1. What is the man’s problem?
| A．He forgot his password. | B．He can’t use the system. | C．He can’t find his computer. |
| A．Beside the stairs. | B．At the back of the lift. | C．Next to the reception desk. |
| A．Her bank account. | B．Her happiness. | C．Her job. |
1. Why did Maria go to the Oxford Street?
| A．To meet Jason. | B．To watch a play. | C．To do some shopping. |
| A．She’s an actress. | B．She’s a street artist. | C．She’s a salesperson. |
| A．Go with Maria. | B．See his friends. | C．Host a dinner. |
4 . It’s common that everyone wants to be happy. Everything we think, say, and do is connected with our innermost(内心深处的) desires to achieve happiness.
So how is it that some people seem to be happy all the time?
They smile.
Happy people smile, even when they don’t have much to smile about.The important part about smiling is that the change in physiology actually causes a change in psychology.
They create value.
Happy people often focus on the long term.
They eat healthy.
It’s hard to be happy when you spend most of your day worrying about the past or living in fear of the future.Happy people are present in the here and now.
They set goals.
Happy people also tend to set goals for the future.The goals give them an intended direction of travel. They’re buried in their hopes and aspirations of whatever they’re trying to achieve in life.
They think positive.
When thinking positive, and looking past problems and negativity, not only do we feel better mentally, but our minds are better able to process the heretonow.
Stick to the advice above for two or three months, and maybe you’ll find some amazing changes on yourself.
| A．They live in the moment. |
| B．In fact, positive thinking is the basis for being happier in life. |
| C．They build and develop relationships. |
| D．But for some reasons, often whatever we do, happiness is just out of reach. |
| E．The goals give them a clear direction of travel. |
| F．Happy people eat foods that are high in energy, raw and nutritious. |
| G．They work to create value in whatever they’re doing in life. |
Dear Alisa,
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6 . There was an old man who lived in a house by himself. Because of his old age, he wasn’t able to get around very well. Therefore, he had almost everything delivered(送货) to his home, including(包括) his newspaper, his milk, and his bread. On Friday, while delivering the old man’s milk, the milkman knocked on the front door of the man’s house. But to his surprise, no one answered. And the milk he delivered for these two days hadn’t been taken into the house yet. Beside the milk on the doorstep, there were also two bags of bread for Wednesday and Thursday.
This was the third day that the man hadn’t come to his door to get the milk. The milkman immediately thought there was something strange about the situation. He looked through the keyhole in the front door and was surprised to see the old man lying on the ground, maybe dead. The milkman called the police to the scene(现场). They found that the man had been shot to death. After finding out the things around the man’s house further, the police found no evidence(证据) other than(除了) a copy of Tuesday’s newspaper on the doorstep.
They then interviewed the three people who had most recently seen the old man: the milkman, the old man’s baker, and a newspaper deliveryman. They questioned the men to see if any of them had killed the old man. While being questioned, all three men said they didn’t kill him. It seemed unlikely that all three of them were innocent(无辜的). But the police had already figured out (推测) who the killer might be. They arrested the newspaper deliveryman.
How did the police figure out that he might be the person who killed the old man?
1. From the first paragraph, we learned that________.
| A．the old man lived with his wife |
| B．the old man was strong enough to do many things |
| C．the old man lived alone |
| D．the old man had three good friends |
| A．The old man’s baker. | B．A newspaper deliveryman. |
| C．The milkman. | D．The policeman. |
| A．Be asked some questions. | B．Be taken to the police station. |
| C．Be told something. | D．Be fined. |
| A．The police found only a copy of Tuesday’s newspaper on the doorstep. There were no copies of Wednesday’s and Thursday’s newspapers. |
| B．The milkman told the policeman he saw it. |
| C．The old man left a letter. |
| D．The newspaper deliveryman left some of his private things in the old man’s house. |
7 . Fireworks can add excitement to all kinds of celebrations. However, fireworks can be very dangerous if not handled or used properly. To reduce the risks associated with a firework display, adults need to be aware of firework safety rules, and so do children who are watching. There are some basic rules to follow.
Make sure you are using legal fireworks. There are reasons for the banning of certain fireworks, such as safety concerns. Explain to your children the dangers of fireworks and give them a written emergency number to call in case something goes wrong, along with the address of your firework display. Fill a bucket with water and have a fire extinguisher (灭火器) on hand.
Never allow your children to light the fireworks. This should be done only by a responsible adult. Move all children to a safe distance from the fireworks and have them remain there until the show is finished. Make sure the fireworks are setting off pointing to the sky and not to the side. To prevent injuries, it is important that the fireworks are never thrown or held in a person’s hands while being lit. Because fireworks are very loud, you may want to place earmuffs (耳罩) on young children.
When the firework display is finished, there will be a lot of debris (残骸) to pick up. If there are any fireworks that do not light properly, wait at least fifteen minutes before you get close. Place the faulty fireworks and the firework debris into a bucket of water. This will ensure that none of them will relight. Put all unused fireworks and lighters far out of the reach of children so they can’t try to light them. Remember that safety comes first!
1. What can we learn from the passage?| A．There are no celebrations without fireworks. |
| B．People should be kept away from fireworks. |
| C．Fireworks bring more risks than excitement. |
| D．Fireworks can do great harm to children if not used properly. |
| A．Throw them into the sky. | B．Hold them in the hands. |
| C．Put them upwards. | D．Point them towards the side. |
| A．Leave the faulty fireworks where they are. |
| B．Pick up the firework debris and bring it home. |
| C．Place the unused fireworks in a bucket of water. |
| D．Make sure the debris and unused fireworks are safe. |
| A．How to Display Fireworks | B．Firework Safety Rules |
| C．Safety Comes First | D．Basic Rules for Adults to Follow |
1. What will the speakers have this week?
| A．Japanese food. | B．Thai food. | C．Chinese food. |
| A．On Friday. | B．On Thursday. | C．On Wednesday. |
| A．Mary. | B．Joanna. |
| C．Kate. | D．May. |
When Jessica and her husband Edward welcomed their first child, they quickly understood that parenting would not be easy. Edward owned a textile(纺织品) business in Texas，but it was struggling. With a baby at home now, expenses went up, while income stayed the same or even went down in some months.There was constantly a lack of money.
Luckily, Edward's business grew slowly, and Jessica managed to save some money. But just when it appeared that they would be having a less stressful month, another problem knocked at their door : the washing machine broke down again.
After considering her options, Jessica realized that there was no point in getting the machine repaired. Jessica sat down to search online for a machine that she could afford. An hour of searching led her to one good find, but it cost $250, and Jessica could only afford to pay $150. In the end, she decided to see the owner James in person.
Upon arrival，a man opened the door.There was sadness in his eyes.“ How may I help you? ” he asked. “ Hi! I’m Jessica. I messaged you regarding the washing machine. Can I have a look at it? ”“Oh，sure. Come in,” James said. It seemed that the man was planning to move away.
“ Well, I hope you remember I said I wanted to talk about the price，” Jessica said embarrassedly.“I can't extend my budget beyond $150. We just had a baby, and you know things are not so well financially, so I am wondering if you could give me a discount?”
James stood there silently for a while. The woman’s sincere request made him think about his wife again，who had just passed away. He remembered she once told him that if he had the resources，he should help those who are less fortunate.Then he nodded his head in agreement.“Sure. $150 sounds like a good deal to me，” he said. Jessica’s eyes widened in surprise.“Really? You are so nice. Thank you so much!”
Paragraph 1:
As Jessica entered the room, she saw the white machine.
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Paragraph 2:
After getting home, Jessica was shocked to find $150 in the machine.
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