Imagine an area 34 times the size of Manhattan. Now imagine it covered ankle-deep in plastic waste.That’s a total of about 19 billion pounds of_______. And according to one of the best estimates available, that’s how much plastic waste_______in our oceans every year.

"We're being_______by our waste,”  said Jenna Jam beck, an/a _______engineer who led the 2015 study that announced this shocking number. According to Jambeck’s research, this_______will double by 2025 unless something is done,_______and at a global scale, to stop the tide of garbage.

Plastic has in many ways been a good help to humanity, used in all walks of _______from medical equipment to parts of airplanes. _______some of the very traits (特性)that have made plastics so popular have also made them a_______ problem in our landfills and oceans. Today， plastics are the No. 1 type of trash found in the sea. Ocean Conservancy, a nonprofit environmental advocacy group that organizes a yearly________cleanup event in more than 150 countries worldwide, said plastic pieces ________around 85 percent of all the garbage collected from beaches waterways and oceans — and that’s just the stuff we can ________.

Ocean Conservancy says plastics are believed to ________at least 600 different wildlife ________. One in three leatherback turtles, which often ________plastic bags for edible(可吃的) jellyfish, have been found with plastic in their bellies. In 2017, a ________ whale beached on Norway’s coast had 30 plastic bags in its________. Ninety percent of seabirds are now eating ________on a regular basis. By 2050, that figure is expected to rise to 100 percent.

And it’s not ________ wildlife that’s threatened by the plastics in our seas. A growing body of evidence suggests humans are consuming plastics through the seafood we eat.

With this in mind，experts say that all of us have a ________role to play in relieving the issue — in ways both big and small.

1.A.seaweed B.seafood C.garbage D.money

2.A.comes from B.ends up C.takes out D.put away

3.A.trapped B.controlled C.surrounded D.destroyed

4.A.medical B.technical C.agricultural D.environmental

5.A.figure B.waste C.price D.cost

6.A.swiftly B.slowly C.hurriedly D.unexpectedly

7.A.time B.education C.technology D.life

8.A.While B.So C.But D.And

9.A.changing B.growing C.moving D.touching

10.A.scientific B.coastal C.general D.tiny

11.A.picks up B.takes up C.makes up D.brings up

12.A.see B.eat C.hide D.search

13.A.influence B.damage C.increase D.threaten

14.A.plants B.animals C.protection D.species

15.A.mistake B.look C.regard D.recognize

16.A.vivid B.deadly C.dead D.lively

17.A.mouth B.stomach C.head D.tail

18.A.waste B.rubbish C.nothing D.plastics

19.A.just B.always C.really D.constantly

20.A.unique B.critical C.reasonable D.natural

    Getting along with people can be tough. The following are some suggestions that can help you in some way.

Accept human nature. Humans make mistakes. People aren’t always nice. They also have all of the problems that you have in your life. 1.This is important to remember when you’ re trying to get along with people who are very difficult or seem to be ignoring you; everyone is just doing the best that they can.

2. People are all very different: that’s what makes life interesting. And just like people are all different, the world is also very complex. Every situation is different, always. Just because someone doesn’t make the choice that you would make or just because they take a less efficient or smart path to get where they’re going doesn’t make them wrong.

Practice forgiveness. Forgive people when they do make mistakes. Sometimes you just have to stop and give people the benefit of the doubt (to believe someone even though you are not sure whether what the person is saying is true). They might really be sorry or they might really not know that what they did was bad. 3.

Keep an open mind. Sometimes you have to give people the benefit of the doubt. 4.For example, when people invite you to parties, really consider going instead of just brushing the invitation aside because you don’t think they’re serious.

Do something together. 5.You can work together on a project for school or work. You can also try a new activity together. These activities will give you more to talk about and lots of chances to interact and get to know each other.

A.Think about what your words really mean.

B.Respect that there are lots of valid choices.

C.Everyone is dealing with their own set of problems.

D.Co-operation is a great way to bond with people and make friends.

E.You have to forgive them so that you can move on to happier feelings.

F.You might think that they hate you but they might be honestly trying to be nice to you.

G.Even when someone’s making you mad, thank them for their suggestions or their effort to

    Many people avoid apologizing because admitting to wrongdoing makes them uncomfortable. “We like to view ourselves as good people-as kind and considerate,” says Ryan Fehr, a professor at the University of Washington. “Apologies force us to admit to ourselves that we don't always live up to our own standards. We might also fear that the victim won't accept our apology, further damaging our positive sense of self. For these reasons, an apology can be very difficult to give.”

For many, apologizing is stressful, awkward and uncomfortable. But a heartfelt apology has positive effects. It can improve your mental health, repair damaged relationships and promote self-esteem. “Apology acts as a signal of one's moral character,” Fehr says.

Researchers at Ohio State University have determined that effective apologies have five elements: expressing regret, explaining what went wrong, acknowledging responsibility, offering to repair the situation and requesting forgiveness. All five aren't necessary every time. “The more of those elements were included, the more likely the apology was seen as convincing,” says Roy Lewicki, the lead study author. “Acknowledgement of responsibility turned out to be the most important piece, followed by an explanation of why it happened and declaration of regret.”

“Sometimes, an immediate apology is called for,” says Antony Manstead, a psychology professor at Cardiff University. “But if the other party is angry at your wrongdoing, it may be more effective to wait, because their anger may stop them accepting an apology. Some research suggests that a delay increases an apology's effectiveness because it conveys that the wrongdoer has had time to reflect on. his/her misdeeds,” says Mara Olekalns, a professor of management at Melbourne Business School. “The best time to apologize is when one feels ready to sincerely apologize,” says Etienne Mullet, research director of the Ethics and Work Laboratory at the Institute of Advanced Studies. “There is nothing worse in these situations than insincere apologies.”

1.Why do many people feel uncomfortable to apologize?

A.They are kind and considerate people. B.They are afraid of losing face.

C.They believe themselves right. D.They have high moral standards.

2.What is the most important when it comes to making an effective apology?

A.To express regret. B.To express what went wrong.

C.To accept responsibility. D.To request forgiveness.

3.What can be inferred about an apology from the last paragraph?

A.The sooner, the better. B.The later, the better.

