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Three boys were enjoying themselves in their hometown of Bovina, Mississippi. However, their lives were turned upside down when they discovered the jawbone of a Mastodon (齿乳象).

Brothers Shawn and Caid Sellers and cousin Michael Mahalitc found the prehistoric bone in a piece of earth that was recently plowed (犁、耕). “I thought it was a log,” Caid said. “I tried to pick it up and it was really heavy and I saw teeth on it.” The bone weighed about 50 pounds. They eventually got the bone to their home and fitted it in their tub (浴盆), but it took their collective strength, might and a golf cart, to carry the large Mastodon bone.

“They didn’t expect to find that,” Michael’s mom said. “Now that they have, I believe that they will be more aware of their surroundings and what they’re digging up when they are digging and playing.”

“We’ve gotten a lot of petrified (石化的) wood and Civil War relics from the area and that’s what I thought it was,” the brothers’ mother said. “This is our first set of teeth we’ve found. So we thought it was their imagination. We were quite surprised to see that it was not their imagination.”

They were exploring near the brothers’ home. Lo and behold (真想不到), they saw what they thought resembled a fossil. It was the curator of paleontology (古生物负责人) of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, George Phillips, who first identified the bone as a “very mature individual.”

The Mastodon was a mammal who lived during the prehistoric times. They had long tusks and trunks, like elephants. They were clearly different from their modern-day counterparts, as well as woolly mammoths (猛犸).

1.How did they find the jawbone of a Mastodon?

A.With great efforts. B.By chance.

C.Instructed by an expert. D.Through imagination.

2.At first the brothers’ mother thought the jawbone was________.

A.from people who died in the Civil War B.the bone from a very mature individual

C.like a log or something D.the prehistoric bone

3.The discovery of the jawbone of a Mastodon is important mainly because it________.

A.helps people to know more about the Civil War

B.teaches kids to be more aware of their surroundings

C.promotes the research on more prehistoric creatures

D.attracts the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

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

A.Prehistoric Bones Recently Found in Mississippi

B.Not Petrified Wood Nor Civil War Relics

C.First Identifying Bone as a “Very Mature Individual”

D.Unexpectedly Discovering Mastodon Jawbone

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My friends are often jealous of my good memory. When they were beating their brains to recall how many people attended John’s ninth birthday, I succeeded in reminding them of the details. I told them that Tom, Barbara, Tony and I did; that Mary brought a toy car as a gift, Tom brought a four-in-one game disc…; that John said after blowing out the candles his wish was to be a pilot when he grew up… When Bob, Jim and Elizabeth were quarrelling, faces flush with anger, about the name of the forest where they went camping, I stopped them by detailing to them on which date, which month, which year we visited which forest and ate what food for picnic…

Bob often says, “Lewis, if only I had a memory half as good as you!” Whenever hearing this, a voice shouted from the bottom of my heart, “How I wish God gave me a forgetfulness half as good as you!”

In fact, instead of being proud of my memory, I hate it; I’ve suffered a lot from it, for it is sometimes too good: I can remember everything I’ve experienced, including what I don’t want to remember; indeed, I do hope to forget something!

Barbara and I are best friends from the cradle. In fact, our relationship was already beyond friendship; it was that of lovers. But one day she left me for no reason except that I was too familiar to her to further our relationship. Over the next two months and a half, I couldn’t fall to sleep. While in bed wide awake, I warned myself, “You must forget her, otherwise you will get destroyed.” But my good memory failed me again and again — I could remember how beautiful it was when I first kissed her affectionately and then in turn received even more affectionate responses; I could remember every sweet word she had said to me…

1.The first paragraph is intended to describe ________.

A.how the writer’s friends were jealous of him

B.what a good memory the writer had

C.what happy childhood he shared with his friends

D.what an important part he played among his friends

2.Barbara left the writer ________.

A.for nothing B.because she hated it that he kissed her

C.because their friendship broke D.because she was tired of him

3.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A.The writer and Barbara had a long-time friendship.

B.The writer, somehow, hated his good memory.

C.The writer was struggling to tear himself off the pain of losing love.

D.Tony’s wish was to be a pilot when he grew up.

4.What the writer suffered the most was that ________.

A.he had got too good a memory B.Barbara left for no reason

C.others were jealous of him D.the sweet past was out of memory

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The Young Scholars Program

The University of Maryland’s Young Scholars Program is a perfect summer camp for academically talented teenagers who want to earn college credits, pursue academic interests or discover college life at the University of Maryland. The program is challenging and rewarding. Students have the opportunity to show that they can be successful in a university environment.

The Activities

During three weeks of exploration, teens preview the university experience, study with students who share similar interests and communicate with the best teachers of the University of Maryland in a dynamic and challenging classroom environment. Students can have trips to nearby Washington, DC and enjoy movie nights and activities at the student union. Workshops and seminars featuring speakers in academic fields further enrich the learning experience.

The Courses

The Young Scholars Program offers college courses that are at the cutting edge of theory, thought and technology. Classes generally meet every day from Monday to Friday. The program is a great introduction to the University of Maryland, Participants can benefit from the University of Maryland’s vast resources, including libraries, computers and instructional labs.

The Rewards

Upon program completion, teens will go home with better preparations for the college experience—both academically and socially. In addition, students earn three college credits that post to the University of Maryland transcript (成绩单).

The Application

The application process includes submission of the application, high school transcript and a letter of recommendation.

Ages: 14-18

Mailing address: The University of Maryland College Park

For more information, call 3014057762.

1.What is the benefit of joining in the program?

A.Developing special interest.

B.Learning from the best students.

C.Earning enough college credits.

D.Experiencing college life in advance.

2.What can teens do in the program?

A.Find a part-time job in the library.

B.Travel to Washington, DC regularly.

C.Attend a meeting for academic discussion.

D.Join the student union of the University of Maryland.

3.How many days will students spend attending classes in the program?

