1 . For weeks, I carried out a campaign for traveling alone to New York. My father was
With my grandparents'
The December evening finally came, and I was too
“DROP IT!” came a
Who was he? And how did he get my name? I have no way to
A.relaxed | B.shocked | C.amused | D.disappointed |
A.humorous | B.considerate | C.wrong | D.sensitive |
A.trip | B.difference | C.deal | D.record |
A.company | B.apology | C.arrangement | D.permission |
A.adjustment | B.assessment | C.commitment | D.persuasion |
A.turned up | B.took off | C.gave in | D.broke down |
A.accept | B.change | C.analyze | D.defend |
A.pessimistic | B.ashamed | C.lonely | D.excited |
A.stopped | B.struggled | C.hesitated | D.happened |
A.approached | B.applauded | C.argued | D.returned |
A.focus | B.apply | C.serve | D.react |
A.gently | B.rapidly | C.constantly | D.quietly |
A.commanding | B.familiar | C.funny | D.disturbing |
A.open | B.explode | C.fall | D.disappear |
A.train | B.bike | C.bus | D.plane |
A.astonished | B.pleased | C.discouraged | D.frightened |
A.admit | B.remember | C.mind | D.mean |
A.anywhere | B.somewhere | C.nowhere | D.everywhere |
A.finish | B.describe | C.obtain | D.know |
A.grateful | B.regretful | C.doubtful | D.hopeful |
2 . A 29-year-old woman Chelsea Haley of Marietta, Georgia, who adopted (收养) a former student and his brother, is now celebrating being completely debt-free. She has paid off a total of $ 48,683.41 — the amount she owed in credit cards and student loans with interest. “It doesn’t feel real yet,” Haley, mom of Jerome, 17, and Jace, 6, told the press.
Haley was teaching in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 2015, on a two-year commitment to Teach for America, which is an organization that finds recent college graduates to work in low-income schools. Her son, Jerome, was in her 4th-grade class at the time.
When Haley saw Jerome having difficulty in progressing academically, she started spending time with him — going to his football games, buying him school supplies and more. Soon, Haley adopted Jerome together with his brother. “Being their mom is the greatest blessing of my life,” Haley said.
Haley went to all the expense of adopting the two boys. She also borrowed money to afford taking care of them, which increased the difficulty for her to pay their student loans. Determined to rid herself of debt, Haley took on part-time jobs. On top of being a teacher, she was teaching an individual student or a small group in her spare time a couple of days a week. On Fridays, she was paid extra to stay late at the school and work as the building manager. Haley also delivered (送) groceries. She sold her home and moved back to live with her parents on Nov. 6. Her goal is to save money for a new house and prepare Jerome for college. Both boys are doing well in school.
“It allows me to focus on the boys’ future,’’ Haley said. “Earning and saving money for them, and not spending money saved in the past.”
Her advice for making a determined effort to free us of debt is never to ignore your spending and stick to a plan.
1. How did Chelsea Haley feel when she had just paid off the debt?A.Unforgettable. | B.Unbelievable. |
C.Unpredictable. | D.Unacceptable. |
A.As soon as Jerome first became her student at school. |
B.Immediately she came to the school Jerome studied in. |
C.When she found Jerome had difficulty studying further. |
D.After she had decided to adopt Jerome and his brother. |
A.Why Haley returned to live with her parents. |
B.Why Haley kept herself busy making a living. |
C.What part-time jobs Haley did to earn money. |
D.How Haley managed to pay off her debt finally. |
A.Making a practical plan. | B.Relying on your savings. |
C.Getting help from parents. | D.Borrowing friends’ money. |
3 . Tomatoes were first planted in 700 AD by Aztecs and Incas. Explorers returning from Mexico introduced the tomato into Europe, where it was first mentioned in 1556. The French called it “the apple of love”,the Germans “the apple of paradise(乐园)”.
Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A and C and fiber,and are cholesterol(胆固醇)free. An average size tomato (148 grams or so) has only 35 calories. Furthermore, new medical research suggests that the consumption of lycopene(番茄红素) ,the stuff that makes tomatoes red,may prevent cancer. Besides, the fruit now appears to have two more health giving benefits. Protection against sunburn and helping keep the skin looking youthful are the latest pluses, a study has found.
Professor Mark Birch-Machin said tomatoes could provide a cheap and easy way of improving health. Researchers at Manchester and Newcastle universities recommend two tomato-based meals a day for health. Possible menus include a glass of tomato juice with breakfast and a salad later or tomato soup for lunch and pasta(意大利面)with a tomato sauce for dinner.
