The word addiction (上瘾) usually makes you think of alcohol or drugs. 1.. Some people are compulsive (难以自制的) shoppers. Others find it impossible to pull themselves away from their work. Still others spend countless hours watching TV or playing computer games.

2.. Many people enjoy going to markets or stores more and more every day, but it’s more than a common hobby for some of them. They have turned into shopaholics. They are people who simply enjoy shopping and walking around spending money without being able to stop doing it. They are so interested in shopping that they usually buy things they don’t need. Even though they don’t have enough money, they buy everything they want.

The question is: why do they have this addiction? There isn’t a specific answer. Some people go shopping when they are sad, worried, upset or lonely and they want to feel better. Shopaholics say that they feel more important and better after they buy something. 3..

Shopaholism seems to be a harmless addiction, but it can bring out problems. Some of them can be psychological. If this is the case, people addicted to shopping should go to a support group to help them break this habit. However, the process, like for most addictions, is long, and they suffer a lot. 4.. They just think about satisfying their feelings, so they spend money they don’t have. 5..

A.Once you are addicted to alcohol or drugs, it is difficult to get rid of.

B.Over the years, shopping has become a very common activity.

C.They use this activity as a way to forget their problems.

D.However, in modern-day society we are seeing some new kinds of addictions.

E.People addicted to computer games consider the games as great ways to amuse themselves.

F.They get deep in debt, and can even go bankrupt (破产) and get sent to prison.

G.It can also cause financial problems.

    A walk through the galleries of Quebec's Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) places individuals face-to-face with some 43,000 artworks ranging from Chinese ceramics (陶瓷制品) to Inuit sculpture.

While the visiting is an incredible cultural experience, a group of local physicians will soon be able to prescribe(开处方) museum visits as treatment for some illnesses.

"We know that art contributes to neural(神经的) activity," said MMFA director Nathalie Bondil. "What we see is that being in contact with art can really help your well-being."

Hélène Boyer, vice president of a Montreal-based medical association, explains that museum visits have been shown to increase levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter (神经传导物质) known as the "happy chemical" which helps to lift mood.

According to Boyer, the small increase in hormones（荷尔蒙）associated with enjoying an afternoon of art is similar to that offered by exercise, making museum prescriptions ideal for the elderly experiencing pain that prevents them from regularly joining in physical activity.

The museum visits are designed to improve traditional methods. As Bondil notes, spending time in a peaceful environment can provide a welcome distraction. "What is most important is this experience can help them escape from their own pain," she says. "When you enter the museum, you escape from the speed of our daily life."

"I am convinced that in the 21st century, culture will be what physical activity was for health in the 20th century," said Bondil. "Some people would do well to recall that just in the 19th century, sports were believed to do harm to the body. Just as doctors now prescribe exercise, they will be able to prescribe a visit to the MMFA."

1.What does Hélène Boyer think of museum visits?

A.They can cheer people up.

B.They can reduce physical activity.

C.They can slow down our life pace.

D.They can increase levels of art appreciation.

2.How do museum visits affect people?

A.Stop them concentrating on pain.

B.Stop them focusing on traditional methods.

C.Encourage them not to be absent-minded.

D.Encourage them to slow their steps while walking.

3.What does the last paragraph suggest?

A.Physical activities were popular in the 19th century.

B.Sports are considered to be harmful to the body.

C.Ideas of treating illnesses are changing over time.

D.Doctors prescribe museum visits regularly now.

4.What is the main idea of the text?

A.Museum visits are ideal for the elderly.

B.Happy chemical helps to lift mood.

C.Peaceful environment helps escape pain.

D.Cultural activities will promote health.

    Paris is the city of dreams. If you plan to head to Paris for a study period, then perhaps a little reality check is in order. But my experience was a romantic one.

I paved my path to Paris through an exchange program. On arrival in Paris, I was constantly reminded of the official processes I had to complete-forms to be filled in, meetings to attend, the list seemed endless.

Then the real work began. Once classes were underway, I found myself volunteering to do oral presentations and assignments first, rather than last. This method proved to be very helpful.

Once I had finished class for the week, I had an ever-increasing list of museums to visit, neighborhoods to explore, and cafes to sit in. Read books about Paris. Talk to locals and other foreigners living there. But the one thing that reading a book or talking to someone cannot do is to provide you with the experience of wandering Paris on foot. The people watching, the sounds of the city, the colors as the seasons change, they all add to the ecstasy that I experience in Paris as an exchange student.

After spending five months wandering through the charming neighborhoods, fell in love with the atmosphere that came out from every open door, and with every spoken word. There is something comforting about walking to the market each Sunday to en joy the beautiful display of fruits, vegetables and dairy products. There is warmth in saying “bonjour” (你好) to the passers-by.

On my last day in Paris, I confidently said, “Bon jour Monsieur,” as I passed the little store down the street, I guess the best part about going on exchange in Paris is falling in love with the city in your own way. And I know mine is unique and special to me, my own little pieces of Paris.

1.What does the underlined word “ecstasy” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A.Courage. B.Imagination. C.Happiness. D.Reputation.

2.What does the passage mainly tell us?

A.An exchange student’s life. B.Charming neighborhoods.

C.Ah exchange program. D.A traveling experience.

3.Beyond reading books, which experience would the author treasure most?

A.Enjoying coffee in his spare time. B.Greeting people in French in the street.

C.Buying vegetables in the market. D.Hanging around in Paris.

4.According to the passage, what left the author the deepest impression?

A.The friendly people he met in Paris.

B.The special culture he experienced in the city.

C.The academic achievement he made in his study.

D.The presentations and assignments he did in class.

    Wanda Butts dropped the phone and screamed when she heard the news that her son was dead.

