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Being born and brought up in a village called Bruis, I lived a simple life with my father. I was 16 when one morning, Dad told me I could drive him into a______________village called Burbank, on condition that I took the car in to be ___________at a nearby garage. I readily accepted. I drove Dad into Burbank, and ___________to pick him up at 4 pm, then dropped off the car at the __________. With several hours to spare, l went to a theater.___________, when the last movie finished, it was six. I was two hours late!

I knew Dad would be angry if he__________I’d been watching movies. So I decided not to tell him the truth. When I__________there I apologized for being late, and told him I’d _________as quickly as I could, but that the car had needed a major repair. I’ll never forget the___________he gave me. “I’m disappointed you__________you have to lie to me, Jason.” Dad looked at me again. “When you didn’t _________, I called the garage to ask if there were any__________, and they told me you hadn’t yet picked up the car. “I felt____________as I weakly told him the real reason. A ___________passed through Dad as he listened attentively. “I’m angry with___________. I realize I’ve failed as a father. I’m going to walk home now and think seriously about____________I’ve gone wrong all these years.” “But Dad, it’s 18 miles!” My protests and apologies were _________. Dad walked home that day. I drove behind him,___________ him all the way, but he walked silently.

Seeing Dad in so much __________ and emotional pain was my most painful experience. However, it was ____the most successful lesson.I have never lied since.

1.A. small B. lonely C. distant D. familiar

2.A. kept B. repaired C. watched D. changed

3.A. agreed B. planned C. determined D. promised

4.A. village B. community C. theater D. garage

5.A. However B. Then C. Therefore D. Still

6.A. found out B. gave out C. figured out D. came out

7.A. went B. ran C. walked D. hurried

8.A. come B. left C. moved D. started

9.A. word B. appearance C. look D. face

10.A. find B. believe C. feel D. decide

11.A. turn around B. drive out C. go away D. turn up

12.A. questions B. problems C. mistakes D. faults

13.A. ashamed B. frightened C. nervous D. surprised

14.A. nervousness B. sadness C. silence D. thought

15.A. you B. myself C. me D. yourself

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

17.A. meaningless B. useless C. helpless D. worthless

18.A. asking B. persuading C. begging D. following

19.A. natural B. practical C. personal D. physical

20.A. indeed B. always C. also D. almost

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We can have conflicts with our important persons like friends, relatives, workmates, etc. But the conflicts doesn’t necessarily mean that the relationship will be destroyed. In fact, sometimes conflict helps people to let out their silent feelings, allowing them to free their suppressed emotions. However, when in a conflict, we usually get angry and say or do things which aren’t linked to the problem at hand. Therefore, it is important that we should try to avoid conflicts through effective communication.

In a heated argument, we usually say things that aren’t related to the real problem, and even use rude words to make sure we gain an advantage over the other person. Then the whole situation goes badly. So we should separate(隔离) the root cause of the problem and build our discussion around it. This ensures that there are no rude remarks and the situation moves in a positive direction.

It’s easy for us to think we’re right and if something isn’t working out, it surely must be someone else’s fault. However, if you aim to solve a conflict, first of all, you should show some respect and allow the other party to express themselves. Using remarks like, “I understand your concern on this” or “I know you’re right at your end”, would make the other person feel more appreciated.

Sometimes some people get too excited and may behave in the wrong way or say something others may not appreciate. This can cause a worse situation. Actually, they should control their emotions and keep calm. This has to be learned through self-control and observing behavior of other people.

The tips mentioned above are useful for most situations. However, we don’t rule out the possibility that there are some people always want to create some sort of trouble for others. You can tell them from others, and putting in an effort to resolve a conflict with them may just not be a wise idea. The best way to deal with these people is to forget them. A famous saying can help you and that is: “You should never fight with a pig; you both get dirty and only the pig likes it.”

1.What can we learn from Paragraph 1?

A. Conflicts may help us deal with our emotions.

B. Conflicts can improve our relations with others greatly.

C. Effective communication can help us avoid conflicts undoubtedly.

D. The closer two friends are, the more conflicts are between them.

2.When making discussions to solve conflicts, we should ________.

