Suppose you want to go abroad and learn about the foreign exchange in culture in different countries. Here is some information you may need.
| Name：Susan Lane Age：22 Place：Reykjavik, Iceland, 2010. Cost：$7,000 Organization：AFS Experience：“I think it was a turning point in my life. I began to understand more about my own culture by experiencing another culture and seeing how other people live.” |
| Name：Sara Small Age：23 Place：Crivitz, Germany, 2011. Cost：$8,000 Organization：EF Foundation Experience：“I love the traveling and I made a lot of friends. I found the European school system to be hard but I am fluent now in German so it was worth it. I did miss my family and friends in Australia but I would love to do it again.” |
| Name：David Links Age：16 Place：Stuttgart, Germany, 2012 Cost：$6,000 Organization：Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Experience：“I wanted to try something that was very different in culture. In Germany everything was different but I soon got settled. The family I was with was great and I really feel as though I have a second family.” |
| Name：Tom Jennings Age：21 Place：Conflans, France, 2012. Cost：$7,000 Organization：Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Experience：“There were times when it was difficult but I liked it, experiencing a different culture. You just have to adapt to each situation as it comes. If there is one thing you learn when you are on a student-exchange program, it is how to take care of yourself.” |
| Name：Linda Marks Age：19 Place：Chonburi Province, Thailand, 2012. Cost：$3,500 Organization：Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Experience：“There are lots of ups and downs, but you always come back for more. I had a few problems but there was always someone to turn to and that was great.” |
1.According to the information, taking part in a foreign exchange program can cost____.
A. from $6,000 to $8,000 B. no more than $7,000
C. anything from $3,500 D. from $3,500 to $8,000
2.The students who refer to both the good and bad times as an exchange student include ______.
A. Susan Lane and Sara Small B. Tom Jennings and Linda Marks
C. Linda Marks and David Links D. Susan Lane and Tom Jennings
3.As a result of his experience in the foreign exchange program Tom Jennings learnt to become _________.
A. selfish and defensive B. determined and independent
C. independent and adaptable D. defensive and determined
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Carri Kessler and her husband Will named their daughter Ottilie after a friend from the U. K, who helped them a lot. However, right after their baby girl was born, the couple noticed a big problem. “No one could remember her name and no one could pronounce it. We’re going to keep having to introduce her!” Kessler told Today.com.
The situation then grew worse as Kessler’s grandmother admitted to sticking Post-it notes around the house to help remind her of Ottilie’s name which can be pronounced either Ott-ill-ee or Oh-TEEL-ya. Three months after Ottilie was born, the Kesslers have decided to legally change their daughter’s name. The couple came up with two possible names. They then settled on Margot after talking to a name expert.
The Kesslers’ situation is no exception as an increasing number of parents experience the same as the Kesslers. According to Baby Center Canada, 11% of its users wish they could change their children’s names due to being over popular, mispronounced or simply unfitting. Parents care a lot more and think a lot more about names now than their parents.
To deal with this, a number of name experts now offer services to help parents choose the right name. Couples have also sought help from the Internet to choose their baby’s name. However, parents can change their child’s name in the event that they regret their choice. In Canada, the rules vary in each province. For instance, in Ontario, the child must have lived in the province for the past 12 months, or since birth if under the age of one. Each of the child’s legal guardians (监护人) must also give permission.
1.Why did Kessler and her husband name their daughter Ottilie?
A. It was very special and unusual.
B. It was at the request at their mother.
C. It was recommended by a name expert.
D. It could remind them of their British friend.
2.What’s the function of the example about the Kesslers?
A. To ask for advice on their situation.
B. To introduce the topic of the text.
C. To show the background of the text.
D. To stress the importance of a suitable name.
3.What can we learn from the third paragraph?
A. The Kesslers’ experience is not uncommon.
B. Unfitness is the main reason for changing names.
C. 11% of Canadians are unsatisfied with their babies’ names.
D. Parents always pay more attention to children’s names.
4.What is the main idea of the text?
A. Rules for name change. B. Ways to name babies.
C. Baby name regret. D. A couple’s anxiety.
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We all have our own tricks to cheer up when we’re feeling down; these little tricks can make you feel a little bit happier every day. While there are certainly happy memories tied up in the wedding ring you and your spouse (配偶) purchased together years ago or your teddy bear from childhood, new research finds that we typically feel calmer and experience a greater sense of well-being when we focus on a place that reminds us of happier times rather than a thing, even if it holds great value.
