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Foods _____good, like milk and cookies, are called comfort foods because they make you feel better．

A．tastes         B．tasting                          C．to taste       D tasted

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Foods _____good, like milk and cookies, are called comfort foods because they make you feel better．

A．tastes         B．tasting             C．to taste       D tasted

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Mea and vegetables are measured in grams and kilograms . Milk and other liquid foods are measured in liters or milliliters , These units only measure quantity : they do not measure the value of the food to the body . The unit which measures the quality or value of food is the calorie, the amount of heat given off by food when it burns . This measurement tells how much energy a certain food has when it is completely used by the body .

Our bodies use varying amount of calories . The more exercise we take, the more calories we burn . If we eat food which contains more calories than we use up , then it is possible that we would increase in weight . In order to avoid becoming overweight , it is advisable to eat a balanced diet and not to eat too many foods that have a high calories rating . The table below gives you some idea of the number of calories in food .

1.Which is the best title of this passage ?

2.How many slices of bacon equal the same number of calories as in a sausage roll ?

3.To keep he calorie intake down , it is better to eat more  ________ .

4.When do you need the most calories from your diet ?

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Limited to a narrow seat for hours with just a tiny bag of cookies and orange juice to comfort yourself, the last thing you feel like doing when you get off a plane is to wait around for your bags. The easy option when traveling has been to limit yourself to a carry-on suitcase and pray it fits in the overhead bin. Not only does it get you out of the airport faster but it's also free. Not any longer. however.

Recently, some airlines are starting to charge for carry-on bags, and travelers aren't at all happy about it Packing light might not be an option anymore when looking for tips to get the best airfare possible

Some smaller airlines such as Frontier and Spirit have always charged customers for carry-on bags, but now bigger name airlines, such as United, are starting to do it too. When you purchase a Basic Economy ticket through United you’re not allowed a full-size carry-on bag unless you’re a MileagePlus Premier member. Should you forget to check your bag before security and bring it all the way to the gate, not only will you pay the checked-bag fee, but you’ll have to pay an additional $25 gate handling charge. Not the best way to start off a trip. Don’t miss these additional things airlines don't want to tell you —but every flier should be aware of.

You might assume that the new carry-on bag guidelines are due to space limitations in the overhead bins, but it has more to do with on-time rates, Aviation economies expert and senior vice president of ICF Aviation Samuel Engel told Vox that the biggest bottleneck when it comes to boarding is carry-on luggage. For every minute a plane isn’t in the air, it's losing money. A delayed departure makes the flight crew look bad and passengers very angry.

So, the next time you fly, plan to check your bag before security, pay a bit more for your ticket so you are allowed a carry-on, or try rolling a week s worth of clothes into a backpack, a still-allowed “personal item.”

1.What does the first paragraph intend to convey?

A. People feel comfortable when they are taking a flight

B. People are unwilling to wait for their bags after getting off the plane

C. People tend to choose the carry-on suitcases for convenience.

D. People will no longer have the option for free carry-on suitcases

2.Which of the following is NOT the reason why more airlines begin to charge for carry-ons?

A. Space limitations. B. Passengers support

C. On-time rates D. Increasing budget.

3.What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Carry-on bags are affecting on-time rates

B. What should you do before taking a flight?

C. Carry-on bags are increasing budget-busting delays

D. More Airlines are starting to charge for carry-on bags

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While many modern forms of communication like phone calls, e-mail, and letters, are extremely convenient. In my opinion, nothing beats speaking to another person face to face.

The first and most obvious advantage that a face communication has over a letter and e-mail is that there is the ability to interactively(相互作用地)converse. If the sender of a letter or an email does not write clearly, then much time must be spent to clear up the misunderstanding. In a face-to-face conversation, misunderstandings are easily dealt with because of the interactive nature of it.

I would still argue that the face-to-face conversation is better because you can see the other person. Not all communication is verbal(口头的); the meaning of much of what we say depends on our body language and the tone of voice. Joking and irony are particularly difficult to express and enjoy without seeing the expression on someone’s face, or watching the movements of their body.

Finally, if the goal of communication is to maintain or deepen the relationship(关系)with someone, the face-to-face communication offers the choice of communication by touch even if we could communicate by the video. Trust and respect between business partners can be established with a firm handshake. No amount of body language can convey the excitement of a high five between friends, and no number of words can communicate the comforting embrace of a loved one. Touch is the first basic method of our human relationships, before spoken language, and it is only available when people communicate face to face.

1.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

3.Which of the following can communicate the feeling a loved one perfectly?

4.The author’s attitude towards forms of communication is      .

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Step into an American preschool classroom today and you are likely to fall into a so-called print-rich environment，every surface colorfully decorated with instructional posters，classroom　 rules，chedules，and　 mottos，few of which a 4-year-old can understand in fact．

Besides the confusing things on classroom walls，teaching methods and curriculums have changed recently，by which more time is spent on what’s called “seat work”一workbooks and worksheets—but less time devoted to music and art．School—readiness skills are essential for the youngest learners to move on to a subsequent stage. As a result, expectations that may arguably have been reasonable for 5-and 6-year-olds, such as bemg able to sit at a desk and using pencil and paper，are now directed at even younger children, who lack the motor skills and attention span to be successful．

However，parents of preschoolers tend to be on board with these changes，because they fear that the old—fashioned pleasures of unhurried learning have no place in today’s highly competitive world．The stress is obvious：Pick the “wrong” preschool and your child might not go to college．She might not be employable. She might not even be allowed to start first grade!

