When life tries to bring you down, just dance! That’s the message from Peng Xiaoying, 45, and her 49-year-old husband, Fan Deduo, in Zhejiang province. The couple-farmers who grow corn in Ruian, Wenzhou - recently went viral on the Internet with a shuffle dance(鬼步舞) they invented. They’ve cheered up millions of Chinese with smiling faces and easygoing attitude to life. The couple turned to dancing about four years ago. Fan was in low spirits after a serious traffic accident in Yunnan province 18 years ago. He became nervous, easily upset by small matters, and had trouble sleeping at night due to the accident. The couple then decided to end their shoe-selling business in Yunnan and returned to their hometown, Ruian.

To help overcome his sadness, Peng, who was a big fan of dancing in public squares, invited Fan to join her. As he danced, his suffering disappeared like magic. The couple then continued square dancing. That’s where they invented the shuffle, mixing some elements(元素) of rural life such as combing hair.

During the novel coronavirus epidemic(新冠病毒流行病), the couple uploaded their dance videos to Douyin, also known as TikTok, and began live-streaming on the sharing platform. Their big smiles and unique dance steps took cyberspace by storm, with more than 1.6 million netizens now subscribing to(订阅) their channel and following their dancing on the platform.

“Look at them! I think that’s really what dancing is about-not showing off but really bringing happiness and joy to the dancers themselves in a simple way. This is the most beautiful dancing I’ve ever seen,” one netizen said.

1.Why did the couple turn to dancing?

A.They wanted to invent a new type of dancing.

B.They were eager to show off their dancing.

C.They hoped to cheer up other people.

D.They decided to lead a more positive life.

2.What’s the similar meaning of the underlined word “viral”?

A.Cheerful. B.Popular. C.Familiar. D.Enjoyable.

3.What can we infer from the passage?

A.Their dance is closely related to their daily life.

B.They learned shuffle dance from videos online.

C.They felt sad because of their business failure.

D.Shuffle dance can make people forget trouble in life.

4.What’s the best title of the passage?

A.Shuffle dance became popular online. B.Shuffle dance was the most beautiful dancing.

C.Shuffle dance changed the couple’s life. D.Shuffle dance came out of square dance.

    Seoul is a modern city full of delicious food options (选择) as well as great attractions, historical sights, and places to shop.

Best time to visit

The best month for sightseeing in Seoul is during the warm weather between summer and early fall.

Getting around

In Seoul, you have three main forms of transportation: train, subway, and taxi. The fastest option to get around Seoul is the Airport Railroad Express train. It has two options: the Express and the All-stop. While the All-stop option is cheaper, it’s about 15 minutes slower than the Express. Seoul has one of the largest subway stations in the world with 14 lines. It may seem a bit awful, but once you get used to it, it’s pretty easy.

Another option to get around Seoul is to rent a car. This is one of the least used options as Seoul has a convenient public transportation system.

Places to visit

Everland—the largest theme park in Korea.

Lotte World—a great theme park for kids with never-ending thrill rides.

Seoul Tower—a symbolic skyscraper where you can take breathtaking views of the city. Trickeye 3D museum—if you love photos, you will find strange photos in this museum.

Where to stay

There are lots of places to stay at Seoul. Below are our top recommendations (推荐): Myeongdong is tourists’ popular option. It has great shopping malls, great food, and lively nightlife. You can stay at the Aloft Seoul Myeongdong.

Gangnam is another popular district, which has become famous thanks to the song Gangnam Style. One of the best areas in Gangnam is Garosugil,where you will find cafes, art galleries, retail (零售) stores. A great hotel option in this area is the Dormy Inn Premium Seoul Garosugil.

1.Which month below is the best time to visit Seoul?

A.December. B.February. C.April. D.August.

2.Where may kids most like?

A.Everland. B.Seoul Tower. C.Lotte World. D.Garosugil.

3.What can we learn from the text?

A.The Express offers a faster but more expensive service.

B.Myeongdong is a great shop favored by tourists.

C.Gangnam has become popular only because of a hit song.

D.Renting cars is a common way to get around Seoul.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.What worsened Lily’s fatness?

