If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Other than flying and communicating with someone from his mind (which, let’s be honest, would probably actually be awful), breathing underwater is one of the favorites. You can hang out with Aquaman and Ursula, and when the end of the world comes and we’re all living under water, you’ll be fine.

With this in mind, a student at the Royal College of Art, London has designed a 3D-printed amphibious garment called AMPHIBIO — essentially a set of gills(鳃) — for this very purpose.

According to Jun Kamei, a biomimicry designer and materials scientist, it is "for a future where humankind lives in the water".

With the world set for a global temperature increase of 3.2°C (5.7°F) by 2100, rising sea levels are a very real threat to large coastal cities, potentially affecting up to 2 billion people — or 26 percent of the current global population.

Kamei’s little device uses a specially designed porous(多孔的) material that fills oxygen again in the water and releases carbon dioxide. It is inspired by water-diving insects that create their own little scuba diving set by creating a protective bubble of air around their body thanks to their water repellent(防水的) skin.

The technology is easily 3D-printable too, which will be great when we need them together. These "gills" could replace heavy and clumsy scuba equipment, making it more similar to free diving but for longer. This could have immediate applications for underwater rescue plans — the 12 boys rescued by divers from a flooded cave in Thailand, for example, where it took weeks to work out how to get the boys and the vital breathing equipment through those narrow tunnels.

So far, the tech has only been tested as a working prototype, not actually on humans, so the dream may have to be on hold for now. And scaling up and testing on humans is Kamei’s next plan. This may sound unbelievable, but Kamei insists he has a much more optimistic vision of the future.

1.What can be inferred about Aquaman and Ursula?

A. They can read minds.

B. They can breathe underwater.

C. They often cause huge disasters.

D. They can’t live underwater.

2.What can we learn about AMPHIBIO?

A. It can produce oxygen in the water.

B. Its user can communicate with others from their mind.

C. It is the unique useful tool against the threat of rising sea levels.

D. The designer drew his inspiration from a certain natural species.

3.Why did the author mentioned the rescue of the boys in Thailand?

A. To present the success of the new device.

B. To compare the new device with the old one.

C. To prove the advantage of the new device.

D. To show the new device is easily 3D-printable.

4.What is the author’s attitude to the future of the new design?

A. Objective. B. indifferent. C. Doubtful. D. Critical.

    It was once common to regard Britain as a society with class distinction. Each class had unique characteristics.

In recent years, many writers have begun to speak the 'decline of class' and 'classless society' in Britain. And in modern day consumer society everyone is considered to be middle class.

But pronouncing the death of class is too early. A recent wide-ranging society of public opinion found 90 percent of people still placing themselves in particular class; 73 percent agreed that class was still a vital part of British society; and 52 percent thought there were still sharp class differences. Thus, class may not be culturally and politically obvious, yet it remains an important part of British society. Britain seems to have a love of stratification.

One unchanging aspect of a British person's class position is accent. The words a person speaks tell her or his class. A study of British accents during 1970s found that a voice sounding like a BBC newsreader was viewed as the most attractive voice. Most people said this accent sounded 'educated' and 'soft'. The accents placed at the bottom in this study, on the other hand, were regional city accents. These accents were seen as 'common' and 'ugly'. However, a similar study of British accents in the US turned these results upside down and placed some regional accents as the most attractive and BBC English as the least. This suggests that British attitudes towards accent have deep roots and are based on class prejudice.

In recent years, however, young upper middle-class people in London, have begun to adopt some regional accents, in order to hide their class origins. This is an indication of class becoming unnoticed. However, the 1995 pop song 'Common People' puts forward the view that though a middle-class person may 'want to live like common people' they can never appreciate the reality of a working-class life.

1.A recent study of public opinion shows that in modern Britain ________.

A. people regard themselves socially different

B. most people belong to middle class

C. it is easy to recognize a person’s class

D. it is time to end class distinction

2.The word “stratification” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.

A. variety B. qualification C. authority D. division

3.British attitudes towards accent ________.

A. are based on regional status

B. have a long tradition

C. are shared by the Americans

D. have changed in recent years

4.What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The middle class is expanding

B. A person’s accent reflects his class

C. Class is a key part of British society

D. Each class has unique characteristics.

    Most of us might only begin to think about dinner in the late afternoon: What should I make today? But Jelena Petrovic begins to think about her big meal early each morning. After morning tea, she and her husband, Milan, begin their plans for a traditional Serbian dish. The cooking method they use probably comes from Jelena’s mother or grandmother. Each recipe uses local foods found in Serbian markets.

Milan goes to the market to get the food they need. And the 69-year-old Jelena makes plans for how she will explain the cooking process to her 150,000 followers on YouTube. Once she is ready, Jelena films her cooking show from a small kitchen table. Milan holds the camera.

Jelena has many years of cooking experience at home. Ten years ago, she started an online program, where she shared recipes and cooking suggestions for meat, soup, bread, sweet treats and more.

Her number of followers grew over time. She decided to start a blog and began also making videos she filmed with her mobile phone. Today, her videos on YouTube have over 50 million views.

Last year, “Granny’s Kitchen” was named one of the Top 50 YouTube channels in Serbia.

