Christie couldn’t breathe without a machine to give her oxygen. If she had been born 20 years earlier, she would probably have died at once. She needed two operations, but she survived without serious damage.
Twenty years ago , 90% of all premature(早产) babies died. Today, doctors manage to save four out of every five, because they have better machines for breathing and better ways to feed the babies.
But saving Christie’s life cost more than $ 400,000. In some cases, doctors spend 1 million dollars saving a single child. The parents usually don’t have enough money to pay. The government, an insurance company or the hospital picks up the bill. Even after a baby goes home from the hospital, it may require medical care.
Some people think it makes more sense to spend money saving 10 adults who have cancer or other diseases than saving one small baby. But nobody wants to be the doctor who has to tell parents to their faces, “Sorry, I won’t save your new child.”
1. Parents don’t pay their babies’ hospital bills because .
A.they don’t have enough money |
B.they would rather save cancer patients |
C.doctors don’t care if the babies die |
D.it makes more sense to have a bigger baby |
A.oxygen machine are expensive |
B.the baby may require medical care after it leaves the hospital |
C.doctors always charge more than they should |
D.four out of five premature babies can now be saved |
A.is easier than saving a baby | B.is harder than saving a baby |
C.is cheaper than saving a baby | D.is more common than saving a baby |
A.doctors must never decide whether to save babies or cancer patients |
B.doctors are able to save premature babies, but the cost is very high |
C.having a premature baby was cheaper and safer 20 years ago |
D.Christie survived because the hospital paid her bills |
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【推荐1】Scientists in Britain and the United States have made a new kind of enzyme(酵素) that eats plastics(塑料). With its help, plastics can be turned into smaller parts and go away quickly. Scientists believe that, in the future, it could solve the problem of plastic pollution.
The enzyme is able to break down PET, a form of plastic. PET was first made in the 1940s and is now widely used to make plastic bottles. It can remain in the environment for many years and pollute large areas of land and water. So it has always been a headache to deal with the waste from PET and other plastics.
The researchers made the discovery(发现) while examining the structure of a natural enzyme in Japan. They found that the natural enzyme was helping to break down PET plastics. So, they decided to make small changes to the enzyme by adding some amino acids(氨基酸). It made the natural enzyme’s plastic-eating abilities work faster and better.
John McGeehan, one of the lead researchers, said, “We’ve made an improved enzyme. It’s better than the natural one. And we are trying to make more improvements to it.” He went on, “The enzyme is not harmful to humans or animals, and it is friendly to the environment. So we are considering putting it into wider use.”
The team is now trying to make the enzyme break down PET in large quantities(大量的). “We’ll see that the plastic pollution may be stopped with this technology. However, there is still a long way to go,” John McGeehan added.
1. The underlined phrase “break down” in the passage probably means “___________” in Chinese.A.实验 | B.生产 | C.发明 | D.分解 |
A.in | B.in the US | C.in Japan | D.in China |
A.The scientists are still trying to improve the enzyme. |
B.The enzyme will pollute large areas of land and water. |
C.The natural enzyme woks better than the improved one. |
D.The natural enzyme is harmful to humans and animals. |
A.a novel | B.a scientist review | C.a scientist report | D.Science fiction |
【推荐2】Everybody knows that football is one of the most popular sports in the world. However, there are many other kinds. Which would you like to try?
Foot fireball (Kade, Indonesia)
Both men and women play foot fireball in Indonesia. It’s like normal (正常的) football, but the ball is on fire! People watch in amazement (惊愕) when players kick the burning ball. There is a goal (球门), but no goalkeeper because it is too dangerous to pick up the ball. We celebrate special days by playing the game, and more and more visitors come to watch it.
Rollersoccer (Max, Holland)
Rollersoccer is football played on skates. It’s played like normal football, but it’s faster and more exciting. Imagine kicking a football while you are wearing skates! It sounds like a crazy idea to many people, but players say that it’s actually easy to learn. I also think it’s safer than other sports because players can wear protective pads (防护垫). I play in a rollersoccer club and I want to play in the World Cup one day because I’m good at both football and skating.
Swamp soccer (Matilda, Finland)
If you like getting dirty, swamp soccer could be the game for you. Finland held its first tournament (锦标赛) in 1997 and now it has become a big soccer competition around the world. The rules are similar (类似的) to those for normal soccer, but the six players on each team can be men or women.
Bossaball (Luis, Brazil)
If you want to try something completely different, how about playing bossaball? It has rules similar to volleyball, but players can play the ball with any part of their body. Music plays an important role in bossaball — it is always played to the sound of fast Brazilian music. It’s fun to play and exciting to watch.
