The time may soon come when we say goodbye to most of the world’s languages. Today humans express themselves in over 6,000 different languages. But that is quickly changing. Many scientists say that over half of these languages will disappear within the next 50 years. After 100 years, the languages used in the world will not be more than 20.
Why? It is because people from different cultures live and work together much more often than before. This brings changes. The languages of the world’s main culture are replacing the languages of the smaller cultures. Most international trade takes place in world languages such as English. People respect their own cultures and traditions, but when it comes to getting a job, knowing a world language is often necessary. It may mean the difference between success and failure.
Technology works on the change of languages in an even more amazing way. Modern media such as radio and television give young people in developing countries much knowledge about the world. But this knowledge doesn’t come in words from the mouths of their parents or the elders in their neighborhood. It usually comes in the language of a different culture.
People in different cultures think it good for them to share a popular language. They can quickly share ideas and work together. Knowing the same language means easier communication and is a basis for trust.
Is the death of a small local language such a terrible thing? The answer is maybe. Many cultures may have words for many useful things we know nothing about. If their languages die, their valuable wisdom may be lost forever. The future of the world’s language depends on our actions now. Will we protect endangered languages or allow them to quietly disappear?
Time will have the last word.
1.Scientists say that within 50 years, perhaps, there will be only _______languages in the world.
A. around 3,000 B. over 3,000
C. 6,000 D. less than 20
2. In “the languages of the world’s main cultures are replacing the languages of the smaller cultures.” the underlined word “replace” means “_______”.
A. to put something back into a correct place
B. to find good place for something
C. to take the place of something.
D. to decide how important something is
3.The passage says that if all the people in the world knew a popular world language, _______.
A. it would be easier for them to share their ideas
B. people would have no trouble in learning language
C. lessons at schools would be taught in the language
D. people would respect their own culture more
4.According to the passage, if nobody spoke the languages of smaller cultures, _______.
A. many of the words for things we do not know would be lost
B. knowledge would come from the mouths of the elders
C. people would have difficulty in working together
D. there would be no smaller cultures
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The time may soon come when we say goodbye to most of the world’s languages. Today humans express themselves in over 6,000 different languages. But that is quickly changing. Many scientists say that over half of these languages will disappear within the next 50 years. After 100 years, the languages used in the world will not be more than 20.
Why? It is because people from different cultures live and work together much more often than before. This brings changes. The languages of the world’s main culture are replacing the languages of the smaller cultures. Most international trade takes place in world languages such as English. People respect their own cultures and traditions, but when it comes to getting a job, knowing a world language is often necessary. It may mean the difference between success and failure.
Technology works on the change of languages in an even more amazing way. Modern media such as radio and television give young people in developing countries much knowledge about the world. But this knowledge doesn’t come in words from the mouths of their parents or the elders in their neighborhood. It usually comes in the language of a different culture.
People in different cultures think it good for them to share a popular language. They can quickly share ideas and work together. Knowing the same language means easier communication and is a basis for trust.
Is the death of a small local language such a terrible thing? The answer is maybe. Many cultures may have words for many useful things we know nothing about. If their languages die, their valuable wisdom may be lost forever. The future of the world’s language depends on our actions now. Will we protect endangered languages or allow them to quietly disappear?
Time will have the last word.
1.Scientists say that within 50 years, perhaps, there will be only ________ languages in the world.
A. 4,000 B. over 3,000 C. no more than 20 D. around 3,000
2.The passage says that if all the people in the world knew a major world language, ________.
A. radio and television would all use the language
B. it would be easier for them to share their ideas
C. lessons at schools would be taught in the language
D. people would respect their own culture more
3.Also, the passage says that if nobody spoke the languages of smaller cultures, ________.
A. knowledge would come from the mouths of the elders
B. many of the words for things we do not know would be lost
C. people would have difficulty in working together
D. there would be no smaller cultures
4.By saying “Time will have the last word,” the writer means “________”.