Now her YouTube channel takes up much of her day. She works from her small kitchen and home office. Colorful plants and flowers fill the room. A bright cloth covers the table where she works. She says she gets tired from cooking long hours each day. But, she said, “My viewers wait for a new recipe every morning. If I am late, they will ask if I am well or what is happening.”

Often, her viewers write that the recipes bring back happy memories of their childhood. “My recipes are all local, traditional home-food recipes,” Jelena said. “I make things my mother or grandmother used to make.”

1.What is special about Jelena’s dealing with dinner?

A.She prepares dinner with special foods. B.She considers her dinner plan earlier.

C.She asks her husband to prepare dinner. D.She completes dinner in the late afternoon.

2.Which of the following can best describe “Granny’s Kitchen”?

A.Boring. B.Simple. C.Little-known. D.Popular.

3.How does Milan help his wife make the cooking program?

A.By cooking food.

B.By explaining the cooking process.

C.By buying goods and shooting the videos.

D.By analyzing cooking methods for dinner.

4.What encourages Jelena to continue her cooking program?

A.Her viewers’ care and expectation.

B.Her love for traditional home food.

C.Her happy memories of childhood.

D.Her real interest in cooking food.

    Summer Holiday Fun 2017!

The summer holidays are upon us again. Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough!

Peterborough Museum

The Age of the Dinosaurs is the museum's main attraction this summer. Get up close to prehistoric creatures via some great hands-on exhibits！Watch out for monsters lurking around every ember！The museum is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Saturday, and from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sundays in August.

Call 01733 864663 for details.

Saxon Youth Club

School holiday fun: Young people aged 13－19 will be able to produce their own music, compete in sports activities, or try their hand at cooking at Saxon Youth Club, Saxon Community Centre, Norman Road, Peterborough every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 pm. PLUS an aero ball tournament will take place on Thursday, 12th August between 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm.

Call 01353 720274 for details.

Houghton Mill

Through the Looking Glass－a new production of the family favorite on Monday 30th, August. Bring rugs or chairs to sit on and a picnic if you wish to eat during the play. Gates open 5:30 pm, performance 6:30 pm－8:30 pm. Tea room will be open until the end of the interval. Adult ￡ 10. Child ￡7. Family ￡20.

Booking advisable on 0845 4505157.

Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey

Farmland Games: From Wellie Wanging to Pretend Ploughing matches, come and join the Farmland Team. Collect your sporting stickers and create a colorful rosette that is fit for a winner！No need to book, just turn up between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Thursday, 19th August. Suitable for children aged four and above, each child should be accompanied by an adult and all activities are included in the normal admission price. Tickets Cost: ￡ 7 per child.

For further information, call 01223 810080.

1.If you are interested in cooking, you can go to ________.

A.Saxon Youth Club B.Houghton Mill

C.Farmland Museum D.Peterborough Museum

2.You want to watch the new play with your parents, so it will cost you ________.

A.￡ 17 B.￡ 27 C.￡ 20 D.￡ 7

3.Which of the following activities needs parents' company? ____________

A.Watching the new play. B.Competing in sports activities.

C.Visiting the dinosaur exhibition. D.Playing farmland games.

假定你叫李华，笔友Tom要来南昌旅游，发邮件过来想了解南昌的情况，请你回复他的邮件。要点如下：

1.来南昌旅行的最佳时间；

2.南昌最值得参观的一些地方；

3.来南昌之前需要做其它什么准备。

注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

滕王阁：Tengwang pavilion  八一起义纪念馆Bayi uprising Memorial  革命的revolutionary

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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。文中有10处语言错误，每句最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），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。

You have offered me lots of helps. I still remember I had difficulties learn English. It was hard for me memorize English words and understand what other were saying. However, I am luck to meet you. Firstly, you advised me to listen more but read more, which real helped me. Besides, you suggested that you should watch for English movies and sing English songs. You also advised me to form the habit of reading aloud in the morning. As a result, I finally make great progress.

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

My name is Wang Kun. Ever Since middle school, my sister Wang Wei and I 1.(dream) about taking a great bike trip. Two years ago she bought an expensive mountain bike and then she persuaded me into 2.(buy) one. After my 3.(graduate) from college, I asked my sister, “Where are we going?” It was my sister 4. first had the idea to cycle along the entire Mekong River from where it begins to where it ends. Now she is planning our schedule for the trip.

I am fond of my sister 5. she has one serious shortcoming. She can be really stubborn. Although she didn’t know the best way of getting to 6.(place), she insisted that she organize the trip7.(proper). I asked her whether she had looked at a map yet. Of course she hadn’t; my sister doesn’t care about details. When I told her that our journey would begin at 8.altitude of more than 5,000 meters and the air would be hard 9. (breath), she said it would be an interesting experience. I know my sister well. Once she has made up her mind, nothing can change it. 10.(final), I had to give in.

    Now I am living in Italy, working as an English language assistant. I am living with one of the _______ from a local school, who is very kind. At the moment, it’s a bit _______ as we don’t always understand each other. This is known as a _______ barrier(障碍), when two people cannot communicate because they don’t have a language in _______.

