阅读理解BIPC would like to invite beekeepers to the World Bee Day Activities9:00 am-4:00 pm, Sunday, May 20th 2018Landhill Hall, ComwallBees are now in danger and its number is going down every year largely because of human activity, while a third of the world's food production depends on this yellow and black insect and other pollinators(传授花粉者).May 20th this year is the first World Bee Day. It was created last year by the UN, after Slovenia put forward the idea, to draw people's attention to the important role of bees and other pollinators in keeping the planet healthy.A day for all those who are interested in learning to improve the quality(质量)of their bees! A day also for those who want to know more about bee keeping!Bring your family with you and have fun! Let's celebrate everything connected with bees and the coming of spring!Activities for the whole family: talks on bees/bee products for sale/wax(蜡)& candle-making lessons Bee Communication: Dr Gavin Ramsay will explain the dances of bees, telling you about what smart behaviors bees have. Cleaning beeswax & candle-making: Classes will be given by Kate Black. Cafe: Lunch and tea/coffee/cakes are available at the cafe. These activities are held by BIPC, the Bee Improvement Program for Cornwall. Tickets are 3formembe rsofBlPCand10 for non-members. Half price for a child. All the money will go to the City Bee Protection Project. Book your place by emailing beegreen@hotmail. com.(1)The danger that bees are facing is caused by ________A.beekeepers B.food production C.human activity D.other pollinators(2)The World Bee Day was created ________.A.to advise people to keep healthyB.to help beekeepers sell more bee productsC.to celebrate the coming of springD.to make people know the importance of bees(3)During the activities, you can lean all the following EXCEPT ________.A.to make a candleB.to improve the quality of beesC.to make tea and coffeeD.to understand the dances of bees(4)Bill, a member of BIPC, and his 5-year-old son will pay ________ for tickets to the activities.A.10 dollars B.12 dollars C.16 dollars D.18 dollars(5)The money from the sales of tickets ________.A.will be used to protect beesB.will make BIPC very richC.will be given to beekeepersD.will be spent on the celebrationsOne night, four naughty(顽皮的)boy students stayed out of school having a late party at a nightclub and having a great time. They were partying so happily that they forgot they were going to take an exam the next day.The next morning, they got up too late to take their exam. In order not to be punished, they thought of a plan which they believed was perfect. They made their clothes dirty and went to the teacher's office."Mr. Johnson, we went to a friend's house last night in another town. On the way back, our car got a flat tire(爆胎), so we had to push the cat all the way back to school. That's why we didn't make it for the exam."The teacher listened to their story, and told them in a kind voice, "It doesn't matter. I am going to give you another chance to take the test three days later." The four students thanked him and left happily.The test day arrived in the end. The teacher asked them, "I am going to put each one of you in a different room for the test. Are you OK with that?""OK", the students were fine with that because they had all studied hard. Then they got the test paper. It had only two questions.Test Paper(100 points)Your name: ________(1 point)Which tire burst(轮胎爆裂)? ________(99 points)A. Front left. B. Back left. C. Front right. D. Back right.(1)Why didn't the students take the exam?A.Because their car had a flat tire.B.ecause they stayed up too late the night before.C.Because the teacher didn't want them to.D.Because their clothes were too dirty.(2)What did the teacher do after listening to their story?A.He believed them by giving them a second chance. .B.He didn't do anything about it.C.He used a different way to tell if they were lying.D.He was very angry.(3)Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.They remembered the exam the next day.B.Their car was broken on the way back to school.C.They have a great time taking the exam.D.They took the second test seriously.(4)According to the passage, we can lean that ________.A.the teacher had no doubt about what the students saidB.the students were very cleverC.the students told a terrible lieD.the students didn't tell a lie(5)What do you think of the teacher?A.Wise. B.Stupid. C.Hard-working. D.Unhealthy.There's much to see under the sea, but you need to remember that light behaves differently in water than in air. The objects appear closer to you than they exactly are. You might find yourself reaching out to touch something and completely missing it.Objects under water will appear larger than they would on the surface, too. Be careful not to tell any stories about the big fish that got away. That fish might not be so big after all! It's just because sometimes things can seem to be as much as about 33 percent bigger in water!What's more, in deeper water, colors just don't seem as bright. In fact, it looks as if some colors are missing. Remember the