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Big messaging apps abroad

While WeChat is China's biggest mobile messaging app (應(yīng)用軟件), there are many equivalent apps in other countries that offer similar features.

WhatsApp (US)

Users: more than 300 million

Platforms: Android, iOS, Windows Phone, BlackBerry

Features: text chats, push?to?talk, file sharing, location sharing

With more than 300 million active users, WhatsApp is one of WeChat's biggest competitors. Developed by two ex?Yahoo employees in 2009, WhatsApp originally focused on text chats, but on Aug. 6 it also started push?to?talk service. It's noted for its accessibility, ease of use and the absence (沒有) of adverts. The service is free for the first year, after which D|S0.99 (6.06 yuan) is charged for a one?year subscription.

Kakao Talk (South Korea)

Users: more than 100 million

Platforms: Android, iOS, Windows Phone, BlackBerry and Bada (an operating system developed by Samsung)

Features: text chats, group chats, push?to?talk, group calls, file sharing

With more than 100 million users in more than 230 countries, Kakao Talk is a multi?platform (多平臺(tái)) texting application that allows users to send and receive messages for free. With Kakao Talk, users can message each other one?on?one or in group chats with unlimited numbers of friends. You can also choose from more than 250 animated emoticons and share them with friends.

Line (Japan)

Users: more than 200 million

Platforms: Android, iOS, Windows Phone, BlackBerry and PC

Features: text chats, group chats, push?to?talk, file sharing, location sharing, gaming, stickers

Line tops the list of the most downloaded free apps in 52 countries. Apart from text and voice messaging, Line provides its users with more than 250 original stickers and emoticons to buy from its own shop. In the first quarter of 2013 alone, it made D|S17 million just from stickers. The popular app also allows friends to battle each other in the Line games.

1.The first paragraph of the passage is used to ________.

A．introduce the most popular mobile messaging apps in China

B．talk about new features in the latest mobile messaging apps

C．draw readers' attention to various popular mobile messaging apps

D．explain how mobile messaging apps have become so popular

2.Compared with the other two apps, which of the following features makes Line stand out?

A．Group mobile games.

B．Free stickers and emoticons.

C．Free download of the app.

D．Text and group chats.

3.One of the popular features of WhatsApp is that users ________.

A．can send and receive messages for free

B．can enjoy live video chats within groups

C．don't need to worry about unwanted ads

D．regularly get free stickers and emoticons

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Pilates, yoga and the running machine get all the attention when it comes to popular ways to stay healthy.

There is, however, a more humble exercise that might not be so attractive, but has all the benefits — walking.

Certified fitness professional Jolynn Jaekel explains, “What I love about walking is that anyone can do it at any age and any fitness level. Plus, it is good for your heart, your head and your wallet.”

A recent report details the health benefits of walking. The report found that walking regularly to fulfill the 150 minutes of moderate physical exercise every week, recommended by the UK's chief medical officer, could save 37,000 lives each year. Scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California found that quick walking reduces the risk of heart disease more effectively than running. They observed participants aged between 18 and 80 over a six?year period and found that walking reduced the risk of heart disease by 9.3%, while running reduced it by 4.5%. And there is even more good news: 30 minutes of quick walking over five days could help you sleep easily, according to research by Oregon State University. The study by the university showed that walking helped participants sleep better and feel more alert during the day.

The sooner you get started, the sooner you'll notice the differences in your mind and body. So, go out for your 30?minute walk in a nearby park or green space.

1.The underlined word “humble” in the first paragraph probably means “________”．

A．plain B．relaxing

C．popular D．a(chǎn)ctive

2.What does Jolynn Jaekel think of walking?

A．It's loved by people of all ages.

B．It's much healthier than running.

C．It's a money?saving physical exercise.

D．It's becoming more and more popular.

3.What did scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory find?

A．Walking helps people with sleep problems.

B．Walking contributes to curing heart disease.

C．Walking 150 minutes per week can save lives.

D．Walking is better than running in some cases.

4.In which section of a newspaper can we read this text?

A．Comment. B．Lifestyle.

C．Education. D．Science.

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More than 4 in 10 cancers — 600,000 in the UK alone — could be prevented if people led healthier lives, say experts. The population of the UK is about 63,000,000.

Latest figures from Cancer Research UK show smoking is the biggest avoidable risk factor (因素), followed by unhealthy diets. The charity advises people to live healthily, limit alcohol intake and do regular exercise.

