China has announced it’s abolishing its one-child policy. What difference has it made, statistically speaking?

400 million births prevented

The one-child policy, officially in place since 1979, has prevented 400 million births. Parents have faced fines and other punishments for having more children.

The majority of the decrease in China’s fertility rate happened in the 1970s. It dropped from 5.8 children per woman in 1970 to 2.7 in 1978. Despite the one-child policy the rate had only fallen to 1.7 by 2013.

21:28-baby deaths rate

Since the one-child policy was introduced, baby girls have become more likely to die than boys.

In the 1970s, according to the United Nations, 60 males per 1, 000 live births died under the age of one. For girls the figure was 53. In the 1980s, after the one-child policy became official, the rate for both was 36. By the 1990s, 26 males per 1,000 live births died before the age of one - and 33 girls. The 2000s saw 21 boys per 1,000 live births dying and 28 girls.

1.16 boys born for every girl

Sexually selective abortions have been considered as a major cause of China's unusual imbalance.

Gietel-Basten, associate professor in social policy at Oxford University, says the births of many girls are not registered if parents have broken the rule by having two children, adding officials often turn a blind eye. It's estimated there are now 33 million more men than women in China.

4: 2: 1 families

With the ageing of China's population and the continuation of the one-child policy, a “4: 2 :1” home is the description given to households in which there are four grandparent, cared for by two working age parents, who themselves have one child.

By 2050, it’s predicted that a quarter of China's population will be 65 or older. The predicted decline in the number of people of working age is thought to have persuaded the government to drop the one-child policy.

1.When was the baby deaths rate for both boys and girls equal?

A. In the 1970s. B. In the 1980s.

C. In the 1990s. D. In the 2000s

2.What makes the one-child policy abolished according to the passage?

A. The decline of birth rate.

B. The rise of baby deaths rate.

C. The change of family structure.

D. The decline of working age people.

3.The passage sums up the one child policy by ________________.

A. number B. example C. contrast D. analysis

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What is eco?fashion? Eco-fashion is about making clothes that take into account the environment, the health of consumers and the working conditions of people in the fashion industry. It is a complex phenomenon and the common use of the fashionable terms—‘ecological’ and ‘ethical’. Ecological fashion usually refers to textile (織物) and clothing production processes and the environmental issues surrounding them；ethical fashion generally relates to the working conditions involved in the producing processes.

What are the problems with fashion? A closer look at the fashion industry points out many problems that are common practices in the creation of our fashions from the field to the factory. Firstly，the production of textiles pollutes the environment heavily. Cotton?planting uses pesticides；sheep?farming and wool?cleaning contribute to global warming；synthetics?making (人造纖維生產(chǎn)) brings about waste which does harm to our environment. Secondly，every stage of clothing production has a significant effect on the environment. They all use a great deal of energy，and some also involve chemicals which evidently do harm to the surroundings. In addition to this，there is a lot of waste produced in the process，especially in the form of polluted water. Thirdly，growing consumption levels and our shopping habits further worsen the bad effects. We are now buying clothes in increasing quantities without realizing the scale on which it affects natural environment，and we are also quick to throw away clothes that have been worn only a couple of times.

Then，how to solve the problems? Other industries that design products are ahead of the fashion industry when it comes to choosing sustainable materials, designing for minimum waste, choosing energy efficient manufacturing and creating products for longevity. The fashion industry has been slow to adopt these changes and part of the problem is the very nature of fashion. To a large degree，it is the fashion producers that really have the power and the responsibility to shape our future. There are numerous ways in which these producers can reduce their ecological footprint，from switching to green energy and reducing energy use，through selecting sustainable materials and choosing local suppliers，to recycle and minimize waste. On the other hand，as consumers we can all make contributions by selecting environmentally friendly clothing and reducing clothing consumption.

There is some concern that eco-friendly fashions are just a trend that we will eventually grow tired of but we can make sure that doesn't happen. Now many people are beginning to shop for organic food products because the benefits of eating food free of chemicals are straightforward and immediate. They relate directly to our personal health. In fact, choosing eco?fashion can also contribute to our personal health, though it is mostly done by way of keeping the health of the planet.

