Robert F. Kennedy once said that a country’s GDP measures “everything except what makes life worthwhile.” With Britain voting to leave the European Union, and GDP already predicted to slow as a result, it is now a timely moment to assess what he was referring to.

The question of GDP and its usefulness has annoyed policymakers for over half a century. Many argue that it is a mistaken concept. It measures things that do not matter and misses things that do. By most recent measures, the UK’s GDP has been the envy of the Western world, with record low unemployment and high growth figures. If everything was going so well, then why did over 17 million people vote for Brexit, despite the warnings about what it could do to their country’s economic prospects?

A recent annual study of countries and their ability to convert growth into well-being throws some light on that question. Across the 163 countries measured, the UK is one of the poorest performers in ensuring that economic growth is translated into meaningful improvements for its citizens. Rather than just focusing on GDP, over 40 different sets of criteria from health, education and civil society engagement have been measured to get a more all-round assessment of how countries are performing.

While all of these countries face their own challenges, there are a number of common themes. Yes, there has been an economic recovery since the 2008 global crash, but in key indicators in areas such as health and education, major economies have continued to decline. Yet this isn’t the case with all countries. Some relatively poor European countries have seen huge improvements across measures including civil society, income equality and environment.

This is a lesson that rich countries can learn: When GDP is no longer regarded as the only measure of a country’s success, the world looks very different.

So what Kennedy was referring to was that while GDP has been the most common method for measuring the economic activity of nations, as a measure, it is no longer enough. It does not include important factors such as environmental quality or education outcomes — all things that contribute to a person’s sense of well-being.

1.Robert F. Kennedy is cited because he _______.

A.praised the UK for its GDP B.identified GDP with happiness

C.misinterpreted the role of GDP D.had a low opinion of GDP

2.It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that _______.

A.the UK is unwilling to reshape its economic pattern

B.many people in the UK don’t think much of GDP as the measure of success

C.the UK will contribute less to the world economy

D.policymakers in the UK are paying less attention to GDP

3.Which of the following is true about the recent annual study?

A.Its results are inspiring. B.It is sponsored by 163 countries.

C.Its criteria are questionable. D.It removes GDP as an indicator.

4.What is the author’s attitude towards GDP as the most common measure of a country’s success?

A.Favorable. B.Indifferent.

C.Critical. D.Defensive.

    On a freezing December morning Matthew Warwick, then a 20-year-old college student, climbed on the edge of Waterloo Bridge in London. That morning, Matthew escaped from a mental health hospital, where he’d been diagnosed with schizo-affective disorder. He headed straight to the bridge, convinced that his disease was a life sentence.

Hundreds of people passed by. Only one man called Alex Owen, then 25, calmly and quietly walked to Matthew’s side.

“You’re alright, man? Why are you sitting on a bridge?”

At first Matthew wanted Alex to leave him alone, but something in Alex’s calm, down-to-earth manner struck a chord. Matthew felt faith, like he could talk to him.

“It’s cold here. Why not have some coffee in a warm cafe? Everything will be OK.” For the first time after the diagnosis Matthew felt perhaps it really might. He climbed back.

The police, having received calls from passers-by, were waiting there. They quickly put him into a police car, in case he was to panic and jump. He lost sight of Alex, the person who’d brought him hope.

Matthew ended up back in hospital. Eventually, he was well enough to return to university and finish his degree. Over the next six years, Matthew often thought about the stranger who had talked him round. Eager to thank him in person, he posted a Facebook message nicknaming the good man Mike. His #Find Mike post was shared millions of times around the world, as far as Canada.

Matthew was overexcited when Alex called him two weeks after his post. They had a reunion, finally having that coffee they had first planned all those years ago.

“Many people walked past, but because of Alex’s kindness and sympathy, I’ve lived a good life.” Matthew said.

1.Why did Matthew climb up the bridge?

A.He was badly treated in the hospital. B.His disease made him lose hope.

C.He wanted to draw people’s attention. D.He studied poorly in the college.

2.What does the underlined phrase “struck a chord” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A.Touched his heart. B.Drew his attention.

C.Aroused his interest. D.Blew his mind.

3.Which of the following best describes Alex?

A.Diligent. B.Strong-willed.

C.Caring. D.Generous.

4.How did Matthew find Alex?

A.By visiting homes door-to-door. B.By calling their friends.

C.By asking the police. D.By posting a message online.

    By the end of the year, editors of New York Times have picked the 4 best books of 2019, including fiction and non-fiction. Let’s see which one will take your fancy.

Disappearing Earth

By Julia Phillips

In the first chapter of this novel, two young girls vanish, sending shock waves through a town on the edge of the remote and mysterious Kamchatka Peninsula. What follows is a novel of overlapping short stories about the different women who have been affected by their disappearance. Each tale pushes the narrative forward another month and exposes the ways in which the women of Kamchatka have been destroyed — personally, culturally and emotionally — by the crime.

No Visible Bruises

By Rachel Louise Snyder

Snyder’s thoroughly reported book covers what the World Health Organization has called “a global health problem”. In America alone, more than half of all murdered women are killed by a current or former life partner; domestic violence cuts across lines of class, religion and race. Snyder reveals pervasive myths (restraining orders are the answer, abusers never change) and writes movingly about the lives (and deaths) of people on both sides of the equation. She doesn’t give easy answers but presents a wealth of information that is its own form of hope.

Midnight in Chernobyl

By Adam Higginbotham

Higginbotham’s superb account of the April 1986 explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant is one of those rare books about science and technology that read like a tension-filled thriller. Filled with vivid detail and sharply etched personalities, this narrative of astonishing incompetence moves from mistake to mistake, miscalculation to miscalculation, as it builds to the inevitable, history-changing disaster.

Exhalation

By Ted Chiang

Many of the nine deeply beautiful stories in this collection explore the material consequences of time travel. Reading them feels like sitting at dinner with a friend who explains scientific theory to you with no airs and graces. Each thoughtful, elegantly crafted story poses a philosophical question; Chiang arranges all nine into a conversation that comes full circle, after having travelled through remarkable areas.

1.Which of the following tells about the violence from a husband to a wife in a family?

