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In the past, it took a long time for people to find someone. Nowadays, however, 1. the help of online communities, people can get their search 2. (do) within a short period of time. All they need to do 3. (be) get online and upload a picture of the person they are looking for, or share some basic information about this person. Because of the “footprints” people 4. (leave)
online, other Internet users are usually able to find anyone 5. they are interested in.
One example of this is a man who beat a dog cruelly. His 6. (violent) was recorded and uploaded online. In a very short time, the man was reported to an animal rescue team. In the end, he was punished and made to apologize. 7. example involves a college student who refused 8. (clean) up after her dog on the subway. Netizens revealed her personal information in order to punish her. 9. (wide) blamed for her behavior, this girl left college eventually. Many people thus began to debate 10. a “witch-hunt” like this went to far or not.
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If you think your vocabulary is weak, a little effort every day over six to nine months can go a long way in improving it. Here are some tips for increasing your vocabulary.
1. . You may be comfortable reading a particular part of the newspaper but make an effort to read different articles on every page. The editorial (社论的) page is highly recommended not only for vocabulary but also for structuring and presenting thoughts.
Make it a habit to read a new book every week. 2. . You can consider becoming a member of the local library. Make a list of new words and look up their meanings in the dictionary.
Watch English movies and television shows. It’s an interesting way to enrich your vocabulary. 3. .
Use vocabulary cards. Vocabulary cards are used by students who are trying to learn many words in a short time. You can make your own cards by writing the word on one side and the meaning on the other side of a piece of paper. 4. .
Use the Internet. The Internet is an unlimited resource for reading material.
5. . You will come across plenty of material to read. The Internet will also introduce you to new words. Be sure to look them up in a dictionary.
A. Read the newspaper every day.
B. Everyone has his own way of choosing books.
C. Vocabulary is important for you to learn English well.
D. Pick up a topic you like and search for articles about it.
E. Besides, by doing this you can learn the correct pronunciation as well.
F. Flash cards are a convenient tool to use to learn new words in your free time.
G. It is not surprising that those who read a lot of books develop good vocabulary.
You get anxious if there’s no wi-fi in the hotel or mobile phone signal up the mountain. You feel upset if your phone is getting low on power and you secretly worry things will go wrong at work if you’re not there. All these can be called “always on” stress caused by smart phone addiction(上瘾).
For some people, smart phones have freed them from the nine-to-five work. Flexible working has given them more autonomy (自主权) in their working lives and enabled them to spend more time with their friends and families. For many others, though, smart phones have become cruel masters in their pockets, never allowing them to turn them off and relax.
Pittsburgh-based developer Kevin Holesh was worried about how much he was ignoring his family and friends in favor of his iPhone. So he developed an app — Moment — to monitor his usage. The app enables users to see how much time they’re spending on the device(设备) and set up warnings if the usage limits are broken. “Moment’s goal is to promote balance in your life,” his website explains. “Some time on your phone, some time off it enjoying your loving family and friends around you.”
Dr. Christine Grant, an occupational psychologist at Coventry University, said, “The effects of this ‘always on’ culture are that your mind is never resting, and you’re not giving your body time to recover, so you’re always stressed. And the more tired and stressed we get, the more mistakes we make. Physical and mental health can suffer.”
And as the number of connected smart phones is increasing, so is the amount of data. This is leading to a sort of decision paralysis (瘫痪) and is creating more stress in the workplace because people have to receive a broader range of data and communications which are often difficult to manage. “It actually makes it more difficult to make decisions and many do less because they’re controlled by it all and feel they can never escape the office,” said Dr. Christine Grant.
1.What’s the first paragraph mainly about?
A. The popularity of smart phones.
B. The progress of modern technology.
C. The signs of “always on” stress.
D. The cause of smart phone addiction.
2.Kevin Holesh developed Moment to_______.
A. research how people use their mobile phones
B. help people control their use of mobile phones
C. make people better use mobile phones
D. increase the fun of using mobile phones
3.What’s Dr. Christine Grant’s attitude towards “always on” culture?
A. Confused. B. Positive.
C. Doubtful. D. Critical.
4.According to the last paragraph, a greater amount of data means_______.
A. we will become less productive
B. we can make a decision more quickly
C. we will be equipped with more knowledge
D. we can work more effectively
An artist in Oakland, California is using his skills to help the homeless. Greg Kloehn builds very small shelters that make life on the streets a little more comfortable. The structures offer the homeless some safety and protection from bad weather. Each little house also has wheels on the bottom so it can go wherever its owner goes.
Greg Kloehn has given away at least 20 tiny houses. Several are on the roadside near an active railroad. On a recent day, Mr. Kloehn stops at one to visit Oscar Young. The two men hug. Inside his little shelter Mr. Young gets relief from cold nights on the streets. Mr. Kloehn also visits Sweet-Pea, another friend who also lives in one of the little homes the artist built. She says it keeps her safe and protects her belongings.
