—How’s Jack doing in Britain?—I wrote an emai...

—How’s Jack doing in Britain?

—I wrote an email to him last week, but _____ I have had no reply from him.

A.from now on B.so far C.just now D.later on

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All eyes were on Jack Ma. The chairman of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. left his position on Teachers’ Day from leading the e-commerce（电子商务） giant he founded 20 years ago.

“I still have lots of dreams to go after,” Ma wrote in an open letter last year to announce his parting. “The world is big, and I am still young, so I want to try new things.”

The 55-year-old businessman showed that he was ready for new things by arriving at his farewell party dressed up like a rock star.

In fact, his rags-to-riches（白手起家的） story is a good example of doing something different. Visiting the United States in 1995, Ma saw the internet and had the idea of setting up his own trading website. In 1999, he founded Alibaba with a group of friends in a shared apartment, struggling for years to get it off the ground. With all the challenges, the company slowly brought e-commerce to China.

Although his success has inspired a number of Chinese tech businessmen, Ma pointed out that the key is having a dream. “It’s the dreams that keep us full of confidence and never afraid of setbacks（挫折）.” Ma said in a video posted on Sept 9.

Now the experienced businessman is looking to focus on education. What can he offer? “I’m not going to teach English; I’m not going to teach business, But I’m going to teach young people how to face challenges,” he told Bloomberg News.

Skilled sailors were never made on calm waters. As Ma said, “Today is cruel. Tomorrow is crueler. But the day after tomorrow is beautiful.”

1.What did Jack Ma announce on Teachers’ Day?

A.His retirement from Alibaba.

B.His plan to enlarge his online business.

C.His dream of becoming a rock star.

D.His plan to return to teaching.

2.What can we infer according to Paragraph 4?

A.Jack Ma was born in a rich family.

B.Jack Ma had the idea of setting up his own trading website in 1999.

C.Jack Ma founded Alibaba alone.

D.Jack Ma went through challenges to found Alibaba.

3.What does Ma think dreams mean to us?

A.Dreams can guide us to further our education.

B.Dreams can give us confidence and courage.

C.Dreams can push us to set up new businesses.

D.Dreams can lead us to offer more to society.

4.What lessons will be offered by Ma?

A.How to operate business.

B.How to learn English.

C.How to face challenges.

D.How to set up a website.

5.What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph imply?

A.Practice makes perfect.

B.Confidence is the key to success.

C.Skilled sailors like calm waters.

D.We should face challenges bravely.

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How to Make a Difference to the World

Many people believe that they don’t have what it takes to make a difference to the world. They believe only people like Mother Teresa, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein and Bill Gates are able to do so.1.The following is a guide as to how small people like us can make a difference to the world.

1．It need not be an enormous task.

2.In this case, you already have what it takes to make the world a better place.

Making a difference to the world may seem like an enormous task, but it is in fact the collective effort of everyone to make small contributions. The size of the contribution is not what matters most. The key here is to have the heart to do it.

2．Start now.

There is no one best time to start to make a difference to the world. You don’t need to wait till you have the time to share some love; you don’t have to wait till you earn more money to share a piece of bread. Little efforts count. 3.

3． 4.

As the saying goes, “Give a man a fish; you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” The good that we seek to do will make more of a difference when there is a long-lasting effect rather than a temporary effect. 5. And when more people receive education, they will in turn provide more value to the world.

A.For example, building a school will benefit many people for years to come.

B.Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.

C.Seek to make a long-lasting effect.

D.You can start making small contributions today.

E.If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.

F.The truth is, every one of us can make it in our own unique way.

G.Stop complaining and do something.

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A woman is swimming at night in a dark sea. Suddenly, she is pulled underwater. She surfaces, cries in terror, then disappears forever. This is the opening scene from the 1975 film Jaws. This film was a great hit, but it made things worse.

Jaws made people frightened of sharks, especially of the great white shark. Some stopped swimming in the sea, afraid of the horrible creature from the film. Others started fishing for sharks, killing as many as they could. At that time, nobody cared if sharks were killed, or how many were killed. People just wanted them killed.

