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In February 2006, Lydia Angyiou and her two sons were walking through their village in northern Canada. The sound of children shouting made her turn around. To her horror, Lydia saw a 700-pound polar bear behind her eyeing her seven-year-old son. Getting between the bear and her child, Lydia yelled at the children to run away. She then began hitting and kicking the animal as hard as she could. A neighbor who heard all the noise came and shot the bear. But everyone agreed it was Lydia who had saved her children’s lives. A local policeman described it this way: “… I guess when your back is up against the wall, we come up with super-human strength.” Where does this “super-human strength”, courage and quick thinking come from? Experts say it comes from stress! In stressful situations, the body releases chemicals that prepare it to take action. These chemicals give people the speed and strength they need to fight danger or run away from it. When we think of stress, we usually think of its negative effects. Studies, though, show that moderate levels of stress are actually helpful. In fact, the way we perform is usually affected by the amount of stress we feel. Stress causes the brain to release adrenaline(肾上腺素) which in turn increases our energy and excitement. The chemical gives us clearer minds and helps us to do more. This is why some people say they work better under a deadline. Adrenaline that is not released for long periods of time can cause us to increase and strengthen our abilities instead of weakening them. We sometimes turn out our very best work when we push ourselves to the limit. Stress can also make us more confident. Handling small amounts of stress now prepares us for handling serious situations in the future. Who knows? Today’s stress may even prepare for the next polar bear that comes along! 1.In the first paragraph, the case of Lydia Angyiou is mentioned to______. A. introduce the topic to be followed B. remind us of the unexpected danger of life C. praise Lydia Angyiou for her bravery D. show the importance of super-human strength 2.What does the policeman probably mean by saying “your back is up against the wall”? A. You are helped. B. You are inspired. C.You are confident. D. You are cornered. 3.What would be the best title for the passage? A. Brave Mother B. The Cause of Stress C. The Benefit of Stress D. Super-human Strength
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Are you a problem shopper? The answer is “Yes”, if you or someone else thinks that you sometimes get carried away with shopping. In other words, do you or does someone else think you are occupied in extreme shopping? If people have regrets later about their shopping, or have an “out-of-control” feeling about the quantities of what they buy or the amount of credit they use, they may be considered to be problem shoppers. Extreme shopping can lead to a more serious problem — addictive shopping. Addictive shoppers feel driven by the desire to shop and spend money. They experience great tension which drives them to shop and spend money and they feel a “rush” during the time they are occupied with the shopping activity. Extreme or addictive shopping may result from long-time unpleasant feelings, of which anxiety, pain and shame are common ones. When we feel bad inside, we often do something to make ourselves feel better. In this case, we often go shopping. A few people shop to relieve their boredom or emptiness. For some people, the motivation is a desire for status, power, beauty or success. Some love to shop as it makes them feel valued in the eyes of the shop assistants. Others shop simply because it makes them forget, at least temporarily, tension, fear or unhappiness in their life. Besides, shopping malls are designed to encourage continual shopping. For instance, there are some malls where you can’t see clocks displaying the time because they don’t want you to become too aware of the time you spend there. What’s more, food courts, coffee shops and restrooms are provided, so you don’t have to leave the mall because of your physical needs. Therefore, once you become aware of how market forces work, you will certainly come to control your shopping behavior. For example, how much time you will spend and what areas you will visit can be decided before you enter the mall. Keep a written account of what items you will buy and how much money you will spend. Make a plan for what you are going to buy before you feel the urge to shop and then stick to it. That is vital for gaining self-control. 1.Which of the following people may not be problem shoppers? A. Those who cannot control the amount of credit they use. B. Those who just walk around the shopping malls. C. Those who are occupied in too much shopping. D. Those who feel sorry for their shopping. 2.According to the passage, what may not result in addictive shopping? A. The awareness of how market forces work. B. The desire for status, power, beauty or success. C. Boredom, emptiness, tension, fear or unhappiness in people’s life. D. Long-time bad feelings of anxiety, pain and shame. 3.What does the author suggest to control our shopping behaviour? A. Never going to the shopping malls because there are many tricks. B. Applying for a credit card before we go shopping. C. Making the shopping time as short as possible. D. Making a shopping list before we go shopping. 4.The author writes this passage to _______. A. inform the shopping malls how to attract more shoppers B. scold the problem shoppers C. provide solutions to the problem shopping D. tell a shopping story
