Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. To often, we spend so much time thinking about the future—for example, getting into college or getting a good job—that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasure, such as reading a good book, listening to your favourite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.
Another secret to living a happy life to be active, and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time. Many people experience this, dancing or playing a sport, such as swimming. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity.
Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simple help out around the house by washing the dishes.
1.The best title of the passage is______.
A. Money Makes You Happy
B. The Secrets of Happiness
C. Ideas for Helping Other People to Be Happy
D. Good Friends Make You Happy
2.The second paragraph tells us that ______.
A. the more friends you have, the happier you will be
B. we shouldn’t think about our future
C. happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life
D. some people fail to live a happy life
3.The passage gives us _______ pieces of advice on happiness.
A. one B. two C. three D. four
4.The writer thinks that _______.
A. everyone knows how to live a happier life
B. it’s wrong to spend time on work
C. hobbies take up too much time
D. doing good things for someone can make you happier
5.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Reading a good book.
B. Traveling to foreign country.
C. Playing a sport.
D. Spending time with close friends.
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About 80 percent of American adults think music lessons improve children's learning ability or their school performance. They say that the satisfaction for learning to play a new song helps a child express creativity.
But the organizers of a new study say there's no scientific evidence that early musical training affects(影响) the intelligence of young people.
Samuel Morgan is a graduate student at Harvard's School of Education. He says it is wrong to think that learning to play a musical instrument improves a child's intellectual development. He says the evidence comes from studies that measured the mental ability of two groups of 4-year-olds.One group altitude music classes, the other went to a class that focuses on physical exercise(体育锻炼).
“We found kids participating in music classes showed no advantage(优势) on any of the tests.”said Morgan.
Morgan says music lessons may not offer children a fast easy way to gain entry to the best school later of their life. But he also says the training is still important for cultural reasons.”We teach music because music is important for us.”he says.
1..What do most American adults think of learning music? Which statement is NOT true?
A. It can improve children's learning ability.
B. It can improve children's school performance.
C. It can help children express creativity.
D. It can offer children a fast easy way to the best schools.
2.What do the organizers of a new study find about learning music?.
A. It has no effects on the intelligence of young people.
B. It is of no use.
C. It is very important for young people.
D. It is as important as physical exercise.
3.According to the studies of 2groups of 4-year-olds,we can know that______.
A. kids from music classes are more intelligent
B. kids from PE classes are more intelligent
C. kids from music classes have no advantage on any aspect
D. Kids from PE classes have advantage on some of the aspects
4.Which is right according to Mr.Morgan?
A. We should learn music because it can improve our intelligence
B. We shouldn't learn music because it is not useful at all.
C. We should learn music because it can help us to a better school.
D. We should learn music for it is the important part of the culture.
5.What is the passage mainly about?
A. The advantages and dis advantages of learning music.
B. The new study on learning music.
C. The importance of learning music.
D. Music and physical exercise.
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We are all busy talking about and using the internet, but how many of us know the history of the Internet?
Many people are surprised when they find that the Internet was set up in the 1960s.At that time,computers were large and expensive.Computer networks didn't work well.If one computer in the network broke down, then the whole network stopped. So a new network system had to be set up, it should be good enough to be used by many different computers.If part of the network was not working information could be sent through another part. In this way computer network system would keep on working all the time.
At first the Internet was only used by government,but in the 1970s,universities, hospitals and banks were allowed to use it,too.However,computers were still very expensive and the Internet was difficult to use. By the start of the 1990s, computers because cheaper and easier to use Scientists had also developed software that made”surfing”the Internet more easily.
Today it is easy to get on-line and it is sold that millions of people use the Internet every day.Shopping on-line is more and more popular among common people.
The Internet has now become one of the most important parts of peoples' life.
1.How were computer in the 1960s?
A. They often broke down. B. They were expensive.
C. They didn't work well. D. They were small.
2.What is the new network system different from the old one?
A. It is good enough to be used by many different computers.
B. It can send information from one computer to another.
C. It is larger and more expensive.
D. It stops work if one computer in the network breaks down.
3.Who was allowed to use the internet at the very first?
A. universities B. hospital C. banks D. governments
4.What makes surfing the internet more easily?
A. There are more and more computers. B. Computer because cheaper
C. The history of internet D. The history of computers
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The old man still keeps an aye on the whole company.
A. look after. B. takes care of C. watch. D. sees
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Rick became a member of the Irish rock band when he was 15.
A. got involved in. B. took part in. C. went to. D. joined.
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Billie Schacht returned to Millville and started teaching in the same school that she had gone to school in.
A. went. B. come back. C. came. D. went back.
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Although she is quite young, she can solve the problem in her own way.
A. is able to. B. able to. C. has the ability. D. have the ability to.
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Sammy went to study abroad between the years of 1940 and 1949.