The report, called Places That Make Us, was conducted by the United Kingdom’s National Trust (NT) and Surrey University’s researchers. Experts performed functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) (功能磁共振成像) scans on 20 volunteers and conducted an online survey of 2,000 people to better understand this deep draw toward special places.
“Working with leading researchers and academics, and using cutting-edge fMRI brain technology, we examined how places affect people, how they become special, and why we feel a pull towards them,” explained Nino Strachey, head of research for the NT.
The 20 volunteers were shown images of landscapes, houses, and other locations, as well as personally meaningful objects. Measuring their brain activity, the researchers found that it was the places, as opposed to the objects, that caused the brain to get the most excited.
Volunteers were also interviewed at great length two times, once at home and the other time at their special place. The research made discoveries that had never known before — the favorite places aroused feelings of belonging, physical and emotional safety, and an intense internal pull to the place.
Dr. Andy Myers weighed in on the findings, saying, “For the first time we have been able to prove the physical and emotional benefits of place, far beyond any research that has been done before.”
1.How was the research conducted?
A. By performing fMRI on 2,000 volunteers.
B. By measuring the participants’ brain activity by fMRI.
C. By doing rough interviews with the participants.
D. By showing meaningful objects to the participants.
2.How would the author feel about the findings of the study?
A. It is pioneering. B. It is baseless.
C. It is imperfect. D. It is unbelievable.
3.Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase “weighed in on” ?
A. Made a comment on. B. Looked down on.
C. Was opposed to. D. Made fun of.
4.What does the text mainly talk about?
A. Everyone has his way to be happy.
B. Valuable places can make people happy.
C. Teddy bears are best memories of children.
D. Meaningful objects lead to greater well-being.
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New drivers who are caught using a phone at the wheel will lose their license under new law that comes into force today.
From Wednesday anyone found calling, texting or using an app while driving will face a 200 pounds on-the-spot fine and six points on their license. It means that new drivers—who can lose a maximum of six points before being banned for the first two years after passing their test—will face an immediate ban for sending a single text message. Previously they were able to avoid getting points on their license by taking part in retraining courses. More experienced motorists can lose their license if they receive 12 points in a three-year period.
It follows a tragic(灾难的) incident in which Polish lorry driver Tomasz Kroker killed four members of the same family after failing to stop while scrolling (滚动) through music on his phone. Twenty-two people were killed and 99 seriously injured in accidents on Britain’s roads in 2015 where a motorist using a mobile was a main cause of accidents.
Research by the RAC has found that one in four motorists admit checking texts, emails and social media while driving. Chris Grayling, the Transport Secretary, said increasing punishment would act as a “strong deterrent(震慑物)”. He added, “Everyone has a part to play in encouraging their family and friends not to use their phones while driving. It is as inexcusable(不可原谅的) as drink-driving. ”
1.People will lose six points on their license while driving except________.
A. calling B. texting
C. using an app D. carrying phones
2.Who will lose his license according to the passage?
A. New drivers lose 5 points for the first two years.
B. New drivers lose 6 points during three years.
C. Experienced drivers lose 12 points in three years.
D. Experienced drivers lose 6 points in three years.
3.What led to the appearance of the new law?
A. The research by the RAC.
B. A serious accident.
C. The survey of the website.
D. The news on TV.
4.What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. More severe punishment is effective.
B. Most of drivers use phones while driving.
C. A driver’s family and friends make no difference.
D. Using phones while driving is more harmful than drink-driving.
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Moving abroad can be a challenging experience. You leave your family, friends and everything you know behind. You enter a new culture where the customs and sometimes the languages are different. 1.. It’s a time to discover new things, make new friends and begin a new adventure.
So what are the best ways to involve yourself in the new culture while living abroad?
Live with a native speaker
2.. First, you have a friend! Living alone can be a lonely experience, especially if you’re far from home. As for me, I’ve had the opportunity to meet my housemate’s friends and socialize (交往) with them.3.. In addition, you have someone to tell you about the cultural customs and interesting places in the area.
Socialize with the local people
The thought of making friends and mixing with the local people may seem scary at first but it’s worth it.4., attending an evening class or participating in a language exchange with people that are interested in learning your native language.
5.
