Module 3 Interpersonal Relationships
2021-03-26
本模块知识网络
trust v. 信赖，信任
chat v. 闲谈，聊天
raise v. 筹措（金钱）
swing v. （使）旋转，（使）摆动
count v. 数
quarrel v. & n. 吵架
regret v. 后悔，悔恨
betray v. 背叛
forgive v. 原谅，宽恕
scold v. 责备，申斥
swell v. 肿，肿大
ripen v. 成熟
slide v. 滑，滑行，滑落
slip v. 滑倒，失足
scratch v. 擦伤，划伤
tear v. 撕破，撕裂
rewind v. 倒（磁带），倒回去
predict v. 预言，预测
click v. 喜欢（某人），有相同想法（观点等）
flee v. 逃跑，逃走
pace v. 踱步走
mention v. 提到，涉及
note n. 钞票，纸币
amount n. 数量
fair n. 义卖会
theft n. 偷，盗窃
loss n. 损失
bungalow n. （有平台的）平房
pine n. 松树
worm n. 虫，蠕虫，蚯蚓
cage n. 笼子
walnut n. 胡桃
squirrel n. 松鼠
harvest n. 收获
spray n. 水花，浪花
carpenter n. 木匠，木工
broom n. 掃帚
cigar n. 雪茄
heel n. 脚后跟，踵部
underwear n. 内衣
salute n. 致敬，行礼
spy n. 间谍，侦探
privilege n. 权利，特权
couple n. 夫妇
partner n. 合伙人，共同出资人
bottom n. 底部，底端
close adj. 亲密的，亲近的
lively adj. 活泼的，有生气的
alike adj. 相像的，相似的
considerate adj. 体贴的，考虑周到的
hurt adj. （感到）痛苦的，受到伤害的
tiny adj. 细小的，细微的，微小的
damp adj. 潮湿的
perfect adj. 完美的
acute adj. 剧烈的，急剧的
常用短语
burst out 突然发生，突然……起来
knock... over （开车）撞伤，撞死
lose interest in 对……失去兴趣
from time to time 偶尔，有时
turn round 转过身来
raise money 筹款
on the phone 在通电话
make up 和好，和解
keep in touch 保持联系
lose touch with 与……失去联系
（be） ashamed of 对……感到惭愧/羞耻
（be） blessed with 享有……的福气
（be） allergic to 对……过敏
（be） on good terms with 与某人关系很好
（be） nostalgic for 对……很怀念
all at once 突然，忽然
bring... to mind 使……想起
in return 反過来，作为交换
belong to 属于
from the bottom of ones heart 真心诚意地，发自内心地
拓展词汇
reunite v. 重聚
locker n. （带锁的）衣物柜
sweets n. 糖果
liar n. 撒谎者
interpersonal adj. 人际关系的，人与人之间的
stony adj. 石头的，多石的
financially adv. 财政上地
underneath prep. 在……下面
词汇短语园地
1. trust v. 信赖，信任，相信
Why do you trust a guy like him？
你为什么要信任他这样的家伙呢？
trust in sb/sth 相信，信任，信赖
She needs to trust more in her own abilities.
她需要更加相信自己的能力。
比较：trust和believe的区别
trust和believe都作“信任（深信不疑）”讲时，固定短语是trust sb和believe in sb（in不可省略）。而单独作“相信”讲时，一般用believe sth，trust很少与sth连用。
2. amount n. 数量
amount用作名词时意为“数量，金额”等，用于a great/large/amount of 这类结构，其后通常接不可数名词。
A large amount of damage was done in a short time.
短期内造成了大量损害。
注意：这类结构用作主语，其谓语的数取决于amount的数。
A large amount of money was spent on the bridge.
Large amounts of money were spent on the bridge.
人们在这座桥上花了大量资金。
3. raise v. 筹措（金钱）;提升，举起，提起
His wife raised money by selling her jewellery.
他的妻子卖了她的珠宝来筹钱。
The box is too heavy; I cant raise it.
盒子太重了，我举不起来。
比较：raise和rise的区别
两个词都有“提高，上升，增加”的意思，但用法不同。
（1） raise是及物动词，发出此动作的通常是人，可用于被动语态，意为“举起，提高”，如抬头、举（手、目、帽、石头、重物等），还可用于比喻，如提高政治觉悟（生活水平、地位、名誉、声音等）。
（2） rise 是不及物动词，不能用于被动语態，意为“上升，升起，起身，起立（此时主语是人），上涨”，以及“（日、月、星等）升起到地平线上”。
Please raise your hand if you know the answer.
（请举手，主语是“你”）
The sun rises in the east.
（太阳升起，主语是“太阳”）
（3） raise和rise用于同一事物时含义不同。
The price of TV sets has been raised recently.
（政府或厂家主动行动，提高价钱）
The price of TV sets has risen recently.
（市场自动调节导致提价，与销售商无关）
（4） 过去式比较：raise—raised—raised;rise—rose—risen
4. lively adj. 活泼的，有生气的
比较：lively和alive的区别
（1） lively adj. 活泼的，有生气的
She may be 80， but shes still lively.
她也许有八十岁了，但仍然精力充沛。
（2） alive adj. 活着的，有活力的，有生气的，活跃的（只能跟在系动词后作表语）
The injured man is unconscious but still alive.
伤者不省人事但仍活着。
5. quarrel v. 吵架，争吵;吵嘴
n. 口角;争吵;拌嘴
（1） quarrel （with sb） about/over sth 因……（与某人）吵架
She quarrelled with her brother over their fathers will.
她和弟弟因父亲遗嘱的事起了争执。
（2） quarrel （between A and B） about/over sth 因……（某人与某人之间）吵架
A quarrel between good friends is a very unfortunate thing.
好朋友之间吵架是很不幸的事。
6. regret v. 后悔，悔恨
（1） regret to do 对要做的事感到遗憾（未做）
I regret to say I cannot accept your suggestion.
我很遗憾不能接受你的建议。
（2） regret doing 对做过的事感到遗憾、后悔（已做）
I regret having to make so many staff redundant.
我很遗憾不得不裁减这么多职员。
7. forgive v. 原谅，宽恕
（1） forgive sb sth 原谅某人的某种行为
I forgave him his crimes.
我饶恕了他的罪行。
（2） forgive ones doing sth 原谅某人做的某事
Forgive my interrupting you.
请原谅我打扰你了。
（3） forgive sb for doing sth 原谅某人做某事
I cannot forgive myself for not seeing my mother before she died.
我不能原谅自己在母亲临终前未去看她。
8. loss n. 损失
The accident caused a great loss of time.
车祸造成大量时间上的损失。
at a loss 不知所措;困惑
a sense of loss 失落感
9. predict v. 预言，预测
It is difficult to predict his reaction because he is so moody.
他如此喜怒无常，所以很难预知其反应如何。
prediction n. 预言，预测，预告
predictable adj. 可预见的，可预料的
10. mention v. 提到，涉及
（1） 后接名词、代词作宾语，其后不再加上介词about/of。
误：The old man didnt want to mention about his painful past.
正：The old man didnt want to mention his painful past.
那位老人不愿提及他伤心的过去。
误：Did Lucy mention of it？
正：Did Lucy mention it？
露西提到過它吗？
（2） 后接动名词作宾语，一般不接不定式作宾语。
Nobody mentioned going there to help her.
没有人提起过要去那里帮助她。
（3） 后接从句作宾语。
John mentioned that he had a lot of things to do.
约翰提到他有许多事要做。
not to mention 更不用说;且不说
11. burst out 突然发生，突然……起来
I couldnt help myself and burst out laughing.
