Many ordinary people fought against _____ in ...

Many ordinary people fought against _____ in order to create a fairer society.

A．distribution        B．arrangement       C．insecurity         D．privilege

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According to the dictionary definition of ‘create’，ordinary people are creative every day. To create means to bring into being，to cause to exist something each of us does daily. We are creative whenever we look at or think about something in a new way.

First，this includes an awareness（意识）of our surroundings. It means using all of our senses to become aware of our world. This may be as simple as being aware of color and texture（质地），as well as taste， when we plan a meal. Above all，it is the ability to notice things that others might miss.

A second part of creativity is an ability to see relationships among things. If we believe the expression，there is nothing new under the sun，the creativity is remaking or recombining（重组）the old in new ways. For example，we might do this by finding a more effective way to study or a better way to arrange our furniture，or we might make a new combination of camera lenses and filters to create an unusual photograph.

A third part of creativity is the courage and drive to make use of our new ideas，to ask for them to achieve some new results. To think up a new idea is one thing；to put the idea to work is another. These three parts of creativity are included in all the great works of geniuses，but they are also included in many of our day to day activities.

1.Which of the following activities is NOT a creative one according to the passage？

A. To prepare for a meal.

B. To arrange the furniture in a special way.

C. To buy some books from a bookstore.

D. To write a letter with the computer.

2. There is nothing new under the sun really implies that __________.

A. a new thing can only be created at the basis of earliest things

B. a new thing is only a tale

C. we can seldom create new things

D. we can hardly see really new things in the world

3.What does the author think about the relationship between a new thought and its being put into practice？

A. It's more difficult to create a new thought than to use it in practice.

B. To find a new thought will clearly lead to the production of a new thing.

C. A man with an excellent ability of practice can easily become an inventor.

D. One may come up with a new thought，but can not put it into practice.

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.People have planted a great many trees in order to _____ wind and sand in the desert.

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People have planted a great many trees in order to ________ wind and sand in the desert.

A．hold down        B．hold up          C．hold back        D．hold out

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There were many beautiful buildings in ancient Rome, but the living conditions for ordinary people were bad. Most of their homes were so poorly made that they fell down or were fire hazards (danger) with their steep, narrow wooden stairways. Most people were packed into apartment buildings that rose shakily (unsafely) six to twelve floors above the ground. The apartments were rooms about three metres square, and each building housed about five hundred people.

These tall buildings faced each other across streets only three metres wide, so no sunlight reached the ground. Even so, apartments were costly, though cheaper places could be found outside Rome. But people wanted to be near their work and entertainment. So the streets became crowded and it was hard to move quickly. At night, the streets were filled with noise as food and supplies were brought into the city on wagons and carts.

1.In ancient Rome, most people lived in ________ apartments.

A.small and crowded B.clean and tidy

C.spacious and sunny D.tall and big

2.The streets in ancient Rome were ________.

A.crowded and noisy B.wide and bright

C.narrow and dark D.both A and C

3.People liked to live in Rome because________.

A.the apartments were comfortable

B.the living expenses were low

C.they have no money to build houses outside the city

D.they wanted to enjoy the conveniences of the city

4.This passage is mainly about ________ in ancient Rome.

A.the beautiful buildings

B.the living conditions of ordinary people

C.the streets and transportation

D.the food and daily supplies

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In order to create a comfortable shopping environment, the mall placed a(n)________ on smoking.

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He became inspired when he thought about fighting against cholera ________ ordinary people ________ .

A, that, exposed to   B, to which, exposed      C, that, are exposed    D, which, are exposed to

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Over the centuries, people have created many rituals (仪式) to accompany the consumption of their favourite drinks, tea and coffee. Just think of the Japanese tea ceremony, British afternoon tea or the morning coffee ritual in countless societies. Why are these drinks so popular? 1. In the modern world, the new caffeine delivery systems are canned energy drinks. And the more modern our world gets, the more we seem to need caffeine.

