1 . Today is a perfect day that can leave you with good memories you may someday share with your friends. Here’s how:
Work on something that’s great to you.
Smile and notice what’s right. Everything that happens in life is neither good nor bad.
Be true to yourself. The only shoes you can wear are your own. If you aren’t being yourself, you aren’t truly living.
Make a new friend. People are interesting creatures (生物), and no two people are exactly alike.
Be present. Be here now. Remember, right now is the only dear moment to you. Right now is life. Don’t miss it.
| A．Try something new. |
| B．Learn a new skill. |
| C．And in fact, you’re only existing. |
| D．It just depends on your opinion. |
| E．So meet someone new today. |
| F．Make yourself busy with something meaningful. |
| G．Pay close attention to what you’re doing. |
2 . The introduction of the iPad,with its touch screen technology,has allowed even very young children to take advantage of a computer.So what if all children in a school were given an iPad to use in class and take home with them?
Anne Laure Bazin works in a school where every child,teacher and teaching assistant is given a free iPad to use in and out of lessons.For her,the main advantage of everyone having an iPad had been the improvement in communication.Documents can be emailed straight over to workmates during a meeting.Children submit their homework by email,or through the school’s learning environment.Teachers now take the register（点名）using their iPad,which means that there is a record of which children are in school,and which classroom they are in.
The use of iPad has encouraged greater sharing of resources among teacher.All communication with parents is now done by email.Working as a group in class is much easier as children can share documents.The whole class can look at one child’s work by attaching（连接）the iPad to the whiteboard.If a child has forgotten the textbook,the teacher can take a photograph of the relevant（相关的）page and send it to the student in class.
While the use of the iPad in schools has revolutionized（变革）the way children are taught ,it hasn’t completely replaced more traditional methods of teaching .Worksheets are still used in class as some children prefer the contact with paper.The children all have a textbook and exercise books.In Anne Laure’s school,parents feared that the iPads would replace exercise books and children would lose handwriting skills.Anne Laure says,” The teacher are not ready to let go of the traditional style of teaching.We have welcomed the iPads in so much as they help communication and widen the resources available but we are not ready to let go of paper yet.The children themselves still value their exercise books and depend on them for review.”
1. The underlined word “submit” in the second paragraph means________.| A．discuss | B．share |
| C．hand in | D．send out |
| A．It saved students bringing the textbooks. |
| B．It reduces parents’ worry about teaching. |
| C．It improves the relationship between teachers. |
| D．It makes it convenient to share information. |
| A．Worried | B．Indifferent |
| C．Annoyed | D．Doubtful |
| A．Teachers prefer traditional methods of teaching. |
| B．The iPads won’t take the place of printed materials. |
| C．More and more schools are using iPads. |
| D．Exercise books are more valuable now. |
3 . The World Health Organization says the widespread use of sugar in food products and drinks is a major concern in many areas. So WHO officials are calling on governments to require taxes on sugary drinks in an effort to limit their usage and popularity. The officials believe the taxes also would reduce the risk of health problems resulting from obesity.
Obesity is a condition in which the body stores large, unhealthy amounts of fat. Obese individuals are considered overweight. A new report says that in 2014 more than one-third of the adults in the world were overweight, and 500 million were considered obese. The United Nations agency estimates that in 2015, 42 million children under age 5 were either overweight or obese. It says that number represents an increase of about 11 million during the past 15 years. Almost half of these boys and girls live in Asia and one-fourth in Africa.
The U.N. agency blames unhealthy diets for a rise in diabetes cases. There are 422 million cases of the disease worldwide. WHO says 1.5 million people die from it every year. It says the use of sugar in food products, like sugary drinks, is a major reason for the increase in rates of obesity and diabetes.
Temo Waqanivalu is with the agency’s Department for the Prevention on Non-Communicable Diseases. He told VOA hat taxing sugary drinks would reduce consumption and save lives. Waganivalu noted that Mexico enacted a 10 percent tax on sugary drinks in 2014. He said by the end of the year, there was a 6 percent drop in the consumption of such drinks. Among poor people, the number of people who consumed sugary drinks dropped by 17 percent.