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In a class this past December, after I wrote some directions on the board for students about their final examination, one young woman quickly took a picture of the board using her smart phone. When I looked in her direction, she apologized: “Sorry. Was it wrong to take a picture?” “I can’t read my own handwriting,”the young woman explained. “It’s best if I take a picture of your writing so I can understand the notes.” That remark started a class-wide conversation about taking a picture instead of taking notes. For those in the photo-taking camp, motivations extended beyond their inability to comprehend their own handwriting. Some took pictures of notes because they knew their phone was a safe place to store material. They might lose paper, they reasoned, but they wouldn’t lose their phones. Some took photos because they wanted to record exactly the manner in which I had noted information on the board. Others told me that during class they liked to be able to listen to the discussion attentively. Yet the use of cameras as note takers, though it may be convenient, does raise significant questions for the classroom. Is a picture an effective replacement for the process of note-taking? Instructors encourage students to take notes because the act of doing so is more than merely recording necessary information—it helps prepare the way for understanding. Encouraging students to take notes may be an old-fashioned instructional method, but just because a method has a long history doesn’t mean it’s out of date. Writing things down engages a student’s brain in listening, visual, and kinesthetic(触觉的)learning—a view supported by a longstanding research. The act of writing down information enables a person to begin committing it to memory, and to process and combine it, establishing the building blocks of learning new concepts. Taking a picture does indeed record the information, but it deletes some of the necessary mental engagement that taking notes employs. So can the two be equally effective? I’m not sure how to measure the effectiveness of either method. For now, I allow students to take notes however they see fit—handwritten or photographed—because I figure that some notes, no matter the method of note-taking, are better than none. 1.The woman apologized in the class because she____. A. took a picture of the board B. missed the teachers’ directions C. had the bad handwriting D. disturbed other students’ learning 2.Students refuse to take notes by hand because_____. A. they are unable to take notes B. they are more likely to lose notes C. they are interested in using their phones D. they have a good memory of teachers’ instructions 3.According to the passage, taking notes by hand_______. A. requires students to think independently B. is unsuitable for students to learn new ideas C. helps students actively participate in learning D. proves to be an old and useless learning method 4.What’s the author’s opinion towards taking notes by phones? A. Supportive. B. Neutral. C. Doubtful. D. Disapproving.
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Are you nervous about climbing because you think it’s too dangerous? Do you feel you’re not fit enough to climb? Do you know how to start climbing? Let’s consider the idea that climbing is dangerous. Being afraid is natural, but if you use suitable ropes and other climbing equipments you will feel completely safe. Climbers are usually very careful because they know what they are doing is dangerous. Accidents happen, but when they do, they tend to attract a lot of publicity. As a result, people think there are many more accidents than there are in reality. You cannot expect to start climbing straight away. Climbing is a challenge and challenges take time. It is necessary first of all that you achieve a good level of fitness. Begin as soon as you become interested in climbing—go to the gym, go swimming, take up jogging and continue to do so throughout your training period. Discover as much as you can about climbing. Visit the library and find books especially for beginners or buy climbing magazines and look for articles which describe your situation. Look up information on the Internet. Find out about equipment, methods and places to go. Next, take a course on a climbing wall. There are plenty of climbing walls all over the country which have trained and qualified people as instructors. Call your local leisure centre to find out if there is one in your area. These training sessions are a quick way to get experience and you are likely to meet other beginners. After this, you can do an outside course or join a club where you can meet climbers of all abilities and eventually join in group-climbing events. At first you may not understand the importance of a good training period, but after you have completed your first climb and you are standing safely at the top of a rock feeling thrilled, then you will know it was the right thing to do. 1.The article is written by ______. A. a doctor B. an experienced climber C. a beginner D. a fitness instructor 2.The writer thinks a new climber should ______. A. begin by becoming fit B. be aware of the causes of the accidents C. have the courage to meet the challenges D. do enough sports to get interested in climbing 3.By climbing walls you can ______. A. join a club you like B. become qualified instructors C. gain controlled experience D. take part in group-climbing events 4.The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph probably means ______. A. the climb B. the training C. the equipment D. the achievement
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根据短文内容从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 注意：请将1—4题的答案填涂在机读卡上的位置 How to Prevent Near-sightedness Myopia, or near-sightedness, can be a severe inconvenience and may even cause big troubles when we operate cars or heavy machinery. Here are some tips that may help you to prevent myopia. 1.1. Whether it’s for the love of books or because you are studying for a test that just happens to take place tomorrow, don’t overdo it. This means either getting away from a page-turner or starting your studies a few days earlier. If prolonged reading can’t be avoided, try taking regular breaks to rest your eyes or take a nap. 2. Consume lots of eye-protecting vitamins. 2. It’s very meaningful to get kids to eat this healthy orange vegetable, which is rich in vitamins. Still, good doses of multi-vitamins will improve not only your eyesight but your health in general. 3. Do your reading or focusing in well-lit room. Weak light may cause damage to your eyes and result in the need for glasses. 3. Buy a reading light or just turn on a bright lamp. 4. Be mindful of the distance between your eyes and the object you’re focusing on. 4. It will also cause your head to ache and may dry out your eyes. 5. 5. Early detection of near –sightedness can lead to quick treatment and less serious symptoms. A. Try not to read for long lengths of time. B. You should also eat a lot of other green vegetables. C. Talk to an eye care doctor at the first signs of eye trouble. D. Of course the first choice that comes to mind is the carrot. E. It will also give you a headache and cause you to become tired. F. Encourage more outdoor activities, such as running, cycling and playing tennis. G. Whether it’s a book or the television, being too close is going to bother your eyes.
