When you hear the word “birthmark”, you proba...

When you hear the word “birthmark”, you probably think of one of those black or brown spots that you have on your body. For me, it’s different―I have them on my lips and inside my mouth. I’m used to being asked, “What are those black marks on your lips?” When I tell people they’re birthmarks, they usually say, “That’s strange.” I used to consider them ugly. However, my mom calls them beauty marks.

In pictures, I used to hide my birthmarks by pursing (噘起) my lips so I wouldn’t ave to deal with people’ s questions, As I was growing up, people wore me out with them. Some people would ask me the same questions even before knowing my name. In society I feel like we judge people by their looks before their personality.

My birthmarks are caused by a genetic condition from my mom’s side of the family, My mom’s mom has birthmarks on her lips, and my mom’s uncle and my uncle have some on their bodies. Every year I plan to have procedure to remove them. But when imagining the process, I always get nervous and give up.

My cousin faces a similar challenge. She has a huge birthmark that takes up her whole arm. She’s never tried to hide it or change her appearance. Once, her grandmother told her that the birthmark looked extremely prominent and suggested that she should wear long sleeves more often. If my cousin had actually taken that suggestion, she wouldn’t be such a person as she is.

Inspired by my cousin, I am finally accepting who I am and now I don’t hesitate when someone asks me about them either. I say, “They’re beauty marks” and smile without pursing my lips.

1.How did the author feel when asked about the birthmarks?

A.She felt excited to show her difference.

B.She felt annoyed to give others an answer.

C.She was scared to be made fun of by people.

D.She was bored to be faced with the question.

2.Who has the similar birthmarks like the author?

A.Her mother. B.Her grandmother.

C.Her cousin. D.Her uncle.

3.What can be inferred about the author’s cousin?

A.She dislikes talking about her birthmark.

B.She never judges others by their looks.

C.She is more confident than the author.

D.She has taken her grandma’s suggestion.

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

A.Brilliant. B.Symbolic.

C.Harmful. D.Impressive.

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When most of us hear the word chocolate, the verb that comes to mind is probably “eat”, not “drink”, and the most proper adjective would seem to be “sweet”. But for about 90 percent of chocolate’s long history, it was strictly a beverage (饮料), and sugar didn’t have anything to do with it.

The Origin of Chocolate

Many modern historians have estimated that chocolate has been around for about 2000 years, but recent research suggests that it may be even older.

In the book The True History of Chocolate, authors Sophie and Michael Coe prove that the earliest linguistic (语言学的) evidence of chocolate consumption dates back three or even four thousand years.

Valuable and Fashionable Chocolate Beverage

It’s hard to discover exactly when chocolate was born, but it’s clear that it was cherished from the start. For several centuries in pre-modern Latin America, cacao beans were considered valuable enough to use as currency. 100 beans could purchase a good turkey hen, according to a 16th-century Aztec document.

Sweetened chocolate didn’t appear until Europeans discovered the Americas and sampled (品尝) the native cuisine. Chocolate didn’t suit the foreigners’ taste at first — one described it in his writings as “a bitter drink for pigs” — but once mixed with honey or cane sugar, it quickly became popular throughout Spain. By the 17th century, chocolate was a fashionable drink throughout Europe, believed to have nutritious, medicinal functions. But it remained largely a privilege of the rich until the invention of the steam engine made mass production possible in the late 1700s.

The Birth of Solid Chocolate

In 1828, a Dutch chemist found a way to make powdered chocolate. His product became known as “Dutch cocoa”, and it soon led to the creation of solid chocolate. In 1847, Joseph Fry created the first modern chocolate bar. By 1868, a little company called Cadbury was marketing boxes of chocolate candies in England. Milk chocolate hit the market a few years later.

Prosperous Chocolate Industry

In America, chocolate was so valued during the Revolutionary War that it was used instead of wages. Even now, statistics show that the humble cacao bean is still a powerful economic force. Chocolate manufacturing is a more than 4-billion-dollar industry in the United States, and the average American eats at least half a pound of the stuff per month.

1.The earliest chocolate was most probably _________.

