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Parents who feel disappointed at their teenagers’ failure to pay attention in class, and inability to sit quietly long enough to finish homework or plan ahead, should take solace. Their children are not being lazy or careless, according to new research.
The research has found that teenagers’ brains continue developing far longer into adulthood than we used to think. Teens may look like young adults but their brain structure is similar to that of much younger children.
“It is not always easy for teens to pay attention in class without letting their minds wander, or to ignore distractions from their younger brothers or sisters when trying to solve a maths   problem,” said Dr Iroise Dumon-theil. “But it’s not the fault of teenagers that they can’t pay attention and are easily distracted. It’s to do with the structure of their brains. Teens simply can’t think as well as an adult.”
The research showed that the brain of a teenager works less effectively than that of an adult. “We knew that the front of the brain of teens functioned in a chaotic  (混乱的) way but we  didn’ t realize it continued until the late 20s or early 30s,” said Dr Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, who led the research.
Chaotic thought patterns are a result of teenagers’ brains containing too much grey matter — the cell bodies and connections which carry messages within the brain. As we age, the amount of grey matter in our brain reduces.
“What our research has shown is that there is simply too much going on in the brains of teens,” said Blakemore. “The result is that their brain energy and resources are wasted and their decision-making process is badly influenced. Adults, on the other hand, have less grey matter. This means that the brain works far more effectively.”

  1. 1.

    The underlined word “solace” in Paragraph 1 may mean _____

    1. A.
      notice
    2. B.
      medicine
    3. C.
      comfort
    4. D.
      action
  2. 2.

    When making decisions, _____

    1. A.
      teens’ brains continue to do much needless work
    2. B.
      the grey matter in young children’s front brain becomes active
    3. C.
      people are not likely to be distracted until their late 30s
    4. D.
      adults are more independent than teens
  3. 3.

    What is the effect of having too much grey matter?

    1. A.
      It makes us always feel disappointed
    2. B.
      It makes us more intelligent
    3. C.
      It had a bad effect on the growth of teens
    4. D.
      It had a bad effect on decision-making
  4. 4.

    What’s the text mainly about?

    1. A.
      Teens have different brains from those of children
    2. B.
      Adults work more effectively than teens
    3. C.
      Grey matter makes teens unable to pay attention
    4. D.
      Brain energy is wasted in the brain’s activity

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In early summer, one of the most popular fruit is strawberry(草莓). It is said strawberry is the "Queen of fruit" as it has many nutritious elements. But many people feel that the strawberry in the current market tastes different as many strawberries are artificially(人工地)grown and some even have a scent of pesticides(杀虫剂).So finding naturally-grown strawberries is a hot issue. There are some places where you can not only find tasteful strawberries, but also enjoy picking them.
Tianxing Strawberry- Picking Garden
As one of the biggest strawberry-growing areas, Tianxing is known for its healthy fruits. The strawberries here are pesticide-free with no artificial coloring. And now the farm has a special offer that you can get a kilogram of strawberries for only 12 yuan. Here, visitors can have fun picking strawberries as well as taste their freshness . And if you are a newcomer, you can get a discount card and enjoy an extra 20 percent discount on your next purchase.
Address: Xinzhuang Village, Xingshou Town, Changping District , Beijing.
Tel:13910667270
Taolin Strawberry Garden
This garden is not as famous as the first one, but it is a quiet place and relaxing. The strawberries here are much cheaper than those sold in markets. It only costs 6 yuan per kilogram.You can also buy freshly-picked lettuce and Tonghao, a green vegetable. You can have fun picking strawberries in person, but you can’t taste them for free.
Address: Linzhuang Village, Xingshou Town, Changping District , Beijing.
Tel: 010--88413840
New Special Limited-Time Offers:
Buy 20kg, Get 1kg Free
Baihe Green Strawberry Garden
Baihe Town is the biggest strawberry-picking area. Known for the freshest and healthiest strawberries, this place is named as the "Hometown of Strawberries". The price for this fruit is about 12 yuan per kilogram. And you can bargain(讲价) with the local sellers for further discounts.
Address: Zhaotun Village ,Baihe Town, QingpuDistrict, Shanghai.
Tel: 13803456780

  1. 1.

