Etiquette, or good manners, used to be the glue that held society together.【1】Sadly, these days it has mostly gone by the wayside. This list is several best rules of etiquette that have now disappeared.

Opening the Door

In days gone by, a gentleman would always open doors for ladies.【2】This has now almost entirely disappeared-- and it is pot entirely the fault of the men. I have seen women laugh at men for opening a door for them. They seem to be confusing manners with chauvinism(大男子主义)．

Writing Thank-You Notes

In days gone by, whenever a person received a gift, they would write a thank-you note as soon as possible.【3】Parents would sit children down after a birthday or Christmas and coach them in their first thank-you note. It is a shame that gift giving has now become a virtual obligation and the idea of a thank-you note would be laughed at.

【4】

We seem to have completely lost the concept of correct timing when it comes to parties these days. 【5】 After all, a party normally has a guest of honor-this is usually the oldest woman present. It was considered extremely rude in the past to leave a party before the guest of honor-and once the guest of honor left, it was a signal to all that they should begin their own preparations to leave.

A. Arriving on Time.

B. Leaving at the Right Time.

C. People leave with various excuses.

D. It enabled people to get on well with each other.

E. This rule was true even if the giver was a relative.

F. It could be the lady they were driving, or a stranger.

G. We've thrown away the concept of a guest of honor at will.

1. Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving

The story of Squanto is about an Indian who was captured at age 12 and sold into slavery. He was taken from his native America, raised by a Christian family and taught about faith in God. After 10 years he was sent back to America and discovered that an epidemic had killed everyone from his village. Squanto then learned that God had a purpose for his life.

Author: Eric Metaxas

Hardcover; 36 Pages.

2. Thanksgiving, A Time to Remember

This book is designed to help families rediscover "the roots of thankfulness" and the "joy of tradition" on Thanksgiving. As you gather together, take some time to remember that Thanksgiving is not just about turkey and football. Review Thanksgiving history, research God's Word about remembrance, and learn original ways to create enduring memories. This book incorporates an instrumental CD of Thanksgiving hymns.

Author: Barbara Rainey

Hardcover; 80 Pages.

3. An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving

This newer edition picture book adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic holiday story will truly bring to life the old-fashioned spirit of Thanksgiving. On the day before Thanksgiving, Ma and Pa must depart to help an ailing neighbor, leaving their children in charge of preparing the meal.Upon their return, the parents discover a delightfully strange Thanksgiving dinner.

Author: Louisa May Alcott

Hardcover; 32 Pages.

4. If You Were at The First Thanksgiving

Have you ever wondered what it was like to live among the original pilgrim children? What did they wear? What did they eat? What games did they play? This Thanksgiving step back in time as you teach your kids about life in the 1620s when settlers first celebrated their thankfulness to God in America.

Author: Anna Kamma

Paperback; 64 Pages.

【1】Which of the following statement is NOT true according to the passage?

A. An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving by Anna Kamma has the least pages.

B. Squanto has a narrow escape from a disaster by chance.

C. The third book was adapted from Louisa May Alcott's classic holiday story.

D. The fourth book described how settlers celebrated Thanksgiving in the 1620s.

【2】What’s the main purpose of the passage?

A. To persuade children to enjoy the four books.

B. To tell how to celebrate Thanksgiving.

C. To explain the spirit of Thanksgiving.

D. To introduce the four books to readers.

“I never thought the song was owned by anyone,” Nelson said in an e-mail to The New York Times. “I thought it belonged to everyone.”

Nelson’s movie is a documentary — a film that uses pictures and/or interviews with people to create a factual report of real-life events — and is actually about the history of the “Happy Birthday” song itself.

Two sisters named Mildred and Patty Hill wrote a song called “Good Morning to All” in 1893. Over a short period of time, people began to sing the words “happy birthday to you” in place of the original lyrics to the tune of the Hill sisters’ song.

A number of history experts say that there is no record of who actually wrote the “Happy Birthday to You” lyrics. Historians also say there is no way to know when the general public began singing the “Happy Birthday” song, but they believe it was being sung by the public long before it was printed and owned by a company.

