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Valerie Jarrett, 58, is serving as a top adviser to President Obama and has been close to the first family since the early 1990s. Joe Heim from WashingtonPost had an interview with her.
Joe Heim: What do you think of a reporter who interviews you for 25 minutes, then later finds out his recorder stopped working and asks you to do the interview again?
Valerie Jarrett: That he's human. You could have just tried to pretend that it didn't happen.
Joe Heim: You're considered the president's closest adviser. Have you ever given him bad advice since he became president?
Valerie Jarrett: I'm sure that I have. I think one of the reasons why the president's management style is very effective is because all of his advisers feel very comfortable being open about their advice. Finally, there's only one decision-maker. And that's the president.
Joe Heim: What misunderstandings are there of you?
Valerie Jarrett: A little-known fact is that I started my life very shy and remained very shy well into adulthood. Painfully shy, I would call it. And I often share this, particularly with young people, because it's something I really had to work hard to overcome. And for all the shy people out there I say, you, too, can overcome it. But it took a lot of hard work on my part, and I discovered along the way that just because you're nervous and you have butterflies in your stomach doesn't mean that it has to show. My point in sharing it with you is that part of life is pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone (舒適區(qū)). And if you're going to grow, you have to learn how to take on new challenges that you might not be good at.
Joe Heim: Will you stay until the end of his term?
Valerie Jarrett: I serve at the pleasure of the president. If he wants me to stay, I will.
（1）From the underlined words “That he's human”, we can learn Valerie Jarrett is _____.
A.warm-hearted
B.broad-minded
C.well-educated
D.strong-willed
（2）Why does Valerie Jarrett share her shyness?
A.To show her hard way to success.
B.To prove shy people can also be great.
C.To show it is easy to overcome shyness.
D.To ask people to face challenges bravely.
（3）In which part of a newspaper could we find this text?
A.People.
B.Society.
C.World.
D.Culture.

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From self-driving cars to carebots (care+robots) for elderly people, rapid development in technology has long represented a possible threat to many jobs normally performed by people. But experts now believe that almost 50 percent of occupations existing today will be completely unnecessary by 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to change businesses.
“The next fifteen years will see a revolution in how we work, and a revolution will necessarily take place in how we plan and think about workplaces,” said Peter Andrew, Director of Workplace Strategy for CBRE Asia Pacific.
A growing number of jobs in the future will require creative intelligence, social skills and the ability to use artificial intelligence.
The report is based on interviews with 200 experts, business leaders and young people from Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. It shows that in the US technology already destroys more jobs than it creates.
But the report states: “Losing occupations does not necessarily mean losing jobs — just changing what people do.” Growth in new jobs could occur as much, according to the research.
“The growth of 20 to 40 person companies that have the speed and technological know-how will directly challenge big companies,” it states.
A 2014 report by Pew Research found 52 percent of experts in artificial intelligence and robotics were optimistic about the future and believed there would still be enough jobs in the next few years. The optimists pictured “a future in which robots do not take the place of more jobs than they create,” according to Aaron Smith, the report's co-author.
“Technology will continue to affect jobs, but more jobs seem likely to be created. Although there have always been unemployed people, when we reached a few billion people there were billions of jobs. There is no shortage of things that need to be done and that will not change,” Microsoft's Jonathan Grudin told researchers.
（1）According to the report, _____.
A.people won't necessarily lose jobs
B.big companies will face fewer challenges
C.small companies will win against big companies
D.most people will become interested in technology
（2）We can infer from the text that in the future _____.
A.people will face many difficulties
B.people will take up more creative jobs
C.artificial intelligence will threaten people's lives
D.most jobs will be done in traditional workplaces
（3）What is the attitude of most experts in artificial intelligence and robotics to the future?
A.Mixed.
B.Worried.
C.Hopeful.
D.Doubtful.
（4）Jonathan Grudin's words in the last paragraph suggest that _____.
A.there will be enough jobs for people
B.things will change a lot in a few years
C.many people will become unemployed
D.technology will totally change future jobs

【1】So ______ (impress) was the lecture that there were no empty seats m the hall, which made a deep impression on us.

