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The Colony, TX

Median home price: $135,863

Median family income: $89,308

Set on the shores of Lewisville Lake, The Colony is ideal for outdoor types. There’s boating and swimming on the lake, as well as hiking, picnicking and golf in the parklands around it. The Colony also enjoys a wealth of housing options, from one-bedroom apartments to lakeside mansions(大厦),Cute two-bedroom starter homes are available for less than $100,000and nice four-bedrooms can cost as little as $135,000

Gladstone, MO

Median home price : $96,690

Median family income: $64,745

With the nickname of “Happy Rock”, Gladstone must be a cheerful place to live. Among its charms: This Kansas City suburb recently opened a new community center that has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center and basketball courts. More reasons for residents to smile : A nearby Ford Motor plant is set to expand, which is expected to bring in new jobs. A four-bedroom, 2.5bath house was recently on the market for just $129,000

Irmo, SC

Median home price: $99,000

Median family income : $67,999

This September, Irmo celebrates its 40th annual Okra Strut. The Strut started small, as a fund raiser for a new library ,but now up to 100,000,people attend the two-day event. When the festival first started , Irmo was a sleepy town of just 500.It’s grown rapidly since, with 12,000 residents today. The average three-bedroom 1,300-square-foot home costs about $99,000

Powder Springs, GA

Median home price : $85,000

Median family income: $68,168

Families love Powder Spring’s charming downtown and pleasant quality of life .They also appreciate its reasonable real estate prices : Three-bedroom homes are on the market here for $85,000 and less . Another big draw is McEachern High School, which used to be a college campus. The school is supported by a large endowment , according to city manager Brad Hulsey . “People really want their kids to attend,”he said.

1.Which of the following describes the Colony, TX properly?

A. Modern and magnificent

B. Entertaining and optional

C. Cheap and very attractive

D. Expensive but fashionable

2.If you want to buy a house, you have to spend about $76.00 for every square foot in ______.

A. Powder Springs, GA

B. Irmo, SC

C. Gladstone, MO

D. The Colony, TX

3.By saying, “people really want their kids to attend” , Brad Hulsey means that ______.

A. Parents encourage their kids to go to school

B. people now pay more attention to education

C. kids usually enjoy themselves in Powder Springs

D. people buy the house in Powder Springs for the School

4.Who are most likely to be interested in the passage?

A. Students who are at school

B. Parents who have a low income

C. People who want to buy affordable houses

D. Builders who have just lost their jobs.

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One Canada, Two Languages

Canada is one of the few nations in the world to have two official languages: English and French. There are 10 provinces in the country, but only one of these — Quebec is known as “French Canada”. This is because it was founded by French explorers while British adventurers discovered the rest.

Canada left the British Empire (帝国) in 1867 to become an independent country and English and French have been recognized as the official languages ever since.

Most people speak English as their first language and the two national television networks broadcast in English throughout the country. Apart from in Quebec and a few places on the east coast, French television is very rare.

The same goes for traffic signs and menus, for example, outside of Quebec, there are only a few places where you’ll see traffic signs in French. In restaurants, it’s almost impossible to find French on the menu unless you are in the heartland(中心地带)of French Canada. However, all products sold in Canada must, by law，have labels(标签)and instructions in both languages.

In Canada’s English-speaking provinces, official bilingualism means that students can choose to complete a special French language course. Under this program, they are taught most of their subjects in French.

If a student begins the course in kindergarten (幼儿园)or Grade One, it is likely that all his lessons will be in French. However, if he starts at junior high school, 25 percent of the teaching will continue to be in English.

1.Which country controlled Canada before its independence?

A. France. B. Britain.

C. America. D. Germany.

2.Where can you watch French television programs?

A. Only in Quebec.

B. In Quebec and a few other places.

C. From the two national television networks.

D. All over Canada.

3.What does the underlined word “bilingualism” in the fifth paragraph mean?

A. 外语教育 B. 母语教育

C. 双语教育 D. 语言教育

4.What do we know about the education in Canada?

A. In English-speaking provinces only English courses are offered.

B. If you choose a special French language course, most of the subjects will be taught in French.

C. The courses in primary schools are all taught in English.

D. Most of the courses in junior high schools are taught in English.

Having a learning disability doesn't mean you can't learn，but you'll need some help and you'll need to work extra hard.If you have a learning disability remember that you are not slow.

Learning disabilities can be genetic(遗传的；基因的 )．That means they can be passed down in families through the genes.But kids today have an advantage over their parents.Educators now know a lot more about the brain and how learning works—and it's easier for kids to get the help they need.