A.5 day B.15 days.

C.21 days. D.30 days.

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阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

On July 8, 2017, eight members of a family in total, were enjoying an evening together at the beach in Panhandle, Florida. As the sun sank lower on the horizon, the two boys Noah, 11, and Stephen, 8 swam into the waves without the grown-ups noticing. Soon they realized that the ocean had pulled them into the sea. After trying and failing to swim back, they started waving and screaming for help. But the lifeguards had been off duty for the evening.

The boys had been struggling for several minutes when Jacky and Tabatha, a couple from Georgia, heard them. They dived into the water and soon reached the two brothers. But after a few minutes, they were all trapped in a rip current (离岸流) — a powerful one that could sweep even the strongest swimmer out to sea! By then, some teenagers had heard the cry. One of the teens rushed into the water, grabbed Jacky, and pulled him back to shore. Meanwhile, Tabatha could feel herself being pulled farther out. She was already exhausted and beginning to feel desperate as she was trying to save both boys alone.

Onshore, Jacky was terrified. A man stopped. ''What’s wrong?'' asked Shaun, who was heading back to his car. ''My wife is drowning!'' Brittany said. Shaun immediately strode (大步跨) into the water. But several minutes later, a gaping 15 feet still lay between him and Tabatha and the boys. He knew that if he continued, he'd become another victim. He turned around to seek help.

It was about that time that Roberta, the boys' mother, returned from the bathroom and looked around for her children. She was shocked to spot them floating much farther out than they were allowed to go. She fought the waves to get to her screaming sons and the stranger who was trying to save them, but she quickly discovered it was nearly impossible to make headway in any direction. Looking around, Roberta sighed with relief to see some more people coming to help.

注意:

1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2.应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；

3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；

4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

Paragraph 1

When they tried in vain to rescue the brothers and Tabatha, a risky idea came to them.

Paragraph 2

By then, more swimmers had also noticed the group in trouble and rushed to join the human chain.

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假如你是李华。你校今年11月22日将迎来建校30周年，学校将举行周年庆联欢晚会。请你代表校学生会给你校外教Jane写一封邮件，邀她参加晚会。要点如下：

1. 发出邀请；

2. 告知晚会相关事宜（时间、地点、参加人员等）；

3. 表达期望。

注意：

1. 词数80左右，开头和结尾已给出；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 参考词汇：周年联欢晚会Anniversary Gala

Dear Jane,

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

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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。

Scientists are beginning to understand that sitting down for long hours can be very bad for your health. One of the reasons for this is that poor posture (姿势) leads 1.health problems. Here are some suggestions to help improve your posture and your health.

Sitting with poor posture can bring about serious back pain that doesn't go away. Many people believe that they should sit with their backs straight at a 90 degree angle to the floor, 2.scientists have recently discovered that this actually causes more stress on the body. They find that sitting with the back slightly reclined (斜倚) at a 135 degree angle is the 3.(healthy) posture, where the back muscles are relaxed and the spine (脊柱) is at 4.natural resting position.

Many people bend their necks forward to look at a screen or read a book while sitting, 5.develops constant neck pain. The lower neck muscles need to work very hard to support the 6.(weigh) of the head. The bones in the spine can slide forward, 7. (cause) a great deal of neck pain.8. (avoid) this problem, you should try to look at the top part of a computer screen when working at a desk. Your elbows should be at the side and your feet should be flat on the floor.

You should also try to 9.(regular) stop work and do some exercises. Put your hands behind your back and bring your chest forward slowly. Take a deep breath and relax. Finally, you can try to buy a special kind of chair that 10.(make)to improve sitting posture.

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I passed a man on the way home from work one night a few years ago. He was walking staggeringly (蹒跚) along the road. I _______ wondering whether to stop and give him a _______, at least down to a safer part of the road. Then the car behind me overtook me and I lost the _______to stop there as the road was so _______.

I couldn't be sure but he appeared to be quite _______ . A truck turned _______to avoid him at one point he didn't appear to _______.

I pulled into a lay-by (停车带), a little way down the road, waiting for him to reach my car. He'd probably decline my _______of a lift, or smell really bad or…a number of things _______my head while I waited.

Five minutes went by and I sat on. He approached my car. My windows were __________down, and I asked him if he wanted a lift. He __________that he was going to the next town, just out of my way, but not far enough to put me to __________. So in he got.

''Sorry, I'm really drunk. I've been at a funeral (葬礼). I'm Ryan.'' and he gave me his hand. I drove and we talked. He told me he'd just __________his uncle. He called me brother and offered me his cool sunglasses as __________. I refused and said the joy was in the __________.

Three times along the way he told me, ''__________we put out there comes back to us. Something__________will come to you for picking me up.''

I __________ him at the next crossroad. We shook __________and said goodbye to each other. I felt as if I'd been __________somehow. I think I have been.

1.A.sped up B.went off C.slowed down D.turned away

2.A.message B.signal C.note D.1ift

3.A.duty B.courage C.patience D.devotion

4.A.busy B.smooth C.secure D.convenient

5.A.1ost B.injured C.drunk D.defeated

6.A.slowly B.sharply C.slightly D.aimlessly

7.A.care B.argue C.explain D.oppose

8.A.order B.request C.offer D.reason

9.A.took in B.turned out C.brought about D.went through

10.A.rolled B.knocked C.pushed D.dragged

11.A.promised B.announced C.indicated D.assumed

12.A.trouble B.anxiety C.pain D.embarrassment

13.A.hurt B.abandoned C.visited D.buried

14.A.trade B.payment C.response D.property

15.A.changing B.giving C.receiving D.demanding

16.A.Whoever B.Whenever C.Whichever D.Whenever

17.A.strange B.negative C.good D.regretful

18.A.dropped B.passed C.declined D.missed

19.A.shoulders B.arms C.1egs D.hands

20.A.supported B.blessed C.encouraged D.reminded

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If you are thinking about redecorating the home, you are probably searching about interior (室内的) decoration ideas. Redecorating presents a great chance to reflect your personality by displaying your style and interests. It will be easy to redecorate the home if money is not a restriction. 1.Here are some tips on how to do so:

Search some magazines. You can get dozens of home interior decoration ideas from countless magazines and TV programs. Some programs tend to show less costly interior decoration ideas.2.It's a good way of comparing different styles. Here you can make distinction between broad styles, country, contemporary, etc.

