Maggie is a neat and tidy student, who likes ...

Maggie is a neat and tidy student, who likes to have everything ______.

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My grandma always puts everything in the house ______, so it looks every tidy and neat.

A. in turn B. in return C. in place　 D. in need

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My name is Amy. I’m a 25-year-old graduate student who likes yoga, home-decorating shows and eating spoonfuls of peanut butter straight from the jar. Oh yeah, and I’m an iPhone addict.

I wasn’t always an addict. In fact, for many years I told myself I didn’t want a fancy cellphone. They seemed like too much work, always ringing and demanding attention. I was perfectly content with my simple cellphone, and I didn’t feel like changing my mind any time.

However, about a year ago, I found myself envious of all those proud iPhone owners, holding their shiny new phones and showing them off to all their friends. I started to eavesdrop on conversations about “iPhone apps”, feeling like a tourist listening to a language I couldn’t speak.

Eventually I couldn’t ignore my iPhone instinct (本能) any longer, and I welcomed my new iPhone into my life. I instantly fell in love with the little bundle of joy, and could no longer imagine a life without it.

To my surprise, I suddenly found myself with a whole new circle of friends—other iPhone owners I could go to for advice and support as I learned the various functions of my new device. They responded to my iPhone-related queries when my other friends couldn’t, and didn’t roll their eyes when I bragged（吹牛）about all the things little Eloise (yes, I named her) could do.

For a couple months I built my new life with Eloise. However, I realized I had a problem when one day I found myself Google-mapping my way to my mailbox, which happens to be right outside my front door.

When I reflected upon the past few months, I couldn’t believe I didn’t see this coming. All the warning signs were there. Eloise slept right beside me and was the first thing I reached for in the morning. I checked my e-mail about 20 times a day. I also experienced attachment anxiety when I left poor Eloise in the changing room at the gym. What if she rang and needed my response? Or, even worse, what if a careless gym-goer knocked her out of my bag and caused her screen to crack?

Once I admitted I had a problem, things started to change. What used to feel like friendly messages now felt like constant complaining to respond. I hated that I could no longer leave the house without Eloise in my hand. Eventually, I felt angry with Eloise so much that I wanted to throw her at the wall.

I decided something had to be done. But, as I quickly realized, iPhones are like cigarettes and not easy to quit.

Then, while taking the bus to work one day, I was unexpectedly forced to quit—at least temporarily. When I reached into my purse to grab Eloise, I found her overcome by fever. My head swam with panic as I attempted to solve the problem, but without result. I couldn’t call anyone for advice. I couldn’t Google whether this had happened to any fellow iPhone owners. The Apple Store was closed by the time I finished work, so I headed home with fear into an Eloise-less night. But, after a couple hours without any text alerts, push notifications, or even good old-fashioned phone calls, I felt ... calmer. Without my electronic bed partner, I drifted off into the deepest sleep I’d had in months. The next morning, I read the news from the simplicity of the newspaper, instead of from my iPhone. I even noticed the cherry blossoms blooming.

My goodness, what had I been missing?

1. The passage is mainly about ___________.

A. how I changed my attitude towards iPhone

B. why I was content with my iPhone

C. how my simple cellphone changed my lifestyle

D. why I preferred to use iPhone eventually

2. The phrase “ eavesdrop on” ( Paragraph 3) is closer in meaning to __________.

A. adapt suddenly to　　　　　　 B. join unwillingly in

C. listen secretly to　　　　　 D. argue fiercely in

3.IPhones’__________ can not be listed among the reasons why the writer was addicted to it.

A. diverse application　　　　 B. excellent service

C. bundle of joy　　　　　　　　　 D. good company

4.When did the writer get to know that she had to tear herself away from her iPhone?

A. She needed her iPhone to lead her to the mailbox.

B. She slept with her iPhone beside her every night.

C. She checked and read her e-mails too frequently.

D. She dared not leave her iPhone alone at the gym.

5.What message does the writer pass on at the end of the passage?

A. She considered throwing away her iPhone regretful.

B. She looked forward to starting her new life with Eloise.

C. She thought it of little benefit to have a simple cellphone.

D. She was aware that she had to kick the habit of being addicted to her iPhone.

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Used to TV shows, where everything is quick and entertaining ,many people do not have the　　　　　　　 to read a book that requires thinking.

A. courage　　 　 B. wisdom

C. patience　　　　 D. freedom

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Used to TV shows, ________ everything is quick and entertaining, many people do not have the patience to read a book that requires thinking．

A．which          B．what           C．where         D．when

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1.Jack is not polite to people; he is always ________(戏弄) those who have a bad leg.

2.We students should be ________(表现良好的), attentive in lessons and respectful to teachers.

3.Do you like the crosstalk Pay Back the Money ________(表演) by Fenggong and Niuli on the 2011 CCTV Spring Festival Gala?

4.Those toys kept the children ________(逗笑).

5.I like the two ________(人物) in the play very much.

6.They welcomed the opportunity to ________(参与) fully in the life of the village.

7.When he heard his jokes, we all burst into l_______.

8.Unlike his brother, he has a sense of h_______.

