If you have never ever heard of pawpaw，you are not alone. Most Americans do not know of the fruit，although it is native to the United States. Once，however，it was one of the most popular fruits in North America. Happily，those who love the pawpaw are trying to return it to its former position in American foods.

The pawpaw is a kind of fruit that grows on trees found all over the eastern United States. It is similar in size to a typical mango. It has a dull green-colored skin，and a soft，almost creamy orange inside. Most people agree that the pawpaw tastes like a combination of bananas，apricots （杏）and mangos. Most people are very surprised by its sweet taste. The fruit has a very short harvest season，from two to three weeks in September and October.

The pawpaw has never been sold commercially. The fruit requires a very special environment-low，wet areas that sometimes flood. In addition，the fruit is good to eat for only two to three days after harvesting. This makes it hard to sell anywhere distant from the pawpaw trees.

Planters are again growing pawpaw trees and harvesting the fruit. In several states farmers have organized “pawpaw festivals” to reintroduce the food to people.

Farmers are trying to grow different kinds of paw paws that will be easier to ship and sell commercially. Donna and Jim Davis are pawpaw farmers in Westminster，Maryland. They told National Public Radio that they purchased their pawpaw trees in the 1990s and now sell the fruit at farmer markets and online.

So, who knows? Maybe the pawpaw will show up soon at a market near you.

1.What is the pawpaw's most outstanding nature?

A. It grows on trees all over the US.

B. Its sour taste is like an apricot.

C. It looks like a combination of bananas and mangos.

D. It is very rich in sugar.

2.Why is it difficult for the pawpaw to become a big business?

A. It has to be sold far from the pawpaw tree.

B. It is difficult to harvest in the low and wet areas.

C. It is hard to keep its freshness for long.

D. It needs expensive transportation to the market.

3.What do farmers do to deal with the disadvantage of paw paws?

A. They advertise on National Public Radio.

B. They plant improved pawpaw trees.

C. They organize pawpaw festivals.

D. They sell the fruit at farmer markets.

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

A. A forgotten American fruit is becoming popular again.

B. Fruit of pawpaw plays an important part in America.

C. Most people have hardly eaten fresh paw paws.

D. A traditional fruit has changed people's diet.

    There is such a group of singers in the western musical circle at present, who enter the business as online celebrities(名人)and then become top idols and giant stars globally.They become popular for their videos online and then they are discovered by talent agents and gradually cause huge storms in the musical circle.For example, Troye Sivan, a singer who is nicknamed “chuoye”, became popular on You tube from an early age.

As a popular video sharing website, You Tube has given rise to plenty of stars, creating a new celebrity culture.Providing a platform where anyone can post videos, You tube presents the opportunity for anyone to achieve fame by simply uploading a short video.Sivan has been making you tube videos since he was 12 to show his singing talent.In the digital age, Sivan has already developed large devoted audience online and his sensitive video blogs have earned him extreme popularity.

A.survey has showed that US teenagers are more attracted with You Tube stars, which is a surprising result.You Tube stars are judged to be more attractive, outstanding and related than traditional stars.Looking at the survey comments and feedback, teens enjoy a close and real experience with You Tube celebrities, who aren't carefully directed by design.Teens also say they appreciate YouTube stars sense of humor and risk-taking spirit, which are often limited by Hollywood stars.As a result, singers who make their first show in the traditional way no longer have a complete advantage in front of the audience.Online platforms open up a lot of doors for people.They become the best place to be discovered.

1.How do online celebrities become popular?

A.By acting in Hollywood.

B.By writing blogs on the website.

C.By posting their videos online and gain recognition.

D.By meeting audience across the country.

2.Why does the writer mention Troye Sivan in Paragraph I and Paragraph 2?

A.To give an example of becoming successful by working hard.

B.To give an example of becoming a well-known singer with the help of the website.

C.To give an example of holding a successful concert.

D.To give an example of sticking to great determination.

3.What can we infer about Hollywood stars according to the last paragraph?

A.They never give performances online.

B.They are more outstanding than YouTube stars.

C.They write less sensitive video blogs than YouTube stars.

D.They are less humorous and risk-taking than YouTube stars.

4.What is the author’s attitude towards online platforms like You Tube?

A.Positive. B.Negative.

C.Uncaring. D.Doubtful.

    My six-year-old son, Stephen, was in front of the TV and smiled. His favorite show was about to begin---a Phoenix Suns basketball game.

