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Ireland,Japan,China scientists share the 2015 Nobel Prize for medicine.William Campbell,Satoshi Omura and Tu Youyou jointly won the prize 1. their work against diseases,the award-giving body said on Monday.

Campbell 2.Ireland and Japanese Omura won half of the prize for a new drug,3. has helped the battle against river blindness,as well as showing 4.(power)effect against other diseases.

The Chinese scientist Tu Youyou also discovered artemisinin(青蒿素),a drug that has 5.(sharp)reduced the death rates for patients 6.(suffer)from malaria(疟疾).She is also the first Chinese citizen7.(win)the Nobel Prize for medicine.The prize winning is 8.honor for China’s science cause and traditional Chinese medicine.

“These two 9.(discover)provide humankind with a new way to fight these diseases that affect hundreds of millions of people annually.The award for Tu Youyou is the result of a major change in the way China performs scientific research. China 10.(spend)a lot of money on such research over the past years,”a member of the Nobel committee said.

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People seem to have a natural need for friends and with good reason.Friends increase your enjoyment of life and relieve feelings of loneliness.They even can help reduce stress and improve your health.Having good friends is especially helpful when you are going through any kind of hard time such as when you are experiencing anxiety, panic(恐慌)attacks,or depression.

When you are with good friends you feel good about yourself,and you are glad to be with them.A friends in someone who—

●you like,respect,and trust,and who likes,respects and trusts you

●doesn’t always understand you,but accepts and likes you as you are,even as you grow and change

●allows you the space to space to change,grow,make decisions,and even make mistakes

●listens to you and shares with you both the good times and the bad times

●respects your need for secrets,so you can tell them anything

●lets you freely express your feelings and emotions without judging,laughing at or criticizing you

●accepts the limitations you have put on yourself and helps you to remove them

A person once said."Friendship is a continuing source of bonding(连接),releasing,and creating in yourself and with the other person.There is an emotional bond between the two people ."

A good friend or supporter may or may not be the same age or the same sex as you,and may not have the same educational,cultural,or religious background,or share interests that are similar to yours.Friendships also have different depths(深度).Some are closer to the heart and some more superficial,but they're all useful and good.

1.Which of the following is NOT a function of a friend ?

A. He brings you some happiness. B. He helps you feel less lonely .

C. He helps you get over the difficulties . D. he helps you cheat on the exam.

2.The underlined word "superficial" means .

A. deep B. hard C. shallow D. close

3.which is the best title for the passage ?

A. a friend in need is a friend indeed B. what kind of person a friend should be

C. to be a good friend D. how to get on with your friend

London’s newest skyscraper (摩天大楼) is called the Shard and it cost about 430 million pounds to build. At a height of almost 310 metres, it is the tallest building in Europe. The Shard has completely changed the appearance of London. However, not everyone thinks that it is a change for the better.

The Shard was designed by the famous Italian architect Renzo Piano. When he began designing the Shard for London, Piano wanted a very tall building that looked like a spire (尖顶). He wanted the glass surfaces to reflect the sky and the city. The sides of the building aren’t regular. So the building has an unusual shape. It looks like a very thin, sharp piece of broken glass. And that is how the building got the name: the Shard. Piano says that the spire shape of the Shard is part of a great London tradition. The shape reminds him of the spires of the churches of London or the tall masts (桅杆) of the ships that were once on the river Thames.

The Shard has 87 floors. At the top, there is an observatory. At the moment the building is empty, but eventually there will be a five-star hotel. There will also be top quality restaurants, apartments and offices.

Before building work began, a lot of people didn’t want the Shard though the plans were approved. Now they are still unhappy about the Shard. Some critics say that such a tall skyscraper might be good in a city like New York, but not in London. They say that the best thing about the Shard is its spire shape. But that is the only thing. There is no decoration, only flat surfaces. The Egyptians did that 4,500 years ago. They also think the Shard is too big for London. It destroys the beauty of the city.

Other critics don’t like what the Shard seems to represent. They say that the Shard shows how London is becoming more unequal. Only very rich people can afford to buy the expensive private apartments and stay in the hotel. But the people who live near the Shard are among the poorest in London. So the Shard seems a symbol of the division in society between the very rich and the poor.

The Shard now dominates the London skyline. It is not certain, however, that ordinary London citizens will ever accept it as a valuable addition to the city.

1.London’s newest skyscraper is called the Shard because of ________.

A. its cost B. its size

C. its height D. its shape

2.When he designed the Shard, Piano wanted it to ________.

