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I wandered into the small store where I usually buy milk, when the store owner received a call from a customer. The customer and his wife had shopped there several months earlier.

He noticed that his wife really liked one thing in the store, so he wanted to buy it as a surprise.

But the customer was in Tennessee, far away from the store which was in Maine. What’s more, he had been to the store several months earlier, and it was difficult to believe that the store owner would remember him, or what he was looking for.

The store owner took a few close-up photos with her camera, and e-mailed them to the customer on the computer. The customer looked at the photos, decided which one he wanted. They talked and discussed a price over the phone. She took care of the credit card transaction（交易）online, and promised the gift would be shipped out that afternoon.

The store owner was really smart. She was willing to push herself to find new ways to make the transaction actually happen. And it did work. However, it was the first time she had ever done it.

I was amazed that the store owner discovered a creative solution that could lead to a new way of doing business. I was impressed by what she did—so easily, but how difficult it is for many of us to make that leap （飞跃，跳跃）. I’m not just talking about technology, but about learning how to adapt to change.

Most people hate or fear change unless they get to know exactly what change needs to be made. However, we should realize that challenge and opportunity go hand in hand.

1.According to the passage，which of the following is TRUE?

A. The owner often did business by using her camera.

B. The owner and the customer discussed the price on the computer.

C. The gift was sent out by train that afternoon.

D. The customer had ever been to the store before.

2.The author was impressed by the store owner because .

A. she was a successful businesswoman

B. she managed to find a new way when facing change

C. she was always ready to help others

D. she told the writer how to run a store

3.What’s the correct order of the store owner’s solution?

a. taking a few close-up photos with her camera

b. taking care of the credit card transaction online

c. talking about the price of the gift with the customer

d. e-mailing the photos to the customer on the computer

A. bcda B. bacd

C. abcd D. adcb

4.Which of the following words can best describe the store owner?

A. Confident. B. Humorous.

C. Honest. D. Creative.

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Something Fun

A person is on trial for murder in a court room in Oklahoma. There is strong evidence indicating that he is guilty（有罪的）. However, the body is not found.

In the defense’s (辩护方) closing speech, the lawyer, knowing that his client (委托人) is guilty and that it looks like he’ll probably be seriously punished, decided to play a clever trick.

“Ladies and gentlemen of the jury (陪审团), I have a surprise for you all,” the lawyer says as he looks at his watch. “Within one minute, the person assumed dead in this case will walk into this court room,” he says and he looks towards the court-room door. The jury, somewhat surprised, looks at the door eagerly. A minute passes. Nothing happens.

Finally the lawyer says, “Actually, I made up the previous statement. But you all waited with expectation. I, therefore, put it to you that there is a reasonable doubt in this case as to whether anyone was killed and insist that you pass a judgment of not guilty.”

The jury, clearly confused, back off to discuss.

A very few minutes later, the jury returned and one of them pronounces a verdict (裁决) of guilty.

“But how?” asks the lawyer in surprise. “You must have had some doubt; I saw all of you stare at the door.”

Answers the jury member, “Oh, we did look. But your client didn’t.”

1.Why was the person on trial according to the passage?

A.Because he couldn’t pay off the debts.

B.Because he probably killed somebody.

C.Because he didn’t pay the tax in time.

D.Because he planned to cheat the jury.

2.Why did the lawyer come up with the trick?

A.To find the body. B.To frighten the jury.

C.To help his client. D.To save himself.

3.Why did the jury look at the door eagerly?

A.The lawyer’s words must be true.

B.They expected his family to come in.

C.They were surprised and cheated by the lawyer.

D.They thought the person on trial was escaping.

4.What did the jury member’s answer mean in the last paragraph?

A.They firmly believed that nobody was killed.

B.The behaviour of the client gave him away.

C.The jury still needed more evidence to prove it.

D.The lawyer’s words were worth thinking about.

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◇ Shape

According to their website, Shape is a magazine for American women with active lifestyles. This women’s health magazine covers everything from diet and exercise to psychology. What is great about Shape is that it knows that it must cover a lot more than Fitness to give women all the information they need to stay healthy. Besides all the great features included in their print magazine, they also have an easily accessible website that anyone can use.

◇ Women’s Day

Women’s Day is not only specifically a women’s health magazine, but also includes a little of what Shape has, along with more information on other parts of life: family, money, travel and style. Many of the articles in Women’s Day deal with specific diseases that are common to women, such as heart disease, breast cancer and others.

◇ Women’s Health

From tips to recent health news to articles about world affairs, Women’s Health has everything that you expect in a women’s health magazine. Another great feature is that Women’s Health has a great website full of information, as well as articles from past magazines that you can check out. This is a great resource, since it lets you get to see articles well at the office.

◇ Fitness

This magazine covers important topics such as physical fitness, health & beauty, and mental health. It offers something new in each issue, and it’s always easy to understand.

The workouts are clearly presented with good photos to illustrate (说明) every movement, and almost all can be done without making a trip to the gym.

1.What’s the purpose of writing the text?

A. To describe some famous websites.

B. To introduce some health magazines for women.

C. To predict the best-selling writers.

D. To advertise some fashion magazines for women.

2.How is Women’s Day different from the others?

A. It gives people a lot of health information.

B. It provides information on family life.

C. It includes many articles about women.

D. It deals with many life problems.

3.What makes the information in Fitness easy to understand?

A. Good examples. B. Illustrative pictures.

C. Interesting stories. D. Important topics

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阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

Once there was a little girl named Emily. Although her singing was very pleasant to hear, lacking of courage, she never dared to sing in front of strangers.

One summer, the neighborhood where she lived would hold a singing competition. Her best friend, Lucy, came to invite her to participate in the competition, but Emily said, “ I’m afraid to take part in it.” Her mother said, “ it’s okay, just do it bravely.” Emily followed her mama’s advice and decided to give herself a try. The day came. Emily and Lucy went to the competition site. But she was too timid (胆小的) to walked onto the stage. She had been waiting until others finished singing. She shakily forced herself to stand on the stage. She started to sing, but her voice was so low. What’s worse, she was so nervous that she forget the lyrics (歌词) after singing a few words. Being laughed at by others, embarrassed and shy, she ran away from the stage.