A.Short of exercise. B.Loss of confidence. C.Love of computer games.

2.Why did Lily want to lose weight?

A.To find a boyfriend. B.To buy a wedding dress. C.To get married as planned.

3.How much did Lily weigh on her wedding day？

A.135 pounds. B.146 pounds. C.206 pounds.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Why is Debby go to New York?

A.For work. B.For fun. C.For study.

2.Why did the Greens move out of the city?

A.Because they wanted to learn to make cookies.

B.Because they got tired of the life in city.

C.Because they didn’t like the weather in city.

3.How does Mr. Green go to work now?

A.By train. B.By bus. C.By car.

4.What is the Greens’ plan for tomorrow night?

A.Holding a party. B.Throwing a pot. C.Visiting a neighbour.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.How many bedrooms does the house on Sunshine Street have?

A.2. B.3. C.4.

2.What is an advantage of the house on Candy Bar Street?

A.Large parking lots. B.Extremely low rent. C.Good public transport.

3.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A.Friends. B.Workmates. C.Husband and wife.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What is woman’s plan for this morning?

A.To see around the city. B.To stay home. C.To do some sports.

2.What will Mark do this weekend?

A.Attend a meeting. B.Pick up his parents. C.Show his boss around.

3.When will Mark’s parents most probably leave the city?

A.This Saturday. B.Next Tuesday. C.Next Monday.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.How did the woman get there?

A.By bus. B.By taxi. C.By subway.

2.What time is it now?

A.4:10 pm. B.4:20 pm. C.4:30 pm.

What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A.A children’s book. B.A story of a dog. C.An amazing trip.

What will Belle do next?

A.Finish her homework immediately.

B.Continue watching the game.

C.Go to play football.

Where does the conversation take place?

A.In the classroom. B.At home. C.In a store.

Which country does Linda want to travel to this summer?

A.Thailand. B.France. C.Vietnam.

What does the man mean?

A.He had to return the pens to Lydia.

B.He borrowed the pens from Lydia.

C.He broke the woman’s pen.

假设你是李华，是我校一名高二学生。 最近你收到来自友好学校的Tom的邀请，请你下周去他们学校参加文化交流活动并介绍中国的传统绘画。但是你和其他高二学生一样在忙于准备期末考试，不得不谢绝他的邀请。请根据下面的要点给Tom写一封回信。要点：

1.谢绝Tom的邀请；

2.说明你的理由；

3.推荐你的朋友Mary参加，并说明原因。

注意：

1.词数为100左右；

2.适当增加细节使行文连贯；

3.信的开头和结尾已为你写好（不计入总词数）

Dear Tom,

Thank you very much for your invitation.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours sicerely,

LiHua

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

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

When asking about my mother, I often reply that she is perhaps the only one can understand my feelings without any exchange of words. To my view, there’s nothing strong than her love for me. She knows how to make me smile and at the same time knows how to make me behave me. Most important, she always does what she can to help me particularly when I am in the trouble. On a sad day I will always become happier» just by see her loving eyes and encouraged smile. My mother was» is and will always be my first and best friends forever.

    Alonzo Johnson stopped. He decided to help a(n) _________ elderly man down an escalator (自动扶梯) in a Massachusetts shopping mall last week, _______ the 23-year-old could never have predicted that his simple, random act of kindness would win him the _______ of thousands of people on line.

An old man _______ at the top of an escalator and a few people started gathering _______ to get on. It was clear he was feeling _______ as to whether to step on to the escalator or not. Johnson spotted the senior citizen hesitating and _______ the simplest kindness. He reached out a(n) _________ and asked with a smile on his face, “Can I help you, sir?”

The old man quietly started to _______ to the young man that he had gotten stuck on an escalator once and was a little __________. The young man gently offered his assurance, they __________ each other eye to eye for just a moment and the old man ________ his arm. Everyone else remained ________ and waited.

Paula Picard and a friend were standing nearby and ________ to take a touching photo of the pair linking arms as they ________ the escalator together. She posted the ________ on Facebook and it spread __________ with more than 420,000 likes and 25,000 comments in just a few hours.

Johnson said he never ________ his action would reach so many people.

