1 . Bill Gates was born in 1955. He grew up in Seattle, Washington. When he was young, he was good at science and maths. And he wanted to be a scientist.
Bill started to play with computers when he was 13. At that time, computers were very large machines. Once he was interested in a very old computer. He and some of his friends spent lots of time doing unusual things with it. In the end, they worked out a software program with the old machine. Bill sold it for 4,200 dollars when he was only 17.
In 1973, Bill went to Harvard University. He developed the Basic Language for the first microcomputer. In his third year, he left Harvard. Bill began his company in 1975 with his friend Paul Allen. They thought that the computer would be a very important tool in every office and in every home, so they began developing software for personal computers. They developed the software to make it easier for people to use computers.
In 1999, Bill wrote a book. In the book, he told people how computer technology could solve business problems in new ways. It was one of the best-sellers on The New York Times’ list. Bill Gates has many hobbies. He enjoyed reading very much. He also enjoys playing golf and bridge.
1. When did Bill begin to play with computers?| A．In 1968. | B．In 1966. | C．In 1965. | D．In 1972. |
| A．how to do unusual things. |
| B．how to play computer games. |
| C．how to work out a software program. |
| D．how to solve business problems with the help of computers in new ways. |
| A．Bill worked for Microsoft before he went to Harvard University. |
| B．Bill sold his first software program for 420 dollars. |
| C．Reading is one of Bill’s hobbies. |
| D．Bill began his company in 1976 with his friend. |
| A．Bill Gates developed the Basic Language for the first microcomputer. |
| B．Bill Gates enjoys playing computer games. |
| C．Bill Gates wrote many science books. |
| D．Bill Gates books are on the top of best-sellers. |
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Dear Katherine,
I’m Li Hua, leader of the English drama club.
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Li Hua
3 . Jennifer and James Crumbley were found guilty of involuntary manslaughter (过失杀人罪) due to their failure to prevent their son Ethan from carrying out a deadly school shooting in Michigan, US. They were sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison on April 9, reported The New York Times. The sentence for them marks the first instance in the US where parents have been held legally accountable for their child’s involvement in a mass shooting.
Prosecutors (检察官) argued that the couple ignored clear signs of their son’s mental health issues and emphasized that they purchased the gun he used in the 2021 attack. Ethan, who was only 15 when he killed four students in the shooting, was sentenced to life. “Opportunity knocked over and over again, louder and louder, and it was ignored,” Judge Cheryl Matthews told the court.
Instances of extreme and violent crimes committed by minors consistently stir shock and controversy globally. Such issues urge widespread societal reflection, leading nations to consider revising laws to lower the age of criminal responsibility. While most countries and regions have maintained a standard minimum age of criminal responsibility at 12 or 14 years for an extended period, there are exceptions. For example, Japan lowered the age from 16 to 14 in 2000, according to Xinhua.
In 2010, Denmark lowered its minimum age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 14 years old. However, researchers found that this change did not reduce crime rates among 14-year-olds. Instead, the punitive measures (惩罚措施) had negative effects. These young individuals often fell behind their peers academically, especially on high school graduation exams, and the rate of reoffenders increased. Consequently, Denmark reversed this policy two years later, restoring the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 15 years old, The Paper reported.
Denmark’s experience showed that the law doesn’t always stop people from committing crimes again. Furthermore, preventing young people from committing crimes poses a complex challenge.
In Germany, imprisonment is considered a last resort, with a focus on educational, rehabilitative (善后的) and disciplinary measures, as noted in a 2018 paper published in the Justice Evaluation Journal. According to the paper, youth imprisonment is applied in only 2 percent of all cases. Additionally, some prisons offer vocational programs for young inmates, including woodworking, metalworking, and farming. Meanwhile, most of these teenage offenders are placed in community programs where social workers help educate and guide them toward a normal life.
1. Why were Jennifer and James sentenced ?| A．They were the murders of involuntary manslaughter. |
| B．They offered a gun to Ethan who carried out a school shooting. |
| C．They didn’t take the parenting responsibility for their son’s problems in growth. |
| D．They ignored their son’s mental health problems. |
| A．Parents should be the key power to stop young people from committing crime. |
| B．Solving the problems of minor’s crime needs joint efforts and diverse measures. |
| C．Lowering the age of criminal responsibility can effectively prevent minors from crime. |
| D．Increasing the rate of youth imprisonment can effectively prevent minors from crime. |
| A．action to take | B．a place to visit |
| C．an end to happen | D．a chance to take |
| A．to show the severity of youth crime |
| B．to show the efforts countries have made to stop youth crime |
| C．to show the measures countries have made to stop youth crime |
| D．to raise parents’ awareness of regulating and educating responsibility |
4 . Delight or deception?
It’s hard to beat the excitement of receiving a present—opening a carefully wrapped box to find something that’s both unexpected and suits you perfectly. Now, imagine if you could get the same feeling when you go shopping for yourself.
Mystery boxes are not a new idea.
