Although most hitchhikers (搭便车的人) are people, passers-by tend to ignore them because they are cautious about giving rides to strangers. But what will they do if they come across a hitchhiking robot? Will they take it to its destination or will they just leave the helpless machine by the wayside?

That is the answer Canadian professors, David Harris Smith and Frauke Zeller, who study the relationship between humans and technology, are seeking for after they came up with the idea of building a hitchhiking robot.

HitchBOT is built with cheap household items. Thanks to a PC tablet, GPS tracker and camera, hitchBOT not only can send its thoughts and pictures to the general public, but also can answer general questions and keep drivers entertained with small talks. The smart robot is even able to quote interesting facts about the areas it has passed through.

Not surprisingly, many people are doubtful about hitchBOT’s ability. Most people think the cute robot will be damaged by someone. Actually, they are all wrong. The robot hitchhiked all the way from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Victoria, British Columbia, a distance of 3,700 miles. It was first picked up on July 27th by an elderly couple. It not only reached its destination on August 21st, but also had some amazing adventures along the way. It visited national parks, went fishing, went camping, and even attended a wedding where it experienced its first dance and interrupted the bride’s speech.

In addition to helping it get to its destination, its Canadian fans have gone out to ensure its safety from covering the robot with a plastic cape (披肩) to help keep it dry to ensuring that it stays healthy with motor oil.

1.Why is the hitchhiking robot built?

A.To help passers-by reach their destinations.

B.To find out how people might react to it.

C.To see if it will give rides to strangers.

D.To entertain drivers on their way.

2.The hitchBOT can do all of the following except                 .

A.talking with the driver B.dancing with people

C.sending its thoughts and pictures D.answering any question raised

3.How long did it take the hitchBOT to reach its destination?

A.Nearly a month. B.Over one month.

C.Two months. D.One week.

4.What can we learn about the hitchBOT?

A.It was ignored by an elderly couple.

B.It didn’t meet with any danger along the way.

C.It experienced a long and amazing journey.

D.It will be put into the market quickly.

    Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.

Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses （球场） in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.

There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.

Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it’s free.

1.Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?

A.Cycling around a lake.

B.Motor racing in the desert.

C.Playing basketball in a gym.

D.Swimming in a sports center.

2.What do we know about golf from the passage?

A.It is popular in Portugal and Spain.

B.It causes water shortages around the world.

C.It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.

D.It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.

3.The author uses power walking as an example mainly because _________.

A.it is an outdoor sport

B.it improves our health

C.it uses fewer resources

D.it is recommended by experts

4.The author writes the passage to _________.

A.show us the function of major sports

B.encourage us to go in for green sports

C.discuss the major influence of popular sports

D.introduce different types of environment-friendly sports

    My father was always a good gardener. One of my earliest memories is standing without shoes in the freshly tilled (翻耕的) soil, my hands blackened from digging in the ground.

As a child, I loved following Dad around in the garden. I remember Dad pushing the tiller (耕作机) ahead in perfectly straight lines. Dad loved growing all sorts of things: yellow and green onions, watermelons almost as big as me, rows of yellow com, and our favorite ― red tomatoes.

As I grew into a teenager, I didn’t get so excited about gardening with Dad. Instead of magical land of possibility, it had turned into some kind of prison. As Dad grew older, his love for gardening never disappeared. After all the kids were grown and had started families of their own, Dad turned to gardening like never before. Even when he was diagnosed with cancer, he still took care of his garden.

But then, the cancer, bit by bit, invaded his body. I had to do the things he used to do. What really convinced me that Dad was dying was the state of his garden that year. The rows and rows of multicolored vegetables were gone. Too tired to weed them, he simply let them be. He only planted tomatoes.

For the first few years after he died, I couldn’t even bear to look at anyone's garden without having strong memories pour over me like cold water from a bucket. Three years ago, I decided to plant my own garden and started out with just a few tomatoes. That morning, after breaking up a fair amount of soil, something caught the comer of my eye and I had to smile, It was my eight-year-old son Nathan, happily playing in the freshly tilled soil.

1.Why did the author like the garden when he was a child?

