When I was 10, I was diagnosed with cancer. During treatment, I understood everything but the_______ of my case. It was not until recently that I realized how sick I was then.
This November of 2015 will _______ my five years of chemotherapy(化疗) and I will be finally_______of cancer.
I know sick children often felt blue. In order to help brighten their _______, I created a program through which I brought celebrities(名人) children _______ and respected to visit them in hospitals. The _______ I received from being able to _______ up the children’s day was indescribable(无法描述的). This fall, I will _______my junior year of high school. I love learning and I truly_______ the time spent in school because during chemotherapy treatments I was often too________to attend. Another big part of my life is ________activity. During my treatment it was very hard for me to walk — let alone(更不用说)________. After finishing chemotherapy my main________was being able to run and play ________ again. I’m overjoyed(欣喜的) to say I’ve been able to ________that aim. Being able to stand on the court and play sports again is a(n) ________ feeling.
To me it’s important to convey(传达) a________of positivity（积极）and hope that anyone can make the most of any situation in life. Many don’t ________and think it’s strange when I say this, but I’m truly grateful that I had cancer. Having experienced that, I have become brave________have also gained appreciation for life. I know with determination everyone can follow their________.
1.A. development B. name C. seriousness D. cause
2.A. mark B. end C. begin D. reward
3.A. warned B. told C. suspected（怀疑） D. cured（治愈）
4.A. future B. spirits C. rooms D. way
5.A. attracted B. impressed C. admired D. missed
6.A. respect B. joy C. gift D. education
7.A. make B. clear C. clean D. light
8.A. enter B. leave C. visit D. drop
9.A. kill B. save C. value D. waste
10.A. weak B. young C. lazy D. busy
11.A. mental B. indoor C. physical D. social
12.A. swim B. run C. jump D. lie
13.A. goal B. task C. problem D. idea
14.A. cards B. chess C. sports D. music
15.A. further B. kick C. set D. achieve
16.A. puzzling B. amazing C. satisfying D. touching
17.A. message B. note C. word D. wish
18.A. speak B. apologize C. understand D. remember
19.A. and B. but C. or D. so
20.A. steps B. examples C. suggestions D. dreams
Currently, people from all over the world prefer to shop online. Experts predict our spending online over the next five years will grow by 129%. But how can you protect yourselves when shopping online?
1. It should be protected by up-to-date anti-virus software, and you should also install a personal firewall, which will stop hackers attacking your system. Check that your firewall is open before you start shopping, and when you finish, be sure to log out.
Take a minute to look at the website before you buy anything. Check that the company has a geographical address as well as a telephone number. 2.
Sellers should have a list of all your rights somewhere on their website, and you need to read this before you decide to shop there. 3. As a general rule, online companies usually give their customers seven days to cancel their order if they change their minds about their purchase.
4. It is a lock-shaped symbol and you can find it on the browser bar (浏览器栏) at the bottom of the screen. Another indication of a safe website is its address. The address should not begin with “http” but “https” — the letter “s” stands for secure.
The final stage of online shopping is the order confirmation. This is proof that you’ve bought a product from this company, and it contains the special reference number for your order. 5. You might need it if there’s a problem.
A.You should always print this information and keep it somewhere.
B.If this happens, your credit card will offer you the best protection.
C.A special icon (图标) will tell you if the website you are using is safe.
D.Make sure that your device, for example your laptop or tablet, is safe to use at all times.
E.When you buy things on the Internet, there’s no chance that something may go wrong.
F.If you can’t find the list, you should probably choose a different website.
G.It’s generally better to use sellers that you know about or ones that have been recommended to you.
It is commonly believed that all over the world, boys and girls attend a mixed school, where they study together. But boys schools are the perfect place to teach young men to express their emotions（情感） and involve them in activities such as art, dance and music.
Always boys at single-sex schools were said to be more likely to get involved in cultural and artistic act“boy code” of hiding their emotions to be a“real man”.
Surprisingly, the findings of the study go against received wisdom that boys do better when taught alongside girls.
George Carl, headmaster of Eton, warned that boys were being failed by the British education system because it had become too focused on girls. He criticized teachers for failing to recognize that boys are actually more emotional than girls.
