Your next car could have two seats, three wheels — two in front and one in the back and a top speed of more than 100 miles per hour. Elio Motors plans to make such a tiny car named the Elio. Its two seats sit front and back instead of side by side. The driver is positioned in the center with the passenger directly behind.

The starting price for the car is just $6,800. It has only one door, on the left side, which cuts a few hundred dollars off the manufacturing costs. Having three wheels also makes it cheaper. It has air conditioning, power windows and door locks and an AM/FM radio. More features can be ordered through Elio's long list of suppliers. Elio will also sell the cars directly through its own stores and not through franchised dealers (特约经销商).

Paul Elio dreamed as a kid that he would one day own a car company called Elio Motors. In 2008, tired of high gas prices, he started working on a car that burns gas in a more effective way. Equally important to him was creating U.S. manufacturing jobs and making the car inexpensive enough to attract buyers who might otherwise be stuck in their old, unreliable cars. “Whatever matters to you, this can move the needle on it,” he said.

Already, more than 27,000 people have reserved (预订) one. Paul hopes to make 250,000 cars a year by 2016. So far, reservation holders are those who will use the Elio as a second or third car for work. Finally, though, he believes the car will interest high school and college students as well as used-car drivers who want something newer and more reliable.

1.Which of the following shows the design of the Elio?

(○ = wheel, □ = seat)

A. B. C. D.

2.Paragraph 2 shows that the Elio ________.

A.will be available in most stores B.is sold at affordable prices

C.has a fixed temperature D.does no harm to the environment

3.The underlined words “move the needle” in Paragraph 3 probably mean “________”.

A.take a chance B.stand in the way C.break into pieces D.make a difference

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

A.The history of Elio Motors B.Cool car or stupid vehicle?

C.Paul Elio: a kid with big dreams D.What car to choose: new or used?

    Philadelphia offers a ton of attractions that are suitable for people of every age and here are some family—friendly attractions.

Spruce Street Harbor Park

Spruce Street Harbor Park, one of the best urban beaches in America, is an outdoor heaven on the Delaware River waterfront. Visitors can relax in a hammock, play on the playgrounds, and play games like table tennis and giant chess. Don't miss out on the park at night, when colorful LED lights hanging from treetops make the entire area bright.

Blue Cross RiverRink

Offering ice skating in the winter and roller skating in the summer, Blue Cross RiverRink creates a fun, outdoor experience for the whole family. Visitors can play on the nine-hole mini-golf course during the summer, and enjoy eats and drinks from the on-site bar and restaurant all year round.

Sesame Place

Big Bird, Elmo and the other stars of Sesame Street come out and play at Sesame Place, the only theme park in the nation starring the popular TV show's most lovable characters. A water park, interactive activities, parades, fireworks and shows add to the fun.

Once Upon a Nation Storytelling Benches

On summer days, uniformed and professional storytellers at 13 storytelling benches throughout Philadelphia's Historic District entertain visitors with true, free, three-to-five minute tales about the colonial era as part of Once Upon a Nation. Children can pick up a Story Flag at any storytelling bench, and then collect a star from every storyteller on their journeys. Flags with all the stars can get free rides on the Parx Liberty Carousel at Franklin Square.

1.Who would most probably go to Spruce Street Harbor Park?

A.People who are fond of colorful treetops.         

B.People who want a relaxing day outdoors.

C.People who have a preference for skating.

D.People who are interested in water activities.

2.Which place would fans of Big Bird be interested in?

A.Sesame Place. B.Blue Cross RiverRink.

C.Spruce Street Harbor Park. D.The Parx Liberty Carousel.

3.What can we know about Philadelphia Storytelling Benches?

A.It can be visited all year round. B.It is available at a small charge.

C.It has educational significance. D.It is aimed at serving the public.

4.What is the text aimed at?

A.Telling what we can do in some places.         

B.Encouraging people to visit Philadelphia.

C.Recommending some places for family fun.         

D.Comparing some attractions in Philadelphia.

    I was with a group of businessmen, and we were dealing with a question — what is a good person?

