1 . Many teenagers feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. They believe that their family members, especially their parents, don't know them as well their friends do. In large families, it is often for brothers and sisters to fight with each other and then they can only go to their friends for advice. It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or many friends.
Even when they are not with their friends, they usually spend a lot of time talking among themselves on the phone. This communication is very important in children's growing up, because friend can discuss something difficult to say to their family members.
However, parents often try to choose their children's friends for them. Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends. The question of "choice" is an interesting one. Have you ever thought of the following questions: Who choose your friends? Do you choose your friends or your friends choose you? Have you got a good friend your parents don't like?
1. Many teenagers think their________ know them better than their parents do.| A．friends | B．teachers | C．brothers and sisters | D．classmates |
| A．go to their friends | B．talk with their parents |
| C．have a discussion with their family | D．talk with their friends on the phone |
| A．Parents should like everything their children enjoy. |
| B．In all families, children can choose everything they like. |
| C．Parents should try their best to understand their children better. |
| D．Teenagers can only go to their friends for help. |
2 . I’ve been a volunteer in the Macmillan@Glasgow Libraries programme for just over a year. I got involved because I was looking for something to volunteer for after I retired from work. I thought being a Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Volunteer might be a good way to do that by using some of the skills I learned at work.
At one time, I felt I made a real difference when a lady come to use the service. She was very upset, but she was not the person with cancer. It was her partner. She had lots of things on her mind. We, together with a counselor, had a chat about her to help deal with all the emotions she felt. We knew we could arrange something, so we discussed with her what could be done for her family. She was relieved that we could get something arranged for her and liked the fact that we managed to get the ball rolling during her visit.
The good thing about having the services in the library is that the environment is non-clinical and therefore more relaxing than the hospital or doctor’s surgery. The team in the library are not medically trained. That means we do not use big words or medical terms very often.
It’s great that the people who volunteer all work well together, helping each other to get a solution for people who come in. It’s good to have to team at the other end of the phone whenever we get something unusual. It is a pleasure to be able to help as a volunteer.
1. What can we infer about the author?| A．He is a retired doctor. |
| B．He is volunteering in a hospital. |
| C．He is a counselor in cancer. |
| D．He has fought against cancer before. |
| A．Because she was affected by cancer. |
| B．Because her husband suffered from cancer. |
| C．Because she didn’t know how to treat cancer. |
| D．Because she had a poor relation with her husband. |
| A．They do well in teamwork. | B．They receive medical training. |
| C．They all waited to be helped. | D．They often meet unusual things. |
| A．To call on readers to do voluntary work. |
| B．To show us how to help those in trouble. |
| C．To share his experiences as a volunteer. |
| D．To teach us how to take care of cancer patients. |
3 . Waste Not
This eco-conscious shoulder bag is cut from old truck cloth, so each handmade bag features a unique look. The rest of the bag is constructed out of strong nylon from recycled water bottles. Sorry, pack addicts: students only. (Seriously, you need a student ID to buy one. ) Freitag F601 Malcolm Student Backpack $170
Agenda Item
Most calendars have a systematized accounting of time boring. The Every Day Calendar is a touch-sensitive device that encourages you to keep up with a daily routine. Each day you follow through on a promise to yourself tap the corresponding (相关的) number on the face and an LED lights it up. You don’t have to use it every days—it’s there when you need it and functions as glorious wall art when you don’t. Every Day Calendar $300
Night Rider
Lumenus pill-shaped bike light smartly helps cyclists see and be seen in the park. Pair it with the companion app and it taps into your phone’s GPS for some location-aware tricks. It can increase visibility at night. The 30-hour battery is good for weeks. Lumenus ioLight $100
Light Cycle
At 35 pounds, the Turbo Vado SL is light for an ebike. It’s also slim enough to swing over a shoulder, with the 320-watt-hour battery and powerful motor all hidden in the frame.
