A． break into B． stranger C． personal D． friend E． easy

The modern world is very convenient． It's 【1】 to buy or rent things． We can do a lot of our shopping and banking on the Internet． However， we also face a growing problem： identity theft．

We often give our 【2】 information to stores．That includes our birth date，personal ID number， and home address．When we apply for a store membership，we give out information to a 【3】．When buying something online， we do the same thing．

Thieves work hard to get that information． They steal receipts and【4】 computers．They also try to steal our passwords．They can use that information to become "another person"． That's identity theft．

Do you want to try the world’s fastest train? Why not ride on board the Beijing-Tianjin bullet (子弹) train? You will have a very different train-riding experience.

A few days ago, I was eager to have a taste. I set out from Beijing South Railway Station and arrived in Tianjin for an international meeting there. The railway shows China can build a train with world-class technology and It should be safe and convenient.

The inter-city passenger train first ran between Beijing and Tianjin on August1st,2008. Its highest speed is 350km an hour. That is even faster than the high-speed train in Japan. Japanese trains run at 320km an hour, while those in France and Germany run at 300km an hour. The new rail line cuts the 120km journey between these two northern cities from about 70 minutes to 28 minutes. A first class ticket costs 69 yuan and second class 58 yuan.

But its speed is not the only amazing thing about the new train. The moment you get on, it seems like you’re boarding an airplane. The stewardesses (女乘务员) are in uniforms similar to those on a plane. There is much more space inside the new train than on older ones. The seats for first class passengers can swivel. In other words, you can turn around in your seat and talk with friends if they are sitting behind you.

So far the Beijing-Tianjin bullet train is known for its great service. There are train cars especially for families and even free food. Some of its train have a WiFi Internet service. This means passengers can read e-mails and the news, book restaurants seats, play games, follows their trips on a map and watch news programs.

【1】The writer took the bullet train between Beijing and Tianjin for sightseeing, didn't he?

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【2】What 's the Chinese meaning of “inter-city passenger train” according to the passage?

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【3】How long did it use to take to travel from Beijing to Tianjin by train？

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【4】How much do you have to pay if you want to buy two second class ticket？

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【5】What other different train-riding experience do passengers have besides its speed when they get on?

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【6】How do you like Beijing Tianjin bullet train? Give your reasons.

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Walking down the street the other day, I happened to notice a small purse. It was lying on the sidewalk. I picked it up and opened it to see if I could find out the o【1】 name. There was nothing inside except some change and an old photo. I took the wallet to the police station and handed it to a policeman.

That evening I went to have dinner with my aunt and uncle. A young woman had also been i【2】 in order that there could be four people at the table. Her face was so f【3】 to me, but I could not remember where I had seen her. In the course of conversation, however, the young woman happened to mention that she had lost a pink wallet with some change and an old photo, and she had the photo taken in her c【4】. All at once I realized where I had seen her. She was the little girl in the photo, t【5】 she was now much older. She was very surprised, of course, when I was able to tell her all about the wallet. Then I explained that I had r【6】 her from the photo I found in the wallet. My uncle insisted on going to the police station immediately for the wallet. As the policeman handed it over, he said that it was an a【7】 coincidence(惊人的巧合) that I had not only found the wallet but also the person who had lost it.

【1】昨天晚上我正在开车回家的时候，突然车子抛锚了。

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【2】我很幸运，有实现自己梦想的机会。

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【3】在过去的几年里，我的工作变得更加困难。

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【4】尽管他们在执行计划时遇到一些困难，但是他们坚持不断尝试。

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【5】Tom迫不及待地想知道他在这次考试中是不是会领先。

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A doctor entered the hospital hurriedly after being called in for an important surgery(外科手术). He found the boys father in the hall waiting w【1】

On seeing him, the father c【2】 out, “Why did you take all this time to come? Don’t you know that my son is in danger? Don’t you have any sense of d【3】?”

The doctor smiled and said. “I am sorry. I wasn’t in the hospital and I came as fast as I could after receiving the call and now, I w【4】 you’ d calm down so that I can do my work. “

“Calm down? What if your son was in this room right now? Would you calm down? If your own son d【5】 while waiting for a doctor, then what will you do?” said the father angrily.

The doctor smiled a【6】 and replied , “We will do our best and you should also pray(祈祷) for your sons healthy life.”

The surgery t【7】 some hours after the doctor went out happily, “Thank goodness! Your son is saved! “And w【8】 waiting for the fathers reply, he carried on his way running by saying, “If you have any question, ask the nurse.”

C【9】 he wait some minutes so that I can ask about my son’s state?” shouted the father when seeing the nurse minutes after the doctor left.

The nurse answered, t【10】 coming down her face. “His son died yesterday in a road accident. He was at the burial (葬礼) when we called him for your son’s surgery. And now he saved your sons life, he left running to finish his son’s burial.”

