'There's no place like home. 'This English saying has much truth in it：the best place to be is surrounded by our treasured possessions and our loved ones and with a roof over our head. And for many young adults, it's the only affordable place to stay; somewhere where they can receive first-class service from mum and dad. But this comes at a price!

In some countries, it's quite traditional for people in their late teens and early 20s to live at home with their parents, but in other places, flying the nest to start their own independent life is very desirable. But there's been a growing trend, in the UK at least, for young people to return home to live-or not to leave home at all.

A survey by a price comparison website found that 18% of adult children in the UK said they were moving back home because of debt, compared with 8% last year. More young people had lost their jobs, and others couldn't afford their rent compared with the previous year. So, it's easy to see why they're increasingly becoming home birds.

The BBC's Lucy Hooker explains that many returning adult children enjoy home comforts. But for the 'hoteliers', that's mum and dad, the survey found the average cost to them has gone up sharply, and that they are sacrificing luxuries and holidays to look after their 'big kids'. Emma Craig from Money supermarket says " they're trying to look after their children more. If your child comes home and you see them struggling financially, you feel more awkward asking them for rent or to contribute. It tugs on your heartstrings more. "

With parents splashing out around ￡1, 886 on takeaway food, buying new furniture and upgrading their Wi-Fi for the benefit of their offspring, it's easy for the returning children to put their feet up and make themselves at home. That's before they learn a home truth-that one day it might be their own kids who'll be checking into the hotel of mum and dad!

1.Which proverb might present the young British's living conditions?  ______

A.A lazy youth, an awful age.

B.East or west, home is best.

C.Two heads are better than one.

D.Nothing comes wrong to a hungry man.

2.Which might be the reason for the increase of home birds?  ______

A.The popularity of living independently.

B.Looking after their old parents.

C.The increase of unemployment rate.

D.Their parents' financial offer.

3.What's Emma Craig's attitude towards home birds? ______

A.Doubtful.  B.Uncertain.

C.Objective.  D.Understandable.

4.What is the last paragraph mainly about? ______

A.Returning to live with parents comes at a price.

B.Parents are willing to receive their returning children.

C.Flying the net is becoming popular at present.

D.Home birds take it for granted to live with their parents.

    As a first responder, you never know what type of situation you might walk into, or who you’ll meet along the way. That’s definitely been the case for Jeffrey Lanenberg, a 51-year-old paramedic(急救医务人员) since 1984.

Ten years into the job, Lanenberg received a call that reported that a man in his early 30s had fallen down in the Mall of America. When Lanenberg and his partner arrived at the scene, they found the young male face down on the ground. He had gone unconscious, making weak attempts to breathe. His wife stood beside him holding their small son in horror. They quickly rushed to defibrillate(除颤) and calm the man to keep him under control. After Lanenberg dropped the patient off at the neighboring hospital, he thought about the man and his family for a long time.

Lanenberg thought he had experienced everything under the sun until one random visit to Office Max three years ago, where he met a man repeatedly walk back and forth while staring at him. As it turned out, the man was the patient he had saved 20 years earlier.

＂You gave me 20 years more than I ever thought I’d have,＂ the man said. He thanked Lanenberg repeatedly and told him he had someone he wanted him to meet. He stepped around the corner and reappeared with a 20-something-year-old man. Lanenberg instantly knew that it was the son he had seen standing by his mother all those years ago.

＂That day changed my life,＂ Lanenberg said. ＂Before that, everything was about work…When I talk to my beginner-training class, I tell them you never know the impact you can have on someone’s life.＂

1.What did Lanenberg do with the young man?

A.He gave the man the first aid. B.He cured the man at the scene.

C.He only sent the man to hospital. D.He took care of the man’s wife and son.

2.What did Lanenberg think of the encounter with the man?

A.It was unbelievable. B.It was a common routine.

C.It was a matter of course. D.It was a dangerous situation.

3.Why was the man thankful to Lanenberg?

A.Lanenberg helped bring up his little son.

B.Lanenberg donated to support his family.

C.Lanenberg gave him the present happy life.

D.Lanenberg taught his son to be a new doctor.

4.How did the meeting change Lanenberg’s life?

A.He changed his attitude to his job.

B.He was rewarded with much money.

C.He got a promotion to be a team leader.

D.He took up teaching work to train newcomers.

Smart Kids Festival Events

Smart Kids is a collection of one hundred events scheduled in October. This year, it is experimenting with Pay What You Decide (PWYD). That is, you can decide to pay what you want to or can afford, after you have attended an event. You can pre-book events without paying for a ticket in advance. Here are some of the director’s picks.