color of an object results from the wavelengths(波长)of light that are reflected(反射)from its surface. And light is taken in as it moves down through the water.Swimmers wear wet suits to keep warm underwater. Let's take a bright red, yellow, and blue wet suit as an example. These colors are hard to miss on the surface of water. Watch carefully the changes in color as you descend in the water. The red part now looks almost black because the red light wavelengths, the longest among these three colors, are missing. As you go down deeper, the same thing will happen to the yellow part and in the end to the blue part. Even at a place of about 6 to 9 meters underwater, you will look terrible, like a ghost! And you have to wait for your return to the surface to enjoy the bright colors again!(1)You miss the object underwater when you want to touch it because ______.A.your eyesight is quite poorB.you are not quick enoughC.it is not as close as it seemsD.it disappears very quickly(2)The example of the wet suit is used to explain the change of ______ of an object under water.A.the size B.the color C.the position D.the weight(3)The underlined word "descend" probably means ______ in Chinese in this passage.A.上升 B.漂浮 C.屏息 D.下潜(4)Which of the following is true?A. four-meter-long fish looks three meters long underwater.B.The wavelengths of red light are longer than those of blue light.C.Much water will be taken in by the swimmer deep in the water.D.You will see a ghost if you go as deep as 6 to 9 meters into the sea.(5)The best title of this passage is ______.A.The Standard of Color UnderwaterB.The Direction of Light UnderwaterC.The Brightness of Color UnderwaterD.The Behavior of Light Underwater阅读短文,根据短文内容回答下列问题。Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, "Happiness depends on ourselves." In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future—for example, getting into college or getting a good job—that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life's simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.Another secret to living a happy life is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.(1)How many pieces of advice on happiness is given in this passage? ________(2)According to this passage, what can make you happier, to think too much about the future or to enjoy life's simple pleasure? ________(3)Why do many people go dancing or play sports? ________(4)If we want to find happiness by helping others, what can we do? List two examples. ________(5)Give a proper title for the passage. ________.

Twenty years ago,I was at a party, talking to a man whose name I have long since-|||-forgotten. Sometimes I think this man came into my life for the sole purpose of telling me this-|||-story,which has delighted and inspired me ever since.-|||-The story he told me was about his younger brother,who was trying to be an artist;it-|||-was a real story about how brave, creative, and trusting his brother was.For the purpose of-|||-this story, let`s call the little brother Little Brother.-|||-Little Brother,a young painter, went to France to surround himself with beauty and inspiration.-|||-He lived on the cheap, painted every day, visited museums, traveled to picturesque places,-|||-bravely spoke to everyone he met,and showed his work to anyone who would look at it.One-|||-afternoon, he struck up a conversation at a cafe with a group of charming young people, who-|||-turned out to be some fancy nobles. They took a liking to Little Brother and invited him to a-|||-party that weekend in a castle in the Loire Valley. They said this was going to be the party-|||-of the year.It would be attended by the rich and famous and by several crowned heads of-|||-Europe. Best of all,it was a masquerade ball (化妆舞会),where nobody would hesitate in their-|||-spending on the costumes(特殊场合穿的套服).Dress up",they said,"and join us!"-|||-Excited, Little Brother worked all week on a costume that he was certain would be highly-|||-impressive. He held back on neither the details nor the imagination of this creation. Then he-|||-rented a car and drove three hours to the castle. He changed into his costume in the car and-|||-went up the castle steps.Little Brother entered the ballroom, head held high.-|||-Upon arrival, he immediately realized his mistake.-|||-This was indeed a costume party-his new friends had not misled him there-but he had-|||-missed one detail in translation:This was a themed costume party. The theme was "a medieval-|||-court." and Little Brother was dressed as a lobster(龙虾).-|||-All around him,the wealthy and beautiful were dressed in fancy clothes,wearing-|||-sparkling jewels. Little Brother,on the other hand, was wearing a red coat,red tights, redTwenty years ago,I was at a party, talking to a man whose name I have long since-|||-forgotten. Sometimes I think this man came into my life for the sole purpose of telling me this-|||-story,which has delighted and inspired me ever since.-|||-The story he told me was about his younger brother,who was trying to be an artist;it-|||-was a real story about how brave, creative, and trusting his brother was.For the purpose of-|||-this story, let`s call the little brother Little Brother.