A beautiful indoor potted plant has been with us for a long time. It has _________ us through tough years and good times. Some days I thought it might live forever, but it _________.
The plant did well for about twenty years, but then began to _________. We watered it. We fed it. We _________ talked to it. But leaves and branches became lower each day. We finally picked a few half-dead branches and _________ them in a small pot. One new small plant grew strong and healthy. But the _________ finally died. When we _________ it out, we could see why its _________ had grown so massive (大量的；巨大的) that they threatened to _________ the sides of the pot that held them in.
People, too, often __________ they have outgrown their environment, when they are committed to personal growth and development and when they make the kinds of __________ in their lives that lead to greater achievement and happiness.
I know of a man who was offered a job at a salary __________ than he had ever made in his life. But after careful __________, he refused the position. His would-be employer was amazed that he __________ the offer. “What’s the matter?” he asked. “Isn’t the salary big enough?”
“The salary is fine,” the man said. “It’s the job that, s not big enough.”
At one time he could have __________ done the work and enjoyed the money. But he knew the job would not __________ him and held eventually become __________. He had outgrown the job that was offered.
Personal development needs a changing __________ in which to live. People seek bigger challenges. Their views __________. Their interests change. And they need people in their lives who will make room for their __________.
1.A.directed B.accompanied C.followed D.disappointed
2.A.died B.survived C.improved D.developed
3.A.fold B.fade C.spread D.delay
4.A.even B.just C.only D.never
5.A.removed B.destroyed C.planted D.studied
6.A.similar B.familiar C.precious D.original
7.A.carried B.gave C.dug D.handed
8.A.leaves B.branches C.skins D.roots
9.A.move B.burst C.roll D.jump
10.A.predict B.complain C.discover D.understand
11.A.changes B.efforts C.mistakes D.comments
12.A.slower B.faster C.lower D.higher
13.A.imagination B.consideration C.discussion D.persuasion
14.A.put forward B.tried out C.turned down D.held back
15.A.silently B.secretly C.cautiously D.happily
16.A.challenge B.entertain C.embarrass D.frighten
17.A.dissatisfied B.disturbed C.dishonest D.disrespectful
18.A.background B.environment C.method D.atmosphere
19.A.disappear B.explode C.expand D.gather
20.A.interest B.fortune C.health D.growth
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A beautiful indoor potted plant has been with us for a long time. It has _________ us through tough years and good times. Some days I thought it might live forever, but it _________.
The plant did well for about twenty years, but then began to _________. We watered it. We fed it. We _________ talked to it. But leaves and branches became lower each day. We finally picked a few half-dead branches and _________ them in a small pot. One new small plant grew strong and healthy. But the _________ finally died. When we _________ it out, we could see why its _________ had grown so massive (大量的；巨大的) that they threatened to _________ the sides of the pot that held them in.
People, too, often __________ they have outgrown their environment, when they are committed to personal growth and development and when they make the kinds of __________ in their lives that lead to greater achievement and happiness.
I know of a man who was offered a job at a salary __________ than he had ever made in his life. But after careful __________, he refused the position. His would-be employer was amazed that he __________ the offer. “What’s the matter?” he asked. “Isn’t the salary big enough?”
“The salary is fine,” the man said. “It’s the job that, s not big enough.”
At one time he could have __________ done the work and enjoyed the money. But he knew the job would not __________ him and held eventually become __________. He had outgrown the job that was offered.
Personal development needs a changing __________ in which to live. People seek bigger challenges. Their views __________. Their interests change. And they need people in their lives who will make room for their __________.
1.A.directed B.accompanied C.followed D.disappointed
2.A.died B.survived C.improved D.developed
3.A.fold B.fade C.spread D.delay
4.A.even B.just C.only D.never
5.A.removed B.destroyed C.planted D.studied
6.A.similar B.familiar C.precious D.original
7.A.carried B.gave C.dug D.handed
8.A.leaves B.branches C.skins D.roots
9.A.move B.burst C.roll D.jump
10.A.predict B.complain C.discover D.understand
11.A.changes B.efforts C.mistakes D.comments
12.A.slower B.faster C.lower D.higher
13.A.imagination B.consideration C.discussion D.persuasion
14.A.put forward B.tried out C.turned down D.held back
15.A.silently B.secretly C.cautiously D.happily
16.A.challenge B.entertain C.embarrass D.frighten
17.A.dissatisfied B.disturbed C.dishonest D.disrespectful
18.A.background B.environment C.method D.atmosphere
19.A.disappear B.explode C.expand D.gather
20.A.interest B.fortune C.health D.growth
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Chicken soup has long been a comfort food for people with cold symptoms. Whether the remedy(疗法) comes from the warmth and comfort of the soup or from actual cold-fighting ingredients(成分) in the meal, it is still up for debate.
