Their wealth, fame and power put their heads and shoulders above us ordinary. But according to these celebrities, true happiness lies in some of life's simpler pleasures.

David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nigel Farage all claim that their families are the key to their well-being. But others gave unexpected brief ideas about their celebrity lives. The Dutchess of York Sarah Fertguson, 55, revealed that what most keeps her spirits high was a belief in magic and fairies. She said, ''I do believe in fairies. I do believe magic and when you blow a dandelion (蒲公英) , you will see the light of the enchanted (施过魔法的) spreading their wings and disappearing on their own journeys, just like you have today when you opened your eyes. Don't let the day go by without looking for fairies and magic. That makes me happy, as every day is. ''

Meanwhile, former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney revealed that he got his pleasure through his stomach as well as his family. He said, ''I love to hear the noises in the kitchen as the meal is prepared and then my little grandson climbs on my knee and requests a bite for every bite I take. ''

Food was also key to Strictly Come Dancing《舞动奇迹》judge Len Goodman, who said eating a bacon sandwich was enough to put a smile on his face, while rocker Rod Stewart, claimed that a simple cup of tea made him uncontrollably happy.

For our most gifted sports stars, however, it seems that the key to the good life is a faithful dog. Tennis champion Andy Murray said he badly missed Rusty and Maggie May when he was playing in tournaments around the world. Former England striker Gary Lineker agreed, saying, ''Walking my dog makes me happy. '' The joy at the word ''walkies'' never decreases. Such enthusiasm for something so simple is satisfying.

1.What is the function of the first paragraph?

A.To inform us what true happiness means.

B.To bring in the topic to be discussed.

C.To explain to us where we can get true happiness.

D.To tell us that celebrities are different from the ordinary.

2.According to the text, who claim that ''FOOD'' is the key to their pleasure?

A.Len Goodman and Andy Murray B.Rod Stewart and Paul McCartney

C.Paul McCartney and Len Goodman D.Sarah Fertguson and Nigel Farage

3.It can be inferred that Rusty and Maggie May are the names of_____.

A.judges B.dogs

C.fairies D.dandelions

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

A.The Actual Meaning of True Happiness

B.Simpler Ways to Obtain True Happiness

C.Celebrities Are Happier than the Ordinary

D.True Happiness Comes from Life's Simpler Pleasures

Patients in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease often struggle to remember recently learned information, meaning they forget things like important appointments or where they left their keys. But it seems that these memories are not lost. They are still filed away in the brain somewhere; they just can’t be easily accessed.

Now, researchers at MIT have developed a means of getting back memories in mice suffering from Alzheimer’s. The method relies on a technique that uses light to control genetically modified neurons (转基因神经元). Currently it is too early to be used in human trials as it involves inserting light emitting (发光) equipment into the subjects’ brains, but the same principles still apply, the researchers said.

“The important point is that this is evidence of concept. That is, even if a memory seems to be gone, it is still there. It’s a matter of how to get it back,” said senior researcher Susumu Tonegawa.

The team took two groups of mice, one genetically engineered to develop Alzheimer’s and one healthy. They then placed them into a room and gave them a mild electric shock. All of the mice showed fear when put back in an hour later. When placed in the room a third time several days later, the Alzheimer’s mice acted normally. They had forgotten the shock.

The researchers were then able to bring back the memory of the shock by activating (激活) the cells in which the memories were stored. Even when the mice were put into an unfamiliar room, they showed fear when the cells associated with the shock were activated.

“Short-term memory seems to be normal, on the order of hours. But for long-term memory, these early-Alzheimer’s mice seem to be damaged,” said lead researcher Dheeraj Roy. “Directly activating the cells that we believe are holding the memory helps them get it back. This suggests that it is indeed an access problem to the information, not that they’re unable to learn or store this memory.”

1.What can we learn about the researchers at MIT?

A. They are the pioneers of brain research.

B. They have used the method in human trials.

C. They can cure Alzheimer’s using the new method.

D. They can get back memories in mice with Alzheimer’s.

2.Why did the Alzheimer’s mice behave normally a third time?

A. They failed to remember the electric shock.

B. They were accustomed to the situation.

C. They managed to overcome the fear.

D. They activated the association.

3.For long-term memory, the early Alzheimer’s mice _______.

A. can activate their blood cells

B. can’t learn new tricks well

C. can easily get back their memory

D. can’t access the information stored

4.The main purpose of the text is to _______.

A. introduce a method of a research

B. report the latest discovery about a disease

C. give advice on how to improve memory

D. explain how our brain stores information

    Tiny water plants called phytoplankton (浮游植物) serve as food for many sea creatures, including whales, shrimp, jellyfish and snails.