A.The garden was planted with colorful flowers.

B.The garden was just freshly tilled by his father.

C.He loved what his father grew in the garden.

D.He enjoyed being in the garden with his father.

2.When all the kids started their own families, the author’s father            .

A.devoted more to gardening

B.turned to other hobbies

C.stopped his gardening

D.focused on planting tomatoes

3.What happened to the garden when the author’s father was seriously ill?

A.The author’s son took charge of it.

B.No plant grew in the garden at all.

C.The garden was almost deserted.

D.It brought the author a great harvest.

4.We can infer from the last paragraph that            .

A.the author’s son played happily in the garden

B.the author’s son reminded him of his own father

C.the author’s son was very glad to help the author

D.the author’s son will continue gardening as well

    Welcome to one of the largest collections of footwear (鞋类) in the world that will make you green with envy. Here at the Footwear Museum you can see exhibits (展品) from all over the world. You can find out about shoes worn by everyone from the Ancient Egyptians to pop stars.

Room 1

The celebrity (名人) footwear section is probably the most popular in the entire museum. Started in the 1950s, there is a wide variety of shoes and boots belonging to everyone from queens and presidents to pop stars and actors! Most visitors find the celebrities' choice of footwear extremely interesting.

Room 2

Most of our visitors are amazed and shocked by the collection of "special purpose" shoes on exhibition here at the Museum of Footwear. For example, there are Chinese shoes made of silk that were worn by women to tie their feet firmly to prevent them from growing too much!

Room 3

As well as shoes and boots, the museum also exhibits shoe-shaped objects. The variety is unbelievable. For example, there is a metal lamp that resembles a pair of shoes, and Greek wine bottles that like legs!

The Footwear Library

People come from all over the world to study in our excellent footwear library. Designers and researchers come here to look up information on anything and everything related to the subject of footwear.

1.What can you find in Room 1? ______

A.Chinese special purpose shoes.

B.Queens' boots.

C.Metal lamps.

D.Bottles of Greek wine.

2.What can we know about Room 2? ______

A.It is the most visited place in the museum.

B.It has a richer variety of exhibits than the other two.

C.It has the oldest exhibits than the other two.

D.It mainly exhibits shoes that have some special purposes.

3.Where can you find some data that have something to do with the subject of footwear? ______

A.In the Footwear Library. B.In Room 1

C.In Room 2 D.In Room 3

阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

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

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

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

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

注意:

1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2.应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；

3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；

4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

Paragraph 1

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

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Paragraph 2

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

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

1. 发出邀请；

2. 告知晚会相关事宜（时间、地点、参加人员等）；

3. 表达期望。

注意：

1. 词数80左右，开头和结尾已给出；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 参考词汇：周年联欢晚会Anniversary Gala

Dear Jane,

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Yours,

Li Hua

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.A.message B.signal C.note D.1ift

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

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

5.A.1ost B.injured C.drunk D.defeated

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

7.A.care B.argue C.explain D.oppose

8.A.order B.request C.offer D.reason

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

19.A.shoulders B.arms C.1egs D.hands

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

B. There is nothing wrong in mixing two styles.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.What can we learn about gene therapy?

A.Gene therapy has been put into practice widely.

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

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

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

3.What's the last paragraph mainly about?

A.The disadvantages of gene therapy.

B.The promising future of gene therapy.

C.The high costs of treatment procedures.

D.The issues related to viruses and complex genes.

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

A.Why Gene Therapy Procedures Are Extremely Expensive

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

C.Gene Therapy: A Contemporary Progressive Treating Method

D.Scientists Are Accurate in Performing the Categories of Surgery

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.What exposed Harrison to various music?

A.His growth environment.

B.His current place of residence.

C.His family background.

D.Touring the country.

2.What do we know about Joel Harrison?

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

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

C.He earned large profits by releasing Free Country.

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

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

A.To put modern elements into the languages.

B.To develop different styles based on previous jazz.

C.To compose more pieces and release more albums.

D.To seek great popularity in its permanent simplicity.

