Some fossil __________（燃料）result in increase in carbon dioxide.

How to stay in shape during the winter

    Staying in shape during the long, cold winter is more difficult than at any other time of year. Now, here are a few ways that will help a lot.

Exercise while watching TV

    When your favorite television shows are on, get up off the sofa and do some exercise.   36   And running in place during commercials(电视广告), leg lifts, or sit-ups can easily be done while you are watching TV.

Go for a walk

      37   You just need ten minutes before breakfast or after dinner. This can quickly help keep you in shape, knock off the pounds and help keep you healthy during the winter.

Stay away from fast-food restaurants

    The fat and calories associated with fast food can do a lot of damage to your body.   38   A big pot of vegetable soup, beans or delicious winter greens can be prepared on the weekend and divided to be eaten during the week.

Take the dog for a walk

    When it is time to walk the dog, do it yourself.   39   You can add a little jogging to the routine to burn even more calories.

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    A day of sweeping and making beds can easily burn hundreds of calories. These are activities that can make your home shine and they can help keep you in better shape.

A. Do the cleaning.

B. Start an exercise class.

C. Take a walk around your neighborhood.

D. This is an easy way to add activity to your day.

E. However, it is important to remain as active as possible.

F. It is best to eat healthy food that you prepare yourself.

G. Just make sure you keep moving instead of sitting there.

假如你是北京阳光中学的李涛，今年暑假你打算到纽约自助游，你在沙发网上找到了一位愿意免费为你提供住宿的美国人Peter，请根据下表提供的信息，给Peter 写一封信，介绍你的情况以及你的需求。

注意：1. 词数不少于50；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

      3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Peter,

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Yours,

Li Tao

Sasha Obama, daughter of US President Barack Obama, has swapped the comforts of the White House for   61   seafood restaurant.

The 15-year-old   62  (take) a summer job serving food at the business in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts recently. Sasha, using   63   full name, Natasha, has been accompanied to the restaurant by a team of six secret service agents, the Boston Herald reports.

The town has been a favorite   64  (locate) for the Obamas on their summer breaks. Photographs show the president's youngest daughter   65  (wear) the restaurant's uniform of blue T-shirt and cap and working at a till(在收银).

A co-worker told the Herald: "She's been working downstairs at takeout. We were wondering   66   there were six people helping this girl, but then we found   67   who it was."

The White House has not commented on the report but First Lady Michelle Obama has spoken about trying to bring her two daughters up as   68  (normal) as possible.

    As well as working on the takeaway counter, Sasha Obama's other   69  (duty) reportedly include waiting on tables and helping to prepare the restaurant for its lunchtime opening.

Her security team has been seen waiting nearby in a large car or sitting on benches   70   the First Daughter deals with tourists' meals.

The power of humor and laugher is numerous. They entertain us and make us feel good. But, above all, we have discovered that humor and laughter are the best medicine. They relieve pain, reduce stress and anxiety, and are anti-aging and longevity facilitators.

They are extremely necessary for helping us to find and maintain a balance between life and work. However, they are slipping away from us. We have become far too serious. The only ones who still enjoy humor, laughter, fun and play to the fullest are young children. Children tend to laugh an average of 200 times a day. For adults, however, it is a totally different story.

In the 1950s people laughed on average 18 times a day. Today, we are lucky if we average between 4-6 times a day.

As a matter of fact, a recent study found that people laugh 6 more times in the presence of one person but 30 more times in a group of people. You can get a chuckle(咯咯笑) from jokes you get on the Internet, but it is not the same as belly jiggling laughter (a deep laugh) you get when you interact with others.

Socializing with friends and relatives was much looked forward to. However, this is no longer the case. In fact, the majority of people can hardly find time, nor do they have the inclination towards socializing outside home. They turn to electronic media such as television, computers, the Internet, videos, CDs, and audio equipment, which can provide them with instant self-entertainment at the push of a button.

The workplace does not fare(进展) much better. Due to the pressures to produce more in the same or fewer hours available and to compete, for example, in a manufacturing field with cheaper labor elsewhere in the world, humor and laughter in the workplace have gradually eroded（逐渐毁坏） away.

I have developed a real appreciation, perhaps closer to a strong desire for the power of humor and laughter. This encouraged me to write my first book titled “The Power of Humor” and subsequently my second book titled “Kids Say the Goggonest Things” based on the natural humor, laughter, play and fun that kids experience and they freely share with parents, grandparents and teachers.