我控制不住自己，大笑起来。
比较：burst into和burst out的区别
两者都可以表示“突然（发生某种情况或进入某种状态）”，但它们的用法不同。burst into后常接名词，而burst out后常接动名词形式。若接名词，则其前通常加介词into。
When he took the floor， the gathering burst into thunderous applause.
当他发言时，参加集会的人群中爆发出雷鸣般的掌声。
He burst out crying like a child.
他突然像孩子似的哭了起来。
They burst out into song.
他们突然唱起歌来。
12. keep in touch 保持联系
lose touch with 与……失去联系
Take care of yourself and dont forget to keep in touch.
多保重，不要忘了保持联系。
Write to me as often as you can. I dont want to lose touch with you.
尽可能常给我写信，我不希望和你失去联系。
be in touch with 同……有联系
be out of touch with 同……失去联系
get in touch with 和……取得联系
13. （be） on good/bad terms with sb 与某人关系很好/不好
I am glad to be on good terms with my classmates.
我很高兴能和同学们和睦相处。
Being on bad terms with ones neighbors can be a very disturbing experience.
与邻居关系不好可能是一种非常恼人的经历。
跟踪导练（一）
阅读理解
A
San Francisco is a great city. Below are some ideas for educational activities and programs in San Francisco for this summer.
The San Francisco School： Summer Programs
There are summer camps for the children from pre-kindergarten through middle school at the San Francisco School. With programs such as “Fearless Writing”， “A Green World” and “Re-making Clothing”， San Francisco becomes a great place for children to learn and have fun in the summer. Registration starts in the spring. Call 415-749-4550 to know more.
San Francisco Art Institute： Community Education
From children to elders， all people are welcome to sign up for all sorts of art classes all year round， such as “Adult Continuing Education”， “Pre-college Programs” and “A Young Artist”. Check online for schedules， class types， age groups and more or call 415-749-4500.
San Francisco University High School： Summer Program
This is a three-summer commitment and a great program preparing kids for college. It provides language and art classes in the morning and social studies such as sports and history in the afternoon. There are also fun activities such as a field day， a party night， a talent show， etc. 30 to 35 tenth-grade children are chosen each summer， so you have to fill out a form. Call 415-749-4558 to know more.
Rudolf Steiner College： Summer Programs
Rudolf Steiner has summer programs for those who want to take courses such as teaching grade courses 1 to 8. Registration is at the beginning of April. Call 415-749-4560 for more about it.
These activities and programs are usually popular， and if you are interested， get up and join us！
1. What school offers its timetable on the website？
A. Rudolf Steiner College.
B. The San Francisco School.
C. San Francisco Art Institute.
D. San Francisco University High School.
2. What can we learn about San Francisco University High School？
A. Kids can sign up for art classes.
B. Time for registration is only in summer.
C. The school provides writing lessons for children.
D. Pre-school kids should sign up for classes in spring.
3. For whom will Rudolf Steiner College provide summer programs？
A. Children from any school.
B. Students from high school.
C. Kids from pre-kindergarten.
D. Those who want to be teachers.
B
I wanted to have tea with Nirad in a tea break during a retreat （靜养）. I was holding the cup so he could sip （小口喝） tea. I was careful and poured a small quantity in his mouth. I enjoyed concentrating on each moment and listening deeply to do a good job with serving tea.
We were immediately connected and befriended each other during this time. Two other retreat participants joined and then there were four people talking about varieties of topics which ranged from how Nirad progressed in his education to cool ones like how he maintains his weight， etc. These conversations brought smiles and it seemed that we all knew each other from long time ago. In subtle ways， we quietly felt the connection.
When we finished tea， I felt like tying a wristband for Nirad. The wristband had the letters that read “WE” on one side and “ME” on the other if read upside down. I told Nirad that my youngest brother is about his age， and he gave me a sweet， calm smile.
I felt deep content during this teatime. I had actually lived those moments， being sympathetic and friendly. It was an experience of joy. Later， during the retreat， each time Nirad and I happened to greet or talk， we smiled naturally and felt connected.
Its sad that we dont connect deeply， even with our family or friends. We are just too busy running after things， going nowhere. We dont seem to concentrate or care enough for people during our conversations. I had these valuable realizations later.
On the last day of the retreat， I told Nirad， “This was the best teatime I ever had in my life.” He gave me a warm， unforgettable smile.
4. What can we learn about Nirad from Paragraph 1？
A. He was healthy. B. He may be disabled.
C. He liked serving tea. D. He worked in the retreat.
5. The author made friends with Nirad at the time .
A. they were at school
B. the author cared for him
C. they were tying the wristband
D. they were in a retreat conversation
6. How did the author feel during the teatime with Nirad？
A. Calm. B. Sad.
C. Bored. D. Happy.
7. What does the author think to be really important to people？
A. Trying to help others.
B. Smiling more to friends.
C. Enjoying tea with friends.
D. Being connected with each other.
C
Doctors say anger can be a very harmful emotion unless you learn how to deal with it. They warn that angry feelings can lead to heart disease， stomach problems， headaches， emotional problems and possibly cancer.
Anger is a normal emotion that we all feel from time to time. Some people express anger openly in a calm reasonable way. Others burst with anger， losing control of themselves. But other people repress their anger. They cannot or will not express it.
For years many doctors thought that repressing anger was more dangerous to a persons health than expressing it. They said that when a person is angry， the brain gives off the same hormones （荷爾蒙） that are produced during tense situations. They speed the heart rate， raise blood pressure， or sugar into the blood and narrow the blood vessels （血管） to the interstices （空隙）. In general， the person feels excited and ready to act.
Doctors said that repressing these feelings only makes the feelings continue. And this can lead to many medical problems. Doctors thought a person could prevent these problems by letting the anger out by expressing it freely. But recently some doctors held a different view. They said that people who express anger repeatedly and violently did become， in fact， more and not less angry.
They said this， too， can cause medical problems.
Some doctors say that both repressing and expressing anger can be dangerous. They believe that those who express anger violently may be more likely to develop heart disease， and they believe that those who keep their anger inside may face a greater danger of high blood pressure.
Doctors say the solution is learning how to deal with anger. They say the first step is to admit that you are angry and to recognize the real cause of the anger， and then decide if the cause is serious. If it is， they say， “Do not express your anger while angry. Wait until your anger has cooled down and you are able to express yourself calmly and reasonably.”
8. What does the phrase “repressing anger” in Paragraph 3 probably mean？
A. Forgetting ones anger.
B. Keeping ones anger inside.
C. Expressing ones anger openly.
D. Treating ones anger calmly and reasonably.
9. Why is repressing anger considered to be dangerous？
a. Some blood vessels become thinner.
b. The blood contains sugar.
c. The blood pressure rises.
d. The heart rate increases.
A. a， b， c B. a， b， d C. a， c， d D. b， c， d
10. What should you do for the good of health when you get angry？
A. Learn how to make a deal.
B. Treat the anger properly.
C. Express the anger freely.
D. Repress the anger.
11. What does this text mainly about？
A. An argument between the new and old views about anger.
B. Some different ways of dealing with anger.
C. The dangers of anger and the solution.
D. A new medical discoveries about anger.
D
Whats your opinion about finding good friends？ Speaking from my past experience， it is very difficult to find good friends that you can trust but once you have found them， they are worth keeping forever！ Therefore， I think friendship is the most important relationship that anybody could have.
The qualities I look for in a friend are a good sense of humor and sensitivity （體贴）. A friend would have to be strong-minded and highly spirited. I think that these qualities are the key qualities to look for in a good friend.
Even the best friends can still have arguments between themselves， though usually about more serious topics， rather than the usual childish arguments. Some matters can seriously affect friendship. If one of your friends started experimenting with harmful and dangerous drugs， what would you do？ A good friend would try to help as much as possible， while a bad example of a friend would simply shrug （耸肩） and turn a blind eye.