Josh had drowned (溺亡) while sailing on a lake with friends. The 16-year-old didn’t know how to swim, and he wasn’t wearing a life jacket.

Josh was not alone in the black community. According to USA Swimming, 70% of African-American children cannot swim. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention African-American children between the ages of 5 and 14 are three times more likely to drown than white children in the same age range.

In 2007, Butts started the Josh Project, non- profit that provides low-cost swimming lessons for children in Toledo, Ohio. The swimming lessons take place at a local high school over four Saturdays for a total cost of $10.

To date, the Josh Project has helped more than 1,000 children learn how to swim.

“The public pools near our home were closed, and other places were not affordable,” said Lisa Haynes, whose 14-year-old son, Joshua, is one of 60-plus students in the Josh Project this summer.

“I am less worried if Joshua is near water because he has the basics of how to swim,” Haynes said. “And we’re thankful for that.”

Butts is doing much more however, than just providing swimming lessons.

“She ups the awareness,” said Shaun Anderson, swimming coach who was so inspired by her story that he created a Josh Project swimming program at Norfolk State University. “Once these communities learn how to swim, they will pass it down, which results in future generations( that know how to swim.”

Butts said she has two wishes for the future: One is to change the drowning numbers of African-American children, and the other is to have a swimming center where the children can swim daily instead of just once a week.

1.What led to Josh’s drowning?

A.He was poor in boating skills. B.He gave his life jacket to a friend.

C.He was never taught swimming skills. D.He was careless when swimming in the lake.

2.Why did the author list the numbers in Paragraph 3?

A.To show children under 14 are more likely to drown.

B.To argue children should learn swimming at a very young age.

C.To show many African-American children lack swimming skills.

D.To introduce the difference between African-American and white children.

3.What can we lean about the Josh Project?

A.It has its own swimming pools. B.It provides lessons only in summer.

C.It serves children aged from 5 to 14. D.Its swimming lessons take place once a week.

4.What did Lisa Haynes think of the swimming lessons the Josh Project provides?

A.Expensive. B.Helpful. C.Interesting. D.Difficult.

Sagrada Familia

Opening hours: 09:00—18:00(October—March); 09:00—20:00(April—September)

Admission: $11, or $10 with the Barcelona Card.

The temple has been under construction since 1882 and they’ve still got another 30 to 80 years to go before it is finished. The project’s vast scale and its special design have made it one of Barcelona’s top tourist attractions for many years.

La Pedrera

Opening hours: November—February: 09:00—18:30; March—October: 09:00—20:00

Admission: $9.Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.

This building used to be called Casa Mila but nowadays it’s more commonly known as La Pedrera.It is a unique modernist building in Barcelona and was made of bricks.It was built between 1906 and 1912 and in 1984 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site with other Gaudi buildings in Barcelona.

Barcelona FC Museum

Opening hours: April 6th—October 4th:(Monday to Saturday) 10:00—20:00; the rest of the year: 10:00—18:30

Admission: $8.50 for entry to the museum and $17 for a guided tour.

When you buy your ticket you have two options.You can buy a ticket for the museum to see the football stadium or you can buy a dual (双的) ticket for $15 where you get to see the museum and the scenes at the club.

Miro Museum

Opening hours: Check the website for details as they vary depending on the time of the year.

Admission: $8.Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.

This museum has a wide range of Miro’s works dating back as far as 1914.This artwork collection not only includes his paintings but also a good selection of sculptures.

1.How much should you pay if you visit La Pedrera with the Barcelona Card?

A.$6.4. B.$7.2.

C.$8. D.$10.

2.Where can you visit a football stadium?

A.Miro Museum. B.Sagrada Familia.

C.La Pedrera. D.Barcelona FC Museum.

3.Who will show special interest in Miro Museum?

A.Athletes. B.Artists.

C.Architects. D.Singers.

假定你是李华，春节将至，你想邀请美国留学生Elsa到你家一起过春节。请给她写一封邮件，要点如下：

1. 提出邀请，时间：除夕1月24日；2. 春节介绍；3. 春节的习俗。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，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。

It is more than two months after our English club was set up by several classmates and me. So far we organized a lot of activities on English learning, such as watching English films, reading classic novels and hold a Christmas party. Every member took a active part in the activities. Many members said the activities benefited us a lot. Not only did they improved their English, but also they brought them a lot of funs. Personally, I think it is real a good idea to set up the club. It is hoped what our club will grow stronger. And we hope more classmates will join in the club.

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In order to realize his dream, Bill Gates, the richest man in the world, gave up 1. (study) in Harvard University, 2. is the most famous in the world. He set up a company and researched the computer software. As an old saying us in the world. He set up a company and researched the computer software. As an old saying 3. (go), “Interest is the best teacher.” I totally agree with this idea. I began to be crazy about English 4. I was a little girl. I got 5. (particular) interested in foreign cultures and customs. To meet my 6. (curious), I read English stories every day. It seemed to be the 7. (good) “meal” of the day. As 8. result, I always did very well in 9. (I) English exams. Interest is the key 10. success.

    When you measure the distance between towns on foot and walk to places that you thought could only be reached by car, it will change your mind.

I live in the suburb (郊区) north of San Francisco, and ________ is considered the main transportation for most people here. I still remember how ________ I was when I first learned to drive 10 years ago. While driving with music gently ________ my heart, I was filled with joy, a joy of independence in a ________ land! I had a photo taken of me hugging my white car and sent it to my family in China. I ________ my car!

However, as time went by, that excitement ________. I feared driving and felt worried and ________. Everyone seems to be in my way especially when I am in a ________. One night, a deer ran out from the dark, knocked off the hood (引擎盖) of my moving car, and ________ across the street. I didn’t dare to get out of my car to see her. Crying on the ________. I hated my car.