So, are mystery boxes a fun way of reducing waste and making shopping more exciting, or more an opportunity for disappointment, or worse-deception (欺骗)?
| A．They can also potentially offer great savings. |
| B．There is an obvious downside to mystery boxes. |
| C．That’s the feeling that mystery boxes hope to provide. |
| D．Some mystery boxes even include rare and exclusive items. |
| E．The pleasant surprise is not the only attraction of mystery boxes. |
| F．The concept of mystery boxes has developed significantly over time. |
| G．They were a feature of department stores in Japan in the early 20th century. |
5 . When I was little, my mom put her love into making traditional Chinese soups for me. I’m talking Ching bo leung (清凉补), with a lot of herbal(中草药的) ingredients that give the soup a
As a kid, I never
First, she would state all the health benefits that the soup has.
“How can this strange water improve my
Then, she’d tell me it tasted
Lastly, she’d bribe (贿赂) me with a piece of candy.
And somehow that would
I
She’d always say, “I
When I was young, I
But as I got older, I
Recently, I recalled (回忆起) this
My daughter was
I told her, “Because I love eating them.”
1.| A．good | B．real | C．strange | D．natural |
| A．enjoyed | B．minded | C．regretted | D．stopped |
| A．teach | B．promise | C．allow | D．encourage |
| A．skill | B．grade | C．health | D．situation |
| A．common | B．different | C．cheap | D．cold |
| A．disappear | B．work | C．happen | D．increase |
| A．advise | B．forget | C．begin | D．avoid |
| A．wondered | B．understood | C．realized | D．explained |
| A．buy | B．prepare | C．stand | D．find |
| A．keep | B．love | C．imagine | D．consider |
| A．honestly | B．hardly | C．secretly | D．eagerly |
| A．doubted | B．hoped | C．agreed | D．knew |
| A．dream | B．plan | C．memory | D．show |
| A．threw | B．cut | C．planted | D．ate |
| A．angry | B．surprised | C．excited | D．ready |
The Kindness Rocks Project is a movement designed to encourage people
9-year-old twins Harry and Hannah Derieze have painted hundreds of rocks with their parents. Most evenings, the family and their small dog walk around with a wagon (小推车) full
“It’s a(n)
Ben Burinsky, 9, and his brother, Luke, 7, were visiting relatives when they
“I love how something so small can bring
China will become the guest country of honor for the 37th International Kite Festival in Berck-sur-Mer from April 20 to 28. It’s the first time that the festival
During the nine-day event, the China Cultural Center in Paris will join hands with Weifang city in Shandong province,
The International Kite Festival in Berck-sur-Mer is the largest and
In addition
9 . Lexi Reed weighed 485 pounds at the age of 25—a weight that was quite
The couple was making many plans to
It was completely unknown to the couple that people were actually
| A．unforgivable | B．unbelievable | C．unachievable | D．uncomfortable |
| A．vital | B．strange | C．miserable | D．miracle |
| A．issue | B．concern | C．debate | D．possibility |
| A．birthday | B．valentine | C．Christmas | D．anniversary |
| A．work | B．run | C．ring | D．surge. |
| A．equal | B．similar | C．familiar | D．inferior |
| A．take on | B．take out | C．take off | D．take in |
| A．put out | B．break out | C．spread out | D．carry out |
| A．fame | B．formation | C．top | D．reality |
| A．doubting | B．recording | C．following | D．serving |
| A．success | B．mission | C．enterprise | D．innovation |
| A．updated | B．inspired | C．moved | D．connected |
| A．achievement | B．commitment | C．surprise | D．boost |
| A．praised | B．featured | C．documented | D．memorized |
| A．hit | B．incident | C．gossip | D．legend |
Kevin woke to the blaring beep of his alarm clock. “Can’t wait for that camping trip,” Kevin thought, filled with excitement. As he was leaving home, his dad grabbed him by the hand and said, “Before you go, just tell me the directions on where you and your friends are going to stay.”
“But dad!” Kevin complained.
“No buts!” Kevin’s dad added.
“Fine.” Kevin told him the directions and left.
The three friends, Kevin, Jay and Nathan, had been planning this adventure for weeks, packing their stuff-tents, snacks, and a map-preparing for a 3-day outdoor exploration. Excitement ran through Kevin as they departed for their campsite. “This trip is going to be awesome, ” Nathan excitedly yelled as they set off. But little did they know that nature had a surprise in store for them.
The first day at the campsite was going great, setting up tents, collecting firewood, and sharing stories. “Man, we nailed these tents, ” Kevin said. “I know it was easy really,” Nathan replied. The friends were happy.
Yet towards night, as the dark clouds gathered overhead, the atmosphere shifted, and a sudden storm erupted with unforgiving anger. Rain poured down from the heavens like a relentless waterfall, transforming the peaceful campsite into a muddy battleground. Worse still, a huge tree was uprooted and crashed down with a deafening crack on their only means of escape - their car. Kevin’s eyes widened in horror as he spotted the damaged wreckage beneath the fallen giant. “Our car!” he screamed over the howling wind, his voice a mix of disbelief and despair. “We’re stuck here,” he declared, his words barely audible against the backdrop of thunder and raindrops. They realized that their plans had been violently spoiled by forces beyond their control. The once quiet campsite now stood as a deserted battlefield, the fallen tree serving as a painful reminder of the unpredictable nature of the world around them.
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Paragraph 1: The next day, they found themselves facing the immediate problem of finding water.
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