Fond of primitive style.If you are fond of primitive or traditional style, warmer colors are the best for the room. These colors go with all kinds of cloth of old style and wooden furniture.3.

Modern style. If you like modern styles, use brighter colors instead of white and off white. Home decoration of these styles includes minimum disorder and a lot of free space and light. Leather furniture matches the room: white or black with contrasting throw cushion (靠垫) per seating place.4.

5. This often occurs anyway, especially if the people give you furniture or you inherit (继承 )the same. If you wish to combine different pieces of furniture from different styles, you need to bridge a gap between them. This Call be done easily with materials like throw pillows, wall hangings and carpets.

A. A white one on a black sofa suits here.

B. There is nothing wrong in mixing two styles.

C. Another effective and affordable option is by surfing the internet.

D. The combinations and possibilities in the first decoration are endless.

E. Autumn colors go well to produce warm, friendly and pleasant atmosphere.

F. Nevertheless, the question for most is how to redecorate the home within limited budget.

G. The walls tend to have one or two pieces of wall art rather than 6 to 10 of the older time.

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Gene therapy (基因治疗) is a revolutionary new technique for treating people with health problems. Up until very recently, the most commonly available methods for treating patients were either through drugs or operations. Gene therapy provides a third option for treatment by transforming or replacing cells with new genetic materials and instructions. Scientists can be very precise in the kinds of changes they make in patients.

Gene therapy works by using a delivery system, such as a virus, to enter a patient's body. Once inside the body, the virus combines with a host cell and delivers the new DNA. The proteins then begin to repair the affected cells. New techniques have focused on removing cells from the patients and transforming them outside the body before reintroducing them to the patients.

The two types of gene therapy are called somatic and germline. Somatic therapy refers to changing or replacing a body cell. In this case, the treatment is restricted to the patient only. This will not affect the patient's future children because the patient's germ (生殖) cells are unaffected. In germline therapy, the patient germ cells are treated, which may affect the patient's future generation.This is highly controversial (有争议的) because it is not clear exactly how this might affect them and further generations. For this reason, many countries have passed laws that prohibit this kind of treatment.

Despite the promise of gene therapy, there are still many barriers that need to be overcome before it comes into widespread use. One of the issues is that the use of viruses to deliver DNA may actually cause unexpected problems in patients if the virus grows and attacks the body. Another problem is the nature of many diseases is very complex and spread throughout multiple genes. The use of gene therapy to change a single gene in the body would probably not be sufficient as a cure. Finally, the costs of gene therapy are high. Some gene therapy procedures may cost over$1 million to undertake and require specialized doctors and equipment.

1.What does the underlined word ''them'' in paragraph 2 refer to?

A.Techniques. B.Cells. C.Patients. D.Proteins.

2.What can we learn about gene therapy?

A.Gene therapy has been put into practice widely.

B.The cells of patients are developed in healthy people.

C.Viruses entering the body can mix with host cells and form new DNA.

D.Both somatic and germline therapy have side effects on later generations.

3.What's the last paragraph mainly about?

A.The disadvantages of gene therapy.

B.The promising future of gene therapy.

C.The high costs of treatment procedures.

D.The issues related to viruses and complex genes.

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

A.Why Gene Therapy Procedures Are Extremely Expensive

B.Gene Therapy: A Dangerous New After-operation Treatment

C.Gene Therapy: A Contemporary Progressive Treating Method

D.Scientists Are Accurate in Performing the Categories of Surgery

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Jazz guitarist Joel Harrison came of age in 1960s and 70s' Washington, but he never saw it as a place to build a career as an adventurous, progressive musician. Everywhere he's gone, however, he's taken the sounds of the city with him.

''Growing up in that area allowed me access to a lot of different kinds of music,'' says Harrison, 61, who's now based in New York after living in Boston and San Francisco. ''Southern music traditions-old-time music, bluegrass, country as well as jazz and R&B.''

All of those appear to some degree in Free Country, a project Harrison began in 2003 as a means of filtering (渗透) country and bluegrass compositions through a up-to-date jazz sound and sensibility. On his new album, ''Angel Band: Free Country Vol.3, ''Harrison, on guitar and vocals (演唱), and his band take on many traditional bluegrass songs. Each cut is really kind of its own, distinct sound world. Since Harrison released the first two Free Country albums, he has produced 14 other albums. The Free Country releases, though, have been his most successful, and established his reputation.

In particular, Harrison drew inspiration from Danny Gatton, a D.C. guitar hero who similarly combines the local musical currents. Harrison was a self-described adorer of Gatton, going to attend his countless performances.

Harrison is also a composer. His work, rooted in progressive Jazz but exploring multiple types, is often through-composed and highly complex. He received a Guggenheim scholarship in2010 to compose and record an, eight-movement piece. The tunes he plays with Free Country are simpler, based on conventions of folk and pop music — which, for Harrison, is a large part of their appeal.

The music that he's covering timeless, and he aims to find endless currency in its timeless simplicity by maintaining me soul of the compositions and also adding a modern context and a modem language to it.

1.What exposed Harrison to various music?

A.His growth environment.

B.His current place of residence.

C.His family background.

D.Touring the country.

2.What do we know about Joel Harrison?

A.He has released 14 albums in total so far.

B.He showed a new jazz style in Free Country.

C.He earned large profits by releasing Free Country.

D.He was inspired to hold many performances by Gatton.

3.What's Harrison's goal of creating music?