A. know others’ personal quality

B. know others’ ability of expression

C. avoid showing our disadvantages

D. avoid the root cause of the problem

3.The author suggests that when people get too excited, they should ________.

A. behave like other people B. control the situation

C. learn to keep their head D. say something unconcerned

4.In the author’s opinion, how should you deal with those who always want to create trouble for you?

A. Fight with them. B. Ignore them.

C. Have a talk with them. D. Give them something they like.

I work in a nursing home and my job is to take care of the elderly.

This year, a very sweet old lady that I cared for, Alice, had gone through a difficult time. She got dementia and so she had been in the hospital twice. In November I was finally able to get her back to her “home”.

Alice had thought her daughter was coming to visit her on Christmas day and that they were going to have the whole family together like the old days. When she finally realized that that happy moment was not going to happen, she was very sad. Knowing that her daughter was coming after Christmas was not enough to make her feel happy, I hated the idea of her being alone on the holiday!

On Christmas Eve, I gave her a surprise by asking if she would like to go to a candlelight service at church that night.

Instead of taking her to my church, I took her to her old neighborhood church where all her friends were. We got there early and I got her a seat where her friends could see her as they came in. Then soon some of her friends came to the church and they rushed over to greet her and sit with her.

The candlelight service was beautiful and Alice got a lot of love from her old and new friends there.

The truth of the story is that I am the one who got the best gift: the smile on Alice’s face.

1.The underlined word “dementia” in Paragraph 2 probably is _____.

A. an illness B. a letter C. a house D. a plan

2.From the passage we can learn that Alice _____.

A. didn’t like living in the nursing home

B. was thrown out by her daughter

C. returned to her home after leaving the hospital

D. expected to spend Christmas with her daughter

3.Where did Alice spend her Christmas Eve according to the story?

A. In her old house.

B. In her old neighborhood church.

C. In the nursing home.

D. In the hospital.

4.What was the best gift that the author got on Christmas Eve?

A. Alice’s happiness. B. Praise from Alice’s friends.

C. Thanks from Alice’s daughter. D. The candlelight service.

5.What is the best title for this passage?

A. A special candlelight Christmas Eve

B. The dream of an old lonely lady

C. A real present

D. The true love

On hearing the words “Just do it!”, you will know there is a Nike product nearby.If it’s “Always Coca-Cola”, you can be sure someone wants to sell you a refreshing drink.

An advertising slogan(广告标语) is to a brand__品牌)what eyes are to a person__The slogan helps people understand the brand better by telling them what it wants to sell to its customers. Good slogans leave a message inside people’s minds. It’s almost certain that every brand has a popular slogan.

Here are a few examples:

“Just do it!”—This slogan speaks out to teens. It tells them to do something, but only if they think it’s worth it. And if so, why not do it wearing Nike?

“Always Coca-Cola.”—Coke’s slogans change every few years, but this one has enjoyed a lasting popularity because it shows the brand’s spirit. It seems to say “Coke is the only drink there is; there are no other forms of drinks.”

“Share moments, share life.”—This slogan from Kodak connects photos and beauty. It asks people to remember the happy moments in life by taking photos of them—using Kodak film of course!

1.What would be the best title for the text?

A. Just Do It!

B. What Is A Good Slogan?

C. Famous Slogans

D. Slogan And Brand

2.Which of the following can best explain the underlined sentence (paragraph 2)?

A. An advertising slogan is as important to a brand as eyes are to a person.

B. A brand should have an advertising slogan just as people have eyes.

C. A good advertising slogan should draw people’s attention.

D. An advertising slogan acts as the eyes of a brand.

3.The word “them” in the last paragraph refers to____.

A. people B. photos and beauty

C. the happy moments D. Kodak film

Researchers at the University of Kansas say that people can accurately judge 90 percent of a stranger's personality simply by looking at the person's shoes.” Shoes convey useful information about their wearers,”the authors wrote in the new study published in the Journal of Research in Personality.

