An Indonesia man believed to be the oldest person alive celebrated his 146th birthday Saturday,despite having claimed（声称）he no longer wants to be alive.
Mbah Gotho,whose official name is Sodimejo,lives with his grandson in a town called Sragen within Indonesia's Central Java province.
Gotho made international headlines in September after speaking to local media,which led local officials to confirm the truth of his identity card.Gotho's birth date is listed as Dec.31,1870.
While officials say the document is real,they admitted it would be impossible to prove whether Gotho was actually born that year.
However,the man claimed to remember the opening of a local sugar factory,which was recorded in 1880.
Gotho said he has outlived four wives,10 brothers and sisters,and three children.His only remaining close relatives are grandchildren,great-grandchildren and great-great-grand-children,he claimed."What I want is to die."he told local media in September,according to Reuters,one of the biggest names in media worldwide.
Gotho's grandson claimed the 146-year-old had made arrangements for his death as far back as 1992,when he bought a forever sleeping place close to the burial sites of his children.
Gotho's grandson also said the elder was in relatively good health,suffering only from eyesight problem and loss of hearing,and enjoyed his days smoking and eating.
1.Which of the following can be concluded from the passage?
A. The public had been familiar with Gotho before he celebrated his 146th birthday.
B. As early as 1992,Gotho meant to be buried next to his children's tombs when he died.
C. The local officials believed Gotho was born on Dec.31,1870.
D. Gotho's health conditions are failing as he enjoys smoking and eating.
2.What do we know from this passage?
A. Mbah Gotho is the name used on the old man's identity card.
B. Gotho wants to die because he is ill-treated by his grandchildren.
C. Reuters is regarded as one of the most famous media in the world.
D. Gotho is officially confirmed to have lived for 146 years by Dec.31,2016.
3.This text is mot probably from .
A. a newspaper B. a healthy guide
C. an entertainment magazine D. an interview
I was a bit of a bookworm as a child.For car journey,day trip or family holiday,many books were always packed to keep me busy.Since then,I've continued reading all kinds of books but I'll always love my childhood favorites.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-timer—Mark Haddon
This children's mystery novel is interesting,exciting,thought-provoking（发人深省的）,sad and happy all at the same time.The main character is a 15-year-old boy who has autism（自闭症）.The book gives you a window into his world,his thoughts,his hopes and his dreams.It's easy to read and both kids and adults love it.A must-read in my opinion.
Secret Seven—Enid Blyton
If you love adventures,this one is for you.The Secret Seven are a group of child detectives who make it their duty to solve crimes.They have many adventures along the way.It's a fun book that you won't want to stop reading. And in fact,there is more than.one book.There's a series of books about the Secret Seven's adventures so if you like the first one,you're in luck.
Matilda—Roald Dahl
It's now a film and show at the theatre,but we can't forget the original book.Matilda is about a loveable little girl who is very clever and,like me,loves to read.She goes to school and meets the very scary Miss Trunchbull who tortures（折磨）children,but thankfully makes friends with a kind.teacher.The book will have you crying one,moment and laughing the next.
The Lion,the Witch and the Wardrobe—C.S.Lewis
As a kid I read the book,watched the film and listened to the tape.I really couldn't get enough of the book.It's an exciting story set in a magical land called Narnia.When you're reading it,you'll feel like you're really there.You'll get caught up in the adventures of the four children and the characters they meet.I can't rate it highly enough.
1.Which book tells some children detectives' adventures?
A. Matilda
B. Secret Seven
C. The Lion,the Witch and the Wardrobe Secret Seven
D. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
2.What do we know about The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time?
A. It is scary but exciting and touching.
B. It is made up of a series of stories.
C. It's popular with adults as well as children.
D. Its characters are strange but lovely.
3.What do Matilda and The Lion,the Witch and the Wardrobe have in common?
