Insects can be found almost everywhere—on the highest mountains and on the bottom of rushing streams, in the cold South Pole and in bubbling hot springs. They dig through the ground, jump and sing in the trees, and run and dance in the air. They come in many different colors and various shapes. Insects are extremely useful to humans, pollinating (授粉) our crops as well as flowers in meadows, forests, deserts and other areas. But ticks and some insects, such as mosquitoes and fleas, can transmit disease.

There are many reasons why insects are so successful at surviving. Their amazing ability to adapt permits them to live in extreme ranges of temperatures and environments. The one place they have not yet been found to any major extent is in the open oceans. Insects can survive on a wide range of natural and artificial foods—paint, pepper, glue, books, grain, cotton, other insects, plants and animals. Because they are small, they can hide in tiny spaces.

A strong, hard but flexible shell covers their soft organs and is resistant to chemicals, water and physical impact. Their wings give them the option of flying away from dangerous situations or toward food or mates. Also, insects have an enormous reproductive capacity: An African ant queen can lay as many as 43,000 eggs a day.

Another reason for their success is the strategy of protective color. An insect may be right before our eyes, but nearly invisible because it is cleverly disguised like a green leaf, lump of brown soil, gray lichen (青苔), a seed or some other natural object. Some insects use bright, bold colors to send warning signals that they taste bad, sting or are poisonous. Others have wing patterns that look like the eyes of a huge predator, confusing their enemies. Some insects also imitate bitter-tasting insects; hungry enemies are fooled into avoiding them.

【1】Insects protect themselves from chemicals by ______.

A.hiding in tiny spacesB.flying away when necessary

C.having a strong shellD.changing colors or shapes

【2】Some insects disguise like natural objects so as to ______.

A.avoid being discoveredB.frighten away their enemies

C.send warning signalsD.look bitter-tasting

【3】The passage is mainly about ______.

A.how insects survive in different placesB.why insects can survive so successfully

C.what insects can do to the environmentD.where insects can be found in quantity

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Dear Peter,

I'm glad to hear from you. Thank you very much for inviting me to America in this summer. I'd like to accept your warm invitation, and I'm sorry that I can't go to your hometown and visit you.

I refuse your invitation just due to the following reason. First of all, it cost a lot to travel abroad, which will add an extra burden to my family. Beside, I plan to do part-time job in the summer vacation. I can not only earn some money to cover my expenses but improving my social skills. For the reasons mentioning above, I believe you can understand how I can't accept your invitation. I hope this won't affect our friendship from the bottom of your heart.

Yours,

Li Hua

Japan’s famously diligent workers spend more hours at the office than employees in almost any other country. Authorities have a message: Stay home. 【1】 . Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend Olympic and Paralympic events in Tokyo during the 2020 Games, putting additional pressure on the city’s already notoriously crowded commuter routes. Officials also hope that promoting working from home during the Games will encourage a more easy-going approach in a country known for its cases of karoshi, or death from overwork.

On July 22, one year before the Games, Tokyo rolled out a month-long “Telework Days” campaign, with government offices and private businesses committing to avoiding peak commuting hours. 【2】 . The government has been urging employers to be more flexible, hoping to help parents and others caring for elderly relatives to better balance their work and home responsibilities. Officials hope the campaign will show firms that employees can actually “work even more effectively” when they stay home.

【3】 . Such as concerns over the security of sensitive information, the difficulty of controlling working conditions and the fact that corporate culture stresses the importance of face-to-face communication.

Experts and government officials hope that Olympic efforts to expand telework might serve as something of a legacy for the Games. “Tokyo 2020 is a chance to actively introduce telework, which can create a stress-free lifestyle,” said Azuma Taguchi, a professor of engineering at Chuo University. 【4】 . And he also urged to take serious measures to tackle Olympic traffic.

【5】 . “This is a chance to make telework a legacy of the Games that will take root” in Japanese society, Industry Minister Hiroshige Seko said in a recent forum to promote flexible work. And some officials are hoping that a more open-minded approach to work could encourage people to take “workstations” — working remotely from far-flung locations with attractive leisure options.

A. Workstations have already appeared in Japan.

B. The concept isn’t completely unfamiliar in Japan.

C. The efforts have also run up against various barriers.

D. Tokyo tells workers to stay home to enjoy a new lifestyle.

E. The aim is to avoid traffic chaos during next year’s Olympics.

F. He warned of potentially “fatal traffic jam” if action is not taken.

G. Others also see the Games as a chance to break existing work habits.

【1】Why does the man cancel his reservation for tonight?

A. Someone is ill. B. He has to work. C. He’ll attend a party.

【2】When will the man’s party be held next week?

A. At 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

B. At 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.

C. At 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

As Alison Gopnik described in her recent book, there are two kinds of parents in modern America: The Carpenter and the Gardener. The “carpenter” thinks that his or her child can【1】(shape). “The idea is that if you just do the right things, get the right skills and read the right books, you^e going to be able to turn your child 【2】a particular kind of adult，” she said

The “gardener”，however, is seldom concerned about 【3】 (control) what the child will become and instead provides a protected space 【4】explore). The style is all about:“creating a rich, nutritious but also variable, diverse，active ecosystem”.