“Ladies and gentlemen," the announcer’s voice was heard, “here is your starting lineup (首发阵容).” The arena (球场) darkened and the lights flashed when the players ran into the court to sing their team song. Stephen clapped and danced around. My wife Lorrie and I laughed. Stephen had been performing this for months. “One day I’m going to take you to a game, son,” I promised.

About a year later, the construction company where I worked finished a project for a Suns player. One afternoon my boss called me. “The player has two extra tickets for tonight’s game! Just pick them up at my office,” he said. I picked up the tickets, but felt a little disappointed when I looked at the clock. Even if I had had a helicopter, we would never have gone to the arena in time for the player introductions. Stephen would miss his favorite part! I grabbed my key, got Stephen in my car and hit the road. “Lord,” I prayed, “I’d love to see the joy on Stephen’s face. Help us make it on time.”

When I drove, it began to rain heavily. Suddenly, lightning flashed right near the arena! I turned on the radio to listen to the game. The announcer said there’d been a power failure at America West Arena. Everyone was fine, but there would be a delay until they got everything running. Finally, I parked the car and we walked in hurriedly to take our seats. I hoped that we hadn’t missed the introductions.

The very moment we entered the arena, the lights darkened. The music started. “Ladies and gentlemen, here’s your starting lineup!” Stephen’s eyes grew wide. There wasn’t enough space for him to dance around, but I could tell that his heart was leaping more than his body was able to. Thank heaven, he hadn’t missed a thing. And neither had I.

1.How did the author get the tickets?

A. His boss bought the tickets from a Suns player for him.

B. He bought the tickets from his boss.

C. His boss gave him the tickets as a reward for his work.

D. A Suns player offered the tickets for their work.

2.Why did the author feel disappointed when he got the tickets?

A. The game had already begun when he picked up the tickets.

B. The arena where the game would take place was too old.

C. It was too late for them to catch the beginning of the game.

D. He had no way to get a helicopter to take his son to the arena.

3.What might cause the delay of the game?

A. The arena was too wet and dirty after the heavy rain.

B. Lightning destroyed something at the arena.

C. The audience did not come to the arena on time.

D. The players came to the arena late because of the heavy rain.

4.What did the author mean by saying “And neither had I”?

A. He kept his promise to his son. B. He didn’t lose his job.

C. He didn’t miss a great match. D. He felt his son’s joy.

    Alabama: Priester’s Pecans

Dessert in the South basically starts and ends with an ooey-gooey pecan (核桃) pie. Especially in Alabama, where the pecan is the official state nut. While there are plenty of farms that pick and package pecans, perhaps the most famous is Priester’s, a family-run business that’s been supplying Alabama with its favorite nuts for over seven decades.

Alaska: Salmon jerky

Forget beef jerky (肉干) - in Alaska, it’s all about the salmon jerky. Home to five different species of the flavorful fish (king, red, pink, silver, and chum), the northernmost state produces nearly one-third of the wild salmon consumed around the world. Bonus: Salmon is one of the seven healthiest fish you can eat.

Arizona: Saguaro cactus

The largest cactus (仙人掌) in the United States, the saguaro cactus is found only in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert. Living to be up to 200 years old, the cacti, whose flower is also the state’s flower, are generally around 30 feet tall and can grow unlimited arms. Want to see for yourself? Visit one of these 10 outstanding desert escapes in America.

California: Wine Guide

It isn’t called “Wine Country” for no reason. Northern California, specifically Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley, produce over 60,000 registered wine labels, making vino (酒类产品) the state’s most valuable agricultural product. If you’re looking for the most popular varietals (优质酿酒葡萄汁)，the top two frequently planted grapes are chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon.

1.How long has the Priester’s farm lasted?

A.About 7 years. B.About 30 years.

C.About 70 years. D.About 200 years.

2.Which state is famous for salmon?

A.Alaska. B.Arizona.

C.Alabama. D.California.

3.Where does the text probably come from?

A.A library guide. B.A news report.

C.A project handbook. D.A travel guide.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.What is the first prize?

A.A two – week holiday. B.A 500 – pound camera. C.Two plane tickets to Jamaica.

2.When will the result of the competition come out?

A.On August 25. B.On August 31. C.On September 15.

3.What requirement do the photos need to meet?

A.They must be in black and white. B.They must be taken by kids over 18.

C.They must have been taken on holiday.

4.What does the speaker remind the competitors to do?

A.Write their information on the back of the photos.

B.Take part in next month’s super sports competition.

C.Get their photos back after the competition.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.How many persons will share the house?

A.Two. B.Three. C.Four.

2.Which year of university is the woman in now?

A.The first year. B.The second year. C.The third year.

3.Why doesn’t the woman like the second house?

