Should parents leave all of their money to children and let them live a carefree life without even the necessity of earning money to support themselves? Here are two pieces of news about two celebrities:

Bill Gates: Bill Gates has promised to give all of his $ 58 billion fortune to charity he has set up with his wife, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which funds health and education projects around the world. He wanted to make a positive contribution to the world.

Zuckerberg: We will give 99% of our Facebook shares during our lives to advance humanpotentialandpromoteequality. We know this is a small contribution compared to all the resources and talents of those already working on these issues. But we want to do what we can, working alongside many others.

Many world-famous wealthy businessmen choose to donate almost all of their possessions to the charity instead of leaving their fortune to their children. In their opinion, it is better to develop the quality of independence of their children, making them possess the competence of living by themselves.

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1. 以约30个词概括上述材料的主要内容。

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⑴ 你是否赞同这些名人的做法以及你的理由；

⑵ 请你就父母如何培养孩子的独立性方面，谈谈你的看法(两到三点)。

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“Conducting research and protecting the region can help us learn more about the origin and development of the earth, as well as our human-beings and wildlife,” said Cheng Pengfei, president of the Chinese Academy of Surveying & Mapping (CASM).

The weather in the Mount Qomolangma area changes frequently. While the maximum temperature in the tent is more than 20 degrees Celsius, or even 30 degrees Celsius at noon, it may start snowing in the afternoon, and a gale may spring up at night, even blowing away the tents. Those taking part in the mission are ready for the task after preparing thoroughly at the base camp.

The complex geological environment has formed diverse landforms in the area. Distinctive snow mountains, valleys, rivers, lakes and glaciers can be found. And the unique ecological environment has also established a special biological diversity.

【1】What can we learn from the text?

A.The ecological environment around the Mount Everest has nothing to do with its biodiversity.

B.The height of Mount Everest has been measured before.

C.The weather in Mount Everest area is relatively steady with a small temperature change.

D.Learning more about wildlife in the area is one of the most important purposes of the research.

【2】What does the underlined word possibly mean in the 3rd paragraph?

A.a name of an animal.B.a kind of grass.

C.a strong windD.a name of a machine

【3】Where can you most probably see the text?

A.In a geography textbook.B.In a travelling brochure.

C.In a government report.D.In a newspaper

【1】People need an official written statement to visit _________.

A.Havasu FallsB.Hamilton Pool

C.Chutes and LaddersD.Homestead Crater

【2】What do you need to get to Chutes and Ladders?

A.A tour guide.B.An invitation.

C.More outdoor skills.D.Reservation in advance.

【3】Which of the following can best describe the four places?

A.They are hidden in remote areas.B.They are shaped by limestone.

C.They are created by local people.D.They are accessible through a hole.

What do you do when somebody hurts you? Do you want to hurt that person back, or do you hold it against them for the rest of your life? If you answered “yes” to these questions, know that you are like most people. To forgive is something that most people generally have difficulty with.

People don’t forgive readily, because it is easier to hate than to forgive. Some people think to forgive is a sign of weakness, but actually to forgive takes courage and effort.

Forgiveness is a gift from a generous heart. It is not a reward for good behavior. It is not based on whether the person deserves it or whether the person has asked for it.

Besides, forgiveness is an act and a process, which often takes time. The deeper your pain, the longer it usually takes to completely forgive. It is an act because it is not just the words you say, but also your actions which show if you’ve truly forgiven someone.

Forgiveness is necessary because it helps removes the burden of bitterness and hate. It takes a lot of energy to hate and to keep that hate in place. Hate puts unnecessary stress on your body. It is a well-known fact, proven by numerous studies, that bitterness and hate can actually make you sick. The moment that people forgive and let go of their hate, they will start to get well. Forgiveness brings freedom, whereas revenge (报复) is neither sweet nor satisfying.

I have personal experience of this. I used to be very cynical about life and didn’t forgive easily. At the time, I also struggled in every area of my life. Things just didn’t seem to work out for me. It is as if everything that could go wrong, always went wrong. That was until somebody told me to take a look at my attitude. And when I forgave those who wronged me and changed my attitude, everything else changed. It didn’t happen overnight. It took a while, but I could see and feel the difference.