A. let us wait and see
B. we have time to do something
C. it is too late to do anything
D. it is only a problem of time
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The time may soon come when we say goodbye to most of the world’s languages. Today humans express themselves in over 6,000 different languages. But that is quickly changing. Many scientists say that over half of these languages will disappear within the next 50 years. After 100 years, the languages used in the world will not be more than 20.
Why? It is because people from different cultures live and work together much more often than before. This brings changes. The languages of the world’s main culture are replacing the languages of the smaller cultures. Most international trade takes place in world languages such as English. People respect their own cultures and traditions, but when it comes to getting a job, knowing a world language is often necessary. It may mean the difference between success and failure.
Technology works on the change of languages in an even more amazing way. Modern media such as radio and television give young people in developing countries much knowledge about the world. But this knowledge doesn’t come in words from the mouths of their parents or the elders in their neighborhood. It usually comes in the language of a different culture.
People in different cultures think it good for them to share a popular language. They can quickly share ideas and work together. Knowing the same language means easier communication and is a basis for trust.
Is the death of a small local language such a terrible thing? The answer is maybe. Many cultures may have words for many useful things we know nothing about. If their languages die, their valuable wisdom may be lost forever. The future of the world’s language depends on our actions now. Will we protect endangered languages or allow them to quietly disappear?
Time will have the last word.
1.Scientists say that within 50 years, perhaps, there will be only _______languages in the world.
A. around 3,000 B. over 3,000
C. 6,000 D. less than 20
2. In “the languages of the world’s main cultures are replacing the languages of the smaller cultures.” the underlined word “replace” means “_______”.
A. to put something back into a correct place
B. to find good place for something
C. to take the place of something.
D. to decide how important something is
3.The passage says that if all the people in the world knew a popular world language, _______.
A. it would be easier for them to share their ideas
B. people would have no trouble in learning language
C. lessons at schools would be taught in the language
D. people would respect their own culture more
4.According to the passage, if nobody spoke the languages of smaller cultures, _______.
A. many of the words for things we do not know would be lost
B. knowledge would come from the mouths of the elders
C. people would have difficulty in working together
D. there would be no smaller cultures
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For most kids, back-to-school time is usually bitter-sweet. The bitter part is saying goodbye to carefree, unscheduled summer days. The sweet part is saying hello to a new school year and school friends.
This exciting time is filled with smells of new books, paper and pencils. Children might wear a new set of clothes. And, of course, there are the first-day-of-school pictures that parents share with family and friends.
However, going back to school can also be a stressful time for children and families. Every kid must make the transition from easy summer life to routines, schedules and homework. Families will have financial concerns. Parents often need to pay school fees or to buy new school clothes, sports equipment, musical instruments and school supplies.
Back-to-school stress is different for different ages. Younger children may feel scared to leave their families. Making new friends and dealing with bullying can also cause stress for them. Older students may be stressed about their appearances, grades and getting into a good college.
However, parents, teachers and children can all help to make the transition back to school easier. Mary Anne Aidala, an award-winning teacher, advises parents to focus on the basics — let kids get enough sleep, eat healthy foods, and turn off electronics before bedtime.
Lori Bambina has been a teacher for 22 years. She teaches first grade in NY now. According to her, routines and knowing what a teacher wants in the classroom help to reduce stress in kids. So, she focuses on the class routine during the start of the new school year. “Well, for the students, I have my classroom set up with a very clear system. So, I will introduce the system. Then I will revisit the system because at this young age they enjoy routines. And that routine is very comforting and will not cause them stress if they know exactly where things are located and what type of behavior is expected of them.”
1.Back-to-school time can be stressful for parents because ________.
A.teachers will set many challenging tasks for them
B.they don’t know how to reduce stress in their children
C.they need to organize everything well for their children
D.they have to spend a lot of money for the new school year
2.When older students go back to school, they may ________.