“He looked very afraid and I thought maybe I could __________.” Johnson said, “My Mom always tells us to be nice and do the ________ thing. It’s really the way I was brought up and how I was raised.”

1.A.busy B.frightened C.injured D.blind

2.A.so B.if C.but D.because

3.A.praise B.blame C.happiness D.anger

4.A.stopped B.worked C.read D.fell

5.A.running B.pushing C.shouting D.waiting

6.A.hopeful B.convenient C.unsure D.uncomfortable

7.A.offered B.sold C.wanted D.took

8.A.eye B.arm C.rope D.stick

9.A.promise B.prove C.apologize D.explain

10.A.excited B.surprised C.scared D.disappointed

11.A.argued with B.listened to C.looked at D.ran into

12.A.accepted B.shook C.refused D.left

13.A.anxious B.patient C.interested D.worried

14.A.manage B.avoided C.asked D.failed

15.A.talked about B.ran towards C.went down D.searched for

16.A.message B.comment C.example D.photo

17.A.differently B.quickly C.strangely D.completely

18.A.meant B.admitted C.understood D.expected

19.A.help B.follow C.see D.smile

20.A.easy B.famous C.right D.perfect

    I finished training as a nurse in Auckland and I was expecting to get a job in a small hospital somewhere. But then a friend told me about Volunteer Now. I’d always wanted to go to an African country and use my nursing skills to help people. And here was a chance to do that, so I decided to apply.  1. I got one hospital to sponsor me and then I borrowed some money from the bank.

So I went to Madagascar and joined a team of people working with a local supervisor (主管人). 2.

By going round villages, we taught basic ways to improve hygiene (卫生) and to avoid catching diseases. For example, we gave instruction about how to avoid catching malaria (疟疾) and distributed mosquito nets to some of the homes. I think we did some good. I hope so anyway.

3. I was suddenly in a completely different culture, teaching people who had such a different lifestyle from my own. It made a big difference to the way I see the world. And I also made some very good friends out there, both local people and the other volunteers.  4.

After I came back, I got accepted straight away for a job at the university hospital. 5.I’m sure I wouldn’t have managed to do that if I hadn’t worked in Madagascar and got this practical experience.

A.We set up a program there.

B.I also got a lot from this program.

C.It is one of the best hospitals in Auckland.

D.So I’d recommend Volunteer Now to anyone.

E.I failed to take the opportunity though I could.

F.I had to raise $500 before I went, but that was quite easy.

G.We had such good times together and we’ve kept in touch since then.

    Most scientists are now certain that global warming is taking place. Gases such as carbon dioxide are creating a warm blanket around the earth. This blanket is trapping heat in the atmosphere, and so raising the temperature of the earth.

In Europe, eight of the last ten years have seen record high temperatures. On the other hand, the countries around the Mediterranean Sea are receiving even less rain than before. In Sub- Saharan Africa the crops are drying out in the fields and people are dying of starvation. In 1999, the southern United States was struck by a serious of destructive(毁灭性的) hurricanes. Scientists expect such trends to continue, and to worsen, if global warming cannot be stopped.

In addition to worrying about rising global temperatures and extreme weather conditions, scientists are closely monitoring sea levels around the world. They are slowly rising, as the northern and southern polar ice caps start to melt. This will have serious consequences for low-lying countries near the sea. Already parts of these places are disappearing under the rising sea water.

According to a new research, one contradictory feature(特征) of global warming is that it will probably lead to a period of much colder weather. Scientists base their theory on what happened the last time the world warmed up, 8,300 years ago. They have discovered that when the ice melted from the northern polar ice cap it became trapped in a lake in northern Canada. As more ice melted, this lake suddenly burst open, pouring millions of tons of freezing fresh water into the North Atlantic. This flood of water prevented the normal flow of water in the Atlantic, which takes warm water from the tropics(热带地区) north to Europe. When this flow of warm water was cut off, temperatures in Europe dropped by between three and eight degrees over the next 200 years. ''That's the concern here,'' says Richard Alley, an American climate expert. ''The climate hasn't varied much in 8, 000 years. But big changes could come back!''

1.What is the overall effect of global warming on Europe?