Some naughty boys ran after her and said, “ Emily, coward (胆小鬼)! Emily, coward! ” Emily didn’t argue with them. What she wanted was to go back home as quickly as she could. Finally, she rushed into the house, hugged her mom and cried sadly.

“Well, my poor girl. Don’t cry. Tell me what happened to you.” asked her mom. Emily looked up at her mother and told her what she had experienced.

Listening to her, her mom cupped her face and said, “it doesn’t matter, girl. As long as you practice singing more in front of strangers, you will become braver little by little. So, my girl, don’t be beaten by a failure. You can go out to practice singing every day. No matter who is listening to you, go on singing and never stop. I believe there will be a harvest for you. ”

注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；

Paragraph 1:

Emily listened to her mother carefully and followed her mom’s suggestion.

Paragraph 2:

Going on singing, she walked into the park, where many people were singing and dancing.

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假定你是高三学生李华，你的澳大利亚朋友Lucy发邮件问你未来的职业规划。请你回复邮件，内容包括：

1.你的职业规划；

2.选择该规划的理由；

3.询问对方的意见。

注意：1.词数80词左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

The Financial Times gave part of my job to a robot named Amy last week. For years I have been making podcast version(播客)of my column, 1. now I am faced with a tough competition.

To be fair, Amy does something going for her. She has a great voice, smooth as velvet. Her2.(two) advantage is that she's practically free. She is part of a new service from Amazon that turns text3.speech, costing-nearly nothing. Even more4.(impress) is her speed. Less than two seconds after receiving my5.(write) text, which means when I just start to read, "Yesterday the Finan…", she has already finished.

Yet once I got over my distress and listened to her work, I felt6.(good). I know it's early days for her, but at the moment Amy is no match for me. Listening to her is not like listening to7.non-English speaker read aloud, but to someone without brain, or heart, or sense of humor. Her8.(deliver) is so poor that I don't even understand. Amy never reads with understanding, never9. (know)when to pause, and never does irony. She continues to get it wrong.

Finally, I'm not afraid Amy is about to steal my job. Only people possess human touch. It is the heart-to-heart communication10.makes us special, beautiful and irreplaceable.

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My wife and I moved into our home two years ago. We had a yard with a lot of _______. Very often when we have flowers, Denise or I would plant some between the rocks, just to add some_______to the area.

Last summer, I found a tiny little plant in the yard that I could not immediately identify. I knew I didn’t plant it and Denise said she didn’t either.

We decided to let it_______growing until we could find out what it was.

Weeks passed and as I made my way back to the_______plant, it appeared to be a sunflower. I decided to_______the weeds（杂草）around it. As I pulled rocks from the area to get to the weeds, I noticed something _______.The sunflower had not_______where I saw it begin. It actually had begun under a big rock and grown under and around it to reach the_______.

That’s when I_______that if a tiny little sunflower didn’t let a big rock stand in its way of developing, we too have the ability of doing the same thing. If we________ourselves like that little sunflower, we can reach where we ________to go and get what we need for growth.

We need to believe in ourselves knowing we have the ________ to achieve our goals. Like the sunflower, it knew it had the ability to get over the rocks because it had ________in itself that it would succeed. Stand tall like the sunflower and be________of who and what we are, and then the environment will begin to________us. We will find a way to go under or around any "rocks" in order to reach our goals.

1.A.flower B.insects C.vegetables D.rocks

2.A.water B.fertilizer C.color D.shape

3.A.stop B.continue C.improve D.escape

4.A.weak B.strange C.lonely D.pretty

5.A.collect B.tend C.remove D.watch

6.A.unusual B.wonderful C.terrible D.valuable

7.A.passed B.started C.left D.died

8.A.air B.top C.sun D.house

9.A.hoped B.realized C.doubted D.regretted

10.A.fill in B.put in C.worry about D.believe in

11.A.forget B.hate C.aim D.wait

12.A.wish B.plan C.ability D.idea

13.A.faith B.energy C.virtue D.courage

14.A.aware B.afraid C.proud D.tired

15.A.forgive B.support C.upset D.affect

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Top Tips for the Flu Season

It’s coming. I can feel it in the air. On the subway every time someone coughs, I look up to see if I can move a little further. As I exit the train, I immediately reach for hand wash to remove any of the dirt on my hands. 1.

If you are young and healthy, it’s most likely that you will just feel uncomfortable for a week or two, miss some work or study. If you are elderly, have medical problems, or are a young child, you may not be so lucky. 2. Depending on the year, between 3,000 and 49,000 people die.

The best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated (接种疫苗). 3. However, it still offers considerable protection. In adults , the vaccine is 59 percent protective on average. For children the story is better. Clearly, we need better vaccines but it’s still a really good idea to get vaccinated.

Can the flu shot give you the flu? You may have an arm pain or a little fever, but the injection does not contain a live virus and cannot give you the flu.

4. It isn’t clear how long protection lasts and if the vaccine protects against different flus for only one year.

Finally, here is some advice for what to do if you get the flu.

• 5.

• Stay at home until your fever has been gone for at least 24 hours. That will reduce the number of people you give this to.

• Cover your coughs and sneezes.

• Keep your hands clean. Use soap and water or hand wash frequently, especially after coughing or sneezing.

• Drink plenty of water.

Best wishes for a happy flu season!

A.Flu season is here, and I take it seriously.

B.If you got the flu shot last year, do you need it this year?

C.Each year more than 200,000 people are staying in hospital due to the illness.

D.If you have the symptoms, call your doctor early to see if he wants to prescribe some medicine.

E.Flu symptoms usually come on suddenly and frequently and include high fever, cough, sore throat and body aches.

F.Oftentimes doctors’ offices have special rooms set up in the fall just for giving flu shots, so its fast , easy and effective.

G.You may have heard about a new study on flu vaccines, and it found that the flu vaccine didn’t work as well as we thought or would like.

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The stories we share with one another are important. They show wisdom and provide inspiration. They are important to our development. But sometimes people choose not to tell.

