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Google engineers have discovered that even 400 milliseconds—as short as the blink of an eye—is too long for most Internet users.
A millisecond is one thousandth of a second. People hardly notice such a small time difference, but it does cause them to stop searching, reported The New York Times.
Nowadays, millions of smart-phones and computers are constantly gathering and sending out information.you can get digital "traffic jams". Meanwhile, users are expecting faster and faster service.
Google found that if one website is 250 milliseconds slower than another website, then people will visit it less often. Google said people do expect different things from different websites because they realize not all loading times are the same. For example, a person will be more patient waiting for a video clip to load than for a search result.
Even so, four out of five online users will click away if a video takes too long to load. This makes it difficult for video websites to choose between the quality of pictures and fast loading times.
Pursuing a higher speed has always been part of the history of the Internet.
In the 1990s,when the World Wide Web first started to become popular, people called it the "World Wide Wait". But engineers managed to fight the problem with new inventions. They laid a lot of fiber optic cables for high-speed transmissions; they improved software so it would work more smoothly; they placed computer servers all around the world to be nearer to users; all this increased speed.
Nowadays we can enjoy much faster Internet ._ But they will need to keep fighting to keep up with the developing demands of internet users.
| A．Internet is becoming faster and faster. |
| B．With so many people downloading maps, sports videos, news and restaurant recommendations, |
| C．We can not expect a faster speed about the internet. |
| D．Major search engines such as Google and Microsoft's Bing usually find search results in less than a second. |
E. How long are you willing to wait for a webpage to open before you start to lose your patience?
F. This is why technology companies are now competing to be the fastest.
G. it was very crowded and slow;
Regardless of the difficulties you may face, it’s getting support and moving forward that counts(重要) the most when you need to deal with hardships.
Write or talk about how you feel.
Keeping my feelings to myself used to make me feel lonely, but when I found someone who actually cared about me, it became natural to share how I felt with him and that contributed to my ability to overcome troublesome situation. Although talking to strangers about your problems may seem crazy, it actually isn’t.
It is said that running away from your problems will never help, and though that is partially true, it doesn’t mean that you need to go so deeply in a situation that you run out of air to breathe and lose the ability to make your choices. It is why it’s important to separate yourself from a situation long enough to think clearly.
Remind yourself that you are not alone.
Regardless of who or what you depend on, you need to remind yourself that you are not alone; you have people who do care. Sometimes it’s strangers who may share the same feeling as you do. Think about it---- you may not know any readers personally but they could be in the exact same situation as you, so in fact, no one is truly alone.
Accept the results and get support again Whether the results of your choices proved to be helpful or not, it’s time for you to accept them and get support. This time you have a new experience go add to your book of life so the next time something tries to knock you down, it won’t be easy because you will be strong and determined to push forward.
| A．Tell yourself to accept the hardship. |
| B．Separate yourself from the situation. |
| C．All in all, remember that life is short. |
| D．Finally, it’s time to accept what has happened. |
E. Here are some things I’ve tried just to help me believe in a brighter future and get over a tough situation.
F. Not only did I speak to him about how I felt, but I decided to blog(写博客) about it.
G. Even if it’s just one person, that enough to give you reasons to remind yourself that you will never truly be alone
The revision period is, arguably, the most difficult part of any exam process. The exam itself lasts usually between one and three hours. However, the opinion that the exam is the most important peak of the entire process should provide some comfort A well-structured revision plan can help you revise well. Below are my top tips for creating a well-structured and comprehensive revision plan, which will provide the best chance of success in the summer.
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It is certain that planning your revision timetable must be done before anything else, to ensure there is enough time for comprehensive coverage of all subjects. With most exams starting at the end of June, the revision plan should be in place by the end of March at least.
2. Continual assessment (评估) In order to chart (跟踪记录) your development effectively, we recommend that our students attempt practice papers in each subject, marked according to the relevant mark scheme and curriculum.
