Starting off with a topical benefit, banana peels are great for relieving the painful itch of bug bites. Science hasn’t figured out why it works, but you can’t argue with results. People who have tried it report that it is really useful.

There are lots of expensive ways to whiten teeth, and a lot of them use bleaching agents which weaken teeth and can cause sensitivity. But guess what? Banana peels can whiten teeth naturally and gently due to their potassium content.

Banana peels contain a lot of antioxidants that are great for your skin. To reduce the look of lines and wrinkles, simply rub a banana peel directly on the affected areas and wash your face 30 minutes later.

It is fiber once again that can lower your cholesterol levels, which is critical to maintaining a healthy heart. Banana peels contain more soluble fiber than the fruit itself, so throwing away the peel wastes a valuable opportunity to bump your intake. And finally, you can actually rub a banana peel on shoes, leather, and silver articles to clean them up and make them shine.

Whether you eat them or use them, banana peels don’t save very well. Once removed from the fruit, they blacken pretty quickly. It's best to prepare and consume banana peels right away. However, one thing is for sure—you will stop throwing these valuable wrappers in the trash after you discover all the incredible things they can do.

【1】Why can banana peels be used to whiten teeth?

A.They will cause sensitivity to our teeth.

B.They are much cheaper than bleaching agents.

C.They can make our teeth white while doing no harm.

D.The effect is better than any other things.

【2】What do we know about banana peels’ function?

A.They can stop the bites of some insects.

B.They can clean leather shoes and gold jewellery.

C.They can act as a facial mask and make us look younger.

D.They can keep our heart healthy by increasing our cholesterol levels.

【3】What should we do with bananas according to the last paragraph?

A.Consume them right away.B.Throw their peels in the trash.

C.Try to save their peels in good condition.D.Make use of their peels soon after being removed.

【4】What is the best title for the text?

A.Why not eat banana peels?B.How to make good use of bananas?

C.Banana peels do good to our mental health.D.It is worthwhile using banana peels.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

The World Wildlife Fund is perhaps one of the best-known organizations for the protection of endangered species and their habitats around the world. They’ve been around for over 45 years. You can donate through their website worldwildlife. org, join their organization as a member, or adopt an animal through their online adoption center.

National Geographic Society (NGS)

National Geographic Society is well-known for their magazine and their specials on TV. The organization itself is one of the longest-running in the world—they’ ve been around since 1888. focus on exploration and conservation of forests, oceans, habitats, species and societies. You chopse to donate through the website nationalgeographic.com，buy something at their online store, or order a magazine subscription.

National Wildlife Federation (NWF)

Founded officially in 1937, the National Wildlife Federation tries to protect wildlife at all costs. In fact, they believe that having the public educated is the best way to help the environment—-the more you know, the more you can protect the world we live in. Donations to the NWF can be made through their website nwf. org or through other options, like matching gifts, workplace giving, or memorial donations.

Ecology Fund, com

Set up in 1976，Ecology Fund, com is run on user clicks. Advertisers buy ad space on the site every time someone clicks. The money goes to buy endangered wilderness land to protect it from companies that would destroy it. So far, Ecology Fund, com has bought land in many areas. The best thing about this site is that you needn’t donate any money—all you have to do is click.

【1】Which environmental organization has the longest history?

A.Ecology Fund. com.B.World Wildlife Fund.

C.National Geographic Society.D.National Wildlife Federation.

【2】What does NWF think is the most important in environmental protection?

A.Knowledge.B.Management.C.Money.D.Patience.

【3】In what way does EcologyFund.com differ from the other three organizations?

A.The size of networks.B.The way of operation.

C.The strength of influence.D.The degree of popularity.

Hunger is a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food. It is accompanied by the desire to eat.【1】

You eat when you feel hungry. It’s this feeding process that has led to some of the many health problems we’re experiencing today. Food timing, portion (份量), and quality contribute to weight gain. You see, the body loves predictability. 【2】 That’s why an eating schedule is necessary for weight loss.

【3】 Think of a newborn baby. It breastfeeds every 3 to 4 hours around the clock. That’s a perfect example of structured eating. Unfortunately, despite having a 3-meal-a-day eating format, not everyone sticks to this. If you decide to lose weight, it’s necessary for you to add stru6_e to your eating habits—eat all meals and snacks at the same time every day similar to a newborn baby.

As your body begins adapting to the new structure, you’ll experience hunger pains. 【4】 Instead, wait it out, stick to your schedule and let the body adapt. You’11 be pleasantly surprised to notice hunger disappearing over 2 to 5 days.

Where does hunger go? During the 2 to 5 days, hunger readjusts and it gets easier to plan. If you give in during the readjustment period, you’11 be stuck at always being hungry, losing weight.