Not only the bad things affect friendship—good activities do too， such as bonding with one another， not just by going out on a night with them， but by spending quality time with them and talking to each other. This is a key aspect of a good friendship.
Good friends do not always have to be in the same age group as you. I have a good friend and she is 47 years old and I am 16.
Unfortunately， some people lose contact with their friends as they grow older， which is a sad way to lose a good friend.
I think friendship is one of the most important things in life because if you have no friends， you will have no happiness.
12. What does the author think of true friendship？
A. It is easy to get.
B. It deepens with time.
C. It needs management.
D. It affects ones happiness.
13. What does Paragraph 3 suggest？
A. A friend should be reliable.
B. Drugs are bad for teenagers.
C. Real friends shouldnt be childish.
D. True friendship doesnt avoid arguments.
14. Which matters least in friendship according to the author？
A. Age. B. Confidence.
C. Sense of humor. D. Communication.
15. Which saying can match the authors view on friendship？
A. Old friends and old wines are best.
B. A friend without faults will never be found.
C. A friend to everybody is a friend to nobody.
D. A life without a friend is a life without sunshine.
The Spring Festival is the most important holiday for Chinese people. 1 The arrangements they have to make for family reunions， buying necessities and preparing food keep them busy throughout the holiday. With the countrys economic development and globalization， as it is celebrated today， the Spring Festival has undergone many changes.
2 People could not get good food they desired in earlier times， but decades of economic growth has ensured that most people in China can enjoy good meals whenever they want to.
In the past， the Spring Festival celebrations were limited to events， such as songs and dances， dragon or lion dances or fireworks. 3 But economic development and urbanization （城市化） seem to have weakened the social links among people.
4 In the past， people used to visit relatives and friends with gifts and lots of good wishes. Today， many people use their cellphones or the Internet to send their good wishes and even “gifts”. Some may say this is a sign that people have become less caring about their near and dear ones， but we should see this development as a time-and-energy-saving exercise brought by the information age.
Also we can see， some people have started praying to God or the Buddha for a career promotion （晋升） or more chances instead of for a long life or a fortune of their family. However， the number of such people is decreasing （减少） now. 5
A. They require joint efforts of people.
B. Yet no Spring Festival is complete without food.
C. But things like that do not apply to society today.
D. Many of them travel back home and meet friends.
E. Many Spring Festival customs have changed， too.
F. That shows people are becoming more reasonable.
G. It is the busiest time of the year for Chinese people.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
I never thought Id be a “runner”. I was the girl who1slowest in my class. A few years ago， I was walking with a group of2in the race for the cure， which was designed to3money for the fight against breast cancer， when one lady caught my4 .
She was close to seventy years old and was one of the weakest women Ive ever seen，5a T-shirt with the word—Survivor. It seemed as if she could even be6down by a soft wind. However， she was running. And she was even7me and some of my friends. She ran8but determinedly. Right at that moment， I9that in the next race for the cure Id be running along with her.
A week later， I10running on the treadmill （跑步機）. Three minutes after I started， I11as if my legs were broken. I had to slow down to a walk. But when I thought of the woman at the race， I12it up. I was able to go a little13each time. Three and a half minutes. Four minutes. Five.
A year later， I was again at the14for the cure. When the race started， the other runners passed me. I15if Id be able to do it. Then， I16the brave woman. I ran as fast as I could until I17crossed the finish line. I had just18 my first race！ I looked down at my legs， amazed. They had done something Id never thought19 . I have never felt 20at that moment. And I knew I wanted to do it again.
1. A. moved B. walked C. ran D. swam
2. A. patients B. teachers C. workers D. friends
3. A. raise B. pay C. make D. save
4. A. hand B. eye C. arm D. ear
5. A. holding B. wearing C. waving D. pulling
6. A. turned B. taken C. blown D. knocked
7. A. passing B. watching C. greeting D. calling
8. A. eagerly B. happily C. slowly D. anxiously
9. A. agreed B. learned C. explained D. decided
10. A. practiced B. stopped C. meant D. imagined
11. A. felt B. looked C. seemed D. pretended
12. A. turned B. brought C. held D. kept
13. A. faster B. longer C. better D. farther
14. A. meeting B. race C. hospital D. moment
15. A. checked B. guessed C. asked D. wondered
16. A. recognized B. saw C. remembered D. understood
17. A. easily B. excitedly C. finally D. hurriedly
18. A. finished B. begun C. entered D. missed
19. A. good B. right C. necessary D. possible
20. A. easier B. stronger C. luckier D. safer
下列各句均有1個错误，请改正。
1. I dont place any trust on Amys promises because she often tells lies without consideration. ____
2. I found Lina watch the window when passing by her. ____
3. I am so disappointed. I really regret have taken the wrong job. ____
4. The two brothers quarreled with each other at a bicycle last night. ____
5. Having told many times， he still repeated the same mistake.
____
1﹒他们偶尔提高嗓门时，我们听到了一些他们的谈话。（from time to time）
2﹒他对这场足球比赛已失去兴趣，但还是决定看到终场。（lose interest in）
3﹒学生们站在路边为穷人筹款。（raise money）
4﹒有决心成功的人从来不说“不可能”。（make up ones mind to）
5﹒大家都没出声，Janice忽然哇的一声哭了起来。（burst out）
跟踪导练（二）
A
Though they may often be thought of as services for travelers， ferries （渡船） are often ignored as tourist opportunities. In cities and regions all over the world， ferries offer an advantage point of top destinations.
Staten Island Ferry
Take a famous ride in one of the worlds greatest cities;New Yorks Staten Island Ferry is free all day， every day. On this 25-minute trip between Manhattan and Staten Island， passengers will get a fresh view of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Golden Horn Ferry
The Bosporus is a narrow， natural strait located in northwestern Turkey， which carries many a boat between its European and Asian shores. Ferries here offer 20-minute trips or six-hour tours into the Golden Horn. Both feature marks made on the city by 13 different civilizations， including the Egyptians and Bulgarians.
Star Ferry
The Star Ferry travels between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island， providing scenes of striking color at sunset in the sky and against the skyline. The two-level Shining Star ferry is a reinvention of boats from the 1920s and offers tours of the harbor.
Alaska Marine Highway System
Though many cities host eye-catching ferry rides，other locations provide water journeys of a much greater range. Covering more than 3， 500 miles， the Alaska Marine Highway System stretches along the coast from southern Washington to the Aleutian Islands. On this voyage， travelers can see wildlife including whales and bears， the largest national forest in the US， and Alaska-native villages. While on the journey， travelers can book a two-or-four-person cottage or put up a tent on one of the ferries.
Each with its own set of sights and experiences， ferries share just one thing—a new angle to redescribe your favorite place.
1. Which is recommended to those in favor of free ferries？
A. Star Ferry.
B. Staten Island Ferry.
C. Golden Horn Ferry.
D. Alaska Marine Highway System.
2. What is special about the Shining Star ferry？
A. It was born out of old boats.
B. Its tours take the longest time.
C. It provides services in evenings.
D. It travels between two countries.
3. What can travelers experience through the Alaska Marine Highway System？
A. The Statue of Liberty.
B. Striking color at sunset.
C. Local mountain villages.
D. US largest national forest.
B
I sometimes wonder if old Finchley has the right personality to be a research scientist. He keeps asking when hell be coming back. After all， it was his own fault. Nobody tries out what has just been invented on themselves any more but Finchley. Well， he must have pumped about a thousand cc into himself before I noticed he was clearly becoming smaller.
It was funny watching him， because his clothes remained the same in size. They simply piled up around him so that he looked like a small boy in his fathers clothes. But he kept getting smaller and smaller. As my colleague Dawson and I watched him， he disappeared！ All we could see was Finchleys clothes on the floor. They looked so strange， because the lab coat was on top， shirt and trousers inside and， I suppose， underclothes inside again. It gave me a strange feeling， and I think Dawson was a bit shaken， too.
