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                                                                                             How to Care for Your Ears?

        Ears not only let us hear, but they alsoplay a role in maintaining our balance, which is vital to our ability to function in daily life. Yet, we ignore them. We can't even see our ears, exceptin a mirror. We take for granted what they do for us day in and day out-untilwe notice something's wrong, such as when an earache strikes or when we starthaving to ask people to repeat what they say.

◆ Clean your ear with a washcloth-coveredfinger only.

      Never put anything inside your earcanal, including cotton swabs (药签).

◆ Leave earwax(耳垢)alone.

      Wax is your ear's way of eliminating(消除)anything foreign that gets into the ear canal.If you find you have too much earwax,use a few drops of earwax remover(去除剂) in the canal. After a few minutes,wash the ear with warm water.

◆ Avoid noisy places.

      Rock concerts and construction sites are just a few places that frequently have noise levels that can damage hearing.Any place where you have to shout to be heard should be avoided.

      Be careful not to play MP3 too loud, especiallyif using earphone.

◆Be careful with illness andmedications.

      Respiratory (呼吸的) illnesses should be treated to avoid their spread to the ears. Certainmedications can damage hearing, so follow the directions carefully beforetaking them.

      See your doctor if you suffer fromsudden hearing loss or hear noises in your head.   

A. Most people don't need to clean waxout of their ears.

B. In such case, go to see a doctor assoon as possible.

C. These can be symptoms of a seriousillness which needs to be treated.

D. This article will show you how tocare for your ears.

E. Turn the volume(音量)down

F. Avoid using earphones while listeningto MP3.

G. Your ear canal is very narrow, and aswab can damage it.

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    In choosing a friend, one should be very careful. A good friend can help you study. You can have fun together and make each other happy. Sometimes you will meet fair­weather friends. They will be with you as long as you have money or luck,but when you are down, they will run away. How do I know when I have found a good friend? I look for certain qualities of character,especially understanding, honesty and reliability(信任).

    Above all else, I look for understanding in a friend. A good friend tries to understand how another person is feeling. He is not quick to judge. Instead, he tries to learn from others. He puts himself in the other person's place, and he tries to think of ways to be helpful. He is also a good listener.

    At the same time, however, a good friend is honest. He does not look for faults in others. He notices their good points. In short, a friend will try to understand me and accept me.

    Another quality of a friend is reliability. I can always depend on a good friend. If he tells me he will meet me somewhere at a certain time, I can be sure that he will be there. If I need a favor,he will do his best to help me. If I am in trouble, he will not run away from me.

    There is a fourth quality that makes a friend special. A special friend is someone with whom we can have fun. We should enjoy our lives, and we would enjoy our friendship. That is why I especially like friends who are fun to be with. A good friend likes the same things I like. We share experience and learn from each other. A good friend has a good sense of humor too. He likes to laugh with me. That is how we share in the joy of being friends. And I know that he is looking for the same quality in me.

    When I meet someone who is reliable, honest, and understanding,I know I've found a friend!

  1. (1) Which of the following qualities the writer thinks is the most important in choosing a friend?

    A . Understanding. B . Honesty. C . Reliability. D . A sense of humor.
  2. (2) If you have fair­weather friends, ________.

    A . they will give you all that they have when you need help B . you will be refused when you get into trouble C . you can be sure that you get real friends D . you will become rich
  3. (3) How many qualities does the writer mention in the passage?

    A . Three. B . Four. C . Five. D . Six.
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    Our spiritual intelligence quotient(精神智商), or SQ, helps us understand ourselves, and live fuller, happier lives.

    Though we're all born with SQ, most of us don't even realize that we have it. Fortunately, you don't have to sign up for classes to learn how to improve your SQ. Here are some simple steps that can lead you to this new level of understanding.

    Sit Quietly. The process of developing spiritual intelligence begins with solitude(独处) and silence. To tune in to your spirit, you have to turn down the volume(强度) in your busy, noisy, complicated life and force yourself to do nothing at all. Start small by creating islands for silence in your day. In the car, instead of listening to the music, use the time to think. At work, shut the door to your office between meetings, take a few breaths and let them out very, very slowly. Enjoy the stillness in your home after the kids are finally in bed.

    Step Outside. For many people, nature sets their spirit free. Go outside to watch a beautiful sunset. If you are walking with the dog, take the time to admire flowers in bloom; follow the flight of a bird and watch clouds float overhead.

    Ask Questions of Yourself. Ask open-ended questions, such as ‘What am I Feeling? What are my choices? Where am I heading?'

    But don't expect an answer to arrive through some supernatural forms of e-mail. ‘Rarely do I get an immediate answer to my question,' says Reverend Joan Carter, a Presbyterian minister in Sausalito, California. ‘But later that day I suddenly find myself thinking about a problem in a perspective(角度) I never considered before.'

    Trust Your Spirit. While most of us rely on gut(本能的) feeling to realize danger, spiritual intelligence pushes us, not away from, but towards some action that will lead to a greater good.

