Module One British and American English

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虽然我们很清楚美式英语和英式英语的差别，单独看每个表达法，我们都能理解。但如果让你具体指出是哪种，恐怕就有难度了。所以无论你偏爱那种，请保持你的爱好的一贯性!

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While there are certainly many more varieties of English, American and British English are the two main varieties. Generally, it is agreed that no version is “correct”, however, there are certainly preferences in use. The most important rule is to try to be consistent（一致）in your usage. If you decide to use American English, then be consistent in your spelling (i.e. “The color of the orange is also its flavour……” ------ color is American spelling and flavour is British). This is of course not always easy or possible. The following guide is meant to point out the principal differences between these two varieties of English.

In British English the present perfect is used to express an action that has occurred in the recent past that has an effect on the present moment. ① For example:

I've lost my key. Can you help me look for it?

In American English the following is also possible:

I lost my key. Can you help me look for it?

In British English the above would be considered incorrect. However, both forms are generally accepted in standard American English. Other differences involving the use of the present perfect in British English and the simple past in American English include already, just and yet. ②

British English:

I've already seen that film.

American English:

I've already seen that film. OR I already saw that film.

There are two forms to express possession in English: “Have” or “Have got”.

Do you have a car?

Have you got a car?

While both forms are correct (and accepted in both British and American English), “have got” is generally the preferred form in British English while most speakers of American English only use “have”.

1. What is the best title of the passage?

A. How to use British English

B. How to learn English

C. The differences between American and British English

D. The similarities between American and British English

2. What do British think of the sentence “Kate read the novel. But she wants read it again”.

A. They think it is right.

B. They think it is incorrect.

C. They think it is difficult to judge.

D. They think it depends

3. When a person who wants to express “someone owns something”, he thinks of the words “have got”, he might come from ________.

A. London B. New York C. California D. Soul

难句解释：

①In British English the present perfect is used to express an action that has occurred in the recent past that has an effect on the present moment. 在英式英语中，现在完成时用来表达一个发生在最近的过去而且对现在有影响的动作。

②Other differences involving the use of the present perfect in British English and the simple past in American English include already, just and yet. 其他的关于在英式英语中使用现在完成时和在美式英语中使用一般过去时的区别的词还有already, just 和yet。

B

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4. According to this advertisement, at the Forum people ________.

A. come together in order to form an organization

B. express different opinions and discuss public matters

C. eat together to celebrate their success or victory

D. work together for the purpose of business or trade

5. If you register both the VIEW qualification course and the Forum at the same time, you will save ________.

A. ＄100

B. ＄300

C. ＄350

D. ＄400

6. The underlined sentence “Space is limited, so early registration is welcome” means ________.

A. space is limited, so you can’t register now

B. space is too limited for you to register

C. you’ll lose the good chance if you don’t register soon

D. you’ll be given a special offer if you register now

7. The main purpose of this advertisement is to ________.

A. encourage more people to attend the Forum in time

B. promise everyone can pay less money to attend the Forum

C. call on the people in the north of the USA to go south for holidays

D. introduce some new activities and topics of the Forum.

难句解释：

①The theme of the 2009 Forum includes searching for a few new methods, sharing lessons from experience, and learning and exchanging ideas on cutting-edge research.2009年研讨会的主题是：寻求最新方法，分享经验教训，交流研究成果！

C

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Superstitions

There are over one million superstitions (迷信), and most people believe at least one or two of them. Many people are superstitions about numbers. They think that there are lucky numbers and unlucky numbers. The number 13 is often considered unlucky. In some parts of the world, buildings have no 13th floor and streets have no houses with the number 13. In Japan, “4” is considered unlucky because in Japanese the word “four” is pronounced the same as the word “death”. The Japanese never give gifts of four knives, four napkins, or four of anything.

What are the lucky numbers? Seven is lucky number in many places, and “8” is considered a lucky number in Japan and China. In China, businesses often open on August 8, and many couples register to get married at eight past eight on August 8. Superstitions about numbers are so widespread that some people ------ called numerologists ------ make a living giving advice about numbers. In 1937, when the Toyoda family of Japan wanted to form a car company, they asked a numerologist if “Toyota” would be a good name for a company. The numerologist said it would not be. He explained that “Toyota” would be a better name for the company. The family took his advice. As a result, millions of people drive “Toyota” and not “Toyotas”.

