Happy birthday! Do birthday really make people happy? Of course they do. Birthdays celebrate the day when we were born. Besides, that extra candle on the cake suggests another year of growth and maturity（成熟）—or so we hope．We all like to imagine that we are getting wiser and not just older．Most of us enjoy seeing the wonder of growth in others, as well．For instance, seeing our children develop and learn new things makes us feel proud．For Americans, like people in most cultures, growing up is a wonderful process．But growing old? That is a different story.

Growing old is not exactly for people in youth-oriented (以年輕人為中心)American culture．Most Americans like to look young, act young and feel young. As the old saying goes, “You’re young as you feel．” Older people joke about how many years young they are, rather than how many years old．People in some countries value the aged as a source of experience and wisdom．But Americans seem to favor those who are young, or at least “young at heart”．

Many older Americans find the “golden years” to be anything but golden．Economically, “senior citizens” often try just to get by．Retirement at the age of 65 brings a sharp decrease in personal income．Social security benefits usually cannot make up the difference．Older people may suffer from poor nutrition (營(yíng)養(yǎng)), medical care, and housing. Some even have the experience of age discrimination(歧視). American sociologist(社會(huì)學(xué)家) Pat Moore once dressed up like an older person and wandered city streets．She was often treated rudely--even cheated and robbed．However, dressed as a young person, she received much more respect．

Unfortunately, the elderly population in America is increasing fast．Why? People are living longer．Fewer babies are being born．And middle-aged “baby boomers”(嬰兒潮) are rapidly entering the group of the elderly．America may soon be a place where wrinkles（皺紋）are “in”．Marketing experts are already noticing this growing group of consumers．

1.Growing up is a wonderful thing because ________.

A. people can celebrate their birthdays.

B. people can become more and mature and wiser.

C. people can receive many presents.

D. people will feel younger at heart.

2.We can infer from the second paragraph that _________.

A. young people lack experience and wisdom.

B. American older people often joke about their old age.

C. American culture is very young.

D. different countries have different opinions on the old age.

3.The underlined sentence (in Paragraph 3) means “_________.”

A. the golden years can make the old earn lots of money and receive good medical care

B. the old people in America are probably leading a hard life without good nutrition, medical care or housing.

C. the old in America have to retire at the age of 65.

D. American social security benefits are not good.

4.From the last paragraph we know that the underlined word “in” can be replaced by _______.

A. serious B. bad

C. disappearing slowly D. growing fast

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For most people, Christmas is a time to relax in the company of family and friends. But for Santa Claus, and the thousands of fake Santas who impersonate（模仿） him every year, the Christmas season is time to get to work.

Although Santa Claus waits until Christmas Eve to take his famous sleigh (雪橇) ride, Santa impersonators can be found at shopping malls around America throughout the six weeks leading up to December 25. "When you see Santa talking with kids at your local mall, that's when you know Christmas really is on the way," says Mary Lewine of New York City.

With the excitement of Christmas, people often forget about the real people behind the red robes （長(zhǎng)袍) and white beards, but being a mall Santa. is a tough job. "There is more to it than just sitting in a chair. There is more to it than just a red suit," said Timothy Connaghan, who has worked as a Santa for.38 years. "Children can really put the wear and tear on you.”

A recent survey showed some of the challenges that mall Santas face every year. About 90 percent of Santas claimed that children pulled their beards to see if they were real, and 60 percent said that up to ten kids cough or sneeze on them every day. Even more disturbing, one-third of the Santas admit to having children wet themselves while sitting on their laps.

So why would anyone take this job? For Ben Brauch, a retired high school teacher who has worked as a Santa for the last six years, the answer is simple-the children. "I see maybe 12,000 kids in a six-week period.

It's hard work, but it's worth it because you get to play with kids." In fact, Brauch loves his job so much that he keeps his white beard long all year.

1.According to Timothy Connaghan, we can conclude that _

A. all children are moved to tears when seeing Santa

B. a mall Santa is always sitting in a chair

C. a mall Santa tolerates a lot during Christmas

D. Santa impersonators are greatly admired

2.The underlined word "claimed" in the 4th paragraph probably means “ ”

A.hesitated B. stated C. worried D. insisted

3.Why does Ben Brauch love his job of Santa impersonator?

A. Because he can keep his white beard long all year.

B. Because he as nothing else to do after retiring.

C. Because he can earn a large sum of money.

D. Because he enjoys playing with children.

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B. The coming Christmas

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Ways to Increase Your Confidence

There are some ways you can use to increase your self?confidence. Some of them you'll need to practise a lot before they start to work, It's like playing the guitar or soccer. __1._ But as you do them, you build a deeper confidence in yourself.

__2.__

Exercise will improve your confidence and your way of looking at life. Plus, being healthy and looking better can also help you feel more confident.

Create something.

Everyone is a creative (有創(chuàng)造力的) person, Rediscovering your creativity is a good way to improve your confidence in yourself. Creating something is a wonderful but not always easy experience. But when you're done, you not only feel good about yourself. __3._

Use your body.

If you start to walk fast you'll soon start to feel nervous. If you start to walk slower you'll soon start to feel more relaxed. To feel more cgnfident, use your body in a more confident way. __4.__ Learn how confident people around you or on the TV use their bodies.