3. Order your subjects strategically Ordering your subjects in an effective manner can help to do this. For example, scheduling English revision to appear early in your revision plan may provide useful when revising essay-based subjects such as History, Religious Studies and Politics later on.
4. Each subject is different
Depending on your learning style, you may find one easier than the other. More unusual exam types, such as performance exams, require their own unique attention.
| A．Besides, your time arrangement may be dependent on your own gift for in that subject. |
| B．Make a detailed timetable |
| C．Pressure and nerves can undoubtedly make it an uncomfortable experience. |
| D．Revision is a process of improvement. |
E. Plan early
F. Starting with a subject that appears early on in the exam schedule is a wise decision.
G. The best revision plans have an element of strategy to their creation.
They are both so much related to each other. And both are so dissimilar!. What are the difference between friendship and love? Is platonic(柏拉图式的)friendship possible between persons of the opposite sex?
What is friendship? Why do we call a person our friend? When do we call someone a very good friend? If we care for a person, if we are always ready to help that person and if we share most of our thoughts with a person, they are our good friends. We can always count upon our good friends in an emergency. We are always sure that our friends will understand why we acted in a certain way. The friendship is so deep and the relationship is so intimate, that most of the things automatically understood by our friends.
In a relationship of deep love, all the sharing that we discussed above is taken for granted. But love transcends(超出)all this. During love, we are attached with a particular person, while in friendship, one many have many friends. A loving relationship makes one so much attached to the other that one gets pained if his/her beloved is hurt! Love also involves a physical element.
This is a vital difference. Nature gives us love so that the species can go forward. Nature does not give us friendship.
Your heart beats will never increase in anticipation of meeting your friend. You will not feel totally lost if you don’t meet your friend for a few days. You will not have dreams in your eyes thinking about your friendship.
| A．What about love? |
| B．My answer is “Yes!” |
| C．Let us try and understand. |
| D．Friendship does not have that. |
E. We need not explain anything to our very good friends.
F. You will not lie awake at night thinking about your friend.
G. The physical element may include hand in hand while walking.
For millions of years, coral reefs（珊瑚礁）have provided homes and food for thousands of different living things. Fish and sea birds share the reef with other creatures. Now these beautiful places are in danger. Scientists have found that more than one-fourth of the earth’s coral reefs have been ruined so far. Another quarter will disappear in ten years’ time. Unless things change, all of the remaining reefs may die within your lifetime.
Some people think that coral is stone because of its rough（粗糙的）, hard surface. But coral is an animal. Tiny polyps（水螅体）form the coral reefs. These colors come from the algae（海藻）living inside the coral. Billions of coral polyps stick together. New ones grow on the dead ones. This happens year after year. Over time, the coral builds up a reef. The reef rises from the ocean floor until it almost reaches the sea’s surface. It takes coral 500,000 years to build a huge reef.
The coral reefs have been harmed mainly in three ways. The first factor is pollution on land. The pollutants run with rainwater into streams and rivers, which carry the poisons into the ocean. So they will be easily infected with diseases. Another cause is people. People have broken off pieces of coral, which they want to sell or keep as souvenirs. People have dropped sticks of dynamite（炸药）into the water to catch more fish. The worst problem is the heating up of the oceans. Higher ocean temperatures kill the important food source for the coral—the algae, the tiny greenish-gold water plants that live on coral.
The coral turns white and dies. Scientists call this coral bleaching（珊瑚白化）. The bleached part of the coral reef cannot recover.
| A．They come in many different colors. |
| B．However, humans have taken less than 100 years to destroy it. |
| C．This has blown up parts of the reefs. |
| D．When the algae die, the coral loses both its food and its color. |
E. So are all the sea plants and animals that depend on them.
F. Chemicals from the poisons kill reefs or make them weak.
G. Many of them might not even last that long!
From the beginning, people may send the wrong signal. Or they may pay no attention to signals from another person who is trying to develop a relationship.