To test the fruit’s ability to protect the skin,ten volunteers were asked to eat five tablespoons of tomato paste mixed with olive oil every day for three months. Another ten had a daily dose of olive oil - minus the tomato paste. The tests showed the tomato-eaters were a third better protected against sunburn at the end of the study than at the start, the British Society for Investigative Dermatology’s annual conference heard.
The researchers stressed, however, that their findings were not an excuse to throw away the sun cream. Professor Lesley Rhodes, a Manchester University dermatologist, said: “People should not think tomatoes in any way can replace sun creams but they may be a good additive.”
1. Why does the writer talk about the history of tomatoes in Paragraph 1?A.To lead in the topic. | B.To raise a concern. |
C.To introduce a question. | D.To make a statement. |
A.The components of tomatoes. | B.The benefits of tomatoes. |
C.The latest findings of tomatoes. | D.The functions of tomatoes on patients. |
A.Eating more tomatoes. | B.Using more sun cream. |
C.Staying inside as often as possible. | D.Using sun cream and eating tomatoes. |
A.By giving an example. | B.By setting up a database. |
C.By making a comparison. | D.By analyzing possible reasons. |
4 . It might seem like something from a science fiction movie, but scientists today are working on ways to combine certain kinds of bacteria with tiny robots. Scientists want to use these creations to improve the way we give medical treatment. They claim that drug therapy (疗法), disease diagnosis, and even surgery could be greatly aided by the use of nanobiotechnology. Nano-means “tiny”, and bio-means “life”. This tiny technology will use living organisms in combination with electronics.
Electronics makers already use tiny robots to build complex but very tiny circuits. Medical scientists want to use these robots to repair patients’ damaged organs or to direct medicines to affect specific cells. For example, tiny robots could be engineered to deliver chemotherapy (化疗) directly to cancer instead of to the entire body.
Existing electronics are the right size, but they lack practical use. Robots that can be built small enough to enter a person’s cells would be too tiny to move on their own. Therefore, scientists want to use tiny organisms such as bacteria to act as vehicles for the robots. The bacteria will be “driven” through the bloodstream by magnetic pulses (磁脉冲). Once the bacteria are in the correct locations, the robots will be able to do their jobs. In theory, these robots will cause less damage to the body than traditional methods of delivering medicines or performing surgeries.
Nanobiotechnology has yet to be put into practice, but many people already have concerns about its use. Some people worry about the ethic (道德标准) involved with controlling live organisms—and the possible side effects for their human hosts.
1. What does the second paragraph mainly talk about?A.The application of tiny robots. | B.The influence of tiny robots. |
C.The operation of tiny robots. | D.The origin of tiny robots. |
A.Cheaper medicine. | B.Less harm to the body. |
C.Longer life expectancy. | D.Faster performance of surgeries. |
A.can locate he bacteria. | B.are driven by medicine. |
C.can act as vehicles. | D.are carried by bacteria. |
A.A computer textbok | B.A life magazine |
C.A science magazine | D.A biology textbook |
5 . Simple Ways to Give Great Praise to Motivate Everyone on Your Team
*Recognize a project hero.
Did someone on your team go the extra mile on a recent project? Is there anyone who was critical to their success?
*Notice your unsung(被埋没的)heroes.
The best way to have high performance at all levels of your team is to, “Create heroes in every role. Don't forget your unsung heroes. Make sure every role performed at a level of excellence is treated as a respected profession.” Maybe they are the lowest paid, or the ones that do the most repetitive work.
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As your team grows, it becomes harder and harder to keep a close eye on the work of everyone on your team. What you see can be very different from the things they actually do behind the scenes.
It’s easy to catch a problem in someone’s project. Unfortunately, if you only focus on what’s wrong, you can discourage your team.
*Praise any improvement in the work.
When you’re trying to turn around an underperformer, or just coach up someone’s weakness, praise can make all the difference. It takes hard work and focus to improve at something you're struggling with.
Think about when you were a kid trying to learn to ride a bike, throw a ball, or learn to read.
A.Don't let them go unnoticed. |
B.Tie their efforts to a great purpose. |
C.Dig into their work and find something you like. |
D.You had to fail many times before you succeeded. |
E.Even the most junior person on your team deserves praise. |
F.When you’re working with your team, keep your role in mind. |
G.Actually, what you should do is more than look for what's wrong. |
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Dear fellow students,
As our final exams are approaching, I'd like to call on all of you to reject cheating.
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Honesty is one of the best qualities, Let's say no to cheating!
The Students' Union
7 . For most people, life has become a burden on their shoulders, and its weight is growing heavier and heavier, until one day they can’t carry it anymore. So how can we design a life that is less complex and more meaningful? With minimalism (极简主义).