Still, the bike’s range is 80 miles, and its speed reaches 28 mph. Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ $4,500
1. Which of the following products is made of recycled materials?| A．Lumenus ioLight. |
| B．Every Day Calendar. |
| C．Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ. |
| D．Freitag F601 Malcolm Student Backpack. |
| A．$100. | B．$170. |
| C．$ 300. | D．$ 4,500. |
| A．Using the Every Day Calendar is boring. |
| B．Lumenus ioLight can improve cyclists’ eyesight. |
| C．Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ is convenient to be taken away. |
| D．Everyone is encouraged to buy Freitag F601 Malcolm Student Backpack. |
4 . Holidays
Holiday News Vacancies(空位) now and in the school holidays at a country hotel in Devon. This comfortable, friendly home-from-home lies near the beautiful quiet countryside, but just a drive away from the sea. The food is simple but good. Children and pets are welcome. Reduced prices for low season. |
The Snowdonia Centre The Snowdonia Centre for young mountain climbers has a mountain climbing lesson. The beginners’ costs are ￡57 for a week, including food and rooms. Equipment is included except walking shoes, which can be hired at a low cost. You must be in good health and prepared to go through a period of body exercises. This could be the beginning of a lifetime of mountain climbing adventure. |
The World Sea Trip of a Lifetime Our World Sea Trip of 2008 will be unlike any holiday you have ever been on before. Instead of one hotel after another, with all its packing and unpacking, waiting and traveling, you just go to bed in one country and wake up in another. On board the ship, you will be well taken care of. Every meal will be first-class and every cabin like your home. During the trip, you can rest on deck(甲板), enjoy yourself in the games rooms and in the evening dance to our musical team and watch our wonderful play. You will visit all the places most people only dream about — from Acapulco and Hawaii to Tokoy and Hong Kong. For a few thousand pounds, all you’ve ever hoped for can be yours. |
| A．Choose the holiday in Devon. | B．Go to the Snowdonia Centre. |
| C．Join the World Sea Trip of 2008. | D．Visit Acapulco and Hawaii. |
| A．It provides chances of family gatherings. | B．It provides customers with good food. |
| C．It offers a sports lesson. | D．It offers comfortable rooms. |
| A．You can have free meals on deck every day. |
| B．You can sleep on a ship and tour many places. |
| C．You will have chances to watch and act in a play. |
| D．You have to do your own packing and unpacking. |
5 . After college I wanted to make a difference in the world, so I joined a non-profit organization and became a volunteer teacher. I hoped to make a positive impact in Namibia. Honestly, my first choice wasn’ t Africa, but I am extremely grateful that I was sent there.
Various tribes (部落) and racial groups live in Namibia, and a number of languages are spoken. When Namibia gained independence in 1990, English became the official language. Teachers were supposed to teach in English, but many lacked the language skills to do so. My job was to train the teachers. Schools were quite bare. Some classrooms consisted merely of sticks stuck in the sand and a metal roof. Because both boys and girls shaved their heads, I learned to distinguish them by their uniforms: girls wore skirts.
The students had tiring days. They walked miles to get to school, often barefoot. They also did many daily chores. They fetched water, gathered firewood and cooked meals. Even with their mountains of work, few possessions and little opportunity, these children were joyful. I admired that.
This was the first time that I had lived abroad in a different culture and with a host family. Simply getting accustomed to the living conditions was a big adjustment. I had no electricity, running water, phone or Internet. However, I could end each day with a splendid African sunset. And at night, I had an unbelievable, light-pollution-free view of the entire Milky Way. I never thought I would live in such an environment. My experience awakened me to not only the limitations we place on ourselves, but also our amazing ability to adapt.
Travel, step outside of your comfort zone and immerse (使沉浸在) yourself in another culture. You won’t regret it.
1. Why does the author feel grateful?| A．He managed to stick to his choice. | B．He was exposed to a different culture. |
| C．He influenced Namibia positively. | D．He joined a non-profit organization. |
| A．English is its only language. | B．Its school conditions were tough. |
| C．All students wore the same uniforms. | D．Its teachers lacked teaching skills. |
| A．Dull but delightful. | B．Tiring but inspiring. |
| C．Dangerous but meaningful. | D．Inconvenient but rewarding. |
| A．A voluntary experience. | B．A country of wonders. |
| C．An influence on Namibia. | D．A big adjustment abroad. |
6 . Bright Side did some research in many places throughout the world on where you can buy a house for 1 dollar or for free!
Roubaix , France
If you like France, Roubaix located in the north of France is just for you. The local authorities want it to be populated and attractive. You can buy a small house in the industrial district for just $1. The buyer is supposed to live in this house for 3 years.
Buffalo, USA
Buffalo offers whoever qualifies to buy a house for $1. All you need is to be a lawful citizen of the city and invest an amount of money into its decoration. Doing this, the authorities are hoping to make the city beautiful again without spending money.
Liverpool, UK
In Liverpool, most of houses were abandoned by the working class during the years of unemployment. The government is trying to sell the houses for just $1. If you want to buy such a house, it has to be your first deal on buying property (不动产).
Candela, Italy
If you still have any doubts about spending $1 on a house, you should know: the government will pay you some money, if you move to Candela. In order to be paid, you need to become a permanent citizen and have an income of $7,500 per year. If moving alone, you will get $800, and if you are going with your family, the pay can be four times as much as only one person .
For more information of other cities, please Click Here.