A.It’s too expensive. B.It’s not big enough. C.It’s not near the university.

4.What do we know about the last house?

A.It has a big garden. B.It is well furnished. C.The price is attractive.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Which team does the man cheer for now?

A.Seattle. B.New York. C.Los Angeles.

2.What did the woman think the man liked?

A.Football. B.Gardening C.Painting.

3.When do the two speakers plan to go bungee(蹦极) jumping on Saturday?

A.At 9:00 am. B.At 12:00 noon. C.At 2:00 pm.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What is one thing the man is not going to pack for the trip?

A.A sweater. B.A coat. C.A jacket.

2.Which occasion will the man take part in definitely?

A.A party. B.A date. C.A wedding.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What activities is the man organizing?

A.A school reunion. B.A birthday party. C.A meeting

2.Why does the woman recommend the Omni Hotel?

A.The price is quite reasonable. B.She likes the party rooms there.

C.Her brother works there.

How will the woman go to the city church?

A.By bike. B.By bus. C.By car.

Why does the woman look upset?

A.She experienced a theft. B.She was given a parking ticket.

C.She couldn’t find a parking space.

What is the woman probably going to do?

A.Make a list. B.Do some shopping. C.Make a chocolate pie.

What does the man want to do first?

A.See the elephant. B.Have a cup of tea. C.Watch the dolphin show

Where does the conversation probably take place?

A.In a restaurant. B.In a furniture store. C.In the woman’s company

假设你是高三学生李华，将于今年六月份毕业。请你给你的英语老师Miss Wang写一封感谢信。要点如下：写信目的；老师对你的帮助；表达祝愿。

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Dear Miss Wang,

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Yours truly,

Li Hua

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There was a time that I was fond of eating instant noodles very much. The instant noodles taste deliciously, because there are artificial additives in it. When my mother was not at the home, I would buy but eat some. Unfortunately, as time goes by, I found my appetite became bad. My mother said I shouldn't have had such many instant noodles, for they are low vitamins and aren't good for my healths.

After that, I developed an awareness of staying away from instant noodles and eat healthy food.

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When people hear the word ''rat'', they may think of dirty animals that spread disease. And if you are an English learner, you may also connect the word ''rat'' with bad 1. (express). For example, calling someone a ''rat'' is 2. big insult and ''rat race'' describes a joyless, hurried way of living. So rats 3. (general) are not beloved animals either in life or the English language. But the rat trainers at the nonprofit organization, APOPO, see the animals very differently.

Based on Tanzania, APOPO trains giant rats 4. (find) landmines. Humans 5. (use) metal-searching devices to do this work for years. But rats--- it turns out--- do it better. And they also cost 6. (little) money. APOPO estimates that worldwide there are 110 million 7. (hide) explosives (爆炸物) left over from wars. These explosives are still ''live'', or able to explode. The work that APOPO does is really important in spreading the fact 8. rats are not just a pest. They really are 9. (hero) and they show us every day that they are worthy 10. that name.

    Danny Redden was just putting his sneakers into his locker when his baseball teammate Max told him he was wanted by the coach in the principle's office. Danny felt _______. ''Why? '' ''He didn't say. '' Danny was a(an) _______ good student, so it wasn't about his grades. Taking a big _______, he knocked on the closed door and then _______ inside. There was the principle Mr. Irving at his desk. _______ the desk sat coach Geller. And when he’d taken an empty seat, he saw his _______. Oh, no. if his mom was there, he must really be in _______.

''I've got some bad news, '' said the principle. Danny just _______ hard. ''You won't be able to _______ in the last game of the championship. '' ''Why not? '' he asked. The series was ________, 2-2. The last game would be played this coming Saturday. ''It's not because of anything you did. ________, you've been a real treasure to the team, Danny. Coach Geller ________ left your name off the list and the rules state that every player has to be ________ in order to participate, '' said Mr. Irving. ''Can you just ________ my name? '' Danny asked. ''I'm very sorry, Danny. The list was submitted last night. Additions are not allowed, '' said the principle.

Then the big day came. Danny sat in the stand as the game got ________. First his team was ahead, and then the other team ________. Finally, Danny's team scored the winning run. Danny ________ out of his seat. He couldn't wait to get down to the ________ to celebrate the moment with the team.