A. a dish                     B. a drink                             C. a bar                                D. a candy

2. It can be inferred from the passage that ________________.

A. the history of chocolate is at most 4,000 years.

B. people around the world could buy things with chocolate.

C. chocolate was well paid attention to since it was born.

D. an American at least eats a pound of chocolate per month.

3.Why did chocolate suit the Spanish’s taste so quickly? _________

A. Because chocolate was so tasty and bitter.

B. Because chocolate was believed to be a source of nutrition.

C. Because chocolate was sweetened with honey or cane sugar.

D. Because chocolate became a fashionable beverage.

4.Which one shows the correct order according to the time of their appearing? _________

A. chocolate beverage----chocolate bar----chocolate candies----milk chocolate

B. chocolate bar----chocolate beverage----chocolate candies----milk chocolate

C. chocolate bar ----chocolate candies ----milk chocolate ---- chocolate beverage

D. chocolate beverage ----chocolate candies----chocolate bar---- milk chocolate

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When people hear the word ''rat'', they may think of dirty animals that spread disease. And if you are an English learner, you may also connect the word ''rat'' with bad 1. (express). For example, calling someone a ''rat'' is 2. big insult and ''rat race'' describes a joyless, hurried way of living. So rats 3. (general) are not beloved animals either in life or the English language. But the rat trainers at the nonprofit organization, APOPO, see the animals very differently.

Based on Tanzania, APOPO trains giant rats 4. (find) landmines. Humans 5. (use) metal-searching devices to do this work for years. But rats--- it turns out--- do it better. And they also cost 6. (little) money. APOPO estimates that worldwide there are 110 million 7. (hide) explosives (爆炸物) left over from wars. These explosives are still ''live'', or able to explode. The work that APOPO does is really important in spreading the fact 8. rats are not just a pest. They really are 9. (hero) and they show us every day that they are worthy 10. that name.

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When you think of snowy winter festivals, Sapporo in Japan probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. In Japan, there are winter festivals every year that draw great crowds and offer lots of attractions to everybody.

The biggest one is the Sapporo Snow Festival which is held every year in February on Japan's snow covered northern island, Hokkaido(北海道). The Sapporo Snow Festival was the first of its kind held in Japan, and it is still the biggest. Every year, 2 million snow lovers rush to Sapporo, the biggest city in Hokkaido, to enjoy the Snow Festival in the first two weeks of February. At the Festival, you can see hundreds of snow sculptures made by artists from all over the world. Some are a couple of building stories high and weigh tons. There are ice sculptures too, and ice bars where you can go inside and have a beer.

The Sapporo Snow Festival was started in the 1950's by a group of high school kids. Feeling very bored in winter, they started a snow sculptures competition. Every year, more kids took part in the competition and now the festival draws snow artists from 15 different countries. There are also musical performances, light shows, and snowball fights.

Every major area has its own snow festival. One of the most popular is the Iwate Snow Festival. It's held in the small town of Shizukuishi in early or mid-February. Iwate is also famous for its yearly fireworks displays, where festival-goers can watch the colors reflected off the snow. In Iwate, you can see traditional Japanese musicians and dancers perform on floats.

If you want a truly unique winter festival experience, northern Japan is a great place to go. Just make sure you dress warmly.

1.Why is the Sapporo Snow Festival famous in Japan?

A．The snow in Hokkaido is very thick.

B．it is the first and the biggest in Japan

C．There are lots of snow sculptures there.

D．its snow sculptures are the highest.

2.When is the Sapporo Snow Festival held in Japan?

A．In late February.

B．From January to February.

C．In the first two weeks of February.

D．Two weeks before February.

3.Who started the Sapporo Snow Festival at first?

A．The government of Sapporo.

B．Artists from all over the world.

C．Kids who liked outside activities..

D．A group of high school students.

4.The author wrote the passage to _______.

A．introduce Japan’s Sapporo Snow Festival

B．attract people to take part in northern Japan’s winter festival

C．introduce Japan’s winter festival activities

D．tell us the history of Japan’s winter festivals

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You probably hear the word “love” many times each week. You may hear it from a parent, a friend, in your place of worship, on tv or in a book.

1. You may use the word love about a song, a food or your family pet. You may tell family members you love them. As you can see, there are many kinds of love!　 But not all kinds of love are created equal.