A.A warmer climate. B.A decline in rainfall.

C.An increase of hurricanes. D.A decrease of crop production.

2.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?

A.The rising sea level. B.The melting of icebergs.

C.The increase in disasters. D.The cause of global warming.

3.How does the author describe the climate change in Europe 8 ,300 years ago?

A.By offering statistics. B.By giving an example.

C.By making comparisons. D.By analyzing the process.

4.What can we infer from Richard Alley' s words?

A.Global climate change will bring more disasters.

B.Global warming will likely produce a colder climate.

C.Global warming will continue for the next two centuries.

D.Global climate will remain unchangeable in the next 8,000 years.

Some people think that as more and more people have televisions in their homes, fewer and fewer people will buy books and newspapers. Why read an article in the newspaper, when the TV news can bring you the information in a few minutes and with pictures? Why read the life story of a famous man, when a short television program can tell you all that you want to know?

Television has not killed reading, however. Today, newspapers sell in very large numbers. And books of every kind are sold more than ever before. Books are still a cheap way to get information and enjoyment. Although some books with hard covers are expensive, many books are printed today as paperbacks (平装本), which are quite cheap. A paperback collection of short stories, for example, is always cheaper than an evening at the cinema or the theater, and you can keep a book for ever and read it many times.

Books are a wonderful provider of knowledge and pleasure and some types of books should be in every home. Every home should have a good dictionary. A good encyclopedia (百科全书), though expensive, is useful, too, because you can find information on any subject. Besides, you can have such books as history books., science textbook, cookbooks, and collections of stories and poems. Then from time to time you can take a book of poems off your shelves and read the thoughts and feelings of your favorite poets.

1.It can be inferred from the passage that ________.

A.TV programs are a chief provider of knowledge

B.cinemas are the best choice in getting information

C.reading is a cheap way of learning and having fun

D.newspapers are an expensive way to enjoy oneself

2.What does the sentences “Television has not killed reading, however ” underlined in the second paragraph suggest?

A.People only need reading, though. B.Reading is still necessary today.

C.Reading is more fun than television. D.Watching television doesn’t help reading.

3.What can we learn from the passage?

A.Fewer and fewer people will buy books.

B.A good dictionary should be kept in every home.

C.Books with hard covers sell better than paperbooks.

D.More people like TV programs about famous men.

When traveling abroad, it is wise to carry your money in traveler's checks because checks are protected against loss or theft. If your checks are lost or stolen, the issuing authority will refund(赔偿) your money.

Not only are they safe, they are also convenient. They are available in different currencies and they can be cashed at most banks throughout the world. Most shops, hotels and restaurants also accept them.

Traveler's checks are very easy to use. When you collect them, you sign each check once. The cashier enters the amount in your passport. When you cash, you sign each check again. The cashier will usually ask to see your passport again too.

To get traveler's checks you usually go to your bank. They can be paid in cash or in other ways. Large amounts, however, must be ordered in advance.

For the safety and convenience of traveler's checks, you are charged two commissions(佣金，酬劳): an insurance commission when you buy them and an encashment commission when you cash them.

It is suitable to make a note of the serial numbers of your checks. Keep this separate from your traveler's checks.（词数191）

1.People like to carry their money in traveler’s checks when traveling abroad, because______

A.they cannot be lost or stolen B.they can be used anywhere

C.they are safe and handy D.they can save travelers plenty of money

2.If your traveler's checks are lost or stolen, who will refund you?

A.The authority that issues you the passport. B.The insurance company.

C.The bank where you buy your checks. D.The travel agency that arranges your travel.

3.You sign your traveler’s check for the second time in order to ________.

A.get your passport B.cash it

C.claim insurance D.pay for commission

4.Which of the following statement is TRUE?

A.You need not pay a commission for the safety of your traveler’s checks.

B.People usually get traveler’s checks from foreign banks.

C.Traveler’s checks can be exchanged for the money of the country you visit.

D.You cannot get your passport until you get your traveler’s checks.

