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School leaders from around the country gathered at the White House on November 19 for“Connected to the Future,” a conference about digital technology in education.Connected is the Obama Government’s five-year plan to support the growth of digital learning in schools.This growth includes equipping America’s schools with high-speed broadband Internet(宽带互联网).

At the conference,President Barack Obama said the U.S.Department of Education is taking steps to help educators and school districts as they change to digital learning.The department created new guidelines to help schools work to improve their technological infrastructure(基础设施).The guidelines are also designed to help schools choose the right digital devices(装备)and set up policies(政策)for their proper use.

“We have to do more to offer our children a world-class education,”Obama told the crowd of school leaders.“We have to improve our education level if we are going to make sure that every child in America can go as far as their dreams and talents will take them.”

According to Cecilia Muoz,director of the Domestic Policy Council,less than 40% of public schools in America have high-speed Internet access in their classrooms.She believes that Connected will make America a leader in using technology to educate students.

Muoz mentioned the Mooresville school district as a success story.Mooresville provides each student in grades 3 through 12 with a device,and uses a mostly digital subject.Muoz said Mooresville now ranks third in test scores and second in graduation rates(比例)in the state.

At the end of the president’s speech,1,200 school leaders attending the event signed the Future Ready District Pledge on their iPads.It promises the education leaders to help develop a culture of learning through technology at their schools,and to support teachers and students in using technology.

“Every child deserves a chance at a world-class education,”Obama added.“That’s what makes our nation great.”

【小题１】Who will take charge of putting the plan into practice?

A.The leaders of all the schools.

B.All the state government officials.

C.The U.S.Department of Education.

D.The U.S.Domestic Policy Council.

【小题２】Which of the following statements is true?

A.All students in Mooresville have digital devices.

B.Mooresville has carried out Connected for years.

C.Teaching quality in Mooresville was the worst in the past.

D.Digital learning helps Mooresville’s test scores and graduation rates go up.

【小题３】The purpose of Connected to the Future is to .

A.make America get ahead in digital learning

B.make all the schools teach with digital technology

C.enable more schools to connect with the Internet

D.equip all schools with the high-speed Internet in 3 years

【小题４】This passage mainly wants to .

A.tell readers how to use digital devices for learning

B.introduce some information about a five-year plan for digital learning in U.S.

C.encourage more and more countries to use digital devices to teach

D.make people know the importance of teaching with digital devices

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When a dirty and untidy orange cat showed up in the prison yard，I was one of the first to go out there and pet it．I hadn’t touched a cat or a dog in over 20 years．I spent at least 20 minutes，knelt down behind the kitchen as the cat rolled around，relaxed．What he was expressing outwardly, I was feeling inwardly．It was an amazing bit of grace to feel him under my hand and note that I was reaching a li fe or another creature with something as simple as my care．

Over the next few days，there were other prisoners responding to the cat．Every yard period，a group of prisoners gathered t here．They stood around talking and taking turns petting the cat．These were guys you wouldn’t usually find talking to each other．Several times I saw an officer in the group，not chasing people away, but just watching and seeming to enjoy along with the prisoners．Bowls of milk and water appeared along with bread, wisely placed under the edge of the dustbin to keep the birds from getting it．

The cat was obviously homeless and in pretty bad shape．People said that the cat came to the right place．He's getting treated like a king．This was true．but as I watched I was also thinking about what the cat was doing for us．There was a lot of talk about what's wrong with prisons in America．We need more programs．We need more psychologists or treatment of various kinds．Some may even talk about making prisons more kind．But I think what we really need is a chance to practise our own kindness．Not receive it，but give it．After more than two decades here，I know kindness is not a value that's encouraged．It's often seen as a weakness．

Instead，the culture encourages keeping your head down，minding your own business，and never letting yourself be weak．

The cat did my heart good to see the effect he had on me and the men here．By simply saying，”I need some help here”，he did something important for us．He needed us．And we needed to be needed．I believe we all do．

1.Which of the following statements is true?

A．The cat was dirty because it was kept in prison．

B．The author realized the importance of practising kindness．

C．The officer in the prison enjoyed petting the cat．

D．The prisoners prepared food for both the cat and birds．

2.We can infer from the third paragraph that______．

A．caring for others is encouraged in American prisons

B．the American prison culture will be improved

C．showing love to others ca n make prisoners strong

D．the author is not content with the prison culture

3.What is the best title for the passage?

A．Animals Need Care．

B．Prison Culture is Important．

C．Caring Makes Us Human．

D．Everyone Needs to be Cared for．

4.In Paragraph 2，the author mentioned that “Several times I saw an officer in the group，not chasing people away, but just watching and seeming to enjoy along with the prisoners．” to______ ．

A．show us the officer and prisoners get along well with each other

B．show us the officer and prisoners all like the cat

C．show us the American prison culture does need improvement

D．show us the American prison culture is great

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I recently overheard something that surprised me. I heard that people who win the lottery(彩票)are_ _for about 3 weeks. And then they go back to their state of being before they won the money. I _ that they would have been happy for a much longer time.

