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Finishing their shopping at the mall, a couple discovered that their new car 1.(steal). They filed a report at the police station and a detective drove them  back to the  parking lot to look 2. evidence.  To their 3.(amaze), the car had been returned.4. there was a note in it that said: “I apologize for 5. (take) your car. My wife was having a baby and I had to rush her to the hospital. Please forget the inconvenience. There are two tickets for tonight's Mania Twain concert.”  Their 6. (faithful) in humanity restored. The couple attended 7.concert. But when they returned home, they 8.  (immediate) found 9. their house had been ransacked (洗劫). On the bathroom mirror was 10. note: “I have to put my kid through college somehow, don't I?”

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The Internet has opened up a whole new online world for us to meet, chat and go where we’ve never been before.

But just as in face-to-face communication, there are some rules of behavior that should be followed when on line. 1. Imagine how you’d feel if you were in the other person’s shoes.

For anything you’re about to send: ask yourself, “Would I say this to the person’s face?” If the answer is no, rewrite and reread. 2.

If someone in the chat room is rude to you, your instinct (本能) is to fire back in the same manner. But try not to do so. 3. If it was caused by a disagreement with another member, try to fix the situation by politely discussing it. Remember to respect the beliefs and opinions of others in the chat room.

4. Offer advice when asked by newcomers, as they may not be sure what to do or how to communicate. When someone makes a mistake, whether it’s a stupid question or an unnecessarily long answer, be kind about it. If it’s a small mistake, you may not need to say anything. Even if you feel strongly about it, think twice before saying anything. Having good manners yourself doesn’t give you a license to correct everyone else. 5. At the same time, if you find you are wrong, be sure to correct yourself and apologize to those that you have offended (冒犯).

It is not polite to ask others personal questions such as their age, sex and marital status (婚姻地位). Unless you know the person very well, and you are both comfortable with sharing personal information, don’t ask such questions.

A. It’s natural that there are some people who speak rudely or make mistakes online.

B. Repeat the process (过程) till you feel sure that you’d feel comfortable saying the words to the person’s face.

C. Everyone was new to the network once.

D. The basic rule is simple: treat others in the same way you would want to be treated.

E. When you send short messages to a person online, you must say something beautiful to hear.

F. You should either ignore the person, or use your chat software to block their messages.

G. If you do decide to tell someone about a mistake, point it out politely.

The German company said 5,000 of the "Futurecraft 4D" shoes will be available at retail stores in the fall arid winter.As it is pressed for time,it still plans to start mass producing them next year and expects to have made more than 100,000 pairs by the end of 2018.The company would not disclose where the shoes will be manufactured.

Adidas cooperated with Silicon Valley-based start up Carbon to create the shoe,which uses a new technology called digital light synthesis(合成).

Although the common 3D printed materials are often rigid(僵硬的),the new materials are flexible with Silicon Valley-based start up Carbon's technology.

The technology works by using UV lasers to project a pattern for a midsole(鞋底夹层)liquid.It tums the liquid into a solid and the result is a flexible,but more durable midsole.

The technology could make the most of the time and money to produce the shoes in large quantities which may be loved by humans in the future.

"We can produce up to 100 times faster than 3D printing and additive manufacturing processes,"an Adidas spokesperson told CNNTech.

Title: Adidas just debuted its newest shoe

Passage outline

Supporting details

Plans of the German company

●The shoes will come into the1.in the fall and winter.

●The company intends to start mass producing them next year,2.to have made more than 100,000 pairs by the end of 2018.

Creation of the "Futurecraft 4D" shoes

●Adidas cooperates with Silicon Valley-based startup Carbon to create the shoe.

●Rigid3.the common 3D printed materials are,the new materials are flexible.

4.of the technology

●With the technology,the new midsole is more durable.

●The technology could male full5.of time and money to produce shoes which perhaps are liked by human beings.

A new study has found the amount of antibiotics(抗生素)given to farm animals is expected to increase by two-thirds over the next 15 years.Researchers are linking the growing dependence on the drugs to the increasing need for meat,milk and eggs.However,the drugs could quicken the development of antibiotic-resistant infections(感染).Such infections are already a major public,health concern in the United States.

