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Holidays are the main times to see both sides of my family.
At Thanksgiving, my mom, dad, brother and I go to my dad’s side of the family, my grandpa’s. When I was in 2nd grade, my grandma got in a car accident only miles from their house. At the time, I was in school. I was checked out and brought to church. Since then, holidays have never been the same. However, Thanksgiving is still good, although it would be better with grandma. At my grandpa’s house, my uncle, aunt, dad and mom all get the dishes prepared for the feast. When the final family members arrive, and the food is downstairs, we dig in, the little ones first.
Christmas is a little different. We have Christmas with my mom’s side at my uncle’s house, usually on Christmas Eve. We have dinner with homemade cupcakes for dessert, and relax until it is time to open presents. The kids get the most and we usually take a family photo. After everybody’s gifts have been opened, my family say goodbye and go home.
Easter has been a little different in the past few years. It started 3 years ago, when my family hosted my mom’s side of the family. We put our dishes we made for the day on the counter. We kids go downstairs and play ping-pong or football. We are called up when everything is ready and begin eating. The kids go to a table in the living room, and the adults use the kitchen table. That is usually the Easter day for us.
Each tradition gets better and better each year for some reason. I wonder what new traditions my family might come up with in the coming years.
1.What happened to the writer when he was in 2nd grade?
A. He lost his grandma.
B. He dropped out of school.
C. He felt Thanksgiving was not as good as before.
D. He didn’t like going to his mum’s side of the family.
2.We can learn from the passage that on Christmas, .
A. a family photo is usually taken
B. presents are only given to the kids
C. the kids play ping-pong or football
D. the adults have dinner in the kitchen
3.How does the writer feel about future holidays with his family?
A. Patient and encouraged. B. Curious and eager.
C. Worried but grateful. D. Tired but hopeful.
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TO： ALL STUDENTS
FROM ： John Keating
SUBJECT ： Academic Honesty Policy
As we start a new semester at City College, I would like to remind everyone of our commitment to academic honesty.
Today, all students received a copy of our Academic Honesty Policy. I know everyone’s mailbox can get very full at this time of year. However, this document is very important. It explains the rules that we expect all members of our academic community to follow. You are responsible for reading and understanding these rules. If you have any questions about the policy, please make an appointment to speak with your academic advisor.
What is academic dishonesty?
Often students can be unsure what we mean by academic dishonesty. The Academic Honesty Policy explains the types of behavior that are not allowed. Here are two examples of academic dishonesty：
Cheating is breaking a rule to get a higher grade. Some examples of cheating include:
• Copying a classmate’s answers during an exam.
• Looking at notes during an exam.
• Submitting homework that you borrowed from another student.
• Taking an exam for another student.
Plagiarism is submitting the words or ideas of other people as your own work. Some examples of plagiarism include：
• Copying text from the Internet and submitting it as your own work.
• Copying text from a book, changing some of the words, and submitting it as your own work.
• Using another person’s ideas and not giving that person credit.
What happens if you are found guilty of academic dishonesty?
If you are accused of academic dishonesty, the Student Honor Office will investigate your case. If you are found guilty of breaking the rules, the college will take disciplinary action. In serious cases, students can receive a failing grade. They may also be asked to leave school for good. For less serious cases, students could have to revise their work and receive a lower grade.
Academic work can be difficult. At times, you may be tempted to use dishonesty to make the work easier. As you gather the knowledge and skills that will prepare you for your future career, remember this: It is our values that will help us achieve these goals. With every action, always remember to be honest, responsible and fair.
Good luck with the new semester.
John Keating
President
City College
1.A student is considered cheating when .
A. looking at other students’ notes after class
B. submitting homework that is two weeks late
C. remembering sentences from the Internet and writing them on a test
D. making people believe he/she is another student while taking an exam
2.Which is an example of plagiarism?
A. Copying text from a book and learning it by heart.
B. Bringing secret notes and using them while taking a test.
C. Asking the professor a question in the middle of an exam.
D. Pretending that someone else’s ideas are yours in an essay.
3.In all cases when a student is accused of academic dishonesty, .
A. he/she will be punished
B. he/she will fail the exam
C. he/she will get a lower grade
D. he/she will be dismissed from school
4.The purpose of writing this letter is .
A. to make all the school rules clear
B. to encourage students to work hard
C. to urge students to be honest in academics
D. to prevent students’ dishonesty in communication
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Gesture is the use ol such movements to express thought, emotion, etc. A gesture can be many things. Slamming a book shut shows anger and frustration. Opening a door lor someone shows kindness. Gestures go much beyond small actions.
