What if someone says something against your ideas? If you can't deal with it reasonably, then an argument might occur. However, it can’t help solve the problem. 1.To avoid an unnecessary argument, some practices and skills might help.

Listen with everything you have.

2. Let him finish, and while he is speaking, make eye contact and let him know you hear him. It's amazing that even after a long and drawn out argument neither person feels really heard, so listen attentively. If the delivery bothered you, you can choose to address that later if you'd like.

Don't take it personally.

Listen from a place of selfless compassion (同情) and don’t take it personally. 3.Try to distinguish his message or what he is feeling rather than giving your attention to the reactions and feelings that arise within you as he speaks.

4.

When the other person finishes, you don’t need to respond right away. Take the time to think of what you would like to say. It's okay to be silent and thoughtful for a moment. Clear out all those reactions that are based on your own feelings before you speak.

Address the message communicated to you.

Take the time to address what was said rather than addressing your own feelings about it. Not doing so is how arguments go out of control. Instead respond only to the message that was communicated. 5.

A.Take a moment before you respond.

B.Put yourself in the other person’s shoes.

C.It can even hurt both feelings sometimes.

D.It can do both good and harm to each other.

E.Don’t interrupt, even if the other person is going on and on.

F.In this way, the other person will know he was heard and understood.

G.The listeners will understand you and follow your advice happily.

    A survey in the Philippines has shown the country uses a “shocking” amount of single-use plastic, including nearly 60 billion sachets (小袋) a year, a new report said Friday. The report, produced by the non-governmental organization GAIA, is part of an effort to collect data on plastic consumption as environmentalists push for government action to reduce plastic waste.

It contains shocking figures: every day, almost 48 million shopping bags are used throughout the Philippines, adding up to more than 17 billion a year.  And that figure does not include the smaller, thinner and often transparent plastic bags known as “labo” bags—around 16.5 billion of those are used per year across the country, the report says. The figures are based on 21 waste assessments conducted in 13 cities across the Philippines, with the national figures produced by extrapolating(推断) from local results.

More than half of non-recyclable plastic analyzed in the survey came from sachets—small plastic packets often lined with aluminium or containing other materials that make them non-recyclable.  Small portions of products ranging from coffee to shampoo are often sold in sachets in the Philippines, and are seen as an affordable solution for consumers.

But Grate said the popularity appeared to be more a result of what is available, with wealthier consumers simply buying multiple sachets. “If you go to the supermarkets, it’ s rare for you to be able to buy coffee in bigger containers; it’s all in sachets,” he said.

The survey is the first time an organization has tried to quantify(确定数量) sachet use, and the NGO hopes to pressure both the government and industry to take action on controlling single-use plastic. The report found that where local-level plastic bag bans have been put in place and strictly enforced, usage has dropped dramatically.

It urged the government to “institute a comprehensive national plastic bag ban that promotes reusable bags”. And it wants regulations on other single-use plastic products and rules requiring companies to redesign products and packaging to minimize plastic waste.

1.What’ s the purpose of GAIA in carrying out the survey?

A. To show how shocking the amount of plastic waste can be.

B. To get people and the government know better about its final goal.

C. To collect accurate numbers of plastic bags used in the whole country.

D. To help make the government take measures to reduce plastic waste.

2.Why can’t many sachets be recycled?

A. They are not made of only plastic.

B. They won’ t last long after being buried.

C. They cost less to be made than recycled.

D. They can naturally change to a simpler chemical form.

3. Which is a reason for the popularity of sachets in the Philippines?

A. They can’ t be easily afforded. B. Big containers are rarely available.

C. Shopping bags are often transparent. D. They are more environmentally friendly.

4.How can companies help reduce plastic waste according to GAIA?

A. By producing fewer products.

B. By inventing new recycling machines.

C. By donating money to recycling companies.

D. By using as little plastic as possible on their products.

    Sweat rolled off my forehead as my younger brother and I sat under the tree.

“Hi, Jason,” said my brother, Chad. “Do you hear the train?” I listened, but I heard only thunder in the distance. It was still miles away, but I heard it. It grew stronger and louder as it gained speed and got closer. How could that be? I wondered.

