【题目】In my opinion, to eat more vegetables and play some sports is __________ to our health.

A. personal

B. natural

C. beneficial

D. informal

【题目】What he has said is reasonable __________.

A. in the way

B. on the way

C. by the way

D. in a way

【题目】 Being on bad terms with your neighbors can make your life frustrating day after day. But taking the time to establish a good relationship with your neighbors has a good many benefits. The community will be friendlier, the neighborhood safer, and the area a nicer place to live in. There are some suggestions to develop a good relationship with your neighbors.

Whether you’re new in the neighborhood or new residents who have just moved into your block, introduce yourself. Say hello, offer a welcoming gift and share or ask about the local area.

Sometimes, you can remedy(补救) problems before they even start; for example, if you do a lot of yard work, let them know in advance and mention that if it’s getting too loud, they shouldn’t hesitate to let you know.

Be aware of the shared walls, if you and your neighbors share adjacent(相邻的) living spaces. Try to put noisy household appliances such as washing machines and tumble dryers away from the shared walls.

Keep your pet dog on a leash(皮带) if it has a habit of running rampant on your neighbors’ lawns, especially if they have a pet cat or a pet dog of their own, and ensure to clean up after it.

When you park your vehicle, be sure not to block anyone’s access, or make them have to pull out of a very tight spot. Don’t slam(砰地关上) your car doors late at night.

Weed your garden in a regular way, because the presence of weeds in your yard is not only unsightly but can also spread to your neighbor’s yard.

Really good neighbors watch out for each other. They offer to help, especially on matters that impact the larger neighborhood and look for opportunities to communicate. Great neighbors make for great neighborhood.

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【题目】补充句子

【1】Do you know the boy _______(lie) on the ground?

【2】There was a terrible noise _______(follow) the sudden burst of light.

—Good morning. Can I help you?

【3】—I’d like to have this package _______(weigh), madam.

【4】Most of the artists _______(invite) to the party were from South Africa.

【5】The speaker raised his voice but still couldn’t make himself _______(hear).

【6】The murderer was brought in, with his hands _______(tie) behind his back.

【7】The salesman scolded the girl _______(catch) stealing and let her off.

【8】The missing boys were last seen _______(play) near the river.

【9】The Olympic Games, firstly _______(play) in 766 BC, didn’t include women players.

【10】_______(speak) of travelling, are you going anywhere exciting this year?

【题目】Tom was having much troubles getting up in the 【1】______

morning and was always late with work. His boss wanted to 【2】______

fire him if he didn’t start coming on time, but he went to 【3】______

the doctor for a help. The doctor gave him some 【4】______

medicine and told him to take them before he went to bed. 【5】______

The man did as told and slept really well, wake up before 【6】______

the alarm had even gone off. He had time for a properly 【7】______

breakfast and was still the first reach the factory.”Boss,”he【8】______

said,”that medicine really works!””I’m pleasing to hear 【9】______

it,”said his boss,”but where were you yesterday?” 【10】______

【题目】 Have you heard or read stories about people who are sick and have been healed by listening to music? Is it a miracle or a successful form of medicine? Can listening to music relieve pain?

Around the world, music therapy(疗法) is being used to treat different medical conditions and illnesses. Some of the ways people use music therapy are to reduce pain, such as in childbirth or during cancer treatments, or to stimulate brain activity after an injury or money loss. Music therapy has also been successful in aiding children to overcome disabilities. Children can move their bodies with the music and stamp along to the beat.

Why is music a useful therapy? Music is soothing and relaxing, but it also stimulates our brains. Emotionally and physically, we respond to the sounds of music. But the complexity of music (the different tempos, rhythms, melodies and harmonies) provokes(激发) the biggest response. Thus, classical music is most typically used for therapies due to complex sounds and patterns. Although rap or hip hop might be fun to listen to, it’s unlikely that such styles of music would produce the same kind of therapeutic effect. Playing a musical instrument rather than simply listening to music can also be therapeutic for some people, helping relieve stress and anxiety.

Have scientists been able to prove that music can heal disease? Music has been shown to reduce pain in cancer patients by increasing the release of endorphins(内啡肽). Endorphins are the body’s natural painkillers, and when we listen to music, our brains respond by releasing these natural painkillers. It has also been known to contribute to the brain development of the babies who have just been born and even babies still in the mother’s womb. Certain, types of music have also been found to lower blood pressure and slow a person’s heart rate. Many people are hopeful that music could replace the need for some medications(药物) that are normally used to treat certain illnesses. At present, music therapy is used in a variety of settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, day cares and schools.

Although music therapy is not yet considered a mainstream treatment, it is recognized more and more as a useful addition to traditional treatment. So next time you are feeling low or stressed out, put on some relaxing music and let the music heal you.

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【题目】 Society today tells us that automatic pencils are a lot better than manual ones which you have to sharpen every 5 seconds. Maybe this is true. However, there are some benefits from using an old-fashioned traditional pencil which you cannot get with an automatic one.

To be honest, it is quite convenient to use an automatic pencil with an easy press on the button. Meanwhile a manual pencil doesn’t enjoy any plus point. But it is sort of strange that manual pencils should be used in standardized tests today. Chances are that the manual pencil makes the line of grey look nicer.

Nowadays, it is always a battle of who has the newest, most high-tech gadget(小装置), from pencils, cars to clothes. The newer it is, it seems the more popular it becomes. If you walk around school, you will for sure find at least three out of ten people walking around with the latest iPhone 4S. If you are one of the luckier ones walking around with the newest Nokia phones, you will get laughed at.

Maybe an automatic pencil is better at the moment, but after using it for a while, usually the pencil will break. Most people lose them and don’t remember to carry extra lead(铅芯) to fill them up with, as it sometimes can do so much that it needs a lot of lead, just like an iPhone 4S needs to be charged after it has done so much work. As for the manual pencil, the lead will also run out but unlike the mechanical pencil it will last longer. Besides, the automatic pencil and the iPhone 4S are more likely to get stolen while the manual pencil along with the Nokia phone will be left alone and most likely-returned to you.

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【题目】单句改错

Tom used to smoking, but now he doesn’t.

She good at singing.

Both the boy and the girl has learnt French.

China is very larger than Japan.

One thousand dollars are enough to live on.

【题目】Having ___ all of his father’s fortune, the son became a beggar.

consumed

assumed

evaluated

assigned

【题目】根据汉语提示,完成句子

【1】________, they were found in a dustbin.(steal)

至于被盗的珠宝，在一个垃圾箱里找到了它们。

【2】I often ________ on the street.(rag)

我经常看见一个衣衫褴褛的人在街上闲逛。

【3】If you want to achieve something in this field, it is worth ________.(take)

如果你想在这个领域里有所建树，那么值得冒险。

【4】________ make much noise when people are having a rest.(manner)

在人们休息时，弄出太多的噪音是不礼貌的。

【5】________, I will go with you.(whenever)

无论何时你想钓鱼，我都会和你一起去。

【6】________ she is very generous as a boss.(it)

众所周知，作为老板她很大方。

【7】I ________ for my foolish behavior.(indeed)

我对自己的愚蠢行为深感抱歉。

【8】I ________ buy that apartment.(need)

我需要一大笔钱来买那套公寓。

【9】He ________, but I don’t trust him.(honest)

他看上去很诚实，但是我不信任他。

【10】Just be kind. Don’t ________ the kids.(rude)

友好点。不要对孩子们那么粗鲁。