Walk on the Wild Side

Not ticketed, Free

Join storyteller Sarah Law to hear science stories about animals. Along the way you’ll meet all sorts of beautiful creatures and discover life cycles and food chains. Best suited to children aged 5-9. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Introduction to Waves

Pre-book, PWYD

Subjects range from sound waves to gravity waves, and from waves of light to crashing waves on the ocean. Mike Goldsmith explores the fundamental features shared by all waves in the natural world.

Science in the Field

Not ticketed, Free

This storytelling night features a scientist sharing his favourite memories of gathering first-hand data on various field trips. Come along for inspiring and informative stories straight from the scientist’s mouth. Join Mark Samuels to find out more in this fun-filled workshop.

Festival Dinner

Pre-book, £25 per person

Whether you want to explore more about food, or just fancy a talk over a meal, join us to mark the first science festival in London. Which foods should you eat to trick your brain into thinking that you are full? Find out more from Tom Crawford.

1.In which event can you decide the payment?

A. Walk on the Wild Side

B. Introduction to Waves

C. Science in the Field

D. Festival Dinner

2.Who will talk about experiences of collecting direct data?

A. Sarah Law.

B. Mike Goldsmith.

C. Mark Samuels.

D. Tom Crawford.

3.What do the four events have in common?

A. Family-based.

B. Science-themed.

C. Picked by children.

D. Filled with adventures.

假定你是李华，你每周日上午都会去交换生Alice那里教她制作中式早餐。本周日的安排因你爷爷生日而改到下午。请你给她写封邮件，内容包括:

1. 本周学习时间变更及原因；

2. 本周学习内容:制作包子(steamed stuffed bun)；

3. 课前准备:面粉、猪肉及蔬菜。

注意:

1. 词数100左右；

2 .可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下面划一横线，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。

China and Western countries may have different cultural belief about certain animals. But when it come to pigs, we somehow reach an agreement which pigs are lazy, ugly, stupid and shameless. None of these words are exact positive to describe pigs. Therefore, the truth is that pigs have some good qualities. According to a paper publishing in 2017, pigs can tell from those who treat them well and those who don’t. Perhaps these are the qualities of pigs to keep it in mind—their intelligence, cuteness and patience. Besides, people born in the Year of the Pig were usually devoted to what they do. They have great sense of responsibility.

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。

One runner didn't let the French government's order1.(remain) indoors prevent him 2. (train) for a marathon during the coronavirus pandemic(新冠肺炎疫情期间).

Last week, Elisha, a 32-year-old restaurant worker, ran the3. (long) of a marathon—on his 23-foot long balcony. And he did it in six hours and 48 minutes, a personal record nearly double 4.  of his previous finish time.

Although he has run 36 marathons, he said his balcony marathon was the most challenging. “My only pleasure is running,5. the time,” he told CNN. Due to6. (limit) space of the balcony, he was unable to gain speed as he had to 7.(constant) turn back and forth. He said he ran about  3,000 laps. Luckily, he said his girlfriend was there to support him. Though his balcony is nothing like the streets of Barcelona, where he was supposed to run the marathon8.  March 15 before it got  canceled, he said  the  experience  was  worthwhile.  Some  people  reached  out  to  say  they9.  (inspire) by him.

France banned all10.(gathering) across the country last week. French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe announced on March 14 that the country would be closing all places that are not essential to French living, which includes restaurants, cafes and clubs.

    Afroz Shah, a lawyer in Mumbai, hasn’t had a weekend off in four years. But he hasn’t spent this time preparing for_____. His mission( 使命)? Saving the world’s oceans from____ pollution.

It’s a calling he found in 2015 after moving to a community in Mumbai called Versova Beach. He had played there  as a child and was _____to see how much it had ______. The sand was no   longer___ because it was covered by a layer of garbage — most of it is plastic waste.

“The whole beach was like a _____ of plastic,” he said, “It hurt me.” The ______ mess Shah had seen is part of a global environmental crisis. Tons of plastic ______in the world’s oceans each   year. “Plastic in the ocean is a____. And the sea-species have no choice at all,” Shah said, “We are __ their habitats.”

In 2015, Shah began picking up plastic waste from the _____every Sunday morning. At first, it was just him and  a neighbor, and then he began  calling on others to join in. Word _____and with help from social media, more volunteers____.