At a certain point during the discussion, one of the students, a young man of about 30, described an event that happened at Christmas. He and his five-year-old son were decorating the Christmas tree, and a little boy came to the front door begging. If you ever visit Mexico, you will see that the people there take begging as nothing to get upset about and nothing to get embarrassed by.

So, this little boy came to the door, a boy about the same age as my student’s son. The father and the son went to the front door, and the father went back with his five-year-old son and said to him, “Give him one of your toys.” At the words, the little boy quickly picked up one toy, and his father said to him, “No, no, give him your favorite toy.”

And the little boy, like a little tiger, said, “No way!” He cried; he refused. But the father, like a big tiger in a way, insisted gently, “No, you must give him one of your favorite toys.”

And finally the boy, with his head down, picked up a toy he had just gotten. The father waited in the living room, and the boy walked to the front door with the toy in his hand. The father waited and waited.

What do you think happened?

After a couple of minutes, his son came running back into the living room, his face lighted up. “Daddy,” he said, “can I do that again?” I think I have got the answer to the question.

1.From the passage, we can learn that in Mexico ________.

A.begging is looked down upon B.begging is considered as a normal part of life

C.visitors all over the world treat beggars kindly D.few people are living a poor life

2.The sentence “Daddy, can I do that again?” showed that the boy ________.

A.got pleasure by helping the little beggar B.wanted to please his father

C.began to like the little beggar D.wanted to be the little beggar’s friend

3.According to the writer, “being a good person” means ________.

A.being ready to give

B.being friendly to beggars

C.having the courage to correct his/her mistakes

D.being able to teach children to tell right from wrong

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。

Robert and Henry were two friends in the same class. They always played together and went home together. One day Robert and Henry were going home from school, when, on turning a corner, Robert cried out, “A fight! Let’s go and see!”

“No,” said Henry. “Let us go quietly home and not meddle with(插手) this quarrel. We have nothing to do with it and may get into mischief(trouble). Also our parents are expecting to have dinner with us together at home and I don’t want them to worry about me. ”

“You are a coward, and afraid to go,” said Robert, and off he ran. Henry went straight home, and in the afternoon went to school as usual.

But Robert had told all the boys that Henry was a coward, and they laughed at him a great deal. From then on, they looked down upon Henry and didn’t want to play with him together.

Henry was sad but he wasn’t angry with Robert for his rude behavior, because he learned that true courage is shown most in bearing misunderstanding when it was not deserved, and that he ought to be afraid of nothing but doing wrong. Thus, he just ignored the other boys’ laughter and continued to go to school and study as well. However, Robert didn’t invite Henry to go home with him anymore. Instead, he had some other boys who also thought Henry was a coward. Every day after school, they didn’t go home directly but went to the river or somewhere to play games and had a lot of fun.

A few days later, Robert was bathing with his new friends in a river, and got out of his depth. He struggled, and screamed for help, but all in vain. The boys who had called Henry a coward got out of the water as fast as they could, but they did not even try to help him.

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:

Robert was fast sinking. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Paragraph 2:

Thus, Robert’s life was saved.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

假定你是中学生李华，你作为学校代表参加了英国姐妹学校的“中国传统文化艺术节”，现已回国。请你给该校校长Mr. Smith写一封邮件表示感谢，内容包括:

1. 感谢对方的热情接待；

2. 活动期间的收获；

3. 邀请对方来校访问。

注意:

1. 词数80左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3. 开头及结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

4. 文中不能出现真实的校名和地名。

Dear Mr. Smith,

I have returned from England.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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。

In the 1980s, Paolo Dario dreamed of developing1.(high) advanced artificial limbs(假肢) to help people who really need such devices(设备), but he never expected his dream to be realized. Dario,2.professor of biomedical robotics in Italy, said that as an engineer he always wants to see such dreams come true, even if a lot of work must 3. (do).

He4.(make) the comment(评论) in Beijing last month during a keynote speech at the 2019 World Robot Conference.”You have to understand the5.(exist) problem and develop robotic arms by thinking outside the box. We hope what we need for robots can become smaller and lighter. But at the same time, as a lot of technology is now used in robotic sensors (传感器), they have become much6.(large),”he said.