When I joined in the 21-day mindful walking ________. I began to walk with a mind. During the walking days, I said “hello” to a ________, who’s lived next to me for a year. But I’ve never ________ attention to her. I smiled at every stranger ________ by me. I walked to the streets that I ________ would not pass through and ________ a tiny free library on the sidewalk. I began to ________ if I had really lived in this town all these years. It’s a completely ________ town that I know so little about.

I feel deeply ________ for the walking challenge. Maybe I will ________ foot on far lands again, yet I know wonder is right here and right now.

1.A.walking B.driving C.transporting D.biking

2.A.concerned B.amazed C.excited D.frightened

3.A.beating B.rescuing C.hurting D.comforting

4.A.foreign B.lonely C.magical D.fantastic

5.A.hated B.loved C.recognized D.destroyed

6.A.went down B.put down C.broke down D.turned down

7.A.unexpected B.upset C.unfair D.useless

8.A.mess B.way C.hurry D.trap

9.A.escaped B.walked C.landed D.ran

10.A.wheel B.highway C.block D.shelter

11.A.organization B.challenge C.schedule D.competition

12.A.teammate B.relative C.gentleman D.neighbor

13.A.applied B.employed C.buried D.paid

14.A.standing B.judging C.passing D.admitting

15.A.finally B.frequently C.normally D.formally

16.A.discovered B.designed C.disagreed D.debated

17.A.persuade B.question C.explore D.explode

18.A.artificial B.legal C.reliable D.new

19.A.grateful B.faithful C.doubtful D.wonderful

20.A.prefer B.set C.burst D.measure

How to Say No Respectfully

Like most people, your natural instinct (本能) is probably to help others when you can. 1. Whether you’re declining an invitation to a party or turning down a new project at work, you can say no while still being respectful. Whatever the situation is, be clear, polite and firm when saying no.

Express your thanks. 2. If you have to turn someone down, express your thanks that they thought of you in the first place. You could say something like, “Thanks for considering me responsible enough to watch your kids. I’m sorry that I’m busy that evening.”

Think before you speak. If you say no immediately, it might seem like you didn’t even consider the request. In order to be respectful, take a moment to think about your answer—even if you already know what it is going to be. 3.

Give a clear answer. Saying no respectfully shows that you’re honest and direct. 4. If you can’t help, say so. If someone is asking you on a date and you don’t want to go, make that clear.

5. You can say no without completely turning down the request. By setting boundaries, you can make it clear exactly what you can do and what you are willing to do. For example, you could say, “I’m not free for dinner, but I would be coming for a quick drink after work.”

A.Find a way to compromise (妥协).

B.Take a pause, and then kindly say no.

C.But sometimes, you just need to say no.

D.It’s strange to feel guilty for turning someone down.

E.Make it clear that you sincerely appreciate being asked.

F.If you feel it necessary, you can also provide a reason for your answer.

G.Do not give people false hope that you will be able to satisfy their request.

    There is a huge need for shark fins (鳍) in Asian countries. As a result, many sharks are caught and killed. According to reports, sharks are being killed at an shocking rate (速度) of up to 273 million worldwide every year.

Some experts predict that if the killing continues at the current rate, many shark species will be lost forever. It can be very dangerous. Sharks are very important and they should be protected.

In a study of the east coast of the United States, 11 species of sharks were eliminated from their range. Of the 14 species of ocean life that those sharks used to eat, the populations of 12 exploded and caused great damage to the ecosystem. For example, the cownose ray (鳐) population was no longer kept under control by sharks and so grew out of control. As a result, the rays destroyed the population of bay scallops (扇贝), their favorite food. The scallop fishery, which had been in good condition for over 100 years, was destroyed completely. Also, the removal of the scallops most likely had an effect on water quality as they were no longer there to perform their function (功能) of cleaning the water.

Sharks tend to eat very efficiently (高效地), going after the old, sick, or slower fish in a population, keeping that population healthy. Sharks help keep many populations of ocean life to the right size so that those prey (猎物) species don’ t do harm to the ecosystem by becoming too populated. The ocean ecosystem is made up of very complex (复杂地) food webs. For the most part, sharks are at the top of these webs and are considered by scientists to be “keystone” species, meaning that removing them may cause the whole structure to fall apart. Therefore, we should protect sharks because doing so is to protect the whole ecosystem.

1.According to the passage, in Asian, people kill sharks mainly because ________.

A.sharks are dangerous for people B.there are too many sharks

C.shark fins are in great need D.sharks often attack swimmers

2.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “eliminated” in Paragraph 4?

A.Fed. B.Removed. C.Charged. D.Protected.

3.After the number of cownose rays greatly increased, ________.

A.water quality improved as well B.bay scallops grew out of control

C.there are more food for shark D.the local scallop fishery was harmed

4.What can we know about sharks from Paragraph 4?

A.They can’t find enough food to feed on.

B.They never eat the old, sick or slower fish.

C.Their large populations can harm the ecosystem.

D.They play a key role in keeping the ecosystem healthy.

As any homemaker who has tried to keep order at the dinner table knows, there is far more to a family meal than food. Sociologist Michael Lewis has been studying 50 families to find out just how much more.

Lewis and his co-workers carried out their study by videotaping (录像) the families while they ate ordinary meals in their own homes. They found that parents with small families talk actively with each other and their children. But as the number of children gets larger, conversation gives way to the parents’ efforts to control the loud noise they make. That can have an important effect on the children. “In general the more question-asking the parents do, the higher the children’s IQ scores,” Lewis says. “And the more children there are, the less question-asking there is.”

