Ways to make a great first impression
You’ve heard it a million times already, but it really does take but a few seconds to make that all-important first impression（印象）. Here are some easy ways for you to impress your classmates or teachers.
● 1.
Before you shake hands with somebody, make sure that your hands are clean. The handshake should not be too strong or weak. Most people use their right hands, unless they have a reason to use the left. 2..
● Be on time
When meeting someone for the first time, arriving on time is as important as breathing. You may have an excuse, but that will leave the person who hardly knows you with a bad impression. As a general rule, plan to arrive about 30 minutes early. 3..
● Introduce yourself and ask for names
Make sure you properly introduce yourself. Ask for their names in a polite way. 4.. This will increase the chances of their remembering your name in the future. Always remember to stand up when greeting someone and be sure to introduce them to anyone you’re with.
● Make a good conversation
To get the most out of your discussion, try to find something common between the two of you. 5.. A person will feel more comfortable with someone who they can relate to（产生共鸣）.
A. It’s better to be hanging around the place than be stuck in traffic
B. Repeat the name and use it later in conversation
C. Use proper body language
D. Have a proper handshake
E. However, don’t have your left hand in your pocket because this appears impolite
F. You’ll be in serious trouble if you leave a bad impression on them
G. It could be a similar taste in clothes or a common hobby
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Voyages of people from England play 1. important part in spreading English, 2. is frequently spoken as an official or common language in many countries. 3.(base) on British English, the English spoken in one of these countries can 4.(understand) well by other countries’ native English speakers. And 5.(actual) these Englishes have been gradually changing in accents, spellings, 6.(express) and the usages of vocabulary. Because 7. this fact, the differences can be made use of 8.(tell) which country the foreigners of your block are from. For example, if a boss fluently commands his driver, “Come up straight to my apartment by elevator and take some gas for my trucks”, instead of requesting, “Please come to my flat by lift and take some petrol for my lorries”, you can recognize 9.(he) American identity, while the 10.(late) suggests that he is British.
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To see the world is one thing. To have someone to share it with is another. Indeed the travel becomes more interesting when you have a travel partner. A travel partner can be a close friend, a family member, a pal you’ve met online, or a business
You can have someone to talk to
Traveling alone is fun，but wouldn’t you feel lonely? Having a travel partner can remove the feeling of loneliness. This is especially true if you can get a travel companion who is very familiar with the place you, re traveling to. You don’ t have to ask any information from the locals, and you can increase the time you spend in the country.
One of the major headaches in traveling is the costs involved. You can’t simply ignore the rising price of hotels or plane tickets. You should also think about your daily needs, such as your food. Of course, you can’t simply go back without bringing any souvenirs (纪念品)to your friends and family. All these can ruin your budg- et(预算).However, when you have a travel friend, you can have someone to share the expenses with.
You can meet a good friend
Having a travel mate is a good way of meeting a new friend or even a lifelong partner. You can never count the number of couples who actually found their way into each other’s heart while traveling together in another country.
You can have someone to watch out for you
When you’re in a foreign land, you’ll never be really safe. You don’t know the rules as well as the culture of the people. A travel mate will be perfect to remind you of your duties in the country and to watch your back just in case you get lost. So why don’t you find a travel companion now?
Let’s find out how ...
1.What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A.To introduce a travel company.
B.To encourage us to have a travel partner.
C.To explain how to be a perfect travel partner.
D.To tell an interesting experience with a travel partner.
2.What’s the best title for the 3rd paragraph?
A.You can have someone to share the expenses with.
B.You can know the local culture well.
C.You can enjoy food with your partner.
D.You can save money by bargaining together.
3.Which of the following statements agrees with the author’s opinion?
A.Traveling alone is not fun.
B.Buying souvenirs isn’t necessary.
C.Many people fall in love when traveling.
D.It’s better to choose a stranger as a travel partner.
4.The following paragraph will probably talk about .