We were about to grab our bikes to see what it actually was when we stopped. What looked like a flock of birds darkened the sky overhead. When I looked at it closer, I realized it wasn’t birds. It was a tornado (龙卷风). The hairs on the back of my neck stood up as the air turned green and heavy. The sun disappeared. The wind strengthened and roared. I grabbed Chad’s arm and pulled him toward the house.

I tried to open the door, but it was as if an invisible force pushed against me. The door refused to open. When we finally managed to get inside, we found it was as dark as night. Our family had practiced a tornado safety plan many times. But I had never imagined that it would be just Chad and me at home the first time we needed to use it.

“Inside the closet!” I yelled. It was small and crowded, but we got in it anyway. Chad began to cry. “It’s going to be all right.” I told him. But I was worried about Mom. I hope she’d found a safe place to wait out the storm.

The storm continued. I heard a thud on the roof. I felt the whole house shaking. Then it was quiet. I opened the door and we inched our way out of the closet. Rain had got in through the open window and wet the carpets. A kitchen window had shattered, its screen blown away. I looked at the backyard. The tree was uprooted, and broken branches lay on the ground.

“Jason, I can’t get service,” Chad said as he held the phone in his hand. We had no electricity, either. I glanced at the wall clock. Had it been only 20 minutes since we’d first heard the thunder?

Then I heard footsteps toward the house. Mom had made it home safely. “Boys!” she yelled. “Are you all right?”

We ran out and hugged her. The sun came out, and this time it shone bright and clear.

1.When the tornado struck, ________.

A.the boys felt terrified and asked for help

B.a flock of birds darkened the sky overhead

C.the boys protected themselves in a safe place

D.the sound of the train grew stronger and louder

2.What can we learn from the passage?

A.Mom had trouble in finding the boys.

B.Jason knew how to deal with a tornado.

C.The tornado lasted for over half an hour.

D.Their house was flooded by the heavy rain.

3.Which of the following words can best describe Jason?

A.Calm and thoughtful. B.Cautious and curious.

C.Dependent and sensitive. D.Creative and active.

    While your competitors are still waiting for the water to warm up, you could be giving your dragon boat season a jump-start with a paddling vacation in Orlando, Florida. Spring camp is suitable for all ages and levels, perfect for those looking for a break from the ordinary (or cold) while enjoying the sport of dragon boat with like-minded people.

The 2018 Florida Training Camp promises to be a week of fun and fitness on and off the water. Register as a team, small group or individual, with customizable (定制的) add-ons for those looking to give an edge to their personal performance.

The week will close out on Saturday with a camp BBQ and a racing regatta(赛船会)! Opening festivities begin on the evening of Sunday April 15th with camp check-in. Training begins on Monday April 16th and ends on Saturday April 21st.

GWN FLORIDA TRAINING CAMP

Dates: Monday April 16th to Saturday April 21st, 2018

Price: $395 USD, $370 before January 19th, 2018

Features include:

·Daily schedule

·Twice daily dragon boat training sessions

·Daily video analysis

·Individual help (twice weekly)

·Additional daily group sessions

·Camp-sponsored socials

CUSTOMIZE YOUR CAMP EXPERIENCE

The options outlined below are available during the week of camp and can be booked as an add-on. Add-ons can be included in your initial registration or purchased at a later time through the online registration system.

Option 1: High Performance Program, Cost: $75 USD

If you want to learn how to move your boat faster, the High Performance Program is for you! This option consists of three progressive one-hour sessions completely focused on racing techniques, strategies, and drills, with the goal of increasing your overall speed.

Option 2 : Coaching Community Dragon Boat (Level 1), Cost: $175 USD

This course is intended for anyone interested in entry-level coaching. Expect the material included in the course to cover safety, ethics (道德) in coaching, coach-athlete communication, basic dragon boat techniques, basic physiological requirements of dragon boat racing, race and practice planning, plus more.

1.According to the passage, _______in this camp.

A.you will enjoy a BBQ at the opening

B.you need to be over 18

C.you should have some dragon boat skills

D.you can have fun on land

2.How much does the camp with Option 1 cost if you pay at the end of 2017?

A.$ 370 B.$ 395

C.$ 445 D.$ 470

3.We can learn from the passage that ______.

