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Every culture has its own ways to show friendship. On the islands of Hawaii ,friendship is part of the aloha spirit". In the language of the Hawaiians who first【1】(settle)on the islands long ago, aloha had a very special meaning: to be with happiness.

Hawaiians believe that once somebody loves【2】 land, they are ready to love their people or community. This is the second【3】(important)sign of friendship. It is called lokahi in the Hawaiian language, which means oneness( 和谐)with all people.【4】(enjoy )the land, you should not be selfish. The land is【5】everyone who lives on it. Today many different peoples call Hawaii their home. Indeed, Hawaii is a place【6】people make one big community from many smaller【7】 (community). Each person gives hokua (help) to other people so that all feel stronger. It is believed【8】the islands can be a paradise(天堂)when people live peacefully. People are told that their actions should be as gentle as the wind that blows from the sea. When problems happen, people【9】(ask)to solve them with understanding. So when the people of Hawaii talk about ohana (family), they are【10】 (actual) talking about all those who live on the islands.

“The dog had a panic attack, so she was frightened,” Alla told the Siberian Times. She had been brought by her owners, but then they disappeared somewhere .The noise of the train scared(惊吓) her, so she jumped on the compartment door,kicked the handle to open it, and jumped out of the train as it was getting close to the station in Achinsk, a city between Krasnoyarsk and Novosibirsk”. After hearing the news Alla called her former owners to tell them that Maru was all alone and scared. She asked them to help her look for the dog but they refused. “That angered me. They gave the dog away and the load fell off their shoulders,” said Alla.

But Alla wasn't about to give up on her dog She posted messages about her online and gave out leaflets(传单)asking for information. Volunteers found her in an industrial zone, "Alla said. "The dog was very fatigued. She had walked and run for two and a half days. She was lame, and her paws were broken. I'm sure that she was looking for her house. Dogs are very attached to people.” Alla added .

A friend of Alla's recently drove Maru to her kennel in Novosibirsk, where she was reunited with her mother and father. She is now undergoing treatment to recover from the suffering of walking 200 km through the Siberian wilderness.

【1】What happened to Maru when she was 11 months old?

A.She was sold to another family.

B.She was allergic to her owners.

C.She was given up by her owners.

D.She was well looked after by her owners.

【2】Why did Maru Jump out of the train?

A.She was frightened by its noise.

B.She was driven by the conductor.

C.She was badly treated by her owners.

D.She wanted to go back to her parents.

【3】The underlined word “fatigued” in Paragraph3 probably means “_______”

A.worriedB.excited

C.interestedD.tired

【4】What did Alla think of Maru's former owners?

A.MercilessB.Selfless

C.StubbornD.Responsible

I was a young girl of 22 and I didn't know what I was doing. I never wanted to teach . I wanted to be a writer. But when I arrived in London, they were short of teachers.

My efforts at teaching were hopeless. When the bell finally rang, I rushed to the staff room, red with anger. The other teachers weren't surprised. “That's 4B, the worst class in the school.” one said.

I feared our next meeting, but I couldn't give up. I needed the job, so I gave up formal lessons. Instead, I brought topics for class discussions. One of the liveliest talks was about the arguments they had with their parents. They paid attention and shared about their lives. I was very interested, so I had them write about themselves.Most wrote about families with little money and big problems. As time went on, their articles became a bridge between us. I admired their humor, toughness and insight (洞察力), and I thought they appreciated my interest in their lives.

The musical My Fair Lady was playing in the West End, but they had never seen a live stage performance. I asked if they'd like to see the musical, but they thought I was joking. No teacher had ever suggested taking them out. a few weeks later, 4B and I were sitting in a theater. They loved the music, the costumes and the characters. It was the highlight of their year, and they talked about it for days.

Near the end of the term, someone knocked on the door of the staff room. The two most rebellious(ik)girls in 4B were there with flowers. I was proud to know I had touched their lives,and they had also touched mine.I enjoyed teaching and getting along with teenagers.