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

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

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

Far East Organization Children's Garden

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

Marine Cove Children's Outdoor Playground

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

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

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

B.It is a grand awarding ceremony for designers.

C.It attracts flowery designers to the competition.

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

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

A.Have a good view of the sea.

B.Participate in interactive games.

C.Learn to look after the plants.

D.Know about ways to design gardens.

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

A.Marine Cove Children's Outdoor Playground.

B.Far East Organization Children's Garden.

C.Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden.

D.The Fish Fountain.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.When will the School Open Day be held?

A.Before Christmas. B.During Christmas. C.After Christmas.

2.Who is Miss Donna Eaton?

A.A graduate of the schoo1.

B.A music teacher.

C.A dancer.

3.What can students do at the School Open Day?

A.Attend a dance party. B.Watch a magic show. C.Show their talents.

4.How long Will the School Open Day1ast?

A.Seven hours. B.Eight hours. C.Nine hours.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Where will the man put his bookshelves?

A.By the window of the bedroom.

B.Under the window of the kitchen.

C.Under the window of the living room.

2.What did the man do?

A.He painted his living room white.

B.He painted his kitchen brown.

C.He bought some new books.

3.What does the man say about his apartment?

A.It was very bright. B.It was too dark. C.It had too many colors.

4.Why does the man choose brown for his bedroom?

A.It's full of life.

B.It's his favorite color.

C.It will help him sleep in on weekends.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What are the speakers mainly discussing?

A.The food. B.Different customs. C.The health.

2.How does the host know the guest is full according to the man?

A.The guest eats out all the food.

B.The guest refuses the offered food.

C.The guest leaves some food on the plate.

3.Where does the woman come from probably?

A.The USA. B.The UK. C.China.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Why is the bakery popular?

A.It’s in a good location.

B.Its baker does a good job.

C.It has a good sales promotion.

2.What is the woman going to do first?

A.Check out at the counter.

B.Buy some cookies.

C.Taste Swiss rolls.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What is the woman doing?

A.Reading a story.

B.Writing the ending of the story.

C.Finishing her homework

2.What might the woman do next?

A.Tell the man the storyline.

B.Invite the man to dinner.

C.Publish the book.

Where will the speakers have dinner?

A.At a café on Green Street.

B.At a Japanese restaurant.

C.At their house.

What is the conversation mainly about?

A.A competition. B.The woman’s dress. C.A trip to Paris.

Why did the boy come back early?

A.He was hungry.

B.The class finished early.

C.He had a stomachache.

How did the woman plan to get to Red Square at first?

A.By subway. B.By taxi. C.By bus.

When will the speakers go to the movies?

A.At six o’clock. B.At eight o’clock. C.At ten o’clock.

假定你是李华，你得知你的朋友 Peter最近打算节食减肥。请你用英语给他写一封信。内容包括：

1. 表示理解；

2. 你的建议。

注意：1. 词数100左右。

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（/）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Yesterday my classmates and me gathered at the school gate on 7: 40 in the morning to go to the South Lake Park. It is sunny and warm, so we were all very happily to be back into nature. Some of us went boating, some flew their kites and some played card and other games. I like play football, but I joined the boys in the football game. At noon, we gathered at the lakeside which we made our picnic. After lunch we had a walk along the lake and started to climb to the hill by the lake at about 3pm. We had good time.

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The story happened in a class. A teacher teaching math to 1. five-year-old student asked him, “If I give you one apple and one apple, then another, and another, how many 2. (apple) will you have?” The teacher had expected a correct answer, but she didn’t get one. Within a few seconds the student replied 3. (confident). “Four! The teacher repeated the question, but the student still gave her the wrong answer after 4. (count) on his fingers.

The teacher thought he needed some encouragement. Then, she remembered that this student liked strawberries. She was very 5. (excite), and she asked. “If I give you one strawberry, then another, and another, how many will you have then?”

The boy counted on his fingers again. 6. a smile, the student said, “Three.” The teacher now had a satisfied smile. So once again, she asked him, “Now if I give you one apple and one apple, then another, and another, how many will you have?”

The student answered, “Four!”