Chicken Soup: Just the Evidence
Science has begun to support what mothers have understood for centuries. The heat, salt, and hydration provided by chicken soup may actually fight the cold virus. Laboratory studies have shown that ingredients of chicken soup with vegetables could kill viral cells and prevent the growth of new ones. The soup may also provide an anti-inflammatory(消炎的) effect that helps reduce cold symptoms. Unfortunately, the benefits of chicken soup appear to be limited by how quickly the soup leaves the body. There is no indication that chicken soup would help in the prevention of colds, but its use as a remedy for symptoms is common. It is largely a safe remedy with no ill side effects, and scientific evidence points more in favor of its cold-fighting properties(特性) than against it.
The Downside of Chicken Soup
Evidence in support of chicken soup’s antiviral properties is not yet solid enough to prove true, reliable medicinal effects. Although the evidence based on personal experiences and existing research seem to support a good effect of chicken soup, a clinical trial would be very difficult to perform. In addition, some people with food allergies(过敏性反应) or sensitivities to salt may experience ill side effects from chicken soup. Unbroken bones may also lead to a chocking risk, particularly for children. However, the potential benefits of chicken soup seem to far outweigh the possible risks.
1. What does the underlined sentence suggest?
A. Mothers have long been helped by scientists to find remedies for colds.
B. Scientists have agreed for centuries with what mothers have understood.
C. People have tried chicken soup to help reduce cold symptoms since long ago.
D. Mothers know better how to deal with cold symptoms than scientists.
2. Which of the following is true about chicken soup?
A. It is particularly good for children.
B. It can prevent people from colds.
C. It is an amazing comfort food for people with colds.
D. It surely has medicinal effects on colds.
3.What’s the author’s opinion on chicken soup?
A. It is good for people with colds to have chicken soup.
B. Scientists have found solid evidence about the benefits of chicken soup.
C. Chicken soup can take the place of other medicines for colds.
D. People still argue whether chicken soup has effects on cold symptoms.
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The connection between people and plants has long been the subject of scientific research. Recent studies have found positive effects. A study conducted in Youngstown，Ohio，for example, discovered that greener areas of the city experienced less crime. In another，employees were shown to be 15% more productive when their workplaces were decorated with houseplants.
The engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT)have taken it a step further changing the actual composition of plants in order to get them to perform diverse，even unusual functions. These include plants that have sensors printed onto their leaves to show when they’re short of water and a plant that can detect harmful chemicals in groundwater. ＂We’re thinking about how we can engineer plants to replace functions of the things that we use every day,＂explained Michael Strano, a professor of chemical engineering at MIT.
One of his latest projects has been to make plants glow(发光)in experiments using some common vegetables. Strano’s team found that they could create a faint light for three-and-a-half hours. The light，about one-thousandth of the amount needed to read by，is just a start. The technology, Strano said, could one day be used to light the rooms or even to turn trees into self-powered street lamps.
In the future，the team hopes to develop a version of the technology that can be sprayed onto plant leaves in a one-off treatment that would last the plant’s lifetime. The engineers are also trying to develop an on and off＂switch＂where the glow would fade when exposed to daylight.
Lighting accounts for about 7% of the total electricity consumed in the US. Since lighting is often far removed from the power source(电源)-such as the distance from a power plant to street lamps on a remote highway-a lot of energy is lost during transmission(传输).Glowing plants could reduce this distance and therefore help save energy.
1.What is the first paragraph mainly about?
A.A new study of different plants.
B.A big fall in crime rates.
C.Employees from various workplaces.
D.Benefits from green plants.
2.What is the function of the sensors printed on plant leaves by MIT engineer?
A.To detect plants’ lack of water
B.To change compositions of plants
C.To make the life of plants longer.
D.To test chemicals in plants.
3.What can we expect of the glowing plants in the future?