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1. What can we know about foot fireball?
A.It is played in different countries. | B.Women aren’t allowed to play it. | C.It doesn’t have goalkeepers. |
A.Exciting to play. | B.Dangerous. | C.Difficult to learn. |
A.Kade. | B.Max. | C.Matilda. |
A.It has a history of 19 years. | B.There are eleven players on a team. | C.One team can be a mix of men and women. |
A.Foot fireball. | B.Bossaball. | C.Swamp soccer. |
【推荐3】Being thankful and expressing it to others is good for our health and happiness. It also helps us build trust and closer relationships with the people around us.
These benefits have mostly been seen when two people are involved: one person gives thanks and the other receives thanks. Now, a new study suggests that expressing gratitude (感谢) not only improves one-to-one relationships, but could bring whole groups together—inspiring (激发) a will to help and connect in people who simply see an act of gratitude.
In this study, Sara Algoe and her team ran several experiments to find out how seeing gratitude influences people’s feelings toward the thankful person and the person who is thanked.
In one experiment, participants (参与者) were tasked with reading a movie review draft and underlining eye-catching parts for the reviewer’s benefit. First they saw an example. Several lines of text were underlined, as the task required, but many mistakes were also corrected, showing effort that went beyond the task. Some participants could see a handwritten note from the reviewer saying, “Thank you so much for catching those mistakes!”
Afterward, participants underlined parts in another article by the reviewer. Then researchers counted how many mistakes participants corrected, and asked them how much they might like to be friends with the reviewer.
The results showed that participants who had seen a note of gratitude were more willing to correct mistakes and help out, and more likely to want to become friends with the reviewer, than those who hadn’t.
Algoe and her team also discovered from other survey questions that participants wanted to help and connect with the person receiving the gratitude. “That’s because receiving gratitude marks you as a person who is effective at being supportive or helpful,” says Algoe.
These findings show that expressing gratitude not only strengthens the relationships between the people involved but also influences the people who see it in ways that could reverberate throughout a group. If people in a group notice others’ good acts and thank them for their kindnesses, the whole group could be encouraged to be kinder to one another.
Does this mean we should all express gratitude more often? Yes. We can give a hug, bring a gift of flowers, or just say thank you. Gratitude expression seems to be a special kind of emotional experience that is great for building relationships.
1. What do we know about the experiment?A.Participants tried to make friends with the reviewer. |
B.Participants were asked to write a movie review draft. |
C.Participants were thanked for underlining eye-catching parts. |
D.Participants who saw a thank you note corrected more mistakes. |
A.Tony is thanked a lot because he always helps others. |
B.Susan and Mike are friends and they always help each other. |
C.Linda is supportive in a group and becomes the group leader. |
D.Amy wants to be friends with John because he is thanked a lot. |
A.attract more people to join a group | B.have an effect on everyone in a group |
C.help group members develop their strengths | D.provide opportunities for everyone in a group |
A.To introduce how to express gratitude properly. |
B.To explain why people show and receive gratitude. |
C.To encourage people to show thankfulness to others. |
D.To remind people of the importance of helping others. |
【推荐1】A phenomenon known as “kuakuaqun” or “praise groups” has taken Chinese social media by storm. The number of related topics on Weibo has reached more than 23 million. Users can join a chat group on WeChat or QQ, where they are showered with varieties of generous praise and encouragement. Praising others like this is also very popular among teens who prefer to call it “Rainbow Fart”.
Just imagine the scenes: You get an A in an exam and you want to get some praise. When you post it into a praise group, you are praised for not only your efforts but also being as clever as Albert Einstein. It’s 10 p.m. and you are the only person in the office. You receive a reply, “You are so hardworking! You’ll definitely get a promotion (升职)! Praise to you!” Even if you go to a toilet and forget taking some tissue, someone points out that “you’re caring about trees and the environment! Good for you!”
How would you feel?
The appearance of “praise groups” provides an opportunity for ordinary people who cannot get positive feedback easily in their daily life to get comfort from their hearts. It also shows the life and social pressure of today’s young people. Moreover, the popularity of these chat groups is a reflection of Chinese culture which values modesty and humility — people often hide their true emotion of seeking and giving praise. As long as people’s praise doesn’t sound obviously untruthful, you’re likely to welcome it. Being richly affirmed (肯定) for what you door who you are — just feel good. Sometimes, people enjoy praising others as well, just because here they can drop everything and have fun by giving lavish (夸张的) comments. However, some people are also willing to encourage and support others from their hearts.
