高中英语任务型阅读试题

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There are many destructive (破坏性的) forces when it comes to nature, which have destroyed whole cities and killed many people. They’re really terrible, but they occur somewhat often, and this is why you see so many charities these days which focus their efforts on helping people who have been affected by natural disasters.
While the world is a very beautiful place to live in, there will always be parts of the world where natural disasters happen more often than in other places, where properties and lives are destroyed. Only the people who live in the country where tsunamis and earthquakes as well as other disasters occur experience these, and we can only imagine the suffering that they go through.
For some people out there, the world is cruel, but they have no choice but to stay where they are. A lot of the time people simply cannot afford to move away, as they might not be able to get a job when they leave.
In 2004, there was a tsunami in the Indian Ocean. A tsunami is a large wave that towers hundreds of feet into the air, and covers whole areas when it comes crashing down on to dry land. This particular tsunami was caused by an earthquake that happened in the middle of the sea, shooting the water away from the ground and towards dry land. This tsunami actually reached thirty meters in height, and was one of the worst tidal waves the world has ever seen. Over 200,000 people were hurt in the disaster.
In 2005, we also saw a hurricane happened in the United States. This hurricane was known as hurricane Katrina, and is perhaps the worst in the history of the world. It happened in 2005 and destroyed millions of properties in the area. It also took the lives of nearly 2,000 American people. It was known that for ten days, the wind swept through the area, meaning the most powerful country in the world became helpless in their attempts to save the people who were affected by the hurricane.
Finally, in 2008 we saw yet another natural disaster. This time it was a cyclone (旋风), which is similar to a hurricane but happens in a circular motion (圆周运动). This cyclone Nargis had been one of the strongest to have ever occurred, reaching a death toll of nearly 150,000 people.
All of these were terrible disasters that were unavoidable.
Title: Forces of Nature

Introduction	Destructive forces of nature refer to natural disasters _______ tsunamis and earthquakes.
Consequences	◆ When these terrible disasters occur in some parts of the world, they_______ properties and lives. ◆ People in these parts go through the_______ that only exists in our imagination. ◆ Some people out there have to _______ where they are. They can’t afford to move away, as jobs in other places might not be _______.
Examples	◆ The 2004 tsunami reached a_______ of thirty meters and it was one of the worst tidal waves in the world.  ◆ The 2005 _______ known as Katrina swept through parts of the US, causing great loss. Even the most powerful country could do_______ to save its people. ◆ The 2008 cyclone called Nargis had been one of the strongest, leaving nearly 150,000 people_______.
Summary	These terrible disasters couldn’t be_________.

 

In Britain all children have to go to school between the ages of 5 and 16. In the US children must go to school from the age of 6 to between the ages of 14 and 16, depending on the state they live in.
Subject
In England and Wales the subjects taught in schools are laid down by the National Curriculum, which was introduced in 1988 and sets out  in detail the subjects that children should study and the levels of achievement they should reach by the ages of 7, 11, 14 and 16, when they are tested. The National Curriculum does not apply to Scotland, where each school decides what subjects it will teach.
In the US the subjects taught are decided by national and local governments. Whereas British schools usually have prayers and religious instruction, American schools are not allowed to include prayers or to teach particular religious beliefs.
Examinations
At 16 students in England and Wales take General certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) examinations. These examinations are taken by students of all levels of ability in all subjects and may involve a final examination, an assessment, or both of these things. At 18 some students take A-level examinations, usually in no more than three subjects. It is necessary to have A levels in order to go to a university .
In Scotland students take the Scottish Certificate of Education (SCE) examinations. A year later, they can take examinations called HIGHS, after which they can either go straight to a university or spend a further year at school and take the Certificate of Sixth Year Studies. In Scotland the university system is different from that in England and Wales. Courses usually last four years rather than three and students have to study a larger number of subjects as part of their degree.
In the US school examinations are not as important as they are in Britain. Students in High Schools do have exams at the end of their last two years, but these final exams are considered along with the work that the students have done during the school years.
Social Events and Ceremonies
In American high schools there is a formal ceremony for graduation . Students wear a special cap and gown and receive a diploma from the head of the school. Students often buy a class ring to ear, and a yearbook, containing pictures of their friends and teachers. There are also special social events at American schools. Sports events are popular, and cheer leaders lead the school in supporting the school team and singing the school song. At the end of their junior year, at age 17 or 18, students held in the evening. The girls wear long evening dresses and the boys wear TUXEDOS.
In Britain, there are no formal dances or social occasions associated with school life. Some schools have Speech Day at the end of the school year when prizes are given to the best students and speeches are made by the head teacher and sometimes an invited guest.
Title:______in Britain and the US