Dawson was sitting on his chair in front of a microscope hed been using to examine a family of mites （螨）. He looked through the microscope kind of absently again， and was nearly scared to lose awareness when he found old Finchley waving back from the other end.
It seemed as if Finchley had taken a free ride on a dust mite and landed on the land of the mite family. Of course， we didnt know till Finchley told us later. But anyhow， as I said， Dawson nearly passed out. He jumped off his chair and pointed at the microscope， too shocked to speak.
4. Why did Finchley become smaller？
A. He tried out what has just been invented on himself.
B. He was covered up by his fathers clothes.
C. He was changed into a dust mite.
D. He took something poisonous.
5. What have Finchley， Dawson and the writer probably invented？
A. A new way to study the family of mites.
B. A machine to make people small.
C. A new powerful microscope.
D. Some kind of medicine.
6. Dawson was frightened to see Finchley ___ .
A. got out of his microscope by accident
B. gradually disappeared in the lab
C. suddenly got lost in his clothes
D. was waving through his scope
7. What can probably be concluded about Finchley？
A. He is a devoted scientist.
B. He is not fit to be a scientist.
C. He passed out there and then.
D. He will remain tiny all the time.
C
Music has a great effect on everyone. But does music affect plants， too？ People have been experimenting with music for almost three decades. From school-level projects to higher-level scientific experiments， the effect of music on plants has been a confusing and debatable topic.
We know music is sound and sound is nothing more than a wave. Plant growth is a result of the cell division that takes place within the cells. But why is music associated with plant growth？ In humans， music has a strong effect on our health and mood， and over the years， people have claimed that the same effect has been observed on plants， too. Plants are sensitive by nature， and many people claim that they have feelings just as humans do. There are stories about plants shedding tears. Although scientists do not support these as facts， these myths have led them to take up various experiments on plants.
Various studies have proved that plants respond to acoustic （音響的） energy. It increases their rate of growth and their size， and influences their overall health. Dan Carlson， after a thorough study over a span of many years， has reached a conclusion that music helps plants absorb nutrients （养分） more efficiently.
It took Dan about fifteen years to develop a foliage spray （叶面喷剂） that is used beneficially with the sound frequencies. Carlson calls this spray “Sonic Bloom”. His findings have proved to be beneficial for countless farmers and have resulted in—according to Guinness Book of World Records—the largest indoor plant on record.
The Purple Passion was treated with the Sonic Bloom process. It grew to be 1，300 feet tall and was alive even after 25 years. Its normal lifespan （壽命）， however， is 18 months and it grows not more than 18 feet tall. The book， Secret of the Soil， writes about Sonic Bloom and its results. Sonic Bloom is also sold in the market.
8. What inspired scientists to experiment with plants？
A. The effects of music on human beings.
B. The fact that plants grew better with music.
C. Peoples unscientific descriptions of plants.
D. The cell division taking place within the cells.
9. What does Paragraph 3 mainly about？
A. Types of music that contribute to plantsgrowth.
B. Music can have some good effects on plants.
C. The way to improve plants growth rate.
D. Nutrients are important to plants.
10. What is “Sonic Bloom”？
A. A method to grow larger plants.
B. A special plant that grows very fast.
C. A foliage spray that is beneficial to plants.
D. Acoustic energy that helps plants absorb nutrients.
11. Why is the Purple Passion included in Guinness Book of World Records？
A. It is the oldest indoor plant.
B. It is the largest indoor plant.
C. It gives off the most pleasant smell.
D. It can grow in the toughest conditions.
D
Nature is full of color， from rainbows and roses to butterfly wings and peacock tails. Even the fruits and vegetables you eat have different colors： blue blueberries， red strawberries， green broccoli， and orange carrots.
Plants and animals often use color to attract attention. The substances responsible for these colors belong to a class of chemicals called antioxidants （抗氧化物）. Plants make antioxidants to protect themselves from the suns ultraviolet （UV） light.
The UV light causes chemicals called free radicals （自由基） to form within plant cells. They can destroy parts of plant. Free radicals also have damaging effects on human beings. Some of these effects like wrinkled skin can be seen. The damage is caused by the free radicals attacking cells in our bodies. Certain cancers and heart disease are linked to free radicals.
Our bodies have natural defences for fighting off free radicals. While we are young， our defences are pretty strong. However， they get weaker as we get older. The bodys built-in defences can only go so far without extra help.
The key to fighting free radicals with fruits and vegetables is to mix and match colors. Its like sunscreen for the inside of your body. Go for a range of very bright colors. Colorful foods contain hundreds of healthy chemicals not found anywhere else.
Research into how chemicals in blueberries affect the brains function in rats suggests that these chemicals may help our own brains work more efficiently.
Dont just blame the sun. The UV light isnt the only source of free radicals. If you breathe polluted air such as smog， automobile exhaust， or wasted gas from a factory， you take in chemicals that also cause such damage. And the body itself produces free radicals as it processes food.
12. What is TRUE about antioxidants？
A. They use color to attract attention.
B. They can protect plants from UV light.
C. They help free radicals to attack plants.
D. They have nothing to do with plant colors.
13. In which order do the following facts occur？
a. Wrinkled skin can be seen.
b. The sun gives out UV light.
c. UV light causes free radicals to form.
d. Free radicals damage cells in our bodies.
A. b， d， c， a B. b， c， d， a
C. c， a， d， b D. d， b， a， c
14. Why do we need extra help to fight off free radicals with fruits and vegetables？
A. We are too young to defend ourselves.
B. Our defences get weaker as we get older.
C. Our bodies built-in defences are limited in power.
D. Our bodies defences are not naturally strong enough.
15. What can cause free radicals besides the UV light？
A. Clean air. B. Colorful food.
C. Oxygen gas. D. The body itself.
I am an American living in France for twenty years. I used to complain about how the French were1for friendship. I had a（n）2time making a living here.
When I came I felt a need to meet people，3I went to the cinema night for womens day. I was excited about the way to connect with French women through the4we would have after the film， perhaps to make friends and get more chance of5 .
Outside the cinema was a woman with long gray hair who had a slightly6smell and was asking for money. I7my wallet to give her a Euro and then something made me stop and enter into8with her. I said， “Look， people are seeing a film that could9your life. I would rather buy you a ticket than give you money.”
So she came in，10behind me because she said people11the theater didnt like her. She sat next to me in the cinema. Then I noticed some women were looking at me， with expressions of12 .
I encouraged the woman to come the following night to the event. I13her to an agency that helped women in her14 . Then， a woman came towards me and said， “Did you buy a ticket for the woman？” When I said yes， she said， “Please come to the community center to15other employees there.”
This was the16of a deep friendship and colleague relationship. The woman I took to the17that night was not18 . Actually， she was a secretary and spoke English.
For me， though， she was more than my angel. I made a great friend19reaching out to her， also got a great job， and20myself of many previous negative judgments about the French.
1. A. suitable B. unavailable C. comfortable D. accessible
2. A. easy B. simple C. good D. hard
3. A. still B. so C. though D. but
4. A. argument B. mystery C. discussion D. revision
5. A. work B. income C. friendship D. help
6. A. strong B. delicious C. sweet D. strange
7. A. looked up B. put away C. handed out D. reached for
8. A. conversation B. research C. assistance D. disagreement
9. A. protect B. lead C. change D. challenge
10. A. watching B. stepping C. hiding D. waiting
11. A. creating B. running C. noticing D. building
12. A. pride B. surprise
C. excitement D. disappointment
13. A. directed B. invited C. drove D. pushed
14. A. name B. place C. situation D. honor
15. A. introduce B. hire C. train D. meet
16. A. result B. end C. beginning D. case
17. A. agency B. cinema C. restaurant D. shop
18. A. homeless B. alone C. wealthy D. dirty
19. A. beyond B. except C. through D. from
20. A. warned B. reminded C. thought D. rid
Last Monday， my father would be on a business trip for five days. Having gotten my promise of taking care of my mother， he put his luggage into the trunk of his car.1（see） my father was driving away， my mother and I waved our2（hand） and said goodbye to him. For a moment， I began to miss my father， wishing that he3（be） safe and well in the next few days.
