It is fashionable to drive a car, but to drive a car is not nearly as difficult as it is imagined on condition that you ______ the specialized rules.

A. give up            B. stick to            C. insist on            D. connect to

The Great War Exhibition

When: Sun 10 Jan, 9:00 am- 6:00 pm

  Mon 11 Jan, 9:00 am- 6:00 pm

Where: Dominion Museum Building, 15 Buckle Street, Wellington

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information: Admission Free

  The journey i rich in personal stories which tell of the great experience of the battlefields and the hardships at     home during wear-time New Zealand. The visitors will experience the desperate horrors and the victories of the human spirit that were part of the Great War.

Kaipara Coast Plants & Sculpture Gardens

When: Sun 10 Jan, 9:00 am- 5:00 pm

  Mon 11 Jan, 9:00 am- 5:00 pm

Where : 1481 Kaipara Coast Highway (SH16), Auckland

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information:

● Adults： $10.00

● Children 5-13 (under 5 and free):$ 5.00

● Groups 10 : $ 8.00

● Over 60 ＆. Students (with ID): $ 9.00

Come and enjoy a relaxed art and garden experience. Sculptures are for sale and the display changes completely ever 12 moths with the new exhibition opening in December each year to give you a fresh experience each time you come.

Dream Works Animation

When: Sun 10 Jan, 10:00 am- 6:00 pm

  Mon 11 Jan, 10:00 am- 6:00 pm

Where: Te Papa, 55 Cable St, Wellington

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information:

●  Adults: $ 15.00

● Children ＆ Students 3-15 (with Student ID): $ 6.00

● Children under 3: $0.00

The exhibition features over 400 items, including rare concept drawing, models, interviews, and original artworks. Adults and kids can get creative with real animation tools, and soar above the clouds in the Dragon Flight experience from How to Train Your Dragon.

Balls, Bullets and Boots

When: Sun 10 Jan, 9:00 am- 4:30 pm

  Mon 11Jan, 9:00 am- 4:30 pm

Where: National Army Museum, 1 Hassett Dr, SH1, Waiouru

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information: Door Sales Only

 The exhibition explores the impact the cruel reality of war had on colonial sportsmen and their loved ones as they were transplanted from the rugby fields of home to fight.

21. If a couple with their son aged 5 attend the second and the third exhibitions, know much should they pay?

A. $ 53.    B. $61.   C. $75.   D. $82.

22. Which of the following may attract a sport-lover most?

A. Balls, Bullets and Boots.

B. The Great War Exhibition.

C. Dream Works Animation.

D. Kaipara Coast Plants ＆ Sculpture Gardens.

23.The main purpose of the text is to           .

A. Persuade people to study history seriously

B. Attract more visitors to join in the exhibitions

C. Advise people to spend more time with families

D. Compare the differences of four different exhibitions

Now, it’s time for some brief news items.

Teens Go Online

Some 13 million European children under 18 use the Internet for schoolwork, games and music according to research done by Nielsen’s “Net-rating”. The study covered Britain, Germany, France, Italy and Spain. Experts advised parents to limit the time their kids spend on line and keep them away from chat rooms.

Chat to the magic Mum                  

British author J. K. Rowling, mother of magic boy Harry Potter, will do an Internet interview about her new book “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” on June 26. Before the event, children are invited to send their questions about Harry to the website. The book will hit stores in the US and UK on June 21 and will arrive in China in August.

School Soldiers

Russian school students will have to do basic military training in their final year of school, the government has decided. The lesson will include learning to fire guns, marching drills and how to deal with a chemical, nuclear or biological attack. The activity is seen as part of a drive toward the education of their love for their country.

Is it hard for you to get up early and get ready for classes ? Some students at Winter Park High School just roll out of bed in their pajamas (睡衣) and go to class in their own bedrooms, Of course, their teachers and classmates do not see them because all their class work is on the computer. The Florida High School, the state’s only online school, has 250 students who are taking classes at home by computer. Students in this first online program take classes in algebra (代数), American government, chemistry, computer, economics, and web-page design. They also have to go to regular school to attend other classes.

45．In the first news item, which country is NOT covered in the research ?

    A．Britain.     B．France.        C．Sweden.            D．Spain.

46．Why will Russian school students have basic military training ?

    A．To get ready for a military parade.                B．To learn to protect themselves.

    C．To gain some military knowledge.      D．To develop their love for the country.

47．About Florida High School, which of these facts is true ?

    A．Some of the students have to attend classes at home instead of in the school.

    B．There are altogether 250 students who take classes in the classrooms.

    C．As the state’s only online school, it has 250 students who take classes by computer.

    D．Students can’t take classes in algebra, American government, chemistry, computer and so on.

48．The news from Florida can be given a title “       ”.