The research argued that boys often perform badly in mixed schools because they become discouraged when girls do better earlier in speaking and reading skills.
But in single-sex schools teachers can adjust lessons to boys’ learning style, letting them move around the classroom and getting them to compete in teams to prevent boredom, wrote the study’s author, Abigail James, of the University of Virginia.
Teachers could encourage boys to enjoy reading and writing with “boy-focused” approaches such as themes and characters that appeal to them. Because boys generally have more acute eye, learn best through touch, and are physically more active, they need to be given “hands-on” lessons where they are allowed to walk around. “Boys in mixed schools view classical music as feminine(女性的) and prefer the modern genre (类型) in which violence and sexism are major themes,” James wrote.
Single-sex education also made it less likely that boys would feel that they had to be “masterful and in charge” in relationships. “In mixed schools, boys feel forced to act like men before they understand themselves well enough to know what that means,” the study reported.
1.Traditionally, in a mixed school ,boys __________.
A. behave more responsibly B. perform relatively better
C. grow up more healthily D. receive a better education
2.The writer argues that a single-sex school would __________.
A. encourage boys to express their emotions more freely
B. help boys to be more competitive in schools
C. force boys to be their emotions to be “real men”
D. naturally strengthen boys’ traditional image of a man
3.In Abigail James’ opinion, one of the advantages of single-sex schools is_______
A. boys can choose to learn whatever they are interested in
B. boys can focus on their lessons without being distracted(分心)
C. teaching can be adjusted to suiting the characteristics(特征) of boys
D. teaching can be designed to improve boys’ team spirit
4.The underlined word “acute” in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to ______ .
A. lovely B. serious C. sharp D. dull
Albert was an ordinary worker in an oil company in America. His workmates gave a nickname(绰号) “Four dollars a bucket (桶)” to him, for he was always used to leaving an advertisement of his company “Four dollars a bucket of oil” below his name whenever and wherever he wrote down his name.
As time went by, people forgot his real name. Later, when Rockefeller, the board chairman of the oil company, heard of it, he was very surprised, so he invited Albert to come to his office.
“Some people give you a nickname for ‘Four dollars a bucket’. Why aren’t you angry?” asked Rockefeller with some puzzlement in his eyes. “Oh! Mr. Rockefeller! I like this nickname very much, because ‘Four dollars a bucket’ is our company’s advertisement. As long as someone calls me ‘Four dollars a bucket’ once, I think it’s a free advertisement for our company. I have no reason to get angry. Don’t you think so, Mr. Rockefeller?” “Oh! What a fantastic man!” Rockefeller said excitedly when hearing Albert’s words. “Young man, work harder! You must succeed in the future! I believe in you!”
Five years later, Albert became the second board chairman after Rockefeller. Later Albert said in one of his reports, “I don’t think we should feel frustrated when we have no way to do the world-shaking things. We should treat everything actively because maybe our future success will begin with a small thing!”
1.What was Albert in the oil company at the beginning?
A. A customer. B. An assistant. C. A manager. D. A worker.
2.Why wasn’t Albert angry at his nickname?
A. He could become famous.
B. He liked to have a nickname.
C. It could make his workmates happy.
D. It could advertise for his company for free.
3.What would be the best title for this passage?
A. A Clever Way to Make Advertisements. B. Albert and Rockefeller.
C. Four Dollars a Bucket. D. The Second Board Chairman.
Rachel Louise Carson was born on May 27th, 1907 in Springdale, Pennsylvania. She grew up on a farm where she learnt about nature and animals. Rachel loved reading and writing stories when she was young. She even had a story published when she was only ten years old. One of Rachel’s favorite subjects was oceanology(海洋生物学).
Rachel attended college at the Pennsylvania College for Women where she majored in biology. She later got her master’s（硕士） degree in zoology from John’s Hopkins University. After graduation, Rachel taught for a while and then got a job at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. At first, she wrote for a weekly radio program that educated people on marine（海洋的） biology. Later, she became a marine biologist and chief editor of publications for the Fish and Wildlife Service. In addition to her work at the Fish and Wildlife Service, Rachel wrote articles for magazines about the ocean. In 1941, she published her first book called Under the Sea Wind. However, her second book, The Sea Around Us, made her famous. The Sea Around Us was published in 1951 and was on the New York Times bestseller list for 39 weeks. With the success of the book, Rachel quit her job at the Fish and Wildlife Service and concentrated on writing full-time.
