Have you ever asked yourself why children go to school? You will
We send our children to school to prepare them
Actually, there is more in education than just
2 . Many of us live with a roommate at some stage. Sometimes, there can be problems. Who hasn’t had an argument about whose turn it is to take out the rubbish or who should be the one to clear up after dinner? However, living with another person also comes with many benefits.
You know that there’s always someone else around, which can help you feel safer. There is always someone to talk to, so you never feel lonely. Besides these obvious benefits, there are some you may not notice. For example, we’re actually more likely to eat healthier food when living with others.
To examine the effect of living alone, Australian university researchers did much research and found that people living alone tended to eat less fresh food, which can have a significant negative effect on long-term health. However, those living with others generally benefited from a more varied diet compared to those living alone.
What could explain these findings? The researchers believe the social and cultural roles played by cooking, food preparation and eating may be important considerations. For example, those living with friends have someone else to go shopping with, and thus are likely to buy higher-quality fresh food regularly.
Cooking skills may be another factor. If people living alone find they do not have the knowledge required to prepare a particular dish or cook a certain food, they may fall back on ready-made, less healthy food. However, if they live with at least one other person, they may be able to ask for help.
In addition, people living alone can eat whatever they want at any time of the day or night. However, it’s helpful to have someone around who questions your decision to eat frozen pizza at 3 am. In other words, roommates can draw your attention to unhealthy routines.
So, if you now live alone and find yourself fighting a losing battle against poor eating habits, why not consider sharing a home with someone else? You could encourage one another to be healthier and more well-being.
1. The author uses the first paragraph to________.| A．introduce the topic of the text |
| B．remind readers of their roommates |
| C．show the problems of living with others |
| D．recall the experience of sharing a room |
| A．the reasons for living with others |
| B．the benefits of having a roommate |
| C．the way of dealing with a roommate |
| D．the importance of communicating with others |
| A．hunt for | B．cut down on |
| C．depend on | D．give up |
That we all know, everyone has a dream. I have dreamed of being a doctor since I entered into primary school. Nowadays with modern life go rapidly, many people suffer from different kind of diseases, both mentally and physically. As a result, doctors are in great need at home and abroad. My dream is to become successful doctor, helping to save people’s lives. Although to be a good doctor was very difficult, I will do however I can to keep everyone healthy. To make my dream come true, I have told me over and over again that I’ll pay more attention on studies. After all, only by working hardly can one succeed.
This year’s Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Tu Youyou,
Tu Youyou was born in Ningbo, China, on December 1930 and graduated
One medical text from the fourth century suggested
According to Tu Youyou, the discovery of artemisinin was a team effort. Upon hearing that she had been awarded
5 . The Nobel Prize is considered one of the most recognizable and admirable awards possible, honoring people of the world for their outstanding achievements in different fields.
Alfred Nobel was born in 1833 to a family of engineers in Stockholm, Sweden. In 1850, he met Ascanio Sobrero, the inventor of nitroglycerin (硝酸甘油)in Paris. Interested in its unpredictable nature of exploding under pressure or heat, Nobel started to find a way to control it and make a usable explosive(炸药). After years of efforts, in 1867, at the age of 34, Nobel invented dynamite(炸药), which is much easier and safer to control than nitroglycerin.
During his lifetime, Nobel invented and patented various explosives. He built up his wealth from his 355 inventions, from which dynamite was the most important.
When Alfred's brother Ludwig died in 1888, a French newspaper mistakenly published Alfred's obituary(讣告). Reading his own obituary, Nobel was disappointed to find out his public image. The newspaper strongly blamed(责备) Nobel for inventing dynamite, giving him the nickname of “the merchant of death” and saying “Dr. Alfred Nobel, who became rich by finding ways to kill more people faster than ever before, died yesterday.”
To Alfred, this obituary was a warning. He spent his lifetime alone inventing things and was deeply concerned with how he would be remembered. This unfortunate event inspired him to make changes in his will, so as to improve his public image, and to be remembered for a good cause. In 1895, one year before his death, Nobel made the last will, saying clearly that his wealth would be used to create a series of prizes for those who have made great contributions to mankind in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace. To widespread astonishment, Dr. Alfred Nobel gave away 94% of his total wealth to found the five Nobel Prizes.