From writing about humor and laughter, people start to ask me to speak up for them. To date, I have developed a number of humor-laughter topics that I use in my keynote presentations. You are invited to subscribe to my free monthly e-magazine “The Humormeister’s Forum” by clicking on the Free Humor E-zine navigation button on the website.

24. According to the author, laughter is leaving us partly because ________.

A. we treat everything in a serious way

B. it relieves pain, reduces stress and anxiety

C. we fail to maintain balance between life and work

D. the pace of change in our lives is becoming faster

25. The fourth paragraph mainly tells us that ________.

A. getting a deep laugh nowadays is difficult

B. we can entertain ourselves with the help of the Internet

C. researchers have made a new discovery about the effect of laughter

D. people laugh more heartily when spending time with others

26. The underlined word “inclination” in Paragraph 5 most probably means “________”.

A. destination         B. attitude                  C. tendency              D. approach

27. Which of the following articles can we most probably find in “The Humormeister’s Forum”?

A. The power of honesty.        

B. Funny Christmas stories to share with your loved ones.

C. Live life purposefully: The relationship within.

D. Don’t be your own worst enemy.

 ----Oh, my God! I just missed the last bus back home.

   ---That’s really bad. I’m sure you _________it, but you just didn’t hurry up.

   A. could catch        B. could have caught    C. caught              D. had caught

 It is reported that the robot can finish _______ it is told to do.

A. no matter what        B. however                   C. no matter how       D. whatever

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We have been trying to train the young people who were hired last month, but they ______ their best to learn.

  A. were not doing     B. didn’t do   C. are not doing       D. hadn’t done

请根据以下提示，并结合事例，用英语写一篇短文。

Remember one thing ： there is a bright day after every dark night. So no matter how hard your situa­tion is ，stick your chest out, keep your head up and deal with it.

—Tupac Amarn Shakur，American rapper and actor.

注意：

①无须写标题；

②除诗歌外，文体不限；

③文中不得透漏个人姓名和学校名称；

④词数为120左右，如引用提示语则不计入总词数。

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Every one complains Even if you argue that you are the happiest person in the world, you still complain sometimes. Sometimes you complain: without even realizing it, but rarely is it ever helpful.  36   Here are some tips to stop complaining and give up the negative thoughts:

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When you find yourself thinking or saying a negative comment about something or someone, stop and force yourself to say something positive instead. Seek the help of a cheerful friend to change you when you complain and help you to see the positive in the situation.

 Make a list of things we are grateful for.

We often complain about the things we don't have without noticing those things we already have .Be grateful for what we have in our life because we are lucky simply for being ourselves.  38  

Learn to adapt to the changes.

There are many things we can't change.__39__Always find the positive side of each situation, regardless of however difficult the situation is .With parents' and friends' support, we can survive any life changes.

Allow yourself to vent（发泄）your feelings every once in a while.

 Constantly ignored negative thoughts could add up .If you are really going through a rough time, don't be afraid to share your feelings with a close friend or family member or see a therapist .

Find what makes you happy.

_40_ Maybe it is time to make the hard decision to move on to another job or career. Uncover what your biggest complaints are about and see if you can change the situation to make you happy. Choose happiness, focus on the positive, and be kind always!

A. Change the way you think.

B. Make positive people friends.

C .The best and only thing we can do is to accept them .

D. Are you constantly complaining about your present job?

E .Sometimes this list can be easy, full of hobbies you enjoy .

F. So how can you manage to force yourselves to end complaining?

G. Set down things we are thankful for and we'll see that we don't have any reason to complain.

 —Catherine, I have cleaned the room for you.

   —Thanks. You ______ it. I could manage it myself.

  A. needn't do B. needn't have done C. mustn't do D. shouldn't have done

① The past year, which is fast becoming just a memory, is the year I drove through the car wash at fifty miles an hour. At least, it felt like fifty miles an hour.

② That day I followed the attendant’s instructions, drove to one of those do-it-yourself car washes. I forgot that my car was a bit moody. I’d been meaning to have it checked, but it didn’t happen often enough to rush me to the garage. Anyway, then unexpectedly, suddenly we picked up speed before the astonished eyes of the attendant. The car shot through the wash cycle, the wax（蜡）cycle, and the dry cycle at a ridiculous rate of speed, and then aimed for the street at the end of the tunnel. We shot through the tunnel with what seemed like the speed of sound and rushed out into the street while I was relieved to see that no cars were approaching. The water and the wax had not yet dried — the car looked as if it had caught some terrible disease.

③ “What happened then?” Bobbie asked after I had told my family the story at an evening meal.

④ “Nothing,” I said.

⑤ “Didn’t you go back to the car wash?”

