1、朝阳区The Tower and the GloryA large man jumps onto my shoulders. He is quickly followed by another slightly smaller man who catches my belt and moves up. Another follows. Then I begin to move slowly from on side to another dangerously. A castell is a human tower built traditionally in festivals in Spa
2、in. The activity of making human towers began almost 200 years ago near Tarragona, just south of Barcelona. 71 It has become an annual event in some areas of the country. Usually it is considered a success once all castellers have climbed into their appointed places. On November 16, 2010, castells w
3、ere declared to be one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. 72 It is a formation of several people in which two or more people support a level of higher people, who in turn may support other higher levels of people. Each person is wound into a long narrow piece of clo
4、th worn around the waist to help other people hold tightly when they climb. Typically, the number of the people in each level is one greater than the level immediately above it, resulting in a triangular structure. 73 At first Id like to go on top to enjoy the glory, but the clubs president indicate
5、d a little girl who looked as though she had been raised on the top. It was she who had pride of place on top of the tower. For my first try-out I was given the role of second hands. Once I had assumed my position, people began to climb up me to the tower without warning. 74 My hard work must have b
6、een appreciated because I was quickly promoted to support the bottoms of the first level of the tower.My performance in the “hands” section was obviously satisfactory. 75 I was really proud of that, since it was a clear gesture that I had been fully accepted.A. Building a good human tower takes team
7、 work and skills.B. Within seconds I assisted in the formation of a three- level tower.C. Each team is famous for its tallest and most complex tower of people.D. Once a tower is built, try and see if the group can hold it for a count of 30.E. Since then its been popular, with groups competing to bui
8、ld higher structures.F. Before long I was called forward and given the great honor of the Presidents Belt.G. I hoped to change my position because I knew that this activity required particular skills. EADBF东城区How to Bring Our Community Together Canada is a nation that prides itself on multi-cultural
9、ism and opportunity. _71_ Building social connections and a sense of belonging brings people together in ways that strengthen individual relationships as well as whole communities.There are several things that we can do to develop strong social connections and a sense of belonging:_72_ One of the si
10、mplest ways to bring a community together is through shared experience. Events like an international food festival, asportsleague featuring activities from around the world, and health andwellnessprograms drawing on different cultures, are excellent ways of bringing people together.Think outside our
11、 box. of us get caught up in our own routines and practices and forget that there are other ways of doing things. Try talking to different community members, ranging from youths to seniors, to understand their opinions of the Try new things. Positively influencing our community can go beyond volunte
12、eringour time and resources. Consider getting involved in our community by working for the 2017 Census(人口) as an enumerator(普查员) or a crew leader. Census enumerators are responsible for identifying dwellings on maps, conducting personal interviews, and following up with respondents in person and by
13、phone, while crew leaders are responsible for leading, training and supervising a team of enumerators. _75_A strong feeling of unity in a community can make residents feel comfortable and at home.A. Plan community events.B. Encourage community members to do some community service work. C. Social con
14、nections offer community members chances to know each other better. D. Our multi- cultural tradition provides a welcoming environment for individuals andfamilies.E. Learningabout different cultures and practices can open our mind to a whole new way of life.F. Invite individuals of different cultures
15、 to participate in community planning to ensure that every voice is heard.G. These positions provide an opportunity to meet new people and build relationships with members of our community. DAEFG西城区Stop Negative Talk “Im so fat,” one of your friends says. The girl next to her joins in, “Well, I hate
16、 my hair today.” Without thinking, you respond: “No, you are not fat! I am fat. And my hair is flat and boring.” 71 It is easy for people to engage in self-critical conversations, and once it starts there is often pressure for you to join in. 72 Maybe it is because “just talking” feels harmless. But
17、 before you know it, those opinions flow out of your conversations and into your life, where they start eating away at your self-respect. 73 When you start talking about yourself in a negative way, you are not only affecting your self-respect, but your friends! When you criticize yourself, your frie
18、nds might think you have the same standards for them. You have heard that it is important to treat others the way you want to be treated, but there is also value in treating yourself like you treat your friends. If you wouldnt criticize your friend for the same thing, chances are that you are being
19、too hard on yourself. So, dont start it. But what if someone else starts For example, your friend feels insecure about how well he played in his soccer game, so he puts himself down: “I suck at soccer.” 74 Ask him, “Do you really think that Why” Maybe he is actually upset about a comment someone mad
20、e, or is just getting down on himself over one bad play. Whatever it is, talking through the real issue will help him more than slipping into another negative talk.It is important to talk to your friend about your insecurities, but make sure you are not talking about them just to put yourself down.
