B
Remember the good old days before smartphones? No,we don't mean the days without mobile phones. We’ re talking the old school days. We’ re talking the era of flip phones (翻盖手机) .One teenager named Janey Litvin is looking to bring those days back.
It started when Litvin dropped her iPhone and heard “crrmrrrack ,” the sound every iPhone owner knows and fears. At first,Litvin was frightened W see her iPhone break into pieces on the floor,but she eventually considered it a good thing.
“Although I wouldn’t have admitted it,I was totally addicted to my iPhone,w Litvin wrote in a post,describing it as her full-time job. If she didn't check it at all moments of the day,something,whether it be a Facebook notification (通知) or a message from a friend,would fall through the cracks.“A broken iPhone changed everything. Suddenly,there was no pressure to respond or stay updated with vveveryone's latest move,and it was nice,” she said.
When others broke their phones and enjoyed a day Or two of freedom from cyberspace,they would get their phones fixed,and then jump right back into the world of network. But Litvin chose not to replace her smartphone. The teen instead ordered a purple Motorola flip phone that “gets the job done." It's a i*ar cry from a wonderful smartphone,but it's all Litvin wanted.
At first,Litvin experienced uneasiness,even missing out on important conversations and plans. Eventually,she settled into the smartphone-less life,which turned out to be a good thing for her friendships. As Litvin has learned at a summer camp where mobile phones are banned,being disconnected can help “develop incredibly strong friendships."
For those of us who have not yet tried to brave the world without an iPhone,Litvin offers the following advice.
5. What does the underlined part “fall through the cracks”
in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. Be checked. B. Be ignored.
C. Break up. D. Show up.
6. What did Litvin do after her iPhone broke?
A. She had it repaired.
B. She got another iPhone.
C. She stopped using a mobile phone.
D. She bought a less advanced phone.
7. We learn from the text that now Litvin.
A. lives a very busy life
B. has fewer friends than before
C. experiences uneasiness sometimes
D. has got used to life without a smartphone
8. The text is probably followed by a paragraph about.
A. Litvin's present life
B. a story about friendship
C. some tips given by Litvin
D. some benefits of an iPhone
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D
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Like many boys of my age,I have a box filled with sports cards. But my brother,younger by ten years,is different from me. He was unwilling to go into the sports card shop with me. I couldn't believe the shocked look on his face when he saw some of the expensive offerings in the window display. He just couldn 51 appreciate the history behind the cards and the care taken to preserve them over the decades. For him,no piece of cardboard was worth any sum of money. He would rather have a video screen to distract him.
I appreciate the arguments in favor of television,computer games,and other electronic entertainment. The technology is dynamic and entertaining. There's indeed something for everyone. I also believe,however,that these new forms of entertainment have taken time away from “unplugged” fun. Instead of simple storybooks,young children have interactive learning computers that read for them. When children aren't watching satellite television,they have computer games to entertain them. It seems to me that more and more of the joys of childhood are being lost to the appeal of the video screen.
Building up a sports card collection is a rewarding hobby for children and adults alike. It teaches quality lessons,such as patience and organization. For children,it develops a careftil mind. I remember how hard I tried to slide each card into a plastic sleeve without damaging their delicate comers. Nearly every weekend,there was a card show at the local mall where I learned to bargain and trade for cards. Collecting cards is a social activity too,encouraging young and old to swap cards and stories.
Today's electronic entertainment,however,keeps people apart and does little to benefit developing minds. I am concerned that this trend toward electronics will lead to less physical activity and less communication time. The younger generation needs to know that pleasure can also come from a simple hands-on hobby.
13. By saying “There's indeed something for everyone”，the author means .
A. everyone is able to enjoy “unplugged” fun
B. electronic entertainment is partly useful
C. technology is very important to everyone
D. new hobbies must be entertaining
14. The author finds that tdday's children .
A. have more “unplugged” fim
B. have more and more hobbies
C. spend too much time on screens
D. value their pocket money very much
15. Why does the author mention how he slid each card into a plastic sleeve?
A. To show how such a hobby can make children more careful.
B. To express his great interest in showing his cards.
C. To explain the difficulties of collecting cards.
D. To prove sports cards are very valuable.
16. What is the author worried about?
A. The fall of electronic entertainment.
B. The younger generation's challenges.
C. The negative influence of electronics.
D. The rising cost of the sports card collection.
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Aaron Ralston,a 27-year-old sports fan from America,found himself in a very difficult situation alone in a canyon in the desert when a huge rock came crashing down the canyon ,smashed(重击) his right hand and trapped it against the canyon wall. What's worse,Ralston had failed to tell anyone where he was going. At the last minute the plans for a trip with his climbing partners had come to nothing,and he had decided to head out on his own to walk down the canyon.
After three days of not seeing or hearing any sign of life,Ralston realised he would die there if he didn't do something special. The course of action was terrifying,but there was no other way. He would have to cut off his right hand. Fortunately,he had a small knife and some.straps(带子) with him that he could use to stop himself bleeding to death.
He found the courage to use the knife to cut through the skin,but soon he realised that it was going to be impossible to use his small knife to cut through the bones.: After another 24 hours of pain and despair the idea and;the strength came to him in a flash on the sixth day. With a final burst of energy he broke his arm and freed himself.
Ralston believes that his story was not simply about : an isolated individual who rose to a tough challenge For;him there was another aspect of the experience. He said,The source of the power I felt to survive was my family.Iappreciate all that they do.”
