阅读理解Reading comprehension -1 An impressive English lesson 1 If I am the only parent who still corrects his child s English then perhaps my son is right . To him I am a tedious oddity : a father he is obliged to listen to and a man absorbed in the rules of grammar which my son seems allergic to . 2 I think I got serious about this only recently when I ran into one of my former students fresh from an excursion to Europe How was it I asked full of earnest anticipation 3 She nodded three or four times searched the heavens for the right words and then exclaimed It was like whoal 4 And that was it . The civilization of Greece and the glory of Roman architecture were captured in a condensed non - statement . My student s whoal was exceeded only by my head - shaking distress 5 There are many different stories about the downturn in the proper use of English . Surely students should be able to distinguish between their / there / they re or the distinctive differenceon complimentary 1 . Why does the son think that his father is a tedious oddity

D.Complete the sentences with jobs from the boxes.-|||-__-|||-artist nurse salestaik computerenner dentist pilot reporter secretary-|||-__-|||-1 An artist produces art, especially A __ writes for a-|||-paintings or drawings. 5 newspaper and interviews people.-|||-__ --|||-2 A __ flies planes,-|||-helicopters or other types of aircraft. 6 A __ looks after teeth, filling holes and removing bad teetn.-|||-3 __ works in a shop,-|||-A 7 A __ maintains the smooth-|||-selling things and handling money. running of an office.-|||-__-|||-__ __-|||-A __ works in a hospital A __ creates the code for-|||-and cares for people who are ill. software applications.

Lily remembered ____ me to the party，but she forgot ____ me the exact time and place.（ ）A. to invite；tellingB. inviting；to tellC. to be invited；tellingD. being invited；to tell

1.There are various ______open to you . 2.There must be some form of external ______of the data . 3.You should be ___of yourself for telling such lies .4.The ____teaching methods include letting the children decide what to study.5. Success in the talks will ____his reputation as an international statesman.6.We'll send you a copy as soon as it becomes __.7.Drawing and singing were almong her many ___.8.A ( n ) ____computer system is an open door to criminals .9.The conference will address the broad issues _____with e - commerce .10.We need to ensure a smooth ____between the old system and the new one.

AYou are watching a film in which two men are having a fight. They hit one another hard. At the start they only fight with their fists. But soon they begin hitting one another over the heads with chairs. And so it goes on until one of the men crashes through a window and falls thirty feet to the ground below. He is dead!Of course he isn't really dead. With any luck he isn't even hurt. Why? Because the men who fall out of high windows or jump from fast-moving trains, who crash cars or even catch fire, are professionals. They do this for a living. These men are called stuntmen. That is to say, they perform tricks.There are two sides to their work. They actually do most of the things you see on the screen. For example, they fall from a high building. However, they do not fall on to hard ground but on to empty cardboard boxes covered with a mattress. Again, when they hit one another with chairs, the chairs are made of soft wood and when they crash through windows, the glass is made of sugar!But although their work depends on trick of this sort, it also requires a high degree of skill and training. Often a stuntman's success depends on careful timing. For example, when he is "blown up" in a battle scene, he has to jump out of the way of the explosion just a the right moment.Naturally stuntmen are well paid for their work, but they lead dangerous lives. They often get seriously injured, and sometimes killed. A Norwegian stuntman, for example, skied over the edge of a cliff a thousand feet high. His parachute（降落伞） failed to open, and he was killed.In spite of all the risks, this is no longer a profession for men only. Men no longer dress up as women when actresses have to perform some dangerous actions. For nowadays there are stuntwomen, too!Stuntmen earn their living by .A.playing their dirty tricksB.selling their special skillsC.jumping out of high windowsD.jumping from fast-moving trainsWhen a stuntman falls from a high building,A.he needs little protectionB.he will be covered with a mattressC.his life is endangeredD.his safety is generally all rightWhich of the following is the main factor of a successful performance?A.Strength.B.Exactness.C.Speed.D.Carefulness.What can be inferred from the author's example of the Norwegian stuntman?A.Sometimes an accident can occur to a stuntman.B.The percentage of serious accidents is high.C.Parachutes must be of good quality.D.The cliff is too high.