As preschoolers are learning so much academic knowledge at earlier ages，they seem somehow less curious and less engaged．Some teachers say that more children today seem to lack the language skills．The real focus in the preschool years should not be just on vocabularv and reading，but on talking and listening．By talking with adults, and one another，they pick up information，learn how things work and solve puzzles that trouble them．For our littlest learners，what could be more important than that?

1.Which of the statements does the author probably agree with?

A．Younger children can fully understand the instructional things in classrooms．

B．3-and 4-year-olds shouldn’t be expected too much in school readiness skills．

C．More time should be spent on“seat work’’ instead of music and art．

D．Even 5-and 6-year-olds have good motor skills and attention span．

2.The underlined phrase “be on board with” in the third paragraph most probably means “　　 ”.

A．accept　　 B．reject　　 C．doubt　　　 D．worry

3.Why are parents so picky when choosing a preschool for their kids?

A．Because some preschools are too old fashioned．

B．Because a wrong preschool might ruin kids’ future．

C．Because the competitions between kindergartens are fierce．

D．Because it is easy for them to choose a right preschool．

4.What’s the best title of the passage?

A．New Preschool Breaking down the Kids．

B．The Early Bird Gets the Worm．

C．Preschool，the Gatekeeper to Elementary School?

D．Seat work，a Better Choice for the Youngest Kids?

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—Something smells really good in here!

—You ______ my Easter cookies．Have one!

A．smell

B．are smelling

C．were smelling

D．smelt

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When you don’t have a car and need to get around, are you more likely to call for an Uber or Lyft, or a cab? Last Friday, Lyft — the ride-sharing company, went public as its stocks (股票) started trading on the market. Lyft has become the first big initial public offering of the “gig economy” age. While the company is not making profits yet, it is changing the meaning of work. What is gig economy and what makes it so appealing?

Gig works are independent contracts (合同) or part-time jobs such as Uber. In the gig economy, companies hire independent contractors instead of full-time employees. This is different from traditional companies where full-time workers hold a lifetime career. In the past, only small companies hired contractors, while today, employers like Amazon and Google rely on temporary workforce. These companies save costs as they are not legally required to provide healthcare benefits, retirement savings or paid time off to gig workers.

Gig work appeals to different people for different reasons. For some, it affords flexible timings and for otliers who are looking for full-time jobs, it provides a source of income to support themselves. Some people work a full-time job and supplement (补充) their salary with gig jobs such as driving for Uber or Lyft.

Joining the gig economy may be simple, but maintaining a steady career is easier said than done. Gig work comes with unsteady pay and workloads. You're your own boss. It sounds fun, but when you have no self-control and an unsteady job, you might splurge all your money the first week and live on bread pieces for the rest of the month! Besides a strong sense of responsibility, gig workers have to stay up to date to get companies to hire them.

Despite the challenges gig workers face, nearly 60 million Americans are part of this workforce. As this number grows, we have to see how society and companies adapt to this new world of work!

1.What can be learnt about Lyft from the passage?

A.It has built up a large fortune.

B.It marks the arrival of gig economy age.

C.It employs a fixed number of full-time workers.

D.It appeals to people as a means of public transport.

2.Who are most likely to become gig workers?

A.People seeking for a steady income.

B.Those desperate to get paid vacations.

C.People in need of flexible working hours.

D.Those concerned about retirement accounts.

3.What does the underlined word “splurge” in paragraph 4 mean?

A.Spend money freely. B.Deposit money automatically.

C.Earn money quickly. D.Allocate money randomly.

4.What is the message mainly conveyed in the passage?

A.Gig workers have to face some potential challenges.

B.Gig workers have to possess some much-needed qualities.

C.The appearance of gig companies will solve the job problems.

D.People should adjust to new work trends with the rise of gig companies.

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___ delicious, some western foods are very inviting but not good for children’s health.

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.Everybody likes a winner, and there are always people ready to cheer for a good winner. But who has ever heard a song for the man who comes in second？ So this is in praise of the almost winner, the nearly champion（冠军）, the next to the biggest, the second best. This is the song of Mister Two.

You hear unflattering（不讨好人的）names for Mister Two. “Alsoran”, they call him, and “runner­up”, names that make you think of a fellow who couldn’t quite make it. Don’t let that fool you. Ask the winner of any race how good a man Mister Two is. He will tell you it’s Mister Two who made him run so fast, Mister Two is always threatening to overtake and pass him.

Ask the salesman who won the contest and what kept him looking for extra order. Ask the directors of the big company why they keep changing their product, seeking the new equipment, the added advantage. What drives them？ What keeps them going？ It’s the salesman with nearly as many orders. It is the company with the product almost as good. It’s Mister Two.

In this country, we’re proud of the quality of our champions. Our big men come very big. Our fast men run very fast. Our wise men are the wisest and our greatest men are the greatest that a country could hope to be blessed with. And why is that？ It is Mister Two that makes the race always open and everybody can run. So this is for you, Mister Two. This is your song. This is for all the days you tried for first, and came in second. It’s for the nights when you wonder if you ought to go on trying, since nobody seems to notice.

We notice, Mister Two. We know the score. Winner or not, you’re a natural champion. There couldn’t be a race without you, Mister Two.

1.People usually call Mister Two unflattering names to　　　him.

A. praise  B. encourage      C. laugh at      D. respect

2.According to the author, Mister Two is mentioned in connection with the following except　　　.

A. business   B. sports       C. greatness    D. failure

3.It is implied in this story that　　　.

A. Mister Two is as important as the winner

B. every leader needs someone to help him

C. the second today must be the first tomorrow

D. second place is always praised

4.The person who wins needs to understand that　　　.

A. winning is everything

B. being Mister Two is wonderful

C. without Mister Two he would do better

D. without strong competition he wouldn’t have worked so hard

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