C.The more often, the better. D.The more genuine, the better.

4.What is the passage mainly about?

A.How you can make an effective apology. B.Why people avoid apologizing.

C.What benefits you can get from an apology. D.When you can make a heartfelt apology.

    A new wave of psychological research is pioneering Virtual Reality (VR) to treat medical conditions from social anxiety to Alzheimer's disease.

Riding a wave of interest in mental health tech, companies creating VR content for treatment are receiving a flood of attention and funding. And, while VR has been used successfully to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since the 1990s, these new programs address a much broader range of conditions. The library of Palo Alto-based Limbix, for instance, includes VR content designed to treat issues including alcohol addiction and teenage depression. Barcelona-based Psious offers treatments for eating disorders.

Today's VR content is primarily designed to aid exposure treatment, a treatment for anxiety disorders in which patients are exposed to the “threats” they're worried about in a safe, controlled environment, eventually learning that the “threats” are not actually very dangerous. For example, someone who fears heights might visit taller and taller buildings under the guidance of their doctor, while someone with PTSD might revisit painful memories.

VR allows doctors to create a safe and controlled environment inside a VR headset. It's a far safer, quicker and less expensive option. Using VR also gives doctors much more control over the intensity(强度)of their patients' experiences, which can lead to better treatment outcomes, said Stephane Bouchard, a professor at the University of Quebec. VR treatment patients can also do things they couldn't do in the real world. “In one of our studies, we asked patients who are afraid of heights to actually jump from a cliff,” Bouchard said.

However, not all VR treatment content is created equal. “Some companies show videos of VR environments that are incomplete, untested and definitely haven't been tried out by psychologists,” Bouchard said. Clearer rules and standards will make it easier for patients and doctors to identify products that work.

1.What problems can VR be used to treat according to the passage?

A.The fear of heights, blood pressure and eating disorders.

B.Social anxiety, PTSD and alcohol addiction.

C.Alzheimer's disease, heart attack and teenage depression.

D.Sleeping disorders, deafness and computer addiction.

2.What is the main idea of Para 4?

A.The benefits of using VR treatment. B.The principles of using V R treatment.

C.The side effects of using VR treatment. D.The causes of using VR treatment.

3.Which word can be used to describe the future of VR treatment?

A.Passive. B.Uncertain. C.Promising. D.Worrying.

4.What will be most probably discussed in the paragraph following the passage?

A.Wide use of VR treatment. B.Criteria of VR treatment.

C.Problems VR treatment are facing. D.Reasons why VR treatment standards are needed.

    I am a putterer—a person spending a lot of time doing things people usually consider unimportant in a relaxed way. However, I don’t think puttering is wasting my time. It is a satisfying way of dealing with one’s domestic environment in a way one cannot do with the world at large.

As a father, I’ve had a difficult time communicating this to my college-age son. Tom recently bought a used car. I was proud of him for negotiating a good deal. When I looked it over, I noticed a tiny spot of rust (锈). Like a superhero out to save the day, I rushed toward the imperfection with a piece of sandpaper and a small bottle of clear nail polish from my puttering resources. Tom watched as I sanded the spot and then coated it with the nail polish. He rolled his eyes. ''You'll understand someday,” I told him.

As a rule, I do not usually conduct such public performances. Puttering is, in brief, a solitary(独自进行的) act, and putterers are modest people. They observe small things that most folks simply tolerate ---- a picture hung not in a straight position, a door not shutting well, a shaky table leg ... It doesn't take much effort or time to right such deficiencies. But once again, there is something in the sensibility of the putterer that makes correcting them deeply rewarding.

All of this risks giving an impression of endless, and perhaps mindless activity. But nothing could be further from the truth. The beauty of puttering is that it is a symbol of having control over one’s time, responding to the needs of one’s home as one sees fit: If I don’t fix the shaky kitchen table today, I can do it tomorrow, or the next day, or not at all. Puttering, you might say, has set me free.

1.Which of the following best describes Tom’s attitude toward his father’s puttering?

A.Disapproval. B.Admiration.

C.Gratitude. D.Embarrassment.

2.What do we know about the author?

A.He is extremely strict with his son. B.He shows interest in collecting old things.

C.He has an observing eye for small things. D.He often overlooks others’ imperfections.

3.Which of the following word is closest in meaning to the underlined word “deficiencies” in paragraph 3?

A.Consequences. B.Obstacles.

C.Inconveniences. D.Drawbacks.

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

A.The Benefits of Puttering B.My Enjoyment of Puttering

C.Puttering，Wasting Time D.Puttering, My Daily Life

    There are numerous hotels and resorts with water parks to keep you cool and refreshed in the hot summer days located along the Myrtle Beach. Here is some of the most popular lodging(住宿).

Comfort Suites-Myrtle Beach

While staying at the Comfort Suites in Myrtle Beach, guests have access to an outdoor pool to swim in or lie by the side in one of the comfortable chairs. The hotel features a free breakfast each morning with fresh fruits, cereals, and pastries. Free Wi-Fi is provided across the -property, and guests can enjoy free cable television in each room.

Best Western Grand Strand Inn & Suites

The Best Western Grand Strand Inn & Suites is located on the sunny beach of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The hotel features a fitness center, an outdoor heated pool, a hot tub, and free breakfast. Also offered are an attraction and entertainment ticket service, and room service. Just a few minutes away are Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum, the Haunted Adventure, and Myrtle

Waves Water Park, along with several dining options.

Econo Lodge Conway SC

This Econo Lodge is located in Conway and a short drive away from Myrtle Beach. There are some attractions that can be found in the area for people to enjoy, such as Legends in Concert Myrtle Beach. This lodge offers some great special features for their guests to enjoy in order to make their stay better: free Wi-Fi, free parking, refrigerator and microwave in room, free continental breakfast, and indoor pool.

1.Which hotel provides free cable television?

A.Econo Lodge Conway SC B.Myrtle Waves Water Park

C.Comfort Suites-Myrtle Beach D.Best Western Grand Strand Inn & Suites

2.What can you do in Best Western Grand Strand Inn & Suites?

A.Exercise in a fitness center. B.Swim in an indoor pool.

