Height is just one of the thousands of featur...

Height is just one of the thousands of features your genes(基因)decide. In fact, because you have two parents, your genes provide you a height that usually lands somewhere between the height of each parent. If both your parents are tall, then most probably you will be tall, too, but if you have questions about how tall you're going to be, ask your doctor if he or she can help you find it out.

But genes don't decide everything. For example, eating an unhealthy diet can keep you from growing to your full potential(潜力). Getting plenty of sleep and enough exercise will help you grow to the expected height.

No doubt(怀疑) you're wondering how fast you should grow. It depends. There's no perfect or right answer. Generally speaking, kids grow about 2 inches (6 centimeters) a year between age 3 and the time when they start puberty (when your body starts changing and becoming more grown up).

Your doctor will know how your growth has been going over the years. Two centimeters here and 2 inches there are not nearly as important as the height you're at now, how you've been growing up to this point, and what other changes your body may be going through.

Don't be scared if you seem to have grown a lot in a very short time. Everyone has a growth spurt（高峰）during puberty. The age for starting puberty is about 10 for girls and about 11 for boys. But it can be earlier or later ——between 7 and 13 for girls and 9 and 15 for boys.

You'll usually begin to notice that you're growing faster about a year or so after your body starts to show the first changes of puberty.

1.If you want to know how fast and how tall you should grow, ____________.

A. you should have enough exercise           B. you can ask doctors for help

C. you should save the environment           D. You can record your growth during puberty

2. This passage is mainly about ____________.

A. how the genes work in your body           B. when is the time you grow fast

C. why you look like your parents                D. how you grow to a certain height

3. After reading this passage, we can explain ___________.

A. how good it is to be a doctor             B. how much sleep time we need

C. why genes can’t decide everything            D. what healthy diet is

4. Which is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Your height most probably depends on how high your parents are.

B. Girls’ age for starting puberty is usually earlier than that for boys’.

C. The time showing the first changes of puberty is never noticed.

D. You may be scared sometimes when you grow too fast.

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When was the last time you did something really fun with one of your parents—just the two of you?

Parents who take their young children to music, swimming and art classes often stop arranging such activities once their kids are older and in school all day. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Doing something enjoyable with your kids just might make you look at each other in a whole new way, especially if you do it through a class or an event. When parent and child become students together, it puts them on the same level, at least for a while.

“I really like parents to come to class with their kids—they start sharing things and talking about what they’re doing and what they like,” said art teacher Pyper Dixon.

However, finding something new in common is a big choice for them, especially when kids get involved in sports and other after-school activities. But it’s possible to learn a new skill or hobby together.

That’s certainly true of Lauren, 11, of Silver Spring, who is in Dixon’s class with her father, Dennis. “I was just going to drop her off,” Dennis said, “but Dixon persuaded me to stay.”

Now Lauren gets to nag her father about doing his art homework. “He always leaves it to the last minute,” she said. “But then he’ll turn around to do amazing drawings,” she added, “We have different styles of drawing, so it’s interesting to talk it over with him.”

Without the Saturday morning art class, Dennis said, he would be reading the paper, and Lauren would be on her own in her room or on the computer. But they talk more now. “I can’t think of an experience where you communicate with your kid so closely,” he said.

1.The author raises the question at the beginning to_______.

A．expect an answer

B．criticize some parents

C．introduce the topic

D．support his argument

2.What does Dixon think is the benefit of parent and child studying art together?

A．They will become equal.

B．They will communicate more.

C．The child will learn art much better.

D．The parent will learn something new.

3.The underlined word “nag” in the text probably means _______.

A．urge                               B．help                                C．miss                                D．teach

4.We can learn from the text that_______.

A．Lauren used to talk a lot with her father

B．Dennis enjoys studying art with Lauren

C．Lauren dislikes her father’s drawings

D．Dennis likes playing computer games

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One feature of a successful business is its ability to employ creativity to push into new territory （领域）. Those with staying power, however, have mastered an often-ignored factor that allows them to focus on the future: empathy（共情）. While that may surprise many, I am certain that the ability to connect with and relate to others is the force that moves business forward.

Though the concept of empathy might go against the modern concept a traditional workplace—competitive, the reality is that for business leaders to experience success, they need to not just see or hear the activity around them, but also relate to the people around.

