1 . A Happy Birthday for All
For her ninth birthday, Mary asked for some unusual birthday gifts such as soap, schoolbags and Towels. But Mary didn’t want these
At school, Mary’s teacher
After finding out what supplies the shelter
Mary hopes other children will hear about her
A.books | B.bikes | C.toys | D.gifts |
A.knew | B.liked | C.taught | D.punished |
A.look for | B.laugh at | C.think of | D.keep off |
A.return | B.collect | C.destroy | D.refuse |
A.my | B.her | C.your | D.our |
A.found | B.missed | C.left | D.closed |
A.wasted | B.exchanged | C.discovered | D.needed |
A.graduation | B.dress | C.birthday | D.office |
A.seldom | B.still | C.perhaps | D.never |
A.cleaned | B.repaired | C.stopped | D.filled |
A.smile | B.pity | C.sigh | D.lie |
A.remain | B.increase | C.drop | D.burn |
A.robots | B.supplies | C.armchairs | D.paintings |
A.When | B.Before | C.Until | D.Since |
A.frightened | B.worried | C.surprised | D.remembered |
A.made | B.sold | C.lent | D.touched |
A.watch | B.ticket | C.card | D.menu |
A.unhappy | B.forgotten | C.common | D.special |
A.good | B.bored | C.afraid | D.hungry |
A.asking | B.calling | C.visiting | D.helping |
2 . The Spotlight Effect
Have you ever felt as if the entire world was watching while you made a mistake? Well, here’s some good news: it’s likely that no one even noticed.
The spotlight effect exists because we all get used to seeing things through our own eyes. Every person is the main character in his or her story, and the events of our lives seem to have great importance.
The spotlight effect is a very common part of the human experience. However, in some cases, it can lead to extreme social anxiety and nervousness around other people. Everyone suffers some degree of social anxiety. We all care about what others think, and we all want to be liked. It’s normal to wonder about what effect we have on other people.
Learning about the spotlight effect is important because it can help us reduce our anxiety. Next time you feel like everyone is staring at you, remind yourself that it’s just your mind playing tricks on you.
A.However, this can be a problem when the anxiety is too much to handle. |
B.That’s why fewer people notice the embarrassing circumstances they encounter. |
C.Another good exercise is to make an effort to notice the people around you, rather than focusing on yourself. |
D.The spotlight effect is a trick of the mind that makes us believe that people notice us more often than they really do. |
E.What you can do at this moment is to ignore them. |
F.We are so busy examining ourselves that we actually observe very little about everyone around us. |
G.It can also appear when we score a big goal, ask someone on a date, or do a good deed. |
A.which | B.what | C.where | D.that |
4 . Cities are difficult to navigate (导航) at the best of times, but for people with disabilities they can be like courses with hurdles and bring inconvenience to disabled people.
A UK national travel survey found that adults with mobility difficulties took 39% fewer trips than those with no disability in 2017. Yet that could change as devices and cities grow smarter. Assistive tech is playing a big role in the transformation. The global value of the industry is expected to increase from $14 billion in 2015 to $30.8 billion in 2024, according to Zion Market Research.
One of the things that could transform lives is a smart walking stick designed by engineers from Young Guru Academy (YGA) in Turkey. The WeWalk stick has a sensor that detects hurdles above chest level and uses vibrations (振动) to warn the user. It can be paired with a smartphone to help navigation, and is connected with a voice assistant and Google Maps.
Ceylan, who has been blind since birth, says that connecting the stick to the Internet of Things and smart city solutions makes it user-friendly. “As a blind person, when I am at the Metro station I don’t know which is my exit ... I don’t know which bus is approaching ... which stores are around me. That kind of information can be provided with the WeWalk,” he says.
“The smart walking stick is really an exciting initiative that will make a huge difference to some people,” says Anna Lawson, the director of the Center for Disability Studies at Leeds University in the United Kingdom. “But they are very expensive ... they’re not going to be available to the vast majority of disabled people,” she added.
