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When Jane put out the idea of homeschooling to her parents, the first reaction they gave was, “You are cutting the child off the world.” “Did the child really get cut off or did the child socialize better?” The moment we hear of homeschooling, we think the child will have no opportunities to interact with their peers. However, in my friend’s opinion, we forget that when attending a regular school, the child is not into socializing all the while. The child is restricted to so many other activities. Studies take a major role in a child’s life. The child hardly has the time to interact at school. The child might be meeting and studying along with many peers; however, how many kids interact with all the kids in a class? But in homeschooling system, as my friend mentioned, the kid has all the time and can plan his day accordingly. During the day the child studies just like other school-going kids but with no burden of homework and project work, the child has so much free time in the evening as to effectively interact and play with peers. The quality time the child spends in education is really impressive. Homeschooled kids have the opportunity to socialize more often as they have a lot of time in their hands. They can also make socializing a regular habit. Just as my friend said, her child goes to a neighboring park almost every day and has a set of friends who go there daily. Other children get back home to finish off homework and project work whereas her child who is already through with studies gets the opportunity to spend time with family members. When I heard this, I really felt how lucky the child was. Definitely the child had a better opportunity to socialize when compared with my kid. However, I might not consider homeschooling for my kid, as I am so used to the conventional schooling system and feel regular schooling the safest bet. 1.The author’s purpose in writing the passage is to _________. A. express his views on homeschooling B. explain what homeschooling is C. share his ways of teaching his children D. promote homeschooling 2.What is the biggest advantage of homeschooled children? A. They will become braver. B. They can be more popular. C. They can socialize better. D. They will know how to arrange time. 3.What do we know about homeschooled children? A. They don’t interact with their peers often. B. They have more spare time to play. C. They are restricted to certain activities D. They can’t gain enough knowledge. 4.How does the passage mainly develop? A. By following the order of importance. B. By following the order of time. C. By making comparisons. D. By presenting data.
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A new study reported in a medical magazine concludes that even smokers who reach their 70s are likely to live longer if they stop smoking. Researchers say that they have got some of the strongest evidence (证据) that it's never too late to stop smoking. The study was based on a five-year follow-up of 7, 178 people over the age of 65 who lived in Boston, New Haven and Washington counties in Iowa. The report showed former smokers ran about the same risk of death from heart disease as those who never smoked. Women who stopped smoking faced about the same cancer-death risk as those who never smoked, but men who gave up smoking still had a 50% higher risk. The men's extra risk of cancer largely disappeared if they had not smoked for more than 20 years. The discovery does not agree with the widely-known belief that by the time smokers reach old age, their habit has already hurt them, and those who continue to live healthily are probably immune (有免疫力的) to the dangers of cigarettes. 1.The conclusion of the new study is that _________. A. one can plan to give up smoking at any age for the sake (理由) of one's health B. it's late to stop smoking when one is getting old C. it's no use for young people stopping smoking D. smokers over the age of 70 are expected to live longer 2.A former smoker is a person who _________. A. smokes once in a while B. is going to give up smoking C. used to smoke D. smokes a lot 3.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A. Women who stop smoking face about the same cancer-death risk as non-smokers. B. Men who stop smoking are facing the same risk of death from cancer as non-smokers. C. Women who stop smoking face about the same cancer-death risk as men who gave up smoking 20 years ago. D. Men who stop smoking face about the same risk of death from heart trouble as non-smokers.
