【2】 They established the first cocoa plantation and used the cocoa beans as the main ingredient in a dark，bitter drink that we would call “chocolate”. The Mayas believed that chocolate had mystical properties.【3】 In fact，cocoa beans were used as a form of currency that was worth its weight in gold.

Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortez was the first European explorer to realize cocoa’s commercial possibilities.【4】 In 1529，Cortez returned Spain and introduced chocolate—as a drink mixed with sugar，vanilla，and cinnamon—to European society.

It caught on，especially with the nobility. As its popularity spread，people found new ways to make and use chocolate.【5】 Whether it is in delectable desserts or crunchy candy，people all over the world are still in love with chocolate.

A.But cocoa also had commercial value.

B.But not all the people all over the world love cocoa.

C.For centuries，the native there regarded cocoa as a gift from the gods.

D.When he arrived in the New World in 1519，he soon established his own cocoa plantation.

E.Around A.D.600，the Mayas were the main aboriginal group in Central America.

F.These days，chocolate is enjoyed as both a tasty treat and a romantic indulgence.

G.Doctors said cocoa plays an active part in medicine.

In life,we admire those who do their tasks confidently.We prefer people who appear to know what they are doing.But where does that confidence begin?

Developing self-confidence starts very early.Ifs parents’ role to get kids on the right track toward becoming confident people.【2】.That can be done by focusing on the child’s strengths.Parents should encourage their children to try new things and take risks.When children make mistakes,their parents should still let them know that they are loved.Children whose parents do these things will likely develop into confident adults.【3】 So what’s the solution?

With most things in life,practice makes perfect,and that is true of confidence skills.【4】.

Always hold your head high and look people in the eye.Answer questions clearly and confidently.

Focus on the things that you do well,and look for opportunities to use those abilities.

Prepare thoroughly for every project.You’ll approach the task more confidently knowing that you are ready.

【5】 It could be a good test score or a prize from a contest.Remind yourself that one success often leads to the next.

However,all humans fail at times,and you will too.Even with efforts to try all the above,you will never be perfect.But you can learn to love and accept yourself and live your life with confidence.

A. Keep in mind an item that reminds you of a recent success.

B. The more you practice them,the easier they will become.

C. The way you go into new situations show your level of self-confidence.

D. Our goal is to prepare students to go into the world with confidence.

E. To help that process,parents should always offer more praise than criticism.

F. Learning from mistakes helps you face the same situation later without fear.

G..But self-confidence still doesn’t come easily.

【1】She is so fat that she has made up her mind to go on diet to lose weight.

【2】Both of the two restaurants have their strength and weaknesses，so they decided to combine them together into a larger one.

【3】They stood there, glared at each other without a word.

【4】Knowledge can be of very benefit to everybody.

【5】China today is no longer that what she used to be thirty years ago.

【6】I’m very sorry to have had you wait for so long.

【7】—What do you think of the concert?

—I have never seen a more better one.

【8】His first memory seemed to be connecting with work.

【9】—Did you find the missing couple in the mountain yesterday?

—No，but we have been tried to get in touch with them ever since.

【10】There is no possibility whether he will keep his word.He is always telling lies.

Music can help students improve academic performance. Studying music involves math and science, so students often improve in these areas. 【2】According to a report, students who took part in music performance scored 41 points higher in math than those who did not take part in music performance.

Being a teenager can be rough emotionally. Music is an especially emotional art form covering every type of emotion. 【3】 As music is a way to express emotions, many teenagers might try to make their own music, which can create healthy emotional expression.

【4】 Thus, listening to music can teach teenagers a lot about their own culture and other cultures. They can learn musical traditions, musical instruments, history lessons and more. Plus, as listening to music is a fun activity, this can often be a more interesting way to learn about a culture, rather than simply reading a textbook.

Music tastes and interests can often bring people together, especially teenagers. 【5】 As well, music is often enjoyed at concerts and dance clubs where teenagers often hang out. Typically, the people attending these concerts and dance clubs already share a common interest, so a connection can be easily made.

A. Music is often related with culture.

B. This improvement can benefit them in tests.

C. Music greatly improves teenagers,learning abilities.

D. While there are negative effects, there are many positive effects, too.

E. If they can find a song that matches their mood, they will feel comfortable.

F. Rap music presents a new vocabulary teenagers won't learn in an English class

G.Two teenagers who like the same style of music are easily to start up a friendship.

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Formed by volcanoes at the bottom of the sea, the Hawaii islands are like a necklace in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, 6,000 kilometres off the west coast of Mexico. There are eight main islands in the group, including Hawaii (or Big Island), Maui, Kahoolawe, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai，and Niihau.

The youngest and biggest island, also called Hawaii was formed 430,000 years ago and is still growing. Kauai, the oldest was formed 5.1 million years ago. For tourists, the sight of the lava(熔岩) that still flows from some of the volcanoes down to the sea, is a major attraction.

Hawaii is the newest and smallest state in the US. In 1900, the islands joined the US. In modern history, it will always be remembered for the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese air force in 1941.

