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If you struggle with reading, then watching TV can certainly seem a lot easier. 1． But what benefits are you missing out on by not reading? And what specifically are the benefits of reading compared to watching television or movies? Here are reasons why you should read more books.

Reading improves your concentration.

Unlike blog posts and news articles, sitting down with a book takes long periods of focus and concentration, which at first is hard to do. Being fully engaged in a book includes closing off the outside world and burying yourself into the text. 2．

Readers enjoy the arts and improve the world.

A study done by the NEA explains that people who read for pleasure are many times more likely (than those who don’t) to visit museums and attend concerts. 3． And they are almost three times as likely to perform volunteer and charity work.

Reading improves your imagination.

4． The worlds described in books, as well as other people’s views and opinions, will help you expand your understanding of what is possible. By reading a written description of an event or a place, your mind is responsible for creating that image in your head, instead of having the image placed in front of you when you watch television.

5．

Books offer an outstanding wealth of learning and at a much cheaper price than taking a course. Reading gives you a chance to consume huge amounts of research in a relatively short amount of time. Heavy readers tend to display greater knowledge of how things work and who or what people were, which, in turn, leads to a quick mind.

A．Reading makes you smarter.

B．You are only limited by what you can imagine.

C．Over time, it will strengthen your concentration.

D．Subjects only need to read silently to reduce stress.

E．It certainly requires little effort from us but to relax.

F．Reading is not only fun, but it has all the added benefits.

G．Readers are active participants in the world around them.

In 1967, the Chinese government formed a team of scientists with the objective of discovering a new treatment for malaria, and Tu Youyou was among the first researchers chosen.
仿写：很多大学毕业生以找到好工作为目的而涌向大城市，Jim很幸运地成为首批被录用地求职者。
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看到贵公司在报上招聘……的广告，我马上感到这正是我这段时间所要寻找的工作，并且我能胜任。(汉译英)

有着诗歌难以理解这种印象的人往往对阅读诗歌犹豫不决。(教材原文回译)
People with the________reading poetry.

Imagine a child standing on a diving board four feet high and asking himself the question: “Should I jump?” This is what motivation or the lack of it can do. Motivation and goal setting are the two sides of same coin. 1． Like the child on the diving board, you will stay undecided.

2． More than that, how should you stay motivated to achieve the goal? First, you need to evaluate yourself, your values, your strengths, your weaknesses, your achievements, your desires, etc. Only then should you set your goals.

You also need to judge the quality and depth of your motivation. This is quite important, because it is directly related to your commitment. There are times when your heart is not in your work. 3． So, slow down and think what you really want to do at that moment. Clarity(清晰) of thoughts can help you move forward.

Another way of setting realistic goals is to analyze your short and long term objectives, keeping in mind your beliefs, values and strengths. Remember that goals are flexible. 4． They also need to be measurable. You must keep these points in mind while setting your goals.

Your personal circumstances are equally important. For example, you may want to be a pilot but can’t become one because your eyesight is not good enough. 5．You should reassess your goals, and motivate yourself to set a fresh goal.

You will surely need to overcome some difficulties, some planned, but most unplanned. You cannot overcome them without ample motivation. Make sure that you plan for these difficulties at the time of setting your goals.

A．This can affect your work.

B．So how should you motivate yourself?

C．However, this should not discourage you.

D．So why should we try to set specific goals?

E．They can change according to circumstances.

F．Motivation is what you need most to do a good job.

G．Without motivation, you can neither set a goal nor reach it.

你班同学在英语课上讨论毕业班学生是否可以把课本留给下一届学生使用这一问题。假如你是小组长，请根据小组讨论的记录用英语写一份报告，并陈述自己的看法或建议。报告要点如下：

Advantages	Disadvantages
可以节省资源，减少浪费	教材内容经常更新
节约家庭开支	不能在书上作笔记
西方国家普遍采用此作法

注意：(1)报道必须包括所有要点，适当增加细节，使内容连贯、完整。
(2)报道的开头部分已写好，只需接着写。（不记入总字数）
(3)词数1 20左右。
Is Recycling Textbook a Good Suggestion?
On behalf of our group，I'd like to give a brief summary of our discussion on the topic “Is Recycling Textbook a Good suggestion?”