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We Chinese are not big huggers. A handshake or a pat on the shoulder is enough to convey our friendship or affection to one another. So when our newly-acquainted Western friends reach out in preparation for a hug, some of us feel awkward. Many questions go through our head. Where should I put my arms? Under their armpits (胳肢窝) or around their neck? What distance should I maintain? Should our chests touch? It’s even more difficult with friends from some European countries. Should I kiss them on the cheek while hugging? Which side? Or is it both cheeks? Which side should I start on? But it isn’t just people from cultures that emphasize a reservedness in expressing physical intimacy(亲密) who find hugging confusing. Hugs can cause discomfort or even distress in people who value their personal space. In a recent article for The Wall Street Journal, US psychologist Peggy Drexler said that although the US remains a “medium touch” culture — “more physically demonstrative(公开表露感情的) than Japan, where a bow is the all-purpose hello and goodbye, but less demonstrative than Latin or Eastern European cultures, where hugs are strong and can include a kiss on both cheeks”, Americans do seem to be hugging more. From politicians to celebrities, hugs are given willy-nilly (不管愿意不愿意的）to friends, strangers and enemies alike; and the public has been quick to pick up the practice. US First Lady Michelle Obama has put her arms around icy foreign leaders like Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and the Queen of England, on the latter occasion actually breaking the rule of royal manners. But not all are grateful to be hugged, even by the most influential and famous. To them, any hug is offensive if it’s not sincere. Amanda Hess, writing for US magazine Slate, says public figures should stop imposing hugs on everyone they meet. For them, a hug is rarely a gesture of sincere fellowship, compassion or affection. It’s all part of a show. Hugs are falsely close power plays used by public figure Cecilia Walden, a British journalist writing for The Telegraph who lives in New York, holds the same opinion. “Power-hugging”, as she calls it, is “an offender dressed up as kindness”. It has become a fashion in the US where “bosses are already embracing their staff (either shortly before or after firing them), men and women ,their friends or enemies, in a thousand cheating displays of unity”. 1.From the first four paragraphs, we can see that ___________. A. we Chinese people don’t know how to hug B. people from European countries often get puzzled about hugging C. people in Western countries seldom use hugs to express their physical closeness D. hugs can bring pressure to people when used improperly 2.The example of US first lady Michelle Obama is given to show that __________. A. Americans hold a “medium touch” culture B. public figures know hugging functions well in public C. she is much liked by American people D. hugs are forbidden in England 3.“Power-hugging” in the last paragraph actually means that _________. A. hugs are only used sincerely by some people with power B. hugging is powerful to bosses in US C. public figures sometimes use hugging just for a show of power D. public figures can hug anyone in their grasp freely 4.What can be the best title of this passage? A. Hugs, vital or not? B. Hugs, tricky affair? C. Hugs and public figures D. Hugs and power
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Cheerleading is the fastest growing girls' sport, yet more than half of Americans do not believe it is a sport. Actually, competitive cheerleading is a sport. A sport is a “physical activity against/with an opponent, governed by rules and conditions under which a winner is declared, and the primary purpose of the competition is a comparison of the relative skills of the participants. "Because cheerleading follows these guidelines, it is a sport. Competitive cheerleading includes lots of physical activities. Like gymnasts, cheerleaders must learn to tumble (翻滚) . They perform lifts and tosses. This is where the "flied' are thrown in the air, held by "bases" in different positions that require strength and cooperation with other teammates. Just as basketball and football have guidelines for competitive play, so does competitive cheerleading. The whole routine has to be completed in less than 3 minutes and 15 seconds and the cheerleaders are required to stay within a certain area. Competitive cheerleaders' goal is to be the best. Just like gymnasts, they are awarded points for difficulty, creativity and sharpness. The more difficult a mount, the sharper the motions, the better the score. Cheerleading is a team sport so without cooperation, first place is out of reach. Cheerleading is the number-one