假设你是李华，某校高中三年级学生。最近，你和同学们都明显感觉到压力剧增，难以适应。请你针对这一现象根据以下要点写一篇英语短文，给你校英文报投稿。

1.高三学生面对的压力；    

2.压力带来的危害；     

3.减压的办法。

注意：

1.     词数120左右；

2.     参考词汇：减压 relieve pressure     高考the College Entrance Examination

短文填词

       Last week I went to visit my former neighbor, Mr. Yang.                        

He and I used to         next to each other for many years.                        76. _____________

About half a year ago, an o        came that the old building,                       77. _____________

along with many other ________(相似的) ones, should be pulled                    78. _____________

down to make r        for a main street. So we had to move apart.              79. _____________

Mr. Young has ________(定居) in the suburbs near a beautiful park.               80. _____________

His apartment is much l         than before. The only problem                    81. _____________

is that it ________ quite a long time to get to the downtown                           82. _____________

area. ________, Mr. Young doesn’t seem to worry about the long                   83. _____________

________(距离). He says that a new subway line will be built in a few            84. _____________

years, _______ means life will certainly be more convenient in the future .              85. _____________

Hot yoga is not terribly different from regular yoga. You will do the same poses and will need a yoga mat. However, the catch is that the temperature will be at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit and sometimes higher. The heat is what makes this type of yoga not for everyone. Regardless of your overall health, talk to your doctor before taking a hot yoga class and let your doctor know that you plan to take one.

I personally cannot do hot yoga due to a condition that is greatly worsened by temperature extremes, so I am an example of someone who cannot do this form of exercise. I do regular yoga just fine, but the temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit would be severely uncomfortable and possibly dangerous.

The climate is said to help with muscle flexibility and you will sweat like there is no tomorrow— which is believed to force out more toxins(毒素).It is important to keep in mind that even if you are in good health, the high temperatures can take some getting used to. You may want to start with a shorter class and work your way up.

You will be sweating greatly in hot yoga temperatures. Drink plenty of water before, during and after your class. It is also important to pay attention to your body. If you are feeling very tired, it is time to sit down and get some water. You should also remove yourself from the hot environment, but not into a very cold environment. For example, just go into a hallway—a place that is at a normal temperature and start to drink some water.

Things like heat stroke（中暑）are possible with this type of yoga. These issues are most often seen in those over 60 years of age, but younger people with chronic（慢性的）health problems are also at risk. Anyone can fall victim to heat stroke. Children are also especially vulnerable（脆弱的）to heat stroke, so leave the kids at home while you attend your yoga class.

If during class you ever start to feel bad or weak, immediately stop and tell your instructor so that he or she can get you help. Do not try to finish the class.

72. Hot yoga is different from regular yoga in _________.

A. its poses B. its temperature　　　　　　　　

C. its special clothes D. its special yoga mat

73. The author writes the second paragraph to _________.

A. prove not all people can do hot yoga

B. explain hot yoga isn’t a good way to exercise

C. suggest she thinks hot yoga unreasonable

D. show she doesn’t like hot yoga very much

74. The fourth paragraph is developed by _________.

A. giving some advice　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　 B. making a comparison

C. providing some examples D. analyzing causes

75. Why do people take up hot yoga?

A. It is the most popular and effective exercise.

B. It works the muscles and forces out toxins.

C. It makes people get used to high temperature.

D. It prevents heat stroke and chronic disease.

　　　 Below you’ll find the most popular travel and vacation destinations in the US.

Times Square, New York City

　　　 This Manhattan crossroads of commerce(商业) is the top spot on our list, thanks to increasing visitors to New York City in 2012 despite the economic turndown. According to the Times Square Alliance, “80% of visitors to NYC make it a point to visit Times Square.” The total of NYC visits last year was 47 million, which means about 37.6 million travelers visited the “Crossroads of the World”.

The Las Vegas Strip, Nevada

　　　 The Strip is part of the federal government’s National Scenic Byways Program, which designs roads based on “archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational and scenic qualities”. Last year, total visitors to Las Vegas numbered 37.5 million; the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority found that an average of 80% of visitors had either stayed overnight or gambled(赌博) on the Strip.

National Mall and Memorial Parks, Washington, D.C.