Consider the negative effects of not sharing a story in the news: People are wondering if public health officials are holding back too much information about the recent outbreak of Ebola.

There is a danger in holding back stories that ought to be told. Bobette Buster said it like this, “The fact is, history has shown us that stories not told can become like a dangerous genie (妖怪) left in a bottle. When they are finallyuncorked, their power to destroy is set free.”

There are a number of reasons why we hide parts of our story: they often show our weaknesses or expose our disadvantages; they require courage and strength to share; and of course, there are some stories that should be kept secret—especially those that embarrass someone else.

Most of us have two selves: the one we display on the outside and the one we actually are on the inside. And the better we get at hiding the stories that show our true selves, the more damage we may be causing to ourselves and to others.

Honesty and openness is important: It proves we are trustworthy. It displays we are human. We are not perfect or better. It highlights the importance of hard work and personal development. Hard work may not allow us to overcome our disadvantages completely. But with hard work, we do not have to be restricted to our mistakes.

Does this mean we admit every weakness, every disadvantage, and every secret regret to everybody we meet? No, of course not. There is a time and a place and a certain level of relationship necessary for some stories to be told in an appropriate manner.

1.What’s the function of the example in Paragraph 2?

A.It reflects that people are concerning about the spread of Ebola.

B.It shows the bad effect caused by sharing a story.

C.It proves not sharing a story can cause trouble.

D.It concludes that one should share a story at a proper time.

2.One of the reasons why people are unwilling to share experiences is that _______.

A.story-sharing highlights the importance of hard work

B.people are used to exposing their weaknesses

C.people sometimes have no courage to share their stories

D.some stories make themselves feel uneasy

3.Which is close in meaning to the underlined word “uncorked” in Paragraph 3?

A.freed B.broken C.unfolded D.untouched

4.The writer aims to convince us to _______.

A.be open to people close to you by sharing some secrets

B.share stories appropriately for the good of others and ourselves

C.remove the dangers that can be caused by untold stories

D.realize the importance of being honest when making friends

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When a child is told he is “uncool”, it can be very painful. He may say he doesn’t care, and even act in ways that are opposite of cool on purpose. But these are simple ways to handle sadness by pretending it’s not there.

Helping a child feel better in school had to be careful. If you say, “Why are you worried about what other children think about you? It doesn’t matter!” Children know that it does matter. Instead, an active way may be best. You could say, “I’m going to do a couple of things for you to help you feel better in school.”

If a boy is having trouble making friends, the teacher can help him. The teacher can arrange things so that he has chances to use his abilities to contribute to class projects. This is how the other children learn how to value his good qualities and to like him. A teacher can also raise a child’s popularity in the group by showing that he values that child. It even helps to put him in a seat next to a very popular child, or let him be a partner with that child in activities, etc.

There are things that parents can do at home, too. Be friendly when your child brings others home to play. Encourage him to invite friends to meals and then serve the dishes they consider “super”. When you plan trips, picnics, movies, and other shows, invite another child with whom your child wants to be friends.

What you can do is to give him a chance to join a group that may be shutting him out. Then, if he has good qualities, he can start to build real friendship of his own.

1.A child who has been informed of being “uncool” may ______.

A.care nothing about it B.pretend to get hurt very much

C.develop a sense of anger D.do something uncool on purpose

2.A teacher can help an unpopular child by ______.

A.seeing the child as the teacher’s favorite

B.offering the child chances to show his good qualities

C.forcing other children to make friends with the child

D.asking the child to do something for partners

3.Which of the following is TRUE?

A.Inviting children’s friends to family activities is good for them to make friends.

B.It’s only teachers’ work to make children popular.

C.Parents should take their children out for picnic and shows more often.

D.Children don’t care others’ comments on them.

4.Which is the best title of the text?

A.Who Care About Unpopular Children

B.Why Some Children Are Unpopular

C.What Good Qualities Unpopular Children Have

D.How an Unpopular Child Can Be Helped

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On a freezing December morning Matthew Warwick, then a 20-year-old college student, climbed on the edge of Waterloo Bridge in London. That morning, Matthew escaped from a mental health hospital, where he’d been diagnosed with schizo-affective disorder. He headed straight to the bridge, convinced that his disease was a life sentence.

Hundreds of people passed by. Only one man called Alex Owen, then 25, calmly and quietly walked to Matthew’s side.

“You’re alright, man? Why are you sitting on a bridge?”

At first Matthew wanted Alex to leave him alone, but something in Alex’s calm, down-to-earth manner struck a chord. Matthew felt faith, like he could talk to him.

“It’s cold here. Why not have some coffee in a warm cafe? Everything will be OK.” For the first time after the diagnosis Matthew felt perhaps it really might. He climbed back.

The police, having received calls from passers-by, were waiting there. They quickly put him into a police car, in case he was to panic and jump. He lost sight of Alex, the person who’d brought him hope.

Matthew ended up back in hospital. Eventually, he was well enough to return to university and finish his degree. Over the next six years, Matthew often thought about the stranger who had talked him round. Eager to thank him in person, he posted a Facebook message nicknaming the good man Mike. His #Find Mike post was shared millions of times around the world, as far as Canada.

Matthew was overexcited when Alex called him two weeks after his post. They had a reunion, finally having that coffee they had first planned all those years ago.

“Many people walked past, but because of Alex’s kindness and sympathy, I’ve lived a good life.” Matthew said.

1.Why did Matthew climb up the bridge?

A.He was badly treated in the hospital. B.His disease made him lose hope.

C.He wanted to draw people’s attention. D.He studied poorly in the college.

2.What does the underlined phrase “struck a chord” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A.Touched his heart. B.Drew his attention.

C.Aroused his interest. D.Blew his mind.

3.Which of the following best describes Alex?

A.Diligent. B.Strong-willed.

C.Caring. D.Generous.

4.How did Matthew find Alex?

A.By visiting homes door-to-door. B.By calling their friends.

C.By asking the police. D.By posting a message online.

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Join the ranks of bright travelers and load up your smart phone with these must-have travel apps.

