___【1】____ Most big name companies have websites offering information on their products and online stores allowing shoppers to purchase them in the comfort of their homes.

The first things that became wide spread online were computer equipment and accessories(附件). It is still seen everywhere in our life today, but we can find much more on the internet. Some flower shops accept orders for flowers to be sent to anywhere around the globe. ___【2】____ Travelers can easily search for the cheapest airplane tickets and hotel rooms.

___【3】___ Office supplies, electronics, appliances, clothes, books, furniture, and jewelry are not everything there is. Factor in the auction sites like eBay, every average computer user can buy and sell virtually anything; even automotive parts from junkyards.

The advantages of shopping online include cheaper prices, fast searching and no time constraints(限制). 【4】 Because of the informational globalization, consumers are provided with the opportunities of getting everything they want. On the other hand, security might fail and lead to credit card frauds(诈骗). A variety of ads in our email accounts become a part of life. 【5】

A. Almost every type of consumer products can be ordered online.

B. Today a large number of people like surfing the web at home.

C. Online shopping has become very convenient in recent years.

D. In addition, shopping online means more options.

E. Pizza is delivered by ordering on their web sites.

F. And atrophy(肌能萎缩) takes over because we are all sitting down.

G. And we are living a wonderful life.

And the key, says the 43yearold known simply as Pharrell, has been taking advantage of audiences' (听众的) need for heartfelt personal stories.

“I think we've entered a new singersongwriter time，” said the American singer and producer. “People want a story. They want a story they can connect to. It's not about what you have or what you don't have; it's more about your journey and your viewpoint that's important to people.”

Pharrell said he noticed a change in audiences' tastes over the past year in particular with the sudden success of his song Happy, which received little fanfare upon its release but has turned into an international hit. Countless videos populate sites like YouTube with people from Portugal and China to Abu Dhabi and Iran singing and dancing along to the song.

After seeing how far his song traveled, the singer broke down in tears during a televised interview with the famous talk show host Oprah Winfrey.

“It's just encouraging to people who have something to say, something to express，” he said.

The success has made Pharrell realize that people are searching for personal and emotional links (情感纽带), perhaps as a means of getting away from the modern technological world we're living in today.

“People want to feel. There's too much thinking to deal with，” the singer said. “We're different from what we were 15 years ago, The only thing we have left that reminds (提醒) us that we are humans is feeling. It' s the most important thing ever.”

【1】What's the key to successful music according to Pharrell?

A. Writing happy songs.

B. Following your heart.

C. Telling moving stories.

D. Sharing personal experiences.

【2】What can we learn about Pharrell's song Happy?

A. It received a cold welcome.

B. It became popular overnight.

C. It changed audiences' tastes in music.

D. It received different responses at home and abroad.

【3】How did Pharrell feel about the success of his song?

A. It was caused by good luck.

B. It was within his expectations.

C. It gave him hope and confidence.

D. It prevented him giving up making music.

【4】Why do people want to be connected to others emotionally?

A. They need someone to talk to.

B. They need others to help them think.

C. They are tired of their own personal life.

D. They feel less human in the technological world.

1．不要乱扔垃圾，应该保持环境清洁；

2．植树造林，保护环境；

3．保护海洋，禁止过度捕鱼；

4．充分利用自然资源。

注意：1.词数100个左右；

2．可适当发挥，但不要逐句翻译。

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Giant pandas are unsociable. They have a highly developed sense of smell that males use 【5】(avoid) each other and to find females for mating in the spring. After a five-month pregnancy, a female gives birth 【6】 a cub. The blind baby pandas weigh only 142 grams and cannot crawl(爬行) 【7】 they reach three months of age.【8】 are born white, and develop their much loved coloring later.

There are only about 1000 giant pandas left in 【9】 wild, with perhaps another 100 in zoos. Because they are so rare, much of 【10】 we know about pandas comes from studying these zoo animals.

We have to understand the problem in a new light that we protect ourselves through 【2】 (protect) wildlife. On the one hand, any species of wildlife helps to establish the ecological balance.If one species becomes extinct, it 【3】 (disappear) forever. What is more, it will result in the extinction of a chain of wildlife and the destruction of the ecological balance. Unpredictable disasters may occur.

On the other hand， 【4】the development of modern science and technology, man is just beginning to learn about wildlife.For example, 【5】 wild rubber trees had been extinct two centuries ago, there would be no auto 【6】(industrial) today. Moreover，wildlife preserves unknown genetic codes，which may turn out to be a vital 【7】 (important) and free human beings from fatal diseases and natural disasters in the future.

It is necessary for us to protect wildlife right now before it is too late, 【8】 man has already polluted the environment 【9】 (serious) and threatened the existence of many wild species. Let's take action to protect wildlife. 【10】(learn) to live in harmony with all wildlife is part of modern civilization.

Hit the beach

Pack your bathing suits, sun cream and towels — a beach bound adventure offers warm memories for all family members. Remember swimming in warm water at the shoreline, playing among the sands, and diving into the refreshing surf after a game of beach volleyball? You can recreate these happy experiences.

Play Street Hockey(曲棍球)

The best thing about summer street hockey is that loved ones of all skill levels can join in for an afternoon of physical activity, outdoor fun and competition. Channel your inner Sidney Crosby or Hayley Wickenheiser and see who can score the most goals.

Camp

Sleep under the stars, cook on a campfire and swim in a stream — camping in the great outdoors is a sure way to have wonderful family memories. Some campsites offer equipment such as full bathrooms, showers and sleeping bags. For more information visit Parks Canada’s website.