Lead researcher Omri Gillath said the judgments were based on the style,cost,color and condition of someone's shoes. In the study,63 University of Kansas researchers looked at pictures showing 208 different pairs of shoes worn by the study's participants. Volunteers in the study were photographed in their most commonly worn shoes,and then filled out a personality questionnaire.

Some of the results were expected:People with higher incomes most commonly wore expensive shoes,and flashier shoes were typically worn by outgoing people. However,some of the more specific results are strange enough. For example,“practical and functional”shoes were generally worn by more“pleasant”people,while ankle boots were more linked with“aggressive”personalities. The strangest of all may be that those who wore” uncomfortable looking” shoes tend to have “calm” personalities. And if you have several pairs of new shoes or take extreme care of them,you may suffer from“attachment anxiety”,spending lots of time worrying about what other people think of your appearance. There was even a political calculation in the mix with more liberal(主张变革的)types wearing” shabbier and less expensive” shoes.

The researchers noted that some people will choose shoe styles to mask their actual personalities,but researchers noted that volunteers were also likely to be unaware that their footwear choices were showing the deep side of their personalities.

1.What does this text mainly tell us?

A. Shoes can hide people's real personalities.

B. Shoes convey false information about the wearer.

C. People's personalities can be judged by their shoes.

D. People know little about their personalities.

2.The participants were asked to .

A. provide pictures of their shoes

B. look at pictures of different shoes

C. design a personality questionnaire

D. hand in their commonly worn shoes

3.Which of the results is beyond people's expectation?

A. Wealthy people often wear expensive shoes.

B. Pleasant people like wearing uncomfortable shoes.

C. Aggressive people are likely to wear ankle boots.

D. Flashier shoes are typically worn by outgoing people.

4.People suffering from“attachment anxiety” tend to .

A. wear strange shoes B. worry about their appearance

C. have a calm character D. become a political leader

Here are some books which can inspire kids to think about nature and the environment.

How to Raise Monarch Butterflies

—By Carol Pasternak

Have you ever watched a monarch transform from a caterpillar (毛虫) to a butterfly from up close? In this book, learn everything about the monarch life cycle and how to raise monarchs from eggs to adult butterflies. You will also get to know the efforts involved to protect the species.

A Kid’s Guide to America’s Parks

—By Erin McHugh

This year, the US National Park Service’s National Park Week is on April 21-29. During the week, all the national parks offer free admission. Enrich your knowledge with this book, as it introduces the national parks and some interesting places in the US, including their geography, specific animals as well as environmental challenges. The book’s featured places include Yosemite National Park, Ellis Island (home of the Statue of Liberty) and the National Park of American Samoa, the only U.S. national park south of the equator (赤道).

Where Do Recyclable Materials Go?

—By Sabbithry Persad

Tiana had been learning about recycling at school. But when her dog, Bubbles, gets lost running after a recycling truck, she ends up learning a lot more about recyclable materials than ever! Follow Tiana and her family as they search for Bubbles around town and at the Materials Recovery Facility. Along the way, readers will learn a lot about recycling and how they can do their part in protecting the environment.

Scrap Kins Build-It Book Volume 1

—By Brian Yanish

Meet the Scrap Kins. They are creative, friendly monsters (怪物) who live in a recycling center, known as Scrap City. They’ll show you how to turn junk into pretty cool things. Readers will learn how to create cute bags from old jeans, beautiful ships from milk boxes, and more. Remember that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure!

1.Which author teaches you how to make an artwork from wastes?

A. Carol Pasternak. B. Erin McHugh.

C. Sabbithry Persad. D. Brian Yanish.

2.Why is the National Park of American Samoa special?

A. There is a famous statue in it.

B. It is free for admission.

C. It has its specific animals.

D. It lies south of the equator.

3.Which book is most probably written in the form of a story?

A. How to Raise Monarch Butterflies

B. A Kid’s Guide to America’s Parks

C. Where Do Recyclable Materials Go?

D. Scrap Kins Build-It Book Volume 1

4.The common goal of the four books is to _________.

A. teach kids practical skills

B. raise kids’ environment awareness

C. comment on kids’ behavior

D. make kids interested in geography

It’s an ordinary morning,like all the others.But instead of being woken up by the buzzing of an alarm clock, you’ll be roused by the smell of freshly made coffee,light entering your room as the curtains open automatically,and a gentle back massage(按摩)provided by your high-tech bed.