  1. (1) The passage is mainly about       .

    A . what your SQ is and in what way it can benefit our life B . what your SQ is and in what way it can be improved C . the relationship between your SQ and your life D . the advantages and disadvantages of SQ
  2. (2) The underlined phrase "to tune in to your spirit" in the third paragraph probably means to”       ”.

    A . to get your spirit relaxed B . to keep up your spirit C . to keep seated quietly D . to change your spirit
  3. (3) From the passage, we can know that the most important thing to improve your SQ is       .

    A . a peaceful mind B . deep thought C . spare time and hobbies D . good spirits
  4. (4) According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

    A . Not everyone has SQ B . You have to go to classes to learn how to improve your SQ C . SQ leads us to take wrong actions D . SQ can benefit our life
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    When I was six, Dad brought home a dog one day, who was called “Brownie” My brothers and I all loved Brownie and did different things with her. One of us would walk her, another would feed her, then there were baths, playing catch and many other games, Brownie in return, loved each and every one of us. One thing that most touched my heart was that she would go to whoever was sick and just be with them and we always felt better when she was around.

    One day, as I was getting her food, she chewed up (咬破) one of Dad's shoes, which had to be thrown away in the end. I knew Dad would be mad and I had to let her know what she did was wrong. When I looked at her and said, “Bad girl,” she looked down at the ground and then went and hid. I saw a tear in her eyes.

    Brownie turned out to be more than just our family pet, she went everywhere with us. People would stop and ask if they could pet her. Of course she'd let anyone pet her. She was just the most lovable dog. There were many times when we'd be out walking and a small child would come over and pull up her hair, she never barked (吠) or tried to get away. Funny thing is she would smile. This frightened people because they thought she was showing her teeth. Far from the truth, she loved everyone.

    Now many years have passed since Brownie died of old age. I still miss days when she was with us.

  1. (1) What would Brownie do when someone was ill in the family?
    A . Keep them company B . Touch them gently. C . Play games with them. D . Look at them sadly.
  2. (2) We can infer from Paragraph 2 that Brownie       .
    A . world eat anything when hungry B . loved playing hide-and-seek C . felt sorry for her mistake D . disliked the author's dad
  3. (3) Why does the author say that Brownie was more than just a family pet?
    A . She was treated as a member of the family. B . She played games with anyone she liked. C . She went everywhere with the family. D . She was loved by everybody she met.
  4. (4) Some people got frightened by Brownie when she       .
    A . barked B . smiled C . rushed to them D . tried to be funny
  5. (5) Which of the following best describes Brownie?
    A . Caring B . Polite C . Brave D . Shy
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    Making friends is a shill. Like most skills, it 1 patience. If you want to meet people and make friends, you must be willing to 2 some action. You must first go where there are people. You won't make friends staying home3.

    Joining a club or group, talking to those who like the same things 4you do is much easier. Or join someone  5  some activity.

    Many people are 6 when talking to new people.7 all, meeting strangers means seeing the unknown. And it's human nature to feel a bit 8about the unknown. Most of fears about9 new people come from doubts about  10 . We imagine other people are 11 us—finding us too tall or too short, too this or too that. But don't forget that they must be feeling the same way. Try to accept yourself 12 you are, and try to put the other at ease. You'll both feel more comfortable.

    Try to act self-confident even 13you don't feel that way when you 14 a room full of strangers. Walk tall and straight, look at other people directly and 15.

    If you see someone you'd like to 16, say something. Don't wait for 17person to start a talk.

Just meeting someone 18  does not mean that you'll make friends with that person. 19  is based on mutual (相互的) likings and “give and take”. It takes time to 20 friendship.

(1)
A . costs B . needs C . spends D . wants
(2)
A . take B . make C . do D . carry
(3)
A . lonely B . yourself C . alone D . with you
(4)
A . At as B . that C . which D . what
(5)
A . with B . in C . on D . to
(6)
A . shy B . excited C . afraid D . worried
(7)
A . At B . For C . In D . After
(8)
A . unhappy B . usual C . upset D . unlucky
(9)
A . meeting B . talking C . visiting D . speaking
(10)
A . yourself B . himself C . yourselves D . ourselves
(11)
A . talking B . saying C . judging D . laughing
(12)
A . like B . as C . what D . that
(13)
A . when B . if C . as D . what
(14)
A . come B . go C . enter D . step to
(15)
A . laugh B . smile C . cry D . jump
(16)
A . speak to B . talk about C . say to D . call up
(17)
A . other B . the other C . another D . others
(18)
A . old B . young C . new D . little
(19)
A . Relation B . Friendship C . Connection D . Feeling
(20)
A . develop B . start C . keep D . change
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    Teenagers like watching TV, but their weight problem is becoming more and more serious. Sports shoes that work out whether their owner has done enough exercise to assure time in front of the television have been designed in the UK.

    The shoes named Square Eves contain an electronic pressure sensor and a tiny computer chip to record how many steps the weather has taken in a day. A wireless transmitter (发射器) passes the information to a receiver connected to a television, and this decides how much evening viewing time the wearer deserves, based on the day's efforts.

