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I still remember the first day of school our professor introduced a little old lady named Rose to us. I was curious about what might have _____ her to be taking on this challenge at her age. “I always _____ having a college education and now I’m getting one!” she told me. I like listening to this “time machine” as she ______ her wisdom and experience with me.

At the end of the term, we ____ Rose to make a speech to our football team. As she began to deliver her _____ speech, she dropped her note card on the _____ . A little embarrassed, she simply said, “I’m sorry. This whiskey is ______ me! I’ll never get my speech back in order so let me just tell you what I know.” As we laughed, she _______ her throat and began, “We do not stop _____ because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. There are some secrets to staying _______ , being happy, and achieving success. You have to laugh and find _____ every day. Have a dream. When you ______your dreams, you die. We have so many people walking around who are ________ and don’t even know it! There is a huge ______ between growing older and growing up. ______ you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and don’t do one _______ thing, you will turn twenty years old. That doesn’t ______ any talent or ability. The elderly usually don’t have______ for what they did, but rather for things they did not do.”

One week after graduation, Rose _____ peacefully in her sleep. We will remember the wonderful woman who taught us by example that it’s never too late to be all we can_________ be.

1.A. forced B. motivated C. expected D. supported

2.A. dreamed of B. picked up C. turned down D. gave away

3.A. developed B. compared C. organized D. shared

4.A. carried B. informed C. educated D. invited

5.A. dull B. broken C. prepared D. long

6.A. table B. home C. floor D. office

7.A. saving B. killing C. helping D. hurting

8.A. cured B. showed C. created D. cleared

9.A. playing B. working C. jumping D. resting

10.A. wealthy B. clever C. young D. useful

11.A. courage B. spirit C. respect D. humor

12.A. lose B. treasure C. fail D. live

13.A. crazy B. dead C. alive D. curious

14.A. balance B. difference C. relation D. instruction

15.A. As B. Unless C. If D. Though

16.A. productive B. wasteful C. considerate D. strange

17.A. miss B. seek C. take D. gain

18.A. regrets B. rights C. games D. ideas

19.A. smiled B. died C. cried D. acted

20.A. quickly B. reasonably C. silently D. possibly

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In a tiny room, Jenny was lying in bed waiting for an operation, nervous and worried. ______, another patient was squeezed in. After a gentle greeting, they _____ the chatting. The 80-year-old newcomer was named Susan. Her son ____ ran a company as CEO and her daughter worked on a TV station as director. Since her children were too ____ to take care of Susan, she lived in an old people’s home. Susan was proud of her children who had wonderful ___ . Jenny really______Susan. Compared with Susan, Jenny was ____ but an ordinary country woman whose children were just ordinary workers.

Soon, it was supper time, Jenny’s daughter cooked _____ dishes which were her favorite. Jenny invited Susan to share her supper, but she ____ .Susan was ____ her daughter when she received a call. ____ ,her children couldn’t come to visit her. Worse still, Susan had ____ the mealtime in the hospital. She lay in bed, _____ and silent. Jenny’s daughter offered to buy her some food but she had no appetite ____ .

The next day, Jenny and Susan would go through a series of regular medical checks before the operation. Jenny’s daughter ____ to her carefully while Susan was still alone. Out of sympathy, Jenny’s daughter offered to queue(排队) up, fill in different ____ and register for Susan. For several days in hospital, even during her _____,Susan’s children didn’t show up. Susan really envied Jenny whose daughter looked after her all the time ____ she recovered and moved out of hospital.

Care from the loved ones when ill can really make one happy and encouraged, especially for a(n)____ parent. So while devoted to your career, don’t forget your role in your ____ .