Can we humans avoid war? Can war be prevented ?

1．. Throughout the ages, from the Stone Age to the Atomic Age, men     have been fighting, first with swords and shields, then with pins and cannous, and now,hydrogen bombs and missiles are used for military purpose. But, in spite of all these. it is still belief that war can prevented and prace can be won, but it requires the effort of every one of us.

2．If it ever happens, two - thirds of the world and much of the civilization which men have gained   through time,patience and effort will be destroyed.Will then the remaining one - third of the world be able to   survive on its own?

Our task now is not to blame the past，but to plan for the future.

If there is peace in the world, men can use their rockets to explore the mystery of space,their submarines to explore the depth of the sea,their missiles to deliver to mails and their fine equipment to penetrate(穿透）jungles of Africa ,instead of using them military.

Governments can use their money to build more schools,so that more children can be educated to be useful citizens.3．, They can also design new machines to increase the production of goods and thus improve the way of the people.

4．It requires,in my opinion,the understanding and friendship be-tween all people from all nations.Let no one suffer discrimination by reason of color,race,reli-gion,or national origin.Let the rich support the poor and the strong help the weak.

We know that neither peace nor such a dream world can come true in a day or month.5．.But let us plan and begin now.

A．How can a peaceful world be achieved?

B．The process may even take decades or centuries.

C．Peace can be won through the efforts of all human beings.

D．Things for military use can be transformed to peaceful use.

E．Scientists can use atomic energy to power steamships and planes.

F．I am sure that we would not like to experience another world war,

G．History tells that there were wars, great or small，in every century, in every decade.

Standing on the shore of a lake, I can’t help but feel surprised at the thousands of small rocks that surround my boots. They were all created from _________ surfaces, their edges softening over time. I wonder, “Can we learn from a pile of rocks?”

Even the tallest mountains have _________; none are as tall as they were 1,000 years ago. And much like a rock, I’ve found my _________ has softened and my desire to better understand others has expanded with each trip around the sun.

_________, I was also a sharp rock covered in pointy edges. Today, after decades of the waters of life coursing over me, my edges are softer and I’m more _________. I’m less likely to judge and more interested in learning how we can _________ together.

But I’m not a _________. I’m a human filled with all the drama built into my DNA.

Two years ago, while traveling in the Pacific Northwest, I watched a restaurant owner ask several young men to _________ for not wearing masks. Not _________ and not rude. On the door read a sign, “Please wear a mask before entering our restaurant. We don’t like it either, but let’s all do what we can to __________ this together.”

The group of young men wanted to __________ about the note. I sat at the restaurant watching, understanding both sides. I’ve been one of them before, using my youthful edges to chip away at (削弱) the world. What I lost, __________, was the ability to grow from __________ by looking through the eyes of others. In learning to be more __________, I’ve also found more happiness and success.

You can fit more rounded rocks in a jar than those with sharp edges. The former look for ways to __________ and make room for others, while the latter never give an __________ to accommodate others.

__________, like the waters rolling against once sharp stones, changes us by washing away our resistance to __________ the world from someone else’s point of view.

I placed a __________ stone into my jacket pocket. Mother Nature is holding a __________ again.