That night he told his mom with the biggest smile of his life, ''That was my win and Max's, and Simon's too. That's what it means to be ________ of a team. I helped get us to the championship. And in my own way, I helped win it, too. ''

Yes, as the saying goes, ''No one can whistle a symphony. It ________ a whole orchestra to play it. ''

1.A.anxious B.upset C.amused D.awkward

2.A.equally B.similarly C.fairly D.instantly

3.A.look B.hesitation C.breath D.courage

4.A.rushed B.marched C.paced D.stepped

5.A.Off B.Across C.Beneath D.From

6.A.mom B.brother C.playmate D.acquaintance

7.A.shape B.trouble C.danger D.difficulty

8.A.listened B.cried C.swallowed D.trembled

9.A.act B.present C.play D.drum

10.A.tied B.defeated C.scored D.fought

11.A.In all B.In fact C.As a rule D.As a result

12.A.unbelievably B.deliberately C.carefully D.accidentally

13.A.permitted B.prepared C.qualified D.listed

14.A.add B.load C.make D.fill

15.A.in the way B.under way C.in a dilemma D.under control

16.A.kept up B.caught up C.went up D.showed up

17.A.went B.crawled C.exploded D.excited

18.A.coach B.business C.court D.field

19.A.part B.member C.honor D.player

20.A.spends B.means C.marks D.takes

    Twenty minutes isn't even enough time to catch a lecture of The Big Bang Theory. Yet for many people, that’s the amount of face time they'll get with their doctors all year. 1. During the time, try to ask the confusing questions, which is the key to staying healthy in between checkups.

What happens if I don't take the medicine?

Many patients feel medicine should be taken when they're obviously sick, and skip it when they feel they have recovered. But some conditions take months or even years to be completely removed. In such case, even if you don't have symptoms, don't skip medicine. 2.

Does the medicine interact with my supplements (增补物)?

Many patients assume that supplements like vitamins or herbs are helpful and won't interact with their medicine. That's a dangerous assumption. There're many drug interactions with herbs and nutrients. 3.Patients on certain antidepressants (抗抑郁剂), for example, should not take herbs like St. John's wort (圣约翰麦汁).

What changes can I make to improve my condition?

Diet, exercise, sleep, and stress are all huge elements that impact health and are all completely under a patient's control. 4. But in almost every case, your health can be improved with changes to those four elements.

5.

Your treatment can be a journey, and you should know what kinds of signposts (路标) to look for-good and bad. Being aware of potential challenges, side effects, and failure rates can help you prepare for issues and important improvements: you and your doctor can come up with ways to deal with both.

A. And some can be deadly.

B. Why should I have to deal with the health issues?

C. In many cases, drugs and medicine may be necessary.

D. What kind of improvements and problems should I expect?

E. Instead, take it regularly so that it can have its intended effect.

F. In your next checkup, instead, be prepared for the twenty minutes.

G. That's why it makes sense to make full use of that precious period.

    It is an uncomfortable fact that civilized society is almost completely dependent upon fossil fuels in nearly every aspect. Whether you believe there are hundreds of years or just a few decades left of this resource, the fact remains that it is a limited resource. At some point, fossil fuels are going to either be gone or become too expensive to realistically use. That is, when fossil fuels become too expensive to use, people will just start using something else. Though this may work well in theory, actually shifting from fossil fuels is not the same as shifting from one brand of shampoo to another.

This is entirely due to the fact that humans rely so much on the infrastructure (基础设施) they have developed, which is entirely dependent upon this resource, accounting for 85% of the United State's energy use. If the world were entirely dependent upon solar energy, that would be fine because sunlight is a continuing resource. However, at the current state of things, humans are in a dangerous position owing to its complete dependence upon one single limited input.

Fossil fuels are also responsible for a significant amount of land, water, and air pollution beyond their carbon dioxide (二氧化碳) production. For example, coal mining brings solid wastes to the surface that would normally remain underground and the areas around a mine can remain barren (贫瘠的) for generations due to the lack of proper topsoil. The burning of coal for energy also produces many different types of particulate (微粒的) matter that pollutes the air. Compared with fossil fuels, renewable energy is far more environmentally friendly.

There exists an argument that renewable energy options are not as efficient as fossil fuels because the deployment (部署) of renewable energy equipment like the wind turbine (风力涡轮机) costs a lot of money. However, when factors such as pollution and climate change are considered, renewable energy is actually far more efficient than fossil fuels. And fossil fuels will be surely replaced by renewable energy whether it is your generation or your grandchildren's.

1.According to paragraph 1, we know fossil fuels ____.

A.are heavily depended on by humans

B.are a symbol of civilized society

C.are becoming more and more expensive

D.can be replaced by other resources soon

2.What does ''This'' in paragraph 2 refer to?

A.That it is necessary to use solar energy.

B.That it is hard to stop using fossil fuels.

C.That people have overconsumed fossil fuels.

