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Once upon a time, there lived two parent parrots. Every morning they flew out to food for their two young birds. One day, a hunter the young birds. The young birds to free themselves from the hands of the hunter. One from the hunter, while the other was taken in a cage by the hunter to his house. He gave it to his .

The other parrot flew away and came to a place where some holy men lived. They did not the young parrot, so it stayed there. It their talk and learned to say a few words.

Several years later, a traveler was walking near the hunter’s hut(小屋). He sat near the hut, extremely . He heard the parrot that lived there say, “ , why have you come here? I will cut your throat.” The traveler got up and left the place in a hurry. Then he happened to reach the place where the other parrot lived. The parrot was sitting on a tree. Seeing the traveler, it said, “Welcome, traveler. Welcome to this hermitage(偏僻的寺院). We have a lot of good in this forest, which looks sweet and delicious. Eat whatever you like. The holy men will you well.”

The traveler was . He couldn’t understand why this parrot was so polite the other one was so rude. They were both parrots, after all. it wasn’t strange. The parrot he met first lived with the hunter’s children who often spoke words, while the parrot he met later had learned the of holy people.

Our growing environment is of great . It is the company that shapes our words and deeds. Good company helps us learn good things while bad company the contrary. Therefore, choose the people to grow up with.

1.A. get B. preserve C. cook D. buy

2.A. defeated B. threatened C. caught D. observed

3.A. flew B. screamed C. advanced D. struggled

4.A. disappeared B. learned C. escaped D. died

5.A. cousins B. kids C. neighbors D. parents

6.A. harm B. follow C. know D. demand

7.A. looked for B. cared for C. referred to D. listened to

8.A. disappointed B. tired C. concerned D. excited[

9.A. Father B. Officer C. Fool D. Sir

10.A. suddenly B. gradually C. hardly D. immediately

11.A. rice B. fruit C. meat D. bread

12.A. treat B. understand C. guide D. protect

13.A. interested B. thrilled C. surprised D. relaxed

14.A. though B. unless C. as D. while

15.A. Necessarily B. Actually C. Fortunately D. Strangely

16.A. dirty B. short C. dishonest D. amazing

17.A. language B. joy C. attitude D. experience

18.A. difference B. shock C. value D. importance

19.A. picks up B. consists of C. leads to D. makes up

20.A. lucky B. right C. kind-hearted D. educated

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All scientists subscribe 1. the view that it is human activities that have caused the global warming. Huge 2. (quantity) of carbon dioxide produced by burning fuels like coal, natural gas and oil 3. (result) in the "greenhouse effect". All scientists also agree that the levels of carbon dioxide keep on 4. (increase), so more heat energy tends to be 5. (trap) in the atmosphere. 6. the scientists have different attitudes towards this phenomenon. On the one hand, some think the 7. of increasing the temperature by 5 degrees would be a catastrophe. On the other hand, others are 8. to this view and believe that there will be few bad environmental 9. caused by more carbon dioxide. On the contrary, they think it will be beneficial to plants, crops and a greater range of animals, 10. will make people's life better.

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Do not skip our breakfast

Recently, the number of the students in our school who skip breakfast has increased greatly.

The GRAMMY Museum is a musically fascinating journey of music in downtown Los Angeles. Turn up the beat over four floors of modern exhibits, interactive(互动的) experiences and interesting films that will give you a one-of-a-kind experience. They want to engage you, educate you, and inspire you — just like music does!

There are over 30,000 square feet of interactive, traveling and permanent (永久的) exhibits. This includes over two dozen exhibits along that explore the greatest of the GRAMMY music! Your whole family will find something they love — rock, classical, hip hop to country…

The Crossroads exhibition invites you to explore nearly 160 kinds of music! Open them up on the interactive table in front of you to show photos, songs and stories that describe the influence that music has on the world, as well as the music itself.

Journey down the Songwriters Hall of Fame. How many of these songs do you know? How many songwriters have you heard of? You can also try writing a song with some songwriters in the songwriting kiosks(自助式服务设备)!

Have you wondered how a song gets from someone’s head to your radio? The third floor shows the art of recording.

The museum always has a host of programs and events throughout the year, so make sure you keep up to date — you won’t want to miss out!

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Adults: $ 12.95

Children: $ 10.95 (6-17 yrs)

Free: under 5 years old

WHEN CAN WE GO?

Mon-Fri: 11:30 am – 7:30 pm

Weekends: 10:00 am – 7:30 pm

Sometimes shut for private events, so check before you go.

【小题】 What can you learn through the Crossroads exhibition?

A. Stories that inspire songs. B. The history of the Grammy Awards.

C. The influence of music on the world. D. How some famous photos were taken.

1.Where can you go to learn about the development of music recording?

A. The third floor.

B. The fourth floor.

C. The Crossroads exhibition.

D. The Songwriters Hall of Fame.

2.How much should a couple with a 6-year-old kid pay to enter the museum?

A. $23.90. B. $25.80. C. $36.85. D. $47.70.

3.We know that the museum __________.

A. is open to the public all year round

B. is open for the same time every day

C. cannot be entered until 10:30 am at weekends

D. cannot be entered until 11:30 am on weekdays

Andy was still traveling in Spain when he realized he had to confirm (确认) his flight home with the airline company (航空公司). He was visiting Spain in order to improve his Spanish. When he was speaking to people face to face, he had no difficulty understanding what they said. However, when he was speaking on the phone, he still had a problem. Andy called the airline. And the clerk confirmed that his plane was leaving at nine o'clock three days from that day. She also told Andy to be at the airport two hours earlier in order to check in his luggage and get a seat.

