A youth went to visit a sage (智者) in a mountain  小题1:  the wisdom of life.
“Could you please tell me what is the most important day in our lives? Is it the day we die or the day we were born,  小题2:  the day our career takes off?” the youth asked.
“ 小题3:  of those. The most important day in our lives is today.” The sage replied immediately.
“Is  小题4:  because of my visit?” the youth asked in surprise.
“Even if nobody visited me today, today would still be important. No matter how memorable yesterday is, it has gone by like  小题5:  ship sinking into the sea, no matter how brilliant tomorrow may be, it is not yet to come; but小题6:  simple today is, it is under your control.”
Inspired, the youth nodded and went away.
Today is the only wealth we have.  小题7: , what we should do now is to forget yesterday and tomorrow, and quickly grasp  小题8: 

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Babies, especially newborns, have the smoothest and most sensitive skin, and react to almost everything that touches them. This is why we have to be sure that whatever they come into contact with doesn’t have any bad effect on their skin.
Organic (有机的) newborn clothes are gaining popularity these days for being made from organic, non-synthetic (合成的) materials produced without pesticides (农药) or fertilizers（化肥）.
Organic clothes are produced from organically-grown cotton on fields. We want only what is best for our babies, and organic clothes for newborns can help protect them from being exposed to the poisonous substances sometimes present in the clothes we normally wear. We don’t want our babies to get rashes (皮疹) just because we weren’t wise enough when buying their clothes!
What else do they offer? They wash more easily than ordinary clothes, giving better value for money in the long run. Ordinary clothes cost less, but the material they are made from is subject to frequent wear and tear even before it is made into clothes. In the long run, then, organic clothes are not only better for your child, but also more cost-effective, and remain fresh and in good repair after many years of use.
You may think that organic clothes must be dull and lifeless; nothing could be further from the truth. Modern techniques enable these clothes to be designed in attractive and brilliant colors with adorable patterns. Your clothes are not only safe, but beautiful as well!
In short, organic clothes are definitely an option to keep in mind when you’re shopping for that soon-to-arrive member of your family.
Why Choose小题1:for Newborns Babies have skin that is extremely小题2:to what touches it.
The reasons for their小题3::
★They are made from organic, non-synthetic materials produced without小题4:.
★They are much healthier than the ordinary options.
The小题5:of organic clothes:
★They keep babies away from the小题6:in the clothes.
★They are小题7:than common clothes.
★They can stand extensive wear and tear.
★They aren’t小题8:but cute and will never be out of fashion.
★They are designed in小题9:colors with adorable patterns.
★They are both小题10:.

Gao Xiaosong was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. His grandfather was headmaster of the famous Tsinghua University. His wife’s father graduated from the Imperial College London and founded Shenzhen University. He basically grew up on Tsinghua's campus, and studied in the top schools in China, before he, unsurprisingly, entered Tsinghua's electronic engineering department, one of the school's best majors.
He wrote On the Same Page as You are at age 24. Almost overnight, every young person knew the song by heart. That tune and his later works made him a household name in the country. He later became a judge on the hot variety show (综艺节目) China's Got Talent. 
Everything has gone right for him aside from one major bump in the road—he was arrested for drunken driving in 2011, after he left the first press conference for his film, My Kingdom.
"For me, the six months was not only a result of the trial but also an atonement,（赎罪）" he says. "Six months is like a leaf falling from the tree of life—no big deal. I was a spoiled person in many ways before 40. So, maybe it was an opportunity to pay for my wildness and arrogance(傲慢) in my youth." The hardest thing for him in prison wasn't sleeping between a thief and a bad man but missing his daughter's development from ages 3.5–4.
Gao has become even busier after getting out of prison for drunken driving. A tour concert of his songs is going around the country, while Morning Talk airs weekly. He is searching for new vocal talent for a music company, and his next film is in progress. But he knows clearly what he wants from life—he plans to focus on music until he turns 60, after which he'll focus on writing and film directing. "You can never write pop music at 60," he says. "I don't complain about that. But you can always write a good book or direct a good film, no matter how old you are."
小题1:What caused him to become well-known to every family in China? 
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小题2:What did he find it the most difficult to do when he was in prison?
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小题3:When is he going to devote himself to writing and directing films ？
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小题4:What words can be used to describe Mr. Gao’s character before he was forty?
(No more than 6 words)                                                 (3 marks)