    Hannah McKeand was born in Bristol in 1973. She got a degree in Classics at Lampeter University. After working as a marketing manager, she decided at the age of 31 to devote herself entirely to her primary passions (热情), exploring, adventure and the outdoors. She would take part in various expeditions (探险), in the Egyptian desert first, then in the remote valleys of northeast of Afghanistan, and then in Antarctica.

In 2001 her urge to explore began to develop with a trip to the Western Desert on the borders of Egypt, Libya and Sudan in search of prehistoric rock art. This trip took Hannah to the center of the second biggest wilderness on the planet, an uninhabited (无人居住的) area the size of India.

In 2004 Hannah joined a British expedition to explore the Wakhan Corridor in the northeast of Afghanistan in search of the source of the River Oxus. The upper (上部的) areas of this mountain valley had rarely been visited by Westerners.

Later that year Hannah turned to a cold desert in a 56-day expedition from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole. Crossing one of the harshest (最严酷的) environments in the world, the team of five battled with physical and mental exhaustion, injury, hunger and some of the lowest temperatures on earth.

In 2006 Hannah returned to Antarctica and once again skied from Hercules Inlet to the South Pole, but this time alone and unsupported. She set a new world record for the journey of 39 days 9 hours and 33 minutes.

In October 2007 Hannah began her first full adventure season traveling from Australia across to Chile and from there around Cape Horn and down to Antarctica.

Hannah hopes that by writing and speaking about her experiences in the world and sharing them with those who care to read or listen, she will inspire people to go after their own dreams and achieve their own goals.

1.What did Hannah decide to do at 31?

A.Work on Classics B.Apply for a job.

C.Return to college. D.Go exploring.

2.Why did Hannah go to the Wakhan Corridor?

A.To guide Westerners.

B.To find the source of the River

C.OxusTo study prehistoric rock art.

D.To explore the world’s second biggest wilderness.

3.What do we know about Hannah’s expedition from Antarctica to the South Pole in 2004?

A.It was smooth. B.It was completed alone.

C.She achieved a world record during the expedition. D.She stood up to the test of extreme environments.

4.What’s the best title of the text?

A.A polar expedition B.A life in Antarctica

C.A female adventurer D.A life of hardship

假设你是校英语刊物的通讯员，你校组织高一年级60名学生参加了“How to keep yourself safe from the new coronavirus ?”相关知识培训。请你根据以下要点给校刊写一篇短文，内容包括：

1、培训时间（2020年5月18号）、地点（报告厅）；

2、参加培训情况：听讲座、看视频......

3、感受和体会。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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英语课上，老师要求同桌同学相互修改作文。假设以下书信为你同桌所写，请你对其进行修改。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：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），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。

Li Daiyu and her cousin Liu Qian were on a trip to Canada to visit their cousins on the Atlantic coast. Rather than to take the airplane all the way, they could fly to Vancouver and then take the train from west to east across Canada. The thought which they could cross the whole continent was exciting. Canada is the second large country in the world. One of the most popular cities is Vancouver on which many people live. The coast north of Vancouver has some of the oldest and most beautiful forest in the world. It is so wet there that the trees are extreme tall. Looked out of the train window, they saw mountain goats, which were being protected, and even a grizzly bear and an eagle. They learned that most Canadians lived within a few hundred kilometers of the USA border, and the population is only slightly over 30 million.

根据所给单词的汉语意思或首字母提示写出该单词的正确形式。

1.We appreciated his d__________ of time and money to the project.

2.Being a good teacher, you should know your students’ s_______________ and weaknesses.

3.P___________, I think the best present is not necessarily the most expensive one.

4.Smoking is not only h_________ to smokers themselves, but also threatens other people’s health.

5.The small village s_________ with the mountains looks beautiful.

6.The manager called his assistant in London yesterday, informing her of the number and_________ (到达)time of his flight.

7.It is so wet there that the trees are very tall, some ___________(测量)over 90 meters.

8.Their friendship ended because they had a ____________(激烈的)quarrel.

9.When a person is ___________(咬)by an animal, we should do wash the wound with the cold running water before he is taken him to see a doctor.

10.It is ___________(难以置信的)that Trump has treated Chinese overseas in an unfair way.

    A couple of weeks ago, a friend told that a lady living in New York has experienced a sad incident recently.