“Dyslexia”is a learning disability that means a kid has a lot of trouble reading and writing.Kids who have trouble with math may have “dyscalculia”．Other kids may have “language disorders”，which means they have trouble understanding language and understanding what they read.

It can be confusing，though.How do we tell if a student has a learning disability? Reading，doing math，and writing letters may be difficult for lots of kids at first.But when those early troubles don't fade away (逐渐消失)after they have grown up，and it's really difficult for them to make any progress，it's possible the kid has a learning disability.

Finding out you have a learning disability can be upsetting.You might feel different from everyone else.But the fact is that learning disabilities are pretty common.And if your learning psychologist has found out which one you're facing，you're on the right route.Now，you can start getting the help you need to do better in school.But for this special help to really work，you'll need to practice the new skills you're learning.It may take a lot of effort (努力) every day.That can be a challenge，but you can do it.Soon，you'll enjoy the results of all your hard work: more fun and success at school!

1.Why does the author say kids today have an advantage over their parents?

A. Because kids can get help from educators.

B. Because kids are clever than their parents.

C. Because kids' learning skills are improved greatly.

D. Because kids are working harder than their parents.

2.Which of the following is TRUE about the learning disability?

A. It is a physical illness.

B. It can be treated by doctors.

C. It always happens to only a few children who are lazy.

D. It makes those who have a learning disability need new learning skills.

3.Which of the following sends the message that you have a learning disability?

A. The teacher says you are a slow student.

B. You have trouble with lessons at a young age.

C. You can't deal with early troubles when you have grown up.

D. Your learning style is quite different from others'.

4.What will happen to a kid if he/she has a learning disability?

A. He/She always fails in exams.

B. He/She will be laughed at by others.

C. He/She will enjoy more fun at school.

D. He/She will get into trouble with learning a certain subject.

—I remember you were a talented pianist at college.Can you play the piano for me?

—Sorry，I ________the piano for years.

A. don't play B. wasn't playing

C. haven't played D. hadn't played

I wouldn't have picked up that dusty card without seeing those big words: DON'TFORGET.I was ________….

Don't forget what? Under the words were three numbered items. l. Snow peas. 2. Shakespeare. 3. Sadira  Kirmani. What was my name doing on someone's list? Yesterday was my first day here. Since Mrs. Allison_______me, nobody except the boy with glasses spoke to me and asked if he could have my cake at lunch. I tried to  _______on the[ lessons, but my mind went _____.Snow peas, Shakespeare, and me？  "Sadira." I ____when Mrs. Allison called my name. "It's time to line up for_____.” As I moved through the line, I heard a girl with braces ask,  "What's that?",_______at a pan. "Snow peas," the lady answered. "I'll try some snow peas," the boy behind me______.

Snow peas!  Number. 1 on the list. After lunch, Mrs. Allison ______ hat it was "rhyme time." The boy who'd asked for snow peas stood up.  "OK, Wyatt." Mrs. Allison nodded. "To be or not to be…’”Wyatt began.

When he______,  Mrs. Allison added,  "Shakespeare wrote sonnets, a special kind of______.” Shakespeare? Number 2 on the list. I started to_______ , wondering what would happen next.

After school, I sat alone on the bus. It was quite a while before I  ______Wyatt. He smiled in a _____way, saying¨1 wanted to talk to you. I almost forgot."

“Forgot what'?"

“You're number 3 on my list."

So now I _______what was going on.  "My mom's ______ .I'm supposed to try three new things every day." continued Wyatt.

That night, I made my own ____.l．Try the spinach quiche.2.Offer my______to the boy with glasses.3.Say______to the girl with braces. Then I smiled before adding one more _____: Thank Wyatt.

1.A. Enthusiastic B. Grateful C. Curious D. optimistic

2.A. introduced B. encouraged C. recommended D. dismissed

3.A. Bring B. Carry C. rely   D. concentrate

4.A. weak B. blank C. excited D. pale

5.A. shouted B. laughed C. jumped D. greeted

6.A. class B. supper C. sports D. lunch

7.A. pointing B. glaring C. knocking D. coming

8.A. worked out B. checked out C. shouted out D. figured out

9.A. predicted B. announced C. responded D. reported

10.A. finished B. copied C. prepared D. returned

11.A. theatre B. novel C. article D. poetry

12.A. disappoint B. panic C. calm D. annoy

13.A. knew B. Remembered C. understood D. noticed

14.A. strict B. Friendly C. sad D. voluntary

15.A. pointed out B. referred to C. found out D. appealed to.

16.A. idea B. Invitation C. command D. preference

17.A. meal B. List C. rhyme D. cake

18.A. card B. Peas C. dessert D. homework

19.A. please B. Sorry C. goodbye D. hello

20.A. number    B. Entry C. person D. word

We usually don’t mind when people call us by positive nicknames.1.But when people call us by cruel nicknames, it can be difficult to get them to stop. So what should you do?