	In Britain	In the US
Ages	Students _______school between the ages of 5 and 16.	Students go to school from the age of 6 to between the ages of 14 and 16, which _____ in different states.
Subjects	* The subjects are required by the National Curriculum in England and Wales * ______in Scotland have the right to determine the subjects to be taught	* Prayers or particular religious beliefs are not ______in subjects. * Subjects are decided by national and ____government
Exams	* In England and Wales, one cannot go to university ______A levels. * Exams in Scotland are different from __  in England and Wales	*Exams are not so important as they are in Britain. *Students have exams at the end of their last two years.
Social events and ceremonies	* Schools have no formal dances or social occasions related to school life. * There is Speech Day in some schools, a time for giving prizes and making speeches	* A formal ceremony is held for students who ______from high school. * Sporting events enjoy _ ___with students.

 

China’s Tianhe-1 has a computing speed of 2,507 trillion（万亿）calculations a second, making it the fastest computer in the world. It is also 40 percent faster than the world’s second fastest supercomputer, Cray XT5 Jaguar, in the US, kept at a national laboratory in Tennessee, according to the New York Times. Jack Dongarra, a University of Tennessee computer scientist, told NYT that the Chinese supercomputer is faster than the existing Number One machine.
Building the fastest supercomputer has become a source of national pride, as these machines are valued for their ability to solve problems in areas like defense, energy and science. These problems are related to national interests. Supercomputing technology is also found in business. Oil and gas companies use supercomputers to find oil and gas.
Obviously, research centers with large supercomputers attract top scientific talents. This adds extra importance to the machines—they’re more than just huge computers.
China’s new supercomputer will be used to speed up greatly scientific calculations, such as hurricane and tsunami modeling, cancer research, car design and even studying stars.
In 2008, two US scientists put together a step-by-step guide on how to build a supercomputer using PlayStation 3 video-game consoles（控制台）. Modern supercomputers are built by combining thousands of small computer servers（服务器）and using software to turn them into one large computer. Really, any organization with enough material and technology can create a fast machine.
The Chinese system follows that model by linking thousands upon thousands of computer servers. But the secret behind the system—and the technological achievement—is China’s own networking technology. “That technology was built by them,” Dongarra said. “They are taking supercomputing very seriously and using a lot of time and money.”
“China is still a developing country,” said Sha Chaoqun, manager at Dawning Company which is the leading supercomputer maker in China. “Maybe one day, China’s total computing power can be greater than that of the US, but there is still a long way to go before we get there.”

Paragraph outline	Supporting details
China has developed the world’s  fastest supercomputer.	◇Tianhe-1 has a high computing speed, which _______ it the fastest computer in the world. ◇Tianhe-1 is 40 percent faster than the ______ fastest supercomputer in the world. ◇_____ Jack Dongarra, we learn that the Chinese supercomputer is faster than the existing Number One machine.
Many countries see the fastest supercomputer as a source of national ______ and are making efforts to develop it.	◇The high-speed computer is ________ to solve problems related to national interests. ◇Besides ______, supercomputing technology can also be found in areas of defense, energy and science. ◇It’s obvious that top scientific talents are ______ to research centers with large supercomputers.
The secret behind supercomputers is networking technology.	◇By using the technology built by Chinese people, taking it _______ and devoting lots of time and money, China has achieved a lot.
Mr. Sha showed a conservative（保守的） _______ toward the development of computing power.	◇_________ the greater computing power China may have in the future, there is still a long way to go.