Take a Road Trip

Traveling along the highway with the windows down, wind rushing through your hair and the radio turned up loud enough for you to sing along. Who didn’t love a summertime journey in the backseat of their parents’ car as a kid? This summer, give your kids a taste of what you enjoyed at their age. Take a family road trip exploring together.

【1】Who is the text intended for?

A. Teachers.B. Coaches.C. Parents. D. Players.

【2】“Hit the Beach” can help you do the following things except ________.

A. swimming in the deep sea

B. building sand castles

C. diving into the refreshing surf

D. playing beach volleyball

【3】If you enjoy sleeping under the stars with your kids, ________ is your best choice.

A. "Play Street Hockey"

B. "Take a Road Trip"

C. "Camp"

D. "Hit the Beach"

【4】What does the author suggest doing for taking the road trip?

A. Taking along enough food.

B. Bringing sleeping bags.

C. Packing your sun cream.

D. Sing along to music.

Different from traditional shops in the capital, the young storekeeper surnamed Wang opened the first self-service flower shop where people can select flowers and pay via mobile payment systems including WeChat and Alipay.

Born after 1995 and a lover of fiction,the young man said he began the startup because it will not take up his time."People go to flower shops at any time,"he said."I cannot focus on reading when I have to serve customers," So Wang opened the self-service flower shop after doing market research.

Most young customers like shopping in a free environment,and hate promotion from clerks,he explained,adding that customers can have their questions answered about categories and names of flowers through mobile apps.

Even though there is no shopkeeper the operation has attracted many young customers and proved to be a success,at least for now.

Although he does not sell flowers in the shop in person,Wang said he would call at it at odd intervals every day.

"It is a business with small investment,and it can not cause a huge loss if a burglary（偷盗）occurs,"he said,adding that he trusts people.

【1】How do people pay for flowers? (no more than 8 words)

【2】Why did Wang open the self-service flower shop? (no more than 20 words)

【3】What should customers do if they have their questions about flowers? (no more than 10 words)

【4】What does the underlined phrase "at odd intervals" most probably mean? (no more than 4 words)

【5】What do you think of the self-service flower shop?Tell your reasons. (no more than 25 words)

Maybe you are an average student.You probably think you will never be a top student.This is not necessary so，however.Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to.Here’s how：

1)Plan your time carefully.When you plan your week，you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list，you should make a schedule of your time. First，list your time for eating，sleeping，dressing，etc.Then decide a good，regular time for studying. Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.

2)Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area.Keep this space，which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room，free of everything but study materials.No games，radios，or television！When you sit down to study，concentrate on the subject.

3)Make good use of your time in class.Take advantage of the class time to listen to everything the teachers say. Really listening in class means less work later.Taking notes will help you remember what the teachers say.

4)Study regularly.When you get home from school，go over your notes.Review the important points that your teacher mentioned in class.If you know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day，read that material.This will help you understand the next class.If you do these things regularly，the material will become more meaningful，and you will remember it longer.

5)Develop a good attitude about tests.The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject.They help you remember your new knowledge.The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test，so don’t be overly worried.

There are other methods that might help you with your studying. You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.

How to become a better student

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)画掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；

2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Like most of my schoolmates, I have either brothers nor sisters; in another words, I am an only child. My parents love me dearly of course and will do all they can make sure that I get a good education. They did not want me to do any work at family；they want me to devote all my time to my studies so that I'll get good marks in all my subjects. We may be one family and live under a same roof, but we do not seem to get much time to talk about together. It looks as if my parents treat her as a visitor and a guest. Do they really understand their own daughter? What things are in other homes，I wonder.

The new type of pineapple looked more yellowygold than green. It was slightly softer on the outside and had a lot of juice inside.But the most important thing about this new type of pineapple was that it was twice as sweet as the hitandmiss pineapples we had known.In no time，the Del Monte Gold took the market by storm，rapidly becoming the world’s bestselling pineapple variety，and delivering natural levels of sweetness in the mouth，up until then only found in tinned pineapple.

In nutrition (营养) it was all good news too.This nicetasting pineapple contained four times more vitamin C (维生素C) than the old green variety.Nutritionists said that it was not only full of vitamins，but also good against some diseases.People were understandably eager to be able to buy this wonderful fruit.The new type of pineapple was selling fast, and the Del Monte Gold pineapple rapidly became a_fixture in the shopping basket of the healthy eaters.

Seeing the growing market for its winning pineapple，Del Monte tried to keep the market to itself.But other fruit companies developed similar pineapples.Del Monte turned to law for help，but failed.Those companies argued successfully that Del Monte’s attempts to keep the golden pineapple for itself were just a way to knock them out of the market.

【1】We learn from the text that the new type of pineapple is________.

A. green outside and sweet inside

B. goodlooking outside and soft inside

C. yellowygold outside and hard inside

D. a little soft outside and sweet inside

【2】Why was the new type of pineapple selling well?

A. It was rich in nutrition and tasted nice.

B. It was less sweet and good for health.

C. It was developed by Del Monte.

D. It was used as medicine.

【3】The underlined word “fixture” in Paragraph 3 probably refers to something________.

A. that people enjoy eating

B. that is always present

C. that is difficult to get

D. that people use as a gift

【4】We learn from the last paragraph that Del Monte________.

A. allowed other companies to develop pineapples

B. succeeded in keeping the pineapple for itself

C. tried hard to control the pineapple market

D. planned to help the other companies