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（3）Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. Jackson's Hobby B. Jackson's Book Report C. Jackson's Problem D. Jackson's Good Memory 16.阅读理解
You're not the same person you were as a child. You're not even the same person you were five years ago. We don't just mean your personality. While we'd love to start a never-ending discussion over the \we're here to talk about the cells(细胞)in your body.
Do you know how your fingernails and hair are constantly growing and replacing themselves? The same thing happens almost everywhere in your body. Your outer layer of skin makes way for fresher skin, and inside your veins(血管), blood cells turn over to make way for fresh blood. It's probably no surprise that these types of cells are short-lived, even some of the most seemingly permanent(永久的)parts of your body replace themselves over time-including your bones.
Strong as your bones might seem, the cells they're made of won't last a lifetime. Bones are masters at rebuilding themselves, which is why most broken bones can heal on their own into the right shape.
Bones have special cells called osteoclasts(破骨细胞)whose job is to break down bone, even if it isn't broken, and send the minerals into the blood stream. This may sound frighteningly like your bones are wearing away, but your body knows what it's doing. As osteoclasts break down bone, osteoblasts(成骨细胞)build up new bone to replace the old. By the end of each year, about 10 percent of your entire adult skeleton will have been rebuilt through this process.
If 10 percent of your bone breaks down every year, it must take about ten years to renew 100 percent of your skeleton. That would be a great guess, and it lines up nicely with the medical myth that the human body's cells are fully replaced every seven years, but the body is a bit more complex. That 10 percent is just an average-some bone grows faster than that, and some grows slower. While some parts of your bone will turn over quickly, other parts will stick around for decades. In fact, most bone cells could live as long as 50 years.
So before you get wrapped up in an identity crisis(危机)about the cells in your body disappearing on you, know that you can lose some hair and you can cut your nails, but the bones of you aren't going anywhere-at least not very soon and not all at once.
（1）Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. All the cells in our body are the same ones that we were born with. B. Our blood cells are constantly growing and replacing themselves.
C. It must take about 10 years to rebuild 100 percent of our skeleton. D. Osteoblasts can break down skin and also rebuild it over time.
（2）The underlined words \ A. building up B. taking off C. dying out D. turning on （3）What does the passage mainly talk about? A. Our skeleton seems permanent but renews itself over time. B. It is not surprising that some cells in our body are short-lived. C. There are two types of cells in our bones: osteoclasts and osteoblasts. D. We are not the same person we were five years ago because of personality. 17.阅读理解
For years, the word \妖魔化)and made the same as mini-skirt-wearing, hair-coloring cheerleader types like Regina George in Mean Girls. Today, teachers and parents inform children that being popular
is irrelevant(不相干的), unnecessary and a sure shortcut to upset, misery, and death. And some people describe popular students as the ones most likely to bum out and end up as nobody, while their less well-liked counterparts enjoy a life of wealth and fame.
However, the Oxford English Dictionary defines(定义)popularity as:\
State or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by many people' This sounds like a lovely thing, and is not related to such behaviors as \-way phone calls\
In fact, it is a truth widely acknowledged that young people who feel liked or supported are more likely to obtain impressive achievements than those who feel lonely, unvalued, and irrelevant socially.
So why, then, is popularity given such a bad name? Why is this state of well-likedness so demonized? Basically, the hatred (恨) shown toward what appears to be a very pleasant thing is caused by lack of understanding. When we, as viewers, see characters such as Regina Georges on TV and in films, we recognize them to be popular. These characters, if not exactly liked, greatly admired by their peers(同伴). Our mistake comes when we try to understand their cruel and unkind actions using the deduction(推论)method.
Humans are imperfect, and even the most intelligent mind is open to dishonesty through a very small slip in logic. Unfortunately, this occurs here with branding results.
We first learn that a character is popular. Since this is important to the plot, it is constantly emphasized, leading it to be the most common thing in our minds when we consider the character.
