Strange Baby-Naming Laws

Germany Parents are banned by law from using last names and the names of objects and products as first names. A child’s first name must clearly indicate his or her sex, and all names must be approved by the office of vital statistics in the area in which the child was born.

Iceland The country’s naming committee consults the National Register of Persons to determine if a name is acceptable. If parents want to go off-list, they must apply for approval and pay a fee, and the name must contain only letters in the Icelandic alphabet.

New Zealand The country’s Births, Deaths, and Marriages Registration Act of 1995 prohibits parents from choosing a name that “ might cause offense to a reasonable person; is unreasonably long; or is, includes, or resembles an official title or rank,” including, apparently, Adolf Hitler and Yeah Detroit—both names recently rejected.

Denmark If Danish parents prefer a moniker not on the list of 7,000 preapproved baby names, they must get permission from local church and government officials. Fifteen to 20 percent of the 1,100 reviewed names—including creative spellings of common names, last names as first names, and unusual names—are rejected each year.

1.You can tell whether a baby is a girl or a boy according to the first name in _____.

A. Germany B. New Zealand

C. Iceland D. Denmark

2.In Iceland, the names should _____.

A. be approved by the office of vital statistics.

B. be accepted by the National Register of Persons.

C. contain only letters in the Roman alphabet.

D. be paid for some money.

3.Which name is accepted in New Zealand?

A. Bin Laden B. Talula Does The Hula

C. John Smith D. Keenan Got Lucky

4.According to the passage, which of the following is true?

A. Parents should pay a fee for babies’ names if the names are rejected.

B. Each year about 150-200 reviewed names are rejected in Denmark.

C. Adolf Hitler is banned in Iceland.

D. Danish babies’ names should be on the list if parents can’t get the permission.

What is so amazing about giving blood?

The National Blood Service, which covers all of England and North Wales, needs nearly two and a half million blood donations each year. When you give blood, you’ll be doing one of the most amazing things anybody could dream of — saving a life.

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All types of blood are needed —not just rare ones. In fact, the commoner the blood type, the more are needed. So even if your blood is one of the most common types — group O for example — you can be sure that by donating three times a year, you really are doing something amazing.

What is the donation process?

The donation will last about an hour in all. When you arrive, you will be asked a few questions about your health. Then a drop of blood will be taken and tested just to make sure you’re not anemic(贫血). If all is well, your donation will be taken.

This only takes about ten minutes, during which time 470ml of blood will be collected. Most people hardly feel a thing. After a short rest, a drink and biscuits, you’ll be up and ready to go. All equipment used in the collection of your blood is new and is never reused, so you don’t have to worry about risks to your health in the collection of your blood.

Who can become a blood donor?

Becoming a blood donor really is very simple. As long as you’re in good health and aged between 17 and 60, you can become a blood donor. If you would like more information or advice, or you want to become a blood donor, ring the donor helpline on 0845 7711. The donor helpline is open 24 hours a day — every day of the year.

1.Which is the subtitle (副标题) of Paragraph 2?

A. Why should you donate blood?

B.What should you consider before donation?

C. What types of blood are needed?

D. How many times a year can you donate blood?

2.Before giving blood, you will ________.

A. take a blood test B. wait for one day

C. fill in a form D.rest for a while

3.What does the passage tell us about the donation process?

A. It takes many hours.

B. It’s done on computer.

C. It doesn’t need equipment.

D. It won’t affect donors’ health.

4.The purpose of the writing is to _______.

A. introduce the National Blood Service

B. call on people to donate blood

C. show the importance of donation

D. remind people of the danger

Rock Junket is The Original Rock n’ Roll Walking Tour of New York City. Rock Junket founder Bobby Pinn is an author, former rock radio personality, rock historian and he’s spent 17 years as a music executive (总监). Read the reviews, book the best and forget the rest!

Rock Junket Walking Tours are not only the perfect way to dig deep into New York’s rock scene but also learn about art, fashion, rock n’ roll clothing stores and great local bars and restaurants. The East Village Rock Tour is very popular as we demonstrate how the neighborhood went from poor to being the birthplace of punk rock. On The Greenwich Village Rock Tour we’ll look at the influence Bob Dylan had on the Village plus sites about Jimi Hendrix and The Animals. We cover lost of clubs also including Café Wha, Bitter End, and other. The Union Square Rock Tour details the immoral behavior of Max’ Kansas City, Webster Hall. Andy Warhol and his 2nd and 3rd Factory, a famous Clash album cover and much more. The Beatles Tour takes us through Midtown and Uptown as we explore the sites that gave birth to Beatlemania (披头士狂热). Our Customized Rock Tours have been booked and loved by schools, universities, writers, museum curators (馆长) and many others.

