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Several days ago, Mother brought home little cat. I named her ¡°Mimi¡±. She is black all over. Can you imagine how she looks like? Every morning she gets up early than anyone else. Then she climbs on my bed and wake me up. When we are having our meal, she is often runs under the table and even climbs onto our knees. She seems to be saying, ¡°Let me join you. I want nothing to eat.¡± Mimi likes to lie on the sunshine. She feels comfortably that way. She looks lovely when doing that. I like Mimi very much so she brings our joy.

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It was 8:30am and the doorbell rang. I answered the door and there was Mr. Jones, who was from a bike-racing company. Mr. Jones said, ¡°Congratulations! You are one of our finalists(¾öÈüÑ¡ÊÖ) for this year¡¯s US Bike Tour Challenge. If you can ride your bike from here to Miami, Florida and finish it first, you will win $50,000. You can only take ten stops on this race and this doesn¡¯t include overnight stays at hotels. Will you accept this challenge, Mr. Wozniak?¡± I agreed, and so did my parents.

Mr. Jones explained to me the rules. The race began the next day. The first day was very smooth for me. But unluckily the next four days, I bumped into some rain, which didn¡¯t stop until I reached North Carolina. And I had used six stops because of the bad weather. It would take five days to get to Florida, so I would travel one day without making a stop. And I did it. On the sixth day, I succeeded in riding all the way to Savannah Georgia without a stop. Four days later, I arrived in downtown Miami and I was told that I was in the 4th place. So I thought to myself I could win. At 6:15pm, I found myself head to head with another racer. We both switched gears to head for the finish line.

When the officials announced, ¡°The Ohio competitor, Evan Wozniak, is the winner!¡±

I was so excited that I fell off my bike. Happily, I got the $50,000 for winning this race. And I did it in ten days.

1.Evan Wozniak is a competitor from ______.

A. Ohio B. North Carolina

C. Savannah Georgia D. Florida

2.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

A. Mr. Jones was one of the finalists for this year¡¯s US Bike Tour Challenge.

B. Evan Wozniak gave up the challenge for his parents¡¯ disagreement.

C. Riding from Ohio to Florida needs at least 5 days.

D. Evan Wozniak successfully finished his race despite much trouble.

3.The correct route of this year¡¯s US Bike Tour Challenge is ______.

A. Ohio¡úSavannah Georgia¡úNorth Carolina¡úMiami, Florida

B. Miami, Florida¡úNorth Carolina¡úSavannah Georgia¡úOhio

C. Ohio¡úNorth Carolina¡úSavannah Georgia¡úMiami, Florida

D. Savannah Georgia¡ú¡úNorth Carolina¡úMiami, Florida¡ú Ohio

The Beagle Brigade

Return to the United States from a trip abroad, and your luggage will get inspected by the U. S. Department of Agriculture¡¯s Beagle Brigade. Working with human canine officer partners, the beagles sniff out potential threats to American agriculture.

An orange or apple, for example, might harbor a Mediterranean fruit fly. Hams could carry a disease such as hog cholera. These and other pests could destroy farmer¡¯s crops and livestock. ¡°Once we introduce something that is not part of the environment, there may riot be any controls for it in the environment,¡± notes USDA¡¯s Lisa Davis at the National Dog Detector Training Center in Orlando, Florida. ¡°The best thing for us to do is to prevent it from coming across the border and becoming established. ¡¯¡¯

When a beagle sniffs specific food odors, it signals its partners by sitting. The human officer then investigates. When the dog is right¡ªwhich happens 90 percent of the time¡ª¡ªit gets an edible treat.

¡°The dog is not out there working,¡± explains Davis. ¡°It¡¯s out there playing. It¡¯s a game to the dog.¡± The handlers give the beagles plenty of food and loving. They make sure they get first-class medical attention, too. When the dogs finally retire after 9 to 11 years, the USDA finds caring homes for them. It¡¯s a dog¡¯s life indeed!

How well does the Beagle Brigade do its job? ¡°On average,¡± notes Davis, ¡°each year our 54 teams prevent around 75,000 prohibited, restricted items.¡± Since even one infested (Ϊ»¼µÄ) item could cause widespread destruction, that¡¯s a great result for America¡¯s agricultural environment.

1.According to the article, what is a problem with agricultural products brought into the United States by passengers traveling from abroad?

A. They generate similar types of food odors.

B. They are difficult to identify, even with trained dogs.

C. They must be inspected before being allowed to enter the country.

D. They may carry something that could harm the agricultural environment.

2.According to the article, how does the beagle signal that it has found a suspicious food product?

A. By barking at its partner. B. By begging for a treat.

C. By sitting next to the item. D. By playing a game.

3.How is the beagle congratulated for finding a specific food product?

