The buses, ____were already full, were surrou...

The buses, ____were already full, were surrounded by an angry crowd.

A. most of them    B. most of which

C. which most     D. that most

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Citizens were forced to f_______ the city surrounded by the flood.

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These days, both women and men 1.(surround) by magazines and websites full of tips about dieting, exercise and fashion. Gone are the days 2. all men had to think about wearing a nice suit to be smart and handsome. Things have changed.

Now, a survey has suggested that 80% of men admit 3.(be) unhappy about their body. The biggest body issues for 4. (they) were beer bellies and lack of muscles. Some think this sudden vanity is due 5. the pressure or influence of role models we see on TV and in magazines. People end up with a perception of 6. the perfect body should look like. But not everybody wants to put in the effort to have perfect muscles like Arnold Schwarzenegger. An opportunistic designer has even invented a muscle-enhancing shirt 7.(make) the buyer look more of a hunk (猛男）.

But Joe Warner, the former editor of Men’s Fitness magazine, thinks the muscle-enhancing shirt is just 8. trick. He thinks many people in the country are overweight and should accept they need to do exercise regularly. Exercise is always good. 9.we mustn’t forget beauty is only skin deep. Character is more important than 10. (appear).

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Surrounded by the sea off the coast in Mid-Norway, lies an island called Myken. This small island has about ten permanent residents, and for more than 50 years has been supplied with electricity via a 32-kilometer undersea cable (电缆). A break that appeared in the cable last autumn resulted in two months without power, so the island community started looking into a better way of sourcing their electricity.

“Myken is far out at sea, so as far as possible it should be taking care of things itself,” says Kyrre Sundseth, who is a hydrogen (氢) researcher in Norway and also the project manager for Myken’s energy project. “This is why we want Myken to become entirely self-sufficient in energy. It is also important to take the environment into consideration,” he says.

Much points to the idea that the solution may lie in a Hydrogen plant, specifically tailored for small islands. The “raw materials” for hydrogen production come from nature itself in the form of the sun and wind. Researchers have calculated that energy costs will be lower by using hydrogen production than the undersea cable option. And it is possible to store energy in the form of hydrogen for longer periods. This means that supplies will not have to rely on a lot of expensive batteries or external energy sources, even during periods when the sun isn’t shining, or the wind isn’t blowing.

The Myken project has attracted several technology companies. They are currently working on a pilot project. The pilot involves experiments on the feasibility (可行性) of the hydrogen system in which electricity is generated from solar and wind sources. The electricity can be used immediately, but during periods when all the energy generated is not required, the spare energy can be used to split seawater into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen can be stored in a tank, and used later to generate electricity. The pilot will help researchers know more about how effectively the system will work in the hydrogen plant. Since the island has a distillery (酿酒厂), where the distillation (蒸馏) process relies on energy, a hydrogen plant on Myken offers an even greater environmental benefit. Spare heat from the hydrogen system can also be used for the heating part in the distillation process.

“In Norway alone there are about 300 island inhabited all year round by small populations,” says Kyrre Sundseth. “All of these islands may be candidates for using this technology. In global terms we’re talking about 10,000 similar islands.”

1.Why is a hydrogen plant suitable for Myken?

A.It is perfect in size for small islands.

B.It can send electricity to faraway places.

C.It will restore local natural environment.

D.It provides green and sustainable energy.

2.What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 4?

A.The study on the energy storage.

B.The test on the hydrogen system.

C.The experiment on the raw materials.

D.The research on the innovation of the pilot.

3.According to the passage, a hydrogen plant will ______.

A.produce purified seawater

B.prove more technically reliable

C.contribute in more than one way

D.benefit from the distillation process

4.What does Kyrre Sundseth think of the project?

A.Promising.

B.Systematic.

C.Irreplaceable.

D.Time saving.

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1.In the film review, what is paragraph A mainly about?

A.The introduction to the leading roles.

B.The writer’s opinion of acting.

C.The writer’s comments on the story.

D.The background information.

2.According to the film review, “monster” （paragraph B） refers to ______.

A.a gun-crazy hunter B.a brainy dog

C.a scary rabbit D.a giant vegetable

3.Which of the following is a reason why the writer recommends the film?

A.It’s full of wit and humour.

B.Its characters show feelings without words.

C.It is an adventure film directed by Peter Sallis.

D.It is about the harmony between man and animals.

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1.In the film review, what is paragraph A mainly about?

A. The introduction to the leading roles

B. The writer’s opinion of acting

C. The writer’s comments on the story

D. The background information

2.According to the film review, “monster” （paragraph B） refers to ______.

A. a gun-crazy hunter　　 B. a brainy dog

C. a scary rabbit　　 D. a giant vegetable

3.Which of the following is a reason why the writer recommends the film?

A. It’s full of wit and humour.

B. Its characters show feelings without words.

C. It is an adventure film directed by Peter Sallis.

D. It is about the harmony between man and animals.

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1.In the film review, what is paragraph A mainly about?