When I returned to Australia several years later, I still wanted to be a writer .For the first time in my life, I stopped dreaming and started writing. My first story was titled, My fair Ladies. Teaching wasn't the end of my writing career, but it was the beginning.

【1】How were the author's students at the beginning?

A.Wild and unpleasantB.Rude and selfish

C.Frightening and violentD.Tough and stupid

【2】What happened after the students began to write articles?

A.They had fewer arguments with their parents.

B.They gradually showed interest in their lives.

C.Their writing skills improved with the author's help.

D.The relationship between the author and her students improved.

【3】What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?

A.The author has become a famous writer.

B.The author was popular with her students' parents.

C.The author's teaching experiences enriched her writing.

D.The author started to write because she was bored with teaching.

【4】Which might be the best title for the passage?

A.Writing Builds bridges.

B.Happiness Needs Devotion.

C.Success Depends on Dreams.

D.Confidence Makes Great Changes.

They say it could lead to smartphones powered for a week by the motion of a swipe (重击).

Michig an State Univ ersity’s low -cost devic e, known as a nanogenerator, has already been tested. Scientists success fully operated an LCD touch screen, a bank of 20 LED lights and a flexib le keyboard, all with a simple touching or pressing motion and without the aid of a battery. The groundbreaking findings, published in the journal Nano Energy, suggest “We’re on the path tow ard wearable devices powered by human motion,” said Nelson Sepulv eda, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering and lead researcher of the project.

“What I foresee, relatively soon, is the capability of not having to charge your cell phone for an entire week, for example, because that energy will be produced by your movement,” said Sepulveda, whose researchis funded by the National Science Foundation.

Electrical energy is created when the device is compressed by human motion. The completed device is as thin as a sheet of paper. The device used to power the LED lights was palm-sized, w hile the device used to power the touch screen was as small as a finger. Advantag es such as being lightweight, flexib le and low -cost could make it a promis ing and alternative method in the field of Mechanical-energy harvesting.

The device also becomes more powerful when folded. Sepulveda said, “You can start with a large device, but when you fold it once, and again, and again, it’s much smaller and has more energy. Now it may be small enough to put in a specially made heel of your shoe so it creates power each time your heel strikes the ground.”

Sepulveda and his team are also develop ing technology that w ould transmit the power generated by the heel strike to, say, a w irelessheadset.

【1】The underlined word “device” in the second paragraph probably refers to .

A. a piece of equipment B. a special kind of smartphone

C. a touch screen D. a flexible keyboard

【2】What can we learn about Nelson Sepulveda in the passage?

A. He works as a journalist writing for Nano Energy.

B. He plays a major role in the project of the nanogenerator.

C. He invented a type of battery-free smartphone.

D. He collects funds for the National Science Foundation.

【3】From the passage we know that the nanogenerator .

A. becomes more powerful when kept flat

B. has already come into market in the USA

C. is lightweight and flexible though expensive

D. makes it possible to produce power by walking

【4】The purpose of the passage is to .

A. persuade people to buy the device

B. bring in a new way to save energy

C. introduce a breakthrough in science

D. honor Nelson Sepulveda for his contributions

When she got a little older, being an animal doctor seemed like a better choice than working with animals in the forest, and the success in giving medical help to them satisfied her hugely, but she says that even the cases that don’t work out as well can be meaningful. “You also have the failures, which are hard at the time, but they help not just you but the whole zoo learn,” She says.

And, of course, another advantage of the job is getting to work with really cool animals. “I really like the animals that feed on meat — they’re very tough, and you can get them through hard times,” she says.

Finally, another advantage of her job is how often she gets to work with an animal over its life. “We’re there doing medical examination when they’re born, we watch them grow up,” she says. “And we watch them as they age. We help them age peacefully and help them be pain-free, and then we’re also there when they die. That is something very special.”

【1】What can we learn from the second paragraph?

A. Giving animals medical help is always Ellen’s dream.

B. Even failures can also mean something to Ellen.

C. Failures in work are hard for Ellen to accept.

D. Observing animals gives Ellen greater satisfaction.

【2】In her work with animals, she can .