After 1975,the number of large sharks fell quickly around the world.This was not only due to fear of sharks, but also finning, a type of fishing where sharks are caught and their fins cut off. Unexpectedly, finning would have a powerful effect upon Peter Benchley, who wrote the book the film Jaws was based on.

One day in 1980,Benchley was diving when he came across an awful sight.He saw fishermen finning and sharks being killed,which caused a deep change in him.From then on, he saw people as a danger to sharks,rather than the other way round.Also,he admitted that his book was wrong about sharks' behavior."Sharks don't target(以…为目标）humans,"he said.Experts have proved that sharks do not see people as food, and they attack us by mistake. Only around six people are killed by sharks every year.

Today,as we learn more about sharks,more people than ever want to protect them from extinction.

1.The film Jaws led to

A.an end of shark fishing

B.a rise in shark population

C.the popularity of shark movies

D.people's scare about sharks

2.How did the sight of finning affect Peter Benchley?

A.It woke him up to his false idea of sharks.

B.It inspired him to do research about sharks.

C.It drove him to learn how to protect sharks.

D.It encouraged him not to be afraid of sharks.

3.What is the best title for the text?

A.Sharks:Dangerous or Endangered

B.Jaws:the Hottest Shark Movie Ever

C.Shark Attacks:Not a Problem Anymore

D.Humans:the Favourite Target of Sharks

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When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Here are some British etiquette(礼仪) and customs international students ought to know.

Visiting

In most houses in Britain, the doors are usually kept closed. It is customary to visit people at a pre-arranged time and day. Usually, people are not comfortable if you just drop in. Nevertheless, if someone says to drop in at any time, feel free to do so as long as it is not in the middle of the night. When you go into someone's house, do take your hat off (men only). It is impolite for men to wear hats indoors especially in churches.

Greeting

In Britain, the handshake is a common form of greeting. When you meet people for the first time, it is normal to shake hands. A firm handshake is the norm(标准); there are no issues over gender in Britain. The usual formal greeting is ''How do you do? '' and a firm hand shake, but with a lighter touch between men and women. In Britain, unlike some other European countries, it is unusual to embrace or kiss the other person (unless they are family or a very close friend).

Gifts

During birthday and Christmas celebrations, it is common for the British to exchange gifts between family members and close friends. The gift doesn’t need to be expensive, but it should usually show an attempt to find something that is related to the recipient's(接受者) interests. When invited to someone's home, it is normal to take along a box of good chocolates, a bottle of good wine or a bunch of beautiful flowers. Note that gifts are opened when received.

Punctuality

The British are generally punctual(守时的), especially the scots. The British consider it impolite if you turn up late for an appointment. In most cases, the people you are meeting will be on time, call even if you will be 5 minutes later than you've promised. If you have been late or fail to keep your appointment, make an effort to contact the person to let them know. It is a good idea to telephone and offer your apologies.

1.What do the British men usually do when they meet for the first time?

A.Embrace or kiss each other. B.shake hands firmly.

C.Bring an expensive gift. D.Take off their hats immediately.

2.What present may the author recommend you if you attend a birthday party in Britain?

A.A book the receiver is interested in. B.A pet that you think is cute.

C.A red envelope with some money. D.A fantastic and expensive bike.

3.Which of the following may be considered not polite for visiting British people?

A.Visit them at a scheduled time. B.Show up on time instead of arriving earlier.

C.Phone to tell them if one will be late. D.Pay an unexpected visit to give them a surprise.

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May 14 marks the beginning of National Smile Month in the UK. The campaign is organized by the Oral Health Foundation to promote(普及) dental(牙齿的) health. The Foundation hopes that a month of smiling across the nation will make people think about the importance of brushing their teeth regularly, cutting down on sugary foods, and making regular appointments with the dentist.

The British, in fact, have a reputation for bad teeth. The Internet's Urban Dictionary has an entry(条目)for “ British Smile”, defining it as “Any smile with bad teeth”. On the other side of the Atlantic, however, the “Hollywood Smile” gets its name because American movie stars are so proud to show off their sparkling beautiful teeth.

