Last weekend I decided to treat myself to relaxation by reading a magazine. As usual, I looked through the front pages of _______women wearing designer clothes with ads promising it to be "Best of the Best". I read the ad. _______, instead of offering advice on how to live well, the entire article _______expensive treatments that slow the effects of getting older while fooling others into thinking you stay young naturally. What?Is that even_______?
You may have already guessed—I seldom make up, _______buy a few creams for my skin, and wear only one or two pieces of _______. Instead, given the choice I spend my money on travel, learning experiences, fun and a few causes I support. Fortunately, my husband Thom not only likes me this way, _______he's the same as well. _______comes naturally to us because we both prefer _______experiences.
There was a TV show in the 1980's called Fernando's Hideaway. Regardless of whom the host Fernando was ________in the show, he would always say, "You ________marvelous(棒极了)!"And that was usually followed by, "As we all know, it's ________to look marvelous than feel marvelous. "I knew everyone used to laugh at that show because what made it so ridiculous was how it pointed out the obvious ________of grasping for outside appearances, ________real feelings.
Some women out there might be telling themselves, "I ________possibly feel good if I don't look good. "Really? Your life is ________to feel good to you. We can control the way we feel by controlling our thoughts. Instead of _________outside circumstances to bring about responses in us and make us happy or not, we can put our time, attention and resources on ________can affect inside. No one else knows your reason for being happy. You do. Your happiness ________you to it. When you travel along your ________to joy, your conversation is of joy; your feelings are of joy—you're on the right way.
1.A. casual B. special C. ordinary D. attractive
2.A. Unfortunately B. Frequently C. Hopefully D. Fortunately
3.A. focused on B. left out C. commented on D. made out
4.A. necessary B. possible C. convenient D. essential
5.A. never B. often C. usually D. just
6.A. clothing B. jewelry C. decoration D. furniture
7.A. and B. yet C. but D. although
8.A. Happiness B. Tiredness C. Beauty D. Fortune
9.A. common B. cultural C. traveling D. quality
10.A. performing B. requiring C. interviewing D. working
11.A. look B. sound C. smell D. feel
12.A. worse B. better C. less D. funnier
13.A. puzzle B. mistake C. idea D. progress
14.A. more than B. less than C. rather than D. other than
15.A. mustn't B. couldn't C. needn't D. daren't
16.A. supposed B. permitted C. requested D. promised
17.A. letting B. allowing C. recommending D. preventing
18.A. which B. that C. what D. why
19.A. guides B. sends C. misleads D. applies
20.A. mind B. reason C. time D. path
Losing weight has become a major concern for so many people. People try different weight loss methods all the time, some of which will never work, while others provide just a temporary solution. It is important to note that there are some green ways to lose weight that are not only healthy and effective but also good for the environment. Let us look at some of these green ways to lose weight.
Growing your own vegetables is a good way to ensure that you are eating healthy foods. The process is even better if you can use organic manure(肥料). Planting your own vegetables is not only a good way to go green; it also provides you with plenty of physical exercise. Preparing a garden, including planting and taking care of the vegetables, is a great way to achieve a healthy weight.
If you usually eat meat on a daily basis, you should consider replacing that meat with more vegetables. If you have no idea what vegetarian diets are like, you can do some research on the Internet, and you can also get information from vegetarian magazines such as Vegetarian Times Magazine. By reducing your intake of meat, you will be able to reduce your intake of fats, and hence, it will be easier for you to get rid of some weight.
Reduce periods of driving and try walking or cycling instead. If you are used to driving your car to get to wherever you are going, it would be great for you if you substituted walking or cycling for driving. Cycling and walking are good workouts that will ensure that your body burns excess fat and calories, and therefore, you will be able to lose weight.
It is important to know that there are so many ways in which we can turn our bad habits into good ones. Most of these good habits will not only benefit our bodies; they will also make the world a better place for all of us. Let’s go green, and let’s lose weight!
1.What does the first paragraph imply?
A. Most people have good ways to lose weight.
B. Most weight loss methods don’t work well.
C. People don’t like the taste of healthy food.
D. People don’t care about the environment.
2.Planting your own vegetables means ________.
A. you will never get sick
B. you will get enough organic vegetables
C. you can also get some exercise
D. the garden will take on a wonderful new look
3.What does Vegetarian Times Magazine offer?