The study also provides an explanation for why middle children often seem to have a harder time in life than their siblings (兄弟姐妹). Lewis found that in families with three or four children, dinner conversation is likely to center on the oldest child, who has the most to talk about, and the youngest, who needs the most attention. “Middle children are invisible,” says Lewis. “When you see someone get up from the table and walk around during dinner, chances are it’s the middle child.” There is, however, one thing that stops all conversation and prevents anyone from having attention: “When the TV is on,” Lewis says, “dinner is a non-event.”

1.The writer’s purpose in writing the text is to _________.

A.show the relationship between parents and children

B.teach parents ways to keep order at the dinner table

C.report on the findings of a study

D.give information about family problems

2.Parents with large families ask fewer questions at dinner because _________.

A.they are busy serving food to their children

B.they are busy keeping order at the dinner table

C.they have to pay more attention to younger children

D.they are tired out having prepared food for the whole family

3.By saying “Middle children are invisible” in paragraph 3, Lewis means that middle children _________.

A.have to help their parents to serve dinner

B.get the least attention from the family

C.are often kept away from the dinner table

D.find it hard to keep up with other children

4.Which of the following statements would the writer agree to?

A.It is important to have the right food for children.

B.It is a good idea to have the TV on during dinner.

C.Parents should talk to each of their children frequently.

D.Elder children should help the younger ones at dinner.

    The word “music” is easier to use in practice than to explain. Music is a reminder (提醒物) of how things once were, a symbol of how things are and a view of where society is headed. Music can bring us back to memories we wish to never forget, or bring us hope when we feel that all is lost. According to Nietzsche, “Nothing is worth living for without music.” And Albert Einstein once said, “Without the music education in my childhood, I would succeed in nothing.”

Most of us enjoy different kinds of music just to entertain (娱乐). Are there other reasons for us to listen to music? Some types of music can make us feel relaxed. After a long workday, classical music or certain types of jazz can physically relax our bodies and take our attention away from the cares of the day—at least for a while. On the other hand, loud, fast music with a strong beat can excite us. In fact, sometimes we may prefer one kind of music, but at other times, that’s the last thing we want to listen to.

Music also affects our feelings. Movie music can most clearly show this. If you close your eyes in an action movie or a disaster movie, you can pretty much tell what’s happening on the screen by the music alone. The same is true for a love story. Film composers (作曲家) such as John Williams get paid big money for their ability to change your feelings from moment to moment. So what’s going on between you and music? Clearly, music and feelings are closely connected in some non-physical way.

1.Why are Nietzsche and Albert Einstein mentioned in Paragraph 1?

A.To show music helps people succeed. B.To show the development of music.

C.To show the importance of music. D.To show music is everywhere.

2.Which of the following statements would the author agree with?

A.Classical music is more popular than jazz.

B.Entertainment is the whole story of music.

C.An artist’s character decides his music style.

D.People need different music at different times.

3.According to the last paragraph, what is film composers’ ability?

A.They can introduce different music to people.

B.They can produce an effect on people’s feelings.

C.They can connect with people non-physically.

D.They can help people become confident.

4.What’s the best title for the text?

A.The Power of Music B.Different Kinds of music

C.The True Meaning of Music D.The Entertainment Value of music

UMass Lowell’s OAP Trips

UMass Lowell’s Outdoor Adventure (冒险) Program offers all kinds of outdoor trips to people. Below is the information about our trips.

HIKING

Some of the most beautiful mountains are only a few hours away from UMass Lowell. No matter the season, we explore these great places. We hike up mountains to watch the bright fall colors or fresh green of spring. We experience the wonderland of winter on our winter day hikes. Whether it is your first time or 50th, these hiking trips are packed full of fun and adventure.

BIKING

Our biking trips include day road biking trips and overnight biking trips. On day trips, we enjoy local greenways like the Nashua Rail Trail or the Minuteman Trail On overnight trips, we may travel to places like Cape Cod or Portland Maine. We also take breaks to enjoy the beaches, lighthouses, parks and small towns that we pass along the way.

SURFING

Our surfing trips travel to Hampton Beach, NH in the fall and Narragansett, RI in the spring. Beginners spend the first 1-1.5 hours with a surfing instructor starting on land and then getting into the water. The rest of the time is available to catch waves.

SNOWBOARDING (单板滑雪)

New England winters are known for the snowfall. Our snowboarding trips take advantage of winter conditions to get members out on the white. We spend one weekend at a popular place like Killington, VT, which offers different paths. We spend an evening at Crotched Mountain, which offers campfires and live music to enjoy.

1.What do we know about HIKING?

A.It usually lasts a few days. B.It may include big dangers.

C.It’s available all the year round. D.It’s especially fit for beginners.

2.What can you do during BIKING?

A.Climb some famous mountains. B.Visit some places as a tourist.

C.Enjoy some sea food. D.Live in small towns.

3.Which trip should you choose if you want to enjoy music around campfires?

A.HIKING. B.BIKING.

C.SURFING. D.SNOWBOARDING.

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

There was a rich couple who was throwing a big New Year party at their house. So they went shopping at the market where everything was of high cost and fixed price. They wanted to maintain their level of standard so they didn’t mind paying for it. After purchasing all they needed, they called a porter to carry everything and drop it at their home. The porter who came was of an old age, and looked very unhealthy, and his clothes were torn, and he looked as if he wasn’t even able to meet his daily needs.

They asked the porter about the charges for delivering their goods to their home. The old porter quoted just $20, well below the market price. Yet, the couple argued and bargained with the porter and finally settled for $15. The porter was struggling to make even one time’s meal so he needed anything he could earn.

The couple was very happy thinking how well they bargained with the poor porter and paid him $15 in advance and left after giving the porter their address for delivery. They reached their home and one hour passed, and two hours passed, but the porter still didn’t deliver their stuff.