Nobody expected to find them there, outside the city walls. The broken bones of 30 or 40 bodies lay with one on top of the other. It looked bad. There was no sign of battle. Everyone wondered why all the people had died at the same moment. Men came day after day to dig and remove the earth. They worked with great care, like detectives. Each day something new was discovered. Every bone was studied. Soft brushes were used so that nothing was damaged. It all took a very long time, and there were many puzzles．

Deep in the ground they found an important secret. Below the bodies there was a building made of bricks. Inside it lay the body of a woman. There were many things of value in the building with her－gold for her head, neck and arms, and clothes covered with gold. It was clear that the woman had been a queen. This explains why the other bodies were there. The queen’s servants had killed themselves immediately after the queen had died. They wanted to be her servants in the next world, too. Usually we learn about the past from books. But hundreds of thousands of years before man hadn't such books. Only archaeologists can find about our early history. This story is an example of how archaeologists work．

【1】Everyone wanted to know why ________.

A.there had been a battle thereB.they found so many dead bodies there

C.the broken bones were found outside the city wallsD.all the people died at the same moment

【2】The workers worked very carefully because________．

A.they want to find gold and other valuable thingsB.the things in the earth were easily broken

C.each day something new was foundD.there were many puzzles

【3】The body of woman ________．

A.was found inside a building deep in the groundB.lay together with those dead bodies

C.was found above the bones of 30 or 40 bodiesD.was covered by golden clothes

【4】It was clear that the woman had been a queen because_______.

A.there was quit a lot of gold with her

B.there were so many bones of bodies below her body

C.many of her servants killed themselves before she died

D.many servants of hers fought a battle after her death

【5】Usually we learn about the past from books, but______.

A.We couldn't find our early history

B.scientists didn't write any books undreds years ago

C.archaeologists didn't find anything important to write

D.man who lived thousands of years ago couldn't be studied from books

【1】My younger sister has a boiled egg for breakfast every day.（改为否定句）

My younger sister_____ _____ a boiled egg for breakfast every day.

【2】Mr. Read will leave for Hangzhou in a few days. （划线提问）

______ _______will Mr. Read leave for Hangzhou?

【3】Lilian had a very unforgettable experience today.（改为感叹句）

_____ ______unforgettable experiences Lilian had today!

【4】The workers set off plenty of fireworks in the park on every National Day. （改为被动语态）

Plenty of fireworks ______ ______ off by the workers in the park on every National Day.

【5】Thanks to the teachers’ help. I have made great progress.(保持原句意思)

____ the _____ of the teachers. I have made great progress.

【6】" Do you prefer the red shirt or the blue one, Mary?" asked her mother.（改为宾语从句）

Mary’s mother asked her ____ she _____the red shirt or the blue one.

【7】advertising companies, use, a new way, plan to, sell their products, to.(连词成句)

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A.I'm very satisfied to hear that.B.I can't attend to the summer camp.

C.I came first in the competition.D.I don't quite agree with you.

Everyone loves a good listener. Communication is important for strong relationships. However, if you don't truly listen to others, it can be difficult to communicate. Working on your listening skills can help you communicate better. The advice below may be of some value.

Give the speaker your full attention

It's important to make the speaker feel heard and valued.

Turn off the TV, put away your phone. Never think about other things when someone is talking. Instead, focus(聚焦) only on what he is saying. Communication will be better if you are able to have a true understanding of the other person's opinions.

Make sure to show you're listening . Nod as the speaker talks, smile and laugh properly. Even, the way you look at the speaker, makes a big difference.

Be patient enough

Do not cut in on the speaker. Always allow a few seconds of silence after someone finishes talking before offering your reply. This allows you to make sure the speaker is done talking.

Avoid hurrying the speaker.Don’t rush the person talking. Never say things like, "Can you get to the point?" This will make it seem like you have nothing to do with the conversation.

Hold your fire

When someone just wants to talk, you don’t need to tell him or her what to do. Try to understand how the person feels and why he does so.

It's never a good idea to listen with judgment.Even if you disagree with his or her actions or opinions, avoid saying he or she is wrong. Otherwise, your communication may end with an argument(争吵). When you “win” the argument, you may lose something far more valuable.

Therefore, it’s necessary to work hard to improve your communication skills.

【1】The man who gives a talk seems to be in his ________. (五十)

【2】Simon lives in a big family. But doesn’t know all his ________ (亲戚) names.

【3】Today I saw a beautiful flower blooming ________ in a small patch of dirt. (独自)

【4】The person who ________ on the ground just now is lying. (躺)

【5】It’s said the air on Mars is ________ than on Earth. (稀薄)

【6】Believe ________ . You are the cleverest student. (you)

【7】Xian Xinghai is one of the greatest ________ in China. (music)

【8】He has devoted all his life to ________ wild animals．(protect )

【9】I admire people who have really ________ my life. (influence)

【10】This new kind of chair is ________ designed for old people.（special）