1 . You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?
Jane Addams (1860-1935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community (社区) by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Rachel Carson (1907-1964)If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness(意识) of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.
Sandra Day O’Connor (1930-present)When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator (参议员) and in 1981, the first woman to join the U. S. Supreme Court (最高法院). O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.
Rosa Parks(1913-2005)On December 1,1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rasa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott (抵制). It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,” said Parks.
1. What is Jane Addams famous for in history?| A．Her social work. | B．Her teaching skills. |
| C．Her efforts to win a prize. | D．Her community background. |
| A．Not having training in law. | B．Her little work experience in court. |
| C．Her identity as a woman. | D．Her poor financial conditions. |
| A．Jane Addams. | B．Rachel Carson. |
| C．Sandra Day O’Connor. | D．Rosa Parks. |
| A．They are highly educated. | B．They are truly creative. |
| C．They are pioneers. | D．They are peace-lovers. |
Studying abroad is the realization of the dream, which might have been in your heart since you were kid. You are not alone. In recent years, studying abroad is getting more and more popular in China.
Of course, studying abroad provides a whole new opportunity to explore a completely new culture. You will experience new climate, new food and new customs, thus broadening your horizons. You can also learn a new language, so that you will become fluent in the language at last. Staying in a different country far from your parents makes you absolutely free to do whatever you like, and you have to learn to depend on yourself.
But, like all the other things under the sun, studying abroad also has certain disadvantages. People from different cultural backgrounds have different habits. So you will have to change many of your habits and adapt yourself to new culture. Furthermore, you may feel lonely and homesick. In addition, the living costs and tuition fees will be high, which will become a heavy burden upon your parents.
Whatever you do, both new opportunities and challenges will present themselves. Of course, you can’t be afraid of facing challenges. The most important thing is that you should take all the challenges into consideration before you make a decision to study abroad. My advice is: look before you leap.
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3 . The moon had gone behind a cloud and there weren't many stars in the sky. As I took a glance (一瞥) at my neighbour's house, I saw a flame (火焰) in his
Soon, there was a burning smell in the air and I guessed something was wrong.
I
I tried to throw water through the kitchen window
When my neighbour came back, he was
Weeks later, my neighbour repaired and restored his kitchen. He
| A．sitting room | B．bathroom | C．kitchen | D．bedroom |
| A．chair | B．table | C．bed | D．sofa |
| A．After a while | B．All the time | C．Once in a while | D．At once |
| A．examine | B．search | C．listen | D．smell |
| A．said | B．shouted | C．received | D．smiled |
| A．walked | B．rushed | C．jumped | D．stepped |
| A．answer | B．light | C．sound | D．fire |
| A．take out | B．take up | C．break down | D．break into |
| A．and | B．but | C．because | D．so |
| A．Luckily | B．Sadly | C．Unfortunately | D．Suddenly |
| A．run | B．spread | C．flow | D．return |
| A．glad | B．sad | C．sick | D．angry |
| A．children | B．parents | C．life | D．pets |
| A．ordered | B．begged | C．advised | D．invited |
| A．mainly | B．particularly | C．specially | D．naturally |
4 . Studies have shown most people fail to realise how much time they spend on their smartphones each day.
Frank and Amelia’s family were put to a test, using a free app called “Moment-Screen Time Tracker”. The Vascellaros—Frank, Amelia, 14-year-old twins Frankie and Joe, and 17-year-old Sam—all said they did not really know they were spending so much time on their phones each day.
“Honestly, I don’t feel like I’m on my phone a lot,” Amelia Vascellaro said. Amelia was on her phone far less often than Frank, according to the app. While Amelia spent about an hour per day on the phone, Frank spent closer to four hours on his phone, which came as a shock to him. The children’s times varied but they often spent more than a couple of hours on the phone as well.
Minneapolis-based Dr. Kirsten Lind Seal sees phone usage come up lot among families. Lind Seal said many family members’ phone use has become problematic.
“If we hear more than once, ‘Do you have to be on your phone right now? Can you please put your phone down? Did you hear what I said?’ it may be a sign that it is negatively influencing our family relationships and our daily lives,” she said.
Lind Seal said actually paying attention to how much time one spends on the phone is a good first step in deciding when to put it down.
She asks parents to encourage more face-to-face communication for teens and young adults as they continue developing their social and emotional skills. “What we find is that we are really losing out on empathy—the ability to understand other people’s feelings and problems—when we spend a lot of time on our smartphones to communicate with other people,” she said.
1. How did the Vascellaros feel about the test results?| A．Satisfied. | B．Doubtful. | C．Uninterested. | D．Surprised. |
| A．To encourage people to live simple life. | B．To ask people if they use phones too much. |
| C．To explain the signs of problematic phone use. | D．To show the importance of close relationships. |
| A．Too much use of smartphones. | B．The influence of apps on teens. |
| C．Children’s safety on the Internet. | D．Problems among family members. |
| A．A textbook. | B．A journal | C．A magazine | D．A guidebook |
5 . When parents talk about school safety these days, they’re usually referring to the increase in violence at schools. But research shows that school-age children are actually nine times more likely to suffer an injury while doing sports than to be the victim of violence while at school. Accidents can be prevented if parents are on the lookout for potential dangers. To help you keep your kids free from harm, here are some safety tips:
● Teach your child never to talk to strangers or accept rides or gifts from strangers. Remember, a stranger is anyone you or your child doesn’t know well or trust.
