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HIGH (Human Growth Hormone) could be the favorite drug at the next athletic world championships, and we might never know it. It is a natural substance(物质) produced by the human body, and it helps children’s bones and muscles(肌肉) to grow. Scientists are allowed to make the drug and it is also legal to take HGH in most countries. HGH is considered a wonder drug for children. It helps many children with growth problems every year.
However, some athletes are now taking the drug. HGH helps add muscle in adults and recent research by the World Anti-Doping Agency shows that HGH may improve the sportsman’s time by 5% when he takes part in short, fast races. Some athletes say that HGH surely makes them stronger. It also helps them to recover(恢复) more quickly from injuries.
Although it is banned by most professional sports, HGH is almost impossible to test for. The drug is completely natural and it will only show in tests for around 24 hours after taking it. Testing is usually done only during competitions, but athletes use HGH during training, so it is very difficult to know who has used the drug. This makes it very attractive for some athletes. Scientists are developing a new test which will find the drug in the body for up to two weeks. But it isn’t going to be easy. Everybody has different levels of natural HGH in their body.
For this reason, scientists are warning athletes of the possible problems with the drug. Research shows that HGH increase the risk of cancer. But is this enough to stop athletes from taking it? Scientists don’t think so. Some athletes will do all they can to win, and worry about their health later.
1.Which of these statements is WRONG?
A. HGH is a natural substance.
B. HGH is needed to help bones and muscles grow.
C. HGH is used as medicine for children.
D. HGH is not allowed to be produced in many countries.
2.The second paragraph tells you that ____.
A. some athletes believe HGH can help them do better.
B. HGH is mainly taken by some scientists.
C. research shows that HGH is effective in 5% of athletes.
D. HGH doesn’t have any effect on performance.
3.Besides making them stronger, why is taking HGH attractive for some athletes?
A. Because it can be taken during a competition.
B. Because it is very difficult to test.
C. Because it is allowed to take it.
D. Because it works for 24 hours.
4.The underlined word “banned” in the third paragraph means ____.
A. 支持 B. 赞成
C. 禁止 D. 忽视
5.Scientists are afraid that ____.
A. some athletes will pay no attention to the dangers of using HGH.
B. there isn’t any risk of developing cancer as a result of taking HGH.
C. health problems caused by HGH will stop athletes from taking it.
D. athletes’ results are almost the same, so they want HGH to help them be the best.
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The Petit Appetit Cookbook
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If You Give a Dog a Donut (Hardcover)
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1.Lily, 5 years old, likes listening to some stories before going to bed, her mother will buy ____.
A. Good Night Sun Hello Moon
B. Where the Wild Things Are
C. The Petit Appetit Cookbook
D. If You Give a Dog a Donut
2.Who will probably show interest in The Petit Appetit Cookbook?
A. A cook in a seafood restaurant.
B. A healthy mother who likes smiling.
C. An artist who eats in a hurry.
D. A lady with a 9-month-old baby.
3.From the introduction of Where the Wild Things Are, it can be inferred that ____.
A. Max doesn’t love his mother, nor does his mother
B. Max’s mother loves him, so does Max
C. Max doesn’t like the wild things, so he comes back home
D. Max doesn’t get along well with the wild things.
4.Which of the following is fit for 5-year-old Rose who is interested in pet stories?
A. The Petit Appetit Cookbook
B. Everyday Raw Express
C. If You Give a Dog a Donut
D. Where the Wild Things Are
5.Helen, a busy professor, wants to buy her 10-year-old son, Jim, a book, and get herself a cookbook, how much will she save?
A. $ 11.84 B. $ 17.32
C. $ 25.15 D. $ 34.63
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Dr. Sharon M. Draper is an excellent teacher as well as a successful writer. She is a woman of achievements.
She had been honored(荣誉) as the National Teacher of the Year, is a five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Literary Awards, and is a New York Times bestselling writer. Tears of a Tiger has received many awards. It was one of the top 100 books for young adults.
She was chosen as Ohio’s Outstanding High School Language Arts Educator, Ohio Teacher of the Year, and as a NCNW Excellence in Teaching Award winner.
She is a Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award winner.
She is a YWCA Career Woman of Achievement, and is the recipient(接受者) if the Dean’s Award from Howard University School of Education.
5 years ago she was named Ohio Pioneer in Education by the Ohio State Department of Education, and received the Beacon of Light Humanitarian Award, as well as the Doctor of Laws Degree from Pepperdine University.
