_____ by the clear waters, this forest provid...

_____ by the clear waters, this forest provides visitors with a wonderful chance to see some endangered native birds in the wild.

A. Being surrounded      B. Surrounding     C. Surrounded     D. To be surrounded

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_____ by the clear waters, this forest provides visitors with a wonderful chance to see some endangered native birds in the wild.

A．Being surrounded                       B．Surrounding

C．Surrounded                           D．To be surrounded

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69. With the guide leading the way, the visitors were able to travel through the forest not by air but _____ foot.

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. When they came to the center of the forest, the visitors found themselves ____ ___ by wildlife.

A. surrounding            B. surrounded               C. to surround              D. surround

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I’m sitting here in this coffee shop. You know the one there by Allen street. The town is filled with thousands of middle class college kids living off their parent’s money.

The coffee shop is where the ones come to play the part of sophisticated bohemians (放荡不羁的文化人). The pretensions (自命不凡) glow from their line-less faces as they sip cappuccinos and chew strawberry cookies. The boys to my right are discussing Nabokov with a serious air, a copy of Sartre’s Cuba lies on the table.

The young woman on my left is declaring that she can never allow her creativity to be killed by entering the work force. The man with her scratches his goatee (胡子) in agreement, occasionally suggesting they go back to his place to hear his new Washington Squares CD. Matt has just designed a new international symbol for peace. He moves from table to table trying to sell hand painted T-shirts that bear the design. Tomorrow he’s leaving for the 25th anniversary Woodstock concert where he hopes to strike it rich with his creation.

Gopha the skinny Indian boy feels like singing me a verse of ‘It Ain’t Me Babe’ when I ask him if he’s a friend of Monica’s. Jason is trying to talk Gopha into a dollar bet on a game of chess. Between times Jason will chew your ear off with his plans to conquer the music industry while studying entertainment law, but when it comes to his never ending dollar chess matches he’s quiet as a church mouse.

I sit among them. To all surface appearances one and the same. If they could only see I would rather reach into their flesh and tear out their shallow little hearts than listen to another second of their prattle (闲扯).

With no job, no gigs, and my girlfriend’s so far gone she might as well be on another planet, I’ve been leading the writer’s quiet cafe life, spending my free time outdoors drinking iced teas and cheap wines. I chat warmly with whoever decides to squander away their hours in my surrounding area.

But behind my eyes is an unspoken challenge to any and every one of these social elites (精英) to just once say one thing that would inspire me. Just one little idea which is new and meaningful. Unfortunately original thoughts are zero here.

In my secret mind I wish to run like a madman banging gongs and speaking in tongues. Or maybe jump on a table and sing the Star Spangled Banner in the forgotten language of the Hottentots. I know these thoughts only reveal me as a fool because the spark I search for cannot be found in acts of shocking performance art. Where it truly comes from is one of the mysteries which will always hang around me.

1.The college students in the coffee shop can be described as ______.

A. shallow and aimless　　　 B. determined and independent

C. vain and ambitious　　　　 D. honest and hardworking

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

A. Matt’s T-shirts will be a hit at the concert and bring him wealth.

B. Jason seems to show more enthusiasm in the dollar chess matches.

C. The young woman agrees to listen to a new Washington Squares CD.

D. The hero envies the lifestyle of the college students in the coffee shop.

3.Why is the hero in the coffee shop?

A. To recall the pleasant memories.

B. To relieve his sorrows and worries.

C. To know what is in fashion nowadays.

D. To find something new to inspire himself.

4.What does the passage imply?

A. The hero is sure that he can find the original thoughts in a crazy way.

B. The hero is disappointed at the college students failing his expectation.

C. The hero is quite content with his quiet café life as a writer.

D. The hero is lost in the physical world and hopeless about his future.

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This booklet, prepared by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), provides an overview on depression. It will help you learn the things that everyone should know about depression.

This booklet is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered a guide for making medical decisions. For more information on depression, please visit the NIMH website at www.nimh.nih.gov.

1. Depression is a real illness.

Sadness is something we all experience. It is a normal reaction to difficult times in life and usually passes with a little time. When a person has depression, however, it interferes with daily life and normal functioning. Doctors call this condition “depressive disorder.” It is a real illness. Many factors may play a role in depression.

