1 . There are many apps out there that claim to help us organize our lives, but finding the really useful ones is not easy. Here are some great apps that get you on the way to start organizing your life.

1. My Fitness Pal

Whether you’re trying to lose weight or simply want to keep an eye on day-to-day food, My Fitness Pal is a must-have tool. In addition to giving you the calorie count of any meal you plug in, the free app will also give you its protein, fat and carbohydrates. It also allows you to input water intake, track your daily exercise and weight, and get a clear graph to visualize progress.

2. Microsoft To Do

People today are juggling(同时应付)more than ever before. Enter Microsoft To Do to make sure nothing slips through the cracks. Thanks to this free task management app, it’s extremely simple to create to-do lists and reminders. For example, flag an email, and it’ll then be automatically added to your to-do list. Or, highlight part of an email and the same thing will happen. No referring back and forth between multiple platforms to stay organized!

3. LastPass

Everything seems to require a password now, and the passwords required get more complicated, thus difficult to remember. LastPass is an app that stores all your passwords in one place. Actually this storage space is itself password-protected, which means you only need to remember one master password to access LastPass. LastPass works everywhere, even across browsers and operating systems.

The basic plan is free, but there are paid options that allow multiple users and more storage.

1. What can My Fitness Pal help people do?

A．Know about their food intake.	B．Protect their eyes.
C．Learn to make clear graphs.	D．Do more body exercise.

2. What will happen if you highlight part of an email?

A．It will slip through the cracks.	B．It will be in your to-do list.
C．It will be automatically sent.	D．It will be between multiple platforms.

3. What do the three apps have in common?

A．They are totally free of charge.	B．They require much storage.
C．They are very easy to find.	D．They help people to be organized.

2 . Surprise is the error signal our brains produce when something unexpected happens. It is a dopamine (多巴胺) trigger, producing the neurotransmitter (神经递质) that drives attention and motivation.     1     It makes us stop, notice, and learn.

In his book The Power of Surprise, Rousell presents his finding from decades of his research:     2     They form our self-concept.

    3     Samantha felt her shyness was a weakness, until her swim coach surprised her by naming her captain. He said, “She may be quiet, but when this girl says something, you’re going to want to listen.” The surprise left her feeling quietly powerful. The change in her beliefs and behaviors was instant and lasting.

Not all surprising moments are created equal. Rousell illustrates some research-backed steps to use surprise well.

Spot a self-criticism you’d like to help someone revise. For example, perhaps your student sees himself as a slow learner, or your employee believes he lacks creativity.     4     Maybe the student who thinks he learns slowly is also very thorough. The employee who thinks he lacks creativity is highly logical. Make your message quick and to the point. The more you delay on the topic or dress it up as flowery praise, the less surprising it will be.     5    

A．Point out his weakness.

B．It was an essential adaptation for humans.

C．Identify the opposite side of the same coin.

D．Also, it will make less difference to one’s mind.

E．Here is an example the author shares in his book.

F．To put it simply, surprise is a big deal to our brains.

G．Surprise brings the experiences shaping who we believe we are.

3 . The custom of flying a piece of cloth high in the sky began more than 2,000 years ago in China. Since then, kites have been served in many fields, like doing scientific experiments, powering boats, taking pictures from the air and much more. In fact, kite-flying is a great way to clear the mind.

When Americans Kay and Larry Day found a store selling kites nearly 20 years ago, they decided to buy a few kites for their family. For fun, Larry bought one for himself. “He went out and flew it and decided he needed to go back and get a better one,” Kay remembered. Since then, she and her husband have loved kite-flying. They own many kites and plan trips around flying them. They also organize a kite-flying event each winter in their hometown in Iowa. “I’m at peace when I’m flying a kite,” said Larry.

Nic O’Neill, president of the American Kite-fliers Association said that kite-flying can be done alone or with friends and family. Kites appeal (有吸引力) to people who like to create works of art or to those who like to combine kite-flying with music. O’Neill said, “Part of the reason I love flying kites is that I have to risk trying and not succeeding. The best way to learn is to go out, undo the string (细绳) and let your kite fly. The perfect condition includes a nice steady wind and a place away from trees and buildings.”

Grant Lovett began flying simple kites as a child, but moved on to costlier and more complex kites as an adult. Today, Lovett likes making his own kites. He builds them from strong, lightweight materials and products designed for sailboats. Lovett attends kite-making classes and looks for new models on the Internet. He makes kites of different shapes and sizes because flying conditions can be greatly different. He also notes that experience makes a difference, and so does the weather and he likes the happy feelings that he experiences when his kite moves through the sky. “It is really calming,” he said.

1. What can we learn from the first paragraph?

A．Kites have been used widely.

B．Kites have developed gradually.

C．Kites have been designed differently.

D．Kites have lost their popularity.

2. How does kite-flying make Larry feel?

A．Excited.

B．Hopeful.

C．Peaceful.

D．Amazed.

3. What do O’Neill and Grant Lovett consider in kite-flying?

A．The flying experiences.

B．The flying conditions.

C．The skills of making kites.

D．The materials for making kites.

4. What is the best title of the text?

A．Kite-Flying Is Fit for All Ages.

B．Kite-Flying Gets More Popular.

C．Kite-Flying Is a Traditional Sport.

D．Kite-Flying Gives a Lift to People.

4 . When water is cold, people will find it uncomfortable to swim. Wetsuits(潜水服）can help keep people warm.    1    So wetsuits are important. In many water sports, you can find people wearing them.