A. The handler praises it with a hug.

B. The beagle gets to play for a few hours.

C. The beagle gets to retire to a caring home.

D. The handler gives it an edible reward.

4.In the article, the author supports the use of the Beagle Brigade by .

A. providing statistics about the number of items detected by the dogs

B. showing that the dogs enjoy discovering prohibited items

C. pointing out that good homes are found for the dogs when they retire

D. praising the fact that the dogs work for a government agency

The London Travelcard is a paper ticket that is valid on all London public transport.

?Online exclusive: you can not buy a paper 7 Day Travelcard from Underground stations in London ¡ª it can only be bought in advance.

?Unlimited travel: the Travelcard gives you unlimited travel on London¡¯s public transport network.

?No queuing: while other visitors wait in line at the train station with their heavy bags, you¡¯ll be ready to travel as soon as you arrive in London.

?Low prices: a Travelcard is of great value, and you get a discount on the Tames Riverboats and Emirates Air Line cable car.

Should I buy an Anytime Travelcard or an Off Peak Travelcard?

It depends on what time of the day you will be travelling:

Anytime Travelcards can be used at any time; Off Peak Travelcards are cheaper, but cannot be used on Monday to Friday before 9:30 am.

Which zones do I need a Travelcard for?

The center of London, including most major attractions, is in Zones 1¨C2. Most suburban (½¼ÇøµÄ) areas of London, including Wembley Stadium and Wimbledon Tennis Club, are within Zones 1-4. Almost the whole of London, including Heathrow and London City Airports, is in Zones 1-6.

To check which zones the areas you want to visit are in, see the full map of the London transport network.

Tickets prices:

Zones 1¨C2

Zones 1¨C3

Zones 1¨C4

Zones 1¨C5

Zones 1¨C6

1 Day Anytime

N/A

N/A

Adult: 12.10

Child: 6.00

N/A

Adult: 17.20

Child: 8.60

1 Day Off Peak

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Adult: 12.10

Child: 6.00

7 Day Anytime

Adult: 32.40

Child: 16.20

Adult: 38.00

Child: 19.00

Adult: 46.50

Child: 23.30

Adult: 55.20

Child: 27.60

Adult: 59.10

Child: 29.60

Single Journey

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Adult: 6.00

Child: 3.00

Adult: (16+) Child :(11-15)¡ªUnder 11 travel free, 11+ need their own travel ticket. N/A: Not available

London Travelcards can be used on :

?London Underground (the Tube)

?Overground and National Rail trains in London

?London buses (in any Zone, irrespective of the zones shown on the ticket)

?Trams (Óйìµç³µ) in South London

?Docklands Light Railway (DLR)

You can also get a 33% discount on river boats and a 25% discount in the Emirates Air Line cable car.

1.Which of the following statement is true about the London Travlecard?

A. you can buy it from Underground stations in London

B. it saves you a lot of time waiting in line to get a ticket.

C. its price is based on how many times you want to travel.

D. With it you can get a discount on all transport in London.

2.If you want to travel from central London to Wembley Stadium after 10 am and stay at your friend¡¯s home nearby for two days, a ______ is your best choice.

A. 1 Day Anytime Travlecard for Zones 1¨C4.

B. 1 Day Off Peak Travlecard for Zones 1¨C6.

C. Single Journey Travlecard for Zones 1¨C6.

D. 7 Day Anytime Travlecard for Zones 1¨C4.

3.If Jack is planning to take his two kids (aged 10 and 16) to travel in the centre of London with the 7 Day Anytime tickets, he should pay ______.

A. 32.40 B. 48.60

C. 64.80 D. 81.00

4.A London Travelcard for Zones 1¨C4 can Not be used on ______.

A. London buses in Zones 1¨C6

B. National Rail trains in central London

C. the Docklands Light Railway within Zone 4

D. the London Underground to get to the airports.

Young people in the United States do not have a strong understanding of the world and their place in it.

Two US-based groups, the Council on Foreign Relations and the National Geographic Society, conducted an online survey last year. They wanted to know what young people in American colleges knew about geography, U.S. foreign policy, recent international events, and economics.

The survey was given to over 1,200 Americans between the ages of 18 and 26 years. All of them presently attending, or having previously graduated from, a 2- or 4-year college or university.

The average test score, out of 75 total possible answers, was 55 percent. The study identifies a few important problems. For example, only 30 percent knew that the only part of the U.S. government that can declare war is Congress. Only 60% of those taking the survey could identify Brazil on a world map.

Part of the problem, argue the organizers of the survey, is the Internet. They say it is becoming harder to find high-quality information about world events amongst all the fake news and trivia which swamp the web. Forty-three percent of those questioned said they read about the news on Facebook.

Another problem is that most college courses do not require students to learn about international issues. If such information is not required, Richard Haass from the Council on Foreign Relations said, then the United States could have leaders like Gary Johnson. He was a recent presidential candidate who did not know about the Syrian city of Aleppo when a reporter asked him about it.

