1 .
Cheating can happen in a lot of different ways.When people cheat,it’s not fair to other people,like the kids who studied for the test or who the true winners of a game were.
Many people like the action of cheating.In their opinion,it makes difficult things seem easy,like getting all the right answers on the test.But it doesn't solve the problem of not knowing the material and it won't help on the next test—unless the person cheats again.
Some people lose respect for cheaters and think less of them.The cheaters themselves may feel bad because they know they shouldn't get that good grade.And,if they get caught cheating,they will be in trouble at school,and maybe at home,too.
Some kids cheat because they're busy or lazy and they want to get good grades without spending the time studying.Other kids might feel like they can’t pass the test without cheating.Even when there seems to be a “good reason” for cheating,cheating isn’t a good idea.
If you were sick or upset about something the night before the day and couldn’t study,it would be better to talk with the teacher about this.And if you don’t have enough time to study for a test because of swim practice,you need to talk with your parents about how to balance swimming and school.A kid who thinks cheating is the only way to pass a test needs to talk with the teacher and his or her parents so they can find some solutions together.Talking about these problems and working them out will feel better than cheating.
1. What does the author think when kids cheat in class?A.It is unfair to other people. |
B.It does harm to their health. |
C.Teachers should punish them. |
D.Teachers shouldn't stop them at once. |
A.Because they think the material in the test is very difficult. |
B.Because they want to do better than the others. |
C.Because cheating can make hard things seem very easy. |
D.Because they have little time to study their lessons. |
A.Some kids can’t pass the test without cheating. |
B.Why kids cheat in the test. |
C.Cheating isn’t a good idea. |
D.Some kids don't spend the time studying. |
A.Cheaters are often thought highly of. |
B.People show no respect for those who cheat. |
C.Parents whose kids cheat are often in trouble. |
D.Kids cheat in the test because of swim practice. |
2 . Have you ever had problems in your life and don’t know how to be happy? If
Many teenagers think
Some school students have
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A.problems | B.questions | C.ideas | D.comments |
A.roles | B.classes | C.courses | D.subjects |
A.says | B.writes | C.reads | D.thinks |
A.for an example | B.such as | C.so as | D.so that |
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A.what | B.how | C.that | D.whether |
A.for | B.but | C.so | D.or |
A.yet | B.already | C.still | D.rather |
A.bad | B.good | C.independent | D.normal |
A.learn | B.rescue | C.struggle | D.separate |
A.experiences | B.difficulties | C.fears | D.problems |
A.success | B.happiness | C.failure | D.height |
A.way | B.means | C.manners | D.spirit |
A.short | B.small | C.tall | D.fat |
A.lower | B.higher | C.worse | D.better |
A.take | B.spend | C.cover | D.cost |
A.work | B.lesson | C.teaching | D.study |
3 . “More and more consumers across the country are using cashless payment methods. The rapid development of third⁃party mobile payment tools is helping to encourage cashless payment across the country,” said Dong Ximiao, a researcher at Renmin University of China.
Although there were 3.4 billion third⁃party payment accounts in total in China in 2016, China is not the first country to seek a cashless society. Developed countries like Sweden, Denmark and Singapore are also seeing that increase.
However, the rapid development of the cashless payment does not mean there are no challenges or criticisms. Alibaba’s Hema store has come under the spotlight (成为焦点) recently. The media said that consumers couldn’t buy goods in cash there, which would be considered illegal.
Alipay and WeChat Pay, the nation’s two major third⁃party mobile payment tools, also launched campaigns this month to encourage more people to use cashless payment methods, which caused concern over whether cash will soon disappear.
“Some offline sellers refuse to accept cash, which influences the natural circulation (流通) of cash,” said Dong. He stressed that a cashless society would not mean that cash would completely disappear. “Also it’s important to remember that nearly half of China’s population live in the country, and they are unable to enjoy innovation (革新) brought by the Internet,” said Dong. “And when it comes to China’s senior citizens, most of them prefer to use cash in their daily lives,” he added.
“It’s ridiculous (荒谬的) to question digital payment tools’ contribution to financial development. In the long term, various payment methods will be used by consumers, and merchants should respect consumers’ payment habits,” Dong noted.
