles of clothes so that they can be easily recognized. It is becoming increasingly common for brand names to be placed on the outside of clothes, and this labeling makes it easy to send out information about fashion and price instantly, and lets others tell at a distance whether an individual has similar tastes and is a suitable person to associate with.

In England, where social grouping or class continues to make social distinctions（区分）, clothes, hairstyles, people’s pronunciation and the manner of speaking are all clues to our social group. Class distinctions tend to be relatively fixed, although in the city where greater variety is permitted, they are more likely to be secondary determining factors of friendship and association.

1.People walking in cities ignore the surroundings because __________.

A.they do not wish to talk to other people B.everyone else is expressionless

C.the environment is already familiar to them D.there is too much information to take in

2.According to the passage, the main disadvantage of using stereotypes is that they __________.

A.are likely to lead us into dangerous situations

B.may make us miss some pleasant experiences

C.can rarely be relied on

D.make us mentally lazy

3.From the passage we may conclude that _________.

A.stereotypes can help to understand people fully

B.people are becoming more interested in fashion

C.dressing can send messages about individuals

D.stereotypes can do more harm than good to people

4.It would appear that in England, a person’s class __________.

A.might be less important in making friends in a city

B.is mainly determined by his pronunciation

C.plays less of a role than it did in the past

D.is something that can be changed easily

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Basic Photography

This is an eight-hour course for beginners who want to learn how to use a 35mm camera. The teacher will cover such areas as kinds of film, light, and lenses(镜头). Bring your own 35mm camera to the class.

Course Charge: $150

Jan. 10, 12, 17, 19, Tues. & Thurs. 6-8p.m.

Marianne Adams is a professional photographer whose photographs appear in many magazines.

Understanding Computers

This twelve-hour course is for people who don’t know very much about computers, but who need to learn about them. You will learn what computers are, what they can and can’t do, and how to use them.

Course Charge: $75

Equipment Charge: $10

Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Sat. 9-12 a.m.

Joseph Saimders is a professor of computer science at New Urban University. He has over twelve years of experience in the computer field.

Stop Smoking

Do you want to stop smoking? Have you already tried to stop and failed? Now it is the time to stop smoking using the latest methods. You can stop smoking, and this twelve-hour course will help you do it.

Course Charge: $30

Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25   Mon. 4-7 p.m.

Dr. John Goode is a practicing psychologist (心理学家) who has helped hundreds of people stop smoking.

Typing

This course on weekdays is for those who want to type as well as those who want to improve their typing. You are tested in the first class and practice at one of eight different skill levels. This allows you to learn at your own speed. Each program lasts 20 hours. Bring your own paper.

Course Charge: $125

Materials Charge: $25

Two hours each evening for two weeks.

This course is taught by a number of business education teachers who have successfully taught typing courses before.

1.The word “professional” in this advertisement most probably means “_____”

A. spiritual  B. journalist C. professor D. experienced 

2.The shortest course is _____.

A. Basic Photography B. Understanding Computers

C. Stop Smoking D. Typing

3.A course which can do something good for your health will cost____.

A. $50 B. $30 C.$10 D.$125

4.If you can have free time only on weekends, you should take the course _________.

A. Basic Photography B. Understanding Computers

C. Stop Smoking D. Typing

    Deserts are found where there is little rainfall or where rain for a whole year falls in only a few weeks' time. Ten inches of rain may be enough for many plants to survive if the rain is spread throughout the year, If it falls, within one or two months and the rest of the year is dry, those plants may die and a desert may form.

Sand begins as tiny pieces of rock that get smaller and smaller as wind and weather wear them down. Sand dunes are formed as winds move the sand across the desert. Bit by bit, the dunes grow over the years, always moving with the winds and changing the shape. Most of them are only a few feet tall, but they can grow to be several hundred feet high.

There is, however, much more to a desert than sand. In the deserts of the southwestern United States, cliffs and deep valleys were formed from thick mud that once lay beneath a sea more than millions of years ago. Over the centuries, the water dried up. Wind, sand, rain, heat and cold all wore away at the remaining rocks. The faces of the desert mountains are always changing—very, very slowly—as these forces of nature continue to work on the rock.

Most deserts have a surprising variety of life. There are plants, animals and insects that: have adapted to life in the desert. During the heat of the day, a visitor may see very few signs of living things, but as the air begins to cool in the evening, the desert comes to life. As the sun begins to rise again in the sky, the desert once again becomes quiet and lonely.