The wife started to get angry at her husband, “I always tell you not to trust such person, but you never listen to me. I am sure instead of delivering the goods to our home, he must have disappeared with everything. We must immediately go back to the market to inquire and then to the police station to file the complaint against him.”

They both left towards the market. On their way near the market, they saw another porter. They stopped him to inquire about the old porter and noticed that he was carrying their goods in his cart! The angry wife asked him, “Where is that old thief? This is our goods and he was supposed to deliver them. It seems you poor thieves are stealing our goods and going to sell them.”

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When the porter heard the angry wife asking.

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Upon hearing this, the husband had tears in his eyes,

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假如你是李华，计划和同学去敬老院（nursing home）陪老人们过重阳节（the Double Ninth Festival）。请给外教露西写封邮件，邀她一同前往，内容包括：

1. 出发及返回时间；

2. 活动：包饺子、表演节目等。

注意:1. 词数80左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3. 结语已为你写好。

Dear Lucy,

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Yours,

Li Hua

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How do we prevent transmission of the virus?

This new virus currently has a 1.(limit) geographic spread. 2., there are a number of standard hygiene(卫生) practices 3. have been recommended to protect against infection and further spread. These include covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing with a medical mask, tissue or flexed elbow; avoiding close contact with those who are unwell; the appropriate use of 4. (mask) and personal protective equipment, 5. (especial) in a healthcare setting; washing hands regularly with soap and water, or alcohol-based hand rub. Actions that can be taken to prevent infection from 6.animal source include: avoiding unnecessary unprotected contact with animals; washing hands after contact with animals or animal products; and ensuring that animal products are cooked thoroughly before they 7. (consume).

8.is important to stay home if you’re feeling unwell. But if you have a fever, cough, and difficulty 9. (breath), seek medical care early and share your previous travel history 10. your healthcare provider.

    I was born legally blind. Of all the stories of my early childhood, the one about a _______ is my mother’s favorite.

I was only two when the _______ occurred. We had just arrived home from a trip. Mom lifted me out of the car and _______ to speak to the driver. I took advantage of my brief _______ to dash across the lawn(草坪) — and hit a large maple tree! I was running so fast that I bounced off the trunk and landed on my backside. Mom _______ me to start crying, but I just sat there for a minute. Then I _______ myself up and kept right on going.

Mom loves to use this story as an _______. It reminds her that children don’t enter life _______ to take risks or unwilling to _______ again when they fall down. She never wanted me to lose that toughness as I grew older. When I ________ my major life decisions, I was still that little girl tearing full-speed across the lawn. I studied abroad and later moved away from my parents’ home to look for a ________. Through years of ________, I have become a respected teacher in a school serving high-need students.

We are almost certain to get ________ at some point during the process of achieving our goal. When that happens, don’t sit in the grass and ________. Just get up and keep on going. It will all be worth it ________.

1.A.trip B.race C.tree D.driver

2.A.incident B.change C.illness D.problem

3.A.feared B.refused C.forgot D.turned

4.A.delay B.absence C.freedom D.rest

5.A.promised. B.encouraged C.allowed D.expected

6.A.woke B.picked C.warmed D.gave

7.A.answer B.example C.excuse D.order

8.A.afraid B.ashamed C.able D.anxious

9.A.ask B.share C.learn D.try

10.A.regretted B.reviewed C.made D.explained

11.A.job B.friend C.fortune D.house

12.A.memories B.efforts C.research D.experience

13.A.mixed up B.fed up C.knocked down D.settled down

14.A.play B.relax C.dream D.cry

15.A.all at once B.in the end C.in either case D.as a result

Exam Anxiety

Has this ever happened to you? You’ve been studying hard for your midterm, but when you walk into your exam, your mind goes blank, your heart races fast, you get sweaty palms and find it hard to breathe. 1.

Everyone feels stressed during exams. Usually, it results from a fear of failure, lack of adequate preparation time and bad experiences taking tests in the past. This is normal and often helps you work harder, think faster and generally improve your performance. 2.You may also feel that other people are managing the exam better than you. This can cause you to feel that your mind has “gone blank” on information you know you have revised.

3. Some choose to ignore the problem, while others don’t review because they think they will do badly anyway and even miss exams due to the anxiety. It can also be really easy to think that if you don’t try and then you fail, you won’t feel as bad as if you fail after trying really hard.

So what can you do to fight against the negative mindset and stay calm before and during your test?4. Yes, this seems obvious, but it’s worth repeating. If you feel confident that you’ve prepared thoroughly, you’ll feel more confident walking into the test. The second tip is simple: just start. The blank page can maximize your anxiety. 5. You can always go back and change things later if needed, but a few quick answers can get the ball rolling. Besides, allocating(分配) your time is equally important. Look through the whole test before getting started. Mentally allocate how much time you’ll spend on each section. If there’s time to recheck, even better.

A. The first thing you should do is to be prepared.

B. People often deal with exam stress in many unhelpful ways.

C. If these classic signs of exam anxiety sound familiar, you’re not alone!

D. Therefore, people need an appropriate amount of pressure to help deal with exams.

E. Realizing time is almost up and that there’s still a lot of blank space will make you desperate.

F. However, if you are overly anxious about the result, you may be unable to focus on your work.

G. After you get the paper, dive right in by getting some questions done to build up your confidence.

C

The production of coffee beans is a huge, profitable business, but, unfortunately, full-sun production is taking over the industry and bringing about a lot of damage. The change in how coffee is grown from shade-grown production to full-sun production endangers the very existence of, certain animals and birds, and even disturbs the world’s ecological balance.