1.A. Respectably B. Unexpectedly C. Delightedly D. Patiently

2.A. succeeded in B. turned into C. brought about D. participated in

3.A. unnamedly B. successfully C. technically D. independently

4.A. guilty B. rough C. unwilling D. busy

5.A. improvements B. documents C. occupations D. conservations

6.A. respected B. impressed C. envied D. aroused

7.A. something B. nothing C. anything D. everything

8.A. an amount of B. a great deal C. a great many D. a plenty of

9.A. rejected B. paid C. misunderstood D. struggled

10.A. disturbing B. praising C. expecting D. inviting

11.A. Possibly B. Strangely C. Generally D. Unfortunately

12.A. knew B. missed C. followed D. ignored

13.A. disappointed B. anxious C. astonished D. nervous

14.A. in fact B. at once C. at all D. in length

15.A. obeyed B. examined C. attended D. protected

16.A. forms B. gaps C. positions D. surveys

17.A. checks B. recovery C. stay D. operation

18.A. unless B. although C. until D. because

19.A. ordinary B. loving C. careful D. aged

20.A. family B. health C. friendship D. growth

A group of cultural calendars, with creative designs, informative content and delicate printing, were hot sellers last year and now posting photos of the calendars has become a new fad on social networks. Many people posted photos of their cultural calendars with their comments to arouse memories of traditional knowledge. Though the cultural calendars are a return to traditions, designers are racking their brains to make the calendars appear more attractive.

What’s black and white and fun all over? Penguins, of course! These friendly, odd-looking creatures have a universal appeal. Twelve vivid, full color photographs show us various species of penguins surviving in their harsh environment. The Penguins 2016 Wall Calendar features daily grids(格子) with ample room for notes and reminders. U.S. and international holidays are also included.

Most of the typeface(字体) for The Palace Museum’s Datebook came from the ancient copies of Kai calligraphy and Li calligraphy, as well as pictures of classic Chinese paintings and artworks. More than 50,000 volumes of it were sold on the November 11 Singles Day, and since then it has remained a best-seller among the art books on JD.com, an online marketplace.

The cover for The Red Chamber Dream Calendar was made using a special kind of paper with a red woven design, which symbolizes the joyous and prosperous new year. Inside the datebook, poems, ancient paintings from the classic novel, Dream of the Red Chamber, as well as the inclusion of traditional customs, festivals and solar terms make the datebook seem elegant and informative.

Calendar: Beauty of Chinese Characters, however, has 12 themes for the year and tells about the origin of Chinese characters, other interesting information about Hanzi, the name for the characters. By reading the whole book, one can gain a complete knowledge of Hanzi’s history.

1.The underlined word “fad” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to “________”.

A. invention B. content

C. design D. fashion

2.If you are interested in conventional customs, which calendar should you refer to?

A. The Red Chamber Dream Calendar

B. The Palace Museum Datebook

C. Calendar: Beauty of Chinese Characters

D. The Penguins 2016 Wall Calendar

3.According to the description of The Palace Museum’s Datebook, ________.

A. you can find the information about the origin of Chinese characters

B. it has been and remains a best-seller on online marketplaces

C. ancient paintings and poems are included inside the datebook

D. you can appreciate ancient Chinese calligraphy in it

It seems that electronic devices just keep getting smaller. Scientists in the United States have announced the creation of the first transistor with only two dimensions(二维).

A transistor is a small electronic device that transfers or carries electronic current. Scientists hope these new 2D transistors will be used for building high-resolution(高分辨率)displays that need very little energy.

Two groups of scientists created these 2D transistors. They report that the transistors are only a few atoms thick.

Usually transistors are made with the element silicon(硅). Computer processors, memory chips, TV screens and other electronic devices contain billions of silicon-based transistors. But these very small electrical parts have certain limitations.

Dimitris Ioannou is an electrical engineering professor at George Mason University. He says the traditional transistor has been improved as much as it can be.He adds that researchers have been looking for new materials with special features and they want transistors to be seen through and soft.

“If the layers are very thin, the transistor can become flexible, so it doesn't have to be rigid(坚硬的), like it would be in a silicon chip. So people can think of applications like wearable electronics, television screens and other things,” said Ioannou.

These new transistors can also carry higher current. They also can move the current much faster than traditional transistors. This is important for high-definition screens.

Dimitris Ioannou says the scientific success could prove very useful in the future. "Now, how good and how useful it will be, it's still in the stage of research, but it certainly is an advance," said Ioannou.

1.Which of the following statements about the newly created transistor is TRUE?

A. They are expected to be used in high-resolution displays.

B. The transistors are made with the element silicon.

C. They are rigid, just like traditional transistors.

D. They have already been put into actual use.

2.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 mean?

A. The traditional transistors have been changed into two-dimensional ones.

B. Many of the traditional transistors have been improved over the years.

C. The traditional transistor has been developed to its fullest.

D. The traditional transistor has been developed quite well.

3.What is Dimitris Ioannou's attitude towards the creation of the new transistors?

A. Negative. B. Neutral.

C. Indifferent. D. Positive.

San Francisco is a great city. Below are some ideas for educational activities and programs in San Francisco for this summer.

