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I received a handwritten letter from the friend last week. I got one or two when I was a child but I ever expected to receive one again. In this rapid changing world, in most case we use social media to keep in touch. The letter reminds me that written letters still exist. People today are connected more, and the pictures I post on our social media are widely viewed by people. However, letters are represent a slow pace and allow us control what we tell our friends. On this way, our conversations don't involve so many things, but the slow pace makes the contact long-lasting.

We all would love to be appreciated for the positive emotions that are exhibited around our surroundings. Little do we know that it is not a hard task at all. 【1】

Be modest. Understand that we all are humans. You might be rich or poor, black or white, short or tall etc. But above all we are all humans, which means we are all emotional beings. So treat others the way you would like to be treated.

【2】 By offering a seat to an elderly person or throwing the football back to the young child, the inner self-satisfaction you get is priceless. Once you do so, you will feel good about yourself.

Don’t regret. We all are reasonable beings and it is very human to do unreasonable things at times. However, it does not mean that we should regret what we did in the past. Every experience is a lesson which teaches you what to do and what not to do in future. 【3】

Forgive and forget. Always living in the past will only make one painful on the inside, which will reflect on the outside. 【4】 By doing so, your heart becomes light.

Be grateful. Thank God and the Universe for yourself, your parents, your friends, your clothes, jobs, food, home etc. And every small thing makes a difference. 【5】 It will make you appreciate life.

A. Be helpful.

B. Be inspired.

C. So be proud that you have learnt a lesson on your own.

D. The following steps will help you to be a pleasant person.

E. To have a pleasant emotion around you, it is better to let go.

F. If possible, express your gratefulness for something every day.

G. Throw flowers at others if you wish flowers to be thrown at you.

Their idea, called the “double-bubble” D8, could significantly reduce plane’s carbon footprint and improve fuel efficiency if confirmed in full-scale tests. It involves major changes to the standard 180-passenger Being 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft.

The most significant change, though, is where the engines are fixed. Air slows down as it flows over the top of a traditional plane, thus creating drag and making the craft less efficient. But the D8 design moves the jet’s engines from their usual spot underneath the wings to the top of the plane’s body, by the tail—where they suck in and speed up the slow layer of air, greatly reducing drag.

These changes would make the aircraft use 37 percent less fuel than a typical passenger jet. The experts have already built and tested an 11th-scale model of the aircraft in a NASA wind tunnel. Combining the new design with future technological advances could further reduce fuel use and finally add up to 66 percent in fuel savings in two decades.

Other experts note that the D8’s develops must still overcome economic difficulties while ensuring that the engines are strong enough to handle the new design. Still, “it’s a very remarkable idea and design,” says Brian J. German, an aerospace engineer at the Georgia Institute of Technology, who was not involved in the work. The experts are now exploring the development of a half-scale model plane. If the effort succeeds, travelers may fly in one of these jets as soon as possible.

【1】Why are airplane emissions steadily rising?

A. Because of the special climate. B. Because of designing new airplanes.

C. Because of the increasing flights. D. Because of the development of industry.

【2】What are the most obvious changes of the new airplanes?

A. Their engine shape. B. Their engine weight.

C. Their engine position. D. Their engine power.

【3】How do the experts reduce pollution from planes?

A. Using 11th-scale models. B. Saving energy.

C. Inventing stronger engines. D. Improving typical passenger jets.

【4】How is the new plane progressing?

A. It meets with economic difficulty. B. It is at the laboratory stage.

C. It may fly as soon as possible. D. It is testing with its new engine.

Joanna Cole continued her education by attending the University of Massachusetts and Indiana. She would eventually earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the City College of New York in 1967; after graduation Cole decided to take some education courses to become a librarian at a Brooklyn elementary school in 1967. Eventually, she would take jobs working for Newsweek, Seesaw book club.

Cole’s passion for writing and science was still alive and well during this time. In 197l she decided to write her first book, Cockroaches. She did some research and discovered there had never been a book written for children about cockroaches. So she thought she would be the first.

Cole struck gold when she wrote the first Magic School Bus in 1985. The book would go on to be published the following year and quickly became book series and cartoon series due to its success.

Cole continued to write both non-fiction and fiction books for children. She writes in a way that will hopefully inspire children to think like a scientist. She does this by writing ideas instead of just facts. She also tries to ask questions in her books that require children to think and discover the answers as they read. This creates an engaging experience for children, so it is no wonder why younger readers are hooked on her books.

【1】When Joanna Cole was young, she ________.

A. got inspired by one of her teachers

B. was very popular with children

C. began her career of writing novels

D. knew what she would do in the future

【2】What does the underlined phrase probably mean?

A. Got ideas. B. Made a promise.

C. Made a fortune. D. Obtained help.

【3】What do we know about Joanna Cole?

A. She is the most famous woman writer in America.

B. She is an expert at getting science across to readers.

C. She writes novels not only for kids but for adults.

D. She has made great contributions to science.

【4】What kind of person is Cole in the passage?