There are many other kinds of superstitions. There are superstitions about eating, sleeping, sneezing and itching. There are superstitions about animals and holidays and horseshoes. There are even superstitions about superstitions. Those superstitions tell people how to reverse bad luck. When the Japanese bump heads, they immediately bump heads again. According to a Japanese superstition, the first bump means their parents will die, but the second bump “erases’’ the first bump. To reverse bad luck in general, people turn around there times, turn their pockets inside out, or put their hats on backwards.

8. It can be inferred that superstitions about number are ________.

A. popular all over the word

B. accepted by many people in the word

C. valuable to businessmen

D. danger to common people

9. From this passage we can find that -------------.

A. a numerologist is an expert in maths

B. Japan’s development depends on numerologists

C. a numerologist is a superman

D. the Japanese have a strong belief in numerologists

10. The underlined word “reverse” in this passage means ________.

A. cause to go in the opposite direction

B. read carefully

C. turn over in the mind

D. make……worse

11. If we see a Japanese bump his head once again, we can know that he is ________.

A. mad

B. angry

C. superstitions

D. foolish

D

在巨额奖金的极大诱惑下，任何人都免不了要进行一场理智和情感的激烈斗争！要怪只能怪------ 都是那彩票惹的惑！

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A thief who dropped a winning lottery ticket (彩票) at the scene of his crime has been given a lesson in honesty. His victim, who picked up the ticket, then claimed the ￡25000 prize, managed to trace him, and handed over the cash. The robbery happened when maths professor Vinicio Sabbatucci, 58, was changing a tyre on an Italian motorway. Another motorist, who stopped to "to help", stole a suitcase from his car and drove off. The professor found the dropped ticket and put it in his pocket before driving home to Ascoli in eastern Italy.

　　Next day, he saw the lottery results on TV and, taking out the ticket, realized it was a winner. He claimed the 60 million lire (里拉) prize. Then he began a battle with his conscience. Finally, he decided he could not keep the money despite having been robbed. He advertised in newspapers and on radio, saying: "I'm trying to find the man who robbed me. I have 60 million for him--- a lottery win. Please meet me. Anonymity (匿名) guaranteed."

　　Professor Sabbatucci received hundreds of calls from people hoping to trick him into handing them the cash. But there was one voice he recognized ------ and he arranged to meet the man in a park. The robber, a 35-year-old unemployed father of two, gave back the suitcase and burst into tears. He could not believe what was happening. “Why didn't you keep the money?” he asked. The professor replied, “I couldn't because it's not mine.” Then he walked off, spurning the thief's offer of a reward.

12. The sentence “Then he began a battle with his conscience.” in paragraph 2 implies all of the following EXCEPT that ________.

A. he knew what he should do as soon as he saw the lottery results.

B. he hesitated about keeping the money for some time.

C. he thought for a moment of avenging himself on the robber.

D. he came to realize that honesty is more important than money.

13. Hundreds of people phoned professor Sabbatucci because they ________.

A. wanted to make fun of him

B. hoped to get the money

C. knew who the robber was

D. lost the lottery ticket　　

14. The word “spurning” in the last sentence can be replaced by ________.

A. accepting

B. claiming

C. rejecting

D. canceling

15. If the story appears in a newspaper, the best title might be _______.

A. A Thief's Lucky Day

B. A Popular Maths Professor

C. A Magic Lottery

D. A Reward of Honesty

E

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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Body language is the quiet, secret and most powerful language of all. It is said that our body movements communicate about 50% of what we really mean while words themselves only express 7%. So, while your mouth is closed, just what is your body saying…

Arms. ___ 16 __. If you keep your arms to the sides of your body or behind your back, this suggests you are not afraid of taking on whatever comes your way. __ _17 If someone upsets you, just cross your arms to show you’re unhappy.

Head. When you want to appear confident, keep your head level. If you are monitor in class, you can take on this position when you want your words to be taken seriously. _18

Legs. Your legs tend to move around a lot more than normal when you are nervous or telling lies. If you are at interviews, try to keep them still.

