These days I am on my very best behavior whenever I leave the house. If I am wearing pantyhose(连裤袜), I double-check to ensure there is no hole on it. I drive thoughtfully as if I’m being tested for a license. I won’t even allow myself to frown when another driver is blocking my path.
My kids have noticed my fear in public. “Why are you looking all around, Mum?” they asked.
“You can’t be too careful,” I said. “Every single person around us is hiding one of cell phone cameras. They are glad to catch somebody doing something stupid or embarrassing. Then they’ll put it on YouTube and a million people will see. I’m not taking any chances.”
“But I don't think anyone is interested in filming you putting on your lipstick for a YouTube video.” answered one kid.
“Oh, really? Don't count me out so quickly.” I said.
Actually, in some cases, I am all for public shaming. For example, I admire the cleverness of the man who put up a website where he posts photos of cars and license numbers of people who occupy two parking spots. And I take secret pleasure in photos of politicians with their fingers in their noses. Throwing light on bad behavior can awake the sleepy conscience(良知).
But what about the poor guy who has already had a bad day at work and then loses his temper at a rude store clerk? What about the woman whose only crime is a terrible judgment error at the hairdresser? Do they deserve to have their images uploaded onto the Internet for all the world to see?
None of this is new, of course. Allen Funt pioneered the art of catching people during unguarded moments back in the 1940s with “Candid Camera”. But there’s a difference. On “Candid Camera”, people are set up in staged situations, such as riding in an elevator that goes sideways. And they must give permission before they enjoy their fifteen minutes of fame. Now we are a nation of Allen Funts. This can’t be a good thing.
1.What is the author like?
A. She is poor at driving.
B. She is a very fashionable dresser.
C. She is very cautious about her behavior.
D. She is sick to death of others’ rudeness.
2.What is the author truly afraid of?
A. Making mistakes before her kids.
B. Being filmed while doing something stupid.
C. Getting involved in a quarrel with others.
D. Watching videos on YouTube.
3.From the text, the author thinks it good________.
A. to keep the poor’s mistakes secret.
B. to download images from the Internet.
C. to take pleasure in making funny videos.
D. to make the public aware of bad behavior.
4.What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph suggest?
A. People can be easily caught in embarrassing moments.
B. We are permitted to upload images onto the Internet.
C. It was once a fashion to film people in unguarded moments.
D. Cell phones make it convenient to catch illegal behavior.
Phone batteries rarely last a full day anymore, so carrying compact chargers(小巧的充电器) is becoming normal. But many of these so-called portable devices are heavy, thick and inconvenient—until Solar Paper is developed.
Chicago engineers have designed a super-thin, lightweight panel (面板) called Solar Paper capable of charging an iPhone in two hours and many panels can be combined to boost its power. It was created by Chicago-based Yolk. After raising more than $1 million online for the production, it is now available to purchase throughout the country. It comes in four versions －2.5W, 5W, 7.5W and 10W－depending on the output needed for various devices. And these different models are created by combining individual 2. 5W panels together.
A 2.5W panel will charge an iPhone 6 or Galaxy S3 in five hours. The 5W version charges the same devices but cuts charging time to two hours or three hours if it’s cloudy. The 7.5W model Solar Paper charges the devices in the same time as the 5W version but produces more energy when it is cloudy. The 10W version is ideal(理想的) for the iPad Air 2, and will charge a device in 2.5 hours. Each individual panel measures 3.5 inches×6-7 inches×0.6inches, weighs 60g and is 1.5mm thick.
Other features include a unique automatic reset(重置) function which stops and starts the Paper charging when cast with a shadow or placed in sunlight. Other solar chargers require you to re-plug the wire at these conditions. It also has a low-energy LCD screen that displays the amount of power the Solar Paper produces in real time.
1.What does the underlined word “boost” in the second paragraph mean?
A. Balance. B. Increase.
C. Possess. D. Reduce.
2.What can we know about the Solar Paper?
A. Yolk started an online activity to fund production of Solar Paper.
B. Customers are able to buy Solar Paper all over the world.
C. The 7.5W version is the best choice if users charge an iPad.
D. The LCD screen shows how much current an iPhone uses.
3.How is Solar Paper different from other solar chargers?
A. It can be carried wherever you go.
B. It can produce more electricity.
C. It can produce power even if it’s rainy.
D. It can get reconnected automatically after a shadow.
4.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To explain the strengths of solar chargers.
B. To praise Chicago engineers for their efforts.
C. To introduce a new type of solar charger.
D. To advise producers to make phone batteries last long.
Four days after Dad’s 67th birthday, he had a heart attack. He was lucky—he survived. But something inside him had died. His enthusiasm for life was gone.
My husband and I asked Dad to live with us on our small farm, hoping the fresh air would help him adjust. Within a week after he moved in, I regretted the invitation. He criticized everything I did. I became frustrated.
One day I read an article about a nursing home. Several depressed patients’ attitudes had improved dramatically when they were given dogs. So, I drove to the animal shelter that afternoon. As soon as I got there, a pointer’s（指示犬）eyes caught my attention. They watched me calmly.