According to the figures from 2007 to 2011, more than 300,000 cases of cancer recorded were linked to smoking. A further 145,000 were linked to unhealthy diets containing too much processed food. Obesity contributed to 88,000 cases and alcohol to 62,200. Sun damage to the skin and physical inactivity were also contributing factors.

Professor Max Parkin, a Cancer Research UK statistician, says, “There's now little doubt that certain lifestyle choices can have a big influence on cancer risk, with research around the world all pointing to the same key risk factors.”

“Of course everyone wants to enjoy some extra treats during the Christmas holidays so we don't want to ban beef pies and wine but it's a good time to think about taking up some healthy habits.”

“Leading a healthy lifestyle can't guarantee someone won't get cancer but we_can_stack_the_odds_in_our_favour by taking positive steps.”

Public Health England says a healthy lifestyle can play an important role in reducing cancer risk. It says campaigns such as Smokefree, Dry January and Change4Life Sugar Swaps all aim to raise public awareness. It's important that we not only continue to make progress in noticing cancer earlier and improving treatments, but helping people understand how they can reduce their risk of developing cancer in the first place remains important in dealing with cancer.

1.Which of the following is the third biggest avoidable cancer factor?

A．Obesity. B．Alcohol intake.

C．Unhealthy diets. D．Physical inactivity.

2.According to Professor Max Parkin, ________.

A．it's OK to drink wine during festivals

B．the causes of cancer are still unclear now

C．unhealthy food should be completely banned

D．a(chǎn) healthy lifestyle will protect us from cancer

3.By saying the underlined words in Paragraph 6, Professor Max Parkin means we can________.

A．help others

B．improve our lives

C．discover cancer early

D．decrease our cancer risk

4.What's the main idea of the text?

A．Most cancers are caused by smoking.

B．Cancer is greatly linked to our lifestyle.

C．There are different factors that lead to cancer.

D．Public awareness should be raised to prevent cancer.

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As you're busy with your studies, the weeks during the Spring Festival can be a time when training and healthy eating plans go out of the window. But you can continue running and avoid weight gain during the holiday season. 1..

Pick a race

Having a race on your calendar (日歷) is a motivation to keep running during the holiday. _2._. Check our active.com or Running in the City for events near you.

Don't skip breakfast

If you're going to a holiday party in the evening, don't make the mistake of skipping breakfast. You may think you're saving calories for later. 3..

Bring your own healthy dishes

Chances are that most of the dishes at holiday gatherings are going to be high in taste and calories. Bring your own healthy appetizers to the party. The host will appreciate it, and you know there will be at least one wise choice on the buffet table.

4.If you're heading to an evening event, eat regular meals and snacks every few hours up until party time. You won't arrive at the party ready to attack appetizers. Make sure you include fiber at each meal because it keeps you full longer.

Plan your runs

It's easy to say that you'll keep running regularly during the holiday season, but sticking to it requires a strategy. Schedule your runs like appointments, so you make them the first thing during a busy week. 5..

A．Treat yourself

B．Eat small meals

C．Try some or all of these strategies (策略)

D．In fact, it may lead to overeating later in the day

E．Buy yourself a gift of some new running shoes and clothes

F．If you have runs scheduled, you are more likely to get them done

G．Once you choose one that is in a few weeks, set a plan and stick to it

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University Can Wait

I was on my way to the library to do some studying for history class. That's when I saw my friend and her family ____________ on doors.

As I was standing ____________ one house, my friend's brother walked past me and went to the door of the house. When the resident _____________ I heard him say, “Excuse me, I am ____________ money for my mom. She needs to have ___________ but we don't have enough money. Could you please ____________ with a donation？”

The lady gave him some ___________ and he said, “Thank you so much! God bless you.” Then he walked on to the next house.

I could see he didn't have much and I also saw he had been ____________.

____________ going to the library, I went to the bank. I told her I wanted to ___________ all my savings. The lady in the bank said to me, “But, sweetie, I thought you were going to use that money to go to _____________.” I told her something else ___________ so she gave me the money. Then I walked to my friend's house.

They had only raised nine hundred and sixty?two dollars, which wasn't ____________ a quarter of what they needed. I told my friend to ____________ my money. When she saw it she ____________ straight away it was my university money.

The idea of going to university had been a very ____________ one for me — _____________ I got accepted — but she needed the money more than I did. It was this _____________ of money that could save her mother's life.