Why choose eco-fashion?

1. of fashion

Ecological

Textile & clothing production processes;

Issues related to 2.

Ethical

Working 3. involved

Problems with fashion

Textile 4.

Cotton-planting: use of pesticides;

Sheep?farming & wool?cleaning: global warming;

Synthetics-making: 5. waste

Clothing production

Producing a lot of waste;

Using chemicals;

6. a great deal of energy

Consumption levels & shopping habits

New clothes: bought in increasing quantities

Old clothes: 7. away quickly

8. to problems

Fashion producers

Ways to recycle and 9. waste:

Switching to green energy;

Reducing energy use;

Selecting sustainable materials;

Choosing local suppliers

___10.__

Selecting environmentally friendly clothing

Reducing clothing consumption

Choosing eco?fashion can contribute to our personal health.

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Out of sight, out of mind. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. 1. . Each of the phrases mentioned above teaches a common truth. But what exactly is a proverb? It’s a short statement that contains a general truth. It is popularly known and often repeated.

Every culture has proverbs. 2. .For example, many cultures value old people for their wisdom and experience. This idea can be found in proverbs. A Chinese proverb says, “An old horse will never get lost.” And a Portuguese proverb states, “An old pan is the one that makes good food.” 3. . The English say, “Good and quickly seldom meet.” The Chinese say, “Think three times before you act.” A Russian proverb exclaims, “Take your thoughts to bed with you, for the morning is wiser.”

There is a saying: To truly know a people, learn their proverbs. Proverbs contain a culture’s values and morals. 4. . People in Saudi Arabia value books and learning. One of their proverbs says, “A book is a garden carried in the pocket.” The French say, “There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience.” So that culture thinks that being honest is important. Egyptians know the value of friendship. One of their proverbs say, “Friendship doubles joy and halves grief.”

In Africa, many proverbs also use images familiar to Africans. For example, “The best way to eat an elephant in your path is to cut him up into little pieces.” 5. . Or “A roaring lion kills no game.” This means that one cannot achieve anything by sitting around and talking about it. One must get out and strive for it.

Learning proverbs in another language is fun. You can make a good impression with your language ability. But remember, proverbs are usually used in spoken language. They are rarely used in writing. If you use a lot of proverbs when you write, people will think you don’t have original thoughts.

A. What is your favorite proverb?

B. Have you heard any of these proverbs before?

C. Many cultures also agree that acting in a hurry is not a good idea.

D. And while some are special for one culture, there are common themes.

E. In other words, the best way to solve a problem is to work on it bit by bit.

F. Proverbs are short and easy to remember.

G. So you can learn what is valued in different cultures through their proverbs.

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America’s Beauty Is in Its Diversity

America is built on the idea of freedom, and there is no exception for Muslim women. I _________ the freedom of religion and speech. But mostly, I believe it's OK to be _________, and to stand up for who and what you are. So I believe in wearing the hijab.

The hijab is a religious head covering, like a scarf. I am Muslim, and keeping my head covered is a _________ of maturity（成熟） and respect toward my _________ and to Allah's will. _________, I also like to wear it to be different. I don't usually like to do what everyone else is doing. I want to be a(n) _________ , not just part of the crowd. But when I first wore it, I was also afraid of the _________that I'd get at school.

I_________ on my own that sixth grade was the _________ I should start wearing the hijab. I was _________ about what the kids would say or even do to me. I thought they might make fun of me, or _________ be scared of me and_________ my headscarf. Kids at that age usually like to be all the same, and there's little or no _________ of differences.

On the first day of school, I put all those _________ thoughts behind my back and walked in with my head held high. I was holding my breath a little, but _________ I was also proud to be a Muslim, proud to be wearing the hijab, proud to be different.

I was _________ about everything I thought the kids would say or even do to me. I actually met a lot of people because of wearing my head covering. Most of the kids would come and ask me questions _________ about the hijab and why I wore it.

I did hear some kids was making fun of me, _________ there was one girl; she wasn't even in my class, and we never really talked much and she spoke_________ me, and I wasn't even there! I made a lot of new friends that year, friends that I still have until this very day, five years later.