For Shah, the work has always been a _____  journey, but it has earned global attention. After he  was _____as a Champion of the Earth in 2016, Shah now devotes his free time to this ______.  He’s  spent 209 weekends on this mission, ____  more than 200,000 volunteers to join him. By   October 2018, Versova  Beach was _____clean and Shah’s cleanups expanded to another beach.  “This world talks too much. I think we must talk _____  and do action more,” he said when   interviewed by CNN in October 2019. “I see___ with these youngsters rising up.”

1.A.teaching B.housework C.court D.cleaning

2.A.plastic B.soil C.air D.oil

3.A.upset B.confuse C.determined D.hesitant

4.A.grown B.changed C.reserved D.deserted

5.A.pure B.soft C.shiny D.visible

6.A.curtain B.carpet C.painting D.pile

7.A.temporary B.awesome C.ugly D.dark

8.A.gets away B.breaks down C.gives back D.ends up

9.A.killer B.designer C.master D.player

10.A.sweeping B.attacking C.dropping D.considering

11.A.river B.habitat C.beach D.surface

12.A.came B.failed C.gathered D.spread

13.A.took part B.got stuck C.came up D.ran out

14.A.lonely B.tough C.personal D.general

15.A.known B.regarded C.decided D.honored

16.A.cause B.ocean C.position D.fame

17.A.requiring B.remembering C.persuading D.inspiring

18.A.originally B.eventually C.politically D.deliberately

19.A.further B.less C.better D.faster

20.A.fortune B.beauty C.hope D.love

    You don’t need to be a world-class mountaineer to stand out in a job interview. Here’s my advice on how to nail the most common interview question.

Most people are so eager to show off what they’ve been involved in. Don’t worry, and there will be time for that. The interviewer has reviewed your resume and will ask you plenty about your expertise. “Tell me about yourself” is a question you’re certain to be asked at any job interview.1.However, sharing something that shows who you really are beyond a piece of paper is a good idea. It will allow the interviewer to know something about your life outside of work.

Everyone has something interesting to share about themselves. I’ve heard people talk about everything from being a world-class sushi chef to an ice carver.2. Such as you participate  in  competitive sports, you're an accomplished (技艺高超的) pianist and you’re writing your first detective novel. If the information showcases a unique aspect of yourself, and especially if you can link it to what you can bring to your next job, then go for it.

Another way to think about the question is: “What gets you up every morning?” The person also wants to know what your sense of passion and purpose is. That volunteer work on a farm cooperative in South America, for example, shows you have a global perspective. 3. It doesn’t matter how big or small the accomplishment is, as long as it shows you’re struggling to improve yourself. When people are motivated by contributing to something bigger than themselves, they get more satisfaction.

4. Relax, be yourself and tell the truth. Don't approach the interview like you’re trying out for Broadway. It’s more than obvious when someone is trying to memorize their lines and “play the part”. Also, if you overstate what you've done or fully invent a story about yourself, you'll be exposed.5.

A.Take a risk to get personal.

B.Showing honesty is one of the most important things.

C.Running your first 10 kilometers shows you like a challenge.

D.And then everything you say about yourself will be questioned.

E.It's also important to tell it in a way that makes you memorable.

F.Too many people respond to it by giving a recital of their resume.

G."Tell me about yourself" is an invitation for you to share brief information.

    The coffee giant Starbucks is once again a popular search on the Internet, and there are people who think that coffee is now replacing tea as the most popular drink in China. But, is that really so?

Starbucks opened its biggest café shop in the world in Shanghai this Wednesday. The coffee giant says this will not only give customers the usual great coffee, but also give them the full experience of how the magical coffee beans get roasted to become those wonderful drops that make up their favorite drinks. It is like the Willy Wonka factory for coffee lovers. The company is expanding aggressively, and opening a new store every 15 hours on average in China.

China has very rich and splendid tea culture. What seems like the most enjoyable thing is to drink a cup of tea on a quiet day that is full of “Zen” (禅) spirit. But the fast-pace of life sometimes doesn’t allow that. So there are tea shop owners locating their shops in the downtown area in order to provide quick service for customers. Take Heytea for example. It’s one of the most highly rated tea shops and it has now opened several new branches in the business areas of big cities like Beijing. Waiting in lines for longer than one hour is common. China’s consumption of tea is immeasurable. According to a research of USC Institute, in China, the average person consumes 400 cups of tea per year.

So it is unlikely that coffee can replace tea as the country’s main drink any time soon. The expanding coffee shops are not there to replace tea, but to provide people with another choice that they can use to enjoy life.

1.What is function of the first paragraph?

A.To present the author's argument.

B.To summarize the whole passage.

C.To introduce the topic of the passage.

D.To inform the readers of the latest news.