Causes of Depression

(1) Genetics, brain biology and chemistry

(2) Life events such as trauma, loss of a loved one

(3) A difficult relationship

(4) Early childhood experience

(5) Chronic illness, drug and alcohol abuse

(6) Any stressful situation

2. Depression affects people in different ways.

Not everyone who is depressed experiences every symptom. Some people experience only a few symptoms; others have many. The seriousness and frequency of symptoms, and how long they last, vary depending on the individual and the stage of the illness.

Symptoms of Depression

(1) Feelings of guilt, sadness, worthlessness, helplessness or hopelessness

(2) Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities

(3) Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions

(4) Persistent aches or pains

(5) Insomnia

(6) Appetite and/ or weight changes

(7) Consistent fatigue and decreased energy

(8) Thoughts of death or suicide, suicide attempts

3. Depression is treatable.

Depression, even the most serious cases, can be treated. The earlier treatment begins, the more effective it will be.

Dealing With Depression

Reach out and stay connected: Make real-life communication a priority! Spend time with other people and confide in a trusted friend or relative. Let them help you.

Try to be active and exercise: Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise every day. This does not have to be all at once. A ten-minute walk can improve your mood for two hours.

Eat a healthy and mood-boosting diet: Reduce foods that contain caffeine, alcohol, trans fats, and foods with high levels of chemical preservatives as well as sugars.

Get a daily dose of sunlight: Sunlight can help improve your mood. Whenever possible, get outside during daylight hours and expose yourself to the sun.

Challenge negative thinking: Nothing is as bad as it seems at first. Try to move your focus away from concentrating on what is bad in your life.

Find professional help: If none of the above tips help, do not wait for the symptoms to disappear. Seek professional help.

4. You are not alone.

In addition to your treatment, you could also join a support group. At the meetings, people share experiences, feelings, information, and coping strategies for living with depression.

Depression Around the World

Nearly seven percent of American teens and adults are currently living with depression.

About 300 million people around the world are suffering from depression.

1.According to the article, depression is NOT something that ______.

① makes a person feel a little bit sad

② always has a clear cause

③ a person can get rid of

④ happens to a small group of people

A.①②③ B.①②④

C.①③④ D.②③④

2.According to the article, who might be suffering from depression?

A.A teenager who frequently complained of stomachaches before going to school and preferred to stay in her room alone.

B.A firefighter who had a sleepless night after a tough task.

C.A mother who felt really exhausted after helping her child with her homework.

D.An old man who had no appetite for his favorite food and decided to try a new diet.

3.If you had a friend who was living with depression, you should probably suggest he ______.

A.make an overseas trip all by himself

B.stay at the gym and work out day and night

C.concentrate on the negative feelings and try to overcome them

D.take professional advice and accept medical intervention

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This school gives most of the children hope for the future by providing them with a chance to ______ knowledge.

A. require　　 B. achieve

C. acquire　　 D. discover

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105. The waters of this great lake, which is also the world's deepest, have been ____ by waste from a chemical factory.

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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。

Chinese visitors witness horror in Paris

On the very evening of their arrival, Zhang Lingfei and her friend who study in Britain had dinner in the Cambodian restaurant that 　　 1.　　　 (come) under attack by terrorists. "When one of the staff at the restaurant told us that there was a shooting in the nearby restaurant, we were not　　 2.　 　 (frighten) at first," Zhang, in her 20s, told China Daily. "But through the window, I saw many people running　　 3.　 (rapid) along the road. Some ran into the nearest store or restaurant. We suddenly realized that the situation was severe. Then we backed away from the window and went to the ground floor together　　　 4.　　 other customers and staff."

The staff turned the lights　　　　 5.　　 in the restaurant so as not to be noticed by the attackers. "We don't know　　　　 6.　　 long we hid in this restaurant. Then as there were more and more police outside, we got out," Zhang said,　　　　 7.　　 (add) that they had to walk a long way to　　　　 8.　　　 (they) hotel because they couldn't find a taxi and the subway station nearby was closed.

Wu Changhong, a Chinese who lives in Paris, said he heard the sounds of the police response at his office, which　　　 9.　　 (be) only 3 minutes' walk to the concert hall. "My friend told me that he heard many　　　 10.　　 (gunshot) around 10 pm.”

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He was on the scene and saw what happened, which makes him the only witness who provides an ______ account.

A.authentic B.ambiguous C.arbitrary D.artificial

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