The wetsuit doesn't have a long history. According to studies, the wetsuit only began during WWII when Italians started wearing wetsuits that were made of rubber. And it was widely believed in 1951, Hugh Bradner began working to improve the equipment.     2    

Now there are many kinds of wetsuits. Contrary to what some may think, wetsuits do not work by keeping the diver(潜水员）dry; they are designed to let water into the suit. This thin layer of water is trapped（保存）between the diver and the suit. And it's allowed to move between the skin of the diver and the inside layer.     3    And it can help keep the diver comfortable during the diving process. That's why it's important to have a nice, tight fit for a wetsuit.

    4    The shorter wetsuit often provides cover for the main part of people's bodies. This kind of wetsuit works well with boating, water skiing, swimming, etc. A longer wetsuit can completely cover the body, including long legs.With more protection for the body, it may be used in cool weather conditions.

Wetsuits can also differ in thickness. They range from about 0. 5mm to 8mm in thickness. It's true that thicker wetsuits are more likely to affect your movement.     5    Generally, the colder the water you plan to dive in, the thicker the wetsuit should be.

A．But they're much better at giving you warmth.

B．As for the difference, wetsuits can differ in size.

C．The history of the wetsuit is an interesting story.

D．This led to the development of a kind of new wetsuit.

E．Many wetsuits are very light and easy to wear and take off.

F．As a result, the water gradually warms up to body temperature.

G．And they can provide protection from the sun and cuts from rocks.

5 . When you take a walk through nature, you probably find it impossible to ignore the sounds and smells around you, the birds chirping, a stream flowing nearby, animals running through branches, the scent of moss and damp earth.     1     Well, now you’re taking what’s known as a forest bath.

A forest bath provides a sensory (感官的) experience that benefits both your physical and mental health. In fact, the benefits of forest bathing have been confirmed in about 20 different studies, and the practice has become a prescribed (处方) treatment for stress-related conditions     2     No matter how much time it lasts a day building up to that amount, it surely has massive benefit.

Finding it hard to hit that target in nature?     3     When you’re on your morning commute (通勤), without stepping foot into nature, try leaving earlier and taking a longer route hat perhaps provides more to look at. Or take a walk on your lunch break to get some fresh air and time outdoors.     4    

Is getting outside not an option? No worries. You can participate in a virtual forest bath by watching videos online that will take you on a tour of the natural world, with narration (解说) to guide you through the experience.

    5     The most important thing is to find something that works for you. To get the maximum benefits of forest bathing, you have to make your move immediately.

A．Forest bathing is a way of life.

B．You can still obtain the benefits of forest bathing.

C．You can stay motivated with a reward for yourself.

D．Health experts recommend two hours in nature a week.

E．Taking a forest bath of whatever form is a personal choice.

F．You touch the bark of a tree or feel the breeze against your face.

G．So there are plenty of opportunities to take part in this type of bath.

6 . 好的环境利于生活和学习，为了鼓励大家保护环境，学校组织了毕业年级全体师生于上周六进行了一次环保活动，请根据以下要点和要求写一篇英语短文记述你经历的这次有意义的活动。
要点∶
1）参加活动时间、地点及原因；
2）活动的具体内容是什么：主题演讲，美化公园等。
3）活动后你的感受。
要求1. 须包括所有要点提示，并适当补充，语句通顺，意思连贯；
2. 词数：100词左右；
3. 文中不得出现个人真实姓名和校名。

A meaningful environmental protection activity

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7 . 阅读下面的短文, 完成短文后的问题。

A river is a flowing (流动的), moving stream of water. Usually a river feeds water into an ocean, lake, pond, or even another river. Rivers can vary in size and there is no hard rule on how big a flow of water must be to be called as a river. Here are five famous rivers in the world.

_______①______

It is about 4144 miles (1 mile = 1609.44 meters) long. It is located in the continent of Africa, mostly in the countries of Egypt and Sudan. It flows north into the Mediterranean Sea.

_______②______

It is about 4026 miles long. It is located in the continent of South America and flows through several countries including Brazil, Venezuela, Bolivia, and Ecuador. It ends at the Atlantic Ocean.

_______③______

Located in China, it is about 3975 miles long and flows into the East China Sea.

The Mississippi River and the Missouri River

The river system of the Mississippi River and the Missouri River is the longest river system in North America at about 3891 miles. It flows south into the Gulf of Mexico.

_______④______

It starts in Mongolia and flows through Russia to the Kara Sea in the Arctic Ocean(北冰洋). It is about 3445 miles long.

There are 76 rivers in the world. A lot of people think that rivers always flow south, but four of the ten longest rivers in the world flow north. The United States alone has around 3.5 million miles of rivers. Four of the top ten longest rivers flow through China at some point.

1. Please choose the correct one to fill in the four blanks in the passage.
a. The Yenisei River (叶尼塞河)   b. The Yangtze River (长江) c. The Amazon River (亚马孙河) d. The Nile River (尼罗河)
①:__________ ②:__________ ③:__________ ④:__________
2. The Nile River is __________ longer than the Amazon River.
3. The Mississippi River ends at __________.
4. How many kilometers is the Yangtze River?
5. Please translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.

8 . 每年夏天，汤姆都和他的亲戚们一起打羽毛球。
Tom together with his relatives ________ ________ every summer.

9 . 孩子们因为克服了困难而感到骄傲。
The children took ________ in ________ difficulties.

10 . 我们都希望最终能够成为老师。
We all hoped we could ________ ________ as teachers.