But what about smiling in the UK in general? Do the British smile a lot, or do they look sad all the time? It's said that the British practice the “stiff upper lip”, meaning that they don't often show their emotions; they neither smile nor cry. But this is false: A British person likes to smile as much as anyone else.

As far as smiling in Britain is concerned just like everywhere else, it all depends on the situation. For example, you wouldn't expect anyone to smile at a funeral(葬礼). But if you were at a party of any kind, you'd find everyone smiling from ear to ear. However, smiling is sometimes not allowed under some circumstances(情形). For instance, since 2005 Britain hasn’t allowed smiling in passport photographs. At other times, for example at work and school, you simply smile when it's natural to smile.

So the British are no more and no less likely to smile than anyone else. But smiling is good for you, no doubt about it, even if you do have a few bad teeth. And smiling is good for those around you too. This alone makes National Smile Month a great idea. As the essayist William Hazlitt wrote, “A gentle smile, a kind word, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles”.

1.Why is National Smile Month held in the UK?

A.To promote the health benefits of smiling.

B.To build a more friendly society through smiling.

C.To attract people's attention to dental health.

D.To teach people how to protect their teeth.

2.What does the underlined word “sparkling” refer to?

A.aging B.loose

C.smelly D.shining

3.What can we learn from the article about smiling in the UK?

A.People can’t smile when taking passport photos.

B.British people are less likely to smile than others.

C.People are encouraged to smile all the time at work.

D.British people often hide their true emotions with a smile.

4.What does the author think of National Smile Month?

A.It lasts too long. B.It is a wonderful event.

C.It fails to achieve its purpose. D.It should be promoted around the world.

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Galaxy saw a man and a woman who communicated with the sign language at the train station when she was on the way home one evening. She noticed that the woman asked the man for the direction. He told her that he did not know. Galaxy decided to help them. She had learned the sign language when she served as a volunteer in the deaf and mute （聋哑） school. Then she showed the woman the direction and left her email address to them in case they needed her help later.

She received an email from that man the next day. Kazrim was his name. Galaxy replied his mail sincerely，They both started chatting online soon after and began seeing each other. Although they only communicated with the sign language, it never bothered her.

Galaxy was fond of him gradually. Obviously, Kazrim was the same too. He presented Galaxy with a bunch of sunflowers and asked her sincerely, “Are you willing to be my girlfriend?”

Galaxy was pleasantly surprised. She requested him to give her some time to persuade her parents.

As she had expected，her parents were very angry after they had learned of their love story.

Galaxy explained，“Kazrim is an excellent and a very optimistic person. He has a very positive attitude towards life and work. He cares for others always. He is 100％ better than the normal. Moreover, the mute is still a human. He should possess a perfect and wonderful love. ”

Her parents asked to see him，then. The very worried Galaxy took Kazrim home a few days later. When they were on the train，Kazrim told her,“I'm going to tell your parents that I'll be looking after you well with all my life!” Galaxy was deeply moved.

As soon as they had entered the house，Galaxy introduced him to her parents. She said,“This is Kazrim. ”Just right after her speech，an unbelievable thing happened. Kazrim threw the gift away and held her in his arms tightly.

He said. “YOU CAN TALK?”It was the same question that Galaxy wanted to ask，too.

The four people were shocked all of a sudden. As a matter of fact, Kazrim always believed that Galaxy was a mute and he still fell in love with her deeply.

1.How did Galaxy and Kazrim get to know each other?

A.They met each other by chance.

B.They were introduced to each other

C.They once studied at the same university.

D.They both served in a special needs school.

2.How did Galaxy probably communicate with Kazrim before she took him home?

A.Writing words on paper. B.Using the sign language.

C.Judging from his expression. D.Speaking her native language.

3.What did Galaxy expect her parents to do?

A.To have a talk with Kazrim. B.To prepare for her marriage.

C.To treat Kazrim as a normal man. D.To accept Kazrim as her boyfriend.

4.What can we learn about the two young people from the passage?

A.They fell in love at the first sight.

