VI.Summary writing-|||-of something we'd like to attain or something we'd-|||-like to abandon.-|||-One of my greatest teachers these days is my-|||-dog,Angel.He appeared on our doorstep a year-|||-ago-a tiny wet black bundle of fur.It had been-|||-raining all week and he stayed by the doorstep-|||-trying to stay dry and get warm.I brought him in-|||-and put a sign up on the street to let his human-|||-family know he had been found.No one claimed-|||-him,though.He was named Angel since I felt he-|||-had been brought to my doorstep by angels to-|||-serve as my teacher,my friend,my playmate,and-|||-my guardian angel.-|||-In the year that he's been with us he has taught-|||-me many things.He reminds me to take time to-|||-play,to go out in the fresh air and walk(or in his-|||-case,run like the wind).He demonstrates passion-|||-for life,and he has a great capacity for joy,for-|||-excitement,for pleasure.He reminds me when-|||-I've been working too many hours in a row that-|||-it's time to take a break.He shows me by example-|||-that one must drink a lot of water.He eats only-|||-when hungry,a few mouthfuls at a time and then-|||-goes on to something else.He gets so excited-|||-when something wonderful is coming his way.-|||-Even the routine of a morning walk gets him so-|||-excited he jumps for joy.He's given new meaning-|||-to that expression-he jumps, twirls,and is so-|||-excited to go for a morning walk-while I am-|||-barely awake, and going for a walk not only-|||-because I"should"but because I "have to"take-|||-him out.What a difference in attitude.-|||-Such is Angel,who has demonstrated to me,-|||-day after day,the importance of loving life and-|||-living life to the fullest.From Angel,I learn.

The stock market crash in 1929 caused tremendous _ in the financial markets.A. stabilityB. chaosC. boomD. vibrancy

“拨打电话”时表达“想跟某人通话”的正确表述有（ ）。□A. May I speak to sb, please ?□B. Is sb. there?□C. Can I find sb? □D. Could I speak to sb, please ?□E . I want to talk to sb, please . □F . I want to speak to sb , please .

6.There are some ___ that could___ the ___ ___ ___.试题来源：Section A 3-4点击单词填入选中的空格 清空选择factors movingaffect forwardbudget

cave that George has discovered in his life time is near the Alps.A. The hundredthB. The hundredC. HundredthD. A hundredth

Many people think of travel as an experience.Sometimes，however，you cannot choose the places you travel to.This happened to me. My husband found himself posted in Brune i for work.Three months pregnant meant that I had a choice：Either stay with him in Brunc i for three months before returning to India or remain in India，alone.I chose the former.Not because of my love for the country but because I wanted to be close to him. Brune i had never held any appeal to me.Whatever research that I pulled off the Internet showed me nothing other than one beautiful mosque（清真寺）.The flights in and out of the country were expensive so traveling frequently out was not an option either.I was drowned by a sense of being trapped in a remote place.I think one of the things that struck me most was the large range of greenery that surrounded us.We were not staying in the big city but as far away on the outskirts as you could imagine. It took a week，but I soon found myself interacting with people around me.Foreign residents and locals all went out of their way to make me feel comfortable.The more comfortable I felt，the more we explored.We went hiking，we joined the board game community，and we enjoyed the local cuisine. Three months later when it was time to leave，I found myself reluctant to say goodbye to the warmth of the country I had called home for a short while.I think that my time in Brunei taught me a valuable lesson：Don't judge a place by what others say or a lack of information.Sure，you may not always like what you see，but there will always be something that you will like.You just need to look hard enough to find it!（1）Why did the author go to Brunei？ ____ A.To give birth to a baby.B.To escape the busy life in India.C.To keep her husband company.D.To prove she loved the country.（2）What can we infer from Paragraph 3？ ____ A.Brunei is a beautiful country.B.Attractions in Brunei were appealing.C.The author's husband loved traveling.D.The author showed little interest in Brunei.（3）What does the underlined word"reluctant" in the last paragraph probably mean？ ____ A.Pleased.B.Unwilling.C.Impatient.D.Courageous.（4）What does the author intend to convey in the text？ ____ A.Travel with an open mind.B.Do love our own country.C.Experience what is impossible.D.Choose the right place to travel to.

