【题目】 I love our kitchen. It’s one of the most used parts of our home. About 9 years ago we updated our kitchen and got all new collections. At the time I didn’t really do a lot of research on the functions of the equipment and I really wish I had. There were so many different choices on the market and I ended up buying some that I didn’t really like all that much and now that it’s time to update them again, I’ll be more careful with the ones I choose.

I’ve had my eye on KitchenAid for a while, especially the new KitchenAid equipment at BestBuy. The new KitchenAid equipment at Best Buy has a cook-like quality without the premium price that you might expect to pay, so it won’t cost you a fortune. The equipment has a professionally inspired design that is a perfect balance of good taste and functionality.

With the new KitchenAid equipment you will find cooking more optional and flexible, which contributes to your amazing performance while preparing a meal. Its five-door fridge offers organized storage and easier access to food.

I love these new collections and I can’t think of a better time to update your kitchen than right now. because when you buy now at Best Buy you will get 18 months financing or 5% rewards on major equipment and free delivery on purchases over $399. To learn more about how to transform your kitchen with the new KitchenAid collections, be sure to visit BestBuy.com.

1What is the author’s regret for her last update of the kitchen?

A.She didn’t buy the latest equipment.

B.She spent little time studying how they work.

C.She purchased something she didn’t like at all.

D.She didn’t make full use of the kitchen.

2The underlined word “premium” in paragraph 2 can best be replaced by _____.

A.favorableB.reasonableC.highD.special

3Why is the author most impressed by the products of KitchenAid equipment

A.They can save electricity.B.The fridge has a large storage.

C.The price is very low.D.They make cooking easy.

4What is the purpose of this text?

A.To recommend some kitchen equipment.B.To introduce a website.

C.To compare prices of some goods.D.To describe a fridge.

【题目】 Jane Austen is loved mainly as a charming guide to fashionable life in the Regency period (英国摄政时期). She is admired for describing a world of elegant houses, dances, servants and fashionable young men driving barouches (四轮四座大马车). But her own vision of her task was completely different. She was an ambitious and strict moralist. She was highly conscious of human failings and she had a deep desire to make people nicer: less selfish, more reasonable and more sensitive to the needs of others.

In Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bonnet start off heartily disliking each other and then, gradually realize they are in love. They make one of the great romantic couples. He is handsome, rich and well connected; she is pretty, smart and lively. But why actually are they right for one another?

Jane Austen is very clear. It’s for a reason we tend not to think of very much today: It is because each can educate and improve the other. When Mr. Darcy arrives in the neighborhood, he feels “superior” to everyone else, because he has more money and higher status. At a key moment, Elizabeth condemns his arrogance (自大) and pride to his face. It sounds offensive in the extreme, but later he admits that this was just what he needed.

Mostly, we tend to think of love as liking someone for who they already are, and of total acceptance. But the person who is right for us, Austen is saying, is not simply someone who makes us feel relaxed or comfortable; they got to be able to help us overcome our failings and become more mature, more honest and kinder—and we need to do something similar for them.

1What do we know about Jane Austen from paragraph 1?

A.She lived a fashionable life.B.She wrote about the life of the rich.

C.She knew exactly human virtues.D.She was nicer to less selfish people.

2What can we learn about Mr. Darcy from the text?

A.He dislikes Elizabeth from the beginning to the end.

B.He is handsome, rich and rather modest.

C.He is kind to everyone in the neighborhood.

D.He needs Elizabeth to point out his shortcomings.

3Which person is right for you according to Jane Austen?

A.A person that you like for who he or she is.

B.A person with whom you feel really relaxed.

C.A person making you become a better man or woman.

D.A person who does something similar to you.

4What message does the book Pride and Prejudice convey?

A.Improve yourself with your lover’s help.

B.Accept the people you love totally.

C.Earn much money to make people love you.

D.Find your true love with pride and prejudice.

【题目】Africa’s Most Amazing Places to Visit

Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

The most famous of the structures at Giza, near Cairo, the Pyramid of King Khufu was built around 2650 BC from 2.5 million blocks of stone. Its sides face north, south, east and west.