　　　 Many of the nation’s iconic(图标的) public landmarks are found in the 1,000-plus acres of the National Mall and Memorial Parks, including the Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson Memorials, and the Korean and Vietnam War Veterans Memorials. The Smithsonian Institution’s 19 museums are also close to the Mall; last year, the network of free museums drew more than 25 million visitors.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston

　　　 Built in 1742 by Peter Faneuil, a wealthy Boston merchant, Faneuil Hall has served as a commercial centre of the city for centuries and as a site for famous public speeches, like Samuel Adams’ independence-rallying speech to colonists. Today, shoppers account for a large share of visitors. Faneuil Hall’s historical significance makes it gain the status of cultural attraction, attracting 20 million visitors every year.

68. How many people visited the Las Vegas Strip last year?

A. 47 million.　　　　　 B. 37.5 million.　　　　　　　　　　 C. 30 million.　　　　　　　 D. 25 million.

69. If you want to listen to some famous public speeches, the best place for you to go is _________.

A. Times Square, New York City　　　　　　　　　　　　

B. The Las Vegas Strip, Nevada

C. Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston　　　 　　　　　　

D. National Mall and Memorial Parks, Washington, D.C.

70. We can learn from the passage that _________.

A. Times Square has historical significance

B. Faneuil Hall Marketplace is the cultural centre of NYC

C. Faneuil Hall Marketplace is named after a famous speaker

D. people can visit the Smithsonian Institution’s museums free of charge

71. The four tourist destinations in the passage are listed in order of their _________.

A. size B. popularity C. history D. importance

       While nature lovers across the world wish all humans to realize the significance of their natural surroundings, many Australians are turning caring for the environment into a way of life.

       Julie Astonis, an Australian housewife in Brisbane is one such example. Even though autumn is approaching Australia’s Brisbane in April, one can still watch colorful blooming(盛开的) flowers in Julie’s little garden, as she tells that in her community, “Each of us has a beautiful yard. The whole community, from children to elderly people, takes care of the environment as if they are taking care of their own garden.

       “Gardening is the most popular club in our community,” she says. “A lot of retired people don’t just regularly organize gardening lectures, but also personally visit families in the community to provide gardening training. So you can see that flowers continue to blossom in our gardens throughout the year.”

       Talking about her people’s sense of care for the environment, Julie says when people in the community take along their dog, they always carry a garbage bag to deal with the dog’s waste. “In our community, you will never experience the embarrassment of stepping on the dirty waste while you are walking on the grass,” says Julie with a smile. “Taking care of the dog’s waste can also help to develop children’s sense of responsibility!”

       As to protecting water resources, the Australian government has made strict rules for families. Julie says, “We certainly would not use tap water to water the flowers!” She says almost every family in her community has a huge tank used to store rainwater, which is later used as the resource of all outdoor water use, connect the water tank with their toilets.

64. From the first three paragraphs we learn that _________.

   A. gardening is popular in most part of Australia

   B. April is a great time for people to enjoy flowers

   C. it’s not easy to keep a garden without proper training

   D. Julie’s community has a deep sense of caring for nature

65. Which of the following about Julie is true?

   A. She takes pride in her community.

   B. She once stepped on a dog’s waste.

   C. She is quite in favor of raising a dog.

   D. She finds it embarrassing to walk on the grass.

66. From what Julie says in the last paragraph, we know _________.

   A. rainwater is not the best resource                          

   B. her community owns a public tank

   C. her community makes full use of resources

   D. it is not necessary to water flowers very often

67. What would be the best title for the passage?

   A. Love nature, the Australian way                       B. How Australians save resources

   C. How Australians lead their life                          D. Protect nature, a must of life

　　　 When his book Little Princes begins, Conor Grennan is planning a year-long trip around the globe, a journey that began with a three-month volunteer service at the Little Princes Children’s home, an orphanage(孤儿院) in Nepal.

　　　 When he arrived at the orphanage, Conor was immediately welcomed by all the children even though he had no previous experience in working with children. He quickly grew to love the job. But it wasn’t long before Conor came to learn that the children were not orphans at all — they were actually children who had been separated from their parents by a child trafficker(贩子).

　　　 This realization turned Conor’s global journey into a strong desire to try to find a way to reunite these children with their families. As a part of his efforts, Conor did a great amount of work when he was back in America. He started up a nonprofit organization called Next Generation Nepal(NGN), raising funds in order to buy a house in Nepal for another children’s home. Then, back in Nepal, he began a life-changing trek(艰苦跋涉) into the remote villages in the mountains of Humia.