So what does love mean to you?2. Love gives life meaning and purpose.　 As Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Where there is love there is life.”　 In the dictionary, love is defined as a strong, positive feeling you have for someone or something. 3.People show their love not just with what they say or feel, but by what they do.

At it’s core, love is about being kind and doing good things for others. A famous verse from the bible describes how love is more than just a feeling, but the way you act and treat others.　 “4.It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”

5.This allows us to love others no matter what. Showing love allows us to put the needs of others before our own.

So what are some ways that you could show love? It could be as simple as volunteering at a local soup kitchen. Maybe telling those we love how important they are! Consistently showing love will build a habit and fulfill you as well.

A.Love is patient, love is kind.

B.But it is also a lot more than that.

C.And what kind of love is most important?

D.You may even say the word love a lot yourself!

E.So what are some ways that you could show love?

F.Before we can show love though, we must first love ourselves.

G.Consistently showing love will build a habit and fulfill you as well.

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When you feel on the point of exploding, try to 　　　 the focus away from anger by thinking of something pleasant.

A.withdraw B.delete C.squeeze D.switch

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If you hear the word“Castle” or the word“palace”，you may picture the same kind of building for both：large，made of stones，probably with a tower. And，of course，you're not entirely wrong，as those are features of both palaces and castles.

So then hay bother to visit one royal building in the United Kingdom Buckingham Palace and another the same country Windsor Castle?It turns out there is a difference，and you

can find it pretty plainly in these two popular buildings.

The Case for Castles

Castles were residences for royalty.But they were also intend as defensive seats. Say you're a king who has taken a particular area over.Now you have to hold it. castle and staff it with soldiers to defend your conquered territory and ensure it remains part of　 your kingdom.

Castles were built throughout Europe and the Middle East primarily for protection of the king and his people.Some common features of castles include：

●thick walls and heavy gates to keep invaders out

●protective low walls for archers to shoot with cover

●high towers for keeping a lookout over the surrounding

●gate houses for admitting allies instead of allowing enemies into the castle

The Place for Palaces

Palaces， on the contrary， had no defensive purposes.They were first meant for showing off the great victory of the war.Palaces were where the spoils(战利品) of war might be displayed,along with grand architecture,massive banquet halls,golden table settings and maybe even hundreds of luxuriously decorated rooms.

While kings certainly took up residence in palaces as well as castles,nonmilitary royals might also have lived in (or still live in)palaces. Ministers could live in castles to show the power of their riches rather than their nonexistent military power. The term comes from Palatine Hill in Rome.

1.Which of the flowing is one feature of castles?

A.Low towers surrounding castles.

B.Defensive low walls for shooting.

C.Gatehouses allowing enemies into the castle.

D.Thick walls and heavy gates to lock invaders in.

2.Why were palaces first built?

A.To accommodate ordinary soldiers.

B.To defend the king's conquered territory.

C.To show off the art of royal painting,

D.To display huge success of the war.

3.What is the main purpose of the next?

A.To list the reasons for kings living in palaces.

B.To make a comparison between castles and palaces.

C.To talk about The value of castles in modern times.

D.To show palaces are more popular than castles.

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You probably don’t know as much as you think you do. When put to the test, most people find they can’t explain the workings of everyday things they think they understand. Don’t believe me? Find an object you use daily (an ear phone, a toilet, a stereo speaker) and try to describe how it works. 　 1.　　 We call this phenomenon the illusion of explanatory depth(解释性深度错觉). It means you think you fully understand something that you actually don’t.

We see this every day in buzzwords (流行语). Though we often use them, their meanings are usually unclear. 　　 2.

Several years ago, I attended a meeting where the president spoke about global business practice in the coming year. During the talk, people around the room nodded in agreement. Afterwards, though, many of them discussed how to manage global business practice, none of the people who had nodded in agreement could exactly describe what it actually meant.

No matter what job you do, discovering your gaps in knowledge is necessary. An unknown gap means you might not fully understand a problem. 　　 3.

To discover the things you can’t explain, take a lesson from teachers. When you guide someone else, you have to fill the gaps in your own knowledge. But you don’t need to teach someone else. Explain concepts to yourself as you learn them. Get in the habit of self-teaching. Involve others in learning together. 　 4.　　 Ask them to explain difficult concepts, even if you think everyone understands them. Not only will this help you to work through new ideas, but it will occasionally uncover places where your friends don’t understand the explanations.