1．

A．fragile

B．shiny

C．smooth

D．hard

2．

A．piled up

B．worn down

C．risen up

D．broken down

3．

A．will

B．voice

C．attitude

D．heart

4．

A．Still

B．Often

C．Here

D．Once

5．

A．understanding

B．confident

C．patient

D．competitive

6．

A．contribute

B．exist

C．work

D．develop

7．

A．fool

B．soul

C．rock

D．judge

8．

A．explain

B．leave

C．apologize

D．pay

9．

A．contradictory

B．confusing

C．forceful

D．discouraging

10．

A．get through

B．stick to

C．deal with

D．fight against

11．

A．think

B．care

C．talk

D．argue

12．

A．even

B．however

C．anyway

D．also

13．

A．hardships

B．struggle

C．experiences

D．failure

14．

A．open

B．cautious

C．ambitious

D．independent

15．

A．ignore

B．accept

C．adjust

D．change

16．

A．excuse

B．agreement

C．entrance

D．inch

17．

A．Nature

B．Tolerance

C．Tide

D．Time

18．

A．reforming

B．seeing

C．exploring

D．travelling

19．

A．sharp

B．rounded

C．valuable

D．rolling

20．

A．class

B．belief

C．meeting

D．discussion

Fact or Fiction?

Non-fiction can be broken down into many categories. One category is literary non-fiction, which is still based in fact but employs some of the storytelling elements that fiction uses. Literary non-fiction includes a type of autobiography(自传) called memoir. Memoir most often focuses on a certain period of the author’s life. It is, by definition, rooted in truth. Still, people sometimes question whether memoir should be categorized as non-fiction at all.

As non-fiction, memoir is intended to be factual. Is this really the case, though, considering memoir relies on human memory? One classic study, led by psychologist   Elizabeth   Loftus, showed how easily an interviewer’s choice of wording can influence an eyewitness’s account of a traffic accident. It is therefore reasonable to wonder whether memoir should continue to be branded as non-fiction.

Certainly,   human   memory can   be   unreliable.   However,   a   memoir   author   is undoubtedly writing about significant and impactful life events. Memories of such events are actually more reliable than others. Studies show that the more influential an event is, the more accurately people recall the details. As an emotionally charged event unfolds, the brain activity changes in a way that amplifies small details. This activity helps build a more precise and accurate memory.

Of course the brain is not a camera that can “save” any memory with perfect accuracy. But if memoir is questionable due to the imperfections of the human mind, then critics will have to tackle non-fiction more broadly. All writers are using their memories when they create, and moreover, they are relying on the memories of others. Journalists conduct interviews to tell a news story and history writers depend on the accuracy of accounts from long ago. Yet they all rightfully fall under the umbrella of non-fiction.

Some people may doubt memoir not because they mistrust human memory, but because they mistrust the author’s morality. Critics may suspect an author of making up events. However, there is no reason to be suspicious of memoir author’s intentions. Writing a factual memoir that appeals to readers has the potential to be profitable for the author, and there is no motivation for a memoir writer to knowingly change or beautify the truth.

Looking beyond the author’s own life events, memoir can inform readers about the world in the same way that other non-fiction can. Memoir has a way of relaying facts about anything from an occupation to brief fashion trends, all of it meaningful to the author.

1．The author introduces the topic in Paragraph 1 by _____ .

A．illustrating why it is important to talk about memoir

B．listing some interesting facts and features of memoir

C．defining key terms that are discussed later in the passage

D．making a comparison between autobiography and memoir

2．What does the underlined word “amplifies” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Collects.	B．Ignores.
C．Enlarges.	D．Absorbs.

3．We can learn from the passage that _____.

A．critics argue that a news story by a journalist is fiction

B．a memoir author’s memory can be influenced by the interviewees

C．memoir can’t show readers facts about what an author experienced

D．emotional moments can cause the creation of more detailed memories

4．According to the passage, the author believes _____.

A．the most profitable memoirs are those shown to be the most factual

B．many authors are untrustworthy, although many memoirs are fact-based

C．memoir is rightfully categorized under the umbrella of literary non-fiction

D．memory is too unreliable for memoir to be considered a type of non-fiction

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3、祝愿
注意：1、词数80左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
2、可适当增加细节，以使地文连贯。
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Dear Eric,

Thank you for writing to me!

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Yours,

Li Hua