A staff member said, “He got here two weeks ago and we’ve heard nothing. His time is up tomorrow.” I turned to the man in horror. “You mean you’re going to kill him?”
“Ma’am,” he said gently. “We don’t have room for every unclaimed dog.”
The pointer’s calm brown eyes awaited my decision. “I’ll take him,” I said.
Glancing at the dog, Dad wrinkled his face and turned back towards the house. Then, suddenly, the pointer pulled free from my grasp. He sat down in front of Dad. Dad’s anger melted, and soon he was hugging the animal.
It was the beginning of a warm friendship. Dad named the pointer Cheyenne. Together they spent long hours walking down dusty lanes and relaxing on the banks of streams.
Dad’s bitterness faded, and he and Cheyenne went on to make many friends. Then, late one night two years later, I felt Cheyenne’s cold nose searching through my bed covers. He had never come into our bedroom before at night. I ran into my father’s room and found that he had passed away.
Two days later, my shock and grief deepened when I discovered Cheyenne lying dead beside Dad’s bed. As I buried him near their favorite stream, I silently thanked the dog for restoring Dad’s peace of mind.
1.Why did Dad criticize everything the author did?
A. He didn’t like his daughter’s farm.
B. The disease took away his interest in life.
C. The state of his illness worsened.
D. His daughter couldn’t do things well.
2.What was Dad’s attitude when he first saw the dog?
A. Disappointed. B. Unfriendly.
C. Excited. D. Satisfied.
3.What was the dog’s greatest help to Dad?
A. It accompanied him on his walk.
B. It helped him make many friends.
C. It brought peace of mind back to him.
D. It improved the relationship between him and his daughter.
4.What’s the best title for the passage?
A. An Abandoned Dog B. Dad’s Recovery
C. Friends in the End D. Dad’s Last days
Visitors are advised to read the following to enjoy your tour in the city of Kuala Lumpur.
◆ KL HOP-ON-OFF gives you an easy city tour that has 22 stops, which covers more than 40 attractions. KL HOP-ON-OFF City Tour offers you a convenient way to discover Kuala Lumpur where tourists can either stay on the bus for the full tour circuit, or get on or get off at any of the attractions.
◆ The interval between buses is around 20 to 30 minutes.
◆ We operate 365 days per year including school holidays and public holidays.
◆ Tickets can be bought from the bus itself, authorized（经授权的）agents, authorized hotels and KL HOP-GN-OFF counters.
◆ Children below 5 do not have to pay any fee.
◆ The Dos & Don’ts:
• No littering on the bus.
• No food and drink allowed inside the bus.
• Visitors are not allowed to exchange tickets.
• No smoking allowed.
• Visitors are welcome to take pictures.
• Please use electronic devices（设备）with care.
◆ Advice:
• Please avoid hopping on during peak hours usually from 4pm to 6pm. During that time you could take a rest and walk around the attractions.
◆ Ticket:
Ticket type: Standard adult ticket / Price: RM 45.00 Validity（有效期）24 hours/RM 60.00 Validity 48 hours
Ticket type: Child, student & disabled / Price: RM 50.00 Validity 48 hours
Price for 5 to 12 years old: RM 24.00 Validity 24 hours/ RM 30.00 Validity 48 hours
1.What can we learn about the KL HOP-ON-OFF bus service?
A. It means for holidays.
B. You can buy tickets at your hotel.
C. Buses are available any time of the day.
D. Attractions are accessible to visitors.
2.What is forbidden during the City Tour?
A. Taking pictures on the bus.
B. Eating around the attractions.
C. Exchanging tickets among passengers.
D. Using personal electric devices on the bus.
3.How much should a couple with a 6-year-old child pay to take a 2-day tour in the city?
A. RM 170. B. RM 150.
C. RM 140. D. RM 120.
假如你是李华，你的英国朋友John对你校最近开展的“经典诵读（Classic Reading)”活动很感兴趣。请你给他写封邮件，介绍此活动。
内容包括：1. 目的：传承中国传统文化，提高文学素养；
2. 内容：诵读经典诗词、文章；
3. 形式：对诵，群诵，配乐诵，表演诵。
注意：1. 词数：100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾己给出，不计入总词数。
Dear John,
How are you recently?
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Yours,
Li Hua
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，每处错误仅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。
When I was still young in my high school, my mother dragged me to play basketball to lose weight. However, it was turned out to be a bitter failure because I devoted my time on study. One day, a friend of mine contacted me and suggested that we started to swim. Without any hesitation, I agreed because we all thought that it was coolest thing in the world. I couldn’t forget the day on that I was thrown into the cold water. Fortunately, I survived. Honest speaking, I had a hard time recovered from the shock. Then my friend teaches me to hold my breath underwater. Finally, I succeeded. Now realizing that taking exercises is beneficial to my health, I develop a strong taste for swimming, which becomes part of my life.