-|||-Little Brother,a young painter, went to France to surround himself with beauty and inspiration.-|||-He lived on the cheap, painted every day, visited museums, traveled to picturesque places,-|||-bravely spoke to everyone he met,and showed his work to anyone who would look at it.One-|||-afternoon, he struck up a conversation at a cafe with a group of charming young people, who-|||-turned out to be some fancy nobles. They took a liking to Little Brother and invited him to a-|||-party that weekend in a castle in the Loire Valley. They said this was going to be the party-|||-of the year.It would be attended by the rich and famous and by several crowned heads of-|||-Europe. Best of all,it was a masquerade ball (化妆舞会),where nobody would hesitate in their-|||-spending on the costumes(特殊场合穿的套服).Dress up",they said,"and join us!"-|||-Excited, Little Brother worked all week on a costume that he was certain would be highly-|||-impressive. He held back on neither the details nor the imagination of this creation. Then he-|||-rented a car and drove three hours to the castle. He changed into his costume in the car and-|||-went up the castle steps.Little Brother entered the ballroom, head held high.-|||-Upon arrival, he immediately realized his mistake.-|||-This was indeed a costume party-his new friends had not misled him there-but he had-|||-missed one detail in translation:This was a themed costume party. The theme was "a medieval-|||-court." and Little Brother was dressed as a lobster(龙虾).-|||-All around him,the wealthy and beautiful were dressed in fancy clothes,wearing-|||-sparkling jewels. Little Brother,on the other hand, was wearing a red coat,red tights, redTwenty years ago,I was at a party, talking to a man whose name I have long since-|||-forgotten. Sometimes I think this man came into my life for the sole purpose of telling me this-|||-story,which has delighted and inspired me ever since.-|||-The story he told me was about his younger brother,who was trying to be an artist;it-|||-was a real story about how brave, creative, and trusting his brother was.For the purpose of-|||-this story, let`s call the little brother Little Brother.-|||-Little Brother,a young painter, went to France to surround himself with beauty and inspiration.-|||-He lived on the cheap, painted every day, visited museums, traveled to picturesque places,-|||-bravely spoke to everyone he met,and showed his work to anyone who would look at it.One-|||-afternoon, he struck up a conversation at a cafe with a group of charming young people, who-|||-turned out to be some fancy nobles. They took a liking to Little Brother and invited him to a-|||-party that weekend in a castle in the Loire Valley. They said this was going to be the party-|||-of the year.It would be attended by the rich and famous and by several crowned heads of-|||-Europe. Best of all,it was a masquerade ball (化妆舞会),where nobody would hesitate in their-|||-spending on the costumes(特殊场合穿的套服).Dress up",they said,"and join us!"-|||-Excited, Little Brother worked all week on a costume that he was certain would be highly-|||-impressive. He held back on neither the details nor the imagination of this creation. Then he-|||-rented a car and drove three hours to the castle. He changed into his costume in the car and-|||-went up the castle steps.Little Brother entered the ballroom, head held high.-|||-Upon arrival, he immediately realized his mistake.-|||-This was indeed a costume party-his new friends had not misled him there-but he had-|||-missed one detail in translation:This was a themed costume party. The theme was "a medieval-|||-court." and Little Brother was dressed as a lobster(龙虾).-|||-All around him,the wealthy and beautiful were dressed in fancy clothes,wearing-|||-sparkling jewels. Little Brother,on the other hand, was wearing a red coat,red tights, redTwenty years ago,I was at a party, talking to a man whose name I have long since-|||-forgotten. Sometimes I think this man came into my life for the sole purpose of telling me this-|||-story,which has delighted and inspired me ever since.-|||-The story he told me was about his younger brother,who was trying to be an artist;it-|||-was a real story about how brave, creative, and trusting his brother was.For the purpose of-|||-this story, let`s call the little brother Little Brother.-|||-Little Brother,a young painter, went to France to surround himself with beauty and inspiration.-|||-He lived on the cheap, painted every day, visited museums, traveled to picturesque places,-|||-bravely spoke to everyone he met,and showed his work to anyone who would look at it.One-|||-afternoon, he struck up a conversation at a cafe with a group of charming young people, who-|||-turned out to be some fancy nobles. They took a liking to Little Brother and invited him to a-|||-party that weekend in a castle in the Loire Valley. They said this was going to be the party-|||-of the year.It would be attended by the rich and famous and by several crowned heads of-|||-Europe. Best of all,it was a masquerade ball (化妆舞会),where nobody would hesitate in their-|||-spending on the costumes(特殊场合穿的套服).Dress up",they said,"and join us!"