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In Armenia, when a baby’s first tooth arrives, often in four to seven months, a celebration takes place known as the “agra hadig” or “atam hatik”. As part of the celebration, objects（物品）related to different professions(职业) are placed in front of a child. Whichever object a baby chooses first is thought to be a sign of where the child’s professional talent lies.
With the appearance of teeth, a child can begin to eat solid food. It is believed to be a proper time to predict what the future holds.
“Parents may ‘arrange’ the future life of their children by offering only those objects that stand for respectable professions,” said Professor Antonyan from Yerevan State University. “A book for a writer; a pencil for an artist or a designer; a coin for a businessman.” Parents can also game the selection by putting objects nearer to or father from their kids’ reach. At one recent celebration, “the father of the baby asked to place a ladle(长柄勺) a bit far from his daughter to save her from a future of a housewife,” Antonyan said.
In the earliest written records of the event, from the 19th century, just two objects were put before the teething child. But the prediction then was not about an adult profession. In the event, holding a knife meant a brother was on the way, a comb or a mirror a sister.
“The prediction for the future profession was developed in the modernized environment of Soviet Armenia when the future career would determine the baby’s life,” Antonyan said. Today, teeth-shaped cakes, toys and balloons are popular party favors at these celebrations.
1.After the American children have the first tooth, a celebration is held to ________.
A. predict their future jobs
B. honor their skills of eating
C. know if they are healthy
D. understand what they like to eat
2.What can we learn from Paragraph 3?
A. Parents can change children’s future by changing the objects.
B. A girl picking up a ladle is often considered to become a cook.
C. A book is often put farther than a ladle for a baby to choose.
D. Parents can influence their children’s choices in the celebration
3.What may be Antonyan’s attitude towards the mentioned prediction method?
A. Supportive B. Objective
C. Disappointed D. Unconcerned
4.What is the text mainly about?
A. A traditional celebration in Armenia.
B. How Americans celebrate birthdays.
C. Armenian children’s health problems.
D. How childhood influences one’s future
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No one really knows exactly of when the first people arrived in we now know as California
A．where B．when C． what D．which
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When the dog named Judy spotted the first sheep in her life, she did what comes naturally. The four-year-old dog set off racing after the sheep across several fields and, being a city animal, lost both her sheep and her sense of direction. Then she ran along the edge of cliff( 悬崖) and fell 100 feet, bouncing off a rock into the sea.
Her owner Mike Holden panicked and called the coastguard of Cornwall, who turned up in seconds. Six volunteers slid down the cliff with the help of a rope but gave up all hope of finding her alive after a 90-minute search.
Three days later, a hurricane(飓风) hit the coast near Cornwall. Mr. Holden returned home from his holiday upset and convinced his pet was dead. He comforted himself with the thought she had died in the most beautiful part of the country.
For the next two weeks, the Holdens were heartbroken. Then, one day, the phone rang and Steve Tregear, the coastguard of Cornwall, asked Holder if he would like his dog back.
A birdwatcher, armed with a telescope, found the pet sitting hopelessly on a rock. While he sounded the alarm, a student from Leeds climbed down the cliff to collect Judy.
The dog had been knocked unconscious(失去知觉的)at first but had survived by drinking water from a fresh scream at the base of the cliff. She may have fed on the body of a sheep which had also fallen over the edge. “The dog was very thin and hungry,” Steve Tregear said , “
It was a very lucky dog. She survived because of a plentiful supply of fresh water,” he added.It was, as Mr. Holden admitted, “a minor miracle(奇迹)”.
1.The dog Judy fell down the cliff when she was ________.
A. rescuing her owner B. caught in a hurricane
C. blocked by a rock D. running after a sheep
2.Who spotted Judy after the accident?
A. A student from Leeds B. A birdwatcher
C. Six volunteers D. The coastguard of Cornwall
3.What can we infer from the text?
A. People like to travel with their pets.
B. Judy was taken to the fields for hunting.
C. Holden cared little where Judy was buried.
D. Luck plays an important role in Judy's survival.
4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Miracle of the Coastguard. B. Coming Back from the Dead.
C. Dangers in the Wild D. Surviving a Hurricane.
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When you arrive at the Shanghai Expo site, the first thing you will see is a huge red building in the ancient Chinese dougong(斗拱) architectural(建筑的) style. Built according to the concept of “Oriental Crown”, the China Pavilion(展厅) is the largest national pavilion at the Expo.
Themed “Search of the East”, the pavilion is divided into three sections. Footprint of the East on the top floor shows the change of Chinese cities; a Journey of Wisdom on the second floor, China’s four great inventions—the compass, paper, printing and gunpowder are displayed; and Blossoming(盛开的) City on the ground floor shows the scenery of future cities.