A.Option 1 includes a three-hour session

B.add-ons can be bought during registration

C.Option 2 is for those fond of advanced coaching

D.video analysis is covered in the coaching course

现在许多人都在努力学习英语。请你根据以下提示写一篇题为“Why Should We Learn English?”的短文，论述学习英语的重要性，词数100左右。

提示如下：

1. 英语是世界上使用最广泛的语言，大多数商业信件、书籍、杂志都是用英语书写。

2. 学好英语可使我们更好地向外国学习先进经验。

3. 借助英语可以更快、更好地学习现代科学和技术。

4. 学好英语能使我们更好地为祖国服务。

5. 学习英语有时也是一大趣事。

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文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误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。

I was sitting at my favorite table in a restaurant on last Sunday waiting for the food I had ordered to arrive. I suddenly found that Lin Ling, one of my classmate, worked as a waitress there. Honest speaking, it was great surprise for me to find her working there. As far as I know, she’s from a richer family. What made her work there? I walked up to her but asked her the reason. When asking, she said, “I just want to earn some pocket money so that we can help some children in poor areas go back to school.” How a good girl! I should learn from her.

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容，一个单词或括号内单词的正确形式将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置

I was walking with a friend yesterday 1. I found a cellphone in a pile of snow. I picked 2. up and it still worked! I started looking through the name list and dialing numbers to see whether I could figure out whose phone it was. 3. (luck), only one person answered and she didn't recognize the number.Since that lady didn't know whose phone it was, my friend suggested that we go back to 4. house that we found the cellphone in front of. I knocked on the door and two college­age persons answered. They 5. (lose) their phones, but as I told them the story and mentioned some 6. on the name list, the young man said that he also had those names and it 7. be the phone of their friends. I really didn't have anything to say, because in my mind I was just doing the right thing. I 8. (immediate) tried to find the owner, because that is exactly 9. I would want someone to do if either I or any of my family members lost phones. The purpose of helping others is not for return. 10. (help) others is more than enough for me and it is the most endless joy of life.

    My son Tom taught me a beautiful lesson today. He is three years old and it is amazing hatching him grow up.

He called out to me today saying, “Papa, sit”. That usually means _______ everything and going next to him and sitting down to play with him. I did that, as he can be _______ and will not stop calling out until I _______. He was playing with beads (珠子), pushing a string through them, which is a great exercise to help _______ fine motor skills. Then, after he finished playing with the beads, it was time to put them back in the box that they are stored in. I saw him _______ pick up each bead, look at it _______ it were made of chocolate and then placed it into its box.

With over a hundred beads to go, I was getting _______. “What a long time it will take! Why cannot he _______ ten beads in one go and drop them in?” said my anxious mind. I noticed that he did this with as much_______ as he had while we were playing. I didn’t see any ________ between his play and his putting away the toy. Obviously he enjoyed both.

Then it suddenly ________ me that this boy was enjoying the whole ________. The journey was his goal. For him the ________ was in the game and after the game, not just in the fun part. What a great perspective: to live each moment as it is the ________ moment; to do each task as it is the most awesome task. Nothing else ________.

Looking at how ________ my son was putting beads into the box ________ me that the process was the goal. The joy of pilgrimage (朝圣) is not in getting there but in every ________ of the journey.

This is what living in the NOW is all ________. Tom, my son, was showing me that it was about thoroughly enjoying every moment with ________ love and peace.

1.A.wasting B.leaving C.taking D.preparing

2.A.stubborn B.innocent C.helpful D.humorous

3.A.fell down B.turned round C.burst out D.gave in

4.A.highlight B.develop C.illustrate D.identify

5.A.gratefully B.eagerly C.carefully D.quickly

6.A.as if B.even though C.in case D.in that

7.A.fascinated B.satisfied C.impatient D.energetic

8.A.package B.grab C.deliver D.replace

9.A.confidence B.strength C.inspiration D.involvement

10.A.sense B.difference C.need D.value

11.A.excited B.helped C.struck D.encouraged

12.A.process B.morning C.experiment D.design

13.A.victory B.challenge C.difficulty D.pleasure

14.A.urgent B.decisive C.perfect D.dangerous

15.A.matters B.happens C.disappears D.works

16.A.successfully B.peacefully C.responsibly D.systematically

17.A.guaranteed B.warned C.promised D.taught

18.A.plan B.destination C.step D.detail

19.A.for B.with C.about D.from

20.A.complete B.available C.additional D.precious

    Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but it's easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. 1.:

● Schedule yearly exams. Eye care should begin early in life. Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses.