1.Many plants may survive in deserts when___________.

A.the rain is spread out in a year B.the rain falls only in a few weeks

C.there is little rain in a year D.it is dry all the year round

2.Sand dunes are formed when___________.

A.sand piles up gradually B.there is plenty of rain in a year

C.the sea has dried up over the years D.pieces of rock get smaller

3.The underlined sentence in the third paragraph probably means that in a desert there is____________.

A.too much sand B.more sand than before

C.nothing except sand D.something else besides sand

    When I was 12, all I wanted was a signet(图章)ring. They were the “in” thing and it seemed every girl except me had one. On my 13th birthday, my Mum gave me a signet ring with my initials(姓名首字母) carved into it. I was in heaven.

What made it even more special was that it was about the ;only thing that wasn’t being “replaced”. We’d been burnt out in fires that swept through our area earlier that year and had lost everything—so most of the “new” stuff(东 西)we got was rally just to replace what we’d lost. But not my ring. My ring was new.

Then, only one month later, I lost it. I took if off before bed and it was missing in the morning. I was sad and searched everywhere for it. But it seemed to have disappeared. Eventually, I gave up and stopped looking for it. And two years later, we sold the house and moved away.

Years passed, and a couple of moves later, I was visiting my parents’ when Mum told me that she had something for me. It wasn’t my birthday, nor was it Easter or Christmas or any other gift-giving occasion. Mum noticed my questioning look. “ You’ll recognize this one.,” she said smiling.

Then she handed me a small ring box. I took it from her and opened it to find my beautiful signet ring inside. The family who had bought our house 13 years earlier had recently decided to do some redecorations, which included replacing the carpets. When they pulled the carpet up in my old bedroom, they found the ring. As it had my initials carved into it. they realized who owned the ring. They’d had it professionally cleaned up by a jeweler before sending it to my mother. And it still fits me.

1.The underlined “ word” in in the fins paragraph probably means “          ”.

A. fashionable

B. available

C. practical

D. renewable

2.When she got the ring back, the writer was about          .

A. 13 years old

B. 15 years old

C. 26 years old

D. 28 years old

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

A. The writer’s family moved several times.

B. The writer never stopped looking for her ring.

C. The writer’s ring was cleaned up by the new house owner.

D. The writer lost her ring in the morning when she took it off.

4.What would be the best title for the passage?

A. My New Ring

B. Lost and Found

C. Lost and Replaced

D. An Expensive Ring

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Once rainy spring day, Mom became a single mother. My little brother was two, my sister was eight, and I was fourteen. Those first weeks were especially hard before our small monthly support payments began. Mom found work in a potato-chip factory, but didn’t get paid right away.

That first Saturday morning as she left for work, Mom said, “I didn’t get ‘I don’t know what you’ll cook for supper.’ I won’t get paid until Monday, but I’m out of money, and our shelves are bare.” She laughed, but tears filled her eyes.

“Don’t that fairy tale have a happy ending? No, but we’ll do better,” I said. “I’ll ask Jesus to get us food today.” My words sounded brave even to myself. She shook her head and went to work.

I had planted a garden in our backyard. The lettuce (莴苣) and peas were up, but nothing was ready to eat. I looked through the kitchen and discovered Mom was right. We only had cereal (麦片) for our breakfast.

While my sister and brother played, I prayed and tidied the house. I was washing our front-room window when a cheery man in a blue shirt came over and rang the doorbell. Although I'd never seen him before, his big smile made me trust him.

When I opened the door, he asked “Have you heard about the new grocery store a mile from here? Today is its grand opening.”

I nodded. I’d seen their signs as I rode past on the school bus.

“They’re giving away gift coupons (礼券) to celebrate.” He pulled three white cards from his shirt pocket and handed them to me. “The first is for a huge loaf of bread, the second is for a gallon of milk, and the third lets you choose a half-gallon of your favorite flavor of ice cream.”

Paragraph 1:

I stared. “Really? There’s no purchase required?” _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Paragraph 2:

When Mom returned, we had food on the table. “Where did you get this?” Mom asked.