A.Disappearing Earth B.No Visible Bruises

C.Midnight in Chernobyl D.Exhalation

2.How may readers feel when reading the book Midnight in Chernobyl?

A.Delighted. B.Awkward.

C.Tense. D.Calm.

3.What kind of book is Exhalation?

A.A folk tale. B.A biography.

C.A love story. D.A sci-fi story.

假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Linda很喜欢中国文化，特别是丝绸。正巧你市于1月20 日至26日举行“中国丝绸文化节”，你想邀请她同去，请你给她写一封电子邮件，内容包括:

1. 写信目的；

2. 介绍文化节；

3. 约定见面时间、地点。

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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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. 只许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Dear friends, please allow me to share some informations about Chinese tea culture with you. Chinese tea has history of nearly 5,000 years. In the past, tea drinking takes place in a quiet place. Drinking tea is great beneficial to us. For example, it can make people relaxing. Beside, it does good to people's health. Tea is becoming increasingly popular with people whom often use them as a gift. Whenever guests arrive, offer a cup of tea to them is a basic social custom. In Guangdong, many of people enjoy morning tea with different kinds of food in hotels or restaurants.

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。

Experts say the bee population is getting smaller because of climate change and other human-caused 1.（activity） . We are building houses and cities on land where they live, and using chemicals 2. are killing them. Last winter, U.S. beekeepers 3. （lose ） almost 40% of their colonies （蜂群）.

Thiele, 4. beekeeper, says the usual ways people raise honey bees 5.（ be ） bad for their health. He rejects the white boxes that 6.（tradition ） beekeepers use. He also refuses to use chemicals, smoke or protective clothing when he works with bees. He touches them 7. his bare hands. Thiele says his hives （蜂巢）are both a way to save bees and a personal project.

While bees crawled （爬）over his hands and arms he said, "It feels so close and I feel how 8.（deep） we belong and how important it is 9. （keep） them safe from harm."

He added that honey bees show how fragile life is. He made a 10. （far） remark, "As if they are really mirroring where we are on this time on this planet."

    Children remain 'bundles of joy' all over the world. We love their innocence and their need is our command. But have you ever been ______ to their healing （治愈）powers?

A good lady friend of mine, a school teacher, had _____ her beloved husband in a tragic car accident. She had been enjoying a _____ married life only for two and a half years when tragedy（悲剧）struck.

No one was able to ____ my friend. She stopped attending her school job, _____ to communicate with anyone and ____ instantly. As ____ we tried our best to bring her out of the dark and __ home but she refused stubbornly till her school principal, a _____ person visited her one day. He ____ her to get back to school and commented that the _____ of children would bring her peace of mind as nothing else could. Unwillingly, my friend started ____ school again, after nearly three or four months. I met her after a month and this is the time I was quite ______. Where was that depressed soul who I met last time? Here was my friend, back to her old self-happy, humorous and hill of ________ . When I asked her about the  ______of returning to where she belonged, she squarely put the ________ onto the children in the school with whom she spent a better part of her day.

This ________left a deep impression in my mind and I started to explore deeper into the _________of healing powers of children. My friend gave me many inputs to my study and she _______ that the more time you spend with people who are innocent, who give you unconditional love, the more joy and peace of mind you can get,  ______   during the troubled times.

1.A.exposed B.devoted C.committed D.attracted

2.A.saved B.missed C.lost D.deserted

3.A.typical B.happy C.simple D.hard

4.A.stop B.encourage C.comfort D.support

5.A.refused B.preferred C.tended D.liked

6.A.whispered B.complained C.sang D.cried

7.A.colleagues B.family C.leaders D.friends

8.A.pleasing B.depressing C.disappointing D.puzzling

9.A.noble-minded B.open-minded C.warm-hearted D.white-haired

10.A.advised B.begged C.forced D.allowed

11.A.nature B.attraction C.crowd D.company

12.A.appreciating B.attending C.joining D.helping

13.A.surprised B.satisfied C.moved D.encouraged

14.A.curiosity B.stress C.life D.sense

15.A.consequence B.purpose C.course D.secret

16.A.honor B.victory C.credit D.blame

17.A.incident B.phenomenon C.accident D.tragedy

18.A.description B.theory C.conclusion D.progress

19.A.expected B.realized C.confirmed D.suggested

20.A.actually B.naturally C.commonly D.especially

    Eight-year-old Tyler Stallings has been helping homeless veterans（老兵）since he was 4 years old, and so far, this little boy has raised over $50,000 for his cause.

Tyler’s mother, Andrea Blackstone, said when Tyler was 4 she wanted to teach him about the importance of veterans. 1. As Tyler was watching these YouTube videos, he asked his mother, "If they're heroes why should they be on the street?”

Blackstone said 4-year-old Tyler then begged her to take him to buy wood and nails and build the veterans houses. 2.

So the mother got Tyler in touch with Maryland's Governor, and Tyler was given a grant of $100. With the help of the grant, Tyler decided that once a year on Veteran's Day, he would gather items like clothes to give homeless veterans care packages. This went on so well, however, that they decided just "Veteran's Day wasn't enough. 3.

Tyler's goal is to raise people's awareness of the veterans, sacrifices and bring "hero bags" to veterans who are homeless or need basic supplies. 4. Recently, he was able to partner with a mattress company that donated 250 beds and a backpack company that gifted Tyler backpacks to hold his "hero bag" products.

5. "They should have the things they need because of all the good things they've done for our country, " Tyler said. "It makes me feel very happy and very good when they have a happy reaction."

A. She explained to him they couldn't afford it.

B. For Tyler, his work is both important and rewarding.

C. He saw videos of homeless veterans and he thought this isn't right.

D. It was supposed to be a one-time thing, but turned into an all — the — time event.

E. Tyler hopes to raise enough fund for a truck to deliver even more items to them.

F. Tyler's "hero bags" for veterans include things such as clothes, hygiene products and bedding.

G. She turned to YouTube to show her son videos about veterans and the things they did for our country.

    A 23-year-old British woman has invented a product that she hopes will one day take the place of single-use plastic. The new product is made by combining fishing waste and algae （藻类）.

Lucy Hughes created the material, called MarinaTex, for her final year project at the University of Sussex. She continued her research after she left the university.