Phytoplankton do well in cold water. But if water temperatures rise by only two degrees Celsius, the phytoplankton struggle. That is what happened in the last three or four years in the northern part of the Pacific Ocean. Researchers say an unusual area of warm water spread throughout the Northern Pacific. Scientists called the warm water ''the blob'', as if it were a character in an old science fiction movie. At its largest, the blob stretched 1,600 square kilometers and reached depths of 91 meters. This large mass of warm water had a damaging effect on the ocean food chain. Many fish that depend on phytoplankton swam away from the area. As a result, sea birds and sea lions that eat those fish starved.

Scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the University of Washington have found that the warm ocean ''blob'' caused a harmful algae bloom. That fast growth in algae hurt fishing grounds along the U.S. West Coast and Canada's British Columbia. The researchers recently published their study in the journal Geophysical Research Letters. They looked at the algae, called P. australis. They found that the algae can grow much faster than normal if it is exposed to warm water. The higher levels of algae also produced more of a poisonous chemical that can cause problems for everything from shellfish to dolphins to sea lions. It also causes problems for humans if too much of the chemical builds up in their blood.

Researchers say algae blooms like this one will continue as ocean waters warm. The algae will hurt sea animals, birds, and fish. It may damage food resources for humans all over the world, the scientists say.

1.The root cause of the starvation of sea birds or sea lions is_____.

A.the depths of the vase sea

B.the large mass of warm water

C.the large amount of polluted sea water

D.the increasingly reduced phytoplankton in the sea

2.From the text, we can know that P. australis is the name of a(n) _____.

A.phytoplankton B.fish

C.algae D.bird

3.The following statements are true EXCEPT_____.

A.Generally, the algae grow much faster than normal if exposed to cool water.

B.The phytoplankton is very sensitive to the rise of water temperature.

C.More algae can bring about a poisonous chemical which endangers sea creatures.

D.Algae blooms will affect not only the existence of sea creatures but also that of humans the world over.

4.The text is most probably taken from_____.

A.a research paper B.a geography textbook

C.a class presentation D.a newspaper report

    There are many universities that have been in existence for a long time and are still very popular for their quality education. The following are three of them.

University of Oxford, England

Founded in: 1096

The foundation year of this university is around 1096. There is evidence of teaching being undertaken then. It gained a lot of popularity in the early 1167, as Henry II put a ban on English students from entering the University of Paris. It is regarded as one of the best places to get a higher education today, and it consists of 38 different colleges specializing in various fields of study.

University of Salamanca, Spain

Founded in: 1218

This is the oldest university in Spain, and is located in the town of Salamanca, west of Madrid. It is the third oldest university in Europe that has been in continuous operation since it was founded. Today, it is the most important institution in the world for studying humanities and languages, Christopher Columbus is said to have consulted with its scholars when he was seeking a route to India.

University of Padua, Italy

Founded in: 1222

This is the chief university of Italy. It was started as a law school. It is said to be founded in

1222 by a group of students and professors. Theology (神学) and law were the first subjects taught here. The fields of botany, history, and theater are the most well-known and pursued courses here, and it has established its greatness in the educated world. In 2015, it was ranked as the best university among all Italian educational institutions for higher education.

1.How did the University of Oxford become quite popular？

A.It received a lot of financial support from Henry II

B.It decided to run more courses to educate more students.

C.Henry II allowed the university to accept foreign students.

D.Henry II forbade English students to attend the University of Paris.

2.The writer mentions Christopher Columbus so as to tell us that _____.

A.Scholars in the University of Salamanca are knowledgeable

B.Columbus graduated from the University of Salamanca

C.Columbus was grateful for the help provided by the university

D.Some of his friends in the university held a farewell party for him

3.As for the University of Padua, we know that_____.

A.It is located in the west of Madrid

B.It is the third oldest university in Europe

C.Theology and law were the first subjects taught there

D.It is the premier institution in the world for studying humanities

假定你是李华。你校外籍教师Peter计划在暑假期间回国,他想送给母亲可以代表中国文化的礼物。请你给他写一封邮件,向他推荐礼物。内容包括:

1.推荐礼物:旗袍、中国结等;

2.推荐原因:

3.表达祝福。

注意:1.词数100左右。

2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。

参考词汇:旗袍Qipao;中国结Chinese knot

Dear Peter，

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

短文改错

A recent survey shows most students communicate with their parents regularly, and there are still some who think it embarrassed to share their feelings with their parents. Actually, everyone should attach important to family communication, because not only does it strengthen the bond of the family but also bridge the gap between parents and children. In addition to, sharing your personal problems and emotions will great help reduce the pressure on you. As a result, our confidence will be built up. As for my family, we have special dinner together every Saturday evening, over that everyone present takes turns to sharing one problem and the others try to offer solutions. In this way the whole family can enjoy every single bit of life.

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。

How would you feel if you 1. (wake) up and found your entire computer's contents - including your photos, your recent documents - no longer 2. (access)? What if you found out that they had 3. (wipe) from your computer, leaving you with nothing but heartache?

