Jay Ali, a bank manager, found 【5】a great idea. He said, “I don’t want to go to weight-loss classes in 【6】almost all members are women. And I don’t want to play football with my friends who are all 【7】 (thin) than me, so this gives me the perfect chance to exercise with guys who are the same 【8】me. Here, no one judges me, so I don’t have to get embarrassed.” Mr Shanahan from Staffordshire shared the same opinion, “I took part in the competition after getting fed up with weight-loss classes which were 【9】 (main) filled with women.”

It seems that this football competition has offered fat men 【10】effective way to lose weight.

Roger Ivar Lohmann of Trent University conducted research with the Asabano people of the rainforest of Papua New Guinea, a unique group who didn’ t have outside contact until 1963. His studies looked at how dreams shape their beliefs and actions.

According to Lohmann’ s research, dreams act as a sort of motivator or determinant of Asabano behavior. For instance, a dream may affect the way a person hunts or goes about treating medical conditions. The way dreams determine behavior is due to what Lohmann calls the “night residue” effect. This means that specific memories of dreams can affect the way a person acts when awake and inform their belief system.

Dreams also seem to have an effect on the way many define themselves within their own cultures, and how sometimes reaching a distinct definition can cause anxiety.

Matt Newsom of Washington State University spoke with college students in Berlin, and found many students had dreams surrounding conflicting views about their own identities（身份） in relation to what they saw as a return of German nationalism, which is a sensitive subject especially when we think of German identity as it’ s defined even many years after World War Ⅱ.

Many students had dreams that centered around anxieties like “Where do I belong?” Many students never talked with one another about identity struggles in their dreams, yet many reported having such dreams. Newsom noted that dreams can be helpful “for identifying （识别） unspoken social and historical anxieties present in a given society.”

All of this research suggests that dreams can do more than help explain the thought of a person; we can learn about entire cultures and collective attitudes as well.

【1】What is the purpose of Lohmann’ s research?

A. To prove dreams can show personal selves.

B. To explore Asabano people’ s inside anxiety.

C. To find out the effect of dreams on beliefs and actions.

D. To learn about Asabano people’ s culture and tradition.

【2】What troubles German college students?

A. Confusion about their identities.

B. Terrible dreams about World War Ⅱ.

C. Anxieties of talking about their dreams.

D. Conflicting views about German nationalism.

【3】Which of the following is Newsom’s view about dreams?

A. They can predict a person’s future.B. They can expose people’ s anxieties.

C. They can inspire people’s creativity.D. They are the products of human society.

【4】What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Dreams promote cultural progress.

B. Dreams can go into cultural fabric.

C. Dreams reflect people’s cultural background.

D. People’ s daily dreams are based on culture.

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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。

It was Sunday yesterday. I didn’t need go to school. So together with my friend, I went on a picnic. Carrying a bag of food, we set it out. The sky was blue but the air was fresh to breathe. We were very excited. All of the sudden, I felt my bike became very heavy. I realize there must have been something wrong with it. Sure enough, one of the tires got flatter. I had no choice but to walk. However, with two friends around me, I didn’t feel disappointed. Late, a truck driver volunteered to get my bike repair. I was really lucky to meet such kind a man.

Her loving energy had attracted me 【2】 her display at the artisan’s PopLocal party like a bee to a flower. We had 【3】 heart-to-heart chat about 【4】 she began painting rocks because of the white feather symbolism shared as 【5】 (inspire) between her and an uncle and how it 【6】 (eventual) developed into her “bee kind” mission.

From her pocket she pulled a sweet little rock. 【7】 (paint) like a bee, with the words “bee kind” on the back. “I paint and give these! ” she shared. “They are in so many 【8】 (country) now, even one at the Great Wall of China! ”

I asked if I could take some photos. I saw Sheryl’s smile, and it just lit 【9】 (she) whole fact. It just occurred to me that earlier in the day I gave away a heart-shaped “worry stone” and now I 【10】 (give) a rock with a heart painted lovingly on it.

The film classic The Last Picture Show was the last movie shown in the old theatre. Though the movie is 30 years old, most of the 250 seats were filled with teary-eyed audience wanting to say goodbye to the old building. Theatre owner Ed Bradford said he chose the movie because it seemed appropriate. The movie is set in a small town where the only movie theatre is preparing to close down.

Bradford said that large modern theatres in the city made it impossible for the Plaza to compete. He added that the theatre’s location (位置) was also a reason. “This used to be the centre of town, ”he said. “Now the area is mostly office buildings and warehouses.”

Last week some city officials suggested the city might be interested in turning the old theatre into a museum and public meeting place. However, these plans were abandoned because of financial problems. Bradford sold the building and land to a local development firm, which plans to build a shopping complex on the land where the theatre is located.

The theatre audience said goodbye as Bradford locked the doors for the last time. After 75 years the Plaza Theatre has shown its last movie. The theatre will be missed.