1.From the passage, we know Rock Junket is ________.

A. a travel agency B. a famous museum

C. a website for music lovers D. a survey company

2.If you want to join in the Rock Junket’s activities, you must ________.

A. has a gift for music

B. read online reviews

C. wear rock n’ roll clothes

D. buy a ticket in advance

3.Which of the following is most popular among student groups?

A. The East Village Rock Tour

B. Greenwich Village Rock Tour

C. Customized Rock Tours

D. Union Square Rock Tour

Reducing the amount of salt in our diets could save nearly 20,000 lives in the UK every year, according to researchers.

The recommended maximum daily intake for adults is 6g in the UK, although just month the World Health Organization (WHO) revised this down to 5g. Yet according to figures from the British Heat Foundation, men consume around 9.7g a day, while women have 7.7 g.

Not researchers at three universities, including Harvard Medical School, have revealed the dramatic effect reducing salt could have on death rates by using computer models. They estimated that reducing salt intake to 6g would save 500,000 to 850,000 lives in the US over the next decade.

British doctor Ian Campbell, medical director of charity Weight Concern, told Mail Online: Salt is a big problem in the UK, too. It’s a silent killer. Over time consuming too much of it increases the risk of high blood pressure, which can lead to heart attacks. About 80 percent of our salt intake comes from processed foods, so it can be difficult to avoid.

Many people are unaware of where salt is hidden, such as bread, soups, ready meals, and even breakfast cereals (麦片). The government approach has been to encourage food companies to cut the amount of salt in their products. There has been a reduction but it is taking too long. The Food Standards Agency should consider setting compulsory maximum levels for salt.

Victoria Taylor, Senior Dietitian at the British Heat Foundation, added: Eating too much salt may raise your blood pressure and having high blood pressure increases your risk of developing heart disease.

The government has worked with the food industry to reduce the amount of salt in our food and make labels clearer. But there is still work to be down by everyone because the majority of Brits are still consuming more salt than they would be.

1.Which of the following in the table reaches the daily maximum amount of salt recommended by the WHO?

A. A large chips and a McDonald’s Big Mac.

B. A spicy crayfish and a large chips.

C. An original chicken and a spicy crayfish.

D. A McDonald’s Big Mac and an original chicken.

2.According to the passage, when people eat processed food they ________.

A. needn’t add salt

B. should add a little salt

C. may ruin their health

D. can have risk of heart attacks

3.To solve the problem of eating too much salt, Ian Campbell advises ________.

A. having healthier breakfast

B. punishing the illegal food companies

C. reducing the amount of processed food

D. making laws about maximum levels for salt

4.The last paragraph emphasizes the importance of ________.

A. making food tables clearer

B. monitoring the food industry

C. promoting the awareness of salt content

D. strengthening the government’s functions

Your teen is falling asleep in class

Teens have a busy morning schedule as they need to wake up and get moving very early in order to catch a bus and get to school by the required time. This means teens need to get their rest the night before or they will be too tired to learn anything at school. 1.

When a teen falls asleep in class, two things happen: he/she misses what is being taught and he/she loses the respect of the teacher. He/She may also receive a consequence from the school, depending on the classroom discipline policy. 2.

To prevent your teen from being sleepy in class, try these three tips:

* Set a time for “lights out” on school nights. This is never be any later than 10 p. m. and preferably 9 p.m. 3. Soft music can be on and used to help calm your teen.

* Help your teen develop a nighttime routine that involves activities that slow them down for the end of the day. 4. Turning off the computer and disconnecting from friends and the excitement of the day an hour before bedtime will also help your teen relax.

* 5. This will reinforce （增强）what it feels like to be rested and capable of accomplishing what he/she wants.

A. What’s worse, they may even fall asleep in class.

B. Taking a bath and reading are two activities that work well.

C. Set a good example and show him/her your love for learning.

D. Point out the positives after your teen has had a good night’s rest.

E. All of these things affect your teen’s academic success and can be avoided.

F. “Lights out” means the computer, television, lights and cell phone should be off.

G. While your teen keeps his/her goals in line with your expectations, he/she may have his/her own

goals.

A teacher teaching Maths to seven-year-old Laiq asked him, “If I give you one apple and one apple and one apple, how many apples will you have?”

Within a few seconds, Laiq confidently, “Four!”

The confused teacher was expecting a(n) correct answer, three. She was disappointed. “Maybe the child did not listen .” she thought. She , “Laiq, listen carefully. If I give you one apple and one apple and one apple, how many apples will you have?”

Laiq had seen the on his teacher’s face. He again on his fingers. But within him he was also the answer that would make the teacher happy. This time hesitatingly he replied, “Four.”