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阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A ﹑B ﹑C和D ）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 One afternoon, after I finished all my work, I went to tour an art museum. When I was looking forward to a quiet of the masterpieces (名作) , a young couple viewing the paintings ahead of me talked between themselves . I watched them a moment and she was doing all the talking. I admired his patience for up with her talkativeness. Annoyed by their noise, I moved on. I with them several times as I moved through the various rooms of art. Each time I heard her constant of words, I moved away quickly. I was making a purchase at the counter of the gift shop when I the couple approaching the exit. Before they left , the man took out a walking stick and then tapped (轻敲着) his into the coatroom to get his wife’s jacket . “He’s a man ,”the clerk at the counter said . “Most of us would if we were blind at such a young age . During his recovery , he made a vow (誓言) his life wouldn’t change . , as before , he and his wife come in there’s a new art show .” “But what does he get out of ?”I asked . “He can’t see .” “Can’t see ! You’re . He sees a lot . More than you or I ,”The clerk said .“His wife each painting so he can see in his head . ” I learned something about patience, courage and love that day. I saw the of a young wife describing paintings to a person without and the courage of a husband who would not blindness to change his life. And I saw the love by two people as I watched this couple walk away hand in hand. 1.A. scene B. view C. sight D. look 2.A. continuously B. loudly C. exactly D. obviously 3.A. thought B. considered C. believed D. decided 4.A. coming B. standing C. putting D. getting 5.A. met B. quarreled C. kept D. compared 6.A. crowd B. flood C. line D. fly 7.A. realized B. learned C. watched D. noticed 8.A. way B. road C. direction D. steps 9.A. patient B. unlucky C. brave D. reasonable 10.A. give out B. give away C. give up D. give back 11.A. which B. that C. if D. whether 12.A. However B. Even C. But D. Therefore 13.A. whoever B. wherever C. whenever D. whichever 14.A. art B. museum C. disability D. blindness 15.A. right B. careless C. foolish D. wrong 16.A. paints B. copies C. views D. describes 17.A. kindness B. patience C. bravery D. courage 18.A. sight B. doubt C. hearing D. delay 19.A. hope B. make C. allow D. agree 20.A. expected B. shared C. accepted D. received
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 What on earth does happiness mean? I can’t give you exact definition, but I’m sure if you love and help 1._________ , you’ll get it . I’ll never forget an old lady. She lives in 2.__________ small house alone. It is said that her husband and her son3._______( die ) in a road accident years ago . Her life is bitter, but she often helps others with a smile. Whenever it snows, she is always the first 4._________ (clean) the paths. She looks after several children living nearby. I am one of them. I often remember the stories she told us and her kind smile. Perhaps she is unlucky, but I think she is a happy person. Her life is full of 5._________( laugh ) and love . But I’m sad to see some people getting their happiness in bad ways. They talk6.________ (noisy) in cinemas and meeting rooms; they destroy trees to enjoy themselves and they laugh at others’ shortcomings. Perhaps they feel happy at that time , 7.__________ they will never get true happiness because they 8.________ (lose) their personality already . Now I know what happiness is. 9._________ means kindness, love and unselfishness. Above all, I have come to understand that 10._______ (bring) happiness to others is getting ourselves happiness.
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一个横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从十一处起）不计分。 Nowadays it’s common high school students to skip breakfast, leading to both poor school performance and damage to their health. When asking why they skip breakfast, some students say they think of breakfast as a least important meal of the day, and think it unnecessary. Therefore, some say they have too little time in the morning to have breakfast. And others, mostly girl, say they wanted to lose weight so they skip breakfast. We suggest that every student has breakfast properly every day, since breakfast can provide the necessary energy that one needs it every day. In addition, have breakfast can help you to concentrate in class and study more efficient.
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假设你是高二（1）班班长李华，将代表本班参加学校“课外阅读与高中学习”英语主题演讲比赛。请根据以下提示写一篇英语发言稿。 1. 课外阅读的现状及原因； 2. 课外阅读的好处； 3. 对学校和同学们的建议。 注意： 1. 词数：100左右；开头和结尾已经给出（但不计入总词数）； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 文章不得出现真实的人名与校名。 Good morning, everyone！ I’m Lihua, monitor of class 1,Grade 2.______________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Thank you for your listening.
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