I have learnt that it is more _______ speaking in real life than speaking it in the classroom. My teachers could _______things to me in English when I didn’t understand. My _______ doesn’t speak any English. When I don’t know the _______ in Italian, I try to explain it and when that doesn’t _______, I try to show the thing I’m talking about.

Yesterday, the Internet wasn’t working and I had to __________ my housemate where the router(路由器) was so I could find the password for the Wi-Fi. I had no __________ what the Italian word for router was so I tried to explain it several time. In the end, I called it the “Internet box” and she __________ what I meant.

However, it isn’t all __________. When we finally understand each other, we both __________ and have a little celebration. Sometimes I feel very __________ because keep making many mistakes, but my housemate __________ me nicely and tells me that I’m doing well. I can also feel my language __________ because I have no choice but to __________ Italian. I hope that I will be speaking like a real Italian by the time I __________. I’m determined to __________ over this language barrier.

1.A.teachers B.doctors C.workers D.waiters

2.A.grateful B.difficult C.boring D.exact

3.A.hearing B.sight C.language D.taste

4.A.business B.advance C.addition D.common

5.A.powerful B.popular C.official D.different

6.A.forgive B.gain C.explain D.hold

7.A.neighbor B.housemate C.classmate D.friend

8.A.word B.letter C.name D.place

9.A.appear B.work C.happen D.flash

10.A.pass B.tell C.ask D.beg

11.A.point B.use C.doubt D.idea

12.A.kept B.ordered C.understand D.missed

13.A.simple B.nice C.bad D.wild

14.A.whisper B.clap C.value D.decorate

15.A.unfair B.embarrassed C.excited D.moved

16.A.corrects B.spreads C.reforms D.examines

17.A.improving B.escaping C.ignoring D.losing

18.A.create B.host C.live D.speak

19.A.leave B.begin C.grow D.arrive

20.A.hand B.climb C.take D.turn

    If you have a poor night of sleep, it’s difficult to stay awake in class next day. Your teacher’s voice might begin to sound like a lullaby(催眠曲). 1. To keep yourself awake, some tips are worth trying in class.

Sit in the front of the room. Why? 2. You’ll also be near the people who are more likely to participate, and the sound of their voices might keep you awake.

3. Ask and answer questions and pay attention to the lesson. This will help if you’re tired or discouraged by the content of the lesson. Talking will also keep you busy and active. It might be helpful to make a goal for yourself to answer or ask at least three questions per class. 4.

Listen actively to the lesson. 5. It requires engagement of your mind as well as your body. To effectively listen to your teacher, you should try to maintain(保持)  eye contact, face him/ her, pay close attention to what he/ she is saying and ask questions during a pause in the lesson.

A. Take part in class activities.

B. Develop interest in the subject.

C. If so, classrooms can be boring.

D. Try to take notes as much as possible.

E. Practicing active listening can help you keep your eyes open.

F. To avoid annoying your teacher, you should try to keep your questions on topic.

G. You’ll be more encouraged to stay awake for knowing the teacher can see you easily.

    It’s spring in Southern California, when leaving the house means getting faced with the sweet smell of flowers. It’s also wildflower season, and thanks to some nice rains, we’re surrounded by super flowers. It got me thinking about the one sense, and thanks to some nice rains, we’re surrounded by super flowers. It’s also wildflower season, and thanks to some nice rains, we’re surrounded by super flowers. It got me thinking about the one sense I usually take for granted: Smell. And that’s especially true when it comes to teaching my child about the world.

There are some blocks and toy cars for touching, learning and body development. The toys are mainly mirrors, lights, things that make noise. Through these, children are introduced to materials, sights, and sounds. We also offer out children a daily touching of flavors and tastes. But how can we teach smell? Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked with memory, but it’s the one I often forget in my own life unless I’m faced with it – the sweet orange flowers of spring, the movie popcorn smell that remains on my clothes after I leave the theater, the sharp smell of onions, or the carpets in a house where someone smoked for decades.

I want to develop that sense more for myself, but also want to cultivate(培养) it in my child too. So last weekend I took my son on a smelly walk, and we walked around the neighborhood for flowers to experience and discuss. He’s only 2.5 years old, so I still have to remind him to smell by sucking the air in through his nose, not blowing the air out like a dragon. And it actually went really well! I think nest time we might walk through my training: Smells “cozy.” Smells “like morning.” Smells “like grandpa.” (Grandpa lives in Ohio and we haven’t seen him in more than a year, so I don’t know what this means.)…

1.What does the author usually take for granted?

A.The timely rains. B.The sense of taste.

C.The sense of smell. D.The knowledge about the world.

2.Children may develop other senses except smell by_______.

A.playing toys B.smelling flowers

C.going to the theater D.buying some popcorn

3.Why did the author remind the child to smell in a certain way?

A.It was the best way to smell.

B.The child was not old enough yet.

C.The child asked the author to do so.

D.The author dislike the child’s way to smell

4.How did the author feel about the training of smell last weekend?

A.Curious B.Worried

C.Anxious D.Satisfied

    Parents can cut the chances of their children getting fat simply by keeping them longer at table. Just three extra minutes at a family mealtime could help prevent child fatness. The reasons might lie in communication and the importance of a scheduled mealtime.