    The design was inspired by a desire to fight against the rapidly ballooning waistlines among British teenagers, says Gillian Swan, who developed Square Eyes as a final year design project at Brunel University in London, UK. We looked at current issues and childhood overweight really stood out,” she says. "And I wanted to deal with that with my design.”

    Once a child has used up their daily allowance gained through exercise, the television automatically switches off. And further time in front of the TV can only be earned through more steps.

    Swan calculated how exercise should translate to television time using the recommended daily amounts of both. Health experts suggest that a child take 12,000 steps each day and watch no more than two hours of television. So, every 100 steps recorded by the Square Eyes shoes equals precisely one minute of TV time.

    Existing pedometer (计步器) normally clip onto a belt or slip into a pocket and keep count of steps by measuring sudden movement. Swan says these can be easily tricked into recording steps through shaking. But her shoe has been built to be harder for lazy teenagers to cheat. “It is possible, but it would be a lot of effort,” she says. “That was one of my main design considerations.”

  1. (1) According to Swan, the purpose of her design project is to ________.
    A . keep a record of the steps of the wear6r B . enable children to resist the temptation of TV C . prevent children from being tricked by TV programs D . deal with overweight among teenagers
  2. (2) Which of the following is true of Square Eyes shoes?
    A . They determine a child's daily pocket money. B . They regulate a child5s evening TV viewing time. C . They have raised the hot issue of overweight. D . They contain information of the receiver.
  3. (3) What is stressed by health experts in their suggestion?
    A . The exact number of steps to be taken. B . The proper amount of daily exercise and TV time. C . The precise number of hours spent on TV. D . The way of changing steps into TV watching time.
  4. (4) Compared with other similar products, the new design ________.
    A . records the sudden movement of the wearer B . counts the wearer's steps through shaking C . makes it difficult for lazy teenagers to cheat D . sends teenagers' health data to the receiver
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    Most people know that listening to music when they are feeling down or depressed can encourage their spirits.

    However studies have also shown that music, especially certain tones can reduce stress. Music can change brainwave patterns, deepen breathing, and bring on a totally stress-free and more open mindset(心态). Using music to relax when considering a particular problem may not only raise your mood, but also could help you reach that "a-ha"moment and find a solution.

    Music has also been shown not only to make you feel good, but also, to be a great motivator. For example, during exercise, listening to music can keep you going, or get you to exercise more by helping you to ignore negative feelings of tiredness and focus on the pleasurable feelings you get from being absorbed in the music.

    Music is mainly used to record emotion. When we listen to a piece of music we share the artist's feelings on a visceral(本来的)level. That can be sad, and who among us hasn't put on a painful love song to share in the misery after a bad break-up? On the contrary, we can share in the delight of songs of joy and happiness, or any song or piece of music that reminds us of a particular happy time in our past.

    So next time you are feeling down, put on Beethoven' s Ode to Joy, I bet you will feel a lot better about whatever it was that was bothering you!

  1. (1) We can infer from the first paragraph that music can      .
    A . benefit you in many ways B . promote you to find more questions C . change the patterns of your lifestyle D . influence your attention to a problem
  2. (2) The author wrote the second paragraph mainly to      .
    A . tell us a story B . make some comments C . give us an example D . list some facts
  3. (3) When we enjoy a piece of sad music,      .
    A . we'll share the artist's feelings deeply B . we may recall our miserable past C . we may be reminded of particular joy D . we'll show mercy on the artist' s life
  4. (4) What's the best title of the text?
    A . What music means to a music lover B . Why people love happy music C . What kind of music is popular D . How music changes your life
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    Turning on the TV, a wonderful scene comes to your eyes — a group of men, tall, strong and handsome, and women, young, beautiful and attractive, too. Together they eat in the finest restaurants, traveling everywhere around the world by luxurious planes and pleasure ships. They are models.

    Do you envy them?What sort of life are models leading?Is it a wonderful life for a young lady or a young man?

    A few models are well-known actors or actresses who can make a lot of money only by showing themselves off in commercials. But the majority of them are just curious to see what it is like. They'd like to be models just because they are attracted by what they imagine — models earn a lot of money and lead a glorious life. This is true for those who are very successful. However, most models find it difficult to get work. Very few can earn enough to live on, and for all models their expenses are high. Their agents claim about 20% of the earnings, and no model will get very far without a clever agent. Besides, they have to buy good clothing. They also have to pay to travel to interviews and reach the places where the work is to be done.

    Interviews for a model job are known as cattle markets in the modeling world, and not without a good reason. A top model can choose his or her work, demand and receive high fees and has his or her expenses paid. But for most models, the situation is quite different. An agent or employer inspects each model much as a farmer inspects cattle at a market. Intelligence, qualifications and personal characteristics count for little against good looks and tight figures. For all except the very few lucky ones, the life of a model is a continual search for work, trying to sell him or her in the face of fierce competition and, sometimes, not particularly moral standards on the part of some employers.

