Do you dream of the day when you can drive a car？ In the United States， teenagers can get their driver's license when they are only 16years old．
Getting a driver's license takes a lot of time and energy， but it's worth it because it means having a lot more freedom． I'm from the state of Iowa （爱荷华州） that doesn't have a lot of public transportation． So until I turned 16， my parents had to drive me pretty much everywhere．
There were several steps before I got that special plastic card． In Iowa， everyone can get their learner's permit at the age of 14， which means you can only drive if your parent is sitting in the seat next to you．
The next step was getting my school permit at the age of 15． In the state of Iowa， if you live more than a mile （1.6km） away from school， you can get a school permit． But you can only drive to school and back home． Luckily， I lived just over a mile away from school， so I was able to drive my mom's car to school． But if you were caught going outside that route （路线）， you would get into big trouble．
Finally， after taking （and passing） a three﹣month driver's education course and the final test， I was able to get my driver's license． I could almost taste the freedom already， and it did in fact make life quite a bit easier．
How teenagers get （56） their driver's license in Iowa， the USA |
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You're allowed to drive from home to school or back home if you live（59） away． |
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driver's license |
˜You have to take a three﹣month education course ˜You have to take and pass （60） ． |
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The new term is coming soon． What is your resolution？ Let's share it!
Cui Anqi， 14， Guangdong |
In the new term， I'd like to try harder and be happier． I love reading and writing． I want to read 30books! What's more， I hope to write something I learned from the books． It would be nice for me to write each week or even every day． I am looking forward to writing at least 1，000words each day． This will push me to observe （观察）my life carefully and think a lot． |
Chen Huan， 12，Beijing |
My new term resolution is that I would like to successfully pass the fourth grade piano exam held by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music （英国皇家音乐学院）， known as ABRSM． My parents have been talking about it since last year and I don't want to let them down． I guess that I'll have to keep on trying! Wish me luck! |
Xu Feiyang， 13， Zhejiang |
Well， I have three resolutions． My first resolution is to get better grades， especially in English． Then I hope to get a chance to listen to a Lang Lang's concert． I love music and it makes me happy and relaxed． Last， I hope I can become more mature （成熟的）． I want to understand and help others more． |
46． Where do the three teenagers come from？
A． America．B． China．C． Australia．
47． Who will try to read and write more？
A． Cui Anqi．B． Chen Huan．C． Xu Feiyang．
48． What do Chen Huan and Xu Feiyang have in common？
A． They will go to Lang Lang's concert．
B． They like music．
C． Their parents help them study English．
49． Which of the following is TRUE？
A． Cui Anqi will write more than a million words in a month．
B． Chen Huan's parents encourage him to take the fourth grade piano exam．
C． Xu Feiyang wants to grow stronger．
50． We can probably read the passage ．
A． in a newspaperB． in an advertisement
C． in a science book
How Can You Create Luck in Everyday Life？
You can probably agree that some people have more good things happening to them．Let's just call that luck．Now，would you like to learn how to be one of these lucky people？Here are 5top tips for crteating your own luck．
◎See the Good in the Past
It is easy to believe that you never have any luck in everyday life if you don't seem to be getting any breaks．But having had a difficult life gives you unusual lessons and develops courage．
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Some people are already lucky，and they just don't know it．Instead of giving all your attention to what you are short of，look at how lucky you already are．You no doubt have some wonderful friends，family，and a roof over your head．
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Luck doesn't just happen upon us﹣it comes to us when we're open．Learning a new skill，visiting a new place and trying a new hobby are all great ways of creating your chances．
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You'll never create any luck if you sit there waiting for it to fall into your lap．Take steps towards your goals and dreams and greet every challenge．You will find you create more luck in everyday life．
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Sometimes people would be prepared to help us out．If you need a hand with dealing with something，rather than wait for someone to offer you a lucky break，go and ask them if they will help you out．
A．Try Something New B．Take Action Right Now C．Ask for Help If Necessary D．Feel Lucky about What You Have |
75．Do you feel lucky？Why or why not？（理由不少于5个单词）
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During the lifetime，there's going to be one time in your life when you feel like telling a lie（谎言）．There are two possible reasons． First， you are often afraid of getting into trouble．（1）
It's never okay to tell a lie about anything even if it's not important． （2） And it could get you into a serious situation．
（3） Or it could cause trouble． It could even make you lose your friends． As an adult，for example，if you lie （说谎） to your friends， there is a 100% chance that you will lose their trust．So when you tell the truth next time， your friends won't believe you unless （除非） they hear it from someone else and prove （证明） that they are wrong． （4）_____