This is what a typical(典型的) person's life will be like two decades from now,according to The Guardian. Want to know more?

After you get up, your apartment will be like an electronic orchestra with you as the conductor. With simple moves of your hand and spoken instructions, you’ll be able to control your apartment’s temperature, humidity, music and lighting. You’ll be able to look through the day’s news on translucent screens while your breakfast waits for you in the automatic oven.

As you move into your kitchen, you might accidentally hit your toe on a cupboard. If you do, you’ll grab your cell phone and open the diagnostics(诊断) app. Inside your phone there will be a tiny microchip(芯片) that uses X-ray waves to scan your body. The scan will tell whether your toe is bruised or broken.

After breakfast, your driverless car will take you to work. While you “drive”, your central computer system will suggest a list of chores(家务事) that your housekeeping robots can do that day and it will also remind you to buy a gift for your mother’s upcoming birthday.

As you can see, with the help of advanced technology, our lives will be more efficient(有效率的). Technology will mitigate our forgetfulness and free us of many small burdens that distract us, such as buying a ticket. Our brain will therefore be able to focus on more important things like preparing for a presentation or doing “deep thinking”.

However, the development of technology might have some disadvantages as well. By 2036, we’ll be relying heavily on the virtual(虚拟的) world, which will mean that all of our data will be stored in the cloud, a remote digital storage system with near limitless capacity(容量). That will increase the possibility of someone else accessing, sharing or manipulating(操控) our personal information.

1.What might be the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A. To stress the importance of developing technology.

B. To remind people not to depend too much on computers.

C. To introduce one new invention that will benefit our future lives.

D. To describe how advanced technologies will affect our future lives.

2.According to the text, in two decades, ________.

A. you’ll be able to rely on an electronic orchestra to wake you up instead of an alarm clock

B. a tiny microchip in your phone will treat you when you are sick

C. you will be able to adjust the conditions of your apartment via oral instructions or simple hand gestures

D. technology will be smart enough to help us with important things like preparing for a presentation

3.What does the underlined word “mitigate” in Paragraph 6 mean?

A. Make up for. B. Worsen. C. Cure. D. Take advantage of.

One of the hardest things in life is sticking to a healthy diet. Experts recommend you plan your meals in advance, so you aren’t attracted when faced with less-than-healthy choices. It’ s estimated(评估) that the average American eats almost 25 percent of their daily calories from snacking alone, and snacking is the leading cause of childhood obesity.

Therefore, there are two choices available(ready for use):stop snacking (hard) or snack healthier (simple). But, for many of us, telling apart what’s “healthy” and how much to consume(消耗)are two different things. But, if you don’t keep the amount in check it can seriously ruin your diet. It’s easy to consume double or triple (增至三倍) the amount. If you’re struggling to keep you and your family’s snacking under control, you may be interested in the new online store called NatureBox. com, offering a new service delivered right to your front door on a monthly basis.

After you sign up on their website and provide some information about your taste preferences and anything else, the company sends you a box every month containing a delicious choice of healthy snack foods. A box includes 12-15 servings across 4 to 5 different NatureBox snacks---enough to last you and your family for a month.

Each box costs just under $ 20 and shipping(delivering) is always free. NatureBox is meant to fit your lifestyle by providing you with snacks you’ll enjoy and look forward to eating. You can easily order what you want to receive based on the snacks you love most. And now, NatureBox is offering an immediate 25% off their first order. Just enter the code “livehealthy” when you join.

Click here to sign up for your risk-free order.

1.How many percents of calories from snacks do the average American eat each week?

A. Nearly 52. B. About 25. C. More than 125. D. 175 or so.

2.What does the phrase “in check” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A. In control. B. In danger. C. In need. D. In store.

3.According to the passage what is NatureBox?

A. A box. B. An online store. C. A code. D. A service.

4.Where is the passage probably taken from?

A. A website. B. A newspaper. C. A textbook. D. A science magazine.

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