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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Until recently, almost everyone thought that growth and progress would make the world a 1. (good) place. They believed that something new was always better than something old. So countries have spent billions of dollars 2. science to develop new ways of making things and doing work. 3. , this new technique is the main cause of the world’s problems. One such problem has come from the 4. (appear) of the car. In some 5. (crowd) cities, the car has polluted the air 6. badly that people get sick just from breathing it. Waste from factories is another example of how new technology is hurting the earth. When some waste chemicals 7. (put) into the sea, they can hurt or kill animals and fish. It’s time that we 8. (do) something quickly. When the problems get worse, they will not affect just a few 9. (country). They will be world problems 10. affect us all.

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Don’t become addicted to online games, ______about what is more important.

A. forgot B. to forget C. forgetting D. having forgotten

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某中学生英文报近期开辟专栏，讨论学习习惯问题，习惯成就未来,请你结合自身学习实际，按以下提示，用英文为该专栏写一篇稿件。

1．说明学习习惯与学习效果之间的关系；

2．介绍一种好的学习习惯并提出养成该习惯的建议；

3．描述自己在学习习惯方面存在的某个问题并给出改进措施

参考词汇：学习习惯：learning habit 学习效果：learning effect

注意： 1. 词数100词左右； 2. 可适当增加细节。

Technology is making life easier for some dairy farmers. They use robotic systems to milk their cows. These systems are designed to reduce labor and increase milk production.

Cows are trained to follow a series of paths that lead to the milking stations. Only one cow at a time can enter the station. Once inside，the cow is rewarded with food. As the cow eats，a robotic arm cleans and connects the animal to the milking machine. A few minutes later，the milking is completed. The gate is lifted. The cow leaves and the next cow enters. The robotic systems are designed to operate twenty­ four hours a day. Cows are milked on average about three times a day. Some are milked four to six times a day. The cows wear collars(颈圈) around their necks that identify them to the system. A computer keeps records on their eating and milking. A cow is released from the station if the computer decides it should not be milked. The system also measures the temperature and color of the freshly produced milk. Milk is thrown away if it does not pass the tests. Cows need two to four weeks to learn to use the robotic milking systems. Once trained，the cows no longer require human assistance，unless something goes wrong.

Professor Plaut heads the Department of Animal Science at Michigan State University. She believes the systems will attract especially the next generation of farmers who are more interested in technology and less interested in working all the time on the farm. Still，she says the price of robotic milking systems will continue to limit their use. Doug Suhr has more than one hundred milking cows on his farm. Last year it became the fourth farm in southeast Minnesota to get a robotic milking system. A recent story in a local agricultural newspaper said the first robot cost $175，000 and the second cost $150，000.Doug says the increase in milk production reaches a high of more than 6kg per cow per day.

1.Under robotic milking systems，______ decide(s) whether a cow is suitable to be milked.

A．the robotic arms B．the dairy farmers

C．the cows themselves D．a computer

2.When is human assistance needed during the milking?

A．When the cows enter the milking station every morning.

B．When a robotic arm connects a cow to the milking machine.

C．When the cows are trained to use the robotic milking system in the first two to four weeks.

D．When the temperature and color of the freshly produced milk are measured.

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the last paragraph?

A．Since Doug got the robotic milking system，milk production on his farm has increased.

B．The price of milking machines decreases $25，000 every year.

C．Doug has the largest farm in southeast Minnesota.

D．There are four farms in southeast Minnesota that have robotic milking systems so far.

4.It can be inferred from the passage that ________.

A．the price of robotic milking systems will greatly decrease

B．robotic milking systems are still too expensive to be popular

C．most farmers are too old to use robotic milking systems

D．robotic milking systems don't need to work at night

For the last 10 years, job listing site CareerBuilder has put out a list called “The Most Unbelievable Excuses for Calling in Sick.” For example, an employee said he couldn’t come in because his false teeth flew out the window while he was driving down the highway. The excuses were gathered through a survey that ran among 3,000 workers and 2,000 hiring managers.

The list is entertaining but there is a more serious issue hidden in this story. Federal law does not require private employers to give any paid sick leave, making the US the only one of the world’s wealthiest nations that doesn’t guarantee workers this right. Since 2006, cities and states have been adopting their own paid sick leave laws. California, Washington. DC and 13 cities including New York now require many employers to provide some sort of paid sick leave. But according to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, 39% of private employees still have no access to paid days off. In the CareerBuilder survey, 38% of respondents said they go to work when they’re sick because they can’t afford to miss a day’s pay. The survey also shows that workers are taking a risk when they come up with far-fetched excuses. Nearly one in five employers says they have fired an employee for calling in sick with a fake excuse. If you’re spending the day at the beach while pretending to be ill, don’t post about it on Facebook. Nearly one in four employers (24%) has caught an employee lying about being sick by checking social media.

The motto of this story: If you really are sick, don’t come to work and spread your bacteria around the office. But if you just want to stay home, go with “I’m running a fever.” rather than one of these ridiculous excuses.

1.The underlined word “far-fetched” in Paragraph 2 probably means ______.