Sky Scanner

Stop wasting precious time clicking through website after website for airfare deals. Searching over 1,000 airlines and travel agents, Sky Scanner locates the cheapest dates to fly as well as the most affordable destinations. Got your heart set on some place special? Just enter your destination, dates, and the number of travelers and the app does all the heavy lifting for you.

Easy Travel

Just enter your city, or postal code into the search window, and Easy Travel will display the cheapest gas being served up near you. Whether you're driving in Canada, or the United States, Easy Travel is by your side helping you save money.

Bother Free

Don't be lost in translation. Here's an app that will serve as your travel translator, translating over 60 languages for your communication pleasure. It's easy! Just select the language you want to learn, speak or type a phrase into your phone, and the app will deliver a translation that you can read and hear.

World Atlas

You can have the whole world in your hands! National Geographic's beautiful award-winning World Atlas app is a must-have for armchair travelers and globetrotters alike. Spin, expand, and zoom the 3D globe to access detailed maps, tools to measure distances and need-to-know facts such as current weather, demographics and currency.

1.If one prefers self-driving tour, which app may help him or her save money?

A.Sky Scanner. B.Easy Travel.

C.Bother Free. D.World Atlas.

2.Who might be interested in Bother Free?

A.People with language difficulty. B.People who enjoy travel by plane.

C.People who want to travel cheaply. D.People with poor sense of direction.

3.In which part of a magazine can you most probably find this text?

A.Sports. B.Geography.

C.Travel. D.Traffic.

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

Ali and his younger sister, Zahra, lived with their parents in a poor neighborhood. Their mother was very sick and their father was struggling to find a job, and they had only a little money with which to buy food. As they had not paid the rent for several months, the landlord was breathing down their necks.

One day, Ali took Zahra’s shoes to a shoe repairman to be fixed, but he lost them on the way home. It wasn’t until he got home that he realized he had lost the shoes. He was afraid that his parents would be angry and disappointed, so he begged his sister to keep it secret. Zahra agreed and the two decided to share Ali’s running shoes. Zahra’s school hours were in the morning, so she would wear them first. After school, she would rush back and give them to Ali. He could then run to his school, which began in the afternoon. Although he ran as fast as he could, Ali often arrived late and was warned by the school.

Ali heard about a long distance race that was held for the boys in the city. When he learned that the third prize was a new pair of shoes, he decided to take part. He ran home excitedly and promised his sister that he would win her the new shoes.

The day of race arrived. Ali had a strong start, but halfway through the race he began to get tired and his legs began to ache. Getting more and more exhausted he thought only of Zahra and his promise to her. Dreaming of the new shoes he would win for his sister gave him strength, and he stayed right behind the two fastest runners, determined to finish third. Suddenly, as the finish line drew near, another runner collided (碰撞) with Ali from behind and he crashed to the ground.

注意：

1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；

Paragraph 1:

Ali looked up and saw the other boys rushing ahead.

Paragraph 2

Filled with delight, Ali walked home quickly.

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你是李华，与同学王明约好到他家讨论将要举行的英语演讲比赛，但是在路上目睹一起交通事故，并把伤者送往医院，没能赴约。请给他写一封道歉信，新的内容如下：

1. 向王明表示歉意

2. 解释未能赴约的原因

3. 约定时间以便再作讨论

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We use flowers as messengers, to say something we might have trouble saying 1. (direct) ourselves. Over time flowers have come to symbolize the most powerful human experiences: beauty, love, hope, and rebirth. Sweet flowers alone can say 2. one fears expressing. We’ve listed some of the most famous flowers 3. have a special significance.

In Mao Zedong’s poem Ode to Plum Blossom (《咏梅》), the plum blossom was used 4. (praise) great soldiers who sacrificed their lives for a better life for Chinese people.

5. great Chinese poet Li Bai from the Tang Dynasty once compared Yang Yuhuan’s beautiful face to blooming peonies(牡丹). Flowering in May, peonies’ large petals and strong colors are linked to prosperity(成功) and 6. (rich) in traditional Chinese culture. The orchid (兰花) is well known for its delicate smell. Beautiful articles and poems 7.(call) “lanzhang” by Chinese people in ancient times. Roses, of course, have the 8.(colorful) meaning among all the flowers. Red roses mean “I love you.” A red rose, rather than yellow roses, 9.(act) as the traditional romantic gift given to your love on Valentine’s Day. Sending yellow roses can be risky, as they represent either friendship 10. envy.

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When I entered Berkeley, I hoped to earn a scholarship. Having been a Straight A student, I believed I could ___tough subjects and really learn something. One such course was World Literature given by Professor Jayne. I was extremely interested in the ideas he____in class.

When I took the first exam of my best subject English, I was____to find a 77, C plus, on my test paper. I went to Professor Jayne, who listened to my arguments but remained____. I decided to try harder, and I read the books more carefully, but got another 77 again. I____with Professor Jayne. Again, he listened patiently but wouldn’t change his___ .

One more test before the final exam. One more chance to improve my grade. So I redoubled my effort and, for the first time____the meaning of the word “thorough”. But my effort did no good and everything __ as before.

The last hurdle(障碍) was the final. No matter what __ I got, it wouldn’t cancel three C pluses. I might as well kiss the___ goodbye.

I stopped working hard. I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would. The night before the final, I even __ myself to a movie. The next day I decided for once I’d have __ with a test. A Week later, I was surprised to find I got an A. I hurried into Professor Jayne’s office. He __ to be expecting me, “ If I gave you the As you ___, you wouldn’t continue to work hard.”

I stared at him __ that his analysis and strategy(策略)were correct.

I was speechless when my course grade arrived: A plus. The next year I received my scholarship. I always remembered professor Jayne’s lesson: you alone must set your own standard of excellence.

1.A.take B.discuss C.cover D.get

2.A.sought B.presented C.exchanged D.obtained

3.A.shocked B.worried C.scared D.anxious

4.A.unchanged B.unpleasant C.unfriendly D.unmoved

5.A.quarreled B.reasoned C.bargained D.chatted

6.A.attitude B.mind C.plan D.view

7.A.memorized B.considered C.accepted D.learned

8.A.stayed B.went C.worked D.changed

9.A.grade B.answer C.lesson D.comment

10.A.scholarship B.course C.degree D.subject

11.A.helped B.favored C.treated D.relaxed

12.A.fun B.luck C.problems D.tricks

13.A.happened B.proved C.pretended D.seemed

14.A.valued B.imagined C.expected D.welcomed

15.A.remembering B.guessing C.supposing D.realizing

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Why Do We Get Angry?