Actually it happens to people every single day. Every day, some people across the country head into their local Apple stores in 4. (tear), with broken computers in hand, praying as they wait in line that 5. expensive repair might, just might, recover 6.(they) priceless, irreplaceable files. A few get lucky. But for the rest, there's nothing anyone can do  to help.

Hasn't happened to you? If your computer 7. (remain) unprotected, it will, and it's only a matter of time. But thanks to recent breakthroughs in computer backup technology, you now have a number of options to prepare, and if you're smart, when your computer crashes, you can't have any difficulty 8. (get) 100% of your files back that same day. I'm not talking about an external hard drive. I'm talking about an online backup 9. (solve) that runs quietly in the background on your computer. If you have one installed, when your computer crashes, you'll be just one click away from bringing your files back 10. life.

    While waiting to pick up a friend at the airport, I had one of those life-changing experiences - the kind that sneaks up on you ____.

I noticed a man with two bags stopped right next to me to ____ his family. First he motioned to his younger son (maybe six years old), knelt down and gave him a long and intimate hug. As they ____ enough to look in each other’s face, the father said, “So good to see you son. I missed you much!” Smiling, the son replied softly, “Me, too, Dad.” Then the man stood up, gazed in the eyes of his older son(maybe nine or ten), “You’re already quite a young man. I love you very much.” They too gave each other an affectionate hug.

Meanwhile, a baby girl (perhaps one year old) was excited in her mother’s arms, never taking her eyes ____ the wonderful sight of her ____ father. The man gently took the child from her mother, kissed her face and held her close to his chest while ____ her from side to side. After moments, he handed the girl to his older son and declared, “I’ve ____ the best for last!” and proceeded to give his wife the longest and most passionate kiss.

Then they stared at each other’s eyes ____. For an instant they ____ me of newlyweds (新婚), but I knew ____ the age of their kids that they could not possibly be. I puzzled about it for a moment and then realized how totally ____ I was in the wonderfully display of unconditional love. I suddenly felt ____, as if I were invading something ____, but was amazed to hear my own voice nervously asked, “Wow! How long have you been married?”

“Been together fourteen years total, married twelve of those.” he replied, staring at her.

“Then, how long have you been away?” I asked. The man finally turned to me, saying, “Two whole days!”

I was ____. By their greeting, I had assumed he’d been gone for ____ a few weeks - if not months. I know my expression ____ me. To ease the ____, I said, “I hope my marriage is still that passionate after twelve years.” He suddenly stopped smiling, looking me straight in the eye and said something that left me another person.

“Don’t hope, friend…decide!”, and then his eyes ____ smile again.

I was still watching that exceptional man and his family walk out of ____ when my friend came up to me and asked, “What are you looking at?”

Without hesitation, and with a sense of ____, I replied, “My future!”

1.A.deliberately B.unfortunately C.unexpectedly D.immediately

2.A.greet B.comfort C.accept D.send

3.A.loved B.separated C.left D.walked

4.A.off B.from C.out D.away

5.A.interesting B.laughing C.returning D.kissing

6.A.rocking B.shaking C.moving D.walking

7.A.shared B.spared C.saved D.bought

8.A.sobbing B.whispering C.smiling D.crying

9.A.warned B.remembered C.informed D.reminded

10.A.of B.by C.about D.to

11.A.absorbed B.stuck C.attached D.silly

12.A.unkind B.uncomfortable C.responsible D.friendly

13.A.sacred B.mysterious C.strange D.obvious

14.A.convinced B.surprised C.defeated D.satisfied

15.A.at most B.at last C.at least D.at best

16.A.betrayed B.shocked C.turned D.defended

17.A.excuse B.error C.embarrassment D.fault

18.A.sprang B.flashed C.flooded D.swelled

19.A.room B.hall C.love D.sight

20.A.sadness B.disappointment C.happiness D.certainty

    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. Everyone is dealing with their own set of problems.

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

C.Think about what your words really say.

D. Doing things together 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. Respect that there are lots of valid choices.

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

    Dinner and a movie was a two-part affair. But increasingly, the two have been combined into a single experience, allowing moviegoers to get fries and a beer while they watch the latest superhero blockbuster. Full-service theaters have become a Friday-night pastime for Americans.

Dine-in cinemas are not altogether new. In the late 1980s, brothers Mike and Brian McMenamin opened one in Portland. A decade later, inspired by the Mcmenamins, Tim and Karrie league began pairing trendy beer with hits like The Craft at the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin. But in recent years, the trend has expanded from niche (小众) to mainstream. There are now 29 Alamo locations nationwide, from Omaha to El Paso.

Full-service theaters appeal to a broader, more regionally diverse customer base. At Movie Tavern in Roswell, Ga. for instance, you can order popcorn shrimp while watching Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. AMC, the biggest U.S. movie-theater company, launched DINE-IN, where meals can be ordered with the push of a button. For the most upscale experience, you’ll have to fly to Paris, where EuropaCorp First Class, owned by the Fifth Element director Luc Besson, serves luxurious champagne and caviar (鱼子酱).

