1.The official finally hung up after she explained and_________（道歉）.
2.I felt he was_________(observe) everything I did.
3.They decided to stay in_________（支持）of the new leadership.
4.I don't think we're any_________(bad) off than a lot of other people.
5.He had to be_________（满足的）with the result.
6.The school is widely_________(admire) for its excellent teaching.
7.So,it is necessary to take several_________（措施）to strengthen librarians' ability in order to make the research go smoothly.
8.It is a country_________(struggle) for independence.
9.How do you think of your written and_________（口语的）English?
10.Children shouldn't be allowed to watch_________(violence)movies.
Considered an all-around inventor and often mentioned in the same sentence1.Thomas Edison,Eli Whitney is best known2.the invention of the cotton gin（轧棉机）in 1793 or 1794.Simply put,a cotton gin is a machine that 3.(use) to pull cotton fibers from the cotton seed（种子）.The cotton gin4.(be) a pioneering invention early in the southern United States,and it had5.great positive effect on the economies of the southern states in the US.The cotton gin also had an6.(equal) important effect on slavery in this country.Before Whitney's cotton gin,7.(raise) cotton required much labor and only a few8.(field) could favourably raise cotton.The cotton gin changed cotton into a widespread,money making and less labor-intensive（劳动密集型的）crop,leading to the rise of cotton9. (produce) in the Deep South.It is different to draw a conclusion with absolute certainty that the cotton gin directly 10.(lead) to an increase in slavery,but the cotton gin clearly was a major factor contributing to slavery issues in the South.
This morning I woke up earlier with lots of troubles going on and many decisions to make.I decided to go for a ____and try to relax.When this happens I____repeating to myself "don't stop being kind when others may have____ matters to fight".I felt better____walking in the park enjoying the beautiful trees,smiles and "good____"to and from strangers.I decided to go____on my way back.
After paying I sat down and got a____that the supermarket offered as a promotion（促销）.An elderly man sat next to me and started talking very ____.I noticed he had hearing aids in both____.He had a coffee too.I tried____ but I realized he couldn't understand anything.I stayed anyway and he told me about his difficulties in____,his son and his age!He____to share how he had his coffee there and was____to be still able to do the shopping on his own, etc.
He said he liked talking to people and he____many times for boring me with his talk.I told him talking to him was lovely and after a while I said goodbye and____him a good day.He was so happy and____.He thanked me many times and the last thing he said was "thank you for listening".Those key words,I thought,were the whole____.I just stayed and____.
He____it,and we all need it,just someone to listen I was very happy and grateful too.My morning had turned into a very____one because of him.
1.A. picnic B. walk C. drive D. holiday
2.A. dislike B. stop C. keep D. regret
3.A. worse B. better C. smaller D. fewer
4.A. though B. if C. unless D. when
5.A. afternoons B. mornings C. evenings D. nights
6.A. hiking B. traveling C. swimming D. shopping
7.A. coffee B. beer C. bag D. tea
8.A. secretly B. lowly C. loud D. softly
9.A. legs B. ears C. eyes D. arms
10.A. reacting B. defending C. correcting D. persuading
11.A. learning B. speaking C. hearing D. writing
12.A. went on B. brought in C. gave out D. put off
13.A. sorry B. frightened C. bored D. happy
14.A. complained B. commented C. apologized D. forgave
15.A. made B. wished C. gave D. promised
16.A. sad B. puzzled C. disturbed D. grateful
17.A. problem B. failure C. point D. life
18.A. laughed B. listened C. looked D. imagined
19.A. needed B. liked C. hated D. missed
20.A. foolish B. limited C. convincing D. special
You may have had Chinese food in Chinese restaurants in your country.Have you noticed some differences that you may not know between Chinese and western eating?
1.Chopsticks vs.knives and forks.Chinese usually share their dishes with others.Chinese cooks usually cut everything into bite size pieces,thus people don't need knives to cut it,and just pick up their food with chopsticks. Westerners usually enjoy individual（个人的）servings1..
2.Seasoning bottles.2..But if you have breakfast at a dumpling and steamed bun shop,you can increase the flavor with soy sauce or vinegar from a bottle poured into a dipping dish.
3.3..Sweet desserts are served after western dinners,while Chinese have fresh fruit or tea for dessert.
4.Round tables vs.square tables.Chinese traditionally eat at round tables,particularly family meals,as it's convenient to share dishes with others,especially with a lady.Roundness symbolizes unity in China.4..
5.Cooking methods.Where westerners limit themselves to boiling,frying,roasting,and baking usually,Chinese use more methods of cooking,like steaming and quick-frying.5..However,westerners use more butter,sunflower oil,and olive oil.