On November 13, the James Dyson Foundation announced that Hughes was the international winner of the 2019 James Dyson Award for design.

MarinaTex is edible, meaning it can be eaten without danger. Hughes says it also is strong and stable. But unlike plastic, MarinaTex breaks down in four to six weeks under normal conditions and does not pollute the soil.

The inventor said she is concerned about the growing amounts of plastics in ocean waters. She noted one report that there would be more plastic than fish in the world's oceans by the year 2050. The United Nations estimates that 100 million tons of plastic waste has already been left in the oceans.

Hughes also was investigating ways to reduce the amount of waste from the fishing industry. The industry produces an estimated 50 million tons of waste worldwide each year, UN officials say.

Hughes told Reuters that she was "trying to work out how I could use the waste stream and add value to that waste." Examining fish parts left over from processing helped to give her the idea for a material that was useful and did not harm the environment.

To create a strong material, Hughes added the molecule chitosan, which comes from sea creatures like crabs, and agar, a material from red algae.

After months of testing, Hughes produced a strong, flexible sheet that forms at temperatures below 100 degrees Celsius.

Inventor James Dyson said that MarinaTex is "stronger, safer and much more sustainable" than the plastic polyethylene. It is also easier to break down than other possible replacement products for polyethylene, the material that single-use plastic bags are made of.

Hughes will receive about $41,000 in prize money as the first place winner of the James Dyson Award. She told Reuters that she plans to use the money to better develop the product and ways to mass produce it.

1.When did Lucy Hughes create MarinaTex?

A.At university. B.After graduation.

C.Before going to university. D.After winning the James Dyson Award.

2.What's true about MarinaTex?

A.It is delicious. B.It is environmentally friendly.

C.It is a type of plastics. D.It exists for a long time in nature.

3.What helped to give her the idea for MarinaTex?

A.Observing the process of fishing.

B.Studying different parts of a fish.

C.Checking waste from the fishing industry.

D.Examining left-over fish parts after cooking.

4.In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A.Entertainment. B.Education.

C.Lifestyle. D.Technology.

    Screens during meals rob kids of opportunities to improve language and communication skills （storytelling, making jokes, etc.）, as well as to develop patience and even imagination as they entertain themselves waiting for food to arrive.

Meals are an opportunity to connect, to learn more about and enjoy each other. They strengthen the bonds that will bring benefits to the rest of our lives. We squander that opportunity when we stick a screen in front of our kids during dinner.

Of course, we all want to have enjoyable family meals, which is why I love Bruce Feiller's book "The Secrets of Happy Families", in which he devotes an entire chapter to ways to make them fun and meaningful for everyone---such as "fill in the blank" sentences you make up. Sharing something good and something challenging makes for pleasant conversations, too. And I've had fun playing Uno with my daughters until the food arrives in a restaurant.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (小儿科）also offers guidelines to help families manage children's screen time. The academy recommends avoiding digital media for children under 2, except for video-chatting, and limiting screen time to just one hour a day of high-quality programming for children ages 2 to 5.

Fundamentally, we all benefit from more human connection, not less — and that's especially true for children. Schools, airplane trips, most jobs, games, even "social" interaction were all once done without screens but now are filled with them. And while we have gained some advantages, including new connections, we have lost something fundamental, as well.

Less is always more when it comes to screens, even if they are effective at keeping kids quiet. But soon after complaining that they are "bored, ” kids have a natural tendency to fill the screenless void （空虚）with creative games, art, exploration and conversation. There are no studies that warn against having too many hours of those activities.

Let's all work harder to keep family meals special by getting rid of the iPads and nourishing our personal connections as we nourish our bodies.

1.What's the author's attitude to the kids' staring at screens during meals?

A.Disapproving. B.Favorable.

C.Cautious. D.Unconcerned.

2.What does the underlined word "squander" in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A.Take. B.Waste.

C.Expect. D.Create.

3.What will kids do if they have no access to screens?

A.Keep quiet.

B.Refuse to eat.

C.Feel bored all the time.

D.Find ways to entertain themselves.

4.What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

A.To introduce the iPads to the children.

B.To stress the importance of family meals.

C.To appeal for family meals without screens.

D.To teach parents how to punish their children.

    When Tony took up running as a hobby he was 42 years old. Now 42 years later he's a national champion and a world record holder.

He never imagined at the age of 84 this is where he'd be, but then he doesn't meet many people in their 80s who are out training four times a week.

"I can see it's a bit unusual, yes. But it's been my life, " he told the reporter.

The retired officer runs at a track near his home in Leeds.

At an event in Italy last month he set a world record in the 80 metres hurdles （跨栏）with a time of under 17 seconds. But he sees no reason to slow down and his ambition is still to be competing when he passes a hundred.

"I probably won't be doing a crouch start （蹲式起跑）,but it's only 16 years away," he joked. Like anyone his age, he's had health problems. He's had a string of severe heart attacks, but doctors have told him as long as it makes him feel good, he should carry on running.

"I can't let my heart get in the way of my training. When I am sprinting I have to give it my absolute all. My heart is the last thing on my mind." he said.

He trains every other day, dances and plays hockey and he recently cuts down on alcohol and chocolate. He said, "I've heard alcohol can lead to dementia and I don't want that. I've cut down to one glass of wine every other day. I now have to stay as fit as I can be to keep up my lifestyle."

Tony's next birthday is next September. And the first thing he wants to do is become the world's fastest 85-year-old.

1.What will Tony do after the competition in Italy?

A.He decides to slow down.

B.He decides to retire as an officer.

C.He plans on running until he's 100.

D.He plans to compete in the 100 metres hurdles.

2.What do the doctors suggest to Tony?

A.Continuing to run if he feels good.

B.Stopping running to treat his heart disease.

C.Trying to run as fast as he can.

D.Cutting down on alcohol and chocolate.

3.Which of the following best describes Tony?

A.Imaginative. B.Positive.

C.Caring. D.Demanding.

4.What's the best title of the text?

A.The Fastest Man in the World.

B.The World's Fastest 85-year-old.

C.A National Champion and a World Record Holder.

D.Granddad Crowned Fastest 84-year-old in the World.