2.What can we learn about Starbucks from the passage?

A.Starbucks supplies the world with the best-tasting coffee.

B.Starbucks can only be seen in the downtown area of a city.

C.Starbucks holds a certain share of Chinese drinking market.

D.The shop opened in Shanghai simply works as a drinking place.

3.What can be concluded from the third paragraph?

A.Tea culture is rooted in the hearts of Chinese citizens.

B.Tea consumption holds the largest share of world drinking market.

C.The enjoyment of tea drinking can only be experienced in a quiet place.

D.The fast pace of modern life makes tea drinking no longer pleasant in China.

4.What is the author's attitude to coffee and tea in China?

A.Concerned. B.Ambiguous.

C.Favorable. D.Negative.

It is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams, the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life, but manners on the road are becoming horrible．Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the wheel．It is all right to have a tiger in a cage, but to have one in the driver’s seat is another matter altogether.

Road politeness is not only good manners, but good sense too．It takes the most cool-headed drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driving．On the other hand, a little politeness goes a long way towards reducing the possibility of quarrelling and fighting．A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and calm so necessary in modern traffic condition．But such behaviors of politeness are by no means enough．Many drivers nowadays don’t even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it.

However, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous．Typical examples are the driver who waves a child crossing the street at a wrong place into the path of oncoming cars that may be not able to stop in time．The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to．It always amazes me that the highways are not covered with the dead bodies of these grannies.

An experienced driver, whose manners are faultless, told me it would help if drivers learnt to correctly join in traffic stream without causing total blockages that give rise to unpleasant feelings．Unfortunately, modern drivers can’t even learn to drive．Years ago, experts warned us that the fast increase of the car ownership would demand moregive-and-takefrom all road users．It is high time for all of us to take this message to heart.

1.According to the passage, troubles on the road are often caused by       .

A.road conditions www..com

B.the speed of modern life

C.the behavior of the drivers

D.the large number of cars

2.In the writer’s opinion,       .

A.drivers should avoid traffic jams

B.strict traffic rules are badly needed

C.unskillful drivers should be punished

D.drivers should show road politeness properly

3.The underlined word “give-and-take” in the passage means       .

A.politeness and impoliteness

B.good manners and bad manners

C.offering help to others as much as possible

D.willingness to give in to each other’s wishes

4.What is the best title of the passage?

A.Road Politeness

B.Traffic Problems

C.Bad Manners on the Road

D.Good Drivers and Bad Drivers

    On November 7, Lewis Pugh completed a one-kilometer swim in the freezing waters of King Edward Cove, off South Georgia in Antarctica. He was wearing only his swimming glasses, cap and speedos!

Pugh is an advocate for our oceans and seas, working to protect these ecosystem with their large diversity of marine life. When asked why he doesn’t wear a wetsuit, Lewis says, “I ask world leaders to do everything they can to protect our oceans. Sometimes the steps they need to take are difficult and unpopular. If I’m asking them to be courageous, I must also be. Swimming in a wetsuit would not send the right message.”

It took Pugh about 19 minutes to complete the one-kilometer swim in Antarctica where the water averaged about 1.6 degrees Celsius . He says that his body can only tolerate about 20 minutes in the freezing waters before it starts shutting down. As he swims, his body temperature steadily drops, which in turn causes his muscle control to drop, slowing him down. When he is done with his swim, his support team rushes him to a hot shower and it takes almost an hour for his body temperature to return to normal.

Doctors and Pugh caution that one must receive months of training to swim in such cold waters. Even expert swimmers who are unused to freezing water can drown within minutes because of the physical shock experienced by the body. Pugh says he trained for six months before this swim.

This is not the first time that Lewis has swum in dangerous conditions. In 2007, he swam one kilometer in the North Pole to draw attention to the melting Arctic ice due to climate change. In 2015, he swam in the Bay of Whales in Antarctica’s Ross Sea as part of his successful campaign to help set up a marine reserve there.

1.Why did Lewis Pugh swim without a wetsuit?

A.To swim faster. B.To show his bravery.

C.To build up his body. D.To win public attention.

2.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A.His body. B.The water.

C.His body temperature. D.The water temperature.

3.What’s Pugh’s advice about swimming in freezing waters?

A.One must be fully prepared.

B.One should be expert at swimming.

C.One should be ready to take on challenges.

D.One must be used to long-distance swimming.