Nelson’s lawyers say this piece of music’s history proves that “Happy Birthday to You” belongs toeveryone in the general public. That would mean Warner Music Group has no right to charge anyone a fee to sing the song in any setting.

Experts estimate that Warner/ Chappell, the publishing division of the Warner Music Group, has made about $2 million a year from licensing fees for “Happy Birthday to You.”

Nelson’s lawyers are asking a court in New York City to order Warner/Chappell to return fees they have collected over the past four years for use of the “Happy Birthday” song.

【1】Jennifer Nelson had to pay Warner Music Group to ____________.

A. own the copyright on a song

B. have a song sung in her movie

C. have it play a song in her movie

D. have it write a song for her movie

【2】The history experts’ statement can prove that the “Happy Birthday” song ____________.

A. has always been very popular

B. has more than 200 years’ history

C. does not belong to Warner Music Group

D. was initially owned by another company

【3】According to Nelson’s lawyers, to sing the “Happy Birthday” song, people ____________.

A. should pay the Hill sisters

B. need not pay for any purpose

C. should pay Warner Music Group

D. need not pay except for commercial use

【4】 If the court supports Nelson’s lawyers’ claim, ____________.

A. Warner will return about $8 million

B. she can obtain the copyright on the song

C. Warner will have to pay her for her damages

D. she only needs to pay a little money to use the song

Tickets for Shanghai Disneyland Park will be on sale from March 28, 2016. Visitors can book tickets on the official website of the park or by calling 400-180-0000or 86-21-31580000.

Shanghai Disneyland Park, located in Chuansha New Town of Pudong New Area, isofficially confirmedto open on June 16th, 2016. As the sixth in the world and the second in China (afterHong Kong Disneyland),Shanghai Disneylandcreates many records among the existing Disney parks.

Ithas the tallest theme Castle – magical Storybook Castle, the first garden-designed zone, and the first pirate-themed garden. It also combines movie figures with Chinese culture, like the Chinese Zodiac Murals in the Gardens of Imagination. Visitors can also enjoy classical musicals and stage plays, like Tarzan: Call of the Jungle, Frozen: A Sing-along Celebration, and the Lion King. Mickey's Storybook Express cruises through the six parks during the day. With inspiring music, the movie figures put on interesting performances on the street and give guests an unforgettable greattime.

Admission Fee

Note:

Children below 3.3 feet (1 meter) can enter for free when accompanied by an adult.

Children between 3.3 and 4.6 feet ( 1 - 1.4 meters) and seniors above 65 years oldcan enjoy a 25% discount.

【1】When will Shanghai Disneyland Park open officially?

A. On June 16th, 2016.

B. On March 28th, 2016.

C. On June 30th, 2016.

D. On March 29th, 2016.

【2】What can we know about Shanghai Disneyland Park?

A. You can book your tickets on all websites.

B. It has the 2nd tallest theme Castle in China.

C. You can enjoy classical films like Tarzan.

D. It creates something different from the others.

【3】If the Browns with their son (4 feet) want to visit the park on Oct.1 and 2 , how much should they pay?

A. About CNY 2500 B. About CNY 2600

C. About CNY 2700 D. About CNY 3000

【1】她在当地的一所高中受教育，此后，她去了北大。

She was educated at a local high school, _________ __________she went on to Beijing University.

【2】成为好的听众不仅仅意味着只用耳朵听。

__________ a good listener __________ much __________ __________ just listening with ears.

【3】男孩和女孩在这方面往往有所不同。

Boys and girls _________ __________ be different ________ ________ ________ .

【4】但有一点可以肯定的是，“木乃伊的诅咒”至今仍是个谜。

__________ ____________ __________, though , __________ ____________ ‘the curse of mummy’ __________ a riddle to this day.

【5】由于青少年在平衡这些需要时有困难，他们经常质疑自己到底是谁以及怎样融入社会。

Since teenagers have difficulty balancing these needs, they often question who they are and how they__________ ____________ __________ .

【1】People in the small town are busy making__________ (准备) for the coming Spring Festival.

【2】Over the last 25 years, he has broken __________ (大约) 93 Guinness records.

【3】My mother often tells us that when we deal with a(n) __________ (紧急情况)，the most important thing to keep in mind is to stay calm.

