1 . “I’ve met an old lady,” I eagerly told my parents on one of our daily phone. I volunteered to start a knitting club at a care home for the
From the beginning, I never felt that Edith and I lacked
When I first met Edith, I was
Over the years of visiting Edith, I understood how Edith valued the
Death at 111 is not unexpected, but I still feel that something is
| A．lonely | B．elderly | C．disabled | D．deserted |
| A．friendship | B．cooperation | C．encounter | D．competition |
| A．switched | B．contracted | C．contrasted | D．identified |
| A．adaptation | B．commitment | C．conversation | D．attention |
| A．memory | B．organ | C．anxiety | D．manner |
| A．explaining | B．recalling | C．forgetting | D．expecting |
| A．confused | B．urged | C．denied | D．struck |
| A．calling on | B．allowing for | C．sorting out | D．beating down |
| A．devoted | B．admitted | C．restricted | D．addicted |
| A．company | B．discipline | C．resolution | D．departure |
| A．follow | B．tackle | C．restore | D．engage |
| A．arising | B．ranging | C．missing | D．suffering |
| A．racial | B．diverse | C．visible | D．special |
| A．complaint | B．praise | C．gratitude | D．wisdom |
| A．insights | B．comparison | C．investment | D．remarks |
2 . The journey towards self-improvement and personal success is often paved with challenges and obstacles.
Mindset rests on a fundamental principle: your inner beliefs and thoughts can form your reality.
Factors like talent and hard work are often highlighted in professional success.
To make full use of the potential of your mindset, it is crucial to confront and overcome limiting beliefs. You may never realize it.
| A．This isn’t merely hopeful thinking. |
| B．Effort and ability can equal a positive mindset. |
| C．The growth mindset means continuous improvement. |
| D．In fact, mindset emerges as an equally critical element. |
| E．Such beliefs can act as invisible barriers to your success. |
| F．Mindset plays an important role in building good relationship. |
| G．However, a crucial element that influences this journey is the mindset. |
It all started at tea-time. Mrs. Bendall, Dicky’s mother, and Mrs. Spears, who was spending the afternoon with her, were quietly sitting and sewing (做针线活)in the drawing room. The children were eating their bread and butter nicely and quietly, and the servant girl had just poured out the milk and water, when Dicky suddenly took the bread plate, put it upside down on his head, and held the bread knife tightly.
“Look at me!” he shouted.
His shocked sisters looked, and before the servant girl could get there, the bread plate shook, slid to the floor and broke into small pieces. At this awful point the little girls lifted up their voices and shouted their loudest.
“Mother, come and look what he’s done!”
“Dicky’s broken a great plate!”
“Come and stop him, mother!”
Can you imagine how mother came running?But she was too late. Dicky had jumped out of his chair, run through the window on to the veranda(走廊), and, well—there she stood—helpless. What could she do? She couldn’t chase after the child. She couldn’t hunt for Dicky through the apple trees. That would be undignified (不 体面的).
“Very well, Dicky, ” she cried, “I shall have to think of some way of punishing you.”
Seeing this, Mrs. Spears said, “Oh, my dear. I’m sure you make a great mistake in trying to bring up children without beating them. Nothing really takes its place.” “Believe me. There is nothing like handing the naughty kid to his father,” she added.
Mrs. Bendall, deep inside, was terribly shocked to hear the advice. But Mrs. Spears seemed to take it as a normal thing, so she did it too.
The children had gone to bed before Dicky’s father Edward came back. Mrs. Bendall rushed to him, “You have to beat Dicky.”
“But why on earth should I start beating him?” responded Edward. “We’ve never done it before.”
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After he heard the reason, a burst of anger went through him.
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Instead of beating him, Edward decided to talk openly with Dicky.
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1. Where are the two speakers?