　　　 It is really amazing to read about Conor communicating with the children and to read his descriptions of each of them. He made me truly care about the kids. I wanted them to be able to reunite with their families, too! Unfortunately, this was simply not possible for some of the children. But there were some children who received amazing surprises. Jagrit, for example, had thought for years that both his parents were dead. So, Conor was dumbfounded when he visited Jagrit’s village and was introduced to the boy’s father!

　　　 Conor successfully found many of the families of the children. Also, he was successful in finding his future wife while in Nepal.

60. What do we know about Little Princes Children’s Home?

　 A. It is a profitable organization.

　 B. The children in it are all orphans.

　 C. It has many branches all over Nepal.

　 D. Many children ended up there due to illegal trade.

61. In order to help the children, Conor _________.

　 a. gave up his plan to travel worldwide　　　　　　　　 b. set up the organization NGN

　 c. fought against child traffickers　　　　　　　　　　　　 d. visited some remote villages

　 e. decided to settle in Nepal

　 A. a, b, c　　　　　　　　　　　 B. a, b, d　　　　　　　　　　 C. b, c, d　　　　　　　　　　 D. c, d, e

62. What does the underlined word “dumbfounded” in Paragraph 4 mean?

　 A. Satisfied. B. Interested. C. Astonished.　　　　　　　 D. Ashamed.

63. It can be learned from the passage that Conor Grennan _________.

　 A. is the author of Little Princes　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. is determined to remain single

　 C. likes teaching very much　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. is a friend of the author’s

Sand and water games improve the level of creativity in kids. Show your kids how to make outlines and shapes with sand models in the sand with their fingers or stuffs such as combs or a small plastic rake(耙子). Put some sand on a plate to use indoors and make learning to mark out letters and numbers added fun. Sand and water games or activities are things that even you can do with your kids that combine amusement, knowledge, creativity, and you can spend quality time with your children as well.

56. According to the text, sand and water games _________.

　 A. are popular with many kids　　　　　　 　　 B. are played only on the beach

C. can’t be shared with parents　　　　　 　　　　　　 D. are welcomed by most parents

57. Why can sand and water games make teaching and learning easy?

　 A. Because parents can instruct them.　　 　　　 B. Because kids’ vocabulary is improved.

　 C. Because kids can predict the answers.　　 　　 D. Because kids are curious about them.

58. According to the text, playing sand and water games _________.

　 A. can make kids amused, creative and sociable

　 B. will change the traditional way of schooling

　 C. may prevent kids from communicating with others

　 D. may do harm to kids’ health

59. What’s the main purpose of the text?

　 A. To teach kids how to play sand and water games.

　 B. To tell parents the benefits of kids’ playing sand and water games.

　 C. To persuade parents to allow their kids to play outside.

　 D. To tell kids how to improve vocabulary and communication skills.

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

The start of a new school year always brings a return to routine at my house. It’s the   36   routine practiced all across the country: wake up the   37  , get them out of bed, make sure everyone has   38  , check to see that the five-year-old has her shoes on, see their teeth are brushed,   39   lunches or lunch money, grab the book bags, and   40   for the door. Life goes like this and   41  thought is required for such a routine. As a   42  , I just get in the zone and get it all done. The mental clock is   43   ticking the whole time.

    One recent morning proved a(n)   44  . “The trees are dancing, mom!” shouted the five-year-old as we pulled out of the driveway. Her conversation about dancing trees went on for several minutes   45   I finally came out of my “accomplish the routine” mindset (心态) and noticed the   46   that day.

    Oh! The trees were dancing! I was so   47   with my daily routine that I   48   to notice the world around me. Once I started paying attention to the   49   of the leaves and the beauty of the trees “dancing”, it changed my whole mindset.

      50   life through the eyes of a five-year-old brought   51   back to my morning. I often find it easy to   52   the sense of wonder that I had as a child. The   53   I’ve been in “the routine”, the more likely I am to lose some of the wonder and the freshness. My young child   54   me that I need to   55   and enjoy the wonder of my life.

— I think we should spend more money developing new markets.

— _______ In my opinion, it’s more important to hold the old customers first.

A. I couldn’t agree more.　　　　 　　　　　　　　 B. Do you really think so?　

C. That’s reasonable advice. D. Isn’t it a good idea?

 We went to the Royal Cinema last night, _______ we saw the film Life of Pi.

   A. which                        B. that                          C. where                      D. as