【2】We obtained permission from the directors to use some of our funds, which ______ (permit) us to do more purchases.

【3】Nowadays, women can have children and jobs as well. It’s good to have the two ______ (combine).

【4】1 have bought the same dress ______ she is wearing.

【5】They walked off, leaving me ______ (seat) there all by myself.

【6】The book mainly deals with the trouble teens might have ______ (distinguish) right from wrong.

【7】He set sail once again, this time with 25 ships, ______ which only 14 made it to Greenland.

【8】Everything ______ (arrange) as you wished, your concert is bound to be successful.

【9】We were driving on the road when a big rock rolled down the hill and we only just escaped ______ (hit).

【10】Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments which ______ (date) back to over 5,000 years.

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How cool can libraries be in an era(時代) of iPods and Kindles? More than you think. Only if you know where to go.
Central Library: Seattle, Washington, United States
The Central Library in Seattle is modern and fashionable and has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking tours. It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and American designer Joshua Prince-Ramus. Tours began in 2006, two years after its opening. The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events, while visitors can stop by the Chocolati cat for a coffee and scan through the gift shop anytime.
Trinity College Library: Dublin, Ireland
The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. It is the largest single library in the world, also known as the Long Room, which contains more than 200,000 of the library's oldest books. The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps(豎琴) in Ireland. Dating to the 15th century, the old harp is the model for the symbol of Ireland.
Geisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United States
At first glance, it looks like a spaceship. Architect William Pereira, who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston, Texas, designed the library in 1970. It has been featured in sci-fi films, short stories and novels. The library hosts “Dinner in the Library” which invites readers for cocktails, and also a special speech from distinguished authors.
TU Delft Library: The Netherlands
The library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997 and has more than 862,000 books, 16,000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum. The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you can't really see the actual library. What makes it interesting is the roof, which is a grassy hill. The roof covers 5,500 square meters. And it has become one of the most striking and greenest structures in the area.
（1）Which of the four libraries has the longest history?
A.Central Library
B.Trinity College Library
C.Geisel Library
D.TU Delft Library
（2）What makes Geisel Library different from the others is that ________.
A.famous writers often deliver speeches there
B.it has a roof of a grassy hill
C.Queen Elizabeth I founded the library
D.it is the largest single library in the world
（3）In Central Library, you can ________.
A.buy souvenirs
B.drink cocktails
C.enjoy sci-fi films
D.see the old harp

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Dear Mr. Johnson,

I’ve learned from a newspaper that some clerks are wanting in your company. I am eager to being one of them. So I am writing the letter. My name is zhang Hua. I was born in the Hebei Province and I am in good health. I’ve just graduated in the Computer Department of Wuhan University. I did very good in all subjects and I am especial good at computer studies and English. I can read science books in English and doing some writing in English as well. Beside, I know a few French. And in my spare time ,I enjoy playing basketball. As is said that your company is very famous and I’ll very glad if you let me work for it. My telephone number is 027-89276628．I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

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注意：1. 每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；

2. 只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計分。

Dear Peter,

I’m very glad to receive your e-mail asking for information about the host family we have arranged you to stay with．

Locating in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood, the house was big enough to enable you to have a room of your own．Apart from the convenient public transportation, our private car will make your visits easy．Because all the family members can speak fluently English and have outgoing personalities, I’m sure you will have no trouble communicate with them．Above all, they hosted the American student last year, through that they gained lots of experience．In addition to, the hostess cooking will guarantee you a wonderful chance of tasting delicious Chinese food．

【題目】假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多有兩處。每處錯誤僅涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。
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注意: 1）每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；
2）只允許修改10處，多者(從第11處起)不計分。
It is five years now since I graduate from No. 6 High School. Last Saturday, the class that I was on held a get-together, which took us a long time prepare. It was indeed not easy to get in the touch with everybody and set a well time for all of us. We all enjoyed this precious day greatly, remember the time we spent together and the people they were familiar with. It was a pity which some of us were not present as they had gone to abroad for further study, but they called back or sent greeting card from different places.