The World Health Organization notes when people stop living in poverty(贫困),the first thing they want to do is eat better,rather than earn more money.For most people,that means their diet should contain more meat.With the rapid development of Asia,people there are eating nearly four times as much meat,milk and other milk products as they did 50 year ago.

To meet the need,farmers have put many animals into smaller spaces.As the animals are crowded together,the easiest way to deal with some of the problems d crowding is to give them antibiotics.It's clear that antibiotics help animals stay healthy in a crowded environment and grow faster.But bacteria can develop resistance to the drugs gradually.

Nowadays,doctors find antibiotics that once worked against the infections no longer work.The bacteria have learned ways to fight against the drugs.The heavy use of antibiotics in animals is responsible for the growth of antibiotic resistance worldwide.In the United States,at least two million people get drug-resistant infections each year and at least 23,000 die from an infection.

Europe has banned the use of antibiotics to increase animal growth.And the United States is hoping to persuade farmers to stop using antibiotics for that purpose.

1.What accounts for the increasing amount of antibiotics given to farm animals?

A. The desire for new drugs. B. The less effective antibiotics.

C. The outdated farm technology. D. The need for more various foods.

2.What do most people want to do first when they get rid of poverty according to the WHO?

A. Making a lot of money. B. Focusing more on health.

C. Having more meat in their diet. D. Living in a better environment.

3.What can be inferred from the passage?

A. Antibiotics do harm to animals.

B. Antibiotics help animals stay healthy.

C. Antibiotics are used heavily in Europe.

D. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria spread to people.

4.What's the passage mainly about?

A. A new way of raising farm animals.

B. The advantages of using antibiotics.

C. The reason for banning the use of antibiotics.

D. The negative effect of antibiotics in farm animals.

The old man walked with a cane(拐杖)slowly into the restaurant. His poor jacket

patched(打补丁)trousers and worn-out shoes made him stand out from the usual Saturday morning breakfast crowd. Unforgettable were his pale blue eyes that sparkled like diamonds,large rosy cheeks,and thin lips held in a steady smile.

He walked towards a table by the window. A young waitress watched him and ran over to him, saying,“Here, Sir. Let me give you a hand with that chair”

Without a word,he smiled and nodded a thank you. She pulled the chair away from the table. Steadying him with one arm, she helped him move in front of the chair, and get comfortably seated. Then she pushed the table up close to him,and learned his cane against the table where he could reach it.

In a soft,clear voice he said, “Thank you, Miss”

“You are welcome, Sir.” she replied,“My name is Mary. I’ll be back in a moment. If you need anything, just wave at me.”

After he had finished a hearty meal of pancakes,bacon,and hot lemon tea,Mary brought him the change, helping him up from his chair and out from behind the table. She handed him his cane, and walked with him to the front door. Holding the door open for him, she said, “Come back and see us, Sir.”

He nodded a thank you and said softly with a smile, “You are very kind!”

When Mary went to clean his table,she was shocked. Under his plate she found a business card and a note written on the napkin, under which was a 100$ bill.

The note on the napkin read,“Dear Mary,I respect you very much, and you respect yourself,too. It shows by the way you treat others. You have found the secret of happiness. Your kind gestures will shine through those who meet you. ”

The man she had served was the owner of the restaurant. This was the first time that she,or any of his employees, had seen him in person.

1.Mary ran over to the old man because___________

A. the old man was the boss of the restaurant

B. she saw the old man had some difficulty moving and taking a seat

C. she was worried that the old man might cause trouble to the restaurant

D. the old man had asked her wait on him

2.The old man came to the restaurant to_______

A. have breakfast B. find out how his restaurant was working

C. see his employees D. see how Mary served customers

3.The words the man left on the napkin indicates that_________

A. serving others is a respectable job

B. Mary would get a rise as a result of her kindness

C. respecting others means respecting oneself

D. Mary’ s kind service would bring in more money for her.

4.Based on the passage, all of the following words can be used to describe Mary EXCEPT______

A. kind B. considerate

C. calm D. helpful

Being seen in a fancy sports car or enjoying a beach holiday in a five-star hotel were once signs of having ‘‘made it”.