Later, we see that character do something unkind. The character's most noticeable characteristic (in our minds) is his/her popularity. And now the character is mean and unkind. This character is popular. Therefore, we jump to a quick conclusion (结论) that popular people are mean and unkind.
Things such as improper behaviors and rumor-spreading are terrible and should always be seen in a very serious light. However, it is important to recognize that these are not the behaviors of popular people, but bullies.
So, in summary, do not be afraid to be popular and have many friends. If you are kind to everyone and treat others with respect, there will be few who can criticize you, for being widely liked is not a curse but a blessing. Just remember that being popular does give you a degree of power, and with great power comes a large electricity bill!
（1）The writer mentions the definition of popularity in paragraph 2 to ______. A. bring up his opinion B. give an example C. come to a conclusion D. offer his suggestion
（2）What can we learn from the passage? A. Being popular might offer a shortcut to a life of wealth.
B. Students who feel supported have a better chance to achieve more. C. Popular students are usually famous but mean and unkind. D. The less well-liked people consider being popular as something bad. （3）Paragraph 4 and 5 are mainly about ______. A. the importance of being admired by peers B. the ways to clear up some misunderstanding C. the advantages and disadvantages of being popular D. the reasons why people show hatred to being popular （4）The writer probably agrees that ______. A. cheerleader types will surely end up as nobody B. being popular is unnecessary for most students
C. treating others with kindness is beneficial to popular people D. famous people are likely to make mistakes and be criticized
四、任务型阅读（共10分，每小题2分）
18.阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。
Maker Moment
Last year, Izzy Goldstein, 12, learned in science class that we can reduce air pollution by using natural energy sources, such as wind and solar power, instead of gasoline. This made her wonder what she and her schoolmates could do to help the environment. \a bike rack（架子）, more kids would bike to school instead of depending on cars,\friends decided to make a bike rack by themselves.
They came up with a design. They calculated how much wood they might need. They measured how long the boards should be. They used power tools to cut them and put them together safely. And they did all this in their school's makerspace.
Makerspaces are workspaces where kids can learn to create objects using technology, engineering, art and design. These spaces often feature a mix of high-tech machines, such as 3D printers and robotic Kits(工具箱), and simple materials like clay and cardboard.
Izzy goes to the Harley School in New York. It is one of a growing number of schools across the United States with makerspaces. Makerspaces are largely inspired by Maker Faires(创客盛会), which are events that give people a chance to share their creative projects. Each year, about 250,000 people attend the Maker Faires in San Mateo, California, and Queens, New York. Maker Faires have also spread to countries around the world, including Egypt, France and Thailand.
Schools are introducing makerspaces to the curriculum(课程)because makerspaces give kids a way to have ideas and build something from those ideas. Kima Enerson is a makerspace teacher at the Harley School. But she says kids can become extraordinary makers in an ordinary classroom, too.
In Harley's Lower School (pre-kindergarten to Grade 4), students learn about the basics of computer software. By third grade, they study coding and how electricity works. In sixth grade, they learn to safely use tools such as drills and saws. When students get to high school, Enerson shows them how to apply their skills to solve global problems. \she says
（1）What did Izzy and her friends decide to make by themselves? （2）What are makerspaces?
（3）How many people attend the Maker Faires in San Mateo and Queens each year? （4）Why are schools introducing makerspaces to the curriculum? （5）What can high school students learn in Enerson's class?
五、书面表达（共10分）
19.从下面两个题目中任选—题，根据中文和英文提示，完成—篇不少于50词的文段写作。文中已给出内容不计入总词数。所给提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出你的校名和姓名。 （1）题目①
假如你是李华，你们学校的英国友好校下周将要来访。学校国际部正在招募接待英国学生的志愿者，陪伴他们度过周末。你想成为志愿者。请用英语写—封申请信，在信中说明你申请的理由，以及你打算拿给英国学生安排哪些周末活动。
提示词语：get along with, friendly, places of interest, Chinese dishes 提示问题：1）Why would you like to be a volunteer?