A.To put modern elements into the languages.

B.To develop different styles based on previous jazz.

C.To compose more pieces and release more albums.

D.To seek great popularity in its permanent simplicity.

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Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) is the only show in the world to gather the world's top award-winning garden and flowery designers under one roof. This ''must-see'' event will impress you with a wide range of displays and activities that have been planned specially for you. An experience of a lifetime awaits at the Singapore Garden Festival for you and your family. Mark your calendar today!

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

Worry that your child is bored? Sign him or her up for a guided tour in Jacob Ballas Children's Garden. It will stimulate a sense of wonder in your child as it promises a unique discovery and provides interesting learning experiences in a garden setting. Let your child explore and play so that they will learn to take care of plants and the environment while you admire the exhibits with a peace of mind.

Far East Organization Children's Garden

Your child can have a fun-filled day with interactive games, water play features and educational programs in an abundant natural setting at Far East Organization Children's Garden! The play zone contains play such as a sway (摇摆) bridge and stepping springs, and the Fish Fountain with an interactive landscape of water tunnels and different fish-Shaped sculpture.

Marine Cove Children's Outdoor Playground

Come and bring your child to the 3500-square-metre playground suitable for children of various ages! It is located next to the beach, offering users open spaces and a good view of the sea. Your child can also join in the fun at a play area with talking tubes, fun mirrors and a drum set! The playground also has play equipment for children who have disabilities to play together. This includes special needs equipment such as sensory play panels.

1.Why is Singapore Garden Festival a ''must-see'' event?

A.It is the only show to gather different roofs.

B.It is a grand awarding ceremony for designers.

C.It attracts flowery designers to the competition.

D.It brings together the world-class garden and flowery designs.

2.What can the children do in Jacob Ballas Children's Garden?

A.Have a good view of the sea.

B.Participate in interactive games.

C.Learn to look after the plants.

D.Know about ways to design gardens.

3.Which of the following venues suits disabled children most?

A.Marine Cove Children's Outdoor Playground.

B.Far East Organization Children's Garden.

C.Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden.

D.The Fish Fountain.

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假定你是李华，在美国旅游时，不小心把护照遗落在出租车上。司机William发现后在互联网上发布了消息，最后与你取得联系。请你用英语给他写一封感谢信。内容包括：

1. 简述事件经过；

2. 表达谢意。

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。

In my childhood, my parents sent me to learn Chinese handwriting, believe that it could benefit me great. However, things are quite opposite to their expectations. Not only did get bored with hours of practice and I doubted the value of it. But my later experience proved that practicing handwriting was both essential and benefit. When I entered into high school, handwriting became a fantastic way for me to relax. It was at that time that I realized what important it was to master a certain skill. Don’t refuse to learn the skill because you will find it helpful late.

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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。

We always knew our daughter Kendall was going to be a performer of some sort. She entertained people in our small town by 1. (put) on shows on our front porch when she was only three or four.

When Kendall was five, we began to notice that she was blinking a lot and clearing her throat 2. (frequent). We had her 3. (test) for allergies (过敏), but the doctor said she wasn’t allergic to anything at all. We took her to our local children’s hospital, in 4. she was diagnosed 5. Tourette’s Syndrome.

We took her from doctor to doctor, but all they did was give her medicine that just made it6. (bad), so we decided to go the natural route and luckily she got better. When Kendall was sixteen, we thought she was out of danger. But at a birthday party 7. accident happened and she was badly hurt. Her biggest concern wasn’t whether she would walk again, but whether she would be able to sing for American Idol.

She trained hard and willed 8. (her) to move again. At last Kendall walked into the stadium to sing for American Idol. And our 9. (tear) turned into shouts when she 10. (give) a golden ticket to Hollywood.

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In grade school during the 1970s, I loved reading the Peanuts paperback collection. Then in 1975, I started _______ my own comics in class. My classmates became my readers. My teacher would _________ me not to draw in class while throwing my _______ into the waste basket.

I learned the rejection was my hobby, so I cartooned anyway — very _______ in order not to get caught by the teacher. The comics I created had readers _________ my middle school, junior high, senior high school, and college years.

_______ college, my job as a manager left me feeling ___________ inside. This wasn’t my life, I thought. I was born to cartoon. I was ___________ of feeling emptiness. I simply quit my ___________. I spent the next year drawing or creating my comics at local coffee houses. Later, I went on a journey to the Cartoon art Museum in San Francisco to ____________ myself further. A series of parking tickets made that trip ____________ — forcing me to hang out in Santa Rosa instead.

When I ____________ Santa Rosa, I went into a place called The Warm Puppy Café ________ I heard that ________ cartoonist Charles Schulz was seated at a table having breakfast. I eventually went over and introduced myself. He took me to his ____________. The next half hour was like a dream. The famous cartoonist even ____________ me to redesign my cartoon characters.

When I was ____________ his work room, Schulz told me “Never, never give up.” Now I am celebrating 41 years of cartooning as a cartoonist. My website BunsComic.com has ______________ around the world. I __________ how it all started from my simple drawings in class. I just put together a cartoon slideshow (幻灯片) called “My Life Should be Better!” I’m hoping to ____________ others to realize their dreams with this message.

1.A.showing B.selling C.enjoying D.drawing

2.A.warn B.force C.persuade D.ask

3.A.book B.work C.homework D.notebook

4.A.simply B.naturally C.politely D.quickly

5.A.along B.throughout C.among D.besides

6.A.Until B.Since C.After D.Before

7.A.useless B.free C.empty D.strange

8.A.tired B.afraid C.full D.sure

9.A.smoking B.cartoon C.game D.position

10.A.introduce B.improve C.educate D.remind

11.A.short B.unique C.boring D.exciting

12.A.found out B.knew of C.heard about D.arrived in

13.A.if B.though C.because D.while

14.A.well-informed B.lucky C.well-known D.crazy

15.A.class B.studio C.school D.home

16.A.helped B.hired C.allowed D.wanted

17.A.designing B.noticing C.visiting D.leaving

18.A.authors B.readers C.workers D.artists

19.A.doubt B.wonder C.recall D.imagine

20.A.inspire B.teach C.get D.enable

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Hotels in Shanghai are requested to stop offering disposable toiletries (一次性洗漱用品) unless customers ask, in order to make efforts to reduce waste and pursue (追求) green development.1.. The move is stated in a set of regulations on garbage sorting and recycling that went into effect in Shanghai.

