______ your strength, you have got to know who you are and listen to yourself before doing anything else.

A. Finding B. Found C. To find D. Having found

As a saying goes, “two heads are better than one.”______, teamwork has greater power.

A. In other words B. On the other hand

C. On the contrary D. In addition

Laura’s knee pain ______ from such activities as running, hiking and horse riding.

A. puts her up B. holds her back

C. takes her off D. gives her away

You got second and Tim first in the race! How did Tim beat you?

——________ ? Maybe he is just a lucky dog!

A. What for B. Who knows

C. So what D. Guess what

It’s a tradition for Ann Sutton to seek help for one or two families around Christmas. The Suttons’ dinner conversation often turned to local families . This year, the youngest daughter Kate was that Santa Claus would make a special visit a 22-year-old single mother named Ashley.

One Sunday, the rang. A representative from a local organization was calling to say the Ann had requested for Ashley had fallen through. No Santa Claus, no presents, nothing. Ann saw the cheer from her children’s faces at the news. Without a word, Kate ran into her room. Soon, Kate returned with her piggy bank, her face set with . And now she the coins and dollar bills out, one by one, onto the kitchen table: $3.30. “Mom,” she told Ann, “I know it’s not much. maybe this will buy a present for the baby.” everyone was reaching into pockets and purses. Soon, the money on the kitchen table. The total: $130.

The next morning, Ann told her coworkers about her daughter’s latest project. Throughout the day, more coworkers with contributions. Each time a little money came in, Ann called home. And with each from her mother, Kate would scream into the phone and do a little dance of victory. With the story of Kate’s gift beyond Ann’s office, she received more contributions. By the end of the day, the total was now $500—plenty of a Christmas for Ashley’s family.

That evening, Kate went with her mother to the money. They bought plenty of household necessities. They had enough to buy food for a Christmas dinner. On Christmas Eve, Ann through the pouring rain to where the family lived. When Ashley opened the door, Ann stood under her umbrella and wished the woman a Merry Christmas. Then Ann began to unload the gifts from the car. With so many gifts to take inside, she abandoned the umbrella. Ashley her in the rain. Soon both women were wet through, and the surprise had turned to something deeper, the kind of that brought them close to tears.

1.A. in charge B. in need C. in return D. in turn

2.A. excited B. surprised C. ashamed D. disappointed

3.A. with B. without C. to D. from

4.A. doorbell B. phone C. alarm D. clock

5.A. pleasure B. permission C. information D. aid

6.A. rise B. show C. take D. disappear

7.A. determination B. peace C. surprise D. puzzle

8.A. collected B. counted C. chose D. found

9.A. Or B. And C. But D. So

10.A. Gradually B. Finally C. Immediately D. Constantly

11.A. made up B. picked up C. took up D. piled up

12.A. put up B. came out C. set off D. dropped by

13.A. greeting B. report C. letter D. gift

14.A. spreading B. sharing C. starting D. inventing

15.A. spend B. deliver C. make D. receive

16.A. even B. always C. already D. yet

17.A. walked B. drove C. ran D. cycled

18.A. astonished B. embarrassed C. bored D. frightened

19.A. took B. held C. joined D. attended

20.A. sympathy B. sadness C. anxiety D. joy

Ask anybody out there, what is the most important thing in his life – Fame, Fortune and Money, and there is a chance that he is going to say, money, because with that, fame and fortune comes quite easily. On the other hand, if you add “family” to these three choices given above, there is a chance that 99% of the people are going to put their family first, especially if they happen to be ladies!

The main reason is because nature has created a woman to be the cherisher and the nurturer (哺育者) of the family, while the man is the hunter and protector of his little family. That is the natural rule which has come down through thousands of years. Even if a person happens to be a comparatively worldly-wise person and has no idea of taking on the responsibility of a family, he has a picture of a tight little loving unit in his subconscious (潛意識(shí)).

They tell a story about a successful millionaire businessman who died and the whole city came to pay its respects. One of his business competitors, met the son and said, “We are really going to miss your father. You see, I knew your father well.” And the son replied, “You happen to be really lucky there, because I never did.” So, you might be an extremely successful person in your own right upon Wall Street, but if your little child fails to come running out to welcome his daddy at the end of the day to be swung up in his father’s arms and held there lovingly and protectively, you come in the “nothing” category in the business of life.

Many people are under the impression that taking on the responsibility of the family is quite tiresome, but they do not know what it takes to be a parent. It is very easy to be a biological father or a biological mother, but the real mother and the real father is that person who stays awake all night when the baby is teething, teaches him right from wrong, is there to hold him when he takes his first steps, and in every way shows that he is there to cherish (珍惜) and protect the little one from harm.

