1 . Searra, an eight-year-old brain cancer patient, was a “regular” in the Radiation Department. With my office located near the
I had prepared toys and coloring materials for her in my office. When she walked into the
I was surprised by the love CC had for Mommie.
CC taught me about what is really important in life. She
CC reminds me not to
A.road | B.car | C.store | D.entrance |
A.coming up with | B.putting up with | C.keeping up with | D.keeping in touch with |
A.hospital | B.department | C.studio | D.waiting room |
A.herself | B.Mommie | C.doctors | D.nurses |
A.Whenever | B.Whatever | C.However | D.Wherever |
A.spent | B.taken | C.cost | D.wasted |
A.said | B.shared | C.spared | D.told |
A.cured | B.experienced | C.treated | D.experimented |
A.leg | B.face | C.head | D.hand |
A.realized | B.noticed | C.knew | D.wondered |
A.checks | B.belongings | C.bills | D.change |
A.unlike | B.because of | C.as to | D.in front of |
A.constantly | B.seldom | C.never | D.occasionally |
A.excited | B.curious | C.surprised | D.angry |
A.similar | B.familiar | C.different | D.unfortunate |
A.talk | B.think | C.complain | D.ask |
A.high | B.normal | C.full | D.low |
A.look | B.take | C.link | D.think |
A.reminded | B.informed | C.requested | D.admitted |
A.girl | B.example | C.exception | D.patient |
2 . In our modern world, when something wears out, we throw it away and buy a new one. The
How did we
Another cause is our
Our appetite for new products also
All around the world, we can see the
Maybe there is another way out. We need to repair our possessions
A.key | B.reason | C.project | D.problem |
A.gifts | B.rubbish | C.debt | D.products |
A.face | B.become | C.observe | D.change |
A.hide | B.control | C.replace | D.withdraw |
A.Thanks to | B.As to | C.Except for | D.Regardless of |
A.safe | B.funny | C.cheap | D.powerful |
A.love | B.lack | C.prevention | D.division |
A.sensitive | B.kind | C.brave | D.busy |
A.ways | B.places | C.jobs | D.friends |
A.donate | B.receive | C.produce | D.preserve |
A.adapts | B.returns | C.responds | D.contributes |
A.tired of | B.addicted to | C.worried about | D.ashamed for |
A.newer | B.stronger | C.higher | D.larger |
A.pick up | B.pay for | C.hold onto | D.throw away |
A.advantages | B.purposes | C.functions | D.consequences |
A.show | B.record | C.decrease | D.measure |
A.technology | B.environment | C.consumers | D.brands |
A.However | B.Otherwise | C.Therefore | D.Meanwhile |
A.by | B.in favour of | C.after | D.instead of |
A.spending | B.collecting | C.repairing | D.advertising |
3 . Since finishing my studies at Harvard and Oxford, I’ve watched one friend after another land high-ranking, high-paying Wall Street jobs. As executives (高级管理人员) with banks, consulting firms, established law firms, and major corporations, many are now
On the surface, these people seem to be very lucky in life. As they left student life behind, many had a
The thing is, a number of them have
People often speak of trying a more satisfying path, and
In a society that tends to
A.much | B.never | C.seldom | D.well |
A.policies | B.standards | C.experiments | D.regulations |
A.last | B.least | C.second | D.best |
A.cycled | B.moved | C.slid | D.looked |
A.shared | B.paid | C.equaled | D.collected |
A.advertised | B.witnessed | C.admitted | D.demanded |
A.complain | B.dream | C.hear | D.approve |
A.distribute | B.hate | C.applaud | D.neglect |
A.calm | B.guilty | C.warm | D.empty |
A.family | B.government | C.lifestyle | D.project |
A.accustomed | B.appointed | C.unique | D.available |
A.yet | B.also | C.instead | D.rather |
A.let out | B.turn in | C.give up | D.believe in |
A.fundamental | B.practical | C.impossible | D.unforgettable |
A.take off | B.drop off | C.put off | D.pay off |
A.missing | B.inspiring | C.sinking | D.shining |
A.harmful | B.hard | C.useful | D.normal |
A.measure | B.suffer | C.digest | D.deliver |
A.disasters | B.motivations | C.campaigns | D.decisions |
A.assessed | B.involved | C.covered | D.reduced |