Are things not working out in your life, despite you doing all the “right” things? Is it possible that you are holding “unforgiveness” in your heart? It is worth thinking about.

【1】Without my _______ (permit), no one is allowed to enter the room.

【2】A sound sleep is always regarded ________ (benefit) to our fitness.

【3】________ (theory) speaking, your suggestion is practical.

【4】It is really _______ (体贴周到的) of you to heat the room in advance.

【5】The Peking Opera performance last night was really _______(impress).

【6】Having dinner with children is a valuable way to _______ (strong) family bond (家庭纽带).

【7】As we all know, a _______ (balance) diet is of great use for our health.

【8】Tom opened the box out of _________ (好奇心).

【9】While crossing a road, you must pay attention to the _______ (surround), such as the traffic lights.

【10】Tom _______ (apology) to me for his rudeness but I refused to accept it.

---_______. He is always devoted to his work.

A. A little bird told me. B. Mind your own business.

C. Good for him. D. There’s no way to tell.

It is universally acknowledged that first impressions matter a lot. If you want to know how to meet people, just follow these steps.

◆Live in the moment.

To meet new people, the first thing you have to do is enjoy the present moment of the new conversation. Let go of your expectations and fears. 【1】

When you approach a new person, don’t ask yourself, “How do I look?” or “How do I sound?” Instead, ask, “What would this person like to talk about?” or “What matters to this person?”

◆ 【2】

If you keep up your confidence, people feel that you’re a person who is worth talking to. You should be confident before you walk into a room with new people in it and build your confidence as the conversation goes along. Just smile, talk about the things that you love, and show everyone that you love who you are, where you are, and what you do.

【3】 Stand tall, maintain eye contact, and don’t fidget (烦躁) with your hands or look at the floor. When you introduce yourself, speak clearly and loudly enough that you’ll be heard.

◆Be positive.

【4】 You should smile from time to time. Talk about the things you love, the things that make you happy, and your interests to keep people engaged.

Don’t talk about your longstanding hatred for a certain teacher, or classmate. 【5】 The occasional “That’s so true!” or “I know exactly what you mean!” will be far more positive.

A.Stay confident.

B.Communicate in a fun and casual way.

C.Body language can help you stay confident.

D.They can prevent a conversation from unfolding smoothly.

E.Don't ask for the person's number in the middle of the conversation.

F.Maintaining a positive attitude will make people want to talk to you.

G.Don't nod and agree with what the person is saying every five seconds.

【1】What did Peter lose?

A.His umbrella.B.His briefcase.C.His handbag.

【2】Where did the man get off the bus?

A.At the Rose Park.B.At the Natural Park.C.At the Central Park.

【1】What happened to the man's phone?

A.He broke it.B.He lost it.C.He threw it away.

【2】What do we know about the after-sale services?

A.The man can get his money back in a week.

B.The phone comes with a two-year warranty.

C.No exchange is allowed after a month.

Clowns (小丑)are almost everywhere in popular culture. But what they represent 【1】(change) a lot over the past 400 years.

Clowns began appearing in 【2】 form we recognize today in European theaters in the 17th century. With brightly colored clothes, big red noses and colorful faces, clowns tried every means to act foolish or play tricks 【3】 (make) the audience laugh.

Clowns became popular in the US in the 1960s. A happy clown 【4】 (choose) by McDonald's to appear in its advertisements. Today, as we know, that company mascot (吉祥物)， Ronald McDonald, is world famous.

However, the image of a happy clown is largely an American creation. In other cultures, the clown character is not 【5】 (necessary) good. One example is “Mr. Punch”, who was popular in British and French theaters during the 1700s. While Mr. Punch was funny, he was also violent, often 【6】 (hit) his wife during the show, 【7】 gave rise to the name of “bad clowns”. Even today, in the eyes of some people, clowns are evil (邪恶的)and 【8】 (frighten).

Of course, there are different voices. Some people think clowns are positive, creative and imaginative. They bring people 【9】 (please) and laughter. That's 【10】 attracts people, especially children, to clowns. They believe that as long as there are children in the world, there will be a future for clowns.