C.Park your car free of charge. D.Enjoy free lunch.

3.Which item does the Econo Lodge provide?.

A.An outdoor swimming pool. B.Cookers for heating food.

C.Free breakfasts with fruits. D.Entertainment ticket service.

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We are required to collect our smart phones and keep it in the teacher's during the weekdays. In fact, the most of us obey this regulation, but some still play various trick against it. I'm among them. Once, I hand in a waste phone. Mr Li, our head teacher, seemed ignore all that. So I felt very luckily to have an extra phone with me. And good times don't last long. "Can I use your phone as a while? I forgot to take mine by chance. " Mr Li said, pick out my waste phone and dialing. You can see how embarrassing I was at the scene!

    One day, I saw a kid walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked as if he was carrying all of his books. I had quite a weekend 1. (plan), so I shrugged my shoulders and went on. As I was walking, I saw 2. bunch of kids running towards him. They ran at him, 3. (knock) all his books out of his arms and he landed in the dirt. His 4. (glass) went flying. He looked up and I saw the terrible 5. (sad) in his eyes. My heart went out to him. So, I jogged over to him as he crawled around looking for his things. Later, we talked all the way home, and I carried some of his books. He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile. “Thankfully, I 6. (save). My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable.” Not until that moment did I realize its 7. (deep). Never underestimate the power of your actions. 8. a small gesture, you can change a person’s life. For 9. (good) or for worse, God puts us all in each other’s lives to impact one another in some way. As you can see, friends are angels 10. lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.

    When young, I loved going on trail runs. It was my favorite way to _____tress. So. when I was back in my hometown after a _____first year of my Ph. D. program, I thought a trail run was just what I needed. But instead of helping me relax, the run did just the _____.

After I moved to the city for college, where my runs were on flat concrete paths instead of ____dirt trails, I used a GPS watch. When I went on trail runs again in the country, it constantly reminded me of the fact that I wasn't _____up with my usual pace. I ___ my watch, thinking that would allow me to enjoy my _____and find the peace I expected, ____I found myself underperforming. "Why can't I let go and just enjoy myself?" I wondered. But after some _____, I realized why I was _____— both on trail runs and in graduate school.

Going into my Ph. D. , I had thought that my solid undergraduate track record would set me up for _____success. To my surprise, I was wrong. I _____confidence in my research abilities which I thought stopped me performing well and I constantly felt my progress was too slow. Other students' self-confidence and their excellent results made me feel _____. One day, I _____broke down in tears in my adviser's office.

Then came my visit home. I was having _____because I hadn't properly _____my expectations to the differences between _____run and a trail run.

A Ph. D. is like a trail run. Sometimes you can run fast. Sometimes you might find yourself climbing up a steep, winding trail at a _____pace. And that's OK. Barriers are _____, and success looks and feels different on a challenging trail than it does on a smooth, flat path. Sometimes it's best to take a deep breath and do your best to _____the challenge.

1.A.accept B.expose C.escape D.rescue

2.A.magical B.normal C.fast D.tough

3.A.opposite B.same C.odd D.extreme

4.A.safe B.similar C.winding D.transparent

5.A.coming B.keeping C.breaking D.linking

6.A.cut off B.put off C.set off D.turned off

7.A.investments B.surroundings C.investigations D.associations

8.A.but B.so C.as D.because

9.A.motivation B.imagination C.reflection D.determination

10.A.talking B.running C.struggling D.trembling

11.A.current B.instant C.temporary D.general

12.A.ended B.enriched C.missed D.lacked

13.A.indifferent B.insecure C.incredible D.inconsiderate

14.A.ultimately B.initially C.hopefully D.permanently

15.A.battle B.complaint C.fun D.trouble

16.A.adjusted B.devoted C.owed D.contributed

17.A.a country B.a native C.an urban D.a foreign

18.A.rabbit's B.worm's C.snake's D.snail's

19.A.unreal B.unavoidable C.unlimited D.unacceptable

20.A.embrace B.border C.prepare D.recognize

The Art of Slow Reading

If you are reading this article in print, chances are that you will only get through half of what I have written. And if you are reading this online, you may not even finish a fifth. 1. They suggest that many of us no longer have the concentration to read articles through to their conclusion.

So are we getting stupider? Actually, our online habits are damaging the mental power we need to process and understand textual information. Round-the-clock news makes us read from one article to the next without necessarily engaging fully with any of the content. Our reading is frequently interrupted by the noise of the latest email and we are now absorbing short bursts of words on Twitter and Facebook more regularly than longer texts. 2. But we are gradually forgetting how to sit back, think carefully, and relate all the facts to each other.

3. A desperate bunch of academics want us to take our time while reading, and re-reading. They ask us to switch off our computers every so often and rediscover both the joy of personal engagement with printed texts, and the ability to process them fully. What's to be done then? Most slow readers realize that total rejection of the web is extremely unrealistic. They feel that getaway from technology for a while is the answer. 4. Personally, I'm not sure whether I could ever go offline for long. Even while writing this article, I am switching constantly between sites, skimming too often, absorbing too little. Internet reading has become too rooted in my daily life for me to change. I read essays and articles not in hard copy but as PDFs. I suspect that many readers are in a similar position. 5. You can download a computer application called Freedom, which allows you to read in peace by cutting off your Internet connection. Or if you want to avoid being disturbed by the Internet, you could always download offline reader Instapaper for your iPhone. If you're still reading my article, that is slow reading.

A.The Internet is probably part of the problem.

B.Now some campaigns are advocating slow reading.

C.These are the two findings from the recent research projects.

D.But if you just occasionally want to read more slowly, help is at hand.

E.Some of them have suggested turning their computers off for one day a week.

F.Slow reading can help connect a reader to neighborhood and become popular.

G.Because of the Internet, we have become very good at collecting information.

    Attitudes toward new technologies often fall along generational lines. That is, generally, younger people tend to outnumber older people in face of a technological shift.

It is not always the case, though. When you look at attitudes toward driverless cars, there doesn't seem to be a clear generational divide. The public overall disagree on whether they'd like to use a driverless car. In a study last year, of all people surveyed, 48 percent said they wanted to ride in one, while 50 percent did not.