Different cultures emphasize the importance of relationship building to a greater or lesser degree. For example, business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust. Even with people at work, it is necessary to spend a lot of time in "small talk", usually over a glass of tea, before they do any job.In many European countries — like the UK or France —
Talks and silence may also be different in some cultures. I once made a speech in Thailand.I had expected my speech to be a success and start a lively discussion; The people present just stared at me and smiled.After getting to know their ways better, I realized that they thought I was talking too much. In my own culture, we express meaning mainly through words, but people there sometimes feel too many words are unnecessary.
Even within Northern Europe, cultural differences can cause serious problems. Certainly, English and German cultures share similar values; We think that they are rude. In fact, this is just because one culture starts discussions and makes decisions more quickly.
People from different parts of the world have different values, However, if we can understand them better, a multicultural environment will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other.
| A．and sometimes these values are quite against each other. |
| B．people from both nations keep the rule that work comes first. |
| C．Meeting people from another culture can be difficult. |
| D．however, Germans prefer to get down to business more quickly. |
E. instead there was an uncomfortable silence.
F. It is quite a common case to meet people from different cultures.
G. people find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafes rather than at the office.
Getting your children to study can be a little like getting them to eat their vegetables. Make a study time and have it at the same time every day. This will help your kids to learn to schedule their day and will give them a sense of control over how they spend their time.
Allow them to study in blocks of time, such as for half an hour with a five-minute break in the middle. Ideal (理想的)study times are after dinner or right after school before dinner.
Never allow your children to study in front of the television, as that will encourage passive activity. You’ll also need to help your kids find the right place to study. After you’ve set up a good study time for little learners, set up a good place where they can get those creative juices flowing.
Make sure there is a table or a desk and a comfortable chair.
This includes helping them out with their homework sometimes and being there for them with the answers to any questions. The input you give your children during study periods will help form a bond and help make studying enjoyable.
| A．Hold them to the schedule they create for themselves. |
| B．Pick a place where your children can study properly. |
| C．Keep the atmosphere light and offer lots of encouragement, too. |
| D．One of the best ways to form good study habits for your kids is to design a schedule that they keep to. |
E. Try to stop this bad habit by offering some sort of reward.
F. Instead, use TV as a treat or a reward when the homework is completed.
G. Finally, spend time with your kids when they’re studying.
Even if you think that your parents are mean-spirited at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life. You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part a source of who you are. Here are some ways to love your parents.
_____ A gentle “good morning” and “I love you” will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world. Without your parents, we might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world. Respect them more and cherish these moments. You can use these moments to learn from them when you're off on your own. It's OK to get angry but angry actions don't help you or your parents. Act calmly, cool off, journal about your feelings, or talk to a friend. ___
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Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them. It may seem like you are going through hell when you don’t get what you want or you have to clean. However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it’s cold, raining, snowing, or too hot. Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes.___ ___ Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents?
Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV, or go somewhere with them. ______ Listen to their old stories and learn from them. You will find they are your teachers in this way or another.
Some people simply may not be able to love their parents. ____ Seek help if you are being abused in any way. Parents do not have a right to harm you.
| A．Forgiveness is the key. |
| B．Tell them you love them every morning. |
| C．Parents will in turn express their love to you. |
| D．After this, share your feelings with your parents. |
E. Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can.
F. Please remember parents are as important as friends.
G. There can be realistic reasons for this, family violence for example.
I teach economics at UNLV. Last Monday, at the beginning of class, I cheerfully asked my students how their weekend had been. ________He then asked me why I always seemed to be so cheerful.
His question reminded me of something I’d read somewhere before: “Every morning when you get up, you have a choice about how you want to approach life that day,” I said.“________”
“Let me give you an example,” I continued. This university is 17 miles down the freeway from where I live. One day I only had to drive another quarter mile down the road to the college. ________I tried to start it again, but the engine wouldn’t turn over. So I put my flashers on and marched down the road to the college.”
