Bananas are one of the healthiest fruits you ...

Bananas are one of the healthiest fruits you can eat, being loaded with protein, fiber, vitamins A, B6, and C, etc. Bananas are delicious on their own as well. But we’re not here today to talk about the banana fruit, but rather its peels. Generally thrown away as waste, banana peels actually bring about different uses.

Starting off with a topical benefit, banana peels are great for relieving the painful itch of bug bites. Science hasn’t figured out why it works, but you can’t argue with results. People who have tried it report that it is really useful.

There are lots of expensive ways to whiten teeth, and a lot of them use bleaching agents which weaken teeth and can cause sensitivity. But guess what? Banana peels can whiten teeth naturally and gently due to their potassium content.

Banana peels contain a lot of antioxidants that are great for your skin. To reduce the look of lines and wrinkles, simply rub a banana peel directly on the affected areas and wash your face 30 minutes later.

It is fiber once again that can lower your cholesterol levels, which is critical to maintaining a healthy heart. Banana peels contain more soluble fiber than the fruit itself, so throwing away the peel wastes a valuable opportunity to bump your intake. And finally, you can actually rub a banana peel on shoes, leather, and silver articles to clean them up and make them shine.

Whether you eat them or use them, banana peels don’t save very well. Once removed from the fruit, they blacken pretty quickly. It's best to prepare and consume banana peels right away. However, one thing is for sure—you will stop throwing these valuable wrappers in the trash after you discover all the incredible things they can do.

1.Why can banana peels be used to whiten teeth?

A.They will cause sensitivity to our teeth.

B.They are much cheaper than bleaching agents.

C.They can make our teeth white while doing no harm.

D.The effect is better than any other things.

2.What do we know about banana peels’ function?

A.They can stop the bites of some insects.

B.They can clean leather shoes and gold jewellery.

C.They can act as a facial mask and make us look younger.

D.They can keep our heart healthy by increasing our cholesterol levels.

3.What should we do with bananas according to the last paragraph?

A.Consume them right away. B.Throw their peels in the trash.

C.Try to save their peels in good condition. D.Make use of their peels soon after being removed.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A.Why not eat banana peels? B.How to make good use of bananas?

C.Banana peels do good to our mental health. D.It is worthwhile using banana peels.

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—You are very fond of eating barbecued mutton kebabs.

—Yes. Personally，nothing can be________. Would you like one?

A．good             B．well              C．better            D．best

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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What can we learn from the conversation?

A. The woman eats lots of fruit.

B. The woman often has colds.

C. The man is often off sick.

2.What advice does the man give to the woman?

A. Give up smoking.　　 B. Drink more water.　　 C. Take regular breaks.

3.How often does the man think the woman should swim?

A. Once a week.　　 B. Twice a week.　　 C. Three times a week.

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The number of deaths from heart disease will be reduced greatly if people _____ to eat more fruit and vegetables.

A. persuade       B. will persuade      C. be persuaded    D. are persuaded

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Do you want to be pretty? You are the only one who can decide you’re truly pretty. To achieve this, first of all, you should be pretty on the inside. In other words, you have to understand that your beauty comes from yourself, not from any outside source(来源). To practice feeling this way, you can write a list of all the good things about yourself. This includes things like helping someone carrying something or listening to a friend. You also can write a list of things that you think are beautiful about yourself. Maybe you have big brown eyes, a cute nose or a great laugh. What’s more, every morning, when you wake up, go to the bathroom mirror, smile at yourself and say aloud, “I am happy.” The more you say it, the more you’ll convince(使…相信) your brain that it’s true.

To be pretty on the inside, at the same time, don’t forget to be attractive by being kind and respectful. So listen to people when they talk, and they’ll notice you’ve taken an interest in their words. Help others out when they are in need, and also don’t judge other people.

On the other hand, you also should be pretty on the outside. For this, you can do something to change your appearance. For example, change your hairstyle. Wear clothes in which you feel comfortable. Also you can give your skin some extra special care to make it look better.

In fact, the key to being pretty on the outside is working to be healthy. If you’re in poor health, you can’t look pretty on the outside. So, to keep healthy, have enough sleep every day and work out in a regular way.

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The number of deaths from heart disease will be reduced greatly if people_______ to eat more fruit and vegetables.