A. change London’s skyline

B. imitate the Egyptian style

C. inherit London’s tradition

D. attract potential visitors

3.The critics who refer to social division think the Shard ________.

A. is far away from the poor area

B. is intended for wealthy people

C. is only preferred by the rich

D. is popular only with Londoners

4.Which would be the best title for the passage?

A. The Shard: Work of a Great Architect

B. The Shard: New Symbol of London?

C. The Shard: A Change for the Better?

D. The Shard: Cheers and Claps

For Canadians, backpacking Europe is a special ceremony signifying a new life stage. Unlike package tours, backpacking is a struggle, full of discovery and chance connections. It is about focusing on something different from our own lives and losing ourselves in a new world, if only for a moment.

Well, that's what backpacking Europe is supposed to do. That’s what it used to do before modern communications, social media, and commercial hostelling (旅社). Older Canadians would not recognize the Europe that they backpacked in the 1960s, 1970s and even the 1980s. Far from a rough adventure into foreign cultures, the European experience has been shattered in part by today's technology.

A few years ago, I took my then 60-year-old father on a backpacking trip across part of Europe and Turkey. As he is an experienced traveler and someone who possesses a strong sense of adventure, I decided that we'd travel on a budget, staying in hostel dorms. For him, backpacking through Europe in 1969 was about independence and struggle. But two things surprised him at the end of our journey. First was how technology-based backpacking had become: Young people were so directly connected to home that they were hardly away in any meaningful sense. Second, the lack of connections we made with locals. Instead of making us feel closer to a place, he found commercial hostelling actually made us more alienated (疏远的).

But there was some room for hope. While technology takes our attention away from the beauty and history before us, there were also ways in which it helped us to connect with our surroundings. Websites like Airbnb have made it easier to stay with enthusiastic locals. Couch Surfing helps organize meet-ups between locals and travelers. The online marketplace Dopios offers a chance to meet locals through enjoyable experiences like a personalized city tour.

Backpacking can never be the way it was for our parents’ generation. But doing a little study of history and culture before leaving, and bravely getting rid of any electronic devices while traveling, will help give young travelers a taste of the glory days.

1.The underlined word “shattered” in Paragraph 2 most probably means ________.

A. broadened B. relived C. ruined D. acquired

2.After the recent backpacking trip in Europe, the author’s father finds ________.

A. backpackers connect less with locals than before

B. young people dislike getting in touch with their family

C. a hostel is a nice place for travelers to meet each other

D. backpacking in Europe becomes more difficult than before

3.What’s the author’s attitude towards technology?

A. Negative. B. Objective. C. Uncertain. D. Uninterested.

4.The text mainly discusses the relationship between ________.

A. adventures and cultures B. technology and traveling

C. young people and their family D. Canadian travelers and Europeans

Want to choose an English novel to enjoy? Here are four popular books sold on the website of Amazon, with formats and editions of kindle, hardcover, or paperback.

The Handsome Enemy

By Emily Walters

ASIN: B01N7L0WCA

Despite her unwillingness, Reagan Lister is required to work with Greg Pilster, another great lawyer, to prove that a senator’s son is not guilty of a murder for her latest case. The dangers in the process bring the two closer together and Reagan realizes that Greg, who she thought was her enemy, is winning her heart. The truth of the case is something that neither of them expected.

And the Mountains Echoed

By Khaled Hosseini

ASIN: B009XIXVU6

Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, has written a new novel that explores the many ways in which brothers and sisters nurture, would, betray, honor, and sacrifice for one another, and how often we are surprised by the actions of those closest to us, at the times that matter most.

The Secret Life of Bees

by Sue Monk Kidd

ASIN: B000W4RFBQ

From the author of The Invention of Wings and set in South Carolina in 1964, the bestselling novel tells the story of Lily Owens, an escaped black girl taken in by three black beekeeping sisters and introduced to their attractive world of bees and honey. This is a remarkable novel about great female power and it’s regarded inspirational. It was adapted into an award-winning movie in 2008.

Just Dreams

By L. J. Taylor

ASIN: B00N6IRDGW

Just Dreams is the first book in the Brooks Sisters Dreams Series. Lawyer file Kathy Brokks agrees to represent Charles Morgan Jr. in a high-profile case against a powerful government defense contractor. But when Charles’ hidden agenda threatens to expose the government’s dirty little secrets, what started out may cost Kathy her career and even her life.

1.What is the ASIN number of the book manly telling family stories?