“As soon as I got there .I arranged for a tow truck to meet me at my car after class. A teacher asked me what had happened. ‘This is my lucky day,’ I replied, smiling at her. ‘________What do you mean?’ She continued to ask. ‘I live 17 miles from here. My car could have broken down anywhere along the freeway. It didn’t. Instead, it broke down off the freeway, within walking distance of here. I’m still able to teach my class and arrange for the tow truck to meet me after class. I explained to her. ”
“Her eyes opened wide, and then she smiled. ________” So ended my story.
I scanned the sixty faces. Despite the early hour, no one seemed to be asleep. Somehow, my story had touched them. In fact, it had all started with a student’s observation that I was cheerful.
| A．I choose to be cheerful. |
| B．You’re your own master. |
| C．But just then my car died. |
| D．I smiled back and headed for class. |
E. One’s life depends on one’s attitude.
F. Your car breaks down and today is your lucky day?
G. One young man said that his weekend had not been so good.
As a child grows out of being an infant and begins to notice and react to the world around him, you may find yourself wondering how you possibly impart all of the things that he needs to become a responsible, respectful adult. ________ A child who learns to respect all he meets not only receives respect from others, but also learns to respect himself as well.
●Show your child respect. This is perhaps the best way to teach your child how to respect others. Listen to your child by giving him your full attention and he will learn to listen to you, understanding how important this is in communication.
●_______ The more you say “please” and “thank you” to your child, the more likely he will learn to use them with you and others. Politeness then becomes a normal part of any conversation.
●Agree to disagree. ________ Explain your decision so that he will understand your reasoning and expect respectful responses. Disagreeing with you doesn't equate to disobedience.
●Control your impulse to overact. When a situation arises between you and your child that requires calmness, keep in mind that you are supposed to be modelling correct behaviour. ________
●Praise, praise, praise! So much is focused on what a child does wrong and how to correct it that the accomplishments are not celebrated enough. _______
| A．Teach manners by using polite requests and responses. |
| B．Try to remember that a child won't always agree with you. |
| C．Respect is necessary for a meaningful and successful life. |
| D．If he sees you lose temper, he is more likely to respond that way in future. |
E．A child may act like he pleases, but will respect being given limits.
F．When you see your child exhibit respectful behaviour, make sure he knows just how proud you are of him.
G．Setting a good example is the best way to start a child on the path to respect.
Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways.___ __ Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.
You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. ___ __ Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process.
____ __
The following methods may work best for you.
●Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
●Read the text carefully and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.
●Write your notes in your own words.
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●Note any question or idea you may have about what was said or written.
As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. ___ _
| A．Use words, not complete sentences. |
| B．There are three practical note-taking methods. |
| C．You must write your notes on separate paper. |
| D．Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later. |
E. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.
F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.
G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.
根据短文内容，从下边的A—F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。E涂AB, F 涂AC
| A. Wash yourself as often as possible B. Avoid being in hot sun C. Keep away from smoke and alcohol D. The importance of skin E. Have a balanced diet F. Be sure to have enough water |
__________
When it comes to your skin, there is an important fact that you must keep in mind: Your skin is the largest organ of your body. Therefore, skin health and protection is important. Your skin does everything for you. It can keep your body hydrated (含水的) and regulate your body’s temperature.
Now, here are some helpful tips for you to protect your skin:__________
Protection against harmful rays from the sun is one of the most important steps that you need to take. With this in mind it is necessary for you to avoid strong sunlight as often as possible. As for sunscreen you need to buy products that contain UVA-1, UVA-2 and UVB protection. _________
Your diet also has a direct impact on the health of your skin. The most important aspect of your diet in relation to the health of your skin is to make certain that you eat a proper amount of food items that contain the proteins and nutrients necessary for cellular maintenance, repair and regeneration.__________
Water is also important to the health of your skin. While you certainly have heard it before, it actually is true that you should drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of fresh water every day. There are many health benefits to be derived from drinking water daily, including maintaining healthy skin._________
Finally, when it comes to the health of your skin today and into the future you should avoid smoking all together. In addition, you should drink alcohol only in moderation. Both smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can negatively impact the health of your skin in significant ways.