Some may think they can achieve their goals without much thought for other people. This attitude works for some, but at some point-often sooner rather than later—everyone needs to depend on their relationships and build personal and professional connections. Successful people do not operate alone; each of us needs the support of others to achieve positive results that push us forward our goals.

Effectively understanding empathy involves regarding it as each person’s connection to the people and marketplace. A biological principle（原理） known as co-evolution （共同进化）explains that the adaptation of an organism （有机体）is caused by the change of a related object. Similarly, business and their leaders participate in co-evolution-type relationships. Business success depends on empathetic leaders who are able to adapt, build on the strengths around them, and relate to their environment. When businesses fail, it is often because leaders have stopped focusing on understanding their environment and instead stay separated in their own operations.

To develop an effective workforce, we must be willing to give in and meet people where they are. This can be uncomfortable, particularly when you feel like your position makes more sense or offers a better solution. A significant part of developing empathy, however, is learning to understand, respect and adopt another person’s point of view rather forcing your own.

1.The author thinks that to achieve success, a company must ________.

A.frequently develop in new areas

B.always stay powerful enough

C.focus on its future development

D.have thought for its employees

2.What can be inferred from the passage?

A.Never giving up is the key to success

B.Few business leaders experience success

C.Support from others helps people achieve goals

D.Competitive seldom exists in traditional workplaces.

3.Which of the following is the best example of co-evolution principle?

A.The principal is good at judging teachers’ points of view.

B.The CEO allows the engineers full freedom to choose their working hours.

C.The boss ignores the fact that his employees’ salary is below the average.

D.The manager refuses to reduce production despite the falling market demand.

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Ways to Improve Vocabulary in Just One Day

The average American has a vocabulary in the thousands. Try these tricks to make sure yours builds up.

①Watch movies

“If you see the movie version of your favorite book you’re likely to have a deeper understanding and knowledge of the words in it,” says Neuman, professor of Childhood and Literacy Education at New York University . “Seeing and reading something on the same topic is really important.”

②Read magazines

If you want to improve vocabulary, don’t just flip through your favorite magazine, really read it.

③Listen to how words sound

Many people won’t remember tricky words unless they come across them frequently. But if you hear a word that you think sounds interesting, you become word conscious(有意识的) and start using it yourself, says Neuman.

④Join a book club

“Book clubs are a wonderful strategy(策略) to learn new words,” says Neuman. Not only will it force you to set aside time in your day to read, it’s also a good way to discover books you might not normally be drawn to.

⑤Listen to the radio

Those types of programs can expose you to topics you may not be familiar with. Don’t miss these middle school vocabulary words adults still don’t know.

⑥Pay attention to your surroundings

Next time you walk down a busy street or take a walk in the park, try to describe what you’re seeing as much as possible inside your head.

⑦Read, read, read

Even if you don’t stop to look up every single foreign word, chances are you can improve vocabulary simply by figuring out(想出) their meaning based on the context

1.How many tricks mentioned above are through hearing?

A. 0.　　 B. 1.

C. 2.　　 D. 3.

2.According to the passage, how will you find some special and unusual books?

A. By listening to the radio.　　 B. By joining a book club.

C. By walking around.　　 D. By watching movies.

3.Where does this passage probably come from?

A. textbook .　　 B. science report.

C. novel.　　 D. website.

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It just may be the world’s most costly vacuum cleaner (吸尘器). The price of CleanSpace One is eleven million dollars. But yet, it has a big job to do. Recently, researchers in Switzerland said they planned to build this new cleaning machine.

CleanSpace One will not be for use in homes or businesses. It will be shot into space to help remove thousands of pieces of space junk floating around up there.

Last year, we reported on the problem of space junk. Over time, many unused spacecraft have hit each other far above the Earth. Big pieces break into thousands of small pieces. Sometimes they fall back into the atmosphere (大气层) and burn up. But when they do not, it creates big problems.

Scientists fear that if something is not done to remove these objects, it may soon become too dangerous to send people and machines into space. There is a large chance that they might hit some of this junk. So that is why the Swiss researchers are developing the new machine.

CleanSpace One is not really a vacuum cleaner. It will not be used to take away space junk. But scientists plan to move it close to an old satellite that is no longer being used. Then a claw-like instrument will catch the satellite, and force it back through the atmosphere. There, the satellite will be destroyed by the heat of friction (摩擦) with the air.