● Protect against UV rays (紫外线). Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, it's extremely important to wear sunglasses. 2..

● Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. 3.. Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away.

●4.. As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins (维生素) C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.

● Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses (隐形眼镜). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. 5.. Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.

A.Eat your greens.

B.Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight.

C.They can properly protect your eyes.

D.Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.

E.Parents usually don’t care about their own eyesight.

F.Always follow the doctor’s advice for appropriate wear.

G.This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.

    The last few days before Christmas passed quickly and it was soon Christmas Eve. That night when everyone went to bed, Bunny couldn't sleep. He still couldn't think of what he wanted his Christmas gift to be. He wondered how Father Christmas would know what to bring him if he didn't know himself.

As he was sitting up in bed, Bunny heard a big noise on the roof (屋顶) and a sound downstairs. It was Father Christmas, he realized. Bunny jumped out of bed and raced down the hall to the stairs hoping to have a look at the old man with his own eyes.

By the time Bunny reached the bottom of the stairs, though, everything was again silent. Beautiful gifts were piled (堆积) under the Christmas tree, but Father Christmas was gone. He looked for him for a few minutes, but it was already too late. Bunny turned to climb back upstairs when he heard a cry.

“Hello,” said Bunny. “Is somebody there?”

He was answered by another cry. Bunny looked around the big pile of gifts to see what was making the noise. Right under the tree was a funny looking brown animal with big feet and sad eyes. Bunny might have mistaken it for a dog, if it hadn't been for the antlers (鹿角) on its head.

“Are you a reindeer (驯鹿)?” asked Bunny.

“Yes,” replied the animal, “my name is Ralph.”

“And you were pulling Father Christmas' sled (雪橇)?”

“I was until I got airsick,” replied Ralph, “I'm afraid I wasn't cut out for the job. Now I'm stuck here and I don't know how to get back to the North Pole.”

“Well, if you like, you can stay with us as a friend,” said Bunny. As he made the offer, Bunny suddenly realized the gift he wanted from Father Christmas was a new friend!

1.Why couldn't Bunny fall asleep on Christmas Eve?

A.He had a lot of things to do. B.He was disturbed by a big noise.

C.He was thinking of what gift he would get. D.He wanted to have a look at the reindeer.

2.As soon as Bunny came downstairs, he _____.

A.was probably very sad B.found what he wanted

C.ran into a reindeer D.heard a loud cry

3.What would be the best title for the text?

A.A strange Christmas tree B.A special Christmas gift

C.A quiet but smart boy D.A lovely reindeer

    Did you see snow in your hometown last winter? Did you feel it was warmer than before?

“There have been 21 warm winters in China since 1986,” said scientists. They also said that in the past 100 years, as the global (全球的) temperatures went up by 0.74 °C , the temperature in North China has climbed 1.4°C in only 50 years.

China needs to take quick action to cut carbon dioxide (二氧化碳) emission (排放), because it’s the main reason for global warming. The good news is that China has seen the importance of going green. China set the goal of cutting energy use by 20 and pollution emission by 10 in the 11th Five-Year Plan.

Can you slow global warming? Sure! You and your family can take steps to cut the amount of carbon dioxide that is sent out into the air.

Here are some pieces of advice to help you save the earth.

Wear used clothes. Wearing your brother's, sister's or dad’s old T-shirt means you save the energy.

Change your light bulbs (灯泡). Use energy-saving light bulbs. And don’t forget to turn off the lights when you leave a room and turn off your television and computer when they are not in use!

Ride the bus. Taking a bus saves a lot of oil every year.

Say no to plastic bags. The next time your parents go to the market, ask them to use baskets.

Open a window. Don’t use the air conditioner (空调), and let some fresh air in. When you have to use the conditioner, set the temperature higher in the summer and lower in the winter to save energy.

Make small changes in your daily life. Don’t use paper cups, bags and boxes.

It's time for all of us to do something to save the earth.

1.The main reason for global warming is ____.

A.the oil B.carbon dioxide C.paper cups, bags and boxes D.televisions and computers

2.The word “energy” in the third paragraph means “_______”

A.活力 B.干劲 C.精力 D.能源

3.Which of the following is true?

A.It’s a pity to wear your dad's old T-shirts.

B.Using air conditioners may be a waste of energy.