A. It introduces people who prefer vegetables.
B. It tells readers about vegetarian diets.
C. It describes different kinds of popular meat dishes.
D. It shows ways to lose weight in a short time.
4.What can we infer from the passage?
A. It is easy to lose weight if you’re determined.
B. Walking or cycling is the best way to lose weight.
C. Almost no one has developed good habits.
D. A green environment is good for your health.
5.What is the passage mainly about?
A. A few green ways to lose weight.
B. The environment and children’s health.
C. A few benefits of losing weight.
D. The importance of staying in shape.
Chinese Emoji (表情符号) Circles Globe
“Funny”, a made-in-China emoji, seems to have recently moved beyond china. Now, it is more than an emoji, but a cultural expansion.
Reaching Global Markets
A series of “funny” emoji-based bolsters(抱枕)have attracted the attention of Japanese customers. Even if one bolster is more than three times as expensive as in China, it doesn’t kill their desires to buy it. One Japanese customer Miki said, “They are just so cute and I bought three bolsters at one time. And every time I see them, my mood just brightens suddenly.” A Japanese netizen Kiro Kara said, “My dad will send it whenever he doesn’t agree with someone but he has to behave politely.”
Addition to Domestic(国内的)Social Media
One commonly seen online comment from Chinese netizens is, “Every time other people send me the emoji, I feel very uncomfortable and consider myself as a fool.”
Released in 2013, the “funny” emoji is the updated version of its original one; “funny” has a smiley mouth, two eyebrows and a naughty look. All these characteristics present users a sense of satire (讽刺).
In Everyday Use Abroad
Earlier this year, one emoji from the Chinese basketball celebrity Yao Ming, who played in USA, has been spread through the Middle East region. In a city in Egypt, Yao’s smiling emoji has appeared in local traffic signs to remind people the road ahead is one-way.
As a new online language, emojis have been helping people express their views in a more vivid and precise way. Also, it can help foreigners learn about Chinese culture. But how to use “the fifth innovation in China” without hurting others and turn them into commercial advantages still need answers.
1.Why do the bolsters attract Miki’s attention?
A. Because they are cheap. B. Because they are made in China.
C. Because they help lift the spirits. D. Because they help behave politely.
2.What can we know according to the text?
A. “Funny” emoji was created by Yao Ming.
B. “Funny” emoji-based bolsters sell better in China than in Japan.
C. “Funny” emoji helps foreigners understand Chinese culture.
D. “Funny” emoji is regarded as friendliness by most Chinese netizens.
3.What’s the author’s attitude towards the emoji mentioned in this text?
A. Critical. B. Doubtful.
C. Opposed. D. Objective.
假设你是李华，你刚收到外国朋友Tom的来信，他想了解你的学校以及你在校的学习和生活情况。请你给他写一封100词左右的回信，要点如下：
1.收到来信很高兴且愿意告知他关于你的情况
2.介绍你的学校和你的学习生活
3. 期待他能来你校参观
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
My favorite sport is playing basketball. In the middle school, I joined in the basketball team. All the teammate practised bard after school. Once our school had match against another school. At the very beginning, we were so nervous which we couldn’t cooperate very good, because this was the first time for us to compete for the school honor. In the half match they fell behind. Our leader calls us together and said that we must get uniting to beat them. Then we tried our best and won the game on last. Play basketball makes me realize the importance of union and team work.
It is a common thing to forget to return a book to the library after you’ve borrowed it. Maybe, you’ll you’ll realize it has been some 1. (month) since you borrowed it and decide to return it. 2. (similar), when Ron Webster borrowed a book from the library of the University Of Liverpool, he too forgot to return it. When he was 30, back in 1953, he was working 3. a research assistant in the university. It was during this time 4. he loaned a book titled “Structure and Function in Primitive Society.” Shortly after he borrowed this book, he 5. (call) to London to continue his research. Just as you might have expected, Ron Webster completely forgot the whole thing.
Ron had a 6. (success) career and worked for Ford before retiring and leading a relaxed life. Recently when he took 7. look at his collection of books, he discovered the old book. He contacted University officials to ask about the 8. (possible) of returning the book.
University Librarian was 9. (amaze) to see Ron arrive at the University Of Liverpool, 10. (try) to return a book that he borrowed 61 years ago.
Just in case you were wondering, the total fine that Ron Webster had accumulated over the years amounted to ￡4,510.