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

A.Lewis Pugh: swimming for a cause

B.How to survive a swim in cold waters

C.How to prepare for extreme swimming

D.Lewis Pugh: achieving the impossible

Magical History Tour

Join us for our fifth annual exploration of fascinating historic sites around Greater Portland that you’ve never seen or maybe didn’t even know existed! The Magical History Tour is your key to unlocking fascinating historical places that are not usually open to the public.It is a self-guided adventure guaranteed to amaze and amuse both adults and children.Equipped with a map，and at your own pace，you will be greeted by guides at each location ready to share the history of the tour stop.

In the 5th year of the Magical History Tour，we will be presenting an exciting mix of both new sites and favorites from the past four years.

The Magical History Tour check in begins at 9:45 am at Maine Historical Society’s Brown Library.At this time，you will find out where the tour will take you as you receive your map and ticket into each site.

Follow us on Facebook，Twitter，and Instagram for updates，chances to win tickets and some other exciting opportunities；and feel free to share your tour experiences to our social media pages using # MHStour!

●Time:10:00 am—4:00 pm，Saturday，May 11，2019

●Location:485 Congress Street

●Tickets:Get your tickets online，by calling us at 207-774-1 822，or by visiting our Museum Store at 489 Congress Street.$25／Adult  MHS  Member；$35／Adult General Admission；$5／Juniors under age 18.

●Volunteering:We need volunteers for the Magical History Tour! Volunteers help for half the day of the tour and are given a free ticket to the tour to enjoy either before or after their volunteer shift!

For more information，email us at events@mainehistory org or call us at 207-774-1822.

1.What’s the purpose of the Magical History Tour?

A.To explore unfamiliar historic sites.

B.To visit some world-famous attractions.

C.To provide children with history classes.

D.To make some private places known to the public.

2.How much should a couple(one is MHS Member)and a kid pay?

A.$55. B.$65. C.$75. D.$105.

3.What can we learn from the text?

A.You can buy a ticket by emailing.

B.Tourists will only be guided by a map.

C.Only new sites are available for the tour.

D.Volunteers can take part in the tour for free.

假定你是你校学生会主席李华，一个来自英国的中英传统文化交流团到你校进行为期一周的传统文化交流。其中有一项活动是邀请他们参加由著名专家王教授到你校所作的关于中国刺绣的讲座。请你就有关事项给 他们写一封邮件，邀请他们参加。要点如下：

1. 自我介绍，表示欢迎；

2. 讲座的主题及意义；

3. 讲座的时间，地点；

4. 其它事项。

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： 刺绣embroidery ；手工艺品handicraft

Dear respected friends,

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Student Union

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-个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加:在缺词处加-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:在错的词下画-横线，并在该词下面写岀修改后的词。

注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限-词;

2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Do you want to keep a good state of mind? Why not join in our Happy Club?

Our club can help you have a positive attitude towards the problems you met with, so that you can keep up your spirit. We will organize colorful activities. Firstly, we will invite experts regularly to give lectures on psychological problems. You can pour out your trouble to us and ask them advice. Secondly, discussions will often be held, there you can explore efficiently learning methods. Thirdly, we will hold parties at weekends to create a relaxed atmosphere for you. Finally, we will organize outdoor activities to provide you with chances of getting you out of anxiety but depression. Activities will be fixing on Saturday afternoons. You can register in our school website.

Don't hesitate. It'll be great fun.

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。

Chinese everywhere know of the goddess Mazu. Temples 1.( construct) in honor of her for centuries, and her story is legendary. Mazu is the goddess of the sea and she protects fishermen and communities near the ocean. The legend of Mazu 2.(date) back to over 1,000 years ago in the Xianliang Port of Meizhou Bay in Putian, Fujian Province. Lin Moniang, Mazu's real name, was an attractive young girl and was respected and well-liked by everyone in her village. Lin Moniang was also revered for her ability to forecast 3.weather. This gift was 4.(especial) advantageous to the fishermen 5. fished the seas in the area. The young girl was capable of 6. (warn) them of the coming weather conditions and telling them if it was safe to go out to sea or if it would be best 7.(stay) in port.

The legend of Mazu proclaims that 8. her death she went up to heaven and became an immortal. From heaven she watches over the seas and the people who travel on and across 9.(it) . Because of this, over 100 million people worship her. In fact, there are more than 1,500 temples dedicated to her the world over. About 900 of them are located in Taiwan. 10. there is a Chinese community, there is a temple dedicated to Mazu.

    An aged man lived in a nice cottage with a garden in a town. He is seen _____ looking after his flowers all the time.

One day a young painter _____ his garden. He was deeply _______ by the beautiful flowers,_____ how happy he could be if he lived there. Then, ______ he found the old gardener was _______The painter was very surprised to ask, “ Why are you busy __ these flowers which you can't see?”