                                                                              

Criticism (批评) is everywhere in life. It is up to you to decide how to react to it. Learn how to deal with criticism and lead a happier and more relaxing life.
Ask yourself how the criticism will affect you. Will you lose your job because of the criticism? Will you lose what is important to you because you are criticized? Will life stop existing if your opinions are not accepted? Surely not! So, don’t worry about it. Instead, remember that some criticism actually helps you make some improvements.
You absolutely cannot stop what people say. What you can do, however, is to change the way you react to criticism. If you let it upset you, then the blame is on you. You have the right to decide what to do with the criticism you receive.
Don’t be afraid to accept criticism. No one likes to be told that he is wrong. Yet, every single person has, at one time or another, been blamed for something. Realize that it’s normal. You may have received some strong criticism, but it doesn’t mean that you are foolish, or that you don’t have the ability to do something properly. If you are afraid to put your work out for others to see, you’ll  never know if you are a capable person. Try not to think of it in that way and don’t take it seriously. If you can learn to be optimistic, you will remove some stress and nervousness about what people think, thus becoming happier.
Consider where the criticism comes from. It may help you step back and examine what causes the criticism. Is the critic just trying to offer constructive criticism? It is much easier to accept correction or guidance from someone that has good intentions. This type of criticism is known as valid criticism, because there is a valid point or reason to it. On the other hand, there are critics that offer their advice just to be negative. This is commonly referred to as invalid criticism because it is often not of any use at all.
Do your best. And if someone doesn’t like what you’ve done, so what? It’s either valid criticism or invalid criticism. But you have the power to decide how you will allow it to affect you.
Title: How to deal with criticism

The author’s opinion about criticism	Criticism is a (n) part of life and it is up to you to decide your reaction to it.
Ways of dealing with criticism	●Understand the   that criticism has on you: 1) Some criticism won’t make a difference to you, so don’t feel   about it. 2) Some criticism can help you . ●Change the way you respond to criticism and try not to be   about it. ●Accept criticism  : Receiving criticism doesn’t mean you are stupid or you are   to do things. ●Be optimistic about criticism and you will become less stressed or  . ●Think about the   for criticism: It may be valid criticism or invalid criticism.
	Take criticism as it is and remember you decide how you respond to it.

When the weather turns warm, everyone wants to be in or around the water. Learning how to keep safe is necessary if you plan to go swimming.
“Buddy up!” Always swim with a partner, every time-and this is very important. Even experienced swimmers can become tired or face sudden accidents, which might make it difficult to get out of the water. When you swim together, you can help each other or go for help in a minute.
Get skilled. It’s good to go be fully prepared. Learning some life-saving skills can help you save a life. A number of organizations offer free classes to both beginning and experienced swimmers and boaters. Check with local hospitals, or the Red Cross.
Know your limits (极限). Swimming an be a lot of fun and you might want to stay in the water as long as possible. If you’re not a good swimmer or you’re just learning to swim, don’t go in water that’s so deep for you and don’t try to keep up with skilled swimmers. That can be dangerous, especially when your friends are challenging you.
If you are a good swimmer and have had lessons, keep an eye on friends who aren’t as comfortable or as skilled as you are. If they or you are getting tired, you should take a break for a while.
Swim in safe areas only. It’s a good idea to swim only in places that are directed by a lifeguard. No one can expect changing ocean currents (水流), sudden storms, or other dangers. In the event that something does go wrong, lifeguards trained in life-saving skills are ready to help.
Swimming in an open body of water like a lake is different from swimming in a pool. Do your research so you know where not to swim, and pay attention to any warning sign(警告标志) posted in the area.

on swimming safety
Swim with a partner	It is very      to go swimming with partners.
Partners who are      together can help each other or ask for help at once.
Make full	Learning some life-saving skills can be very      during a sudden danger.
free classes offered by local hospitals, or the Red Cross.
Know your limits	Do not swim in the water that is too deep.
Do not try to swim too     to catch up with skilled swimmers.
out for your partners if you are an experienced swimmer.
Swim in safe areas	Swim in places where there is a     .
There is      between swimming in a pool and in the lake.