On a local level, the damage of the forest required by full-sun fields affects the area’s birds and animals. The shade of the forest trees provides a home for birds and other special(物种) that depend on the trees’ flowers and fruits. Full-sun coffee growers destroy this forest home. As a result, many special are quickly dying out.

On a more global level, the destruction of the rainforest for full-sun coffee fields also threatens(威胁)human life. Medical research often makes use of the forests' plant and animal life, and the destruction of such species could prevent researchers from finding cures for certain diseases. In addition, new coffee-growing techniques are poisoning the water locally, and eventually the world's groundwater.

Both locally and globally, the continued spread of full-sun coffee plantations (种植园)could mean the destruction of the rainforest ecology. The loss of shade trees is already causing a slight change in the world's climate, and studies show that loss of oxygen-giving trees also leads to air pollution and global warming. Moreover, the new growing techniques are contributing to acidic(酸性的) soil conditions.

It is obvious that the way much coffee is grown affects many aspects many aspects of life, from the local environment to the global ecology. But consumers do have a choice. They can purchase shade-grown coffee whenever possible, although at a higher cost. The future health of the planet and mankind is surely worth more than an inexpensive cup of coffee.

1.What can we learn about full-sun coffee production from Paragraph 4?

A.It limits the spread of new growing techniques.

B.It leads to air pollution and global warming.

C.It slows down the loss of shade trees.

D.It improves local soil conditions.

2.The purpose of the text is to        .

A.entertain B.advertise C.instruct D.persuade

3.Where does this text probably come from ?

A.An agricultural magazine.

B.A medical journal.

C.An engineering textbook.

D.A tourist guide.

4.Which of the following shows the structure of the whole text?

A. B.

C. D.

The practice of students endlessly copying letters and sentences from a blackboard is a thing of the past. With the coming of new technologies like computers and smart phone, writing by hand has become something of nostalgic(怀旧的) skill. However, while today’s educators are using more and more technologies in their teaching, many believe basic handwriting skills are still necessary for students to be successful ---both in school and in life. Virginia Berninger, professor of educational psychology at the University of Washington, says it’s important to continue teaching handwriting and help children acquire the skill of writing by hand.

Berninger and her colleagues conducted a study that looked at the ability of students to complete various writing tasks---both on a computer and by hand. The study, published in 2009, found that when writing with a pen and paper, participants wrote longer essays and more complete senten3ces and had a faster word production rate.

In a more recent study, Berninger looked at what role spelling plays in a student’s writing skills and found that how well children spell is tied to how well they can write. “Spelling makes some of the thinking parts of the brain active, which helps us access our vocabulary, word meanings and concepts. It is allowing our written language to connect with ideas.” Berninger said.

Spelling helps students translate ideas into words in their mind first and then to transcribe (转换) “those words in the mind written symbols on paper or keyboard and screen,” the study said. Seeing the words in the “minds eye” helps children not only to turn their ideas into words, says Berninger, but also to spot spelling mistakes when they write the words down and to correct them over time.

“In our computer age, some people believe that we don’t have to teach spelling because we have spell checks,” she said. “But until a child has a functional spelling ability of about a fifth grade level, they won’t have the knowledge to choose the correct spelling among the options given by the computer.”

1.What makes writing by hand a thing of the past?

A.The absence of blackboard in classroom.

B.The use of new technologies in teaching.

C.The lack of practice in handwriting.

D.The popular use of smart phones.

2.Which of the following best shows the role of spelling?

A.Spelling improves one’s memory of words.

B.Spelling ability is closely related to writing ability.

C.Spelling benefits the translation from words into ideas.

D.Spelling slows down finding exact words to express ideas.

3.What does minds eye in paragraph 4 mean?

A.Window. B.Soul. C.Picture. D.Imagination.

4.What conclusion could be drawn from the passage?

A.Computers can help people with their choice of words.

B.Spell checks can take the place of spelling teaching.

C.Handwriting still has a place in today’s classrooms.

D.Functional spelling ability develops fast in the fifth grade.

    There’s a song by the great Jamaican singer Bob Marley called So Much Trouble In The World. Marley understood that part of the reason why there are so many problems in the world is the lack of tolerance between people. The UN understands this too––– that’s why it made Nov 16th “International Day for Tolerance”.

But first of all, what is tolerance? According to French philosopher Voltaire, tolerance is the consequence of humanity. We are all formed of frailty (脆弱) and error; let us pardon each other’s fool––– that is the first law of nature.”

Very often, people don’t realize that they’re intolerant. This is because intolerance has a lot to do with ignorance. For example, the UN’s campaign is in part about the treatment of females by males. But often, the behavior of men toward women is intolerant because men don’t put themselves in the shoes of women.

It’s worth thinking a little about the words “tolerance” and “intolerance”. Are they the best words to describe the evils of which we’re speaking here? To agree to be “tolerant” of someone isn’t necessarily a very respectful thing. When someone is tolerated, it implies that there’s something wrong with them.

Still, what Voltaire said stands: We humans are not perfect and this weakness is something that we all share. That’s the reason we should be tolerant. It’s a little like generosity. We can give things to another person, and we can also give our forgiveness.

1.What’s the purpose of the UN “International Day For Tolerance”?

A.To arouse people’s awareness of tolerance among people.

B.To celebrate the founding of the UN.

C.To solve the problem of global warming.

D.To change peopled opinion towards globalization.

2.Why do men behave intolerantly towards women?

A.Because men don’t realize the purpose of the UN.

B.Because men are physically stronger than women.

C.Because men don’t appreciate the shoes of women.

D.Because men are not willing to understand women.

3.Why is it meaningless to use the words “tolerance” and “intolerance”?

A.Because they are hard to pronounce in English.

B.Because they don’t express the exact meaning people refer to.

C.Because they can’t be translated into other languages.