A.be unwilling to go to college B.be worried about their studies
C.be afraid to leave their parents D.have difficulty making friends
3.Lori Bambina believes students will feel less stressed ________.
A.the classroom is decorated beautifully B.teachers have low expectations of them
C.they know what they are expected to do D.they have a good relationship with teachers
4.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A.Causes of back-to-school stress B.Mixed feelings about going back to school
C.Getting school life back to normal D.Dealing with back-to-school stress
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Should we say goodbye to chivalry (骑士精神) in the age of sex equality?
Chivalry began as a response to the violence of the Middle Ages. PierMassimo Forni, the founder of the Civility Institute, says chivalry “as a form of treatment inspired by the sense that there was something special about women and that they deserve added respect.”
Today “chivalry” is often used as a term for “gentlemanly” behavior, related to “fair sex”, honor, courage and loyalty.
But we can hardly see chivalry nowadays with many women demanding to be treated equally in the workplace.
According to a 2013 survey carried out by the British Daily Mail, only one in seven men will offer their seat to a woman on a bus or train; over three-quarters of men don’t offer to help carry a heavy bag or suitcase for women.
In many cases, it’s not because these men are being insensitive, but on the contrary, they say they are unwilling to help women because they are worried about making them embarrassed.
These men may worry too much. According to the same survey, only seven percent of women view acts like holding open doors as unpleasant.
“Men seem confused by the modern ‘sex equality’ message”, psychologist and relationship expert Donna Dawson told the Daily Mail.
“This message was meant for the workplace and was never meant to replace good manners. Men will always be the stronger sex physically, so it is natural for them to show consideration for women.”
So, should the acts of chivalry be brought back? US writer Emily Smith says chivalry is what we should all long for. Many people are predicting the death of chivalry, but chivalry is not dead yet. Slowly but surely, chivalry is making a come-back.
1.The question at the very beginning of the passage is used to _____.
A. express the author’s curiosity
B. cause a heated discussion
C. introduce a controversial topic
D. solve a serious social problem
2.Which is NOT part of “chivalry”?
A. Violence. B. Loyalty. C. Courage. D. Honor.
3.Some men are not willing to help women because _____.
A. they are not sensitive enough
B. they had no good manners
C. they are afraid of women
D. they misunderstood “sex equality”
4.Emily Smith holds the view that _____.
A. some messages can make men confused
B. men should show consideration for women
C. chivalry is quite good and sure to come back
D. “sex equality” will never replace good manners
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One cold Friday the bus was about to come in around 15 minutes. Most of the time I am OK waiting but not this day. So I went to the nearby store and bought something ________ to drink and then came back. A high school girl was there, waiting for the bus, too. She looked ________ and she was shivering（颤抖）because of the cold. I gave her one of the cocoa cans I bought and we had a little ________.
She said that she was quite nervous, being afraid that she would fail her exam in a week. I told her a few encouraging words ________ some funny jokes to make her relax. She seemed to be happy again. She thanked me and told me she wished to see me again. I ________ and thanked her, nodding yes. The bus arrived and I had to ________ in a hurry.
We may ________ see each other again. But I’m thankful to her for saying “Wish I could meet you again”. It’s not easy to say these words. It ________ a strong will and courage to accept an offer from a stranger. In today’s world, people are ________ with people they aren’t familiar with most of the time. What’s more, they seldom trust each other.
That young girl helped me more than I could have helped her. She touched my heart with a ________ to send wishes of good luck and love to those who are full of emotions and fears.