I hope all goes well for her and her family. My love and ____________ go out to them. Leo Tolstoy once said, “Nothing can make our life, of the lives of other people, more beautiful than permanent ____________.”

1.A.meeting B．waiting C．knocking D．quarreling

2.A.inside B．a(chǎn)bove C．behind D．outside

3.A.replied B．understand C．opened D．a(chǎn)nswered

4.A.raising B．a(chǎn)ccumulating C．increasing D．making

5.A.health B．surgery C．examination D．break

6.A.provide B．help C．deal D．compete

7.A.advice B．medicine C．coins D．food

8.A.laughing B．begging C．thinking D．crying

9.A.Instead of B．Regardless of C．Other than D．Except for

10.A.deposit B．donate C．withdraw D．collect

11.A.university B．company C．theatre D．work

12.A.held up B．came up C．put up D．took up

13.A.even B．a(chǎn)lready C．still D．ever

14.A.return B．consider C．take D．pay

15.A.received B．refused C．realized D．a(chǎn)dmitted

16.A.disappointing B．depressing C．a(chǎn)ppealing D．realistic

17.A.assessing B．a(chǎn)dvocating C．a(chǎn)ppointing D．a(chǎn)ssuming

18.A.kind B．item C．share D．sum

19.A.imagination B．prayers C．ideas D．stories

20.A.honesty B．kindness C．responsibility D．courage

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How do learning habits influence learning results? It's useful and necessary to discuss learning habits. There is a famous 1. (say) “Good habits lead to good endings”， which shows the importance of habits.

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” also _2. (show) a healthy everyday habit helps to build up our body. Thus, good learning habits can help us gain great learning results, high scores and abundant knowledge _3. (include). At first, learning habits form our ways of thinking and attitude 4. the content of our learning. 5. (obvious), a good habit can help us to speed up to reach our destinations. As we can see, developing a good habit is so important that I would like to introduce one kind of good learning habits — keeping 6. learning diary every day. We can start the habit by 7. (write) a learning summary and remember to record something impressive and meaningful. Keep it in mind, 8. gradually we will gain this good learning habit and benefit from it.

What's 9. (much), I find out that I still have some bad learning habits _10. well. I can only concentrate on reading for a short time, and I will conquer this problem by spending more efforts on concentration practice.

I believe that through my efforts, I can gain good learning results by having good habits.

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This afternoon I went to see my grandfather by a bus. It was very crowded and I had to stand. Besides me, there was a woman hold a little boy in her arms. In front of her, a young man occupies two seats, pretending to be sleeping. I heard the little boy curious asking his mother, “What's wrong with the uncle？” I had thought if perhaps the woman would blame the man. Beyond her expectations, the woman answered with a smile, “Be quiet. This uncle must very tired because of hard work.” The young man must have heard the word. His face turned red but offered one seat to the woman at once.

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Whether it is Mozart or Miley, your choice of music could determine whether you will perform well at your job. A new study suggests that listening to music in the office improves the speed and accuracy of tasks such as data entry, proofreading and problem solving. In an office?based experiment, 88 per cent of participants were found to produce their most accurate work when listening to music.

The study also found that 81 per cent completed their work fastest when music was played. And it matters what type of music you listen to. For instance, if you're doing your tax returns, then classical music is the most effective as it improves maths skills.

Listening to Jessie J or Justin Bieber could also improve your speed, with 58 per cent of participants completing data entry tasks faster while listening to pop songs. During proofreading, dance music, such as David Guetta, had the biggest positive impact with participants increasing their speed by 20 per cent compared to tests undertaken with no music at all. Dance music also had a positive effect on spell?checking with a 75 per cent pass rate compared to 68 per cent when no music was played at all.

The research, undertaken by Brighton?based Mindlab International, suggests that silent offices may be the least productive. The Music Works experiment revealed a positive correlation between music and productivity. Overall, it showed that when listening to music, nine out of ten people performed better, said Dr David Lewis, chairman of Mindlab International.

1.Whose music can help you do maths homework according to the study?

A．The music of Justin Bieber.

B．The music of Mozart.

C．The music of David Guetta.

D．The music of David Lewis.

2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned according to the passage?

A．Music makes you relaxed.

B．Music helps you to enter data faster.

C．Music improves maths skills.

D．Music has a positive effect on spell?checking.