（5） Because it takes time for them to believe in you again． Remember an old English saying，" Honesty is the best policy．"
A． If you really enjoy making friends， you have to be honest． B．There is a way that you could let others trust you again， buti it's a really hard way． C．Or they won't beliele you any more． D．Second，you're so embarrassed（窘迫的）that you want to hide the truth，so you tell a lie． E．You shouldn't lie because there is always a result that will follow behind the lie． |
Have you ever considered starting a fitness program？ Since exercise can reduce the risk of diseases， improve balance （平衡），help lose weight， develop better sleep habits and even make you confident， you can start a fitness program in the following steps．
Test your fitness level
How many meters can you walk or run in one minute？ How long does it take you to swim 50 meters？ What is your heart rate （心率）？ The data （数据） of your fitness level can help you know what activities you need．
Design your fitness program
You may have begun your daily exercise． But a personal plan helps more． First， you should have your fitness goals （目标）． For example， what do you want to look like， to be slimmer （更苗条） or quicker？ A balanced plan will help you start slowly， progress slowly， do right activities and even allow you to recover （康复） if you get hurt．
Prepare things needed for sports
You need something practical， enjoyable and easy to use． It could be a pair of sports shoes，a volleyball or a bicycle．You can also download fitness apps on your mobile phone to measure distances（距离），calories burned or your heart rate．
Take action
Now you're ready for action． When you begin， don't always try difficult tasks． Listen to your body and reduce exercise time if necessary．
Monitor your progress
Test your fitness level again six weeks later． If you have achieved your goals， increase exercise time to continue improving．
Starting an exercise program is an important decision．By planning carefully and acting step by step，you can have good health．
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Do you often feel anxious（焦虑的）？ Do you always have too much pressure？If your answer is "Yes"， here are some ways to stay positive（乐观）．
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Reading too much the unbelievable information can make you wormed Be sure to get your information from believable sources（来源）． Rumors（谣言）can also make you feel anxious．
Exercise
Exercise not only helps you improve your immunity（免疫力），but also helps you release your anxiety． You can take part in many outdoor activities， such as playing basketball， swimming and running．At the same time， you may try some indoor activities like yoga， taichi or others you enjoy．
Write or talk
Try to write some experiences to record your true feelings． Through writing． you can understand yourself better． You can also talk with a trusted friend， family member or teacher． Tell them your feelings．
Be creative
Show your imagination through creative activities． For example， you can paint pictures to make yourself relaxed． If you enjoy music，you can write songs．Don't be afraid to share your works with others．It may help you to have a good mood（心情）．
Don't compare with others
If you compare with others， you may feel that you are not perfect． That makes you feel stressed out．Remember to be yourself．
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★If you get the （2） ， you will feel worried． ★Rumors can also make you feel anxious． |
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★Both indoor and outdoor activities can be good for you health． |
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★You can record your true feelings to （4） ★You can also tell your feelings to a person who you trust． |
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★You can paint pictures and write song to make yourself relaxed． It is a good way （5） ． It may help you to have a good mood． |
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It is reported that 300 million people in China have eyesight （视力） trouble． More and more parents hope to save their kids poor eyesight with medicine， or by correcting the ways that kids read and sit． But in fact， you should start with the exercise on your feet．①
First， don't tie your shoes too closely．Try wearing comfortable and soft socks．You can take care（A）______your eyesight by walking without socks and shoes at home． While you are travailing， try wearing cloth shoes in order to improve blood circulation （循环）．
（B）______， walking on tiptoes （脚趾） is good for your eyesight．②It can fight against eyesight trouble． Numbers show that most of ballet （芭蕾） dancers， eyesight is better．
Third， rope sipping can also be good for your eyesight． While sipping rope， you have to move rapidly． （C） Skipping rope makes not only the brain but also the eyes excited ．Maybe it also helps you grow taller． So start skipping rope now．
③Besides foot exercises， many eye problems can be avoided if you try some simple steps．For example， it is good to pull your ears． Pulling the ears 20 times rapidly is also a great way．It can keep your eyes healthy． （D） 当你空闲的时候，you can have a try．
Above all， you should often have a doctor check your eyesight．
（1）在文中（A）和（B）的空白处填入适当的单词： ；
（2）将文中画线部分（C）改写为： Skipping rope makes the brain the eyes excited．
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（4）在文中①②③选出能够填入"Here are three ways to save eyesight "的位置：
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No matter where you go， no matter what you do， when you are in public places， you have to be in good manners． How should we behave in public places？
Keep your voice down