4 . There was once a boy called Joseph Webb who always loved to show off how many friends he had at school. One day his
Joseph
“Take it. It’s a very
Joseph, brave and determined, set off for
“Wait! Let me try again, ”Joseph said. But again, he missed the seat,
A.schoolmate | B.grandfather | C.classmate | D.stranger |
A.accepted | B.noticed | C.concluded | D.ignored |
A.passed | B.recovered | C.returned | D.disappeared |
A.smooth | B.secure | C.unique | D.comfortable |
A.awkward | B.flexible | C.positive | D.tough |
A.intend | B.struggle | C.gather | D.manage |
A.magic | B.promise | C.memory | D.response |
A.flat | B.party | C.school | D.spot |
A.popcorn | B.circle | C.chair | D.misfortune |
A.missed | B.acquired | C.removed | D.escaped |
A.providing | B.moving | C.causing | D.losing |
A.pass out | B.back down | C.give up | D.turn down |
A.skip | B.focus | C.suffer | D.fall |
A.However | B.Moreover | C.Besides | D.Therefore |
A.relative | B.neighbor | C.companion | D.teammate |
5 . People get angry because they don’t know enough to keep calm. I couldn’t control my emotions and used to feel annoyed (使恼怒) when I was a child. Worse still, I was not good at communicating with my
One morning, my mother
I took out my anger on my mother
After a long time, mother told me about my father’s
On that day, I decided never to let anger get the better of me. I learn to
A.teachers | B.classmate | C.parents | D.friends |
A.casually | B.carelessly | C.suddenly | D.finally |
A.put on | B.put down | C.put up | D.put out |
A.scared | B.interested | C.annoyed | D.quiet |
A.without | B.beyond | C.besides | D.despite |
A.dirty | B.cheap | C.wrong | D.old |
A.up | B.away | C.off | D.around |
A.calmly | B.sadly | C.nervously | D.anxiously |
A.save | B.give | C.hold | D.wash |
A.compliment | B.happiness | C.surprise | D.disappointment |
A.hoped | B.joked | C.imagined | D.decided |
A.faced | B.covered | C.pleased | D.filled |
A.cool | B.turn | C.break | D.put |
A.If | B.But | C.And | D.So |
A.forget | B.remember | C.clean | D.wear |
6 . Career guidance specialists in John Adams High School can provide information about Career & Technical Education classes, assist you in making wise decisions for your future, and help you find opportunities in: certificate programs, apprenticeship (学徒) programs and four-year colleges that best fit your needs.
Each of the following two-year programs offers three high school credits per semester and requires a formal application.
Business Cooperative Experiences This is a program for students who have a career goal in business or office work. Students spend one period each day learning advanced skills related to the students' career objective in business. Students will be employed at a training station and will work each week at a business in the local community. Important facts: Computer applications Work a total of 540 hours to earn credit Transportation not provided |
Business Technology Lab This program will prepare students for careers in business and industry and for working with interactive media. Students will learn multimedia, web design, and photo design skills by using state-of-the-art (最先进的) equipment and software. This course will provide students with the tools to seek jobs or continue studying at a post-secondary school. Important facts: Available at Clay High School Two-hour course |
Automotive (汽车的) Services Technology The program includes classroom instruction and lab activities for the students to learn entry-level automotive skills and basic automotive operation and service. Students will gain skills and training in auto repair that can lead to entry-level jobs, or post-secondary education. Important facts: Classes held at Ivy Tech Transportation provided |
Building Trades Technology In this program, students, under the leadership of a qualified instructor, will build a house. It gives students basic skills needed to enter the building trades, or to continue study of construction in an apprentice program, or a post-secondary school. Important facts: Three-hour course Transportation provided Work boots and helmet needed |