    Immigration officials at the airport look suspiciously at a girl whose passport shows her occupation as “Model”, and these are men and women of considerable experience of the world. It comes no surprise to find that some models prefer to put “Secretary” or “Businessman” as their jobs in their passports.

  1. (1) For models, their good looks and tight figures are _________,compared with their intelligence and qualifications.
    A . more important B . less needed C . less essential D . more looked down upon
  2. (2) Which of the following can lead you to believe according to the passage?
    A . A model's traveling expenses are usually paid by his employer. B . To be a model, good looks are the most important qualification. C . Most models have a fairly easy way of life with high pay. D . A model can hardly be successful without a good agent.
  3. (3) Models often put “Secretary” or “Businessman” instead of “Model” in their passports because _______.
    A . They want to avoid being stopped to sign their names by fans B . A person with the occupation of a model is easily attacked by black societies C . Models are sometimes looked down upon D . Secretaries and businessmen are free of custom duty
  4. (4) What may be the author's attitude towards modeling?
    A . It's a worthwhile life for a young lady or a young man. B . He is in favor of young people to try modeling. C . Before being crazy about a model job, young people should be aware of the difficulties. D . It is a field in which everyone has a great chance to succeed.
  5. (5) The underlined word “suspiciously” can most probably be replaced by _____________.
    A . doubtfully B . excitedly C . proudly D . sadly
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    Time wasters are real enemies of success. Time wasters could be people, events or habits that lead to the opposite path away from our goals. The most important starting point in removing the time wasters in life is to know about them. We need to sit down and analyze the activities which take our time.

    Start by making a list of our activities and sort out the neither urgent nor important ones. Sometimes it could be a simple addiction to a TV Soap Opera, constant distractions, or even one of our core (核心的)activities that we are not excellent at doing. We can, for instance, imagine that we are a business owner and we keep sabotaging our business deals, leading the company into great financial problems. It may be time for us to have our associates do the marketing while we concentrate on the areas we are best in. The next thing would be to make sure that we plan our daily activities. One of the obvious reasons is that we will have an upper hand in fighting against time wasters in our schedule. If what we want to do or what we don't want to do becomes clear, our focus is strengthened.

    Moreover, when we think of people we spend time with, we are sure to notice that some have a more positive impact on our success while others have a negative one. It is important to be able to distinguish them especially with regard to our schedule. While we do not advocate for everyone to throw away relationships, it is good to know that helping a friend who is emotionally disturbed can wait till dinner time. Finally, do the same to our habits. List all the habits and addictions that take any amount of our time. Then, take a little time to straighten them out in line with their importance and urgency.

    Depending on our analysis, kill those that are harmful to our goals in life.

  1. (1) Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
    A . The Importance of Developing Good Habits B . The Significance of Planning Daily Activities C . Ways of Distinguishing People we Spend Time with D . Ways of Removing Time Wasters from Our Lives
  2. (2) The underlined word “sabotaging” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
    A . promoting B . offering C . damaging D . striking
  3. (3) What do we know about time wasters from the passage?
    A . They fail to set clear goals for their life. B . They arrange things on importance and need. C . They turn away our attention from achieving goals. D . They are addicted to sorting out the important activities.
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    If you want to convince the boss you deserve a pay rise or promotion, the solution could be simple—eat the same food as they do.Psychologists have discovered managers are much more likely to instantly trust us if we choose the same dishes as them.

    During experiments, discussions over wages and work conditions were much more successful if both sides chose to snack on the same treats.And shoppers were much more likely to buy a product advertised on TV by someone eating a similar food to them at the time.

    The reason is thought to be so­called similarity attraction theory—where people tend to like others who have similar tastes or habits to themselves.But this is believed to be one of the first studies highlighting the role of food in this relationship.Researchers at Chicago University in the US conducted a series of experiments to examine food's role in earning trust.

    In a test, participants were told to watch TV—where someone pretending to be a member of the public praised a certain product.The volunteers were given Kit Kat bars to nibble, while the TV people ate either a Kit Kat or grapes as they talked.

    The results showed viewers were much more likely to express an interest in buying the product if the TV showed the other person eating a Kit Kat too.

    The researchers added, “Although similarity in food consumption is not a sign of whether two people will get along, we find consumers treat this as such.They feel more trusting of those who consume as they do.It means people can immediately begin to feel friendship and develop a bond, leading to smoother transactions from the start.”

    Harley Street psychologist Dr.Lucy Atcheson said it was already known that wearing similar clothes could instantly create trust.But this was the first report that food had the same effect.She said, “This is really interesting.It makes sense as people feel they have common ground and can trust the other person.That means negotiations are more likely to be successful.”

