6.I don’t like the newspaper __________ peopl...

6.I don’t like the newspaper __________ people’s love of scandal(丑行）

A.catering to B.catered to C.fitting in D.fitted in

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Small talk is a good way to make friends. If you travel to other countries or have friends from abroad, do you know how to use small talk to make conversation?

In Britain, the best topic is the weather. British weather is changing all the time. 1.

Besides weather, it’s good to talk about gardens with British. You could say, “Those roses look really beautiful, don’t they?”2. So it’s nice to start with “What a lovely dog! What is his name?”

In America, people like to talk about sports news, such as American football and basketball. 3. So you might say, “It’s a nice shirt! Where did you get it?”

4.Don’t ask people “How old are you?” Never ask : “How much money do you make?” It makes people uncomfortable. Don’t ask strangers whether they are married. 5.There are others in our daily life.

A.English people love their pets.

B.Politics or religion is not a good topic for two people that have just met either.

C.Friends are important to us all, but how to make friends is a problem.

D.You can start chatting by saying “It’s a lovely day, isn’t it?”

E.There are also a lot of topics to avoid during small talk.

F.Only a few topics are not used for discussion.

G.Americans also talk about clothes.

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Some old people don’t like the music of the Beatles because they can’t _________ so much noise.

A. reject　　　　　　 B. suspect

C. tolerate　　　　 D. defeat

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Nick Vujicic was born with no arms or legs, but the brave 32­year­old man plays football and golf, swims, and surfs. Nick has a small foot on his left side, which helps him balance and enables him to kick. He uses his one foot to type, write with a pen and pick things up between his toes.

“I call it my chicken drumstick(畸形的小腿),” joked Nick. “I’d be lost without it. When I get in the water I float because 80 per cent of my body is lungs and my drumstick acts as a propeller (螺旋桨). ”

When Nick was born, his distraught mother couldn’t bring herself to hold him until he was four months old. “It was so hard for my parents, but right from the start they did their best to make me independent.” said Nick.

Throughout his childhood Nick dealt with the typical challenges. At the age of seven, Nick tried out some specially designed electronic arms and legs, in the hope that he would be more like other kids. But they turned out to be much too heavy for Nick to operate, affecting his flexibility quite significantly.

“When I was 13 I read a newspaper article about a disabled man who had managed to achieve great things and help others,” said Nick. “I realized why God had made us like this — to give hope to others. It was so inspirational to me that I decided to use my life to encourage others and decided to be thankful for what I do have, not get angry about what I don’t.”

“I tell people to keep on getting up when they fall and to always love themselves,” he said. “If I can encourage just one person then my job in this life is done.” By now, he has visited 35 different countries, touring the world as a motivational speaker.

1.What makes it possible for Nick to swim in the water?

A.His small size. B.His small foot.

C.His light weight. D.His big lungs.

2.The underlined word “distraught” in Paragraph 3 probably means “________”.

A.cold­blooded B.bad­tempered C.extremely upset D.really crazy

3.Nick abandoned the electronic arms and legs because ____________.

A.his family couldn’t afford them B.his classmates didn’t like them

C.they were too heavy to handle D.they affected his appearance

4.What did Nick decide to do when he was 13?

A.To travel to different countries. B.To set up his business in newspapers.

C.To try to become a motivational speaker. D.To encourage people who were in trouble.

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Those who are good at expressing gratitude often practice the following.

Don't avoid the negative.

Expressing gratitude may generate more optimism. 1. Emmons, a gratitude researcher and psychology professor at the University of California, says that while we often associate gratitude with focusing on the good and avoiding the bad, the key to leading a thankful life is embracing setbacks as part of your overall journey. Emmons suggests recalling a hard time you once experienced. Chances are that you'll start to feel grateful for your current state and overcoming former challenges.

Spend time with loved ones.

2. They make it a habit to spend time with those people who matter most. "Gratitude really helps us connect to other people," Emmons says. "It actually strengthens relationships and relationships are the strongest predictors of happiness and coping with stress."

3.

There's power in the small, ordinary moments, like catching the subway before the doors close or your pet greeting you happily when you get home. Look for a few things to add to your gratitude list.

Volunteer.

Everyone needs a little help sometimes and grateful people know there's no other way to acknowledge this than by actively doing something about it. In his book, Thanks! Emmons wrote, ” 4.” As research published in BMC Public Health points out, volunteering can result in lower feelings of depression and increased overall well-being.

Love yourself.