Places to Spend Christmas in Canada

Quebec City

Quebec City would be a great place to spend the holidays, with stone streets, soft white snow, and some of the most historic and striking architecture in Canada. And there's a lot going on in the capital of La Belle Province, including an authentic German Christmas market where you can drink hot wine and look for gifts, and the chance to meet Santa Claus himself at Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Hotel.

St. John's, Newfoundland

In St. John's, Newfoundland, people would disguise （伪装）themselves in whatever small objects they could find in their homes and show up on their neighbours doorsteps singing, dancing and celebrating—and not removing their masks until the neighbours correctly guessed their identities. This fun and festive tradition lives on with an annual Christmas festival, complete with workshops and a big parade that shows these simple disguises.

Niagara Falls, Ontario

The illumination （照明）of the magnificent waterfalls is part of Niagara Falls' annual Winter Festival of Lights, which sees more than three million lights lighted throughout the city. There are also weekly fireworks over the falls during the whole festival, and a number of other festive events, including musicals, shopping fairs and concerts.

Saskatoon

There are few bigger thrills than being a kid at Christmas, especially if you live in Saskatoon. A recent study by the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management found that Saskatoon has the highest number of candy and toy stores, in the country, and a very good probability of having snow on December 25. It's the perfect combination for a magical Christmas! Grown-ups will also appreciate the booming food scene.

1.Which place will you go if you are interested in historic buildings?

A.Quebec City. B.St. John's.

C.Niagara Falls. D.Saskatoon.

2.What is special about Niagara Falls, Ontario during Christmas?

A.Market. B.Wine.

C.Light. D.Snow.

3.Who will be the most excited at Christmas in Saskatoon?

A.Babies. B.Children.

C.Grown-ups. D.Senior citizens.

假定你是中学生李华,你的加拿大朋友Lily也是一名中学生，她想知道你将如何度过 这个寒假。请用英语给她写一封邮件，介绍你的假期计划。内容包括：

(1)锻炼身体(跑步、打球等)；

(2)做家务(洗衣服、扫地等)；

(3)学习(完成作业、阅读等)。

注意：(1)词数100左右，开头与结尾已给出,不计入总词数。

(2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Lily，

I'd like to share my plan for the coming winter vacation with you.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I'm looking forward to your reply.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中 共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下写出该加的词。

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。

College students have a little ways to pay their college fees. Many students have their parents to pay the fees. Some students may apply to a bank loan and others will try to find part-time jobs in or out of the campus. Apart from this, many good student can win a scholarship. By this way they can pay at least' part of the fees. As to me, I will let my parents pay half of their fees because they are rich enough. Beside my study, I will take up a part-time job by teach some high school students math, physics, chemistry and English, as I'm very good at these important subjects. Of course I will also work very hard at my lessons in order to I can easily win a scholarship.

语法填空

阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填在答题卡标号为1-10的相应位置上。

One Sunday morning in August I went to local music festival. I left it early because I had an appointment1.(late) that day. My friends walked me to the bus stop and waited with me2.the bus arrived. I got on the bus and found a seat near the back, and then I noticed a man3.(seat) at the front. He4.(pretend) that a tiger toy was real and giving it a voice. He must be5.(mental) disabled.

Behind him were other people to6.he was trying to talk, but after some minutes they walked away and sat near me, looking annoyed.

I didn’t want7.(laugh) at for talking to him but I didn’t like leaving him8.his own either. After a while I rose from my seat and walked to the front of the bus. I sat next to the man and introduced myself. We had9.amazing conversation. He got off the bus before me and I felt very happy the rest of the way home.

I’m glad I made a choice. It made10.of us feel good.

    I believe different people have experienced different adolescence. I must admit I was still an angry __ in my first year of college. My ______ was that my parents didn't please me at all.

Our finances were ______, so I chose to go to a (n)   _______ college and take a bus to classes every day. One day I had a (n)   _______ fight with my father. We both exploded into shouts. I __ out of the house and missed my bus to school.

I rushed all the way to school. As I ______ across the campus toward my class, I suddenly realized I didn't have the ______ that was due: a thought card.  My professor asked us to ______ an index card with our names and the dates every Tuesday. ________what was on the rest of the card, we could write a thought, a question or something else.

Now, outside the door, ten minutes later, I took an index card. Desperate to write something __ it, I could only think about the ______ I'd just had with my dad. I wrote "I am the son of an idiot!” , then _______ into the room, and handed it to our professor.

Next day, our professor ______ the thought cards and I ______ he wrote, "What does the 'son of an idiot' do with the rest of his life?"  The professor's innocent-seeming question ______ me to the issue: whose problem is it? _______ , my thinking began to shift. I realized that I had created a life ______ I was not a central figure!

The ______ of growth wasn't easy or fast. _______ later, from a struggling student, I became a successful student and then a successful teacher.

1.A.child B.adult C.adolescent D.student

2.A.temper B.anger C.mood D.pain

3.A.limited B.special C.practical D.fantastic

4.A.ordinary B.private C.local D.state

5.A.serious B.boring C.unfriendly D.anxious

6.A.stormed B.wandered C.slipped D.stepped

7.A.leaped B.walked C.ran D.headed

8.A.duty B.homework C.commitment D.material

9.A.take up B.put down C.hand out D.bring along

10.A.Due to B.Because of C.As for D.Thanks to

11.A.with B.on C.about D.to

12.A.issue B.conversation C.debate D.fight

13.A.poured B.entered C.dashed D.approached

14.A.gave back B.checked out C.put away D.passed on

15.A.explored B.recognized C.discovered D.ignored

16.A.awoke B.forced C.scared D.adjusted

17.A.Slowly B.Rapidly C.Generally D.Swiftly

18.A.what B.in which C.which D.that

19.A.process B.progress C.period D.challenge

20.A.Weeks B.Terms C.Months D.Years

Stay on the brighter side of life

One very important component of optimism is gratitude or feeling grateful. In fact, there is a strong connection between a grateful attitude and a heightened sense of well-being. Appreciate all the positives in your life by starting a gratitude journal in order to remember what you’re grateful for. 1.

Feeling down? Instead of feeling sorry for yourself waiting for the universe to throw you a bone, try acting like you’re happy—even if you aren’t. A sincere smile and a forced smile will cause the same chemical reactions in your brain, so you can actually fool your mind into feeling better by making it react chemically as if things were going well. 2. Reassure yourself that everything is good—even if you don’t feel it.