1.A. cheap B. cold C. warm D. expensive
2.A. shocked B. bored C. puzzled D. worried
3.A. talk B. debate C. quarrel D. walk
4.A. as well as B. rather than C. except for D. thanks to
5.A. cried B. smiled C. refused D. shouted
6.A. get on B. carry on C. dress up D. turn up
7.A. usually B. often C. sometimes D. never
8.A. amuses B. consults C. directs D. needs
9.A. particular B. free C. careful D. content
10.A. secret B. reason C. theory D. joke
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When it comes to the most famous 20th century painters of the United States , Grandma Moses should be mentioned，although she did not start painting until she was in her late seventies．As she once said to herself：" I would never sit back in a rocking chair，waiting for someone to help me．" No one could have had a more active old age．
She was born on a farm in New York State，one of five boys and five girls．At 12 she left home and was in domestic service until at 27 she married Thomas Moses，the hired hand of one of her employers. They farmed most of their lives, first in Virginia and then in New York State, at Eagle Bridge. She had ten children, of whom five survived；her husband died in 1927．
Grandma Moses painted a little as a child and made embroidery(刺绣) pictures as a hobby，but only changed to oils in old age because her hands became too stiff(僵硬的) to sew and she still wanted to keep busy and pass the time．Her pictures were first sold at the local drugstore and at a market and were soon noticed by a businessman who bought all that she painted．Three of the pictures were exhibited(展览) in the Museum of Modern Art，and in 1940 she had her first exhibition in New York．Between the 1930's and her death，she produced some 2,000 pictures：careful and lively portrayals of the country life she had known for so long，with a wonderful sense of color and form．"I think really hard till I think of something really pretty，and then I paint it" she said．
1.What does Para 2 mainly talk about?
A. Moses and her children B. Moses and her childhood
C. An introduction to Moses’ life D. An introduction to Moses’ marriage
2.What did Grandma Moses spent most of her life doing?
A. embroidering B. painting
C. nursing D. farming
3.The underlined word “portrayals ” in last paragraph means________．
A. directions B. Descriptions
C. surveys D. stages
4.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage？
A. Grandma Moses and Her Pictures．
B. Grandma Moses: A Woman Pioneer of 20th century
C. Grandma Moses and Her Exhibition．
D. Grandma Moses：The Best Painter of 20th century
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why does the woman come to see Rick?
A. To say goodbye.
B. To ask for advice.
C. To invite him to her home.
2.Which country would the woman like to visit?
A. Canada. B. France. C. Germany.
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It was very cold last Friday. The bus was ________ to come in around 15 minutes. Most of the time I am OK waiting ________ not this day. So I went to the nearby store and bought something ________ to drink and then came back to the bus station. A junior high school girl was still there, waiting for the bus, too. She looked very _______ and she was shivering (颤抖) because of the cold weather. I gave her one of the two cocoa cans I bought and we had a little ________ while warming our hands with the hot cocoa.
She said that she was very nervous because she would take her high school entrance exam in a week. She was afraid that she would ________ . I told her a few encouraging words _______ some funny jokes to make her relax. She seemed to be happy again. She thanked me and told me she wished to see me again. I ______ and thanked her, nodding yes. The bus had already arrived and I had to ________ in a hurry.
We may _______ see each other again. But I’m _______ to her for saying “Wish I could meet you again”. It’s not easy to say these words. It ______ a strong will and courage to accept an offering from a stranger , to express a wish on her own, and to show an open heart to me. In today’s world, most of the time, people are very ________ with the people they aren’t familiar with. What’s more, they seldom _______ each other.
That young girl helped me more than I could have helped her. She touched my heart, gave me a memory and a(n) ____ to send wishes of good luck and many bits of love to all the kids who are full of emotions and fears.
1.A. already B. about C. hardly D. seldom
2.A. so B. and C. though D. but
3.A. cheap B. cold C. warm D. expensive
4.A. excited B. relaxed C. pleased D. worried
5.A. talk B. decision C. fight D. promise
6.A. succeed B. avoid C. fail D. repeat
7.A. as well as B. as a result C. except for D. as long as
8.A. cried B. smiled C. refused D. shouted
9.A. get on B. get off C. get up D. get down
10.A. usually B. often C. sometimes D. never
11.A. helpful B. thankful C. useful D. awful
12.A. asks B. leaves C. makes D. needs
13.A. hopeful B. friendly C. careful D. pleased
14.A. congratulate B. trust C. fool D. kick
15.A. reason B. pity C. shoulder D. invitation
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When it comes to President Obama，most of his personal business is already known by the public. Personal information about his children, Malia and Sasha，however，has been kept a little more under wraps.