A. in the 1940's B. in her 40s C. in the 1940s D. in her 40's
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The small shop stays ____ for 12 hours every day,and it ____ at 10:00 in the evening.
A. Open,closes B. to open,closed C. opened,closes. D. open,is closed.
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What ______interesting news he told us this morning!
A. a B. / C. an D. the
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When I arrived at the conference center,everyone else ________.
A. was seated B. was sat. C. seated. D. sit.
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Please stop ________,It's time to enjoy the wonderful movie.
A. to talk. B. talk. C. talking. D. talks.
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Nowadays we have many different ways of paying,As well as paying ______cash,and ______ credit card,we can also use all-pay and we-chat to pay in our everyday life.
A. by,by B. in,in C. by,in. D. in,by.
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Sometimes the questions asked by little children can be _____difficult ______people can answer them.
A. so,that few. B. so,that many. C. too,that few. D. too,that little.
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A Chinese,as well as three Americans _______in this terrible accident.
A. were died. B. was died. C. dead. D. died.
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--Our new English teacher is always energetic and happy,She looks ____a young girl.
--You are right!She looks ______she were only 18 years old.
A. as,like B. like,as if C. as if ,like D. like,as
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After years of social life,a lot of my classmates in college have changed a lot,but my best friend Allen _______ten years ago.
A. is still the same as he is B. is still the same as he was
C. is still same as D. was still the same as he is
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Jim always helps his mum ___________.
A. sets the table at home B. with the lay of the table
C. with the setting of the table D. to laying the table at home
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Hi,Hongbo,
I'm so glad to read about the changes taking place in your city . It's really good news that you can travel by subway in Xi'an, _______there's only one line there,Here in London we have 12 lines._________ the way, we don't use the word “subway” here, It's ___________ English. We call it “underground”,instead.
The London Underground is very famous. It's famous for many ___________. First of all, part of underground railway today is the _________in the world, which opened in 1863.Secondly,the London Underground is also the first line to have electric train,in 1890.Thirdly but not the last,the London Underground is the _________largest metro system in the world,after the Shanghai Metro.There are 270 _________in the Underground and it has 402 kilometers of tracks. What's _________,the city of London itself helps to make the transportation system famous! I've got _________photos to help you build a clear picture of the Underground in my city. They are __________in the letter.
In your letter, you also said that workers were building ____________lines,I'm sure your city is ____________fast.____________you can send me some photos of city today.I really want to see the ____________taking place there.I'm ____________what an ancient(古老的) city will be like with such a new look!
So much for now.
Best wishes.
Tony.
1.A. but B. though C. and D. so
2.A. On B. In C. By D. At
3.A. not B. Chinese C. British D. American
4.A. reasons B. ways C. answers D. excuses
5.A. largest B. newest C. oldest D. longest
6.A. first B. second C. third D. only
7.A. stations B. cities C. workers D. passengers
8.A. next B. up C. wrong D. more
9.A. few B. a few C. little D. a little
10.A. enclosing B. putting C. enclosed D. putted
11.A. some B. many C. more D. two
12.A. developing B. running C. becoming D. coming
13.A. May to B. Perhaps C. But D. Because
14.A. lines B. underground C. changes D. trains
15.A. sure B. knowing C. seeing D. wondering
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根据下列要求完成句子。
1.Caitlin went away angrily after she found out the truth.
Caitlin went away angrily after ______ ________ the truth
2.Not only students, but also teachers like the smart well-behaved boy very much
Students,______ ______ _____ teachers like the smart well-behaved boy very much
3.James doesn't believe in anything he says. I don't believe in it,either.
James doesn't believe in anything he says. ______ __________ _________
4.You have to drive on.Look at the sign! It says “Don't Park”.
You have to drive on.Look at the sign! It says “_________ ________”.
5.The new apartment's got very little future in it,________________?(tag question)
6.Jon visited his parents once a month after he got a job with the new company.
(Please emphasize the underlined part)
7.Jenny told us an extremely wonderful story last night.
(Please change it into an exclamatory sentence)
8.A lot of action films were too violent for children under 16 to watch
(Please rewrite the sentence with “so ...that...”)
9.It took James two hours to finish typing the letter yesterday.
(Please ask a question according to the underlined part)
10.We all think that travelling by plane is the safest and fastest way.
(Please change it into a simple sentence)
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People use money to buy food, books, bicycles and hundred 21.1.
of other things they need. When they work, they get pay in 22.2.
money. Most of the money used today are made of metal
or paper. So in ancient times(古代) people used all kinds 23.3.
of things as money. One of the first kind of money was 24.4.
shells. In China, cloth and knife were used as money . 25.5.
Elephant tusks, monkey tails and salt were used in African countries.
Cows and the other animals were used as money,too. 26.6.
