Smartphones store a lot of personal data. These devices know our names,the names of our friends，our addresses and where we are right now.1. A weather app needs to know where a person is to report the local forecast，for example.
Many smartphone apps don't cost anything to download and use.But don't be fooled. There's still a price. 2. Those same apps may often send data on to advertisers as well.Those advertisers will pay well to know how people behave and live.Once your data leave a device，you can't get them back. And that data theft may not be harmless. Moreover，those data may tell when someone leaves home and when he gets back. 3. Social media sites often have access to a user's images and posts.
Recently a new online tool has been developed to track the misuse of private data.4. It tells people when their apps are sending data，which can help spot the misuse. SPEProxy identifies the misuse of data using an approach that has already been used to diagnose illnesses.
In the clinical field，a kind of medical software is used to collect data from a patient. Then it compares them to those symptoms of many possible illnesses to make a diagnosis.
Right now，people can only track data with the new tool by going to a website.5. It's also a bit awkward to use.People may not want to go to the trouble of getting online to track their data. A more convenient version that people could install on their phones is in urgent need.
A．It is called SPEProxy.
B．That means it's limited.
C. It is more than convenient to use in computers.
D．Your privacy is what's paying for it.
E．Some apps use those data to do their job.
F．Some apps may charge you much money to operate.
G．They can show how and where people spend their days.
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One day, many years ago, when I was working as a psychologist at a children's institution in England, an adolescent boy showed up in the waiting room. I went out there where he was _______up and down restlessly.
Tim wore a black raincoat that was_____ all the way up to his neck. His face was pale, and he stared at his feet while wringing（扭）his hands nervously. He had _________his father as a baby, and had lived with his mother and grandfather ever since. But the year before he turned 13, his grandfather and mother were killed in a car accident. Now he was fourteen and in family care.
I looked at Tim. He was very ______and depressed. He refused to talk to me. The first two times we _______, Tim only sat hunched up （蜷缩） in the chair without saying a word. As he was about to leave after the second visit. I put my hand on his shoulder. He didn't _______ back, but he didn't look at me either.
“Come back next week, if you like, ”I said. I ____ a bit. Then I said, “I know it hurts. ”
He came, and I _____ we play chess. He nodded. After that we played chess every Wednesday afternoon in _______and without making any eye contact. It's not easy for me to _______ in chess, but I admit that I made sure Tim won once or twice.
Usually, he arrived earlier, took the chessboard and pieces and set them up before I even got a（n） ______ to sit down. It seemed as if he enjoyed my ______. But why did he ______look at me?
“Perhaps he simply needs someone to share his _______with, ”I thought.
One afternoon. Tim took off his raincoat and put it on the back of the chair. While he was setting up the chess pieces, his face seemed more ________and his motions more lively.
Some months later, I sat staring at Tim's head, _____he was bent over the chessboard. I was thinking about how little we knew about the healing process. ______, he looked up at me. “It's your _______ ,” he said.
After that day, Tim started talking.
Maybe I gave Tim something, but I learned a lot from him. He showed me how one without any words can________ another person. All it_______is a hug，a shoulder to cry on, a friendly touch, a sympathetic nature and an ear that listens.
1.A.walking B.jumping C.sitting D.jogging
2.A.put B.buttoned C.wrapped D.tied
3.A.hated B.found C.missed D.lost
4.A.sad B.mad C.calm D.tough
5.A.talked B.tried C.gathered D.met
6.A.call B.come C.draw D.get
7.A.suspected B.hesitated C.worried D.doubted
8.A.insisted B.demanded C.required D.suggested
9.A.satisfaction B.patience C.silence D.excitement
10.A.cheat B.move C.play D.win
11.A.promise B.invitation C.order D.chance
12.A.attendance B.technique C.company D.instruction
13.A.sometimes B.never C.often D.ever
14.A.pain B.secret C.prejudice D.disagreement
15.A.serious B.anxious C.alive D.pale
16.A.since B.until C.before D.while
17.A.Suddenly B.Nervously C.Strangely D.Fortunately
18.A.time B.turn C.fault D.way
19.A.appeal B.tolerate C.refresh D.possess
20.A.works B.gives C.takes D.makes
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Food Parts You Should Never Throw Away in the Garbage
Pineapple Core
When you carve out the core of a pineapple, don't throw it in the garbage. You can use the pineapple core for all kinds of recipes, and there are tons of vitamins and minerals hiding within. To use the pineapple core: chop it and add it to fruit salad, blend it into smoothies, cut it into cubes and freeze for later use, or simply add it to water or even tea to improve flavor.
Kiwi Skin
If you never thought you could eat kiwi in the way you eat a peach, think again. That skin really is good for you and contains a lot of vitamin C, and in fact, it's also higher in fiber than the rest of the fruit. Of course, that rough, ugly skin isn't for everyone, so if you don't like it, try adding a whole kiwi to a smoothie to hide the taste of the skin.