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1. 陈述长时间在网上学习造成的影响；

2. 你的建议（控制时间、多种形式相结合等）。

注意：

1. 词数80左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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High school years are a large part in1.(shape) the person you are going to become. A school often2.(provide)education for you,and it can also be a place 3.you can develop relationships with many different people,join clubs,and participate in a variety of different sports.These years can make you become a high school student4.(fill)with many different emotions,including happiness, anger,sadness, envy, loneliness,stress,and a numerous amount more.This is also a time when peer(同龄人)pressure is most commonly put upon a vast majority of teens.

Peer pressure is the influence from members of one's peer group.This can include influencing another to drink,smoke,cheat on a test,lie,skip class,and etc.The list is 5.(end).Peer pressure at high school is both harmful6. effective because it can lead to teen depression,high stress levels,negative behavior7.(issue),and poor decision making and outcomes.

Despite the fact that peer pressure is most commonly seen as a very negative issue,it can 8.(see)positively in some situations.This can involve pressuring your peers to avoid  drugs,be honest,avoid alcohol,respect others,work hard,exercise,be kind, be responsible,and more.Friends and peer9.(actual)affect the choices you make.Choosing to have good friends can have a very strong effect10. you.

    There I stood with tears in my eyes.I looked at a face which was so_______that I might mistake it for my own.I stared_______ her in disbelief. It felt like a dream.I hugged her; she was real.

Adopted at a very young age, I_______surrounded by people I loved as family._______, the faces weren’t like mine. They were people that loved me.As I got older, the curiosity to learn more about myself took hold and didn’t_______.Who was I? Where did I come from?

At the age of 21, I was given the chance to_______it out thanks to my adoptive parent’s the process of_______.They accompanied me to the adoption agency.Then the staff_______the process of finding my birth mother. But the process was_______and I didn’t expect there would be many complex procedures. And the agency also had caution to move the procedures to ensure both parties’ privacy especially__________my birth mother didn’t choose to meet me.

Months later the agency told me that my birth mother was found and that she __________to meet me.We were excited.My parents said my birth mother made great sacrifice as she gave me away,__________allowed them to support the family. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been possible on their own. I was __________what my birth mother might be doing and what she might look like. I created a(n) __________in my head.

After a long process, the moment finally came―we reunited.

She said she had made a(n) __________decision, when watching me leave with only the hope that another family could provide what she couldn’t. She said she hesitated for long but knew she was right. I knew she loved me very much.

1.A.familiar B.ugly C.old D.unclear

2.A.into B.to C.at D.on

3.A.stood up B.came up C.warmed up D.grew up

4.A.However B.Meanwhile C.Therefore D.Instead

5.A.help B.stop C.increase D.arrive

6.A.figure B.pick C.turn D.sort

7.A.request B.appreciation C.support D.forgiveness

8.A.delayed B.updated C.refused D.explained

9.A.important B.discouraging C.different D.abstract

10.A.now that B.in case C.even though D.only if

11.A.continued B.managed C.agreed D.happened

12.A.what B.That C.who D.which

13.A.wondering B.consulting C.guaranteeing D.anticipating

14.A.schedule B.picture C.dream D.error

15.A.necessary B.quick C.Impossible D.difficult

    How to live a happy life? The following suggestions may be of great help to you.

Keep positive.1. Optimists have a 35% less chance of having a heart attack or stroke, are more likely to eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly, have stronger immune systems and even live longer. If you face a challenge or obstacle, you're more likely to see it as a temporary or even optimistic thing, allowing you to learn and grow.

Start volunteering.2. It can reduce the risk of cognitive (认知的) disorder. It can even help us live longer. Even if you have a little time to offer, just the act of giving has been shown to improve your health, possibly by temporarily reducing your sense of pain.

Be grateful. Counting our blessings protects us against anxiety and depression and boosts optimism. One of the best ways to make thankfulness a part of your life is to keep a journal.3.Keeping gratitude and recording your good deeds may help you live happily.

4.People who are more socially connected to family, friends and community are happier. They re physically healthier, and they live longer than people who are less connected.High-conflict marriages, without much affection, turn out to be very bad for health, perhaps worse than getting divorced.5.

A.Eat healthily and happily.

B.Strengthen social connections.

C.Looking on the bright side of life is really good for you.

D.Instead, living in good relationships is beneficial to heath.

E.You can set down some positive experience in your diary.

F.You'll have no time to volunteer and give thanks in your life.