Since he was leaving in three days, Andy didn't lose any time. He visited as many places as he could. He thought that it would probably be a while before he had enough money again. He wished he could come back and spend a year in Spain.

Too quickly, the final day arrived. Andy left early for the airport to arrive two hours before take-off. He hated to rush. He went to the clerk to show his ticket. The clerk looked at the ticket in surprise. "Why, sir, but your flight was at nine o'clock in the morning, and now it is eight in the evening." "But I confirmed my flight," insisted Andy. "Will I have to pay for another ticket?"

"No, sir. However, the next flight out will be three days from now."

Andy's look of shock turned to pleasure as he realized that now he could continue his vacation.

1.Why was Andy in Spain?

A. He was there on a business trip.

B. He hoped to learn Spanish better.

C. He liked to visit places of interest in Spain.

D. He was visiting friends there

2.Andy missed his flight because________.

A. he forgot his flight time

B. the clerk gave him the wrong time of his flight

C. the clerk misunderstood him

D. he misunderstood the clerk

3.Which word can best describe the feeling of Andy when he came to know that his stay in Spain would be longer?

A. happy B. shocked C. upset D. angry

4.What can we infer from the passage?

A. Travelers always have to confirm the time of flight with airline companies by phone call.

B. It’s more difficult for Andy to understand others in Spanish face to face than on the phone.

C. Andy was enjoying himself when visiting places in Spain.

D. Andy would spend the next three days at the airport.

Scientists found that sleeping considerably improves our creativity. After taking a nap people are able to think faster and put more imagination into their thinking. Besides, if we dream, the thinking abilities are improved even more.

Researchers consider that sleeping on a problem in most cases leads to elucidation(解释). They say when a person enters a phase called Rapid Eye Movement (REM) during sleep, it increases the effect. Such phase takes place right before we awake and according to scientists it helps our brain make links between unrelated subjects.

In the study, led by Professor Sara Mednick, scientists made a conclusion that the REM was “important for assimilating(消化) new information into past experience” in order to find solutions to creative problems.

Prof. Mednick is a psychiatrist at the University of California. Her study involved the analysis of 77 adults. Each participant was given several word-associated creative tasks. All tasks were given in the morning, with participants being shown a number of groups of 3 words, for example: cookie, heart and sixteen. They were asked to come up with a word that would be associated with all three given terms—like sweet. Sometime later, after some participants were allowed to sleep, they were asked to perform the same tasks and some new ones. It is worth mentioning that while some people slept, researchers used brain scans to see the type of sleep each participant entered.

When given the same tasks, participants, who took a nap, were able to give more varied solutions, some of which were much better than they gave earlier. But when given new tasks, researchers found that those who entered REM sleep had a 40 percent better result compared to the performance they showed in the morning.

1.What does “it” refer to in the second paragraph?

A. The effect.B. REM.C. Sleep.D. A problem.

2.Why do the researchers study the REM?

A. Because REM takes place just after you sleep.

B. Because REM can store more information.

C. Because REM can help find creative solutions

D. Because REM can make a creative invention.

3.What can we know from this passage?

A. Taking a short nap is good for your thinking during the day.

B. Sleeping has three processes which is good for creativity.

C. Each adult was allowed to sleep after the task was given.

D. REM is a process taking place right after we awake when we nap.

4.The important stage in the study is________.

A. to think of a creative word

B. to show a group of 3 words

C. to give participants time to think

D. to let some participants sleep for a while

When children start kindergarten, evident gaps in science knowledge already exist between Whites and minorities and between youngsters from upper-income and low-income families. And they often deepen into significant achievement gaps by the end of eighth grade if they are not dealt with during elementary school.

The findings suggest that, in order for the United States to maintain(维持) long-term scientific and economic competitiveness in the world, policymakers need to renew efforts to ensure access(n.使用或见到的机会，权利) to high-quality, early learning experiences in childcare settings, preschools and elementary schools.

The researchers’ study tracked 7,757 children from their start in kindergarten to the end of eighth grade. Researchers found that, among kindergarteners with low levels of general knowledge, 62 percent were struggling in science by the time they reached third grade and 54 percent were struggling in that subject in eighth grade. And general knowledge gaps between minorities and Whites were already large at the time when students began kindergarten.

“Children growing up in low-income families typically experience comparatively fewer early opportunities to learn about the natural and social sciences,” the authors wrote. “Their parents often have lower educational levels and therefore less science knowledge themselves as well as fewer resources available to direct the children’s academic growth. Children raised in poverty often attend poorly resourced schools that futher limit their academic opportunities.”

Morgan said that, within families, parents who regularly talk and interact with toddlers(学步的儿童) can point out and explain physical, natural and social events occurring around them daily. This might help youngsters learn facts and concepts that will prepare them to take better advantage of science instruction they receive during elementary and middle school.

1.Which may be the possible result of the gaps in science knowledge during kindergarten?

A. Children from rich families will behave better in life.

B. Children from minorities may have less desire for learning.

C. Children’s academic performance afterwards will be affected.

D. The gaps will disappear automatically when children grow up.

2.What did the researchers suggest policymakers do?

A. Make superior education available to children.

B. Narrow income gaps between different families.

C. Give extra lessons to children from poor families.

D. Strengthen competitive awareness of kindergarteners.

3.What can parents do to help their toddlers learn?

A. Give them more nutritious food

B. Offer them more learning resources.

C. Let them attend science courses for kids

D. Greate learning opportunities in daily life.

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A. Income Gaps Affect Children’s School Performances

B. Provide More Available Access to Childhood Learning

C. Science Knowledge Gaps Are Obvious in Kindergarten

D. Equal Education Is Important in Kindergarten

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