The incident changed her _______on the hand phone after her handbag was _______. Her handbag, which _______ her mobile, credit card, purse, ect., was stolen _______ she was shopping in the mall. Twenty minutes later, she _______ her husband by borrowing a phone from a passer-by, telling him what had _______ to her. Her husband said, “I’ve received your message _______ your Pin number. And I've _______ a little while ago.”

When they _______ to the bank, the bank staff told them all the money was ________

withdrawn(取). The pickpocket had actually taken ________ of the stolen hand phone to text her husband in the ________ list and get hold of the Pin number. Within 20 minutes he had withdrawn all the money from the bank ________.

From her experience, we can come to the ________ that you mustn't give away the relationship between you and the people in your contact list.________ using names like Home, Honey, Husband, Sweetheart, Dad, Mum. ect. And very importantly, when________ information is being asked through text messages, always remember to confirm by calling back.

Also, when you are being texted by friends or family to meet them ________ , be sure to call back to confirm that the ________ came from them. If you don’t reach them, be very careful about going places to meet "family and friends” who have ________ you.

I never thought about THAT!

As for now, I ________ have "home " listed on my cell phone. So we should be careful how we list names on our cell phones! Be safe!

1.A.custom B.sign C.habit D.way

2.A.missed B.lost C.disappeared D.found

3.A.included B.received C.accepted D.contained

4.A.since B.while C.though D.until

5.A.called B.discovered C.comforted D.visited

6.A.caused B.occurred C.passed D.appeared

7.A.asking about B.doing with C.referring to D.accounting for

8.A.explained B.chatted C.complained D.replied

9.A.watched out B.set off C.rushed down D.turned up

10.A.already B.seldom C.almost D.firmly

11.A.use B.choice C.advantage D.pride

12.A.contact B.standard C.information D.goods

13.A.handbag B.account C.safe D.guard

14.A.experience B.point C.end D.conclusion

15.A.Remember B.Permit C.Practise D.Avoid

16.A.popular B.pleased C.attractive D.sensitive

17.A.somewhere B.anytime C.somehow D.anyway

18.A.news B.message C.voice D.letter

19.A.phoned B.helped C.texted D.forgiven

20.A.no way B.no case C.no longer D.no more

Walk Out of the Comfort Zone and Try New Things

For most high school students, free periods (课，节) are useless. From what I have seen, few do homework. 1.. This makes it impossible for those who actually want to do work to complete any. As a senior next year, I think extra periods should be used to take optional subjects.

2.. Now is the time for us students to choose a suitable one. We will experiment in different fields of study. We will never know if we are interested or talented in a subject if we don’t try it.

In my 8th grade, I was told that I had to take an art class as a graduation requirement; so in the 9th grade I took Studio and Art. One of the projects was to build a clay pot, but I built mine incorrectly, so it broke in the kiln (窑). 3.. Now I know for sure that I do not want to be an artist. However, the class was one of my favorites that year. I was able to try new activities and test my ability.

4.! College is when we should focus on a specific major, but high school is when we have to figure it out.

Half of all college students change their major at some point. By doing that hundreds of dollars are wasted on classes that they would have never needed to take. So use our extra periods to find out what we want to do in college. 5..

A.Our school offers many classes

B.We should find out what we are good at

C.I’ve avoided anything related to art since then

D.Instead, many are on their phones and talking

E.I found out that I have no artistic ability at all

F.Walk out of our comfort zone and try new things

G.The classes we choose can influence us in the future

    Many children love using a trampoline（蹦床）for fun. They love the excitement the activity brings to them. But are trampolines safe to use?

Starting in the early 1990s, trampolines saw a major increase in popularity. In 1989, 140,000 trampolines were sold in the United States and by 1998 that number had increased to 640,000. But with the increase in popularity there was a rise in pain. From 1990 to 1995, trampolines-related injuries jumped by 98% and in 1999 over 100,000 kids were treated in the emergency room because of using trampolines.

The data behind the danger is clear, but parents may not know that even though trampolines are made for children, they are not suitable for kids under the age of six. Kait Ellen posted an article on Facebook about her visit to a trampoline gym with her son Colton. Actually the visit was anything but enjoyable for the little guy. Colton, who was three years old, broke his bone while jumping up and down on a trampoline. And in her article there was a warning from a government department, which advised that children under the age of six should never use a trampoline.