The fact that attitudes toward self-driving cars appear to be so steady across generations suggests how transformative the shift to driverless cars could be. Not everyone wants a driverless car now——and no one can get one yet ——but among those who are open to them, every age group is similarly engaged.

When it comes to driverless cars, differences in attitude are obvious based on factors not related to age. College graduates, for example, are particularly interested in driverless cars compared with those who have less education: 59 percent of college graduates said they would like to use a driverless car compared with 38 percent of those with a high-school diploma or less.

Where a person lives matters, too. More people who lived in cities and suburbs said they wanted to try driverless car than those who lived in rural areas.

While there's reason to believe that interest in self-driving cars is going up, a person's age will have little to do with how self-driving cars can become mainstream. Once driverless cars are actually available for sale, the early adopters will be the people who can afford to buy them.

1.What usually happens when a new technology appears?

A.It benefits society greatly.

B.The old are not happy with it.

C.People of different ages react differently.

D.It will separate the old from the young.

2.What does the author say about the driverless car?

A.It makes people's life more convenient.

B.It can lead to fewer road accidents.

C.It may start a revolution in the car industry.

D.It does not seem to create a generational divide.

3.What is likely to affect a person's attitude toward the driverless car?

A.The field of his special interest.

B.The location of his living place.

C.The amount of his driving training.

D.The length of his driving experience.

4.Who are the most potential customers of the driverless car?

A.The seniors. B.The wealthy.

C.The educated. D.The car lovers.

    Can you be hit by a bullet and keep on fighting, or escape from a bomb explosion? Let's take a look at some actions in big-budget movies in summer vacation.

Survive nearby explosions

The scene: A bomb explodes nearby but the hero escapes unharmed.

The science: Powerful explosion produces quickly expanding gas travelling faster than the speed of sound. Although this big wave lasts just a few milliseconds, it can cause hidden injuries whose effects may not become obvious for several days.

No one, except the most extreme terrorists, plans to be near a bomb, so mostly, survival comes down to good fortune — the size and type of the bomb and your distance from it.

Is it possible? Stand too close and no one is going to walk away from an explosion

unharmed. Not even Iron Man.

Fight on after being shot

The scene: The bad man is shot several times, but just keeps on going.

The science: Travelling at a speed of well over 250 meters per second, bullets are full of energy, much of which is transferred to the unlucky goal. High-speed, high-calibre（口径）bullets are likely to floor a man. Smaller, slower bullets can pass straight through a body, and because skin and tissue are elastic（弹性的），the hole may close up.

Whether or not you fall or escape also depends on where you are hit. A shot to the spine（脊柱）or head will stop you in your track. But if the bullet misses vital organs, you may be able to keep going, for a while at least.

Is it possible? If your vital organs don't take a hit, you may be able to keep going, but not for long. If the bullet does floor you, blood loss finally will.

Fall from a building

The scene: A hero falls from a high building and survives.

The science: It is not the fall that kills you, but the sudden stop at the end. In the movies, falls are commonly slowed by trees, power lines, roofs and the like. Dividing one big fall into many smaller ones slows your fall, reducing the force of impact and increasing the chance of survival.

For the same reason, what you land on is also important.

How you hit the ground also influences whether or not you survive.

Is it possible? Possible but unlikely. Survival is somewhat relative. You can have a good chance to survive, but that doesn't mean you can jump up and run around. Brain injury, broken bones and chest wound are common.

1.What does the underlined part mean in the last paragraph?

A.One might die, but his relatives will live well.

B.It is hard to say one is dead or still alive only by judging from his breath.

C.A man is still breathing, but some organs can not function well as a normal person.

D.Whether an actor can survive or not largely depends on his professional performance.

2.This article probably comes from a     .

A.story book B.science fiction

C.movie review D.movie magazine

3.What is the best title for the text?

A.The Science of Summer Movies B.The Background of Summer Movies

C.How to Take the Three Shots D.How to Survive the Three Scenes

4.What can be inferred from the text?

A.As long as one stands far enough away from a bomb he can be safe and unharmed.

B.The hole caused by a bullet in one's body can be treated as nothing has happened at all.

C.Either a hit on spine or a huge blood loss will immediately send you down on the floor.

D.One might be only slightly injured if he falls from a 5-storey building and lands on a soft mud.

    Anyone with a passing interest in their health will be able to rattle__off a few of the major vitamins, and possibly take an educated guess at what they do. Vitamin C, found in oranges and other fruit and vegetables, is important for wound repair. And the much－talked－about ‘sunshine’ Vitamin D, produced by the skin in response to UV light, is essential for strong bones.

But Vitamin P? It might well have you scratching your head. And that's not surprising: the term was first coined in the 1930s to describe a small group of compounds that provide pigment(天然色素) to plants, and were believed to have health benefits. Fast－forward almost a century and these compounds are now better known as flavonoids.

Today, scientists have identified between 4，000 and 6，000 different kinds and we now know they are responsible for many of the flavors and smells of fruit and vegetables and also that they protect them from invaders such as pests and bacteria.

They are equally important nutrients for the body, helping maintain bones and teeth, and for the production of the protein collagen(胶原), which provides structure to blood vessels, muscles and skin.

They are also said to help the body deal with some of the key drivers of illness, including oxidation(氧化), a natural process by which the body's cells age and can become damaged and defective(有缺陷的). That means they could help to protect against chronic diseases including cancer and heart disease.

1.Which of the following best explains “rattle off” underlined in Paragraph 1?

A.Quickly say. B.Quickly pass.

C.Quickly find. D.Quickly take.

2.What do we know about Vitamin P?

A.We would scratch our head if we took it.

B.It was made into a coin in the 1930s.

C.People didn't think it beneficial in the past.

D.It refers to the compounds also called flavonoids.

3.How many functions of Vitamin P for humans are mentioned?

A.Four. B.Three.

C.Two. D.One.

4.How does Vitamin P help slow the aging process?

A.By dealing with oxidation.

B.By maintaining bones.

C.By strengthening muscle.

D.By protecting against chronic diseases.

    Welcome to our website. Here are some magazines to recommend this week.

1.Alarm would most probably attract people who love reading __________.