Don't speak or laugh loudly．Remember that although you may be excited and want to voice your excitement，the people around you may not be interested in it at all．It's polite to speak at a low volume（音量）．This includes laughing as well．
Dress properly
Dress in a way that is appropriate（适合的） for the place that you are going to． If you are going to an event where people dress in a formal（正式的） way， do the same． For example， do not wear blue﹣jeans or a T﹣shirt to a dinner party． But it is acceptable to dress casually（穿着随意）if you are going to a museum or a movie theater．
Use table manners
When you eat in public places， use your table manners．
They may help you leave good impression（印象）． In western countries， do not pick up food with your hands． You should pick up with a fork or a spoon． When you are in China， you shouldn't start eating first if there are older people at the table． Using your phone while having a meal is also bad behavior．
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★ You're supposed to pick up food with a fork or a spoon． |
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★ You should start eating after older people at the table． ★ You shouldn't （5） while having meals． |
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Is your life ruled by love or by fear？Love and fear are two opposite feelings that shape our life in very different ways．Most of us are controlled by both of them．However，even a tiny change towards love and away from fear can bring more happiness．Here are some suggestions towards love．
Cultivate Gratitude（培养感恩之心）
Gratitude makes us feel happier．If you remember to be thankful for the blessings（赐福）of your life，you will feel more connected to yourself and others．When you let worries go and have gratitude instead，love appears quickly．
Test the Reality of Fear
Sometimes fear can be like a cloud that keeps out the sunlight．A simple way to deal with fear is to test its reality．Write down three things that you're afraid of．Then look at each point and ask yourself， "Is this fear really grounded（基于）in reality？" I know when I do this，I often find that fears aren't reasonable．
Take Action
Taking action is the best way to control fear．For example，if you are not feeling well，but you don't go to a doctor，you may imagine that you are having a serious health problem．Once you've been to a doctor，talked about the problems and dealt with them one by one，your fear will become smaller and even disappear．
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★Love will appear quickly if you have gratitude（2） being worried． |
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Test the reality of fear（3） ： ★ Write down three things you're afraid of． ★Look at each point and ask yourself some questions． |
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★Taking action is the best way to control fear． ★ It will make your fear （5） ． |
Exercising Together
Pets are great for our general health， and happiness． Dog owners especially benefit from increased levels of exercise．（1）
Dogs as personal trainers
Dog owners generally exercise more， and this has positive effects on their health over the long term． （2） Also， they can make their owners want to get up and go．
Security
Walking with a dog can help people，particularly women，feel safer．（3） walking with a dog can also improve social communication with other people．
Health benefits
（4） Simply taking your dog for a daily half﹣hour walk is a great way to bum kilojoules．It can also let you clear your head of the worries of the day and enjoy the company of others．
Good for dog
Regular exercise with dogs isn't just great for owners，and our dogs benefit as well．It helps keep them mentally and physically healthy just like their owners．
Other pets
（5） Cats， birds and fish can all help to reduce loneliness and stress， meaning pets owners visit the doctor less often than non﹣pet owners． Now that's a real benefit．
A． Walking is good for our health．
B． Other pets can get some benefits from owners．
C． Dr．Katrina shares her advice about exercising with pets．
D． Other pets can have a good influence on owners besides dogs．
E． These findings suggest dogs are almost like personal trainers．
F． This in turn can encourage owners to exercise more regularly．
Too many people want others to be their friends， but they don't give friendship back． That is why some friendships don't last very long．（1） You must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you． Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules： be honest； be generous（慷慨的）； be understanding．
Honesty is where a good friendship starts． Friends must be able to trust one another．If you don't tell the truth， people usually find out． If a friend finds out that you haven't been honest， you may lose your friend's trust．（2）
Generosity means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow． You don't have to give your lunch money or your clothes， of course． Instead you have to learn how to share things you enjoy， your hobbies and interests． Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feelings．（3） They tell your friend what is important to you． By sharing them you help your friend know you better．
Sooner or later everyone needs understanding and help with a problem． Something may go wrong at school． Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve．（4） So to be a friend you must listen and understand． You must try to put yourself in your friend's place so you can understand the problem better．
（5） But all true friendships have three things in common． If you plan to keep your friendships， you must practice honesty， generosity and understanding．
| A． To have a friend， you must learn to be one． B． A friend in need is a friend indeed． C． No two friendships are ever exactly alike． D． Turning to a friend can be a first step in solving the problem． E． These can be valuable to a friend． F． Good friends always trust one another to speak and act honestly． |