Yet， unfortunately， my mother4（catch） a cold the next morning. Looking at her pale face， I experienced high levels of anxiety. However， I told myself5（calm） down and look after my mom，6I promised to my dad. The moment I got my mom to sleep， I put cold towel on her forehead， found pills in the medicine box， and made some noodles for her.7（lucky）， she woke up and felt8（good） after taking the pills and the noodles， which satisfied me a lot.
In the next four days， I was taking her body temperature twice a day， ensuring that she was completely well.9our delight， my dad got back home safely and healthily on Saturday. On hearing10I had done to my mom， he， as well as my mom， looked at me and gave me a big thumb.
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7. 8.
9. 10.
Christine was the girl in one of my classes. I never knew many about her except that she was strange. She disliked talk much. Her hair was black and purple， and she wears black sports shoes and a black sweater， even the summer. She was， in fact， rather attractively， and she never seemed to care how the rest of us thought about her. Like the rest of my classmate， I really wouldnt prefer to getting close to her. It was only when we did our chemistry project together that I began to understand it why Christine dressed the way she did.
用方框里单词的正确形式填空，使其句意完整。
alike amount considerate count chat
regret quarrel raise swing trust
1. Dont ____ him， for he looks honest but hes really a snake in the grass.
2. He came around last week and we ____ for a while.
3. The server is designed to store huge ____ of data.
4. The kid who ____ the most money is going to win a family pass to Wonderland.
5. The little boy ____ on the rope tied to a tall tree.
6. The camels could no more ____ than the sand in the seashore.
7. It was not a wise decision， which he later ____ .
8. They ____ with one another about how to solve the mathematical problem.
9. He kept silent， eating just silently as though everything tasted ____ .
10. It offers ____ service to its clients， creates eternity and pursues excellence.
1﹒我很遗憾必须离开这个城市，但我会跟所有朋友保持联系。（keep in touch）
2﹒你不記得以前见过那个女生吗？（remember doing）
3﹒做完练习以后，我们继续学习了下一模块的单词。（用动词-ing形式的完成式）
4﹒既不懂当地语言，又没有朋友在这个国家，他觉得找份工作是不可能的。（find it...）
5﹒她把牛奶收好后转过身来。（turn around）
跟踪导练（三）
A
Secrets I Know （Random House Childrens Books， ages 3—7）
This tale written by Kallie George and pictured by Paola Zakimi follows a young girl and her little friend as they move from rain to sunshine， from pleasant loneliness to sweet friendship， and finally from adventures on earth to an exploration of the sky above. The colors of Zakimis pencil drawings are calming and Georges poetic text tells her story with simple language.
Pandora （Clarion Books， ages 3—7）
The award-winning author Victoria Turnbull tells the story of a little fox Pandora. Pandora lives alone. She makes herself a handsome home， but no one ever comes to visit. Then one day something falls from the sky—a bird with a broken wing. Little by little， the bird helps Pandora feel less lonely. Turnbulls watercolor and colored pencil drawings make this story of friendship and growth an atmospheric delight.
Prince and Pirate （G.P. Putnams Sons Books for Younger Readers， ages 5—8）
A different kind of friendship is described in this book， by Charlotte Gunnufson with pictures by Mike Lowery. Prince and Pirate are a pair of mismatched fish put into the same aquarium （水族馆）. At first it seems that theyll never learn to be friends. Its only when both take pity on a frightened dogfish that they learn the benefits of cooperation， and soon all three fish become good friends.
The Giant Jumperee （Dinal Books， ages 3—5）
The story was written by the award-winning British author Julia Donaldson. When Rabbit hears a loud voice bellowing （吼叫） threateningly from inside a cave， he gathers Cat， Bear and Elephant to help him decide what to do. But its Mama Frog who fearlessly confronts （面對） the unknown creature. Helen Oxenburys soft watercolors creat a beautiful countryside and her characterizations of the animals are impressive.
1. Who pictured the book Pandora？
A. Kallie George. B. Victoria Turnbull.
C. Paola Zakimi. D. Charlotte Gunnufson.
2. Which book tells a story about courage？
A. Pandora. B. Secrets I Know.
C. Prince and Pirate. D. The Giant Jumperee.
3. What do the four books have in common？
A. They all have pencil drawings.
B. Their characters are all animals.
C. Their publishers are the same one.
D. They are all for younger readers.
B
I felt like I had clicked my heels three times and come to a country away from home every morning as I walked through the doors at the Embassy of Australia in Washington. Musical Aussie accents and aboriginal （土著的） art exhibits made me wonder if I had entered without a visa. In fact， I was a temporary employee， a public affairs unpaid intern （实习生） for three months during the summer in order to engage myself in the culture of the country where I planned to study the next spring.
During the summer I read the Australian news every day. Working at the embassy allowed me to escape the US for six hours per day and learn about what was going on across the planet. After reading the daily Australian and US news I usually helped prepare a PowerPoint presentation for school kids who visited the embassy as part of a school activity. Depending on whether an embassy event was going on， I would attend weekly meetings to listen to planning and see what I could do to help. Usually there were smaller tasks to be done such as creating visitors guide.
The most fantastic event in which I participated was the visit of the Australian Prime Minister. As the only American among countless Australian media and staff， I felt comfortable and was kept busy taking pictures and recording doorstop interviews at famous sites such as the Capitol. As an intern， you will not be exposed to top-secret information， but you are on the inside when it comes to special events.
Government work is a useful addition to ones experience. As an embassy employee you will gain invaluable knowledge while spending your summer in a culturally diverse workplace.
4. Why was the author in the Embassy of Australia for three months？
A. To apply for a visa.
B. To record musical Aussie accents.
C. To prepare to study in Australia.
D. To appreciate aboriginal art exhibits.
5. What was the author forbidden to do when the Australian Prime Minister visited America？
A. Stand among the Australian staff.
B. Take pictures of special events.
C. Know top-secret information.
D. Record doorstop interviews.
6. What can we infer about the authors daily work at the Embassy？
A. It is exhausting. B. It is exciting.
C. It is boring. D. It is relaxing.
7. What is the author talking about？
A. Her preparation for future employment.
B. Her foreign culture experience.
C. Her trouble in finding a job.
D. Her embassy internship.
C
When Tara Wood brought her daughter to a grocery store to buy the four-year-old some cupcakes， she had no idea that would be a life-changing experience.
As Tara pushed her daughter Norah around the store last month， she passed an old man who was by himself. The old man looked cold， until Norah shouted to him， “Hi！ Its my birthday today！” The man stopped and his demeanor changed from distant and serious to warm and friendly. “How old are you today？” the man asked. After some time talking together， Norah asked her mom to take a picture of her with her new friend “Mr Dan”， Dan Peterson， 82. They hugged and after ten minutes went their separate ways. That could have been the end of the story. But it is actually the beginning of a special relationship.
Tara posted the picture of her daughter and Mr Dan on Facebook and someone who recognized him reached out to her with his contact information. It turned out that Mr Dans wife died in March and he had been suffering from depression and anxiety ever since. The person on Facebook told Tara that it was the first time they had seen Mr Dan smile since the death of his wife. Knowing that， Tara contacted Mr Dan， and ever since Norah and the 82-year-old have developed a friendship unlike any other. “She has shown me a depth of love， a depth that I didnt know existed，” Mr Dan told the reporter.