1. What led to Nobel's invention of dynamite according to paragraph 2?| A．The strong desire to make money. |
| B．The valuable help from his family. |
| C．His lifetime dream of achieving success. |
| D．His great curiosity and devotion to science. |
| A．Upset. | B．Satisfied. |
| C．Optimistic. | D．Supportive. |
| A．To leave a good name to the public. |
| B．To prove the importance of his inventions. |
| C．To publish his findings of scientific research. |
| D．To be remembered as “the merchant of death". |
| A．He set so many awards. |
| B．He gathered so much wealth. |
| C．He donated nearly all his property. |
| D．He left nothing to his later generations. |
6 . Vertical farming is the method of growing plants and crops over each other, mostly in buildings with many storeys. They often look like skyscrapers with glass around them, similar to a giant greenhouse. Such farming methods can already be seen in cities. For agriculture experts, vertical farming will be in widespread use in the future because the world’s population is growing constantly and there is more need for farming land.
Vertical farming offers many advantages. Not only can crops be grown on a smaller area of land, but water can be recycled and used over and over again. Plants grow on minerals and do not need soil. Many farming products can be harvested more than once per year.
With the new form of farming, many resources could be saved and forests could be preserved. Burning less fossil fuel would result in fewer emissions, reduction of global warming and healthier environments. Vertical farming can protect crops from bad weather or disasters like hurricanes, storms, droughts or floods. The same weather conditions all year round provide ideal conditions for perfect crops. On the other side, building such vertical farms can prove to be a costly undertaking. During the beginning of such a project, a lot of energy is needed. Because plants require large amounts of sunlight, buildings need to be provided with artificial sunlight the whole year. But compared to traditional farms that take up a lot of space, vertical farming has a low carbon footprint. It can do without fossil fuels because it relies on energy from the sun. Critics are not sure whether vertical farming projects can really be profitable in the long term.
They claim that initial costs are too high and suggest that such farms actually need more light and power than in normal regions. Heating and cooling costs would also be enormous. They also say that not all crops can be grown in this way. In my opinion, such farming methods could only be applied to lightweight produce, like small fruits, lettuce and other vegetables.
1. What’s the purpose of building vertical farming?| A．To develop healthy plants and crops. |
| B．To satisfy the need of modern farming. |
| C．To make use of natural resources. |
| D．To meet the needs of increasing population. |
| A．The benefits of vertical farming. |
| B．Different forms of vertical farming. |
| C．Ways to manage vertical farming. |
| D．Effects of the changes in farming. |
| A．They use less energy. |
| B．They cost less money. |
| C．They take up less space. |
| D．They rely less on the sun. |
| A．Opposed. | B．Supportive. |
| C．Objective. | D．Unconcerned. |
7 . Wet ‘n’ Wild Water Amusement Park, Gurgaon
Like any other city, Gurgaon has some of the thrilling and exciting water amusement parks. Wet ‘n’ Wild Water Amusement Park was established in 1994, which is made for audiences of all age groups and is one of India’s first water park resorts. It is the best place for your much-needed rest and relaxation purposes.
Main Attractions
The main attractions include a disco dance hall, a bowling alley, food spots for a picnic and so on. The place also offers both indoor and outdoor adventures. They offer complete entertainment activities that will meet all your needs.
Timings
Park is open every day from 1 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Entry Fee 20
For children below 3, tickets and entry are free.
For 3 to 10 years old children, the entry fee is 300 rupees per person.
For adults, the entry fee is 400 rupees per person.
How to Reach
Wet ‘n’ Wild is just three kilometers from the main road NH 8. It is located 26 km away from the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The nearest railway station to the park is the Parthi railway station which is 60 km away and the nearby bus stop is one km away at Rampura.
Tel:+91-124-4812100
Website:www.wetnwildresorts.com
Email:infcwetnwildresorts.com
Therefore, if you are thinking about visiting a fun-filled amusement park with your family, then stop now because Wet ‘n’ Wild is waiting for you! This non-stop fun ride will help you experience a new level of thrill.
1. How much should a couple with three kids aged 10, 6 and 2 pay for entry?| A．1,100 rupees. | B．1,200 rupees. |
| C．1,400 rupees. | D．1,600 rupees. |
| A．The main road NH 8. | B．The bus stop at Rampura. |
| C．The Parthi railway station. | D．The Indira Gandhi International Airport. |
| A．Urge visitors to visit the park. | B．Compare different destinations. |
| C．Arrange the tour for the visitors. | D．Offer more information for visitors. |
8 . Johnny was a lizard (蜥蜴). One day, some boys
The children watched his tail moving about, but they soon felt
One day , he asked a boy and the boy
On the way home he suddenly found his old tail.Johnny was
He then decided to
As we know, it's not good to look at the past, unless it helps in the future.