Posture. A good posture makes you feel better about yourself. _19 _ This makes breathing more difficult, which in turn can make you feel nervous or uncomfortable.

Mouth. When you are thinking, you often purse (皱拢) your lips. You might also use this position to hold back all angry comment you don’t wish to show. _ _20 _.

A. If you are feeling down, you normally don’t sit straight, with your shoulders inwards.

B. If you are pleased, you usually open your eyes wide and people can notice this.

C. Outgoing people generally use their arms with big movements, while quieter people keep them close to their bodies.

D. How you hold your arms shows how open and receptive you are to people you meet.

E. However, it will probably still be noticed, and people will know you’re not pleased.

F. However, to be friendly in listening or speaking, you must move your head a little to on side.

G. Don’t say too much when you’re happy.

F

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阅读表达：阅读下面短文，并根据短文后的要求答题（请注意问题后的字数要求）。

(1)You are in a beautiful place enjoying the landscape，maybe fishing ,but suddenly the peace and quiet is interrupted by the noisy sound of a cell phone !Cell phone are everywhere，and some people don't know what the limits of cell phone use are.

(2)Nowadays，that's the biggest problem．People disturb other people，first with the ringing of their cell phones and then with their conversations because they usually speak very loudly． Not everybody in a public place should have to listen to private conversations．

(3)People need to-learn how to use cell phones correctly．If there is an emergency，cell Phone are acceptable；But remember that just a few years ago few people had cell phones and the whole society survived! Nowadays people can’t seem to live ________. They talk in restaurants，in restrooms, in ears, in hospitals, and at parties. It's incredible!

(4)It's like smoking. Just as people don't want to be bothered by smokers。they don’t want to be disturbed by cell phone talkers．Our society has to learn to respect other people．It would be great if loud talking was seen as really bad manners．The u8e of cell phones must be restricted in places such as cinemas，theatres，museums，classrooms，and hospitals．

(5)Nowadays，people just laugh when a cell phone rings in these places ,but it’s Just the beginning，SO in the future I think things are going to change．They should have got tickets when they use them in inappropriate places，like people get parking tickets when they park in inappropriate places .So，we have to write some rules to restrict，or even prohibit，cell phone use in some places．New rules of etiquette (礼仪) are needed for new behaviors in our lives such as using cell phones．It's going to have to be part 0f our education in t}le future．

1. What is the purpose of the passage? (Please answer within 10 words)

____________________________________________________________________________

2．The following sentence is taken from the beginning of a paragraph．Please find out which paragraph the sentence belongs to．But again，not everybody wants to listen to other people’s private conversation.

____________________________________________________________________________

3．Fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 with proper words to complete the sentence．(Please answer

within 10 words)

____________________________________________________________________________

4．If cell phones are acceptable in your school，please list two rules about the correct use of cell phones．(Please answer within 20 words) ．

①__________________________________________________________________________

②__________________________________________________________________________

5．Translate the underlined sentences in Paragraph 5 into Chinese。

____________________________________________________________________________

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阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在表格中的空白处填入恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。

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It is December thirty-first, 2007, the time when the old year dies and the New Year is born.

Many Americans have parties at home and invite all their friends. Many of these events are noisy. People shout and sing. They often blow on small noisemakers when the New Year arrives at midnight. They kiss their husband or wife or the person they are with. They dance to music. Other Americans spend a quiet evening at home. They drink Champagne at midnight to welcome the New Year.

Some people drink too much alcohol at New Year’s Eve celebrations. This can lead to tragic (悲剧) results if a person drinks too much and then drives a car. The National Safety Council says hundreds of people die in road accidents during the holiday.

In recent years, the danger of accidents has resulted in a new tradition called the “designated driver” One person among a group of friends drinks little or no alcohol during New Year’s Eve celebrations. Then this designated driver can safely drive the other people home. Many American cities also offer free taxi service on New Year’s Eve to take people home safely.