21、75 Instead of just focusing on the negative, talk about what makes you and your friends beautiful and uniqueincluding what you love about your body and what you have accomplished. When you show yourself love, you set yourself as an example, and everyone benefits from you positively.A. Negative talk
22、affects self-respect.B. Criticizing yourself helps nobody.C. But why do we hesitate to praise ourselvesD. But why is it acceptable to talk so negativelyE. All it takes is just one comment and the negative talk starts.F. It is better to resist negative conversations and create more balanced ones.G. B
23、efore everyone puts himself down, see if you can get to the root of the problem. EDBGF海淀区Freshers WeekIn British universities, new students have a special name: they are called Freshers. After their A-level exams, young people in the UK often make a fresh start by going to university, which can invo
24、lve leaving their family and moving to a new city. _71_Freshers Week is a chance to make lots of new friends and try out different hobbies. Most universities in the UK have a Union building: a place where students go to have fun. _72_ It also hosts various societies, including sports teams, politica
25、l groups, etc. Students buy a membership to be part of a society and go to social events to meet others with similar interests. Sometimes there are quite a lot of students in lectures so it is difficult to get to know people in class. Therefore, each subject has its own club, such as the English Soc
26、iety and the Philosophy Society._73_ Tours of the town, creative workshops and parties are great ways to socialize with others. Sometimes famous singers come and play concerts especially for the new students of the university. There are also opportunities to go on trips to theme parks or other big c
27、ities nearby.Students often move into “halls of residence” in their first year. _74_ This is an excellent way to make friends but sometimes it can be difficult if you dont get along with your new flat-mates or if the shared area gets very messy.Freshers Week can be quite an exhausting experience bec
28、ause so many activities happen at once. A lot of students feel homesick when they first arrive on campus and keep themselves very busy to avoid feeling sad about leaving their family. Some students use their new liberty to drink a lot of alcohol and eat unhealthy food during Freshers Week. _75_ Howe
29、ver, it is supposed to be the best week of your life, and it is also an opportunity to make friends. Remember that it is only the beginning of your time at university and that you have three years ahead of you. A. Usually it has shops, bars and even underground nightclubs.B. They live in apartments
30、with their own bedrooms but share a kitchen.C. The best part of it is that you can share your interests with people around.D. In Freshers Week, lots of activities are organized for Freshers to meet each other.E. Then comes the great opportunity to make friends, join clubs and settle into university
31、life.F. This can cause “Freshers flu”: people get ill after a week of late nights and non-stop parties.G. The first week of university life is called Freshers Week and is both an exciting and scary experience. GADBF丰台区A Canine Reading BuddyDogs and people have developed a special bond over time. Rec
32、ently, however, some dogs have taken a different role in peoples livestherapy dogs. 71 Some therapy dogs visit patients in hospitals or nursing homes, while others visit children in schools and libraries. They are there to help children become better readers.Reading programs that use therapy dogs ha
33、ve been in existence for more than ten years. All therapy dogs of this program are registered with an organization that tests the dogs to make sure they have the right personality for the job. 72 Both the dogs and the handlers are volunteers with the reading program.At the start of a reading therapy
34、 session, a child and a dog are introduced. The pair is allowed to settle down in a quiet corner together. 73 An adult handler stays nearby but generally lets the dog perform its job without interfering(干涉). Sometimes, a handler may ask a question that encourages the child to work with the dog to he
35、lp the child feel more comfortable. Not every child will be able to be part of a reading therapy program that uses dogs. A few children might be allergic to dogs or afraid of them; some children might have cultural traditions that prevent them from touching a dog. 74 Reading therapy programs inspire
36、 learning and change. 75 They spend time with human friends. For dogs that love human companionship and a quiet place to rest, being part of a reading therapy program can be a great way to spend a few hours each day. The readers benefit too, gaining confidence and learning that reading aloud can be
37、a relaxing experience. A. How do the therapy dogs benefit from itB. But therapy animals also serve in many other areas.C. As the child reads, the dog usually lies quietly and listens. D. When reading to an animal, some children may become relaxed.E. In these circumstances, other animals are availabl
38、e, such as cats and parrots.F. A therapy dog is more of a companion and is trained to help people in different ways.G. A dogs handler also takes a class and must pass a test to work in the therapy program. FGCEA石景山区How to Have a Successful Teenage LifeEveryone wants to succeed in their life, dont th
39、ey Even as a teenager, you can achieve success in your life; it really isnt that hard. 71 Do well in school. No matter how boring it is now, education will help you be a productive member in society. Try your best for excellence in school: listen to the teachers, do your homework, study, and get goo
40、d grades. Doing so will help you get into a better university, which will enable you to have a bright future. 72 Do good in your community（社区）. Volunteering can not only improve your communitys status, it could make you happier. Studies show that people who volunteer are less likely to develop depre
41、ssion（抑郁）than people who dont. 73 For example, if you love animals, volunteer at an animal shelter. If you love helping the environment, plant trees or pick up litter. When you help others, it will make you feel better about yourself. 74 Remember, theyre there to help you be the best that you can be
42、. Respect them and value their opinions, even if they annoy you sometimes. 75 You dont get to choose your teachers or your family, but you still have to put up with them. Learn how to deal with people now, because when youre an adult, you dont get to choose your boss or your co-workers, so learn how
43、 to respect them now.A. Live life to the fullest.B. School sets you up on the right track!C. Be nice to your parents and teachers.D. Find chances to do volunteer work that interests you.E. It will help you pass time and develop your personality.F. Here are some important points that you may find helpful.G. Keep in mind that they do the things they do because they care about you. FBDCG