The rise in full-service moviegoing goes with declining ticket sales across the industry more broadly. North American movie attendance in 2018 dropped to what appears to be a 27-year low. The downward tendency is the continuation of a 15-year trend. Between lots of uninspired remakes hitting theaters, younger audiences choosing to consume content on their smart phones and the dramatic rise in the popularity of streaming (流媒体), it’s no wonder that theater owners are seeking creative ways to attract customers off their couches. It’s working: despite a 2% decline in movie attendance over four years, AMC DINE-IN achieved 4% growth in just two.

Full-service theaters are not without complaints. Despite servers’ attempts at stealth (悄悄的行动), many find them distracting when serving food. And as expensive as traditional theater concessions have become, prices tend to get dearer once pancetta (意大利熏肉) enters the mix.

But for those with the funds, the full-service theater offers reason enough to quit online movies.

1.The combination of dinner and a movie __________.

A.is a new business model appearing recently.

B.pairs trendy drinks with films in 29 nations.

C.introduces the latest movies and the dearest food.

D.gains much popularity despite the decline in ticket sales

2.The underlined word “upscale” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.

A.comfortable B.creative C.expensive D.inspiring

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE about the passage?

A.Ticket sales remain almost the same in the past 15 years.

B.Uninspired remade films are the major complaint of audience.

C.Full-service theaters are a creative way to promote ticket sales.

D.Full-service theaters provide a perfect experience for all audiences.

4.The passage is intended to __________.

A.argue if online movies are beneficial

B.introduce a popular pattern of recreation

C.call on people to quit expensive online movies

D.blame the decreasing movie attendance on streaming

    There’s a blue house in central Florida that’s hard to miss. It’s somewhat famous among people who live nearby — it’s painted to look like Starry Night”, the iconic painting by Vincent van Gogh — but not everyone is a fan of the larger-than-life artwork.

“We had not originally intended to paint the house like this,” Nancy Nemhauser, who lives there with her husband, Lubomir Jastrzebski, and their adult son, told TODAY. They started by painting the wall that runs outside of their home, because it was “in disrepair” and they wanted it to look nice. The couple said they even asked permission from the city to paint the wall, and were told it was OK.

“So we went ahead and started having the wall painted by an artist who has his work shown throughout South America,” Nemhauser said. They chose Van Gogh because their son, who has autism (自闭症), is a fan — and they hoped that the mural would come in handy if he ever wandered far from home.

“God forbid he were to be in a situation where he did not have the ability to tell people his address clearly. We’re hoping that he would have the ability to at least say that he belongs at the Van Gogh house,” Nemhauser said. The couple added that their son loves the look of the house. “There’s some magical connection I think between Van Gogh and autistic kids, because Van Gogh was possibly also autistic,” Jastrzebski said.

After the couple painted the wall, they got a citation (传票) from the city stating that the wall painting was considered graffiti (涂鸦), and that the wall must match the house. That’s when they decided to paint the entire house to look like “Starry Night” — knowing that’s not quite what the city had in mind, but confident that they weren’t breaking any law.

Since then, they’ve been fined $10,600. In February, they filed a federal lawsuit against the city, claiming the city is violating their right to freedom of expression.

Neither Mount Dora city officials nor their lawyer would comment on the issue. But in February, they did say in a statement that they were trying to preserve the residential character of our neighborhoods, and that the house “may present a distraction to safe vehicle operation along the street which fronts the home”.

Nemhauser and Jastrzebski add that many neighbors love the house, and thousands of people have signed an online petition (请愿) in support of keeping the painting. While both sides are in settlement talks, the fate of the mural is still up in the air. The family said they were ready to battle for what they believe in.

1.What was the couple’s initial intention to paint the wall?

A.To beautify the damaged wall.

B.To respond to the call of the city.

C.To assist an artist to show his work.

D.To express their son’s admiration to Van Gogh.

2.What does the underlined phrase “God forbid” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A.May God forgive us.

B.It’s forbidden by God.

C.Even God can’t help it.

D.We hope it does not happen.

3.What’s Mount Dora city officials’ attitude towards the unique house?

A.Supportive. B.Disapproving.

C.Ambiguous. D.Understanding.

4.What is the text mainly about?

A.“Starry Night” house in Florida arouses a heated debate.

B.Neighbors sign an online petition in support of “Starry Night” house.

C.The magical connection between Van Gogh and autistic kids.

D.Homeowners battle for their “Starry Night” house in Florida.

    Jim McGee was once an Air Force pilot in Vietnam. In 2017, he was seriously ill because his kidneys(肾)were gone.

Jim immediately started dialysis(透析)，but a person of his age on dialysis usually lives only about four years. Transplants are a long-shot alternative. The National Kidney Foundation estimates that 13 people die every day while waiting for a donor with the right blood and tissue types. Jim’s wife, Shirley McGee, and some family friends offered but weren’t a match.