D.That people have developed so many infrastructures.

3.What is the purpose of paragraph 3?

A.To show the relationship between greenhouse gases and fossil fuels.

B.To present negative consequences brought by fossil fuels.

C.To introduce how carbon dioxide affects the environment.

D.To explain why fossil fuels should be used.

4.What is the text mainly about?

A.Renewable energy equipment is economically-beneficial.

B.Renewable energy produces less energy than fossil fuels.

C.It is very urgent for people to shift to renewable energy.

D.It is an unstoppable trend to use renewable energy.

    After a nail salon turns away a physically challenged woman, a stranger makes a truly beautiful gesture, ''Beauty isn't about having a pretty face. It’s about having a pretty mind, a pretty heart, and a pretty soul, oh, and pretty nails! '' That may well be Angela Peter's motto. Last July, Peters, 36, rolled her wheelchair into a nail salon at the Walmart shopping center in Burton, Michigan, with the idea of painting her fingers. But Peters was turned away. The salon told her that they were afraid it would be too difficult to properly paint her nails given that her hands shook. What was meant to be a day of happiness for Peters was now a disappointment.

Ebony Harris, 40, saw everything and approached Peters. Harris offered to do her nails. They shopped for nail polish. They settled on a bright blue-a color that would catch every eye. They then made their way into a neighbouring Subway, found a table for two, and set up shop. Harris gently took Peters' hand into hers and carefully began painting her nails. Watching it al with awe and admiration was Subway employee Tasia Smith. What struck her most was the ease and gentleness displayed by Harris as she painted Peters' nails, all the while chatting as if they were old friends.

Peters, who runs a poetry website, heavenlypoems.com, harbors no bitterness towards the nail salon that turned her away. The salon says they refused to offer Peters service because they were too busy. ''When people do us wrong, we must forgive, '' Peters wrote on her website. ''I just want to educate people that people with different disabilities, like being in a wheelchair, can have our own business and get our nails done like anyone else. ''

1.Why did Peters go to the Walmart shopping centre?

A.To go shopping. B.To eat at a Subway.

C.To meet her friend Harris. D.To have her nails painted.

2.What caused Peters' disappointment?

A.She was disabled. B.She was refused.

C.The salon was busy. D.She had no nail polish.

3.How do you find Ebony Harris?

A.Mean. B.Optimistic.

C.Caring. D.Stubborn.

4.What can we infer from the passage?

A.It's better to use websites to educate people.

B.The salon had its acceptable reason to decline a disabled woman.

C.Those who did something wrong should not be forgiven.

D.People with different challenges should be treated equally.

    The phone rang. I waited for the answering machine to get it, but for some reason, it was not picking up. I sighed, annoyed because I knew the call was either going to be for my wife, Susan (she was the only one who received calls on the home line, and she left to take Alyce to school ten minutes ago), or it was the latest of 300 attempts to sell me something I had absolutely no interest in.

''Hello, '' I said, an edge in my voice. 12-year-old daughter, ''Mommy was just in a car accident. '' My heart stopped and then began pounding. ''Are you all right? '' ''Yes. '' ''Is Mommy? '' A deep sob. ''I don't know…I don't think so. Come quick. '' I rushed a few blocks to what looked like a shoot for a disaster movie. Fire engines, police cars, and ambulances were randomly parked in the street; helicopters circled. A city bus was on the wrong side of the road. In front of it were the smashed remains of Susan's car. Susan was pinned under the dashboard (仪表盘). There was no front windshield (挡风玻璃).

Alyce was standing on the corner crying, covered in tiny pieces of glass but uninjured. Inconceivable! Susan wasn’t so lucky. But she was alive. It turned out that she had broken nearly every bone in her body, and she would spend almost three months in the hospital.

More than two years later, Susan and I were at a musical event. Our director, Danny, rushed up to us. He said excitedly, ''There's a woman here tonight from one of the church choirs who you have to meet! '' He returned with an African American woman with a bright, glowing smile. She told us she lived in the apartment building by where the accident had happened. That morning, she had rushed to the street, still in her bathrobe, and seen Alyce standing by the side of the wrecked car, crying. She approached her, asking, ''Is that your mom in there? '' Alyce nodded, and the woman said, ''Let's pray together. ''

Sweet, innocent Alyce looked at this woman wearing a cross around her neck and told her that she needed to call me, but her backpack with her phone was trapped inside the crushed vehicle. So the woman lent Alyce her phone. After the accident, she said, she had continued to pray for our family. We had our picture taken together, and as we were saying goodbye, she hugged us all warmly. We realized we had never been formally introduced, so she said to me, ''I'm sorry, I never got your name. '' I told her it was Doug, and she paused, as if maybe she hadn't heard me. I repeated, ''Doug, like Douglas. '' She looked at us and said, ''Wait, your name is Susan? '' Susan nodded. ''And your name is Douglas? '' The woman put her hand over her heart. ''Oh my goodness, '' she said. ''My name is Susan Douglas. ''

1.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A.Both the author's wife and the daughter were not severely injured.

