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Over the last nine years, Luther takes a six — mile ____ every day to visit his wife in the hospital. He always stays by her side, encouraging her, showering her with ____, and their daily kiss. Luther could get a ride or even take the bus, but he ____ to walk the whole journey to help clear his mind and to ___everything about his wife. Passersby often recognize Luther and stop to offer him a ride, but he __ their kindness. His daily walk is __ of how much he loves his wife.

Luther's daughter hoped he could ___accept rides, especially on extremely hot and snowy days, but Luther __ walking himself so she just lets him have it his way.

__ walking six-miles each day in the heat and snow would be too much, when you've walked through ____ with someone, what's another six miles? Luther is always ____ to leave his love before returning home, but he knows that each tomorrow, ___the weather, he will be on his way again. He can't bear to live a single day without ___his wife.

【1】A.reportedB.imaginedC.advisedD.thought

【2】A.HoweverB.ThereforeC.InsteadD.Besides

【3】A.driveB.walkC.rideD.flight

【4】A.reliefB.trustC.loveD.sympathy

【5】A.agreesB.hesitatesC.failsD.prefers

【6】A.recallB.suspectC.ignoreD.discover

【7】A.dislikesB.correctsC.declinesD.considers

【8】A.motivationB.proofC.trialD.origin

【9】A.actuallyB.graduallyC.finallyD.occasionally

【10】A.insists onB.turns toC.sets aboutD.takes up

【11】A.BecauseB.IfC.WhileD.Until

【12】A.lifeB.growthC.marriageD.adulthood

【13】A.gratefulB.sadC.eagerD.guilty

【14】A.thanks toB.rather thanC.apart fromD.regardless of

【15】A.supportingB.mentioningC.seeingD.calling

The British have many traditions but there is nothing more quintessential(典型的）than 【1】(take)afternoon tea.We know the Brits have a love affair with drinking tea, 【2】more than 160 million cups drunk every day,but it was the invention of afternoon tea 【3】 turned tea-drink into a popular pastime.

This sociable feast involves drinking good quality tea 【4】(comfort)while nibbling(小口吃）on nice sandwiches,scones with jam and cream and a selection of small cakes.And,of course, it can only happen in the afternoon!Afternoon tea,which 【5】(design)as a light snack to bridge the gap between lunch and dinner,dates back to the 1840s.It went on to become a 【6】(fashion) social occasion for the upper classes.

Now there is a resurgence(復(fù)蘇）in its 【7】(popular)in the UK and it is available to anyone who can afford it. 【8】 it can be enjoyed at home,the best way to experience it is at a smart hotel or cafe.But if you're thinking of visiting such a place 【9】(enjoy)a plate of sweet and savory treats with a steaming hot brew,remember the rules you must follow to avoid 【10】(ask)to leave.

Writer Henry James once noted that"there are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."I'm sure once you have tried it,you will agree.

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【1】 If you don’t have a current passport, you’ll need to bring your pictures and some proof of your citizenship—a birth certificate, a certificate of naturalization, or a certificate of citizenship—to a post office. Fill out a passport application, and in a month you’ll have your passport.

Plan Your Trip.

Plan your trip to England in early to mid—October or in mid— to late March, because that’s when flights are the cheapest. During the winter, the days grow very short. Besides, sunlight is sometimes limited to less than eight hours per day. 【2】

Settle Yourself in England

Find affordable accommodations by staying at a hostel. Hostels vary in shapes, forms and sizes. 【3】 If you can afford to stay at a hotel, make sure you are aware of check—in times and policies.

To get around England, the most common methods are bus and rail 【4】 Passes for a full day, week, or month can save you money if you’re going to take the Tube for even a few stops.

【5】

Buy a budget travel book to find attractions and sites in cities such as: London, Bath, Cambridge Oxford, Canterbury, Leeds and Wimbledon. Popular attractions include: Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Portobello Market and the Tower of London in London; Bath Abbey in Bath; the colleges of Cambridge; and the Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury.

A. Budget your trip

B. Find the Best Things to Do

C. You can get a visa from any British Embassy.

D. You’ll need a passport and visa to visit England.

E. The summer brings in record—breaking numbers of tourists.

F. If you decide to use the underground rail system, get a pass.

G. But they generally provide affordable housing with minimal pleasures

＂We need to take more seriously the possibility that a positive emotional style is a major player in disease risk,"says psychologist Sheldon Cohen,the study's lead researcher.

In a previous study,Cohen and his colleagues found that people who tended to be cheerful and lively were least likely to develop sniffles,coughs and other cold symptoms.People who showed positive feelings were also less likely to mention symptoms to their doctors,even when medical tests detected those symptoms.

Those findings were interesting,but they didn't prove that a person's attitude affects whether he or she gets sick.Instead,it was still possible that a person's underlying personality is what matters.