She has been honored at the White House six times, and was chosen as one of only four writers in the country to speak at National Book Festival Gala in Washington, D.C. Her book Copper Sun has been chosen by the US State Department and the International Reading Association as the United States novel for the international reading project. Students in the US, Nigeria, and Ghana are reading the book and sharing the ideas.
She has worked all over the United States, as well as in Russia, Ghana, Togo, Kenya, Ethiopia, Bermuda, and Guam, spreading the word about the power of successful teaching and excellence in education.
She became known when she won first prize in a literary(文学的) competition. She was given $5000 and her short story, One Small Torch, came out. Besides her short stories, poems, articles can often be read in literary journals(期刊). Her books are also very popular in America, too. Here are some:
We Beat the Street (Dutton, 2005)
Copper Sun (Simon and Schuster, 2006)
Fire from the Rock (Dutton, 2007)
Just Another Hero (Simon and Schuster, 2009)
Out of my Mind (Simon and Schuster, 2010)
1.Which one is probably not Dr. Sharon M. Draper’s job?
A. a writer B. a teacher
C. doctor D. a teacher and writer
2.Many honors were offered to Draper including ____.
A. the White House B. Ohio Pioneer in Education
C. New York Times D. Language Arts Educator
3.She has written ____ in literary journals.
A. Copper Sun B. One Small Torch
C. Out of my Mind D. Tears of a Tiger
4.Which one can be said about Draper?
A. She has been to many countries for writing.
B. She only writes stories and poems.
C. She has been to the White House at least 6 times.
D. She has been honored as the National Teacher five times.
5.The passage is mainly about ____.
A. Draper’s achievements B. Draper’s experience
C. Draper’s character D. Draper’s effort
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Four of my friends and I gathered at our favorite restaurant for Anna’s birthday party. We were all having a good time when suddenly Julia said, “Hey! Let’s go to _______ house and party on!”
“I’m not sure if it’s a good idea,” I said. I looked to the others for support, but it seemed they were _______ going to Julia’s house, for they didn’t know how to say “_______”to Julia. Julia always tried to bully(欺负) the rest of us. She knew that we would all get into trouble with our parents _______ we left the restaurant. But that didn’t stop her.
“Don’t forget Anna’s mother will bring the birthday cake at 8:30,” I said, “We _______ wait until Anna’s mother arrives!”
“Don’t be _______. She’ll find us,” Julia said, laughing, like it was no big deal.
“My mother is coming here to pick me up,” I _______, not wanting to tell her I knew my mother wouldn’t force me to go.
“Stay here _______ yourself,” Julia said, “The rest of us are going.” Then she began calling me name.
I felt tears coming to my eyes, so I ran to the bathroom. I felt so childish, crying alone. It’s really hard to go_______ your friends, especially when you’re hoping to be popular with them. A moment later, Amanda came in and said, “Julia is just that _______. I agree with you. If we get out right now, maybe we can persuade(劝说) the others to stay.”
“I’m staying here with Susan,” Amanda said as soon as we _______ to the table. Then she said something I hadn’t expected. “If I leave, I’ll get into trouble with my parents, so let’s take Susan’s _______.
Anna looked happy again as she said, “My mother wouldn’t agree, either. I’ll stay with you two.” “Okay, I’ll stay, too,” Ellie added.
“_______ _, I’m not going alone. I have to stay! Oh!” Julia said.
I was surprised it was so _______. None of the girls left and I knew it was because Amanda sided with me.
I guess it’s true that there’s strength in _______. Friends can influence each other, for good or bad.
1.A. her B. your C. my D. their
2.A. trying B. considering C. imagining D. suggesting
3.A. yes B. no C. great D. sorry
4.A. before B. after C. when D. if
5.A. need B. can’t C. should D. mustn’t
6.A. silly B. worry C. sad D. late
7.A. lied B. shouted C. complained D. doubted
8.A. for B. by C. with D. around
9.A. with B. along C. for D. against
10.A. matter B. state C. shape D. way
11.A. got B. back C. returned D. pointed
12.A. advice B. offer C. answer D. plan
13.A. Great B. Well C. Bad D. Good
14.A. polite B. direct C. wise D. simple
15.A. numbers B. danger C. trouble D. common
---Excuse me, would you mind if I use your phone?
---____ It is on the table over there.
A. Yes, please. B. Sorry, I’m afraid not.
C. Yes, it’s available. D. Help yourself.
The poet says he wrote this long poem ____ he was still in primary school.
A. which B. why
C. when D. where