BThe rise of the Internet has been one of the most transformative developments in human history, comparable in impact to the invention of the printing press and the telegraph. Over two billion people worldwide now have access to vastly more information than ever before, and can communicate with each other instantly, often using Web-connected mobile devices they carry everywhere. But the Internet's tremendous impacts have only just begun."Mass adoption of the Internet is driving one of the most exciting social, cultural, and political transformations in history, and unlike earlier periods of change, this time the effects are fully global, " Schmidt and Cohen write in their new book The New Digital Age.Perhaps the most profound changes will come when the five billion people worldwide who currently lack Internet access get online. The authors do an excellent job of examining the implications of the Internet revolution for individuals, governments, and institutions like the news media. But if the book has one major shortcoming, it's that authors don't spend enough time applying a critical eye to the role of Internet businesses in these changes.In their book, the authors provide the most authoritative volume to date that describes — and more importantly predicts — how the Internet will shape our lives in the coming decades. They paint a picture of a world in which individuals, companies, institutions, and governments must deal with two realities, one physical, and one virtual.At the core of the book is the idea that "technology is neutral, but people aren't." By using this concept as a starting point, the authors aim to move beyond the now familiar optimist vs. pessimist point of view that has characterized many recent debates about whether the rise of the Internet will ultimately be good or bad for society. In an interview with TIME earlier this week, Cohen said although he and his co-author are optimistic about many aspects of the Internet, they're also realistic about the risks and dangers that lie ahead when the next five billion people come online, particularly with respect to personal privacy and state supervision.How do Schmidt and Cohen describe the effects of the Internet? A.They are immeasurable.B.They are worldwide.C.They are unpredictable.D.They are profound.In what respect is the book The New Digital Age considered inadequate? A.It fails to recognize the impact of the Internet technology.B.It fails to look into the social implications of the Internet.C.It lacks an objective evaluation of the role of Internet businesses.D.It does not address the technical aspects of Internet communication.What will the future be like when everybody gets online? A.People will be dealing with two different realities.B.People will have equal access to information.C.People don't have to travel to see the world.D.People don't have to communicate face to face.What does the passage say about the authors of The New Digital Age? A.They leave many questions unanswered concerning the Internet.B.They are optimistic about the future of the Internet revolution.C.They have explored the unknown territories of the virtual world.D.They don't take sides in analyzing the effects of the Internet.

express | idea opinion yourselfshow |approval respect improvement1.I think people make art because sometimes words are not enough for them to1______ and feelings properly.2.If you want to2______ for something someone says on social media, you can send them a thumbs-up emoji.3.Many cultures teach that it is important to3______ to your elders.4.It is not always appropriate to4______ about other people's personal lives, especially if you are not close friends.5.After taking classes for just several days, he starts to5______ in painting techniques.6.Writing music is a great way to6______ and show off your creativity to others.

Task 2 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the passage.1.Dressing in the latest fashion trends may give you the reputation of being efficient.2.There are many more pros of relying on workplace fashion trends than there are cons.3.If you work in a retail store as a manager, dressing in uniform may hamper your efforts to work and be productive.4.Many people are always given compliments by wearing trendy workplace fashion pieces.5.Other people’s opinions are important when we choose workplace clothing.

artistic aspiration browse confirm magnificence option prolonged provoke release reputable 1 With the_ global fight against poverty still continuing, many countries are looking to draw inspiration from China . 2 According to the news_ , her interest in writing about plants and animals came from her childhood . 3 Many of them are beginners who have never done painting before and are looking to develop their_interests . 4 Consumers are increasingly comfortable shopping using their mobile devices, with 69 percent of people_and shopping online last year.

Add the prefix "un-"to the words given below.Then complete the sentences with the words thus formed.limited satisfying conditional reasonably certainty（1）Our Mother Nature gives us             love by providing us with air，water，food and wonderful landscape.（2）Unlike on the Earth，technology in the space station allows for almost             power from the sun.（3）Many people lost their homes in the flood，and they felt their lives were filled with             .（4）To have sustainable development，we should never use forest resources             .（5）After the disaster，life in this remote village was too             ，because there were limited medical care services.

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