“3. If you’re stuck in traffic, then everything else must be going horribly too,” says Anne Parker, a wellness counselor. By blowing negative events out of proportion, you’re setting yourself up for feeling down all day. Instead, acknowledge that you’re stuck in traffic, but also bring to mind something good, like the beautiful scenery outside the window. That way, you’ll get in the habit of forbidding negative circumstances from blanketing your whole day.

Swearing to lose 20 pounds or to run a marathon seems like goals leading to happiness, but they take time to achieve. 4.You may even end up admitting that you have been defeated. However, if you focus on the small milestones that occur along the way, you will feel positive about your progress, which will give you the strength to keep going.

5. Try making someone else’s day better. A report by United Healthcare and Volunteer Match found that volunteers are 72% more likely to characterize themselves as optimistic compared with non-volunteers. Plus, 89% of volunteers say that volunteering has improved their sense of well-being, and 92% say that it enriches their sense of purpose in life.

A. Try to help someone in need.

B. Want to give your attitude a lift?

C. People tend to think in an either-or way.

D. Act in an optimistic way—smile, laugh, tell a joke.

E. You’ll fail to appreciate more important things in your life.

F. By focusing on not having accomplished them yet, you will start to feel down on yourself.

G. By remembering the pleasant things in your life, you can actually turn a negative attitude around.

The science fiction type of entertainment is considered by mot to be fathered by Jules Verne (A Journey to the Center of the Earth and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea) and H. G. Wells (The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds). Sei-Fi, as it is commonly shortened, is a fictional story in which science and technology have a significant influence on the characters and plot. Many such works are guesswork about what the future holds and how scientific findings and technological advances will shape humankind.

Writing in the late 1800s, Jules Verne was remarkably successful in his 10 guesses about future technologies of air conditioning, automobiles, the Internet, television, and underwater, air, and space travel. Unbelievably, of all places from which to choose, Jules Verne guessed Tampa, Florida, USA as the launching site of the first project to the Moon, which was only 200 kilometers away from the actual 1969 location at Cape Canaveral, Florida.

One of the best-known science fiction books is Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell. Published in 1949, it was not meant as a prediction, but as a warning: Orwell was describing what he saw as the outcome of the ideas, trends, and emerging technologies of his time. Many invented terms from this novel have become common in everyday use, such as “big brother” and “doublethink”. Even the author’s name has been made into an adjective—Orwellian—and has become a warning descriptor for situations where privacy is lost and the individual has no power and is completely controlled by the government. Nineteen Eighty-Four was translated into sixty-five languages within five years of its publication, setting a record that still stands.

What helps bring science fiction into being is usually a new discovery or innovation. The author creates an analysis of the potential influence and consequences and then wraps it in a pleasant story. For example, the beginning of space exploration was followed a few years later by the Star Trek television program and movie series. The science fiction author’s self-determined role is search the world of future possibilities upon the road which we are traveling.

1.From the first paragraph, we know that science fiction might be ________.

A.a forecast of how a new discovery could influence mankind

B.a brief review of the present drawbacks of technology

C.a thoughtful look at the past and a prediction of the future

D.an analysis of how a new technology could be used to harm human.

2.Which of the following best describes Nineteen Eighty-Four?

A.A prediction of future technologies.

B.A warning of unfair and cruel ruling.

C.The motive of scientific development.

D.An imaginary perfect world of freedom.

3.From the passage we can learn that ________.

A.H.G. Wells predicted the Internet in the late 1800s

B.Nineteen Eighty-Four adopted some popular terms

C.Star Trek movie series were based on space exploration

D.Cape Canaveral was mentioned in Jules Verne’s fiction

4.According to the author, what is the role of science fiction in society?

A.A reference of technology.

B.A moral compass.

C.A record of science development.

D.A form of thinking about possibilities.

    When it's five o'clock,people leave their office.The length of the workday,for many workers,is defined by time. They leave when the clock tells them they're done.

These days,the time is everywhere: not just on clocks or watches,but on cell-phones and computers.That may be a bad thing,particularly at work.New research shows on that clock-based work schedules hinder morale and creativity.

Clock-timers organize their day by blocks of minutes and hours.For example: a meeting from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., research from 10 a.m.to noon,etc.On the other hand,task-timers have a list of things they want to accomplish.They work down the list,each task starts when the previous task is completed.It is said that all of us employ a mix of both these types of planning.

What,then,are the effects of thinking about time in these different ways? Does one make us more productive? Better at the tasks at hand? Happier? In experiments conducted by Tamar Avnet and Anne-Laure Sellier,they had participints organize different activities-from project planning,holiday shopping,to yoga-by time or to-do list to measure how they performed under "clock time" vs "task time".They found clock timers to be more efficient but less happy because they felt little control over their lives.Task timers are happier and more creative,but less productive. They tend to enjoy the moment when something good is happening,and seize opportunities that come up.

The researchers argue that task-based organizing tends to be undervalued and under-supported in the business culture.Smart companies,they believe,will try to bake more task-based planning into their strategies.

This might be a small change to the way we view work and the office,but the researchers argue that it challenges a widespread characteristic of the economy: work organized by clock time.While most people will still probably need,and be,to some extent,clock-timers,task-based timing should be used when performing a job that requires more creativity.It'll make those tasks easier,and the task-doers will be happier.

1.What does the author think of time displayed everywhere?

A.It makes everybody aware of time.

B.It is a convenience for work and life.

C.It may have a negative effect on creative work.

D.It clearly indicates the fast pace of modern life.

2.What did Tamar Avnet and Anne-Laure Sellier find in their experiments about clock-timers ?

A.They seize opportunities as they come up.

B.They always get their work done in time.

C.They have more control over their lives.

D.They tend to be more productive.

3.What do the researchers say about today's business culture?

A.It does not support the strategies adopted by smart companies.

B.It does not attach enough importance to task-based practice.

C.It places more emphasis on work efficiency than on workers’ lives.

D.It aims to bring employees' potential and creativity into full play.

4.What do the researchers suggest?

A.Task-based timing is preferred for doing creative work.