A.reviews of novels B.simple humorous stories

C.serious writings on music D.stories written by famous artists

2.What discount can you get if you buy Alternative Press on the website?

A.About 38% B.About 55%

C.About 70% D.About 75%

3.Which magazine will suit a hip-hop fan?

A.Complex. B.Alarm.

C.Alternative Press. D.Sound & Vision.

假定你是李华，你所在的城市近期将举办丝绸之路国际艺术节（Silk Road International Arts Festival）你想邀请你的英国朋友Jacob一起参加艺术节期间举行的一些活动。请给他写一封邮件，内容包括：

1. 举办艺术节的目的；

2. 举办时间；

3. 活动内容。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Jacob,

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Yours,

Li Hua

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

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 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。

An English party will be holding in the school hall at seven o’ clock in the evening on November 12. We have prepared much wonderful programmes for you. First, some teachers and students will give lectures on the important of English study. Beside, some students will introduce to us our rich experience of English study. In the end, some students will sing English songs for us. We’re sure of that these wonderful programmes will impress you deep. Everyone is welcome to take an active part it. Don’t forget the time and address but don’t forget to tell us what you think of a party in your diary. Wish you a pleasant time.

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

You can feel better, look better and have 1. (much) energy if you cat the right food and exercise regularly. Healthy eating along with regular exercise is probably 2. only way to become fit. Diets are useless 3. the long term, yet approximately 20% of teenagers say they have tried to control their weight by going on a diet and 4. (skip) meals. If you eat 5. (proper) and exercise regularly, you will lose weight, keep fit and feel great.

For a healthy diet, you should cat mostly rice, bread, vegetables and fruit. You also need to drink a lot of water which helps keep your system clean.

Exercise is something 6. can help to make you look good, feel good and be healthy.

Walking and riding your bike court, and so do school sports. When you exercise, your body produces some7. (chemical) that make you feel peaceful and relaxed and increase your ability 8. (concentrate) when you study.

A good amount of sleep every night is also important for your health. As a matter of fact, 9. (lose) of sleep can make you look tired, and even cause you to gain weight. Follow the suggestions above, and you 10.(look) and feel much better in no time at all!

    When I was little, my classmate and neighbor Paul would take wonderful Santa face cookies to school every year as his birthday ________. In those days, I would always follow him when he shared the cookies with other classmates, just in case someone had been ________ and as a result he had an extra ________ or two. Somehow, one cookie ________ long enough for me to show it to my mother. She got the ________ from Paul’s mother and bought the special cookie cutter at Morley Brothers, our local hardware shop.

Over the years, my mother and I would ________ to make these cookies. After I got married, I bought my own cookie cutter and the cookies remained a ________ for the Christmas time. Later, my mother gave me her cutter. I ________ both of the Santa face cookie cutters because Morley Brothers had ________ years before and we never saw anything that even ________ these wonderful Santa faces.

One year, after I made the cookies, the two cutters were waiting to be hand washed and ________ for another year. Well, my oldest daughter decided to help out by ________ the dishwasher. You guessed it. ________, the two treasured plastic cutters, came out distorted and totally ________. I knew if I couldn’t ________ them, a long-standing tradition would come to a ________.

After making several telephone ________, I learned a woman named Pat Kimbrel had ________ the hardware business from her grandmother. I was excited! Immediately, I called and managed to talk with Pat about the happy memories connected with her grandmother’s cookie cutters. Eventually, through Pat I got four Santa face cookie cutters.

Now the family tradition is ________ in both our and our daughters’ houses. So, Paul, thanks to you and your grandmother. I’ll bet you never know how many lives you affect or for how many years the ________ will be felt.

1.A.benefit B.wish C.treat D.game

2.A.curious B.absent C.free D.cautious

3.A.gift B.class C.cookie D.cutter

4.A.appeared B.expanded C.sold D.survived

5.A.recipe B.response C.award D.comment

6.A.manage B.continue C.expect D.struggle

7.A.program B.challenge C.must D.memory

8.A.equipped B.accepted C.spared D.guarded

9.A.closed B.enlarged C.existed D.opened

10.A.combined B.resembled C.represented D.suited

11.A.put away B.saved on C.set down D.brought up

12.A.loading B.handling C.covering D.fixing

13.A.Obviously B.Surprisingly C.hopefully D.Unfortunately

14.A.invalid B.invaluable C.unusable D.unavailable

15.A.copy B.replace C.identify D.share

16.A.fall B.head C.deal D.stop

17.A.businesses B.services C.lines D.enquiries

18.A.taken over B.taken up C.taken down D.taken to

19.A.inspired B.observed C.learnt D.taught

20.A.appreciation B.pleasure C.influence D.motivation

    By 2025, water shortage will be a big problem for about 1.8 billion people. In a world where water resource is increasingly short, nations cannot afford to waste it. 1. After we use water in our homes and businesses, it is washed away, and takes many valuable resources with it.

Waste water is rich in carbon and nutrients. 2. A number of nations and major cities have already built waste water treatment plants. They can effectively recover nutrients and bio-energy, and produce “new water” that can be reused. But more than 80% of all waste water still currently flows into natural ecosystems, polluting the environment and taking valuable nutrients and other recoverable materials with it.

3. This is still better than the situation in smaller cities. In Latin American countries, those living in small and medium-sized cities at most treat it in the form of septic tanks(化粪池) that lack regular and proper maintenance.

Imagine that outside one of these small cities lies a lovely piece of land: on the surface it is aesthetically (美学地) built and provides habitats for local wildlife. Beneath the surface is wetland that treats waste water and produces energy.

The energy produced saved families from having to use firewood collected in the wild. This is not a dream project. 4. A team of scientists have been looking into the potential of the constructed wetland environments. Having analyzed 800 examples of biomass in more than 200 countries, they found that, depending on climate and the type of plant used in the construction of this type of wetland, up to 45 hectares of land could be irrigated with waste water. 5.

A.This can provide ready access to clean water.

B.But that is exactly what we do.

C.A constructed wetland environment is already in practice on a small scale.

D.There is no longer any good reason to waste any type of water.

E.If collected and treated properly, it could provide “new water”, fertilizer, and energy.

