1 . Chloe Smith is a girl aged 6 from Atlanta, Georgia. One day, while taking a walk with her father near their home, she
The medal belongs to former canoeist (划艇运动员) Joe Jacobi, who won gold while
Chloe’s dad had seen Jacobi’s story on the news, and
Chloe was
A.sought | B.buried | C.noticed | D.dropped |
A.waste | B.object | C.material | D.antique |
A.embarrassed | B.satisfied | C.frightened | D.shocked |
A.competing | B.applying | C.coaching | D.preparing |
A.broken | B.stolen | C.replaced | D.deserted |
A.purchase | B.register | C.preserve | D.recover |
A.secured | B.prized | C.advertised | D.priced |
A.project | B.decision | C.habit | D.idea |
A.quickly | B.gradually | C.really | D.carefully |
A.identifying | B.obtaining | C.evaluating | D.investigating |
A.sorry | B.eager | C.upset | D.hesitant |
A.In addition | B.In fact | C.In return | D.In advance |
A.purpose | B.report | C.attempt | D.story |
A.heart-warming | B.breath-taking | C.eye-catching | D.life-changing |
A.important | B.simple | C.interesting | D.right |
2 . Although I love watching Olympic diving, I’ve never understood why athletes hurry off to the showers and then proceed to relax in a hot tub (热水浴池) after each dive. They’re already wet. They’re only in the pool for a handful of seconds, so it’s not like they need to get cleaned up. And doesn’t taking a shower serve the same purpose as sitting in a hot tub?
Actually, that’s what Olympic divers usually do between dives as they know very well about the importance of warm-ups and cool-downs. So, what’s the actual reason?
As it turns out, showers and hot tubs are used pretty interchangeably by the swimming pool. However, there is a need for both. First, let’s start with why divers need to take a shower between dives. It has to do with body temperature and keeping their muscles relaxed. As you can imagine, practicing dives in the pool, then having to keep your body warm in a shower, and then jumping off a 10-meter platform and into cold water couldn’t be comfortable for anyone. Going back and forth between these warm and cool temperatures can cause a diver’s muscles to tense or cramp up (痉挛), which can lead to injuries to the muscles. Showers allow an Olympic diver to recover and prevent that.
In that way, showers and hot tubs serve the same purpose. A hot tub is generally used if you have a bit more time between dives and have already stretched. The shower walls on the pool deck can typically provide enough space for more divers at the same time, and they’re especially helpful for athletes who need to stretch or who only have a few minutes between dives. Just like Olympic swimmers depend on thick clothes to keep their muscles warm, Olympic divers rely on these methods to stay loose. If you ask me, it’s not a bad way to pass the time!
1. What does the underlined word “proceed” in Paragraph 1 mean?A.Prefer. | B.Continue. | C.Tend. | D.Stop. |
A.To fully clean their body. | B.To rest and wait for the results. |
C.To avoid possible muscle injuries. | D.To stop themselves from catching a cold. |
A.Hot tubs are as important as showers for divers. |
B.Olympic swimmers need to stay warm using hot tubs. |
C.Hot tubs are often used by divers having little time between divers. |
D.The shower walls are designed for divers who have already stretched. |
A.To provide some diving advice for us. |
B.To compare cold showers with the hot bath. |
C.To explain the difference between warm-ups and cool-downs. |
D.To tell us why divers take a shower and sit in a hot tub after diving. |
3 . How to deal with your homework
Write it down.
Create a homework station. Find somewhere comfortable and quiet to do your homework.
Do homework as early as possible. Don’t leave homework to the last minute.
Treat yourself. You can easily get tired by sitting through an hour or two of homework without stopping. Once you finish homework for a subject, take a small break (no more than 15 minutes). Either taking a walk or finding something to eat will do. But do not turn on the TV, or you’ll never go back to your study.
