Michael Jordon is the greatest basketball player so far. Once he was making a television advertisement. All Michael needed to do in the advertisement was to miss a shot. For Michael, this was difficult. He always succeeded whenever he was throwing the ball. Every time he threw a basketball, it went in. Every time he tried to miss a shot, he failed. In total, it took him over 20 times before he missed a shot.
For Michael, success is a strong habit. He had formed a habit which was so strong that it took him a lot of time to break it and “fail”. Just like drinking, smoking and collecting things, success is also a habit. Like all habits, once it is established, it is difficult to break. Many people think that success is difficult to maintain（维持）. They feel that it will be hard work and will need too much action and focus. The truth is that it is simply a habit, and as easy to keep as any other habit.
Spend some time making success a habit in your life. Once you have developed it, it is not something you will want to change again. Then, the only thing you will fail is failing.
According to the first paragraph, we know that
| A．Michael plays basketball very well |
| B．everyone likes Michael better than other players |
| C．Michael enjoys making a TV advertisement |
| D．it is difficult for Michael to make a TV advertisement. |
In the TV advertisement, Michael /
| A．missed a shot quickly |
| B．was not able to throw a basketball |
| C．was asked to miss a shot |
| D．misses a shot without any difficulty |
In the author’s opinion, .
| A．success is hard to keep |
| B．success needs much action and focus |
| C．success is hard work |
| D．success is a habit that is easy to keep |
The underlined word “established” means in the passage.
| A．formed | B．remembered |
| C．offered | D．accepted |
The best title of this passage is .
| A．Failure is the mother of success |
| B．Practice makes perfect |
| C．An advertisement about Michael |
| D．Make success a habit |
Different countries have different customs. When you are in different countries, you should follow their customs.
In China, it`s impolite to talk when eating dinner. And you`re not supposed to start eating first if there are older people at the table.
Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip(付小费). It is usual to tip waiters, taxi drivers and porters who help carry your bags. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.
In England, make sure to stand in line even if there are only two of you. It`s important to respect(尊重) lines there. It`s a good idea to talk about the weather. It`s favorite subject of conversation with the British.
In Spain(西班牙)，it`s a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late ,and restaurants do not generally open until after 9:00 pm.
In Saudi Arabia(沙特阿拉伯)，men kiss one another on the cheek(脸颊).Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite for you to do the same.
In Japan, people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card, don`t put it into your pocket(口袋) as soon as you get it. The person expects you to read it.
Don`t forget to be careful of your body language to express something in conversations. A kind of body language that is acceptable in one culture may be impolite in another.How many countries are mentioned in this passage?
| A．Four | B．Five | C．Six | D．Seven |
What does the underlined word “porters” mean in Chinese?
| A．搬运工 | B．水电工 | C．建筑工 | D．环卫工 |
If you travel to the US, you spend $200 on a taxi ride and $320 on a meal, you are supposed to tip _______in total.
| A．$520 | B．$78 | C．$156 | D． $60 |
Which of the following is True?
| A．You are expected to kiss you host on the cheek in Japan. |
| B．Generally, restaurants don`t offer dinner after 9:00 pm in Spain. |
| C．It`s impolite to eat first if there are older people at the table in China. |
| D．You don`t need to stand in line if there are two people waiting for a bus in England. |
What does the passage mainly talk about?
| A．Where to travel |
| B．How to tip in different countries |
| C．When to use body language |
| D．Customs in different countries. |
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C. 321-9649368 D. 010-62617788How many hours is Country Life Market open a day、
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Alice`s house provides the following things EXCEPT______
| A．a fridge | B．a computer |
| C．a washing machine | D．a TV |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．You can join Writers Club on Saturdays. |
| B．You can keep a pet dog if you live in Alice`s house. |
| C．If Jim wants to live in Alice`s house for one year, he should pay $2,400. |
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Where can we probably find the information?
| A．In a local newspaper. | B．In a novel. |
| C．In a science magazine | D．In a story book. |
If you like to check your smartphone from time to time, you are not alone. In fact, using apps（应用程序）has now become part of everyday life.
Changba
Changba, which has been described as "the best mobile karaoke for sound", allows you to sing along to over 2,000 songs. You can also share your KTV recordings with friends on social media sites such as Weibo, Wechat, Qzone, etc. The app allows users to create a photo show to go with their songs and comment on other people's songs. Changba can even filter the sound. For example, it can make cat noises sound like a beautiful chorus(合唱).