-|||-Excited, Little Brother worked all week on a costume that he was certain would be highly-|||-impressive. He held back on neither the details nor the imagination of this creation. Then he-|||-rented a car and drove three hours to the castle. He changed into his costume in the car and-|||-went up the castle steps.Little Brother entered the ballroom, head held high.-|||-Upon arrival, he immediately realized his mistake.-|||-This was indeed a costume party-his new friends had not misled him there-but he had-|||-missed one detail in translation:This was a themed costume party. The theme was "a medieval-|||-court." and Little Brother was dressed as a lobster(龙虾).-|||-All around him,the wealthy and beautiful were dressed in fancy clothes,wearing-|||-sparkling jewels. Little Brother,on the other hand, was wearing a red coat,red tights, red

Answer the questions by filling in the blanks according to what you'll read.What is surfskating?It is a sport in which people balance on____, moving their bodies as if surfing the____.How popular is surfskating?Over the past two years, over____ people in China have taken up this sport.How is surfskating different from surfing or snowboarding?While surfing or snowboarding often requires a____ surfskating can be enjoyed____.What leads to its popularity?It does not cost much and is easy to____. Besides, lovers like to take____ of themselves doing the sport and to share them on social media. They also join online communities to connect with____ people.What do people say about surfskating?It is all about____ together and creating____.

3 At home, families sit together, texting, and reading emails. At work, executives text during board meetings. We also text when we're on dates. Walking through a college library or the campus of a high-tech company, one sees an identical scenario: People are together, but each of them is in their own bubble, furiously connected to keyboards and tiny touch screens. The little devices most of us carry around are so powerful that they change not only what we do but also who we are.2. According to Para. 3, to what extent are we influenced by the little devices most of us carry around?

({B)}End Your Back Pain({/B)} Like an expensive but temperamental sports car, the human spin is beautifully designed and maddeningly unreliable. If you are a living, breathing human being, you have probably suffered the agony of back pain. And as long as people continue to lead overweight, sedentary and stressful lives, the number of sufferers is unlikely to go anywhere other than up. As it does, armies of new back-pain sufferers, many desperate and even disabled, will seek relief. When they do, they’ll quickly discover just how complicated their problem really is, with its mystifying mix of physical symptoms and psychological underpinnings. The reality is that the agony will often go away on its own ― impossible as that may seem when you are writhing (痛苦扭曲) on the kitchen floor. The Great Pain Mystery Back pain can originate anywhere in the elaborate spinal architecture. Degenerated discs (椎间盘), which many lead to herniation (突出) and compressed nerves, are a common problem. Then there those wrenching pain provoked by muscle injuries, which can drop grown men to the floor. What’s most mysterious about back problems is the frequent disconnect between anatomical defects and pain. Unlike blood pressure and cholesterol (胆固醇), which could be measured with arm cuffs and blood tests, lower-back pain has no objective way ― the volume of tears the intensity of a grimace ― to be gauged. Many times, the precise cause of pain remains unknown. Imaging tests found that two people with herniated discs can lead radically different lives: One spends his days popping painkillers, the other waltzes through life. In a well-known study, researchers checked 98 healthy people: Two-thirds had abnormal discs even though none complained of pain. The real issue is why some people have a mild backache and some have really crippling pain. In another research, experts compared a group of patients who reported back pain with a control group who did not. Close to two-thirds if the pain patients had cracks in their discs, so-called high-intensity zones, or HIZs. But so did 24 percent of the non-complainers. The answer has as much to do with the mind as with the body. In the HIZ study, the best predictor of pain was not how bad the defect looked, but the patient’s psychological distress. Depression and anxiety have long been linked to pain; a recent Canadian study found that people who suffer from severe depression are four times more likely to develop intense or disabling neck or low-back pain. At New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery, psychiatrist Gregory Lutz says he often sees men who have two things in common: crippling sciatica (坐骨神经痛) and an upcoming wedding date. The problem in their back, possibly a degenerated or herniated disc, likely already existed, says Dr. Lutz, but was intensified by the pre-marriage jitters.