The food in France is amazing and discovering new food is a fun experience. I’ve tried things that I’ve never tried before. My knowledge of different bread and cheese types has grown greatly.
A. Try the local food
B. But it’s also exciting
C. I currently volunteer with homeless people
D. You can also speak the local language every day
E. I can improve my French vocabulary and understanding
F. You can meet other people in the area by joining a club
G. There are many advantages of living with a native speaker
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From that day on, when eight-year-old Charlie with gray eyes began riding my school bus, he was a trial. If a fight ______ out, it must have been Charlie. If a girl was crying, ______ were that Charlie had pulled her hair. I practiced every bit of patience, but all ______. However, I spoke to him ______ but firmly, he would stare at me with those big gray eyes without a word.
A little girl sent me a small tin ______. She had written, “To the Best Bus Driver Polly.” One day, I was ______ because of a talk with the headmaster. When I got on the bus, I ______ that the tin heart was gone.“Charlie was the first one on the bus. Check his ______, ”insisted the girl who had given me the heart.
I asked him to come forward, and ______ into his pocket. Then I felt it—the ______ small tin heart. Charlie stared at me for a long time. There were no ______ in those big gray eyes and no plea(恳求) for ______ He seemed to be waiting for what would happen. I was about to pull the tin heart out of Charlie’s pocket when I ______ myself. “Let him keep it,” a ______ seemed to whisper.
Many years later, I was in a department store ______ someone said, “Polly?” I turned to see the big ______ eyes. There was no doubt. It was Charlie. To my ______, he hugged me and pulled ______ from his pocket—the little tin heart that ______, “To the Best Bus Driver Polly.”
“You were the only one who kept ______,” he explained.
1.A. held B. broke C. gave D. got
2.A. challenges B. changes C. choices D. chances
3.A. in secret B. in shape C. in vain D. in sight
4.A. weakly B. gently C. coldly D. rudely
5.A. heart B. bus C. animal D. girl
6.A. blamed B. charged C. teased D. delayed
7.A. doubted B. admitted C. realized D. wondered
8.A. pockets B. books C. seats D. schoolbags
9.A. stretched B. raised C. reached D. pulled
10.A. familiar B. new C. ordinary D. earlier
11.A. pride B. pleasure C. smiles D. tears
12.A. encouragement B. mercy C. recognition D. escape
13.A. stopped B. enjoyed C. devoted D. prepared
14.A. child B. voice C. tone D. noise
15.A. until B. before C. because D. when
16.A. black B. blue C. gray D. red
17.A. surprise B. relief C. amusement D. delight
18.A. nothing B. anything C. something D. everything
19.A. sang B. read C. showed D. appeared
20.A. asking B. practicing C. persuading D. trying
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The teenagers want to look good. As1.matter of fact, any type of regular physical activity can improve your fitness. The most important thing is 2.you keep moving!
A good mental attitude is of great importance. So first of all, keep positive and fun. You are more 3. (like) to keep with it if you choose something you like.
Small changes can add up to better fitness, so take one step at a time. For example, walk or ride your bike to school instead of getting a ride. Get on or 4. the bus several blocks away and walk the rest of the way.
5. you choose, make sure it includes aerobic(有氧的) activity that makes you 6. (breath) harder and increases your heart rate. This is the 7. (good) type of exercise because it increases your fitness level and makes your heart and lungs work better. It also burns off your body fat. Examples of aerobic activities are basketball, running, or 8. (swim).
Last but not the least, don’t forget to warm up with some easy exercises before you do any physical activity, which may help protect against many 9. (injure).
Exercise should be a regular of your day. Keep moving and you 10. (stay) fit.
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短文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处错误。每处错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧）,并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线,并在该词的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。
Do you know anyone whom is always late? I have friends that always arrive at place much later than we agreed to meet. In one case, I started telling a friend to meet me half an hour before I expected him to arrive at. Some people think of being late as small problem. But being late can have seriously consequences. Being late can harm your relationships and it also communicate to people that you don’t respect them because you waste your time. People may wonder if they can trust you. If you don’t show around when you say you will, what do they know your promises are reliable? So it is really important for people not to being late.
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假设你是李华，与留学生朋友Bob约好一起去书店，因故不能赴约。请给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1. 表示歉意；
2. 说明原因；
3. 另约时间。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当加入细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Li Hua,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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