Banana Peel
Most of us eat the banana without giving the soft peel a second thought. Here's why that's a mistake: banana peel contains tryptophan(色氨酸), which increases "the happiness hormone" to help with mood regulation and nerve system. There are a few creative ways to use the peel. Cook or boil for at least 10 minutes to soften. You can add it to smoothies, stir-fries, or soups. And, for a treat, simply slice and bake a banana with the skin on.
Watermelon Skin and Seed
The delicious, red inside makes for a refreshing snack or juice, but you're able to get some powerful nutrients in the skin and seeds as well. Cut out the white part under the green outside and use it in your cooking. It has vitamin C and B6, to keep you healthy. As for the seeds, you can roast them in the oven. Then add them to salads or to nut snacks.
1.Which of the following has a larger amount of fiber than its other parts?
A.Pineapple cores.
B.Kiwi skin.
C.Banana peel.
D.Watermelon skin and seeds.
2.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.All the food above can be added to smoothies.
B.Kiwi skin can be roasted in the oven.
C.Banana peel can help lift people's moods.
D.The green part of watermelon has vitamin C and B6.
3.Where can we most probably read this text?
A.In a botany instruction.
B.In a medicine brochure.
C.In a fruitarian's recipe.
D.In a nutrition report.
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The stories we share with one another are important. They show wisdom and provide inspiration. They are important to our development. But sometimes people choose not to tell.
Consider the negative effects of not sharing a story in the news: People are wondering if public health officials are holding back too much information about the recent outbreak of Ebola.
There is a danger in holding back stories that ought to be told. Bobette Buster said it like this, “The fact is, history has shown us that stories not told can become like a dangerous genie (妖怪) left in a bottle. When they are finally uncorked, their power to destroy is set free.”
There are a number of reasons why we hide parts of our story: they often show our weaknesses or expose our disadvantages; they require courage and strength to share; and of course, there are some stories that should be kept secret—especially those that embarrass someone else.
Most of us have two selves: the one we display on the outside and the one we actually are on the inside. And the better we get at hiding the stories that show our true selves, the more damage we may be causing to ourselves and to others.
Honesty and openness is important: it proves we are trustworthy. It displays we are human. We are not perfect or better. It highlights the importance of hard work and personal development. Hard work may not allow us to overcome our disadvantages completely. But with hard work, we do not have to be restricted to our mistakes.
Does this mean we admit every weakness, every disadvantage, and every secret regret to everybody we meet? No, of course not. There is a time and a place and a certain level of relationship necessary for some stories to be told in an appropriate manner.
1.What’s the function of the example in Paragraph 2?
A.It reflects that people are concerning about the spread of Ebola.
B.It shows the bad effect caused by sharing a story.
C.It proves not sharing a story can cause trouble.
D.It concludes that one should share a story at a proper time.
2.Which is close in meaning to the underlined word “uncorked” in Paragraph 3?
A.freed B.broken
C.unfolded D.untouched
3.One of the reasons why people are unwilling to share experiences is that _______.
A.story-sharing highlights the importance of hard work
B.people are used to exposing their weaknesses
C.people sometimes have no courage to share their stories
D.some stories make themselves feel sad
4.The writer aims to convince us to _______.
A.be open to people close to you by sharing some secrets
B.share stories appropriately for the good of others and ourselves
C.remove the dangers that can be caused by untold stories
D.realize the importance of being honest when making friends
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A qualified doctor who rarely practised but instead devoted his life to writing. He once said, “Medicine is my lawful wife and literature is my lover.”Russian writer Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was a great playwright(剧作家) and one of the masters of the modern short story.
When Clekhov entered the Moscow University Medical School in 1879,he started to publish hundreds of comic short stories to support his family. After he graduated, he wrote regularly for a local daily newspaper.
As a writer he was extremely fast,often producing a short story in an hour or less. Checkhov’s medical and science experience can be seen through the indifference many of his characters show to tragic(悲剧的) events. In 1892,he became a full-time writer and published some of his most memorable stories.
Chekhov often wrote about the sufferings of life in small towns of Russia. Tragic events controlled his characters who were filled with feelings of hopelessness and despair.
It is often said that nothing happens in Chekhov’s stories and plays.He made up for this with his exciting technique for developing drama within his characters. Chekhov’s works combined the calm attitude of a scientist and doctor with the sensitivity of an artist.
Some of Chekhov’s works were translated into Chinese as early as the 1940s.One of his famous stories,“The Man in a Shell ”，about a school teacher’s extraordinarily orderly life was selected as a text for Chinese senior students.
1.Anton Pavlovich Chekhov ________ .
A.had a lawful lover
B.wrote only short stories
C.used to be a lawyer
D.was a capable doctor
2.In 1880, Chekhov .
A.became a full-time writer
B.studied medicine in Moscow University
C.practiced medicine in his hometown
D.published his most memorable stories
3.According to the passage,which of the following words can’t be used to describe Chekhov?
A.Sensitive.
B.Calm.
C.Quick-minded.
D.Warm-hearted.