Under the new regulations, most household plastic wastes should be sorted and recycled. The city also encourages individuals and companies to reduce their use of disposable plastic products. Kunlun Jing An hotel is one of those that answered the government call that “not offering disposable toiletries unless asked”.2.. “Shanghai is taking a lead in the country to fight against plastic waste,” said Gerd Knaust, general manager of Kunlun Jing An hotel. “Hotels should make contributions to sorting and recycling garbage.3..”

4.. “It is a good thing to reduce waste in daily life,” said Zhang Wei, 40, from east China’s Shandong Province who checked in the hotel for a business trip. He brought a reusable toothbrush after being informed by the hotel in advance.

At least 6.5 million sets of disposable toiletries are said to be used every day if the occupancy rate is 50 percent for the 13 to 15 million hotel rooms across China, said Du Liangliang of the Hotel Business Unit of Ctrip, China’s leading online travel agency. “5.,” Du said.

A. The new measure will help reduce plastic waste, the hotel said

B. Guests are encouraged to use recyclable toiletries during their stay

C. If hotels stop offering disposable toiletries, it will be great progress

D. It is one of the steps that the government takes to protect our environment

E. Also, we should encourage customers worldwide to lead an eco-friendly life

F. The hotel has informed people of the change through online and offline means

G. Plastic products harm our environment so greatly that we shall reduce their use

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That untouched plate and look of disgust on your child’s face at mealtime might be a sign of much bigger issues. Picky eating, even at moderate levels, is linked with psychiatric (精神疾病的) problems, including anxiety and depression in kids, according to a study in the journal Pediatrics. It found that the mental problems worsened as picky eating became more severe. The issue is serious enough that health care providers should intervene (干预), the paper concludes.

For parents, the issue can be a nightmare as children skip entire food groups like fruit and vegetables. “We need to do a better job of giving advice to these parents,” said Nancy Zucker, study co-author. “The first key message is that you are not to blame. The second key message is that it is more complicated than we think.”

The study screened more than 1,000 children aged 2 to 5, and found 20 percent were picky eaters. The researchers stress this goes beyond kids who just hate onions or have certain dislikes. More than 17 percent of kids were classified as moderate picky eaters: These children had a very limited range of foods they would eat and they would not try anything else. About 3 percent were considered severe picky eaters: Their sensitivities to smell or taste were so strong that even eating outside of the home was difficult. As they get older, it could be hard for them to go out with friends or eat at school.

Picky eaters are more sensitive to the smell of food, and have a stronger sense of disgust than other kids, the study found. This ability to experience the world more intensely may also make it harder for them to control their emotions or focus, the researchers suggest. “These are just sensitive kids, they see things more intently (专注地), they feel things more deeply and that is both in their own internal experience and the world around them. So they have more vulnerabilities (脆弱性) to experience taste more vividly, but also more emotions more strongly,” Zucker said.

The researchers also note that the term picky eating may now be obsolete (过时的). They suggest that the condition might be better described as avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).

1.The study tends to indicate that mild picky eating ____.

A.doesn’t affect kids’ health or lessons

B.may not be caused by mental problems

C.is unavoidable to become more severe

D.is also harmful and should be treated timely

2.According to Nancy Zucker, parents ____.

A.should have done more for their kids

B.should give more advice to their kids

C.must have their kids eat more fruit and vegetables

D.don’t need to feel guilty about their kids’picky eating

3.What can we know from the passage?

A.Picky eaters are weaker and not very determined.

B.Picky eaters can’t control their emotions or behaviours.

C.Picky eaters are more sensitive to the world around them.

D.Picky eating affects a person’s contact with others seriously.

4.Why do the researchers tend to say “ARFID” instead of “picky eating”?

A.Picky eating is actually a disease, not a habit.

B.ARFID is a much more technical expression.

C.The term picky eating has been used for too long.

D.The term picky eating tends to hurt kids’feelings.

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Pineapple is a kind of fruit that is rich in vitamins, enzymes and antioxidants (酶和抗氧化剂). The nutritional content of canned pineapple is different from that of raw pineapple. According to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), canned pineapple is typically higher in calories and sugar. It also contains fewer vitamins and minerals. If you choose canned pineapple, try to get it with no added sugar or look for a variety that is canned in fruit juice instead of sweet liquid.

Pineapple contains a great amount of vitamin C, a water-soluble antioxidant that fights cell damage. This makes vitamin C a helpful fighter against problems such as heart disease.

Pineapple may help you keep standing tall and strong. One cup of raw pineapple pieces contains 2.6 mg of manganese, a mineral that’s important to developing strong bones. A 1994 study suggested that manganese, along with other small amounts of minerals, may be helpful in preventing bones becoming weak and breaking easily in aged women.

Pineapple can help reduce the risk of macular degeneration, a disease that affects the eyes as people age, due in part to its high amount of vitamin C and the antioxidants it contains. Like many other fruits and vegetables, pineapple contains dietary fiber, which is important and necessary for keeping you regular and in keeping your intestines (肠) healthy.

“Because pineapple is a great meat tenderizer, eating too many can lead to the pain of the mouth, including the lips and tongue,” said San Diego-based nutritionist Flores. “But, it should disappear within a few hours.” But if the feeling continues, or if you experience breathing difficulties, you should seek medical help immediately, as you could have a pineapple allergy.

