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One afternoon last week, I saw three tearful children from my son's school being comforted by teachers.That morning, my 11?year?old son had stomach pains, retching (干呕) into a bowl.Talking to other mothers later, I heard about other children with stomachache or difficulty sleeping the night before.

What caused so much pain? Sports day.Sports day might be necessary at a highly?competitive independent school, but not at a village primary school.For the children who can fly like the wind, sports day causes no problem.For those who are overweight or just not good at sport, it is a nightmare (噩梦).Even for those who enjoy running but fall halfway down the track in front of the entire school and their parents, it can prove a disaster.

Why do we put our children through this annual suffering? Some may say competition is character building; or it's taking part, not winning, that's important;or that it is a tradition of school life.I just felt great pity for those children in tears or in pain.

Team games at the end of sports day produced some close races, wild enthusiasm, lots of shouting — and were fun to watch.More importantly, the children who were not so fast or quick at passing the ball were hidden a little from everyone's eyes.Some of them also had the thrill of being on the winning side.

I wish that sports day could be abandoned and replaced with some other less?competitive event.Perhaps an afternoon of team games, with a few races for those who want them, would be less stressful for the children and a lot more fun to watch.

1.What can we learn about the author's son from Paragraph 1?

A.He talked with some mothers.

B.He comforted his classmates.

C.He had difficulty in sleeping.

D.He suffered from stomachache.

2.Sports day is still an annual event in this school probably because________.

A.this is an independent school

B.it is a tradition of the school

C.it helps children lose weight

D.children enjoy watching sports

3.What does the author think about team games?

A.They should include more stressful races.

B.They are acceptable to different children.

C.They should be abandoned at primary schools.

D.They are less fun for those who love running.

4.What is the author's attitude towards sports day?

A.Critical. B.Neutral.

C.Positive. D.Ambiguous.

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Everyone looks forward to progress, whether in one's personal life or in the general society.Progress indicates a person's ability to change the way he is living at the moment.Progress must lead to a better life and a better way of doing things.All these, however, remain true only in so far as people want to accept technology and move forward by finding new and more efficient ways of doing things.

However, at the back of the minds of many people, especially those who miss the “good old days”, efficiency comes with a price.When communication becomes more efficient, people are able to contact one another no matter where they are and at whatever time they wish to.The click of a button allows people miles apart to talk or see each other without even leaving their homes.With the communication gadgets, such as mobile phones and iPads, people often do not take the effort to visit one another personally.A personal visit carries with it the additional feature of having to be in the person's presence for as long as the visit lasts.We cannot unnecessarily excuse ourselves or turn the other person off.

With efficiency also comes mass production.Such is the nature of factories and the success of industrialization today.Factories have improved efficiency.Unskillful tasks are left to machines and products are better made and produced with greater accuracy than any human hand could ever have done.However, with the improvements in efficiency also comes the loss of the personal touch when making these products.For example, many handicrafts (手工艺品) are now produced in a factory.

Although this means that supply is better able to increase demand, now that the supply is quick and efficient, the demand might fall because mass production lowers the quality of the handicraft and it is difficult to find unique designs on each item.

Nevertheless, we must not commit the mistake of analyzing progress only from one point of view.In fact, progress has allowed tradition to keep up.It is only with progress and the invention of new technology that many old products can be brought back to their old state.New technology is required for old products to stay old.

It is people's attitude towards progress that causes the type of influence that technology has on society.Technology is flexible.There is no fixed way of making use of it.Everything depends on people's attitude.The worst effects of progress will fall on those who are unable to rethink their attitudes and views of society.When we accept progress and adapt it to suit our needs, a new “past” is created.

1.The underlined word “gadgets” in Para. 2 is closest in meaning to“________”.

A.tools B.messages

C.barriers D.skills

2.Compared with home?made handicrafts, machine?made products ________.

A.lack great accuracy

B.lack the personal touch

C.are of high value

D.are quite welcome

3.What can be learned about technology from Paragraph 4?

A.It can destroy old traditions.

B.It can lead to social progress.

C.It can be used to correct mistakes.

D.It can be used to preserve old products.

4.What can be concluded from the last paragraph?

A.Progress can suit the needs of daily life.

B.People review the past with great regret.

C.Technology should be introduced in a fixed way.

D.People's attitude decides the use of technology.

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Having good etiquette (礼节) at the workplace is very important to be a favorite in an office.However,it’s observed that many people aren’t aware of the workplace etiquette and this creates a very bad impression in the office.So it’s important to know some workplace etiquette tips.

Among all the workplace etiquette guidelines,the most important is to be punctual to your office.Though going late due to an emergency is okay,habitual late comers are never appreciated in any organization.By arriving at your office on time,you show that you’re aware of your responsibilities and have respect for the organization.In case you feel that you would be late,call the concerned authority and report the matter to him or her.

Also,a proper knowledge of the workplace email etiquette is a must.In the official emails,you need to mention the subject concisely,while at the same time include all the important details which are to be shared.You should use good and grammatically correct language while writing emails.

A knowledge of telephone etiquette in the workplace is very important as well.While talking on the telephone,be polite and listen to what they’re saying carefully.Only then should you say what you feel.Speak in a voice which would be heard clearly at the other end.

The workplace guidelines are important even while you’re dining or celebrating with your co?workers.If you get a call in between,receive it after you’re permitted by the others by saying “excuse me”.Don’t talk loudly while eating.Greet people well and try to make them feel comfortable while being in your company.

These guidelines will help you become the best employee of a company.All the best!

1.Why should you try to be punctual?

A.To prove you are not a habitual late comer.

B.To respect the rules of the organization.

C.To show that you are a responsible worker.

D.To win other workers’ respect.

2.How should you write an official email?

A.Write the subject clearly and simply.

B.Include all the details in the email.

C.Make the language as beautiful as possible.

D.Make emails as brief as possible.

3.Which of the following is considered NOT acceptable about making phone calls in the workplace?

A.Using polite language.

B.Listening with patience and care.

C.Speaking clearly.

D.Answering a call whenever it comes in.

4.In the writer’s opinion,workplace etiquette________.

A.is easy to master

B.is considered important by all employees

C.can be helpful in doing your work well

D.will bring you good luck and good salaries

Everyone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone. It is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh, and do things with. Surely, there are times when we need to be alone. We don’t always want people around. But we will feel lonely if we never have a friend.

No two people are just the same. Sometimes friends don’t get along well. That doesn’t mean that they no longer like each other. Most of the time they will make up and go on being friends. Sometimes friends move away. Then we feel very sad. We miss them very much. But we call them and write to them. It could be that we would even see them again. And we can make new friends. It is surprising to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them.

Families sometimes name their children after a close friend. Many places are named after men or women who have been friendly to people in a town. Some libraries are named this way. So are some schools. We think of these people when we go to these places.

There’s more good news for people who have friends. They live longer than people who don’t. Why? It could be that they are happier. Being happy helps you stay well. If someone cares about you, you will feel good.

1.The first paragraph tells us ________.

A. what the feeling of having no friends is

B. we always need friends around us

C. making friends is a need in people’s life

D. we need to be alone in our life

2.Which of the following places people name after their friendly people is NOT mentioned (提到) in the passage?

A. A town. B. A room. C. A school. D. A library.

3.Why do people who have friends live longer?

A. They know more about friendship.

B. They feel happier and healthier.

C. They take less care of themselves.

D. They care more about their friends.

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