G.Studies show volunteering can reduce stress and depression.

    The other day, I bought an expensive anti-aging cream that promised to make my face look several years younger that other women by fighting free radicals. It made me curious about what free radicals ares.Is the anti-aging cream the only way I need to protect myself?

“As a scientific term, free radicals are essentially unstable atoms, “says Arizona-based doctor, Natasha Bhuyan, M. D. “In medicine, they cause cells to break down over time and are linked to aging.”

A super simple chemistry review for you: Atoms from different elements are the building blocks that make up water, nitrogen and more. Electrons (电子) are the negatively charged atoms, and they like to be in pairs. When an electron loses its partner, it creates a free radical, which is usually unstable and highly reactive. Free radicals typically go through the body to seek out a replacement for their missing electron, and that can result in damage to cells,proteins and DNA.

So how do free radicals form and why do they happen? Bhuyan says, “Scientifically, free radicals are unpaired electrons that are seeking a mate to bond with. The theory behind free radicals is that they can lead to the imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants (抗氧化剂).” Another mini-science lesson for you: Antioxidants are natural or man made matters that can help delay or prevent some types of cell damage. They’re often found in fruits and vegetables.

A lot of the aspects of modern life — our diet, lifestyle and environmental factors like pollution, can cause oxidative stress. Over time, oxidative stress weakens cell and tissues and can leave you more easily to certain health issues including cancer. And, as beauty marketers are keenly aware,oxidative stress can also speed up the aging process. Now that your know free radicals can weak on your health, you’re probably wondering if there are any ways to prevent them from forming or at least to minimize their negative effects.

1.What does the author intend to do in paragraph 1?

A.Explain the process of aging. B.State the formation of free radicals.

C.Introduce the topic of free radicals. D.Describe the harm of anti aging cream.

2.Which of the following do free radicals refer to?

A.Unpaired electrons. B.Steady atoms.

C.Replacements of atoms. D.Functions of electrons.

3.What can we learn about antioxidants from the text?

A.They have never been found in nature.

B.They do harm to cells, proteins and DNA.

C.They can slow down the damage of some cells.

D.They always keep balance with free radical.

4.What will the author probably tell us next?

A.What exactly oxidative stress is. B.How beauty marketers promote sales.

C.Where a variety of diseases come from. D.Whether free radicals can be prevented.

    On the last Monday in May, people in the United States celebrate Memorial Day. This federal holiday honors members of the American military who died at war. Schools and government offices close. Most people in the US have this day off from work. People celebrate Memorial Day with outdoor parades.

Most Americans consider it the start of summer though the season really begins in June. With so many people off work, Memorial Day has also become a popular shopping day. However, on most occasions Memorial Day is a serious and even sorrowful holiday. Those who have lost family members at war visit burial sites to decorate the graves. They place flowers, wreaths and US flags on the graves.

Memorial Day comes from a tradition that began after the US Civil War called Decoration Day. The Civil War was a very dark time in the US history. Historians have long thought that about 620,000 soldiers died in the fighting. However, new research suggests that the dead numbered about 750,000.

In 1868, about 5,000 people gathered at Arlington National Cemetery on the edge of Washington, D. C. They decorated more than 10,000 graves of Union and Confederate soldiers. They called it Decoration Day. bone

The tradition spread to other areas of the country. In 1873, New York State called it Memorial Day and was the first to make it a legal-holiday. Other States allowed, but not all. Some southern states had (and-still have) separate celebrations that honor only dead Confederate soldiers.

After World War I ended in 1918, Memorial Day became a day to honor all American soldiers killed at war. In 1971, Congress passed a law making it an official federal holiday all over America.

1.What's the purpose of Memorial Day in America?

A.To mark the start of summer. B.To let people enjoy themselves.

C.To show respect to dead soldiers. D.To set a holiday to encourage soldiers.

2.What's the atmosphere of American Memorial Day like on most occasions?

A.Sad. B.Casual.

C.Pleasant. D.Relaxing.

3.When did Memorial Casual, become a legal holiday throughout the US?

A.In 1971. B.In 1873.

C.In 1918. D.In 1868.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A.Celebration Activities of Memorial Day in the US

B.The Prospect of American Memorial Day

C.Members Honored on American Memorial Day

D.The Evolution on Memorial Day in the US