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If you've been to Europe a few times already,chances are that you've hit all the big destinations: London, Paris, Rome,Berlin.On your next trip you can either visit those same cities a second time,or instead you can take a chance and walk the streets of some cities that are a little bit smaller,a little bit less famous,but still full of European grace and charm.Here are four European cities to visit that you probably haven't been to yet.

Besancon,France

This hidden French city has had a long reputation for being a well-kept secret.It can be at once sleepy with few tourists but abundant galleries,restaurants,and a wonderful Beaux Arts museum whose collection is second only to the Louvre.The city is wound by the River Doubs and also touts (吹捧) its own UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Citadel,home to several small museums and a zoo.

Seville,Spain

For the tourist who is already tired of Barcelona and Madrid,Seville offers a different take (意见) on Spain. Located on the Southern coast,it keeps beautiful signs of the long period of Moorish rule,nowhere more than in the Alcázar palace building,just one of the city's UNESCO World Heritage Sites.Seville has over a dozen museums, tropical parkland,and probably the best tapas (餐前小吃) culture in all of Spain.

Ghent,Belgium

Ghent is a city that looks like it should be the setting for a fairy tale. All of the typical Belgium features abound here-waffles and beer.Every year from Saturday before July 21,Ghent hosts a ten-day festival.This music and theater festival draws almost 2 million visitors,as the city streets transform into performance spaces for performers,buskers (街头艺人) and musicians.

Palermo,Italy

Palermo is the capital city of Sicily,the southern island off the coast of mainland Italy.The city has an ancient history,and the various cultures that have controlled the island through the years have all left their marks on it. You can see winding street markets,antique (古玩) fairs,and open air nightclubs here.

1.Where can visitors enjoy art collections quietly?

A. Besancon. B. Barcelona.

C. Ghent. D. Palermo.

2.What can visitors do in Seville,Spain?

A. Visit antique fairs and clubs.

B. Enjoy a colorful nightlife.

C. Explore over 20 museums.

D. Hunt for Moorish influences.

3.Which country should a music and theater lover choose to visit?

A. France. B. Spain.

C. Belgium. D. Italy.

4.What do the four European cities have in common?

A. They were once ruled by various rulers.

B. They are less famous but worth a visit.

C. Visitors can enjoy seeing performances.

D. They're all UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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The Chinese language differs from Western languages 1.in that,instead of an alphabet, it uses characters which stand for ideas, objects or deeds. Chinese words are formed by putting together different characters. In many cases, a single character can also make up a word. The history of the Chinese language can be examined by looking at 2. 这些汉字是如何发展的．

Chinese writing began thousands of years ago. According to an ancient story, a man named Cang Jie invented Chinese writing. After seeing the tracks of animals in the snow and observing that the appearance of each one was different, 3. he had the idea that he could use different shapes to represent different objects. The first Chinese characters were drawings of physical objects. Some characters have been simplified and others have been made more difficult over time. However, as a whole, the characters have developed from drawings into standard forms. 4. 并非所有的汉字都从物体的图画演变而来. 5. Sometimes to express ideas, some characters were made by combining two or more characters together．

If Confucius(孔子) were still alive today and could celebrate his September 28 birthday with a big cake, there would be a lot of candles. He’d need a fan or a strong wind to help him put them out.

While many people in China will remember Confucius on his special day, few people in the United States will give him a passing thought. It’s nothing personal. Most Americans don’t even remember the birthdays of their own national heroes.

But this doesn’t mean that Americans don’t care about Confucius. In many ways he has become a bridge that foreigners must cross if they want to reach a deeper understanding of China.

In the past two decades, the Chinese studies programs have gained huge popularity in Western universities. More recently, the Chinese government has set up Confucius Institutes in more than 80 countries. These schools teach both Chinese language and culture. The main courses of Chinese culture usually include Chinese art, history and philosophy(哲学). Some social scientists suggest that Westerners should take advantage of the ancient Chinese wisdom to make up for the drawbacks(缺点) of Western philosophy. Students in the United States, at the same time, are racing to learn Chinese. So they will be ready for life in a world where China is an equal power with the United States. Businessmen who hope to make money in China are reading books about Confucius to understand their Chinese customers.

So the old thinker’s ideas are still alive and well.

Today China attracts the West more than ever, and it will need more teachers to introduce Confucius and Chinese culture to the West.