Dr Barbara Fiese said, “Children, whose families have a 20-minute meal over four times a week, weigh lighter than kids who leave the table after15 to 17 minutes. Over time, those extra minutes per meal add up and become really powerful.”

Researchers studied 200 family mealtimes, testing the influences of mealtime habits of families with children in primary school. They found that families, who said that shared mealtimes were an important part of family life and had special meaning for them, were less likely to have fat children. Similarly, families who talked more together and communicated more positively during the meal, were more likely to have healthy-weight children.

Teaching families how to make full use of family mealtimes was a wise idea. “This is something we can do and teach. It’s also important to recognize the increasing differences of families and their complex living schedules that may challenge(挑战) their abilities to plan ahead and set some time to communicate with each other,” said Dr Fiese.

Families in poorer US neighborhoods faced more problems, including poor chances of getting healthy food. But even so, regular high quality family mealtimes made a difference to the children’s weight. Dr Fiese said, “Three to four extra minutes per meal will make a healthy weight more possible.”

1.How long is reasonable for a family mealtime according to the text?

A.About 10 minutes. B.About 12 minutes

C.About 15 minutes D.About 20 minutes.

2.What’s the advantage of a longer family mealtime according to the text?

A.Children can better enjoy their meals.

B.Children can have a good rest while eating.

C.Children can communicate more during the time.

D.Children can have more time to choose what they like.

3.What does the author want to show in paragraph3?

A.The result of a study. B.Different eating habits.

C.Causes of child fatness. D.The importance of normal eating

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

A.Mealtime talk helps to lose weight

B.Healthy food makes normal weigh

C.Poorer families have thinner children

D.Longer family mealtimes help prevent child fatness

    When my best friend and I were teenagers, our favorite place to hang out was the Hallmark store. If we had money, we would choose a perfect card for each other and then share tears or smiles depending on what emotion the words expressed. In those coming years we developed a   friendship built on sincere feelings and we often found comfort in the words of a Hallmark card. I think it is perhaps since those years that I have become a greeting card collector.

The other day, while cleaning out the storage in my home, I came across the bag where I have kept greeting cards. They are the lasting messages that speak the meanings of my life. I pulled out a foolish-looking card. It has a stick drawing on the front that seems to be my portrait(肖像画), I laughed as I realized this is exactly how my oldest daughter saw her mum. Opening it up I saw a hand-drawn heart with eyes and a big smile. On the other side are some words “You are the best mum in the world!” This may be one card that Hallmark cards cannot compete with for it is a treasure more precious than gold. I can’t go back to where I’ve been but, from time to time, I can be taken into a welcomed memory trip.

These are the Hallmark moments of our lives. Words from once upon a time inspire us to appreciate the people in our lives who mean so much. When we sometimes have doubts, or when the world treats us unfairly, the encouraging words are there in black and white, sometimes drawn in a homemade stick drawing with a heart-shaped smiling face standing out from the rest.

Life is a Hallmark card when you care enough to send the very best.

1.What influence does the Hallmark card have on the author?

A.Finding her real hobby.

B.Becoming a greeting card donor.

C.Getting real friendship and comfort.

D.Learning to share the experience of making cards.

2.The author uses “a welcomed memory trip” in paragraph 2 to show that_______.

A.she often remembers her past trip

B.those cards are very meaningful for her

C.her daughter’s words moved her deeply

D.drawing herself on the cards is very meaningful

3.Why does the author think the words on the cards mean a lot?

A.Because they make her full of thanks.

B.Because they are written in different colors.

C.Because they can help her overcome doubts.

D.Because they always inform her of the card collector.

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

A.Words on the cards B.Collecting greeting cards is a hobby.

C.Life is a Hallmark card D.Memory in the childhood

    There are over 10,000 various species(种类) of birds across the world. These creatures are warm-hearted, can fly and lay eggs. From different sizes, communication skills, shapes, colors, to types of flight, the creatures are thought to be wonder.

Avocets

There are four different species of avocets found around the world. This bird is found in North and South America, Europe, and even Australia. They are seldom seen in other areas. They live in large groups, and have been known to become quite eager to fight, if they feel they are in danger.

Eastern bluebirds

These types of birds are around 6.5inches in length. Such birds are found mainly in gardens and woodlands with the arrival of spring. Male eastern bluebirds are bright blue and white. Female eastern bluebirds are gray. New York and Missouri have named this creature as their state bird.

Catbirds

Catbirds are known to copy the sounds of other birds. This bird is gray in color and has a shade of chestnut, just under its tail. There are different species of catbirds found in various parts of the world.

Doves

Doves are smaller than pigeons and have a longer tail in appearance. Doves are found throughout the world and these birds are also a symbol of peace. They feed on fruits, plants and seeds to survive.

There are many other beautiful and attractive birds which can be seen in nature. Birds would prefer to have their own freedom rather than be trapped in a cage, so if you think you can have it as a pet, you need to think again.

1.What can be inferred about avocets?

A.They are rarely seen in Asia. B.They are about 6.5 inches in length.

C.They have a shade of chestnut. D.They are a symbol of romance and peace.

2.Which birds can learn the speech of other birds?

A.Avocets. B.Eastern bluebirds.