Anger seems simple when we are feeling it, but the causes of anger are various. Knowing these causes can make us examine our behavior, and correct bad habits. The main reasons we get angry are triggering（触发）events, personality traits（特征）, and our assessment of situations. 1.

Triggering events for anger are so many that to describe them all would take hundreds of pages. However, here are some examples: being cut off in traffic, a deadline approaching, experiencing physical pain, and much more. 2. The reason why someone is triggered by something and others are not is often due to one’s personal history and psychological traits.

Each person, no matter who they are, has psychological imbalances. People who have personality traits that connect with competitiveness and low upset tolerance are much more likely to get angry. 3. Also, sometimes pre-anger does not have to do with a lasting condition, but rather a temporary state before a triggering event has occurred.

4.Sometimes even routine occurrences become sources of pre-anger, or anger itself. Sometimes ignorance and negative (消极的) outlooks on situations can create anger.

5.However, anger can easily turn violent, and it is best to know the reasons for anger to appear in order to prevent its presence. With these main reasons in mind, we can evaluate our level of anger throughout the day and prevent cases of outbursts by comprehending the reasons for our feelings.

A.Our attitude and viewpoint on situations can create anger within us as well.

B.But some types of situations can help us to get rid of the occurrence of anger.

C.Anger is rarely looked upon as a beneficial character trait, and is usually advised to reduce it.

D.Anger is a particularly strong feeling and maybe people think that they have reasons to feel angry.

E.Having these personality traits implies the pre-anger state, where anger is in the background of your mind.

F.Understanding these reasons will control our own anger if we are willing to evaluate ourselves with a critical eye.

G.Not everyone acts the same in response to events, and that is why what triggers one person may or may not trigger another.

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As Internet users become more dependent on the Internet to store information, are people remember less? If you know your computer will save information, why store it in your own personal memory, your brain? Experts are wondering if the Internet is changing what we remember and how.

In a recent study, Professor Betsy Sparrow conducted some experiments. She and her research team wanted to know the Internet is changing memory. In the first experiment, they gave people 40 unimportant facts to type into a computer. The first group of people understood that the computer would save the information. The second group understood that the computer would not save it. Later, the second group remembered the information better. People in the first group knew they could find the information again, so they did not try to remember it.

In another experiment, the researchers gave people facts to remember, and told them where to find the information on the Internet. The information was in a specific computer folder (文件夹). Surprisingly, people later remember the folder location (位置) better than the facts. When people use the Internet, they do not remember the information. Rather, they remember how to find it. This is called “transactive memory (交互记忆)”

According to Sparrow, we are not becoming people with poor memories as a result of the Internet. Instead, computer users are developing stronger transactive memories; that is, people are learning how to organize huge quantities of information so that they are able to access it at a later date. This doesn’t mean we are becoming either more or less intelligent, but there is no doubt that the way we use memory is changing.

1.The passage begins with two questions to ________.

A.introduce the main topic B.show the author’s attitude

C.describe how to use the Internet D.explain how to store information

2.What can we learn about the first experiment?

A.Sparrow’s team typed the information into a computer.

B.The two groups remembered the information equally well.

C.The first group did not try to remember the formation.

D.The second group did not understand the information.

3.In transactive memory, people ________.

A.keep the information in mind

B.change the quantity of information

C.organize information like a computer

D.remember how to find the information

4.What is the effect of the Internet according to Sparrow's research?

A.We are using memory differently.

B.We are becoming more intelligent.

C.We have poorer memories than before.

D.We need a better way to access information.

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The oddness of life in space never quite goes away. Here are some examples.

First consider something as simple as sleep. Its position presents its own challenges. The main question is whether you want your arms inside or outside the sleeping bag. If you leave your arms out, they float free in zero gravity, often giving a sleeping astronaut the look of a funny ballet（芭蕾）dancer. “I’m an inside guy,” Mike Hopkins says, who returned from a six-month tour on the International Space Station. “I like to be wrapped up.”

On the station, the ordinary becomes strange. The exercise bike for the American astronauts has no handlebars. It also has no seat. With no gravity, it’s just as easy to pedal violently. You can watch a movie while you pedal by floating a microcomputer anywhere you want. But station residents have to be careful about staying in one place too long. Without gravity to help circulate air, the carbon dioxide you exhale（呼气）has a tendency to form an invisible（隐形的）cloud around your head. You can end up with what astronauts call a carbon-dioxide headache.

Leroy Chiao, 54, an American retired astronaut after four flights, describes what happens even before you float out of your seat. “Your inner ear thinks you’re falling. Meanwhile your eyes are telling you you’re standing straight. That can be annoying－that’s why some people feel sick. “Within a couple of days truly terrible days for some－astronauts’ brains learn to ignore the panicky signals from the inner ear, and space sickness disappears.

Space travel can be so delightful but at the same time invisibly dangerous. For instance, astronauts lose bone mass’ That’s why exercise is considered so vital that National Aeronautics and Space Administration（NASA）puts it right on the workday schedule. The focus on fitness is as much about science and the future as it is about keeping any individual astronaut healthy. NASA is worried about two things: recovery time once astronauts return home, and, more importantly, how to maintain strength and fitness for the two and a half years or more that it would take to make a round-trip to Mars’

1.What is the major challenge to astronauts when they sleep in space?

A. Deciding on a proper sleep position.

B. Choosing a comfortable sleeping bag.

C. Seeking a way to fall asleep quickly.

D. Finding a right time to go to sleep.

2.The astronauts will suffer from a carbon-dioxide headache when .

A. they circle around on their bikes

B. they use microcomputers without a stop

C. they exercise in one place for a long time

D. they watch a movie while pedaling

3.Some astronauts feel sick on the station during the first few days because .

A. their senses stop working

B. they have to stand up straight

C. they float out of their seats unexpectedly

D. their brains receive contradictory messages

4.One of NASA’s major concerns about astronauts is .

