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Confidence is very important in daily life. It can help you to develop a healthy attitude. A study shows that the people who are more confident are much happier. They can have more chance to make themselves successful. But how to be more confident? Here are some suggestions:
Speak loud When you are not confident, you can’t do well what you want to do. You speak in a voice so low that other people can hardly hear you. Try to speak loud enough so that people can hear you clearly. The high voice can help you become more confident.
Play sports Physical exercise makes you tired but completely relaxed. A strong body helps you be full of confidence.
Encourage yourself Write down a list of things you did during the day to see how many things you have done well. Did you finish your homework? Did you tell a joke that made everybody laugh? Give yourself praise for the good things you’ve done.
Get rid of (消除) fear Fear comes along with failure. But it’s easy to overcome (克服) if you know that failure is part of your life. Don’t hide your head just because you said something stupid last time. Try to start again and believe you can do better.
Pick up a hobby If you like singing, sing as much as you can. In some ways, a hobby can make you outstanding. And it will make you happy and confident.
The taxi plays an important role in Britain. When thinking of London, many image （形象）come to mind: Big Ben, the Ferris Wheel（摩天轮），red telephone boxes…and black London taxis.
But what is so special about a simple taxi? First of all, in shape and style, a London taxi is very different from an ordinary one. It looks like a half-car and half-van（半厢式货车）. It has plenty of room in the back. That means it’s easy for disabled people to use. And the black color makes it special on the road.
Besides, taxi drivers play an important part in your travel. They have to pass a taxi driving test, and in London it is very difficult. As there are many tourists in London, drivers must know many roads by memory.
Apart from（除此之外）driving you to your destination, it is normal for the driver and the passenger to have a conversation. A taxi is a social space which the driver and you share. The image of a London taxi driver is one that friendly and talkactive. Every time I take a taxi, I ask how the driver is. Then we usually talk about sports or news events.
A London taxi has plenty of room in the back, so .
| A．it is an ordinary car |
| B．it is easy for disabled people to use |
| C．the taxi driver is talkactive |
| D．the taxi driver can drive faster |
What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?
| A．taxi shape | B．taxi style |
| C．taxi drivers | D．taxi conversation |
In the fourth paragraph, the underlined word “destination” means in Chinese.
| A．地点 | B．目的地 | C．居住地 | D．地区 |
What do the drivers usually talk about with the travelers?
| A．only sports | B．only new events. |
| C．ages and hobbies | D．sports or news events |
According to the passage, we can infer it’s for tourists to take a taxi in London.
| A．dangerous | B．difficult |
| C．comfortable | D．boring |
根据短文内容，从各题的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，并将其代表字母涂（填）在答题卡（纸）的相应位置。
 Smog (smoke and fog) was still a hot topic in 2014. Cities have taken action by controlling the number of cars and closing heavy-polluting factories. During the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting from Nov. 5 to 11, Beijing finally saw blue skies |
 China’s growing online market draws world attention. With around 630 million Internet users by June, China has now become the world’s large e-commerce（电子商务）market. Ma Yun, the founder of Alibaba, has become the Chinese mainland’s richest person, worth around 150 billion yuan. |
 Good news for panda lovers all around the world. The number of wild pandas has grown fast in the past 10 years, according to a series of surveys by the Chinese government. On March 25, Shannxi Province make public its fourth panda survey result. It shows that about 345 wild pandas are living in Qinling, an increase of 26.4 percent compared to ten years ago. the highest in China. Shannxi, together with Sichuan and Gansu, are the only three areas that wild pandas can be found. |
Which of the following is a hot topic in 2014?
| A．Blue sky. | B．Snow | C．Storm | D．Smog |
When was APEC held in Beijing?
| A．From Nov. 5 to 11 | B．From Sep. 5 to 11 |
| C．From Aug. 5 to 11 | D．From Dec. 5 to 11. |
has now become the world’s large e-commerce market.
| A．America | B．China | C．England | D．France |
Wild pandas cannot be found in Province
| A．Shannxi | B．Sichuan | C．Liaoning | D．Gansu |
We know that about wild pandas are living in Qinling.
| A．342 | B．345 | C．355 | D．346 |
If you need to call your parents but your phone is not with you, can you remember their numbers?
To remember 11 numbers is not difficult. However, because of the smartphone, many of us are losing this ability. What’s more, smartphones weaken（削弱）our skills at giving directions, as well as killing face-to-face communications. Even when friends are having a meal together, it’s common for most to check their phones.