Moment Cam
Moment Cam brings you some of the most useful features a camera app can have, such as adjusting the flash(调整闪光灯）,continuous shots, adjusting the timer, and choosing different sizes for photo-sharing sites. But what sets the app apart from all the others is the choice of simple mini-buttons that you hardly notice are there.
Carrot
Carrot, a to-do list app, is a task manager with a personality, When you succeed in finishing your tasks, for example, Carrot praises you with a message such as "Way to go. Soon you'll be completing other people's to-do lists".But if you fail to perform your tasks, Carrot might say, "I'm angered at your behavior." And it may change its background from white to black to show how angry it is. So, if you need an extra push to finish your tasks, give Carrot a try.
根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。Tony is fond of taking photos on his smartphone. Which app might he download?
| A．Carrot. | B．Flash. |
| C．Changba. | D．Moment Cam. |
Changba allows users to do the following things EXCEPT ______.
| A．listing the tasks you need to finish |
| B．commenting on ohter people's songs |
| C．singing along to over 2,000 songs |
| D．sharing your KTV recording on WeChat |
The underlined word “filter”probably means ________.
| A．分辨 | B．转换 | C．修饰 | D．比对 |
Carrot may change its background from white to black to show______,
| A．how sad it is | B．how happy it is |
| C．how angry it is | D．how lonely it is |
From the passage, we can infer（推断) that ______
| A．it's unpopular to use apps in our daily life |
| B．Carrot will help to monitor your tasks to do |
| C．Changba has got better sound effects than karaoke |
| D．old people prefer a common camera to Moment Cam |
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根据图表内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。You can call ______ to experience country life.
| A．277-8688 | B．289-6799 |
| C．288-6299 | D．275-6588 |
If Daisy has only 55 yuan, she can enjoy the activity in _____ on June 28th.
| A．Changlin village | B．Fenghuang Park |
| C．Sam Mall | D．Putian Stadium |
Dolly is a middle school girl. Her parents want to take her to Ice and Snow Festival. How much will they pay for the tickets?
| A．￥20. | B．￥30. | C．￥50 | D．￥60 |
We can get the ads most probably from______
| A．a book | B．a newspaper |
| C．a novel | D．a documentary |
From the ads above, we learn that _____
| A．Pillow Fight helps to create pressure. |
| B．you can enjoy Ice and Snow Festival on July 28th. |
| C．if you want to taste grapes, you can visit Changlin village. |
| D．Tom is a student and he can buy a fitness band for 640 yuan. |
Imagine you are living in a moving house. Inside the house, there is a small kitchen, bathroom and bedroom.Everything you need is close at hand.
In the US, you can really see these moving houses on the mad. They are called recreational vchicles(RV,房车).People call them houses on wheels. When it's holiday time, the whole family often gets into this lovely house
and hits the road for a trip across the country.
Compared to a real house, this home on the road is small for a family who has to spend every hour of every day together. But the best thing about it is that it changes your journey into a free exploration.
You can drive as long as you like without worrying about finding hotels. Or you can just stop somewhere nice and stay for a few weeks. You may also come across other families who are on road trips. Together, you take out your tents and snacks. It's camping time with a lot of chat and laughter.
Of course, RVs are not always convenient(便利).They can sometimes break down and you have to spend time mending them. But this type of road trip still wins people's hearts because they can go whenever and wherever they want.
根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。_______RVs, everything you need is close at hand.
| A．Inside | B．Outside | C．Behind | D．Beside |
In the US,people call RVs moving________,
| A．cars | B．wheels | C．houses | D．buses |
Which of the following about RVs is TRUE?
| A．They don't have any wheels |
| B．They are always convenient. |
| C．They are bigger than real houses |
| D．They may break down sometimes. |
Why do people prefer traveling in RVs?
| A．They like eating snacks in RVs. |
| B．They can explore their journey freely. |
| C．They may leave RVs in hotels for a few weeks. |
| D．They will never come across other traveling families. |
What's the best title of the passage?
| A．A Road Trip |
| B．A Wonderful House |
| C．Moving Homes to Travel |
| D．Holiday Life in the US |