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1、When 12-year-old Taylor Smith wrote a special letter to herself last spring, to be read in 10 years time, she didnt know it would be opened before even a year had passed and that it wouldnt be her eyes reading the words.“She had told me that she had written a letter to herself, and that she was exci

2、ted that she was going to open it when she was older,”said Taylors mother, Mary Ellen Smith.Instead, it was opened by Taylors parents after she died last spring. They posted the letter to Facebook, hoping it would inspire others.It has. “Weve gotten letters from lots of parents who have said it has

3、encouraged them to love their kids and love each other,” said Mary Ellen Smith.In the letter, Taylor congratulated herself on graduating from high school and asked, “Are you in college?”She also wanted to know if she had been on a plane yet and if the show “Doctor Who” was still on the air.Taylor al

4、so had some words for her future kids. After considering the idea of selling her iPad and getting an iPad mini instead, she told her future self to mention to her kids that “Were older than the tablet.” She included a drawing of an iPad for them to see.Taylor died suddenly of pneumonia （肺炎）, leaving

5、 behind both her parents and an older brother.“I just want people to know just what an awesome, awesome person she was,” her father, Tim Smith said.Her mother said, “I cant bring her back, but Im so grateful people have been inspired by her story.”Taylors father read the closing g words of her lette

6、r, which said, “Its been years since I wrote this. Stuff has happened, good and bad. Thats just how life works, and you have to go with it.”1. Taylor Smith decided to open her letter when she was _.A. 18 years old B. 20 years old C. 22 years old D. 24 years old2. Why did Taylors parents post her let

7、ter to facebook?A. To show Taylor Smiths deep love for her parents.B. To encourage parents and kids to love each other.C. To make themselves well-known and make money.D. To prove Taylor Smith was good at writing.3. We can learn from the passage that Taylor Smith _.A. was a college studentB. had neve

8、r got an iPadC. had never taken a planeD. wanted to join “Doctor Who”.4. What is the message conveyed at the end of Taylor Smiths letter?A. We should develop the habit of keeping a diary.B. We should accept everything that happens in life.C. We should stop bad things from happening.D. We should show

9、 our love for our parents in time.BArt Beat in January 2016BeijingYouth choir to performThe youth choir of China National Symphony Orchestra will soon perform classics including the Mexican folk song, The Golden Nightingale, and the Blue Danube, adapted from a waltz by Johann Strauss II. Pianists Zh

10、ao Lin and Wang Tianyang will join in the show.7:30 pm, Jan 23. Forbidden City Concert Hall, inside Zhongshan Park, west of Tiananmen Square, Xicheng district. 010-6559-8285.Orchestra recitalsThe China National Center for the Performing Arts Orchestra led by conductor Lyu Jia will give two recitals,

11、 featuring works including Beethovens Coriolanus Overture and Mozarts Symphonies No 40 & No 41 Jupiter. Cellist Wang Jian will join in the performances, playing Schumanns Cello Concerto in A minor, Op 129 and Saint-Saens Cello Concerto No 1 in A minor, Op 33.30 pm, Jan 15; 2:30 pm, Jan 16. China Nat

12、ional Center for the Performing Arts, No 2 West Changan Avenue, Xicheng District. 010-6655-0000.Ballet from ParisParis Opera Ballet will present two gala performances in the city. Besides highlights of classical ballet, such as Swan Lake and Manon, the program will also include modern pieces from th

13、e companys repertoire. The leading etoiles are Ludmila Pagliero and Karl Paquette.15 pm, Jan 15-16. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Road, Pudong district. 021-6854-1234.Ensemble of swansShanghai Ballet will present two performances of Swan Lake. The production choreographed by British ar

14、tist Derek Deane has just completed a tour in 26 cities of the Netherlands. The spectacular production features an ensemble of 48 dancers.15 pm, Jan 22-23. Shanghai Grand Theater, 300 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu district. 400-106-8686.5. If you only spare some time in the afternoon, you can enjoy _.A. Be