But a new study suggested that having people think of you as constantly busy and overworked is now a far better way to show social status.

According to Harvard University in the US, people are increasingly leaning toward the phenomenon of “humblebragging (谦虚自夸)”. This is when people make a seemingly modest statement that actually draws attention to something they want to brag (吹嘘) about.

Phrases such as “I have no life” and “I desperately need a holiday” are now used to imply social standing, while ordering food and shopping online is the perfect way to prove to neighbors that you are simply too busy and important to go to the supermarket.

“Movies, magazines, and popular TV shows often highlight (强调) the abundance (富足) of money and leisure time among the wealthy,” said Neeru Paharia, an assistant professor at Harvard University.

“In recent years, featuring wealthy people relaxing by the pool or on a yacht (游艇), playing tennis or skiing and hunting are being replaced with advertisements featuring busy individuals who work long hours and have very limited leisure time,” he said. “Displaying (how busy you are at work) and a lack of leisure time operates as a visible signal of status in the eyes of others.”

The researchers pointed out that the Wall Street Journal’s 2016 advert campaign featured celebrities (名人) complaining about their busy lives, with the slogan (标语). “People who don’t have time, make time to read the Wall Street Journal.”

The report, which was published in the Journal of Consumer Research, also found that brands that marketed themselves as timesaving were becoming increasingly high-status, because of the people who used them.

According to the authors, this trend of humblebragging is due to people’s shit of focus-they now value “the preciousness und scarcity (稀缺) of individuals" more than “the preciousness and scarcity of goods”.

“Busy individuals possess desirable characteristics, leading them to be viewed as scarce and in demand,” the authors concluded.

1.The main idea of this article is about ?

A. the trend of “humblebragging”.

B. characteristics of people who lead a busy life.

C. why people today are becoming increasingly busy.

D. why some people like to brag about their social status.

2.People today prefer to to display their social status

A. share their passion for tennis or skiing

B. show how fast-paced their work life is

C. tell people about the wonderful holidays they take

D. show off their abundance of money and leisure time

3.The Wall Street Journal’s 2016 advert campaign implies that .

A. busy people always have a better life than others

B. it’s important to read newspapers however busy you are

C. busy individuals should learn to manage their time better

D. a lack of time is a typical characteristic of people of high social status

4.From the article we can conclude that America people today .

A. all brag about themselives.

B. value individuals, the preciousness and scarcity

C. order food and shop online to show they are rich

D. work long hours and don’t have enough leisure time.

Small talk is a popular way of getting to know someone, getting into a school or job, or just passing the time. But do you think you're good at it? And do you even know how to do it? If not, then it’s never too late to learn. The art of small talk is the art of talking about unimportant things like the weather. So why should you find it important?

It's completely free. It doesn't matter if you fail, and you never know where it will go. “It can lead to many results,from a pleasant exchange to the signing of a million dollar business deal”,according to Brett Nelson in Forbes Magazine. The good things to small talk don't stop there. It can also make us smarter, as a study by researchers at the University of Michigan found that friendly, social communication could help us solve problems.

You may be wondering how best to break this ice. Weather is probably the number one thing that people who do not know each other will discuss. Sports news in also a very common topic, especially if a local team or player is doing extremely well or badly. And if you and the other speaker have something in common, that may also he acceptable to talk about. For example, if the bus you are on is full, you might talk about the reasons why.

Complimenting (恭维)someone on their clothing or hair is acceptable; however, you should probably not say anything — good or bad一about a person's body. Basically, any subject that makes the other person give a deep-thought answer in not welcome. If you bring up something like death, religion, politics, for serious opinions, you will turn people off.

1.The 2nd paragraph is mainly about .

A. the topics of small talk B. the development of small talk

C. the art of small talk D. the advantage of small talk

2.Which is the first choice for strangers to break the ice?

A. Weather. B. Clothing.

C. Sport D. Music

3.The underlined sentence in the last paragraph means people will .

A. feel interested in your talk B. quarrel with you for your talk

C. get tired of your talk D. be grateful for your talk

4.Which part of a magazine might this text belong to?

A. Science & Technology B. Social Communications.

C. Modern Fashion. D. Travel Around the World.

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