Texting while walking is something that most of us are guilty of. We can't help replying【1】the message we have just received. However, while it's fun to keep up with the【2】(late) gossip, we may actually be putting ourselves in danger. A team of【3】(research) from two UK universities recently found that people who use their phones while on the move walk【4】(different) from usual. “Recently,【5】person in front of me was walking very slowly and weaving. I thought this person was drunk. It turned out that the person【6】(text).” said Timmis, co-author of the study.

Texting also prevents us from paying attention to what's going on around us. It is especially dangerous in situations where we, need to keep【7】(we) eyes open, like walking home after dark. Our reaction time is also likely to be much slower. If we are about to run into someone or something else, we may not have time to act【8】it's too late.

Texting while walking definitely raises our risk of injuring others or【9】(hurt). Although it's hard【10】(live) without texting, we can decide how and when we text, choosing the right time and place.

The technology works in a similar way to photosynthesis - the natural process that plants and some other organisms use to change carbon dioxide and water into food, using light.

Developed over several years by IKEA in collaboration with universities across Europe and Asia, the purifying technology works with both natural and artificial light. “For me, it’s important to work on products that solve actual problems and are relevant to people,” explained IKEA product developer Mauricio Affonso. “We are creating an affordable and space-saving air purifying solution that also makes the home more beautiful,” he continued.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that even now, 91 percent of the world's population live in areas where air pollution goes over WHO guideline limits. The effects of poor air kill about seven million people worldwide each year, research by the WHO has found.

“Besides enabling people to breathe better air at home, we hope that the curtain will increase people's awareness of indoor air pollution, inspiring behavioral changes that contribute to a world of clean air,” said IKEA head of sustainability Lena Pripp-Kovac. “It is the first product to use the technology, but the development will give us opportunities for future applications on other textiles (纺织品).”

“We know that there is no single solution to air pollution. We work long term for positive change, to enable people to live healthier lives,” added Pripp-Kovac.

【1】What do we know about the air-purifying curtain?

A.It needs light to work.B.It keeps the pollutants out.

C.It's made from a mineral.D.It works as a photocatalyst.

【2】What did Mauricio Affonso think of the curtain?

A.costlyB.practical

C.power-savingD.obvious

【3】What’s the advantage of the curtain?

A.It helps decrease the world population.B.It purifies the air in the city.

C.It changes people’s bad habits.D.It promotes green lives.

【4】What is the text mainly about?

A.IKEA's profitable eco curtains.

B.IKEA's plan to decrease air pollution.

C.IKEA's efforts to make a healthier life.

D.IKEA's eco curtains to improve indoor air quality.

Wuzhizhou Island

Wuzhizhou Island is regarded as the best place in Hainan province for underwater diving. It is one of the few islands in the world without rocks. The island covers an area of 1.48 square kilometers and is in an irregular butterfly shape. The sea around the island is clear, providing a visibility of 6 to 27 meters.

Xidao Island

Xidao Island is shaped like a turtle living in the tropical area. It is also the largest of a series of islands in Sanya. Located 8 nautical miles off the coast, the island enjoys surroundings of sandy beaches and rocky caves. It also has clear waters with a wide variety of underwater animals to explore.

Dadonghai Bay

Dadonghai Bay, surrounded by hills on three sides, is a moon-shaped bay. The area enjoys agreeable weather all year round, with the water temperature keeping about 20℃ even in winter. Though the water here is not as clear as that in Yalong Bay and Wuzhizhou Island, this diving spot is easier to get to.

Fenjiezhou Island

Fenjiezhou Island is also called the Sleeping Beauty Island for what it looks like from afar. It is a national 5A scenic area in Lingshui Li autonomous county. It is the only site in the country that allows visitors to dive with dolphins. In addition to possessing a range of marine recreational programs, the island has the only sightseeing submarine in China, which is 18.6 meters long and can accommodate 46 people.

Regulations for underwater diving:

1. Applicants who are in good health and over 7 years old are allowed to dive.

2. People who are drunk or have heart disease or high blood pressure are not allowed to dive.

3. Be sure to travel with your diving instructor.

4. Several gestural languages must be mastered before diving: OK, going up, going down, uncomfortable, poisonous living creatures, and no touching.

Click here to enjoy the breath-taking scenery of these beautiful resorts.

【1】Which is the largest among these four places?

A.Wuzhizhou IslandB.Xidao Island

C.Dadonghai BayD.Fenjiezhou Island

【2】Which is TRUE according to the passage?

A.Wuzhizhou Island is the only island in the world without rocks.

B.The four places are all animal-shaped.

C.People are not permitted to dive alone without an instructor.

D.People can feel free to touch underwater animals when diving.

【3】Which of the following people can get a chance of diving?

A.a drunk manB.a child aged 6

C.a man with heart diseaseD.a graduate in good health

【4】You may find this passage from .