The blind gardener smiled, answering, “I can tell you four ______. First, I was a gardener whenI was young, and I really like this ______ . Second , ______ I can't see these flowers, I can touch them. Third, I can __ the sweetness of them. As to the last one, that's for _______“Me? But you don't know me.” ______ the painter.

“Yeah, it is true that I don't know you. But I know flowers are ____ angels which everyone knows and would never turn them ______  I know many people who show ___ in life would stop by and the beauty of my garden will get them into a good ___ In the meantime, it also _____ a chance to me to have a word with you here and to enjoy the happiness these flowers have brought us.”

I believe every flower has eyes, with which they can see the kindness of the old man's heart and the sweetness of his soul. He grows flowers in his ___I suppose although failing the _____ of the beauty of blossoming, he surely can hear the voice of it.

1.A.affectionate B.careful C.patient D.busy

2.A.turned on B.broke into C.went by D.ran for

3.A.interrupted B.attracted C.puzzled D.trapped

4.A.imaging B.admiring C.appreciating D.enjoying

5.A.immediately B.suddenly C.sympathetically D.excitedly

6.A.blind B.angry C.unhappy D.weak

7.A.watering B.fertilizing C.tending D.cutting

8.A.jokes B.notices C.stories D.reasons

9.A.garden B.job C.cottage D.flower

10.A.as though B.unless C.while D.before

11.A.hear B.witness C.admire D.smell

12.A.you B.us C.me D.them

13.A.screamed B.responded C.announced D.reported

14.A.powerful B.excited C.heavenly D.earthly

15.A.in B.to C.down D.up

16.A.enthusiasm B.sympathy C.experiences D.hatred

17.A.place B.mood C.manner D.view

18.A.loses B.wastes C.offers D.owes

19.A.field B.soil C.land D.heart

20.A.sight B.feeling C.taste D.eyes

How to Shine at a Job Interview

The smart job seeker needs to get rid of several standard myths about interviewing before starting to look for a job. 1.

Myth 1: The aim of an interview is to obtain the job offer.

Only half true. The only aim of an interview is to obtain the job you want. 2. Unfit job seekers, however, become so used to meeting employers' expectation that they often easily accept jobs that they don't want. So before you work for an employer, be sure you want the job.

Myth 2: Try to control the interview.

Nobody “control” an interview - neither you or the interviewer - although one or both parties often try. Then it becomes a fake exchange between two human beings; no business deal is likely to be made.  Remember, you can't control what employers think of you, just as they can't control what you think of them. So hang loose when interviewing: 3.

Myth 3: 4.

Study the effective conversationalists: They interrupt and were interrupted. An exciting conversation always makes us feel, free - free to interrupt, free to disagree ? to agree enthusiastically.  We feel comfortable with people who allow us to be natural.  Employers will either like or dislike you, but at least you will have made an impression.  And the way to make an effective impression is to feel free to be yourself, which frees your interviewers to be themselves.

Myth 4: Always be well groomed and dress yourself fashionably.

Only half true.  5. However, some interviewers might not appreciate the way you “decorate” yourself or, possibly, the positions you are applying for would require more reserved personalities, which, to some interviewers, can be revealed from your appearance. Therefore, the more cautious solution would be to keep to the happy medium - neither appear too “modern” nor too “conservative”.

A.Never interrupt the interviewer.

B.It is good to appear clear and neat or well-groomed when you go to an interview.

C.Thus, the job seeker finds an ideal job.

D.Never dominate the interview.

E.That often means rejecting the job offers you don't want.

F.You are expected to respect each other.

G.Here are some untruths and tips to help you do your best at your interview.

    You may already know that more than a million years ago, glaciers, or vast blankets of moving ice, covered one third of the earth. You also may know tens of thousands of years ago, the glaciers started to melt, retreating to their current position in the Antarctic and Greenland. You may even know that glaciers also exist in all the world's great mountain regions. But do you know that glaciers cover about 6 billion square miles of the earth and store about 75 percent of the earth's fresh water.

A glacier forms in a cold climate when a winters snow does not completely melt during the following summer. Snow continues to accumulate and partially melt year after year. As the accumulated snow becomes heavier, the lower layers crushes under the weight and changes into ice. Over time, the mass of ice thickens and moves. The ice is either pulled slowly downhill by gravity - as in the valley glaciers found in the Alps, on the Alaskan coast, and in the Western United States - or forced outward in all directions by its own weight - as in the ice sheets and icecaps covering most of Greenland and Antarctic a. During the glaciations (冰川作用),a glacier moves ( usually about 3 feet per day). It picks up pieces of rock that cut and polish the land and carve out steep-side valleys . During deglaciation (冰消作用),a glacier withdraws and often leaves large deposits of sand and stones. The process of glaciation and deglaciation formed the Great Lakes in North American during the Ice Ages.