1. What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 2 probably refer to?A.The economic activity. | B.A large amount of payment. |
C.The development of the economy. | D.The cashless payment. |
A.It fights against illegal activities. |
B.Customers are not permitted to use cash there. |
C.It provides comprehensive services. |
D.It starts campaigns to encourage mobile payment. |
A.The cashless payment should be limited in the countryside. |
B.The innovation from payment is ridiculous in fact. |
C.Various payment methods should be supported. |
D.The digital payment should replace cash completely. |
A.Innovation on the Internet | B.Cash or cashless? |
C.Payment online should replace cash | D.Is the circulation of cash dying? |
4 . It is said that a person’s high school years are some of the most important they will experience,and are often seen as a critical and lifeshaping time.I coudn’t agree more.
My high school life has been filled with many ups and downs, whether it was social or academic.Even though my current high school was not my first choice, I never regretted attending Southside High School.“Since you have chosen it, then it is the best for you,” said my parents.
Up until the junior year I did not realize my capabilities (能力) as a student.Being in the IB Program, I was told that my junior year would be the toughest in all the years of high school.With this “little” piece of information, I walked into my junior year, scared of my grades.As weeks went by, I started to believe that the junior year was not as hard as everyone had said, but I was wrong.My grades were rapidly declining (下降) and by the end of the first term I had had five Cs in seven of my classes! I could not believe it — I did not want to believe it.I tried my best to get my grades up myself without any help from anyone, but my pride just made my grades worse.And I had to miss out on one of the most important speech and debate competitions all year:States.I was heartbroken.I realized that I could not survive my junior year on my own, so I had to get help fast.
Once I got a tutor, my grades went from Cs, Ds, and even some Fs, to nothing but As and Bs.I slowly started to gain my confidence back in all of my classes and even myself.By the time the third and fourth quarter came around, I had been on the honor roll twice, and I was receiving awards from speeches and debates, tennis and school.
Southside has taught me to always keep my head up and never give up on myself no matter what life throws at me.I am proud to be a Southside Tiger.
1. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A.The writer always thought Southside High School was the best. |
B.The writer’s parents persuaded her into attending Southside High School. |
C.The writer has met many challenges since she attended high school. |
D.Life has become easier since the writer came to Southside High School. |
A.Excited. | B.Worried. |
C.Curious. | D.Uninterested. |
A.Because she didn’t work hard enough. |
B.Because she didn’t ask others for help because of pride. |
C.Because she missed many important speeches. |
D.Because no one would like to help her. |
A.Students should face challenges bravely. |
B.Students should be careful in choosing school. |
C.Students should be proud of their school. |
D.Students should better learn about life. |
5 . Exercise and I had never had a good relationship due to my fear of sports. From a young age, my dad
When I entered the University of Regina, my dad
The spring semester came. A friend of mine
I went, and that was it. Zumba became my
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A.therefore | B.though | C.instead | D.besides |
A.avoided | B.risked | C.regretted | D.kept |
A.in shape | B.for fun | C.at ease | D.on business |
A.refused | B.happened | C.bothered | D.decided |
A.hardly | B.merely | C.constantly | D.gradually |
A.eager | B.content | C.embarrassed | D.disappointed |
A.cheated | B.comforted | C.asked | D.annoyed |
A.happy | B.proud | C.careful | D.sure |
A.cup | B.part | C.share | D.mouth |
A.curiosity | B.passion | C.fear | D.confidence |
A.perfect | B.positive | C.adorable | D.official |
A.accept | B.feel | C.display | D.compare |
A.witness | B.separate | C.discourage | D.save |
A.trouble | B.sense | C.peace | D.contact |
6 . The Young Scholars Program
The University of Maryland’s Young Scholars Program is a perfect summer camp for academically talented teenagers who want to earn college credits, pursue academic interests or discover college life at the University of Maryland. The program is challenging and rewarding. Students have the opportunity to show that they can be successful in a university environment.
The Activities
During three weeks of exploration, teens preview the university experience, study with students who share similar interests and communicate with the best teachers of the University of Maryland in a dynamic and challenging classroom environment. Students can have trips to nearby Washington, DC and enjoy movie nights and activities at the student union. Workshops and seminars featuring speakers in academic fields further enrich the learning experience.