1. In the Business Cooperative Experiences program, students will ________.
A.have free transportation | B.finish 540 class hours |
C.acquire training ability | D.work at a local business |
A.to be an equipment provider | B.to work at a secondary school |
C.to develop great computer skills | D.to enter the academic world |
A.Security operations. | B.Entry-level car services. |
C.Instruction techniques. | D.Advanced automotive skills. |
A.Business Cooperative Experiences. | B.Business Technology Lab. |
C.Automotive Services Technology. | D.Building Trades Technology. |
A.Practical skills. | B.Theoretical study. |
C.Business planning. | D.Management ability. |
7 . As I work in the garden, I take my time. And the garden is
I take time to stand back and rest, and to
Getting my hands
I feel attracted to move things around to transplant and to
Perhaps life is like the
A.telling | B.concerning | C.worrying | D.teaching |
A.destroy | B.affect | C.promote | D.exchange |
A.quality | B.color | C.shape | D.weight |
A.water | B.air | C.weather | D.wind |
A.approximately | B.constantly | C.exactly | D.occasionally |
A.pulled | B.planted | C.guarded | D.provided |
A.make sense | B.find out | C.work out | D.make sure |
A.tend | B.observe | C.count | D.examine |
A.beautiful | B.average | C.amazing | D.unique |
A.prevent | B.separate | C.shade | D.remove |
A.open | B.delicate | C.straight | D.vivid |
A.energy | B.light | C.soil | D.space |
A.empty | B.dirty | C.broken | D.free |
A.awake | B.tired | C.alive | D.independent |
A.disturb | B.find | C.enjoy | D.guide |
A.discovers | B.transforms | C.draws | D.follows |
A.changes | B.reflection | C.laws | D.development |
A.plant | B.sun | C.fruit | D.garden |
A.rest | B.quit | C.offer | D.fight |
A.expect | B.accept | C.picture | D.receive |
8 . Most of us still have lots of photographs sitting around from the days when we used cameras, not telephones, to take pictures. There are probably many photos that we do not look at and may never see again. But these images, representing memories from our past, do not have to be lost. Google has create a tool to help bring these forgotten pictures back to life in very high quality.
The PhotoScan app works the same as an image scanner. But this software program uses the camera on your phone to capture images as digital copies, which is a quick and easy way to save old photos without having to spend money on new equipment. The PhotoScan app uses new technology to improve the capturing process, which makes it possible to take a picture of a photo with a camera phone, without glare, a common problem.
After opening the app, the user first puts the desired photo within the camera’s frame. When this is done, four small circles appear in different places over the photo. The user then moves the phone over each of the circles, which change color after the process completes. That’s it! The app finds the edges of the photo, straightens the image, and puts it in the right position while removing glare. From this point, the pictures can easily be saved to the Google Photos app or somewhere else. If you do have Google Photos, images are organized by face or place and can easily be found.
The release of PhotoScan came at the same time as some changes to the Google Photos app. One change is an improved auto tool that Google says creates high-quality effects in just one step. Another tool lets users choose from 12 different looks to improve overall photo quality. The third provides high-level controls for changing light and colors.
Anil Sabharwal, the Vice President of Google Photos, explained why he created PhotoScan. In 1947, his parents lived under British colonial rule in India and were ordered to leave their home with only a few belongings. They decided to leave behind jewelry and other valuables, but gathered up as many photos as they could take.
1. What can we know about the PhotoScan app?A.It is new equipment used to scan images. |
B.It can adjust the angle of cameras by moving four small circles. |
C.Users can use it to take digital photos. |
D.Using it to photograph pictures won’t have glare. |
A.how to use the PhotoScan app | B.where to find Google Photos. |
C.what the benefits of the app are | D.why the new app can benefit us |
A.It provides various styles that users can select from to improve the apps |
B.Users can easily find the desired picture through the photographing place. |
C.The changed storage space is bigger than before. |
D.It stores most pictures captured by PhotoScan. |
A.He got the idea for PhotoScan from his family’s experiences. |
B.His parents helped him a lot while in India. |
C.British colonial rule forced him to make PhotoScan. |
D.His family’s poverty promotes him to create PhotoScan |
A.persuade us to use the PhotoScan app. |
B.tell us a new Google app brings old photographs back to life. |
C.remind us of the pictures representing memories from our past. |
D.offer some suggestions for Google to improve its new app. |
9 . This month, Germany’s transport minister, Alexander Dobrindt, proposed the first set of rules for autonomous vehicles (自主驾驶车辆). They would define the driver’s role in such cars and govern how such cars perform in crashes where lives might be lost.