B.They cheated each other to win love.

C.They mistook each other for being mutes.

D.They ignored the anger of Galaxy's parents.

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An old man lived alone in Minnesota. He wanted to spade(铲) his potato garden, but it was hard work. His only son, who would have helped him, was in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son and mentioned his situation:

Dear son, I am feeling pretty bad because it looks like I won’t be able to plant my potato garden this year. I hate to miss doing the garden, because your mother always loved planting time. I’m just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot. If you were here, all my trouble would be over. I know you would dig the plot for me, if you were not in prison.

Love, Dad

Shortly, the old man received this telegram:

“For Heaven’s sake, Dad, don’t dig up the garden!! That’s where I buried the GUNS!!”

At 4 am the next morning, a dozen FBI agents and local police officers showed up and dug up the entire garden without finding any guns.

Confused, the old man wrote another note to his son telling him what had happened, and asked him what to do next.

His son’s reply was :“Go ahead and plant your potatoes, Dad. It’s the best I could do for you from here.”

No matter where you are in the world, if you have decided to do something deep from your heart, there is nothing that can stop you from doing it. It is the thought that matters , not where you are or who you are.

1.Why did the old man write a letter to his son?

A.To show his love for him. B.To ask about his situation.

C.To tell about his trouble. D.To give him some advice.

2.The police officers dug up the old man’s garden_______.

A.to search for some gold B.to search for some guns

C.to offer him some help D.to give him a surprise

3.After the police officers left, the old man felt_______ about what had happened.

A.puzzled B.worried C.satisfied D.excited

4.We can infer from the story that the son is______.

A.lazy B.honest C.clever D.brave

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One day, when I was working as a psychologist(心理学家) in England, a young boy showed up in my office.

It was David. He kept walking up and down restlessly, his face pale, and his hands shaking slightly. His head teacher had introduced him to me before. “This boy has lost his family,” he wrote. “He is understandably very sad and refuses to talk to others, and I’m very worried about him. Can you help?”

I looked at David and showed him to a chair. How could I help him? There are problems which psychology doesn’t have answers to, and which no words can describe. Sometimes the best thing one can do is to listen openly and silently. And I would do in this way.

The first two times we met, David didn’t say a word. He sat there, only looking up to look at the children’s drawings on the wall behind me. I suggested we play a game of chess. He nodded. After that he played chess with me every Wednesday afternoon — in complete silence and without looking at me. It’s not easy to cheat in chess, but I admit I made sure David won once or twice.

Usually, he arrived earlier than agreed, took the chess board and pieces from the shelf and began setting them up before I even got a chance to sit down. It seemed as if he enjoyed my company. But why did he never look at me?

“Perhaps he simply needs someone to share his pain with,” I thought. “Perhaps he senses that I respect his suffering. ” Some months later, when we were playing chess, he looked up at me suddenly.

“It’s your turn,” he said.

After that day, David started talking. He got friends in school and joined a bicycle club. He wrote to me a few times, about his biking with some friends, and about his plan to get into university. Now he really started to live his own life.

Maybe I gave David something. But I have also learned that one — without any words — can reach out to another person. All it takes is a hug, a shoulder to cry on, a friendly touch, and an ear that listens.

1.What was David like when the writer first met him?

A.He was very nervous. B.He was in deep sorrow.

C.He was mentally troubled. D.He was frightened by the writer.

2.What do we know from the third paragraph?

A.The writer didn’t know what to do. B.The writer had a plan to help David.

C.The writer decided to keep silent. D.The writer couldn’t solve the problem.

3.Which of the following is TRUE?

A.The writer cheated when playing chess. B.David never looked at the writer.

C.Chess healed David’s wounded heart. D.The writer gave his chess to David.

4.What is the main idea of the passage?

A.A boy fixed his mental problem by playing chess. B.A psychologist should be good at listening.

C.A calm mind helps solve problems. D.A listening ear matters in helping others.

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Jack tries his best to learn how to make a vase, in order to 　　　　 their promise to finish an artwork with her.

A. bury            B. solve                C. perform            D. organize

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