Some netizens (网民) shared their ideas, “I take it as a way of adjusting the mood. The praise group helps in adding our confidence. Some sincere praises can even be inspiring. However, if you’re really in trouble, it is you who holds the final key.” Clearly, some dishonest praise comes at a cost. Chen Kan, an associate professor in Fudan University’s psychology department warned that “The biggest risk is to continue to stress on the ‘false self’, which makes it harder to see the ‘true self’.” In the end, people in the group will find that such unreasonable praise doesn’t help solve the real problem. Soon the whole group will be silent and dead.
Perhaps the praise groups are “a flash in the pan”, which might disappear sooner or later. No matter how you think of it, only when you can understand the pressure, criticism and praise correctly, will you face them bravely. Don’t lose yourself in others’ voices—that is what really matters.
1. The writer mentions the examples in Paragraph 2 to show .A.what people can get from “praise groups” | B.when people need to join “praise groups” |
C.how people can join “praise groups” | D.who wants to join “praise groups” |
A.To hide real feelings of themselves. | B.To ask for suggestions from others. |
C.To express the values of their own. | D.To get comfort and be recognized. |
A.we should see ourselves correctly and positively |
B.praise group is effective for dealing with troubles |
C.we should speak highly of others to please each other |
D.praise group is necessary for building self-confidence |
A.“Praise Group”: Does it benefit to know yourself? |
B.“Praise Group”: Does it change your personality? |
C.“Praise Group”: Is it important to praise others? |
D.“Praise Group”: Is it worth giving it a try? |
We are a bilingual(双语) school for children (From 6 to 15). We want a cook, a library assistant, a sports coach(教练) and a language teacher.
Job | Age | Language | Skill | Other terms (其它条件) |
cook | 25~40 | Chinese | can cook Chinese and Western(西方) food | Healthy |
library assistant | 20~35 | Chinese, English | has the knowledge(知识) on all kinds of books | careful |
sports coach | 20~40 | Chinese, English | major in(主修) P.E. | healthy, strong |
teacher | 30~45 | Chinese, English | major in English | -- |
1. Who can’t go to Sunny School?
A.Lily, 4 years old. | B.Tom, 11 years old. | C.Nancy, 15 years old. |
A.A math teacher. |
B.An English teacher. |
C.A library assistant |
A.the sports coach |
B.the cook |
C.the library assistant |
A.aged between 25 and 40 |
B.who can cook Western food |
C.who can speak English and Chinese |
A.English | B.P.E. | C.Chinese |
“See, my dear,” Father said gently. “There is more than one way to the square. Life is like that. If you can't get to the place where you want to go by one road, try another.”
Now I understood why I was there. Earlier that day I had begged my mother to do something about the awful lunches that were served at school. But she refused because she could not believe the lunches were as bad as I said. When I turned to Father for help, he didn’t say anything. Instead, he brought me to this high tower to give me a lesson.
In the years that followed, I often remembered the lesson Father taught me. It not only helped me deal with the lunch trouble, but also made me know where I wanted to go in life. I began to work as a fashion designer two years ago. I wouldn’t stop working until I tried every possible means to my goal. Father’s wise words always remind me that there is more than one way to the square.
1. The writer’s father took her to the top of a church tower to ____________.
A.enjoy the beautiful scenery of the whole town |
B.find out how many ways lead to the square |
C.encourage her to find out another way to solve her problem |
D.help her forget some unpleasant things earlier that day |
A.did something delicious for the writer |
B.refused to do something about the awful lunch |
C.tasted the awful lunch |
D.spoke to the school about lunch |
A.when one road is blocked, try another |
B.how bad the lunch of her school is |
C.how wise her father is |
D.about the church tower near her home |
A.the writer doesn’t like her mother any more |
B.every time she has problems, she would first go to her father |
C.the writer finally found out the way to solve the awful lunch at school |
D.the writer’s friends like to ask her for advice |
【推荐1】In choosing a friend, one should be very careful. A good friend can help you study. You can have fun together and make each other happy. Sometimes you will meet fair-weather friends. They will be with you as long as you have money or luck, but when you are down. They will just leave you alone. How do I know when I have found good friend? I look for certain qualities(品质) of character, especially understanding, honesty and reliability.
Among all of these, I look for understanding in a friend first. A good friend tries to understand how another person feels. He is not quick to judge. Instead, he tries to learn from others. He puts himself in the other person's place, and tries to think of ways to be helpful. He is also a good listener. That is the most important for me.
