“I don’t like my parents. They always __________ me I should do this, and should not do that. It sometimes makes me angry.” said Zhang Hua, a middle school student in Guangzhou. Do you have the __________ problem? Perhaps your parents had the same problem when they were your age long ago. Why does it __________that some parents are not so friendly in their children’s eyes?

One of the biggest things is when someone becomes a parent, he/she likes worrying things. They worry about everything about you, from the time you were born. They worry about your __________ of friends, the food you eat, your work at school, how much sleep you get, etc. All these things are __________ of your life. They want you to grow up __________ and happily.

So how can you __________ things easier on yourself? Just make sure your parents know what you’re doing. Get them to know your friends. Phone if you stay somewhere else. Say sorry to them when you make mistakes. Take responsibility for what you have done. Talk about your __________ with them. They may talk about theirs with you.

Most of all, try to think about why your parents do this or do that. They are still _________ being parents and need help you can give them. Someday, when you become a parent, they may be able to help you how to __________ your children.

1.A.speak B.tell C.talk

2.A.serious B.difficult C.same

3.A.seem B.look C.feel

4.A.communication B.comment C.choice

5.A.everything B.part C.whole

6.A.healthily B.hardly C.strongly

7.A.make B.find C.try

8.A.homework B.meals C.ideas

9.A.moving B.practicing C.helping

10.A.have fun with B.get on with C.take care of

Recently, HUAWEI, one of China's best high-tech companies, has launched(发布) an app called StorySign, that will make it easier for deaf children to read stories.

Some AI skills from HUAWEI are used in the app. They help deaf children read by turning written text into sign language. A character called Star in the app makes it easier to use the app.

Users can also choose a book from the app's library that is then shown in sign language using cartoon characters. The first book on the StorySign platform(平台) is the popular children's book Spot the Dog.

The developers tried to make the app's main character Star popular with both boys and girls. Star also wears a hearing aid(助听器).

“We created StorySign to make it possible for families with deaf children to enjoy an exciting story time,” said Andrew Garrihy, Huawei's CMO for Western Europe. “We hope that by reminding people to understand deaf children better, they'll be encouraged to support one of the charity partners we are working with across Europe.”

There are about 32 million deaf children around the world. Many of them have trouble learning to read, this might because of no good way to turn written text into sign language. Now the app gives deaf children a great tool.

1.Who should the app StorySign be created for?

A.The children who can't see.

B.The children who can't talk.

C.The children who can't hear.

D.The children who can't walk.

2.Which of the following is TRUE about the app StorySign?

A.It's created by a foreign company.

B.It has lots of high technology in it.

C.The sign language in the app is shown by real people.

D.It can't be used without a hearing aid.

3.What does Star mainly help to do in the app?

A.Encourage deaf children to read stories.

B.Choose stories for deaf children.

C.Make friends with deaf children.

D.Help deaf children use the app more easily.

4.According to Andrew Garrihy, what can we know?

A.European countries have the most deaf children in the world.

B.Many people in Europe care for deaf children.

C.The app StorySign has got successful in Europe.

D.HUAWEI is helping deaf children by working with many charities.

5.What's the best title for the passage?

A.Deaf Children's Problem in Reading

B.Deaf Children Around the World

C.A Special App for Deaf Children

D.The Importance of Helping Deaf Children

Research proves that nearly half of the cancers diagnosed(诊断) in the UK each year—over 130,000 in total— are caused by life choices that include smoking, drinking and eating the wrong things.

Tobacco(烟草) is the biggest factor, causing 23% for cases in men and 15.6% in women, says the Cancer Research UK report. Next comes a lack of fresh fruit and vegetables in men’s diets, while for women it is being overweight. Lead author of the report, Professor Max Parkin, said: “Many people believe cancer is related to fate(命运) or ‘in the genes(基因)’, and that it depends on luck whether they get it or not. Looking at all the evidence, it is clear that around 40% of all cancers are caused by things we mostly have the power to change.”

For men, the best advice appears to be: stop smoking, eat more fruit and vegetables and cut down on how much alcohol you drink. For women, again, the best advice is to stop smoking, but also watch your weight.

In total, 14 lifestyle and environmental factors, such as where you live and the job you do, cause 134,000 cancers in the UK each year.

Some risk factors are well founded, such as smoking’s link with lung(肺) cancer. But others are less well realized. For stomach cancer, a fifth of the risk comes from having too much salt in the diet, data suggests. Some cancers, like mouth and throat cancer, are caused almost mainly by lifestyle choices. But others, like gall bladder cancer(胆囊癌), are largely not related to lifestyle.

Public Health Minister, Anne Milton, said: “By making small changes you can cut your risk of serious health problems—giving up smoking, watching you drink, getting more exercise and keeping an eye on your weight.”

1.The underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refer to________.

A.change B.lifestyle C.cancer D.weight

2.According to Professor Parkin, he thinks that________.

A.cancers are caused because of genes

B.some cancers may be avoided mainly

C.most cancers are caused for no reason

D.men can keep an eye on their weight to avoid cancers

3.According to this passage, stomach cancer can be brought on by________.

A.working overtime B.taking in too much salt

C.lack of exercise D.smoking too much

4.Which of the following can be learnt from the passage?

A.Smoking is the only cause of lung cancer.

B.Drinking a small amount of wine is good for health.

C.Some cancers may not be caused by lifestyle choices.

D.About 134,000 people die of cancer in the UK each year.

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