1. Why do the authorities of Buffalo provide a house for people with $1?| A．To improve the lives of poor people. | B．To make the city attractive at no cost. |
| C．To solve the problems of employment. | D．To attract people to the industrial areas. |
| A．You need to be an unemployed citizen. |
| B．You should live in the house for 3 years. |
| C．You must make it the first house purchase. |
| D．You have to repair and decorate the house. |
| A．$3,200. | B．$1. |
| C．$800. | D．$7,500. |
7 . We know that many animals do not stay in one place. Birds, fish and other animals move from one place to another at a certain time. They move for different reasons: most of them move to find food more easily, but others move to get away from the places that are too crowded.
When cold weather comes, many birds move to warmer places to find food. Some fish give birth in warm water and move to cold water to feed. The most famous migration is probably the migration of the fish which is called “salmon”. The fish is born in fresh water but it travels many miles to salt water. There it spends its life. When it is cold, it returns to its birthplace in fresh water. Then it gives birth and dies there. In northern Europe, there is a kind of mouse. They leave their mountain homes when they become too crowded. They move down to the low land. Sometimes they move all the way to the seaside, and many of them are killed when they fell into the sea.
Recently, scientists have studied the migration of a kind of lobster. Every year, when the season of bad weather arrives, the lobsters get into a long line and start to walk across the floor of the ocean. Nobody knows why they do this, and nobody knows where they go.
So sometimes we know why humans and animals move from one place to another, but at other times we don’t. Maybe things just like to travel.
1. Why do most animals move from one place to another at a certain time?| A．To give birth. | B．To enjoy warmer weather. |
| C．To find food more easily. | D．To find beautiful places. |
| A．In salt water. | B．In rivers. | C．In fresh water. | D．At its birthplace. |
| A．to the fresh water | B．across the sea floor | C．in summer | D．to find more food |
| A．Animals move in order to find food more easily. |
| B．The migration of the fish called “salmon” is the most famous migration. |
| C．Living things move from one place to another because they like to travel. |
| D．Animals migrate for different reasons. |
At the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, China’s sprinter Su Bingtian made history by
“I’m very
“London 2012 was my first Olympics. I was just a young man eager to become one of the top athletes.
Su’s great success
9 . Last month I took my son Tom to see his grandparents in the countryside. When we arrived, my father and mother were so
At lunch table, Tom told me proudly, “Dad, in the yard, our dog ran after a hen. Finally the hen was
Last weekend we visited Tom's grandparents again. I heard Tom
I ran fast and
In fact, in our life, we will do the same as the hen did.
1.| A．special | B．proud | C．happy | D．lucky |
| A．allowed | B．forced | C．invited | D．led |
| A．delighted | B．angry | C．hungry | D．frightened |
| A．suddenly | B．peacefully | C．secretly | D．carefully |
| A．thought | B．worked | C．feared | D．waited |
| A．breaks up | B．sets off | C．takes up | D．shows off |
| A．admitted | B．decided | C．understood | D．failed |
| A．talking | B．laughing | C．quarrelling | D．shouting |
| A．quickly | B．easily | C．excitedly | D．quietly |
| A．ducks | B．villagers | C．kids | D．chickens |
| A．approached | B．faced | C．challenged | D．passed |
| A．contacting | B．warning | C．protecting | D．preventing |
| A．lay | B．worked | C．sat | D．stood |
| A．defeat | B．remember | C．believe | D．change |
| A．brothers | B．parents | C．children | D．friends |
10 . Have you ever experienced any inconvenience caused by language barriers while traveling? Have you ever thought how awesome those language courses would be if they didn't cost so much money and require so much time?
Translaty is created to serve this purpose-without wasting your money and time on language courses, you can instantly become "fluent" in more than 40 languages with this genius device!
What is Translaty?
Translaty is a simple yet life-changing invention that helps you to overcome any obstacles caused by foreign languages, whether you are in business with an international client or sunbathing somewhere on a Spanish beach. This small but smart device is able to instantly recognize and translate over 40 different languages, making intercultural communication completely effortless!
What languages can I actually communicate in?
Translaty has more than 40 languages pre-installed, so you're able to use it the minute you get it! It provides fast and accurate two-way communication and allows you to install some other languages that might be missing.
What makes Translaty so special?
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* It offers highly accurate, two-way translations.
* Its high sounding and recording qualities insure there are almost no misunderstandings.
To sum up-get it while you can!
1. What can Translaty help users do?| A．Learn foreign languages well. | B．Better understand foreigners. |
| C．Build relationships with colleagues. | D．Spend less time learning a language. |
| A．It's reliable. | B．It's strong. | C．It's affordable. | D．It's secure. |
| A．To report. | B．To introduce. | C．To appeal. | D．To advertise. |