| A．On the street. | B．In a park. | C．At a square. |
| A．Golden retriever. | B．Chihuahua. | C．Samoyed. |
| A．He’s cute. | B．He’s shy. | C．He’s dangerous. |
| A．A large-sized dog. | B．A brave dog. | C．A smart dog. |
That December morning, I decided to take Apple to pay a visit to my aunt. I’d had Apple only a couple of weeks, but we’d become nearly inseparable. I opened the car door. Apple jumped in and settled down on the passenger seat. I started the car and set off．
It’s always tricky turning around. I live in a remote area up in the hills, surrounded by woods. I have to drive up the mountain to get to my driveway, which is hardly wide enough for one car and ends at a steep (陡峭的) valley．
I twisted around and backed up slowly. Just then, a flash of sunlight blinded me. I put my hand up to cover my eyes. I felt a shake as the left rear (后部的) part of the car dropped. Oh, no! The car slipped and rolled. We landed upside down. I felt a sharp pain in my chest and my legs. I couldn’t move. I looked over to find Apple. She was still in the passenger seat and fortunately she was okay．
I grabbed my cell phone and dialed 911. But just as I’d feared; there was no signal (信号) at the bottom of this valley. Now what? Windy, my closest neighbor, lived a quarter mile uphill from me, and had her own driveway. It was unlikely that she or anyone else would drive up to my house．
Apple barked nervously. At least I could get her out of here. There was a hole in the driver’s side rear window. “Come on, Apple,” I said. Painfully, I reached over, picked her up and gently put her head through the hole. “Go home, baby.” She jumped to the ground and raced up the side of the valley．
As the sun set, it turned cold. I trembled with cold and pain. Had Apple found her way home? She hardly knew the area. My pulse (脉搏) was weakening. I closed my eyes. Suddenly I was awakened by loud barks．
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“Help!” I shouted with all my strength．
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Later, Windy told me that when she got home from work, Apple was waiting for her.
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内容包括：
1.文化遗产的现状及原因；
2.文化遗产的重要意义；
3.呼吁保护文化遗产。
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7 . Even small amounts of processed meat can greatly raise your cancer risk, the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) writes. The WCRF update their guidelines every decade, and in this one, they outline three main problems: tobacco, red processed meat, and alcohol (酒精).
No smoking
Avoid alcohol
Decades ago, people thought that you could enjoy alcohol in low to moderate quantities without causing a health risk. Recent research seems to suggest that even in low quantities, drinking alcohol can greatly increase, your risk of cancer.
Red meat
The list wouldn’t be complete without red meat. As other studies before it, the WCRF report further emphasizes that red meat is also associated with an important rise in cancer risk, especially processed red meat. 39.
The findings don’t necessarily offer something －they just repeat what mountains of research are already saying: if you want to avoid, cancer, you need to eat more things that are good for you, less of the things that are harmful to you, and be at least somewhat physically fit.
| A．Yes, even little drinking is bad for you. |
| B．A smoking area is planned for people who want to smoke. |
| C．The first thing you should do is give up smoking (if you do smoke). |
| D．However, in the modern world, that seems to be increasingly difficult. |
| E．Let me spell that out a different way: bacon and sausages are bad for you. |
| F．The WCRF report focuses on finding the causes of cancer and how to avoid them. |
| G．Besides affecting physical health, red meat also does harm to one’s mental health. |
8 . Should martial arts be part of the school curriculum (课程)? In the United States and most of Europe, self-defense is not taught at schools. Yes, schools have after-school clubs with trainers from both inside and outside the school using the gyms and classroom to teach a big range of martial arts, but schools very rarely have it on their curriculum, let alone as a main subject.
But after new research that shows that obesity (肥胖) levels are still rising in the first world at a surprising rate, some are suggesting that martial arts may help fight obesity, and also help children become better adapted to the wider world in terms of self-defense and discipline (自律).
Martial arts provide not just a physical work out, but also a chance to develop self-defense skills while training both the body and mind to be disciplined and mindful. Studies have shown that there is a significant connection between practicing martial arts and self-esteem (自尊). Through the arts, students can develop discipline, and cultivate respect for different cultures-something even more important than ever before in our increasingly divided societies. Martial arts also strengthen muscles,improves flexibility and balance. Everyone knows that with better physical health, come better, happier lives.
However, some have been keen to point out that yes, martial arts in every school would be great, but finding those who are trained and qualified (合格的) to teach martial arts could probably prove to be challenge. They believe it is a chicken and egg situation, where without compulsory (强制的) curriculum of martial arts, those who are good at it may never find themselves in a dojo (武术馆) to find out. But to bring it to everyone you need experienced trainers who can teach the martial arts without fear of mishap (不幸事故) or physical damage.
