When I was younger I was lost in the stories in magic books.I____them thirstily.Also like most of the readers of these stories I secretly wished for magical____for myself.I wanted to be able to____make my pain disappear,to make my____go away,and to have power over this world that so often has power over us.
____I got older,however,I realized that there was no such thing as magic.Later,the____reality of life set in I struggled through a long period of____.Worst of all,I had daily____from a back injury that was never completely good.I felt great____when both of my sons____from loneliness.I still sometimes daydreamed of magic but finally that____.
Then one day I____a different kind of magic called LOVE.It grew____in my heart,soul and____day by day. This magic connected me to my own best self and to all of the____souls in this world.Though it didn't____my poverty,it made every day of my life____and colorful.Though it didn't make my back pain go away,it helped me ____it so much better.Though it didn't cure my sons' loneliness,it helped me see the____,loving and joyful souls.
There is such a thing as magic in each one of us in this world.This magic is called LOVE.May you choose it, share it,and____every single day of your life in it.
1.A. awarded B. read C. drank D. wrote
2.A. parents B. authors C. powers D. tops
3.A. magically B. hardly C. doubtfully D. harmfully
4.A. changes B. problems C. effort D. responsibility
5.A. As B. Though C. Unless D. If
6.A. competitive B. happy C. unrealized D. peaceful
7.A. benefit B. adventure C. fault D. poverty
8.A. chance B. interest C. pain D. loss
9.A. sadness B. joy C. determination D. patience
10.A. recovered B. suffered C. prevented D. differed
11.A. turned up B. died away C. turned in D. died off
12.A. forecast B. avoided C. consulted D. spotted
13.A. weaker B. smaller C. cleverer D. stronger
14.A. mind B. religion C. mercy D. tradition
15.A. another B. all C. other D. both
16.A. measure B. hold C. remove D. employ
17.A. dependent B. logical C. hopeless D. rich
18.A. lay out B. make up C. account for D. deal with
19.A. painful B. ugly C. beautiful D. violent
20.A. rescue B. live C. waste D. confirm
A few changes about how a teacher runs a classroom can make a huge effect on how concentrated students will be in that classroom.It's an issue every teacher has to face,1.Here are just a few of my strategies.
●Rearrange（重新安排）Seats.
I did the seat rearrangement because class conversation had become dull,and students just seemed to be there but not actually there.2.I had all of my students pick new seats at the tables.The rules were simple.They could not sit with more than one other person they'd already sat with,and it had to be at a different table.
●Take over A Lesson.
Once in a while,it can be fun to let the students take over a lesson in a unit.Let them become the teachers,and the teacher becomes the student.You can provide the topic they need to cover.3.
●Have Open Projects.
Open projects have been very successful in my class.4.I used to dictate every part of my project assignments.Students would ask to do things a little differently.And I'd give in,surprised that their ideas were better than mine.
●5.
Sometimes teachers forget to bring the fun to the classroom.We try so hard to cover the courses for our students until they break down.Sometimes it's good to just set things aside for a day or two and have some fun.
A.Have fun.
B.Listen carefully.
C.But it can be solved in some very simple ways.
D.Let the students choose the topic and teach whatever they want.
E.It's one of the simplest ways to rearrange a class and get things going again.
F.They get to deal with the material in a way that is refreshing and new to them.
G.I've found that the more choices I gave my students, the better the projects have been
Smartphones,tablets and laptops make it easy for people to work on the go,.but traditionally,printers have been cumbersome to move out of the office.However,the new Zuta Pocket Printer will enable people to print anywhere. The Zuta Pocket Printer was invented by Zuta Labs,based in Jerusalem.This small printer is about 10.2 cm wide and long and 7.5 cm high,and weighs about 350 grams.The company plans to ship its printers to customers in the beginning of 2017.
This printer can connect wirelessly to smartphones,tablets,laptops and PCs via Wi-Fi,and is supported by Android,iOS,OS X and Windows.A free application from the company lets you use the printer via a mobile appliance;a laptop or PC can also select the printer for Use just like any other wirelessly connected printer.This printer can print one average A4 page,measurin9 21 by 29.7 cm.Zuta Labs noted that its printer can print on any standard size piece of paper,and that,in principle,it could print on any surface.
The printer's,"omni-wheels" help it turn and move in any direction on a surface.Laser sensors（激光传感器）help control the movement,speed and location,according to the company.
Zuta Labs said the printer's rechargeable battery can last about l hour,on average—long enough to print about 60 pages.One ink cartridge（墨盒）can print more than 100 pages,according to the company.Currently,the appliance prints only in black,although Zuta Labs said it plans to have a full-color printer in the future.
1.What's the main idea of the text?
A. The Zuta Porket Printer will let people print anywhere.
B. The Zuta Porket Printer has replaced traditional printers.
C. The Zuta Pocket Printer is the smallest one in the world
D. Zuta Labs makes great achievements in selling printers.
2.What does the the underlined word "cumbersome" in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. Advanced. B. Small.
C. Clean. D. Heavy.
3.What do we know about the printer?
A. The application the company provides for it is free of charge.
B. The Windows operating system doesn't support it.
C. Laptops or PCs can't select it for use via Wi-Fi.
D. It can only print on the paper of standard size.
4.According to the text,the Zuta Pocket Printer .
A. has the battery which can't last an hour
B. has been popular with customers
C. is slower than common printers
D. is not a full-color printer now
Spring soccer season is under way,and many youth leagues are playing under new safety rules.In November,the US Soccer Federation said that players on its teams who are 10 or younger are no longer allowed to head the ball. Players ages 11 to 13 have limits on how often they can practice heading.The new rules are made to prevent kids from getting concussions（脑震荡）—injuries caused by a blow to the head that shakes the brain.Common problems include headaches and dizziness.Severe concussions can lead to long brain damage.