A. B01N7L0WCA B. B009XIXVU6

C. B000W4RFBQ D. B00N6IRDGW

2.Who probably intended his or her book to encourage women to face challenges bravely?

A. Emily Walters B. Khaled Hosseini

C. Sue Monk Kidd D. L. J. Taylor

3.Which book might be the best choice if Lucy is interested in adventurous and romantic stories?

A. The Handsome Enemy B. And the Mountains Echoed

C. The Invention of Wings D. The Secret Life of Bees

4.What do we know about Just Dreams?

A. The heroine defends the government bravely in the case but is faced with danger.

B. This book is one of the series of A Thousand Splendid Suns.

C. The film adapted from the book is very successful.

D. It may be thrilling to read the book.

As the morning school bell rings and students rush in, teenagers in one classroom settle onto mats and meditation(冥想) pillows. They fail silent after the teacher taps a “singing bowl”.

These students are in a for-credit, year-long mindfulness class, which is meant to ease youth anxiety and depression and to prevent violence. For 90 minutes, three days a week, they practice a mix of yoga, sitting, and walking meditation, deep breathing, journaling, and non-judgmental listening.

Yoga and meditation have gained popularity among Americans in recent decades, supported by studies showing benefits to emotional, mental, and physical health. The centuries-old practices have roots in eastern religions, but Western culture has long focused on physical postures (姿势), breathing, and relaxation techniques.

Some people have greeted the move with less than enthusiasm. Last year, an elementary school in Ohio ended its mindfulness program after parents complained it was too closely linked to religion. But many school districts are reporting success. In Richmond, California, schools have reported drops in school problems among low-income, at-risk youths. The school district in South Burlington, Vermont, introduced a successful mindfulness course as part of a health and wellness program, and now administrators there have advocated mindfulness into K-12 curriculums.

Two years ago, Caverly Morgan developed the after-school mindfulness program teamed up with Allyson Copacino, who teaches yoga. After hundreds of students signed up, Principal Brian Chatard took note. The school was dealing with a student' s suicide (自杀), and few resources were available to address students’ emotional and mental health.

“High school is the hardest period of time for kids,” Mr. Chatard said. “You’ve got emotional changes, physical changes, and all the social pressures. It’s also the onset of mental illness for some kids, depression hits, and there’s the pressure of college and sports. All these things kids do is overwhelming without having a strategy (策略) to deal with it. ” And now schools all over the country are introducing the practices.

1.What do Western people value more about yoga and meditation?

A. Non-judgmental listening. B. Religious meaning.

C. Physical benefits. D. Journaling.

2.What can we infer about the mindfulness class?

A. It is supported by parents.

B. It relives pressure of students.

C. It mainly builds students up physically.

D. It improves students’ academic performance.

3.Who started the mindfulness class?

A. Administrators. B. Brian Chatard.

C. Caverly Morgan. D. Allyson Copacino.

4.What is Mr. Chatard’s attitude towards the program?

A. Supportive. B. Concerned. C. Doubtful. D. Reserved.

We’ve all experienced peer pressure (同伴压力). It happens to everybody. However, people have different reactions. Confident people refuse to do things they don’t want to do, but shy and anxious people often give in. It may be because they want to be liked. It may be because they worry that their friends will make fun of them, or perhaps they’re just curious about trying something new. 1.

It’s hard being the only one who says no and the question is: how do you do it? 2. If you think that missing maths, or smoking, or going somewhere you know your parents wouldn’t like is a bad idea then the answer is simple: don’t do it. It’s your decision, nobody else’s. You don’t need to be aggressive. You don’t need to shout and scream, but you must be confident and you must be firm. You need to say, “No thanks. I don’t want to do that.”

Being on your own against everybody else is very hard, so it can really help to have at least one other peer, or friend, who will say no too. 3. You want friends who will support you when you’re in trouble. You don’t want people who will always agree with the majority. Remember, the most popular people aren’t always the most trustworthy.

4. — You can learn a lot from people your own age. They can teach you great football skills or the best way to do your maths homework. They can recommend music and advise you on fashion. And don’t forget you can tell them things too, and that always feels great. So, find friends who have similar interests. And remember, friendship isn’t about feeling depressed and guilty. 5.

A. Choose your friends carefully.

B. Firstly, you must decide what you believe in.

C. It’s about sharing experiences and having fun.

D. Of course, peer pressure isn’t completely bad.

E. It may be because they were all born to be stubborn.

F. Depression and guilt will surely give you peer pressure.

G. Whatever the reason, some people end up doing things they really don’t want to.

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