The reason for this is that_ _ we try to change how we feel by using something outside of ourselves，like winning the lottery，or getting a new car or house，it never_ __.The resulting feelings of happiness are often fleeting(飞逝的)．We cannot them for very long. In some way，it may be a good thing. It reminds us that happiness really does come from within and is_ to us at any moment. True happiness has_ _ to do with what is happening outside，it is an inside job. Happiness is a __.

We can make the decision to be happy for one day，when we_ _in the morning，every morning. We can find something that brings us great_ _，like sitting outside in the garden under an old tree and_ _ the birds sing，or watching the dog or cat play，and just_ _ the moment. It is our_ __state and we need only allow it in. At any moment，we can_ _ _，take a deep breath，nd remember who we really are，and why we came here，and that truly is to _ _ joy and the aliveness of being.

“Happiness is like a butterfly which，when run after，is always our reach，but，if you will sit down_ _ , it may fall upon you，”said Nathaniel Hawthorne，an American novelist. So，today，no matter what is going on in your own_ _，stop and take a few moments to breathe deeply and just_ _ to be happy，whatever that means to you.

1.A. clever B．happy C．lucky D．cautious

2.A. positive B．unusual C．constant D．previous

3.A. thought B．suspected C．promised D．recognized

4.A. anyhow B．anywhere C．anytime D．anyway

5.A .changes B．works C．forms D．appears

6.A. keep B．control C．blame D．guide

7.A. similar B．consistent C．sensitive D．available

8.A. much B．some C．little D．enough

9.A. choice B．chance C．result D．reward

10.A. stand up B．look up C．turn up D．wake up

11.A. success B．pleasure C．surprise D．worry

12.A. making B．helping C．listening to D．calling on

13.A. enjoy B．spend C．save D．waste

14.A. special B．common C．accurate D．natural

15.A. stay B．stop C．leave D．arrive

16.A. change B．forget C．experience D．accept

17.A. beyond B．within C．through D．against

18.A. noisily B．completely C．carefully D．quietly

19.A .mind B．heart C．life D．body

20.A. pretend B．decide C．agree D．hesitate

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Climate change has caused a rise in sea levels.This has increased an amount of salt in fresh water used on farms near the sea.As a result farmers are unable to use fields close to the sea.Scientists call this process “salinization(盐碱化)”,which is reducing the world’s farm lands by 1 to 2 percent every year.

But a farmer in Holland,Marc Van Rijsselberghe started with an experiment,using a mixture of sea and fresh water to grow healthy and tasty vegetables.He put several kinds of plants in the fields.Mr.Van Rijsselberghe worked on the project with scientists from the Free University of Amsterdam.He divided a farm into eight areas.Every area was watered by different water.“We put in a lot of plants in the fields and then we put them in fresh water and in sea water with all the varieties(变化) between them,and then we saw which variety was surviving and which variety was dying.”A computer program created water with eight levels of salinity(盐度).Computerized measuring devices(测量仪器)controlled the water levels and the levels of salinity.

Mr.Van Rijsselberghe said he was able to harvest vegetables from most of the eight test areas.He said the vegetables were smaller than those grown in fresh water.But he said they had more sugar and salt,so they tasted better.

The farmer grew carrots,potatoes,cabbage and onions.He found that potatoes grew better than the other vegetables in the combination of sea and fresh water.Mr.Van Rijsselberghe said four kinds of these potatoes were recently sent to Pakistan,where thousands of hectares(公顷)of land have been damaged by salinization.Farmers in Pakistan will test the Dutch potatoes to see if they can be grown in those fields.

1.What does the passage mainly talk about?

A.Farms near the sea are becoming less and less in Holland.

B.The damage salinization brings to the farms in Holland.

C.Farmers improve the skills to make full use of fresh water.

D.A Dutch farmer uses a mixture of sea and fresh water to grow vegetables.

2.What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A.The plant.

B.Fresh water.

C.Sea water.

D.Fresh and sea water.

3.It can be known from the passage that .

A.salinization brings great benefits to farmers in Holland

B.the farmer did the experiment using high technology

C.vegetables grew better in sea water than in fresh water in the experiment

D.the farmer achieved success without anyone else helping him in the experiment

4.The vegetables watered by a mixture of sea and fresh water .

A.had less sugar than those grown in fresh water

B.were much bigger than those grown in fresh water

C.had a better taste than those grown in fresh water

D.had more beautiful colors than those grown in fresh water

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I woke up late and had breakfast in a hurry.I had never been late and didn’t want my boss to be unsatisfied.