Other Americans observe the coming of the New Year at events without alcohol. More than 220 American cities hold these First Night celebrations. Artists in Boston Massachusetts started the tradition of First Night celebrations. In 1976, they wanted to observe the coming of a New Year. But they did not want to hold noisy drinking parties. So they organized music concerts, art exhibitions and other events to observe the holiday.

How Americans 1__________ New Year’s Day

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阅读改错：（以下文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多两处。）

British and American English are different by many ways. The most obviously way is in the

vocabulary. There are hundred of different words in which are not used on the other side of the

Atlantic. Some of these words are well-known. But another words and expressions are not. There

are few differences in grammar, too. The other two areas in which they differed is spelling and

pronunciation. The Irish writer George Bernard Shaw makes the famous remark what the British

and the Americans are two nations divided by a common language. Some experts suggests that

there will going to be many “ Englishes”. But don’t worry. Users of English will able to

understand each other.

参 考 答 案

Module one

A篇：ABD B篇：BCCA C篇：BCAD D篇：ABCA E篇： DCFAE

F篇：

1. To tell US Cell phone etiquette is a must．／To tell us new rules for cell phones ale needed．／To tell US to limit the use of cell phones in public．／To tell us the use of cell phones must be restricted in public．／To tell us people need to learn how to use cell phones Correctly．

2. It belongs to the beginning of the fourth paragraph．

3. without this kind of technology／without using cell phones／if there are no cell phones

4. ①Don’t use cell phones in class．②Keep cell phones silent in the reading room．

5. 生活中像使用手机这样新的行为必须有新的礼仪规范，这将成为将来我们教育的一部分。

G篇:

1. Observe/Celebrate 2. Places 3. Activities 4. home

5. friends 6. Dancing 7. resulting 8.safely

9. Offering 10. concerts

H篇：

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Module One Our Body and Healthy Habits

A

DNA已经是个少儒皆知的名词了，做DNA鉴定，是各类电视电影里经常出现的话题，可是究竟是谁发现了它的奥秘，你知道吗？那是发生在50多年前的故事了……

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Fifty years ago, on February 28, 1953. Two young men rushed into Cambridge pub in Britain and announced that they had found the secret of life! Nobody in the pub believed them, but Briton France Crick and American James Watson were telling the truth. The two men ------ then only 35 and 23 respectively ------ had indeed discovered the structure of DNA.

DNA, deoxyribonucleic acid (脱氧核糖核酸) ，is in every cell of our bodies. It contains the information needed to construct and operate humans. DNA is one long fiber ------ like a hair, but thinner and longer. It is organized into strings of genes. These genes carry the instructions needed to make all different cells in our bodies. They also determine how the cells will be arranged. So, DNA is responsible for how many fingers you have, where your legs are placed on your body, the color of your eyes and even how to build your brain. ①

Crick and Watson found that DNA was structured as a double helix (螺旋状物) , which looks like a ladder that’s been twisted (扭曲) along it’s length. Their discovery changed science and the world. Scientists now can decipher (破译) the DNA of humans and other species. Animals and crop genes are changed to create different characteristics. Gene therapy (治疗) has been use to great diseases. In disasters and accidents, DNA helps people identify the dead.

Watson and Crick were awarded the 1962 Nobel Prize in the category (种类) of medicine or physiology (生理学) for their great discovery. But, the DNA story is far from over. Scientists are still working out the details of how DNA is replicated (复制) so quickly and accurately and exploring more uses of DNA. ②

1. The secret of life was first found by ________.

A. two young men from Cambridge pub

B. two young men from Britain

C. two young men from America

D. two scientists from Britain and America

2. Which of the following has nothing to do with DNA?

A. Some people are very wise and some are very stupid.

B. Some people have blue eyes and some have black.

C. Some people like sports and some don’t.

D. Some people are tall and some are short.

3. Which statement is NOT true about DNA?

A. DNA, which is in the cells of our bodies, determines what we look like.

B. DNA doesn’t exist in plants.

C. DNA, which looks like a twisted ladder, contains the information of the species.

D. DNA makes cells different form others.

4. It is believed that ________.

A. Scientists have already found all the secrets of DNA

B. We have a long way to go in the research of DNA

C. DNA technology is far from useful

D. DNA technology is mainly used in medicine

难句解释：

①So, DNA is responsible for how many fingers you have, where your legs are placed on your body, the color of your eyes and even how to build your brain. 因此，DNA决定着你长几个手指，你的腿长在身上的什么位置，你眼睛是什么颜色，甚至决定如何去营造你的头脑。

②Scientists are still working out the details of how DNA is replicated so quickly and accurately and exploring more uses of DNA. 科学家们还在努力弄清楚DNA是怎样精确地，快速地复制并且研究它的更多的用途。

B

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This March is a busy month in Shanghai. There's a lot to do. Here are the highlights.