    People prefer naturally-grown strawberries mainly because ________

    1. A.
      they contain many nutritious elements
    2. B.
      they have a different scent
    3. C.
      they are pesticide-free and tasteful
    4. D.
      they are cheaper and bigger
  2. 2.

    You should pay Tianxing Strawberry- Picking Garden________yuan if you buy 10 kilograms with a discount card

    1. A.
      120
    2. B.
      108
    3. C.
      96
    4. D.
      60
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is WRONG about Taolin Strawberry Garden ?

    1. A.
      It is not better known than Tianxing Strawberry- Picking Garden
    2. B.
      Besides strawberries, you can buy green vegetables from it
    3. C.
      You can have fun picking strawberries as well as taste them as you like
    4. D.
      If you buy 20 kilogram strawberries, you should at most pay 114yuan
  4. 4.

    Baihe Town is praised as the "Hometown of Strawberries" chiefly because _______

    1. A.
      it is the biggest strawberry-picking area in the world
    2. B.
      the place produces strawberries of high quality
    3. C.
      the place is the home to strawberries
    4. D.
      you will enjoy special prices because people there are friendly
  5. 5.

    What is the purpose of writing the passage?

    1. A.
      To adevertise Strawberry Gardens
    2. B.
      To show the magic of strawberries
    3. C.
      To tell the difference between artificially-grown strawberries and naturally-grown strawberries
    4. D.
      to tell us the joys of picking and buying strawberries

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It was an international drug dealing case, one that involved a lot of money and a lot of violence. Agents who had entered the organization had worn wires and collected evidence for years. A conviction(法庭判决) depended on an accurate translation of their tape recordings. “Five languages were involved, “says Liz Elting, 44, one of the owners of TransPerfect, the translation company chosen for the job. “The slightest mistake could mean the criminals would go free.”
When Elting started her business 18 years ago with Phil Shawe, both were attending New York University’s Stern School of Business. Neither realized just how many situations would require their services. TransPerfect’s 4,000 linguists(通晓外语的人) cover more than 100 languages.
Getting Ahead with Liz Elting
What inspired you to start TransPerfect?
When I was eight, my dad bought a KFC in Portugal. Unfortunately, the Portuguese didn’t want anything American. They thought my dad was a CIA spy! That taught me how fast things can change. I’ve studied in Spain and worked in Venezuela. This business is the perfect combination of my love for languages, cultures and business.
Is the staff multilingual?
Many are. I speak French and Spanish. My partner, Phil, who is American, likes to say he speaks English on a good day.
What languages are requested most often?
Spanish and Japanese. Chinese, Middle Eastern, Indic(South Asia), and Eastern Europeans are on the rise.
How difficult is it to manage such a diverse workforce(员工团队)?
Our challenge is to be culturally appropriate in every country. When we hand our year-end bonuses in the US, for example, we have to remember that in India, bonuses are given in the fall.
Any advice for someone starting a business?
Get started before you have kids. In the beginning, I didn’t know how to do this business on the side. I wasn’t married, didn’t have kids, and wasn’t concerned about balancing my work and personal life. Now, with strong managers in place, I can spend more time with my family (husband Michael Burlant and sons Zachary, nine and Jacob, seven), traveling and playing baseball

  1. 1.

    What is the purpose of the first paragraph?

    1. A.
      To report on an international drug dealing case
    2. B.
      To encourage people to start a business before they have kids
    3. C.
      To present the importance of learning foreign languages
    4. D.
      To introduce Liz Elting and her company TransPerfect
  2. 2.

    What does the underlined word “wires” mean in the passage?

    1. A.
      A type of clothes costing a lot of money
    2. B.
      A piece of equipment designed to record messages
    3. C.
      Thin metal worn to protect yourself against violence
    4. D.
      A organization symbol made of thin metal
  3. 3.

    Neither realized just how many situations would require their services.  is ______________

    1. A.
      a company that offers international legal services
    2. B.
      one which has branches in countries all over the world
    3. C.
      one whose staff all have to speak several languages
    4. D.
      a company whose services are in great demand
  4. 4.