Some scientists believe that ice ages similar to those of the past will occur, but they disagree on when this will happen. Other scientists think that global wanning will occur instead, melting the glaciers and flooding areas as sea levels rise. No one knows for certain which event will occur, but neither predicts well for mankind.

1.What happens to a glacier during glaciation?

A.It moves. B.It leaves stones.

C.It leaves sand. D.It forms the Great Lakes.

2.What will happen if global warming occurs instead of another ice age?

A.Vast blankets of ice will cover the earth.

B.Glaciers in the Antarctic will increase in size.

C.Plant and animal life in many related areas will be destroyed.

D.A winter's snow may not completely melt during the following summer.

3.What is the attitude of the writer towards the argument between scientists in the last paragraph?

A.Optimistic. B.Objective. C.Pessimistic. D.Indifferent.

4.What is this passage mainly about? ,

A.The Ice Age. B.Valley glaciers.

C.Ice sheets and ice caps. D.Glaciers.

    British scientists seeking to protect the environment have designed a biodegradable mobile phone cover that breaks down in soil when discarded and sprouts (发芽)a flower from a seed put inside the case. Researchers at the University of Warwick in central England said the novel device, made from a specially designed polymer (聚合材料),is a blessing for the environmentalists.

Millions of mobile phones are thrown away every year as the industry produces large quantities of new models without caring about the quality. “It is really original in the phone industry and consumers are happy because they feel they are doing something for the local environment,” said Keny Kirwan from the university of Warwick. Designers have made the hesitant users feel sure that the seed, put into a transparent window, only sprouts when the phone cover is discarded. “We put sunflower seeds into the covers of the samples, but we are working with gardening researchers to identify which other flowers would perform best. Maybe we could put poppies (虞美人)or roses next time,” said Kirwan.

1.Why is the new mobile phone unique?

A.It is popular with young people.

B.It is environmentally friendly.

C.The user can make it flower whenever he or she likes.

D.Its colour is beautiful.

2.What does the underlined word “ discarded” mean?

A.Thrown away. B.Updated. C.Cleaned. D.Replaced.

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

A.Good News for Environmentalists B.Promising Mobile Phone

C.Changing Wastes into Valuables D.Flowering Mobile Phone

4.In which section of a magazine may this text appear?

A.Entertainment. B.Science and technology.

C.Education. D.Health.

    I shall always recall the autumn and the girl playing the violin. She made me realize true friendship. I know she will always be my best friend .

It was a golden season. I could see the yellow leaves falling on the cool wind. In such a season, I liked walking alone on the leaves in the woods, listening to the sound of them.

Autumn is a lonely season and everything is still. Such surroundings always get me down. But one day, the sound of a violin flowed into my ears like a stream flowing in the mountains. I was so surprised that I jumped to see what it was. A young girl, standing in the wind, was lost in playing her violin.

I had never seen her before. The music was so nice that I listened quietly. Lost in the music, I didn't know that I had been standing there for so long but my existence did not seem to disturb her.

Leaves were still falling. Every day she played the violin at the same time and the same place and I went to watch her performance . I was the only listener. The autumn seemed no longer lonely and life became interesting. Though we didn't know each other, I thought we were already good friends. I believe she also had the same feeling.

Autumn was nearly over. One day, when I was listening carefully, the sound suddenly stopped. To my astonishment, the girl came over to me.

“You must like the violin.” she said.

“Yes, and you play very well. Why did you stop?” I asked.

Suddenly, a sad expression appeared on her face and I could feel something unusual.

“I came here to see my grandmother, but now I must leave. I once played badly. It was your appreciation and listening every day that encouraged me.” she said.

“In fact, it was your playing that gave me a meaningful autumn,” I answered, “let's be friends. The girl smiled and so did I.

During the rest days left, I had never heard her play again. Only thick leaves were left on the ground. But I will not forget the girl. She is just like a dream, so short, so bright, like a shooting star giving off all its light that it makes the autumn sky shining.

1.What did the writer like doing in autumn?

A.Enjoying the fresh air in the woods.

B.Seeking for surprises.

C.Walking alone on the leaves and listening to the sound of the woods.

D.Walking by himself on the leaves and listening to the sound of the falling leaves.