Creating the eating schedule will work wonders food. 【5】 However, 80% of your weight loss。

A. Do remember not to panic.

B. Exercising is good as well.

C. What is an eating schedule?

D. Proper eating helps with your health.

E. What’s the easiest way to control hunger?

F. It loves predicting perfectly portioned, well-timed meals.

G. However, short-term hunger is great, especially if you’re trying to lose weight .

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2. 分享你暑假的见闻感受

3. 感谢他对你的关照

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When it comes to climate change, language does count. In March, the Guardian changed【1】(it) wording – using “global heating” instead of “global warming” , after scientists found that Earth’s temperature is set 【2】(rise) from between 2.5C and 4.5C. And on May 1, the UK parliament declared a “climate emergency”, 【3】(become)the first parliament to do so.

If with “global warming”, we’re still inside our comfort zone of handling the situation, entering the state of “global heating” is like heading to a point【4】the delicate balance of nature is disturbed so much that there is no turning back. Everything will be changing: Coral will die, polar bears will lose their habitats completely, and extreme【5】 (weather) like droughts and heavy storms will happen at a higher【6】 (frequent). There is no denying that we’re entering a climate emergency.

Decades ago when the science on the climate issue was first increasing, the impacts could be seen as an issue for future generations,” but now it’s 【7】(definite) our issue, 【8】shift we all are living together.

However, getting these messages 【9】 is far from enough. It depends on each to find a solution – if there are any solutions left to find. The UK’s Labor leader Jeremy urged that “we【10】( take) rapid and dramatic action now”.

Indeed, language matters. But action matters even more.

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删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。

修改:在错的词下面画一横线，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。

Dear Tom,

How have you been recently？Though everything is going good here, but I still want to get some help from you.

I’m going to participate the Chinese Character Hero competition, which is aimed at giving teenagers a opportunity to show their level of Chinese characters. I attached great importance to this competition, but I’m quite nervously. I know you have won in many competitions ago and have much experiences in how to adjust the state of mind. I hope what you can give me some advice to reduce my nervousness. Looking forward to receive your reply.

Yours sincerely

Li Hua

【1】What does the woman complain about the office?

A.It’s unclean.B.It’s too small.C.It’s noisy.

【2】What are the speakers supposed to do in the office?

A.Give students their assignments.

B.Prepare for the lessons.

C.Let students help with the reports.

【3】What is the room downstairs used for now?

A.Storage.B.Meetings.C.Reading.

I boarded my bus for my university town. I felt like I had been in a fairytale book—the small houses, the quiet streets and the well-dressed people among other things. A small and beautiful three-storeyed building is quite a rarity back home and here, I have yet to see a building taller than that! Back home in India, the kind of rent I pay here could have afforded me a luxurious(豪华的） 2 bedroom-hall-kitchen apartment in a good location. But my accommodation here is the size of my bathroom back home! It’s just a fact... reality can be rude at times!

I really cherish the first day of my new university. I’ve met so many students from countries that I didn’t even know. But living alone in a new place, away from the protection of my family and friends, is a different experience altogether—a wonderful experience of further education!

It's been almost two months now. The novelty(新奇)is gradually disappearing, and the dust is settling down. It’s all just daily now but I feel fully settled. I really like this place. It feels like home!

【1】What does the underlined part “that place” in paragraph 1 refer to?

A.Heathrow Airport.B.Britain.

C.Mumbai.D.A university of India.

【2】What is the author’s first impression of Britain?

A.Dirty and noisy.B.Different but poor.

C.Hopeful and inspiring.D.Strange but beautiful.

【3】What does the author probably do？

A.An international student.B.A tourist from India.

C.A British college teacher.D.An unknown writer.

【4】What can we know from the last paragraph?

A.The author is less interested in everything because of dust.

B.The author still feels curious about everything around.

C.The author has been used to the new environment.

D.The author feels like going home after nearly two months.

The British have many traditions but there is nothing more quintessential (典型的) than taking afternoon tea. We know the British have a love affair with drinking tea, 【1】 more than 160 million cups drunk every day, but it was the invention of afternoon tea that turned tea-drinking into 【2】 popular pastime.

This sociable feast involves drinking good quality tea 【3】 (comfort) while nibbling (小口吃) on nice sandwiches, scones with jam and cream and a selection of small cakes. And, of course, it can only happen in the afternoon! Afternoon tea, 【4】 (design) as a light snack to bridge the gap between lunch and dinner, dates back to the 1840s. It went on to become a 【5】 (fashion) social occasion for the upper classes.

Now there is a resurgence (复苏) in its 【6】 (popular) in the UK and it is available to anyone who can afford it. 【7】 it can be enjoyed at home, the best way to experience it is at a smart hotel of café. But if you’re thinking of visiting such a place 【8】 (enjoy) a plate of sweet and tasty treats with a steaming hot brew, remember the rules you must follow to avoid 【9】 (ask) to leave.

Writer Henry James once noted that “there are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour devoted to the ceremony known as afternoon tea”. I’m sure once you try it, you 【10】(agree).

A.The red one.B.The blue one.C.The green one.