The San Francisco School: Summer Programs

There are summer camps for the children from pre-kindergarten through middle school at the San Francisco School. With programs such as “Fearless Writing”, “A Green World” and “Re-Making Clothing”, San Francisco becomes a great place for children to learn and have fun in the summer. Registration starts in the spring. Call 415-749-4550 to know more.

San Francisco Art Institute: Community Education

From children to elders, all people are welcome to sign up for all sorts of art classes all year round, such as “Adult Continuing Education”, “Pre-college Programs” and “A Young Artist”. Check online for schedules, class types, age groups and more or call 415-749-4500.

San Francisco University High School: Summer Program

This is a three-summer commitment and a great program preparing kids for college. It provides language and art classes in the morning and social studies such as sports and history in the afternoon. There are also fun activities such as a field day, a party night, a talent show, ect. 30 to 35 tenth-grade children are chosen each summer, so you have to fill out a form. Call 415-749-4558 to know more.

Rudolf Steiner College: Summer Programs

Rudolf Steiner has summer programs for those who want to take courses such as teaching grade courses 1 to 8. Registration is at the beginning of April. Call 415-749-4560 for more about it.

These activities and programs are usually popular, and if you are interested, get up and join us!

1.What can we know according to paragraph 3?

A. Time for registration is only in summer.

B. Kids can sign up for art classes in any season.

C. The school provides writing lessons for children.

D. Pre-school kids should sign up for classes in spring.

2.Which school offers its timetable on the website?

A. Rudolf Steiner College

B. The San Francisco School

C. San Francisco Art Institute

D. San Francisco University High School

3.If you want to know more about a talent show, you can call ?

A. 415-749-4550. B. 415-749-4500

C. 415-749-4558. D. 415-749-4560.

4.For whom will Rudolf Steiner College provide summer programs?

A. Children from any school.

B. Students from high school.

C. Kids from pre-kindergarten.

D. Those who want to be teachers.

When we first gave our daughters (then 13 and 15 years old) cell phones for emergencies, we made them sign an agreement in which we strictly ruled where and when they could use their phones and even we could check their every text message. However, in less than a year, we lost control of the situation.

There is a terrible reality that almost every teenager sends between 50 to 100 messages a day - some as many as 300, and 70% of teenagers admit hiding their online behavior from parents. According to a study, teenagers need as much sleep or more than they get as children - that's between 9 and 10 hours of sleep a night, but only 20% of them are getting it. When they don't get enough sleep, they perform poorly in school, feel very hungry, are more likely to have flu and are very emotional.

Recently, we adopted a "check in at tuck in" (盖被子时交手机) rule at our house, an idea I learnt from a parenting expert. It is very simple. At bedtime, when we "tuck in" our children for the night, they must "check in" their phones. They will probably bargain like this:

"But I use it for my alarm clock."

"I'll wake you up."

"My friends might need me."

"If there is an emergency, they can call the fixed phone and I'll wake you up."

A few weeks ago, when I drove my younger daughter to a friend's house for a sleepover, she handed me her phone. "I guess I should check this in now, since you won't be there to tuck me in tonight. I'll call you from Ellie's phone if I need you."

1.The first paragraph that the writer writes is to______.

A. show the writer's family life

B. lead to the topic of the passage

C. advise to buy cell phones for children

D. introduce the writer's two daughters

2.The cell phones were bought for children in hope of_______.

A. controlling their online behavior

B. working hard through the Internet

C. replacing alarm clocks with cell phones

D. keeping in touch if something urgent happened

3.Which of the following is NOT caused by sleeping less?

A. Performing well in school.

B. Feeling very hungry.

C. Being easy to have flu.

D. Being very emotional.

4.Which is probably the best title for the passage?

A. How to Take Control of Children

B. How to Help Children Sleep Well at Night

C. How to Get Children off Cell Phones at Night

D. How to Assist Children with Cell Phones

The exact work of ancient astronomers has led to a modern observation --- our days are longer than they used to be. Not that you’d noticed: The new research in the Proceedings of the Royal Society A shows that it takes the Earth a tiny bit longer these days to complete a single rotation (转动) than it did millions of years ago. It’s the kind of stuff that’s measured in milliseconds per century, but those milliseconds add up. Over the last thousands of years, they’d totaled several hours, which the Los Angeles Times puts this way, “If humanity had been measuring time with an atomic clock that started running back in 700 BC, today that clock would read 7 p.m. when the sun is directly overhead rather than noon. The atomic clock won’t lose a second for 15 billion years.” Maybe more remarkable is that the work is the result of a tireless 40-year research into ancient timekeeping records dating back 2,700 years.