  1. (1) According to the passage, customers are likely to buy a product from a dealer who ________.
    A . has the same taste as them B . advertises his products on TV C . reduces the price of his products D . pays attention to the quality of his products
  2. (2) The experiments conducted by researchers at Chicago University show that ________.
    A . food plays an important role in earning people's trust B . bosses like employees that have the same taste as them C . people who have similar tastes to their boss's earn more D . people have less interest in buying products advertised on TV
  3. (3) What can be inferred from the passage?
    A . People who eat similar food are more likely to trust each other. B . People will get along with each other if they like to eat similar things. C . The effect of wearing similar clothes hasn't been proved by researchers. D . People are more likely to make friends with those wearing the same clothes as them.
  4. (4) Which of the following sayings can be an example of the similarity attraction theory?
    A . Honesty is the best policy. B . All good things come to an end. C . Birds of a feather flock together. D . Where there is a will, there is a way.
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    It is often necessary to release a fish, that is, set it free after catching, because it is too small, or you just don't want to take it home to eat. In some cases, releasing fish is a good measure that will help keep fish variety and build their population size. The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) encourages fishermen who practice catch-and-release fishing to use a few simple skills when doing so. The advice provided below will help make sure that the fish you release will survive to bite again another day.

    —When catching a fish, play it quickly and keep the fish in the water as much as possible.

    Don't' use a net in landing the fish and release it quickly to prevent it from dying.

    —Hold the fish gently. Do not put your fingers in its eyes. Don't wipe the scales (鱼鳞) off the fish because it might cause it to develop a disease and reduce its chance of survival.

    —Remove your hook (鱼钩) quickly. If the hook is too deep or hooked in the stomach, cut the line and leave the hook in. The hook left inside will cause no serious problem to the fish.

    —Take good care of the fish by moving it gently in water. Release the fish when it begins to struggle and is able to swim.

    —Do not hold fish in a bucket or some other containers and later decide to release it. If you are going to release a fish, do so right away.

    With a little care and by following the suggestions given above, you can give the released fish a better chance of survival.

  1. (1) People sometimes set a fish free after catching it because they _________
    A . don't want it to die B . hope it will grow quickly C . don't want to have it as food D . want to practice their fishing skills
  2. (2) Which of the following will probably make a fish ill?
    A . Taking the hook off it. B . Removing its scales. C . Touching its eves D . Holding it in your hand.
  3. (3) A proper way to release a fish is to _________.
    A . move it in water till it can swim B . take the hook out of its stomach C . keep it in a bucket for some time D . let it struggle a little in your hand
  4. (4) What is the purpose of the text?
    A . To show how to enjoy fishing. B . To persuade people to fish less often. C . To encourage people to set fish free. D . To give advice on how to release fish.
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    It's apparently become a trend in schools around the world to ban students from using the term, “best friends,” according to psychologist Dr. Barbara Greenberg. The movement, which is believed to have started in Prince George's school in South London, isn't intended to discourage close friendships, but rather encourage a wider friend group, Greenberg says.

    “Let's face it. You can't ban somebody from having a close relationship, and you can't really ban somebody from having a best friend but what the schools are trying to do is foster the idea of kids having more than a single friend,” Greenberg said.

    The idea is to increase the number of interactions a student may have with different members of his or her peer group. “I see kids come in all week long who are feeling awful because they are either nobody's best friend or their best friend has moved on,” Greenberg says.

    Jay Jacobs, who operates Timber Lake Camp in New York, stresses the downside of not fostering multiple relationships at a young age, for exactly that reason. “I think that there are problems in just having one friend,” Jacobs says. “Remember as you grow up, interests change, and children go in different directions.” Jacobs adds that teachers at Timber Lake, which changes positions between Glen Cove in winter and Shandake in summer, have made it a point to promote a more inclusive environment for years.

    Jacobs reminds people that, “As you grow up, interests change, and children go in different directions,” so having only one friend can be risky. He holds the belief that children will be better set up for success later in life if they get used to having a wider friend group at a young age. “It's about promoting kindness, looking to children to be kind to one another and to be aware of what it looks like when you're not,” Jacobs says.

  1. (1) Why do schools ban the term “best friends”?
    A . To make students concentrate on their studies. B . To encourage students to make more friends. C . To prevent students from falling in love at a young age. D . To discourage students from having a close relationship.
  2. (2) Why are some kids feeling awful according to Greenberg?
    A . Their best friends have moved house. B . They are banned from making best friends. C . They are under great pressure from study. D . Their best friends have started new friendships.
  3. (3) What does the underlined word “downside” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
    A . Mistake. B . Difficulty. C . Drawback. D . Burden.
  4. (4) What would be Jay Jacobs' attitude to Greenberg's idea?
    A . Supportive. B . Doubtful. C . Opposed. D . Unconcerned.
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Urban Transportation in Canada

    Public transportation & Transit passes

    All cities and most major towns in Canada have a public transportation system with one or more modes of transportation (bus, subway, train, etc.). The bus is the most common form of urban transportation in Canada. To use public transportation, you must purchase a ticket or a transit pass. Transit passes allow you unlimited use of public transportation for a specific period (one month or more). They are usually cheaper than buying many tickets if you plan to use public transportation often.