    It can be inferred that _______________

    1. A.
      Liz learned that love is the answer to problems of cultural misunderstanding
    2. B.
      Liz started her company with a schoolmate at the age of 18
    3. C.
      The success is simply a little beyond Liz and her partner’s expectations
    4. D.
      Liz and Phil are now strong managers with rich experience

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Most of us use the telephone several times a day to talk with friends or make social arrangements(安排). These calls are usually quite easy and require little planning.
Using the telephone for business purpose is different. In any organization the person on the telephone represents the company and gives an impression of the firm to the outside world.
If you want to ensure good public relations, you need to master effective telephone techniques.
You should try to give an impression of an efficient, friendly, progressive company eager to give good service.
Before calling
Choose the right time. Consider the cost, urgency and convenience. When calling overseas, you need to consider the time difference.
Check the number. A great deal of money is wasted each year on dialing wrong numbers.
Plan your call. Make a list of points and questions to be raised.
Be prepared. Gather any files, papers or information that may be needed during the call. It is unprofessional to have to say “Hold on while I look for that.”
If you have to ask a caller to hold on, keep going back and assuring him/her that you will be as quick as possible.
Avoid interruptions. Call at a time when you are unlikely to be distracted(分心).
During the call
Be courteous, polite. Make time for suitable greetings like “How are you today, Jim?” and “Did you enjoy your holiday”?
Put a smile in your voice. Remember, your caller can not see you, so use intonation to good effect and try to sound confident, decisive, helpful, and interested.
Check your notes. Look back at your notes to ensure that you have covered everything and quote figures and other data correctly.
Get feedback. Make sure the caller understands the message correctly, especially deadlines and actions that are involved.
Be courteous. Finish by thanking the caller for his or her time and trouble.
After the call
Make notes. Let it become a habit to make notes of the call and place them in an appropriate file.
Take actions. If you need to send a letter of confirmation or inform someone in your organization about any details of the call, do it immediately so that you do not forget important points

  1. 1.

    This passage is mainly about _____

    1. A.
      how to become a dependable company
    2. B.
      how to ensure public relations
    3. C.
      some service a company should have
    4. D.
      some telephone techniques for business purpose
  2. 2.

    Before calling, you have to _____

    1. A.
      stay at your company only
    2. B.
      learn important data and figures by heart
    3. C.
      get things ready for the communication
    4. D.
      choose the right time and place
  3. 3.

    During the call, it is unsuitable to _____

    1. A.
      be heard in low spirits
    2. B.
      be decisive
    3. C.
      check your notes
    4. D.
      get feedback
  4. 4.

    What does the underlined word “courteous” in the passage mean?

    1. A.
      Polite
    2. B.
      Active
    3. C.
      Effective
    4. D.
      Correct

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It was January lst, the first day of the year and a holiday for me.I went to the bank to get the bank work out of the way. The bank clerk nodded and I sat in front of him.  He was busy filling up entries in his register.
I put my form and booklet in front of him.After waiting for a few more minutes, in which I showed all signs of being impatient, I asked him if my work was done. He shouted, "Nothing is done, and it will take time ! "
Just then I saw his morning cup of tea, which had been lying there for the last ten minutes, untoucheD.The tea had turned almost cold while he was doing his work.Suddenly I felt what this man must be feeling  when customers like me come always in a hurry to get their work done. We do not even feel the need to thank them for being there.
So I told him, "Sir, please have your teA.I am not in a hurry. " This man suddenly looked up at me and for the first time we had eye contact.I saw a different person there, who was as hard-pressed for time as I always am.
I saw both of us sailing in the same boat. I felt that he was also missing the small things in life like a hot cup of tea or lying in a warm bed for a few more minutes like me.He gave me a rare smile and said, "It is an everyday affair with me; you are not in a hurry but somebody else will be.
He really touched my heart with his wise words. I felt that all this time I thought of him as someone who was there for my convenience, but today I suddenly felt a strange communion with him. I vowed(郑重宣布) to be friendly with people who help me with my work and be thankful that they are there for me.