B.It is important to keep a balance between work and life.

C.Performing creative jobs tends to make workers happier.

D.A scientific standard should be adopted in job evaluation.

    I always dreamed of studying abroad, to learn at a world-class university while further exploring the grounds on which these nations achieved new milestones of development with each passing day.

To study abroad after my graduation, I could not stop seeking my dream. To take the first step, I did some brainstorming and explored opportunities on the Internet and finally decided to go for China. There were a number of reasons behind it﹣its advanced education system and thousands of centuries of rich culture inspired me to study there. The primary one was my curiosity how a nation has left many nations behind in a short time at its fast pace of development.

So just like that, I applied, along with some of my friends, for a master’s degree program at Communication University of China. I was the only one who got selected in the said program and in addition, the Chinese Scholarship Council sponsored all of my expenses. This good news was welcomed by my family.

This is my seventh month in Beijing. In my experience so far, one thing that appeared to be missing was the internship（实习） which I tried to find because I want to work here after completion of my studies. After some struggles I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to work as an intern with the Center for China and Globalization（CCG）. It's very exciting to work on their team as a researcher. Now I can proudly say that my decision to choose China as a study destination was the best decision I have ever made.

1.The writer writes the first paragraph mainly to ________.

A.encourage people to pursue dreams

B.summarize the main idea of the text

C.explain the reason for writing the passage

D.add some background information

2.What is the most important reason for the author coming to China？

A.China's rich culture.

B.His curiosity.

C.China's advanced education system.

D.His family's support.

3.What can we learn about the author from the last paragraph?

A.He is most proud of studying in China.

B.He wants to be a researcher in the future.

C.He plans to work in China after graduation.

D.He found a job upon arriving in Beijing.

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

A.Learning and working in China

B.Travel experiences in China

C.Realization of dreams in China

D.Importance of having dreams

    Welcome to Franklin Hotel. To make you stay as enjoyable as possible, we hope you will use our facilities（设施）to the full.

Dining Room: Breakfast is served in the dining room from 8 to 9:30 Also the room staff may bring breakfast to your room at any time after 7 a.m. If this happens, please fill out a card and hang outside your door when you go to bed. Lunch is from 12 to 2:30 p, m. Dinner is from 7:30 to 9 p. m.

Room Service: This operates 24 hours a day; phone the Reception desk, and your message will be passed on to the staff.

Telephones: To make a phone call, dial 0 for Reception and ask to be connected. We apologized for delays as the lines are very busy. There are also public telephones near the Reception desk. Tell Reception if early calls are needed.

Shop: The hotel shop is open for presents, gifts and goods from 9 a. m. to 5:30 p. m.

Laundry: We have a laundry in the building, and will wash, iron and return your clothes within 24 hours, ask the room staff to collect them.

Bar: The hotel bar is open from 12 to 2 p. m. and 7 p. m. to 1 a. m.

Banking: The Reception staff will cash cheques and exchange any foreign money for you.

1.You would see this notice____.

A.in a hotel bar

B.in a hotel dining room

C.in a bedroom of a large international hotel

D.at the entrance of a small family hotel

2.Your phone is powered off and the Reception desk is busy. The quickest way to make an urgent（紧急的）call is to          .

A.go to your room and phone from there.

B.use one of the phones in the entrance hall

C.ask the Reception desk to help you

D.go out and look for a public phone box

3.The text tells us that___.

A.the hotel offers at least seven kinds of services

B.it's too difficult to stay up in this hotel

C.you can shop at any time inside the hotel

D.you'll have trouble without the money of the country where the hotel lies

假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你们班上周开展了“垃圾分类，从我做起”的活动。请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，写一篇英文周记，记述整个过程。

注意：    1.词数不少于60。

2.开头已给出，不计入总词数。

提示词：垃圾桶 dustbin

Last week, our class organized an activity themed “Garbage Sorting, Take Action Now” to help save resources and protect the environment.

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假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的英国笔友Jim来信询问你校开展体育活动的情况。请你给他回信，内容包括：

1. 你校开展的体育活动；

2. 给学生带来的益处。

注意：1. 词数不少于50；

2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Jim,

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

    Surveillance (监视) is a fact of life. Your boss is monitoring your performance at work. Supermarkets are collecting data on your grocery shopping. 1.

In a few months, European Union law-makers are due to approve proposals that will make driver assistance systems mandatory (强制的) in cars within three years. All new models of car will come with black boxes (event data recorders), intelligent speed assistance, lane-keeping assistance and more besides.

A large number of technologies will soon be monitoring a driver’s every move. Are we prepared for devices that watch how we drive and try to help us do it better?

2. In a report published in April 2018, it found that the suite of changes could save at least 7,300 lives by 2030, and reduce the number of serious injuries from car crashes by 38,900. “We can have the same kind of impact as when safety belts were first introduced,” says Oliver Carsten, who studies transport safety at the University of Leeds, UK.

3. The black box is the most controversial (有争议的) tech because of fears that the tech encourages surveillance. It would be easy to worry about being watched in your car. But the EU rules say the system is only checked in the event of an accident to help with insurance claims and police investigation. The point is to provide for a fair allocation (分配) of responsibility when a crash occurs. Some people choose to have a black box because it can reduce their individual insurance premium (保险费). 4. What’s more, the data collected in human-driven cars will help train automated driving systems to the point that they could be ready for large-scale deployment in the future.

5. Drivers should think of it as an extra layer of protection, rather than the vehicle trying to take over driving from you.

A. Now there is a new field: the automobile.

B. There is concern about these technologies, however.

C. The tech is reducing costs because it’s reducing the number of crashes.

D. Safety isn't much discussed, principally because cars are already very safe.

E. While the EU is taking the boldest steps, these technologies aren't far behind in other parts of the world.

F. As a result, what may at first glance seem like a surveillance technology is actually a benefit for society.

G. The European Commission says that introducing these advanced driver assistance systems will make driving safer.

    Plants do not listen to the radio. But a team of researchers in Greece recently found a way to turn lemons into very small “radio stations” that can broadcast information about their trees’ moisture content to a smartphone—the first step toward creating what the researchers call an “Internet of plants.”