The teacher 7. (become) angry. “Why? My boy, why?”

In a low voice, the young student said, “Because I already have one apple in my bag.”

When someone gives you an answer 8. is different from what you have expected, don’t think he 9.(be) wrong. There may be an angle that you have not understood at all, so you will have 10. (listen).

    My husband and I have little money lately. We haven’t _______ out for a while, so we went to a _______ last night.

When we saw the _______, we knew we could only afford to get a small pizza, so we would have enough money left for _______. Before long our pizza that was cut to 4 pieces arrived. My husband wanted to act like a _______, so he would like to put a piece of _______ on my plate. Unluckily it dropped onto the _______. I knew he would be _______ about others’ views on him. I told him. “Honey, don’t let other people _______ us. We still have three pieces left.”

The manager ________ this and came over with a broom (扫帚). He ________ the pizza and said he was ________ that the oven (烤箱) had been ________, or he would have brought another pizza for us. At the end of our meal he ________ to our table again to thank us for being here. Then he ________ us one coupon (优惠券) for a free small pizza. We were ________ because he could have chosen a ________ attitude when he saw the pizza we dropped during their closing time. Instead he chose to make sure we could left ________. My husband was going to give him tips for our meal that we had prepared, ________ the manager didn’t take them. To some people it might not be important, but to us it meant ________. Our rare treat of enjoying a night out was made more pleasant.

1.A.hung B.worked C.eaten D.played

2.A.church B.restaurant C.park D.supermarket

3.A.prices B.sizes C.waiters D.names

4.A.clothes B.tips C.drinks D.desserts

5.A.teacher B.policeman C.doctor D.gentleman

6.A.paper B.pizza C.bread D.meat

7.A.seat B.table C.floor D.bowl

8.A.hopeful B.sure C.mad D.worried

9.A.influence B.command C.recognize D.ignore

10.A.doubted B.believed C.noticed D.liked

11.A.threw B.hid C.picked D.cleaned

12.A.disappointed B.sorry C.afraid D.angry

13.A.turned off B.turned on C.turned up D.turned down

14.A.waved B.pointed C.returned D.shouted

15.A.bought B.paid C.lent D.gave

16.A.moved B.proud C.relaxed D.serious

17.A.wrong B.bad C.friendly D.careful

18.A.freely B.politely C.happily D.readily

19.A.because B.if C.so D.but

20.A.a lot B.a few C.a little D.a bit

    How to keep healthy? It’s easy for us to catch a cold in winter and spring because the weather changes a lot in spring and it is too cold in winter. But if we take care in our life, all of us can keep healthy without any cold.

1. This will stop gems (细功) passing from one person to another. When you finish your work or before you eat, you’d better wash your hands.

2. Use a tissue (面巾纸), and then throw it into dustbins (垃圾箱) at once. When others around you are coughing, I advise you to turn your head away from the people so that their vises won’t reach you.

Get more fresh air. Germs like staying around in dry and warm rooms. 3. Don’t stay too long in the places with too many people.

If flu (流行感冒) is going round house or school, you should try to stay away from those who are ill. 4.

Boil your toothbrush for about a minute. This kills gems. 5. If you have used the toothbrush for three months or so, throw it away and buy a new one.

A. Wash your hands often.

B. You should have a shower every day.

C. Don’t use your hands when coughing.

D. When you are coughing, don't go to school.

E. Besides, don’t use the same toothbrush too long.

F. So you’d better stay in the places with more fresh air.

G. In this way, you won’t be infected (感染) by these people.

    Alida Monaco doesn’t spend her summers doing the usual teenage work, like working at the shop. Instead, she’s studying.

It used to be that a summer job was considered a teenage thing. Today, Monaco, who has never had a summer job, is part of growing trend (趋势) teenagers focusing on their studies, even during the summer. That’s down from 72% of Americans aged 16 to 19 who worked in July of 1978, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Fierce competition, older workers returning to the workforce (劳动力) and weak economic growth are all adding to the decrease of teenagers in the workforce. But as schoolwork grows increasingly heavy and homework eats up more time, data (数据) suggest the biggest reason why some teens won’t be working this summer is that they simply don’t have time.