In 2004, the first indoor trampoline park opened Thursday in LasVegas, Nevada and parks have been growing rapidly ever since. Parents should keep in mind the advice of experts for keeping their kids safe. To keep your kids from getting injured while using trampolines, you’d better keep them away from them.

1.What’s the author’s purpose in writing Paragraph 2?

A.To make comparisons.

B.To show trampolines’ popularity in America.

C.To advise people to buy trampolines.

D.To prove trampolines are unsafe.

2.How did Kait Ellen learn the danger of trampolines?

A.Through the advice of expert.

B.Through a government department.

C.Through her son’s accident.

D.Through the data behind the danger.

3.What’s the author’s attitude towards trampolines?

A.Negative B.Cautious C.Uncertain. D.Approving.

4.What’s the passage mainly about ?

A.Kids can easily get hurt while playing.

B.Trampolines are dangerous for kids under 6.

C.Parents often make trampolines for their children.

D.Trampolines are very popular with children.

    Just weeks after Boris Johnson was suffering with coronavirus( 冠状病毒) in an ICU at St Thomas’ hospital, the prime minister is due to go back to work on Monday.

“I’ve today left the hospital after a week in which the National Health Service have saved my life, no question.”

Infected with COVID-19, the prime minister spent 3 days in the ICU and a week in the hospital. Since he left hospital, Mr. Johnson has been recovering at the prime minister’s stately home, Chequers. He has been holding calls but not taking decisions or working on official business.

The US president Donald Trump also confirmed the prime minister was recovering after receiving a phone call from him.

“He sounded incredible. I was actually surprised. I thought he’d be like. oh, Donald, how are... He was ready to go. I’m very surprised. The old Boris. Great energy, great drive.”

The US President’s comments echo Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who today confirmed Boris Johnson was in high spirits.

“He’s in good shape. And I’m sure he’ll come back as soon as doctors recommended.”

Since Boris Johnson was infected with coronavirus and has been in recovery, Dominic Raab took the role of acting Prime Minister , making decisions when the prime minister could not.

Downing Street said yesterday: " The prime minister is continuing his recovery at Chequers. He spoke with Dominic Raab yesterday, and had an audience with the Queen by phone last night. He is being sent regular updates on the government business, but he isn’t still doing Government work.”

1.What is the main idea of the passage?

A.Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been in recovery and due to go back to work.

B.Prime Minister Boris Johnson has a good relationship with US president.

C.Boris Johnson has been recovering and working on official business.

D.The US President confirmed that Boris Johnson was in high spirits.

2.How did the US President confirm Boris Johnson was in good shape?

A.By reading the news from the prime minister’s stately home.

B.Through the US President’s comments.

C.Over a phone call from Boris Johnson.

D.Informed by his doctor.

3.Who did the job of prime minister while Boris Johnson was under treatment?

A.Downing Street B.Dominic Raab

C.Donald Trump D.the Queen

4.From the passage we know that_______.

A.Boris Johnson is not doing Government work.

B.Boris Johnson has worked on official business.

C.Boris Johnson was infected with coronavirus and is now still in hospital.

D.Boris Johnson knew nothing about official business during his recovery.

    I grew up in New Jersey and didn’t spend a night outdoors until I turned 30, when I decided I should know how to set up a tent. I attended a month-long course in the Absaroka Mountains in Wyoming and learned to be comfortable without a roof over my head. Ever since, I’ve tried to go camping once a year, to keep up my skills.

I’d been telling my son about the joys of the great outdoors, and he was eager to join me. And I was eager for him to experience at a young age what it had taken me so long to discover. Yet I was also worried. It seemed that every time I went camping, I forgot something---like a frying pan or my knife. I could get by with these mistakes when I was on my own. But with my son along, it was a different story.

So, with our supplies checked again and again, we piled into the car and headed north. After 20 minutes, my son turned and asked, "How much farther, Dad? "I’d worried that five miles might be too much for him, but the lake had seemed the perfect destination. I began to tell stories. But after a steep grade, he quit. Then I reached for my bag of M&M’s---the normally forbidden treat meant to be saved until our work was done.