A. how much exercise they do on the station

B. how they can remain healthy for long in space

C. whether they can recover after returning home

D. whether they are able to go back to the station

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1. TrueCar.com

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

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

2. Carvoy.com

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

3. CarsDirect.com

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

4. CarRent.com

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

5. CostcoAuto.com

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

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

A. Its most reasonable prices for cars.

B. The diversity of its used cars.

C. Its delivery service to your door.

D. The special offers to its members.

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

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

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

C. You can design the whole car by yourself.

D. You can have better operation over your car.

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

A. CarsDirect.com B. Carvoy.com

C. CarRent.com D. CostcoAuto.com

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Some universities have reportedly canceled the men' s 5,000-meter race and the women' s 3,000-meter race in their sports meetings due to worries that the students couldn't cope with the race. Students' physical conditions are worrying in the nation.

In ancient China, Confucian culture stressed the values of knowledge and morality and considered people with physical strength uncivilized. Having a strong body was the most obvious distinction between manual workers and civilized intellectuals.

In today's China, knowledge, which is regarded as the source of productivity, is more highly valued than physical strength. Parents and teachers value clever heads over strong bodies.

The physical condition of Chinese people has improved a lot since China's reform and opening-up policy in the early 1980s,as nutrition and food are no longer a problem for most people.

Chinese people should develop the habit of sports exercise starting from childhood. The government and education authorities must create more conditions for the people, especially for students, to do sports regularly.

A healthy and strong body is a basic guarantee for a healthy life. The health of the whole nation will also have an impact on China's future development.

（写作内容）

1.用约30个单词概述上述信息的主要内容；

2.用约120个单词阐述你对加强体育锻炼的看法。内容包括：

①目前中国大部分学生的身体状况与精神状态；

②建议学生多参加体育锻炼，如跑步、跳绳、打篮球等；

③加强体育锻炼的意义（不少于两点）。

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1.写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句；

2.作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称；

3.不必写标题。

（评分标准）

内容规范，语言规范，语篇连贯，词数适当。

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请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题卷上相应题号的横线上。

Nowadays, reading for pleasure is declining among primary-age pupils, and increasing numbers of “time poor” parents are dropping the practice of sharing bedtime stories with their children once they start school.

Research found that while parents read to preschoolers, by the final year of primary school only around 2% read to their children every day. Once children can read skillfully, parents tend to step back, and this usually happens at the age of seven or eight. The research also found that most teachers blame the government’s “target-driven” education policies for the fact that fewer children are reading for pleasure.

They believe that a straitjacket (束缚) of strictly organized schooling is containing young people’s ability to read more widely. Two-thirds of teachers surveyed said they lacked time in the school day to introduce a variety of books and that this was a “major obstacle to being able to develop a level of reading”. Teachers also cited as main factors the reduction in the number of school librarians, who could put interesting books before children, and the rise in “screen time”, switching children from reading to playing games.

The majority of teachers said the curriculum’s “emphasis on reading as a skill to be mastered” was increasing the pressure, which also came from parents who saw reading as a focus of learning, a skill critical to career advancement in a competitive world.

There was a real love of reading among teachers, and a strong desire to encourage more children to read for pleasure. However, the teachers also had an overpowering sense of frustration with their situation. “Touch-screen phone and computers are naturally attractive to children,” the survey said, and predicted a period of awkwardness as everyone else adapts. By 2021, children’s television will have adopted the presence of this second screen, and it will be strange not to have children, at home drawing along on computers and then having these appearing live in the show.

The hope is that user-friendly screens could, if material is adapted and downloaded easily, present an opportunity for more ambitious publishing — for example, books children like to read or digital books with moving pictures instead of photos to clarify factual and scientific points. Parental controls that are easy to use would be key. And they should be allowed to shut off access to children in the home.

The 1. situation	The change in the number of primary-age pupils who read for pleasure is 2.to that in the number of parents who fail to tell bedtime stories to their children.
The reasons	The government	Its “target-driven” education policies are to 3.for the fact that fewer children are reading for pleasure.
Schools	●The strictly organized schooling plays a 4. role for the children to read more widely. ●The number of school librarians is 5. ●The curriculum 6.reading skills too much, which burdens the children.
Most teachers	They can do nothing to introduce various books because they are 7. in time in the school day.
Parents	They 8.to reading as a focus of learning and a critical skill to career advancement in a competitive world.
Children	They 9. their attention from reading to the second screen.
The hopes	●Publish books children like to read or 10. books. ●Allow parents to shut off access to children in the home.

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I remember the thrill of first seeing you at law school orientation. You looked happy in a sea of dour, nervous faces. And you swept me off my feet immediately and I was eager to know everything about you. It quickly became clear that you were kind, down-to-earth, engaging and loyal to family and friends. By graduation, we were inseparable. We took the bar exam and were married. The future looked bright-two freshly minted lawyers with supportive families and a dream of starting a family of our own some day.

I started my career with the exhausting hours and high stress that are traditionally visited on young lawyers. You were unexpectedly ambivalent (矛盾情绪的） about finding a good job-or any job. After gentle pressure from me, and more from the student loan payments, you puttered around in some non-legal positions more suited for someone with half your education and intelligence, which offered low pay.

Pregnancy-something we both wanted-gave you the most important job in the world. After a few years, we were blessed with a second child. You have never returned to work, although both kids have been at school full-time for years, and our firstborn is heading to college soon.

I've climbed the professional ladder reasonably well. We have the trappings of middle-class success-a nice house in a safe, quiet neighborhood; annual holidays; happy, healthy children; money saved for their college years. But it has come at enormous personal cost to me. My stress level has increased dramatically with added responsibilities at work and my health has become worse. People who haven't seen me for years flinch (退缩） when we meet again and I've attended more than one event at which I have overheard someone remarking on how much I've aged.