Also, good friend needs to be honest. He does not only look for faults(过错) in others but also notices the good points. In short, a friend will try to understand me and accept me.
Another quality of a friend is reliability. I can always depend on a good friend. If he tells me he will meet me somewhere at certain time, can be sure that he will be there. If I need help, he will do his best to help me. If I am in trouble, he will not get away from me.
There is a fourth quality that makes a friend special. A special friend is someone with whom we can have fun. We should enjoy our life, and we would enjoy our friendship. That is why I like friends who are fun to be with. A good friend likes the same things I like. We share experience and learn from each other. A good friend has a good sense of humor, too. He likes to laugh with me. That is how we share the joy of being friends. And I know that he is looking for the same quality in me.
1. If you have fair-weather friends, you will ________.A.be refused while getting into trouble | B.get any help that you need from them |
C.have some chances to become better | D.be sure you have gotten a real friend |
A.do his best to help you | B.go away when you are in trouble |
C.understand you | D.meet you on at certain time |
A.A good friend will try to understand us and accept us, including our short points |
B.We can have fun with friends, sharing our experience and learning from each other |
C.A real friend must be the top one. He or she is born with the ability to help others |
D.If someone is reliable honest and understanding, we can make friends with the one |
A.talk about the qualities of a good friend | B.tell us how to get along with friends |
C.discuss the importance of having a friend | D.show where to choose real friend |
Well, it's import to know that before traffic lights for cars, there were traffic signals for trains. At first, railway companies used red to mean stop, white to mean go, and green to mean warn. As you could imagine, trains ran into a few problems with white meaning go. For example, one train mistook a bright star for a white light and something unexpected happened. Because of that, railway companies finally moved green meaning go and used yellow to mean warn. And it's been that way ever since.
Red has always been a color that mean danger, long before cars were even around. This most likely started because it's the color with the longest wavelength(波长) so it can be seen somewhere farther than other colors.
But, believe it or not, yellow was once used to mean stop. Back in the 1900s, some stop signs were yellow because it was too hard to see a red sign in a poorly lit area. Finally, highly reflective materials(高反射材料) were developed and red stop signs were born. Since yellow can be seen well at all times of the day, school zones, some traffic signs, and school buses continue to be printed yellow.
So next time you are impatiently waiting at a traffic light, don't get so mad at them, they've certainly come a long way.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1. What were traffic signals for before traffic lights for cars?
A.Trains | B.Boats. | C.Planes | D.Bicycles |
A.Red. | B.Yellow. | C.White. | D.Green. |
A.Because it's the brightest color. | B.Because it can be seen far away. |
C.Because railway companies say so. | D.Because it has the shortest wavelength. |
A.Because yellow is a prettier color. |
B.Because yellow once meat danger. |
C.Because yellow can be seen well in daytime. |
D.Because yellow means it's OK to go forward. |
A.How important traffic lights are. |
B.Which color has the longest wavelength. |
C.What red, yellow and green can be used for. |
D.Why traffic lights are red, yellow and green. |
Make rules for Internet use with your parents. For example, when you can go online, for how long and what activities you can go online.
Don’t give your password (密码) to anyone else, and never leak out the following information---your real name, home address, age, school, phone number or other personal information.
Check with your parents before giving out a credit (信用) card number.
Never send a photo of yourself to someone in e-mail unless your parents say it’s OK.
Check with your parents before going into a chat room. Different chat rooms have different rules and attract different kinds of people. You and your parents must make sure it’s a right place for you.
Never agree to meet someone you met on the Internet without your parent’s permission (允许). Never meet anyone you met on line alone.
Always remember that people online may not be who they say they are. Treat everyone online as strangers.
If something you see or read online makes you uncomfortable, leave the site. Tell a parent or teacher right away.
Treat other people as you’d like to be treated. Never use bad language.
Remember—not everything you read on the Internet is true.
1. If you want a true friend on the Internet , you can ____________ .
A.tell the people what your name is . |
B.meet the people on line alone. |
C.write an e-mail about yourself . |
D.get your parent’s permission. |
A.give password to others |
B.get useful knowledge and information |
C.give out a credit card number |
D.go into a chat room as they’d like to |
A.give away | B.leave out |
C.give out | D.put away |
A.read anything on the Internet |
B.relax in your free time |
C.have a face-to face meeting with anyone you met online |
D.treat other people as you’d like to be treated |
A.How to use Computers |
B.Surfing on the Internet |
C.Information on the Interne |
D.Internet Safety Rules |