2.What is the mood of the writer in fall?

A.He is in high spirits. B.He is surprised.

C.He feels blue. D.He is calm.

3.What can we learn from the talk between the writer and the girl?

A.Appreciation and listening benefit others as well as ourselves.

B.The violin is powerful.

C.The girl would miss her grandmother.

D.Their meeting was expected.

4.What does the writer want to express from the story?

A.Beauty and love are the unchangeable themes.

B.A friend in need is a friend indeed.

C.Persistence is important for us to succeed.

D.Many people may step in your life, but only true friends leave beautiful footprints on your heart.

Ambassador Hotel

Welcome to the Ambassador Hotel. To make your stay as enjoyable as possible, we hope you will use our facilities to the full.

Dilling Room

Breakfast is served in the dining room from 8 a. m. to 9 : 30 a. m. Alternatively, the room staff will bring a tray of breakfast to your room at any time after 7 a. m. In this case, please fill out a card and hang it outside your door before sleeping.

Lunch: 12 to 2: 30 p. m.

Dinner: 7: 30 p. m. to 9 p. m.

Room Service

This operates 24 hours a day ; phone the Reception Desk, and your message will be passed on to the room staff.

Telephones

To make a phone call, dial 0 for Reception and ask to be connected. We apologize for delays in putting calls through when the staff are very busy. There are also public telephone booths near the Reception.

Shop

The hotel shop is open for small things, gifts and makeups from 9 a. m. to 5 : 30 p. m.

Laundry

We have a laundry here and will wash, iron and return your clothes within 24 hours. Ask the room staff to collect them.

Bar

The hotel bar is open from 12 to 2 p. m. and 7 p. m. to 1 a. m.

Banking

The reception staff will cash cheques and exchange money in many foreign currencies.

1.What should you do if you want to have your breakfast in your room?

A.Phone the room staff.

B.Phone the hotel shop.

C.Write down the required information on a card and hang it outside your door before sleeping.

D.Phone the dining room before you go to bed.

2.Which of the following about the hotel is TRUE?

A.You can have a drink in the bar before noon.

B.You can get your clothes washed, ironed and returned within 12 hours.

C.You can buy some skin creams in the hotel.

D.You can phone the room staff to get the room service .

3.Where can you most likely see the text?

A.In a bedroom of a large international hotel.

B.In a hotel bar.

C.In a hotel dining room.

D.In the entrance of a small family hotel.

听下面-段独白，回答以下小题。

1.When does the OED add new words?

A.During the summer. B.During the fall C.During the winter.

2.What is an important influence on the OED?

A.People correcting words they see on the Internet.

B.People spreading new words quickly on websites.

C.People rejecting new words on social media.

3.According to the talk, what is one feature of eco-towns?

A.It is free to live there.

B.People only get around on foot.

C.The houses are made from recyclable materials.

4.How many eco-towns has England built?

A.Zero. B.Four. C.Five.

听下面-段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.How does the man feel about living in New York?

A.He doesn't want to be there for long.

B.He's confused about certain aspects.

C.He's eager to stay there his whole life.

2.Why are there three trash cans in New York?

A.They are used for different kinds of trash.

B.They help people throw away their trash quicker.

C.The cleaners use them.

3.What can we learn about the man's hometown?

A.There are no cleaners at all.

B.One trash can for each house is enough.

C.There is very little recycling.

听下面-段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What does the daily rent of $45 include?

A.Insurance. B.Gas. C.Fire damage.

2.When will the man pick up the car?

A.Around noon. B.In the morning. C.In the evenirig.

3.What information does the woman ask for last?

A.The number of the man's drivers license.

B.The man's name and age.

C.The man's credit card.

听下面-段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What will the man do on Wednesday evening?

A.Attend a wedding. B.Go shopping. C.Attend a party.

2.What day is it today?

A.Monday. B.Wednesday. C.Thursday.

3.How much does the man need to pay?

A.15 pounds. B.25 pounds. C.30 pounds.

听下面-段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What is the man worried about?

A.His biology project. B.His history grade. C.His physics exam.

2.How does the woman feel toward the man?

A.Disappointed. B.Confident. C.Nervous.

Why isn't the woman taking the medicine?

A.It isn't very effective. B.It doesn't work at all. C.It has harmful side effects.

When does the conversation probably take place?

A.In the morning. B.Late at night. C.In the afternoon.

What do the speakers think of the classic literature class?

A.Difficult. B.Easy. C.Interesting.

What is the relationship between the speakers ?

A.Doctor and patient. B.Husband and wife. C.Taxi driver and passenger.