It was a really painful experience, but I’m feeling better now. I 【1】 my doctor’ advice and 【2】 for at least half an hour every day, and eat lots of fruit and 【3】. People should look after their bodies. My mother is right: don’t 【4】 your health for a slim and attractive 【5】. It isn’t 【6】 it.

He also told us that the best way to 【7】 respect was to 【8】 ourselves to study and get high grades. This 【9】 like my school in China.

We also had different students in some classes, so it was a 【10】 for me to remember all the faces and names.

The colors red, white and blue, along 【1】 the stars and stripes on the American flag, all represent different things. Red represents 【2】 (strong) and bravery, white means virtue, and blue stands for hard work and 【3】 (just). There are fifty stars on the flag, one for each state,【4】 (represent) the union of fifty states 【5】 one country in a federal system. The thirteen stripes are 【6】 (remind) people of the thirteen colonies that 【7】 (join) together to fight for independence from Britain. Each year on 4 July, the USA celebrates Independence Day,【8】 the Stars and Stripes 【9】 be seen all over the country,【10】 (light) by fireworks in the night sky.

Self-awareness

When a negative thought pops into your mind, immediately correct it. Instead of telling yourself “That’s a nice shirt, but I can’t afford it,” change the message to “That will look great with my black pants when I can afford it.”【2】.

Of course, everyone complains sometimes. But the less frequently you complain, the better you will feel.

Distance yourself

【3】. Excuse yourself and go somewhere quiet, somewhere outdoors in the fresh air. Think of something pleasant before returning. You have to take this seriously because negative people can and will pull you into the quicksand (難以擺脫的困境).

Don’t try to change complainers

If you find yourself trapped in a group of complainers in a meeting or at a social event, simply choose silence. Let their words bounce off you while you think of something else. Attempting to stop the complaining can make you a target.【4】. If someone says, “I hate Mondays; weekends are too short,” try to think, “I’m glad I rested over the weekend, so I’m ready to make some improvement on that big project.”

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When someone is shouting at you angrily, throw the responsibility back at them by asking, “So what do you intend to do about it?” In most cases, complainers don’t really want a solution. They just want to speak them out. If you make them aware that they themselves have to find the solutions, they will leave you alone and find someone else to complain to. If so, you will be happy.

A. Find solutions

B. Change the responsibility

C. You have got a lot of company

D. By doing this, it will lead to positive behavior

E. But you can redirect the discussion in your own mind

F. Whenever possible, escape from negative conversations

G. You will never know what they are going to talk about

Changing relationships

High school student Elly Cooper from Illinois said social media often reduces face- to-face communication. “It makes in-person relationships harder because of people’s attention given to their phones instead of their boyfriends or girlfriends,” Cooper said.

Yet, some people believe social media has made it easier to start relationships with anyone from anywhere. Beth Kaplan from Illinois met her long-distance friend through social media. He currently lives in Scotland, but they’re still able to frequently communicate with each other. “I can feel close to someone that I’m talking to via FaceTime,” Kaplan said.

Wanting to be “l(fā)iked”

The rise of social media has changed the way teenagers see themselves. The 19- year-old Essena O’Neill announced on the social networking service Instagram that she was quitting social media because it made her unable to stop thinking about appearing perfect online. Negative comments also can do great damage to a teenager’s self-esteem. Teenagers who get negative comments can’t help but feel hurt.

Opening new doors

However, Armin Korsos, a student from Illinois, takes advantage of the comments he receives over social media to improve his videos on the social networking site YouTube. “Social media can help people show themselves and their talents to the world in a way that has never been possible before,” Korsos said.

【1】Who met the long-distance friend through social media?

A. Elly Cooper. B. Beth Kaplan.

C. Essena O’Neill. D. Armin Korsos.

【2】What does Essena O’Neill think of social media?

A. It hurts her seriously. B. It promotes friendship.

C. It upsets her sometimes. D. It develops confidence.

【3】What is the topic of the text?

A. Teenagers’ attitude toward social media.

B. Social media’s influence on teenagers.

C. A recent study conducted in the US.

D. New ways of self-improvement.

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2. 俱樂部活動；

3. 報名方式和截止日期。

注意：1. 詞數(shù)100左右，文章開頭和結(jié)尾已給出，不計入總詞數(shù)；

2. 可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫。

Dear David,

I’m writing to invite you to join our reading club.

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【1】The restaurant c_____ us $400 for the wine.

【2】I can't think of any possible e________ for his absence.

【3】Nobody thinks he d______ our help so we won't give him any hand.

【4】We had an a______ with the waiter about the bill.