Appreciate all the amazing things you already have. We constantly compare ourselves to others who seem happier, more beautiful and more important than us. We try our best to imitate those we envy.
Do one thing at a time. Minimalist living actually means making the most out of each and every moment. We’re usually carrying out different tasks at the same time. So whatever we are doing, our mind is partly wondering somewhere else.
Develop mindfulness.
A.It is about enjoying life more with less. |
B.Stop consuming products you don’t need. |
C.Yet no matter how much we try, we always fail. |
D.Get rid of things that don’t serve your happiness. |
E.minimalist living requires a calm and undisturbed mind. |
F.Stop multitasking and concentrate on a single thing at a time. |
G.Unfortunately, our minds are filled with worries in our busy lives. |
8 . Ways to Show Gratitude (感激)
COVID-19 has a way of making people feel like their world was turned upside down overnight. They struggle with feeling frightened and feeling like everyone is overreacting (反应过度).
Give thanks for everyday things
One way to make gratitude a regular part of your day is to make it a habit to think of three things you are thankful for each day. It doesn’t really matter whether you perform this exercise first thing in the morning or just before you go to bed. The important thing is that you’re taking time and reflecting on what you are grateful for.
Keep track of everything you’re grateful for
Using a phone app like Gratitude Plus, you can record the things you’re grateful for. Another option is to use social media or even post-it notes to express your gratitude.
Reflect on past negative experiences
Look back on the worst moments in your life.
A.Make gratitude a daily habit. |
B.Stick to expressing gratitude in public. |
C.Then, compare those with where you are now. |
D.Gratitude doesn’t have to be over the top or something significant. |
E.You can hardly stay strong while recalling the moments that ever happened. |
F.But learning to practice gratitude every day can bring some changes to your life. |
G.The key is to use a method to help you remember the things you are grateful for. |
9 . When I was a teenager I took part in a six-week summer learning program-Upward Bound at a college. It helped disadvantaged kids get a
I was gangly (身材瘦长的),
In this life we all
A.notice | B.taste | C.wish | D.book |
A.taught | B.escaped | C.searched | D.attended |
A.jobs | B.ideas | C.activities | D.speeches |
A.break | B.sleep | C.task | D.experiment |
A.found | B.donated | C.lost | D.repaired |
A.eating | B.gaining | C.weighing | D.sharing |
A.heavier | B.slower | C.cleaner | D.taller |
A.advantage | B.skills | C.interest | D.spirits |
A.nervous | B.delighted | C.determined | D.curious |
A.hide | B.catch | C.follow | D.protect |
A.hurt | B.mattered | C.worked | D.grew |
A.shouting | B.promising | C.proving | D.apologizing |
A.crying | B.pushing | C.laughing | D.talking |
A.cheek | B.arm | C.ear | D.hand |
A.willingly | B.frequently | C.gradually | D.personally |
A.confirmed | B.stated | C.represented | D.planned |
A.focus on | B.deal with | C.pick out | D.cut off |
A.courage | B.forgiveness | C.confidence | D.honesty |
A.knowledge | B.mistake | C.pain | D.calmness |
A.attitude | B.covering | C.greeting | D.smile |
10 . When I left a company and started my own business, I thought I had it all figured out. When I made the decision to change my
During the next three years, I was
Following the doctor's advice, I surfed the Internet and learned Graves' disease is often caused and
I smiled. "I have to
"So, stop juggling and put something
I wrote down everything I was juggling. My calendar was so filled with duties that I
I've learned to be
A.announcement | B.routine | C.lifestyle | D.choice |
A.Speeding up | B.Slowing down | C.Showing off | D.Calming down |
A.careful | B.satisfied | C.familiar | D.busy |
A.seemed | B.happened | C.failed | D.refused |
A.inspired | B.frightened | C.tired | D.confused |
A.symptoms | B.pictures | C.treats | D.secrets |
A.reflecting | B.cleaning | C.scheduling | D.reading |
A.endangered | B.worsened | C.threatened | D.fastened |
A.business | B.dilemma | C.advice | D.disease |
A.remarks | B.hellos | C.presents | D.cards |
A.judge | B.go | C.try | D.admit |
A.heavy | B.productive | C.meaningful | D.fancy |
A.back | B.up | C.down | D.off |
A.luckily | B.hardly | C.hopefully | D.regularly |
A.book | B.situation | C.form | D.list |
A.decided | B.promised | C.continued | D.hesitated |
A.avoided | B.hated | C.started | D.recommended |
A.relax | B.explore | C.work | D.socialize |
A.true | B.honest | C.open | D.kind |
A.persuade | B.enjoy | C.know | D.teach |