As for the old thinker, he will not soon be forgotten by people in the West, even if his birthday is.

1.The opening paragraph is mainly intended to ________.

A. provide some key facts about Confucius

B. attract the readers’ interest in the subject

C. show great respect for the ancient thinker

D. prove the popularity of modern birthday celebrations

2.We can learn from Paragraph 4 that American students ________.

A. have a great interest in studying Chinese

B. take an active part in Chinese competitions

C. try to get high scores in Chinese exams

D. fight for a chance to learn Chinese

3.What is the best title for the passage?

A. Forgotten Wisdom in America

B. Huge Fans of the Chinese Language

C. Old Thinker with a Big Future

D. Chinese Culture for Westerners

4.The passage is likely to appear in ________.

A. a newspaper B. a history paper

C. a biography D. a philosophy textbook

My mom only had one eye. I hated her... she was such an embarrassment. My mom ran a small shop at a flea market. She collected little weeds and such to sell... anything for the money we needed she was such an embarrassment. There was this one day during elementary school.

I remember that it was field day, and my mom came. I was so embarrassed. How could she do this to me? I threw her a hateful look and ran out. The next day at school... “Your mom only has one eye?!” and they taunted me.

I wished that my mom would just disappear from this world so I said to my mom. “Why don’t you just die?” My mom did not respond. I guess I felt a little bad, but at the same time, it felt good to think that I had said what I’d wanted to say all this time. Maybe it was because my mom hadn’t punished me, but I didn’t think that I had hurt her feelings very badly.

That night... I woke up, and went to the kitchen to get a glass of water. My mom was crying there, so quietly, as if she was afraid that she might wake me. I hated my mother who was crying out of her one eye. So I told myself that I would grow up and become successful, because I hated my one-eyed mom and our desperate poverty.

Then I studied really hard. I left my mother and came to Seoul and studied, and got accepted in the Seoul University with all the confidence I had. Then, I got married. I bought a house of my own. Then I had kids, too. Now I’m living happily as a successful man. I like it here because it’s a place that doesn’t remind me of my mom.

This happiness was getting bigger and bigger, when someone unexpected came to see me “What?! Who’s this?!” It was my mother... Still wither one eye. It felt as if the whole sky was falling apart on me. My little girl ran away, scared of my mom’s eye.

And I asked her, “Who are you? I don’t know you!!” as if I tried to make that real. I screamed at her “How dare you come to my house and scare my daughter! Get out of here now!!” And to this, my mother quietly answered, “oh, I’m so sorry. I may have gotten the wrong address,” and she disappeared. Thank goodness... she doesn’t recognize me. I was quite relieved. I told myself that I wasn’t going to care, or think about this for the rest of my life.

Then a wave of relief came upon me... one day, a letter regarding a school reunion came to my house. I lied to my wife saying that I was going on a business trip. After the reunion, I went down to the old shack, that I used to call a house, just out of curiosity there, I found my mother fallen on the cold ground. She had a piece of paper in her hand. It was a letter to me.

She wrote:

My son, I think my life has been long enough now. For you... I’m sorry that I only have one eye, and I was an embarrassment for you. You see, when you were very little, you got into an accident, and lost your eye. As a mother, I couldn't stand watching you having to grow up with only one eye… so I gave you mine... I was so proud of my son that was seeing a whole new world for me, in my place, with that eye. I was never upset at you for anything you did. The couple times that you were angry with me I thought to myself, ‘it’s because he loves me.’ I miss you so much. I love you. You mean the world to me. So I gave you mine. With all my love to you! Your mom.

My World Shattered. I hated the person who only lived for me. I cried for My Mother, I didn’t know of any way that will make up for my worst deeds...

1.What did the writer's mother do when he was young?

A. A cook. B. A worker.

C. A businesswoman D. A cleaner.

2.The writer wished his mom to die, which made his mom .

A. sad B. happy C. calm D. quiet

3.The writer studied very hard in order to .

A. go to a famous university B. become a successful man

C. live far away from his mother D. make his mother live happily

4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. The writer’s mother gave him one of her eyes.

B. The writer got married after he had finished school in another city.

C. The writer’s classmate laughed at him because of his mother.

D. The writer’s mother got a wrong address, and couldn’t find her son.

5.The writer lived in Seoul happily because .