 

Interviewing someone for a job is not as easy as it looks. First, as the interviewer, you’re tasked with finding the person who will not only do the job well but also fit in well with the other employees.
You have to make an evaluation of abstract qualities that can’t be found on a résumé. Because you have to repeat the process for every potential employee, you end up asking question after question, applicant after applicant.
Still, interviewers need to be told something: “What is your biggest weakness?” is not a good question. It just isn’t.
Now, job seekers have to understand that interviewers want to find some way to know what makes an applicant different from others. Asking questions that are seemingly impossible to answer is one way to see who can think creatively. Then what may be a proper way to respond to such a question?
Honesty, with a twist(新手法)
“‘What are your three strengths and three weaknesses?’ is a classic, but not too many people know how to answer this,” says Kenneth C. Wisnefski, founder and CEO of WebiMax, an online marketing company.
“As an interviewer, we want to hear strengths that describe initiative(主动性), motivation and dedication. The best way to respond is to include these qualities into specific ‘personal statements.’
“Similarly, weaknesses should be positioned as a strength that can benefit the employer.”
“I like to hear applicants state an exaggerated strength, and put an interesting twist on it. An example of this is, ‘My initiative is so strong, that sometimes I take on too many projects at a time.’”
This answer leads with a strength that employers want —initiative —and still acknowledges that you’re not perfect.
Although you might consider this acknowledgement too honest, it works because it proves you’re being honest.
Honesty, with progress
When you consider what your weaknesses are, think about how you have attempted to overcome them. No one is perfect, so pretending that you are a perfectionist will come across as insincere.
Debra Davenport, author of “Career Shuffle,” believes citing(引用) examples are the best approach.
“My preferred response for this question is to tell the truth without damaging the applicant’s image.” Davenport explains.
“A better response might be, ‘I’ve had some challenges with work-life balance in the past and I realize that a life out of balance isn’t good for me, my family or my employer. I’ve taken the time to learn better time and project management, and I’m also committed to my overall wellness.’”
The answer adds some dimension to the question, and proves you’ve thought beyond the answer. You’ve actually changed your behavior to address the situation, even if you haven’t completely overcome the weakness.
Put yourself in the interviewer’s shoes
However you decide to answer, Debra Yergen, author of “Creating Job Security Resource Guide,” recommends job seekers imagine themselves sitting on the other side of the desk.
“If you were doing the hiring, what would you be looking for? What would be your motivation for asking certain questions? Who would you be trying to weed out? If you can empathize (共鸣) with the interviewer, you can better understand what they want and need, and then frame your qualifications to meet their needs for the position you seek.”
Once you consider what the goal of the question is and figure out what your honest answer is, you’ll be able to give the best possible answer to a tricky question.

Job Interviews
Tasks for a job interviewer	☆ Find the person both doing the job well and        along well with other employees. ☆      abstract qualities of applicants by asking one question after another.
to interviewees for replying to a tricky question	☆ Understand that the interviewers want to        between applicants and that asking a question seemingly impossible to answer is one way to see an applicant’s        . ☆ Be        and inventive when asked about your weaknesses, and respond properly. ☆ Never        you are perfect, which may be believed to be insincere. ☆Try to show that you’ve changed a lot         you haven’t completely get rid of your weaknesses. ☆ Put yourself in the interviewer’s shoes and have a better            of their needs for the job.
Conclusion	☆ With the goal of the question        into account and the honest answer in your mind, you will be able to give the best possible answer.

 

How can you get along with classmates, especially the ones that are really difficult to deal with? Firstly, if someone does something that offends you, take a moment to relax and just breathe (呼吸) before you relax. You can take 3 deep breaths and count to ten while you breathe in and out, and this will help to calm the nervous system. Giving yourself time to think will also help you make a good decision and avoid making the situation worse.
Secondly, you can get along with others by exercising. Exercise can develop your muscle and self-confidence. Take an exercise class at school and communicate with your classmates during the class. This is a great way to get to know them better.
Thirdly, if you have a problem with some of your classmates, talk to them about it. Discuss some ways you can make your relationship better. For example, if you have a neighbor that likes to copy homework off you, talk to this person about doing their own work.
Fourthly, to avoid disagreement in the relationship, you need to communicate with your classmates effectively. When your classmates are talking to you, take the time to actually listen to what they’re saying. Give them your full attention by looking into their eyes and repeating some of the things they’re saying. This way, you’ll be closer to them and this could develop into a great friendship.
Last but not least, to get along with your classmates, you may, need to make a few changes to your personality (性格). If you’re having trouble getting along with others, you must get at the root of the problem. You don’t have to completely change who you are, but you need to be willing to change.
In a word, be true to who you are, give your classmates respect and make friends with them, and you’ll get along well with them.

on getting along with classmates
Relax when you are      by someone	Keep calm by breathing      and counting to ten while breathing. Think about the      of your actions in order to behave correctly.
Exercise	Develop your muscle and make you become more      by exercising.  Communicate with your classmates during exercise
Talk with your classmates about the problems	Discuss how you can      your relationship.  Encourage him to do his own work if one classmate likes to copy your homework.
Communicate effectively	Listen carefully to what your classmate is saying.  Make eye      with your classmate and repeat some of his of her words when he or she is talking.
Make     to your personality	Find out what the     really is and then be willing to change.