Desperate, Shirley had T-shirts made that said “I’m in need of a donor.” Her husband would wear one whenever he went to downtown Sarasota. No luck.

In early 2018, Jim didn’t feel like attending a reunion of some Air Force buddies in Monterey, California. "I said, ‘Is it really worth going to Monterey to sit in dialysis for two days?’”Jim recalls. "And my wife said, ‘ Yeah，come on. You really want to see your friends.’And I am glad I made that decision.”

In California, Jim reunited with six fellow airmen, including one he hadn’t seen in nearly 50 years: Doug Coffman. The two had met when they both were learning Vietnamese before they went overseas. Jim told Doug and his other comrades about his predicament(困境).

Doug, then 70, happened to have the right blood type and immediately decided to help. But could he? Shirley’s guess was that doctors would tell Doug what they had told her: You’re too old. He immediately had his doctor send his medical records to Georgetown Medical Center, where Jim was being treated.

Within a month, Doug was cleared for major testing. The testing revealed not only that Doug’s tissue type matched Jim’s but also that he had the kidneys of a 35-year-old. When the doctors gave him the OK to donate, Doug immediately called Jim, and asked for the first surgery date available. On September 18，2018，Doug went into surgery at 7:30 a. m.; Jim followed at 9:30 a. m. By noon, they were both in the recovery room. The transplant was a success.

1.Which of the following can best describe Shirley?

A.Knowledgeable and talkative . B.Reasonable and energetic.

C.Outgoing and thankful. D.Helpful and considerate.

2.How did Jim feel about his illness just before going to Monterey?

A.Discouraged. B.Satisfied. C.Ashamed. D.Nervous.

3.Why did Jim McGee decide to go to Monterey?

A.To seek help. B.To practice Vietnamese.

C.To meet his fellow airmen. D.To have a thorough examination there.

4.What can we know about Doug Coffman?

A.He was too old to help. B.He acted without delay in helping Jim.

C.He seldom visited his doctor. D.He was 35 years younger than his age.

    Welcome to Princeton

Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that enrolls students of all background and interests. Established in 1746, Princeton is the fourth-oldest college in the United States. Princeton is an independent institution that provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in the arts and humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and engineering. As a world-renowned research university, Princeton seeks to achieve the highest levels in the discovery and spread of knowledge and understanding. Meanwhile, Princeton is distinctive among research universities in its commitment to undergraduate teaching.

Campus Life

A vast range of cultural, educational, athletic and social activities are available to Princeton students. Getting involved in campus life is the quickest way to become a part of the University community, and to create one's own Princeton experience. Campus life activities are built around the concepts of encouraging each community member to express his or her talents and to respect all members of our community.

Library

Princeton University Library consists of the Firestone Library and nine buildings across campus. The library's collections include more than 8 million books and impressive rare books, prints and other materials that require special handling. The library's extensive electronic resources include databases and journals, images and digital maps. Exhibitions from the library's rich collections are free and open to the general public.

Aid Program

Our aid program is designed to encourage all qualified students-regardless of financial circumstances-to consider applying for admission to Princeton. Any family, who feels they may need help to pay for a Princeton education is welcome to apply for aid.

For more information, please visit: http://www.princeton.edu.

1.What makes Princeton University outstanding among research universities?

A.Its long history. B.Its high level in discovery.

C.Its undergraduate teaching. D.Its wide range of institutions.

2.What can you enjoy as a Princeton University student?

A.Free undergraduate education. B.Access to rare books and databases.

C.Free membership of sports clubs. D.The quickest way to show talents.

3.The aid program of Princeton University is intended for_____.

A.any student from low-income families B.qualified applicants to pay for Princeton

C.every student admitted into university D.top students majoring in Finance

假如你是李华，得知为了培养青少年国际视野，鼓励参与可持续发展，The You think Center 正在招募Storyteller，分享自己对节约资源的经验、建议等。请写信申请加入。主要内容包括：

1. 介绍自己；

2. 阐明自己的优势；

3. 希望被录用。

注意：1. 词数 100 左右;

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Sir/Madam,

Looking forward to your early reply.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

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

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改的词。

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。

A social media influencer is someone who has a plenty of followers online. What that person says, or does, or buys, or wear can influence the decisions of their followers! That is why we call him “social media influencers” and simply “influencers”. I like Miss Manners best between all the influencers. She continual guides me in my online activity and acts as my social compass on a daily basis. When in doubt, I thought to myself “what will Miss Manners do?”. What I’m eager follow is not Miss Manners herself but the overall idea behind her and what she represents. It’s all about be polite, interesting and engaging, which is the point of social media.