Live Music - Late Night Jazz

Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. He's coming with his new 7-piece band, Herbie’s Heroes. Herbie is known to play well into the early hours, so don't expect to get much sleep. This is Herbie’s third visit to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quickly.

Scottish dancing

Take your partners and get ready to dance till you drop. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn. Instructors will demonstrate the dances. The live band, Gordon Stroppie and the Weefrees, are also excellent.

Exhibitions - Shanghai Museum

There are 120,000 pieces on show here. You can see the whole of Chinese history under one roof. It’s always interesting to visit, but doubly so at the moment with the Egyptian Tombs exhibition. There are lots of mummies and more gold than you’ve ever seen before. Let us know if you see a mummy move!

Dining - Sushi chef in town

Sushi is getting really big in Shanghai. In Japan, it’s become an art form. The most famous Sushi artist is Yuki Kamura. She’s also one of the few female chefs in Japan. She’ll be at Sushi Scene all of this month.

For a full listing of events, see our website.

5. Suppose you are going to attend an activity at 8: 00pm. on Saturday, which one can you choose?

A. Live Music ------ Late Night Jazz

B. Scottish dancing

C. Exhibitions ------ Shanghai Museum

D. Dining ------ Sushi chef in town

6. Which of the following is true according to the advertisements?

A. Scottish dancing is so interesting and easy that it never tires you out.

B. The performance given by the American jazz band won't last long.

C. Sushi is not popular in Shanghai as it is a kind of Japanese traditional food.

D. It is more interesting to visit Shanghai Museum for the exhibits from Egypt.

7. From the text we may learn that Kamura is ________.

A. a cook

B. a waitress

C. an instructor

D. an artist

C

想知道长寿的秘密吗？看一看这个法国人的长寿经验吧！

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Jeanne Calment, a Frenchwoman, became record breaker on 17 October of 1995, when at the age of 120 years and 238 days. She became the longest-lived human being on record. A Japanese man died in 1986 at the age of 120 years and 237 days.

Jeanne Calment lives in a small old people’s home in the south of France; her husband, her only child and her grandson have all died. She is nearly blind and deaf and is always in a wheelchair, but her doctor describes her as being more like a 90-years-old one in good health than someone of 120.she replied: A very short one .She also remarked that she thought the good Lord had forgotten all about her.

So what is the key to a long life? According to some doctors, diet, exercise and no smoking are the healthy diet, and she used to do exercises every day until she broke her leg at the age of 15. However, until recently she drank two glasses of strong red wine a day, and she does smoke now only a little. Besides, Jeanne Calment might have got very good genes from her parents. Her father lived to the age of 94 and her mother to 86.

A local lawyer bought her house when she was 80 under an agreement that he would pay her some money every year until her death .It must have seemed good move t the time .but so far the lawyer has paid her at least three times the value of the house. Every year on her birthday Jeanne Calment sends him card saying:

Sorry, I’m still alive!

8. How does Jeanne Calment feel about her old age?

A. she is miserable and unhappy

B. She is cheerful and humorous.

C. She would like to live much longer.

D. She feels she is going to die very soon

9. Jeanne Calment owes her good health and long life to_____

A. smoking only a little every day

B. her giving up smoking and drinking

C. drinking two glasses of strong red wine everyday

D. the good genes from her parents, healthy diet and some exercises

10. Which of the following could best replace the word “move” in the fourth paragraph?

A. deal B. trick

C. march D. sport

11. Why does Jeanne Calment say “Sorry, I’m still alive!” to the Local lawyer every year on her birthday?

A. Because she had n agreement at 80 with the lawyer which was to her advantage.

B Because she has asked the lawyer to pay her more rent than they first agreed.