Three dozen candy-coated chocolate later, we found the lake. We were excited. I showed him how to set up the tent. As darkness fell, my son laughed himself to sleep. In the morning, the stove wouldn’t light. My son had sardines and M&M’s for breakfast and pronounced it the best meal he had ever eaten. After a few hours, we went back home.

The following year, we got rained out, and the year after that, time got away from us. But next weekend, we’re heading out for another overnight. A bag of M&M’s is already in my pack.

1.It can be concluded that the writer used to_________.

A.take his knife each time B.meet some unexpected trouble

C.fail to reach his destination D.prepare very well

2.The underlined sentence "it was a different story" in Paragraph 2 means________.

A.he was a careless man B.he should be more careful

C.his son would help him a lot D.his son would handle the mistake

3.Why did the writer tell the stories during the walk?

A.To encourage his son. B.To meet his son’s request.

C.To let his son forget the walk. D.To take a good rest.

4.Why will the writer still carry a bag of M&M’s during the next camping?

A.Because they were his best meal. B.Because they were main camping food.

C.Because they were easy to carry. D.Because they were his son’s favorite.

Smart Home Products for Living a Connected Life

What makes something a smart home product? Generally, it’s defined by its ability to connect to a Wi-Fi network, allowing users to interact（互动）with it from their smartphones.We’ve rounded up some cool, diverse offerings that you’ll love to have in your home.

Nest Cam IQ

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$299.00

The Nest Cam IQ is a beautifully designed home security camera that can recognize faces. It can warn you if there’s a stranger in your home. The device also supports two-way communication via built-in microphones and a powerful speaker.

Logitech Harmony Elite

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$249.99

The Logitech Harmony Elite is one of the best universal remote controls available on the market. It can control just about every piece of electronics you own（it supports over 270，000 devices！）in every room of your house or apartment, including TVs，streaming devices, and sound systems.

Apple HomePod

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$349.00

The Apple HomePod has better audio quality than any other smart speaker available today. Available in white or space gray, the Siri-powered device also allows you to control a number of devices with your voice.

August Smart Lock Pro

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$279.99

The August Smart Lock Pro is compatible（兼容的）with most locks. A mobile app allows you to manage access to the lock, check its usage history, and get informed when someone opens the door. You can control it and check on the state of your door with voice commands.

1.What can the Nest Cam IQ help you do？

A.Properly use your smartphone camera

B.Control electronics with your voice.

C.Check the locks of your house.

D.Keep your home safe.

2.Which device can help you operate almost all your electronic equipment remotely？

A.Nest Cam IQ.

B.Apple HomePod.

C.August Smart Lock Pro.

D.Logitech Harmony Elite.

3.Which column of a website is the text most probably taken from？

A.Technology.

B.News.

C.Society.

D.Education.

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Mr. Dawson was always complaining about everything, and everyone in town knew it. Kids knew not to go into his yard to pick a delicious apple, even off the ground, because old Dawson, they said, would come after you with his ball bullet gun.

One Friday, 12-year-old Janet was going to stay all night with her friend Amy. They had to walk by Dawson’s house on the way to Amy’s house, but as they got close Janet saw him sitting on his front porch and suggested they cross over to the other side of the street. Like most of the children, she was scared of the old man because of the story she’d heard about him.

Amy said not to worry, Mr. Dawson wouldn't hurt anyone. Still, Janet was growing more nervous with each step closer to the old man’s house. When they got close enough, Dawson looked up with his usual frown, but when he saw it was Amy, a broad smile changed his entire face as he said, “Hello Miss Amy. I see you’ve got a little friend with you today.”

Amy smiled back and told him Janet was staying overnight and they were going to listen to. music and play games. Dawson told them that sounded fun, and offered them each a fresh picked apple off his tree. They gladly accepted. Dawson had the best apples in town.

When they got out of Dawson on earshot, Janet asked Amy, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

If we remember what Amy’s grandma said, that everyone wears an invisible smile, we too will find that most people can’t resist our smile after a while.