Evidence suggests,for instance,that certain people are naturally more likely to be outgoing and optimistic,with high self-esteem and a sense of control over life.This would mean that who we are,not how we feel,ultimately decides our chances of catching colds.

To figure out which mattered more,personality or emotions,the researchers interviewed 193 healthy adults.The researchers talked to each person over the phone every evening for 2 weeks. They told the researchers about the positive and negative feelings they had experienced that day.

The results showed that everyone in the study was equally likely to get infected.Their symptoms,however,differed depending on the types of emotions that they had reported over the previous fortnight.

Among those who reported good moods and had been infected with the flu virus,for example, 28 percent developed coughs and stuffy noses.On the other hand,those symptoms struck 41 percent of people who had been less positive.Scientists argue about whether negative emotions or positive emotions have a stronger effect on how healthy we are.For now,it can't hurt to look on the bright side more often than not!

【1】What is the text mainly about?

A.How to get rid of colds.

B.Attitude determines life.

C.Smiles turn away colds.

D.Different opinions about colds.

【2】The phrase"full of vim and vigor"underlined in Paragraph 1 probably means"

A.ignorantB.well-informed

C.energeticD.passive

【3】According to the finding,a leading factor of catching colds should be one's.

A.healthB.personality

C.qualityD.mood

【4】By saying the last paragraph,the writer intends to suggest

A.the saying-every coin has two sides

B.positive emotions are as good as negative emotions

C.it is not necessarily good for you if you always look at problems positively

D.it will be good for your health to always keep up an optimistic state of mind

【1】These machines are c_________updated by improving the design of the computers all the time.

【2】At home, however, there should be little difficulty a________the attention of private and foreign investors(投資者).

【3】All photographs are by the author unless o__________stated.

【4】Having been b________twice, the postman refused to deliver our letters unless we chained our dog up.

【5】Many veterans(老兵) believe it is their job to bear witness to the horrors of war that they p______ experienced.

【6】Whether he is i_________or guilty is a decision that will be made when the case is tried in court.

【7】When people spend more and more time far from reality, they will find it hard to draw a d_________between the virtual world and the real one.

【8】It is a well-known fact that China has made invaluable_________(貢獻(xiàn)) to world peace, stability and development.

【9】They accepted the invitation without a moment's_________(猶豫).

【10】All seats__________(占用), he had to stand in the corner, listening to the speech.

【11】For the_________(便利) of our classification; any over eighteen years old counts as an adult.

【12】We are supposed to make decisions based on facts and___________(分析).

【13】The after-sale service network of the company has spread___________(全國地).

【14】It is__________(難堪的) to have someone looking over your shoulder while you're at work, as though you could not be trusted.

【15】A group____________(構(gòu)成)of several families visited the amusement park last week.

Researchers want to further probe consumers' attitudes towards edible insects, and evaluate taste preferences and consumers5 willingness to buy such products. In an earlier online survey of 820 Australian consumers, the researchers found that 20% had tried edible insects. Of those surveyed, 46% said they'd be willing to try a cookie made from insect flour.

" In the earlier survey, consumers said they were most likely to try flavored or roasted insects and least likely to want to try cockroaches or spiders," Dr Crump says. "In this taste test, we've chosen products that consumers are most likely to react positively towards―apologies to anyone keen to try a cockroach or spider. The samples we'll be offering consumers provide a good spread of the available insect products in Australia' s marketplaces, some of which may be more acceptable than others."

Dr Crump says the research will help guide the development of an edible insect industry. In Australia, edible insects remain a new agricultural industry. Consumer research is needed to improve consumer acceptance of edible insects, so as to realize their potential as an alternative protein（蛋白質(zhì)）source.

Professor Kerry Wilkinson says edible insects could play a role in global food security. "Problems such as climate change, increasing global population, shortage of agricultural land and rapidly changing consumer preferences are common, particularly in developing countries where there is an increasing demand for high quality animal protein," he says. "These food security problems will only be overcome by a change in food consumption habits. Edible insects could provide one solution. We want to look at ways of overcoming barriers to insect consumption in Australia.

【1】What does the underlined word "probe" in paragraph 2 most probably mean?

A.Explore.B.Influence.C.Describe.D.Compare.

【2】Why have the researchers chosen certain insect products for the taste test?

A.Because they are richer in protein than other insects.

B.Because it is not difficult to flavor or roast them.

C.Because they are widely acceptable in Australia.

D.Because they are probably to consumers' taste.

【3】In Kerry Wilkinson's opinion, how can consumers help remove food security problems?

A.By taking in less animal protein.

B.By changing their eating habits.

C.By expanding agricultural land.

D.By controlling their appetite.

【4】What can be the best title for the text?

A.Insects Make Food Security No Longer a Problem

B.Could Edible Insects Help Global Food Security?

C.Edible Insects Prove an Alternative Protein Source

D.What Counts Most When It Gomes to Edible Insects?