A.They will speed up energy production.
B.They may transmit electricity to the home.
C.They might help reduce energy consumption.
D.They could take the place of power plants.
4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A.Can we grow more glowing plants?
B.How do we live with glowing plants?
C.Could glowing plants replace lamps?
D.How are glowing plants made pollution-free?
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Indoor Plants
As with any house guests，indoor plants require a certain amount of basic，regular attention if they are going to feel at home. The first consideration when purchasing plants is to make reasonably sure that they are suitable for the condition in which they are going to be housed.
A general rule for most plans being brought indoors for the first time is to ensure that they have reasonable temperature of not less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit，a position out of cold air，safe from pets and not exposed to strong sunlight.
Plants love company. When plants are growing together，they create an atmosphere of damp around themselves which is far more beneficial than hot dry conditions. A group of plants will also present a more pleasing picture and provide an opportunity for a creative arrangement. There is no secret to this. Just rely on your natural feeling for harmony.
Watering and feeding plants are probably the two areas of care that are the least well understood，but，again，if you follow a few simple rules，your plants should do well. Cold Slightly warm water is therefore the answer. It is usually better to pour water on to the soil on the surface of the pot rather than put the water into the pot holder at the bottom. Avoid giving small amount of water at regular intervals- it is much better to wet the soil right through the pot in one go and then to allow it to dry noticeably before giving it a further watering.
The majority of indoor plants will be in active growth from March until October，and during this time，the established ones will benefit from regular feeding. This may mean feeding with a weak liquid fertilizer(肥料) at each watering or at intervals of a week or ten days with fertilizer at a standard strength. It is important，however，to ensure that plants are not fed when growth is inactive，when the soil in the pot is dry，or too soon after the plants has been potted up.
1.In Paragraph 2，the author mainly tells us to___________.
A． but plants that help clean indoor air
B． create a new environment with plants
C． put plants on the sunny side of the room
D． make sure of suitable conditions for plants
2.What’s the benefit of plants growing together?
A． It provides owners good company.
B． It helps the air around them slightly wet.
C． It makes it convenient to look after them.
D． It allows owners to draw a pleasant picture.
3.While watering the plants，what should we remember to do?
A． Use water that is a little warm.
B． Pour the water into the pot holder.
C． Give small amount of water at one time.
D． Consider further watering in dry weather.
4.What is the best time to feed the plants?
A． When the soil is dry.
B． When their growth is active.
C． When the temperature is high.
D． When they have just been planted.
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Retail therapy（购物疗法）has long been considered as a good way to let off stress. Now, US scientists have discovered not only does retail therapy exist，but that it could be caused by an individual's fear of sudden death.
Researchers found materialistic people thought terrorism and war more stressful than others.
Psychologists believe the rise of materialism around the world and its treatment effect on extreme stress might be a response to fear of death caused by acts of terrorism, disease and natural disasters.
The scientists from Michigan State University said people with possession obsessions（妄想）often have lower self-esteem than others so are more likely to shop as the result of severe psychological suffering.
Ayalla Ruvio，a business professor studying people's shopping habits while rockets fell in Israel, said, "When the going gets tough, the materialistic people go shopping. This stress spending is likely to produce even greater stress and lower well-being. Essentially, materialism appears to make bad events even worse.
Dr Ruvio led a two-part study of Israeli citizens living in a town that came under extreme rocket attacks for about six months in 2007. She compared 139 residents of the southern town with 170 from another town that was not under attack to see how their symptoms of post-traumatic stress and shopping habits varied. Dr Ruvio found that, when faced with a deadly threat, those who are highly materialistic suffered much higher levels of stress，while their tendency to shop was increased.
Dr Ruvio said, "The relationship between materialism and stress may be more harmful than commonly thought.”
The second stage of their research surveyed 855 Americans about their materialistic nature and fear of death. They found shopping was used to relieve feelings of stress and anxiety about death but this was in response to fear of a variety of life-threatening events like car accidents, criminal attacks and natural disasters.
1.Which of the following opinion is NOT right according to the text?
A. Terrorism is believed to easily cause the rise of materialism.
B. The materialistic find terrorism and war more stressful than others.
C. The scientists think possession obsessions help people get self-respect.
D. The scientists think people with possession obsessions suffer a lot mentally.
2.Why did Dr Ruvio choose to study the two groups of Israeli citizens mentioned in the passage?