Bryan Matthews, a lecturer at the Institute for Transport Studies at the University of Leeds, shares the concerns about cost. He says there should also be a focus on inclusive design, and anything that helps people navigate their environment is positive.
1. What does “that” in the second paragraph refer to?A.The survey that compared adults’ mobility. |
B.The smart industry that is booming. |
C.The fact that the disabled traveled less. |
D.The role that the assistive tech plays. |
A.The working principles of the WeWalk stick. |
B.The introduction of the WeWalk stick inventors. |
C.The transformation caused by the WeWalk stick. |
D.The benefits brought about by the WeWalk stick. |
A.To show the value of smart tech. |
B.To urge more attention to the blind. |
C.To increase the potential market share. |
D.To encourage tech research and development. |
A.Confusing instructions. | B.Poor navigation. |
C.Inclusive designs. | D.High prices. |
1.表明意图;
2.自身优势;
3.表达期望。
注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:专栏column
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6 . Many high school student want to know the differences between the school life in high schools and universities. In order to help them get ready for the life in the university, three college students are invited to share their school life and give advice to high school students.
●Huang Jing (Guangxi)
High school: I lived with my parents. I waked to school every day because it was near my home.
University: I have to live in a dormitory (宿舍) with four roommates.
Learn to take good care of yourself.
●Lu Qiang (Hubei)
High school: I spent most of the time having classes and doing my homework.
University: I have more time to learn what I’m interested in.
Form the habit of learning by yourself.
●Yan Tingli (Zhejiang)
High school: I didn’t like PE classes at all and I seldom did sports.
University: PE classes are very important to us. We have to pass the PE tests to graduate. Do sports regularly.
1. Where is Huang Jing from?A.Guangxi. | B.Hubei. | C.Zhejiang. | D.Anhui. |
A.Taking an active part in some social activities. |
B.Forming the habit of learning by yourself. |
C.Taking care of yourself. |
D.Doing sports regularly. |
A.Huang Jing. | B.Lu Qiang. | C.Yan Tingli | D.Zhong Zhi. |
(1)时间和地点;
(2)内容:学习唐诗;
(3)课前准备:简要了解唐朝的历史。
注意:
1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
8 . Eating fruits and vegetables is part of keeping a healthy diet. Health experts
Orange and yellow fruits and vegetables contain vitamin C. Vitamin C helps the
Green fruits and vegetables have long been widely known as healthy foods.
Blue and purple fruits and vegetables are useful to the
Eating the rainbow is an easy way to
A.forget | B.suggest | C.expect | D.doubt |
A.useful | B.difficult | C.old | D.strange |
A.safely | B.directly | C.slowly | D.daily |
A.Until | B.Unless | C.If | D.Although |
A.receive | B.know | C.share | D.discover |
A.Orange | B.Green | C.Blue | D.Red |
A.vegetables | B.smells | C.choices | D.drinks |
A.again | B.also | C.yet | D.only |
A.Taste | B.Grow | C.Pick | D.Cut |
A.perhaps | B.nearly | C.rather | D.finally |
A.eat | B.find | C.see | D.turn |
A.heart | B.body | C.head | D.mouth |
A.Instead | B.However | C.Besides | D.Next |
A.habit | B.dream | C.chance | D.fact |
A.Treat | B.Test | C.Enjoy | D.Prevent |
A.On purpose | B.As usual | C.In fact | D.At last |
A.brain | B.nose | C.teeth | D.bones |
A.prove | B.remember | C.describe | D.explain |
A.rely on | B.believe in | C.learn from | D.care for |
A.social | B.formal | C.colorful | D.personal |
A.At 4:30a.m. | B.At 2:30p.m. | C.At 4:30p.m. |
—__________. That’s exactly what I was thinking too.
A.I didn’t get it | B.It’s up to you |
C.You never know | D.You read my mind |