Good afternoon,and welcome to England. We hope that your visit here will be a pleasant one. Today,I would like to draw your attention to a few of our laws.

The first one is about drinking. Now,you may not buy alcohol in this country. If you are under 18 years of age,nor may your friends buy it for you.

Secondly,noise. Enjoy yourselves by all means,but please don’t make unnecessary noise,particularly at night. We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet.

Thirdly,crossing the road. Be careful!The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country. Use pedestrian crossings and do not take any chances when crossing the road.

My next point is about litter (throwing away waste material in a public place).It is an offence (违法行为) to drop litter in the street. When you have something to throw away,please put it in your pocket and take it home,or put it in a litter bin.

Finally,as regards something,it is against the law to buy cigarettes or tobacco if you are under 16 years of age.

I’d like to finish by saying that if you require any sort of help or assistance,you should contact your local police,who will be pleased to help you.

Now,are there any questions?

1.The main purpose of this speech would be to________.

A. prepare people for international travel

B. declare the laws of different kinds

C. give advice to travelers to the country

D. inform people of the punishment for breaking laws

2.The underlined word “contact” in the 7th paragraph means________.

A. keep in touch with B. join

C. report D. get in touch with

3.From the speech we learn that________.

A. In this country,if you are under 18 years of age,you may not buy alcohol,but your friend can buy it for you

B. you may not buy cigarettes or tobacco unless you are above 16 years of age

C. because the traffic moves on the left side of the road,you must use pedestrian crossings when crossing the road

D. you can’t make noise except at night

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Unplug Your Weekends or Ruin Your life

Researchers have found that people who unplug(不插电)over the weekend have higher satisfaction with life than people who spend their Saturday stuck in their electronics. 1. Give yourself an Internet break and keep yourself busy with other activities, and consider taking up any of the following pastimes:

Reading

Reading may seem like a very boring activity, though, in comparison to visiting social media for hours on end, it's attractive. You don't need to read the classic novels, but pick some text. Reading

will keep your stress at bay.

2.

It is the most ancient set of activities in the world. Playing a sport is not only good for your health, but it is good for developing intelligence and motivation, too. Going for a run and listening to your favorite music may increase your self-confidence and productivity. Going for a walk is also a good choice for you.

Spend time with your famely

3. They have always supported you, helped you whenever you were in trouble and when they're gone, you' 11 be regretful that you didn't make the most of the time you had.

Learn new skills

Learn a new language, play a musical instrument, make something with your own hands, try cooking or anything really. The best part about learning something new is that you will meet new people. 4.

Above are the suggestions on what to do when you are unplugged. However, there is no need to abandon your social network accounts, but at least try to turn off your computer and do something different on weekends. 5.

A. Running

B. Playing a sport

C. Don't abandon your family.

D. Spend more free time with your family and friends.

E. Moreover, by choosing a new thing to make a try you' 11 get inspiration and moral satisfaction.

F. It's important for us to live in a real world to have fun with the real life people who are close to us.

G. What's more, more time spent unplugging will lead to more lasting relationships.

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Americans use many expressions with the word “dog”. People in the United States love their dogs and treat them well. 1. However, dogs without owners to care for them lead a different kind of life. The expression, to lead a dog's life, describes a person who has an unhappy existence.

Some people say we live in a dog-eat-dog world. 2. They say that to be successful, a person has to work like a dog. This means they have to work very, very hard. Such hard work can make people dog-tired. And, the situation would be even worse if they became sick as a dog.

3. This means that every person enjoys a successful period during his or her life. To be successful, people often have to learn new skills. Yet, some people say that you can never teach an old dog new tricks. They believe that older people do not like to learn new things and will not change the way they do things.

4. People who are unkind or uncaring can be described as meaner than a junkyard dog. Junkyard dogs live in places where people throw away things they do not want. Mean dogs are often used to guard this property. They bark or attack people who try to enter the property. However, sometimes a person who appears to be mean and threatening is really not so bad. We say his bark is worse than his bite.

Dog expressions are also used to describe the weather. The dog days of summer are the hottest days of the year. A rainstorm may cool the weather. But we do not want it to rain too hard. 5. .

A. We do not want it to rain cats and dogs.

B. Still, people say every dog has its day.

C. That means many people are competing for the same things, like good jobs.

D. Dogs are their best friends and they are loyal to people.

E. There are many other expressions waiting for you to explore.

F. Some people are compared to dogs in bad ways.

G. They take their dogs for walks, let them play outside and give them good food and medical care.

Section B (10 marks)

Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

The tasty cream-filled golden sponge(海绵) cakes have been an American favorite for decades. These are just a few of the sugary treats made by the beloved Hostess brand. But after more than 80 years, Americans have to say goodbye to these iconic (标志性的) desserts. Early last week, Hostess announced it is going out of business.

"Many people have worked unbelievably long and hard to keep this from happening," said Hostess CEO Gregory F. Rayburn. "Hostess Brand has no other alternative than to begin the process of getting down and preparing for the sale of our iconic brands." Along with Twinkles (奶油蛋糕) and Wonder Bread, cupcakes and other sugary treats may disappear from the shelves.

In the past decade, Hostess has experienced difficulties with its management and high labor costs. The company had money troubles in the past, but this time there was no way to recover. Along with the loss of sugary treats comes the loss of nearly 20,000 jobs. Hostess fans hope that another company will buy out the Hostess.

The downfall of Hostess is due not just to the company's financial problems, but also to a changing America. Our country's tastes and lifestyles are not the same as they were eighty years ago. Americans have become more health-conscious, and they are demanding more healthful food products. As a manufacturer of high-calorie products, Hostess does not fit into this new way of life.

To make matters worse for Hostess, Americans do not eat as much bread as they once did. "More and more people are choosing one-dish meals," said Harry Balzar. "The tradition of bread as a side dish is going out." Americans are finding alternatives to their morning toast too. Instead they’re choosing quick snacks like yogurt and energy bars.

Will Twinkles become an image of a bygone(过去的) America? Hostess fans hope that it will secure its spot on supermarket shelves for years to come. We can only wait. And maybe eat fruit for dessert instead.

1.What caused Hostess to be in trouble in the last 10 years? (no more than 7 words)

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2.Can you list three disappearing sugary desserts by Hostess? (no more than 5 words)

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3.What makes Hostess's situation more severe? (no more than 9 words)

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4.What's the hope of Hostess fans about this spongy snack's future? (no more than 20 words)

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