cause of serious sports injuries to women. Emergency room visits for cheerleading are five times the number of those for any other sport, partially because they do not wear protective gear (特定活动的服装、设别）. While many athletes are equipped with hip pads or helmets, smiling cheerleaders are tossed into the air and spiral down into the arms of trusted teammates. The fliers must remain tight at all times so that their bases can catch them safely. Also, because cheerleading is not yet recognized as a sport by many schools, neither proper matting nor high enough ceilings are provided to ensure safety. Instead, the girls use whatever space is available. More recognition of competitive cheerleading as a sport would decrease the number of injuries. So why do many Americans not think cheerleading is a sport? Some people argue that cheerleaders are just "flirts in skirts" with their only job to entertain the crowd, but cheerleaders today work just as hard as other athletes. Hopefully, cheerleading will become as well-known a sport as football and basketball, and even appear in the Olympics since cheerleaders are just as athletic and physically fit as those involved in the more accepted sports. 1.What does the underlined word "bases" in Paragraph 3 refer to? A. Strength and cooperation. B. Lifts and tosses. C. Supporting teammates. D. Physical activities 2.Gymnasts are mentioned in the passage to _________. A. explain the dangers of cheerleading B. show their similarities with cheerleaders C. suggest cheerleaders learn to do gymnastics D. present the guidelines of gymnastic movements 3.It can be learned from the passage that cheerleading ________ A. is a good sp B. lacks necessary guidelines to follow C. is more than a form of entertainment D. enjoys greater popularity than other sports 4.This passage is written mainly to A. attract more girls to cheerleading B. draw people's attention to cheerleading C. call for more recognition of competitive cheerleading as a sport D. criticize some Americans who do not think cheerleading as a sport
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With the development of society，it is common that many people are rushing all the way and all day，tired and subhealthy． 1. She described all the things she had to do—one was to make her bed—from the moment she woke up until she flew out of the door for work．I suggested she experiment by not making her bed for two weeks．She was shocked，probably thinking I’d been brought up by wolves in a forest．2. Two weeks later she went into my office merrily．She had left her bed unmade for the first time in 42 years—and nothing bad had happened．“And you know what?”she said．“I don’t dry my dishes anymore，either．” 3. One was discovering that she had choices in her life that she had never seen before．The other was giving herself permission to be less than perfect．This story shows an important principle about managing time：No one can do it a11．Each of us has to make choices and accept trade-offs(利弊权衡)．The problem is that many people choose in ways that put themselves and their health last. They take better care of their houses and cars than they do of themselves． 4. So what is the solution? There’s an easy way．Decide what you want in your life，and put that first．On a daily basis，that should include regular meals，enough sleep and time with your family．Exercise，leisure，friendships and hobbies should also be regular aspects of life．5.The choice is yours：whatever makes you feel good about yourself and your life．Take a nap．Take a walk．Take time to play the piano．Stop bringing your briefcase home from the office．Stop keeping your house as clean as your mother kept hers．Fill more of your time with want-to-dos instead of have-to-dos． A．Most people do not take time to relax themselves． B．The point is to do something for yourself every day． C．A patient came to see me about the stress in her life． D．This woman had made two major breakthroughs． E．Above all，you needn’t do anything for yourself regularly． F．They put everyone else’s needs ahead of their own． G．However，she went along with my idea．