For college-bound (准大学生)tem, some teachers even advise students not to waste time on a summer job. “Some of my students only have about six weeks off in the summer,” said Shannon Reed, a lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh and a former high school English teacher. “I could never advise that they get jobs during that short break. They should rest.”

Young people who don’t work may miss out on valuable skills that they’ll need later in life. Early work experiences teach honesty, financial intelligence, self-control and help people learn to deal with adult (成年人的) situations. But Monaco, who plans to attend Harvard, doesn’t worry about her lack of work experience. “Maybe I have missed out on a couple of life skills,” she said. “But I don’t think it will harm me in any way.”

1.What is the trend of American teenagers?

A.They are becoming lazy.

B.They are becoming interested in doing holiday jobs.

C.They are focusing more on studies than on jobs.

D.They are becoming particular about holiday jobs.

2.What is the third paragraph mainly about?

A.The reasons for teenagers giving up work.

B.The fierce competition teenagers face.

C.The structure of America’s work force

D.The effects of America’s weak economy.

3.What’s Shannon Reed's attitude towards the new trend?

A.Uncaring. B.Worried.

C.Agreeable. D.Doubtful.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“And you were pulling Father Christmas’s led (雪橇)?”

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

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

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

A.He was thinking of what gift he would get.

B.He was disturbed by a big noise.

C.He had a lot of things to do.

D.He wanted to have a look at the reindeer.

2.What do the underlined words “cut out for” in paragraph 9 mean?

A.Afraid of. B.Fit for.

C.Proud of. D.Interested in.

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

A.A Strange Christmas Tree B.A Lovely Reindeer

C.A Quiet but Smart Boy D.A Special Christmas Gift

Hidden London: the city’s lesser known delights

Dulwich Picture Gallery

As much an excuse to enjoy the village charms of Dulwich Village’as to admire some delicate (精致的) European masterworks, this gallery is a southeast London charmer, which was founded in 1811. Join a free guided tour to the permanent (永久的) collection (3 pm. Saturday and Sunday ), catch the latest temporary (临时的) exhibition and admire the lovely garden (open 1: 30 pm to 3: 30 pm Tuesdays).

Where: Gallery RD SE21 7AD

Train: West Dulwich

Temple Church

Featuring in the novel The Da Vinci Code and dating back to the late 12th century, this is one London’s oldest and holiest medieval (中世纪的) treasures. Built by the Knights Templar, the church is divided into the Round — which contains the statues of crusading (圣战的) knights, who tried to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims in the Middle Ages and the Chancel, where the priests and singers performing in church services sit.

Where: Temple EC4Y 7DE

Underground: Temple or Blackfriars

Chelsea Physic Garden

Endlessly satisfying the green-fingered, the plain curious or those eager to discover botanical (植物学的) interests in central London, this delightful walled garden was founded by the Apothecaries’ Socicty in the 17th century and is one of the oldest botanical gardens in London.

Where: 66 Royal Hospital Rd SW3 4HS

Underground: Sloane Square

Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art

Built between 1953 and 1958, the Estorick is Britain’s only gallery devoted to Italian art. It draws together a fascinating collection of Futurist masterpieces from Umberto Boccioni, Giacomo Balla. Carlo Carra and others, who emphasized the importance of modem things, especially technology and machines.

Where: 39a Canonbury Sq N1 2AN

Underground: Highbury & Islington

1.When can you follow a free guide to visit Dulwich Picture Gallery?

A.3: 30 pm on Tuesday. B.3 pm on Sunday.

C.1:30 pm on Tuesday. D.1:30 pm on Saturday.

2.Where should you go if you have an interest in flowers?

A.Dulwich Pieture Gallery B.Temple Church

C.Estorick Collection of Modem Italian Art D.Chelsea Physic Garden

3.If you want to enjoy Italian art, you may get off at ______.

A.Highbury B.Blackfriars

C.Sloane Square D.West Dulwich

4.In which part of a newspaper can you read the text?

A.Nature. B.Society. C.Travel. D.Lifestyle.