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Have you ever had problems in your life? Have you ever wondered how to be happy? If so, you will find the book Being a Happy Teenager 1. (write) by an Australian writer Andrew Matthews 2. (use).
In his book, Matthews tells us how to have a happy life and 3. (answer) the questions of teenagers.
There are many subjects, such as parents and friends, and the book says we should stop behaving 4. (angry) and should forgive. The book tells us some useful skills, such as how to put 5. you have learned into pictures of your mind to make your memory better.
Many teenagers think that 6. (happy) comes from a good exam result or praise from other people. But you can still be happy when there are no such “good” things. Success comes from 7. good attitude. If you learn from problems, you 8. (have) success in the future.
Some school students have problems, such as 9. (be) too tall or too short. But Matthews tells us that we should think about things 10. a positive way. This is Matthews, most important lesson: You choose to be happy!
Eight days before I turned 18, I stepped on to the stage at Brixton Academy （布里克斯顿学院）. My family had travelled miles to _______. Perhaps now they understood why I had _______ out of school after GCSHs（普通中等教育证书）.
At 15, I started a _______ with three mates. To our great joy, many people liked our performance and slowly things began to _______. Two years later, we _______ a record deal with Independiente, a famous record company. We toured with them and built up a small but _______ group of fans. At the end of 2002, a well-known rock band _______ us to play with them. My teenage dream came true: the band I looked up to seemed to _______ us.
Our first album _______ in 2003. The Observer declared it “a snapshot（快照） of one of the most important bands of their generation”. ____________, no one bought the awful thing.
Looking back, I think that was ____________. Though I’m incredibly proud of the music we ____________, we were riding a wave of hype（大肆宣传）we could never ____________. Our label quietly dropped us and play time in a band was ____________.
After I left the band, I asked my old school if I could ____________. They pleasantly welcomed me back, though I was ____________ than the other students. I worked harder than ever and ended up at Oxford University.
The band had ____________ everything. It took me out of Bolton and around the world. I ____________ that with a little luck and a lot of hard work, anything can happen. Now 1 often tell my ____________ life to my students. And when they tell me their dreams, I will ____________ them. After all, if I managed to make it that far, why shouldn’t they?
1.A. stop B. watch C. loneliness D. misery
2.A. taken B. let C. run D. dropped
3.A. band B. company C. tour D. school
4.A. take place B. go wrong C. pick up D. show up
5.A. cancelled B. signed C. broke D. shared
6.A. devoted B. ambitious C. honest D. optimistic
7.A. caused B. applied C. invited D. ordered
8.A. know of B. approve of C. hear of D. talk of
9.A. published B. failed C. struggled D. released
10.A. Eventually B. Exactly C. Unfortunately D. Actually
11.A. right B. responsible C. cruel D. foolish
12.A. produced B. wrote C. enjoyed D. shared
13.A. dream about B. live up to C. think about D. put up with
14.A. on B. back C. over D. up
15.A. succeed B. return C. resign D. help
16.A. younger B. cleverer C. older D. slower
17.A. changed B. took C. ruined D. made
18.A. promised B. doubted C. hoped D. learned
19.A. present B. intelligent C. easy D. previous
20.A. congratulate B. encourage C. forgive D. praise
Many cosplay activities are being organized in China, making the subculture popular among some youths. Cosplay means costume play, in which participants wear costumes and fashion accessories(配饰) to represent a specific character. What’s the reason why youths are interested in cosplay? 1. Cosplay participants often interact with each other to dress up as characters from animes(动漫), cartoons, comic books, films, TV programs and video games. Youths who love cosplay have their own sets of jokes, which “outsiders” rarely understand.2.
Cosplayers are almost always young, most of them under 25, and as they grow older, they tend to give up the practice.3. Instead, they should treat such youngsters as normal youths, but at the same time warn them never to cross the social and moral boundaries.
The cosplay subculture is a kind of performing arts. Cosplayers usually get the costumes in these ways. First, through some companies that make and sell packaged suits for cosplay. Second, through some individuals that make costumes and accessories.4.
With capital flowing into the ACG industry, more specific and mature business models help the industry develop further.5. Since then the domestic animation and game industry has been developing healthily with a stronger sense of using legal products. China’s ACG industry is likely to see higher growth in 2019.
A.And besides, by making them themselves.
B.It’s a way for youths to express virtual(虚拟的) love.
C.Perhaps that’s why people are prejudiced against them.
D.Based on a research, 2015 proved to be a turning point.
E.The cosplay industry is expected to witness more success.
F.Therefore, there is no need for parents to overreact to cosplay.
G.So regulators should strictly monitor such events to prevent improper behaviors.
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
