An earlier study, led by Anita E.Kelly, a scientist at the University of Notre Dame, US, suggested that keeping a secret could cause stress. 【2】 According to Asim Shah, professor in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine, US, keeping a secret may well “become a burden”.This is because people often have an “obsessive and anxious urge to share it with someone”.

【3】 Shah explained that people often feel that it will help them keep a person as a Mend.Another reason people share secrets is guilt over keeping it from someone close to them.A sense of distrust can develop when people who are close do not share it with each other. “Keeping or sharing secrets often puts people in a position of either gaining or losing the trust of someone, ”according to Shah.

He added that talkative people could let secrets slip out.【4】 A quiet person may be someone who keeps everything inside.To tell such a person a secret may cause them stress, and make them talk about the secret.

Shah said that to judge whether to tell someone a secret, you’d better put yourself in their position.Think about how you would feel to be told that you mustn’t give the information away.Shah also recommended that if you accidentally give up someone’s secret you should come clean about it.【5】

A.But it can be hard to keep a secret.

B.Everyone intends to keep his own secret.

C.Now you may ask, what secret is that?

D.Let the person know that their secret isn’t so secret anymore.

E.People with secrets can suffer from depression, anxiety, and body aches.

F.But with secrets so often getting out, why do people share them at all?

G.However, this doesn’t mean that it is a good idea only to share secrets with quiet people.

【1】What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Friends. B. Strangers. C. Husband and wife.

【2】How did the woman find her stay there?

A. Boring. B. Wonderful. C. Adventurous.

【3】What does the man advise the woman to do when she gets home?

A. Send him an email. B. Write a letter to him. C. Give him a call

Metrorail(地铁)

Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer.

Farecard machines are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and fare card machines only provide up to $ 5 in change.

Get one day of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 a. m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.

Hours of Service

Open: 5 a. m. Mon.-Fri. 7a. m. Sat.—Sun.

Close: midnight Sun.—Thur. 3a.m.Fri. —-Sat.nights

Last train times vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train times posted in the stations.

Metrobus

When paying with exact change, the fare is $ 1. 35 and when paying with a SmarTrip card, the fare is $1. 25

Fares for the Senior /disabled customers

Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards,SmarTrip cards and passes, please visit MetroOpenDoors. com or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000.

Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100

Travel tips

●Avoid riding during weekday rush periods –before 9:30 a. m. and between 4 and 6 p. m.

●If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.

【1】What should you know about farecard machines?

A.They start selling tickets at 9:30 a. m.

B.They are connected to change machines.

C.They offer special service to the elderly.

D.They make change for no more than $5.

【2】What is good about a SmarTrip card?

A.It is convenient for old people.B.It saves money for its users.

C.it can be bought at any time.D.it is sold on the Internet.

【3】Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?

A.202-962-1195B.202-962-1100

C.202-637-7000D.202-637-8000

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【1】There is a good social life in the village, and I wish I had a second chance to become more________(involve).

【2】I have no difficulty______________(communicate) with them.

【3】She answered all my questions with her usual ____________(honest).

【4】Anyone, whether he is an official or a bus driver, should be e_____________ respected.

【5】It's ______________(frighten) to think it could happen again.

While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many children’s lives, and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.

According to the report’s key findings, “the proportion (比例) who say they ‘hardly ever’ read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively(分别地）today.”

The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children, ages 2—8, remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session（学期）has declined, from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session.

When it comes to technology and reading, the report does little to counsel(建议) parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.

The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading. Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, more books purchased for them, parents who read more often, and parents who set aside time for them to read.

As the end of school approaches, and school vacation reading lists loom(逼近) ahead, parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.

【1】What is the Common Sense Media report probably about?

A. Parent-child relationships. B. Children’s reading habits.

C. Quality of children’s books. D. Children’s after-class activities.

【2】Where can you find the data that best supports “children are reading a lot less for fun”?

A. In paragraph 2. B. In paragraph 3.

C. In paragraph 4. D. In paragraph 5.

【3】Why do many parents limit electronic reading?

A. E-readers are expensive. B. It could be a waste of time.

C. E-books are of poor quality. D. It may harm children’s health.

【4】How should parents encourage their children to read more?

A. Act as role models for them. B. Ask them to write book reports.

C. Set up reading groups for them. D. Talk with their reading class teachers.

【1】How did Whittle first learn about engineering?

A.From schoo1.B.From work.C.From his father.

【2】What did Whittle do after having his idea for an engine?

A.He joined the Air Force.

B.He gained the legal right of ownership.

C.He decided to study further in college.

【3】Where was Whittle’s last home?

A.Maryland.B.Coventry.C.Cambridge.

【1】Why does the woman make the call?

A. To book a hotel room . B. To ask about the room service.

C. To make changes to a reservation.

【2】When will the woman arrive at the hotel?

A. On September 15. B. On September 16. C. On September 23.

【3】How much will the woman pay for her room per night?

A. $179 B. $199 C. $219

【1】What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Schoolmates. B. Colleagues. C. Roommates.

【2】What does Frank plan to do right after graduation?

A. Start his own business. B. Travel around the world. C. Work as a programmer.

【1】What is the man going to do this summer?

A. Teach a course. B. Work at a hotel. C. Repair his house.

【2】How will the man use the money?

A. To buy books. B. To hire a gardener. C. To pay for a boat trip.