The survey results were not all bad. The young people also demonstrated a good understanding of climate change and renewable energy. And the majority of them said that international issues were becoming more important to them.

Haass says these findings suggest the need to find ways to get good information to students, both in school and online. To help, the Council on Foreign Relations is creating a new program called CFR Campus, designed to help build knowledge about global issues.

1.What do we know about the survey?

A. The participants were all recent university graduates.

B. It was an online survey conducted by two US universities.

C. It was given to over 1,200 American people aged from 18 to 26.

D. It aimed to find out what the young people know about America.

2.What¡¯s one reason survey organizers give for young people¡¯s lack of knowledge?

A. The poor quality of the US university system.

B. Young people¡¯s unwillingness to travel abroad.

C. The sources from which they get their information.

D. Their lack of interest in knowing more about the world.

3.What topic did the young Americans understand best according to the survey?

A. Government organizations. B. Geographic information.

C. Foreign relations. D. Environmental matters.

4.In which column of a newspaper could we find this article?

A. Economics. B. Education.

C. National Politics. D. Entertainment.

How to overcome challenges in your life

We all face tough and difficult challenges in life. To overcome challenges you need to have that ¡°never quit¡± attitude in life. If you develop it, you¡¯ll overcome quite a bit.

Motivate yourself. Say ¡°YES, I CAN.¡± The challenge should bring out the best of you in this situation. Slow it down, and think that process through. 1. If you develop that mindset (ÐÄ̬), you¡¯ll get it done.

2. Remain calm when you¡¯re facing serious troubles and problems in life. You have to recollect yourself, and calm down. You can¡¯t solve problems when you¡¯re panicking. Take a deep breath, relax, and slow it down. Think things through calmly.

Let failure and fear fuel you in a positive way. Everyone fails at times. If you fail the first, second, or third time, don¡¯t give up. 3.

Learn what made you fail and overcome these challenges.

Simplify the challenge you¡¯re facing. Make the challenge easier than it is. 4. As you get through each step, you develop more confidence and you believe you can get it done, and then you will.

Stay positive and confident. 5.You have to find out all the ways you can use to overcome it, and put them to full use with all your effort. It¡¯s our own mental stability that¡¯s the difficult part. When you do it mentally, you¡¯ll actually be able to do it.

A. Stay calm and cool headed.

B. Think the best, not the worst.

C. Start by breaking it down into steps.

D. To overcome a challenge, you have to believe you can really do it.

E. Most people will avoid any challenge, because they¡¯re scared of failing.

F. Develop that confidence in saying there¡¯s no way you¡¯re going to fail at this.

G. Pick yourself up, and learn from why you¡¯ve failed, and move on in a positive direction.

When I was a freshman in college I received a letter that forever opened a window in my soul. I had just started writing and the ____of my local county newspaper had been kind enough to ____ some of my work. About a month later the ____ arrived.

Here is what it said. ¡°You may not ____ me. We last saw each other in kindergarten and my ____ moved the next year. We ____ get the county paper in the mail, though, and when I saw your name I had to write you. You see that first year in school was very ____for me. I was a tiny, ____, and ordinary-looking girl that the other children ____ me every day. The thing I remember about you is that you ____ did. When we ____to go out, the teacher always put me beside you and you would hold my hand as we ____ the street. You talked to me and played with me. You ____ me as a person, not someone different and I will be forever ____ for that. My whole life was ____ because of how you treated me all those years ago.¡±

I carefully wrote back to my kindergarten friend and we____ for several years____ the illness that she had ____ with since childhood finally took her life. I will never forget, however, just how much that simple kindness I had shared ____ to her.

Every act of kindness we do ____ another¡¯s heart. Every bit of goodness we share makes the world a better place. Let¡¯s use that power and make both Earth and Heaven smile.

1.A. teacher B. director C. editor D. leader

2.A. print B. publish C. report D. check

3.A. newspaper B. message C. work D. letter

4.A. remember B. recognize C. hear D. forget

5.A. parents B. family C. school D. classmates

6.A. still B. also C. just D. even

7.A. busy B. happy C. difficult D. easy

8.A. honest B. naughty C. sunny D. sick

9.A. kidded B. helped C. hated D. beat

10.A. occasionally B. never C. seldom D. always

11.A. got up B. lined up C. ended up D. cheered up

12.A. adventured B. visited C. cleaned D. crossed[

13.A. judged B. heard C. knew D. saw

14.A. grateful B. hopeful C. regretful D. skillful

15.A. harder B. better C. easier D. healthier

16.A. cooperated B. corresponded C. lived D. worked

17.A. after B. when C. before D. while

18.A. experienced B. studied C. treated D. struggled

19.A. meant B. done C. appeared D. got

20.A. discovers B. obtains C. enriches D. touches

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