My friend once told me a story in high school. One day he met a girl who was on the girls’ basketball team. He said hello, gave her a hard handshake and wished her good luck as she had a game later. He came to find out he saved that girl’s life. She had planned on committing suicide and by shaking her hand and saying good luck, he made her realize someone really cared about her. I’m not saying all actions are going to change someone else’s life that much, but it may make their day better.
Gestures can be negative too. In my senior year of high school， a guy on my football team was late and was walking down the field to practice. Everyone on the team knows our coach hates it when people are late and walk on the field. He was walking in as if he owned the place and had no care of what his teammates were thinking. His body language had never been good. The other players on the team had never liked him because of his body language.
Gestures can often say more than a person wants. One day I was mad at my parents for some pointless reason. All day I stayed downstairs. When one of them walked by, I would just stare at the TV or my phone and hope they wouldn’t try to start a conversation. When they tried to talk to me，I would give one-word answers. Sitting on the couch and watching TV by myself all day was not my intent but that was what my gestures told my parents.
One simple gesture can change a person’s thoughts, day or maybe even save their lives. If everyone made a nice gesture to someone else every day， our school， town， and world would become a better place. One single act of random kindness at a time or a kind gesture can change the world.
1.The story in Paragraph 2 shows .
A. gestures are more important than words
B. the girl made the writer’s friend feel warm
C. the writer’s friend had affection for the girl
D. gestures may help people be positive about life
2.How is the passage mainly developed?
A. By making comparisons. B. By following the order of time.
C. By giving examples. D. By analyzing cause and effect.
3.Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?
CP ： Central Point P ： Point Sp: Sub-point (次要点） C: Conclusion
A.
B. 
C.
D. 
4.Which is the best title for this passage?
A. Words Count B. Actions Speak
C. Kindness Shines D. Behavior Changes
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Let E-bikes Power New York's Transit Future
Providence, R. I., just became the 13th city to develop an electric-assisted bike-share system, which runs or is developing bike-share networks in cities across the United States. Ironically, the Brooklyn-based company cannot operate in its hometown of New York City,due to the wrongheaded ban on electric bicycles.
In many major cities in the U. S. and abroad, e-bikes are flourishing and helping to solve major urban challenges. Stockholm is adding 5, 000 e-bikes to its bike-share system. UPS is delivering packages in Hamburg using electrically-assisted cargo tricycles. And San Francisco's DoorDash food delivery service has found e-bikes to be the best mode to navigate heavy traffic and limited parking.
In striking contrast, New York City insists e-bikes are banned under law. More than 900 e- bikes were seized and more than 1, 800 summonses（召回）were issued by the New York Police Department in 2017,following Mayor de Blasio's decision to limit e-bike usage, despite the fact that no data or records exist to show e-bike-related safety incidents.
Who does the e-bike restriction hurt? The e-bikes seized in 2017 primarily belonged to food delivery workers, who are immigrants from Asia and Latin America. New Yorkers love their delivery: A new study from the New York City Department of Transportation found that more than half of city residents receive food deliveries at least a few times per month."
In fact, the top three neighborhoods for e-bike summonses-the Upper East and West Sides and East Midtown-also consisted of more than 70% white residents. It's difficult to divorce the
penalty of workers of color from the predominantly white, rich neighborhoods to whom the meals are delivered.
It is true that the rush to maximize delivery numbers leads to higher speeds and potentially dangerous biking. To that end, the city should improve and enforce safe cycling and expand bicycling infrastructure to ensure safe passage for cyclists and pedestrians.
Outside New York, cities and companies are finding that e-bikes are convenient, have low carbon footprints and require less space than cars on city streets. As New York City seeks to improve traffic, better air quality and encourage active modes of transportation, it is confusing that a mode that checks all of those boxes would be outlawed.
The city must stop pedaling backwards on both workable transportation modes and the racially-charged policies surrounding them. It is time for New York City to embrace e-bikes as the very useful, worker-enabling, convenient and environmentally-forward mode that they are.
1.Why are e-bike usage situations in major cities in the U. S. and abroad mentioned?
A. To compare the differences of e-bike development in major cities.
B. To describe the advantages of e-bike systems around the world.
C. To arouse attention on the popularity of e-bikes from readers.
D. To question the policy on e-bike usage in New York City.
2.We can learn from the passage that＿・
A. e-bikes failed to solve major urban challenges
B. data and records showed e-bikes caused traffic accidents
C. only the immigrants needed the e-bikes for food delivery
D. there have been strict regulations banning the e-bikes on road
3.The underlined phrase "checks all of those boxes" in paragraph 7 means_.
A. meets the requirements B. unlocks the boxes
C. includes the requirements D. examines the boxes
4.What is the writer's attitude towards using e-bikes in New York City?
A. Skeptical. B. Supportive.
C. Objective. D. Negative.
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