I don't think I can do this for another 25 years. I often dream of leaving my firm for a less demanding position, with you making up any financial deficit with a job-even a modest one-of your own. I've asked, and sometimes pleaded, for years with you to get a job, any job. Many of my free hours are spent helping with the housework and the kids, and I recognize that traditional gender roles are often oppressive, but that cuts both ways. I would feel less used and alone if you pitched in financially, even a little. That's not going to happen. It has become clear that you are OK with my working myself to death at a high-stress career that I increasingly hate, as long as you don't have to return to the workforce.

You keep busy volunteering, exercising and pursuing a variety of hobbies. You socialize with similarly situated women who also choose to remain outside the paid workforce. You always say you are not satisfied with the family income, but never once consider that you could relieve the stress on both our budgets and your burnt-out husband by earning some money yourself.

Our family is grateful for all that we enjoy and we know that we're far more fortunate than millions who work far harder than I ever have, or will. And I know all too well that work can be unpleasant. But I don't want you to work so I can buy a Jaguar or a holiday home. I want you to work so I can get a different position and we can still maintain a similar standard of living.

I want you to get a job so I don't wake up in the middle of the night worrying that my career is the only one between us and financial ruin. I want you to work so our marriage can feel more like a partnership and I can feel less like your financial beast of burden. I want our daughter to see you in the workforce and I want her to pursue a career so she is never as dependent on a man as you are on me, no matter how much he loves her(and he will).But mostly I want you to get a job because I want to feel loved.

1.What can we know about the author?

A.He has a family of five.

B.He got married before graduation.

C.He dreams of being a successful lawyer.

D.He fell for his wife at first sight.

2.What does the author think is the most important job to his wife?

A.Choosing a like-minded life partner.

B.The mother's having a baby inside her body.

C.The woman's being able to support her family.

D.Applying for a high-paid job once again.

3.What message is delivered in the fourth paragraph?

A.The author is not so good at socializing.

B.The author is a person of wealth and power.

C.Great responsibility comes with great power.

D.The heavy work pressure has aged the author.

4.What does the underlined sentence imply?

A.The author's wife won't take high-pressure jobs.

B.The author's wife is not satisfied with his work.

C.The author's wife will not go to work.

D.The author's wife can't keep the work-life balance.

5.We can infer from Paragraph 6 that the author's wife_

A.complains about financial pressure

B.usually volunteers with nearby women

C.always thinks of her husband's feelings

D.determines to earn some money herself

6.Why does the author want his wife to get a job?

A.To raise their standard of living.

B.To improve her ability to be independent.

C.To assist him in buying a nice holiday home.

D.To set a good example to their daughter.

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Chinese restaurants began to open in America in the mid-19th century, mainly on the west coast where the first immigrants landed. They mostly served an Americanized version of Cantonese cuisine, chop suey, egg fu yung and the like. In that century and much of the 20th,the immigrants largely came from China's south-east, mainly Guangdong province.

After the immigration reforms of 1965, Chinese migrants from other regions started to arrive. Restaurants began calling their food "Hunan” and “Sichuan". Though their food rarely resembled what was actually eaten in those regions, it was more diverse and boldly spiced than the sweet, fried stuff that defined the earliest Chinese menus. By the 1990s adventurous diners in cities with sizeable Chinese populations could choose from a variety of regional cuisines. A particular favorite was Sichuan food, with its addictively numbing fire due to peppercorn.

Yet over the decades, as Chinese food became universal, it also came to be standardized. There are almost three times as many Chinese restaurants in America (41,000)as McDonald's. Virtually every small town has one. And generally the menus are consistent: pork dumplings （steamed or fried);the same two soups(hot and sour, wonton);stir-fries listed by main ingredient, with a pepper icon or star indicating a slight trace of chilli-flakes. Dishes over$10 are grouped under "chef's specials".

Until recently, the prices varied as little as the menus and they were low. Eddie Huang, a Taiwanese-American restaurateur, recalls how his newly-arrived father kept his prices down because" immigrants can't sell anything full-price in America."

Americans have traditionally been willing to pay through the nose at French or Italian joints （where, in fact, Latinos often do most of the cooking).And every city has its pricey sushi bars and expensive tapas restaurants(tapas, as one joke goes, is Spanish for"$96 and still hungry").

Mr. Huang is right that Americans have long expected Chinese food to be cheap and filling. One step up from the urban takeaway, with its fluorescent lighting, is the Chinese restaurant with its red doors and fake lions standing guard, exotic enough to be special, but still affordable enough for a family to visit once a week when nobody feels like cooking. Even the superior outlets were cheap for what they served.

But now things are changing. Mr. Huang sells delicious stuffed buns in New York and Los Angeles for$5.50 each and encourages other immigrants not to undervalue their work.

Meanwhile, although racism persists, the previous discrimination of earlier ages has been fading. Since the Chinese-American population is six times what was 40 years ago, Americans overall are much more familiar with Chinese people and their cooking, all of which means that the new fancy breed of Chinese restaurants draws a heartening mix of Chinese and non-Chinese diners.

1.We can learn from the first three paragraphs that_

A.Cantonese cuisine was well received by Americans in the 19th century

B.Those so-called Hunan or Sichuan food in America tasted just as what was actually eaten in those regions

C.Nowadays Chinese restaurants are almost twice more than McDonald's in America

D.Americans prefer Hunan food because they have been addicted to peppercorn

2.Why was Chinese food sold at a lower price?

A.Americans have long expected Chinese food to be cheap and filling.

B.Earlier immigrants couldn't sell anything full-price in America.

C.Americans prefer French and Italian food.

D.Chinese restaurants face fierce price competition from other restaurants.

3.In what order did the author write the passage?

A.In order of importance.

B.In order of place.

C.In order of time.

D.In order of position.

4.What is the best title of this passage?

A.Immigration on a plate.

B.Americans' favourite cuisine.

C.Prejudice against Chinese immigrants.

D.Route to success.

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The number of snow geese arriving in the Arctic each spring to breed has skyrocketed over the past few decades. At first, wildlife biologists saw this as an environmental crisis, pointing to marshes (湿地） where plants were eaten by thousands of hungry birds. In response, the federal government loosened restrictions on snow goose hunting to protect the ecosystem.