A. persuade                          B. will persuade

C. be persuaded                      D. are persuaded

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Listening test is one of the most important parts of the English exam. Here are some tips for you.

Before you start to listen, you need to relax. Don’t be stressed out. And try to read the questions. These questions usually help you understand the conversation or the passage.

Then listen carefully to the first sentence. It usually tells you the main idea of the passage. When you’re listening, try to do some thinking and take some notes, such as:

☆What happened?

☆When, where, and how?

☆What does the speaker want to tell us?

In this way, you may understand the passage better.

Please remember not to think about one or two words for a long time. When you hear some words you don’t know, don’t spend too much time on them. Very often, you’ll find out what they mean later when you go on with the listening.

1.This passage mainly talks about_________.

A. tips on listening

B. tips on speaking

C. tips on reading

D. tips on writing

2.It’s better for you to keep ________when you start to have a listening test.

A. excited　　　　　　 B. relaxed

C. stressed out　　 D. worried

3.We should listen to the first sentence carefully, because it usually tells us________.

A. the answers to the questions

B. where to write the answers

C. the main idea of the passage

D. how much time left (剩余) for the listening test

4.When you’re listening, it’s important for you to_________.

A. remember every word

B. take some notes

C. understand all the words

D. think about one or two words for a long time

5.The _______ usually help(s) us understand(理解) the passage(文章) better.

A. questions　　 　 B. first sentence

C. notes　　　　　　 D. A, B and C

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If you are asked to name some national emblems of China, the dragon will probably be one of the famous images that pop into your head. We Chinese often consider ourselves "the descendants（后代）of the dragon." It is not unfamiliar to you that your parents hope that you "may become the dragon".

　As a mythical（神秘的）creature, the dragon is deeply rooted in Chinese culture. Traditionally, dragons are considered to govern rainfall. They have the power to decide where and when the rain falls. In addition, the dragon is a symbol of imperial （帝王的）power. The emperors thought they were real dragons and the sons of the heaven.  　

But the creature is regarded differently in Western countries. In the Bible, dragons represent the devil（恶人）. Western people usually see dragons as cold-blooded reptiles（爬虫）, like snakes and cruel killers. In their eyes, dragons are also dishonest.　　

　Dragons in Western literature are presented as monsters（怪物）. It is a common tale for a mediaeval knight（中世纪的骑士） to kill a dragon and save a princess and her country from its evil. Even the popular boy wizard Harry Potter has to battle against a dragon.  　　

　However, dragons are not all bad in the West. "Puff the Magic Dragon" is a well-known song. The lyrics(歌词) tell a bitter-sweet story of the dragon Puff and his playmate Jackie Paper, a little boy. When Jackie grows up, he loses interest in the imaginary adventures of childhood and leaves Puff upset. Puff represents the innocence of a child's imagination, which is very positive for a dragon.  　　

1.The underlined word” emblems” in the first paragraph means “_______”.

2.What is a dragon presented as according to Western literature?

A wizard      B. A mediaeval knight  C. A princess           D. A monster

3.The writer gave the example of “ Puff the Magic Dragon” to show_____.

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The pomegranate is one of the oldest known fruits. Pomegranates are found in ancient writings and pictured in the ancient art of many cultures and religions. The pomegranate is also a symbol of health, fertility and long life.

Experts think the pomegranate is native to northern India, Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan. Today it also grows in Southeast Asia, the western U.S., Armenia and parts of Africa, among other places.

The skin of a pomegranate is strong. It can be red, purple or orange-yellow. The inside is filled with beautiful dark red seeds that shine like rubies. It is not easy to get them out. But the reward is great.

Health benefits

The pomegranate grows on trees. Parts of the pomegranate tree and fruit are used to make medicine.

The pomegranate is used for many conditions. However, the U.S National Institutes of Health says there is not enough scientific evidence to rate pomegranates as effective for any of them.

Still, in traditional medicine, the pomegranate is used for conditions of the heart and blood vessels, including high blood pressure and "hardening of the arteries."

The jewel-like seeds of the pomegranate are loaded with many nutrients and chemicals called antioxidants(抗氧化剂). These antioxidants remove poisons from the body.

The antioxidants found in pomegranates may help remove build-up of damage in blood vessels. So, it is a very heart-healthy fruit.