Mr Dan told Tara that before meeting Norah， he hadnt had one night of uninterrupted sleep. Anxiety kept him up at all hours and made him restless. After meeting Norah， he said he now sleeps soundly. For Mr Dans 82nd birthday， the mother and the daughter brought balloons and presents—and， of course， cupcakes. Mr Dan will also spend a day around Thanksgiving with Norah and her family. “If you dont take the time to notice people， you will never know how you can positively impact a life，” Tara Wood said.
8. Why did Mr Dan look cold？
A. He felt lonely. B. He disliked little kids.
C. He was frightened. D. He knew little about Norah.
9. What does the underlined word “demeanor” in Paragraph 2 probably mean？
A. Words. B. Body. C. Thoughts. D. Attitude.
10. From whom did Tara get to know more about Mr Dan？
A. A news reporter. B. A stranger.
C. A shop assistant. D. A neighbor.
11. What does the author mainly want to tell us？
A. Giving makes a real difference.
B. It is important to respect each other.
C. We should not judge a person at first sight.
D. Good things will happen if one keeps trying.
D
Going to sleep may seem pretty boring compared with all the fun things you do while you are awake. But theres a lot going on in your mind and body while you are sleeping.
Sleep， in fact， is as important to your survival as eating and drinking. Sleep improves your mood， makes you a better athlete， and helps you remember and understand what you learned during the day.
During sleep your body temperature drops and your heart rate slows. Down goes the pressure of the blood moving through your veins （血管）. A chemical that controls growth （called hormone） moves into your bloodstream. Scientists think that sleep brings back energy and improves your immune （免疫） system. We know what happens while were asleep because scientists study volunteers who sleep in laboratories. The sleepers are connected with machines that measure brain waves， eye movements and muscle activities.
Sleep is like a school day： its divided into different periods or stages. When you are awake， your brain waves fire rapidly. As you begin to relax and drift into （不知不覺陷入） the first stage of sleep， your brain produces slower-moving waves and you lose awareness of your surroundings. As you slide to deeper sleep， your body repairs itself from the normal wear and tear of daily life. Then， as you begin to drift back up to a lighter sleep， your mind becomes more alert， and your dreams begin. You are in REM sleep.
REM is the name for the rapid eye movement that happens while you are dreaming. During REM sleep， your eyes move back and forth behind your eyelids， as though you were watching a movie. During other stages， you might move in bed， but during REM sleep youre still. Thats probably because if you could move， your body would act out your dreams. As you get close to morning， you spend more time in REM than in deep sleep， so you dream more. Researchers know that during REM sleep the part of the brain that deals with learning and thinking is very active.
Getting too little sleep can affect your personality. Experts recommend that children get at least nine hours sleep a night.
12. What can we learn about sleep from Paragraph 2？
A. It is important and quite necessary.
B. It has little to do with your mood.
C. It will make you a good athlete.
D. It drops body temperature a lot.
13. What is the right order of the stages of sleep？
① Your body repairs itself from the normal wear and tear of daily life.
② Your brain produces slower-moving waves.
③ Your dream begins.
④ You lose awareness of surroundings.
A. ①③②④ B. ②④①③
C. ④①③② D. ④③①②
14. In what kind of sleep do you have more dreams？
A. Light sleep. B. Deep sleep.
C. REM sleep. D. The first two stages of sleep.
15. How long should children sleep per night at least according to some expert？
A. Six hours. B. Seven hours.
C. Eight hours. D. Nine hours.
My wife called， “Will you come here and make your darling daughter eat her food？” I rushed to the scene. My only daughter， Sindu，1frightened. In front of her was a bowl filled with rice. She2disliked rice.
“Sindu， why dont you take a few3of this？ Just for Dads sake. If you dont， your mom will shout at me.” Sindu softened a bit and4her tears with the back of her hands. “OK， Dad. I will eat. But you should…” Sindu5 . “Dad， if I eat the rice， will you give whatever I ask for？” “Oh， sure.” She6eating the whole quantity. After the ordeal （煎熬） was through， Sindu came to me， “Dad， I want to have my7shaved off this Sunday！”
“Darling， we will be8seeing you with a clean-shaved head.” “Dad， you saw how difficult it was to eat the rice.” Sindu was in tears， “And you9to give me whatever I ask for.”
It was10for me to call the shots. “Our promise must be11 .”
With her head clean-shaven， Sindu had a round face. On Monday morning， I dropped her at her12 . Just then， a boy shouted， “Sindu， please13for me！” What struck me was the hairless head of that boy.
“Sir， your daughter Sindu is14indeed，” a lady said to me， “That boy who is walking along with your daughter is my15Harish. He is suffering from leukemia （白血病）. He lost all his hair due to the side16of the chemotherapy （化療）. He refused to come back to school for fear of being laughed at. Sindu17him last week and promised him that she would take care of the teasing issue. But I never18she would sacrifice her19hair for the sake of him.”
“My little angel， you are teaching me how selfless20love is！” I wept.
1. A. looked B. proved C. sounded D. turned
2. A. properly B. likely C. formerly D. particularly
3. A. bowls B. mouthfuls C. drops D. pieces
4. A. cleaned B. counted C. wiped D. crashed
5. A. complained B. agreed C. argued D. hesitated
6. A. enjoyed B. finished C. regretted D. liked
7. A. hair B. face C. ear D. hand
8. A. glad B. satisfied C. sad D. friendly
9. A. offered B. promised C. asked D. hoped
10. A. chance B. occasion C. choice D. time
11. A. made B. carried C. kept D. broken
12. A. room B. school C. house D. desk
13. A. walk B. answer C. care D. wait
14. A. small B. careless C. great D. upset
15. A. suffering B. separating C. judging D. dying
16. A. illness B. effects C. health D. medicine
17. A. visited B. trusted C. found D. praised
18. A. learned B. felt C. believed D. imagined
19. A. ugly B. lovely C. curly D. friendly
20. A. real B. wonderful C. good D. beautiful
I am looking at an old friend of mine.
He has been one of my best friends for almost 12 years. He1（bless） my life with his loyalty， kindness，2（wise） and love since the day when I first met him. It doesnt matter to me that he has four legs instead of two， fur instead of clothes， and barks at me instead of talking to me.
As I watch my friend sleeping3the sun， I cant help4（think） of all the goodness he has brought into my life. He has been with me every day through good and bad times. He has always been my5（protect）. He has always reminded me that I am loved and showed me how6（love） others at the same time.
My friend has aged far more7（quick） than me and had more and more health problems over the years. I am not sure how long we will be together8he passes away from this world.
This9（wonder） dog has helped me understand that you dont have to be perfect to be loved and10poor health and old age might affect the body but they dont have to decrease the spirit.
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7. 8.
9. 10.
用方框里单词的正确形式填空，使句意完整。
click flee forgive mention pace
perfect predict ripe scold tear
1. He finally ____ her when she expressed her regrets with tears.
2. Jim got away with cheating in the test， while Sam ____ after the test.
3. These dances ____ by the end of the primitive society.
4. The tree which stood behind the school ____ up by the roots by the strong winds yesterday.
5. Her examination paper was ____ except for one spelling mistake.
6. Its really strange， but all her ____ have come true.
7. John and Anne ____ with each other as soon as they met at that meeting.
8. The robbers tried ____ ， but they were caught in the end.
9. She ____ the floor， waiting for the phone to ring.
10. Just remember， dont ____ my name or youll get me into trouble.
下列各句均有1个错误，请改正。
1. It is very considerate for you to prepare so much for us.
____
2. He did a lot of good things， and his death was a great loss at his country. ____
3. After he came back home， his mother scolded him getting his clothes dirty. ____
4. We found many people seating in the meeting room. ____
5. The boss had promoted Tom， but Tom didnt mention have been promoted. ____
1﹒這么多年来我们和邻居一直相处得很好。（be on good terms with）
2﹒最近几个月我一直很忙，与大多数朋友失去了联系。
（lose touch with）
3﹒这些旧的信件使我想起了许多朋友。（bring... to mind）
4﹒世界上千千万万的人用这种方式相互保持联系。（keep in touch with）
5﹒每次他必定会给我买些礼物来与我和好。（make up）
跟踪导练（四）
A
Whether youre traveling alone， with a friend or with the whole family， theres a nearly endless selection of activities youll want to experience—so many that its hard to decide where to go first.