  1. 1.

    Which of the following is NOT true of the writer?

    1. A.
      He works in the bank as a clerk, too.
    2. B.
      He went to the bank to do some business.
    3. C.
      He was touched by the untouched cup of tea.
    4. D.
      He got annoyed after waiting a few minutes.
  2. 2.

    What can we learn about the bank clerk?

    1. A.
      He hated to work on a holiday
    2. B.
      He didn't like his work in the bank
    3. C.
      He was under great work pressure.
    4. D.
      He communicated well with his customers.
  3. 3.

    What can you learn from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5?

    1. A.
      He was sometimes in the similar situation.
    2. B.
      They once sailed in the same boat.
    3. C.
      They expected to sail in the same boat.
    4. D.
      He's too busy to sail in a boat, too.
  4. 4.

    The writer's attitude towards the bank clerk might be that of           

    1. A.
      tolerance
    2. B.
      gratitude
    3. C.
      sympathy
    4. D.
      satisfaction
  5. 5.

    What does the text try to tell us?

    1. A.
      To be patient with your customers
    2. B.
      Helping others is helping yourself
    3. C.
      To be thankful to those who help you
    4. D.
      It is our duty to do things for others

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Holding a cell phone against your ear or stalling it in your pocket may be hazardous to your health.
This paraphrases a warning that cell phone; manufacturers include in the small print that is often tossed aside when a new phone is purchased.Apple, for example, doesn’t want iP hones to come closer to you than 1.5 centimeters; Research In Motion, Blackberry’s manufacturer, recommends 2.5 centimeters.
If health issues arise from cell phone use, the implications are huge.Voice calls - Americans chat on cell phones 2.26 trillion minutes annually - generate $109 billion for the wireless carriers.
Devra Davis, an epidemiologist who has worked for the University of Pittsburgh, has published a book about cell phone radiation, "Disconnect." The book surveys scientific research and concludes the question is not settled.
  Brain cancer is a concern that Ms. Davis examines. Over all, there has not been an increase in its incidence since cell phones arrived. But the average masks an increase in brain cancer in the 20-to-29 age group and a drop for the older population.
  "Most cancers have multiple causes," she says, but she points to laboratory research that suggests low-energy radiation could damage cells that could possibly lead to cancer.
  Children are more vulnerable to radiation than adults, Ms. Davis and other scientists point out. Radiation that penetrates only five centimeters into the brain of an adult will reach much deeper into the brains of children because their skulls are thinner and their brains contain more absorptive fluid. No studies have yet been completed on cell phone radiation and children, she says.
  Henry Lai, a research professor in the bioengineering department at the University of Washington, began laboratory radiation studies in 1980 and found that rats exposed to radiofrequency radiation had damaged DNA in their brains.
  Ms. Davis recommends using wired headsets or the phone’s speaker. Children should text rather than call, she said, and pregnant women should keep phones away from the abdomen

  1. 1.

    We can infer from the passage that________.

    1. A.
      Cell phone may do harm to our health if we hold it against our ear or store in our pocket
    2. B.
      Devra Davis thinks that there are many factors contributing to cancer.
    3. C.
      The increase in brain cancer in the young adults may have something to do with cell phone
    4. D.
      Children are more likely to be affected by radiation
  2. 2.

    According to the passage, how could children avoid being hurt by cell phone radiation?

    1. A.
      They can keep cell phones away from the abdomen.
    2. B.
      They can send short massage instead of making phone calls directly.
    3. C.
      They can pay more attention to the small print on the phone.
    4. D.
      They should use more advanced cell phones.
  3. 3.

    From this passage we can learn that.________.

    1. A.
      American cell phone manufacturers did not give any warning to their customers
    2. B.
      American cell phone manufacturers benefit greatly from their products
    3. C.
      Scientists have found the connection between brain cancer and ceil phone
    4. D.
      Cell phone should be banned because of the increase in brain cancer
  4. 4.

    In which column can we most probably read this passage?

    1. A.
      Advanced technology.
    2. B.
      Entertainment.
    3. C.
      Science and life.
    4. D.
      Celebrity.