Take a lift, and you’ll be taken to the 8,500-square-meter top floor. There, in a film by Lu Chuan, you’ll see how Chinese cities have changed, especially over the past 30 years. The 10-minute movie is shown in a 600-seat theater.
The painting Along the River During Qingming Festival, is considered a national treasure. It describes life in Bianjing, which is today’s Kaifeng in Henan province. More than 1,000 years ago, it was the largest city in the world. Multimedia technology makes more than 1,500 characters of the painting walk and move along a 100-meter-long wall.
Four families are chosen from Zhejiang province to show their daily lives. Films of the families and furniture from the households are exhibited. At the pavilion, you’ll get insight into the daily lives of these families at different periods. The designers believe these will mirror the great changes Zhejiang has seen since China’s reform and opening-up policy in the late 1970s.
1.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?
A. Visitors can see the China Pavilion built in a modern style.
B. The theme of the China Pavilion is “Oriental Crown”.
C. Visitors can get to the top floor of the China Pavilion by lift.
D. The China Pavilion is designed by famous film director Lu Chuan.
2.If a visitor wants to enjoy the scenery of future cities, he will go to ______.
A. the top floor B. the second floor C. the ground floor D. a 600-seat theater
3.The painting Along the River During Qingming Festival in the China Pavilion is attractive and special because ______.
A. it shows what life was like in Beijing, the capital of China.
B. it shows the development of Chinese cities.
C. it describes what happened in history.
D. Visitors can see more than 1,500 characters of the painting walking along a 100-meter-long wall with the help of multimedia technology.
4. What’s the main idea of the article?
A. A brief introduction to the China Pavilion. B. The theme of the China Pavilion.
C. The films of the China Pavilion. D. The structure of the China Pavilion.
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I first got to know Rose while working in a hospital kitchen.
When I arrived at 6 a. m., Rose was already there. “Hi, I'm Janet.” I tried to be _______, although I already knew Rose was hard to work with. Rose _______ what she was doing and looked over her reading glasses. I could tell from her _______ that she wasn't delighted to see a student worker. _______, I started to work. However, nothing I did _______ her. All morning her eagle eyes missed _______ and she was very sharp with me.
Totally discouraged, I was _______with a dilemma (困境)：Should I ask my director to _______ my work? Scheduling was fairly flexible. Or should I _______and find another job? “Oh, Lord, help me.” I prayed. “You need to love her.” That was the ________he sent me.
The next morning, I did things Rose's way as much as possible to avoid ________. Later I learned that she was a single mother with 3 children. My heart ________. In the following days, my ________ changed. I began to see Rose as a hurting person and even ________ prayed for her. The ice started to ________. As we had more chances to work together, Rose became truly ________ to see me every time and would________her feelings. We became real friends.
That summer I ________ a lesson that I've never forgotten. The world is full of people like Rose—demanding, yet ________inside. To turn an enemy into a friend, ________ is your best choice.
1.A.confident B.cool C.friendly D.patient
2.A.loved B.forgot C.hated D.stopped
3.A.experience B.expression C.description D.appearance
4.A.Otherwise B.Anyway C.Therefore D.Besides
5.A.pleased B.excited C.puzzled D.disappointed
6.A.everything B.nothing C.something D.anything
7.A.satisfied B.concerned C.faced D.equipped
8.A.spy B.start C.inspect D.switch
9.A.quit B.hesitate C.seek D.try
10.A.message B.gift C.notice D.warning
11.A.accident B.defeat C.conflict D.danger
12.A.jumped B.broke C.raced D.sank
13.A.plan B.focus C.aim D.promise
14.A.wildly B.merrily C.silently D.curiously
15.A.increase B.disappear C.gather D.arise
16.A.anxious B.proud C.guilty D.happy
17.A.share B.control C.hide D.spare
18.A.gave B.missed C.attended D.learnt
19.A.sensitive B.attacking C.hurting D.positive
20.A.love B.explanation C.forgiveness D.comfort
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1. (exact) when the first people arrived in what we now know as California，no one really knows. However, 2. is likely that Native Americans were living in California at least fifteen thousand years ago.
Scientists believe that these first settler 3. (cross) the Bering Strait in the Arctic to America 4. means of a land bridge which existed in prehistoric times. In the 16th century, after the 5. (arrive) of Europeans, the native people suffered greatly. Thousands were killed or forced into slavery. In addition, many died 6. the diseases brought by Europeans. However, some survived these terrible times, and today there are more Native Americans 7. (live) in California than in any other state.