⑥ “Of course not,” I replied.

⑦ “I don’t blame you,” Peter said. “They might have arrested you for speeding in a car wash.”

⑧ We all laughed. It was a nice moment. We were relaxing after the dishes had been taken away, the pleasant smell of coffee filling the air. We had been talking about the past year and, without pausing to think of the possible consequences, I had told them about my experience with the car wash.

⑨ The story delighted the children — who are no longer children. Peter and Bobbie are married, in fact, and I realized I had given them a sort of philosophy of life for the future. I could imagine them, years from now, when they gather together and one of them will say, “Remember the time Dad drove through that car wash …?”

⑩ Other things happened last year, too, because each year has its events, the good and the bad, the sweet and the sorrowful, the ordinary and the terrific. The milestones and the small incidents stand side by side, fundamentally different in quality or kind, perhaps, but making a sweet kind of harmony.

66. The description of the second paragraph brings up images of _______.

A. disorder            B. diseases                  C. storms                    D. conflict

67. Which of the following is NOT included in Paragraph 8?

A. The subject of the discussion.        B. The atmosphere of the family talk.

C. The time when the talk occurred.   D. The reason for the car to lose control.

68. Which of the following can serve as the title of the passage?

A. A reflection on car trade                B. A memory of the past year

C. A lesson on driving cars                 D. A car accident at a car wash

So it is exam time once again! Everyone, whether a kid or an adult, has at least a little bit of pressure of exams, and it is just that some show it while others do not. So the most important tip is to relax and not take too much stress.   51  Here are some study tips for high school students as well as study tips for college students.

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The most common mistake that students make is that they start studying a day or two before exams! No portion can be covered, not even halfway, if you study only two days before exams. So what most of the students do, is study only the so-called important points. As a result, even if the paper is easy, you get a low score only because you didn't know the entire contents!   53  If time does not perait you to learn your lessons, at least go through them regularly. This way you will be familiar with the syllabus and won't find it difficult to understand then at the last minute.

       ·Follow effective techniques

There are some easy techniques to study well, like read the lesson casually, at least twice. And while reading, mark the important points with a pencil and move on.   54  Before going to exams, read only the underlined points. This is one of the last minute study tips for exams.

·Relaxation techniques

Don’t study continuously instead of taking some breaks. Just go for minimum 5 minutes to maximum 8 minutes breaks needed an hour in your studies.  55  During an exam, use the few minutes before you are allowed to begin to do some simple relaxation and breathingexercises, sit back and separate yourself mentally from those who are getting anxious.

A．Study beforehand

B．Prepare a good timetable

C．So start studying at least a month before the exams.

D．It will make your mind fresh and active, then you will find interest in studying.

E．Revising for exams is about more than just reading through the notes you made in class.

F．But a little bit of pressure is always necessary, as it is good for us and helps us perform well.

G．When you start reading for the second time, read those underlined points first and then the rest of the text.

— What do you think of contemporary Chinese literature?

    — Sorry. I have only a(n) _______ idea about it.

A．subjective            B．straightforward      C．arbitrary            D．vague

Orville and Wilbur Wright were the two American brothers that invented the first airplane. They started out as bicycle repairmen. Soon, they became interested in different types of machines and began to learn    41    the machines worked. They observed birds flying   42    (get) ideas, as well as read about other inventors’ attempts to make aircraft. In 1900, the brothers completed their first design of a kite glider(滑翔机) and tested    43    in North Carolina. They tested kite gliders both with and without    44    pilot.
     Finally, in 1903, the first engine-powered Wright Flyer    45    (invent). The “Wright Flyer I” had a gas engine and wooden propellers(螺旋桨). After they continuously improved it upon    46     (early) designs, the brothers successfully received a patent in 1906 for their Flying Machine.
     Modern airplanes today are very different    47    the first Flying Machine. They fly faster and offer greater    48    (safe). And in order to ensure passengers’ enjoyment and comfort, modern airplanes are much better equipped, with television sets    49    (build) in. Some planes have seats    50    can be adjusted to become beds and on the very newest planes, passengers can even use the Internet!

Enjoying a musical performance no longer requires a costly ticket or a trip to a theater.These days,musicians are performing in private homes,at haircutting shops,at airports...even on ferry boats.

Musicians like house concerts.At music clubs,they often have to perform over loud conversation or deal with people who have had too much alcohol.People at house concerts are more focused on listening to the music.

Just a few hours before the Bombadils started singing at the O' Hair Salon,Lindsay was cutting hair and Tamera was doing facials.Then,they moved chairs and microphones to create a small performance space.The Bombadils made music in the front part of the hair salon,near the hair dryers and make-up table.