F.This would reduce the need for fresh water for irrigation and energy for pumping.

G.Although waste water systems in large cities are effective, the whole procedure usually costs much.

    Role models are powerful. No matter what stage of life you’re at, it’s good to have someone who encourages you to be the best version of yourself. Recent winners of national commendations mean we have a wider range of possible role models.

As part of the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), President Xi Jinping signed a presidential decree (主席令) on Sept 17 to award 42 people the Medal of the Republic, the Friendship Medal and national honorary titles, China Daily reported. Recipients come from various backgrounds, including scientists, lawmakers, educators, artists, model workers and six non-Chinese individuals. All have made big contributions to the nation’s construction and development.

Chinese scientist Tu Youyou is one of the eight who were awarded the Medal of the Republic. Tu, who won the 2015 Nobel Prize for her discovery of the malaria drug artemisinin (抗疟药物青蒿素), is the first Chinese citizen to win a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. She has saved millions of lives worldwide. She has also made important scientific innovation in traditional Chinese medicine.

“It is my dream that Chinese medicine will help us conquer life-threatening diseases worldwide and that people across the globe will enjoy its benefits,” Tu once wrote in the science journal Nature Medicine.

Tu is not the only one who has given her life to the country’s development. Nan Rendong, before his death in 2017, led the research and development of China’s Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope, the world’s largest radio telescope. He worked on the project for more than 20 years. The facility he designed helps humans search for extraterrestrial civilizations (外星文明) and marked a Chinese technological milestone. His contributions to Chinese astronomy earned him the title, “the people’s Scientist.”

Also receiving awards are six foreign friends who have lent their hands to assist with China’s prosperity. Former French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin, an honoree of the Friendship Medal, is an advocate of the Belt and Road Initiative. Having worked to strengthen the friendship between French and Chinese people in the past decades, he told Xinhua that he is “sincerely pleased” with the honor. “To work for this friendship is to work for peace,” Raffarin said.

Thanks to the great efforts made by these heroic figures, we can live in a prosperous and peaceful country. Hopefully these role models can also light the way for future nation buildings.

1.What’s the main purpose of the article?

A.To express thanks to national heroes.

B.To tell readers what makes a good role model.

C.To describe the national honorary titles awarded recently.

D.To introduce some of the people who won national awards.

2.What do we know about Tu Youyou?

A.She is the only woman to be awarded the Medal of the Republic.

B.She won a Nobel Prize for her discovery of artemisinin 2017.

C.She has helped millions of people around the world defeat malaria.

D.She has helped traditional Chinese medicine gain popularity worldwide.

3.Nan Rendong was awarded for his contributions in the field of________.

A.Medicine B.agriculture

C.astronomy D.education

4.Why did Jean-Pierre Raffarin receive an award?

A.He introduced Chinese education To France.

B.He has helped improve China-France relations.

C.He has organized many cultural activities in China.

D.He has devoted himself to China’s economic development.

    Studying the DNA of 300 mice has flagged up genes which have been linked to hereditary (遗传的) sight loss for the first time. Researchers say because mice’s genes are so similar to humans’, their findings could lead to the treatment of more genetic diseases.

Scientists at the University of California, Davis studied information from a data bank of mice’s genetic material. They found 347 genes linked to eye problems, with just 86 of them having been studied in the past.

Only around 50 to 75 percent of hereditary eye diseases in human can be explained with present science. The researchers believe these hundreds of new genes found in mice could be a key to explaining-and therefore being able to treat the other 25-50 percent.

“This is extremely valuable for people with hereditary eye disease,” said researcher Professor Ala Moshiri. “All researchers are going to start using these data. In the past, we knew the problem was there but we didn’t know where to look. Now eye centers can call back patients and screen them for these new genes. We expected that more and more of these genetic diseases will be treatable.” Also, the fact is that more than 60 percent of eye problems at birth are ones resulting from the baby’s parents!

Thanks to data from the International Mouse Phenotyping Consortium (IMPC), which is trying to work out what every single gene in a mouse is responsible for, with the aim of translating it to humans, scientists are moving closer to figuring out all genetic causes of blindness. To do this, scientists separate a single gene from other ones at a time and then observe what effect it has on the mouse for a long time. This has so far been done more than 7,000 times and has achieved great success. Researchers are now working alongside eye care centers in Texas and Iowa in order to compare the mice’s genes to those of patients.

1.How many hereditary-sight-loss-related genes were newly found?

A.86. B.261.

C.300. D.347.

2.Why is the percentage of genetic eye problems mentioned in paragraph 3?

A.To show the significance of studying mice’s genes.

B.To prove mice’s genes are similar to humans’.

C.To warn the high risk level of suffering them.

D.To explain how common they are among people.

3.What should scientists do first to unlock secrets of genetic blindness?

A.Compare humans’ genes with mice’s.

B.Recognize each gene’s role of humans.

C.Set apart a gene of a mouse each time.

D.Figure out each gene’s function of a mouse.

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

A.New Ways to Cure Sight Loss

B.Genes Found Behind Eye Problems

C.Genetic Diseases Discovered in Mice

D.Humans Genes Causing Eye Diseases

    Reading books and looking at pictures is great, but nothing facilitates learning like travel, especially for teenagers. Not only do they get to see a world beyond their neighborhood, they also get to experience it — feel it, taste it, hear it, and better understand the world around them.

After nearly four decades in the classroom and traveling the world, Phyllis Duvall Bailey knew this perhaps better than anyone else. Becoming involved with the work in AKA Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. In US, she worked to educate children about the United Nations. There was no doubt in Bailey’s mind that the lesson would mean so much if the students could see things for themselves.

Starting in 2015, Bailey, 82, set out to take her students to the UN Headquarters in New York City to give them a “Window Seat to the World”, and thus transform them into global citizens. Indeed, it is a great opportunity to give students national and international exposure. Since Bailey saw the students as future leaders, she was desperate to expose them to the UN, its mission, its agendas and its supporting organizations. She decided to give $ 10,000 (70,720 yuan) of her own money to pay for the late June trip, enough to take 10 students ages 14-17 on a four-night stay in New York. There, they had guided tours of the UN Headquarters and the New York City harbor.