Scientists had previously attached sensors to trees to measure their water use, but “no other team had created a wireless radio network among plants, sending information while consuming only a few microwatts and costing just a few dollars,” says project leader Aggelos Bletsas, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at the Technical University of Crete.

The network consists of several basic components: an existing FM radio station, an antenna (天线) attached to a lemon growing on a tree, a humidity (湿度) sensor in the lemon, a transistor connected to an antenna and an FM receiver. First, the antenna picks up the signal from the FM station, and then passes the signal to the transistor, which is modulated by the humidity sensor. The sensor switches the transistor on and off at a rate dependent on the plant’s moisture level: if the soil is wet or if the atmosphere is humid, that rate is lower; if it is dry, the rate is higher. Finally, the antenna broadcasts this information to the radio receiver on a mobile phone.

In this way, plants can tell farmers if they are thirsty. “We can literally ‘listen’ to the moisture of the plant, using our mobile FM radio with a $3.4 sensor,” Bletsas says. “Two of these sensors for every acre on any given farm might change the way we conduct agriculture and ‘understand’ plants.” He notes that more sensors may be needed for the best possible results. Such real-time information could enable better control of air and soil moisture.

Why go through all this trouble and not just use already common wireless technology, such as Bluetooth? “Not only is our technique less complex, as we are just borrowing signals in the environment,” Bletsas says, but “a Bluetooth-based sensor costs about $25. Our final aim is to launch sensors onto the market costing less than $1.”

“Bletsas and his team are completely changing the way of environmental sensing using very simple equipment and surprisingly little power,” says Alexandros Dimakis, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, who was not involved in the research. “Their work could be a transformational Internet of Things technology for agriculture and for monitoring the environment.”

Bletsas and his colleagues have already applied for a patent for their innovative technology in America.

1.The radio network created by Greek researchers _________.

A.consumes much energy

B.can be put in a smartphone

C.uses simple technology at low cost

D.broadcasts radio programs to plants

2.What does the underlined word “modulated” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A.Monitored. B.Adjusted.

C.Measured. D.Connected.

3.What is Alexandros Dimakis’ attitude to the “radio network”?

A.Positive. B.Critical.

C.Neutral. D.Doubtful.

4.What is the purpose of the passage?

A.To discuss methods of studying plants.

B.To assess the efficiency of Internet of plants.

C.To stress the importance of keeping soil’s moisture.

D.To introduce a new way of measuring plants’ water use.

    A star athlete at the college where I work recently stopped by my office. After committing a few unforced errors during a weekend match, she was riven by self-criticism. “I’m at peak fitness, and I practice hard. How is this happening?” She asked.

This student believes she should be able to control the outcomes of her life by virtue of her hard work. She has a sense that hours on the field should get her exactly where she needs to go. Many students have similar mentality. When they win, they feel powerful and smart. When they fail, they are crushed by self-blame. If my achievements are mine to control, they reason, my failures must be entirely my fault, too.

We talk often about young adults struggling with failure because their parents have protected them from discomfort. But there is something else at play: a false promise that they can achieve anything if they are willing to work for it.

Psychologists have sourced this phenomenon to a misapplication of “mindset” research, which has found that praising children for effort will increase academic performance. A 2018 analysis found that while praising effort over ability may benefit economically disadvantaged students, it does not necessarily help everyone.

One possible explanation comes from Suniya Luthar, who argued in a research paper that for teens in wealthy, pressure-cooker communities, “it is not a lack of motivation and perseverance (毅力) that is the big problem. Instead, it is unhealthy perfectionism, and difficulty with backing off when they should, when the desire for achievements is over the top.” They push themselves onward in face of impossible goals. A 2007 study found that teens who refused to give up impossible goals showed higher levels of C-reaction protein, a marker of systemic inflammation (全身炎症) linked to heart disease and other medical conditions. A 2014 study showed a connection between the perfectionist tendencies and depression.

The cruel reality is that you can do everything in your power and still fail. Instead of allowing our kids to beat themselves up when things don’t go their way, we adults should help students pursue success in healthier ways in part by redefining failure as a feature, not a bug, of learning. At Smith College where I teach, students are asked to explore how setbacks and missteps made them stronger or more effective. We would be wise to remind our kids that life has a way of sucker-punching (意外打击) us when we least expect it. It’s often the people who learn to say “stuff happens” who get up the fastest.

1.Why was star athlete trapped by self-blame?

A.She broke down during the match.

B.She didn’t try her best in the match.

C.She believed hard work should pay off.

D.She thought she should have practiced harder.

2.What can we learn from Paragraph 5?

A.Lack of motivation and perseverance leads to teens’ failure.

B.Praising children for effort increases academic performance.

C.Children struggle with failure due to parents’ over-protection.

D.Unhealthy perfectionism causes physical and emotional stress.

3.According to the author, adults should _________.

A.help students learn from failure

B.protect students from discomfort

C.reward students for their hard work

D.explore the cause of students’ failure

4.Which of the following does the author probably agree with?

A.Effort equals achievement.

B.Motivation is the key to success.

C.Success is not always under control.

D.Effort is more important than ability.

    My family moved to St. Paul, Minnesota last year, where the average winter temperature is around 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Once summer ended, everyone went inside to play ice hockey. I’d been on the ice only a couple of times when I was much younger. When I’d fallen and broken my wrist during my second lesson, I’d decided never to put on ice skates again.

Ben, the friend I made in the new city, volunteered to teach me to skate. Even though he was very patient, I was so embarrassed by my clumsiness that I began to make up excuses for not skating.

One day I discovered a faster route home. It took me past a large frozen pond. I noticed a woman teaching a young girl to skate. The girl was attempting to jump and spin in the air.

Over and over, she pushed off the ground with the toe of her skate. And over and over, she landed hard on the ice.

After I had been watching the girl practice for about a week, one afternoon she suddenly lifted off the ground, spun in the air, and landed on her feet!

The next day I bought myself some brand new skates. Every day on the way home I stopped at the pond and wobbled onto the ice, right next to the girl who had landed her jump. As she perfected her twists and tricks, I taught myself to glide and turn. It was hard being a beginner, and when I fell I had to fight the urge to simply give up. Instead, every time I went down, I just picked myself up and started over again. Soon I was able to keep my balance and skate more confidently. In just a few weeks, I was actually ready to practice the speed skating, fast stops, and quick turns needed for ice hockey. When I was finally ready to show Ben my newfound skating ability, he told me I should join the local hockey league. I tried out and was chosen for a team. By the end of the season, I was part of a winning team.