【1】In what way was yesterday’s clean-up at the Plaza special?

A. It signaled the close-down of the theatre.

B. It made room for new equipment.

C. It was done with the help of the audience.

D. It marked the 75th anniversary of the theatre.

【2】Why was The Last Picture Show put on?

A. It was an all-time classic.

B. The theatre owner found it suitable.

C. The audience requested it.

D. It was about the history of the town.

【3】What will probably happen to the building?

A. It will be repaired.

B. It will be turned into a museum.

C. It will be knocked down.

D. It will be sold to the city government.

【4】What can we infer about the audience?

A. They are disappointed with Bradford.

B. They are eager to have a shopping centre.

C. They are supportive of the city officials.

D. They are sad to part with the old theatre.

◆ Bananas

Bananas should never be placed inside the refrigerator because they keep nutrients better outside the fridge. Bananas are better kept on the counter until they ripen. The cold temperatures actually slow down the ripening process of the bananas, while the wetness and darkness of the fridge will only lead to rotting.

◆Potatoes

Potatoes should be placed in a cool, dry and dark space. The cold temperature of the fridge can turn starch (淀粉) into sugar more rapidly. It is also recommended that potatoes be removed from plastic or paper bags they may have been placed in. Also, keep them unwashed, as well in an uncovered cardboard box.

◆Garlic(大蒜)

Placing garlic in your refrigerator will actually cause it to shoot. The garlic will also rotten and even rubbery. Moreover, inside your fridge, the look of the garlic will rarely change. This means you won’t be able to tell if it’s any good until you finally slice it open.

◆Onions(洋葱)

Placing your onions inside your refrigerator will eventually end up turning them rotten and soft. Unpeeled onions should be kept out of plastic bags and fridge. One of the reasons for this is because unpeeled onions require and need air exposure for maximum life. If you have peeled (剥皮) an onion though, then you should keep it in the fridge, in a covered container.

【1】Why should bananas be kept at normal temperature?

A. They can keep fresh long. B. They can remain their hardness.

C. They can keep their normal colour. D. They can grow delicious to eat.

【2】What should you do to keep potatoes well?

A. Wrap them in paper bags. B. Put them in open containers.

C. Keep them in airtight cardboard boxes. D. Store them in a cool, wet and dark space.

【3】Which of the following can be stored in the fridge under certain condition?

A. Bananas. B. Potatoes. C. Onions. D. Garlic.

Childhood & Early life

Albert Hofmann was born in Baden, Switzerland, on January 11, 1906. He was the eldest of four children. His father was a poor toolmaker in a factory and they lived in a rented apartment. He spent much of his childhood outdoors and grew up with a deep connection with nature.

He had mind-blowing experiences in childhood. During his growth, nature was changed in magical ways that he didn’t understand. These experiences caused questions in his mind, and chemistry was the scientific field which allowed him to understand them.

He studied chemistry at Zurich University, and his main interest was the chemistry of plants and animals. At 23, he earned his PhD with honors.

【1】What led Albert Hofmann to a career in chemistry?

A. His fans.

B. His father.

C. His family.

D. His interest.

【2】From the passage, we know .

A. LSD was being wrongly used

B. LSD was not useful for psychiatry

C. this discovery of LSD made Albert Hofmann surprised

D. this discovery of LSD could change mankind’s place in nature

【3】Which can be inferred about Albert Hofmann from the passage?

A. He has four brothers or sisters.

B. He has found many useful plants.

C. He earned his PhD in 1929.

D. He only concentrated on scientific experiments.

1.发邮件的目的。

2.自我介绍。

3.应聘理由(可开阁视野、交到新朋友等)。

4.表达自己的希望。

注意:

1.词数100左右。

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3.邮件的开头和结尾已为你写好，但不计入总词数。

Dear Mr. &.Mrs. Banks

I’m Li Hua, who has just graduated from high school this summer.

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1. 研发背景：随着经济的发展，许多人没有时间照顾家里的老人，该机器人可以很好地解决这一严重的社会问题；

2. 功能：（1）可以定时做饭，做饭时间还可根据需要调整；（2）可以陪老人聊天、下棋和锻炼身体; (3)可以应对紧急情况。

【注意】1.开头已经为你等好，不计入总词数；

2.词数100左右。

参考词汇：调整adjust个人的individual陪同叫accompany

Ladies and gentlemen,

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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。

I'm Li Hua, a student from FenDou Middle School, that has a history of 75 years. Lie in the west of ShanBa, it has seen great changes of this old old town. I am proud to tell you that I studied hard since I came here. So far, under the help of my teachers and classmates I have learned lots of knowledges. Although I still have some trouble with maths at present, I won’t lose my heart. I consider it not very difficulty to learn it well as long as I devote myself to learn it. I strong believe that I can be admitted by a key university.