Our mood may change suddenly like a storm with lightning and thunderbolts that comes without notice. Also bad moods can leave as suddenly as they have come. Exceptions to this rule of course are cases where there are other problems such as depression or any other mental destruction.
How to improve your mood When you understand that you are not feeling happy but you are in depression or disappointment, then you can use these simple techniques that will be able to change the negative situation and improve your mood.
● . Exercise, gymnastics and sports help much to achieve a better emotional balance.
● If you feel that you are in a bad mood, take a hot bath or sauna. .
● Watch a movie, read a book or talk to a friend.
● When you leave work or home, go to places that make you happy and calm. This helps to improve your mood.
● Make relations with happy, optimistic and pleasant people. .
Positive and optimistic feelings that create positive thinking for the future will help you overcome your bad feelings and defeat your bad mood.
When the problem of bad moods, frustration and negative emotions beyond normal situations exists for a long time, it is important to turn to a specialist for help.
| A．There are ways to improve your mood. |
| B．Change your environment. |
| C．Use physical activity to fight against feelings of depression. |
| D．This can help you improve your mood significantly. |
E. Changes in feelings and mood can happen for various reasons.
F. The relaxation of the muscles will help.
G. First you have to learn to recognize when you are in a bad mood.
七选五(共5题，每题2分，满分10分）
If I ask you, “ How do you feel about success?” What will be your answer? Most people will say: _ I want more of it. I deserve it. I am working towards it. Why are those feelings so common?
When they think of succeeding they think of material comforts, they think of happiness, and they think of honor. Certainly, being successful can include all of these things and more.
Now here’s a personal question: What is success? You see, personal success comes in many different forms. If you want to be successful in your life, then the very first thing you should do is to take the time to decide exactly what that means to you. Never mind what it means to anyone else. What does it mean to you?
_ _Society seems to base the whole idea of being successful on how much money a person earns. But many so-called successful people are very unhappy in their personal life.
So you should have a personal idea of what being successful means to you. This is the only way to make your success truly meaningful.
| A．I feel great about it. |
| B．Then set right goals. |
| C．You will feel more successful immediately. |
| D．Your idea of being successful might not be the same as mine. |
E.Think about what being successful would feel like.
F.To some people, being successful means earning a lot of money.
G.Because most of the people feel that being successful is a good thing.
七选五（共5小题； 每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Many people’s English in reading or writing is good, but most of their spoken English is poor. How to improve your spoken English? Here are some tips.
Listen to a lot of high-quality spoken English. Listen to a higher level of language if you want good English. As a beginner, listen to instructional CDs or software. When you are ready, listen to quality news, documentaries and movies in English.
You will need a lot of listening to improve your English, so commit to listening for an hour or mare every day.
Read in English every day to increase your vocabulary. Read material you understand but gradually increase its challenge level. Try to read for 30 minutes to one hour every day.
Record your spoken English and listen to the playback. Try to hear your own strong and weak points. If you are taking an English class at a school with a language lab, ask for pronunciation software. Listen to the speakers, record your own speech and play it back to compare. __
Pay attention to grammar when you speak. If you don’t know the rules, take a grammar class and ask English-speaking friends to correct you. Language learning experts believe that we learn grammar better by hearing and reading the language.
Seek out opportunities to talk to English speakers. Join a club, talk to travelers and make new friends who speak English. Enjoy activities with English speakers so that you use English in real-life situations. Speaking our thoughts aloud will also help you improve your oral English.
| A．Read to challenge yourself. |
| B．This practice will help you improve your pronunciation. |
| C．Improve your fluency(熟练）by speaking English every day. |
| D．Your need to learn good English for business or academic purposes. |
E.If you don’t live in an English-speaking country, find those sources on the Internet.
F. When you are alone at home or in the car, you can also speak English out loud for practice.
G. However, don’t expect grammar exercises to take the place of listening and reading.
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