C Because the lawyer has paid her much more money than they first agreed

D Because the house she sold to the lawyer isn’t worth the money he has already paid.

D

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His first successful fight was for the equal rights of black people in South Africa. Then, as the first black president, he fought to unite the country and organize the government. Now Nelson Mandela has set his sights on a new enemy, AIDS.

On March 19 the 82-year-old, former president, hosted his second AIDS-awareness concert. He warned that 25 million people in Africa were already infected with the fatal (致命的)disease.

Mandela was born in a village in South Africa in 1918. He was adopted by the chief of his tribe and could have been a chief himself and lived a happy country life.

But he refused to be a chief when his people lived under racial discrimination(种族歧视). He decided to fight for equal rights for all the people in South Africa. Before 1990, under the country’s Racial Segregation Law, colored and white people lived separately. Black people were treated unfairly even when taking a bus. Blacks had to stand at the back of the bus to make room for white people even when there were only a few of them on board.

For his opposition (反对) to the system, Mandela was arrested(逮捕) and spent 27 years in prison. He was freed in 1990 and became the president of the country after the first election were held in which everyone could vote.

Mandela was not only a political fighter who attacked with speeches. He was also a trained boxer and fought in the ring when he was young.

“Although I did not enjoy the violence of boxing, I was interested in how one moved one’s body to protect oneself, how one used a strategy both to attack and retreat, he wrote in his autobiography(自传).

As a skillful fighter, he chose music as his weapon against AIDS. He hopes to win another victory against AIDS.

12. When was Mandela arrested?

A. In 1963

B. In 1090

C. When he refused to be a chief

D. When he became the president

13. Nelson Mandela succeeded in doing the following except ________.

A. winning the equal rights for the black people in South Africa.

B. uniting South Africa.

C. organizing a government in South Africa.

D. controlling the spread of AIDS.

14. If Nelson Mandela hadn’t fought against racial discrimination, he ________.

A. could sassily have been the president of South Africa.

B. could still have lived a happy life.

C. could have been in a difficult situation.

D. would have been an excellent boxer.

15. It can be inferred that Nelson Mandela ________.

A. continues to help the black people with the political struggle.

B. is taking a position in a music group.

C. is carrying on the world’s greatest fight against AIDS.

D. is preparing for the next president election.

E

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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

A major source of teen stress is school exams, and test anxiety is not uncommon. When you recognize your teen is under stress, how can parents help your teen stay calm before an exam?

Be involved. Parents need to be involved in their teen’s work. ___ 16 __ What they look for is your presence ------ to talk, to cry, or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly with your teen. Encourage your teen to express her worries and fears, but don’t let them focus on those fears.

Help them get organized. __ _17 Together, you and your teen can work out a time—table in which she can study for what she knows will be on the test.

Provide a calm setting. Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his privacy. Give them a nutritious diet. It is important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced diet during exam times to focus and do her best. _18 If this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet, rather than junk food, is best for reducing stress.

_19 _ Persuade your teenager to get some sleep and /or do something active when she needs a real break from studying. Making time for relaxation, fun, and exercise are all important in reducing stress. Help your teen balance her time so that she will feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.

Show a positive attitude. _ _20 _ Your panic, anxiety and blame contribute to your teen’s pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for her efforts. Most importantly, reassure your teen that things will be all right, no matter what the results are.

A. A parent’s attitude will dictate their teen’s emotions.

B. Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite.

C. They will only make the situation worse.

D. Encourage your teen to relax.

E. The best thing is simply to listen.

F. Help your teen think about what she has to study and plan accordingly.

G. Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves.

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Smiling is a great way to make yourself stand out while helping your body to function better. Smile to improve your health, your stress level, and your attractiveness.

1. Smiling makes us attractive.

We are drawn to people who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good because anxieties can push people away -- but a smile draws them in.
2. Smiling Changes Our Mood
Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. There's a good chance your mood will change for the better. Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mood.

