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Throughout history, people are now aware that Australian cuisine was based on the old British cooking which was handed down by the first settlers. Modern Australian cuisine, however, has been heavily influenced by Australia’s Asian and Southeast Asian neighbors. The trend, motivated by the government health programs, is towards low-fat healthy cookery including low-fat meat and lightly cooked colorful, steamed or fried vegetables. Besides, like many English families, in many Australian homes, a widespread tradition of having roast turkey, chicken, and ham for Christmas lunch or dinner still remains.
Basically speaking, breakfast is comparatively light for most Australians. But in the colder regions porridge or meals similar to the full English breakfast may be consumed. In recent years, however, most Australian people prefer light breakfast in order to control their weight. The light breakfast commonly consists of cereals, toast and fruit. A heavier breakfast will frequently include fried bacon, eggs, mushrooms, etc. Drinks consumed at breakfast include tea, coffee, milk or juice.
The meal in the evening is the main meal of the day for most Australians. When consumed at home, it is often eaten with members of the immediate family. The dishes served will vary widely according to the tastes and background of the family. A typical Australian restaurant might offer sandwiches, chicken or other meat-based dishes and cakes.
In recent years, take-away food is becoming popular in Australia. American style chain restaurants are common including Subway, KFC, and Mcdonald’s.
With the high portion of immigration from the Middle East，South and Southeast Asia，Korea，China and other countries from all over the world to Australia，any authentic and high-quality restaurants are run by first and second generation immigrants from these areas.
1.According to the first paragraph, what does the Australian government encourage its people to do?
A. To have roast turkey for Christmas dinner.
B. To try to eat low-fat healthy foods.
C. To use traditional British cooking methods.
D. To learn from Asian neighbors to cook foods.
2.The main idea of the second paragraph is_____.
A. what Australian people drink at breakfast.
B. what breakfast Australian people have nowadays.
C. that Australians often have a heavy breakfast.
D. that most Australian people don’t have breakfast to lose weight.
3.The underlined part “the immediate family” in Paragraph 3 probably mean people who_____.
A. have the same family names.
B. do some cooking together at times.
C. live next to one another in the same area.
D. are very directly-related members of a family
4. From the passage, we can learn that_____.
A. fewer and fewer immigrants enter Australia every year
B. Subway is a chain restaurant and it is from the South America
C. home cooking is becoming more and more popular in Australia
D. Asian and Southeast Asian countries have a great impact on the modem Australian food.
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——volunteering is becoming popular in China ．
——yeah, people are now aware that helping others is helping themselves．
A．naturally B．increasingly
C．splendidly D．successfully
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–Volunteering is becoming ________popular in China.
--Yeah, people are now aware that helping others is helping themselves
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A．naturally
B．successfully
C．splendidly
D．increasingly
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——volunteering is becoming ________popular in China .
——yeah, people are now aware that helping others is helping themselves.
A. naturally B. successfully C. splendidly D. increasingly
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Are you aware that every single person on this planet who has ever lived, lives now or will live, has a different perception of reality? The way each of us perceives the world is to some degree different than any other person's perception of reality. __①__ What is absolutely real and right for you may be an illusion, or nonexistent, or completely false for another!
It's important to know this. __②__ For example, the news media loves to create drama, and one of their favorite methods is to elicit(引起) fear: fear of other people, fear of the weather, fear of the economy, etc. The news media tells us how to perceive the world—and if a person takes the newscasters at their word, they perceive the world to be very dangerous and hostile. To that person，the mental images and emotions suggested by other people create a version of reality that is completely different from the reality perceived by someone who does not watch the news.
Things are not always what they seem. For most people, seeing is believing, which is why magicians, artists and marketers are so successful. Just like the TV news, they show you only what they want you to see and it is perceived as reality. But how would that reality change if you saw what went on behind the scenes or what was left out?
What's your story?