B.The author was calm when he heard about the accident.

C.The author was the only one who received calls on home line.

D.The author rushed to the accident like a shoot.

2.What does the underlined word inconceivable refer to in the 3rd passage?

A.Innocent. B.Unconscious.

C.Incredible. D.Unfortunate.

3.Why did the African American woman want to see the author's family?

A.They were from the same church choir.

B.She witnessed the whole accident and offered to help two years ago.

C.She shared the same first name with the author's wife.

D.She would like to talk about her experience and had a picture taken.

4.What is the best title of the article?

A.The Bus Crash Angel B.The Unwanted Call

C.An Expected Crash D.A Fun Encounter

    Blogging has been around for 25 years. There are some successful blogs that have been around from the very beginning and even some new bloggers who quickly gained success. Here are some successful blogs you should start following.

Boing Boing

Boing Boing is one of the oldest blogs. Its content ranges from pop culture to academic stuff, technology to inspirational stories, and plenty of political stuff. Their website design is simple. But once you start reading their blog, you will become interested in their fun writing style. That’s why Boing Boing is one of the blogs that inspired modern-day blog writing.

Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur gives you tips on being a better worker. Even though most of their content targets business owners, anyone can gain something from reading their productivity advice. If you care about being successful, Entrepreneur is a blog you must follow.

Perez Hilton

Perez Hilton formed the ''most hated celebrity website''. The website mainly focuses on rumors that happen on the red carpet. Perez Hilton became famous because he wasn't afraid to blame certain celebrities for their crazy behaviors. Even though celebrities hate him, his blog still attracts millions of readers. You can still see Perez Hilton appearing on the red carpet today.

Tech Crunch

If you want to hear the latest news in tech, you will likely go to TechCrunch. Since its foundation in 2005, the blog began to cover all things about tech. The blog was founded by the lawyer and businessman Michael Arrington. He loved writing about different companies and technology. As of today, TechCrunch is the third-most popular website in the world.

1.What do we know about Boing Boing?

A.It covers diverse topics. B.It is famous for its founder.

C.Its website design is outdated. D.It has the largest numbers of users.

2.Entrepreneur helps people to ____.

A.have a good regulation B.get better job chances

C.promote their products online D.develop interesting writing styles

3.Which blog is most suitable for people who are interested in digital products?

A.Boing Boing. B.Entrepreneur.

C.Perez Hilton. D.TechCrunch.

阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

Mary waited anxiously for her turn in the empty dressing room. Never had she been so nervous before. This competition was of vital importance to her comeback .“If I can win today,” she said to herself, “I can dance on the national stage next month.” Three months ago, her left arm was seriously injured in a car accident.After the medical treatment , she began to recover slowly. She practiced over and over again in order to regain her dancing skills.

“Hi, Mary,” in rushed her friend Jessica.“How is your arm? Is it going to influence your performance?”

“I guess it can be tolerated for I am to win the match . ” said Mary with a determined look.

“Admirable! But I hear that a girl called Linda is really gifted and strong.She can be your real well-matched competitor.Come on!”

After Jessica left,Mary decided to practice her most difficult spin . “If I don’t try harder, I won’t grasp this chance.” She thought. But her arm began to hurt, making her worried. “Mary, what makes you think you have a chance tonight?” she said to herself. After the pain was gone, she continued to warm up.

A slim girl hurried in and put down an equipment bag on the chair.Then, she took out her dance dress quickly and put it on skillfully. Seeing Mary, she smiled politely and said “Hi, I’m Linda. I am the next one!” Mary nodded in reply but felt uncomfortable. “This is just my competitor. Because of her, I may lose tonight.” Her mind was wandering when Linda let out a scream, “Oh, God, I can’t find my music tape!” Linda searched her bag but in vain . “It may be missing on the way.”With these words, she then rushed out.