What are the ideal jobs for the future? This is one question which every student and young professional seems to worry about. Having an idea of the best jobs for tomorrow can help them make the right decision to achieve the height of their careers. The best jobs for the future in America are mentioned below with the opinions of job market experts.
Jobs in the Financial Services Sector (部门)
With the world coming out of an economic recession(不景气), jobs in the financial services sector begin to be in demand once again. Students who have completed their management education can join the leading financial services provider companies for a pretty good salary (工资). The opportunities for advancement are plenty in this sector. The professionals working in this sector are believed to be well paid. These jobs will definitely be the top jobs for the future.
Jobs in the Information Technology Sector
Jobs in the information technology sector have always been in the list of the top jobs for the future. According to experts, the information technology sector will continue to grow at a rapid speed and bring many jobs. The jobs of software developers, programmers and technical writers would prove to be very beneficial in the future. At first you will be hired for a junior level position such as a trainee (实习生) engineer, but slowly and steadily you will be able to get a promotion due to your good performance and skills. The excellent workers have opportunities to work with globally established and famous software companies at extra salaries.
Jobs in Education
Teaching would definitely be one of the future jobs in demand. There have appeared many public schools and private educational institutions. With increasing awareness of education, teachers teaching different subjects will always be in hot demand. Salaries for teachers have also seen a growing trend over the past few years. High school and university level teachers will benefit the most in terms of salaries and advancement opportunities.
Jobs in Health care
Doctors and health experts will never be out of demand whatever may be the situation of the economy. With an increase in the number of hospitals and an ever growing population suffering from diseases and disorders, the need for well trained and hardworking nurses will always be there. Nurses will get attractive salaries especially in European countries.
These were some of the top jobs for the future. Hopefully, this article about the best jobs for the future will prove helpful to you. All the best for your career choice!
Best        for the future

Careers	Reasons	Results & Futures
Jobs in the Financial Services Sector	The world’s      has been recovering.	Students who have studied       can work in the leading financial services provider companies and  gain a high income. There are good chances of advancement  in this sector.
Jobs in the Information Technology Sector	The information technology sector is      rapidly and needs some technicians.	At first, students may work as trainee        Then they will be able to be          slowly and steadily.
Jobs in Education	More and more people       on education. Many government as well as   educational institutions have been established.	High income and good advancement opportunities make teaching jobs have a positive development space.
Jobs in Health care	There appear a lot of __. The number of people who suffer from diseases and disorders is increasing.	In the near future, well trained and hardworking nurses will be very      .

 

Everyone can experience anger sometimes, but not everyone can control it properly. To some people, controlling anger seems like the hardest thing in the world to do.
When it comes to anger control, there are lots of tools and things that you can do. The first technique you can use is to recognize stress when it occurs. This is extremely important as you need to understand what causes this pressure and attempt to reduce this stress before it transforms quickly into anger.
Developing empathy (移情) is another anger control skill you can learn. You can teach yourself how to reduce or eliminate (消除)anger completely by seeing things from other people’s perspective.
You need to learn how to respond to situations rather than react. Think about your response and calmly approach this rather than reacting suddenly when stress and pressure are triggered.
When you experience unwanted feelings, control these by talking to yourself in your own mind and enable yourself to deal with those feelings effectively before acting on them. By talking it over in your own head you can work out how you will best deal with the situation instead of acting on impulse (冲动), which can be destructive.
Anger control can also be achieved with the skill of being able to communicate with others with honesty. You can effectively train yourself to respond to situations without getting annoyed about things.
These feelings can quite regularly be set off by a difference in what we expect and what actually get in life. Often if things do not go our way or we feel we have been harshly treated, we will find it hard to control our anger. If you adjust your expectations, then you should be able to handle difficult situations and cope with them much better.
Finally it is vitally important to step back and think about things that are happening rather than acting too quickly. It can sometimes be very hard not to wade in (介入)and start acting before thinking about things first.
Therefore, it is important to remember that everyone has the capacity to lose their temper and controlling it is the real challenge.