A.how to get along with a travel partner
B.how travel can benefit people
C.what we can learn from travel
D.how to find a travel partner
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| Melbourne, Australia Melbourne is a hot-spot travel destination, and it’s easy to see its beautiful beaches and busy city life. Why it’s a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travelers go there. As an English-speaking country, you won’t be faced with any language barriers. Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere! |
| Thailand Thailand is great for solo travelers—perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promotes equality among the sexes. Why it’s a great choice: Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel hotspot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. It is also well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. Thailand has a lot to offer, from the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical（热带）jungle. |
| Hong Kong, China Hong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of “Zen moments”, such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes. Why it’s a great choice: Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. If you’re not well-traveled, or perhaps a bit tired of things like language barriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start, as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time. |
| Bali, Indonesia Bali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches. The combination of friendly people and splendidly visual culture has made Bali Indonesia a number one tourist attraction. Why it’s so great: You won’t be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and you’re sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat(静修). The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud is fantastic —if you like monkeys, anyway. |
1.Where can you enjoy both convenient transport and beautiful beaches?
A.Melbourne, Australia. B.Thailand.
C.Hong Kong, China. D.Bali, Indonesia.
2.What do the four places have in common according to the text?
A.They’re cheap to travel around. B.They’re great for solo travelers.
C.They offer good spas and yoga. D.There’re no language barriers.
3.What type of writing is this text?
A.A travel journal. B.A business report.
C.A travel guide. D.A newspaper advertisement.
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Christopher came to our school in the middle of the year, right after Christmas. He was the only new kid but he wasn’t shy at all. He stood front of the class and introduced himself with full confidence. Right away, I felt as if I found my other half. I immediately ran to Mrs. Rose and asked if Christopher could sit next to me.
We both were funny and liked sports, food. But my classmates stayed away from Christopher because he had to get pricked（验血）every time after he ate sweets like cookies.
The day before spring break all sorts of candies and desserts were being passed out. I stuffed my face with every sugary sweet I could find. I made sure to take a couple for Christopher too but he didn’t touch them.
“Why aren’t you eating Christopher?” I asked. He replied firmly, “I can’t.”
I begged him and then he got mad and said, “I told you I couldn’t eat it! Stop it! Stop!” I sat there puzzled.
I went home that night with a million questions. My mom sat me down and told me that Christopher had diabetes（糖尿病）and that was the reason why he couldn’t eat as much sugar as everyone else.
After spring break when we got back, I asked Mrs, Rose if I could share with the class about Christopher’s medical condition and she agreed. I told them about his diabetes and suggested that every snack or sweet that we brought to class be appropriate for Christopher to eat. Surprisingly, all of them agreed.
Months went by and Christopher was happier than ever. He had even more friends now and he didn’t feel so left out during snack time because everyone was eating the same treat.
1.When the writer found Christopher was very confident, he____
A.became confident about himself B.realized his weaknesses
C.had the same interest as Christopher D.treated Christopher as his best tren
2.What puzzled the writer at the party?
A.Christopher was forbidden to eat by his mother.
B.Christopher refused his offer of sweets rudely
C.Christopher had to get his fingers pricked.
D.Christopher went mad at eating sugary sweets
3.We can know from the second paragraph that Christopher
A.dressed himself differently from others
B.made fun of his classmates in class
C.was left out by his classmates at school
D.wore a lot of bandages after causing trouble
4.Why did the writer share Christopher's story with the class
A.To war them of the danger of diabetes
B.To expect them to bring sweets for Christopher
C.To ask them to donate money for Christopher.
D.To expect them to accept Christopher actively
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Internet use appears to cause a decline in psychological well-being（安康）, according to research at Carnegie Mellon University.
Even people who spent just a few hours a week on the Internet experienced more depression and loneliness than those who logged on less frequently, the two-year study showed. And it wasn’t that people who were already feeling bad spent more time on the Internet, but that using the Net actually appeared to cause the bad feeling.
Researchers are puzzling over the results, which were completely contrary to their expectations. They expected that the net would prove socially healthier than television, since the Net allows users to choose their information and to communicate with others.