About 1,000 years ago, the islands were settled by Polynesians (波利尼西亚人), Captain James Cook led the first group of Westerners there in 1778.

Native Hawaiians have a special culture and language. Although nowadays English is the official language of Hawaii, folk music and dancing are still widely practiced. The traditional dance of the islands is the hula, a Hawaiian word that means dance.

Hawaii's reputation for romance was spread when Hollywood started to use its typical music in movies in the 1960's.

Today, Hawaii is famous for its mix of cultures. Chinese, Japanese and Filipinos all live there.

Chinese arrived in the islands as early as the late 18th century. Dr. Sun Yatsen, the famous Chinese revolutionary, grew up there.

Everyone in Hawaii is a member of an ethnic minority (少数民族) and generally they exist in a pleasant harmony (和谐) of races and cultures.

【1】Which of the following about Hawaii is NOT true?

A. There are eight main islands in the group Hawaii islands.

B. Hawaii islands are like a necklace in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

C. Hawaii islands are formed by volcanoes on earth.

D. Hawaii is the smallest and youngest state in the US.

【2】The Hawaii islands joined the US in the year ________.

A. 1778 B. 1900

C. 1941 D. 1960

【3】We can infer from the passage that ________.

A. the Hawaii islands are all formed 5.1 million years ago

B. Hawaii islands were settled by Japanese in 1941

C. Hawaii is an area with one nation

D. Hawaii is a famous tourist destination

【4】What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Introduce the variety of features of Hawaii islands.

B. Introduce the history and culture of Hawaii.

C. Attract the tourists to visit there.

D. Show the author's experience in Hawaii.

I love doing random acts of kindness, but lately. I’ve been pretty busy and have gotten out of the habit.【1】 I got a completely random act of kindness sprung on me and it【2】(total)surprised me!

I’m 18 and I work full time. I was sitting at my desk, really【3】(bore)and tired because it was about 3: 00 in the afternoon when my coworker called me, 【4】was weird because she was working in the room right next【5】me. "Come out in the parking lot, " she shouted. I thought she【6】(knock)over under a truck or something so I went【7】(run)out and it turned out that one of my friends was standing in the parking lot with two Starbucks【8】(drink)for me and my coworker and a couple of bags of candy including Cadbury Eggs which are【9】(I) favorite.

I was【10】surprised and happy because I had a really bad day that I gave her at least five hugs! Sometimes something as simple as taking time out of your day and about 10 to 15 bucks can really help someone.

Recently, some airlines are starting to charge for carry-on bags, and travelers aren't at all happy about it Packing light might not be an option anymore when looking for tips to get the best airfare possible

Some smaller airlines such as Frontier and Spirit have always charged customers for carry-on bags, but now bigger name airlines, such as United, are starting to do it too. When you purchase a Basic Economy ticket through United you’re not allowed a full-size carry-on bag unless you’re a MileagePlus Premier member. Should you forget to check your bag before security and bring it all the way to the gate, not only will you pay the checked-bag fee, but you’ll have to pay an additional $25 gate handling charge. Not the best way to start off a trip. Don’t miss these additional things airlines don't want to tell you —but every flier should be aware of.

You might assume that the new carry-on bag guidelines are due to space limitations in the overhead bins, but it has more to do with on-time rates, Aviation economies expert and senior vice president of ICF Aviation Samuel Engel told Vox that the biggest bottleneck when it comes to boarding is carry-on luggage. For every minute a plane isn’t in the air, it's losing money. A delayed departure makes the flight crew look bad and passengers very angry.

So, the next time you fly, plan to check your bag before security, pay a bit more for your ticket so you are allowed a carry-on, or try rolling a week s worth of clothes into a backpack, a still-allowed “personal item.”

【1】What does the first paragraph intend to convey?

A. People feel comfortable when they are taking a flight

B. People are unwilling to wait for their bags after getting off the plane

C. People tend to choose the carry-on suitcases for convenience.

D. People will no longer have the option for free carry-on suitcases

【2】Which of the following is NOT the reason why more airlines begin to charge for carry-ons?

A. Space limitations.B. Passengers support

C. On-time ratesD. Increasing budget.

【3】What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Carry-on bags are affecting on-time rates

B. What should you do before taking a flight?

C. Carry-on bags are increasing budget-busting delays

D. More Airlines are starting to charge for carry-on bags

【1】How long did the camp last?

A. For three days.

B. For a week.

C. For half a month.

【2】When did the game start?

A. At 11：00 am.

B. At 2：30 pm.

C. At 4：00 pm.

【3】What did the coach ask the speaker to do?

A. To run much faster.

B. Not to make any mistakes.

C. To be more confident.

【1】When does this conversation take place?

A. In the morning.

B. In the afternoon.

C. In the evening.

【2】What is the movie probably about?

A. Some little dogs.

B. Some interesting people.

C. An interesting love story.

【3】What happened to the woman yesterday?

A. She became ill for no reason.

B. She felt bad after eating some chicken.

C. She had to look after Jim at home.

【4】What's the weather probably like today?

A. Rainy. B. Foggy. C. Fine.