Gopnik, a psychology and philosophy professor at the University of California, Berkeley, said. " Many parents are carpenters, and 【5】is really necessary for them to bring up their children.” She spent decades researching children's development and finally 【6】(find) that parents often focused too much on what their children would be as adults. The harm is that parents and their children may become【7】 (anxiety),tense or unhappy.

"We re so concerned about our children 【8】 we think have difficulty mastering their own future that we’ re unwilling to allow them to 【9】 (free) explore the world." she says. The truth is that the 【10】 (little)that parents worry about outcomes, the better their children may live in life.

【1】Where did the man go before the conversation?

A. Washington. B. London. C. Huston.

【2】What made the car accident happen?

A. The driver drank too much.

B. There were too many people in the car.

C. There were too many cars on the street then.

1. Move away from buildings, street lights, power lines, and bridges.

【2】 As soon as the ground begins shaking, try to get as far away as possible from any nearby structures. Do not seek shelter under a bridge or overpass.

2. Crouch down low in a wide open area until the shaking stops.

Once you've made your way away from nearby structures, get on your hands and knees and cover your head. See if there are any objects nearby to use as a shield (遮蔽物）, such as a trash can lid. 【3】

3. 【4】

As you go out after the earthquake, be careful of broken glass, rubble, downed power lines, fallen trees, and any other potential danger. Check yourself and anyone nearby for injuries. If necessary,perform first aid and call emergency services.

4. Get to higher ground if you're on the shore or near a dam.

Earth quakes can cause tsunamis, so put distance between yourself and the coast. If a shaking lasts more than 20 seconds, 【5】 Get to ground that's at least 100 ft (30 m)above sea level or 2 miles (3.2 km)from the shore.

A.Drop to your hands and knees under a table or desk.

B.Watch out for danger as you observe your surroundings.

C.If possible, grab a pillow, sofa cushion, or another object to cover your face and head.

D.Here are four tips helping you survive an earthquake if you are outdoors.

E.Don't wait for an alarm or warning to escape.

F.The most dangerous locations during an earthquake are areas immediately around buildings.

G.If none are available, cover your head and neck with your hands and arms.

【1】Why were Ms Evan’s third graders not afraid of the tests at all?

A. Because they had chances to try again.

B. Because they were all well prepared.

C. Because Ms Evans had told them the answers.

【2】What does Ms Evans teach students?

A. Music and art. B. How to play football. C. Computer games.

【3】How do all parents consider themselves to have Ms Evans as a great teacher for their children?

A. Lucky. B. Unlucky. C. So-so.

【4】How many songs did Ms Evans’ class perform yesterday?

A. Four. B. Three. C. Two.

We are pleased to offer the Camper Lunch Program for full-day campers or campers participating in both morning and afternoon half-day camps.

Lunch at the Overlake School

At the Overlake School in Redmond, you can sign up for lunch at the time of registration. Lunch is provided by the school cafeteria including a hot main dish and a salad bar option. Limited diet restrictions can be accommodated in advance. All orders or cancellations must be made by 4:00 pm on Wednesday.

.$ 40 for 5-day camp week

.$ 32 for 4-day camp week

Lunch at View Seattle

Two weeks before your camp start date, you will receive a link in your confirmation email to choose your preference between the regular and vegetarian(素的)lunch menus. Besides, camper with allergies or sensitivities are encouraged to bring their own lunch.

.$ 40 for 5-day camp week

.$ 38 for 4-day camp week

Lunch at St. Thomas School

At St. Thomas School, lunch and snacks are provided by SAGE Dining. Lunch includes a hot main dish, a salad bar and sandwich options. Campers also receive two snacks per day.

.S 50 for 5-day camp week

.$45 for 4-day camp week

Lunch at Pacific Science Center

At Pacific Science Center, you can sign up at the time of registration. Lunch is provided by our very own Pacific Science Center Cafe. Every day, standard and vegetarian lunch menus are available and come with a water bottle and two snacks. All orders or cancellations must be made by 4: 00 pm on Wednesday.

$ 45 for 5-day camp week

$ 36 for 4-day camp week

【1】Which program can a camper with a budget of $ 35 choose?

A.Lunch at the Overlake School.B.Lunch at View Seattle.

C.Lunch at St. Thomas School.D.Lunch at Pacific Science Center.

【2】What are campers for Lunch at View Seattle required to do?

A.Stay far away from anything with allergies.B.Choose their lunch preferences in advance.

C.Avoid bringing their own lunch for any reason.D.Send emails to offer advice on improving lunch.

【3】What do the last two programs have in common?

A.They receive registrations only on Wednesday.B.They encourage campers to bring some snacks.

C.They are mainly intended for vegetarian campers.D.They provide campers with two snacks each day.

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I live in a city and frequently notice the trash throwing randomly on the sides of the roads. Every time I take my dog for a walk and go outside for something else, I am happy that to pick up at least one piece of trash. Although it seems that this small act won t make a differ, it truly makes me feel good about me for helping out.If we all do this small thing just one a day,we'll be taking part helping the planet. Gradually，our world may become the cleaner and better place. I hope this inspired even one person to pick up the rubbishes.