The fact that Internet use reduces time available for family and friends may account for the drop in well-being, researchers suggested. Faceless, bodiless “virtual”（虚拟的）communication may be less psychologically satisfying than actual conversation, and the relationship formed through it may be shallower. Another possibility is that exposure to the wider world via the Net makes users less satisfied with their lives.
“But it’s important to remember this is not about the technology per se; it’s about how it is used,” says psychologist Christine Riley of Intel, one of the study’s sponsors. “It really points to the need for considering social effects in terms of how you design applications and services for technology.”
1.The best title for this passage would be ________.
A.Internet may Cause Depression
B.The Dark Side of Internet
C.How to Use Technology Properly
D.The Importance of Psychological Well-being
2.Internet use may cause a decline in psychological well-being because ________.
A.people who were already feeling bad spend more time on the Internet
B.Internet users thought the world was wider than it really was
C.people were too eager to turn the “virtual” communication into reality
D.people have less time for actual communication with their family and friends
3.What does the underlined Latin word “per se” (in Para. 5) mean?
A.probably B.absolutely
C.oneself D.itself
4.What’s the tone of the passage?
A.Optimistic. B.Critical.
C.Objective. D.Pessimistic.
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阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
One day, as I was getting into my car, a woman stopped beside me and asked if I was going north. I wasn’t_______I asked her where she wanted to go. She told me that she had_______her bus and had to walk. I_______her to get in and said I would be happy to take her.
As I started_______, I thought to myself, “I am not in a_______,” so I asked the lady what her_______destination was. She was going to work and was running_______So I told her that I would_______to drive her to work so that she wouldn’t be late! “I can’t_______you are doing this,” she said. “This is such a________gift. I just moved here three weeks ago and you are so________!”
As we near the office________where she worked, I________she put her hand into her bag for something. I asked her what she was________She said, “I must have________my lunch bag at home.” I had just bought my________“Here’s a lunch,” I said as I gave her a________and handed her my bag from the back seat.
She gave me a hug as she got out of the________She said, “My husband died a few months ago and this is a sign that things will be________for me. Thank you.” I drove back home with my________singing and a big smile on my face!
1.A.and B.since C.until D.but
2.A.broken B.missed C.lost D.sold
3.A.invited B.expected C.encouraged D.begged
4.A.driving B.moving C.running D.going
5.A.hurry B.luck C.way D.rest
6.A.last B.real C.favorite D.final
7.A.busily B.late C.fast D.early
8.A.refuse B.remember C.offer D.start
9.A.believe B.doubt C.wonder D.think
10.A.cheap B.nice C.simple D.small
11.A.friendly B.patient C.worried D.strict
12.A.house B.store C.apartment D.building
13.A.said B.understood C.noticed D.knew
14.A.giving out B.looking for C.finding out D.asking for
15.A.left B.made C.saved D.taken
16.A.supper B.lunch C.breakfast D.bag
17.A.hug B.prize C.present D.smile
18.A.shop B.office C.car D.bus
19.A.good B.hard C.interesting D.true
20.A.life B.body C.mind D.heart
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧), 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。
I worked as public health nurse in a very poor city in Florida .I was often very kind to my patients, especial the old people. On New Year’s Day as I was cooking dinner to my family, I thought of some old people, They were my patients which were always alone at home So I decide to cook more and deliver hot meal to them .When I saw my two sons play in the house happily, but I made them stop. And I asked them to help me pack and deliver these meals, As we took the food into our houses, the old people were very moving and we saw tears of joy in their
eyes .
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假如你是李华，最近收到了你的美国朋友Taylor的来信。她在信中说，她刚进高中，不能适应新的环境，不知如何去结交新朋友，因而情绪低落。请你给她写一封回信，回信内容应包括如下要点：
1. 向Taylor表示问候和安慰；
2. 针对她的问题提出以下建议：
(1)同学遇到麻烦时，要去帮助他们；(2)放学后邀请同学一起参加活动；(3)其他建议
注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
Dear Taylor
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Yours truly
LI Hua
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