3. Smiling is Appealing
When someone is smiling they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things happier. A smiling person brings happiness with them. Smile lots and you will draw people to you.
4. Smiling Relieves Stress
Stress can really show up in our faces. Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed. When you are stressed, take time to put on a smile. The stress should be reduced and you'll be better able to take action.
5. ________________
When you smile, there is a measurable reduction in your blood pressure. Give it a try if you have a blood pressure monitor at home. Sit for a few minutes, take a reading. Then smile for a minute and take another reading while still smiling. Do you notice a difference?
6. Smiling Lifts the Face and Makes You Look Younger
The muscles we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger. Don't go for a face lift, just try smiling your way through the day -- you'll look younger and feel better.
7. Smiling Helps You Stay Positive
Try this test: Smile. Now try to think of something negative without losing the smile. It's hard. When we smile our body is sending the rest of us a message that "Life is Good!"

1. List three aspects that smile can overcome according to the passage. (Please answer within 6 words.)

① ______________________② ______________________③ ______________________

2. Fill in the blank in Paragraph6 with proper words. (Please answer within 6 words.)

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3. Which sentence in the text is the closest in meaning to the following one?

Face operation is not necessary. As long as you try smiling daily, smile can make you younger and better.

__________________________________________________________________________

4. What would you do if you are feeling down? Give us at least 3 ways. (Please answer within 10 words.)

___________________________________________________________________________

5. Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 into Chinese.

___________________________________________________________________________

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Many people think dreams are full of messages that may not be clear to us common people. But if we think about what is going on in our lives, we can usually come up with an answer. Let’s look at some of the most common dreams. What do these dreams mean?

Falling

You’re falling, falling, falling… and then you wake up. This dream is said to mean you are afraid of something or worried about something. There may be something in your life that is out of control and there is nothing you can do to stop it. Another explanation is that you may fail in something. Maybe you’re not doing well in school or work.

Taking an exam(or forgetting that you have one)

You suddenly realize you have to take an exam at that very moment. You might be running here and there to find your classroom. Experts say this dream may mean you’re being tested about something or maybe you are facing a challenge.

Flying

Dreaming that you are flying means you are on top of things. You are in control of the things that matter to you. It may also mean you have confidence in yourself and think no one and nothing can beat you.

Trying to run, but going nowhere

You’re trying to run, but either your legs won’t move or you simply aren’t going anywhere. Some experts think this dream means you’re trying to do too many things at once and can’t catch

up or move forward.

In fact, unlike these dreams, there are also many strange dreams that experts may not be able to explain.

Topic: What do dreams mean?

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British was the first country in the world have a free health care system paid for by the

government. Most of doctors and nurses work for the government and most hospitals owned by

the government. Recently the government has put enough money in it. As a result of, more

people are using private health insurance. In America, most people have private health insurance.

Doctors work for them and hospitals are privately owned. The health insurance company pays the

doctors and the hospitals and the poorer people don’t have the money to pay for private health

insurance. In Canada, health care is also free. Doctors work privately and hospitals are private

owned. Medical fee are paid for by the government.

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Module one

A篇：DCBB B篇：CDA C篇：BDAC D篇：ADBC E篇： EFBDA

F篇：

1. depression / feeling down, stress and anxieties/worry

2. Smiling Lowers Your Blood Pressure

3. Don't go for a face lift, just try smiling your way through the day -- you'll look younger and feel better.

4. cry, tell the people you love or friends, listen to music; shift one’s attention and so on.
5. 我们渴望了解一个微笑的人，想知道是什么让人如此开心因为焦虑只会把人推开，而

微笑却把人吸引过来。

G篇:

1. answers 2. worry 3.fail 4. challenging / difficult / hard 5. what/whatever

6. beat/defeat 7. nowhere 8.time 9. moving 10. explanations

H篇：

British was the first country in the world∧have a free health care system paid for by the

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government. Most of doctors and nurses work for the government and most hospitals∧owned by

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the government. Recently the government has∧put enough money in it. As a result of, more

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people are using private health insurance. In America, most people have private health insurance.

Doctors work for them and hospitals are privately owned. The health insurance company pays the

themselves

doctors and the hospitals and the poorer people don’t have the money to pay for private health

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insurance. In Canada, health care is too free. Doctors work privately and hospitals are private

also privately

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