I believe music has the power 【5】 (convey) all sorts of emotion. The song “A little bit longer” by Nick Jonas is 【6】 an emotional and inspiring song that when I hear it, I always come close to 【7】 (drop) down tears, especially when I watch it being played live. The effect that music can have 【8】 our emotions is tremendous, as it can bring people to floods of tears or bursts of 【9】 (laugh).

I believe music affects people in many ways. To me, music is 【10】 (extreme) important in my life. I think it brings me closer to my friends and family.

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It was an autumn morning shortly after my husband and I moved into our first house. Our children were upstairs unpacking，and I was looking out of the window at my father moving around mysteriously on the front lawn. “What are you doing out there?” I called to him.
He looked up, smiling. “I'm making you a surprise.” I thought it could be just about anything. When we were kids, he always created something surprising for us. Today, however, Dad would say no more, and caught up in the busyness of our new life , I eventually forgot about his surprise.
Until one gloomy day the next March when I glanced out of the window，I saw a dot of blue across the yard. I headed outside for a closer look. They were crocuses (番紅花）throughout the front lawn — blue, yellow and my favorite pink，with little faces moving up and down in the cold wind. I remembered the things Dad secretly planted last autumn. He knew how the darkness and dullness of winter always got me down. What could have been more perfectly timely to my needs?
My father's crocuses bloomed each spring for the next five seasons, always bringing the same assurance: Hard times are almost over. Hold on, keep going, and light is coming soon.
Then a spring came with the usual blooms but the next spring there were none. I missed the crocuses, so I would ask Dad to come over and plant new bulbs (植物球莖). But I never did. He died suddenly one October day. My family were in deep sorrow, leaning on our faith.
On a spring afternoon four years later, I was driving back when I felt depressed. It was Dad's birthday, and I found myself thinking about him. This was not unusual — my family often talked about him, remembering how he lived up to his faith. Suddenly I slowed as I turned into our driveway. I stopped and stared at the lawn. There on the muddy grass with small piles of melting snow, bravely waving in the wind, was one pink crocus.
How could a flower bloom from a bulb more than 18 years ago, one that hadn't bloomed in over a decade? But there was the crocus. Tears filled my eyes as I realized its significance.
Hold on, keep going, and light is coming soon. The pink crocus bloomed for only a day, but it built my faith for a lifetime.
（1）Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A.The author usually felt depressed in the season of winter.
B.The crocuses bloomed each spring before her father died.
C.The author often thought about her father after he died.
D.The author's father planted the crocuses to lift her low spirits.
（2）According to the first three paragraphs, we learn that ______.
A.it was not the first time that the author's father had made a surprise
B.the author was unpacking when her father was making the surprise
C.it kept bothering the author not knowing what the surprise was
D.the author knew what the surprise was because she knew her father
（3）The author's father should be best described as ______.
A.a part-time worker who loved flowers
B.a kind-hearted man who lived with faith
C.a full-time gardener with skillful hands
D.an ordinary man with doubts in his life
（4）What can be the best title for the passage?
A.Crocuses — My Source of Faith
B.Crocuses— Father's Surprise
C.A Pink Crocus — My Memory
D.Crocuses in Blossom — My Favorite

【1】Services should be run to suit the __________ (方便) of the customer, not the staff.

【2】I was looking forward to working under her expert __________ (指導(dǎo)).

【3】Don’t __________ (猶豫) to contact me if you need any more information.

【4】For your own __________ (安全), please keep away from the tiger cage.

【5】My father is pretty __________ (流利) in Italian.

【6】Miller was a quiet and __________ (rely) man.

【7】One by one, the applicants left the interviewer’s office with __________ (disappoint) looks on their faces.

【8】He was charged with his __________ (honest).

【9】They got __________ (stick) in the traffic jam.

【10】Many elderly people expressed a strong __________ (prefer) to live in their own homes.