5.　　 They can help you have a better understanding of problems.

A. An active learner usually puts it into reality.

B. That can prevent you from solving the problem properly.

C. Your explanations can’t show your own knowledge gaps.

D. Help recognize the knowledge gaps of the people around you.

E. You’re likely to discover unexpected gaps in your knowledge.

F. They cover gaps in our knowledge, serving concepts we don’t fully understand.

G. When you do uncover these gaps, treat them as learning opportunities, not signs of weakness.

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When most people think of the word, “brand”, they think of the Nike Swoosh, Ford “blue oval,” McDonalds Golden Arches, or the “State Farm is There” jingle. They know what theywill get with a wellbranded product or service as promised. Think of Volvo, for instance, and your first thoughts are probably something like “well built, comfortable, Swedish” and, most of all, “safety”.

So a brand is a lot more than a logo, icon, or slogan. Catchy as it may sound, it isn’t the “brand” in the true sense—and it certainly isn’t what makes the brand valuable.A company’s brand is a promise. It’s a description of the company’s character. To some extent, it’s a mission; it’s how the company creates and delivers value. Also, it’s the feeling the company conveys to its stakeholders. Successful brands meet various challenges and consistently deliver on their promises, which is how they create brand value.To illustrate it, here are some brand promises from three highly successful, world-wide brands:The NFL: “To be the premier sports and entertainment brand that brings people together, connecting them socially and emotionally like no other.”Coca-Cola: “To inspire moments of optimism and uplift.”VirginAtlantic: “To be genuine, fun, contemporary, and different in everything we do at a reasonable price.”

Interesting. In none of the above cases does the brand promise describe what these companies do or provide. The NFL’s brand promise says nothing about football. Coca-Cola doesn’t talk about providing the best soft drinks in the world. And Virgin Atlantic’s promise goes a lot farther than seating passengers in its aircrafts.

Of course, a promise is nowhere near enough. The promise along with look, personality, time, money, and hard work combined can eventually help to build and maintain great brands and acquire a special patina(光泽) of what I call “me” appeal, showing my personal appetite. Apple has that patina. All of this can lead to sub-brands, like iPhone and iPad which acquire the glory of the parent brand.

Sometimes a brand is memorable because of little things. TD Bank has a special place in their branches for you to deposit all those coins you collect in jars. It is called the Penny Arcade that turns depositing your coins into a fun game in which you can even win prizes. Years ago, Dime Savings Bank in New York had a small dime(十分硬币) carrier. It was given to kids and then they’d fill up its 50 slots (投币口) with a dime in each one and bring it to exchange for a $5 bill.

1.What can we know from the first 2 paragraphs?

A. People tend to believe in top brands because they deliverwhat is promised.

B. Well branded Swedish products are of good quality but more costly than others.

C. Well branded products are faced with great challenges of quality currently.

D. A company shouldn’t care about logos because they can’t make the brand valuable.

2.In the author’s opinion, a brand promise is ___________.

A. thecontract between a company and the people who interact with it

B. the only way to build and maintain a great brand’s value

C. a description of what a company actually does for its consumers

D. an important factor contributing to the success of a brand

3.According to the passage, what isprobably “Virgin Atlantic”?

A. A financial company. B. A high-tech software product.

C. An airline company. D. An entertainment product.

4.What can be inferred from the passage?

A. Buying a certain brand says nothing about the person who buys it.

B. Little things can mean a lot and make a brand memorable.

C. Sub-brands are relatively easy to build and generate huge profits.

D. Dime Savings Bank’s dime carriers are difficult for kids to operate.

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听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.Where can you most probably hear this talk?

A. In a class of the English　 language.

B. In a class of the Greek language.

C. In a class of the French language.

2.How long does the class last?

A. 11 weeks.　　 B. 13 weeks.　　 C. 15 weeks.

3.What is “the shortcut” to learning words according to the speaker?

A. Taking more courses.

B. Reading basic words aloud.

C. Learning how words are formed.

4.Why is the class popular?

A. It is not offered each term.

B. It’s taught by Professor Morris.

C. It helps to master some useful rules.

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