    Transportation for people with disabilities

    Public transportation often has features to assist people with disabilities. In many cities and towns, there are also transportation services available specifically for people with limited mobility, such as specially equipped buses. You can find out about these services in the same way you would learn more about other public transportation options.

    Etiquette on public transportation

When taking public transportation such as a bus or train, it is important to understand the unspoken rules of conduct in the shared space. Here are a few things to note:

    Be polite and respectful to others around you. For example, maintain an appropriate noise level when talking or making a phone call.

    If you are carrying a backpack or a large shoulder bag in a crowded public transit vehicle, keep it close to you, preferably at your feet to avoid hitting people with it as you walk by.

    Avoid pushing or touching others in order to make more room for yourself. Sometimes public transit can become very crowded, but it is important to keep calm and give others appropriate personal space.

    Have your proof of payment accessible in case you are asked to show it.

  1. (1) What is the advantages of using transit passes over buying tickets?
    A . Lower costs. B . Safer trips. C . Longer service hours. D . More use of transport.
  2. (2) How does the transportation system help people with disabilities?
    A . By offering fewer transportation options. B . By running special transport services. C . By limiting their mobility on city buses. D . By providing free rides in towns and cities.
  3. (3) What is considered impolite on public transportation?
    A . Lowering your speaking voice. B . Placing backpacks at your feet. C . Having your proof of payment at hand. D . Staying close to other passengers.
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    Photos of the moon are beautiful if taken well, but it can be very hard to get a picture of the moon that doesn't look blurry! In order to take a perfect picture of the moon, apart from a high­quality camera, the associated equipment and the skills to set up your camera, you also need to pick a proper time and a good place.

    Choose your favorite moon phase. The moon can be photographed in any phase except the new moon, which is not visible to Earth. The first quarter, half, and third quarter phases provide high contrast that allows you to see the craters(坑) in greater detail, while the full moon is a dramatic choice for a skyscraper. What phase you choose is up to your personal preference, but it's best to have a phase chosen before going out to photograph the moon.

    Learn when the moon rises and sets. When the moon sets or rises, it is closer to the horizon, making it appear larger and closer. This makes it much easier to photograph! Check an almanac(年历) or a weather app for moon rising and setting times in your area.

    Pick a clear night. Clouds, fog, and air pollution will blur your photographs. Check a weather app or watch the weather forecast before leaving for your session and while photographing. A clear night with low smog content and no rain is best for moon photography.

    Choose a location away from direct light sources. The moon appears bright because it reflects the light of the sun, and additional light from streetlights, homes, and cars can make the moon appear duller and blurrier in pictures. It is fine if there is light in the distance, but be sure that you are not photographing close to another light source.

  1. (1) Which has the closest meaning to the underlined word "blurry"?
    A . Unclear. B . Transparent. C . Confusing. D . Ugly.
  2. (2) Why is the new moon not a perfect choice when taking a photo of the moon?
    A . Because the new moon is not enjoyed by most people. B . Because the new moon is visibly seen from the earth. C . Because it appears at the earliest time of a month. D . Because the new moon can't be photographed on Earth.
  3. (3) Which of the following is not a must to take a perfect photo of the moon?
    A . A high­quality camera. B . The skills to set up the camera. C . A weather app. D . A suitable location.
  4. (4) What's the main idea of the passage?
    A . How to select a camera for a perfect moon photo. B . How to pick a time and place for a perfect moon photo. C . What the necessary skills are to take a perfect moon photo. D . Why the new moon is a bad choice for a perfect moon photo.
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    Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid is used to grilling guests on the sofa every morning, but she is cooking up a storm in her latest role — showing families how to prepare delicious and nutritious meals on a tight budget.

    In Save Money: Good Food, she visits a different home each week and with the help of chef Matt Tebbutt offers top tips on how to reduce food waste, while preparing recipes for under £5 per family a day. And the Good Morning Britain presenter says she's been able to put a lot of what she's leant into practice in her own home, preparing meals for sons, Sam,14, Finn,13, and Jack, 11.

    "We love Mexican churros, so I buy them on my phone from my local Mexican takeaway restaurant," she explains. "I pay £5 for a portion(一份), but Matt makes them for 26p a portion, because they are flour, water, sugar and oil. Everybody can buy takeaway food, but sometimes we're not aware how cheaply we can make this food ourselves. "

    The eight-part series(系列节自), Save Money: Good Food, follows in the footsteps of ITV's Save Money: Good Health, which gave viewers advice on how to get value from the vast range of health products on the market.

    With food our biggest weekly household expense, Susanna and Matt spend time with a different family each week. In tonight's Easter special they come to the aid of a family in need of some delicious inspiration on a budget. The team transforms the family's long weekend of celebration with less expensive but still tasty recipes.