({B)}Spine Surgery Breakthrough({/B)} Pain is pain, and many want a quick fix and that means surgery. Spinal-fusion surgery, one of the most invasive and costly forms of therapy (about ＄42,000) has more than doubled in the US since 1993, to about 350,000 in 2003. Discectomy, which is done less invasively, has also spiked to 342,000 surgeries per year. But these procedures don’t work for everyone. The increase in all spinal surgery has been promoted in part by technical advances promising better outcomes. Perhaps the most intriguing new development is the artificial cobalt-chrome disc. In October 2004, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first such disc, the Charite, for patients with degenerative disc disease. The three-piece device has a sliding medical-grade plastic core sandwiched between two metal plates, which allows the spine to move. It is believed that, such discs, like knee replacements, will give patients more mobility than traditional fusion surgery. And they will get out of bed a lot sooner too. The key is to be very specific and very careful about patient selection. Not everyone who has disc degeneration should have an operation.({B)}Alternative Treatments({/B)} Doctors, worried that too many patients seem willing to go under the knife, are now looking for simpler, more effective ways to treat one of the most vexing problems in medicine. For more and more people with back pain, alternative therapies are the way to go. Chiropractic care (指压疗法), the most popular nonsurgical back therapy, is booming, with 60,000 chiropractors practising in the US today. Some happy clients visit their chiropractors more often than their hair stylists. Experts generally agree that the treatment, which involves manipulation of the joints and tissues of the spine, is safe for the lower back. It provides modest benefits equivalent to those of conventional treatments. Massage has an increasing number of proponents, and research shows it can help knead ont (揉掉) persistent pain. Steven Smith, a physical therapist at the Schuldt Performance uses massage on back-pain sufferers to loosen up muscles and increase blood flow. It’s not exactly a spa-like experience, though. "You’ve got to get in there deep to break the pain." Acupuncture (针灸) is also popular. The first large trial of the practice is now conducted at New York’s Integrative Care Center, where therapist push the tiny needles into the patients. Acupuncture seems to stimulate the release of feel-good endorphins, has a cumulative effect. Patients describe a lingering euphoria, a nice happy state whether you’ve got a back problem or not.({B)}An Integrative Approach({/B)} Jordan, a long-term back-pain sufferer, tried every wacky thing out there. "Faith healing, hanging from the ceiling, clicking my heels together and wishing I was home, you name it, I’ve done it." Last year, feeling especially distressed, he tried biofeedback, a technique that trains him to distance himself from the pain. "I never get rid of the pain, but these treatments provide some relief." says Jordan. If patients’ attitudes can help the pain, can more creative thinking among the experts improve the odds of beating it Dr. Eisenberg, head of Harvard Medical School’s Osher Institute, is spearheading an National Institutes of Health-funded pilot program to find out. A diverse group of 25 specialists meet regularly to educate one another on how they diagnose and treat back pain. They intend to see if there is a more efficient, multi-disciplinary way to attack the problem, and to make it cost-effective too. No wonder there’s a flood of interest in alternative medicine. Even New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery opened a complementary-medicine center four years ago. Now about 13,000 patients a year, many with bad back, see its rehab specialists, massage therapists and chiropractors, as well as taking yoga and tai chi classes any noninvasive approach they can find to relieve the pain.({B)}Can Rage Ruin Your Back ({/B)} Dr. Sarno, a professor at New York University School of Medicine, believes almost all back pain is rooted in bottled-up feelings. Samo explains how repressed rage and anxiety can stress the body, eventually manifesting itself as muscle spasm (抽搐), nerve dysfunction, numbness and pain. Recovery begins with recognition the connection between the body and the mind. "Pain is created by the brain to make sure the rage doesn’t come out." says Sarno. But skeptics say Samo is offering a placebo (安慰剂), which could miss the true cause of the pain. After centuries of agony, humanity could certainly use some relief. But more important than the success of any treatment is the good news that back-pain sufferers and doctors are embracing bold new ways to think about the most exquisite and frustrating work of art: the spine. (1,270 words)What’s so mysterious about back problems A．The impossibility to measure the intensity of the pain.B．The unknown origin of the pain.C．The disconnect between spine defects and pain.D．The low percentage of people with abnormal discs among the healthy.