Grateful people know that their thankful attitude can also fuel self-compassion. A study published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences found that higher levels of gratitude were associated with greater self-esteem. And it's no wonder: When your well-being is a priority, you can't help but feel great. Thankful for being the person that you are5.

A.Know the value of the little things.

B.Since service to others helped them to find their own inner spirituality, they were grateful for the opportunity to serve.

C.Help others appreciate the value of the little things.

D.However, thankful people also don't shy away from the negative.

E.That should be at the top of your gratitude list.

F.Thankful people know they didn't get to where they are by themselves.

G.Gratitude and fitness can go hand-in-hand.

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Britain Today

Food

British people like good food, and more than half of them go to a restaurant every month. Fast food is also very popular— 30% of all adults have a hamburger every three months, but 46% have fish and chips!

Sports

British people don't do a lot of sports. Only 17% of people go swimming every week, about 9% go cycling and 8% play golf—and only 6% of people play football( but 32% go to watch it ).

Cinema and TV

Films are very popular in Britain, and about 60% of people between 15 and 24 go to the cinema every month. At home, men watch TV for about three hours every day — two quarters more than women.

Holidays

British people love going on holiday, and have 56 million holidays every year. Most of these holidays aren't in the UK—27% are in Spain,10% are in the USA, and 9% are in France. Maybe this is because the weather in Britain isn't very good!

1.Which food could be more popular among British adults, a hamburger or fish and chips? ______

A.A hamburger. B.Fish and chips. C.Both. D.Neither.

2.Those who are interested in movies are ____.

A.men B.Women C.old people D.young people

3.How long do British women spend watching TV every day? ______

A.Three hours. B.Three hours and a half

C.Two hours D.Two hours and a half

4.British people's favorite country for a holiday is ____.

A.Spain B.France C.America D.Australia

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We humans love to scare ourselves. Newspapers and TV news are full of shock-horror stories about the killer flu virus(流感病毒)but are there things we can do to cut our risk of catching it?

Every year, people in Britain catch the flu virus and some of those who are already ill, or are very young, may die. It is very sad, but modern treatment means that many deaths can be avoided.

Experts tell us that the world is another flu epidemic(流行)and that the latest bird-flu virus would be the most likely cause. Humans can catch the disease only after closely contacting with a sick bird. However, if someone who had normal flu was to come into contact with bird flu, this could be very dangerous. The bird flu virus could attach(附在)itself to the human flu virus, mutate and then start to spread from person to person.

Coughs and sneezes(打喷嚏)always have spread diseases, especially colds and flu, and they still do. If bird flu does begin to infect humans, it will spread through coughs and sneezes.

If you want to stay free of flu and someone coughs or sneezes at you, what should you do?

First, keep your hands away from your face and wash them and your face as soon as you can. If a cough or a sneeze spray misses your face and you accidentally touch a droplet with your hands and then touch your face, the flu or cold bug could creep into your system.

1.The chances of most people catching bird flu are very small because __________.

A. they are strong enough to resist the infection

B. only after closely contacting a sick bird can they be infected

C. bird flu does not happen very often in the world

D. only those who are ill can be infected

2.In the passage the underlined word “mutate” probably means“__________”.

A. differ            B. produce            C. increase    　　     D. change

3.If a man with common flu is infected with bird flu, __________.

A. there must be no cure for him　　

B. the disease will spread among humans

C. he must feel cold　　　　　　　　　

D. he is likely to die

4.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A. Bird flu is the most dangerous disease.　　

B. Normal flu can be easily changed into Bird flu.

C. We don’t need to worry about flu virus.

D. The person who has normal flu and comes into contact with bird flu can easily get Bird flu.

5.The last paragraph of the passage tells us __________.

A. the reason why people with flu often cough　　

B. coughs and sneezes are very dangerous

C. how to protect ourselves from being infected　　

D. how to avoid coughs and sneezes

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How to Enjoy Life As a Teen

The “best years of your life”? Maybe not, but you can learn to make the most of your high school days.

1.. Whether it’s having a computer, having friends, having a good supply of food, a bed to sleep on, family that loves you or simply being born in this world. Remember that the point of life is for you to enjoy it. Be happy, and life will reward you. Remember that these are the last few years you will be able to enjoy yourself without having to worry about the responsibility(责任) of an adult.

Choose your friends wisely. Unlike what many articles state, you don’t have to be popular and have lots of friends to be happy. 2.. Try to have friends that like you who you are, not just because you are wearing a certain brand of shoes or something like that. These are people who shop at the same store as you; not someone who will sympathize(同情，安慰) with you when your dog dies.