【5】Only women with e________ of office work can apply for the position.

【6】She r_______her father's last wishes and burned all his photos.

【7】Lucy has a______ all of the goals she set for herself in high school and is ready for new challenges at university.

【8】Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious c_________ we face.

【9】The players have made p________ for a tough game mentally and physically.

【10】After the big earthquake in Taiwan, people in the Chinese mainland begin to d______ their clothes, food and money to the disaster areas.

要點如下：1.介紹情況；2.反應(yīng)問題；3.提出解決方法。

注意：1.詞數(shù)100左右 2.可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫。

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A young officer was at a railway station. On his way home, he wanted to telephone his mother to tell her the time of his train, so that she could meet him at the station in her car. 【1】(look) in all his pockets, he found that he did not have the coins for the telephone call, so he 【2】(go) outside in hope for someone to help.

At last an old soldier came by, and 【3】 young officer stopped him and said, “Have you got change for ten pence?”

“Wait a minute,” the old soldier answered, beginning to put his hand in his pocket. “I’ll see 【4】 I can help you.”

“Don’t you know how to speak to an officer?” the young man said 【5】(angry). “Now let’s start again. Have you got change for ten pence?”

“No, sir,” the old soldier answered quickly.

Many people benefit from shopping therapy. One of the most obvious things is the enjoyment people get from the items they buy. 【2】 When people shop, they often buy things they really care about on some level. For example, when people come home with a new shirt or a new computer, they assume that the item is going to improve their lives in some way. This can help reduce many feelings of unhappiness.

【3】 Some experts think humans are linked with the need to constantly achieve and fight for improvement. People make a decision to buy something, and then actually follow through this plan. This is one way people can take action to directly change their own lives.

People who don't actually have any money to buy things still benefit from shopping therapy. For them, simply browsing (瀏覽) can be a nice experience.【4】

The simple act of leaving home and spending time around other humans is another possible reason for the effectiveness of shopping therapy.【5】 Many people even use shopping as a specific social activity by bringing people they care about along with them and turning the process into a pleasant activity.

A. So shop until you start feeling better.

B. That’ s because it helps them form future shopping plans.

C. Many people shop for this reason without even realizing it.

D. Other people have the feeling of achievement after shopping.

E. Many people have gone into debt due to shopping therapy addiction.

F. There is sometimes a sense of community in the shopping experience.

G. Most people find joy in buying new things, no matter how small they may be.

International airports were once characterized by their high voices, competing gate announcements and so on. This is all changing. Angela Gittens, director general of Airports Council International (ACI), says there is a growing desire among airports and airlines they serve to create a calm, relaxed atmosphere without being disturbed by announcements. “Passengers can relax while they wait for their flight to board in the common airside lounges(休閑區(qū)), and food and drink areas,” she says.

In June, Helsinki Airport in Finland—a country where the tourism slogan(口號) is “silence, please”—became the most recent airport to adopt the silent concept. As part of its commitment to quieting things down, announcements for flights are made only in boarding gate areas.

Lost track of time in the shops?

Too bad.

Nobody’s going to call you to your flight, as announcements in all terminals will be made only in exceptional（尤其） emergency circumstances.

Heikki Koski, vice president of Helsinki Airport, says that improved flight information display system and interactive kiosks(交互式自助服務(wù)機), together with advances in mobile technology, are changing the way airports communicate with passengers. At Munich airport, InfoGate kiosks allow for video-based face-to-face conversation with a live customer service representative in the traveler’s language of choice. Interactive signs, on the other hand, give directions at the touch of finger. Passengers can tap a “you are here” display to get directions and approximate walking time to their destinations.

Of course, an airport will never be as silent as a temple. There will continue to be a need for airport-wide emergency announcements along with boarding calls. But at silent airports, the latter can be restricted to specific gates, as has adopted in Helsinki.

【1】What is Angela Gittens’ opinion on the silent airport concept?

A. It makes airport noise-free.

B. It is intended for passengers’ benefit.

C. It has changed international airports’ reputation.

D. It has encouraged the catering industry in airports.

【2】What should passengers pay close attention to at Helsinki Airport?

A. Their boarding time.B. Finland’s tourism slogan.

C. The shop’s opening hours.D. The “you are here” display.

【3】Why is Munich Airport mentioned in the text?

A. To show its popularity.B. To introduce Infogate kiosks.

C. To prove Heikki Koski’s words.D. To be compared with Helsinki Airport.

【4】What is the best title for the text?

A. Silence, please. This is an airport.

B. Can airports be as quiet as temples?

C. Silent airports all around the world.

D. Technology helps airports become interactive.