The proposal attempts to deal with what some call the “death valley” of autonomous vehicles: the grey area between semi-autonomous and fully driverless cars that could delay the driverless future.
Dobrindt wants three things: that a car always chooses property (财产) damage over personal injury; that it never distinguishes between humans based on age or race; and that if a human removes his or her hands from the driving wheel — to check email, say — the car’s maker is responsible if there is a crash.
“The change to the road traffic law will permit fully automatic driving,” says Dobrindt. It will put fully driverless cars on an equal legal footing to human drivers, he says.
Who is responsible for the operation of such vehicles is not clear among car makers, consumers and lawyers. “The liability(法律责任) issue is the biggest one of them all,” says Natasha Merat at the University of Leeds, UK.
An assumption behind UK insurance for driverless cars, introduces earlier this year, insists that a human “ be watchful and monitoring the road” at every moment.
But that is not what many people have in mind when thinking of driverless cars. “When you say ‘driverless cars’, people expect driverless cars.”Merat says. “You know — no driver.”
Because of the confusion, Merat thinks some car makers will wait until vehicles can be fully automated without operation.
Driverless cars may end up being a form of public transport rather than vehicles you own, says Ryan Calo at Stanford University, California. That is happening in the UK and Singapore, where government-provided driverless vehicles are being launched.
That would go down poorly in the US, however. “The idea that the government would take over driverless cars and treat them as a public good would get absolutely nowhere here,” says Calo.
1. What does the phrase “death valley” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.A place where cars often break down. |
B.A case where passing a law is impossible. |
C.An area where no driving is permitted. |
D.A situation where drivers’ role is not clear. |
A.stop people from breaking traffic rules |
B.help promote fully automatic driving |
C.protect drivers of all ages and races |
D.prevent serious property damage |
A.It should get the attention of insurance companies. |
B.It should be the main concern of law makers. |
C.It should not cause deadly traffic accidents. |
D.It should involve no human responsibility. |
A.Singapore |
B.the UK |
C.the US |
D.Germany |
A.Autonomous Driving: Whose Liability? |
B.Fully Automatic Cars: A New Breakthrough |
C.Autonomous Vehicles: Driver Removed |
D.Driverless Cars: Root of Road Accidents |
10 . “Daddy, can I have a piece of cake?” my oldest son asked me.
We had just been to the gym and stopped to
“No,” I replied, “you don’t need a piece of cake.”
My son
He had a full plate of
He was silent as he looked at the
I looked at my plate. There sitting on the edge was a piece of
A few days later my oldest son was
He ordered a sandwich. I then
Your kids are very likely to put on their plates, exactly what you have on yours, and I think this applies to (适用于) more than food. Keep your life plate with only what you want your kids to have.
1.A.eat | B.relax | C.play | D.rest |
A.gets | B.becomes | C.turns | D.grows |
A.in order | B.in time | C.in use | D.in shape |
A.trouble | B.success | C.matter | D.failure |
A.vegetables | B.meat | C.desserts | D.cream |
A.Therefore | B.Besides | C.However | D.Instead |
A.different | B.good | C.healthy | D.expensive |
A.took | B.paid | C.cost | D.spent |
A.delicious | B.smelly | C.big | D.chocolate |
A.buying | B.choosing | C.making | D.cooking |
A.glass | B.cake | C.paper | D.wood |
A.with | B.against | C.behind | D.over |
A.restaurant | B.gym | C.shop | D.hotel |
A.sent | B.tasted | C.ordered | D.brought |
A.actually | B.exactly | C.entirely | D.finally |