Most people don’t think twice about their caffeine intake. 2. So the widespread use of caffeine is now a cause for concern among scientists and public health authorities. One result of this concern is that you are not allowed to sell energy drinks in France or Denmark. And in other European countries, manufacturers have to label cans with warnings. The United States has no such rule, but many canned energy drinks sold in the USA carry warnings anyway. 3. Studies have shown it helps relieve pain, reduces asthma (哮喘）symptoms and increases reaction speed. Despite this, a study in Ireland recommended that children and pregnant women, among other groups, shouldn’t drink energy drinks.

4. “For most of human existence, the pattern of sleeping and waking has followed sunrise and sunset.” explains Charles Czeisler, a neuroscientist（神经学家） at Harvard Medical School. “Then, the way we work changed from a schedule built around the sun to an indoor job timed by a clock, and consequently humans had to adapt. Electric light, and caffeinated food and drink allowed people to follow a work schedule set by the clock, not by daylight or the natural sleep cycle. 5. Without enough sleep the human body will not function at its best, physically, mentally, or emotionally.”

A. The answer is their secret ingredient --- caffeine.

B. But we need coffee to get us out of bed and back to work.

C. The main reason that people want caffeine is to stay awake.

D. But research suggests that caffeine may have benefits for human health.

E. Nevertheless, there is a heavy price to pay for all this extra wakefulness.

F. However, it raises blood pressure and thus increases the risk of heart disease.

G. Most babies in the developed world are born with traces of caffeine in their bodies.

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Some of the people who created many popular apps are telling kids to put their phones away — at least, a bit more often. The Center for Humane Technology is made up of people who used to work for big tech companies like Google, Facebook and Twitter. Now they want kids to stop using those apps and websites so much.

In early February, the center started a campaign called The Truth About Tech. Its goal is to teach students, parents and teachers about the dangers of spending too much time on smart phones and computers.

According to studies about kids and technology, more than 95 percent of elementary school-aged children spend at least part of every day using a computer or smart phone. About 78 percent of teens check their phones every hour, and more than half of them sleep with their phones in case they get a call or message during the night.

The Center for Humane Technology says that the apps and websites we use every day are purposely designed to keep us chatting, playing or watching online as much as possible. That includes social media like Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, websites like YouTube and online games. It also says that the tech companies talk only about the good aspects of their products and don’t mention the side effects.

Some physical problems, like headaches, eyestrain (眼疲劳), and neck pain are caused by using phones or computers too much. Students spending too much time online may find it hard to be focused on school work. Children and teenagers are more likely to have these problems because their brains, bodies and social skills are still developing.

One goal of The Truth About Tech campaign is to make sure that kids understand how technology affects them so they can make better decisions. The people behind the campaign also want governments and the tech companies themselves to take steps to protect children. When the leaders of the big technology companies are designing tech tools for kids, they should think about what they would want for their own children.

1.The Center for Humane Technology _______.

A. is made up of people doing voluntary work

B. is an organization working for big companies

C. intends to help people use high-tech products

D. aims to stop children spending too much time online

2.The data in Paragraph 3 are meant to _______.

A. ensure the reliability of the studies

B. show the seriousness of the problem

C. suggest the development of high technology

D. explain the reason for keeping phones at hand

3.According to the center, the purpose of the commonly used apps and websites is to _______.

A. encourage people to communicate more

B. help people learn more knowledge

C. attract people to using them more

D. enrich people’ s life

4.Why are children most likely influenced by the overuse of high-tech products?

A. They lack guidance on necessary social skills.

B. Their determination is not strong enough.

C. They have a lot of spare time after school.

D. Their bodies and social skills aren’t well developed.

5.What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A. It is the kids’ responsibility to protect themselves.

B. Governments strongly disagree with the campaign.

C. Technology companies are to blame for the problems.

D. It takes joint efforts to help kids use hightech products wisely.

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His father was the first on the farm ______ against the slave owner．

A．fought               B．fighting              C．to fight          D．having fought

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