There was a man who did not believe in family, because of an unhappy childhood. But he found a faithful woman to love him unconditionally. The moment he picked up his little baby, he said, “Well son, welcome to the world! I am here to teach you what your mama has taught me, and we shall both protect you, when you need our help. I will teach you to be a good, just and fair man.”

1.The writer writes Para.1 to _________.

A. introduce the topic B. raise a question

C. present the survey D. make a comparison

2.What does the underlined expression “l(fā)oving unit” ( Para.2) most probably refer to ?

A. Lover. B. Family. C. Child. D. Life.

3.In the writer’s view, the millionaire businessman ________.

A. won respect from the whole city

B. was fortunate to have a loving son

C. achieved great success in his life

D. was a failure in the business of life

4.It can be inferred from the passage that _________.

A. men care little about their families

B. a happy childhood shapes a good man

C. family responsibility means a great deal

D. a faithful wife makes a family complete

5.What might be the title for the passage?

A. What More Could a Family Be About

B. How Should We Parent a Child

C. How to Take on Your Responsibility

D. What Contributes to One’s Success

The current Ebola (埃博拉病毒) outbreak in western and central Africa has infected at least 3,069 people, including 1,552 dead, making it the largest outbreak in history. Ebola is a deadly virus —about 60 percent of people infected with it have died.

How is Ebola doing its harm?

When a person becomes infected with Ebola, the virus damages the body’s immune (免疫的) cells, which defend against infection, said a researcher at Lancaster University. But if a person’s immune system can stand up to this attack, then he is more likely to survive the disease.

The patients that survive it best are those who don’t get such a bad disadvantage in immune system. But if the body isn’t able to get rid of this attack, then the immune system becomes less able to regulate (調(diào)節(jié)) itself. This means the immune system is more likely to run out of control, leading to a drop in blood pressure, multi-organ failure and eventually death.

What are the common symptoms of the disease?

Fever. Headache. Joint and muscle aches. Weakness. Diarrhea. Vomiting. Stomach pain. Lack of appetite. Chills. Rash. Redness in the eyes. Hiccups. Cough. Sore throat. Chest pain. Difficult breathing or swallowing. Bleeding inside and outside of the body.

How to prevent the spread of Ebola?

Ebola can be spread primarily via direct contact with patients, specifically the blood and fluids of an infected patient.

We should avoid contact with infected patients and objects such as clothing, bedding, and needles used by them. Avoid areas where infections have been reported. For now, the disease has only been confirmed in central and West Africa, four cases in America and Europe. Avoid eating wild-caught bush meat. Researchers have suspected that the disease came to humans via animals, probably through the meat of primates(靈長類). If you’re in an area where the disease has been reported, avoid purchasing, eating, or handling wild game to stay on the safe side.

Wear protective medical clothing if you’re around infected patients. Extreme caution is necessary. Hospital workers must use masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns, which needed to be worn at all times if you’re around infected patients.

How Do People Survive Ebola?

Doctors don’t know for certain who will survive Ebola, and there is no specific treatment or cure for the disease. Although in the minority, some people do recover from infection.

Our suggestions include:

Maintain your electrolytes (電解質(zhì)) and body liquid. Sports drinks can be used. Monitor your blood pressure and control it if necessary. Dropping blood pressure may be a serious sign of infection. Breathe in an oxygen-rich environment. Quickly address any symptoms of infection. Be honest about when and where you’re feeling pain.

1.Ebola causes the death of a human being by ________.

A. attacking him with high fever

B. regulating his immune system

C. damaging his immune cells

D. harming all his organs directly

2.What is NOT mentioned as the symptom of Ebola?

A. Fever and chills. B. Swallowing difficulty.

C. Loss of blood. D. High blood pressure.

3.In order not to be infected by Ebola, we should _________.

A. have the clothing of the infected cleaned

B. avoid eating wild animals like monkeys

C. not travel to Africa, America or Europe

D. stay at home without going anywhere

4.It is true that ________.

A. a certain number of people survive Ebola

B. human has found a special cure for Ebola

C. oxygen can save infected people’s lives

D. low blood pressure is surely caused by Ebola

The term “Industry 4.0” refers to the fourth industrial revolution. The first industrial revolution was the production of goods with machines like steam engines, which was followed by the second industrial revolution that introduced mass production with the help of electric power, followed by the digital revolution —the use of electronics and IT in production.

Industry 4.0 is a high-tech project, which promotes the computerization of manufacturing (制造業(yè)). The basic principle of Industry 4.0 is that by connecting machines, work pieces and systems, we are creating intelligent networks along the entire value chain that can control each other automatically. The goal is the Smart Factory, which adapts well and uses resources efficiently as well as linking customers and business partners with great intelligence. Technological basis are the Internet systems and advanced factories. Experts believe that Industry 4.0 could be a reality in about 10 to 20 years.