A.a websiteB.a travel brochure

C.a geography bookD.a newspaper

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线划掉。

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。

When I was at college I wanted to improve my score of PE, so I persisted in exercising after school.

I did it one month but still get a poor result in the examination. What my PE teacher conveyed to me was where the key part was not exercise but body itself. She didn’t tell me direct, worrying that it might hurt your self-respect.

Even so, I didn’t give it up. In another excited examination of race, when it was started, I followed one guy and always kept paces with him. After the guy slowed down, I found another one to follow again. Finally I made it, but I got first in the race with my eyes filling with tears.

If you've ever put off an important task, you know it wouldn’t be fair to describe yourself as lazy. This is just procrastination.

“Procrastination” is derived from the Latin verb procrastinare — to put off until tomorrow. But it's more than just voluntarily delaying. 【1】. It means doing something against our better judgment.

We must realize that procrastination is about emotions, not productivity. 【2】. Nor are we able to overcome it only by learning ways of self-control. It has to do with managing our emotions in a new way.

【3】. This is what researchers found. Students who were able to forgive themselves for procrastinating when studying for a first exam ended up procrastinating less when studying for their next exam. They concluded that self-forgiveness might guarantee future success. It allows students to move pass their improper behavior and focus on the next exam without burden.

Another choice is to make your temptations (诱惑) less attractive. 【4】. We can put obstacles between ourselves and our temptations to create a sense of frustration or anxiety. If you keep checking your social media, say, your WeChat, delete those apps from your phone for a while.

Researchers also suggested that we make the things we want to do as easy as possible for ourselves. 【5】, sleep in your exercise clothes.

A.That may be easier said than done

B.One choice is to explore our curiosity

C.If you feel like running early in the morning

D.So we can’t just download a time management app

E.One option is to forgive yourself when you procrastinate

F.Procrastination also came from the ancient Greek word akrasia

G.It’s still easier to change our surroundings than changing ourselves

Jiuzhaigou Valley lies in Aba, north of Sichuan Province in China. There 【1】 (be) snow-capped mountain peaks, forest, lakes, and 【2】 (vary) birds and animals, all contributing 【3】 the unique view of Jiuzhaigou Valley. Upon 【4】 (enter) the popular holiday center, you will find 【5】 (you) walking in a fairyland, leaving behind nothing but earthly troubles and worries. Jiuzhaigou Valley is a world of water. Water brings Jiuzhaigou Valley its most delightful views, 【6】 is the soul of the place. 【7】 (attract) by the charming sights so much, you will certainly stay here for a long time with no thoughts for home.

The lakes 【8】 (call) “Haizi” by the local people of Jiuzhaigou Valley, meaning “little sea” in Chinese. Jiuzhaigou Valley has 【9】 total of 108 “Haizis” of different sizes and shapes. Some of the lakes ate hidden in the valleys, and others lie in the virgin(原始的) forests.

With a 【10】 (high) of 2,000 to 3,000 meters above the sea level, the sea enjoys a favorable climate that is cool in summer while not affected by the cold wind of the winter season, presenting the beautiful scenery all year around.

The Birth of Performer first appeared on Zhejiang Satellite TV in October and has already received 330 million online views for just its first two episodes. The show has caused debate on social media about the acting skills of some stars.

A flood of investment in China’s TV and film industry has driven up paychecks for popular young attractive persons and soap opera sweethearts, but some stars have been slammed by critics and the public for lacking professionalism and acting skills.

＂People wonder why some actors don’t take acting seriously with more and more money pouring in,＂Wu Tong wrote. However, he said that he had met many devoted young actors through the show, whose A-list cast of mentors(导师) includes Zhang Ziyi, who starred in the Oscar-winning kung fu epic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; and comedy queen Song Dandan.

One highlight from the first episode saw Zhang appear to become angry when she disagreed with her fellow judge-mentor Liu Ye over the performance of contestant Zheng Shuang.

＂Do you know what acting is?＂Zhang questioned Liu. In response, Liu slammed his phone on the table — and then his shoe.

As the audience and contestants were left stunned(震惊的), Zhang turned to Liu and warmly said, ＂Give me a hug.＂The two mentors explained that their quarrel was intended to show how to act out a scene of conflict — but later, online commentators speculated(推测) that Zhang was concealing her genuine irritation.

【1】What can we learn about The Birth of Performer according to Paragraph 2?

A.Only the young love it.B.It proves popular.

C.The performers are excellent.D.There are fewer stars present.

【2】What does the underlined word ＂slammed＂in Paragraph 3 mean?

A.Praised.B.Employed.

C.Criticized.D.Applied.

【3】By mentioning Zhang Ziyi, Wu Tong wants to show _______.

A.she is famous worldwide

B.she earned a lot of money

C.she is devoted to performance

D.she has drawn public attention

【4】How did Liu react when Zhang Ziyi questioned Zheng Shuang’s performance?