Flores pointed out a possible negative to pineapple’s high levels of vitamin C. “Because of the high amount of vitamin C that pineapple contains, eating large quantities may cause some serious problems,” she said. Eating undeveloped pineapple or drinking undeveloped pineapple juice is dangerous. Undeveloped pineapple is poisonous to humans and can lead to severe diarrhea (腹泻) and vomiting.

1.Considering nutrition, raw pineapple _____.

A.is both higher in calories and sugar

B.has less advantage than other fruits

C.has an advantage over canned pineapple

D.can be used in a variety of processed foods

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

A.It benefits people’s health very much.

B.It can help people reduce the risk of cancer.

C.It likes to grow in wet lands and has low production.

D.It is popular among old people because of its sweetness.

3.What’s the result of eating too much pineapple?

A.It can make the tongue unable to taste.

B.It can lead to increased blood pressure.

C.It can bring about an allergy to other fruits.

D.It can result in the pain of mouth and even allergic conditions.

4.What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A.To introduce nutrition facts of pineapple.

B.To show medical advantages of pineapple.

C.To encourage people to eat more pineapple.

D.To present health benefits and harm of pineapple.

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When Stephen Mills spotted a dusty old safe (保险箱) in a museum in Canada, he thought he’d try to crack the code (破解密码), “just like in the movies”. But when he began turning the dial, he wasn’t expecting a Hollywood ending.

For years, anyone who visited the Vermillion Heritage Museum in Alberta would have passed by a large, black metal box. Staff knew it had come from the long-gone Brunswick hotel and was donated to the museum in the 1990s, but its code and contents remained a mystery for decades — until Mills unexpectedly cracked the code.

Mills, who lived in Fort McMurray, Alberta, was visiting the museum with his family last month over a holiday weekend. As they wandered around the exhibits with the museum guide, Tom Kibblewhite, they spotted the safe.

Kibblewhite told the family what he told all other guests: the 900kg black box with a silver dial had remained closed for generations. For years, the safe has confused volunteers at the museum. The manufacturer was unable to provide advice on how to open its thick door.

A locksmith (锁匠) once suggested that years of inactivity might have slowed down the gears, making it inoperable. But Mills, who is a “mechanically-minded person”, asked whether he could give it a try. “Kibblewhite kept saying no one had opened it and that it was a mystery what was inside,” Mills said. “I thought this would be a great thing to do for a laugh for the kids. Maybe they can find some interesting historical things in it — like a time capsule.”

After pressing his ear against the cool metal, he began spinning the dial. With numbers ranging from zero to 60, he turned clockwise (顺时针方向地) three times to 20, counter-clockwise two times to 40, and then clockwise one time to 60. He was astonished to hear a click. “I jumped up and told everyone I’m buying a lottery ticket (彩票),” he said.

1.What does the underlined sentence in the first paragraph mean?

A.He didn’t think he would open the safe.

B.The museum trip was like a Hollywood film.

C.He didn’t want to turn the dial in the beginning.

D.It was unbelievable for him to win a lottery ticket in the end.

2.What do we know about the safe?

A.The dial on the safe was broken.

B.It was a donation from a rich businessman.

C.It was one of the most valuable exhibits in the museum.

D.It has been long closed since it was brought to the museum.

3.Why did Mills compare the safe to a time capsule?

A.To tell people how fast time flies.

B.To remind visitors of the time limit.

C.To indicate the safe’s special meaning.

D.To explain the content of the safe.

4.What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A.Mills won a prize for cracking the code.

B.Mills had plenty of luck to break the code.

C.Mills knew what the code was in advance.

D.Mills tried a dozen times until he cracked the code.

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Offering Free Homestay in Singburi Thailand in Exchange for Short Term ESL (非母语英语课程) Teaching Peetim’s ESL Homestay offers volunteers lodging (寄宿), food, laundry and Thai culture in exchange for teaching English in her private schools. Peetim’s homestay is in a village near Singburi, a small town about 2 hours’ drive north of Bangkok. Her home is spacious, safe, clean, and quiet. There are several bedrooms, bathrooms, and classrooms — and some refrigerators in different spots. Every room has reliable, fast wifi. It’s only 10 minutes’ drive to KFC and 5 minutes’ drive to a large supermarket. Besides, several small stores are within walking distance. A motorbike into town is 60 baht (铢，泰国货币单位) roundtrip.

Peetim’s husband has a large mat for teaching Thai boxing. You can prepare your lessons and Peetim can provide you with curriculums. Student skill level is pretty low, so plan to teach basic vocabulary and simple conversations. Pictures and videos are great. For the younger learners, use plenty of games and songs. Peetim’s housekeeper doesn’t speak English, but Peetim is fluent. She can provide you with an invitation letter to get a volunteer visa for up to 3 months at 2700 baht. The homestay is free, but many volunteers pay Peetim as much as several thousand baht per month. Utilities (公用事业) in Thailand are 1000-3000 baht, depending on electricity use. Food in Thailand is 100-300 baht, depending on your diet and appetite. Peetim communicates through Facebook rather than by email.

Phone: 080779479

Facebook website addresses:

http://www.peetimhomestay.com/

If you have a lot of luggage, you can ship most of it using Kerry Logistics express mail service. They are fast, reliable, and surprisingly cheap.

Ship packages to: Peetim Homestay

45 Moo, 6 Phromburi

Singburi, THAILAND

1.Who is the advertisement mainly intended for?

A.Young English learners. B.Local college students.

C.Native English speakers. D.Foreign tourists.

2.In Peetim’s school, roomers are required to _______.

A.teach the students basic English

B.sing and dance with the students

C.prepare the curriculum themselves

D.teach the students with Peetim together

3.What can we learn about Peetim?

A.She can speak English a little.

B.She is a user of Facebook.

C.She will cook for roomers.

D.She offers roomers free shipping.