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。

Mrs. John B Dodd, of Washington, first proposed the idea of 1.“Father’s Day” in 1909. Mrs. Dodd wanted a special day 2.(honor) her father William, whose wife died while 3.(give) birth to their sixth child. Mr. Smart was left to raise the newborn and his other five children by himself on a rural farm in 4.(east) Washington state.5.was after Mrs. Dodd became an adult that she realized the strength and 6. (selfless) her father had shown in raising his children as a single parent. The first Father’s Day 7.(observe) on June 19,1910 in Washington. And it was in 1966 that President Lyndon Johnson 8.(official)declared the 3rd Sunday of June as Father’s Day. Father’s Day has become a day to not only honor your father, but all 9. act as a father figure. Stepfathers, uncles, grandfathers, and adult male friends are all honored 10.Father’s Day.

    “Good Night Lights” began as a game，with the effort of Steve Brosnihan, a cartoonist volunteering at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. He ______ from room to room drawing and chatting and doing whatever else he can to ______ the sick children up. During one ______ to a teenager who would be in the hospital for the last night, he decided to do something ______ for their final farewell.

As he left, Brosnihan told the ______ to watch the corner near the bus stop from his window. Brosnihan ______ to that spot in a Parking area, and flickered (闪烁) his bike light up toward the ______. To his surprise, the teen flickered his own room lights back ______.

Brosnihan made it a(an) ______ to flicker his bike light to kids as he left for the night as a(an) ______ way to say goodbye. When he mentioned this activity to a friend, owner of a ______ restaurant, the friend agreed to flicker the restaurant’s ______ at 8:30 every night for one minute. The nightly tradition became such a ______ that customers started joining in too.

Good Night Lights has been such a simple, ______ powerful, rallying point(号召力) for the community to support the young patients. For 60 seconds, patients were ______ in a luminous(发光的) dialog with residents.

“It would be very hard not to do this ______ you start,” says Brosnihan. “You do it to represent how much you care for kids and families who ______ a lot during their hard times in hospitals.”

Brosnihan hopes it ______ more. “In my grander dreams, I hope other cities that have children’s hospitals ______ the idea and run with it and ______ their own version of Good Night Lights.” he says.

1.A.rushes B.moves C.checks D.marches

2.A.put B.turn C.cheer D.bring

3.A.visit B.show C.experience D.journey

4.A.strange B.exciting C.similar D.different

5.A.colleague B.teenager C.doctor D.friend

6.A.biked B.ran C.fled D.walked

7.A.park B.hospital C.road D.bike

8.A.in return B.in order C.in response D.in place

9.A.ceremony B.activity C.habit D.routine

10.A.logical B.unique C.fun D.important

11.A.local B.generous C.native D.distant

12.A.fires B.forks C.plates D.lights

13.A.hit B.wonder C.start D.tradition

14.A.and B.yet C.or D.so

15.A.given B.crowded C.involved D.participated

16.A.once B.whether C.while D.as

17.A.waste B.enjoy C.spend D.suffer

18.A.grows B.spreads C.discovers D.deepens

19.A.give up B.set up C.pick up D.build up

20.A.design B.invite C.open D.create

    Do you get upset because you can’t accomplish what you want to? When you can get organized, keep things under control, and live a neat life, you can work faster and think more creatively. Here are some tips that can help:

Make schedules and deadlines

1. They recognize that keeping things organized goes hand-in-hand with staying productive. They make and keep schedules for the day and week. They make deadlines and set goals. And most importantly, they stick to them!

Give everything a home

It’s easy to get lost if you don’t have a home. Keeping your life organized means keeping your things in their proper places. Organized people keep order by storing things properly and by labeling storage spaces. Make easy-to-access storage spaces for things you use all the time. 2.

3.

Highly organized people make sure they find time every week or more to organize their things. Stuff does not stay organized on its own; it needs to be reorganized continuously and consistently. Use small bits of time to clean out a drawer or put old clothes into a box for donation.

Stay away from bargains

You have removed the things you don’t need. Will you replace them when you see something on sale? Instead of bargain shopping without planning ahead, write down exactly what you need and buy only those items. 4. Items on sale will only produce more waste.

Work hard

Put in a little effort. 5. Staying organized is not all a breeze. It requires that you work hard with recognition that when you work harder, you can enjoy your mess-free home life later. What’s more important is to remember what you work for is meaningful to you.

A.Tidy regularly

B.Know what you need.

C.Actually, put in much when necessary.

D.Don’t jump back and forth from room to room.

E.Organized people never give in to false advertising.

F.Organized people don’t waste time.

G.Organized people only keep what they need and what they really want.

    Clearing the air in class saw significant boosts to reading and math achievement of students, according to a New York University study, even though the outdoor pollution didn’t prove to be a problem. The findings suggest improving air quality may also help disadvantaged students who often live in more polluted areas and attend class in older buildings.