How can you control anger?
Problem	Anger is a normal feeling in people’s lives, yet not all can deal with it in the _______ way. Some people find anger control hard.
Anger control __________.	◆Acknowledge your stress, face it bravely, discover the cause and try to ________before it develops into anger.
◆Think about things from other people’s perspective and take _______       of the power of empathy. ◆Respond calmly to situations rather than _________ ◆Talking will help you to get rid of unwanted feelings and avoid destructive   __________.
◆Avoid annoyed feelings by __________other honestly.
◆Make ________to your expectations in difficult situations. ◆Think __________you act.
Conclusion	Though it is a human ability to be angry, it is a challenge to bring it __________

 

Write on more than three words for each answer.
The father of Western philosophy
The word ‘philosophy’ means ‘love of wisdom’. Philosophy can be thought of as a way of looking at the world around us, or of answering the great questions of life, such as ‘Why are we here ?’ and ‘What is truth?’
The father of Western philosophy was Socrates. Socrates was from Athens, in Greece. When he was young, he was a brave soldier. Later, he became a teacher, but he taught for free, and earned his salary from being a common worker. Aside from this, we know very little about him. Since he never wrote a book, we also know very little about his philosophy. Yet, Socrates has had a deep influence on Western thought and science.
To understand how this can true, we must understand how Socrates taught. Socrates taught by asking questions. Through this, he challenged his students to develop and explain their own arguments. In many cases, his questions made his students aware of their own errors. Many students got embarrassed and even angry when this happened, while others changed their opinions. Socrates’ way of approaching the truth is now called the Socratic Methods. The idea of asking questions until you reach the right answer is the basis of modern philosophy and science.
Unfortunately for him, Socrates questioned too much. He always asked challenging questions to everyone he met, upsetting many people in Athens. Finally, some people had had enough of him, so they took him to court for questioning the existence of the Greek’s Gods and for corrupting the young people of Athens. At his trial, he defended himself by asking his judges yet more questions. This just made a bad situation worse. Finally he was put to death by being forced to drink poison.                 Through his death, Socrates became the hero of all people who search for the truth.

The Father of Western philosophy
The     of philosophy	Philosophy can be   as a way of looking at the world around us, or of answering the great questions of life.
Brief introduction to Socrates	Socrates was       Athens. He was a brave soldier when he was young. Later, he worked as a teacher who taught   and earned his salary from being a common worker.
Socratic Method	Socrates taught by      . Through this, he challenged his students to develop and explain their own arguments to make the students aware of their own errors. His way of     he truth is now called the Socratic Method.
for Socrates’ death	Socrates always liked asking      questions to everyone, which upset many people in Athens, so they took him to   for questioning the existence of the Greek gods and for corrupting the young people.     , he was put to death by being forced to drink poison. However, he became the hero of all people who search for the truth.

You are what you eat. So maybe it’s time you started eating sensibly. Experts at the first Chinese Students Nutrition and Health Festival in Kunming last week singled out (挑选） several bad eating habits.
Watching television while having meals or snacks.
Doing this means you don’t pay attention to your food, forget how full you are and so overeat. It can also cause digestion(消化) diseases. One way to avoid this is only to eat in certain areas of your home.
.  Replacing meals with snacks.
Many students think that eating small snacks can help them diet. But it often results
In overeating and health problems related to a lack of vegetables,carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins. Snaking only works if it is well planned and includes healthy foods such as nuts, vegetables, fruit and yogurt.
.Having drinks rather than water.
Fizzy(有气泡的)drinks and fruit juice are usually high in calories and sugar, which can cause weight problems. Water is important in making your brain cells and every organ in your body work properly. For your body to burn fat,it needs at least eight glasses of pure water a day. Liquids like soda(苏打水)and coffee actually take water away from your body.
.Choosing meat and certain vegetables over others.
Different foods provide different kinds of nutrition. If you don't have a balanced diet,
this can result in malnutrition(营养失调)and a weaker body.
.Eating throat tablets(润喉片)as if they were sweets.
If you eat throat tablets when you have no throat disease, they may affect the bacteria
(细菌)in your mouth and cause real throat problems.