A. impossible to find B. likely to be true

C. difficult to believe D. easy to believe

2.What problem is exposed in the survey?

A. Many employees have no access to paid sick leave.

B. Private employers make their workers work extra hours.

C. Some employees are not satisfied with their boss.

D. Private employers sometimes break the Federal law.

3.An employee will run the risk of being fired if he ______.

A. asks for sick leave

B. lies about being sick

C. posts his holiday on Facebook

D. spreads bacteria around the office

4.What will the author present following the last paragraph?

A. A list of survey data.

B. A list of serious issues.

C. A list of reasonable facts.

D. A list of ridiculous excuses.

The story of Juno and Lucas is one of the most touching stories about the amazing relationship between humans and their companion animals.

Juno is a Belgian Malinois（比利时马犬）. The dog was beautiful but was given up by its owners, as they did not want to take on the responsibility.

Lucas, a little boy, had a strange illness, a condition that stops the body’s ability to process enzymes(酶).As his life continues, he will lose the ability to speak and his physical and mental abilities will degrade till he is left in a vegetative（植物人的）state. The average life expectancy for the patients is 15 years.

Chester, the boy’s father, wanted his child to enjoy his life on earth as much as possible and looked into getting a service dog for the child. However, Lucas wasn’t a good candidate due to his deteriorating（恶化的）abilities, not to mention the $15,000 cost of the animal.

Not terrified by all of this, Chester looked into adopting a dog for his son. He found Juno on a website and drove two hours to meet her. Chester had worked with the breed(品种) in the police force and was familiar with how to train them. He put in patience and hard work, and trained Juno while allowing her to become accustomed to Lucas. Now, not only will Juno not leave Lucas’ side, she is also helping with his illness. Chester said, “She has the ability to notice his neurological changes. Now she reminds us when Lucas is about to have a seizure(疾病发作) or if his oxygen levels drop really low. She has saved him several times.”

Companion animals are beautiful things and they establish a bond that can’t be described without experiences. I know that I held my adopted dog a little closer after hearing this story. There are a lot of dogs out there that need good homes and that won’t be as lucky as Juno. So, if you think you’re prepared, you should consider giving one a nice home.

1.Chester wanted to find a service dog to __________.

A. protect Lucas from being injured

B. help the boy recover from the disease

C. accompany Lucas to enjoy his time left

D. show their love for the beautiful dog

2.Chester got the dog Juno by ____________.

A. asking for help from the police force

B. donating a lot of money

C. picking it up near the house

D. searching on the Internet

3.Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. The author has also adopted a dog and loves it.

B. Juno has gained some skills accompanying Lucas.

C. Chester was very satisfied with Juno’s performances.

D. Lucas recovered from the disease accompanied by Juno.

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

A. Unlucky boy, lucky dog

B. A love for a dog, a companion for a boy

C. A faithful friend—Juno

D. Love me, love my dog

When you travel in other countries, you'll have to get yourself well prepared to ensure your safety and handle emergencies.

Before you leave, you'd better:

1. Take out medical insurance policy and learn what the plan covers and whether departure or return to the hometown is covered. Figure out payment choices, such as whether you have to speak directly with the insurance company, before or after treatment, whether you have to pay first and get compensation later.

2. Keep up to date on all required vaccinations (接种疫苗) .

3. Learn about the city or area where you are going to travel. Know how to say street names and landmarks in the local language. Figure out unique climate issues such as altitude, seasonal changes, potentially risky animals and insects.

4. Visit some local hospitals and write down addresses in the local language along with emergency entrance locations; do the same for dental/pediatric (小儿科的) services. Get first aid equipment with necessary medications. Take enough prescribed medication from the home country.

5. Carry a card or note written in both English and the local language listing your emergency contact numbers, name, basic medical information such as blood type and allergies (过敏) .

6. Ensure a reliable means of communication is available and carry an extra phone battery and a charger. Ensure that housemaids, drivers, office assistants, those who work or travel know how to call for medical assistance since they may be the only ones available in an emergency.

7. Make sure to bring all documents and visas along with you. Plan your journey carefully and carry copies of documents (ID, insurance policy records, medical records) and keep in a place where someone else could access them in an emergency.

1.In case you come across an emergency, you should _________.

A. carry a card or note which is written in the local language only

B. make sure your means of communication is available and reliable

C. buy enough prescribed medication from the foreign country

D. buy a guide book which includes basic emergency instructions

2.According to the passage, the following are true EXCEPT that ________.

A. you should try to make a good study of medical insurance policy

B. you'd make sure someone will be able to help you in emergencies

C. you'd hide your copies of documents for safety in a place that no one can find

D. you should try to get familiar with the city or area that you will visit

3.The best title for the text is _________.

A. How to Prepare for a Safe Travel

B. Emergency Help at Home and Abroad

C. How to Know the Place You Will Visit

D. Keep Yourself Healthy When Traveling

How long do you guess it will be ________ we graduate from senior high school?

A. when B. before C. until D. since

—Why did you promote him to a position of leadership?

— ________ his qualifications and ideas.

A. On behalf of B. Regardless of

C. On the basis of D. In relation to

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