Antioxidants slow the progression of age-related sickness and may slow the growth of cancer cells. Men who have prostate cancer may benefit from a daily serving of pomegranate juice.

Pomegranates are used for weight loss and used as a treatment for sore throat. Pomegranates are also high in vitamin K, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, zinc and iron.

Let's just say pomegranates are loaded with great things for the inside of your body.

Beauty benefits

But let's not forget the outside, too!

Pomegranates are great for the skin. They protect the skin by encouraging new skin growth, healing wounds and repairing tissue. Pomegranates protect the skin against sun damage as well. They may help skin look younger by providing moisture and elasticity.

Recipes for pomegranates

But how does one eat a pomegranate?

Pomegranates seeds are both sweet and tart. A thick liquid, or syrup, from the pomegranate tastes great with lamb, pork or chicken dishes.

Pomegranate seeds provide extra flavor to salads and other vegetable dishes. The seeds are also delicious in rice and grain dishes. And, of course pomegranates make great desserts. In the U.S., pomegranate juice is often added to sparkling drinks, drinks called smoothies and alcoholic drinks.

Fresh pomegranates are only available in the United States from September to January. They can keep, or remain good to eat, in the refrigerator for about two months if kept in a plastic bag.

1.Where does the pomegranate not grow?

A.　 Pakistan　　　 　 B.　 The northern Asia

C.　 Afghanistan　　 D.　 The western U.S.

2.According to Health benefits, we can learn _____.

A. The pomegranate tree and fruit are used to make medicine.

B. It is very effective to use pomegranates for many conditions.

C. Eating pomegranates may help remove build-up of damage in blood vessels.

D. You can’t grow cancer cells if you eat pomegranates.

3.The pomegranate is beneficial to the following body parts EXCEPT　　　　　 .

A. Heart　　　 B.　 Blood vessels　　 C.　 Skin　　 D. Head

4.The best title of this article is _______.

A.　 Pomegranate: Best Fruit

B.　 Pomegranates’ health benefits

C.　 Pomegranate: Good Recipes

D.　 Pomegranate: Still Healthy at 5,000 Years Old

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C

Tokyo is one of those places that you can love and hate at the same time.

　In Tokyo there are always too many people in the places where I want to be. Of course there are too many cars. The Japanese drive very fast, but in Tokyo they often spend a long time in traffic jams(拥挤).Tokyo is not different from London, Paris and New York in that. It is different when one wants to walk.

　At certain times of the day there are a lot of people on foot in London’s Oxford Street. But the streets near the Ginza in Tokyo always have a lot of people on foot, and sometimes it is really difficult to walk. People are very polite; there are just too many of them.

　The worst time to be in the street is at 11:30 at night. That is when the night-clubs are closing and everybody wants to go home. There are 35 000 night-clubs in Tokyo, and you do not often see one that is empty.

　During the day, most people travel to and from work by train. Tokyo people buy six million train tickets every day. At most stations, trains arrive every two or three minutes but at certain hours there do not seem to be enough trains. Although they are usually crowded, Japanese trains are very good. They always leave and arrive on time. On a London train you would see everybody reading a newspaper. In Tokyo trains everybody in a seat seems to be asleep, whether his journey is long or short.

　In Tokyo, I stood outside the station for five minutes. Three fire-engines(消防车) race past on the way to one of the many fires that Tokyo has every day .Tokyo has so many surprises that none of them can really surprise me now.

48.Tokyo is different from London in that___________.

A. it has a larger population

B. there are more traffic jams

C. it is more difficult to go somewhere on foot 　

D. night clubs are sometimes empty

49.Japanese trains _____________.

A. often leave and arrive on time

B. are often crowded

C. are the main means(手段，方法) people use to travel to and from work

D. all of the above

50.Where can you find everybody reading a newspaper? _____________.

A. At most London train stations               B. At most Tokyo train stations

C. On a Tokyo train                                          D. On a London train

51.Fires break out _______ in Tokyo according to the writer.

A. quite frequently (频繁)                       B. only several times a day　

C. not very often　                                          D. very seldom

52.Which of the following is NOT true about Tokyo? ___________.

A. The streets become more crowded at 11:30 at night

B. There are more trains than cars

C. Fire-engines are very busy in the city

D. Tokyo people are polite

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