It was Quenyaun Payne’s first trip to the city and Taylor Sappington’s second. Payne, 17, is a senior at McEachern High School in the state of Georgia, US. Sappington, 15, is a junior at Therrell High School in Atlanta, Georgia, US. Both said their visit to the UN was inspiring.

“I liked how countries are not only working together, but also they’re focused on common goals like global warming and keeping the peace.” Sappington said.

Payne commented, “The trip was amazing. I’m so thankful Mrs. Bailey made it possible.”

Actually, there are a lot of people grateful for the retired teacher’s effort. The United Nations Association of Atlanta recently gave Bailey its Humanitarian Award, and the United Nations Association of the US awarded her with the National Education Award. But Bailey didn’t looking for recognition or even gratitude. Over those four days in New York, we’d already felt it, seen it in the eyes of those IQ teenagers. Payne and Sappinton felt grateful to him, who made the trip.

Bailey said, “It was a real joy to get to see and watch their reaction to new experiences.”

1.What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A.The benefit of traveling.

B.The good reading habit.

C.The new teaching method.

D.The thing teenagers like.

2.How did Bailey help students?

A.She paid for trips that helped students see the world.

B.She offered students volunteer opportunities at the UN.

C.She taught students life-long learning skills.

D.She paid for them to go to school.

3.What can we know from Sappington’s words?

A.He wants to visit New York City again.

B.He found the trip to the UN beneficial.

C.He would like to contribute to global affairs.

D.He is determined to work for the UN in the future.

4.What would Bailey probably agree with?

A.Winning an award motivates her to work hard.

B.Classroom teaching is better for students’ development.

C.Students today are not willing to sock new experiences.

D.Students’ gains are more important than the recognition of her efforts.

    In no particular order, here are some songs on the Music app of my phone:

On a Sunday Afternoon by Lighter Shade of Brown—A student of mine introduced this rap song lo me all the way back in the early 1990s, when 1 was teaching Spanish at a local university. The story in the song takes place not too far from where I live in Los Angeles. It’s a good “driving” song, nothing complicated or “deep”.

Say Something by A Great Big World—A more recent song about a couple losing contact with each other. The piano part is very little playing but beautiful.

American Pie by Don McLean—Another song from my youth in the 80s, very popular with almost every American of my generation. It retells some of the key events of the middle 20th century, a song of happy memories of the past and wanting to return to those better times.

The Weight by The Band—Another old song, originally made public in 1968, but one I didn’t hear until I was in high school more than 10 years later. I don’t understand the words to the song completely, but the feeling of the song is very comforting to me.

Under the Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers—This Los Angeles group wrote a song that 1 used to listen to when I first moved to LA more than 25 years ago. I didn’t know anyone here when I first arrived. When I got bored, I used to drive up and down the major streets that cross the city from east to west, listening to this song about the “city of angel” being as “lonely as I am. (Don t worry! I have plenty of friends now.)

1.What does the underlined word “deep” probably mean?

A.with skill B.with comfort

C.with a normal meaning D.with a significant meaning

2.When did the author probably hear the Weight by The Band?

A.In 1968. B.In 1970.

C.in the 1980s. D.in the 1990s.

3.When the author first moved to LA, the first song he heard was       .

A.Say Something B.American Pie

C.The Weight D.Under the Bridge

Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

经过一段时间的网上学习之后，明启中学在高三学生中进行了一个题为”你最喜欢的在线上课模式”的调查，调查结果如图所示。

A. 直播课并且有师生互动    B. 录播课并且之后有师生互动时间

C. 直播课但无师生互动     D. 录播课且之后也无师生互动时间

你可能会用到的词汇:

直播课:live streaming lesson   录播课: prerecorded lesson

请你根据该图标写篇作文，你的文中需包含以下信息:

1. 简要描述该图标；

2. 谈谈你的看法

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Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

1.该论文声称，独处能够让我们更好地进行自我反思。(It ...)

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2.地方政府应当采取什么样的措施来维持物价的稳定呢？(measure)

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3.即将拍摄一部影片，致敬这些无私奉献的义务工作者。(honor)

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4.互联网教育资源丰富，爱学习的人可以获得各种免费课程，足不出户、学遍天下。(So ...)

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Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

Britain’s Buses are Getting Emptier

In Britain, buses account for more public - transport trips than trains, tubes and trams put together. People love them, in theory: one poll by Transport Focus, a consumer group, found that 74% of young people think they are a good way of getting around and 85% believe it is important for a place to have a good bus service. There is just one problem. In practice, Britions are taking buses less and less.

Why are London buses emptier? One thing that has changed is young people’s behavior. The young are heavy bus users when they travel. But, increasingly, they do not travel. According to Transport for London, the average 17 - to 24-year-old took 2.3 transport trips per day in the year 2011- 12 but only 1.7 in 2018 - 19. The National Travel Survey confirms that no group has cut back harder on travel since the early 2000s than teenagers. Young people are more diligent these days, and stay in school for longer. They can do the things that young people love to do on their phones, without going out.

The other big bus users are the poor and the old, especially outside London, but both are turning away from buses to cars. Lower lending standards have made cars easier to acquire; a fuel-tax freeze and fuel - saving engines make them cheaper to run. Cars are ever more comfortable and easier to operate, with parking-assist technology and lane-drifting alerts to help starters. Outside London, the average free bus pass was used 90 times in the year 2010-11 but only 74 times in 2018-19, according to the Department for Transport.

Finally there is the gig economy(零工经济). Online shopping and Uber probably substitute of bus trips as well as private car journeys. And they put new vehicles on the roads, which slows everything down. The number of light-goods vehicles in London has risen by 28% since 2012. Tony Travers of the London School of Economics points out that bus speeds have fallen slightly in the capital, even though private cars have almost been cleared up from the city center. The average London bus now travels at 9.3 miles per hour. Just as people become less inclined to run after buses, they are becoming easier to catch.

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Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.

How the British and American Tell Children’s Stories

If Harry Potter and Huckleberry Finn were each to represent British versus American children’s literature, a curious situation would emerge : In a literary competition for the hearts and minds of children, one is a wizard(巫师)- in - training at a boarding school in the Scottish Highlands, while the other is a barefoot boy drifting down the Mississippi, bothered by cheats, slave hunters, and thieves. One defeats evil with a magic stick, the other takes to a raft(筏)to right a social wrong. 1.