Hopefully sharing these differences will help you prepare for your experience,and has given you some insights into Chinese and western culture.
A.Desserts.
B.Fresh fruit and tea.
C.Chinese usually use animal or peanut oil to fry food.
D.Chinese usually don't remove bones,and just cut them and the meat into pieces.
E.They cook food in big pieces and serve it with knives and forks for cutting it up.
F.You usually won't find any salt,pepper.or tomato sauce on the table in a Chinese restaurant.
G.Westerners eat at square tables,which is much easier for individual meals,with long tables for bigger groups.
Need an app for that?Anvitha Vijay,9 years old,can build it.With the help of YouTube videos,the young girl from Melbourne,Australia,Learned to code（编程）at age 7.Soon,she was trying her hand at making apps.
"When I first got my iPad,I was attracted by all the apps on it,"she told TFK."It wasn't long before I wanted to create my own."
She built her first two apps with her younger sister in mind.Smartkins Animals helps children know more than 100 animals and their sounds.Smartkins Rainbow Colors teaches kids colors.Each app has been downloaded thousands of times.
Anvitha's skills won her an award to attend a big tech conference hosted by Apple in San Francisco,California There,she got tips from so many smart people.She went to workshops where she learned about the latest software（软件）for app building.
All that training led to an idea for a third app.This one,called GoalsHi,inspires kids to practice good habits. Users are rewarded for achieving goals,such as eating their vegetables or practicing piano."Kids can set goals with this app and get stars when they achieve them,"she says,"The idea is to encourage kids to achieve one little step a day."
Anvitha's goal is to continue creating technology that helps kids learn while having fun.But even more important to her is that the world sees the power of technology in kids' hands."The more training we get in technology at an early age,"she says,"the better chance we have of becoming people who will one day change the world."
1.What can we learn from the text?
A. Anvitha has created educational apps.
B. Anvitha won an award for practicing piano.
C. The power of technology has been in kids' hands.
D. Educational apps are very popular among parents.
2.Which of the following helped Anvitha to learn to code at an early age?
A. YouTube videos. B. Her younger sister.
C. All apps on her iPad D. All training in Australia.
3.What do we know about the apps Anvitha created?
A. They teach kids to paint.
B. They teach kids to keep pets.
C. They help kids to invent instruments.
D. They help kids learn while having fun.
4.What's the general meaning of what Anvitha says in the last paragraph?
A. Kids should keep having a beautiful dream.
B. Kids mastering technology must change the world.
C. Work hard and you'll have a better life in the future.
D. Children had better get training in technology as early as possible.
Bao Bao was born in the United States,but she was always destined（注定的）to go to China.A giant panda named Mei Xiang gave birth to Bao Bao at Washington's National Zoo in 2013.She was the zoo's first surviving panda cub（幼崽）since 2005.Visitors went to see Bao Bao for the first time in early 2014.The zoo's first giant pandas arrived in 1972.They were a gift to the United States after President Richard Nixon's historic trip to China
The US agreement with China states that the cubs of pandas loaned to the National Zoo must go to China by age four.Zoo officials have a number of events planned for Bao Bao before she travels.For example,she will receive a cake made of ice.Officials say it will recognize the people who give money to the National Zoo to help research into animals.
People around the world will be able to watch Bao Bao's final days in Washington.There will be several Facebook Live events,including videos of zookeepers preparing Bao Bao for her trip and a program showing how to make panda-themed art projects.Bao Bao's final hours at the zoo will be shown on Facebook Live on February 21.
Some of her human friends are using the hashtag（标签）# ByeByeBaoBao to say goodbye.On Twitter,Lisa wrote:"I am going to miss Bao Bao so much!I have met so many people because of her."
Bao Bao will leave for China soon on a flight called the Fed Ex "Panda Express".If you are sad about seeing her go,there are three other pandas at the zoo.You can still see her parents,Mei Xiang and Tian Tian,and her brother,Bei Bei.
1.What can we learn from Paragraph 1?
A. Bao Bao will be sent back to China.
B. Bao Bao was the only surviving cub.
C. Bao Bao once visited China with Nixon.
D. Bao Bao was sent to the United Kingdom as a present.
2.Which of the following can replace the underlined word "loaned" in Paragraph 2?
A. turned B. lent
C. referred D. apologised
3.What may be the best title for the text?
A. Bao Bao's living habits
B. Bao Bao will leave for China
C. Chinese and Americans' love for pandas
D. Officials are preparing for pandas coming home