According to a report by Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers, an American company, Chinese people spend about 170 minutes on their smartphones daily.
Many students are addicted to using smartphones. It does no good to their study. Research by Japan’s Education Ministry showed children who spend more than four hours a day on their phones perform much worse in school test than those who play with their phones for 30 minutes.
It’s true that the smartphone has made our lives easier. But many also think they spend too much time on it, and this is bad for their study or work. People are trying to change that.
A new app（应用软件）called Forest was introduced this month. It lets users plant a seed that grows into a tree over the next 30 minutes. During the half hour, users cannot use their phones, or the tree will die.
A restaurant in Los Angeles, US, gives people a 5% discount (折扣) if they don’t check their phones during a meal. Owner Mark Gold said he hopes it gives people a way to enjoy their meal and actually talk with friends and family in person.Many people can’t remember their parents’s phone numbers because _______.
| A．they don’t care about their parents |
| B．they depend too much on smartphones |
| C．they find it difficult to remember numbers |
| D．they don’t know how to remember numbers |
What does the word “addicted” probably mean in Chinese?
| A．沉迷 | B．喜爱 | C．习惯 | D．擅长 |
The app “Forest” is used to _________.
| A．encourage people to plant more trees |
| B．get people to change their smartphones |
| C．help people better control smartphone using |
| D．offer people a new game to enjoy themselves |
By giving people a 5% discount, Owner Mark Gold wants his customers to ___________.
| A．enjoy a cheaper meal |
| B．say no to smartphones |
| C．check phones after the meal |
| D．improve face-to-face communication |
What’s the best title of the passage?
| A．Smart or harmful? |
| B．Stop using smartphones? |
| C．Why not try smartphones? |
| D．How to make your phones smart? |
Just as I came back home. I heard a sound coming from the bedroom upstairs—it was from my favourite violin.
“Thief （小偷）!”
I rushed upstairs and saw a boy in dirty clothes pulling my violin down. At first sight, I found a new pair of shoes missing. It seemed he was surely a thief.
However, when I saw his eyes full of fear, my anger disappeared. I smiled and asked, “Are you Mr. Ram’s student Rubens? I’m his butler（男管家）. I’ve heard Mr. Ram say his student will come. It must be you.”
“Has my teacher gone out ?” the boy said, “I think I’d better visit him again in a while/”
I nodded and asked him, “Do you like playing the violin?”
“Yes, but I’m too poor to afford one.” the boy replied.
“Then, I’ll give you this violin.” The boy looked at me surprisingly, but he picked up the violin. While going out of the room, he suddenly saw a huge photo of me playing the violin at the Grand Theatre of Sydney on the wall. His face turned pale. He stood there for a moment and ran out. He must have understood what had happened because no master（主人）would put up the butler’s photo on the wall of his living room.
A few years later, at a music competition in Melbourne, I was invited to be the judge （评委）. Finally, a violin player called Merritt won the first prize.
After the prize-giving, Merritt ran to me holding a violin box, his face red, and asked, “Mr. Brian, do you still know me? You gave me the violin, which I have treasured ever since! Today, I want to say sorry and give back this violin to you without regret…”
He was just the “Mr. Ram’s student”!
The writer felt ______ when he saw the boy pulling his violin down.
| A．afraid | B．angry | C．sad | D．disappointed |
In fact, the boy was ________.
| A．Mr. Ram’s student |
| B．a visitor to the Ram family |
| C．the butler’s friend |
| D．a thief to the writer’s home |
The boy’s face turned pale probably because he realized______.
| A．the butler was a great musician |
| B．he would be found as a thief soon |
| C．the master had come back home |
| D．the butler was just the master |
The passage mainly wants to tell us that _______.
| A．It’s never late to say sorry |
| B．the future is what we make it |
| C．kindness can bring one power |
| D．success depends on trust and support |
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There are ______ kinds of classes in Stay Fitness Club.
| A．three | B．four | C．five | D．eight |
Members can ______ in the lounge area.
| A．have a rest | B．use machines |
| C．store things | D．change clothes |
What can we know about the club?
| A．It offers free classes. |
| B．It is open for 24 hours. |
| C．It has experienced staff. |
| D．It is for people of all ages. |
The passage is ________.
A, a diary B. a poster
C. a menuD. a letter.