C.Catbirds. D.Doves.

3.Where is the text probably taken from?

A.A sports newspaper. B.A poster.

C.A travel guide. D.A science magazine.

假如你是李华，最近收到了你的美国朋友Taylor的来信。她在信中说，她刚进高中，不能适应新的环境，不知如何去结交新朋友，因而情绪低落。请你给她写一封回信，回信内容应包括如下要点：

1. 向Taylor表示问候和安慰；

2. 针对她的问题提出以下建议：

(1)同学遇到麻烦时，要去帮助他们；(2)放学后邀请同学一起参加活动；(3)其他建议

注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯

Dear Taylor

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Yours truly

LI Hua

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。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(∧), 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。

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 worked as public health nurse in a very poor city in Florida .I was often very kind to my patients, especial the old people. On New Year’s Day as I was cooking dinner to my family, I thought of some old people, They were my patients which were always alone at home So I decide to cook more and deliver hot meal to them .When I saw my two sons play in the house happily, but I made them stop. And I asked them to help me pack and deliver these meals, As we took the food  into our houses, the old people were very moving and we saw tears of joy in their

eyes .

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Voyages of people from England play 1. important part in spreading English,  2. is frequently spoken as an official or common language in many countries. 3.(base) on British English, the English spoken in one of these countries can 4.(understand) well by other countries’ native English speakers. And 5.(actual) these Englishes have been gradually changing in accents, spellings, 6.(express) and the usages of vocabulary. Because 7. this fact, the differences can be made use of 8.(tell) which country the foreigners of your block are from. For example, if a boss fluently commands his driver, “Come up straight to my apartment by elevator and take some gas for my trucks”, instead of requesting, “Please come to my flat by lift and take some petrol for my lorries”, you can recognize 9.(he) American identity, while the 10.(late) suggests that he is British.

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

One day, as I was getting into my car, a woman stopped beside me and asked if I was going north. I wasn’t_______I asked her where she wanted to go. She told me that she had_______her bus and had to walk. I_______her to get in and said I would be happy to take her.

As I started_______, I thought to myself, “I am not in a_______,” so I asked the lady what her_______destination was. She was going to work and was running_______So I told her that I would_______to drive her to work so that she wouldn’t be late! “I can’t_______you are doing this,” she said. “This is such a________gift. I just moved here three weeks ago and you are so________!”

As we near the office________where she worked, I________she put her hand into her bag for something. I asked her what she was________She said, “I must have________my lunch bag at home.” I had just bought my________“Here’s a lunch,” I said as I gave her a________and handed her my bag from the back seat.

She gave me a hug as she got out of the________She said, “My husband died a few months ago and this is a sign that things will be________for me. Thank you.” I drove back home with my________singing and a big smile on my face!

1.A.and B.since C.until D.but

2.A.broken B.missed C.lost D.sold

3.A.invited B.expected C.encouraged D.begged

4.A.driving B.moving C.running D.going

5.A.hurry B.luck C.way D.rest

6.A.last B.real C.favorite D.final

7.A.busily B.late C.fast D.early

8.A.refuse B.remember C.offer D.start

9.A.believe B.doubt C.wonder D.think

10.A.cheap B.nice C.simple D.small

11.A.friendly B.patient C.worried D.strict

12.A.house B.store C.apartment D.building

13.A.said B.understood C.noticed D.knew

14.A.giving out B.looking for C.finding out D.asking for

15.A.left B.made C.saved D.taken

16.A.supper B.lunch C.breakfast D.bag

17.A.hug B.prize C.present D.smile

18.A.shop B.office C.car D.bus

19.A.good B.hard C.interesting D.true

20.A.life B.body C.mind D.heart

Ways to make a great first impression

You’ve heard it a million times already, but it really does take but a few seconds to make that all-important first impression（印象）. Here are some easy ways for you to impress your classmates or teachers.

● 1.

Before you shake hands with somebody, make sure that your hands are clean. The handshake should not be too strong or weak. Most people use their right hands, unless they have a reason to use the left. 2..

● Be on time

When meeting someone for the first time, arriving on time is as important as breathing. You may have an excuse, but that will leave the person who hardly knows you with a bad impression. As a general rule, plan to arrive about 30 minutes early. 3..

● Introduce yourself and ask for names

Make sure you properly introduce yourself. Ask for their names in a polite way. 4.. This will increase the chances of their remembering your name in the future. Always remember to stand up when greeting someone and be sure to introduce them to anyone you’re with.

● Make a good conversation

To get the most out of your discussion, try to find something common between the two of you. 5.. A person will feel more comfortable with someone who they can relate to（产生共鸣）.

A. It’s better to be hanging around the place than be stuck in traffic

B. Repeat the name and use it later in conversation

C. Use proper body language

D. Have a proper handshake

E. However, don’t have your left hand in your pocket because this appears impolite

F. You’ll be in serious trouble if you leave a bad impression on them

G. It could be a similar taste in clothes or a common hobby

Internet use appears to cause a decline in psychological well-being（安康）, according to research at Carnegie Mellon University.

Even people who spent just a few hours a week on the Internet experienced more depression and loneliness than those who logged on less frequently, the two-year study showed. And it wasn’t that people who were already feeling bad spent more time on the Internet, but that using the Net actually appeared to cause the bad feeling.