15、ethovens Coriolanus Overture B. Classical ballet Manon C. The Golden NightingaleD. Classical ballet Swan Lake6. According to the text, we know that Ludmila Pagliero and Karl Paquette are _.A. Pianists B. ballet performers C. cellists D. violinists 7. If you are interested in ballet performances, whi

16、ch of the following places can you go to enjoy yourself?A. Forbidden City Concert Hall and China National CenterB. Forbidden City Concert Hall Shanghai Grand TheaterC. Shanghai Oriental Art Center and Shanghai Grand TheaterD. China National Center and Shanghai Oriental Art CenterCBlack History Month

17、 is also known as the African-American History Month. It is celebrated all over the United States of America and Canada in the month of February, while in the United Kingdom it is celebrated in October. Each and every school and university conducts various activities to make the generation aware of

18、the importance that African-American history holds in the nation. The electronic media is filled with themes in relevance to the occasion, and many activities are carried out across the country to remember the contribution made by African-American citizens in the development of this nation.Black His

19、tory Month was first started by a famous African-American historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson in the year 1926. February was chosen as the month to celebrate the African-American history because it was the birth month of two of the most highly valued people among African-Americans. These were President

20、Abraham Lincoln, who freed the slaves, and Frederick Douglass, who was also the first vice presidential nominee （被任命者） among African-Americans. Initially, Black History Month was known as the “Negro History Week”. This was Dr. Woodsons attempt to encourage awareness among citizens about the contribu

21、tion of African-Americans towards the building of the nation. It was only in the early 1970s that the name “Negro History Week” changed to “Black History Month”. And later, in the year 1976, the entire month of February was declared to be the National African-American History Month, or the Black His

22、tory Month.Every year, National African-American History Month is celebrated by many activities with various ideas and themes for the younger generation. In 2013, Black History Month celebrates the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington at which Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous speech “I

23、 have a dream”. It also marks the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation （解放黑奴宣言）. The theme for Black History Month in 2014 is “Civil Rights in America” remembering the important milestones by African-Americans and others in the battle for civil rights and equal treatment under the law.

24、8. What is the purpose of Black History Month in America?A. To remember African-Americans contribution to America.B. To remember the history of African-Americans in America.C. To encourage African-American children to study hard.D. To increase African-American childrens confidence.9. February was ch

25、osen as Black History Month because _.A. Dr. Carter G. Woodson liked February.B. slavery was officially ended in February.C. African-Americans contributed a lot in February.D. two great American leaders was born in February.10. How is the second paragraph developed?A. By giving examples. B. By follo

26、wing time order.C. By making comparisons. D. By making classifications.11. What does Black History Month in 2014 celebrate in America?A. The 50th anniversary of the March of Washington.B. Martin Luther King，Jrs speech “I have a dream”.C. The 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.D. Impo

27、rtant people and occasion in the battle for civil rights. DParents often assume that time spent with their kids will gradually decrease in adolescence. But a new study suggests that while teens try to avoid spending a lot of time together with their parents, private parent-child meetings may actuall

28、y increase in their early adolescent years. And that may raise a teenagers self-esteem （自尊） an social confidence, especially if it is time spent with Dad, the researchers added. The researchers created a long-term study in which they invited families in 16 school districts in central Pennsylvania to

29、 participate. In each family, a teenager, a younger sibling, their mother and their father were interviewed at home and then asked about their activities and self-worth five times over a period of seven years.The study authors were surprised to discover that when fathers spent more time alone with t

30、heir teenagers, the kids reported they felt better about themselves. Something about the fathers role in the family seemed to improve self-esteem among the teenagers in the study, said study author Susan McHale, a professor of human development at Pennsylvania State University. “Time spent with Dad

31、often involves joking, teasing and other playful interactions. Fathers, as compared to mothers, were more involved in leisure activities and had more friend-like interactions with their children, which is crucial for youth social development,” the study showed.But Marta Flaum, a psychologist in Chappaqua , New York, said, “How these findings reflect the real world is a real question. The sample in the study is so small and so unrepresentative of more families in the country today that Im not sure how much we can generalizing from it. In my community, in Westchester County, I dont see par