D.Because they can’t be used in a respectful way.

4.In what sense is “tolerance” similar to “generosity”?

A.Humans are advised to treat others better.

B.Humans leant to find faults in others.

C.Humans need to give something to others.

D.Humans will change their attitudes to others.

    The New York See It All Tour is exactly what it sounds like: an all-inclusive guided tour of New York City.

Central Park

One of the most famous parks in the world, Central Park is a man-made wonder. Not only is it the first public park built in America, but it is also one of the most frequently visited parks, with over 25 million guests per year. Set in the middle of busy Manhattan, its grounds serve as a safe harbor, not only for athletes, and musicians but also for lots of migratory birds each year. One can spend an entire peaceful day wandering its grounds, gazing upon nearly 50 fountains, monuments, and sculptures or admiring its 36 bridges.

Hudson River Park

Hudson River Park is a waterside park on the Hudson River that extends from 59th Street south to Battery Park in the New York City district of Manhattan. Bicycle and pedestrian paths, including the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, span the park north to south, opening up the waterfront for the public to relax. The park includes tennis and soccer fields, children’s playground, dog run, and many other features.

Washington Square Park

Washington Square, located in the heart of Greenwich Village, is a very popular and often crowded square. People from all backgrounds gather to this large square dotted with trees.

Central Park Zoo

The Central Park Zoo is a small 6.5-acre zoo located on Central Park in New York City. The zoo began in the 1860s, making it the first official zoo to open in New York. The zoo was improved in 1934, with the addition of many new buildings ranged in a quadrangle around the sea lion pool. Finally, the zoo was repaired in the mid-1980s and reopened in 1988, replacing the old-fashioned cages with naturalistic environments.

1.Which park is set in the heart of Greenwich Village?

A.Central Park.

B.Hudson River Park.

C.Central Park Zoo.

D.Washington Square Park.

2.What can we learn about Central Park?

A.It is primarily an artificial park.

B.It is the first public park built in the world.

C.It was the most crowded park when first built.

D.It especially attracts pedestrian and artists.

3.When was the first official zoo in New York repaired for the first time?

A.In the 1860s. B.In 1934.

C.In the mid-1980s. D.In 1988.

假设你叫李华，你校的外籍教师Mr. Brown上周末踢足球时摔伤并住院了。请你代表全班同学，用英文给他写封邮件，要点包括：

1. 询问他的伤情，并打算去看望他；

2. 告诉他不要担心你们的学习；

3. 祝他早日康复。

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。

When I was a little kid, my mother was often busy take good care of the vegetables in the garden. Therefore, we could enjoy differently vegetables throughout the year. My mother cooked the vegetables but fed us with love. When I was 18, my mother encouraged her to do anything I liked. It was then when I decided to plant gardens in a way of art all over the world. Eight year later I made it, and I even succeed in planting roses at Court Square Park.

Gardening has teach me that looking after a garden is same as creating our lives. We won’t get those of beautiful flowers in life until we first do the work just right.

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Thailand’s long-lasting tourism image of a nation, 1. is filled with 2. (origin) rainforests, mountains and clean, untouched beaches, 3. (attract) more than 32 million visitors a year. However, its global popularity comes at 4. cost to the local environment.

In order to preserve Thailand’s natural wonders, the nation is considering a plan to cut the waste 5. (bring) by visitors with the Tourism Authority of Thailand. The goal is 6. (reduce) plastic garbage by up to 50% by 2020. The government is calling on visitors to leave “only 7. (they) footprints and take only good 8. (memory)”. A number of nation’s most attractive scenic spots have already take actions 9. (instant). For example, Ko Mak, an island famous 10. its pure white sandy beaches, and a popular diving island Ko Tao are both sharing some environmental solutions with local businesses and visitors.

    Last Sunday afternoon, a truck rolled into the Animal League on Long Island, carrying more than four dozen homeless cats and dogs that lost their homes in the hurricane hit on South Carolina. These animals were ________ new homes to be offered.

After communicating ________ the Rescue Center in South Carolina, the truck from Long Island ________ for South Carolina on Tuesday. It was full of ________ dog and cat food, toys and clean-up supplies. An Animal League member, Ted Moriates said. “We ________ this truck with donations from the warm-hearted people on the island. Thanks to them for donating these supplies ________.”

Moriates and another member ________ to four shelters (避难所) along the coast in South Carolina after Hurricane Dorian hit. They ________ up the animals and delivered the supplies — creating ________ for creatures moved by the storm. “We must ________ the homeless animals,” said Moriates. “These animals would have been killed if we had ________ them,” he said.

The return trip with 53 cats, kittens, dogs and puppies, ________ stops for dog walking. Some of the animals needed extra ________ on the trip because they were ________ or not used to human touch. “With a little bit of love these animals can make a ________ change and become the loving pets that everyone ________.” Moriates said.

Hours before the truck ________, the Animal League on Long Island had been full of people hoping to ________ pets. However, the animals from South Carolinas won’t be ________ for adoption for a few days because they still have to go through medical ________.

1.A.building B.expecting C.buying D.losing

2.A.from B.through C.with D.by

3.A.left B.came C.moved D.opened

4.A.donated B.sold C.wasted D.reused

5.A.stopped B.controlled C.reached D.filled

6.A.immediately B.eventually C.gradually D.suddenly

7.A.led B.flew C.drove D.called

8.A.picked B.looked C.climbed D.held

9.A.belief B.fortune C.program D.space

10.A.train B.return C.watch D.rescue

11.A.approached B.abandoned C.kept D.protected

12.A.received B.included C.avoided D.counted

13.A.energy B.attention C.chance D.response

14.A.delighted B.moved C.excited D.frightened

15.A.little B.hard C.complete D.false

16.A.admires B.ignores C.desires D.carries

17.A.arrived B.joined C.fell D.escaped

18.A.see B.adopt C.save D.observe

19.A.practical B.difficult C.reasonable D.available

20.A.skills B.supports C.examinations D.records

    John Muir once said, “Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity.” With the right knowledge, skill set and equipment, you’ll have a nice experience if you want to live in the wild. But remember, safety first. 1.