A paper7.was published in the journal Nature in 2014 stated that a human can not only control artificial limbs,8.feel the different materials they are made from as well.”In the future, the super robot will further enable people with disabilities to walk on9.(they) own and allow blind people10.(recover) their sight,”Dario said.

    Haze Mabry has just turned 80 years old, and on his birthday, just like every other day, he reported to Pike County Elementary in Georgia where he works as a cleaner, prepared to clean.

But to his _______, that day was different from any other day. Just as he was settling in for a day of work, he was _______by more than 750 people, including students, teachers and staff,_______the hallways.

The students had made handmade _______and banners(横幅), and they all sang happy birthday and shouted his name as he _______by.

“They’re like my children ,” Mabry said in a(n) _______with The Washington Post .”I’m like the old lady in the shoe.”

Mabry makes a point of interacting(互动)with the _______when he can .”I know the little faces, but I don’t know every _______,”Mabry said .”Some of them make you know them.”

The unexpected celebration at school _______Mabry how valued(珍视) he is by students and teachers alike .”He’s the most __________person in this whole building ,”said teacher Lori Gilreath, who __________his surprise .”He won’t brag(吹嘘) on himself, but it doesn’t  __________what he’s doing or where he is, he will __________ stop what he’s doing to take care of a child if that child is having a __________ day.”

Haze spent the whole following weekend __________ the pile of handwritten cards he __________!

Maybe we can’t all organize something as __________ as this birthday celebration, but it’s a __________:take any chance you get to make someone’s day __________, and let them know how they are valued! It can make much __________.

1.A.joy B.regret C.surprise D.sadness

2.A.greeted B.served C.praised D.treated

3.A.visiting B.decorating C.crossing D.lining

4.A.cakes B.cards C.pictures D.toys

5.A.walked B.ran C.stood D.hurried

6.A.discussion B.interview C.report D.speech

7.A.teachers B.friends C.students D.workmates

8.A.word B.class C.action D.name

9.A.offered B.promised C.showed D.left

10.A.important B.loved C.famous D.talented

11.A.planned B.got C.expressed D.hid

12.A.mean B.work C.include D.matter

13.A.already B.still C.always D.only

14.A.busy B.bad C.warm D.long

15.A.reading through B.sending for C.handing out D.returning to

16.A.borrowed B.lost C.packed D.received

17.A.noisy B.usual C.big D.formal

18.A.sign B.question C.part D.task

19.A.simple B.special C.funny D.terrible

20.A.trouble B.progress C.money D.difference

    Being overweight is one of the biggest problems that many men and women of all ages suffer from. Although everyone wants to lose weight quickly, burning fat is no easy task.1.. Don’t expect to just read these tips and expect to lose weight while you sleep. It will take a lot of effort on your part to succeed.

It’s very important to drink lots of water while reducing the use of salt.2..

Try not to eat the foods that contain high amounts of fats and instead focus on eating foods rich in fiber.

3. This is the best way to lose weight, as playing a sport can give a person a sense of confidence.

Avoid taking medicines that help reduce your appetite, as they usually have many side effects and can do you more harm than good. Also, you shouldn’t follow unusual diets such as those that focus on drinking large amounts of vitamin-concentrated liquids.4..

Finally, everyone should know and understand that being overweight will eventually lead to bigger and more dangerous diseases and conditions, so it is best for us to stay fit before we gain weight while we still have a chance.5. It’s better for you to take things slowly and start with losing just a few pounds a month and then increasing that.

A. Just stick to the most popular diets

B. Here are a few tips on weight loss

C.Exercise regularly while you’re on a diet

D. Salt tends to store water in the body leading to weight again

E. And in case you feel hungry you should eat low-calories foods

F. Also, make sure you don’t try reducing too much weight too fast

G. When in doubt, don’t be afraid to ask your doctor for suggestions

    Nature has provided us with many kinds of resources. It is like a great magician(魔术师), creating wonders on Earth. One of them is the Amazon rainforest, the world’s largest and home to millions of plants and animals. Nicknamed”the lungs of our planet”, it produces about one-fifth of Earth’s oxygen. However, this wonderful natural wonder is now in danger.