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Somebody Loves You One miserable rainy night, a man named Mark decided to end his life. In his mid-fifties, Mark had never been married, ____ the joy of having children or spent holidays with his family. Wet and unhappy, he walked along the streets, feeling as if there was ____ in the entire world that cared whether he lived or died. ____, I was sitting in my room watching the rain hit my window. When I heard the doorbell ring, I jumped from my chair and ____ out. But my mother was already at the door. Opening it, she found herself face-to-face with a very dirty-looking man with tears streaming down his face. My mother, overcome by ____，invited the man inside, and he sat with my parents in our living room． ___，I walked secretly downstairs so that I could get a better look. I couldn't understand what they were saying, but the ____ of the man, holding his head in his hands and crying, made my chest ache. I raced back upstairs to my room and ___ my hand into my money jar. Pulling out my only half-dollar coin, I ran back downstairs. When I_____ the door of the living room, I walked right in. The three adults looked at me in ___ as I quickly made my way over the stranger. I put the half-dollar in his hand and told him that I wanted him to have it. Then I gave him a _____, turned and ran as fast as I could out of the room and back upstairs. I felt excited but happy. Downstairs, Mark sat quietly with his head ____. Tears streamed down his face as he tightly held that coin. Finally looking up at my parents, he said, "It’s ____ that I thought nobody cared. For the last twenty years, I have been so ____ . That is the first hug I have ever got Mark's life changed that night. When he left our house, he was ____ to live instead of die._____we never saw Mark again, we received letters from him every once in a while, letting us know that he was doing fine. My life changed that night, too, as I witnessed the huge healing power of ____．even if it’s only a gift of fifty cents. Before Mark left, my parents asked him why he had knocked on our door. Mark said that ___ he'd walked along the streets that rainy night, helpless and ready to ___, he had noticed a sticker on the car. It read: SOMEBODY LOVES YOU. 1.A. believed B. noticed C. experienced D. understood 2.A. everybody B. somebody C. anybody D. nobody 3.A. Later B. First C. Afterwards D. Meanwhile 4.A. looked B. raced C. spoke D. broke 5.A. pity B. anxiety C. guilty D. fear 6.A. Worried B. Curious C. Puzzled D. Annoyed 7.A. sense B. thought C. sight D. look 8.A. shook B. put C. pushed D. forced 9.A. answered B. fixed C. found D. reached 10.A. anger B. delight C. peace D. surprise 11.A. hug B. kiss C. smile D. handshake 12.A. held B. turned C. bowed D. raised 13.A. just B. still C. also D. even 14.A. anxious B. stressed C. lonely D. bored 15.A. cares B. gets C. makes D. knows 16.A. lucky B. proud C. hesitant D. ready 17.A. Since B. When C. Although D. Unless 18.A. receiving B. giving C. loving D. taking 19.A. if B. as C. until D. before 20.A. die B. cry C. leave D. Regret
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The 2,298-kilometer Beijing-Guangzhou High-speed Railway 1. (official) opened to passengers on December 26，2012. It is the world’s longest high-speed rail route. The 2. (design)speed of the track is 350 kilometers, though speeds during the initial period of operation will be limited to about 300 km/h. The new route cuts the travel time between Beijing and Guangzhou 3.almost two thirds, from 22 hours to roughly 8 hours .On December 1, 2012，not long before the opening of the Beijing-Guangzhou High-speed Railway, the Harbin-Dalian High-speed Railway, 4. first high-speed line ever to cross land that lies frozen for almost half a year, began operations, 5. allows passengers to appreciate the view off the coast from Dalian in the morning, 6. the winter snowscape of frosty Harbin in the afternoon . At present the total 7. (long) of high-speed lines in China 8.(reach) 9,349 km. With four main lines 9. (run) east-west and four north-south, the country’s high-speed train network is the world’s largest. China plans to expand 10. high-speed railway network to 50,000 km by 2020, to cover almost all large and medium-sized cities.
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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文章.文中共有10处错误,每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加，删除或修改. 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），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（从第11处起）不计分。 Three years ago, I became a student in an ordinary school. Disappointing as I felt at the shabby campus and the poorly-equipped classroom, I find the teachers patient and considerate. Besides, I enjoyed the friend atmosphere in class. I decided to make the best for it. I worked hardly and got along well with teachers and classmates. Whenever I had difficulties, they were always available. Soon, I became one of the top student in my class, what greatly increased my confidence and I got more motivated. My experiencee tells me that it is not what you are given but that how you use it that determine who you are.
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一位名叫Jack Smith的美国朋友到你校参观，现由你代表同学用英语致欢迎词，包括下列内容： 对客人表示欢迎； 介绍Mr. Smith：纽约一所中学的校长；教育、教学经验丰富。本次来访想了解中国中学生英语学习情况和计算机教学情况； 请大家畅所欲言；请Mr. Smith讲话。 注意：可适当增加细节；词数100左右。 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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