After World WarⅡ, farmers began to use pesticides (农药) such as DDT on their crops. Rachel was concerned about the effects that large-scale spraying of DDT may have on the health of people as well as the environment. Rachel began to gather research material on pesticides and write a book about the subject.
Rachel spent four years gathering research material and writing the book. She named it Silent Spring referring to bird death due to pesticides and the spring being silent without their songs. Published in 1962, the book became very popular and brought the environmental issues of pesticides to the general public.
On April 14th, 1964, she died of breast cancer in her home in Maryland.
1.What did Rachel Louise Carson major in for her bachelor’s（学士） degree?
A. Oceanology. B. Zoology.
C. Biology. D. Engineering.
2.What is the right order of the following events about Rachel’s life?
a. She collected material for Silent Spring.
b. She taught for a while after graduation.
c. She gave up her job at the Service.
d. She had her first book published.
e. She became a marine biologist.
A. d-a-c-b-e B. b-e-d-c-a
C. d-c-a-b-e D. b-d-c-e-a
3.It can be inferred from the passage that _______.
A. Rachel showed a talent for writing at a young age
B. it took little effort for Rachel to write Silent Spring
C. it was Silent Spring that brought Rachel instant fame
D. Rachel is believed to be more a biologist than a writer
4.What type of writing is the article likely to be?
A. A short story. B. A book review.
C. A biography. D. A news report.
Though beach vacations may be a great way to take your mind off work, lakes surrounded by mountains make for an even grander experience. If you are looking for some peace on your vacation, we have some recommendations for you in the Caucasus(高加索).
Lake Sevan
Lake Sevan is situated in the central part of Armenia, in the Gegharkunik province. It is the largest lake in Armenia, located 6,200ft above sea level. Along the lake shore, there are various accommodations（膳宿）.such as resorts and hotels with plenty of activities to take part in such as windsurfing, swimming and sunbathing. While there, do not forget to visit one of the famous cultural relics, the Sevanavank Monastery, and it offers a great view of the lake as well.
Lake Paravani
Lake Paravani, located at 6,801ft above sea level, is in the south of Georgia, near the Javakheti plateau. At this level, altitude sickness can occur and it is a good idea to be prepared to adapt to it properly, or bring medication for altitude sickness. Being a volcanic lake makes for a more interesting experience. The lake is best known for fishing. Do not come home during the winter months when the lake freezes.
Lake Cildir
Lake Cildir is located in the Ardahan province, East Turkey, near the borders of Georgia and Armenia. It is the second largest freshwater lake of Eastern Turkey, and many tourists are not aware of this beautiful attraction. Lake Cildir is surrounded by mountains of the Caucasus. The lake freezes during late November. If the winter is not extremely cold, you can try some lake activities like ice skating and ice fishing.
Lake Van
Lake Van is the must visit of all lakes in this list. The largest lake in Turkey, Lake Van is located on the eastern shore of Turkey and is also the most accessible lake here. It’s situated at 5, 380ft above sea level, and unique to lakes around the world, the water is high in salt content.
1.If you want to visit some historic sites during your travel by a lake, you can go to_______ .
A. Lake Cildir B. Lake Parvani C. Lake Sevan D. Lake Van
2.What is special about Lake Van?
A. Its water is high in salt. B. It is a volcanic lake.
C. It is globally the largest lake. D. It is surrounded by mountains.
3.What challenge are travelers most likely to face while visiting Lake Paravani?
A. Lack of medicine. B. Volcano eruptions.
C. Altitude sickness. D. Low temperature all the year.
4.Which destinations would be attractive to a fishing lover?
A. Lake Sevan and Lake Pa ravani. B. Lake Pravani and Lake Cildir.
C. Lake Cildir and Lake Van. D. Lake Sevan and Lake Van.