So, what effects does this change have on the classic manufacturing? According to an expert, “it is highly likely that the world of production will become more and more networked until everything is connected with everything else.” Networks and processes have so far been limited to one factory. But in the time of Industry 4.0, the boundaries (界限) of individual factories will most likely no longer exist. Instead, they will be lifted in order to inter-connect multiple factories or even geographical regions.

How is an Industry 4.0 factory different from a today’s factory? In current industry environment, providing high-end quality service or product with the least cost is the key to success. Factories are trying to increase their profit as much as possible. In the time of Industry 4.0, various data sources are available to provide worthwhile information about different aspects of the factory. Using data for understanding the current condition and checking faults and failures is a natural thing. The sharing of information around the clock and around the globe will enable these connected systems to manage themselves independently, work more efficiently and identify any errors quickly.

The good news is that Europe is much better prepared for the Industry 4.0 revolution than one might think. Europe will position itself as a pioneer in the fourth revolution. Industry 4.0 is a project in the high-tech strategy of the German government. Meanwhile, in the U.S., some companies are also working hard on it. But the success of industry depends on whether business and politics can work together. It’s not only politics that needs to help open the door for Industry 4.0. Every company is advised to seize the new digital opportunities.

1.What marks the coming of Industry 4.0?

A. Steam engines. B. Mass production.

C. Use of electronics. D. Intelligent networks.

2.Industry 4.0 will probably result in ________ in the world of manufacturing.

A. production limited to an individual factory

B. everything connected with everything else

C. networks and processes no longer existing

D. classic factories stopping their competition

3.What’s the meaning of the underlined part in Para. 4?

A. Sharing information of the world time.

B. Global news broadcast at any time.

C. Instant worldwide information exchange.

D. Spreading news widely on the hour.

4.According to the last paragraph, who is the most active in pushing Industry 4.0?

A. The European companies. B. The American government.

C. The American companies. D. The German government.

5.The writer’s attitude toward Industry 4.0 can best be described as ________.

A. supportive B. negative

C. doubtful D. cautious

When asked to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, clothes and cars.

A true carries a long history of experience that determines who we are and keeps us connected. It is a we should value.. ，the better friends you are, the more probably you’ll have disagreements. And the can be what you don’t want : an end to finish the relationship.

The good news is that most troubled friendships can be . First, don’t let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when are brought out in the open. Second，____when you’re wrong －even if you’ve been . Over the course of friendship, the best people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best if the wronged person the lead and apologizes. When you apologize, give your friend a to admit that he has been wrong. Third, see things from your point of view. And accept that friendships change as our needs and lifestyles change. Making friends can sometimes seem . The hard part is __15__the connections strong during the nature ups and downs that have an effect on all relationships. My suggestion: Consider friendship an honor and a gift, and worth the effort to treasure and nurture (培 養(yǎng))．

1.A. friendship B．love C．relationship D．care

2.A. wealth B．gold C. jewellery D. treasure

3.A. Personally B．Naturally C．Unfortunately D．Luckily

4.A. result B．pace C．future D．minute

5.A. finished B．mended C．changed D．prevented

6.A. discussions B．questions C．differences D．interests

7.A. admit B．punish C．flee D．a(chǎn)pologize

8.A. blamed B．wronged C．punished D．praised

9.A. still B．even C．yet D．ever

10.A. takes B．gives C．gets D．makes

11.A.reason B．cause C．chance D．time

12.A. brother’s B．father’s C．enemy’s D．friend’s

13.A. properly B．finally C．really D．merely

14.A. difficult B．hard C．easy D．likely

15.A .keeping B．letting C．proving D．remaining

Until about 150 years ago, the most important, expensive and renowned kind of painting was large-scale pictures that told a story, regarded as the 1. (hard) challenge for an artist. 2. (choose) suitable subjects, artists had to be well-read. Then they had to know 3. stories could be told without words, using only gestures and expressions. To create lifelike scenes, they had to understand perspective, lighting and anatomy. So history painting needed a lot of thought and 4. . (imagine). Large-scale pictures used to be reserved for grand religious or patriotic subjects, but that changed in the 19th century, as artists began creating history paintings based 5. contemporary news stories. One of the first of these was The Raft of the Medusa, inspired by the wreck of 6. French ship in 1816, which showed how art could have a powerful political impact. It presents a scene 7. the survivors of the wreck on a raft littered with bodies try to signal to a distant ship. When they 8. ( rescue ), they told how they had been abandoned by their captain, while he sailed to safety in a lifeboat. Starving, they had to eat each other to survive—though this picture makes 9. look heroic rather than violent. The picture caused a huge outcry. Some people thought the artist meant to criticize the French king, 10. had been involved in appointing the ship's captain.