Researchers say that all they need to do is slow down the speed of some of these unwanted objects. Once they begin to move more slowly, they will fall back to the Earth. There is little chance that they will fall through the atmosphere and harm the people or things below.

1.Space junk is created when ____________.

A. unused spacecraft hit each other

B. people in space throw away rubbish

C. a new spaceship is sent up

D. an old spaceship creates friction with the air

2.What’s the danger of space junk?

A. It will pollute space.　　 B. It will hurt people on the Earth.

C. It will hit a spaceship.　　 D. It will burn in the atmosphere.

3.Unwanted objects will fall back to the Earth when _______ .

A. they are made to move slowly　　 B. they meet other objects in space

C. they are not used for years　　 D. they are near the atmosphere

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(2015•江苏) The number of smokers, ___________ is reported, has dropped by 17 percent in just one year.

A. it　　 B. which

C. what　　 D. as

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(2015•江苏) The number of smokers, ___________ is reported, has dropped by 17 percent in just one year.

A. it　　 B. which

C. what　　 D. as

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She is the most _____ one of my friends; you can just depend on her.

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Yellowstone Weather

Yellowstone National Park is at lofty height. Height. Most of the park is above2,275meters.

Yellowstone’s weather is unpredictable. In summer, it may be warm and sunny with temperatures in the high 70s. At night in any given month, the temperature may drop close to freezing. So it is best to come prepared for cold evenings and mornings,especially if you are camping or hiking. When you leave your campsite,please leave it prepared for possible thundershower and wind.

A sunny warm day may become fiercely stormy with wind, rain, sleet and sometimes snow. Without enough clothing, an easy day hike or boat trip can turn into a battle for survival.

1.If you are planning to stay here in spring for a few days, what is necessary for you?

A. Enough clothing.　　 B. Weather report.

C. Umbrella.　　 D. Boiled water.

2.Which season is generally pleasing?

A. Winter.　　 B. Fall.

C. Spring.　　 D. Summer.

3.In winter the average snowfall is_____.

A. 200inches　　 B. 20inches

C. 150inches　　 D. 400inches.

4.This passage is written probably for those who plan to______in Yellowstone National Park.

A. Do research work　　 B. Take a business trip

C. Have sports games　　 D. Spend their holidays or take a tour

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One of the most exciting parts of senior year is deciding where your class will go on your senior trip. It’s a time when you get to relax and celebrate getting through the past thirteen years with your class. Many schools use money their class has saved over the years and organization of the trip is done with the student union and teachers. If your school doesn’t organize class trips, you can gather your closest friends and take a trip.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California is the center of the entertainment industry. In Los Angeles enjoy Universal Studios amusement park and Hollywood Walk of Fame for entertainment.

Orlando, Florida

Orlando, Florida is a great location to go for your senior trip. It is the home of Walt Disney World, where thrill seekers can enjoy the roller-coasters and other rides. Others may want to enjoy the environment and Disney atmosphere, which is enjoyable for adults and children alike.

Salt Lake City

For a colder trip, spend the days skiing and take the evening to curl up (蜷作一团) in front of a fire and socialize in the mountains of Utah. Try different restaurants in the area or visit local attractions for a change of pace. Most ski popular holiday centers close for the season in mid-April so if this is a choice, plan for the trip in March or earlier.

New York City

New York City, the Big Apple, is a great location for students that attend countryside schools. Students that live in farm country without the noise of a large city will enjoy the action that is happening continuously, no matter what time of day or night. Students can visit well-known areas such as the Statue of Liberty and Central Park, along with visiting some museums. There are multiple hotels and restaurants to suit any tastes.

1.What’s the purpose of the author in writing the text?

A.To recommend good trips for seniors in high school.

B.To introduce some famous American cities to readers.

C.To remind students to prepare graduation celebration.

D.To encourage schools to organize short holiday trips.

2.Los Angeles and Orlando have a lot in common with ________.

A.fine food

B.thrilling scenery

C.history museums

D.entertainment industry

3.You can go to ________ if you prefer winter snow.

A.Los Angeles

B.Orlando, Florida

C.Salt Lake City

D.New York City

4.New York City is best-known as ________.

A.home to Apple company

B.the land of fruit

C.the center of amusement parks

D.a sleepless city

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