注意：

1.所续写短文的字数应为120字左右；

2.应使用5个以上的短文中标有下划线的关键词语；

3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；

4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

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Suddenly, Mary caught sight of a black box under the chair where Linda put her bag.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Hearing her name called, Mary walked on the stage with her heart beating faster and faster.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

请阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

As a new reporter, Zhou Yang is more than 1.(delight) at his first- day experience in China Daily, 2. important and popular English newspaper. He is eager to go out on a story, 3. he can’t get the4.(approve) of his new boss Hu Xin, because he is merely a green hand. Now Hu Xin is instructing him how to be a good reporter.

At the very beginning, he will work as an assistant to an experienced journalist to become 5.(technical) good.Later,only if he acquires6.(many) skills than expected can he cover a story on his own.Besides, he is supposed to be curious, for there are many cases7. reporters should ask many different questions so that they can get necessary information . Of course,it is vital for a reporter to have a good “nose” 8. a story,knowing if someone is telling the truth.And while interviewing people, a reporter must listen to the answers carefully. If possible, a reporter can record the interview in case he 9. (accuse) of getting the wrong end of the stick.Last but not least, make sure to submit the article in time so as not 10.(miss)the deadline.

After hearing Hu Xin’s advice, Zhou Yang is looking forward to his first assignment very much.

请根据下列句子中所给首字母提示及汉语注释，将空缺处单词的完整正确形式写在答题纸上(每空1词)。

1.Exhausted, the marathon runner______(溜) into bed and fell asleep soon.

2.St Paul’s Cathedral has made many good first ______ (印象) on the tourists.

3.Facing the challenge of cholera, John Snow still held an o______(乐观的) view of defeating it.

4.G______ (引导)by the sun, they managed to walk out of the thick forest.

5.If the little mermaid hadn’t come to his a______ (帮助)，the young prince would have drowned.

6.To stop bleeding, much pressure should be a______ (施加；运用)to the wound.

7.England is the largest of the four countries, which c______ (由...构成) of three zones.

8.For l______ (缺乏) of a real time capsule, neither you nor I can travel to the future.

9.While walking through the village, I was c______ (不断地) reminded of my childhood.

10.To his credit , the boy can still ______(集中精力) on the classic novel with much noise going on .

    While waiting for my train, I saw a young man sitting on the station’s floor, head down. I thought he was______I looked around and nobody____, so I just shrugged and went on my way. After a few steps I_______and found he was drunk. I asked him if he was OK and if he needed any _______ He told me he was OK. He said his ______ was one station further and that he would only need to take the train home. I_______his hand to help him stand.

He wanted to take the stairs but I_______he would hurt himself since he seemed too________to walk. So I asked him to take the elevator. He_______taking the stairs. I told him I would________the elevator with him, even though my mind was trying to ____ me not to go into an elevator alone with a drunken man. I put this____out of my mind and accompanied him on the elevator. We arrived on the_____without incident.

The man couldn't ____well, so I asked him to walk a little more with me to ____on a bench. While sitting there he____me, telling me that I saved him.

Finally, we got on the train. At the next____,as we said our goodbyes, I asked him to walk_____ Before I knew it, he left $ 20 next to me on the seat and____out of the train. There was no way to give him back his money.

Now, my______is——what act of kindness shall I do with these $ 20?

1.A.drinking B.thinking C.sleeping D.recovering

2.A.waited B.stopped C.acted D.escaped

3.A.turned B.arose C.suffered D.bargained

4.A.food B.money C.patience D.help

5.A.factory B.school C.office D.house

6.A.took with B.reached for C.put up D.cut out

7.A.doubted B.decided C.hoped D.feared

8.A.fast B.steady C.weak D.slow

9.A.insisted on B.dreamed of C.believed in D.depended on

10.A.find B.watch C.ride D.run

11.A.allow B.invite C.wish D.remind

12.A.thought B.adventure C.chance D.offer

13.A.train B.platform C.seat D.top

14.A.sing B.perform C.stand D.sleep

15.A.rest B.survive C.chat D.lie

16.A.noticed B.thanked C.praised D.begged

17.A.position B.journey C.mile D.station

18.A.carefully B.bravely C.quickly D.seriously

19.A.moved B.fled C.dashed D.jumped

20.A.warning B.question C.wish D.worry

    Hope is the most powerful motivating force（驱动力）that helps people to overcome the difficulties.1.you need a guiding force to keep you moving toward your goals.Hope keeps you on your feet and makes you much stronger.

Hope is your strength and inner faith in the battle of your life. 2., you lose everything. You do hard work and make a great effort to succeed in life but fail. That makes you upset and depressed. You do not know what to do. At that time hope comes to your rescue and gives you encouragement.3.

Hope increases the productivity, efficiency and creativity in people. A hopeful person is a positive person who can succeed in any field of his choice. 4.The best service we can do to the mankind is giving hope to the hopeless.