Missouri Botanical Garden
You could easily spend an entire day making your way through the 79 acres on display here. The gardens also boast seasonal exhibits， such as the summer Lantern Festival—taking place through July—that showcases beautiful works of light each year.
4344 Shaw Blvd， 314-577-5100， missouribotanicalgarden.org.
St Louis Art Museum Free
There are more than 33，000 works on display here， including the recent addition of 225 donated pieces of feature work by American artists and more than 200 pieces from Asia. The museum is free， and special exhibits are free on Fridays.
Fine Arts Drive， 314-721-0072， slam.org.
St Louis Science Center Free
With a wealth of displays to keep kids and adults alike entertained and learning all day， the center boasts an impressive 700 hands-on exhibits， including a fossil dig site， water tables in the discovery room， electrical energy demonstrations， and cyber activities.
5050 Oakland Ave， 314-289-4400， slsc.org.
St Louis Zoo Free （Free for some attractions）
The zoo includes beautiful naturalistic displays and boasts plenty of activities to keep kids excited， from feeding exhibitions and safaris （游猎） to sea lion shows and conservation talks.
One Government Drive， 314-781-0900， stlzoo.org.
1. When can you appreciate works of light？
A. In May. B. In June.
C. In July. D. In August.
2. How is St Louis Science Center different from the other three places？
A. It is free of charge.
B. It opens all year round.
C. It holds plenty of events.
D. It combines learning with doing.
3. Where should kids go if they are fond of animals？
A. 4344 Shaw Blvd. B. Fine Arts Drive.
C. 5050 Oakland Ave. D. One Government Drive.
B
Kong Zhenlan， a 71-year-old woman from Chinas Shanxi Province， has devoted the last four decades of her life to adopting orphans （孤儿）， making sure that they had food on the table and got access to education.
Even though she could only afford to support herself on a modest income， Kong Zhenlan couldnt bear to walk by the orphanage in Jixian County every day and see so many children struggling in poverty. One day， she stopped by and picked one of the orphans in her arms. Thats when she knew she had to do something to make their life better. The modest woman started adopting these abandoned children and nurturing （養育） them as her own. Over the last 47 years， she has adopted 45 orphans， some of whom grew up to become doctors and lawyers.
Kongs oldest adopted child is 45-years-old， while her youngest is 9-months-old. Today， her adult children donate some of their monthly salaries to help bring up their younger siblings （兄弟姐妹）， but in the beginning， the woman had to make duel with what she had. And it wasnt much. She would spend all her money making sure the children had milk to drink， and if there was none left for her， she would look for leftovers in local garbage cans.
The modest woman recently told Pear Video that over the last 40 years she has only been getting 2 hours of sleep per night. She goes to sleep at around midnight， after putting the children to sleep and finishing up her chores， and gets up around 2 am to check if theyre all still covered with blankets. She has gotten used to it and said that a short sleep was a small price to pay for making sure the children grow up healthy and happy.
4. What makes Kong Zhenlan decide to adopt the orphan？
A. The poor children she saw struggling in poverty.
B. One of the orphan she picked in the orphanage.
C. Her income that afford to support the orphan.
D. The County she walks by every day.
5. How do Kong Zhenlans adult children help her？
A. By supporting her financially.
B. By raising money every month.
C. By selling milk in the midnight.
D. By picking up leftovers when free.
6. What makes Kong Zhenlan spare no effort to raise the orphans？
A. Her desire to get rid of loneliness.
B. Her eagerness to get fame and wealth.
C. Her wish to find a better job in this way.
D. Her hope for the children to have a happy life.
7. What word can best describe Kong Zhenlan？
A. Easy-going. B. Kind.
C. Creative. D. Reasonable.
C
People do not like being separated from their mobile phones， even while enjoying a restful holiday at the beach. However， the phone battery may become exhausted completely. If that happens， they have no choice but to connect the phone to the power supply. But its impossible to get the battery charged at the beach. Whats worse， the hot sun is shining right overhead， and the water in the bottle is sure to reach a very high temperature.
Antoine Sayah， a university student from Lebanon， developed a special beach mat called the Beachill. It looks similar to the ordinary beach mat and will cause back pain as well. However， the device can recharge any mobile phone. It is designed to be water-resistant （防水的） and has a 5-watt solar panel （面板）， which provides power continuously. The mat also has the refrigeration equipment that can help keep drinks cool， just like the refrigerator.
Antoine Sayah began selling the Beachill on the Internet for $150. He says he has been surprised at the reaction worldwide. “I have got orders for the device from Brazil， Toronto， all over Europe， especially France， America， from all continents.” The Beachill is also gaining popularity in other places， like swimming pools and boats.
Some people like the mat because it is lightweight and easy to carry. Rita Mathieu bought one of the Beachills. “When I am on the beach， I used to look around for a charger and never managed to find any and the water never stays cool，” she says， “so this kind of beach mat is wonderful and has everything in it， even a pocket where I can put a book. Thanks to it， I can surf the Internet and keep in touch with friends at any time at the beach.”
8. What is the purpose of the first paragraph？
A. To show great pity for people at the beach.
B. To tell some key facts about mobile phones.
C. To attract the readers interest in the subject.
D. To prove the importance of water in hot weather.
9. What can we learn about the Beachill？
A. It is quite unusual in appearance.
B. It will stop working in the water.
C. It has some function of the refrigerator.
D. It can not be used at the swimming pool.
10. Rita Mathieu is mentioned to prove the Beachills ______ .
A. popularity B. convenience
C. quality D. cheapness
11. What is the purpose of this text？
A. To tell people a new way to get a cold drink.
B. To ask people to stop using phones at the beach.
C. To encourage people to travel around the world.
D. To introduce a beach mat that can charge a phone.
D
Rome—Doctors and medical groups around the world last weekend reacted with strong opposition to the news that an Italian specialist is on the brink of cloning the first human baby.
Dr Severino Antinori， who is the head of a hospital in Rome， has been referred to in an Arab newspaper as claiming that one of his patients is eight weeks pregnant with a cloned baby.
Antinori refused to comment on the reports， but he said he hoped to produce a cloned embryo （卵） for implantation （植入） within two years. So far seven different kinds of mammals have already successfully cloned， including sheep， cats and most recently rabbits.
Doctors showed their doubt and were strongly opposed although they admitted that human cloning would finally come true unless there was a worldwide ban on the practice.
Professor Rudolf Jaeniscb of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said， “I find it astonishing that people do this where the result can be predicted that it will not be a normal baby. It is using humans as Guinea pigs. It makes people feel sick.”
But Ronald Green， director of the Ethics Institute at Dartmouth College in the US， said it was unlikely that an eight-week-old pregnancy would lead to a birth.
So far all cloned animals have suffered from some different serious disorders， many of them dying soon after their births.
Doctors are opposed to human cloning because they are worried about the welfare of the cloned child if there is one.
“There are no benefits of cloned human beings， just harm，” said Dr Michael Wilks of the UK.