A. The introduction to the leading roles

B. The writer’s opinion of acting

C. The writer’s comments on the story

D. The background information

2.According to the film review, “monster” （paragraph B） refers to ______.

A. a gun-crazy hunter　　　　　　 B. a brainy dog

C. a scary rabbit　　　　　　　　　 D. a giant vegetable

3.Which of the following is a reason why the writer recommends the film?

A. It’s full of wit and humour.

B. Its characters show feelings without words.

C. It is an adventure film directed by Peter Sallis.

D. It is about the harmony between man and animals.

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Thinking of the scenes ________ the people were killed by the invaders, the old man was full of anger.

A．when            B．why              C．where            D．which

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D

We’ve all been there: in a lift, in line at the bank or on an airplane, surrounded by people who are, like us, deeply focused on their smartphones or, worse, struggling with the uncomfortable silence.

What’s the problem? It’s possible that we all have compromised conversational intelligence. It’s more likely that none of us start a conversation because it’s awkward and challenging, or we think it’s annoying and unnecessary. But the next time you find yourself among strangers, consider that small talk is worth the trouble. Experts say it’s an invaluable social practice that results in big benefits.

Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we can’t forget that deep relationships wouldn’t

even exist if it weren’t for casual conversation. Small talk is the grease(润滑剂) for social communication, says Bernardo Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast. ＂Almost every great love story and each big business deal begins with small talk,＂ he explains. ＂The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others, not just communicate with them.＂

In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor of psychology at UBC, invited people on their way into a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction(互动) with its waiter; the other, to speak only when necessary. The results showed that those who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience. ＂It’s not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband,＂ says Dunn. ＂But interactions with peripheral(边缘的) members of our social network matter for our well-being also.＂

Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond with others. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk. ＂Small talk is the basis of good manners,＂ he says.

1.What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?

A. Addiction to smartphones.

B. Inappropriate behaviours in public places.

C. Absence of communication between strangers.

D. Impatience with slow service.

2.What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci?

A. Showing good manners.　　 B. Relating to other people.

C. Focusing on a topic.　　 D. Making business deals.

3.What does the coffee-shop study suggest about small talk?

A. It improves family relationships.　　 B. It raises people’s confidence.

C. It matters as much as a formal talk.　　 D. It makes people feel good.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A. Conversation Counts　　 B. Ways of Making Small Talk

C. Benefits of Small Talk　　 D. Uncomfortable Silence

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A full-time nanny is employed by the parents to provide high quality childcare for their children and to undertake all tasks related to the providing of that care. Nannies provide childcare in the family’s private home.

Full-time nannies with parents meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of the children. They typically do the children’s laundry, keep the children’s areas neat and clean, and prepare meals and snacks for the children. Depending on the age of the child and the family’s needs, the nanny may be responsible for bathing the child, transporting the child to activities and assisting the child with homework.

Since nannies work in the private home and serve as caretakers, and educators, nannies must be trustworthy. Nannies are often hired so that parents can fulfill their personal and professional tasks. For this reason, nannies must be dependable and reliable.

Full-time nannies work on average 40 to 60 hours per week and may live with the family as live-in nannies. For parents who hire a live-in nanny, at minimum they should provide a separate bedroom and bathroom and all meals and snacks. One of the benefits of nanny care is that the parents set the nannies weekly schedule. Nannies are typically required to have some scheduling flexibility.

Nanny employers must pay what is commonly referred to as the nanny tax, which includes social security taxes and medicare taxes, total about 7. 65% of the nanny’s wages. The other federal tax is referred to as FUTA. It is the Federal Unemployment Tax. State unemployment taxes may also apply and vary from state to state.

In addition to nanny employer taxes the nanny is responsible for her share of the FICA taxes. Nannies are responsible for paying their own income tax payments, however many employers agree to manage the payments for them.

Typical nanny benefits include 2 weeks of paid vacation, paid sick days and paid personal days and full contributions to health insurance. Nanny employers may also wish to contribute to a retirement savings plan for their nanny.

1. What does a full-time nanny usually do?

A. She should do all the tasks connected with childcare.

B. She must be able to communicate well with parents.

C. She should provide excellent care for the family.

D. She must avoid dealing with her private secrets.

2.We can learn from the second paragraph that　　.

A. the nanny should stop the kid from eating snacks

B. the parents must prepare every meal for the nanny

C. the nanny should be a person with education

D. the parents must take responsibility for the nanny

3.If you applied to be a full-time nanny　　.

A. you would work at most 8 hours a day　 B. you would get your private space

C. you would work seven days a week　 D. you would have no time of your own

4.What do you know about the nanny tax?

A. The nanny must pay such a tax according to her wages.

B. The tax almost covers one-fifth of the nanny’s wages.

C. The employers should pay the nanny tax for nannies.

D. The tax is said to be the highest of all walks of life.

5.Which one is NOT the benefit of the typical nanny?

A. Having a 2-week holiday with payment.

B. Getting paid for sick leave.

C. Having full contributions to health insurance.

D. Having personal days but without pay.

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