Researchers are puzzling over the results, which were completely contrary to their expectations. They expected that the net would prove socially healthier than television, since the Net allows users to choose their information and to communicate with others.

The fact that Internet use reduces time available for family and friends may account for the drop in well-being, researchers suggested. Faceless, bodiless “virtual”（虚拟的）communication may be less psychologically satisfying than actual conversation, and the relationship formed through it may be shallower. Another possibility is that exposure to the wider world via the Net makes users less satisfied with their lives.

“But it’s important to remember this is not about the technology per se; it’s about how it is used,” says psychologist Christine Riley of Intel, one of the study’s sponsors. “It really points to the need for considering social effects in terms of how you design applications and services for technology.”

1.The best title for this passage would be ________.

A.Internet may Cause Depression

B.The Dark Side of Internet

C.How to Use Technology Properly

D.The Importance of Psychological Well-being

2.Internet use may cause a decline in psychological well-being because ________.

A.people who were already feeling bad spend more time on the Internet

B.Internet users thought the world was wider than it really was

C.people were too eager to turn the “virtual” communication into reality

D.people have less time for actual communication with their family and friends

3.What does the underlined Latin word “per se” (in Para. 5) mean?

A.probably B.absolutely

C.oneself D.itself

4.What’s the tone of the passage?

A.Optimistic. B.Critical.

C.Objective. D.Pessimistic.

    To see the world is one thing. To have someone to share it with is another. Indeed the travel becomes more interesting when you have a travel partner. A travel partner can be a close friend, a family member, a pal you’ve met online, or a business

You can have someone to talk to

Traveling alone is fun，but wouldn’t you feel lonely? Having a travel partner can remove the feeling of loneliness. This is especially true if you can get a travel companion who is very familiar with the place you, re traveling to. You don’ t have to ask any information from the locals, and you can increase the time you spend in the country.

One of the major headaches in traveling is the costs involved. You can’t simply ignore the rising price of hotels or plane tickets. You should also think about your daily needs, such as your food. Of course, you can’t simply go back without bringing any souvenirs (纪念品)to your friends and family. All these can ruin your budg- et(预算).However, when you have a travel friend, you can have someone to share the expenses with.

You can meet a good friend

Having a travel mate is a good way of meeting a new friend or even a lifelong partner. You can never count the number of couples who actually found their way into each other’s heart while traveling together in another country.

You can have someone to watch out for you

When you’re in a foreign land, you’ll never be really safe. You don’t know  the rules as well as the culture of the people. A travel mate will be perfect to remind  you of your duties in the country and to watch your back just in case you get lost. So why don’t you find a travel companion now?

Let’s find out how ...

1.What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?

A.To introduce a travel company.

B.To encourage us to have a travel partner.

C.To explain how to be a perfect travel partner.

D.To tell an interesting experience with a travel partner.

2.What’s the best title for the 3rd paragraph?

A.You can have someone to share the expenses with.

B.You can know the local culture well.

C.You can enjoy food with your partner.

D.You can save money by bargaining together.

3.Which of the following statements agrees with the author’s opinion?

A.Traveling alone is not fun.

B.Buying souvenirs isn’t necessary.

C.Many people fall in love when traveling.

D.It’s better to choose a stranger as a travel partner.

4.The following paragraph will probably talk about    .

A.how to get along with a travel partner

B.how travel can benefit people

C.what we can learn from travel

D.how to find a travel partner

    Christopher came to our school in the middle of the year, right after Christmas. He was the only new kid but he wasn’t shy at all.  He stood front of the class and introduced himself with full confidence. Right away, I felt as if I found my other half. I immediately ran to Mrs. Rose and asked if Christopher could sit next to me.

We both were funny and liked sports, food. But my classmates stayed away from Christopher because he had to get pricked（验血）every time after he ate sweets like cookies.

The day before spring break all sorts of candies and desserts were being passed out. I stuffed my face with every sugary sweet I could find. I made sure to take a couple for Christopher too but he didn’t touch them.

“Why aren’t you eating Christopher?” I asked. He replied firmly, “I can’t.”

I begged him and then he got mad and said, “I told you I couldn’t eat it! Stop it! Stop!” I sat there puzzled.

I went home that night with a million questions. My mom sat me down and told me that Christopher had diabetes（糖尿病）and that was the reason why he couldn’t eat as much sugar as everyone else.

After spring break when we got back, I asked Mrs, Rose if I could share with the class about Christopher’s medical condition and she agreed. I told them about his diabetes and suggested that every snack or sweet that we brought to class be appropriate for Christopher to eat. Surprisingly, all of them agreed.

Months went by and Christopher was happier than ever. He had even more friends now and he didn’t feel so left out during snack time because everyone was eating the same treat.

1.When the writer found Christopher was very confident, he____

A.became confident about himself B.realized his weaknesses

C.had the same interest as Christopher D.treated Christopher as his best tren

2.What puzzled the writer at the party?

A.Christopher was forbidden to eat by his mother.

B.Christopher refused his offer of sweets rudely

C.Christopher had to get his fingers pricked.