1.What can we learn about the author?

A.He learned skating from the girl.

B.He preferred ice hockey to skating.

C.He had once given up learning skating.

D.He moved to a new city without summer.

2.Why did the author mention the girl on the pond?

A.To prove the girl was skillful.

B.To suggest the girl inspired him.

C.To show the girl was a quick learner.

D.To explain how he came across the girl.

3.According to the last paragraph, the author’s training was________.

A.easy and basic B.hard but rewarding

C.boring and tiring D.strict but interesting

4.What does the story mainly tell us?

A.All roads lead to Rome.

B.One is never too old to learn.

C.One good turn deserves another.

D.Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.

Fun STEM Things to Do Over Winter Break

Winter break is just around the corner. We’re here to fill the time with fun projects and outings for all ages! Each of these activities is fun enough to pull your kids off the couch and away from the games.

An educational field trip

Ages: All

Spending a couple of weeks in the house can make anyone crazy. Why not take your kids on an educational field trip? Local children’s museums or science and technology museums will be a hit. These museums provide opportunities for hands-on exploration, so your kids will be able to interact with STEM subjects, instead of just watching them.

Many of them offer discounted tickets on certain days. Read the fine print online to see if you can visit for less.

Science experiments at home

Ages: All

Science experiments aren’t just for school. In fact, your kids could probably spend the entirety of their winter break exploring science with nothing more than objects you’d find around the house. For younger kids, making frozen bubbles is a great way to explore the scientific process. Teens can look to a list of 15 age-appropriate experiments for inspiration.

Start building

Ages: All

There’s no better way to explore engineering principles than to start building! Gather up any number of household objects—plastic cups, LEGO blocks, straws—and start building. If you want some suggestions for what to build and how to build it, Google is your best friend.

Electrical engineering

Ages: 14–18

Light up your holiday season with one of our handy guides. In the past, we showed readers how to create a Tech-o-Lantern costume, and those same principles could be used to create other light-up projects. We also created a simple guide for creating a light-up holiday card and that’s perfect for Christmas.

We hope these fun STEM activities will keep your kids happily occupied over winter break.

1.Who is this passage probably written for?

A.Parents. B.Teachers.

C.Camp organizers. D.School leaders.

2.If you want to make a thank-you card with lights, you may prefer _________.

A.Electrical engineering B.Science experiments at home

C.Start building D.An educational field trip

3.The winter break STEM activities _________.

A.are organized outdoors

B.need to be done with family

C.are free to children of all ages

D.give children hands-on experience

    I looked out at the smiling faces in the school auditorium. The applause filled my ears. I had really done it!

Just a few months earlier I would never have ______ myself acting in a play in front of two hundred people. But when the time came, I got up on stage and ______ one of my greatest fears. I found a new person inside me, a much more ______, outgoing person who had been hidden all along, just waiting for the opportunity to come. If not for my teacher, Mrs. Sather, I might never have found that ______.

I was extremely ______. I had friends, but it just wasn’t in my personality to be very outgoing, even when I knew someone well. I was even ______ with strangers.

One day, Mrs. Sather ______ that our class was going to perform a play. “I need someone to play the lead part of Dorothy,” she said. “Anybody want to try?” A few ____ hands shot up—mine, of course, was not one of them.

After class Mrs. Sather came to join me. “Dallas, I was thinking you would be the person for Dorothy. But I was ______ you didn’t raise your hand.”

Was she ______? Me, the lead? I was ______ just thinking of standing on stage in front of a lot of people.

“Dallas, you’re great at ______ things, so you won’t worry about lines. And you have such a sweet personality. Perfect for Dorothy!” She said.

Mrs. Sather stared into my eyes as if seeing my inner self locked away inside. “I’d love you to give this a ______ for me. But if you really don’t want to, I won’t make you. It’s your ____.” Mrs. Sather wanted me in this role. She ______ me. I realized it was time to ____ my shy cloak (披风).

Fast-forward through five months of practicing, we were ready. ______, I was as nervous as I had ever been. I proved to myself that I could do it in practice, ______ could I prove it to everyone else when it really mattered?

“It doesn’t matter how you do tonight,” said Mrs. Sather, ______ reading my thoughts when she came backstage for a final check. “You have already shown yourself how wonderful you are.”

At the end of the play, when the audience stood and applauded, I knew they were not just cheering for my performance that night, but for the performances they knew would come in later years because of my newfound ______.

1.A.praised B.agreed C.pictured D.remembered

2.A.expressed B.faced C.discussed D.shared

3.A.energetic B.daring C.generous D.sincere

4.A.story B.method C.solution D.opportunity

5.A.shy B.slow C.curious D.patient

6.A.colder B.calmer C.quieter D.happier

7.A.realized B.repeated C.found D.announced

8.A.firm B.excited C.powerful D.friendly

9.A.surprised B.annoyed C.amused D.embarrassed

10.A.objective B.crazy C.reliable D.nervous

11.A.ashamed B.regretful C.doubtful D.terrified

12.A.analyzing B.observing C.memorizing D.predicting

13.A.plan B.try C.guess D.promise

14.A.choice B.destination C.suggestion D.interest

15.A.reminded B.challenged C.trusted D.shocked

16.A.throw off B.keep off C.knock off D.call off

17.A.Therefore B.Otherwise C.Instead D.Still

18.A.but B.so C.or D.and

19.A.in case B.ever since C.as if D.even though

20.A.popularity B.ambition C.advantage D.confidence

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A cheerful panda 1. (call) Bing Dwen Dwen has been chosen as the Olympic mascot for Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. The new Olympic mascot will serve as an ambassador (大使) for winter sports, 2. (bring) joy to those who participate in and watch the Olympic Winter Games. “Bing” means ice and symbolizes purity and strength. “Dwen Dwen” relates to children and means 3. (honest), health, liveliness and loveliness. The mascot represents the strength and willpower of athletes and will help to promote the Olympic spirit.