C.Taking a bus wastes a lot of oil every year.

D.Using paper bags saves energy a lot.

1.The 22nd Winter Olympic Games was held in _______.

A.Beijing B.Sochi C.Rome D.London

2.When will the football match be held?

A.On September 15, 2013

B.On February 7, 2014

C.On February 23, 2014.

D.On September 25, 2013

3.If five students want to watch the football match, the tickets will cost______ yuan.

A.500 B.450 C.350 D.250

4.It takes you about _________ hours to travel from Beijing to Guilin on the high speed train.

A.19 B.11 C.22 D.6

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.How many guests can a club member bring at one time?

A.3. B.4. C.5.

2.What does a club member pay 20 pence for?

A.Renting the locker. B.Taking a shower. C.Booking the courts.

3.What time does the club bar close?

A.At 9:00 pm. B.At 10:00 pm. C.At 11:00 pm.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What made the man annoyed?

A.The receipt. B.The paying machine. C.The parking ticket.

2.How much has the man paid for parking?

A.$5. B.$30. C.$35.

3.What did the man do to solve the problem?

A.He went to the police station.

B.He wrote a letter to a newspaper.

C.He called the city's transportation office.

4.How soon will the man get the final decision?

A.Within a week. B.Within a month. C.Within two months.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Where is Janet most probably?

A.At Simon's home . B.In the hospital. C.At school.

2.What happened to Simon?

A.He got a fever. B.He fell off his bike. C.He hurt his leg seriously.

3.What will Simon do next?

A.Call his teacher. B.Take some medicine. C.Go to see the doctor.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Why does the woman talk with the man?

A.To borrow cups. B.To get some ideas. C.To buy some furniture.

2.Where is the table in the man's office?

A.Behind the bookshelf. B.Next to the desk. C.In front of the sofa.

3.What does the woman plan to do?

A.Arrange her new office. B.Visit the man's office. C.Use the man's laptop.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What do we know about Jim?

A.He was kicked by a boy.

B.He got hit by a football.

C.He fell on the ground.

2.When can Jim play sports again?

A.In 48 hours. B.In 4 days. C.In a month.

What kind of biscuits does the woman want?

A.The square ones with cream. B.The round ones with cream. C.The square ones with chocolate.

What's the relationship between the speakers?

A.Seller and customer. B.Boss and employee. C.Good friends.

What's the woman's plan for this evening?

A.Watching a film. B.Practicing tennis. C.Seeing a match.

Why does the man come here?

A.To practice English. B.To buy a new recorder. C.To meet the repairman.

Where does the conversation take place?

A.In a plane. B.In a hospital. C.In a restaurant.

翻译句子

1.得知他在这学期后要去欧洲旅行一周， 我预计春节前见不到他了。

2.我建议穿暖和点。

3.他看起来很惊喜，说这是他至今为止收到的最好的礼物。

4.虽然有些数学题十分难， 但是绝大多数都非常简单， 而且我已算出了一些题。

5.当我刚开始使用手机做作业的时候， 我有段时间难以阻止自己在它上面玩游戏。

6.我知道你看书看得快，我认为你应该考虑从图书馆多借两本书。

7.每次读《老人与海》时，我都会对那位老人有更好的理解。(The Old Man and the Sea)

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1.The beauties of the West Lake in spring were beyond his e___________(预期).

2.The suggestion was voted down by large m_________(大多数).

3.We have been friends for a long time, so we are very f________(熟悉) with each other.

4.She waited in her hotel to welcome her children on their a_________(到达) from London.

5.He was very c________(谨慎) for fear that he should be blamed for anything wrong.

6.Several students were i________(受伤) in the car accident.

7.I shall never f________(原谅) myself for failing to help you when you were in danger.

8.The relations between our two countries have improved markedly in every a_______(方面).

9.This argument sounds r________(有道理的), but actually it's incorrect.

10.I get so a_____ ( 吸收)in doing something that I am unaware of things happening round me.

11.I'm afraid I will have no chance to p_______(参加) in the coming contest.

12.The Festival Of Asian Arts& Music will include several live p_______(表演).

13.It is strongly r_______(推荐) that you should see your doctor.

14.I am so glad to know that he has fully r________(康复) from the illness.

15.L_________(幸运地是), I brought my umbrella along, otherwise I would surely get wet.