D.Christopher went mad at eating sugary sweets

3.We can know from the second paragraph that Christopher

A.dressed himself differently from others

B.made fun of  his classmates in class

C.was left out by his classmates at school

D.wore a lot of bandages after causing trouble

4.Why did the writer share Christopher's story with the class

A.To war them of the danger of diabetes

B.To expect them to bring sweets for Christopher

C.To ask them to donate money for Christopher.

D.To expect them to accept Christopher actively

1.Where can you enjoy both convenient transport and beautiful beaches?

A.Melbourne, Australia. B.Thailand.

C.Hong Kong, China. D.Bali, Indonesia.

2.What do the four places have in common according to the text?

A.They’re cheap to travel around. B.They’re great for solo travelers.

C.They offer good spas and yoga. D.There’re no language barriers.

3.What type of writing is this text?

A.A travel journal. B.A business report.

C.A travel guide. D.A newspaper advertisement.

Write an article in no fewer than 80 words.

Title: My view on being a vegetarian

Suggested points:

Do you agree or disagree with the idea of ‘being a vegetarian’? Why? List two or three reasons to explain.

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Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

1.那女士给人深刻影响。（impression）

2.Mandy 太兴奋了，几乎无法保持冷静。（so）

3.相比之下，在西方烹饪中黄油用的更多。（comparison）

4.为了保护这老建筑，每天只有很少的人可以进入。（admit）

5.通过这项新技术，孙桥现代农业发展中心已经是中国发展最快的地区之一。（prove）

Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.

1.

New York—the Statue of Liberty（自由女神像），the skyscrapers（摩天大楼），the beautiful shops on Fifth Avenue and the many theaters on Broadway. This is America’s cultural（文化的）capital. It is also her biggest city, with a population of nearly 8 million. In the summer it is hot, hot, hot and in the winter it can be very cold. Still there are hundreds of things to do and see all the year round.

2.

Manhattan is the real center of the city. When people say“New York City,”they usually mean Manhattan. Most of the interesting shops, buildings and museums are here. In addition, Manhattan is the scene of New York’s busy night life. In 1605 the first Europeans came to Manhattan from Holland. They bought the island from the Native Americans for a few glass necklaces worth about $26 today.

3.

Wall street in Manhattan is the financial heart of the USA. It is also the most important banking center in the world. It is a street of“skyscrapers.”These are high buildings, which Americans invented, and built faster and higher than anyone else.

4.

Like every big city, New York has its own traffic system. Traffic jams can be terrible. It’s usually quickest to go by subway. The New York subway is easy to use and quite cheap. The subway goes to almost every corner of Manhattan. But it is not safe to take the subway late at night because in some places you could get robbed. New York buses are also easy to use. You see more if you go by bus. There are more than 30,000 taxis in New York. They are easy to see, because they are bright yellow and carry large TAXI signs. Taxis do not go outside the city. However, they will go to the airports. In addition to the taxi fare, people give the taxi driver a tip of 15 percent of the fare’s value.

5.

Central Park is a beautiful green oasis（绿洲）in the middle of New York’s concrete（混凝土）desert. It is surprisingly big, with lakes and woods, as well as organized recreation areas. New Yorkers love Central Park, and they use it all the time. In the winter, they go ice-skating, and in the summer roller-skating. They play ball, ride horses and have picnics. They go bicycling and boating. There is even a children’s zoo, with wild birds and animals.

A. The Financial Center of USA

B. American biggest cities and culture center

C. The Traffic Facilities of New York

D. Manhattan, real center of New York City

E. New York—An International City

F. Central Park—A Place of Recreation for the New Yorkers

    The following actors and actresses are among those who have achieved great success in acting.

Ingrid Bergman（1915-1982）

Like many artists, this Swedish actress left wartime Europe for Hollywood. She is remembered for her acting talent and her pure, simple beauty. She was nominated（提名）for the best actress Academy Award four times and won twice.

Gregory Peck（1916-2003）

Gregory Peck was known for his heroic roles. He was nominated for the best actor Academy Award five times and won once for To Kill a Mockingbird. Peck starred in Roman Holiday and was Hepburn’s lifelong good friend. He later became president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and held the position for three years.

Audrey Hepburn（1929-1993）

Born to a family of a Baroness（男爵夫人）and an English banker, Andrey spoke six languages fluently. She is famous for her elegant style. Audrey Hepburn was a graceful, dark-haired beauty with a youthful, lively look. She was nominated for the best actress Academy Award four times and won once for starring in Roman Holiday.

Tom Hanks（1956-）

Tom Hanks is now one of the most popular leading actors and busiest producers in Hollywood. He is known for playing characters with warmth, kindness and humor. He was nominated three times and won twice. Some of his more famous films are Forrest Gump, Castaway and Sleepless in Seattle.

Jodie Foster（1962-）

Jodie Foster’s intelligence showed itself when she taught herself to read at age three. She began her career at this time in commercials. She moved on to TV roles and then to her Oscar nominated performance in Taxi Driver at age fourteen. She went on to be nominated three more times and has won twice.

Julia Roberts（1967-）

Julia Roberts began her rise to fame after winning a Golden Globe award for her acting in the film Steel Magnolias. She has since been nominated for three Academy Awards and won one. Her films are usually very successful and she is now considered by many to be the most highly paid actress in Hollywood.

