Nowadays, more and more parents likes sharing their kids' photos of daily life online.Here are some opinions from four teenagers.

1.As for posting their kids photos online, Alex thinks that parents should___________.

A.ask their kids for permission B.be more careful about that

C.share their love and happiness D.avoid hurting their kids' feelings

2.Who calls on teenagers to understand their parents?

A.Joan B.Dora C.Eric D.Alex

3.How many teenagers agree with the idea of sharing kids' photos online?

A.One B.Two C.Three D.Four

The big Interview

Brenda was a reporter for her school newspaper, but she didn't care about her schoolwork much .A few days ago, she knew that Rashad Fuller, a famous football star, would come to her school.Brenda admired him and she wanted to follow in his footsteps.So she volunteered to interview Fuller.

When Brenda came home with the big news, her family began offering her questions to ask Fuller except her father.He wanted his children not only to take care of their bodies, but also to develop their minds. “You cannot be dependent on just one thing,” he often said.

Finally, the hour arrived.Brenda started the interview by asking Fuller how he got started in sports.

“I was always good at football .”he said. “In high school, football became the most important thing in my life.But in his senior year of high school, Fuller hurt his knee.He was unable to play anymore that year. “That's when I met my hero.my role model” Fuller told Brenda.

“Who was that?”She asked him.

“My hero was Dr. Philip Taylor.He treated my knee.”

“My dad?” Brenda cried out.

“Why was my dad your hero?” she asked.

“Because he said that all things were possible if I worked hard,” Fuller said.

Fuller told Brenda how her father had advised him to become the best football player he could.but Dr.Taylor also told Fuller to take advantage of other opportunities.

“Although I might give up football, I was ready for my next job.In the university, I studied to become a doctor like your father,” he said. “I want to achieve more.”

The interview was over.Brenda thanked Fuller and went back On her way home, she seemed to know what she should do about her sports and schoolwork.Most of all, she wanted to go home quickly and tell her other hero about her big day.

1.Why did Brenda want to interview Rashad Fuller?

A.Because her families liked his team. B.Because she admired him very much.

C.Because she wanted to be a good reporter. D.Because her families wanted her to work harder.

2.The moment Brenda heard that her father was Fuller's hero, she felt__________.

A.proud B.satisfied C.surprised D.happy

3.After the interview.Brenda realized the importance of__________.

A.keeping practicing hard. B.having a good job in the future.

C.following her role models. D.balancing her sports and schoolwork.

Rethinking on Sorting of Waste

Waste sorting is becoming increasingly common around the world.It has slowly moved into the center of discussion on the future of business and sustainable(可持續(xù)的) development.It may seem like a tiny activity, but is indeed quite complex.Waste sorting is no doubt an important step toward a global circular economy(循環(huán)經(jīng)濟(jì)) and an environment-friendly society.

In the coming years, the world is supposed to clear out the use of fossil fuels(化學(xué)燃料), become more resource- efficient and ensure greater equity(公平).Waste sorting can play a key role in achieving these goals. However, what we need and expect is very different from what we are taking now.Waste sorting in some areas is working reasonably well, for example the glass and metal industries.But when we are looking at global sustainability, there is a need to rethink waste sorting.

The world seems to be in a dilemma.It is no longer clear if the kind of waste sorting done in western nations is part of the problem or the solution.Much of the recycled waste is turned into low-value goods in a way that does not result in a completely reduced use of natural resources.People around the world have begun to realize that much of the waste they sort is not perfect in sustainable material flows.Instead, it is shipped to poor countries, without being used in a correct way.

A waste sorting system for the 21st century should build on the high technology that allows citizens to know more about what is happening to the waste they are sorting.It should also require companies to show how resources-efficient their solutions are In this way, consumers(消費(fèi)者)will be able to compare choices.

China could start in the next generation of waste sorting systems- those that help citizens to know more about what is happening to the waste they are sorting.Such a waste sorting system would be a driver for innovation and resource efficiency and a true step toward a greener global village.

1.The author leads in the topic “waste sorting” by__________.

A.introducing the steps to do it B.comparing the laws on it

C.listing different ideas about it D.presenting the importance of it

2.The author says “The world seems to be in a dilemma” to show that__________.

A.new resources need to be discovered B.the circular economy should be questioned

C.waste sorting in western nations is not perfect D.recycled waste shipped to poor countries is useless

3.What can we learn about the waste sorting system for the 2lst century?

A.Recycled waste must be turned into high-value goods.

B.Consumers can suggest the best way to sort their garbage.

C.High technology may help to improve the resource efficiency.

D.Companies should spend most of their money on new technology

Talking to yourself doesn't mean you're crazy.It's probably that you’re talking to yourself throughout the day whether you're aware of it or not like. “I'm going to be late!” If you say such sentences, you're on the right side of science-there are actually lots of benefits of talking to yourself.

It's confirmed that expressing some inner thoughts out loud can actually help you better master the present and future and is something we should all start doing.Lisa Ferentz, a clinical social worker and psychotherapist, employs this practice most often when it comes to helping her patients develop a positive outlook about themselves and the day ahead.There's nothing more important than the way we talk to ourselves because that inner monologue (獨(dú)白) informs all our thoughts, emotional states and behavioral choices,” she says.If you're always critical, judgmental, or facing the day with a negative attitude, you're making it pretty hard for yourself to see positivity.