3.The result of the experiment showed that when music was played, ________.

A．88% of people worked faster

B．81% of people did their most accurate work

C．90% of people worked better

D．75% of people completed data entry task faster

4.What can we conclude from the passage?

A．Music may be helpless to people in office.

B．Silent offices can make people work better.

C．Different kinds of music have the same effect.

D．Silent offices may make people work least profitably.

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We all wish we had just a bit more time. Just think what you could do with an extra hour or two each day: you could finally stick to an exercise routine, or spring?clean the house, or write your novel, or learn the guitar and so on.

1. But I can help you find more hours in your day for the things that really matter.

● Get Out of Bed Earlier

If you normally get up at 7：30 am, try getting up at 7：00 am. That half?hour might not sound like much, but it could be time that you use to exercise, to read that book you've been meaning to finish. 2.

● Do the Important Tasks First

Once you get to work, get the important ones done first (not the easy ones, or even the urgent ones). You can afford to spend at least an hour working on big, important tasks rather than on all those little urgent ones.

3. The urgent tasks will still get done, and you won't miss the important ones.

● Reduce Interruptions

If colleagues have a habit of hanging around your desk to chat, or if the phone is constantly ringing, you might find that it takes you half the day to finish a simple task like writing a letter. Constant interruptions don't just eat up time, they also break your concentration.

When you've got a big task to focus on, let your calls go to voicemail. 4._ Wearing headphones makes it less likely that people will try to strike up a conversation.

●5.

A few minutes chatting, browsing the web, and so on, can easily turn into hours of wasted time over the course of a day.

When you're working, work. If your concentration is slipping, take a proper break, go and get a glass of water, or stretch your legs a bit. And if you're facing a difficult task, try breaking it into small steps or stages so that it's easier to deal with.

A．Stay Focused on Your Work.

B．Take Breaks When Necessary.

C．If you have an office door, close it.

D．If you work like this, you'll usually save time.

E．Would you want me to make your day longer?

F．I can't magically make all your days 25 hours long.

G．Or simply to get your day off to a calm and organized start.

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Some people like modern art, while others say that is rubbish.But a cleaner who works in the Tate Gallery in London isn't able to tell the difference.The woman, whose name isn't known, mistook a work of art by the German painter Gustav Metzger for a bag of rubbish, and threw it out with other bags. The plastic bag, which contained pieces of paper and cardboard, was later recovered outside the gallery, but the artist thought that it was too damaged to be put on show again. 78?year?old Mr Metzger explained that the exhibit, which he said was a copy of a similar work he had created in 1960, was meant to show that all art is temporary and “finite (有限的)”．

Embarrassed officials at the museum said that they had had to call a meeting with cleaners to explain which things should not be touched. They would not say whether Mr Metzger would be paid any compensation for the incident. However, to make absolutely sure the same thing would not happen again, they decided to cover Mr Metzger's work every evening with a coloured cloth. In this way the cleaners arriving after the gallery had been closed to the general public would realize they should not touch it.

This is not the first time that museum cleaners have had trouble distinguishing exhibits from rubbish. In 2001, in another London gallery, a cleaner threw away a work by the well?known British artist Damien Hirst. It was an arrangement of empty beer bottles, coffee cups, and overflowing ashtrays, which were meant to indicate the chaos in the life of an artist.

However, cleaners don't always throw things away — sometimes they clean them! This was the case with a dirty bath, which was on show in a gallery in Germany. Without asking what the bath was doing in the gallery, the cleaners simply scrubbed it clean.

1.The officials of the museum covered Mr Metzger's work so that ________.

A．the visitors couldn't get close in the evening

B．they could get recovered soon

C．the cleaners wouldn't make the same mistake

D．they would return to normal

2.Which of the following is NOT true?

A．People have different opinions on modern art.

B．Mr Metzger would be paid much compensation.

C．A work of Damien Hirst was thrown away by a cleaner in 2001.

D．Some modern work is about the chaos of an artist's life.

3.The last paragraph is written to show that________.

A．cleaners often make exhibits as clean as possible

B．cleaners can't always differ exhibits from rubbish

C．exhibits are usually difficult to clean

D．exhibits are not always so beautiful

4.What's the best title of the passage?

A．Cleaners mistake modern art for rubbish

B．Modern art shouldn't be cleaned

C．What makes a great work of art

D．Cleaners don't always throw things away