3.. Having a healthy body leads to a healthy and happy mind. Being confident in your appearance makes you more confident in other areas. Be sociable. 4.While you only need 4 or 5 close friends, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to meet new people. Participating gives you something to do instead of sitting bored at home and wallowing in self-pity.

5.! If you have a special girl/guy you want to ask out, dance with, etc. just ask! You probably won’t be rejected(拒绝) but if you are, remember that there will always be someone else that likes you for who you are. Don’t go to sleep that night with regret.

A.Go for it.

B.Keep your grades up.

C.Play a sport or work out.

D.Learn to appreciate small things.

E.If you are not good at sports, join a band or choir.

F.In fact, many of the “Friends” you have when you are popular are not true friends.

G.Joining in clubs, activities and sport increases your chances of meeting new friends.

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Renting an apartment in the UK can be very difficult. The average monthly rent rose to￡932last month and in London　 it is even more expensive at￡1588, according to new figures.

With the increasing rents leaving many people difficult to manage their daily life, some are now looking for new choices.

The Older Choice

Office administrator Tina Gotla-Aluri, 42, was struggling to pay￡950 a month for her because share in Putne, south-west London, when a friend suggested Share and Care Home share, which matches older homeowners who have a spare room with people who can offer practical help in exchange. She now lives in Putney with a man in his 90s and pays￡180 a month to the scheme (平台).

In return, Tina provides companionship, goes food shopping, and cooks meals. “He has travelled a lot in foreign countries and food is one of our shared interests,” she says. “I cook British food like Sunday dinners and sometimes Indian or Moroccan food. It's a win-win result.”

Sitting It out

While some people house-sit for free to get a taste of a different life for a few weeks, designer Jennifer Hamley, 39, and her husband, Ben, 37, have turned into a way to live rent-free.

The couple house-sit through Trusted House sitters.com, which connects home and pet owner a with house-sitters. It costs each side ￡89 for a yearly membership. They house-sit mainly in Brighton, taking care of pets, the home, post and watering plants.

“It is a peace of mind for homeowners. A homeowner doesn't need to get anyone to check in on the house, and pet owners don't have to worry about their pets while they are out.”

1.How much can Tina save a month after living with the old man in Putney?

A.￡180 B.￡770 C.￡932 D.￡950

2.What can be inferred about Tina?

A.She is a professional cook. B.She likes Indian food best.

C.She is satisfied with her choices. D.She has travelled to many places.

3.What do we know about Jennifer?

A.She has to pay the homeowner￡89 a year.

B.She house-sits to experience a different life.

C.She gets the information of house-sitting from a newspaper.

D.She looks after the home and pets when the homeowner is out.

4.From which part of a newspaper is the text most probably taken?

A.Entertainment B.Health C.Economy D.Education

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In America, when people say “man’s best friend”, they don’t mean another person. Instead, they are talking about a lovely animal：A dog! These words show the friendship between people and animals. Dogs and other pets can give happiness to people’s lives. Some people think of their pets as their children. A few even leave all their money to their pets when they die!

Animals can help people, too. Dogs can be taught to become the “eyes” for a blind person or “ears” for a deaf people. Scientists have found that pets help people live longer! They make people happier, too. Because of that, animals are brought into hospitals for “visit”.

Americans hold “Be---Kind-to-Animals Week” in the first week of May.

Pets shows are held during the week. Even if you don’t live in America, you, too, can do this. How? First, think about how animals make your life richer. If you have a pet, take more time this week to play with it. Remember to give it delicious food. Also, be sure to keep your pet from those unwanted babies.

If you don’t have a pet, be kind to animals around you. For example, if you see a street dog, don’t kick it or throw things at it. Instead, just leave it alone, or better yet, make friends with it. If others around you do bad things to an animal, try to stop them. As people, we must protect animals who can’t speak for themselves.

1.“A few even leave all their money to their pets when they die!” means that__________

A.pets have the right to inherit (继承) money. B.money can give pets happiness.

C.it’s the best way to spend money. D.some pets are taken as children.

2.Why are dogs brought to hospitals?

A.Because they are ill and need to see doctors.

B.Because they can make the patients happier.

C.Because they can find out the problems of the patients.

D.Because doctors can do experiments on them.

3.What’s the passage mainly about?

A.A lot of people are interested in dogs. B.Dogs can help people do many things.

C.Pets are lovely and need care and protection. D.We have done a lot of things for pets.

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