Yes, I'm different, but everyone is different here, in one way or another. This is the beauty of America, which lies in its _________ .

1.A. believe in B. stick to C. carry out D. push for

2.A. independent B. free C. sensitive D. different

3.A. signal B. sign C. reminder D. cause

4.A. religion B. country C. parents D. status

5.A. In a word B. In general C. To be exact D. To be honest

6.A. princess B. heroine C. individual D. adult

7.A. praise B. punishment C. reaction D. reflection

8.A. hoped B. expected C. realized D. decided

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11.A. still B. already C. even D. ever

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15.A. often B. inside C. only D. outside

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17.A. respectfully B. friendly C. suspiciously D. critically

18.A. and B. so C. but D. or

19.A. in terms of B. in front of C. in charge of D. in favor of

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How much do you believe the true love between humans and animals? Let’s share a true story here.

Tim, a _________ , was left behind in Colorado while his owners, Mr and Mrs James moved to southern California. They did not _________ the dog. They found him a very nice home _________ they moved. They would have let Tim _________ them, but they were afraid the dog’s _________ would make it difficult for them to _________ a house when they reached their_________ .

The James family lived in Colorado for less than a year. Before that, they had lived in the _________ neighborhood in California to which they _________ . So Tim had been there before, but only for a short time when he was _________ .

Several months after the James _________ Colorado, after they were_________ settled back in California, they heard a _________ at the door. They couldn’t _________ who might be there. It never _________ them that it might be Tim, because they were _________he was happily set up with his new family back in Colorado.

When they opened the door, the James saw a dirty, tired dog with very _________ feet. The animal looked a little bit like Tim, but no one could believe that Tim could have walked 840 miles _________ . The tired dog spent the night under the family car. The next day, when he was more rested, he performed some of his old _________ .The James _________ they had their own dog back.

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18.A. of himself B. on his own C. in himself D. for himself

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My six-year-old daughter Amara and I ducked into a shop to hide from the rain. I hadn't _________ on a trip to this place. But I figured we'd see what they had _________ we were there. I took my daughter’s hand and _________ around. Suddenly there was a pull on my hand and my _________ was being directed to the shoe section. I let go of her hand and she _________ out to touch a pair of shiny black shoes.

“Buy me?”

“Oh, Sweetie, they are tap shoes. You aren't learning tap dance.”

“Buy me?” she _________ .

“Well, let’s try them on.”

She sat on the floor and _________ her rain boots, and easily slid the new shoes on. A perfect _________ . When she stood up she heard “click”. She took a step. Click, Click. Slowly recognition dawned, as she made the _________ between the shoes and her moving feet. Click , Click , Click.

“Buy me?” with a _________ look in her eyes.

“Okay, take them off and put them in the bag.”

The sun had come back out as we stepped out from our little side _________ . When we were near the car, Amara reached for the bag. I gave it to her wondering what _________ she was looking for. The shoes, of course.

I helped her wear the shoes. Our next stop was the grocery store and these shoes were made to make noise, _________ on my little girl’s feet. This could be _________ . Click, Click, Click — people turned to look. Click, Click, Click. I could feel the _________ stares of the proper people who would never allow their daughters to wear tap shoes to the grocery store. I held up my head with _________ .The “click, click, click” was _________ to my ears.

When Amara was a baby, we were told she would never walk or talk. It has_________ a lot of hard work and patience but she asked for the shoes and the “click, click, click” _________ she can walk. It doesn't matter _________ others think. They don't walk in your shoes.

1.A. offered B. promised C. planned D. changed

2.A. if B. since C. although D. unless

3.A. wandered B. showed C. turned D. played

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刪除：把多余的詞用斜線( \ )劃掉。

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I didn’t want to be laughed for talking to him but I didn’t feel like leaving him on his own either.

After a while I rise from my seat and walked to the front of the bus. I sat next to the man but introduced myself. We had an amazingly conversation. He got off the bus before me and I felt very much happy the rest of the way home.

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When are you going to ______ your novel __________?

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C. have, publishing D. have, published

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Paul could be a very attractive boy but he ______ to his behaviour.

A．paid no attention B．were paying no attention

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