The Courses
The Young Scholars Program offers college courses that are at the cutting edge of theory, thought and technology. Classes generally meet every day from Monday to Friday. The program is a great introduction to the University of Maryland. Participants can benefit from the University of Maryland’s vast resources, including libraries, computers and instructional labs.
The Rewards
Upon program completion, teens will go home with better preparations for the college experience-both academically and socially. In addition, students earn three college credits that post to the University of Maryland transcript (成绩单).
The Application
The application process includes submission (提交) of the application, high school transcript and a letter of recommendation.
Ages: 14 — 18
Mailing address: The University of Maryland College Park
For more information, call 3014057762.
1. Which is NOT true about the program according to Paragraph 1?A.It is intended for college students. | B.It can offer college credits for teens. |
C.It’s worth participating. | D.It can let teens experience college life in advance. |
A.They can learn from the best students of the University of Maryland |
B.They can join the student union of the University of Maryland. |
C.They can attend a meeting for academic discussion. |
D.They can attend classes every day. |
A.preview the university environment ahead of time. |
B.take a part time job in the university’s library. |
C.submit high school transcript. |
D.call 3014057762 to contact the university first. |
7 . For the first time, the World Health Organization has included Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in its globally influential medical compendium (汇编),according to an international science journal.
An article published by Nature said that TCM had been included in the latest version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) released last year. Starting from the 1800s, the ICD has been revised and published in a series of editions, reflecting the advances in health and medical science over time. It serves as the foundation for the identification of global health trends, and the international standard for diseases and health conditions.
The latest ICD is based largely on the work of the International Classification of Traditional Medicine (ICTM) project’s experts from around the world, who had been working on traditional medicine research and practices for years.
China has been promoting the modernisation of TCM and pushing for TCM to gain acceptance worldwide. Tu Youyou, a Chinese expert focusing on the scientific study of drugs and medicines, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in2015 for her research in TCM. Her discovery has saved millions of lives in developing countries in South Asia, Africa and South America. TCM is sure to grow in popularity globally.
While the use of herbal medicines, acupuncture (针刺疗法) and other traditional medical practices has been on the rise, there’s still a shortage of global classification and terminology (术语) tools for traditional medicine now, according to officials of the WHO.
“The decision is to promote the safe and effective use of traditional medicine by regulating, researching and combining traditional medicine products,practitioners and practice into health systems,where appropriate,”the WHO was quoted as saying by Nature.
1. What can we learn about the ICD from Paragraph 2?A.It will include TCM this year. |
B.It has a history of over 200 years. |
C.It is published in various languages. |
D.It provides therapies for diseases worldwide. |
A.To imply the worldwide popularity of TCM. |
B.To prove TCM’s gaining worldwide acceptance. |
C.To introduce a breakthrough in the medical field |
D.To show Chinese people deserve the Nobel Prize for their contribution. |
A.The classification of TCM. |
B.The standard of TCM terms. |
C.The official promotion of TCM. |
D.The use of traditional Chinese medicine. |
A.Lifestyle. | B.Opinion. |
C.Health. | D.Technology. |
8 . Good relationship are definitely good sources of happiness in life. We all want happy relationships but if we do not keep that relationship alive, it can also be one of the most distraught things in life. There may be no hard and fast rules in making good relationships, as each of us has different preferences and points of view as to what is a great relationship. The following are some major key players in making relationships work.
It is often said that building good relationship is all about communication. Good communication indeed governs a good relationship—knowing the right thing to say, when to say it, how to say it, and accepting some things that are better left unsaid. I personally think communication must be broadened because relationships involve more decisions to make. From study to work, from money to entertainment and even in things about yourself or about your friends that you do not know, communication is necessary in these aspects of the relationships.
Of course, being with someone is not saying that you totally agree with him or her all the time. You and your friends come from different family backgrounds, raised in different environment so there may be disagreement here and there. However, it is important in making relationship work to express disagreements without pushing the relationship to end. Again, good communication and learning to compromise(妥协) at times are necessary.
