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1、King, Martin LutherBook-2013A Time to Break Silence presents Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.s most important writings and speeches in a user-friendly way for students. Included are some of his most well-known and frequently taught classic works, like “I Have a Dream, as well as lesser-known pieces such

2、as “The Sword that Heals, which speak to problems young people face today.A Work in ProgressFranta, ConnorBook-2015In this memoir（回忆录）of life beyond the camera, Connor Franta shares the lessons he has learned on his journey from small-town boy to Internet sensation（引起轰动的人）. Exploring his past with h

3、umor, his present with humility（谦逊）, and his future with hope, Connor shows his private struggles while providing heartfelt words of wisdom for young adults.Dare MeDevine, EricWhen Ben Candido and his friends, Ricky and John, decide to post a YouTube video of themselves surfing on top of a car, they

4、 finally feel like the somebodies they are meant to be instead of the social nobodies that they are. Overnight, the video becomes the talk of the school. Every dare brings an increased risk of bodily harm, and the risks become even more complex when a mysterious donor offers money to their dares in

5、exchange for a cut in the online income the videos bring in.How to Make A WishBlake, Ashley HerringBook-2012Grace, tough and wise, has nearly given up on wishes, thanks to a childhood spent with her unpredictable, drinks-too-much mother Maggie. Then Grace meets Eva, a girl who believes in dreams in

6、spite of her own difficulties in life. When Eva tells Grace that she likes girls, Graces world opens up and she begins to believe in happiness again. When Grace must choose between Maggie and Eva, will she give up the future for the life she has?1In which field might A Time to Break Silence help its

7、 readers?AJob hunting. BEntertainment. CFamily life. DEducation.2Which book may you want to read if youre interested in how one grows to be a success?AA Time to Break silence. BA Work in Progress.CDare Me. DHow to Make a wish.3What do Dare Me and How to Make A Wish have in common?ATheyre both about

8、friendship. BThey both came out in 2017.CThey both have electronic copies. DTheyre both easy to understand. You have the ability to decide if you are happy or not. Happiness is a choice. You cant on someone else to make you happy.You can choose your emotions（情感）. True happiness comes from within; it

9、 cant be forced by outside forces. So how do you choose happiness? The same way you choose a new pair of shoes. When youre buying new shoes, you choose a pair that you like and feel good. You wouldnt buy a pair of shoes that you dont like or that dont fit well, right? You choose it because thats wha

10、t you want to experience in your life. So why do we keep choosing emotions and feelings that dont make us feel good?Choosing to be after you realize your anger has shown up can be beneficial. We choose our feelings; no one can do that for us. If we let others influence our emotions, we are giving th

11、em power over us. When others cause us anger or pain, we are giving them our power.We need to keep in check our feelings and not react immediately to what is thrown at us. We need to think our actions out instead of just reacting to what someone says or does.Remember that we can always choose happin

12、ess. At first it will be difficult to just change your thoughts and feelings from anger, self-doubt, or fear to joy and happiness. But it is only a thought away. Dont be lost in what happens to you unnecessarily but realize what is causing you to feel that way. Realize that thoughts, feelings and em

13、otions can change. Then move on and choose to be happy.4How did the author develop her idea in Paragraph 2?ABy making a comparison. BBy referring to a social problem.CBy giving reasons. DBy describing her own experience.5What does it mean if we choose to be happy rather than angry?AWere making other

14、s happy BWere better controlling our feelings.CWere getting to know our emotions. DWere sharing power with others.6Which of the following best explains “keep in check” underlined in Paragraph 4?AExpress. BSet down. CImprove. DHold back.7Whats the main idea of the text?AHow to choose our feelings. BW

15、here to find happiness.CMaking decisions to be cheerful. DThinking twice before actions. When I first met George, I was in my early 30s. My children were just entering school life allowing me to escape from endless housework. At 65, George had recently left work and was seeking a rewarding hobby for