12. What does the underlined phrase “on the brink of” in Paragraph 1 most probably mean？
A. On the side of. B. On the point of.
C. In search of. D. In favor of.
13. What is the doctors general attitude to the cloning of humans？
A. They support it. B. They welcome it.
C. They are against it. D. They pay no attention to it.
14. What can we learn about the cloned animals？
A. They are active.
B. They are born unhealthy.
C. They live a relatively long life.
D. They have a different charactor from the normal.
15. What does the text mainly tell us about human cloning？
A. Its failure. B. Its success.
C. The anger at it. D. Voices against it.
A major source of teen stress is school exams， and test anxiety is not uncommon. When you recognize your teen is under stress， how can parents help your teen stay calm before an exam？
Be involved. Parents need to be involved in their teens work. 1 What they look for is your presence—to talk， to cry， or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly with your teen. Encourage your teen to express his worries and fears， but dont let him focus on those fears.
Help them get organized. 2 Together， you and your teen can work out a timetable in which he can study for what he knows will be on the test.
Provide a calm setting. Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his privacy. Give him a nutritious diet. It is important for your teen to eat a healthy， balanced diet during exam times to focus and do his best. 3 If this happens， encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet， rather than junk food， is best for reducing stress.
4 Persuade your teen to get some sleep or do something active when he needs a real break from studying. Making time for relaxation， fun， and exercise is important in reducing stress. Help your teen balance his time so that he will feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.
Show a positive attitude. 5 Your panic， anxiety and blame contribute to your teens pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for his efforts. Most importantly， reassure your teen that things will be all right， no matter what the results are.
A. Encourage your teen to relax.
B. The best thing is simply to listen.
C. They will only make the situation worse.
D. Parents attitude will influence their teens emotions.
E. Exam stress can make some teens want to eat nothing.
F. Your teen may also make negative comments about himself.
G. Help your teen think about what he has to study and plan accordingly.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Some years ago when I was in my first year in college， I heard Salome Bey sing for the first time. The moment was exciting. Salomes1filled the room and brought the theater to life. I was so2that I decided to write an article about her.
I3Salome Bey， telling her I was from Essence magazine， and that I wanted to meet her to talk about her career. She4and told me to come to her studio next Tuesday. When I hung up， I was scared out of my mind. I5I was lying. I was not a writer at all and hadnt even written a grocery list.
I interviewed Salome Bey the next Tuesday. I sat there6 ， taking notes and asking questions that all began with， “Can you tell me...” I soon realized that7Salome Bey was one thing， but writing a story for a national magazine was just impossible. The8was almost unbearable. I struggled for days with draft after draft. Finally， I put my manuscript （手稿） into a large9and dropped it into a mailbox.
It didnt take long. My manuscript10 . How stupid of me！ I thought. How could I11in a world of professional writers？ Knowing I couldnt12the rejection letter， I threw the unopened envelope into a drawer.
Five years later， I was moving to California. While cleaning my apartment， I13the unopened envelope. This time I14it and read the editors letter in disbelief ：
Dear Ms Profit，
Your story on Salome Bey is fantastic. Yet we need some relevant materials. Please add those and return the article immediately. We would like to publish your story soon.
Shocked， it took me a long time to15 . Fear of rejection16me dearly. I lost at least five hundred dollars and failed to have my article appear in a major17 . More importantly， I lost years of18writing. Today， I have become a full-time writer. Looking back on this19 ， I learned a very important lesson： You cant20to doubt yourself.
1. A. joy B. voice C. speech D. smile
2. A. proud B. confident C. satisfied D. moved
3. A. visited B. emailed C. phoned D. interviewed
4. A. agreed B. refused C. hesitated D. paused
5. A. replied B. discovered C. explained D. knew
6. A. seriously B. patiently C. nervously D. quietly
7. A. betraying B. fooling C. inviting D. interrupting
8. A. attention B. failure C. comment D. pressure
9. A. envelope B. bag C. box D. drawer
10. A. disappeared B. returned C. spread D. improved
11. A. compare B. struggle C. survive D. compete
12. A. read B. deliver C. face D. receive
13. A. put down B. found out C. came across D. turn round
14. A. opened B. ignored C. remembered D. appreciated
15. A. recover B. prepare C. escape D. concentrate
16. A. encourage B. cost C. hurt D. scold
17. A. novel B. paper C. magazine D. story
18. A. constant B. endless C. typical D. enjoyable
19. A. experience B. success C. benefit D. accident
20. A. attempt B. afford C. expect D. pretend
I always dreamed traveling on my own. But my parents worried about me all the time. They thought I might have trouble solve the problems I met. In order to comfort him， I decided to travel with a friend and they agreed. It take me just two minutes to book two trains tickets from my hometown to Nanjing， paying with Alipay. I also downloaded an app which was using to help me find the hotel easy. We spent several days in Nanjing and visited the number of old museums， that contained many beautiful paintings. Although this was the first time that I had left home， but I really had a good time.
大家都知道健康的重要性，但許多青少年却不注重健康。请以“Have a Healthy Lifestyle”为题，为某英语报写一篇征文。内容包括：
1.列举不注重健康的表现;
2.不注重健康导致的危害;
3.你的建议。
注意：
1.词数100左右;
2.文章的开头已给出，不计入总词数;
3.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Have a Healthy Lifestyle
We all know that health is very important. Only when we are healthy can we study well and enjoy life.
Everyone Needs Friendship
人人都需要友誼
The word， “friend”， covers a wide range of meanings. It can be a nodding acquaintance， a comrade， a confidant， a partner， a playmate， an intimate colleague， etc.
“朋友”这个词，意义很广。朋友可以是点头之交、同志、知己、伙伴、玩伴、亲密的同事等。
Everyone needs friendship. No one can sail the ocean of life single-handed. We need help from， and also give help to others. In modern society， people attach more importance to relations and connections. A man of charisma has many friends. His power lies in his ability to give.
人人都需要友谊。没有人能独自在人生的海洋中航行。我们给人以帮助，也需要别人的帮助。在现代社会，人们更重视关系和联系。一个有非凡魅力的人会有许多朋友，他的魅力在于他的奉献能力。
As life is full of strife and conflict， we need friends to support and help us out of difficulties. Our friends give us warnings against danger. Our friends offer us advice with regard to how to deal with various situations. True friends share not only our joys but also our sorrows.
生活充满了矛盾和斗争，我们需要朋友的支持，以帮助我们摆脱困境。朋友提醒我们警惕危险。朋友主动给我们以忠告，告诉我们如何应付各种不同的情况。真正的朋友与我们同甘共苦。
With friendship， life is happy and harmonious. Without friendship， life is sad and unfortunate. I have friends in high positions and friends in the rank and file. Some are rich and in power. Some are relatively poor and without power. Some are like myself， working as a teacher， reading and writing， content with a simple life. We all care for each other， love and help each other. We feel we are the happiest when we chat and exchange ideas with one another. With my friends， I know what to treasure， what to tolerate and what to share.
有了友谊，生活幸福、和谐;没有友谊，生活变得悲伤、不幸。我有地位高的朋友;也有地位低的朋友;有的有钱有权，有的较穷且无权无势;有的和我一样教书，读读写写，满足于简朴的生活。我们都互相关心，互相爱护，互相帮助。我们觉得跟朋友们在一起闲谈、交流思想是最开心的。和我的朋友们在一起，我知道该珍惜什么，容忍什么，分享什么。
I will never forget my old friends， and Ill keep making new friends. I will not be cold and indifferent to my poor friends， and I will show concern for them， even if it is only a comforting word.
我决不会忘记老朋友，同时我也会继续结交新朋友。我对穷困的朋友绝不冷漠，而是会关心他们，哪怕只是说一句安慰的话。