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假如你是李华，你在新高中学习已快一个月，最近收到你的澳大利亚朋友Tom的电子邮件，询问你的学校的基本情况以及你的高中生活。请根据以下提示，给他回一封电子邮件，内容包括：

1. 学校给你的总体印象；

2. 老师对学生的态度；

3. 你所擅长的学科以及你目前所遇到的困难；

4. 期待回复。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Tom,

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

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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。

When I was in the seventh grade, I was too naughty that I had difficulty behave myself. My heart was in the right place, and I couldn’t always follow the rules. I played many trick on my schoolmates. As the result, I repeatedly sent to the office of the headmaster. Although I hated going to there, I didn’t hate the headmaster, who was kind and patience. When I got called to the headmaster’s office for the sixth time, I have no idea what I had done. There he told me, “I’ve heard you’ve been behaving really well lately. I want you to know how proudly I am of you.”

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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 (1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。

Twenty teammates dig the paddles into the water and then pull back in a quick, 1. (power) motion (动作). A drummer (鼓手) keeps time for 2.(they) from the front of the boat while another person controls and directs from the back. Together, these 22 people race a boat 3.(decorate) with the head and tail of a dragon. It is a scene 4. has been part of the Dragon Boat Festival in China for thousands of years. But over the last 40 years, this scene 5.(become) common on lakes and rivers around the globe.

The world outside Asia was formally introduced to dragon boating in 1976. That year the Hong Kong Tourist Association had a plan 6.(attract) tourists. Their first step was inviting a Japanese team to compete in the first Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races. The media (新闻媒体) sent pictures around the world, 7.(increase) international interest in the sport. Their next step was sending dragon boats to 8.(city) in North America and Europe. 9. their plan helped tourism or not, it did give rise to dragon boat clubs in many countries. When the International Dragon Boat Federation was founded in 1991, dragon boating had truly become 10. international sport.

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At a young age, Darrius Simmons fell in love with the piano. As he watched others play, he was _________ by the joy the piano gave them. He wanted to experience that, too, but knew for him it would be a/an _________.

“I decided at age 10 that I wanted to learn how to play the piano, _________ it was going to take a little bit _________ work for me to learn,” Simmons says. “I knew most people had 10 fingers while I had four, yet I was pretty _________ I could make it work.”

The Warren, Ohio teenager was born with a genetic _________ called ectrodactyly (先天性缺指畸形). He has three fingers on his right hand and _________ finger on his left. But it didn’t _________ Simmons from following his _________. With no formal training, Simmons taught himself by ear how to play the piano. He practiced and practiced, finding a way to __________ the keys with four fingers while mastering the pedals with his prostheses(假肢).

Simmons knew he would have to __________ his own style of playing. “I couldn’t base it __________ the technique of somebody who has 10 fingers. It just wouldn’t __________.” He says. “That’s __________ it was hard for me to take piano lessons. It’s very __________ for somebody who has learned how to play with 10 fingers to adjust and teach me with only four.”

The now 18-year-old not only learned how to play and read music but also began composing.

His mother, Tamara Simmons, isn’t surprised by Darrius’ __________. She knows how focused and __________ he can be.

From mastering music to beating __________ challenges, Darrius Simmons sets out to __________ the world. “I like to be somebody’s __________,” he says. “If I play in front of a whole crowd and I see one person smile, that’s a job well done.”

1.A.frightened B.amazed C.interested D.disturbed

2.A.challenge B.opportunity C.fortune D.trouble

3.A.while B.but C.and D.therefore

4.A.more B.much C.fewer D.less

5.A.surprised B.worried C.sure D.glad

6.A.condition B.environment C.situation D.tendency

7.A.one B.two C.three D.five

8.A.encourage B.prevent C.remove D.change

9.A.actions B.roads C.instructions D.passions

10.A.reach B.repair C.remove D.clean

11.A.adopt B.abandon C.develop D.change

12.A.by B.in C.through D.on

13.A.support B.run C.operate D.work

14.A.why B.because C.when D.whether

15.A.easy B.tough C.funny D.stupid

16.A.ideas B.creations C.difficulties D.achievements

17.A.kind B.determined C.talented D.generous

18.A.spiritual B.mental C.physical D.emotional

19.A.please B.persuade C.inspire D.cheer

20.A.partner B.symbol C.aim D.motivation

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How to make a vegetable garden for kids

Children love dirt! 1.! Ann Sanders of A Green Hand shared her step-by-step guide to creating a vegetable garden with your kid.

2..

Ensure (确保) it gets a lot of sunlight and is near a water source and has the best soil. You want to make sure that your kid’s garden has all the essentials (必需品) needed to make a successful vegetable garden.

You can set your kid’s vegetable garden near your own garden. The best location though is in his place where he can pick a vegetable to eat while playing.

Allow your kid to choose the layout (布局) for his vegetable garden.

3.. To add color and excitement to your kid’s vegetable garden, you can help him plant some colorful flowers such as sunflowers.

4..

To get your kid excited about his vegetable garden is to have him plant vegetables that are easy to grow. It helps a lot if you help him choose the right vegetables. Here are some easy-to-grow vegetables perfect for your kid’s vegetable garden: tomatoes, broccoli, carrots, and cucumber.

Allow your kid to use real tools and not plastic garden tools.

Small garden tools are not easy to find. 5.. However, by using real tools, your kid will feel that you are giving importance to his work and appreciating his vegetable garden.

A.Find an area that is suitable for your kid

B.Gardening is a perfect excuse to get dirty

C.Choose the right kinds of vegetables to plant

D.You should make sure these tools are safe plastics

E.Plant what they want to make the garden specially for their own

F.It may also be a challenge to find real tools that are safe for kids to use

G.Encourage your kid to use his creativity in designing his vegetable garden

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Losing weight comes with a lot of health benefits — including making your brain sharper.