The first copper coins were made in China.They are round. 27.7.
and had a square hole in the center. Different countries used
different metals for their money. Later some countries began
to make coins by something expensive. The Chinese were 28.8.
the first to use paper money.The first paper money were 29.9.
looked more likely a note than paper money used today. 30.10.
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阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出适当的选项补全短文并将答案填写在相应题号的位置上。
A. You eat a lot of bread and other things.
B. To answer that question,first let's take a look at what salt is
C. If you want to cut down on salt,there are plenty of simple things to do
D. You can still enjoy them,but try to have these in smaller amounts, or eat them less often.
E. Salt can be seen everywhere and the people need it in their lives.
F. You could be eating too much without realizing it. because about 75% of the salt we eat is already in the food we buy
A. You eat a lot of bread and other things.
B. To answer that question,first let's take a look at what salt is
C. If you want to cut down on salt,there are plenty of simple things to do
D. You can still enjoy them,but try to have these in smaller amounts, or eat them less often.
E. Salt can be seen everywhere and the people need it in their lives.
F. You could be eating too much without realizing it. because about 75% of the salt we eat is already in the food we buy
Are you having too much salt? You might not think so, but people in China eat on average about 12grams of salt each day, that is much higher than the 6 grams suggested by the World Health Organization 1..
What problems can eating too much salt cause?2.. Salt is a chemical compound(化合物) which is used to keep and add taste to foods. A small amount of salt is important for good health because our bodies need it to work. But past studies have found that people who eat more salt than they need tend to have high blood pressure. Eating too much salt may also cause other illnesses, such as heart and kidney(肾) problems.3..
Cut back on high salt foods
Most foods contain some salt inside. But some foods such as smoked fish, smoked meat, bacon, pickles(泡菜) and chips are almost always high in salt because of the way they are made.
4..
Choose food that has salt.
5.,So when you are shopping next time, take the time to compare the salt levels on a few similar products. And always try to choose the ones lower in salt.
Try to stop adding salt to cooking and at table.
Instead,you could use herbs and lemon juice to add to meals.
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School uniforms are becoming more and more popular across the U.S. That's no surprise, because they offer many good points. If all students wear the same ,they will not pay too much attention to their clothing. And some of them won't be laughed at for wearing the “wrong”clothes.
Some people are against the strict rules of school uniforms,but they do not realize that student have already accepted a kind of rule---wanting to look just like their friends. The difference is that the clothing students choose for themselves creates social barriers(社交障碍). However,school uniforms break down those barriers.
As in other places, uniforms remind the wearers of their purposes and duties. Fox example, when a man puts on a police uniform, he becomes the symbol of law and order. For students the school uniform reminds them that their task for the six or seven hours they are at school is to get an education.
Some parents are unhappy about school uniforms. They say that school uniforms will affect their children's creativity. First,the clothes that students have to wear do not express their individuality. They just copy their classmates. Second, while they're in school, their job is to master reading, writing and maths. This may take up all creativity they have. They should have the rest of the day to be as creative as they like.
| School Uniforms | |
| Favor | 1.Can make students pay 1.attention to their clothing |
| 2.Can break down the social barriers of 2.clothes among student | |
| 3.Can remind student their 3.and 4.at school are to get an education | |
| Against | Strict rules of school uniforms make students less 5. |
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Stanford is a world famous university on the west coast of the U.S. It was built by Stanford and his wife in memory of their only son who died of a strange disease.
Tourists are often surprised at the beauty of Stanford. Among the green trees, buildings with yellow walls and red tops make up a beautiful picture. Many tourists wonder why yellow and red they were chosen. that's because they were the favorites of Mrs.Stanford.
The big church is the most important building in Stanford. It stands at the center. It was built by Mrs.Stanford to remember her husband who devoted(贡献)himself to the university. There,students and teachers can communicate with God and hold great activities, such as concerts and parties.
The tallest building in Stanford is Hoover Tower, which is the land mark of the university. A man named Hoover had done a lot of the university. The things he once used can be seen on the first floor. On the top of the tower, tourists can have a good look at whole campus(校园).
As one of the world top universities.Stanford has many subjects that stand among the top ones in the world. And computer science has been the first for many years. If you want to study computer in a university abroad,maybe it is your best choice.
1.Why did Mr. and Mrs. Stanford build the university?
2.What color did Mrs.Stanford like best?
3.What is the most important building in the university?
4.Where can visitors see the whole campus of Stanford?
5.What does “it” in the last sentence of the passage refer to(替代)？
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More and more people choose to study abroad nowadays, including the students in our school. Would you like to study abroad sometime in the future? What do you think of studying abroad? Please write a passage about it within 80-120words. The following points should be included.
1.What do you think of the good points and bad points of studying abroad?
2.Would you like to study abroad in the future? Why or why not?
3.Do you think people should come back after finishing their study abroad? Why or Why not?
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