A good way to adopt a healthy mental state is to come up with something that you're grateful for,your own strengths, and positive affirmations to cheer yourself up; then stand in front of a mirror and say those things out loud.If you feel silly, don' t give up.Once you practice it from a positive place, you discover it's quite easy to do.It guides our life whether we're aware of it or not In fact, one study from the University of Lethbridge found that students who were taught how to engage in positive self-talk were able to change their perspectives, attitudes and reactions.Sure enough, talking to yourself is one of the signs you're actually smarter than you realize.

That doesn't mean you can't speak out your frustrations.Just like there's a place for positive self-talk, there's also a place for negative if you do it the right way."There s definitely a value to understanding what you're feeling whether it's positive or negative, says Ferentz.Bringing the negative thing you're thinking and feeling to the surface then gives you the opportunity to re-evaluate it."Once you voice what's worrying you, try asking yourself if it's useful to keep holding on to those thoughts or if it's something you can let go of.

So next time you hold a little two-way conversation with yourself, don't worry.It's perfectly OK.In fact, science approves of it!

1.Ferentz often asks her patients to__________.

A.share their thoughts with others. B.talk about something critical.

C.develop a positive outlook. D.choose the way they talk.

2.“positive affirmations” mentioned in Paragraph 3 are probably “__________”.

A.natural behaviors B.encouraging words C.strong belief D.lasting support

3.What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?

A.The types of self-talks. B.The ways to talk to yourself.

C.The influence of negative thoughts. D.The benefit of speaking out negative thoughts.

4.What might be the best title for the passage?

A.Amazed-Talking to Yourself Is Actually a Different Thing

B.Approved-Sharing Your Unhappiness Is Truly a Helpful Thing

C.Encouraged-Voicing Your Opinions Is Really a Courageous Thing

D.Confirmed--Having Conversations with Yourself Is Indeed a Good Thing

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Will We Still Need Cash in the Future?

Last year, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong urged the country to make headway in the e-payment space in order to truly become a smart nation This has led to an increase in the number of businesses going cashless.

In fact, even stalls((1)in food centers have already started offering cashless payments by using mobile wallets, which have become an increasingly popular e-payment choice.Before paying, you need to download an app first .Next, link your credit or debit card to the electronic wallet function.Then e-payment is usually made by scanning a unique code to the merchants and then keying in the payment amount when you pay the bill.

Since a cashless age is about to arrive,it's time to learn about some of the e-payment choices beforehand.

1.PayNow

This electronic money transfer service allows you to send money immediately to anyone in Singapore as long as you have the payees mobile number or identity card number.This means you no longer need to know their bank account details, as long as they have a bank account.

The service has now expanded拓展)to include making payments at participating businesses and retail shops.

2.GrabPay

Started by the Singapore-based ride-hailing(網(wǎng)約車(chē))company this is an e-wallet choice that was first used to pay for Grab rides.Since then it has expanded to include over 200 other merchants,including F&B outlets and services, such as hair and beauty salons.

GrabPay is also used at more than 500 F&B merchants in eight cities in Malaysia.

3.We Chat Pay

As one of the most popular cashless payment methods in China with over 600 million users.WeChat Pay is now available in Malaysia, making it the first country outside of China to use the app in a local currency(貨幣)

To use the Quick Pay" function, which is the Qr-based payment system, users will first need to top up the app's mobile wallet by transferring the amount needed.

1.What do you need to do first before paying with mobile wallets?

2.Is it necessary to know the payee's bank account details when using Pay Now?

3.What was GrabPay first used to pay for?

4.How many WeChat Pay users are there in China?

5.Why does the writer introduce the three e-payment choices?

題目①

假如你是李華，寒假想到國(guó)外進(jìn)行為期一周的語(yǔ)言學(xué)習(xí)，看到了右邊的海報(bào)。你想詢問(wèn)這個(gè)冬令營(yíng)的具體情況，比如有哪些課程，吃住在哪兒，以及有哪些課余活動(dòng)等等。請(qǐng)用英文給負(fù)責(zé)人寫(xiě)一封郵件，禮貌地提問(wèn)、咨詢，并表達(dá)對(duì)冬令營(yíng)學(xué)習(xí)的期望。

提示詞語(yǔ): classes, accommodation(住宿), homestay, sports,improve

提示問(wèn)題:

What do you want to know about the winter camp?

What do you expect in the winter camp?

Dear sir or Madam,

I'm so interested in your winter camp.

I'm looking forward to your early reply.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

題目②

建國(guó)七十周年，祖國(guó)發(fā)生了翻天覆地的變化，我們的生活也日新月異。

某英文報(bào)正在舉辦以“身邊的變化”為題的征文活動(dòng)，請(qǐng)你用英文寫(xiě)一篇短文投稿，介紹你所看到的變化，如學(xué)習(xí)方式、出行方式、購(gòu)物方式、溝通方式等等，并談一談你的感受。

提示詞語(yǔ): different, used to, technology, online, convenient

提示問(wèn)題:

What are the changes around you

What do you think of these changes?

Changes Around Us

________________________________________________________________________________________

—Why didn't you see the movie last night?

—Because Jack told me there wasn't ______．

A.nothing interesting

B.something interesting

C.anything interesting

D.interesting something

The problem is difficult students can solve（解答）it.

A.so；and few B.so；that little C.so；that few D.so；that a little

—_________ the heavy rain, we didn’t go camping yesterday!

—What a pity.

A.Because that B.Because of

C.Instead of D.As for