We all have a story. Over time, your story takes on a life of its own and you become your story. But who's the author and why did him put so much crap in there? All that unnecessary suffering, struggle, heartache, worry and pain... wouldn't it be better to live a story without all that? Who wants to live in a story with that much boredom and unfulfilled longings?
The story got its start when you were born, and was coauthored by you along with the influences in your life. __③__ Anytime you were influenced by someone or something, you unconsciously handed your pen over and said “Here, you write this about me.” So you are not even writing your OWN story! No one does—until they recognize that fact, and make a conscious decision to take control of the pen. You CAN write your story the way you want it to play out.
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It is helpful to understand how the brain takes reality and filters it to create your unique perception of reality. It's an automatic unconscious action that is based on：
● Physical experiences (which is why some optical illusions are extremely unsettling)
● Past conditioning (how you are programmed to see the world)
__④__ When you become aware of the fact that you are constructing your own reality, you can take charge and build one that is more pleasing. If you change your mind, your vibration and your intentions, you can change your circumstances! Instead of, “I am a victim of circumstance，” imprint in your mind, “I am the cocreator of my life”； Instead of, “I am sick and tired of...” imprint in your mind，“I am in control and enthusiastic about what I do”．
Raise your vibration by thinking, talking and acting more positively. As positiveness becomes a mental habit，that change will become your new inner reality, which will soon manifest in your outer reality.
The power of perception is immense. Choose to see more good than bad, more abundance than lack, more love than indifference and more success than struggle.
1.How does the author present his viewpoints in the first three paragraphs?
A.By answering questions. B.By giving examples.
C.By making comparisons. D.By drawing conclusions.
2.The sentence “Because if you are not aware, your perception, world view and reality are created by other people.” should be put in ________．
A.① B.② C.③ D.④
3.Which of the following subtitles can be filled in the blank?
A.Seeing is not believing
B.Live up to your expectations
C.Change your perception and create a new reality
D.Physical experiences and past conditioning really count
4.What is the tone of the passage?
A.Instructive. B.Humorous.
C.Critical. D.Ironic.
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Most people are aware that outdoor air pollution can damage their health，but many do not know that indoor air pollution can also have significant health effects.Environmental Protection Agency studies indicate that indoor levels of pollutants may be 3～5 times，and occasionally more than 100 times，higher than outdoor levels.These levels of indoor air pollutants may be of particular concern because most people spend about 90% of their time indoors.
There are many sources of indoor air pollution in any home.These include sources such as oil，gas，coal，wood，and tobacco products，building materials，wet or damp carpet，and furniture made of certain pressed wood products，products for household cleaning and maintenance，personal care，or hobbies，central heating and cooling systems.
Immediate effects may show up after a single exposure (暴露) or repeated exposures.These include irritation of the eyes，nose，and throat，headaches，dizziness.Such immediate effects are usually shortterm and treatable.Sometimes the treatment is simply removing the person’s exposure to the source of the pollution，if it can be identified.
The likelihood of immediate reactions to indoor air pollutants depends on several factors.Age and preexisting medical conditions are two important influences.In other cases，whether a person reacts to a pollutant depends on individual sensitivity，which varies tremendously from person to person.Some people can become sensitized to biological pollutants after repeated exposures，and it appears that some people can become sensitized to chemical pollutants as well.
Certain immediate effects are similar to those from colds or other viral (病毒性的) diseases，so it is often difficult to determine if the symptoms are a result of exposure to indoor air pollution.While pollutants commonly found in indoor air are responsible for many harmful effects，there is considerable uncertainty about what concentrations or periods of exposure are necessary to produce specific health problems.People also react very differently to exposure to indoor air pollutants.Therefore，further research is needed to better understand the effects of indoor air pollution and to find efficient ways to protect our health.
1.According to the first paragraph，which of the following is NOT true?
A．People often fail to notice indoor air pollution.
B．Indoor air pollution sometimes is more dangerous than outdoor air pollution.