The WHO says people should limit the amount of sugar they consume. It says they should keep their sugar intake to below 10 percent of their total energy needs, and reduce it to less than 5 percent for improved health.
1. Why are taxes on sugary drinks required?| A．To limit their use and popularity. |
| B．To readjust the economic structure. |
| C．To warn people to change their life style. |
| D．To ensure the market’s diverse development. |
| A．Adult obesity is ignored at present. |
| B．Obesity is a severe worldwide problem. |
| C．Obesity can block economic development. |
| D．Obesity is most serious in developed countries. |
| A．Abolish | B．Pass |
| C．Promise | D．Reduce |
| A．Tax policies are unfair to the poor. |
| B．Sugary drinks are a threat to health. |
| C．The poor consume more sugary drinks. |
| D．Taxing sugary drinks makes a difference. |
4 . Fun doesn’t have to be expensive
Everyone likes to have fun, but not everyone has much money to spend. Here are some free or cheap ways to enjoy yourself.
Get outside
Going outside in good weather can be a lot of fun, especially if you go with a friend.
If you live in a city, you can go window-shopping. Or you can explore an old part of town and admire the buildings.
Try a hobby
While you’re out, take pictures of things you find. Planning and taking pictures can make you aware of the beauty all around you. Photographic equipment can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. You probably already own a camera or a cell phone that can take pictures. Other creative hobbies can also be done with basic materials.
Find an event
Libraries often hold free public events.
If you can’t find a free event, you can volunteer at an event that requires tickets. People who organize concerts and plays need help.
Meet a friend
Relationships are often the best things in life.
| A．A friend in need is a friend indeed |
| B．Stop by one to find out what’s going on. |
| C．Hike or bicycle on a nearby path or in a park |
| D．Whatever you do, find someone to share it with. |
| E．It’s a good idea to stay at home to watch a movie |
| F．You could set up or take down chairs or greet visitors. |
| G．Drawing and writing require nothing more than a pencil and paper. |
5 . Most travelers face the language difficulty in Italy nowadays.
There's no such thing as "Italian food".
In Italy each area has its own personality,its own dialect,and its own food.
Most Italians pay for things on a day-to-day basis with cash from their morning coffee to dinner.Those of you who have grown used to paying for milk and bread at the grocery store with a card find it very difficult to travel.
The waiter isn't being rude when he leaves you alone to eat.
In Italy,after your meal is served,you may not see the waiter at your table again until it's time to clear your plates.This is not the waiter being rude.
An empty restaurant doesn't mean the place is bad.
Many times I've gone into restaurants in Italy at what I thought was dinner time only to find the place nearly empty.
| A．Cash is king in Italy. |
| B．Trains are always late in Italy. |
| C．Later,I learned Italians eat late. |
| D．If so,traveling to Italy can be an attractive experience. |
| E．However,it's still a very easy and comfortable country to visit. |
| F．This is the waiter letting you enjoy your meal as long as you want. |
| G．It's a shock to those of you who think you've already known what Italian food is. |
1.学好英语，增加交流机会。
2.多交朋友，友情会使人忘记孤独。
3.积极参加各种活动，使自己的生活更加有趣。
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2. 可适当增添细节，以使行文连贯。
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7 . When you're dealing with a stressful situation or going through a hard time,people in your life can help you. When someone who cares knows what you're going through,it helps you feel understood and not so alone.
There are lots of different ways to get and give help.
It's likely you remember times someone helped you.