Scientists led by Richard Stephenson of the UK’s Durham University have been studying Babylonian clay tablets, Chinese observations made through the use of water clocks, and Arab astronomical records that tracked solar and lunar eclipses(日/月食). “The most astonishing thing about this study is the fact that we have this information at all,” said a geographer not involved in the study. Researchers are still hoping to find observations from the Incas and the Maya, and to fill in their largest hole between 200 and 600 AD, but they’ve measured the Earth’s deceleration at 1.8 milliseconds per day per century. Given the moon’s gravitational effect on our oceans, the discovery that Earth is decelerating isn’t a surprise, notes the Christian Science Monitor, though astronomers had previously estimated a higher rate.

1.Why are days longer than before according to the text?

A. The earth rotates more and more slowly.

B. Humanity has got incorrect timekeeping records.

C. It takes longer for the earth to turn around the sun.

D. The lost milliseconds for centuries are added to our present days.

2.How did researchers come to the conclusion of the study?

A. By resetting the rotating time of the earth.

B. By referring to ancient timekeeping records.

C. By studying the moon’s gravitational effect on the oceans.

D. By measuring time again with an atomic clock.

3.What can we infer about the study from what the geographer said?

A. Geography theory supports the result of the study.

B. The geographer disagrees to the research conclusion.

C. The scientists’ research is meaningless.

D. It’s right to get geographers involved in the study.

4.What is the meaning of the underlined word “deceleration” in Paragraph 2?

A. Evolution. B. Slowdown.

C. Enlargement. D. Development.

One day, during the long summer holiday, Mrs. Martins took Brendon and his younger brother Kim to the beach. As soon as they got there, the two children _______ down to the sea to try out their new surfboards(冲浪板). They were soon swimming out to the _____ and riding back on their boards.

After a while, Brendon noticed that Kim was ____ away from him.

“Come back, Kim,” he shouted. “Mum said we have to stick together.” Kim put his arms over the side of his board and began paddling (划水) , but _____ getting closer, he began moving further away.

“Brendon, help!” called the young boy. “I’m ____ in a rip current (离岸流).” Brendon quickly paddled over to his _____.

“____ the back of my board and I’ll pull you to the beach,” he told the ____ boy. But the rip was too ______ and soon both Brendon and Kim were moving further from the beach.

“I can’t ____ see our beach any more,” cried Kim.

“Yes, but we’re not moving out of the sea any more. We’re just floating along the coast. See, there’s the next beach.” said Brendon ____. “We’re moving closer to it.” Sure enough, the current was now taking them closer to the beach and becoming_____.

“Right, it’s time to paddle,” said Brendon, suddenly full of ____.

Before long the children paddled to the beach _____ they sat for a few moments to _______ their breath. After a while, they_____ up their boards and started the long walk back to their mother. When they got there, they were _______ to find the beach full of people and boats.

“Thank goodness!” cried their mother running to _________ them. “We were just about to start a search. One minute you were in the waves in front of me and the next you were gone. I was so_____.”

“It’s OK,” said Brendon, hugging his mother. “We did just as you told us and ______ together.”

1.A. rushed B. got C. came D. jumped

2.A. beaches B. waves C. fields D. sands

3.A. turning B. breaking C. floating D. pulling

4.A. because of B. in addition to C. in case of D. instead of

5.A. found B. caught C. stricken D. rested

6.A. mother B. sister C. friend D. brother

7.A. Hold onto B. Put down C. Hold up D. Take off

8.A. determined B. frightened C. concerned D. excited

9.A. hard B. deep C. strong D. soft

10.A. still B. already C. hardly D. even

11.A. carefully B. sadly C. cheerfully D. eagerly

12.A. weaker B. clearer C. lower D. faster

13.A. spirit B. energy C. power D. force

14.A. how B. why C. where D. when

15.A. save B. feel C. hold D. catch

16.A. picked B. mixed C. rolled D. fixed

17.A. angry B. anxious C. hurried D. surprised

18.A. punish B. beat C. hug D. praise

19.A. disappointed B. worried C. embarrassed D. amazed

20.A. stuck B. shouted C. shook D. swam

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