Thousands of fires have broken out in Brazil, endangering much of the rainforest. These flames have lasted several weeks and are believed to be the”most intense”in almost ten years, according to BBC News.

The Amazon has seen a large number of fires in 2019. Between January and August, there were over 74,000 fires – the highest number since 2013, the BBC reported.

Forest fires are common during the dry season, which runs from July to October. They are usually caused by natural events like lightning. However, most of the fires this year are believed to be caused by farmers, who use fire as a traditional part of tropical agriculture(农业) to clean land, reported CNN.

“It’s the best time to burn because the plants are dry. Farmers wait for the dry season and they start burning and clearing the areas so that their cattle can have grass,”wrote CNN meteorologist Haley Brink.

The disaster has raised concern(关注) around the world. The Amazon rainforest is important for preventing climate change, said the BBC, absorbing millions of tons of carbon annually. When trees are cut down or burned, the rainforest’s ability to absorb carbon is reduced.

Brazilian climate expert Carlos Nobre told Reuters he’s worried. If more than 20 percent of the ecosystem is destroyed, the Amazon rainforest could reach a”tipping point (临界点)”, where the thick jungle will turn into a tropical savannah(大草原).

Nobre warned that it is not far off, with between 15 and 17 percent of the rainforest having already been destroyed.

The Brazilian government has sent soldiers to fight the fires. Many people have offered their support and called for recovery efforts. For example, Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, said he wanted to donate money and US Actor Leonardo DiCaprio’s environmental charity, Earth Alliance, created a donation fund to help deal with the disaster.

The public are also encouraged to donate to charities concerned with rainforest protection. “Every little bit helps in a bad situation like this,”commented Gizmodo.

1.The underlined word”intense”probably means ______.

A.natural B.terrible C.common D.unexpected

2.What is the main cause of forest fires in the Amazon rainforest this year?

A.Lightning. B.Hot weather.

C.Agricultural activities. D.Garbage left by tourists.

3.What was Nobre worried about in the article?

A.Global temperatures will rise.

B.The Amazon rainforest is close to disappearing.

C.Animals in the Amazon rainforest are under threat.

D.It will take tens of years for the Amazon rainforest to recover.

4.What are the last two paragraphs mainly about?

A.Efforts made to save the Amazon rainforest.

B.The possible future of the Amazon rainforest.

C.What the Brazilian government has done to fight fires.

D.Celebrities(名人) who care about rainforest protection.

    My family and I never talked about school as the ticket to a future. I was in the classrooms, but I wasn’t there to learn to write, read or even speak. When it was my turn to read, I wanted to hide. I was 13 years old, but I already hated being who I was.

I had an English teacher, Mr. Creech, who knew I couldn’t read. In one of my first lessons the teacher said that anyone who had a reading age below six had to stand up. I felt so embarrassed. But at the same time, it made me realize that I needed to change the situation. I was determined it wouldn’t happen again. Later that day, Mr. Creech encouraged me and promised he would try his best to help me learn to read. From then on, I never gave up practicing reading.

Now I was 41 years old. One day, I planned to fly back to Texas to visit my friends and family. On my way from the airport, I saw Mr. Creech buying himself a drink. I rushed over and reached into my pocket to pay for him.”Do I know you?”he asked.”Yes, sir, you do know me,”I answered excitedly.”My name is Anthony Hamilton. You taught me English.”The look on his face told me that he remembered the boy he’d once encouraged.

“I’m so glad I had a chance to see you,”I said.”And Mr. Creech, I have great news to share.”I told him I had learned to read. But that wasn’t all. I had become a published author and an active speaker.”The next time you get another Anthony Hamilton in your classroom, please encourage him to read as well.”I added.

The experts say what once worried me has a name: dyslexia(诵读困难症). But I can tell you it was a lack of desire for education.

1.Why did the author want to hide?

A.Because he didn’t have a ticket. B.Because he couldn’t read at all.

C.Because he felt sorry for himself. D.Because he hated being laughed at.

2.Which of the following could best describe Mr. Creech?

A.Friendly and humorous. B.Strict and eager.

C.Emotional and devoted. D.Kind and responsible.