1.| A．explored | B．limited | C．caught | D．observed |
| A．hide | B．sunbathe | C．sleep | D．cry |
| A．bored | B．confused | C．delighted | D．interested |
| A．edge | B．use | C．identity | D．sign |
| A．keep | B．stop | C．finish | D．start |
| A．caring for | B．removing | C．searching for | D．involving |
| A．when | B．where | C．how | D．whether |
| A．regretfully | B．surprisedly | C．frightenedly | D．generously |
| A．turned back | B．headed forward | C．bent down | D．looked up |
| A．on | B．to | C．for | D．at |
| A．proud | B．worried | C．excited | D．angry |
| A．predict | B．change | C．continue | D．end |
| A．hit | B．shaped | C．supported | D．held |
| A．protect | B．watch | C．repair | D．drop |
| A．past | B．future | C．present | D．life |
9 . Recently we took a trip to the South of France. As my parents are both
We
The first day’s
My family and I took a day tour to the Camargue, a nearby nature
So overall, Arles and the South of France is excellent.
| A．teachers | B．artists | C．officers | D．doctors |
| A．stayed | B．stood | C．located | D．collapsed |
| A．invented | B．cited | C．discovered | D．painted |
| A．arrived | B．emerged | C．parted | D．escaped |
| A．in turn | B．in vain | C．on schedule | D．on business |
| A．striking | B．running | C．passing | D．waiting |
| A．busy | B．corporate | C．modern | D．remote |
| A．awesome | B．delightful | C．peaceful | D．ordinary |
| A．spent | B．wasted | C．comfortable | D．worth |
| A．bought | B．cleaned | C．built | D．booked |
| A．bonus | B．plan | C．trip | D．distance |
| A．volunteered | B．lived | C．served | D．died |
| A．domains | B．jewels | C．treasures | D．works |
| A．unattractive | B．unchanged | C．unsure | D．unpopular |
| A．decorate | B．dominate | C．visit | D．avoid |
| A．preserve | B．habitat | C．base | D．farmland |
| A．awards | B．tickets | C．contracts | D．envelopes |
| A．helpful | B．humble | C．beneficial | D．domestic |
| A．quickly | B．simply | C．nervously | D．highly |
| A．Mean | B．Like | C．Try | D．Hate |
10 . “Everything happens for the best.” My mother said whenever things weren't going my way. “Don’t worry. One day your luck will change.”
Mother was right, as I discovered after I had finished my college education. I had decided to try for a job in a radio station. One day, I wanted to host (主持) a sports program. I went to Chicago and knocked at the door of every station. But I got turned down every time.
In one station, a kind lady said my problem was that I hadn’t got enough experience. “Get some work in a small station and work your way up,” she said.
I went back home. I couldn’t get a job there, either. Then my dad told me a businessman had opened a store and needed someone to help him. But again, I didn’t get the job.
I felt really down. “Your luck will change,” Mom said to me. Dad lent me the car to help me to look for my job. I tried another radio station in Iowa. But the owner, a nice man, told me he had already had someone.
As I left his office, I asked, “How can someone be a sports announcer if he can’t get a job in a radio station?”
I was waiting for the lift when I heard the man called, “What did you mean? Do you know anything about football?” He put me in front of a microphone and asked me to try to imagine that I was giving my opinion on a football game. I succeeded.
On my way home, Mom’s words came back to me, “One day your luck will change, Son. And when it happens, you’ll feel good because of all the hard work you have done.” At that moment I knew just what she meant.
1. What job was the writer most interested in?| A．A sportsman. | B．A shop assistant. |
| C．A businessman. | D．A sports announcer. |
| A．Because he hadn't got enough experience. |
| B．Because he didn’t get college education. |
| C．Because he wasn’t a good looking person. |
| D．Because he was too young. |
| A．You just need to wait for some time then luck will come. |
| B．Luck will come if you try your best to do everything. |
| C．It’s important for you to wait for luck. |
| D．You should trust your mother. |
| A．Mother’s Words | B．Everything Happens for the Best |
| C．No One Is Always Lucky | D．To Find a Job in Radio Is Difficult |