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The casual Friday concept (星期五便装日的概念) was one of the first signs that strict dress rules for offices were starting to relax. The principle of casual Fridays seems to have appeared around the 1950s. It was probably in response (回应) to the changing attitudes towards workplaces. Over time, some offices have relaxed their dress rules even more by using a "business casual" dress rule.
On casual Fridays, employees (员工) may wear clothes which are considered to be "business casual", meaning they still obey certain standards (标准). Clothes must be clean and in good condition, with no spots. Men are generally allowed to wear casual trousers and bright-colored clothes, and in some offices they may be allowed to wear button-down shirts or polo shirts, with or without a tie. Women often wear neat skirts or dresses; casual trousers are common and generally allowed to wear, except in very formal workplaces.
As a general rule, extremely casual clothes, like jeans, shorts, T-shirts, tank tops, and so on, are not encouraged on casual Fridays. Employees are still expected to make an effort to look professional, out of respect for their offices and their customers.
Many people feel that casual Fridays are good for employees’mood because they encourage employees to express their individuality (个性) and feel more comfortable in the offices. Others feel that business casual clothing and the concept of casual Fridays don’t show respect for the workplaces. Casual Fridays are dealt with differently, depending on the industry and the nation. The technology industry, for example, is well known for casual clothes in general, while major financial companies still dislike casual clothes

  1. 1.

    We can learn from the passage that ________

    1. A.
      the casual Friday concept has been out of fashion
    2. B.
      people were required to wear formal clothes in offices before casual Fridays concept appeared
    3. C.
      the casual Friday concept had appeared before the 1950s
    4. D.
      employees who wear formal clothes lack individuality
  2. 2.

    In general, on casual Fridays, as an employee in a company you can wear ________

    1. A.
      jeans
    2. B.
      tank tops
    3. C.
      shorts
    4. D.
      polo shirts
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

    1. A.
      The casual Friday concept changes people’s responsibility at work
    2. B.
      Button-down shirts are allowed to wear in any formal workplace
    3. C.
      In general, leading financial companies don’t prefer casual clothing
    4. D.
      The technology industry requires employees to wear formal clothing
  4. 4.

    What does the last paragraph tell us?

    1. A.
      Different kinds of casual clothes
    2. B.
      The development of the casual Friday concept
    3. C.
      People’s different opinions on casual Fridays
    4. D.
      The rules that employees must obey in companies

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A hug is a wonderful thing and it is a great gift to share with people. For some people, a hug is considered to be a great way to say “I care.” A hug communicates support, affection(喜爱), unity and belonging. A hug shows a strong feeling of sympathy. A hug brings happiness. A hug also touches the soul.
Hugs are healthy. Hugs can ease pain, reduce stress, cure depression and refresh the heart, yet they have no side effects…No wonder, it is a true miracle medicine.
A hug can say “I love you”…A hug can say “I hate to see you go”. A hug can say “ It’s good to have you back”. A hug can say “It’s great to see you’. A hug can say “I feel your pain”. A hug can also say “Let me share your burden”.
No matter whether you’re the giver or the receiver, hugs touch the inner being. From friends, to families, to loved ones, to those in need, a hug warms the heart.
A hug is truly amazing. It brings generosity(慷慨) to the giver and happiness to the receiver. It brings blessings to those who give and joy to those who receive.
Hugs are one of the reasons why God gave us arms. So, stretch out your arms to someone today. Reach out to those you love. It will warm the heart of the giver and give light to the soul of the receiver.
Reach out to your neighbor. It will show that you care. Reach out to one in need. It will show that you are responsible. Reach out to the world. It will show God that you care for his creation

  1. 1.

    What is the best title of the passage?

    1. A.
      The advantages of hugs
    2. B.
      How should we hug
    3. C.
      The tips on giving others hugs
    4. D.
      The facts of hugs
  2. 2.

    Hugs can benefit people in the following ways EXCEPT________

    1. A.
      improving the health
    2. B.
      cheering people up
    3. C.
      making receivers happy
    4. D.
      creating great wealth
  3. 3.