3.What can we infer from the passage?

A.The author was thankful to Mr. Creech.

B.Mr. Creech taught two students called Anthony Hamilton.

C.The author had become a published author and an active speaker.

D.Dyslexia was the hidden reason that made the author unable to read.

    Got 48 hours to relax yourself? You’ll make full use of your timeand have great fun at these amazing destinations.

Alabama: Gulf Shores

For relaxing weekend getaways in Alabama, head south to the white-sand beaches of Gulf Shores. Get on the water for some deep-sea fishing. History lovers can get a lesson in the Civil War along a 90-mile path with more than a dozen historic sites.

Alaska: Homer

How does fresh seafood sound? You’ll find it in Homer, located in south-central Alaska, which is either a short flight or a great four-hour scenic drive on the Seward Highway from Anchorage. Get your fill of fishing in Kachemak Bay, explore local trails and enjoy exceptional birding in this remote natural setting.

Arizona: Sedona

Adventurous types can get their fill in the magical red rocks of Sedona, which is said to be the location of healing centers of energy. People flood to the area to meditate, practice yoga and more. Sedona also offers fantastic hiking, off-roading, biking, and even climbing.

Arkansas: Hot Springs

Relax and renew in Arkansas’ hot waters in Hot Springs, an art community with Art Deco architecture that is also the home of Hot Springs National Park. Make time for a visit to Bathhouse Row, a National Historic Landmark of eight bathhouses, and Superior Bathhouse Brewery, which produces beer made of the hot spring water inside the National Park. Don’t miss these National Parks that are off the beaten path.

1.Which activity can be found in both Gulf Shores and Homer?

A.Going fishing. B.Taking a flight.

C.Enjoying beautiful birds. D.Visiting historic sites.

2.What is Superior Bathhouse Brewery known for?

A.Its bathhouses. B.Its paths.

C.Its self-made beer. D.Its architecture.

3.Where is this text most likely from?

A.A diary. B.A survey. C.A novel. D.A magazine.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.What did the speakers’ parents advise him to do?

A.Stay at home. B.Take a raincoat. C.Go camping nearby.

2.How did the speaker get to the village five years ago?

A.By car. B.By subway. C.On foot.

3.What does the speaker want Polly to bring?

A.Food. B.A tent. C.Drinks.

4.Where will they meet at a quarter to four?

A.At the bus stop. B.In the village. C.At the subway station.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What’s the man’s plan for this summer?

A.Doing a market survey.

B.Working at musical festivals.

C.Going on holiday with his family.

2.Where will the woman probably work this summer?

A.In a hotel. B.On a farm. C.In a restaurant.

3.How long will the woman work every day?

A.4 hours. B.5 hours. C.6 hours.

4.Fromwhom did the woman get the job information?

A.Her teacher. B.Her friend. C.Her parents.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What is the man going to do tomorrow afternoon ?

A.To buy some tea.

B.To drink some coffee.

C.To drink tea with his friend.

2.Why does the man want to go to the teahouse suddenly ?

A.Because he likes tea most.

B.Because his friend invited him to go there .

C.Because he has taken an interest in China’s tea culture recently.

3.What do the Cantonese like to drink ?

A.Coffee. B.Black tea. C.Green tea.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.How does the woman help the man?

A.By carrying the box for him.

B.By opening the door for him.

C.By putting the books into the box.

2.What will the speakers do in the evening?

A.Go to the cinema. B.Visit Mr. Green. C.Do some shopping.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What happened to the man?

A.He fell off his bike.

B.He was hit by a car.

C.He had a terrible weekend.

2.How is the bike now?

A.It is under repair.

B.It is in good shape.

C.It is completely damaged.

What will the woman do tonight?

A.Go to a concert. B.Buy tickets. C.Look after her mother.

Where does the man’s aunt live?

A.In New York. B.In Paris. C.In London.

How much did John return to the woman?

A.$6. B.$16. C.$60.

What makes the woman worried about her husband?

A.His driving skill. B.His hobby. C.His work.

What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A.Environment. B.Education. C.Health.