【4】The boat-race has been __________ (官方) fixed for Thursday, April 2.

【5】Your advice sounds good , but I’m not __________ (确信) it can be put into practice.

【6】We shouldn’t be e__________ about our weight, for nothing is more important than health.

【7】I s__________ over the last part of the book, which turned out to be best part of the story.

【8】Drug trafficking is f__________ in most countries of the world.

【9】Things change so quickly! I’m now in hospital r________ from liver failure.

【10】It's commonly thought that modern science and technology make great changes to our society, and human beings have made a_________progress in this aspect in recent decades.

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^），并在其下面写出改加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

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。

Patience is of great important in our daily life. Once I waited a bus to come at a stop. 30 minutes past, but no bus came. Both upset and annoyed, I decided to walk on feet. But no sooner had I left than the bus had arrived. I thought if I had waited for one more minute, I would have caught it. If I chose to take a next bus, I would have to wait for other 30 minutes. Only then did I realize my problem. Be impatient will probably waste all the effort what we have put in. Now whenever I am about to losing my patience, I will think of this experience.

【题目】____your own needs and styles of communication is as important as learning to convey your affection and emotions.
A.Understanding
B.To be understood
C.Being understood
D.Having understood

【1】One of his great __________(雄心) is to become a great poet.

【2】It is well known that this film is a________ from the novel of the same title.

【3】Out of s__________ for the homeless children, he gave them shelter for the night.

【4】The woman has an __________(优雅的) manner, but she is extremely difflcult to work with.

【5】He p_______ for breath and then continued climbing.

【6】The college raises annual visits to China by groups of students in order to raise their _____________(意识) of the importance and benefits of learning Chinese.

【7】The lost car of the Lees was found _________(遗弃) in the woods.

【8】Our school encourages students to actively p__________ in the exchange program.

【9】What he said was not __________(相关的) to our discussion at all.

【10】In the move most of the furniture was left to neighbours or ___________(分发) among friends.

【11】The library has an a________ supply of books, so don’t worry about not finding what you need.

【12】Plastic parts can ____________(替代) for metal ones, but they don’t last long.

【13】We have made an __________(调整) and given you a special discount.

【14】Life is full of choices and ___________(矛盾), so always listen to your heart.

【15】It was really annoying; I couldn’t get access to the website you _________(推荐).

Organization: YMCA Camp Campbell Outdoor Science School

Location: Boulder Creek, CA

Details:

Under direction of the Associate Program Director, naturalists work to plan, prepare, and carry out an integrated (综合的) science curriculum. This curriculum emphasizes basic principles of conservation biology, develops environmental awareness, imitates YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and is aligned with the California state framework and the Next Generation Science Standards.

Naturalists lead groups of fifth-and sixth-grade students from diverse backgrounds through a 4-day learning experience that is appropriately adapted to the needs of the group and seasonal climate.

Naturalists are assigned to work with 2-6 cabin leader volunteers a week and provide an evaluation of the volunteers. Naturalists share in a variety of camp- and program-related duties, including running of meals, recreational programs/activities, and evening duties.

Minimum Requirements:

BA or BS, preferably in the field of science or environmental studies.

One year of teaching experience or 2 years’ working on a science-related field project.

Strong human and public relation skills required.

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, staff, volunteers, teachers, and parents.

Must have good decision-making skills, and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

Ability to manage group sizes between 20-250 students.

A background in natural sciences, environmental and recreational activities is preferred.

A familiarity with outdoor education and teaching techniques used outdoors is preferred.

Must have general knowledge of needs and behavior of school age children.

A bilingual in Spanish/English is preferred.

Compensation Information:

$520-560/ week, depending on experience.

Full medical benefits and paid holidays and sick time.

【1】According to the passage, we can know that YMCA ________.

A. offers courses on how to be a volunteer

B. welcomes naturalists from various backgrounds

C. pays naturalists according to the group sizes they manage

D. provides outdoor courses for students

【2】The passage is mainly intended to ________.

A. promote and popularize outdoor teaching

B. show YMCA’s expectations of its students

C. introduce the social functions of YMCA

D. look for naturalists meeting certain criteria