    A．Get up Late     B．Online School       C．Magical Computers      D．No Teachers

49．What is the second news item mainly about ?

    A．J. K. Rowling will have an Internet interview.

    B．Children will meet Harry Potter’s mother.

    C．The Harry Potter book will be available on the Internet.

    D．The Harry Potter book will arrive in China in early June.

 The latest report has declared that the Chinese economy is ______ steadily, supported by increasing consumption, stable export volumes, and the government’s reform policies.

A. holding up                         B. standing up          C. turning up      D. picking up 

最近，我国许多城市出现了严重的雾霾天气。假设你是李华，请用英语写一篇短文，主要内容包括；

1．雾霾天气出现的危害（使能见度降低，进而影响交通，对人体健康也有危害）

2．雾霾天气出现的原因（大气污染，汽车尾气，…等）；

3．避免出现雾霾天气的措施（较少大气污染，植树造林，等等）。

注意； 1.词数120 左右；

    2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

   参考词汇 ；雾霾 haze.

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A global cyberattack,which is considered the biggest cyberattack ever,is spreading quickly and widely._36_

What the attack does

Cyber bad guys have spread ransomware（勒索软件）,known as WannaCry,to computers around the world.It locks down all the files on an infected computer.The hackers then demand $300 in order to release control of the files._37_

How it happened

WannaCry takes advantage of a vulnerability（弱点）in Microsoft Windows.Microsoft released a security patch for the vulnerabilities in Marclf._38_Playing with fire finally caught up with the victims.

Microsoft requires Windows 10 customers to automatically update their computers,but some people with older PCs disabled automatic updates.

_39_

The attack has been found in 150 countries,affecting 200,000 computers,according to Europol,the European law enforcement agency.FedEx,Nissan,and the United Kingdom's National Health Service were among the victims.In the U.K.,hospitals were crippled by the cyberattack,which forced operations to be canceled and ambulances to be diverted.

Who is vulnerable

_40_Microsoft said it had taken the "highly unusual step" of releasing a patch for computers running older operating systems including Windows XP,Windows 8 and Windows Server 2003.So even people with older computers should go update them.

Apple's Mac computers were not targeted by this ransomware attack.Bad guys generally target Windows far more than Apple's operating system because there are vastly more computers running Windows around the world.

A.When it will be solved.

B.How widespread the damage is.

C.That's why it's called ransomware.

D.The hackers remain anonymous for now.

E.Here is a super-simple explanation of what's going on.

F.Anyone who hasn't updated their Windows PC recently.

G.But many corporations don't automatically update their systems.

For decades, archaeologists have wondered: Who or what killed the most famous boy king in history? Some experts thought that 19-year-old Tutankhamen had died in a hunting accident. Others said that he was murdered by a blow of the head.

Two years of DNA testing and CT scans may have finally solved the mystery of Tut’s death. The teen pharaoh（法老）, scientists in Egypt now believe, was the victim of malaria（疟疾） complicated by a bone disorder.

Even at his best, King Tut was no symbol of strength. “He was a weak boy who had a deformed foot and who needed a stick to walk,” researcher Carsten Pusch told National Geographic.

Shortly before Tut died, in about 1324 B.C., he may have broken his leg in a fall, the study’s authors say. Because of a weak immune system, the pharaoh’s leg couldn’t heal, and a malarial infection （感染） finished him off.

Tut was forgotten soon after his death. So why does he attract us today? In 1922, an archaeologist uncovered a group of royal tombs in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. Thieves had stolen most of the graves.

Only Tut’s was untouched. Egypt fever swept the globe as workers unloaded the dazzling treasures, hidden for more than 3,200 years, which had been meant to accompany the young pharaoh to the afterlife. In 1972, Tut’s treasures began a series of tours around the world, giving millions of people a chance to view his golden burial mask and other relics up close.

Through it all, Tut’s star will continue to burn bright, experts say. As author Jon Manchip White wrote, “The Pharaoh who in life was one of the least respected of Egypt’s kings has become in death the most famous.”

28. What probably led to Tutankhamen’s death according to the newest study?

   A. A hunting accident.               B. A terrible murder.

   C. An infectious disease.            D. A blow on his head.

29. Which word best describes the boy king’s body?

   A. Disabled.         B. Over-weighted.          C. Healthy.         D. Strong.

30. Why has the Pharaoh become so well-known after his death?

A. Because he died at the age of 19.

B. Because his grave had been stolen by thieves.

C. Because he was one of the respectable kings in life.

D. Because treasures uncovered in his tomb attracted the world.

31. Which of the following may serve as the best title for the text?

A. The Most Famous Pharaoh in Egypt.

B. The Cause of Tutankhamen’s Death.           

C. An Introduction to Valley of the Kings.      

D. Tutankhamen Came to Life after Death.

                              

 He was about to do his homework when an unusual noise ________ his attention.