［1］Five years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day. “I was a clothes addict”. He jokes. “I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled”. Today David wears casual clothes—khaki pants and sports shirt to the office. He hardly ever wears a necktie. “I’m working harder than ever”. David says, “And I need to feel comfortable”.
[ 2 ]More and more companies are allowing their office workers to         in the United States. The change from formal to casual office wear has been gradual. In the early 1990s, many companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday. This became known as “dress-down Friday” or “casual Friday”. “What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for employees has really become an everyday thing.” said business consultant Maisly Jones.
[ 3 ]Why have so many companies started allowing their employees to wear casual clothes? One reason is that it’s easier for a company to attract new employees if it has a casual dress code. “Many young people don’t want to dress up for work”, says the owner of a software company, “So it’s hard to hire people if you have a conservative dress code”. Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study 85 percent of employers said that they believe that casual dress improves employees’ motivation. Only 4 percent of employers said that casual dress has a negative influence on productivity. Supporters of casual office wear also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money. “Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one every day”, one person said, “For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes”.
小题1:Why does David Smith wear casual clothes now? (no more than 8 words)
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小题2:List three advantages of casual office wear according to the text? (no more than 10 words)
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小题3:Fill in the blank in Paragraph 2 with proper words. (no more than 6 words)
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小题4:What does it mean by a conservative dress code? (no more than 10 words)
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小题5:What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3? (no more than 18 words)
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Books are the most important records we keep _________ man’s thoughts, ideas and feelings.

A．up

B．for

C．of

D．on

Traditionally, Chinese people _____ the Chinese characters Double Happiness and stick them onto walls or doors for weddings.

A．cut out

B．cut off

C．cut up

D．cut down

I can’t say a thank you ________ much. I couldn’t have succeeded without your help.

A．too

B．quite

C．that

D．very

Researchers found that women are overcome by a burning desire to share gossip（流言蜚语）as soon as they hear it. They will typically tell the secret to at least one other person in 47 hours. Depending on who the gossip is about, their boyfriend, husband, best friend or mother is most likely to be the recipients（接受者）of the information.
The study of 3,000 women aged between 18 and 65 also found that. four out of ten admitted they were unable to keep a secret—no matter how personal or secret the news was. It was also found that alcohol usually gives us a helping hand to let out secrets—with more than half admitting a glass or two of wine could get them to dish the dirt.
Michael Cox, UK Director of Wines of Chile, said, “It’s official that women can’t keep secrets. We are really eager to find out with this survey how many secrets people are told. What we don’t count on（指望）is how quickly these are passed on by those we trust. No matter how precious the piece of information is, it often comes out within 48 hours.”
Three quarters say they are able to keep quiet about a secret, and 83 percent consider themselves 100 percent reliable within each group of friends. Yet, four in ten admit to gossiping to a close friend from another friendship group. Nearly half（45 percent）disclose secrets just for the weight to be lifted from their shoulders. More than four in ten think it is acceptable to share a friend’s secret with someone who doesn’t know him or her.
Private issues, true cost of purchases and affairs emerged top of the secret-keeping list, with girls most likely to share a secret chatting face-to-face, on the phone or via a text message. Fortunately, over a quarter（27 percent）said they forgot what they were told the following day.
小题1:Please explain the underlined words “dish the dirt” in English. （No more than 5 words.）
小题2:What makes women more likely pass on gossip? （No more than 3 word.）
小题3:What kinds of secrets are women most interested in? （No more than 10 words.）
小题4:Why do about half women tell secrets to others? （No more than 10 words.）
小题5:Should women tell secrets to others or keep secrets? Please give your reasons. （No more than 30 words.）

How to Argue with Your Boss
Before you argue with your boss, check with the boss’s secretary to determine his mood. If he ate nails for breakfast, it is not a good idea to ask him for something. Even without the boss’s secretary, there are keys to timing: don’t approach the boss when he’s on deadline; don’t go in right before lunch, when he is apt to be distracted and rushed; don’t go in just before or after he has taken a vacation.
If you’re mad, that will only make your boss mad. Calm down first. And don’t let a particular concern open the floodgates for all your accumulated frustration. The boss will feel that you think negatively about the company and it is hopeless trying to change your mind. Then, maybe he will dismiss you.
Terrible disputes can result when neither the employer nor the employee knows what is the problem the other wants to discuss. Sometimes the fight will go away when the issues are made clear. The employee has to get his point across clearly in order to make the boss understand it.
Your boss has enough on his mind without your adding more. If you can’t put forward an immediate solution, at least suggest how to approach the problem. People who frequently present problems without solutions to their boss may soon find they can’t get past the secretary.
To deal effectively with a boss, it’s important to consider his goals and pressures. If you can put yourself in the position of being a partner to the boss, then he will be naturally more inclined to work with you to achieve your goals.
小题1:Paragraph 2 ______
小题2:Paragraph 3 ______
小题3:Paragraph 4 ______
小题4:Paragraph 5 ______

A. Keep Your Voice Low All the Time B. Put Yourself in the Boss’s Position C. Propose Your Solution D. Don’t Go in When You Are Angry E. Make the Issue Clear F. Never Give in

 
小题5:If you want to ask the boss for anything, it is important to find out first _________.
小题6:It is necessary to make clear to the boss ___________.
小题7:It is not wise to present the boss with a problem ___________.
小题8:You must be considerate and think of the troubles ____________.

A. to give the boss your advice B. how he is feeling C. the boss may have D. what you really want to talk to him about E. without suggesting a way to solve it F. how unhappy you are

We will give every teacher space to develop.

A．chance

B．employment

C．room

D．opportunity