	results
Watching television while having meals or snacks.	Overeating;	Eat in certain areas
Replacing meals with snacks.	; A lack of vegetables,  carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins	the snacks; Eat healthy foods
.Having drinks rather than water.	; Weight problems
.Choosing meat and certain vegetables over others.	Malnutrition;	Balance your diet
.Eating throat tablets as if they were sweets.	; Real throat problems

Some people call her innovative, others say she’s simply a copycat--- a Chinese version of US singer Lady Gaga---or just an attention seeker who tries too hard. But whatever labels fans and critics pin on her, Shang Wenjie, whose English name is Laure, keeps herself cool.
As she sings in her song The way I am: “Whether you like it or not, it has nothing to do with me.”
Shang, 30, first rose to fame in 2006 as the champion of Hunan TV’s talent contest Supergirls. However, she didn’t enjoy much popularity until she changed her girl-next–door image into a more shocking style four years later. 
While her fashion taste caught public attention, criticism came just as quickly, with many saying her rebellious look was only meant to get more media exposure.
“My styling goes with the music,” Shang told Yancheng Evening News. “I don’t need to be known as the Chinese Lady Gaga. I just want to be known as Laure Shang.”
She’s recently made that a reality thanks to I’m a Singer, another talent show produced by Hunan TV, which gathers famous singers to compete and an audience of 500 to decide who goes to the next round,
The show gave Shang an opportunity to display her musical abilities. She tried out a wide range of styles including pop, hip-hop, rock’n’roll, punk and electro. The highlights of her time on the show were when she chose tunes which are lesser-known than other contestants’ choices. For example, she sang her own versions of American pop star Michael Jackson’s Man in the “Shang has shown an international flavor which is just as inspiring as her fashion sense,” commented Sina.com. “She has become a trail blazer on the Mandopop scene, creating a music style bearing her own mark.”
Shang was eliminated (淘汰) on March 8, but “thanks to the show, her popularity has grown rapidly,” People’s Daily wrote.
“I love Shang, the youngest singer on the show,” said 16-year-old Guo Chen, a Senior 1 student from Daqing Shiyan High School in Heilongjiang. “Shang is quite international. She not only introduces European and US fashion, but also creatively combines Western music with Mandopop.”
Shang owes her international style to her educational background. She graduated from Fudan University as a French major. “The advantage of learning foreign languages is intangible. For example, it helps me communicate well with foreign musicians and broaden my horizons of music styles,” she said.

Topic: Shang Wenjie
Her________	She first rose to _______in 2006 as the champion of Hunan TV’s Supergirls; After she changed her girl-next-door image into a _____style, she started to enjoy ______; She wanted to be known as Laure Shang and made it a reality thanks to I’m a singer _______she was eliminated on March 8.
Others’ comments about her	Some say she’s simply a copycat, others consider her a(n) _______seeker---her rebellious look was only ________to get more media exposure; Supporters say she is international and introduces European and US fashion and _________ combines Western music with Mandopop.
Her responses	She keeps herself cool no matter how fans and critics comment on her; she thinks her styling ________ with her music; She owes her international style to her educational background because learning a foreign language helps her ________ well with foreign musicians and broaden her horizons of music styles.

 

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Living in a foreign country is fun, but it isn’t always easy. There are many differences between cultures and although some of these differences are unimportant, they can cause a lot of embarrassment. I spoke to a few foreign friends about how they experienced culture shock in China.
Aubin arrived two months ago from Europe to take part in a language programme in Shanghai. Before he left, he was actually taught the differences between European and Chinese cultures, including everything from table manners to classroom behavior. However, some things have still taken him by surprise. For example, he couldn’t understand why waiters did not want to accept the tips he gave them after meals in restaurants. I had to explain to him that people don’t usually tip in China and that this comes from the Confucian idea that one must avoid accepting any undue(不适当的) income.
Another friend, Julia, came to Guangzhou from London to teach at a language school. After a month, she told me that she was really let down by her students. I asked her why and she told me that they were so quiet that she was the only person talking in class and it felt like the children were punishing her by making her talk to the walls! I explained to her that the children were simply respectful, but she said that it would be more respectful if they answered her questions.
And it is not only the West and the East that have cultural differences. Even Korea and China, two countries that are very close to each other, have differences too. “I thought Chinese and Korean people were similar in some ways,” said my friend Ji-Hyun in perfect Chinese, “but I was wrong. In ancient times the Chinese used to take their shoes off before entering a house. They don’t do that anymore, but Korean people still do! I keep getting that wrong even though I’ve been here for five years!”
Luckily, whether we take our shoes off or not, or leave unnecessary tips, the world still runs perfectly. In my opinion, cultural differences should simply be seen as a way of making life interesting. Imagine how boring it would be if we all did everything in exactly the same way! Learning to understand and respect differences is, after all, what life is all about.
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Living with differences
Theme	People will meet a _____ culture while living in a foreign country, which can make them feel _____.
_____ of foreign friends in China	Aubin couldn’t understand why waiters _____ to accept the tips he gave them after meals in restaurants.
Julia felt really _____ because no one talked in class except herself and thought that if the students _____ her, they should answer her questions.
Ji-Hyun believed there were some _____ between Chinese and Korean people and thought it was wrong that people _____ their shoes when they entered a house.
Conclusion	We should _____ cultural differences as a way to make life interesting. We would be _____ with life if we did everything in the same way.