Running just once a week, or 50 minutes a week, reduces the risk of death at a given point in time. 【2】 This is good news for those who don't have much time on their hands for exercise. But it shouldn't discourage those who enjoy running longer and more often. We found even "hardcore" running (for example, every day or four hours a week) is beneficial for health. Nor do the benefits necessarily increase by running at high speeds. We found similar benefits for running at any speed between 8 and 13 km/h. It might be that running at your own "most comfortable pace" is the best for your health.

【3】 Running may lead to overuse injuries. These occur as a consequence of repeated mechanical stress on the tissue without enough time for recovery. Sudden death is also likely to happen during exercise, though, this occurs very rarely.

Therefore, for beginning runners, start slow and gradually increase the pace, duration and weekly frequency. Set your aim at 50 minutes a week or more, and run at a comfortable speed.

If you don't like running alone, consider doing it along with others. 【4】 It can be hard to start running, but it shouldn't be too hard. 【5】 There are more than 800 other interesting sports to choose from. The benefits of many other sports (such as swimming, tennis, cycling and aerobics) are comparable to the ones found for running.

A.If you don't like running, don't force it.

B.However, keep it in mind that there are risks as well.

C.It also indicates you needn't run fast or far to gain the benefit.

D.It can increase your motivation and provide a fun social experience.

E.Running may help you live longer but more isn't necessarily better.

F.The benefit doesn't seem to increase or decrease with higher amounts of running.

G.Doing it in many sessions spread across the week brings much more benefits.

Most Americans think of Saint Patrick’s Day as a big party centered around drinking alcohol. But its beginnings in Ireland were religious, says Mike Cronin, a professor of Irish history with Boston College of Massachusetts.

Ireland is a mostly Roman Catholic country. Saint Patrick lived in Ireland more than 2,000 years ago. He is widely considered to have established Christianity in the country. The Church honored him with a holy day in the 17th century. March 17 marks the date of his death. The average Irish person honored March 17 quietly. Attending church services was the main activity. In fact, most businesses that served alcohol would close in honor of the day.

In the early 1900s, Ireland’s government made St. Patrick’s Day an official holiday. By the 1960s, towns across Ireland started celebrating the holiday with parades and music. In Ireland today, St. Patrick’s Day is a four-day public celebration that includes parades, music, food, and games.

For Irish people living outside Ireland, Saint Patrick’s Day became a chance to celebrate their Irish identity and culture. Now, countries and cities around the world celebrate March 17 in creative ways. Many countries hold Saint Patrick’s Day parades. Famous monuments, including the Great Wall of China, the Niagara Falls, and the Gateway of India in Mumbai will all be colored by green light for the day.

Cronin says that the worldwide popularity of Saint Patrick’s Day has helped the Irish government, which uses the holiday as a form of diplomacy. And for a small island of 4.5 to 5 million people it’s quite remarkable that they have that kind of soft power.

【1】How did average Irish people celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in the 17th century?

A. Drinking alcohol. B. Parading in the streets.

C. Attending church services peacefully. D. Coloring well-known monuments green.

【2】What can we learn from the passage?

A. Saint Patrick’s Day is the most significant day in the US.

B. Saint Patrick’s Day plays a role in foreign affairs in Ireland today.

C. Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated worldwide today as in the 17th century.

D. On Saint Patrick’s Day, parades and parties are held throughout America.

【3】What is the passage mainly about?

A. The origin of Saint Patrick’s Day.

B. The celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day.

C. The influence of Saint Patrick’s Day on the world.

D. The role of Saint Patrick’s Day in Irish diplomacy.

【4】What is Cronin’s attitude towards the popularity of Saint Patrick’s Day?

A. Unclear. B. Neutral. C. Negative. D. Positive.

【1】For schoolwork, it means having one notebook or place where you store all your assignment, so you know what you have to do and when. Keeping all your school work neat and in a specific place--these are the main parts of organization.

For home stuff, being organized means having a place to put your things and putting them back as you go.【2】It means keeping your schoolbag, your shoes, and your clean underwear in the same places so you always know where to find them.

Planning is part of being organized, too. 【3】Calendars, lists, and schedules can help you plan. You can buy or draw a calendar and keep it near your workplace. Making a schedule or “to-do” list for yourself is a good idea. Looking at your list helps you keep track of what you need to do. 【4】Check off things when you’ve done them. Use your list to help you decide which thing is the most important to work on first.

【5】But once you’re organized, it feels great. The less time you spend hunting around for things or panicking about homework, the more time you have for better things, like reading a good book or playing.

A.Planning means deciding what you will do and when you will do it.

B.First, you should get your schoolwork organized.

C.Add new things as you get assignments.

D.You will benefit a lot from a good habit.

E.What does it mean to be organized?

F.It takes some extra efforts to organize yourself and your stuff.

G.It means hanging your coat up instead of dropping it on the floor or throwing it on a chair.