A. he got a good job here

B. he had a good wife

C. the place was beautiful

D. the place didn't make him think of his mother

As a college student,I took a position as a salesman and weekend brand ambassador at a local men's clothing store in New Jersey.In addition to allowing me to become an expert T-shirt folder,the job____me for future success, teaching me what to prioritize (优先处理) and how to____my time effectively.I also learned the value of teamwork and a client-centric (以客户为中心的) ____to business.

My____as a brand ambassador included managing the sales,taking part in community events and sharing details on in-store promotions.I was____with organizing inventory（库存）and price marking our clothing for sales. While I enjoyed the opportunity to communicate with____on a daily basis,I was challenged to manage my schedule and was____to learn the importance of prioritization.

One year later,we were on a____schedule to open a new store and I was responsible for stocking the inventory and____new salesmen.Being 19,I____this as a massive task and felt a great deal of____.Luckily,using the time management skills I had____learned,I was able to complete what was____of me.I am now able to____on the success of opening a new store that____exists today.

Much of____I accomplished would not have been possible without the____of my direct manager,Mrs.Brown, who had a great____on me.She set expectations early on me and clear goals and processes for achieving success.Her approach helped me complete tasks____and on time,and has____the way I now manage my own team.

1.A. prepared B. provided C. exposed D. employed

2.A. divide B. occupy C. operate D. manage

3.A. entrance B. suggestion C. approach D. relation

4.A. abilities B. responsibilities C. ideas D. theories

5.A. tasked B. helped C. awarded D. connected

6.A. visitors B. guests C. designers D. customers

7.A. free B. quick C. helpful D. easy

8.A. light B. flexible C. tight D. loose

9.A. using B. training C. consulting D. controlling

10.A. described B. respected C. served D. viewed

11.A. pressure B. confusion C. relief D. caution

12.A. naturally B. gratefully C. previously D. carefully

13.A. robbed B. required C. convinced D. rid

14.A. comment B. reflect C. call D. go

15.A. also B. even C. already D. still

16.A. what B. when C. whether D. how

17.A. guidance B. persuasion C. kindness D. attraction

18.A. judgment B. mark C. sign D. effect

19.A. exactly B. immediately C. efficiently D. easily

20.A. imagined B. stopped C. inspired D. copied

Encouraging your high school student to do their best isn't as hard as you may think.It does take time and effort, but it should become part of a daily routine that both you and your teen can enjoy more than dread.1.This is excellent dinner table conversation if you can keep it light and positive.And these suggestions can help you along:

◆Set the expectations.

Teens need a clear map of what you want them to do.You wouldn't do your teen any favors by not telling him/her what grades you'll be expecting.Send a clear message to your teen about the grades you expect to see in each class.2.Keep your expectations in line with what your teen feels he/she can do.

◆3.

While your teen will need to keep his/her goals in line with your expectations,he/she may need your assistance. Learning to establish goals teaches independence,one of the things your teen needs to learn to become a successful adult.Have what they need at home,or a way to get it.Resources are important for high school students.Your family should have library cards and a way to access the Internet for homework.4.It's also a good idea to set up a mobile homework center.

◆Stay involved.

Show support for your teen's school by attending parents' nights and other activities or functions.Sign up for the school's online grade reports and/or have a list of teacher's email addresses.Always be respectful to your teen's teachers.5.Learning in a classroom is a two-way street.Please be your teen's advocate when necessary.

A.Help him/her set goals.

B.Praise your teen for a job well done.

C.You can talk to your teen about school.

D.But don't be afraid to ask them tough questions.

E.Without these things,your teen could be at a disadvantage.

F.Set consequences for poor grades as well as rewards for good grades.

G.Tell your teen school is just the beginning and gaining knowledge should be enjoyed.

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Lynn: I really want to find a good job. Do you have any advice?

Kate: Oh, lots of advice! First, be sure to dress 1.(proper) for the interview. If it’s for a teaching job, as I did 20 years ago, then you might want to consider 2.(wear) nice pants and a dress shirt. 3., you won’t like to wear clothes that are too formal and elegant for the interview nowadays.

Lynn：I see. Anything 4.would you suggest I should pay attention to?

Kate: Well, second, be sure to do some research on the company for 5. you are being interviewed. This will help you know if you have the needed skills or experience to work for that company. You can also ask the 6.interview), usually their personnel manager, about three intelligent questions about their business. That will show you are interested in their company.

Lynn: That’s good advice! Any last thoughts?