Heading the ball can be one of the riskiest parts of soccer.Sometimes the force of hitting the ball with their heads gives players concussions.But more often,players receive concussions when they accidentally knock heads with other players and hit their heads on the grass."More concussions happen during the act of heading than any other action in soccer,"explains Dr.Robert Cantu,an expert on brain injuries.
So far,the new rules are made only to teams that are part of the US Soccer Federation.But the group says it hopes other leagues will soon follow its example.
Former US soccer star Brandi Chastain is one of the leaders of the activity to ban heading in Youth soccer.She applauds the rule change.Last month,Chastain showed her determination of learning more about the effects of heading when she promised to donate her brain to science after she dies.
"If there's any information to be gathered on the study of someone like me,who has played soccer for 40 years,it feels like my responsibility,"Chastain told The New York Times.
1.What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?
A. Players needn't take the risk of heading the ball in soccer.
B. All of the players' headaches result from hitting heads on the grass.
C. The act of heading can cause more concussions than other actions in soccer.
D. Players must receive concussions when knocking heads with other players.
2.What is Brandi Chastain's attitude towards the new safety rules in playing soccer?
A. Unconcerned. B. Positive.
C. Negative. D. Doubtful.
3.From the text,we can learn .
A. Brandi Chastain suffers from very severe concussions
B. concussions caused by heading the ball can not be healed
C. Brandi Chastain is willing to devote herself to the safety of soccer players
D. the new rules in soccer have been carried out among all of the American leagues
In a time when ivory poaching（偷猎）has gotten so bad that it threatens to wipe out several animal species,a young Dutch designer is creating "egalitarian（平等主义）jewelry" made of our very own ivory—teeth.
Lucie Majerus got the idea for her "human ivory" collection after having her wisdom teeth removed.She kept them and soon realized they would make great material for a jewelry collection."Why wouldn't we value our own material instead of the precious material from other species?And what if we mine our own ivory and turn it into pearls?"she asks.
Her own teeth became a ring,but in order to create a whole collection,she needed more material,and since having more of her teeth removed wasn't a very pleasant choice,she asked her dentist to save his patient's unwanted teeth.Most people choose not to keep their pulled teeth,so they are usually donated to dentistry schools.Majerus also received the lost teeth of two of-her teachers at Design Academy Eindhoven,so she had a nice supply of human ivory to experiment with.
To turn human teeth into attractive pieces of jewelry,Lucie Majerus first bleaches（漂白）them,and then uses a stone polishing machine to shape the teeth into various shapes.
Majerus displayed her human ivory jewelry collection at this year's Dutch Design Week,and claims that people's reaction was mostly positive."Surprisingly,most people aren't frightened at the sight of the jewelry,but really like the idea,"Majerus told Fast Co Design."Some regret that they didn't keep their tooth at the dentist and some,who will have teeth taken out soon,are now looking forward to it."
1.When did Majerus get the idea of collecting human ivory?
A. After she bought a ring.
B. Before her wisdom teeth appeared.
C. Before she was lacking in pearls.
D. After her wisdom teeth were pulled out.
2.Seeing Majerus's human ivory jewelry collection,most people felt .
A. frightened B. interested
C. sad D. curious
3.It can be inferred from the text that .
A. Majerus is the first woman to create jewelry using human teeth
B. other species' teeth are more precious than human teeth
C. most people don't like keeping their pulled teeth at home
D. Majerus's teachers objected to her experiments with teeth
4.What may be the best title for the text?
A. Elephants and Ivory
B. Human Ivory Jewelry
C. A Designer Removed Her Teeth
D. The Weakenesses of Human Teeth
As young students gain independence,they can take on science and engineering projects that require more special knowledge.The followings are the best educational toys for middle school students.
Terraforming Mars
The goal of the Terraforming Mars board game is to make the Red Planet fit of human habitation. Players, representing a person sent to the planet to warm it,create oceans and build up the oxygen levels,compete for victory points awarded for building cities or introducing animals.The goals are based on real science—for example,players must found greenhouse gas production to warm the planet.
Recommended ages: 12 and up
Price: $69.99
DIY Cell Phone Equipment
Are you kids begging you for the latest for the latest iPhone?Tell them to build up their own.DIY Cell Phone Equipment will teach young teens about the technology behind their beloved mobile equipment.Kids can turn this Phone equipment into a real working phone.
Recommended ages: 12 and up
Price: $58.99
OWI: 14-in-1 Solar Robot
Kids can experience 14 different robotic models with this solar robot.The robot can move on land and water,and there are two skill levels,which means more experienced builders will still be challenged.The robot is powered by the sun,so you don't have to buy batteries（电池）.
Recommended ages: 12 to 15
Price: $24.99
Compound Microscope
Compound Microscope is great for home or classroom explorations.It helps kids get an eyeful of solid samples, such as insects,coins and plants.The microscope also comes with a microtome,dyes,test tubes,a handbook and cleaning tools.
Recommended ages: 12 and up
Price: $89.95
1.These toys may be the best birthday gifts to be sent to .
A. teenagers B. pupils
C. children younger than 12 D. babies
2.Which of the following toys offers information about the Red Planet?
A. OWI: 14-in-1 Solar Robot. B. DIY Cell Phone Equipment.
C. Terraforming Mars. D. Compound Microscope.
3.Compound Microscope will provide buyers the following things except .
A. test tubes B. a battery
C. cleaning tools D. a handbook
4.What can we learn from the text?
A. Mars has been suitable for humans to live on.
B. OWI: 14-in-1 Solar Robot is the most expensive toy.
C. DIY Cell Phone Equpment is the latest iPhone at present.
D. You needn't equip OWI: 14-in-1 Solar Robot with a battery.