Figure out the course of action suitable for your environment. Ask yourself these questions first: 2. How many supplies would you need to start with? Do you have the skills to survive in the climate you’re considering?

Practice “survival techniques” at home before you need them. For example, learn how to make fire without matches or lighters, which is very necessary in the wild.3..

4.Bring the right clothes and practical items like rope, knives, netting, lantern and flashlights, dried food, some medicine, water filter, compass and Map of Area, blankets, mirrors, axe, radio, whistle, tool and sewing kit, etc.

Consider taking classes before you leave. You re best off if you have some types of training before you set off to your dreaming Mother Nature. 5.. Also, learn to be calm when emergency happens.

A.Work out a supply list.

B.The following tips may be helpful.

C.Where will you choose to set up your camp?

D.Living in the city is much safer.

E.You need to lean some basic knowledge of first aid.

F.Being alone in the wilderness means that you’ll live your own life.

G.Consider doing some crazy things, like learning to eat insects for survival.

    It’s difficult to imagine now, but at certain points in the Earth’s history, ice covered the entire planet. This frozen Earth, nicknamed Snowball Earth, was “so severe that the Earth’s entire surface, from pole to pole, including the oceans, completely froze over”, said Melissa Hage, an environmental scientist at Emory University in Georgia.

In 1840, Louis Agassiz, a Swiss natural scientist, was among the first to acknowledge and provide evidence that the Earth had gone through ice ages. Joseph Kirschvink, an American geologist, later created the term “Snowball Earth” in a 1992 textbook.

Scientists believe that four severe ice ages occurred between 750 million and 580 million years ago, probably because the Earth’s lands were all located at or near the equator (赤道), which resulted in increased weathering (风化). Weathering is happening when wind and rain break down rocks and minerals on the planets surface. The process leads to decreased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, which allows more heat to get away from the surface and into space, cooling the planet, causing the planet into a deep freeze.

The severe ice ages eventually melted away. Scientist believe that volcanoes continued to pump carbon dioxide into the atmosphere throughout the ice ages, eventually warming the planet enough that the water cycle could restart. As the Earth warmed and came out of its deep freeze. a huge explosion of life occurred. known as the Cambrian (寒武纪) explosion.

Will we see another Snowball Earth in our future? According to Hage, it’s unlikely, due to the spread-out of the continents. “Even with extreme winters, continental ice sheets would form, which would stop continental weathering and allow carbon dioxide to build up in the atmosphere, leading to warming rather than freezing,” she said.

1.How many severe ice ages occurred between 750 million and 580 million years ago according to the passage?

A.Three. B.Four.

C.Five. D.Six.

2.What do we know about the Earth according to the passage?

A.The term “Snowball Earth” was first used in 1840.

B.Millions of years ago, the Earths lands weren’t where they are now.

C.Weathering was the main factor of warming the Earth.

D.The Earth was completely covered with ice during the Cambrian period.

3.What probably led to the end of the ice ages?

A.Heat’s escaping. B.An unknown reason.

C.Carbon dioxide from volcanoes. D.A force from the outer space.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A.Snowball Earth: The End of the Life

B.Some Severe lee Ages in the Earths History

C.Frozen Earth: Another lee Age Is Coming

D.Snowball Earth: Will the Blue Planet Go White Again?

    We spend 40 hours of our adult lives a week working, not including the time to and from the office. So it’s no surprise we become really good friends with our colleagues. We spend most of our time with them, after all. But times have changed and the way we talk to one another is ever-developing.

Now, many companies have internal instant messaging systems so that there’s less need to get up and walk round to speak to our colleagues. Emails fly around with numerous teams copied in, so everyone is in the loop (圈子). But what is the value of face-to-face conversation in the workplace?

New Zealand’s most admired wine brand. Villa Maria, knows the importance of conversation and how good communication can help strengthen a business from the inside out. Its newly launched campaign, called the Value of Conversation, explores what British people value the most about a face-to-face chat and how engaging with each other in person can make a difference in all areas of their lives.

Although nearly 1 in 5 British people find a quick email more efficient in their work, they still value the importance of speaking to their colleagues in real life and hearing their ideas, taking away any uncertainty and giving the opportunity for discussion. This is perhaps why, despite mostly preferring emails, nearly three-quarters of British people believe that speaking to people directly leads to better communication and improving work results.

Obviously, 85% of the people at the age of 18-24 believe that if someone is positive and confident during face-to-face conversations, it’s an indicator that they’re good at their job. So perhaps putting in a little extra effort to face-to-face conversations will pay dividends. If having a conversation in person could help you keep a pay rise, then it’ll be worth.

1.What makes the ways of the communication among office colleagues change?

A.The order from their bosses. B.The laziness of the colleagues

C.The convenience of using emails. D.The preference to doing work alone.

2.What is Villa Maria’s attitude towards face-to-face communication?

A.Doubtful. B.Positive.

C.Negative. D.Sympathetic.

3.Why do many British people still like speaking to others directly while working?

A.It can improve the relationship with others.

B.It can save them much time.

C.It can make people communicate more easily than sending emails.

D.It can contribute to better communication and improving work results.

4.What does the underlined phrase “pay dividends” in paragraph 5 mean?

A.Get rewards. B.Pay salaries.

C.Learn lessons. D.End relationships.