16.If your action i__________激励) others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.

17.As a teenager, we should play a big role in garbage c_________(分类) and garbage recycling.

18.Each time you finish a task you will feel a sense of p________(骄傲) for a job well done.

19.I felt the p_________(压力) of being the first woman in the job.

20.We need to take r______________(责任) for looking after our own health.

    For more than six million American children, coming home after school means coming to an empty house. 1. Some may hide. But all of them have something in common. They spend part of each day alone. They are called latchkey children. They are children who look after themselves while their parents work. 2.

Lynette Long was once the headmaster of an elementary school. She said, “We had a school rule against wearing jewelry. A lot of kids had chains around their necks with keys attached. I was constantly telling them to put them inside shirts. There were so many keys. It never came to my mind what they meant.” 3.

She and her husband began talking to the children who had them. They learned of the impact working couples and single parents were having on their children. 4.One in every three latchkey children the Logs talked to reported being scared. Many had nightmares and were worried about their own safety.

The most common way latchkey children deal with their fears is by hiding. 5.

The second is TV. They’ll often play it at high volume. It’s hard to get statistics(情况)on latchkey children, the Longs learned. Most parents are slow to admit they leave their children alone.

A.Slowly, she learned they were house keys.

B.But they don’t mind.

C.Fear is the biggest problem faced by children at home alone.

D.Some deal with the situation by watching TV.

E.Some go to their friends or their relatives.

F.And their bad condition has become a subject of concern.

G.It might be in a shower stall, under a bed or in a closet.

    The latest data from the Office for National Statistics shows that one in every 12 kids is living in homes where no one has worked for at least a year. That may be due to unemployment or issues such as sickness or disability that mean they can’t work, and aren’t required to. This is known as being in a “long term workless” family.

The issues faced by children in workless families have very bad influence on their development and education, limiting their future employment prospects, and reducing their opportunities to succeed throughout their lives.

Not only does worklessness reduce family income, it can also damage families’ health and stability, and thus destroy children’s development. This is because many workless families are held back by disadvantages such as debt, drug and alcohol dependency, and by homelessness. Suffering from the family problems, many children face a greater and greater possibility of repeating the poor outcomes of their parents. Government research has shown that children in workless families are almost twice as likely not to reach the expected level at all stages of their education. For example, three-quarters of children from families where no one works failed to reach the expected level at General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), compared to around half of children in lower-income working families.

So attention should be paid to children in out-of-work homes. Having working parents means a child is more likely to do better at school, to have better health, education and development, and also means they are less likely to fall into crime.

But for some families, worklessness, or not employment, is the norm. They just choose not to work. These families often face huge barriers to getting on with their lives but they take the opportunities offered by the society. Parents’ ability to work is frustrated by issues like low skills or poor mental or physical health, or drug and alcohol dependency, leaving children without the stability they need.

We all want to help workless families with complex problems so that their children can take advantage of the opportunities in Britain. We all want parents to have the chance to go out to earn a living and to enjoy the pleasure of work, so that their children can benefit from the good examples of working parents. In doing so, we should know the need to understand the complex issues that some families face and to develop a new approach to deal with poverty. Because the root causes are not financial. It is about helping families overcome the problems they face so that they can go as far as their talents and hard work will take them. We shouldn’t retreat from acting to deal with disadvantages, because we know the costs of inaction to individuals, communities and society.

1.According to the author, children in workless families may _______.

A.have better performance at school

B.take chances to go out to earn a living

C.be more able to deal with their problems

D.live the same lifestyles that their parents had

2.The underlined word “norm” in the fifth paragraph probably means _______.

A.a huge barrier B.a turning point

C.a typical standard D.an unusual event

3.In the last paragraph the author mainly talked about _______.

A.raising of social welfare

B.solutions to the problems

C.development of the society

D.reforming of the government

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

A.introduce a study on children in workless families

B.appeal to the readers to help children in workless families

C.present a new approach to deal with poverty of workless families

D.compare children’s performances in workless families and low-income ones

    Loud cheers and applause broke out at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab on Monday, November 25, 2018, as the unmanned lander, called Insight, touched down on Mars, after nearly seven

years from design to launch to landing.