1. What’s the topic of this text?| A．What martial arts are. |
| B．Whether martial arts should be on school curriculum. |
| C．Who should teach martial arts as a main subject at school. |
| D．How martial arts work for schools. |
| A．Self-defense is not taught at schools. |
| B．Obesity levels are still rising fast in the world. |
| C．It provides physical and mental benefits. |
| D．It can help prevent physical damage. |
| A．Building a dojo and finding the trainers.. |
| B．Teaching martial arts and the physical damage. |
| C．Lack of trainers and the fear of mishap. |
| D．Lack of trainers and no compulsory curriculum of martial arts. |
| A．Unclear. | B．Uninterested. | C．Disliking. | D．Negative. |
9 . Ridley Scott’s famous war film “Napoleon (拿破仑)” is a series of successful battles looking for a better movie to connect them. Once again, Scott’s craftsmanship (技艺) is on show here, but it’s in service of a deeply shallow screenplay. A great actor is reduced to a ghostly presence in the middle of the movie, and his partner, the character who needs to give the film a beating heart, comes off as flat and hollow.
One of the problems is that the film script tries to put a lot of life into the running time of a single film. Naturally, it opens during the French Revolution, as Napoleon climbs up the political ladder of France with his war talents above all else.
Another part of the problem is that Kirby, the leading actress never really understands what to play with Josephine, a mysterious celebrity (名人) who becomes too much of a mirror for Napoleon. She couldn’t give Napoleon a son, which resulted in their break-up.
Was Napoleon the kind of world leader whose own unsafety resulted in killings we have seen in history? That’s here in a few places, but Scott is uninterested in making any sort of statement about Napoleon or men like him. A very just-the-facts approach of “Napoleon” is incredibly disappointing for a filmmaker who usually finds so much depth in the stories he tells. Worst of all, by the time “Napoleon” gets to Waterloo, we don’t know much more about the main character than we did when we came in. That’s a problem.
Having said that, the wonderful war scenes in “Napoleon” may be enough to prove its existence for fans of historical war films. Whether its bloodied bodies breaking through ice or waves of soldiers rushing into battle, “Napoleon” has some fantastic battle scenes. Maybe the point is that Napoleon Bonaparte was only truly alive when surrounded by so much death.
1. How do you understand the underlined word “hollow” in Paragraph 1?| A．Solid. | B．Deep. | C．Empty. | D．Smooth. |
| A．The film successfully covers Napoleon’s whole life. |
| B．Kirby has a good understanding of how to play Josephine. |
| C．People couldn’t know Napoleon better through this film. |
| D．There are some outstanding features of “Napoleon”. |
| A．The successful battle scenes in “Napoleon”. |
| B．The achievements of Napoleon Bonaparte. |
| C．The wars Napoleon Bonaparte fighting in. |
| D．The reason for Napoleon Bonaparte’s aliveness. |
| A．A news report. | B．A film review. |
| C．A historical document. | D．A science fiction. |
Consider what your goals are. Do you want to gain experience for or try out a future career path, do something you enjoy, or simply make money for future college expenses?
You also should consider your specific state’s labor laws. This will help you determine age limits as well as the number of hours you can expect to work per week.
It’s also important to consider the requirements or experience needed for the position as well as the location and schedule. Aside from typical part-time jobs like working as a barista (咖啡馆服务员), delivering pizzas, serving in a restaurant, or working for a fast-food chain, here are some other part-time job ideas for teens: Babysitter, Catering staff, Grocery store stocker or cashier, Receptionist or customer service representative, etc.
Pros and Cons of Part-Time Jobs for Teens
When determining whether or not a part-time job is right for you, it can help to weigh the pros and cons before making a final decision. You also should consider your personality as well as your existing time commitments.
Pros | Cons |
Learn to manage money | Have less time for studying |
Gain experience | View workplace negatively |
Have less time for risk-taking | Interfere with activities |
Build life skills | Might create stress |
Acquire work skills | May lead to drug abuse (滥用) |
Signs a Teen Is Ready for a Job
Aside from having the time and the drive to find part-time employment, there are some additional characteristics that may indicatethat you are ready for a job as a teenager:
*Good time management skills;
* Strong communication skills;
* Sense of commitment and good follow through;
*Willingness to be a team player.
1. What can we learn from the text about seeking a part-time job?| A．You needn’t keep your purpose in mind. |
| B．You shouldn’t ignore the law. |
| C．You don’t have to notice the requirements. |
| D．You can’t rely on your experience. |
| A．have some risky life experience |
| B．gain more skills for future living |
| C．taste the pressure of life earlier |
| D．consume less time on school work |
| A．Arriving late for school activities frequently. |
| B．Being nervous about communicating with others. |
| C．Struggling to follow through on projects. |
| D．Being able to work together with others. |