The disappointment stayed on the teacher’s face. Suddenly she that Laiq like strawberries. She thought maybe he didn’t like apples and that was why he couldn’t answer the question. This time with an excitement in her she asked, “If I give you one strawberry and one strawberry and one strawberry, then how many you will have?”

Seeing the teacher , young Laiq calculate on his fingers again. There was no pressure on him, but a little on the teacher. She wanted her new to succeed. a hesitating smile young Laiq replied, “Three?”

The teacher now had a smile. Her approach had succeeded. She wanted to herself. But one last thing remained. she asked him, “Now if I give you one apple and one apple and one more apple how many will you have?”

Confidently Laiq answered, “Four!” The teacher was . “How Laiq, How?” she demanded in a little annoyed voice.

In a voice that was and hesitating young Laiq replied, “Because I already have one in my bag.”

The story tells us: someone gives you an answer that is from what you expect, don’t think they are wrong. There shall be an angle that you may not have thought about yet.

1.A. replied B. added C. told D. wrote

2.A. careless B. effortless C. worthless D. selfless

3.A. Possibly B. actively C. strictly D. properly

4.A. repeated B. ordered C. whispered D. complained

5.A. satisfaction B. disappointment C. punishment D. determination

6.A. recognized B. discovered C. calculated D. insisted

7.A. searching for B. waiting for C. arguing about D. talking about

8.A. decided B. noticed C. expressed D. remembered

9.A. mouth B. hands C. eyes D. nose

10.A. sad B. happy C. pitiful D. lovely

11.A. invention B. system C. reform D. approach

12.A. On B. In C. With D. By

13.A. victorious B. precious C. lasting D. appealing

14.A. thank B. congratulate C. help D. enjoy

15.A. Above all B. In vain C. On purpose D. Once again

16.A. astonished B. concerned C. amused D. relaxed

17.A. high B. clear C. easy D. low

18.A. strawberry B. apple C. coin D. box

19.A. Before B. After C. Until D. When

20.A. free B. absent C. different D. safe

My older brother and I are busy 1. (arrange) a trip to Africa. We will leave London on 15 July, and we’ll be flying to Morocco. We are going to travel on camels 2. the Sahara Desert. After the trip by camel, we’re going to travel down the River Nile. We’ll start at Lake Victoria. A little way down the river from Lake Victoria, the water 3. (actual) gets quite rough. So, we’ll go white-water rafting, 4. is quite dangerous, but very exciting! After white-water rafting, we’re going on a trip to see wild animals in Kenya.

5. we’ll be walking for almost two weeks, I’ll need to buy a large, strong, light backpack

6. advance to carry my 7. (supply) of food and water. It is so dangerous that our guides will have guns 8. (scare) the animals away if they come too near. I really want to see 9. elephant close up. After that, we’ll be moving on to Tanzania, 10. we’re going to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. The African part of our trip will take about four weeks and we will surely have a happy time.

1.It was John’s quick action and knowledge of first a________________ that saved Ms Slade’s life.

2.A scientific theory is the result of the s________________ method.

3.There is e_________________ work to do when you have children in the house.

4.Have you seen the e_________________ of painting by Picasso?

5.Are you o________________ or pessimistic if you are facing the life of future?

6.F______________ (折叠) the paper along the dotted line.

7.She found a company to _______________ (资助) her through college.

8.The economists p______________ (预测) an increase in the rate of inflation (通货膨率).

9.With the development of the society, there are no ____________ (永久的，固定的) jobs any more.

10.With all these attractions, no wonder _____________ (旅游业) is increasing wherever there is a Disneyland.

下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写上该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

This morning on my way to school I was deep moved by what I saw outside a Patience is of a great importance in our daily life. One day I waited for a bus to come at a stop. 30 minute had passed, and no bus came. Upset and annoyed, I decided to walk with foot. But no sooner had I left when the bus arrived. I thought if I waited for one more minute, I would have caught it. If I had chosen to take the next bus, I would have had to wait for other 30 minutes. Only then do I realize my problem. Being impatient will possible waste the effort that we have put in. Now whenever I am close to lose my patience, I’ll think of this experience.

假如你是李明，你校最近正在举行“最美学生”评选活动。你希望推荐你的同学李华参评“最美学生”。请按要求给组委会写一封英语推荐信，信中应包含以下内容：

1. 你认为“最美学生”应具有的品质；

2. 叙述发生在李华身上的一件具体事例；

3. 你推荐李华的理由。

注意：

可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；2. 词数100左右；3. 开头已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Sir or Madam,

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Yours sincerely,

Li Ming