Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand． It lies on North Island （1） a population of a million people． This seaside city is considered as （2） important center for business and industry． It （3） （be） also the most exciting city in New Zealand． It also has people of many different cultures （4） （live） there．
Its history goes back over 650 years． （5） （Europe） settlement（定居） began in 1840 after the British's arrival． Auckland once became the （6） /'kæpItl/ of New Zealand for some time． （7）S 1945， Auckland has grown and it now has large modern suburbs．
Famous sights include Mt． Eden （8） Auckland Harbor Bridge． In the city，you can enjoy an （9） （amaze） view from the Sky Tower， which is the city's tallest tower． You can also see many traditional （10） （dance） at the Auckland Museum．
How much time do you spend in front of a screen every day？ If your answer is about one hour，then maybe you are one of the （1） teenagers in the world．
Scientists did a （2） ． They asked students aged 13 to 18 how long it （3） them to have fun on phones and computers． They also asked about （4） feelings of happiness． They found that those who spend more time on their smart phones are unhappier． "Spend no more than two hours a day on digital media（电子产品）， （5） _ try to spend more time with friends and on exercise． These two activities bring greater happiness．" Jean Twenge， the scientist who led the study ，said．
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（1）A． happy |
B． happier |
C．happiest |
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（2）A． survey |
B． discovery |
C．test |
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（3）A． takes |
B． spends |
C．costs |
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（4）A． your |
B． our |
C．their |
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（5）A． but |
B． and |
C．or |
Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand． It lies on North Island （1） a population of a million people． This seaside city is considered as （2） important center for business and industry． It （3） （be） also the most exciting city in New Zealand． It also has people of many different cultures （4） （live） there．
Its history goes back over 650 years． （5） （Europe） settlement（定居） began in 1840 after the British's arrival． Auckland once became the （6） /'kæpItl/ of New Zealand for some time． （7）S 1945， Auckland has grown and it now has large modern suburbs．
Famous sights include Mt． Eden （8） Auckland Harbor Bridge． In the city，you can enjoy an （9） （amaze） view from the Sky Tower， which is the city's tallest tower． You can also see many traditional （10） （dance） at the Auckland Museum．
It is necessary to learn how to communicate with people from other cultures to build good relationships with them． Here are some rules．
Learn about the culture first． （1） Before meeting with someone from another culture， try to take time to learn the basic "dos and don'ts" of that culture．
（2） Each culture has its own values， beliefs and prejudices． You shouldn't judge people based on these differences． Instead， respect them for what they are． You may even learn something new．
Speak clearly and slowly． Don't shout at others． Raising your voice doesn't make you easier to understand． （3） Communication difficulties lie in cultural differences， not because of intelligence．
Understand rules about touching． Some cultures may expect more physical contact（接触） between people． For example， some cultures may shake or touch hands more readily than others． （4）
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A．Do not treat other people as if they are silly． B．A little knowledge can be helpful． C．Show respect for the culture． D．So don't take it as impolite． |
One evening， I was cooking the evening meal． When I（1） ， I nearly knocked down my daughter behind me． "Move out of the way!" I said （2） ． She walked away without words， trying to control her tears．
After she left， I noticed some（3） by the door． She bought them for me! I realized that she had stood quietly just to give me a （4） ．
Later while I lay awake in bed，a voice came to me，"You are polite to a stranger，（5） ____to the kid you love， you seem not to be patient． " By this time， I felt （6） and my tears began to fall．
I quickly walked toward her bed， saying： "I'm sorry for the way I（7） today．" "Oh，Mom， that's okay． I （8） you anyway．" said my daughter． I said，"Daughter， I love you too，and I like the flowers that you give me．"
So what is behind the story？ （9） life with love and bravery and we shall live a life （10） in the future．
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（1）A．turned |
B．moved |
C．walked |
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（2）A．happily |
B．angrily |
C．sadly |
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（3）A．tears |
B．fruits |
C．flowers |
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（4）A．hand |
B．surprise |
C．hug |
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（5）A．but |
B．and |
C．so |
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（6）A．honor |
B．shame |
C．pity |
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（7）A．knocked |
B．cooked |
C．acted |
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（8）A．dislike |
B．hate |
C．love |
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（9）A．Connect |
B．Fill |
C．Compare |
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（10）A．meaningful |
B．common |
C．ordinary |
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tried，us， wishes ， correct， how |
Helen is my good friend． She taught（1） English when I attended a training course two years ago．Helen was always ready for the lessons， and she （2） her best to make her classes lively． I used to be poor in English， especially in written English． But now I'm able to write letters and reports（3） in English． I still remember（4） she helped me with my English patiently． Teachers' Day is coming． I'm going to send her a card and give her my best （5） ．