In the mornings, Mr. Kloehn searches the streets for building materials. He gathers what he can and takes it to his studio. There, he puts the houses together. Empty coffee bags become roof material. A washing machine door and refrigerator part become windows. Nails, screws and the sticky glue hold all the pieces together. The artist also attaches a small electrical device to the house. The device is powered by the sun.
Some of the people living on the streets once had normal houses of their own. But some of the people say they have learned to live with less and they are thankful to that man.
Mr. Kloehn says his work is not a social project. He says he is just someone using his skills to help his homeless neighbors.
1.The following are the advantages of the small shelters except_______.
A. saving power and energy
B. decorating the streets where they are
C. protecting possessions of the homeless
D. keeping the homeless safe and comfortable
2.We can learn from the passage that_______.
A. Greg Kloehn has sold at least 20 tiny houses.
B. The government has taken part in the action.
C. The shelters Greg Kloehn builds can not be moved.
D. An act of kindness has made people comfortable and grateful.
3.What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. An artist creates homes for the homeless.
B. A more comfortable shelter is built on the streets.
C. A successful social project is conducted in Oakland.
D. An artist makes a living by designing small shelters.
The Healthy Habits Survey shows that only about one third of American seniors (年长者) have correct habits. Here are some findings and expert advice.
1. How many times did you brush your teeth yesterday?
· Finding：A full 33% of seniors brush their teeth only once a day.
· Step：Remove the 300 types of bacteria in your mouth each morning with a toothbrush. Brush gently for 2 minutes, at least twice a day.
2. How many times did you wash your hands or bathe?
· Finding：Seniors, on average, bathe fewer than 3 times a week. And nearly 30% wash their hands only 4 times a day - half of the number doctors advise.
· Step：We touch our faces around 3,000 times a day - often inviting germs（病菌）to enter our mouth, nose, and eyes. Use toilet paper to avoid touching the door handle. And, most importantly, wash your hands often with hot running water and soap for 20 seconds.
3. How often do you think about fighting germs?
· Finding：Seniors are not fighting germs as well as they should.
· Step：Be aware of germs. Do you know it is not your toilet but your kitchen sponge(海绵)that can carry more germs than anything else? To kill these germs, keep your sponge in the microwave for 10 seconds.
1.What is found out about American seniors?
A. Most of them have good habits.
B. Nearly 30% of them bathe three days a week.
C. All of them are fighting germs better than expected.
D. About one third of them brush their teeth only once a day.
2. Doctors suggest that people should wash their hands_______.
A. eight times a day B. three times a day
C. four times a day D. twice a day
3.Which of the following is true according to the text ?
A. We should keep ourselves from touching our faces.
B. There are less than 200 types of bacteria in the mouth.
C. A kitchen sponge can carry more germs than a toilet.
D. We should wash our hands before touching a door handle.
4. The text probably comes from_______.
A. a guide book B. a popular magazine
C. a book review D. a text book
I still clearly remember that day. I was on the side of the road for about four hours with my big jeep. I put signs in the windows that said,“Need a jack (千斤顶）.”
As I was about to give up, a truck stopped and a man got off. He looked at the situation, made a judgment and went back to take a jack. After about two hours, we finished the job with sweats. We were both dirty. His wife took a large bottle of water for us to wash our hands.
I tried to put $20 in the man’s hand, but he wouldn’t take it, so I went to give it to his wife quietly. I asked their little girl where they lived. She said they lived in Mexico. They were in Oregon now, so Mommy and Daddy could pick cherries for the next few weeks. After that, they were going to pick peaches and then go home.
After I said goodbye and started going back to my jeep, the girl ran to me and handed me a tamale(玉米粽子)for lunch. I thanked them again and walked back to my jeep. When I opened the tamale, what did I find inside? My $20! I ran to the truck and the guy rolled down his window. He started shaking his head, smiled and said in English“Today you, tomorrow me. ” Then he drove away, with his daughter waving to me from the back.
This family, working on a seasonal basis where time is money, took a couple of hours to help a stranger while others passed by quietly.
Since then I’ve helped many people like the Mexican family. I didn’t accept their money. Every time I was able to help, I felt as if I was putting something in the bank.
1. From the passage we can know that _______.
A. the Mexican man couldn’t speak English.
B. the author’s jeep broke down on the road.
C. the Mexican family came to Oregon for a visit.
D. $20 was a small amount for the Mexican family.
2.Why did the author hand the money quietly to the man’s wife?
A. Because the Mexican man had refused to accept it.
B. Because the Mexican man’s wife needn’t wash her hands.
C. Because the Mexican man was busy washing his hands.
D. Because the Mexican man’s wife was in charge of money at their home.
3. The Mexican man helped the author because he thought that_______.
A. it was completely wrong for others to pass by quietly.
B. it was quite easy to help the author repair the jeep.
C. it was possible that everyone might get into trouble.
D. the author was a polite stranger and deserved the help.
4.What can we infer from the passage?
A. The Mexican family lived a richer life than the author.
B. What made the author cry was the tamale given by the girl.
C. The Mexican family did seasonal work in Oregon last year.
D. The author was inspired to help others by the Mexican family.