Why Integrity MattersWhat Is Integrity?　　The key to integrity is consistency- not only setting high personal standards for oneself (honesty, responsibility, respect for others, fairness) but also living up to those standards each and every day. One who has integrity is bound by and follows moral and ethical (道德上的) standards even when making life's hard choices, choices which may be clouded by stress, pressure to succeed, or temptation.　　What happens if we lie, cheat, steal, or violate other ethical standards? We feel disappointed in ourselves and ashamed. But a lapse (缺失) of integrity also affects our relationships with others. Trust is essential in any important relationship, whether personal or professional. Who can trust someone who is dishonest or unfair? Thus integrity must be one of our most important goals.Risky Business 　　We are each responsible for our own decisions, even if the decision, making process has been undermined by stress or peer pressure. The real test of character is whether we can learn from our mistake, by understanding why we acted as we did and then exploring ways to avoid similar problems in the future.　　Making ethical decisions is a critical part of avoiding future problems. We must learn to recognize risks, because if we can't see the risks we're taking, we can't make responsible choices. To identify risks, we need to know the rules and be aware of the facts. For example, one who doesn't know the rules a about plagiarism (剽窃) may accidentally use words or ideas without giving proper credit or one who fails to keep careful research notes may unintentionally fail to quote and cite sources as required. But the fact that such a violation is "unintentional" does not excuse the misconduct, Ignorance is not a defense."But Everybody Does It"　　Most people who get in trouble do know the rules and facts but manage to fool themselves about the risks they're taking by using excuses: "Everyone else does it." "I'm not hurting anyone", or "I really need this grade." Excuses can get very elaborate: "I know I'm look at another's exam, even though I'm supposed to keep my eyes on my own paper, but that's not cheating because I’m just checking my answers, not copying." We must be honest about our actions and avoid excuses, if we fool ourselves into believing we're not doing anything wrong, we can't see the real choice we're making - and that leads to bad decisions. To avoid fooling yourself, watch out for excuses and try this test: Ask how you would feel if your actions were public and anyone could be watching over yore shoulder. If you'd rather hide your actions, that's an indication that you're taking a risk and rationalizing it to yourself. Evaluating Risks To decide whether a risk is worth taking, you must examine the consequences, in the future as well as right now, negative as well as positive, and to others as well as to yourself. Those who take risks they later regret usually focus on immolate benefits and simply haven't considered what might go wrong. The consequences of getting caught are serious and may include a "O" on a test or assignment, an "F" in the class, suspension (暂令停学) or dismissal from school and a ruined reputation. In fact, when you break a role or law, you lose control over your life and give others the power to impose punishment that you have no control over. This is an extremely vulnerable (脆弱的) position. There may be some matters of life and death or highest principle, which might justify such a risk, but there aren't many things that fall in this category. Getting Away with it - Or Not Those who don't get caught pay an even higher price. A cheater doesn't learn from the test, which deprives (剥夺) him her of an education. Cheating undermines confidence and independence: the cheater is a fraud, and knows that without dishonesty, he/she would have failed. Cheating destroys self-respect and integrity, leaving the cheater ashamed, guilty and afraid of getting caught.Worst of all, a cheater who doesn't get caught the first time usually cheats again, not only because he/she is farther behind, but also because it seems "easier." This slippery slope of eroding ethics and bigger risks leads only to disaster. Eventually, the cheater gets caught, and the later he/she gets caught, the worse the consequences. Cheating Hurts Other, Too Cheaters often feel invisible, as if their actions "don't count" and don't really hurt anyone. But individual choices have an intense cumulative (累积的) effect. Cheating can spread like a disease. Recent statistics suggest 30％ or more of college students cheat. If a class is graded on a curve, cheating hurts others' grades. Even if there is no curve, cheating "poisons" the classroom, and others may feel pressured to join in. ("If I don't cheat I can't compete with those who do") Cheating also has a destructive impact on teachers. The real reward of goof teaching is seeing students learn. But a cheater says. "I'm not interested in what you're trying to teach, all I care about is stealing