C．Outdoor air pollution may not be so serious as indoor air pollution.
D．It is obvious that people have been paying more attention to indoor air pollution.
2.According to the author，which may NOT be the source of indoor air pollution?
A．Building materials. B．Wet carpet.
C．Cooling system. D．Refrigerators.
3. What does the underlined word “irritation” in the third paragraph probably mean?
A．Bad intention. B．Much sensitivity.
C．Injury. D．Carelessness.
4. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?
A．Reactions of Pollution B．Danger from Home
C．Pollution Resources D．Different Pollutions
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阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项.
By now, we are all aware that social media has had a tremendous influence on our culture, in
business, on the world-at-large. Social media websites revolutionized the way people communicate and socialize on the Web. However, aside from seeing your friends’ new baby on Facebook, or reading about Justin Bieber’s latest conflict with the law on Twitter, what are some of the real influences?
Social networks offer the opportunity for people to re-connect with their old friends and acquaintances, make new friends, share ideas and pictures, and many other activities. Users can keep pace with the latest global and local developments, and participate in campaigns and activities of their choice. Professionals use social media sites like LinkedIn to enhance their career and business development. Students can work together with their peers to improve their academic and communication skills.
Unfortunately, there are a few downsides too to social networking. If you are not careful, immoral people can target you for cyber bullying and disturbance on social sites. School children, young girls, and women can fall victim to online attacks which can create tension and suffering. If you are a victim of cyber bullying, do not take it lying down, but try to take appropriate legal action against the attacker.
Many companies have blocked social networks as addicted employees can distract themselves on such sites, instead of focusing on work. In fact, studies show that British companies have lost billions of dollars per year in productivity because of social media addiction among employees.
Also, what you carelessly post on the Net can come back to trouble you. Revealing( 泄露) personal information on social sites can make users vulnerable(易受伤害的)to crimes like identity theft, stalking, etc. Many companies perform a background check on the Web before hiring an employee. If a potential employee has posted something embarrassing on social media, it can greatly affect their chances of getting the job. The same holds true for our relationships too, as our loved ones and friends may get to know if we post something undesirable on social networks.
Social media has its advantages and drawbacks as each coin has two sides. It is up to each user
to use social sites wisely to enhance their professional and social life, and exercise caution to ensure
they do not fall victim to online dangers.
1.Paragraph 2 mainly shows that social networks _________.
A. benefit users in various ways
B. offer offer professionals good chances
C. guide users to make right choices users to make right choices
D. help students finish their homework
2. Faced with problems caused by social media, some companies ________.
A. take legal action against the attackers
B. avoid posting embarrassing information
C. refuse to hire potential addicted employees
D. forbid the use of social networks during work time
3.The main purpose of this passage is to _________.
A. share experiences in using social media
B. provide some advice on social problems
C. raise public awareness of social problems
D. remind people to wisely use social media
4.Which of the following shows the development of ideas in this passage?
I: Introduction P: Point Sp: Sub-point(次要点) C：Conclusion
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Many people are aware of the beauty of a solar eclipse (日食), but are surprised to learn that lunar eclipses are often just as impressive. While total solar eclipse lasts only for a few minutes and can be seen only in a small area of a few kilometers, total lunar eclipse can last for several hours and can be seen over much of the planet. In fact, the beauty and stability of lunar eclipses make them a favorite of both amateur and professional photographers.
Lunar eclipses generally occur two or three times a year, and are possible only when the Moon is full. When we see the Moon, we are actually seeing sunlight reflected off the surface of the Moon When the Earth is positioned in between the Moon and the Sun, however, the Earth's shadow falls on the Moon, and a lunar eclipse occurs.
The type of lunar eclipse - total, partial, or penumbral (半影) - that occurs depends both on how much of the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow and through which part of the shadow it passes. A penumbral eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth's outer shadow. This type of eclipse is brief and frequently goes unobserved by all but astronomers. By contrast, total and partial eclipses occur when all or part, respectively, of the Moon passes through the umbra（本影） shadow of the Earth. These eclipses are quite easy to see and are widely observed.
Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses are safe to watch. Solar radiation that occurs during an eclipse of the Sun can cause a form of burns of one's eyes known as eclipse blindness. In fact, the only way to safely view a solar eclipse is by using specially designed equipment. However, since the Moon's light is reflected sunlight, it is completely safe to watch a lunar eclipse without any special equipment, although a pair of binoculars can certainly help the viewer appreciate the beauty of this phenomenon
1.The underlined word "stability " most probably means_______.
A. strength B. position C. steadiness D. visibility
2.According to the passage, a partial lunar eclipse occurs________.
A. when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth
B. when all of the Moon passes through the Earth's umbra shadow
C. when only a part of the Moon passes through the Earth's outer shadow
D. when only a part of the Moon passes through the Earth's umbra shadow
3.The passage implies that penumbral eclipses are________.
A. longer-lasting than most solar eclipses
B. more common than partial or full lunar eclipse
C. the result of the shadow cast by the Moon onto the Earth
D. more difficult to observe than other types of lunar eclipse
4.According to the passage, it is safe to watch a lunar eclipse, unlike a solar eclipse, because ________.
A. moonlight is less strong than sunlight
B. a lunar eclipse is briefer than a solar eclipse
C. a lunar eclipse lasts much longer than a solar eclipse
D. special equipment can be employed to view a lunar eclipse
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Most people are aware that, ____ , the relationship between Hong Kong and the Republic of the Philippines will become poorer.
A. if not dealing with carefully
B. if dealt not carefully with
C. if not carefully dealt with
D. if not carefully dealing with
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It’s often said of British people that they are very aware of each other’s social rank. Britons can usually work out a fellow countryman’s background from the way they speak or dress, and may even treat them differently based on this. But although this may have been truer in the past than it is today, visitors to Britain say that they still notice it. The comic play Pygmalion (1913), by the Irishman George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950), is a famous exploration of the importance of social rank in British society.
The main story of the play concerns a working class girl, Eliza Doolittle, a flower seller from London. Two upper class gentlemen try to see if they can get Doolittle to appear like an upper class lady after sending her for elocution lessons. Professor Henry Higgins, a language expert, says it can be done; his friend Colonel Pickering says that it’s impossible. Even so, Higgins sets out to teach Eliza how to “speak properly”.
Of course, Eliza isn’t a lump of clay; she has her own will. She can see that it’s in her best interest to go along with Higgins’ plan to “improve herself”. She wants to be able to sell flowers in a shop rather than on the street. After the training, Eliza proves that a flower girl can pass herself off as a lady at a ball. She is a triumph (赢家), and Higgins has won his bet.
But what happens next? Eliza has her future to worry about. She may be able to fool the upper class into thinking she’s one of them, but she isn’t really one of them.
Shaw seems to be telling us that social rank is about more than the way someone talks-it’s about wealth and privilege. The whole experiment proves the idea that accents and classes are very superficial (肤浅的). The way one speaks and dresses are only markers of class. The class system itself, however, is something completely different.
1.What can we learn about speaking and dressing from Paragraph 1?
A. They determine Britons’ social rank.
B. Britons are stricter in them nowadays.
C. Britons no longer care about them.
D. They could affect others’ opinion of a person.
2.Which can replace the underlined word “elocution”?
A. dress B. manners
C. speech D. dance
3.What happens to Eliza Doolittle during the experiment?
A. She is forced to give up selling flowers on the street.
B. She is unwilling to participate in the experiment.
C. She is thought of as an upper-class lady at the hall.
D. She is hopeful about her future.
4.Which of the following would Shaw probably agree with?
A. One can enter the upper class after receiving training.
B. People should try their best to improve their accents.
C. The way people speak greatly affects their social status.
D. Social rank can t he judged by dressing or speaking.
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