    According to the third paragraph, we can learn hugs can__________

    1. A.
      send some messages
    2. B.
      make people come back
    3. C.
      stop people going somewhere
    4. D.
      break people’s hearts
  4. 4.

    To show you care, you should reach out to_________

    1. A.
      those who need joy
    2. B.
      your neighbor
    3. C.
      those you miss
    4. D.
      God
  5. 5.

    What can we learn from the passage?

    1. A.
      Sometimes hugs have side effects
    2. B.
      If people are sad, we'd better not hug them
    3. C.
      We must hug each of our neighbors every day
    4. D.
      People often feel joyful when they receive hugs

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An artist went to beautiful part of the country for a holiday, and stayed with a famer. Every day he went out with his paints and his brushes and painted from morning to evening. When it got dark, he went back to the farm and had a good dinner before he went to bed. At the end of his holiday, he wanted to pay the farmer, but the farmer said, “No I do not want money, but give me one of your pictures”, .The farmer smiled and answered, “It’s not that. I have a son in London. He wants to become an artist. When he comes here next month. I will show him your picture, and then he will not want to be an artist any more, I think.”

  1. 1.

    What did the artist go to the country for?

    1. A.
      To look for the farmer
    2. B.
      To spend a holiday
    3. C.
      To teach the farmer’s son
    4. D.
      To see the farmer’s son
  2. 2.

    What did the artist do every day in the country?

    1. A.
      He chatted with the farmer every day
    2. B.
      He went out to paint every day
    3. C.
      He played cards with the farmer every day
    4. D.
      He worked for the farm
  3. 3.

    Where did the artist live in the country?

    1. A.
      In a hotel
    2. B.
      He was in France
    3. C.
      He was in Britain
    4. D.
      In his own house

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Travelling around the world with children is difficult enough, but attempting it without using motorized transport is even more of challenge. But Dario Schworer, a 42-year-old climatologist and mountain guide, and his 33-year-old wife Sabine are on a journey to do just that.
The Swiss couple want to travel across the world’s oceans and climb the highest mountain on every continent to promote Earth-friendly ways of life.
“We are collecting good examples of dealing with climate change and living in harmony with nature and we want to spread such ideas,” Schworer said. “We want to help people affected by global warming and to inspire children for the future.”
Recently after having spent three months teaching children in the Everest region, the couple want to show it is possible to travel through as the world’s climate zones using just human-power and forces of nature.
In the 47 countries they have visited so far they have collected 22 tons of trash, taught people in Ecuador how the sun’s rays can be used to clean water and inspired a person in Chile to build a house on water with recycled plastic bottles as a foundation. They have also collected trash in the mountains of Nepal with school children.
So far they have communicated with 45,000 children from South America, Australia and Asia, giving presentations about the importance of recycling and using alternative energy like solar and wind power.
“We need to motivate children,” said Sabine.
When they began their adventure in 2003 they had no children of their own. But since then two has become five: daughter Sabine is now five years old, Andri was born in Chile and baby Noe was born in Australia.
Initially the couple thought they would complete their travels in four years, but now, seven years later, they believe it could take seven more.
“Since our belief is the need to respect nature, we travel only when conditions are good,” Schworer said

  1. 1.

    Why do the Swiss couple travel around the world?

    1. A.
      To inspire their children for the future
    2. B.
      To prove a travel without motorized transport
    3. C.
      To explore the secret of global warming
    4. D.
      To promote Earth-friendly ways of life
  2. 2.

    They did a lot during the travel except ________

    1. A.
      build a house with recycled plastic bottles
    2. B.
      collect rubbish and waste
    3. C.
      communicate with local children
    4. D.
      show people how to use energy
  3. 3.

    What’s the meaning of the underlined word “Initially”?

    1. A.
      In the end
    2. B.
      In a way
    3. C.
      At the beginning
    4. D.
      On the whole
  4. 4.

    The best title of the passage can be ________

    1. A.
      A Swiss family’ journey across the world
    2. B.
      An eco-friendly adventure across the world
    3. C.
      We have a long way to make a good travel
    4. D.
      Nature needs respecting and protecting

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