  1. (1) What do we know about Susanna Reid?
    A . She enjoys embarrassing her guests. B . She has started a new programme. C . She dislikes working early in the morning. D . She has had a light budget for her family.
  2. (2) How does Matt Tebbutt help Susanna?
    A . He buys cooking materials for her. B . He prepares food for her kids. C . He assists her in cooking matters. D . He invites guest families for her.
  3. (3) What does the author intend to do in paragraph 4?
    A . Summarize the previous paragraphs. B . Provide some advice for the readers. C . Add some background information. D . Introduce a new topic for discussion.
  4. (4) What can be a suitable title for the text?
    A . Keeping Fit by Eating Smart B . Balancing Our Daily Diet C . Making yourself a Perfect Chef D . Cooking Well for Less
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Journalists are the major group of people who make their living from writing. Many young people who see themselves as future novelists choose journalism as a way of earning a living while developing their writing skills. Although writing for newspapers and writing for books require different qualities, the aspiration (志向) to be a great writer is not one to be discouraged in a would-be journalist.

Most people want their work to be recognized by others. This helps to give it value. Some people also want themselves to be recognized, so that they have status (地位) in the eyes of society. It is not a bad motive to wish to be famous, but this must never become your main reason for being a journalist. You will not be a good journalist if you care more for impressing your audience than for serving their needs.

Knowing the power of the printed or spoken word or image, some people enter journalism for the power it will give them to influence people. There is a strong belief that journalists control the mass media but the best journalists recognize their role as servants of the people. There is a difference between the desire to influence events for your own sake, and the desire to do it for other people. You should never use journalism for selfish ends, but you can use it to improve the life of other people.

Curiosity is a natural part of most people's characters and an important ingredient for any journalist. Lots of young men and women enter the profession with the desire to know more about the world without needing to specialize in limited fields of study. Most journalists tend to know a little bit about a lot of things, rather than a lot about one subject. Knowledge has many uses. It can simply help to make you a fuller and more interesting person. It can also give you power over people, especially people who do not have that particular knowledge. Always bear in mind that power can be used in a positive way to improve people's lives.

  1. (1) What can we know from the first paragraph?
    A . Journalists are most likely to become great writers. B . Writing for newspapers is similar to writing for novels. C . Most of the journalists make a living by writing books. D . Journalism can be used as a means to improve writing.
  2. (2) What is most necessary for journalists according to Paragraph 4?
    A . Being specialized in a certain field. B . Having a wide range of knowledge. C . Being good at making friends with others. D . Being able to speak a foreign language well.
  3. (3) What does the text mainly talk about?
    A . The development of journalism. B . The challenges journalists face now. C . How to become a qualified journalist. D . Why people choose a career in journalism.
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Your driving record is something that follows you from the day you get your license until the day you hang up your keys. And it's something that can have an impact on different aspects of your life.

It's a good idea to aim to have a clean driving record. It signals to car insurance companies that you're a responsible and safe driver. This pays off for you since it leads to getting better car insurance rates.

But what's considered a clean driving record? If you get any kind of ticket, do you automatically not have a clean driving record anymore?

Here's what you need to know about having a clean driving record:

Your driving record is a public record of your driving history. Remember, from the moment you get your license, you have a driving record.

On your driving record you can find things like:

·Driving license status

·License classifications

·License points

·Traffic accidents

·Moving violations (违反) and fines

·Defensive driving classes taken

So you have a driving record. But what's the distinction between that and a clean driving record?

A clean driving record means your driving history is free of any accidents, moving violations, or points. But don't let this definition scare you off. All insurance companies have different rules and definitions of a clean driving record. Some insurance companies overlook minor moving violations. So if you have a single speeding ticket or some other relatively minor offense that usually doesn't prevent you from having a clean driving record.

  1. (1) Why is a clean driving record important?
    A . Because it follows you all the time. B . Because it is a public recording of your driving history. C . Because it helps you cut down on the cost of car insurance. D . Because it signals to others that you are responsible and reliable.
  2. (2) What can be found on a driving record according to this passage?
    A . Driving habits. B . Driving pattern. C . License test. D . License type.
  3. (3) What kind of behavior may some insurance companies accept?
    A . Always running red lights. B . Often speeding on highways. C . Parking illegally once. D . Driving after drinking.
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With advanced communication technologics making the iconic British red telephone boxes expendable (可抛弃的), a US firm is all set to bring them back to use. Call boxes would be changed into mini-offices for workers on-the-go and will offer free coffee to subscribers (认购者).

Bar Works Inc's chief executive Jonathan Black, a Briton living in New York, said that his company will renew telephone boxes with fully functional printers, scanners, 25-inch screens and Wi-Fi. Bar Works specializes in offering bar-themed work stations in prime locations, charging customers with a monthly subscription in return for free access to the business and office supplies. The company plans to operate in a similar manner, offering British customers with monthly memberships to "Pod Works" for £19.99 ($29).

The company will refit telephone boxes in five major British cities and has already rented and changed 15 old call boxes in London and Edinburgh. As expected, they are coming into use by the public in the coming months. "Given the prime location, above all else, of the telephone boxes, the launch is expected to gain at least 10, 000 members by the end of 2021. It's an alternative to, say, Starbucks but obviously it provides you with total privacy. " said Black.

