One of our biggest fears nowadays is that our kids might some day get lost in a “sea of technology” rather than experiencing the natural world. Fear-producing TV and computer games are leading to a serious disconnection between kids and the great outdoors, which will change the wild places of the world, its creatures and human health for the worse, unless adults get working on child’s play.

Each of us has a place in nature we go sometimes, even if it was torn down. We cannot be the last generation to have that place. At this rate, kids who miss the sense of wonder outdoors will not grow up to be protectors of natural landscapes. “If the decline in parks use continues across North America, who will defend parks against encroachment（蚕食）?” asks Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods.

Without having a nature experience, kids, can turn out just fine, but they are missing out a huge enrichment of their lives. That applies to everything from their physical health and mental health, to stress levels, creativity and cognitive（认知的）skills. Experts predict modern kids will have poorer health than their parents — and they say a lack of outside play is surely part of it; research suggests that kids do better academically in schools with a nature component and that play in nature fosters（培养）leadership by the smartest, not by the toughest. Even a tiny outdoor experience can create wonder in a child. The three-year-old turning over his first rock realizes he is not alone in the world. A clump of trees on the roadside can be the whole universe in his eyes. We really need to value that more.

Kids are not to blame. They are over-protected and frightened. It is dangerous out there from time to time, but repetitive stress from computers is replacing breaking an arm as a childhood rite of passage（通过仪式）.

Everyone, from developers, to schools and outdoorsy citizens, should help regain for our kids some of the freedom and joy of exploring, taking friendship in fields and woods that strengthen love, respect and need for landscape. As parents, we should devote some of our energies to taking our kids into nature. This could yet be our greatest cause.

1.According to the passage, children without experiencing nature will _________.

A. be less healthy both physically and mentally B. keep a high sense of wonder

C. be over-protected by their parents                          D. change wild places and creatures for the better

2.According to the author, children’s breaking an arm is _________.

A. the fault on the part of their parents                        B. the result of their own carelessness in play

C. the natural experience in their growing up      D. the effect of their repetitive stress from computers

3.In writing this passage, the author mainly intends to _________.

A. blame children for getting lost in computer games

B. show his concern about children’s lack of experience in nature

C. encourage children to protect parks from encroachment

D. inspire children to keep the sense of wonder about things around

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On the morning of Apr. 20, different from any other Saturdays, a powerful earthquake which measured 7.0 magnitude occurred in Ya’an, Sichuan Province. The quake happened close to the area where 70,000 died when another powerful hit took place in 2008. The 4.20 earthquake shook Sichuan with 208 people missing or dead. Nearly 14, 000 are reported to have been injured. Thousands of buildings collapsed, leaving victims homeless. Water and electricity supplies were cut off, which left concerns about the welfare of the survivors. In Lushan, where the most of the damage was concentrated, facilities of communication broke down. Victims lost contact with the outside world.

All the country have been shocked at the tragic news. Numerous relief is pouring in from all over China to the victims of the Lushan earthquake. Governments of all levels have taken some efficient measures to relieve the impact of earthquake. On Sunday, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang made it to the worst-stricken Lushan, issuing several statements to ensure rescuing the buried and other injured people. Meanwhile, he visited some of those being treated for their injuries in the temporary hospitals set up with an open-air emergency facility. Rows of Red Cross tents are now home to some of the thousands left homeless by this deadly earthquake. State media says thousands of troops along with volunteers help with the rescue operation and to hand out supplies.

People from across the country are called on to donate to relieve and help rebuild the earthquake-hit area. Lots of students ranging from university students to kindergarten kids have given away their pocket money just to do their own bit in this relief campaign. Hong Kong special government at first proposed to donate 100 million HONG Kong dollars, which was rejected by some of members of government’s parliament（议员）, who questioned whether China’s Red Cross could put every cent into practical use honestly, for in 2008 Wenchuan earthquake China’s Red Cross failed to make it clear how they spent the charity money. Anyway the proposal was at last passed on May 3. At the same time, China’s Red Cross, determined to make a bit change, promised to give a detailed account of where every cent would go.

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注意：每个空格填1个单词。请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。

1.In my whole life, I’ve never __________（故意）hurt anyone and I just don’t think I could.

2. The __________（现象）, which has been jokingly named “Chinese-style street crossing”, is now being taken seriously by the government.

3. Due to the high rate of __________（失业）, thousands of people in the country are out of work.

4.Those who are __________（上瘾）to chatting online usually don’t work hard.

5.His __________（偏见）against women caused him to lose a potential employee.

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1.Since 2010, much new and high technology has been introduced from abroad, _________（result）in great increase in production.

2.Listen! The song which __________（sing) is very popular with Chinese students nowadays.

3. I’m afraid I’ll have to work extra hours for there’re still many problems remaining _________ （solve）.

4.I would rather I __________（not adopt）his plan last week, because it was of no practice at all.

5.The apples __________（taste）good were soon sold out when they were taken to the market.

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1.Unfortunately, although van Gogh c____________ his whole being to painting, he received little reward for his effort.

2.The i____________ idea for our festival was hatched back in 1978, when it was known as the Utah/US Festival.

3. Bill Haley and the Comets then recorded “Rock Around the Clock”, which was a number one h____________ of 1995.

4.They make the a___________ that children spend too much time chatting and playing games instead of focusing on their school work.

5.These new ways of digging a___________ the pace of the London Underground’s development.

莫言获得诺贝尔奖后得到极大的关注和赞誉，很多出版社愿意将莫言的作品选入中学语文课本。然而，此事引起了热议和争论。请你根据以下提示，用英语写一篇短文，并谈谈你对此事的看法，以刊登在校报Happy Teens栏目。

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After Mo Yan was awarded the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature, many publishing houses would like to include some of his works into textbooks for high school students. This has caused a lively discussion and a heated debate.

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She was given the chance to ______ designing the new bridge.

A. take part in  B. attend  C. go all out  D. join

There was a half smile on his face which suggested that he＿＿＿＿happy to have given his life for his country.

A. was     B. should be     C. would be     D. were

---You speak very good English.  ---____.

A. Thank you    B. No, not at all   C.My English is poor   D.I don't think so

The opening day of Expo 2010 Shanghai China we have been forward looking to_____ to arrive.

A.being  B. be        C. is                   D. will