5.? Yes, hope gives meaning to life as without hope there is no reason to live. Give hope to the people and they will become more creative and more productive. Hope is vital to the life of every person. Besides, hope is necessary not only for life but also for living a healthy life. Hope is the best medicine that keeps away tension, depression, high blood pressure and other health problems. I had two big heart attacks and while at the edge of death, I had hope that I would survive. And the hope of getting well kept me alive.

A. A hopeless person is a failed person who can never succeed in life

B. Have you ever lost hope and felt sorry for yourself

C. Since you're full of hope for the future

D. You try one more time and succeed

E. In the ups and downs of life

F. Is hope necessary for life

G. If you lose hope

    The next time you need to get somewhere, you may be able to follow your nose. A study has found that a strong sense of smell is associated with a strong sense of direction.

Researchers conducted an experiment at McGill University in Canada. Fifty-seven adults were invited to participate in a virtual"way-finding task"in which they had to make their way around a virtual environment. They were given 20 minutes to learn about the virtual city. After having passed by each of eight landmarks at least twice, the participants were placed in front of one of the landmarks and asked to find the most direct route to one assigned by the researchers.

The participants also smelled 40 scented（有香气的）pens one at a time. After a brief sniff, the participants chose one word that best identified the smell from four words on a screen.

An additional exercise used a virtual maze（迷宫）to determine if the participants were more likely to rely on landmarks to find the way or if they used a more habit-based method built over time as people travelled the same route over and over again.

What the researchers found was that those with the ability to correctly identify the smells of the pens also had the easiest time performing the way-finding task by way of landmarks. A strong sense of smell was not identified in the participants who used the more habit-based method.

The connection between the sense of smell and way-finding likely came about as a result of the evolution of the nervous system. The original function of the sense of smell in humans may have been intended to support our spatial memory.

Keep that in mind the next time you get lost going to the dentist. It won't prevent you from getting horribly lost, but it's good food for thought along the way.

1.How did the researchers carry out the study?

A.By using typical landmarks in a real city.

B.By combining virtual tests with real-life tests.

C.By testing different senses in a virtual environment.

D.By collecting routine observation data from the participants.

2.What were the participants asked to do after they smelled a scented pen?

A.Decide whether they liked the smell.

B.Use a sentence to describe the smell.

C.Choose a suitable word for the smell.

D.Find the landmark that featured the smell.

3.Which of the following factors is better related to a strong sense of direction according to paragraph 5?

A.The way of using landmarks.

B.More experience in describing things.

C.Quick adjustment to the virtual world.

D.A more habit-based way-finding method.

4.The meaning of the word "spatial" underlined in Paragraph 6 relates to _____.

A.the situation B.the position

C.the spirit D.the time

    Five years ago, my wife said she'd found us a tiny but adorable house. It was close to the historic Abbot Kinney. However, there was a bus depot（公共汽车停车场）across the street. Hundreds of buses noisily parked there every night and noisily left every morning. It was awful.

But I was determined to make the best of it. “It is noisy, but it offers us a good way to think about what is required to make a city work, "I kept telling our 6-year-old daughter.

Then one morning, I woke up to find that the buses were gone! I allowed myself to get excited. My daughter, however, was unhappy. It took me a minute to understand:she had got used to the idea of us having a role in city life.

Shortly afterward, a homeless encampment（临时营地）was built there. Then I found out what was planned for the bus depot-a place to deal with the homeless.

When I told my daughter about the“bridge housing", a big smile spread across her face. Her first reaction wasn't fear or selfishness. She understood instantly how special it was that the bus depot would become a place for people who needed just that to live.

What story about city life could I tell her then？I tried to keep fruit in the car so that at traffic lights, we could hand out a banana or an apple. When a woman put up a tent on the sidewalk in front of our stairs, I filled all her water bottles.

Now we have a couple hundred new neighbours, and I'll be telling anyone who will listen what an honour it is to live among the homeless. Without my daughter, I might not have come to the same conclusion.

1.What was wrong with the author's new house at the beginning?

A.It was too small for family use.

B.There was too much noise around.

C.It was too close to a tourist attraction.

D.There were too many neighbours around.

2.Why was the author's daughter unhappy when she found the buses were gone?

A.She thought she lost the role in city life.

B.She didn't like the idea of bridge housing.

C.She had been used to the presence of buses.

D.She couldn't go out of town without the buses.

3.What was the author's purpose of keeping fruit in his car?

A.To meet his family's needs.

B.To make his daughter happy.

C.To help the homeless when possible.

D.To thank those who had helped them.