A.He consulted with her patiently.

B.He behaved rather rudely.

C.He had words with her.

D.He fought against her.

要点：1. 如何应对压力

2. 如何准备汉语考试

3. 给他鼓励和安慰

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯；

3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Smith,

I’m glad to have heard from you.

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Yours,

Li Hua

In any approach to a problem and in any negotiations, the Western world turns to the "I to you" approach while Japan, the "you to you" approach. The former means both sides present their arguments openly from their own point of view. Naturally, often comes a confrontation (冲突) situation, which Westerners are very skillful in dealing with. The latter is based on each side trying to understand the other person's point of view. Thus, the direction of the meeting is a mutual (相互的) attempt to reduce confrontation and achieve harmony.

Besides, Western decision-making goes mostly from top management and often does not consult middle management or the worker. However, in Japan great consideration is given to the thoughts and opinions of everyone at all levels. Based on "bottom-up direction", ideas can be created at the lowest levels, travel upward through an organization and have an effect on the final decision.

Difference in decision-making also comes from different communication styles. The Japanese business person works to achieve harmony, even if the deal fails, and will spend whatever time is necessary to determine a "you to you" approach, communicating personal views only indirectly. They put a thorough job above the Western deadline approach. So the Japanese are thorough in their meetings. Thus Americans are often annoyed by the many meetings in many Japanese businesses. But where the American is pressing for a specific decision, the Japanese is trying to think up a rather broad direction.

On the other hand, once a given agreement is made, it is the Japanese who sometimes wonder at the slow pace in which Westerners carry out the decision. The Japanese are eager to move forward and Westerners, perhaps, lag behind as they take the time for in-depth planning.

【1】A Japanese business bases its decision .

A.on top-down directionB.on nothing but its workers' views

C.on bottom-up directionD.only on its top leaders' opinions

【2】The text mainly tells us that Japan and the Western world .

A.face great difficulty in making decisions

B.are different in decision-making styles

C.have all members contribute to a decision

D.have two approaches:"I to you" and "you to I"

【3】Which of the following is TRUE of the Westerners?

A.They carry out the decision once it is made.

B.There are many meetings in their businesses.

C.They work to achieve harmony in doing business.

D.They are good at handling confrontation situation.

【4】The author's attitude towards Japanese decision-making is .

A.positiveB.critical

C.negativeD.casual

The world is going to have to start thinking thoroughly to save its coral reefs. Corals are comeback creatures. As the world froze and melted and sea levels rose and fell over 30,000 years, Australia's Great Barrier Reef, which is roughly the size of Italy, died and revived five times. But now, thanks to human activity, corals face the most complex mixture of conditions they have yet had to deal with.

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a rise in global temperatures of 1.5°C relative to pre-industrial times could cause coral reefs to decline by 70-90%. When waters become unusually warm, corals throw out the algae, leaving reefs a ghostly white. This 'bleaching' is happening five times as often as it did in the 1970s.

Corals need protection from local sources of harm. Their ecosystems suffer from coastal currents, whether dirty water or waste from farms. Plastic and other rubbish block sunlight and spread aggressive bacteria. Governments need to carry out tighter rules on these industries, such as tougher local building codes, and to put more effort into strengthening rules against overfishing.

Many reefs that have been damaged could benefit from restoration. Coral's biodiversity offers hope, because the same coral will grow differently under different conditions. Corals of the western Pacific near Indonesia, for example, can survive higher temperatures than the same species in the eastern Pacific near Hawaii.

Stronger measures to fight against the larger threats corals face should also attract more research. Shading reefs using a polymer film as a sunscreen to cool them is under discussion for parts of the Great Barrier Reef. Other schemes to help corals involve genetic engineering, selective breeding and brightening the clouds in the sky above an area of the reef by spraying salt into the lowest ones, so that they turn away more of the sun's energy. These measures may sound extreme, but people need to get used to thinking big. Dealing with the problems caused by climate change will call for some far-reaching ideas.

【1】Thorough thinking is needed to save the coral reefs because __________.

A.corals have come back in the Great Barrier Reef in Australia

B.corals are frozen and melted five times over 30,000 years

C.corals are strong enough to survive human activity

D.human activity are threatening the condition of coral reefs

【2】The underlined word 'bleaching' most probably means _______.

A.warmingB.throwing out

C.whiteningD.dying

【3】Corals are being damaged by the following local sources EXCEPT ___________.

A.coastal water flowsB.more sunlight

C.waste from farmsD.bad bacteria

【4】Some extreme solutions to saving corals are mentioned in the passage in order to ______.

A.encourage people to come up with more ideas

B.introduce some advanced technological progress

C.raise people's awareness of protecting the environment

D.warn people of the threats and risks corals are facing