A. Talented and creative. B. Popular and reliable.

C. Serious and honest. D. Positive and brave.

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修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

My first stay at home alone was very memorable. One day when I was twelve, both my mother and father were away on the business and I had to be all by myself for two days. My parents left early the first day, but I got up soon after they left. The first evening I was a little scare, so I turned on all the light. I actually keep the light on in my bedroom the whole night, that finally put me at ease. For fear of get up late the next morning, I put three alarm clocks near my bed and set the alarm respectively at 6: 00, 6:10 and 6: 15. In order to prove that I could take good care of me, I washed my own clothes the next day, though I could wait Mum to do it. I really felt proudly of myself and thought I had grown up.

【1】What is the main topic of the conversation?

A. Their journey. B. The forest. C. The birds and plants.

【2】How many trees are there growing in one square kilometer?

A. About 1, 500. B. About 400. C. About 750.

【3】What is the woman?

A. A reporter. B. A student. C. An actress.

【4】What can we know from the talk?

A. The woman will visit the forest.

B. Living things in the forest are interesting.

C. Dr. Green knows a little about the forest.

Use Mnemonic devices

Mnemonic devices(记忆策略） are techniques that a person can use to help them store information better. And according to recent studies, they can help improve your brain. This is because it acts like brain training and forces it to work . So go on ahead and adapt mnemonic practices whenever possible.

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That's right, we mean physical exercise.Leading a sedentary(久坐不动的） lifestyle can also lead to memory loss. So put on those trainers, go outside and start working up a good sweat. It's healthy for both your mind and your body.

Play video games

Yes, you heard us. Get on the controller and spend some time playing your favorite video game. It’s good for your mind, according to a recent study that showed how playing video games can help improve the function of some parts of the brain, especially the part for memory. 【3】.

Eat more vegetables

It's well-known that eating vegetables can help keep you healthy, and that includes your brain. Various research papers state that fruits and vegetables can help lower the stress in your brain as well as help it function healthily.

Reduce stress

Stress, especially at high levels, can easily damage memory and affect our skills. 【4】 You can do this by taking a walk or listening to some peaceful music.

A. Practise actively.

B. Exercise regularly.

C. There are some ways to improve your memory.

D. So slow down, and help yourself take it down a lower level.

E. But don’t go overboard, too much of a good thing can be bad for you.

After the scientists made sure the turtle was healthy, they helped it back into the water. They posted a video of the rescue on the Internet. When people saw it, they were shocked.

The video motivated Diana Lofflin to start StrawFree.org. The group is in California. Its goal is to make people aware of (意识到)the harm plastic straws cause to the environment. Lofflin hopes people will find alternatives(可选择的事物）to plastic straws.

Sipping from a straw is fun. But think twice. Giving up that plastic straw can help protect the environment. Saying no to a plastic straw is a way to make a difference in the world.

A movement to ban（禁止）plastic straws is growing. In California, it is illegal for food servers to give straws to customers who don’t ask for them. Seattle, Washington, has banned all plastic utensils(器具).

Plastic straws are put out for the taking in many restaurants. But some states no longer allow it.

Starbucks is banning plastic straws. The company says it will stop handing out plastic straws in all its stores by 2020. With 28,000 stores, that’s about 1 billion fewer straws a year. How will you sip your drink? The company has made a new lid for its cups, like those used by little kids. Unlike straws, the new lid can be recycled.

Nancy Wallace works for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in Washington, D.C. She says schools should reduce the amount of plastic they use. Kids must do their part, too. Plastic litter gets into rivers, lakes, and oceans. If fish and other animals eat it ,they will be killed. Wallace says : “We’re pinning our hopes on the next generation to help solve this problem.”

【1】Why did the scientists post a video of rescuing the turtle on the Internet?

A.To make a big difference all over the world.

B.To make the people shocked while seeing it.

C.To ban plastic straws in California and other states.

D.To arouse people’s awareness of environmental protection.

【2】What does the underlined word “motivated ” in Paragragh 3 refer to ?

A.Helped.B.Allowed.

C.Asked.D.Encouraged.

【3】What is the best title of the passage?

A.The new lid.B.Hopes on children.

C.The last StrawD.Actions on pollution.

【1】Where are the two speakers?

A. In the library. B. In a department store. C. In the street.

【2】Which library does the woman want to go to?

A. The one near the No.7 bus stop. B. The nearest one. C. The far-away one.

【3】Where will the woman change buses?

A. At the zoo. B. At the traffic lights. C. At the end of the No. 9 bus.

【1】What are the speakers going to do this weekend?

A. Go to the beach. B. Climb a mountain. C. Go for a bicycle ride.

【2】What do we know about Paul and Mary?

A. They might be the speakers’ friends.

B. They’ve decided to join the speakers.

C. They did some riding yesterday