Yes, it turns out that overweight may damage cognitive (认知的) functions such as memory and attention. There have been few studies of overweight and cognitive functioning, possibly because it is generally believed that it is not a primary risk cause for poor cognitive performance. Losing weight, therefore, may help improve these mental functions, according to a new research led by John Gunstad, assistant professor of psychology (心理学) at Kent State University.

Growing evidence suggests that being fat is linked to cognitive deficits (缺陷). So Gunstad and his team guessed that losing weight might improve mental function. For their study, they measured memory and attention in a group of 150 overweight participants, some of whom had some kind of operation for weight loss and some did not. All of the volunteers completed mental skills tests to assess their abilities of memory and attention at the beginning of the study, and again 12 weeks later. To begin with, about 24% of the patients showed damaged learning and 23％showed signs of poor memory when tested. At the end of the study, those who had lost weight after operation improved their scores into the average or above average range for cognitive functions. Scores for the volunteers who didn’t lose weight dropped even further.

The study helped Gunstad to find out whether losing weight had any effect on mental function. Now that he’s seen the positive effect that weight loss can have on memory and attention, he says he will next study those who choose to lose weight by the traditional way — eating healthier and getting more active. He expects that losing weight in this way will have a similarly positive effect on the brain. “If we can improve the condition with operations, then we can probably produce the same change with behavioral weight loss as well,’’ he says.

1.The result of Gunstad’s study shows that ___________.

A.losing weight has little effect on people’s memory

B.losing weight can improve people’s mental functions

C.overweight people are likely to have psychology problems

D.overweight people’s abilities of concentration differ greatly

2.What is Gunstad planning to prove next in his research?

A.Slim people are smarter than overweight people.

B.Healthy diet is better than exercise in losing weight.

C.Traditional ways of losing weight are better than operation.

D.Overweight people will get smarter by the traditional way.

3.Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A.Body Weight and Health B.Losing Weight by Operation

C.Ways to Improve Mental Functions D.Losing Weight to Sharpen Your Mind

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Ann was on her first package trip in Rosas, Spain.

At the hotel, she checked in, and then went to her room to change before dinner. She was just ready to go downstairs when she found that her Spanish money wasn’t in her handbag. She carefully looked in all her luggage, but she couldn’t find it. All she had was a small purse with ten English pound notes in it!

Ann found a place to change her English money. She had very few pesetas(西班牙货币单位), and she would be here for two weeks. On her way back to the hotel, Ann bought some cheese, some bread and some oranges. When she got back, she told the manager that her doctor had told her not to eat Spanish food; she’d just have breakfast each day, as she knew the price of hotels included breakfast.

For the rest of her holiday, Ann swam in the hotel swimming pool, or lay on the beach and got a sunbath. When the other tourists went to interesting places, she always said she wasn’t well. In fact, her holiday wasn’t bad, except that she was always hungry. After all, a piece of fruit for lunch, and bread and cheese for supper isn’t very much.

Late in the afternoon of their last day, a girl, Jane, asked her why she never ate with them in the hotel restaurant. Ann told her about her money problems. Jane looked at her for a minute, and then said, “But didn’t you know? The price of this holiday includes everything!”

1.“A package trip” probably means _________.

A.a free trip

B.a long journey

C.a pleasant trip

D.a trip that includes the cost of all the tickets and services

2.Ann didn’t eat dinners in the restaurant of the hotel because _________.

A.she was afraid that she couldn’t pay for them with her little money

B.her doctor told her not to eat them

C.she wasn’t well

D.she wasn’t hungry

3.Why did Ann buy some cheese, some bread and some oranges?

A.Because they were good for her health.

B.Because she planned to eat them instead of lunch and supper.

C.Because she liked them more than dinners in the hotel restaurant.

D.Because she is afraid that she couldn’t eat enough in the hotel restaurant.

4.How do you think Jane would feel after she heard Ann’s answer?

A.Angry. B.Happy. C.Surprised. D.Excited

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‘Tribes’ everywhere have their own special language

As someone who's been studying English for many years now, you might think you know the English language pretty well. But if you overheard a British person say, "A Billy left some bees and honey in my sherbet(冰冻果露)last night," would you understand what they meant?

Probably not, but many native speakers may not know what this person was saying either.

His or her tribe. In plain English, the sentence would be, " A customer left some money in my cab last night."

So, what exactly is meant by "tribe"?

A recent article on the BBC Culture website pointed out that nearly all of us are a part of a tribe. This is a group that defines(定义) who we are and even how we speak. And with each tribe comes its own "secret language", as the BBC called it.

If you work in a certain industry---education, for example---you may use slang toords(俚语)and acronyms(首字母缩略词)that only other people who work in that industry would understand. Or if you live in a certain city, you might use a slang word to describe a landmark in the city, that only locals would understand.

These so-called secret languages each have their own fascinating history. In the US, for example, the underground "ballroom"(舞厅) tribe of 1970s and 80s New York City and its language were showcased(展现) in the 2018 FX show Pose.

These secret words don't always stay within their tribes, however. Words from many tribes, especially musical cultures such as rap and hip-hop, often enter people's everyday vocabulary. For example, the phrase "to have beef"--- meaning " to be in a conflict"---was made popular by US rappers. Today, it's widely used by native English speakers all over the world.

As BBC reporter Susie Dent wrote, " We are all surrounded by amazing secret languages, full of history and stories and in-jokes(内部笑话). And one thing is certain: our tribal conversations will never run out.”

1.The example at the beginning of the text is mainly used to .

A.prove that English is hard to learn

B.explain the meaning of tribes

C.teach readers how to communicate with London cab drivers

D.show how the languages of tribes are often difficult for outsiders to understand

2.What can we know about secret languages?

A.They mostly came from musical cultures.

B.Some words from them are popular in everyday conversation.

C.They first started in New York City in the 1980s.

D.They have failed to become popular among young people.

3.What is Dent's attitude toward the future of secret languages?

A.Confident. B.Worried. C.Uninterested. D.Objective(客观的).