16、 his golden years. For both of us, we loved painting and we met at a local TAFE painting class. Thus began a friendship that was to last for 25 years until the day he died.George was an energetic man who lived life to the full. He loved his family, his friends, and was loyal and outspoken. As the on

17、ly male in a painting class full of women, George quite enjoyed it. He ruled the roost（栖息处）and we were his hens. He loved his singular（单一的）role and looked after his hens with the same attention he gave to everything.He took to painting with passion and devotion. He carefully housed his expensive pai

18、nting tools a boxa red metal tool boxbuilt to bear hard knocks. Not fancy, but smooth and shiny and very red.In 2004, I learned that he was very ill and went to visit him. “Hes very confused and may not recognize you,” Penny, his daughter, warned. But as I bent over, George opened his eyes “Bev!” he

19、 said, and with surprising strength, held my hand. ”Ive always been hoping to leave my box to you. Im afraid I cant paint anymore, and you have the best talent and are most likely to use it, he said. With tears in my eyes, I accepted the gift on the proviso（附带条件）he could take it back at any time. He

20、 never did. He died two days later.Today I still use much of his equipment kept in the box. As I paint I big personality, generous spirit and unfailing encouragemen. The box is still in good shape, very red. The original shop sticker is still firmly in place although the price has worn off.But thats

21、 all right because to my mind something, like friendship, are beyond price.8What does the author focus on in Paragraph 1?ADifference in their ages. BReasons for their hobby.CBeginning of their friendship. DTime of Georges death.9How did the author feel about their painting class?AIt was love-filled.

22、 BIt was encouraging. CIt was unequal. DIt was difficult.10What does the author intend to do in writing the text?AIntroduce a close friend. BHonor the memories of a friend.CProve the importance of a hobby. DAppreciate her friends gife.11What can be a suitable title for the text?AValue of Devotion BA

23、 Meaningful Life CKeys to Friendship DA Red Box Researchers from the Institute for Human Ma succeeded in training a 165-pound human-like robot, called Atlas, to move across narrow blocks using a system called LIDAR.At first sight, a robot walking across several blocks may look like a simple thing bu

24、t many actions that humans can do easily are difficult for robots as heavy as Atlas.Our joints （关节） and a natural balance system allow us to deal with different obstacles （障碍）easily. Besides, our small, narrow feet allow us to move around tight obstacles easily, or step over obstacles, while support

25、ing ourselves.With atlas, LIDAR uses a pulsed laser（脉冲激光器）to measure the distance between objects and this is done by the machine so it can step correctly on the blocks. It also builds a map of the area Atlass going to travel across, and then uses a path planning algorithm（算法）to determine each step

26、it should take. The robot is able to balance with its human-like feet and joints which give it ranges（范围）of movement.Presently Atlas is successful with about half of its tests, according to IHMC, but the company is already working to increase that rate by improving the robots balance and the range o

27、f movement in its joints.Perhaps the most interesting setting for using human-like robots is outer space. The team say that when humans explore other planets, robots like Atlas could go before that to develop a habitat suitable for human beings to live in. But researchers believe they would be immed

28、iately useful in dangerous emergency situation. Their ability to walk on different types of land could make them perfect for searching a fallen building or an earthquake for people trapped, where a wheeled robot would get stuck.12Why is Atlas weight mentioned?ATo show the success of the research. BT

29、o compare Atlas with other robotsCTo make readers interested in the topic. DTo tell how Atlas walks independently.13What does Atlas depend on to keep balance?ALIDAR. BIts natural joints.CNarrow blocks. DIts weight.14What can we learn about Atlas?AIt can easily walk across different obstacles. BIt is

30、 still under improvement.CA pulsed laser decides each step it takes. DIt helps create a map of outer space.15What might Atlas do in the distant future?ASave lives in dangerous situations. BRebuild fallen housesCForecast earthquake. DExplore possible living space.二、七选五Ways to Book the Cheapest Flight

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