Michael Gilraine, study author at New York University, analyzed both the air quality and the math and reading test scores at the 18 schools. In schools that received the new air filters, students improved by 0.18 of a standard deviation(标准偏差) in reading and 0.2 of a standard deviation in math, compared to students’ performance in the schools that did not receive air filters. To put that in perspective, those gains are about equal to the learning benefits from reducing class sizes or providing intensive tutoring. Students sustained those math and reading gains the next year, particularly if they attended the same school or another that had installed new filters in the following year. “In fact, given the large test-score increases they generate, installing air filters actually outperforms other education reforms such as class-size reduction on a cost-benefit basis,” Gilraine said.

Prior studies have found that better air quality can lead to fewer teacher and student absences, particularly for those with chronic asthma (慢性哮喘) or other respiratory illnesses. While schools with the new air filters installed did have lower student absenteeism, attendance alone didn’t seem to be driving the gains in math and reading achievement. Rather, he said, “you can get a lot just from being able to think clearly while you take a test. And then you also might be learning a bit better because you’re thinking clearer in class from day to day”.

Separate studies have found rising average temperatures likewise can increase indoor air pollution and reduce student achievement, particularly if students take tests on hot days.

“We’ve had a decade or more of research into the effects of lead. There’s been much less research on the effects of air quality We’re still in early days.” added Gilraine.

1.What did the study find?

A.Outdoor pollution does harm to students’ health.

B.Clean air promotes the students’ study achievement.

C.Air quality puts New York University at a disadvantage.

D.Polluted areas and old buildings have air problems.

2.How did the researcher conduct his study?

A.By making analysis and comparison.

B.By giving examples and listing basic data.

C.By telling stories and doing experiments.

D.By demonstrating the causes and effects.

3.According to Gilraine, what makes the students gain achievement?

A.Fewer teacher and student absences.

B.Rising temperatures in class.

C.Clearer thinking in better air quality.

D.Taking a math and reading test everyday.

4.What can we infer about the Gilraine’s research?

A.It will focus on the research of lead. B.It gets off with a good start.

C.It gets lots of support from schools. D.It still has a long way to go.

    There have been thousands of marine species that have become extinct. Currently there are thousands of fish that are endangered and in great need of protection. The following are some.

The Arcadian Redfish are found in warm waters, such as the Atlantic and Indian Ocean. These fish mature at a late age (5 to 6 years) and have low reproductive rates. However, they can live to be 50 years old, which is relatively remarkable. Young redfish are marked with patches of black and green color. They don’t develop their red color until after they move to the ocean bottom. Now the Arcadian Redfish is endangered due to overfishing. These fish started to decrease in population in the early 1900s because of their increased popularity in the food industry.

The Bluefin tuna is one animal that is high on the endangered species list. This fish has been named one of the wonders of the ocean, because they can grow to be 12 feet long and weigh over 1, 500 pounds! Why are these fish disappearing at alarming rates? Because they are being captured for food, with over 75% consumed in Japanese restaurants often by making a popular sushi.

The European Eel is found in the Baltic and the Mediterranean Sea. They have a unique metamorphosis process and they change their forms over a longtime period. According to IUCNRedList.org, the European Eel is one of the threatened species that are not only endangered, but critically endangered.

The whale shark is one of many endangered sharks out there. According to one source, sharks are revered as our last “living” dinosaurs. They are known as the largest fish with the potential to grow over 60 feet long and weigh over 70,000 pounds. The whale shark also has the potential to live to be over 100 years old.

1.Which of the following is the best title of the passage?

A.The Last “Living” Dinosaurs B.The Endangered Ocean Fish

C.The Most Popular Sea Fish D.The Extinct Marine Species

2.What can we learn about The Arcadian Redfish?

A.They are found in the Arctic Ocean.

B.They are born to be red.

C.Their survival rate is relatively low.

D.They are slow-growing, long-lived fish.

3.What makes the Bluefin tuna one of the wonders of the deep-sea?

A.Huge size. B.Strange color.

C.Sharp sight. D.High intelligence.

4.What does the underlined word “metamorphosis” mean?

A.Reduction in population. B.Limitation in sight.

C.Change in form. D.Increase in weight.

    Many kids start humming tunes like “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” as their first songs, but Nygel Witherspoon was an exception. He preferred Finnish composer Jean Sibelius’s Violin Concerto in D Minor.

So when Nygel Witherspoon began to hum the very difficult concerto(协奏曲), his family guessed that he should have music lessons. He was, however, just 3 years old.

“He was calm, with an ability to focus.” recalled David Holmes, Witherspoon’s cello(大提琴) teacher from age 3 to l6.

Witherspoon is a familiar name in his hometown. He has inherited his talent from both sides of his family, including his aunt, the late jazz vocalist Shirley Witherspoon.

The 17-year-old doesn’t see himself as competitive. “I think it’s more important for students to have a supportive environment than a competitive one;” he said. “It’s great to have a support system, where you can be yourself and improve right along with others doing the same thing.”