   A. arrested  B. affected C. attacked D. attended

The wisdom       comes with age makes a big difference to leadership.

      A．where                    B．when                     C．what                      D．that

A. Another function of scannable chips in clothing could be the ability to find out more information about the product,

B. High-tech clothes will be a bestseller of IT times.

C. Through smart connected devices in our homes, our shopping needs will be anticipated and taken care of.

E. But what if it could soon be our clothing itself that has internet connect ability?

F. it isn't just a dream - internet-connected clothes are already being made but are yet to go mainstream.

Wearable technology is nothing new - activity trackers and smart watches are now as ubiquitous as trainers and glasses. _______67________ In the not too distant future, it's highly likely that our clothes will be almost as smart as our phones.

Given we’ve survived just fine for millennia with the clothes we have now , you might wondering what the point of connected clothing would be. Well, imagine if when you put a jacket in the washing machine, a chip in the jacket automatically puts the machine on the right laundry setting, making life just that little bit easier.  ____________68_____________For instance, how it was designed, its sustainability and even a playlist made by the brand.

Whilst none of these functions are things we need, the hope is that they'll enhance our clothing and the experience that goes with wearing it. _______69_______One company leading the way is clothing care label manufacturer Avery Dennison, who have teamed up with fashion label Rochambeau and Everything to create a bomber jacket with a personalized QR code. The code in the chip then gives the wearer a number of perks such as entry to exclusive clubs, special menus at certain restaurants and a ticket to Rochambeau's next runway show.

But internet-connected clothing isn't the only way fashion is combining with technology - programmatic commerce, a concept developed by global ecommerce consultancy Salmon, is set to change the way we buy clothes._________70________ For example, before you've even realised you've run out of tights, your favorite online retailer has automatically re-ordered some new ones for you based on your repurchasing patterns and an estimation of the average life cycle of your tights.

So with connected clothing and homes, it may soon be that when it comes to fashion, we barely have to think about anything at all.

 Although the average reader spends more than 4, 000 pounds on books in their lifetime, 55 percent say they buy them for decoration and have no ______of reading them．

       A. advantage                                      B. attempt           C. evidence        D. intention

 High property prices and economic development have begun to change China’s _______ preference for sons, leading to a rise in the number of Chinese parents who say they would prefer a daughter.

  A. conventional   B. additional   　　 C. occasional    D. optional

Man still has a lot to learn about the most powerful and complex part of his body---the brain.

It may be surprising to learn that it isn't age that makes you lose your memory. The reason could be that you have a "lazy" memory, not an old one. Like your body your memory improves with exercise. Once given plenty of exercise, the brain keeps its power. Before discussing how to improve the memory, let's look at how the brain works. There are two sides to the brain, the left and the right. The right side deals with the senses (what we see, hear, feel and smell). It's the creative and imaginative side. The left side is concerned with logic. It analyzes information and puts it in order.

Some recent research suggests that we remember everything that happens to us. The problem most of us has is recalling events. Most forgetting takes place immediately after learning. An hour after learning something new, more than 50% has been forgotten. After a month, 80% has been forgotten, and so on.

This shows revision is very important. If you revise new material you have learnt, you remember much more. So it's of vital importance to revise newly learned material often, and have frequent breaks. We best remember what we learn at the beginning of a learning period and at the point where we stop. After the break, revise what was learned before the break and then continue learning the new material. These breaks should happen every 20 or 45 minutes.

Other experiments have shown the brain needs time to "digest" what has been learned. The time necessary for this is 5 to 10 minutes. After the break, the memory will have absorbed what it has just learned, and more will be remembered. During this period it is important to exercise the right side of the brain, because the left side is used during the learning period. Therefore you should relax. Listening to music, breathing in fresh air, and looking at a picture are all ways of using the other side of the brain. So when you are studying alone, make a plan which shows when to have breaks and to revise newly learned material immediately before you begin studying again. If you do in this way, your memory will improve

32. According to the text, you lose your memory by ___.

A. getting too old         B. hardly using your brain

C. working too hard       D. using your brain too much

33. To fight forgetting effectively, we're advised to ___.

A. go back to what was learned regularly

B. break down materials into small pieces

C. focus on both ends of a learning period

D. take breaks to give the brain a good rest

34. During the learning process the brain need breaks to ___.

A. use the right side of the brain        B. revise newly learnt materials

C. take in what has been learnt        D. relax the left side of the brain

35. Where is this text most probably taken from?

A. Science fictions.  B. Students' literature.  C. An advertisement.  D. A science report.

 — How do you like your new head-teacher?

—To be frank, I didn’t like him at first, but I ______ my mind.

A. have changed      B. was changing         C. had changed           D. would change