A. They enjoy the special shopping culture.
B. The stresses they face are usually deadly.
C. They are in different situation in terms of war.
D. They are usually active participants for researchers.
3.What's the result about Dr Ruvio's research?
A. Impulsive spending does good to people's health.
B. Shopping can't lower one's stress as it is expected.
C. Faced with great stress, people feel hopeless for life.
D. Faced with threat，people's wish to shop will decrease.
4.Which of the following events threaten people's life?
①Greater stress; ②Car accidents; ③Criminal attacks；. ④Natural disasters;
A.①②③ B.②③④ C.①②④ D.①③④
5.What's the main idea of the passage?
A. Greater stress can lead to shopping.
B. Greater stress can cause a lot of diseases
C. Shopping is very important in people's life.
D. Can shopping reduce the stress and relieve the fear of death?
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The journey my daughter Cathy has had with her swimming is as long as it is beautiful.
Cathy suffered some terrible _______ in her early childhood. After years of regular treatment, she _______ became healthy.
Two years ago, while Cathy was watching the Olympics, a dream came into her sweet little head—to be a swimmer. Last summer, she wanted to _______ our local swim team. She practiced hard and finally _______ it. The team practice, _______ was a rough start. She coughed and choked and could hardly _______ her first few weeks. Hearing her coughing bitterly one night, I decided to _______ her from it all. But Cathy woke me up early next morning, wearing her swimsuit _______ to go! I told her she shouldn’t swim after a whole night’s coughing, but she refused to _______ and insisted she go.
From that day on, Cathy kept swimming and didn’t ________ a single practice. She had a ________ intention within herself to be the best she could be. My ten-year-old was growing and changing right before my eyes, into this ________ human being with a passion and a mission. There were moments of ________ of course: often she would be the last swimmer in the race. It was difficult for Cathy to accept that she wasn’t a ________—ever. But that didn’t stop her from trying.
Then came the final awards ceremony at the end of the year. Cathy didn’t expect any award but was still there to ________ her friends and praise their accomplishments. As the ceremony was nearing the end, I suddenly heard the head coach ________, “The highest honor goes to Cathy!” Looking around, he continued, “Cathy has inspired us with her ________ and enthusiasm. ________ skills and talents bring great success, the most valuable asset(财富) one can hold is the heart.”
It was the greatest ________ of my daughter’s life. With all she had been ________ in her ten years, this was the hour of true triumph(成功).
1.A.failure B.pressure C.loss D.illness
2.A.usually B.finally C.firstly D.frequently
3.A.improve B.train C.join D.contact
4.A.increased B.found C.created D.made
5.A.however B.therefore C.otherwise D.instead
6.A.use B.survive C.save D.waste
7.A.pull B.tell C.hide D.fire
8.A.afraid B.nervous C.ready D.free
9.A.take off B.set off C.give up D.show up
10.A.attend B.miss C.ban D.start
11.A.rich B.weak C.firm D.kind
12.A.trusted B.determined C.experienced D.embarrassed
13.A.frustration B.delight C.excitement D.surprise
14.A.beginner B.learner C.partner D.winner
15.A.cheer on B.compete with C.respond to D.run after
16.A.admitting B.explaining C.announcing D.whispering
17.A.humor B.will C.honesty D.wisdom
18.A.Although B.Since C.Once D.Because
19.A.discovery B.choice C.influence D.moment
20.A.through B.under C.across D.around
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The journey my daughter Cathy has had with her swimming is as long as it is beautiful.
Cathy suffered some terrible_______in her early childhood. After years of regular treatment, she_______became healthy.
Two years ago, while Cathy was watching the Olympics, a dream came into her sweet little head — to be a swimmer. Last summer, she wanted to _______ our local swim team. She practiced hard and finally _______ it. The team practice, _______ , was a rough start. She coughed and choked and could hardly _______ her first few weeks. Hearing her coughing bitterly one night, I decided to _______ her from it all. But Cathy woke me up early next morning wearing her swimsuit _______ to go! I told her she shouldn’t swim after a whole night’s coughing, but she refused to _______ and insisted she go.