The great arrival of the spacecraft—designed to listen for quakes and shakes as a way to discover the Red Planet’s inner secrets, how it formed billions of years ago and, how other planets like Earth took shape—marked the eighth successful landing on Mars in Nasa’s history.

Minutes after InSight landed on the surface of Mars, the first image was sent back, showing a wide flat area as seen through a dirty camera.

The touchdown came after a nearly seven-month, 300 million-mile travel from Earth to Mars, during which the InSight spacecraft had to slow down from a speed of more than 12,000 mph. The spacecraft’s heat shelter helped the lander survive temperatures as high as 2,700℉.

Each step along the way was watched nervously at JPL, with updates delayed by the eight-minute light travel time between Earth and Mars. Mission controllers hugged each other with joy when the signals were received. “We are proud of everything that has gone on today,” they told us reporters.

The first picture of the surface of Mars was sent back to Earth by one of the MarCO nanosatellites (马可纳米卫星) that accompanied InSight during its travel to Mars. The dust from the landing made the view unclear. Pictures from it were expected to be clearer once the dust settled and the lens cover (镜头盖) was removed.

Hours later, InSight’s batteries were charging as expected. The InSight team also passed on another picture, taken by a different camera that’s fixed on the lander’s robotic arm. The view is clearer, showing the robotic arm and the seismometer, which is used to discover the actual movement of the ground.

1.What do we know about InSight lander from the passage?

A.It has landed successfully on Mars eight times.

B.It travelled all the way at the speed of 12,000 mph.

C.Mission controllers helped it survive high temperature.

D.The task of it is to find out the inner mysteries of Mars.

2.We know what Mars looks like by _______.

A.studying pictures InSight lander sends back

B.reading reports sent back by the person on Mars

C.collecting images sent back by MarCO nanosatellites

D.analyzing information the robot on InSight lander sends back

3.How did the mission controllers feel when they received signals from Insight?

A.Unconcerned. B.Worried.

C.Amazed. D.Excited.

4.The passage is most probably taken from _______.

A.a fiction novel B.a news report

C.a travel magazine D.an official statement

    When young, I loved going on trail（小路） runs. It was my favorite way to escape stress. So, when I was back in my hometown after a tough first year of my Ph. D. program, I thought a trail run was just what I needed. But instead of helping me relax, the run did just the opposite.

After I moved to the city for college, where my runs were on flat concrete paths instead of winding dirt trails, I used a GPS watch. When I went on trail runs again in the country, it constantly reminded me of the fact that I wasn’t keeping up with my usual pace. I turned my watch off, thinking that would allow me to enjoy my surroundings and find the peace I expected, but I worried I was underperforming. “Why can’ t I let go and just enjoy myself?” I wondered. But after some introspection（反省）, I realized why I was struggling—both on trail runs and in graduate school.

Going into my Ph. D. , I had thought that my solid undergraduate track record would set me up for instant success. To my surprise, I was wrong. I lacked confidence in my research abilities which I thought stopped me performing well and I constantly felt my progress was too slow. Other students’ self-confidence and their excellent results made me feel insecure. Finally, one day I broke down in tears in my adviser’ s office.

Then came my visit home: I was having trouble because I hadn’ t properly adjusted my expectations to the differences between an urban run and a trail run.

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

1.How did the author feel when he was on trail runs again?

A.Relaxed. B.Tired.

C.Anxious. D.Happy.

2.What resulted in the author’ s poor performance in Ph. D

A.His lack of confidence. B.His lack of hard work.

C.His poor research abilities. D.His poor track record.

3.What does the author want to show in the last paragraph?

A.His desire for success. B.His confidence of trail runs.

C.His expectations in his study. D.His realization after the trail run.

4.What does the author want to tell us?

A.Failure is the mother of success.

B.Working out regularly is beneficial.

C.It’ s important to make necessary adjustments.

D.It’ s vital to turn to others for help.