A. Both are adventure-themed.
B. Both have stage adaptations.
C. Both are based on true stories.
D. Both have been made into movies.
假定你是某国际高中的学生会主席李华，你校将于本周五下午两点邀请2014届优秀毕业生刘明（现就读于Harvard大学物理系）重返母校，并在学校报告厅(auditorium)进行讲座，分享他的学习经历和大学生活。请你代表学生会写一份书面通知，邀请全校学生参加。
内容要点如下：
1．刘明简介；
2．讲座内容；
3．鼓励同学们积极参与。
注意：
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2．可适当加入细节，以使行文连贯；
3．通知的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
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Hello, everyone! I’m honored to share with you my opinion on “smile”.
Hard although life as, I want to smile whenever and wherever possible.
First, I would like to smile at my parents for giving me life and providing which I need to bring me up. Beside, I would like to say “thank you” to my teachers with a smile as well as. With their help, I have made great progresses. Then my smile should go to me. Only in this way I gain more confidence in smile my difficulties away and live a better life.
In the word, let’s greet every day with a smile.
That’s all. Thank you!
Recently I have found many of us students spend too much time sending text messages or 1.(play) games on cell phones, which has negative effects on our students and also does them to our eyes. Worse still, it is2.waste of time. We have little time to communicate 3.our parents and friends. 4.do we have time for physical exercise.
What shall we do 5.(improve) the situation? All of us should be 6.(full) aware of the harmful effects of frequent use of cell phones. To begin with, let’s limit our time 7.(spend) on cell phones and start other hobbies. And we should spend more time playing sports, which is 8.(benefit) to us. besides, talking with friends is also a good choice to help us relax and get rid of the9.(addict). I hope that my suggestions will be of help to you.
Let’s put down our cell phones and focus on 10.is happening around us!
Christmas 1940 makes me misty-eyed every time I think about it. In the hard times, people ______one another. We _______food, clothing, bedding and household items and gave them to the needy.
That Christmas we students found ourselves _______toys we collected and lading packages for _______. As we presented the gifts, we saw ______in many faces, especially those of the children.
We had a few more ______to make on Christmas morning. The air was heavy and frozen to the bone. For several hours, we knocked on doors. But as the cold hours passed, our________gradually faded.
When we _____headed home, someone ______a small house down a canal bank. None of us knew who lived there, _____we wondered if there were ______. We still had a doll, two trucks, some small toys, chocolate Santas and a box of groceries. We decided to make one last visit. When we knocked on the door, a young woman answered it, looking at us ______. Three small children watched from behind her skirt---a little girl of about 2, and boys perhaps 4 and 5 years old.
“Merry Christmas,” we ______as we bent down and handed the gift-wrapped packages to the children and the box of groceries to the ______, whose eyes widened ______. She slowly smiled, then quickly said, “Come in”.
The room was ______as the children looked at their mother, wondering if the gifts were really for them. The little girl ______her doll, and the boys grasped the trucks as they sought a(an) _____ . She put her arms_______them and said in a ______voice, “I told you Santa Claus would come.”
1.A. escaped from B. struggled against C. competed with D. depended on
2.A. bought B. borrowed C. collected D. begged
3.A. wrapping B. cleaning C. making D. sending
4.A. sale B. delivery C. storage D. production
5.A. fear B. envy C. sadness D. joy
6.A. toys B. calls C. visits D. promise
7.A. pain B. love C. strength D. enthusiasm
8.A. finally B. gradually C. happily D. worriedly
9.A. arrived at B. looked for C. pointed to D. shouted to
10.A. and B. but C. so D. for
11.A. guests B. gifts C. adults D. children
12.A. eagerly B. questioningly C. anxiously D. calmly
13.A. whispered B. cried C. chorused D. added
14.A. father B. mother C. son D. daughter
15.A. with amazement B. with relief C. in horror D. in sorrow
16.A. empty B. silent C. noisy D. tidy
17.A. hugged B. hid C. dropped D. hit
18.A. suggestion B. answer C. box D. place
19.A. behind B. before C. over D. around
20.A. surprised B. familiar C. choked D. loud