As relationships last longer, you may also discover things about you and your friends that you may not have known before. Therefore supporting each other on both your “hidden selves” can also make a good relationship.
Love is an important aspect of building relationships and for me, I always believe that love needs open communication, respect, support and understanding each other in making relationships work.
1. The underlined word “distraught” in Paragraph 1 probably means _________.A.interesting | B.surprising | C.funny | D.upset |
A.supporting each other in anything helps build a good relationship |
B.a white lie is necessary sometimes |
C.compromises are necessary at any time |
D.your friends need to have the same backgrounds with you |
A.Communication. | B.Support. |
C.Hidden selves. | D.Love. |
A.Forbidden Rules in Building Good Relationships. |
B.Keys to Making Relationships Work. |
C.Different Opinions on Good Relationships. |
D.The Importance to Express Disagreements. |
9 . Our summer school offers you the chance to live and learn on our beautiful and historical campus in the heart of south-west London. You will earn credits by taking classes relating to your major or general education and have the opportunity to visit London's world-class museums, libraries, parks and night life over a three- or six-week period during June and July.
Course Description
Each 3-week session caries 20 UK credits. Students are welcome to attend one or two sessions.Students should choose several courses within the session that they would like to attend, as courses will run according to the needs of students.
Dates and Costs 2020
One session: £2100
Two sessions: £ 3,840
How to Apply:
Apply online at this link
Apply before 1 May
We welcome applicants(申请人) from students who meet the following requirements:Have a minimum 2.8 GPA(grade point average)Have finished high school Be 18 years old or older Along with a completed applicant form, you will be expected to submit(提交)your most recent grades and write a personal statement. You will also be asked to submit three module choices per session.
If you have any questions, please email us at roehamplonabroad@roehampton.ac.uk
1. How many UK credits does a student earn during two sessions?A.20 | B.30 | C.40 | D.50 |
A.On 27 June. | B.On 1 July | C.On 2 May | D.On 27April |
A.Age | B.Social backgrounds | C.Nationality | D.Physical condition |
10 . Swimming in the water of Hawaii’s Big Island is a fun experience. But it can be more exciting if there are dolphins swimming around and jumping out of the sea too. For many people, it would be a wonderful dream to swim with these lovely animals! However, this may not be good for dolphins. They may get hurt because of human interaction (互动).
Dolphins are active and usually look for food at night. In the day, they like to rest in shallow bays (浅湾). Many people think the dolphins are awake during the day as they swim. But when they sleep they rest half of their brain and keep the other half awake to breathe, so they may be sleeping even when they’re swimming in the water.
From 2010 to 2013, spinner dolphins (飞旋海豚) of Hawaii’s Big Island were exposed to human activities more than 82 percent of the time, according to Julian Tyne, a researcher at Australia’s Murdoch University.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says disturbing the animals in their near-shore habitat could force them to swim to less favourable places, putting them at risk of being attacked by sharks and other animals.
Besides, when people are around, dolphins become more active. Thus, they can’t get enough sleep. “Disturbing their resting behaviours can actually affect their long-term health and the health of the dolphin population,” Ann Garrett of NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service told the Associated Press.
As a result, the NOAA wants to make rules to help protect the dolphins. For example, the agency (机构) may ban swimming with the Hawaii spinner dolphins. Or they may stop people from swimming in shallow bays when the dolphins are resting. Tour operators must also be taught to watch for signs to know when the dolphins are in their resting state.
1. Which of the following about dolphins is NOT true?A.They spend most of their time sleeping at night. |
B.They like to stay in shallow bays during the day. |
C.They keep half of their brain awake while sleeping. |
D.They may be sleeping even when they’re swimming. |
A.Swim to a crowded place. |
B.Move closer to sharks. |
C.Become less active. |
D.Likely sleep longer. |
A.Swimming with the Hawaii spinner dolphins. |
B.Swimming in bays where the dolphins live. |
C.Making signs that show the dolphins’ resting state. |
D.Making signs that show where the dolphins are. |
A.What habits dolphins have. |
B.What spinner dolphins are. |
C.How the animals live in the sea. |
D.How to protect dolphins near the shore. |