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Taking a nap （小睡） every single day may be the least favorite thing for a child in kindergarten．However， being able to relax and get some rest in the middle of the day is great for many adults．（1） ．
（2） People who take naps are seen as lazy． You can even be kicked off your job if you fall asleep at work． This kind of thinking dates back to the founders of the US， Puritans（清教徒）．（3） ．
（4） Some people even bring their pillows （枕头） to work for nap time． People have a much more relaxing attitude towards taking naps than in the US．
（5） But on the other hand， having a short rest can help you work better． A good rest can improve your mood as well． So why not take a nap during lunch break and make the rest of the day more enjoyable？
A．On the one hand， it is true that you spend less time working if you take a nap．
B．But attitudes towards naps are quite different between the US and China．
C．But in China， taking a nap is just a normal part of the day．
D．They are known for working hard．
E．In the US， a nap in the middle of the day is looked down upon．
It is necessary to learn how to communicate with people from other cultures to build good relationships with them． Here are some rules．
Learn about the culture first． （1） Before meeting with someone from another culture， try to take time to learn the basic "dos and don'ts" of that culture．
（2） Each culture has its own values， beliefs and prejudices． You shouldn't judge people based on these differences． Instead， respect them for what they are． You may even learn something new．
Speak clearly and slowly． Don't shout at others． Raising your voice doesn't make you easier to understand． （3） Communication difficulties lie in cultural differences， not because of intelligence．
Understand rules about touching． Some cultures may expect more physical contact（接触） between people． For example， some cultures may shake or touch hands more readily than others． （4）
| A．Do not treat other people as if they are silly． B．A little knowledge can be helpful． C．Show respect for the culture． D．So don't take it as impolite． |
In 30 years from now，what will we eat？ Will the food still be the same as it is now？
The United Nations says that there will be over 9 billion people in the world by 2050． Our food needs will grow by 70%． What we eat now may not be enough for humans in the future． That is to say， we 'll have to turn to something else． But what else can we eat？ Here are a few possible choices．
Veggie（Vegetable）meat
A new kind of hamburger is now popular in the US． It looks the same as any other hamburger．，and so is the taste． But it's actually a "beef" burger made out of plants． The company behind the burger，Impossible Foods， uses peas and potatoes to make the"beef"． They take coloring， protein（蛋白质） and fats from these plants and mix them together．
Making meat out of plants uses less water and land than raising animals for meat．It also creates fewer greenhouse gases， Some food companies are making chicken，pork and other meat out of plants， too﹣ follow the same steps as making the " beef"．
Insects
Insects make up little space and don't make much waste． They also have more protein than beef，chicken and pork．This makes insects another possible food of the future．
It's common for people in some places to eat whole insects， But most people probably won 't want to see the insects they eat． So in the future． people will first turn insects used for food into powder（粉末）． Then they can use the powder to make other foods like chips， protein bars， biscuits and so on．
Algae
The BBC says algae farming could become the world's biggest farming industry in the future． They point out that algae is cheap and grows very quickly． Also， it's very nutritious（有营养的）． It has much more protein and oil than many other plants．
Besides eating algae as a dish on its own． people may also use algae oil and algae butter in the future， Some algae has a strong taste． The UK scientists are trying to use algae to take the place of salt．
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Result predictions； Humans will have enough food． Future food is good for both （2）
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☆take up little space ☆make less waste ☆have more protein |
☆cheap and grows quickly ☆rich in protein and for humans ☆used to get oil from and make butter ☆possible to take the place of salt because of its （5）
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Once， when the food we ordered at a restaurant arrived， the first thing we wanted to do was to eat right away． （1） Others want to take at least five photos of their food to share on social media， such as Wechat．
（2） "Foodtography" has been around for longer than one would expect． Take US photographer Irving Penn （1917﹣2009）for example． In 1947， Vogue magazine published many food photos taken by Penn． Looking at the carefully put salad ingredients or the cakes on stands（货 架）， it would be easy to think Penn's 70﹣year﹣old photos were taken just last week．
Besides Penn's efforts， it seems that social media is behind the recent rise of foodtography．（3） And the star posts just one delicious﹣looking food picture with the place where it was taken． It can bring hundreds of new customers for the restaurant．
So while it's fun to share pictures of delicious dishes with your friends， just remember the most important thing： （4）
| A． Don't forget to eat your meal afterwards． B． But now， some people just want to eat their meal． C． Today， a social media star may have thousands of fans． D． In fact， taking pictures before meals is not a recent thing． |
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