It is essential that you consider a lot of small details when you start your business, so that they will not put your business in ______.(jeopardize)

Directions:Read the following passage(s) and choose the best answer from the choices. (A) With population increases and global urbanisation ever accelerating, much attention is focused on the sustainability of our cities and scarce attention is paid to the countryside. Rural life is associated with closely-knit communities, sense of belonging, and a simple, tranquil life. Yet whilst some or all of these elements exist in the countryside, so do conservatism and a lack of employment opportunities. And it is mostly due to the latter that rural communities are suffering. Attracted by the improved economics of urban areas, country-dwellers across the world are moving out, contributing to the excessive crowdedness of densely populated cities, and leaving the countryside in desolation. So how can the countryside ensure its survival among these changes;or should it at all? Due to both the distance between residences and facilities and often intermittent public transport, those living in the countryside are heavier automobile users. Rural dwellers also use more energy maintaining their mostly detached buildings. We may be piled up like boxes in the city, but this brings energy efficiency that the countryside cannot match. Rural energy requirements result in higher carbon emissions per person than in the city, so it is actually irresponsible to endorse such a lifestyle choice. Protecting the countryside is a hot topic. Those who have made their fortunes in the city often buy second homes in the countryside, visiting intermittently for a sample of a supposedly simple life. The side-effect of this is that house prices are pushed up due to increased demand, leaving them unaffordable for local people.A solution has yet to be found for this challenge, for market forces are further forcing residents out of the countryside. For those who believe in rural preservation, this is deplorable. Whilst an idealised view of the countryside is common, the reality is that rural life has continuously evolved. Industrialisation brought an increase in divisions of labour, changing social links between rural people. The internet has introduced once foreign cultures into the countryside. Improved travel connections and affordability have made the world more accessible, creating a"global village". Considering these changes, surely an evolving countryside is inevitable. Perhaps the countryside should also prepare itself for massive population increases in the future. With cities across the world growing rapidly, how will the current urban generation respond to the inevitable social changes of mass urbanisation? Will the longing for a simpler life become stronger, fueling a rural renaissance? As the world continues to urbanise, the voices calling for rural preservation may well grow louder. But change is inevitable. We know that the world is going to see new cities emerging from the dust and current cities growing into megacities, but the future of the countryside is less clear. 21. What has become of the rural areas nowadays? A. They are becoming somewhat deserted. B. They are being increasingly urbanised. C. They are closely-knit communities. D. They are haunted by conservatism. 22. What does the author think of the rural lifestyle? A. It is unlikely to survive given the on-going changes. B. It is less energy-efficient compared to that in cities. C. It is highly dependent upon heavy automobiles. D. It is a choice more affluent people will endorse. 文档不得转发或用于其它商业用途 第4页/共6页 23. What does the author think of rich urban residents buying a second home in the countryside? A. It is bound to mar the traditional rural life. B. It adversely impacts rural social stability. C. It hinders rural economics'revitalisation. D. It is detrimental to rural preservation. 24. What do we learn about the countryside with industrialisation and technological advances? A. It is destined to change gradually. B. It will present an idealised way of life. C. It is likely to embrace foreign cultures. D. It will become increasingly diversified. 25. What does the author think of the future of the countryside compared with cities? A. It is going to be harder for the locals. B. It is going to resemble that of cities. C. It is less likely to stay static. D. It is less easy to envisage.

Production has been ____ （暂停） while safety checks are carried out.

For decades, Canadians have strived to work hard and save diligently to retire early. At least, that's been the goal. However, those times may be changing as Generation Z (Gen Z)enters the workforce. Some members of Gen Z, particularly those now in their late teens and early-to-mid-20s, seem to be taking a more measured (慎重的)approach to work and money, given the rapidly rising cost of living and an unstable economic environment. They may also be the first generation to normalize people working into their 70s and 80s, as people are living longer and requiring more retirement savings. Still, Gen Z appears to be coping well by embracing a trend known as "soft saving". Soft saving is an offshoot (分支)of the "soft life" trend, driven by Gen Zers who prefer to focus on the quality of life with less stress. The renewed culture of thrifting (淘旧货)is a prime example. According to the passage, what does the concept of "soft saving" refer to? A Saving a large amount of money for retirement. B Balancing life quality and financial goals. C Saving money by second-hand shopping.