●Be sure that your child walks to and from school with a sibling, friend or neighbor.
●Teach your kid, whether walking, biking or riding a bus to school, to obey all traffic signals, signs and traffic officers. Remind him to be extra careful in bad weather.
●When driving your kid, deliver and pick them up as close to the school as possible. Don’t leave until they are in the schoolyard or building.
● If your child rides a bike to school, make sure he wears a standard helmet. Research shows that a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 85%.
●Teach your kid to arrive at the bus stop earlier, stay off the street, and wait for the bus to come to a complete stop.
● Be sure that your kid knows his or her home phone number and address, your work number, the number of another trusted adult and how to call 911 for emergencies.
1. Which of the following word has the same meaning as the underlined word “sibling”?| A．brother or sister | B．neighbor | C．friend | D．stranger |
| A．Kids should be taught never to talk to strangers. |
| B．Kids should obey the traffic rules. |
| C．Kids should be taught to call 911 for anything. |
| D．Kids should stay off the street while waiting for the bus. |
| A．talk about school safety | B．call on readers to fight against school violence |
| C．discuss the injuries at school | D．give advice on school-age children’s safety |
6 . Get ready! Robots are now teaching English. Robots are about to
The young students say that the robots are
I
| A．leave | B．fight | C．enter |
| A．fun | B．new | C．strange |
| A．generally | B．hardly | C．always |
| A．robots | B．individuals | C．partners |
| A．change | B．keep | C．strengthen |
7 . Nicholas Rilling is a bright-eyed, active 5-year-old boy, normal in every way. What is
It was Oct, 17. The Maryland family were enjoying a vacation at a beach resort (旅游胜地) in Puerto Rico. The shallow (浅的) water suggested no
The sunlight dancing on the water made it difficult for Kent to see where his son was. After an anxious and hurried
“He just looked gray and his
For three days in hospital, Nick
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The family kept praying at his bedside, talking to him, hoping for a
After five days, Nick was well enough to
| A．unusual | B．frightening | C．common | D．obvious |
| A．illness | B．unconsciousness | C．coach | D．treatment |
| A．help | B．food | C．care | D．oxygen |
| A．danger | B．interest | C．difficulty | D．fish |
| A．turned up | B．looked up | C．stayed up | D．cheered up |
| A．search | B．hike | C．invitation | D．rescue |
| A．swimming | B．sinking | C．floating | D．flowing |
| A．rare | B．fancy | C．brief | D．still |
| A．legs | B．eyes | C．lips | D．hands |
| A．boat | B．beach | C．carpet | D．hospital |
| A．remained | B．became | C．turned | D．went |
| A．doctors | B．couples | C．friends | D．vacationers |
| A．Angry | B．Excited | C．Sad | D．Hopeful |
| A．pretend | B．recover | C．form | D．appreciate |
| A．fun | B．luck | C．operation | D．experience |
| A．speech | B．response | C．laugh | D．look |
| A．book | B．friend | C．toy | D．cartoon |
| A．leave | B．stay in | C．approach | D．rush to |
| A．disappointing | B．interesting | C．near-death | D．favorite |
| A．reunion | B．birthday | C．rebirth | D．dinner |
If you go to another country, what kinds of things would you buy? Would you buy a camera in Japan, some
Toys are not the only things made in China. "Once I wanted to buy a pair of basketball
For many parents, making sure that their children get the right amount of sleep can be
Poor sleep will have all sorts of negative effects on teenagers,
So, how can parents help? If you think your child needs more sleep, try making gradual adjustments to their sleeping habits. So far, studies
10 . I’m confused (困惑的) these days. We are taught at home and at school that using violence (暴力) is the least civilized (文明的) way to solve problems. For example, last week I thought about hitting my friend for winning a beautiful shell while we were playing at the beach. But I talked with him instead and we came to an agreement. If two adults had a disagreement, and if they used violence towards each other in order to win, is it all right?
When two countries disagree, they often fight a war. Why is using violence not okay at home, at school, or in your country but okay between countries? Many people have been killed because of wars, not only soldiers (士兵) but ordinary people, even small children and babies. And refugees (难民) exist, too.
A war is a great violence, like two people fighting over a shell, just much bigger. Adults say they are fighting wars in order to solve problems and make peace. But can you really “make peace” by killing so many people? I don’t think bombs (炸弹) can reach people’s hearts and change them. Bombs can’t create love and caring, and that’s what we need in the world. Why do adults use violence so quickly? Why can’t they use their wisdom and talk it over?
Adults might say that things are not that easy. But they are the ones that teach us to be kind, not to hurt people, and not to kill. Why don’t they act as what they say?
A page from a 12-year-old boy, Joshua’s diary
1. At the beach, Joshua________.| A．hit his friend in the face |
| B．won a beautiful toy |
| C．played with a beautiful shell |
| D．came to an agreement with his friend |
| A．he knew little about wars |
| B．he doesn’t understand adults |
| C．wars create death and refugees |
| D．wars are not the only way to make peace |
| A．Love and care for each other. |
| B．Don’t use violence so quickly. |
| C．Stop using bombs in wars. |
| D．Don’t hurt or kill people in wars. |