9.Guo Degang is a well-known Chinese crosstalk c_________.

10.I was interested to sit back and observe her r_______ when she was told the news.

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Elderly women who eat foods higher in potassium（钾）are less likely to have strokes and die than women who eat less potassium-rich foods, according to new research in the American Heart Association. “Previous studies have shown that potassium consumption may lower blood pressure. But whether potassium intake could prevent stroke or death wasn’t clear,” said Smoller, professor of the department of population health at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY.

Researchers studied 90,137 women, aged from 50 to 79 for an average 11 years. They looked at how much potassium the women consumed, as well as if they had strokes, including ischemic strokes (缺血性中风), or died during the study period. Women in the study were stroke-free at the start and their average dietary potassium intake was 2,611 mg/day. Results of this study are based on potassium from food, not supplements.

The researchers found: Women who ate the most potassium were 12 percent less likely to suffer stroke in general and 16 percent less likely to suffer an ischemic stroke than women who ate the least. Women who ate the most potassium were 10 percent less likely to die than those who ate the least. Among women who did not have high blood pressure, those who ate the most potassium had a 27 percent lower ischemic stroke risk and 21 percent reduced risk for all stroke types, compared to women who ate the least potassium in their daily diets. Among women with high blood pressure, those who ate the most potassium had a lower risk of death, but potassium intake did not lower their stroke risk.

“Our findings suggest that women need to eat more potassium-rich foods. You won’t find high potassium in junk food. Some foods rich in potassium include white and sweet potatoes, bananas and white beans.”

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends that women eat at least 4,700 mg of potassium daily. “Only 2.8 percent of women in our study met or went beyond this level. The World Health Organization’s daily potassium recommendation for women is lower, at 3,510 mg or more. Still, only 16.6 percent of women we studied met or went beyond that,” said Smoller.

While increasing potassium intake is probably a good idea for most elderly women, there are some people who have too much potassium in their blood, which can be dangerous to the heart. “People should check with their doctor about how much potassium they should eat,” she said.

The study was observational and included only elderly women. Researchers also did not take sodium (钠) intake into consideration, so the potential importance of a balance between sodium and potassium is not among the findings. Researchers said more studies are needed to determine whether potassium has the same effects on men and younger people.

1.The benefits of potassium intake to elderly women do not include ______.

A. preventing strokes　　 B. lowering blood pressure

C. cutting down death risks　　 D. reducing heart attacks

2.Which of the following figure meets the daily potassium intake recommendation of the World Health Organization?

A. 2,500 mg.　　 B. 3,000 mg.

C. 3,500 mg.　　 D. 4,000 mg.

3.What conclusion can be drawn from the research findings?

A. Increasing potassium is definitely a good idea for all elderly women.

B. Potassium intake is more beneficial to those without high blood pressure.

C. Elderly women with high blood pressure benefit more from potassium.

D. There was not any association between potassium intake and ischemic strokes.

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Careful surveys have indicated that audience ________ teachers and students be more likely to take seats ________ directed.

A. 1ike; that       B. as; that        C. 1ike; as     D. as; like

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I am so lucky to have a friend like Jenny who is so _____ that she is said never to lose her temper with anyone.

A. slight　　　　　　 B. abstract

C. mild　　　　　　　 D. delicate

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Service Trips for High School Students

Are you a high school student who loves to be outdoors and is eager to experience new challenges, learn new skills and meet new people? WTA offers first-time participants country trips and returning students have the option to go on trips in the back country (边远地区).

Front Country Trips

Our front country trips provide opportunities for people to experience projects near the ocean, in the scenic Cascade Mountains and in northeast Washington. Our trips also provide you with experienced leaders, a great project, some camping tents, sleeping bags and all your meals for the week.

Advanced Back Country Trips

On these trips you will be backpacking to the work site and will have a chance to advance your trail and leadership skills under the supervision of a WTA leader.

Trip Details

In 2015, trip fees for WTA members will be $195 for the first trip and $145 for each additional trip. Non-members will pay an additional $40 for their first trip and can be qualified to be members in the second trip. Due to the popularity of our trips, please submit your payment and application within two weeks. If a trip is full and you would like to be added to the waiting list, please call us at 206/625-1367 or email trail-teams@wta.org.

Scholarships

We believe no student should have to stay at home this summer because he or she can’t afford to go outside. Thanks to donations from members and supporters, WTA is proud to announce that we are able to offer a limited number of scholarships. Application Deadline: March 1, 2015.

1.If you are going on Front Country Trips, you can’t go on trips __________.

A. near the ocean

B. in the back country

C. in the Cascade Mountains

D. in northeast Washington

2.How much will you have to pay for your first trip if you’re not a WTA member?

A. $145.　　　　　 B. $185.　　　　　　 C. $195.　　　　 D. $235.

3.After choosing a trip, you __________.

A. will naturally become a WTA member.

B. can cancel your trip and get all your money back.

C. will be added to the waiting list.

D. must submit your payment and application within two weeks.

4.You may be lucky enough to obtain a scholarship if you __________.

A. apply before March 1, 2015.

B. donate a little money to WTA.

C. support WTA by advertising.

D. volunteer in your high school.

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