However,it seemed that the day wasn’t a lucky one for me from the very second I left my flat.The moment I wanted to rush downstairs,one of my stiletto heels (细高跟)broke.I had to return to change my red shoes.I also had to change my purse and other little things that I had tried to match with the shoes.I was sure I would be late for work.

On my way to work I had to wait for over half an hour because of an accident.I had no choice but to wait.I phoned my boss and he told me that it was no problem,but he needed me for the meeting with the Japanese clients (客户)that morning.

Finally,I arrived at the office one hour later.I had to keep calm and be fresh for the meeting to make the clients sure that our plan was the best for their future business project.However,I left the plan I had made the night before at home and was going to make a presentation (介绍)about it to the clients.I was about to get angry when I realised that I had a copy of it in my office.

At last,the meeting came to an end and it turned out to be a success.But I have to say that I had a terrible day,full of incidents.

1.Which of the following is NOT the reason of the writer being late for her work?

A.She got up late in the morning.

B.She changed her purse and other little things.

C.One of her shoe heels broke.

D.She had a traffic accident on the way to work.

2.According to the passage,what could we learn about the writer?

A.Her boss was very angry with her.

B.She often arrived at her office on time.

C.She left her plan on the bus.

D.She was nervous at the meeting.

3.What did the clients think of the writer’s presentation?

A.Dull. B.Just so-so.

C.Excellent. D.Terrible.

4.Which old saying could be used to describe the writer’s incidents?

A.Failure is the mother of success.

B.A good beginning makes a good ending.

C.Where there is a will,there is a way.

D.One trouble never comes alone.

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Backpacking in Europe is a wonderful experience for young people around the world.After high school or university,you can plan a European backpacking trip.

Packing

As you plan the things you will carry,bring warm clothes and a raincoat or umbrella to deal with changing weather in different European countries.Europeans like dressing nicely,and good clothes will make you feel less like a dusty(满是灰尘的) backpacker.It is not worth taking the trouble to bring a hair dryer or shampoo,as you can buy basic necessities(必需品) in Europe.

Hostels

The cheapest places to sleep when backpacking in Europe are hostels(where people can stay and eat fairly cheaply).Most hostels have a lot of information about low-cost ways to see local attractions,and many offer tours.The cost for hostel beds differs from country to country.In Paris,you might pay 30 euros,but in Bulgaria,you can get a bed for 10 euros.In general,hostels are more expensive in large,popular cities such as Paris,Rome and London.

Many backpackers use rail passes(火车通票),which allow unlimited(不受限的) travel within country groups over a period of time.If you have the time to travel by train and will be traveling in a country group,this can be a good deal.Otherwise,you may consider point-to-point tickets,local trains,buses and airlines such as Ryanair,easyJet and Wizz Air,which offer cheap flights.

Food

Eating out in Europe can come with a high cost,and the best way to cut your food budget(预算) is to cook meals in the shared kitchens in hostels.You can make several meals into picnics to take advantage of Europe’s parks.When shopping for your picnic,try and buy at a local market.You save some euros while supporting the local industry at the same time.When eating out,choose restaurants away from tourist attractions.

1.Which of the following is an advantage of hostels?

A.They are often built in popular cities.

B.They are mainly open to young people.

C.They usually provide tour information.

D.They always ask the same price for their beds.

2.Which of the following can be put in the blank in the text?

A.Traveling. B.Shopping.

C.Entertainment. D.Transportation.

3.To make a cheap trip in Europe,you’d better .

A.eat meals on the train

B.choose a restaurant near a park

C.enjoy a meal sold at a local market

D.cook your own meals at the hostel kitchen

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The kings of ancient Egypt planned strong tombs to keep their bodies safe after death and to hold their treasure.The Great Pyramids along the Nile are on its west bank.The ancient Egyptians compared the rising of the sun to the beginning of life and the setting of the sun to the end of life.This is why their dead bodies were buried on the west bank of the Nile.

The people of Mexico also built pyramids.They did not build the pyramids for tombs.They used to build a pyramid and then a temple on top of it.The pyramids of Mexico are not as high as the pyramids of Egypt,but they are bigger.Each of the pyramids has a wide stairway(楼梯) that goes from the bottom to the top.

The biggest pyramid in Mexico is almost 2,000 years old.Scientists think it took 10,000 men more than ten years to build it.On the top they built a temple of the sun.The temple is no longer there,but people still call it the Pyramid of the Sun.Near it is another huge pyramid,the Pyramid of the Moon.

1.In ancient Egypt pyramids were built .

A.in honour of the gods

B.for the kings’ tombs

C.for visitors to see

D.as places of interest

2.All the pyramids along the Nile are on its west bank,because in ancient Egypt people thought .