Kate: Yes, finally, be prepared to tell them why you would be the 7.(good) choice for the position. You don’t have to talk too much about what you 8.(study) for 4 years in university, but you can tell them 9. a confident and direct way why you can help their company. Following the above tips, you will find a satisfying job sooner or later.

Lynn: Thank you very much. I have got to buy some new clothes and then finish my 10.(apply).

After working one day, I decided to take hold of a sandwich for dinner at the superstore. As I was____home,I saw a girl sitting against a pillar（支柱）in the____,her hair covered over her face and her body was____than a senior citizen. I decided to walk past her____that's what we do in society—we walk past people we don't know, especially_____people.But something made me go back.I____that her parents died years ago and she suffers from Lupus（狼疮）.She has no job, unable to work because of her__.She had lived in shelters in the past, but was abused.She____in the superstore to keep warm on cold days,but____the superstore she said wasn't safe because security guards always ____people like her.

I used to____maybe one day I would make a(n)____and could help "them". But when I met that girl, I thought to myself, what if____ever helps her? What if she's not going to be around____enough to see that "one day"?

I didn't really think about what happened____.I shared my dinner with her and gave her all the____I could find on me. When security guards came,I____them into helping her instead of throwing her out as they____do. Now I'm sharing this story with you the____out there. Don't wait for one day to come before you____someone.Now is that one day.

1.A. leaving B. heading C. arriving D. touring

2.A. superstore B. shelter C. workshop D. dining hall

3.A. stronger B. taller C. weaker D. shorter

4.A. though B. if C. when D. because

5.A. homeless B. friendly C. flexible D. confident

6.A. learned B. taught C. explained D. wondered

7.A. similarity B. responsibility C. disability D. identity

8.A. rented B. existed C. gathered D. stayed

9.A. only B. even C. just D. still

10.A. looked after B. drove away C. laid off D. picked out

11.A. question B. acknowledge C. think D. regret

12.A. decision B. appointment C. agreement D. fortune

13.A. somebody B. nobody C. anybody D. everybody

14.A. long B. quiet C. busy D. narrow

15.A. alone B. lately C. next D. first

16.A. energies B. patience C. sandwiches D. money

17.A. scolded B. persuaded C. reported D. ordered

18.A. usually B. seldom C. never D. eventually

19.A. guard B. girl C. reader D. parent

20.A. please B. greet C. praise D. help

For a year and half, kids sent hurtful messages like “You are ugly.” or “Why are you still alive?” to Rebecca Sedwick. In 2013, Rebecca, then 12, couldn’t stand it anymore. She took her own life near her home in Florida. Soon afterward, Trisha Prabhu read about the story. “I was surprised and heart-broken,” said Trisha, now 15, who is from Naperville, Illinois, “I know that I had to do something to stop this from ever happening again.”

Trisha did some research. Studies show that one fourth to half of all teens in the US have been cyberbullied (网络欺凌). Experts say that if you are ever bullied online, you should tell a trusted adult. Tell the cyberbully to stop, and prevent him or her from contacting you again. Print and save messages to share with the police. This is good advice, agrees Trisha. But these methods all take place after the bullying has already happened. Trisha had a different idea. Why not teach cyberbullies to stop before they post these messages?

Trisha’s research won awards, including a prize in the Google Science Fair. Then, Tresah built the ReThink app (应用软件). It is programmed to recognize words or phrases that could be hurtful. When that happens, different warning messages come out. “Don’t say things that you may regret later!” says one message. Others ask, “Are you sure you want to say this?” and “Are these words really yours?”

Now Trisha is working on a version(版本) of ReThink for computers. “I am a big dreamer,” she says. “I want to stop cyberbullying before the hurt is done.”

1.What do we know about Rebecca Sedwick?

A. She was one of Trisha's best friends.

B. She sent hurtful messages to others.

C. She ended her life at the age of 12.

D. She went to Florida to study further.

2.What is Trisha’s suggestion for stopping cyberbullying?

A. Stop talking with the cyberbully.

B. Stop the messages before they are sent.

C. Turn to your parents or close friends

D. Show the messages to the police at once.

3.What is the third paragraph mainly about?

A. People's attitudes to the ReThink app.

B. Trisha's research on cyberbullying.

C. How the ReThink app works.

D. The Google Science Fair.

4.Which of the following can best describe Trisha?

A. Honest and careful. B. Helpful and clever.

C. Proud and impolite. D. Strange and impatient.

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