But how do the Inuit, in whose backyard this is taking place, view the situation? A recent initiative is giving Inuit wildlife experts the opportunity to lend their knowledge to managing the species. The snow goose study, which is supported in part by Polar Knowledge Board(an Inuit organization that manages hunting, trapping and fishing in central Nunavut),asked the experts to share their generations of knowledge about snow geese and their views on what should be done.

＂The community had concerns about controlling the population," says Ron, a community officer for the Inuit Association," and Inuit snow goose knowledge had never been recorded. People wanted to pass on what they knew."

Inuit wildlife experts disagreed with that, considering it wasteful and unnecessary. They felt hunting more snow geese in an organized way, such as paying local hunters a minimal amount of money and distributing the birds to disadvantaged families or operating a limited commercial hunt by employing local people, would be appropriate.

Inuit wildlife experts will meet scientists this fall to search for common ground. They say that while there may be too many snow geese in some areas, it's not a crisis. Biologists now generally agree that there seem to be plenty of undamaged marshes available and newer research shows that some damaged areas can recover.

Conservation planners for the three migratory bird protection zones in the area will use the study's recommendations-an example of how native knowledge can strengthen wildlife management." It is providing people who the decisions affect with a real, practical way to make recommendations and influence what happens," says Vicky Johnston, a biologist and manager with the Canadian Wildlife Service involved in the project.

＂Now that we have recorded and documented Inuit knowledge of snow geese," says Ron, ＂when facing the crisis, other people will be able to use the information to help manage the species, which is fundamental to dealing with it effectively."

1.Which of the following might Inuit wildlife experts agree with?

A.Organizing large commercial hunts.

B.Using snow goose hunting to man's best advantage.

C.Regarding too many snow geese as a crisis.

D.Hunting as many snow geese as possible.

2.What might biologists think about the marshes' future now?

A.It's unpredictable.

B.It's a bit promising.

C.It's too discouraging.

D.It's hard to get better.

3.What does the underlined word "it" in the last paragraph refer to?

A.The crisis.

B.Inuit knowledge.

C.The species.

D.Inuit research.

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New Zealand is located where two tectonic plates of the earth's crust meet. This causes a large amount of geothermal activity, allowing warm water to bubble up through the earth's crust to form hot pools. These pools often contain minerals dissolved from the rocks they seeped through.

Here you will find a selection of commercial and wild hot pools throughout New Zealand.

Rotorua

In Rotorua, a city built on top of an active volcanic zone, nearly every accommodation establishment offers private, exchange-heated spa pools. You'll also find a selection of hot pool complexes, including Hells Gate and the Polynesian Spa.

Near Reporoa is a hot spring called Butcher's Pool. Rated highly by regular soakers, this free-of-charge pool is owned and maintained by the Rotorua District Council. It has sealed walkways, toilets and changing rooms.

Lake Taupo

Lake Taupo is home to a range of naturally-heated hot pools-perfect for a relaxing soak after a busy day of exploring.

Long time local favorite, Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs offers heated indoor and outdoor pools while Tokaanu Thermal Pools offer private and public hot pool experiences.

If you're looking for a thermal soak and massage in a quiet setting, head to Wairakei Terraces and if you'd like to explore some of the region's thermal pools without pulling out your wallet, head along to either the Lake Terrace or Spa Park.

South Island-Hanmer Springs

There are fewer hot springs in the South Island, which has very different geography to the North Island. However the huge Alpine Fault that created the Southern Alps has done the world a favour with Hanmer Springs, an all-seasons hot spring resort that regularly wins awards for its facilities. At Hanmer you'll find thermal mineral, sulphur and freshwater pools, as well as a large children's activity area with water slides. Beauty and massage treatments put the finishing touches on your relaxation.

If you'd like the unique experience of bathing in heated glacial waters, head to Tekapo Springs. Or soak in fresh mountain water and glorious alpine views at the outdoor Omarma Hot Tubs, just 90 minutes from Aoraki/Mount Cook.

1.Which hot pool near Lake Taupo is free of charge?

A.Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs B.Tokaanu Thermal Pools

C.Spa Park D.Wairakei Terraces

2.This passage is intended to _______

A.introduce several hot pools in New Zealand

B.attract visitors to visit New Zealand

C.compare several hot pools in New Zealand

D.advertise natural resources in New Zealand

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Plant a Row for the Hungry

It was a cold night and I was heading back to the hotel when a man approached me. He asked if I would give him some money so he could get something to eat. I'd read the signs:＂Don't give money to beggars." So I _______ my head and kept walking.

I wasn't _______for a reply, but with submission, he said, "I really am homeless and I really am hungry! You can come with me and watch me _______!"But I kept on walking.

The_______bothered me for the rest of the week. I had money in my pocket and it wouldn't have _______ me to hand over a buck or two even if he had been_______. On a freezing night I assumed the _______of a fellow human being.

On the flight back home, I couldn't help thinking of him. I tried to explain my _______to help by assuming government agencies, churches and charities were there to_______him. Besides, you're not supposed to give money to ________

One day, I started to write my weekly garden column for The Anchorage Daily News as usual. Out of the blue, an idea ________my mind. Why not try to get all my readers to plant one row in their gardens dedicated to the ________?

We didn't keep records back then, but the idea began to ________.As more and more people started ________the Plant a Row for the Hungry concept, new ways and variations________ up, if you will pardon the pun (双关语）。Today, the program continues to flourish and ________ flowers for the spirit, and comfort for my________.

I am shocked that millions of Americans are________by hunger. If every gardener in America plants one row for the hungry, we can make a________in the number of neighbors who don't have enough to eat. Maybe then I will stop feeling guilty about________ a hungry man I could have helped.

1.A.nodded B.shook C.turned D.lowered

2.A.intended B.meant C.motivated D.prepared

3.A.eat B.shop C.live D.drink

4.A.accident B.situation C.incident D.condition

5.A.pleased B.confused C.saved D.killed

6.A.starving B.lying C.begging D.watching

7.A.best B.better C.worst D.worse

8.A.failure B.responsibility C.hope D.willingness

9.A.adopt B.feed C.house D.free

10.A.churches B.charities C.beggars D.readers

11.A.caught B.crossed C.changed D.slipped

12.A.hungry B.homeless C.poor D.generous