A.they died in the west

B.the sun sets in the west

C.the end of their lives was like the setting of the sun

D.they would go to the west after death

3.Which of the following is TRUE?

A.The pyramids of Mexico are as big as those of Egypt.

B.The pyramids of Egypt are not higher than those of Mexico.

C.The pyramids of Mexico are just the same as those of Egypt.

D.The pyramids of Mexico are quite different from those of Egypt.

4.The pyramids in ancient Mexico were built .

A.for the kings B.for the people

C.for wars D.for the gods

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I live in a big city with a lot of homeless people.Luckily there’re some ways of helping them and you needn’t have a lot of ________ .One way to help is to buy their monthly magazine. ________ doing this one day,I got to ________a young homeless man.He was often ________ the magazine at the train station.

He was a poor farmer from another country.After a while,I discovered that his ________ was close to mine.It ________ that we were born in the same month.

I met him last year ________ after his birthday,and after congratulating him,without ________ ,I asked if he had had a good day.He ________ and said that he hadn’t really celebrated.I felt so ________.

I just couldn’t bear the thought of(不敢想)this nice,young man being ________ on his 25th birthday with no presents,no cake,nothing!So I went home and looked in my yarn(纱线)basket. ________ for me,I had enough yarn ________ .I set to work and knitted(编织)a ________ for the young man.The yarn had become a little dirty ________ I didn’t knit very often.Then I washed the yarn so the scarf would be ________when he got it.

I met him on my own birthday as I was going shopping.I had ________ to meet him so I had ________ the scarf and a piece of my own birthday ________ around with me.He was very happy with these gifts and so was I.The ________ in his eyes was the best present he could have given me!

1.A.work B.energy C.money D.experience

2.A.In B.On C.Besides D.By

3.A.realize B.ignore C.know D.recognize

4.A.selling B.reading C.covering D.buying

5.A.birthday B.house C.height D.hobby

6.A.said B.found C.guessed D.meant

7.A.long B.shortly C.ever D.even

8.A.stopping B.helping C.praising D.thinking

9.A.looked up B.turned up C.looked down D.got down

10.A.foolish B.excited C.clever D.worried

11.A.calm B.happy C.alone D.hungry

12.A.Suddenly B.Luckily C.Badly D.However

13.A.used B.done C.left D.produced

14.A.scarf B.cap C.sock D.glove

15.A.when B.because C.so D.and

16.A.different B.dry C.wet D.clean

17.A.liked B.hoped C.promised D.agreed

18.A.made B.thrown C.received D.carried

19.A.cake B.present C.song D.party

20.A.light B.pain C.sight D.tear

Cold weather has a great effect on how our minds and our bodies work. Maybe that is why there are so many expressions that use the word cold. For centuries, the body’s blood has been linked closely with the emotions. People who show no human emotions or feelings, for example, are said to be cold –blooded. Cold –blooded people act in merciless ways. They may do cruel things to others, and not by accident. For example, a newspaper says the police are searching for a cold-blooded killer. The killer murdered someone, not in self-defense. He seemed to kill with no emotion.

Cold can affect other parts of the body, the feet, for example. Heavy socks can warm your feet, if your feet are really cold. But there is an expression—to get cold feet –that has nothing to do with cold or your feet. The expression means being afraid to do something you had decided to do. For example, you agree to be president of an organization. But then you learn that all the other officers have given up the position. All the work of the organization will be your responsibility. You are likely to get cold feet about being president when you understand the situation.

Cold can also affect your shoulder. You give someone the cold shoulder when you refuse to speak to them. You treat them in a distant, cold way. The expression probably comes from the physical act of turning your back toward someone, instead of speaking to him face-to-face. You may give a cold shoulder to a friend who has not kept a promise he made to you. Or, to someone who has lied about you to others.

A cold fish is not a fish. It is a person. But it is a person who is unfriendly, unemotional and shows no love or warmth. A cold fish does not offer much of himself to anyone.

Out in the cold is an expression often heard. It means not getting something that everybody else got. A person might say that everybody but him got a pay raise. He was left out in the cold. And it is not a pleasant place to be.

1.The text is intended to tell us that_____.

A．cold weather has a great effect on human bodies.

B．many English expressions contain the word cold.

C．cold is a word all used to describe human emotions.

D．the word cold has many different meanings in English.

2.Which of the following can best describe a person who is unwilling to offer anything to others?

A．Cold-blooded. B．To get cold feet.

C．A cold shoulder. D．A cold fish.

3.If a teacher gives all the boys except Tom a pen as a prize, you can say Tom________.

A．is given the cold shoulder.

B．is punished by a cold fish.

C．is left out in the cold.

D．has got cold feet.

4.The five expressions mentioned in the text all _____.

A．have a negative meaning.

B．come from physical acts.

C．relate to a kind of animal.

D．have a connection with the human body.

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