1. Why did Ralston deal with the difficult situation alone?
A. His partners got lost in the desert.
B. He didn't like traveling with others.
C. His partners gave up traveling with him.
D. His friends were frightened away by his accident.
2. How did Ralston free his arm from the rock on the last day?
A. By breaking bones in his arm.
B. By gradually pushing the rock.
C. By pulling the rock with straps.
D. By receiving help from a stranger.
3. The text mainly tells us about .
A. how Ralston walked down the canyon
B. the reason why Ralston went to the trip
C. how Ralston survived from a tough situation
D. different ways to deal with Ralston's problems
4. Where does this text probably come from?
A. A travel guide. B. A book review.
C. A news report. D. A science textbook.
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A
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Yes,we know. Summer is almost here and the moment youJ ve all been waiting for has arrived. It's time to show off your creativity in the Summer Writing Competition 2016!
The competition is now open,giving secondary school students a chance to express themselves freely.
We're looking for fictional stories to run during the summer holidays. Romance,comedy,or something a little darker — it' s up to you,but it must be set in California,and needs to be no shorter than 1,600 words and no longer than 1,800 words. And this year's topic is “Down the rabbit hole."
The competition is not open to any staff working in our newspaper or their family members.
The competition starts on May 20 and there are great prizes to be won!So put your thinking cap on and show us your best materials.
The closing date for entries is June 23. Absolutely no late entries,no matter how much you beg,or what cute pictures you post on our Facebook page.
Winners will be announced in the middle of August and the prize-giving ceremony will bp held on August 31.
The prizes：
* The winner will get: book vouchers worth $1,000
* First runner-up: book vouchers worth $600
* Second runner-up: two tickets to Ocean Park,worth a total of $480 So what are you waiting for? Get writing!
Be sure to include your full name,age,school,phone number and a photograph with your entry.
Send your entnes to yp@writing.com,with the word “Rabbit” in subject field.
1. Who can take part in the competition?
A. Californian locals.
B. Young book writers.
C. Newspaper reporters.
D. Secondary school students.
2. What are participants required to write?
A. News reports. B. Musical dramas.
C. Historical novels. D. Imaginary stories.
3. What will the champion of the competition receive?
A. $480 in cash.
B. Books worth $600.
C. A SI,000 book voucher.
D. Two tickets to Ocean Park.
4. Where is the text probably taken from?
A. A novel. B. An art book.
C. A newspaper. D. A writing guide.
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请和你的同学—起认真分析下面句子，并补全所缺内容这种学习方式能逐步提高你理解长难句的能力。
1. India has a national festival on October 2 to honour Mohandas G?ndhi,the leader who helped gain Indians independence from Britain. (P2)
分析
①本句是一个主从复合句。
② 主句是 India has a national festival on October 2 to honour Molnjas Gandhi,the leader 作 Mohandas Gandhi 的同位语，其后接who引导的从句。
[句意]印度在10月2日有个全国性节日，纪念莫汉达斯•甘 地，货是f助印枣脱亭英国而独立的领袖。
[仿写]她兴办那所学校校以纪念她的父亲，他是一位将自己的 一生奉献给教育事並岛滅授。
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第二节:书面表达(满分25分)
你这英文报“好人好事”栏目正面向全体学生征稿。请根据以 下三幅图的先后顺序，用英语写•篇短文,记述你和朋友帮助一位老人的过程并投稿。
注意:词数00左右(开头已给出，仴不计入总词数) 。
It was a Sunday afternoon.
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C
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The playground game of hg (捉人游戏) was temporarily banned at a Washington elementary school,but the ban was met by parent protests at a time when school recess (休息) is considered by many educators as one of the keys to better test scores.
Parents,at Lakeridge Elementary School protested when they learned that the school's new “hands off’policy designed to reduce injuries during recess — also forbade tag.
“While at play,especially during recess and unstructured time,students are expected to keep their hands to themselves. The reason behind this is to^ ensure the physical and emotional safety of all students,Mary Grady of the Mercer Island School District said.
Many Mercer Island parents protested that an exciting recess game of chase and touch was not only safe,but also healthy. ”Our kids need some unstructured playtime,” a concerned mother Kdsey Joyce said. “I totally survived tag."
After further pushback,the school district finally gave up the ban and announced tag was back. Many schools tried to improve standardized test scores by cutting recess time several years ago,but elementary principals(校长) reafized that playtime had actually helped students’ test performance. More than 80 percent of principals said recess improved academic achievement,according to a survey.
Rather than banning tag,a non-profit organization called Playworks suggests using the game to teach conflict resolution,or even just for fun. u\ think a game like tag is wonderful/' Playworks Director Jonathan Blasher said. “It's important for kids to have that free-range play.^ Playworks was started in 1996 to prevent fights at recess that led to the ban on tag at Lakeridge Elementary School. Rather than forbid eertain;games,the group places coaches in schools during recess to suggest new ones. The idea was to both free teachers from breaking up fights and help children return to class
refreshed and with a few life skills.
9. Why was tag banned at the elementary school?
A. It led to kids’ unhealthy habits.
B. It was considered dangerous.
C. It met with parent protests.
D. It made the school noisy.
10. The underlined word “pushback” in Paragraph 5 probably means .
A. resistance B. discussion
C. research D. development
11. What did most elementary principals agree with?
A. Recess time should be shortened.
B. Playtime helps improve test scores.
C. Standardized tests are difficult for students.
D. Students,academic achievement has improved.
12. What can we learn about Playworks?
A. It promotes playground games at recess.
B. It offers teachers free lessons on life skills.
C. It was started by Lakeridge Elementary School.
D. It trains teachers to solve conflicts between kids.
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写作任务
某英文报“STORY”栏目正面向
中学生征稿。请你用英语写一篇短 文，描述自已成长过程中难以忘怀的一
件事,并包稿。要点如下:
1:简要描述故事发生的时间、地点、人 物等；
2. 描述故事发生的过程；
3.你的感受
注意:词数100左右
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