a grade, regardless of the effect on others." The end result is a destructive attack on the quality of your education. Finally, cheating can hurt the reputation of the university and harm those who worked hard for their degree. Why Integrity Marten If cheating becomes the norm, then we are in big trouble. We must rely on the honesty and good faith of others, if not, we couldn't put money in the bank, buy food, clothing, or medicine from others, drive across a bridge, get on a plane, go to the dentist--the list is endless. There are many examples of the vast harm that is caused when individuals forget or ignore the effect their dishonesty can have. The savings and loan scandal, the stock market and junk bond swindles, and, of course, Watergate, have undermined the faith of many Americans in the integrity of political and economic leaders and society as a whole. Such incidents take a tremendous toll on our nation's economy and our individual well-being. For example, but for the savings and loan debacle, there might be funds available to reduce the national debt and pay for education.In sum, we all have a common stake in our school, our community, and our society. Our actions do matter. It is essential that we act with integrity in order to build the kind of world in which we want to live. 29. A person of integrity not only sets high moral and ethical standards but also _______. A. sticks to them in their daily life B. makes them known to others C. understands their true values D. sees that others also follow them 30. What role does integrity play in personal and professional relationships? A. It helps to create team spirit B. It facilitates communication C. It is the basis of mutual trust D. It inspires mutual respect 31. why must we learn to identify the risks we are going to take？ A. To ensure we make responsible choices. B. To avoid being overwhelmed by stress. C. so that we don’t break any rules. D. so that we don’t run into trouble. 32. Violation of a rule is misconduct even if _______? A. it has caused no harm. B. it is claimed to be unintentional. C. it has gone unnoticed. D. it is committed with good intentions.

Directions: In this section,there is a passage with ten blanks.You are required to select-|||-one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage.-|||-Read the passage through carefully before making your choices.Each choice in the bank is-|||-identified by a letter.Please mark the corresponding letter for each item.You may not use any-|||-of the words in the bank more than once.-|||-When little James Cleveland Owens,the grandson of black slaves,was asked his name,-|||-"J.C."he .The school teacher thought he had said "Jesse",and he had a new-|||-name.-|||-Owens ran his first race at age 13.As a second-year student of Ohio State University,in-|||-the Big Ten Games(十强运动会)in 1935,he even more records than he would-|||-in the Olympic Games a year later.-|||-A week before the Big Ten Meet,Owens got .His back hurt so much that he-|||-could not all week.But he would not give up.He did try,and the are-|||-in the record book.-|||-The stage was set for Owens'victory at the Olympic Games in Berlin the next year,and-|||-his would come to be regarded as not only athletic (体育的)but also-|||-Hitler did not congratulate any of the African-American winners.-|||-Having returned from Berlin,he no telephone call from the president of his-|||-own country,either.In fact,he was not honored by the United States until 1976,four years-|||-before his death.-|||-Owens'Olympic victories made little to him.He earned his living by looking-|||-after a school playground,and accepted money to race against cars,trucks,motorcycles-|||-and dogs."Sure,it bothered me "he said later."But at least it was a(n) living,I-|||-had to eat."-|||-In time,however,his gold medals changed his life."They have kept me alive over the-|||-years,"he once said."Time has stood still for me.That golden moment dies hard."-|||-A.political B.difference C.exercise D.injured E.global-|||-F.replied G.improve H.set I.honest petitions-|||-K.received L.results M.discovered N.success O.benefit

Our _ _ concern is to provide the refugees with food and health careA. primitiveB. primacyC. primaryD. prior

When inquired by the policeman, Jeff tried to keep his _ and answer every question calmly.A. composureB. poseC. soberD. posture

必答 [填空题]Complete the sentences with words or the expression from Exercise A. You can change the form if necessary.alcoholtreatbandagefirst aid kitspraintweezersmalariaartemisinin1 The nurse rubs____ on my arm to prepare it for injection.2 Ensure the wound is free from dirt before applying the____.3 Nowadays,____ can be treated with drugs.4 He____ his right knee while training with the national team.5 It was difficult to____ patients because of a shortage of medicine.6 I always keep a(n)____ in the boot of my car.7 You may need to use____ to pick up the pieces from the wound.8 Tu Youyou received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering____ in 2015.