Thanks to mobile phones, the red telephone boxes have been effectively made expendable. According to a report by the Daily Mail, retired telephone boxes, especially those damaged deliberately, are sent to a "telephone box graveyard" of sorts, where they take great pains to restore to their former glory before being sold to collectors across the globe. Such is the demand for properly restored telephone boxes, that it is not uncommon for them to be sold for amounts as high as £10, 000.

Despite its setback, in a recent survey, the British red telephone box, which was originally designed in 1920, was voted the greatest British design of all time.

  1. (1) What will the red telephone boxes be used for?
    A . Mini-offices. B . Mini coffee boxes. C . Bar-themed call boxes. D . Leisure rooms for workers.
  2. (2) What do you know about the renewed telephone boxes?
    A . They will be put into use next year. B . They offer as much privacy as Starbucks. C . They will be equipped with office supplies. D . They have been rented in five major British cities.
  3. (3) What is Black's attitude towards the launch?
    A . Doubtful. B . Confident. C . Cautious. D . Uncertain.
  4. (4) What's the purpose of writing about the telephone boxes in this passage?
    A . To arouse concern for them. B . To introduce their new role. C . To expand a larger market. D . To advertise their launch.
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In an effort to fight the "throw - away culture" and promote reuse and repair, the city of Berlin has taken the unique step of opening its own secondhand department store.

This isn't your grandma's thrift shop (旧货商店). It resells perfectly good items that would otherwise be thrown away. A pun (双关)on the German words for "department store" and "conserving house", B - Wa(h)renhaus sells a wide variety of products. Far from simply selling old items, the electronic goods have been fixed by expert technicians and come with year's guarantee. And, to reach more secondhand shoppers, the store was set up right in the middle of the famous Karstadt department store.

With the success of its first six - month trial run, the city plans to open four more similar operations in other parts of Berlin. By 2030, it hopes to have at least one location in each of Berlin's 12 districts. Since 2008, the city has reduced average annual household waste by about 25 pounds per resident. It also recycles about 49% of its mineral construction waste. Currently, the city estimates (估计) that 8% of abandoned electronic goods and 6% of huge items thrown away can actually be reused.

"Three years ago, we started collecting all kinds of used goods," city spokesperson Dorothee Winden said. "The goal is to give these things a new life with somebody who can use them."

  1. (1) Why has Berlin opened its own secondhand department store?
    A . To promote recycling. B . To attract more shoppers. C . To raise traditional culture. D . To expand secondhand market.
  2. (2) In which aspect is B - Wa(h)renhaus different from the traditional thrift store?
    A . The variety of the goods. B . The location of the store. C . The quality of the products. D . The quantity of the goods.
  3. (3) What can we infer from Paragraph 3?
    A . Berlin currently has 4 second - hand stores in construction. B . Berlin has been successful in cutting its waste since 2008. C . It is not easy to make the goal to expand the market a reality. D . It is estimated that Berlin will be a zero - waste city by 2030.
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Flooded by more information than we can possibly hold in our heads, we're increasingly shifting from the job of remembering to search engines and smartphones. Google is even reportedly working on eyeglasses that could one day recognize faces and supply details about whoever you're looking at. But new research shows that outsourcing our memory -- and expecting that information will be continually and immediately available— is changing our cognitive habits.

Research conducted by Betsy Sparrow, an assistant professor of psychology at Columbia University, has identified three new realities about how we process information in the Internet age. First, her experiments have shown that when we don't know the answer to a question, we now think about where we can find the nearest Web connection instead of the subject of the question itself. A second revelation is that when we expect to be able to find certain information again later on, we don't remember it as well as when we think it might become unavailable. And then there is the researchers' final observation: the expectation that we'll be able to locate information down the line leads us to form a memory not of the fact itself but of where we'll be able to find it.

But this shift comes with a downside. Skills like critical thinking and analysis must develop in the context of facts: we need something to think and reason about, after all. And these facts can't be Googled as we go; they need to be stored in our internal long-term memory. Especially in the case of children," factual knowledge must precede skill" says Daniel Willing ham, a professor of psychology, at the University of Virginia -- meaning that the days of drilling the multiplication table and memorizing the names of the Presidents aren't over quite yet. Adults, too, need to recruit a supply of stored knowledge in order to situate and evaluate the new information they encounter. You can't Google context.

  1. (1) According to the passage, the term" cognitive habits"(Paragraph 1) refers to       .
    A . how we deal with information B . where we locate information C . what we think of information D . how we get rid of information
  2. (2) Which of the following statements about Sparrow's research is true?
    A . We remember people and things as much as before. B . We remember more internet connections than before. C . We pay equal attention to the location and content of information. D . We tend to remember where we can locate information rather than the core facts themselves.
  3. (3) Google's eyeglasses, as a search engine, are considered to       .
    A . function as a form of our external memory B . improve our ability to remember things. C . help us see human faces betters D . work like smartphones
  4. (4) What can be inferred from the passage?
    A . Web connections aid our memory. B . People differ in what they remember. C . People store memories on smartphones. D . People should exercise their memory more.
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