1.The passage is most probably taken from a _____.

A.school report B.website article

C.science magazine D.newspaper column

2.Audrey Hepburn worked with _____ in Roman Holiday and won the Academy Award for Best Actress.

A.Tom Hanks B.Ingrid Bergman

C.Gregory Peck D.Judie Foster

3._____ won as many Academy Awards as each other according to the passage.

A.Julia Roberts, Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck

B.Ingrid Bergman, Tom Hanks and Jodie Foster

C.Jodie Foster, Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck

D.Tom Hanks, Audrey Hepburn and Julia Roberts

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

A.Jodie Foster is so talented that she can speak six foreign languages.

B.Julia Roberts earns the most among the actresses in Hollywood.

C.Ingrid Bergman left her motherland during the World War Ⅱ.

D.Audrey Hepburn was born into a wealthy family.

    My father was left fatherless at the age of 12, and pretty much on his own then.

Because of that, he was never the loving type. He didn’t have time to offer a pat on the back or a loving hug（拥抱）. He was built for work, and work he did—7 days a week—expecting my brothers and me to do the same.

Growing up, I spent much of my free time laboring with him on jobs around the house. To him, working alongside someone was the best way to show you cared. The way you felt about a person was clear from the fact you spent time with the person; you didn’t need to express your feelings. As far as I know, he never did. Except once.

I was 22, graduated from college, and leaving home for the last time. He and I had loaded my things into the car and were talking in the garage. Without warning, he wrapped me in his huge arms and hugged me tight.“You were always my favorite,”he said.“I love you, and I’m going to miss you.”

With that, he shooed（用“嘘”声驱赶）me into the car and then left for the house, tears in his eyes.

I was floored by his response—and then felt proud, pleased and grateful. Yet some small part of me also wondered why it had taken him so long to express his love.

I can accept now that it wasn’t possible for him to be warm—his feelings were buried too deeply under the layers of a tough life. Thanks to my father’s once-in-a-lifetime hug, I’ve come to realize something he never could. A hug is more than simple physical touch. It is a lightning-like connection between two people. A link that expresses love, encouragement, comfort-all the emotions that can strengthen a relationship, even turn a life around.

1.According to the author, his father didn’t show his feelings easily because of all the following reasons EXCEPT _____.

A.he didn’t think it important to show his love

B.he always worked around the house and paid no attention to his kids

C.he himself grew up without love from his own father

D.he thought the best way to show feelings was to spend time together

2.The word“floored”in the passage can be best replaced by _____.

A.frightened B.flooded

C.hit D.confused

3.It can be inferred from the passage that the author will probably _____.

A.hide his feelings for his kids as deeply as his father did

B.offer physical touch like hugs to his own kids quite often

C.not spend time working around the house with his own kids

D.not understand his father’s love for him for the rest of his life

4.The purpose of the writing is to _____.

A.mention the importance of a hug in our life

B.tell us an unhappy childhood without father’s care

C.share a touching story of the author and his father

D.show the difficult relationship between child and parents

    Bullying（欺辱）is a problem that influences millions of students every day around the world. Here are some things you can do to fight against bullying to protect yourself at school.

Walk away. It’s definitely not a limit response—sometimes it can be harder than losing your temper. If you walk away, you’re telling the bully that you just don’t care. _____ the bully will probably get bored with trying to trouble you. Walk and hold your head high. This type of body language _____ a message that you’re not weak.

Hold the _____, Anyone can get really upset with a bully. But that’s _____ the response a bully is trying to get. Bullies want to know they have control over your emotions（情绪）. If you’re in a situation where you have to _____ a bully and you can’t walk away, use humor—it can throw the bully off guard. Work out your anger in another way, such as through exercise or writing it down. Make sure you tear up any letters or notes you write in anger.

Don’t get physical. However you choose to handle a bully, don’t use _____ force like kicking or pushing because you can never be sure what the bully will do in response. You may be hurt and get into trouble if you use _____ against a bully. Violent responses very often lead to more fighting and more bullying for you.

Take _____ of your life. You can’t control other people’s actions, but you can improve yourself. Think about ways to feel your best or strongest—so that other kids may give up the teasing. Exercise is one way to feel strong and powerful. Another way to gain confidence is to work on your _____ in something like chess, music, computers, or writing. Joining a class or club is a _____ way to make new friends and feel great about yourself. The confidence you gain will help you take no notice of the bullies.

1.A.Sooner or later B.Over and over C.At least D.Of course

2.A.exchanges B.catches C.sends D.leaves

3.A.anger B.view C.head D.letter

4.A.possibly B.exactly C.seriously D.nearly

5.A.deal with B.play with C.wait for D.search for

6.A.great B.physical C.natural D.powerful

7.A.humor B.violence C.response D.confidence

8.A.hold B.care C.notice D.charge

9.A.researches B.studies C.skills D.exercises

10.A.friendly B.similar C.good D.quick

Most children are ready to eat almost anything _____ is offered to them.

A.when B.what C.which D.that

The man _____ eyes were blinded moved to another country.

A.that B.which C.whose D.whom