"This is our first show at a hair salon,"Sarah Frank of the Bombadils told concertgoers at last week's performance.Frank said she and band members Luke Fraser and Kaitlyn Raitz had a great time "interacting" with the audience.

Concerts in people's homes,or small businesses such as O' Hair's,are becoming more popular,musicians say. "There is a more relaxed atmosphere,"said Domenic Cicala,a musician who opened up his O' Hair Salon to concerts. "People really get to know the artists."

At house concerts,people get time before and after concerts to meet the performers.Often,the hosts or guests will provide food and drink.

"People really like listening to music in the living room of a friend,"said Matt Hart,with Aubrey Zoli making up Local Strangers,a folk-rock group based in Seattle.At many such concerts,the musicians do not need microphones. Yet,every word of their songs can be heard.

25.Why do musicians like house concerts?

A.Because private homes are easier to get to.                   B.Because people pay more attention to their music.

C.Because they can do other things while performing.              D.Because they don't have to bring their microphones.

26.What impressed Sarah Frank most at her last week's performance?

A.The small performance space.                                        B.Her first show at a hair salon.

C.Their "interacting" with the audience.                              D.The more relaxed atmosphere.

27.How many music groups are mentioned in the text?

A.One.                        B.Two.                         C.Three.                            D.Four.

28.What may be the best title for the text?

A.Musicians struggle to make a living                                 B.People really get to know the artists

C.Musicians find new places to perform                       D.Concertgoers won't go to music clubs

The ‘ Phone  Stack(堆)’Game

Whenever Michael Carl , the fashion market director at Vanity Fair , goes out to dinner with friends , he plays something, called the “ phone stack” game : Everyone places their phones in the middle of the table ; whoever looks at their device before the check arrives picks up the bill . As smartphones continue to burrow(钻入) their way into our lives , and wearable devices like Google Glass threaten to eat into our person space even further , overburdened users are carving out their own device-free zones with special tricks and life hacks .

“Disconnecting is a luxury that we all need ,” Lesley M. M. Blume , a New York writer keeps her phone away from the dinner table at home .” The expectation that we must always be available to employers ,colleague, family : It creates a real obstacle in trying to set aside private time . But that private time is more important than ever. “ Much of the digital detoxing （戒毒）is centered on the home , where urgent e-mails from co-workers , texts from friends , Instagram photos from acquaintances and updates on Facebook get together to disturb domestic quietness.

A popular method is to appoint a kind of cellphone lockbox , like the milk tin that Brandon Holley , the former editor of lucky magazine , uses. “ If my phones is buzzing or lighting up , it’s still a distraction , so it goes in the box . “, said Ms. Holley , who lives in a row house in Red Hook , Brooklyn , with her son ,Smith , and husband , John .” It’s not something I want my kid to see.” Sleep is a big factor , which is why some people draw the cellphone-free line at the bedroom.” I don’t want to sleep next to something that is a charged ball of information with photos an e-mails ,” said Peter Som , the fashion designer , who keeps his phone plugged in the living room overnight .” “It definitely is a head clearer and describes daytime and sleep time clearly .”

Households with young children are especially mindful about being overconnected , with parents sensitive to how children may imitate bad habits . But it’s not just inside the home where users are separating themselves from the habit . Cellphone overusers are making efforts to disconnect in social settings ,whether at the request of the host or in the form of friendly competition . The phone-stack game is a lighthearted way for friends to police against rude behavior when eating out . The game gained popularity after Brian Perez, a dancer in Los Angeles , posted the idea online.

63. What might be the reason for Michael Carl to play the “ phone stack” game?

A. His friends aren’t willing to pay for the meal voluntarily .

B. He wants to do some funny things with those phones

C. He has been fed up with digital devices being present everywhere

D. The wearable devices have brought threats to his privacy .

64.Why is it difficulty for people to break away from their digital device at home ?

A. Because they have to do some work at home

B. Because they are expected to be always available to the outside

C. Because people have been addicted to digital devices.

D. Because digital devices can enrich people’s family life.

65. What does Peter Som do to ensure his sleeping quality at night ?

A. He  puts his phone in the living room .

B. He ignores any information in the phone

C. He deletes all information in his phone

D. He puts his phones in a lockbox

66. Why does the phone-stack game become popular as soon as it is posted online?

A. The game helps create a harmonious relationship among friends.

B. The game makes the host get along well with the guest

C. The game can prevent children from imitating their parents’ behavior

D. The game meets people’s demand for keeping away from phones easily