A.Use your time wisely. |
B.Start as soon as you get home. |
C.Start with your hardest homework. |
D.Do not burn the midnight oil, either. |
E.Never do your homework in front of the TV. |
F.After short breaks, return to finish the rest of your homework. |
G.Keep a homework notebook where you record all your homework. |
4 . Online jobs have opened the door for many people to earn a living (谋生) or make some extra money from the comfort of their homes. This includes teens as well. If you’re looking for such a job, here are some choices you can consider.
Customer Service
If you are 16 years old and over, you have a chance to work with Uhaul as a customer service person. You just need to have a good pair of head-phones and high-speed Internet in order to do this job. Basic pay starts at $7.50an hour.
Sell Items Online
Selling items online is one of the easiest ways to make quick cash. Teens can turn it into a good business by selling things on Bonanza. You need to start sorting through (分类) items at your home that are no longer being used and list them for sale.
Take Surveys
Another easy task teens can do to earn money is to take surveys online. You don’t need any work experience to do this and can be as young as 13 years old to get started. Survey sites like VIP Voices, Swagbucks, Harris Poll, E-Poll, and Paid Viewpoint allow teens to start taking surveys for cash and gift cards. And your opinions should be expressed clearly in English.
Etsy
Do you love to make new things? You can open up an Etsy shop to share your works. Etsy is great for DIYers who can create new products. If you are under 18, you just need a parent who is willing to help manage your shop.
1. What does Bonanza allow teens to do?A.Learn about computer science. | B.Make money out of their old items. |
C.Test new products for customers. | D.Receive training in customer service. |
A.Having a good knowledge of English. | B.Having a good pair of headphones. |
C.Having some related work experience. | D.Having a wide range of interests. |
A.They enjoy buying things online. | B.They are interested in history. |
C.They have a creative mind. | D.They are good at collecting used things. |
5 . Are you sleeping restlessly, forgetting little things, and feeling depressed and lonely? Don’t worry. We’ve all been there. You’re probably just stressed out.
Stress isn’t always a bad thing. It can be handy for a burst of extra energy and focus, like when you’re playing a competitive sport, or have to speak in public.
But when it’s continuous, the kind of situation most of us face daily, it actually begins to change your brain. Chronic (长期的) stress, like being overworked or having arguments at home frequently, can affect brain size, its structure, and how it functions, right down to the level of your genes.
As levels of cortisol (皮质醇) rise, electric signals in your hippocampus (海马体), the part of the brain associated with learning, memories, and stress control, decline. When the hippocampus weakens, so does your ability to control your stress.
That’s not all, though. Cortisol can literally cause your brain to get smaller in size. Too much of it results in the shrinking of the part of your brain that regulates behaviors like concentration, decision-making, judgement, and social interaction.
It also leads to fewer new brain cells being made in the hippocampus. This means chronic stress might make it harder for you to learn and remember things, and also set the stage for more serious mental problems, like depression and eventually Alzheimer’s disease.
It’s not all bad news, though. There are many ways to change what cortisol does to your stressed brain. The most powerful weapons are exercise and getting into deep thoughts, which involves breathing deeply and being aware and focused on your surroundings. Both of these activities decrease your stress and increase the size of the hippocampus, and therefore your memory improves.
So don’t feel defeated by the pressures of daily life. Get control of your stress before it takes control of you.
1. Stress can be a good thing when you .A.make decisions | B.deliver a speech |
C.think deeply | D.forget little things |
A.Having chronic stress. | B.Playing competitive sports. |
C.Working overtime last Friday. | D.Having a fight with your brother. |
A.Relevant behavior. | B.Too much cortisol. |
C.Social interaction. | D.The smaller brain in size. |
A.Sleeping a lot. | B.Changing the cortisol. |
C.Doing sports regularly. | D.Having social interaction. |
6 . Poetry has healing powers. To get more joy and peace, we don’t have to be a professional poet but we can develop a poetic mindset (心态).
Be in awe (敬畏) of everything.
The poetic mindset starts with the idea that nothing is an accident. Everything is interrelated and plays a part in a greater whole.