假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Peter想了解10月18日在武汉举行的第七届世界军人运动会（the 7th Military World Games），请给他写信简要介绍相关情况，内容包括：

1. 时间地点；

2. 概况（109个国家，九千多名军人，329项运动）；

3. 影响或意义。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 结尾已为你写好。

Dear Peter,

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours,

Li Hua

阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。

How to Deal with Pressures at School

As a high school student, if you are feeling stressed out or frustrated (沮丧的) by teachers, classmates, or schoolwork, it is important to know that you aren't the only one. Believe it or not, everyone has these feelings at some point and everyone should learn how to deal with them properly.

First of all, you need to keep a positive attitude and not take things to heart. That someone got a better grade than you doesn't mean that they are smarter-perhaps they studied longer or knew the material more. It's easy to become frustrated if you are not doing as well as your friends, but being optimistic will help you deal with future similar situations.

Secondly, if students at school are bullying (欺侮) you, don't let them make you feel that you are not good enough. They are simply insecure and do not know how to deal with the pressures of school. They are just trying to make others feel bad, so they can feel better about themselves. So it’s of importance to know when to stand up for yourself.

Lastly, it is necessary to keep things in perspective. For any situation that is stressful, take a second look from a different point of view. When I look back to the frustrations of my high school days, I notice that many of them seem very unimportant to me now.

It's not easy to be confident when there are so many students who seem like they “have it all”, but try to realize that you, too, are good enough. It's not a competition about who is smarter, more popular. or more beautiful- everyone is different- so embrace your individuality (个性).

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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(不超过3个单词)。

Environment-friendly ideas have been created to supply people with helpful 1.(tip) on how they can help the environment 2. well as save money. I honestly believe that everyone wants to help the environment, even if they do or do not believe in global warming.

With power bills, water bills and all other expenses3.(continue)to rise, it’s very hard for the average worker. No matter what your 4.(finance) position is , there is always something everyone can do 5.(help) save our environment.

We are not the only ones that live on this 6.(amaze) planet. We also share it 7.a wide range of strange and wonderful animals. It would be a great tragedy if they 8. (be) not around for our future generations to enjoy. Every little bit helps, so please do all 9. you can to protect our environment and the environment of these surprising animals.

I hope these environment-friendly ideas can help everyone to do 10.(they) bit for the environment and to make this world a better place.

单词拼写

1.There is no doubt that these cultural relics b________to the state should be returned.

2.He works very hard in order to be a________into a key university.

3.After I was programmed by an operator who used cards with holes, I could “think” l________and produce an answer quicker than any person.

4.When she was told her son’s illness could be cured, she left the doctor’s office in r________.

5.Zhao Wei is a h________actress and she starred funnily in many TV plays.

6.If he couldn't find his way out of the forest, there would be little chance of ________(生存).

7.In the city you can see ________(广告) almost anywhere.

8.At that time it was considered a technological revolution and the start of my “________(人工的) intelligence”.

9.Clive ________(回应) with a smile when I came up with my suggestions.

10.The little girl is ________(依恋) to her mother.

    Sometimes the best gifts are the smallest ones that add up into something big over time.

Lily saw her grandfather, who has Parkinson’s disease, was struggling to_______his cup without spilling (溢出) and started_______a picture for a cup that has three legs. Her father also_______to spill drinks on his keyboard,_______Lily realized that this invention was for everybody and for all kinds of uses. She drew a sketch and finally created a_______for her grandfather at her grandfather’s house with_________materials: a plastic cup and plastic.

Soon her aunt took her to a pottery (陶瓷) studio, where she was able to_______a cup for her father, who found the cup very_______. He suggested that she start_______her cups. At that time, being only nine years old, Lily didn’t know________what her father had meant________taking the cups into production. But she was________and willing to give the idea a try.

Later, Lily’s father took her to visit the________of pottery, Jingdezhen, China, to start creating more cups, and they started a movement to help________the project. And as Imagiroo was set up and started attracting more________, Lily needed to find a company in America to help her produce her cups,__________was one of her company’s biggest________. But six years after Imagiroo was________, her company is successful. Certainly Lily’s father is a big part of their business.