The New York Times recently released a list of rules that Michelle Obama has mentioned over the years that Malia and Sasha must follow during their time in the White House，as well as in general. See how the first family educates their children：
The girls must write reports about what they've seen on their trips，even if it's not required by their school.
Malia may use her cell phone only on the weekend，and she and her sister cannot watch television or use a computer for anything but homework during the week.
Malia and Sasha have to play two sports：one they choose and one selected by their mother.
Malia must learn to do laundry(洗衣服)before she leaves for college.
The girls have to eat their vegetables，and if they say they are not hungry，they cannot ask for cookies or chips later.
While these might be shocking to some，Michelle said，“They're not little princesses. It's just basic rules，boundaries, and expectations that we would have normally.”
Michelle also mentions another set of rules：
The girls must do their chores(家务)，though the White House has a large staff. Malia and Sasha have chores of their own.
They must play a team sport, because it's about learning how to play on a team，how to lose and how to win gracefully.
It sounds like Michelle and Barack want the best for their kids and to make them as well rounded as possible. What are your thoughts on the Obama family rules?
1.What's the passage mainly about?
A.The first family rules.
B.The first family daily life.
C.How to be good parents.
D.How to be good children.
2.What do the underlined words “under wraps” in Para 1 probably mean?
A.Attractive. B.Secret. C.Calm D.Public.
3.What has to be followed after the girls' every trip?
A.Emails. B.Reports.
C.Homework. D.Photos.
4.Which of the following is the exception for the girls?
A.To learn to do laundry.
B.To play two sports.
C.To use cell phone freely.
D.To eat their vegetables.
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When it comes to President Obama, most of his personal business is already known by the public. Personal information about his children, Malia and Sasha, however, has been kept a little more under wraps.
The New York Times recently released a list of rules that Michelle Obama has mentioned over the years that Malia and Sasha must follow during their time in the White House, as well as in general. See how the first family educates their children:
The girls must write reports about what they’ve seen on their trips, even if it’s not required by their school.
Malia may use her cell phone only on the weekends, and she and her sister cannot watch television or use a computer for anything but homework during the week.
Malia and Sasha have to play two sports: one they choose and one selected by their mother.
Malia must learn to do laundry(洗衣服) before she leaves for college.
The girls have to eat their vegetables, and if they say they are not hungry, they cannot ask for cookies or chips later.
While these might be shocking to some, Michelle said, “They’re not little princess. It’s just basic rules, boundaries, and expectations that we would have normally.”
Michelle also mentions another set of rules:
The girls must do their chores(家务), though the White House has a large staff. Malia and Sasha have chores of their own.
They must play a team sport, because it’s about learning how to play on a team, how to lose and how to win gracefully.
…
It sounds like Michelle and Barack want the best for their kids and to make them as well-rounded as possible. What are your thoughts on the Obama family rules?
1.What’s the passage mainly about?
A．The first family daily life. B．The first family rules.
C．How to be good parents. D．How to be good students.
2.What do the underlined words “under wraps” probably mean?
A．Attractive. B．Calm. C．Secret. D．Public
3.What has to be followed after the girls’ every trip?
A．Emails. B．Photos. C．Homework. D．Reports.
4.Which of the following is the exception for the girls?
A．To use cell phone freely. B．To play two sports.
C．To learn to do laundry. D．To eat their vegetables.
5.Which of the following is NOT True according to the passage?
A．The girls have to obey the rules only when they live in the White House.
B．The girls must do their chores though there might be lots of help around.
C．The girls must play a team sport to gain team spirit by working together.
D．The parents want to make the girls grow healthily as common children.
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