Compare yourself to yourself.

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A. Take exercise.

B. Take it into the future.

C. This makes you more active.

D. Walk, sit, stand and move in a more confident way.

E. Sometimes you will also discover new parts of yourself.

F. Pay attention to yourself, not the other people around you.

G.They might not work too well the first or second time you try them.

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I am so exciting that I can’t wait to share that I experienced with you today. I gave my first lesson in our school, that left me a deep impression.

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增加：在缺詞處加一個(gè)漏字符號(hào)(∧)，并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

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As we all know, travelling can be an excited experience. Let me give you some suggestion that you have to pay attention. You can find out more about your destination by surf the Internet before you set out. You needn’t take too many cash. Since it can be very convenient to pay in cash, using cheques is much more reliable. In additional, it will be wise of you to take an umbrella in case of it should rain. If you are to travel abroad, you’d better understand the cultural diversity. Keep it in mind that being politely in foreign countries can help you had a wonderful trip.

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My mind froze with fear. Then I heard my great-grandmother’s voice in my head. She was saying“Come on now. I know you are stronger than that！” She was the rock in our family until she died four years ago.

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I asked the girl at the counter for the phone and called my mom. She picked me up five minutes later and I explained what happened through sobs(抽泣)．“I am calling the police!” She exclaimed. When we got home，two officers were waiting for us and I told them what had happened.

After my experience，I was afraid to do anything. Things slowly got better，but I still don’t like anyone going near my neck.

The fear isn’t totally gone-after all; the guy is still out there somewhere. But I had a new understanding of my own strength. I never expected to be able to fight off an attacker. I am stronger than I realized.

1.How did the author get rid of the man？

A. She used all her strength to pull him off her.

B. Her loud scream scared the attacker and people came to help.

C. Her great-grandmother’s words gave her the strength to defend herself.

D. Her great-grandmother came and helped.

2.After the author escaped from the man，_________.

A. she screamed to get more attention

B. she looked back to remember his appearance

C. she called the police

D. she called her mother

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？

A. The attack made the author more confident in a way.

B. The author suddenly remembered some self-defense movements.

C. The author was so frightened that she did nothing to fight back.

D. The accident left no influence on the author now.

4.What might be the author’s purpose of writing this passage？

A. To warn teenagers of possible dangers on the way to school.

B. To show how brave she was while she was being attacked at that time.

C. To share her experience and tell us that we are perhaps not as weak as we thought we were.

D. To show the importance of self-defense training.

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Are there any foreigners in your city? How do you address(稱呼) them in English when you want to talk to these foreigners? The following may be some simple rules the beginners should follow.

1. When talking to strangers there is often no special form of address in English. In most cases, if you want to catch the attention of a stranger， it is necessary to use such phrases as “Excuse me”.

2. In British English “Sir” and “Madam” are considered to be too formal for most situations. They are used mostly to customers in shops or restaurants. While in American English “Sir” and “Madam” are not so formal and are commonly used between strangers, especially with older people whose names you don’t know.

3. When you talk to some people you know, you can use their names directly. If you are friends, use their first names; if your relationship is more formal, use “Mr.”, “Mrs.”, “Ms.”, etc, before their family names.

4. There are many other forms of address which can be used between friends and strangers. However, many of these are limited in use. For example, “pal” and “mate” can be used between strangers, but are usually only used by men talking to other men.

If you meet foreigners, do remember not to address them in wrong ways.

1.According to the passage, “Excuse me” is mainly used to _______.

A. address a friend B. apologize to others

C. catch the attention of a stranger D. suggest good manners

2.If John Smith is your best friend, according to the passage you should often call him______.

A. John B. Smith C. Mr. John D. Mr. Smith

3.What is the title of this passage?

A. Foreigners in Your City

B. How to Introduce Others

C. Politeness Education

D. How to Address Foreigners

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根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。

A strong memory depends on the health and vitality （活力） of your brain. They say that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but when it comes to the brain, scientists have discovered that this old saying simply isn’t true. 1.

Give your brain a workout. Memory, like muscular strength, requires you to “use it or lose it”. The more you work out your brain, the better you’ll be able to process and remember information. 2.

Don’t skip the physical exercise. While mental exercise is important for brain health, that doesn’t mean you never need to break a sweat. Physical exercise helps your brain stay sharp. It increases oxygen to your brain and reduces the risk for disorders that lead to memory loss.

Get enough sleep. There is a big difference between the amount of sleep you can get by on and the amount you need to function at your best. 3.

Keep stress in check. Stress is one of the brain’s worst enemies. Over time, stress destroys brain cells. Studies have also linked stress to memory loss.

Have a laugh. 4. That holds true for the brain and the memory, as well as the body. Unlike emotional responses, which are limited to specific areas of the brain, laughter engages multiple regions across the whole brain.

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A. Eat a brain-boosting diet.

B. Play games with memory.

C. Laughter is the best medicine.

D. But oversleeping is not good for your brain.

E. Even skipping a few hours makes a difference!

F. You have to shake things up from time to time!

G. The human brain has an astonishing ability to adapt and change.

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