4.Which of the following is the right order of the events?
a. became a doctor
b. became a full-time writer
c. started to publish comic short stories
d. wrote regularly for a local daily newspaper
e. entered the Moscow University Medical School
A.e c a d b B.d a b c e
C.e c b a d D.a e c b d
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Give yourself a test. Which way is the wind blowing? How many kinds of wildflowers can be seen from your front door? If your awareness is as sharp as it could be, you’ll have no trouble answering these questions.
Most of us observed much more as children than we do as adults. A child’s day is filled with fascination, newness and wonder. Curiosity gave us all a natural awareness. But distinctions that were sharp to us as children become unclear; we are numb(麻木的) to new stimulation(刺激), new ideas. Relearning the art of seeing the world around us is quite simple, although it takes practice and requires breaking some bad habits.
The first step in awakening senses is to stop predicting what we are going to see and feel before it occurs. This blocks awareness. One chilly night when I was hiking in the Rocky Mountains with some students, I mentioned that we were going to cross a mountain stream. The students began complaining about how cold it would be. We reached the stream, and they unwillingly walked ahead. They were almost knee-deep when they realized it was a hot spring. Later they all admitted they’d felt cold water at first.
Another block to awareness is the obsession(痴迷) many of us have with naming things. I saw bird watchers who spotted a bird, immediately looked it up in field guides, and said, a "ruby-crowned kinglet" and checked it off. They no longer paid attention to the bird and never learned what it was doing.
The pressures of "time" and "destination"（目的地）are further blocks to awareness. I encountered many hikers who were headed to a distant camp-ground with just enough time to get there before dark. It seldom occurred to them to wander a bit, to take a moment to see what’s around them. I asked them what they’d seen. "Oh, a few birds," they said. They seemed bent on their destinations.
Nature seems to unfold to people who watch and wait. Next time you take a walk, no matter where it is, take in all the sights, sounds and sensations(感觉）. Wander in this frame of mind and you will open a new dimension to your life.
1.What idea does the author convey in Paragraph 3?
A.To avoid jumping to conclusions.
B.To stop complaining all the time.
C.To follow the teacher's advice.
D.To admit mistakes honestly.
2.The bird watchers’ behavior shows that they __________.
A.are very patient in their observation
B.are really fascinated by nature
C.care only about the names of birds
D.question the accuracy of the field guides
3.Why do the hikers take no notice of the surroundings during the journey?
A.The natural beauty isn't attractive to them.
B.They focus on arriving at the camp in time.
C.The forest in the dark is dangerous for them.
D.They are keen to see rare birds at the destination.
4.In the passage, the author intends to tell us we should __________.
A.use our senses to feel the wonders of the world
B.get rid of some bad habits in our daily life
C.open our mind to new things and ideas
D.try our best to protect nature
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John did not feel well yesterday; otherwise he _______to see his classmates off.
A.came B.would come C.would have come D.should be coming
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What disappointed us was that their determination finally _____.
A.ran out B.kept out C.used up D.ran out of
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You should not _________think that everything your teacher says is correct.
A.awkwardly B.ashamedly C.automatically D.mentally
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The professor_____ out the project made a comment on the report.
A.was opposed to carry B.opposed to carry C.opposed to carrying D.opposed carrying
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Large quantities of oil _____to Japan since one year ago.
A.was shipped B.has been shipped C.were shipped D.have been shipped
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根据中文或首字母提示填入适当单词，或用所给词的正确形式填空。
1.People _______(挥手)goodbye on Tuesday to students on a bus who were about to take the college entrance examination.
2.As to the issues, we should analyse them __________.(concrete)
3.The results prove that the new drugs are_________(effect) against cancer.
4.Leaders who are accustomed to __________(滥用)their power shall be punished.
5.Many natural ___________ (现象) cannot be explained.
6.The school sees its job as preparing students to make __________ (contribute) to society.
7.As is the case with any challenge we have ever faced, I have a_______(绝对）no doubt that we will solve it successful.
8.If you’re worried about your study,share your __________(anxious)with your teacher.
9.He was _______(ban) from taking part in matches for three months after failing a doping test in the previous week.
10.The Palace Museum in Beijing has been in ________(exist) for more than 500 years.
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短文改错
When I was the middle school student, I didn’t study English hard.As we all know that,it is important to learn English better. How I wish I had studied it hard then.With the college Entrance Examination draw near, I feel greatly stress and anxious. Now I have made a rule to read English for one hour every day, thinking one day I will speak English fluently.In my great relief, my friends did that they could to help me with my English.They offered me great encouragements, saying so long as I keep on learning, I will succeed one day. Nowadays it was high time that I took action to learn English well.
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假如你是某杂志健康栏目的主持人Mr Helper，人们经常写信询问健康之道，请你写一封回信，指出健康的重要性，并针对“如何保持健康”给出自己的建议。信的内容需包含以下信息：
1．健康的重要性；
2．给出保持健康的方法，如：科学饮食，多吃水果蔬菜，保持饮食平衡；避免高糖，高脂的食物；摒弃不良习惯；多锻炼等。
注意：词数100左右。
Dear readers,
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Yours sincerely,
Mr Helper
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