A. earn fame and respect from her work.

B. realize her dream of becoming a naturalist.

C. take care of many animals from birth to death.

D. keep all the animals in peace and free from pain.

【3】Which of the following best describes Dr. Bronson?

A. Generous. B. Well-educated. C. Grateful. D. Caring.

【1】Who is the speaker probably talking to?

A. Movie fans. B. News reporters. C. College students.

【2】When did the speaker take English classes?

A. Before he left his hometown. B. After he came to America.

C. When he was 15 years old.

【3】How does the speaker feel about his teacher?

A. He’s proud. B. He’s sympathetic. C. He’s grateful.

【4】What does the speaker mainly talk about?

A. How education shaped his life.

B. How his language skills improved.

C. How he managed his business well.

Going to Las Vegas? Here are some nearby places you can drive to while you are there.

Bonnie Springs Ranch

It is one of the best places to rent a horse and see the red canyon(峡谷).It has a large stable area where guided horseback rides are offered. And it also has a restaurant and western theme shows.

The Nevada State Railroad Museum

If you are looking for a fun day trip, the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City should be at the top of your list. If you want to see Boulder City, be sure to visit during weekends when the museum runs touring trains along the Boulder City branch line. Various presentations, lectures and child-friendly exhibits are offered from Monday to Friday.

Mount Charleston

Fresh air and silence are what you will find at the top of the state’s 8th highest mountain located 40 miles northwest of Las Vegas. Mount Charleston feels a million miles away from the city. Things to do include hiking, mountain biking, camping and sightseeing. During the winter the mountains are the perfect place to play in the snow.

China ranch

It is a hidden treasure that is way off the beaten path. Along with a gift shop and bakery, China Ranch is a great place to go hiking. It is located in the Amargosa River Valley. This area is protected as a national wild and scenic river and one of the few places where the river flows above ground.

【1】What can visitors do in Bonnie Springs Ranch?

A.Play by the riverB.Go hiking

C.Enjoy horse ridingD.Camp with their family

【2】When can visitors experience train rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum?

A.On Fridays.B.On Sundays.

C.On MondaysD.On Tuesdays

【3】Where can visitors buy a gift?

A.In mount CharlestonB.In China ranch

C.In Bonnie Springs RanchD.In the Nevada State Railroad Museum

Nearly every good business employs the soft-sell(软推销)method in some way. With this method, a company can encourage a customer to buy a product or service without seeming too pushy(死缠硬磨的).【2】

The soft-sell method often uses promotions like money-back guarantees and free-trial periods. By promising your customers that they'll be happy with their purchase (购买), you can persuade them to give you a chance.【3】That can help your financial goals on track.

【4】Choosing to sell your products or services this way will help people know that your business is reliable and easy to work with. Sometimes good word of mouth can make all the difference in how many sales you make.

The soft-sell method is generally the preferred one for most businesses, but that doesn't mean it's perfect. 【5】 If your competitors are employing a hard-sell method their aggression could force customers into buying from them instead of you.A hard-sell method is typically a more aggressive way of making a sale While some people will be turned off by a pushy method, there will always be those who give in to the pressure. So it's important to take that into consideration if you plan to rely only on the soft-sell method.

A. Both methods have advantages and disadvantages.

B. The soft-sell method will also help you win good fame.

C. a salesman tries to sell something using indirect methods.

D. Sometimes a soft method might be easily beaten by a pushy one.

E.“ Soft sell”and“ hard sell” are known to scholars and businessmen.

F. When you keep your promise, you earn their trust and gain repeat buyers.

G. The idea shows the good of making a purchase while putting customers at ease.

【1】Why does the woman meet the man?

A. To look at an apartment. B. To deliver some furniture. C. To have a meal together.

【2】What does the woman like about the carpet?

A. Its color. B. Its design. C. Its quality.

【3】What does the man say about the kitchen?

A. It’s a good size. B. It’s newly painted. C. It’s adequately equipped.

【4】What will the woman probably do next?

A. Go downtown. B. Talk with her friend. C. Make payment.