From that day on Cathy kept swimming and didn’t ________ a single practice. She had a ________ intention within herself to be the best she could be. My ten-year-old was growing and changing right before my eyes into this ________ human being with a passion and a mission. There were moments of________ of course: often she would be the last swimmer in the race. It was difficult for Cathy to accept that she wasn’t a ________ — ever. But that didn’t stop her from trying.
Then came the final awards ceremony at the end of the year. Cathy didn’t expect any award, but was still there to________ her friends and praise their accomplishments. As the ceremony was nearing the end, I suddenly heard the head coach________ “The highest honor goes to Cathy!” Looking around, he continued: “Cathy has inspired us with her ________ and enthusiasm. ________ skills and talents bring great success the most valuable asset (财富) one can hold is the heart.”
It was the greatest________of my daughter’s life. With all she had been________in her ten years, this was the hour of true triumph (成功).
1.A.failure B.pressure C.loss D.illness
2.A.finally B.usually C.firstly D.frequently
3.A.improve B.train C.join D.contact
4.A.increased B.found C.made D.created
5.A.however B.therefore C.otherwise D.instead
6.A.use B.survive C.save D.waste
7.A.tell B.pull C.hide D.fire
8.A.afraid B.nervous C.free D.ready
9.A.take off B.set off C.give up D.show up
10.A.attend B.miss C.ban D.start
11.A.firm B.rich C.weak D.kind
12.A.trusted B.experienced C.embarrassed D.determined
13.A.frustration B.delight C.excitement D.surprise
14.A.beginner B.learner C.winner D.partner
15.A.cheer on B.compete with C.respond to D.run after
16.A.announcing B.admitting C.explaining D.whispering
17.A.humor B.will C.honesty D.wisdom
18.A.Since B.Although C.Once D.Because
19.A.moment B.discovery C.choice D.influence
20.A.through B.under C.across D.around
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How long has 3-D technology been around? Most of us might think of crowds of teenagers in a 1950’s movie house watching Bwana Devil in 3-D. But 3-D technology made its first appearance on the scene in 1838 with the first stereoscope(体视镜). And the first actual 3-D movie was a 1903 film called Le Ariveed’un Train.
Although it has such a long history, the technology has still remained based on one simple principle-----to make 3-D effects you must find a way to project two slightly different pictures to each eye. Modern 3-D technology works by rapidly flickering(闪动) two versions of the movie and projecting them onto each eye. The brain does the rest of the work, combining the two pictures together into one and giving the show the appearance of depth, the third dimension.
But does this exposure, especially long exposures, cause harm to the child’s developing brain and visual system? Unfortunately, long-term studies on new flicker digital 3-D technology and children aren’t yet available. We do not know if regular or daily 3-D viewing over years affects the developing visual system, although older 3-D methods basically do the same thing and are not considered harmful.
The question of possible harm in modern 3-D use in TV is really based on two facts: the amount of time children will now be watching 3-D TV each day and the sensitivity some children show in reaction to 3-D viewing. It is difficult to make actual lab studies of longer term 3-D viewing in children because of the possible harm of the experiment. Researchers will have to wait until 3-D TV technology is already in the marketplace for a number of years, then check heavy 3-D TV watchers and compare them with non-watchers.
With a 3-D television technology in the home, we will soon be able to answer the question of whether or not longer and more frequent periods of 3-D exposure cause more changes in the visual system. We may find that the bigger problem is the introduction of a new technology that leads to even more time spent on TV rather than playing outdoors.
1.According to the text, 3-D technology ______
A. was refused by people when it first appeared.
B. will soon change the way we watch TV.
C. does no good to our visual system.
D. has a history of nearly 200 years.
2.Paragraph 2 is mainly about________
A. how 3-D technology works.
B. why 3-D movies are popular
C. the history of 3-D technology.
D. the influence of 3-D technology.
3.What’s the method suggested in paragraph 4?
A. To wait and see B. To carry out lab studies
C. To stop making 3-D movies D. To improve 3-D technology
4.The author’s purpose in writing the text is to _______
A. ask children not to watch 3-D movies
B. discuss if 3-D viewing is harmful to children.
C. introduce the advantages of 3-D technology.
D. predict the development of 3-D technology.
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—That must have been a long trip.
—Yeah, it us a whole week to get there.
A. takes B. has taken C. took D. was taking
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—That must have been a long trip.
—Yeah, it _____ us a whole week to get there.
A．takes B．has taken C．took D．was taking
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