Witherspoon’s love of music blossomed as he attended viola(中提琴) lessons with older siblings. Their teacher, David France, noticed that the little boy was a sponge(海绵).

“He’d absorb everything they did.” France said. Witherspoon was given a box violin, but he wanted to play “the big one”— the cello. He loved its size and tone. That’s when he was matched with his teacher Holmes.

Witherspoon’s drive is inspired by the connection music provides. He recalled that he and his siblings performed as a chambertrio(室内乐三重奏) at their grandmother’s nursing home. The positive reaction from residents gave him motivation.

“It’s so important, whether it’s hip-hop or classical,” he said. “Music is the universal language. It connects all of us.”

1.How was Witherspoon different from other kids when he was 3?

A.He began to teach himself music.

B.He was able to hum very difficult tunes

C.He had already made up his mind to learn violin

D.He could already play the songs he’d heard.

2.What does Witherspoon think is important for music learners?

A.Practicing hard.

B.Being very competitive.

C.Being in a supportive environment.

D.Having a good teacher from an early age.

3.What is France’s impression of Witherspoon?

A.He is a fast learner. B.He is a creative player.

C.He works very hard. D.He is open-minded.

4.What is the main purpose of the last two Paragraphs?

A.To compare Witherspoon’s performance with his siblings.

B.To show that motivation plays a big role in music studies.

C.To stress that music connects people.

D.To show how studying music helped Witherspoon overcome difficulties.

    PHUKET is Thailand’s largest island and currently one of its famous tourist destinations. The following are some special sights for you.

Phuket Aquarium

Phuket Aquarium is a modest, government-run attraction but it’s not a bad place to spend an afternoon on the cheap. It provides different exhibitions and you (and even your kids) can learn a lot about Southeast Asian freshwater and saltwater creatures there. It opens daily from 8: 30 am to 4: 30 pm.

Phuket Thaihua Museum

It houses a photo exhibition and video media which tell the history of the Chinese people in Phuket and displays on mining, local clothes, Sino-Portuguese architecture, local foods and traditions and culture of Phuket. The Museum opens every day, between 9: 00 am and 5: 00 pm.

Phuket Zoo

It’s set in tropical gardens shaded by big trees. The zoo has a large number of workers who can speak several languages. They are happy to answer everyone’s “why” questions. If you get hungry on the tour, there are different foods for you, but you must pay for them. It’s open daily from 8: 30 am to 6: 00 pm.

Pung Chang Cave

It is a destination for tourists who love adventure since rafts are required to travel through it. It takes around one hour and a half to tour this cave, which is about 600 meters long. To take this trip, you have to reach the cave between 10: 00 am and 2: 00 pm.

1.What gives Phuket Aquarium an advantage over other sights?

A.Target visitors. B.Budget entrance fees.

C.Big size. D.Long opening time.

2.Which place sets a limit on visitors’ arriving time?

A.Phuket Aquarium. B.Phuket Thaihua Museum.

C.Phuket Zoo. D.Pung Chang Cave.

3.What is the passage mainly about?

A.Reasons for study in Phuket.

B.Tips to save money in Phuket.

C.Introduction of tourist attractions in Phuket.

D.Dos and don’ts while traveling in Phuket.

假定你是李华，你的英国朋友 Tom 来信询问有关传染性肺炎（infectious pneumonia）的情况。请你给Tom 回信，内容包括：

1. 肺炎简况；

2. 应对措施；

3. 有信心战胜疫情。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Tom,

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Yours Sincerely,

Li Hua

阅读下面句子，在空白处填入1 个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

1.Anyone who _____ a crime must be punished no matter what his position is.

2.Though he has made great progress, yet he thinks he isn’t _____ (了不起的).

3.Susan works hard and I think she _____ to be well paid.

4.Tom studies better than most of his classmates, so we can say that his work is above the _____.

5.Golf has gained _____ among the wealthy in my country.

6.You should look at the problem at different _____(角度).

7.There was a fierce _____ (碰撞) and one of the trucks came off the road.

8.You should learn to face any _____ (挫折) and failure.

9.Their relation is too _____ (复杂)to explain.

10.Every manager must _____ and encourage his employee.

His remarks ________ me in my opinion that he was a very considerate boy.

A.concerned B.contacted

C.confirmed D.considered

Between the two parts of the concert there was an interval, _____ audience can go and buy some snacks.

A.where B.when C.how D.why

Valentine’s Day is a day named ______ Valentine who was a priest in the third century Rome.

A.of B.with

C.after D.by

_____ we shall be able to help you when you’re in trouble. Please trust us.

A.It’s doubtful whether B.We doubt whether

C.It’s no doubt that D.There’s no doubt that

Teaching is not just a simple piece of work; it’s an art _____ a science.

A.is based on B.based with C.based on D.depended on

At last, the _____ jewelry turned out to be completely _____!

A.priceless, worthless B.worthless, valuable

C.priceless, valuable D.worthless, inexpensive