The small island of Great Britain is an unquestionably powerhouse of children’s bestsellers: Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter, and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Significantly, all are fantasies. 2. Stories like The Call of the Wild. Charlotte’s Web, Little Women, and the Adventures of Tom Sawyer are more notable for their realistic portraits of day-to-day life in the towns and farmlands on the growing frontier. If British children gathered in the dim light of the kitchen fireplace to hear stories about magic swords and talking bears, American children sat at their mother’s knee listening tales with moral messages about a world where life was hard, obedience emphasized, and Christian morality valued. Each style has its virtues, but the British approach undoubtedly creates the kinds of stories that appeal to the furthest reaches of children’s imagination.

3. For one, the British have always been in touch with their pagan(异教徒的)folk traditions and stories, says Maria Tatar, a Harvard professor of children’s literature. After all, the country’s very origin story is about a young king tutored by a wizard. Legends have always been accepted as history, from Merlin to Macbeth. “Even as the British were digging into these magical worlds, Americans, much more realistic, always viewed their soil as something to exploit,” says Tatar.

American write fantasies too, but nothing like the British, says Jerry Griswold, a San Diego State University professor of children’s literature. He said, “4.” To prove it, he mentioned Dorothy, the heroine of Wizard of Oz(绿野仙踪)who unmasks the great and powerful Wizard as a cheat. Meanwhile, American fantasies differ in another way: They usually end with a moral lesson learned - for example, in Oz, Dorothy’s journey ends with the realization: “There’s no place like home.”

A.It all goes back to each country’s distinct cultural heritage.

B.American stories are rooted in realism; even our fantasies are rooted in realism.

C.Both boys are characterized by their unique roles, thus breathing life into the fancy stories.

D.Meanwhile, the United States, also a major player in children’s classics, deals much less in magic.

E.Britain’s time-honored countryside, with ancient castles and restful farms, lends itself to fairy-tale invention.

F.Both orphans took over the world of children’s literature, but their stories unfold in noticeable different ways.

Changing the Game

On a warm September evening in London, The Arch climbing wall, just south of the River Thames, is packed. Scores of people wander around on the thick crash pads, chatting, waiting their turn and offering the odd shout of encouragement to those clinging on to the colourful climbing walls.

Rock climbing was once classified as an “extreme sport”. But indoor centres like The Arch, which offer climbing without the need for rocks, are bringing it into the mainstream. The British Mountaineering Council estimates there are at least 248 public climbing walls in Britain, a number that has risen by 30% since 2010. In 2020 the sport’s governing bodies are hoping to see an even bigger increase in interest. Along with skateboarding, surfing and karate(空手道), rock climbing will be making its first appearance as an Olympic sport at the summer games in Tokyo.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is frank about the ambition to appeal to a younger crowd who may be less familiar with longer-standing sports such as athletics and weightlifting. The crowd at the Arch is exactly what the IOC has in mind: mostly young professional letting off steam after work, who see climbing as a more engaging ans sociable alternative to jogging on running machines or pumping iron in a gym. Between them, the new sports will mean another 18 events and 474 athletes at the Tokyo games.

Officially, all four sports are delighted with their new status. But with the exception of karate, all of them have counter-cultural, anti-establishment roots. Some stars have wondered whether accepting the Olympic torch means going against their beliefs. Owen Wright, a famous surfer, has said that surfing is more art form than sport, and therefore not suitable for the games - though he has since gone back on his word, and hopes to represent Australia in Tokyo.

Adam Ondra, a Czech who is one of the world’s climbers, said he might steer clear of the games because of the format. The eventual Olympic champion will have to master all the three disciplines including bouldering (climbing without a rope, low to the ground, with a focus on hard, gymnastic moves), lead climbing (roped climbing up a tall wall of increasing difficulty) and speed climbing. Bouldering and lead climbing feature new routes in each stage of a competition, in an effort to imitate the variety of real rock. But speed climbing takes place on a standard, unvarying course. Because of this, said Mr. Ondra, “speed is a kind of artificial discipline ... and this is against the soul of climbing.”

Skateboarders, also notably rebellious, can be strikingly young. Sky Brown is set to become Britain’s youngest Olympian and has settled down to training. By the time of the Tokyo games, she will have turned 12.

1.Which of the following statements is true about rock climbing？

A.It originated in The Arch, a sports centre on the River Thames.

B.It has evolved from a mainstream sport into an extreme sport.

C.Spectator’s encouragement contributes to its rapid expansion.

D.The increase in climbing walls reflects a growing interest in it.

2.IOC introduced rock climbing into the Olympics in order to _________

A.familiarize the global population with the new sport

B.attract young people who lack interest in traditional sports

C.enable the young to let off their energy after work

D.challenge the dominant status of traditional sports

3.What can you infer from the star athletes’ responses according to the passage?

A.Surfers are expected to strike a balance between art and sport in the Olympics.

B.Rock climbers must be self-disciplined if they are to win the championship.

C.Adam believes that the soul of climbing consists in its harmony with nature.

D.Strikingly young skateboarders have an advantage over other opponents.

4.What is the passage mainly about?

A.With the addition of new Olympics sports, stars are divided on whether to participate.

B.Rock climbing, skateboard, surfing and karate are accepted as Olympics sports.

C.Extreme sports athletes rebel against traditions while training for the Olympics.

D.The appeal of a new sport event consists is changing for format of this game.

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* Plan your school year - with any state regulations in mind, pick when your school will start end, take breaks, what days of the week you will meet and for how long, and what pace you need to go through your curriculum to finish in a year.

* Use these Free Home-school Forms to organize your year

* How to Home-school in 15 Hours a Week

* Don’t Home-school alone! Just becuase you aren’t sending your kids to public or private school doesn’t mean they won’t be with others from outside your family.

* Getting Social in Your Home-school

* Start teaching your child - Your taught your child how to use the bathroom and put on their shoes. You can do this! Just dive in!

Okay, so that was super simplified, I know! But really that is all you need to start with.

Make sure to read the links above for more information on each point.

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