Friends,parents,teachers and other adults can be great resources when you need help.There are also times when you need the extra help that a professional can provide best.Doctors can offer specialized help for a health problem.
| A．Having a right person means a lot. |
| B．Parents taught you to stop a bad habit. |
| C．Difficulties are everywhere in your life. |
| D．You need to learn to give help in the right way. |
| E．Sometimes you just want to hear an encouraging word. |
| F．Turn to the professional people for help when you need. |
| G．And you can also remember times when you helped others. |
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删除：把多余的词用斜线（﹨）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Today is Tom’s 70th birthday, but there is anybody with him. He feels very disappointing. His sons didn’t care for him on this special day. Although the cakes are very delicious, but he doesn’t want to touch it. He just wants his children come and see him. Nowadays, many young people are so busy and independent which they seldom visit their parents. But blood is thick than water. Our dear parents brought us up for a lot of difficulty. Thus, we should and must bring happy to them when they become old.
9 . When people find out that I am a journalist, they often ask me: What do you think about the future of newspapers?
I tell them that I think the future of communications is moving online. People expect me to be fearful for the future of print. After all, in some people's minds I wouldn't be able to build a career in journalism if it all moves online. However, strangely enough, I’m actually comforted by the fact that online journalism is becoming usual. I am a blogger who has always been able to find a home for my writing online.
Since I began writing blogs, I have become aware of how many people you can reach with online writing. Compare this to the newspapers circulation base, and you will have a strong reason for online journalism.
In her successful blog post titled The Job I have spent the last year learning is not the one I will have, author Jenny Surane states, "Print is an expensive product to love. And general managers, publishers and editors must now figure out a profitable way to get their news into readers' heads.” She goes on to state that people don't feel like picking up a newspaper now and would rather scroll(滚屏) through their Twitter feed, and get news from many different sources.
If print is dying, then a new form of communicating information is being born. The need for information has not died. If anything, it has increased. What has died, rather, is the way in which information is presented.
Now more than ever, in this age of information, there is a desire for stories on the same topic from different points of view. The printing industry can keep pate with the need of providing a variety of sources, if it chooses to.
Is the future of print grim? Maybe, But is the future of journalism of communicating information to people, grim as well? Definitely not.
1. According to Paragraph 2, the author feels .| A．confident about the future of his career |
| B．worried about the future of print |
| C．tired of being a newspaper journalist |
| D．embarrassed about online writing |
| A．Twitter is not very popular |
| B．It is hard to manage online journalism |
| C．Prim still has its advantages |
| D．People have more choices to get information |
| A．Promising | B．Depressing |
| C．Unforgiving | D．Encouraging |
| A．To explore the future of journalism |
| B．To analyze the cause of print decline |
| C．To explain the bright future of a journalist |
| D．To introduce a successful blog post about print |
10 . It was a bright sunny day, and the terrible experience happened when I was studying in Bangalore. One day, I got a call from my mom that my brother’s
But as it is said, once you face such
Then next day, I was just a few hours from my hometown. When my aunts family and I were boarding our car, my
The journey continued. We were trying to overtake(超越) another car when
| A．trip | B．position | C．marriage | D．graduation |
| A．school | B．station | C．dormitory | D．hometown |
| A．supposed | B．forced | C．persuaded | D．convinced |
| A．ship | B．train | C．flight | D．bus |
| A．booking | B．learning | C．calculating | D．driving |
| A．by accident | B．at random | C．in advance | D．on purpose |
| A．passenger | B．guard | C．customer | D．agent |
| A．ruining | B．finishing | C．forgetting | D．dropping |
| A．common | B．tough | C．funny | D．hopeful |
| A．fortunately | B．immediately | C．patiently | D．occasionally |
| A．explanation | B．discussion | C．notice | D．delay |
| A．busy | B．available | C．direct | D．free |
| A．watch | B．visit | C．design | D．attend |
| A．permitted | B．asked | C．assisted | D．guided |
| A．prepared | B．arrived | C．agreed | D．ignored |
| A．aunt | B．mother | C．daughter | D．cousin |
| A．closely | B．suddenly | C．eventually | D．gradually |
| A．crashed | B．practiced | C．combined | D．met |
| A．saved | B．beaten | C．injured | D．punished |
| A．but | B．and | C．if | D．so |