A poem is a place where you can pour out your hard feelings. Don’t be afraid. You can always throw the page into the fireplace once you’ve filled it.
Seek what inspires you.
Life isn’t perfect, but you can live with love and trust anyway.
A.Let pain be your teacher. |
B.How can we manage it in an easy way? |
C.What are the steps of writing a good poem? |
D.Poetry helps us remember this important wisdom. |
E.Or seal it in an envelope and come back to it later. |
F.Writing a poem is about describing your inner world vividly. |
G.Therefore, everything deserves notice and even appreciation. |
My uncle is a successful businessman. One day, he invited me to have a dinner with one of his clients (客户) to discuss about future cooperation between them, during which he received a call. Then to everyone’s shock, he asked the waiter to check out and put an end to the trade with the client. I felt very confused. After all, it was a deal of one billion. When we got home together, he solved my doubt and told me a story about an expensive “school fee” he had paid for his dishonesty.
It was 15 years ago when he decided to return to his homeland to start a company after having got a PhD degree. Before leaving the country where he had studied for 5 years, he bought himself a Rolex watch with the savings made through years of part-time jobs and the scholarships he had got. At the airport, as was often the case, he had to accept the custom check. Of course, the watch on his wrist was on the list of things to be checked. Remembering that carrying things like this should pay some tax and worried about paying for his watch, he lied to the custom officer, “My watch is only a worthless fake (假货).”
“OK. I see.” said the custom officer and at the same time, in the presence of my uncle, he began to hit the watch heavily. “No!” Before my uncle woke up from his “smart”, the watch which cost nearly ¥100,000 had changed into pieces. “Why?” Shocked and not knowing the reason, my uncle was taken to the office for further examination.
Without finding any suspicious items, the officer let him go but warned, “Never use or carry the fake again, or you will be fined according to the law.”
My uncle continued, “Now, you see, my secretary called me saying the client used the fake to trade with X company one month ago. Such a dishonest man doesn’t have the qualification to cooperate with me.”
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hearing my uncle’s story, I was lost in thought.
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From the story, I know I was wrong.
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1.杂志特色;
2.应聘者的条件;
3.志愿者的工作。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear David,
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Yours,
Li Hua
9 . It takes time to really get to know someone, but first impressions often determine whether someone is willing to spend more time learning about you. In fact, people’s first impressions are made within seven seconds of meeting someone new.
Show respect. People want to feel respected before they show you the same respect.
Be enthusiastic.
Try to avoid the bad days. If something unfortunate happens, you don’t have to follow a scheduled meeting on the day.
A.Make others feel lucky. |
B.Instead, you can set another time. |
C.Pay attention to your body language. |
D.Show interest in the person you meet. |
E.When you go out for dinner, be polite to waiters. |
F.Be polite and show manners with “please” and “thank you”. |
G.Here are some tips on how to make a good first impression. |
10 . Get Inspired to Work Out This Fall
As fall approaches, a lot of people make resolutions to exercise more and improve their physical condition. However, most of the time, these objectives are quickly forgotten and daily habits are resumed.
Joining a sports team is one of the best methods to maintain your commitment to fitness and your motivation. Sports teams are a terrific way to stay active and to improve your health.
Another option is to work with a personal trainer.
Taking care of your body is another technique to maintain your motivation for exercise. You may improve your general health by paying more attention to your eating habits, stress, and anxiety. You are more likely to desire to work out and exercise if you take care of yourself in all facets of your life. Simple adjustments can be made, such as your diet planning.
A.They can give you a sense of community as well. |
B.To exercise frequently, I treat it like a trip to the doctor. |
C.They will do everything in their power to maintain your goal. |
D.To prevent boredom, try to keep things interesting and varied. |
E.If you don’t want to try a team sport, you can learn something new. |
F.Only if you make the exercise a habit will you be able to do it every day. |
G.If you want to exercise frequently, keep track of everything you’ve done to date. |