It can start with something________, like Lily’s first drawing of her cup, and become something bigger along the way with hard work and determination. It may be one small thing to you, but to someone else it can make a big________

1.A.remove B.fill C.hold D.pour

2.A.taking B.drawing C.imagining D.enjoying

3.A.refused B.managed C.agreed D.tended

4.A.and B.but C.when D.thus

5.A.cup B.model C.fashion D.brand

6.A.special B.solid C.simple D.soft

7.A.create B.buy C.spare D.earn

8.A.impressive B.popular C.beautiful D.helpful

9.A.collecting B.selling C.cleaning D.labeling

10.A.seriously B.carefully C.exactly D.satisfactorily

11.A.of B.at C.in D.by

12.A.curious B.generous C.dependable D.confident

13.A.trade B.capital C.business D.exhibition

14.A.rescue B.deliver C.support D.simplify

15.A.customers B.workers C.learners D.advertisers

16.A.that B.as C.who D.which

17.A.attractions B.challenges C.responsibilities D.glories

18.A.expanded B.charged C.founded D.awarded

19.A.small B.useful C.unique D.hopeful

20.A.bargain B.change C.response D.difference

    Many people think of guys as being carefree when it comes to their appearance. But in fact, a lot of guys spend plenty of time in front of the mirror.1.

Body image is a person’s opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance. 2.You appreciate your body for its abilities and accept its imperfections.

So,what can you do to develop a positive body image? Here are some ideas:

Recognize your strengths. Different body types are good for different things. What does your body do well? Maybe your speed, strength, or coordination (协调) makes you better than others at a certain sport. That may be basketball, table tennis, mountain biking, dancing, or even running. Or perhaps you have skills, like drawing, singing, playing a musical instrument, writing, or acting.3.

Exercise regularly. Exercise can help you look good and feel good about yourself. Good physiques (体形) don’t just happen. 4.You can keep healthy by simply exercising 20 minutes to one hour three times a week. Taking exercise can also lift your spirits.

Respect your body! Practising good habits- regular showering; taking care of your teeth, hair, and skin; wearing clean clothes, and so on-can help you build a positive body image.

5.Your body is just one part of who you are. Your talent for humor, a quick wit (智慧), and all the things make you special. So try not to let small imperfections affect you.

A. Use this as an opportunity to discover what you’re good at.

B. Be yourself.

C. They care just as much as girls do about their body image.

D. Just explore talents that you feel good about.

E. They take hard work, regular workouts, and a healthy habit.

F. The good news is that self-image and body image can be changed.

G. Having a positive body image means feeling satisfied with the way you look.

    Scientists in Britain have managed to teach bees to pull strings (线) to get to food and then pass on what they have learned to others in their colony (群体) — showing a high level of intelligence despite their tiny brains.

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London said the experiments, often used to test the intelligence of apes (猿) and birds, showed for the first time that some insects are up to the task, and can also pass skills on through several generations.

The findings add to the evidence suggesting the ability for “culture spread”— the ability to learn and pass on knowledge and skills — may not be exclusive to humans.

In the research, published in the journal PLOS Biology on Tuesday, the scientists were able to train 23 out of a group of 40 bees to pull strings with their legs and feet.

The strings were attached to discs — or artificial “flowers”— containing food at their center but placed under a transparent (透明的) screen. The bees, spotting the food beneath the screen, learned to pull the “flowers” out by pulling the string with their legs and feet to be able to get to it.

From another group of bees given the chance to solve the task without any training, only two of 110 were successful.

Another group of bees was then allowed to observe the trained bees pulling the strings, and 60 percent of them successfully learned the skill. Finally, trained bees were put in colonies, and the scientists found the technique spread successfully to a majority of the colony's worker bees.

Lars Chittka, a Queen Mary University professor who guided the project, said the team is interested in figuring out the brain processes behind the bees' learning and teaching skills.

1.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “exclusive” in Paragraph 3?

A.Ordinary. B.Limited. C.Beneficial. D.Widespread.

2.What did the researchers find about bees?

A.Bees learn best in insects. B.Bees are as clever as birds.

C.Bees are born good learners. D.Bees can be trained to learn skills.

3.What may the research team focus on next?