Ask your friends to stop. Maybe you tripped(绊倒）over your feet a few times, and your friends started calling you klutz, thinking that you don’t really mind.2.

Leave a nicknames behind. Sometimes, life gives us a chance to start fresh3.If you’re moving from elementary school to middle school, let your friends know that don’t want to go by your old nickname.

Ignore those who call you by a nickname. If the kids calling you by a bad nickname aren’t your friends, you should do your best to ignore them.4.It may be hard to pretend that it doesn’t hurt, but if you get angry or obviously upset, it will just encourage them to use the nickname all the time.

5.Remember that if you have a bad nickname now, you probably won’t be stuck with it. Just look at Elvis Presley! When he first started singing on stage, he wiggled(摆动）his hips so much that cruel critics and the audience nicknamed him Elvis The Pelvis. He never stopped wiggling. People soon found it impossible to ignore his talent and began to call him The King of Rock & Roll.

A. If it does bother you, tell them.

B. Believe that things will change.

C. If the kids refuse to stop, talk to your teacher.

D. It feels good when these nicknames are repeated.

E. Although words can be hurtful, they can’t change who you really are.

F. The chance can be a good time to get rid of a nickname that you don’t like.

G. If you act like they aren’t hurting you, they’ll eventually get bored and stop.

Tins of cooling ointment (清凉油) have become a currency for Chinese traveling in Egypt.

1.(visit)the complex of ancient temples at Karnak, Chinese tourist Mr. Ye lost his way among the stone churches and pillars.

An Egyptian guide gave him directions. To show his 2.(appreciate), Mr. Ye handed him a small red tin the size of a large coin. Inside 3.(be) a cooling ointment that has the function of refreshing mind and preventing pain. Mr. Ye brought 50 tins with him on his six-day tour to hand out as tips.

"Before I came to Egypt, the tourism agency told me 4.(repeat) to bring cooling balm as a gift to make the trip 5.(easy)," said Mr. Ye, a 25-year-old 6.family sells Chinese medicine online. Egyptians, he said, are very nice to Chinese tourists, 7.they love this little gift."

Egyptians sometimes demand the balm by running a thumb across their foreheads. Li Xiaodong, an Egyptologist at China's Northeast Normal University, believes Chinese travelers initially brought cooling balm for 8.(person) use because it's very hot in Egypt, then 9.(discover) Egyptians liked it.

Some Chinese tourists said giving gifts feels better than handing over money. "If you give essential balm, 10.is more like you're giving it to friends," said one Chinese tourist.

下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在该漏字符号下写上该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（ \ ）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该横线下写上修改后的词。

注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2、只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

The other day I happened to meet a young America student in our school. It was the first time that I have met a foreigner, so I went up immediately and greeted him with English. He told me that he was a college student travel in China and he liked China very much. I volunteered to show him around the school. He was deep impressed with the Chinese buildings and was busy taking the photos all the time. He said never had he seen so beautiful buildings. After that, they went boating on the BingXi River and had a wonderful time. I was very glad to have such a good chance to practicing my spoken English.

The number of Japanese students in the Chinese mainland is more than those studying in the US, according to Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, a Taiwan news outlet reported on Monday.

Japan saw the peak of studying abroad in 2010 when 124,000 sought academic careers overseas. About 61,000 Japanese studied in the US in 2010, about half the total studying abroad. But since then, the number has decreased. In 2015, the number was down to only just over 20,000, about 20 percent of Japanese students being educated overseas.

The number of Japanese going to the Chinese mainland to study has been rising since 2009 and now surpasses the US.

An official spokesman said, "Choices are various for studying abroad nowadays, not just limited to the US. Many Japanese universities have an increasing number of exchange pro-grams with Chinese universities and Japanese companies now tend to prefer people with academic experience in Asia rather than the.US or Europe as previously. Tuition fees (学费）are another reason. Annual fees in US universities are almost twice those charged by Chinese

universities.”

Some Japanese experts say the decline indicates young Japanese are satisfied with the domestic situation rather than preparing for challenges outside.

1.How many Japanese students studied abroad in 2015?

A. About 61,000. B. About 100,000.

C. About 124,000. D. About 200,000.

2.What does the fourth paragraph mainly talk about?

A. The tuition fees about studying in the US.

B. The choices for Japanese students to study abroad.

C. The reason why Japanese students go to study in China.

D. The problems that Japanese students have when studying in China.

3.The underlined word “domestic” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to “ ”.

A. native B. previous

C. complex D. simple

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