Sahara Dunes, Morocco

The most user-friendly part of the Sahara is accessible from the northern edge of Morocco. You can camp out in Tazzarine, where runners from all over the world complete the weeklong Marathon every spring. The foot of the Merzouga Dunes is the best location for gazing at stars, totally free of light pollution.

Lake Retba (Lac Rose), Senegal

There are few pink lakes in the world and one of them, Lake Retba, also called Lac Rose by locals is in the Cap-Vert peninsula in Senegal. The best times to see the lake at its pinkest is during Senegal’s dry season, between November and June.

Nyika Plateau National Park, Malawi

With a plateau cut by numerous rivers that reach Lake Malawi by way of waterfalls off the eastern edge of the mountains, Nyika, the largest national park in Malawi, is one of the most beautiful in Africa. The eastern border of the plateau forms the wall of the Great Rift Valley. The great domes of hills have gentle slopes, making Nyika perfect for both hiking and mountain biking as well as Jeep exploration.

1Which country will you go if you want to watch stars?

A.Malawi.B.Morocco.C.Egypt.D.Senegal.

2When is the best time to see the pinkest lake?

A.July.B.September.C.October.D.January.

3What makes Nyika one of the most beautiful parks in Africa?

A.Plants.B.Animals.C.Waters.D.Sports.

【题目】The legal age for smoking in Japan is 20 and as the country' s 570,000 tobacco vending machines ( 自动售货机) prepare for a July regulation requiring them to ensure buyers are not minors, a company has developed a ______ to identify age by studying facial features.

By having the customer look into a digital camera ______ to the machine, Fujitaka Co's system will ______ facial characteristics, such as wrinkles surrounding the eyes, bone structure and skin sags (松弛), to the facial data of over 100,000 people, Hajime Yamamoto, a company spokesman said.

"With face ______ , so long as you've got some change and you are an adult, you can buy cigarettes like before. The problem of ______ borrowing (identification) cards to purchase cigarettes could be ______ as well," Yamamoto said.

But due to concerns about its accuracy, the facial identification method has yet to be ______ .

Yamamoto said the system could ______ identify about 90 percent of the ______ , with the remaining 10 percent sent to a "grey zone" for minors that look ______ , and baby-faced adults, where they would be asked to insert their driving license.

1A. system B. machine C. program D. monitor

2A. added B. attached C. covered D. devoted

3A. prefer B. adjust C. lead D. compare

4A. features B. structure C. recognition D. expression

5A. students B. youths C. adults D. minors

6A. avoided B. clarified C. raised D. improved

7A. corrected B. approved C. updated D. spread

8A. completely B. correctly C. specifically D. partly

9A. smokers B. sellers C. lookers-on D. users

10A. older B. younger C. wiser D. nicer

【题目】Say Goodbye to Post-holiday Syndrome

You’ve spent countless days waking up late, enjoying watching your favorite TV shows and lying on the couch.1 It’s time to go back to work. Here are some tips to make the shift from vacation to work of smoother.

Tidy up your work- space first.

Chances are you’ll be greeted by piles of unopened mail, files, and other office items sitting on your desk.2The longer you wait, the more likely these items will be sitting around your desk later in the week.

3

You may feel the urge to work on three different things at the same time in order to catch up on work. However, this is not the most efficient approach. Instead, you should make a point to focus your mind and to only work on one item or task at a time.

Remove unnecessary distractions.(注意力分散)

It’s incredibly important to get serious about cutting out obvious distractions. This way, you can catch up on things efficiently without being bothered every five minutes.4

Make plans to enjoy yourself the first week back.

5Scheduling a lunch date or two with friends can make the week back seem a bit less painful. Treat yourself to your favorite drink at the local cafe during your coffee break. It may take several days for you to finally get readjusted and that’s perfectly fine. Stay calm, focused and relaxed. You’ll be back to your old routine at work before you know it.

A.Do one thing at a time.

B.Make a list of tasks based on their importance.

C.Then you suddenly come to an uncomfortable realization.

D.So it’s a good idea to deal with these items as soon as you can.

E.You’re back at work, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself.

F.Rather than ignoring these items, take a few minutes to process them.

G.Switch off your cell phone, and close out of any social media accounts.

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