    Amsterdam's Best Flea MarketsIjhallen Flea Market

First or second weekend of every month

Perhaps the most impressive of them all is Ijhallen， located in the north of Amsterdam． With more than 1，500 stands and 3，000 free parking spaces， the monthly market attracts visitors from not only the Netherlands， but Europe-wide．

There is a five euro admission fee， but you can be pretty sure that you can browse second-hand treasures for most of the day． Anything and everything can be found here； old guitars and antique chairs， art prints and military gear．

Noordermarkt Flea Market

Saturday， 9am-4pm

Monday， 9am-2pm

In the centre of the Jordaan， the Noordermarkt Flea Market on Saturdays includes vintage（老式的） goods and organic food produce from local farmers．

On Mondays， the market transforms into an antique-hunter's goldmine． There are piles of vintage clothes， antique books， coins and furniture．

Waterloopein Market

Monday-Saturday， 9am-6pm

The most centrally located of all flea markets in Amsterdam， Waterlooplein Market offers visitors a range of snacks， second-hand clothes and vintage treasures．

There's a maze of second-hand goods， from old globes and hanging lamps， to African drums， antique rugs and used bikes．

Spui Book Market

Friday 10am-6pm

Ideally situated among bookstores， you'll find a collection of tents sheltering second-hand and antique books at the book market on Spui．

You can find a variety of literature from biographies and poetry to fantasy-fiction， history， psychology and geography． While most books are from the Netherlands， some English and international titles are for sale． As well as antique maps， prints and record．

1.Which flea market do you need to pay some extra money？ ______

A.Ijhallen Flea Market． B.Noordermarkt Flea Market．

C.Waterlooplein Market． D.Spui Book Market．

2.What can you pick up at Noordermarkt Flea Market？ ______

A.You can get enough parking space． B.You can choose a range of snacks．

C.You can buy some fresh vegetables． D.You can dig some gold mines here．

3.When is a good time to visit a favorite market for a crazy book fan？ ______

A.First weekend of every month． B.Friday， 10am-6pm．

C.Monday， 9am-6pm． D.Saturday， 9am-4pm．

    During my second year in high school, I got sick and missed a few days. When I ______, I was greeted with two essays，three days of math and history homework, plus several tests. ________ I went home from school that day exhausted, I had to stay up really late to finish them all.

The next day at school, I got a shock: I’d totally forgotten to prepare for the ________ on Romeo and Juliet, which I’d take ________ my lunch hour! Worse still, I had ________ the in-class discussion and all the notes. When lunch came, I went to the English room to face my certain doom(厄运). All I could do was try to ________ on the questions I didn’t know.

As it turned out, I didn’t know the majority of the questions. I was just about to give ______ when my pencil accidentally fell and broke. Standing by the blackboard sharpening my pencil, I ________ down and there in full view lay the answer sheet for the test! What good fortune! I can kiss good-bye to all my ________ of failing the test! My heart started beating, and my brain _________, Yes! Read over the answers — quickly! This was quickly followed by another voice, No! You’ll get caught! My mind turning back and forth, Yes! No! Yes! No! …This went on for ten of the ________ seconds in my entire life.

Finally, I decided to finish the test on my own, without ________! I was satisfied with my decision but pretty ________ I had failed the test.

The next day when I walked into the English room, my great joy of having been an ______ soul changed into a wave of doom as I saw my test paper lying face down on my desk. I knew what awaited me. I stared at it a few seconds before I took the _________ to turn it over.

You can only imagine my ________ when I learned that I had passed the test! I have never in my whole life been so happy to see my ________, a C-.

My mom says the victories that ________ the most courage are won within. Now I know ________ what she means. Now not only can my conscience (良心) rest easy, but I don’t have to worry about getting caught and meeting a sad ________ like Romeo and Juliet.

1.A.arrived B.appeared C.returned D.finished

2.A.Although B.Because C.Until D.If

3.A.lecture B.essay C.test D.play

4.A.by B.over C.upon D.toward

5.A.carried B.lost C.dropped D.missed

6.A.depend B.guess C.agree D.improve

7.A.in B.off C.out D.away

8.A.wrote B.settled C.looked D.calmed

9.A.boredom B.loneliness C.tiredness D.worries

10.A.warned B.persuaded C.chanted(唱歌) D.whispered

11.A.coldest B.saddest C.longest D.fastest

12.A.suffering B.cheating C.checking D.thinking

13.A.regretful B.glad C.certain D.relieved

14.A.honest B.open C.optimistic D.energetic

15.A.wisdom B.encouragement C.intention D.courage

16.A.anxiety B.shock C.fear D.appreciation

17.A.paper B.credit C.rate D.grade

18.A.take B.put C.find D.gain

19.A.gradually B.exactly C.willingly D.seemingly

20.A.ending B.film C.fact D.love