In the 18th century, California was ruled by Spain. Spanish soldiers first arrived in South America in the early 16th century. Two centuries later, the Spanish had settled in most parts of South America and along the northwest coast of 8. we now call the United States. Of 9. first Spanish to go to California, the majority were religious men, whose ministry was 10. (teach) the Catholic religion to the natives.
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It is the in China that people often shake hands when they meet someone for the first time.
A. custom B. habit
C. hobby D. favour
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It is the ________in China that people often shake hands when they meet someone for the first time.
A．custom B．habit C．hobby D．favor
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Babies should be given peanut early - some at four months old - in order to reduce the risk of allergy（过敏）, according to new US guidance.
Studies have shown the risk of peanut allergy can be cut by more than 80% by early exposure（接触）. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said the new guidance was "an important step forward".
However, young children should not eat whole peanuts, because of the risk of choking.
Allergy levels are soaring in the US and have more than quadrupled since 2008. It is a pattern replicated across much of the Western world as well as parts of Asia and Africa. Parents are often wary about introducing peanut and in the past have been advised to wait until the child is three years old.
According to the new guidelines, children with other allergies or severe eczema should start on peanut-containing foods at between four and six months old, with medical supervision(监管). Babies with mild eczema should have peanut-containing food at about six months old. Those with no eczema or allergies can have peanut-containing food freely introduced.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said: "We expect that widespread implementation of these guidelines by healthcare providers will prevent the development of peanut allergy in many susceptible children and ultimately reduce the prevalence of peanut allergy in the United States."
Michael Walker, a member of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, said: "The guidelines are based on sound medical research carried out in the UK. UK parents should consult their GP, bringing attention to the guidelines if necessary, before attempting peanut allergy prevention in their infant themselves."
Professor Alan Boobis, from Imperial College London, said: "The previous(之前的) view that delaying（延迟） the introduction of allergenic foods decreases the risk of food allergy is incorrect and... if anything, the exclusion（除去） or delayed introduction of specific allergenic foods may increase the risk of allergy to the same foods, including peanut."
1.The new US guidance may agree that _________ .
A. children can have peanut-containing food freely
B. parents can feed kids peanut until they are three
C. early exposure to peanut can reduce peanut allergy
D. young children should not eat whole peanut to avoid allergy
2.The underlined word in Paragraph 6 means __________ .
A. easily influenced
B. seriously disabled
C. mentally healthy
D. terribly tired
3.What can we learn from Michael Walker?
A. The use of the guidelines should be limited in the UK.
B. The guidelines are scientific and thus can be trusted.
C. Parents should do peanut allergy prevention themselves.
D. Many doctors in the UK don’t agree with the guidelines.
4.What might be the author’s purpose of writing this passage?
A. To warm parents of the possible danger peanut may bring.
B. To recommend delaying the introduction of allergenic foods.
C. To compare two different scientific research on peanut allergy.
D. To introduce a new way of reducing the risk of peanut allergy.
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Four hundred and three babies are crying loudly. Do you know how to make them quiet in 41 seconds? There is an amazing new product on sale in Japan which does exactly this. It is an LP (a long-playing record) of sounds from inside a mother's body, which a hospital doctor recorded. In tests with the record she played the LP to 403 crying babies. After 41 seconds none of the babies was crying and 161 of them were sleeping.
The record began as an experiment by Professor Hajime Minooka of the Nippon Medical University near Tokyo. He was looking for something natural that helps new-born babies go to sleep. The sound of the mother's heart-beat and other body sounds are the things the babies heard inside their mothers. They feel safe and happy when they hear these sounds again. And they go to sleep.
Hospitals in Osaka and Tokyo are using the LP. 10,000 young couples are using it too. Toshiba Music Company who make and sell the records are very happy. One and a half million couples（夫妇) marry every year in Japan. Many will have babies, so the LP will definitely（明确的、干脆地) be a hit!
1.The experiment was made on ___ babies.
A. 10,000 B. 564 C. 403 D. 161
2.What is TRUE according to the text?
A. About 55% of the crying babies fall asleep after 41 seconds hearing the LP.
B. The LP sounds were first recorded by Professor Hajime Minooka.
C. The LP is produced and sold by Toshiba Music Company.
D. One million and a half babies are born in Japan every year.
3.Babies feel ___ when they hear these LP sounds.
A. the sounds be their mothers' voices
B. as if they were inside their mothers
C. the music natural and soft
D. themselves sleeping together with their mothers
4."Many will have babies, so the LP will definitely be a hit!" The word "hit" means"____".
A. popularity B. amazement C. strike D. experiment
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It was a very lucky dog. She survived because of a plentiful supply of fresh water,” he added.