 

Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.
I’m not a fast reader and I don’t read as much as many other people, but reading is something I enjoy. It opens new worlds to me and widens my perspective(洞察力,眼力).
Recently I found Kobo，an online book store that allows me to buy e-books and read them on a device of my choice. I’m a girl living in Indonesia, where e-books are not available and I had to buy physical books from Amazon in the past. There are two problems with it:
Shipping cost. Since I live far away from the United States, it costs a lot to ship a book. Shipping costs almost as much as the book itself.
Shipping time. It takes about three weeks for the books to arrive through postal mail.
Now with Kobo, I can eliminate those two problems. Not only does it cost less time and money to get the books, but also I prefer to read e-books this way than reading physical books. Here are three reasons why:
I can easily bring the books everywhere. Since all the books are in my iPod touch, I can simply put the device into my pocket and bring it everywhere I go.
The size is smaller. The size of the iPod Touch is smaller than a physical book. This makes reading more convenient for me.
I can read in any position I want. The iPod has a light source, so I can read when I am in darkness. This means that I can read in practically any position and condition.
One more advantage I haven’t mentioned is space. Physical books take space, but e-books don’t.
Why does the author like reading? (no more than 11 words)
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What are the problems with buying physical books from Amazon? (no more than 9 words)
_____________________________________________________
How can the author read when she is in darkness? (no more than 6 words)
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What’s the author’s attitude towards e-books? (no more than 1 word)
_____________________________________________________

Children are great. However, being a parent to a child can be very challenging. In your child’s preschool years he is sure to test you to see what he can and can’t get away with. Ensuring your child behaves himself is easier said than done. But you can minimize(最小化)frustrations and enjoy every moment you have with your child by the following.
Spend quality time with your child. Try putting off some work to spend time with your child. Play with him or read him a book. By spending quality time with him every day you are letting your child know that you are concerned about him.
State your rules in black and white. At first, it may be tough for you to carry them out just because of your child’s too much crying, and you have to give in to him at times. But in the long term, by sticking to your rules, you are letting your child know what behaviour you will and will not bear.
Punishment should be avoided if possible. It will deeply affect your child’s physical and mental health. It you want to correct his mis behavior, do it in a friendly way.
You children copy their parents’ behavior. If you are trying to teach your child to always be kind to others, your behavior needs to suggest that. By being on your best behavior in front of your child you will set a wonderful example to him. Your child will only be this age once. Allow your child to make his own decisions. Let him make mistakes sometimes so he will learn to be more responsible for his actions.
Another thing that you have to remember is to let your child understand that his actions always affect other people and his misbehavior is not the solution to his problem.
By following those above, you are on your way to having a well-behaved child and getting along well with him.

Title: How to raise 1._______ I. Difficulty It is 2. ______to shape a kid. II.3. _______ l Spare some time with your kid and let him know 4. _______. l Be consistent in carrying out 5. _______. l Correct your kid’s misbehavior in a friendly way rather than 6. _______. l Make yourself a good 7. ______ to your kid. l Give your kid 8. ______ to arrange his own life. l Help your kid know 9. _______ have an effect on others and his misbehavior makes no sense. III. 10. _______ Your kid will behave himself and you will have a good relationship with him.