A.What else bees can do. B.Where bees learn skills.

C.How bees teach others. D.How bees' brains work.

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

A.Small Bees, Great Abilities B.Bees Can Learn and Teach

C.Bees Are Smarter D.Let Bees Learn

    Jimmy is an automotive mechanic (汽车修理技工), but he lost his job a few months ago. He has a good heart, but always feared applying for a new job.

One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 a.m. and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed to be interviewed, he saw an elderly man wildly kicking the tyre of his car. Obviously there was something wrong with the car. Jimmy immediately went up to lend him a hand. When Jimmy finished working on the car, the old man asked him how much he should pay for the service. Jimmy said there was no need to pay him; he just helped someone in need, and he had to rush for an interview. Then the old man said, “Well, I could take you to the office for your interview. It’s the least I could do. Please, I insist.” Jimmy agreed.

Upon arrival, Jimmy found a long line of applicants waiting to be interviewed. Jimmy still had some grease (油渍) on him after the car repair, but he did not have much time to wash it off or have a change of shirt. One by one, the applicants left the interviewer’s office with disappointed looks on their faces. Finally his name was called.  The interviewer was sitting on a large chair facing the office window. Rocking the chair back and forth, he asked, “Do you really need to be interviewed?” Jimmy’s heart sank. “With the way I look now, how could I possibly pass this interview?” He thought to himself.

Then the interviewer turned the chair and to Jimmy’s surprise, it was the old man he helped earlier in the morning. It turned out that he was the General Manager of the company.

“Sorry I had to keep you waiting, but I was pretty sure I made the right decision to have you as part of our workforce (职工) before you even stepped into this office. I just know you’d be a trustworthy worker. Congratulations!” Jimmy sat down and they shared a cup of well-deserved coffee as he landed himself a new job.

1.What did Jimmy see on the way to the interview?

A.A friend’s car had a flat tyre. B.A wild man was pushing a car.

C.A terrible car accident happened. D.An old man’s car broke down.

2.How did Jimmy feel on hearing the interviewer’s question?

A.He was sorry for the other applicants. B.There was no hope for him to get the job.

C.He regretted helping the old man. D.The interviewer was very rude.

3.What can we learn from Jimmy’s experience?

A.Where there’s a will, there’s a way. B.A friend in need is a friend indeed.

C.Good is rewarded with good. D.Two heads are better than one.

The Origins of Famous Brands

Our lives are full of brand names and trademarked products that we use every day. Although many brand names are simple acronyms(首字母缩略词) or versions of their founders' names, some of the companies we trust every day actually have fascinating and surprising back stories.

Starbucks

It seems fitting that the most famous coffee brand in the world would take its name from one of the world's greatest works of literature. The inspiration for the name of the coffeehouse came from Herman Melville's Moby Dick. The founders' original idea was to name the company after the Captain Ahab's ship — Pequot, but they eventually decided that Pequot wasn't a great name for coffee, so they chose Ahab's first mate, Starbucks, as the name instead.

Nike

Originally founded as a distributor for Japanese running shoes, the company was originally named BRS, or Blue Ribbon Sports. In 1971, BRS introduced its own soccer shoe, a model called Nike, which is also the name for the Greek goddess of victory. In 1978, the company officially renamed itself as Nike, Inc.

The right name is essential to a company's success, and a great origin story is just as crucial as a great product. An attractive origin story is one more thing that keeps customers guessing, wondering, and buying its products.

Google

Google was originally called BackRub, for it searched for links in every corner of the Web. In 1997, when the founders of the company were searching for a new name showing a huge amount of data for their rapidly improving search technology, a friend suggested the word “googol”. When a friend tried to register the new domain name, he misspelled “googol” as “google”.

1.What is the name of the Captain Ahab's ship?

A.Moby Dick. B.Starbucks. C.Pequot. D.Herman Melville.

2.When did the Nike get its name eventually?

A.In 1971. B.In 1978. C.In 1997. D.In 1987.

3.Why did the founders of the Google change its name?

A.They disliked their name.

B.They wanted new customers.

C.The company's original name was too long.

D.The company's search technology was improving rapidly.