My mom just bought me a new bike. Since my cousin Mary didn’t have a bike with her, she walked next to me. I thought that Mary would jump on the luggage carrier(行李架) over the back tire when I was riding. Mom knew exactly what I was thinking. “ Don’t ride the bike with Mary on the back,” she said. “It’s too dangerous. You could kill yourself. Take turns.”

I nodded, but I was thinking I could handle this. A few minutes later, I turned right to a wide road. “Jump onthe back, ” I told Mary. I rode fast, laughing as the wind blew through our hair. It was exciting, until the handlebar(车把) started shaking. The front tire dropped into a drain (下水道) and I fell off the bike, still holding the handlebar.

My face, hands, and knees crashed into the pavement. The pain in my mouth was unbearable, and I tasted blood. I turned towards Mary who was on the ground, holding her knee and crying. Seconds later, it seemed that my mom’s car stopped next to us. I wanted Mom to say, “Oh, my poor sweetheart. Let me hug you and everything will be fine.”

However, my mom only said, “ What have you done to your face? Vanessa, look at what you’ve done!” Mom wasn’t the gentle “ I love you, sweetie” type.

Sometimes, I thought Mom had no mercy. But in her own way, she was holding me tighter than I could understand—she was teaching me the lesson I needed. “ You did it—deal with it and learn from it. One day, the results will be greater and I won’t be there to help you. Think it out, Vanessa.”

1. We can learn from the text that _________.

A. Vanessa fell because she didn’t hold the handlebar

B. Vanessa and Mary rode the bike in turn

C. Vanessa was blown down by the heavy wind

D. Vanessa and Mary were both injured

2. In the author’s opinion, her mother _________.

A. was always gentle to her    B. encouraged her all the time

C. was cold sometimes    D. didn’t care about her at all

3. What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?

A. Vanessa’s mother was strict with her.

B. Vanessa understood her mother’s love.

C. Vanessa’s mother would leave her.

D. Vanessa wasn’t eager for her mom’s hug any more.

Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food

9:00—9:45 a.m.  Blue Tent

Panelists (成员): Jami Bernard, David Kamp, Marion Nestle and Peter Singer.

Hosted by Denise Gray, science writer for The New York Times.

How does what we eat not only affect our bodies, but also the world? The food and nutrition experts debate the role that the diet plays in both personal and global health, and present a look at food politics.

Sports writing: For the Love of the Game

9:50—10:35 a.m.  Blue Tent

Panelists: Christine Brennan, Ira Rosen, Joe Wallace and Joe Drape.

Hosted by Willian C. Rhoden, sports writer for The New York Times.

Whether catching that key moment of victory or defeat, or covering breaking news, sports writers are anything but audience. Listen as some professionals discuss the special experience in reporting of sports news.

The Art of the Review

11:15—12:00 a.m.  Green Tent

Panelists: John Freeman, Barry Gewen, David Orr, Celia McGee and Jennifer Schuessler.

Hosted by Sam Tanenhaus, editor for The New York Times Book Review.

How much of an effect does the book review have on book sales? Join this group of critics(批评者) as they discuss the reality of the book review and bestseller lists, and how they choose books for review.

New York Writers, New York Stories

3:00—3:45 p.m.  Green Tent

Panelists: Cindy Adams, Richard Cohen, Ric Klass and Lauren Redniss.

Hosted by Clyde Haberman, columnist for the City Section of The New York Times....

Join this inspiring group of New York-centric writers as they talk about why New York is a gold mine of ideas for their work.

4. If you are free in the afternoon, you can attend _____________.

A. The Art of the Review

B. New York Writers, New York Stories

C. Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food

D. Sports Writing: For the Love of the Game

5. If you like sports writing, you will most probably ________.

A. go to Blue Tent at 11:15 a.m.    B. enjoy Jami Bernard’s talk

C. listen to Christine Brennan    D. attend the Art of the Review

6. Sam Tanenhaus is in charge of _____________.

A. The Art of the Review

B. Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food

C. New York Writers, New York Stories

D. Sports Writing: For the Love of the Game

7. All the four activities above ____________.

A. are about writing    B. will last 45 minutes each

C. can be attended freely    D. will attract many readers

Every day, in all kinds of weather, thousands of men and women jog. Why has jogging — running slowly for long distances — become so popular? Most joggers begin because they hear it is a very good exercise. Jogging makes the heart stronger and helps people lose weight. It can also help them feel better about themselves.

Donald Robbins, who is forty two years old and works in an office, began jogging a few years ago because he felt he was too fat. At first he could only run about 100 yards. It took him three months to be able to run a mile. But two years later, he ran in a marathon over twenty six miles. Many joggers, like Donald Robbins, feel that if they can succeed in jogging, they can succeed in other things, and quite often this feeling helps them in their jobs.

Should you jog too? If you do, be sure to ask your doctor for advice. Jogging may be too much exercise for you.

Does jogging cost much? No, it costs almost nothing. But it is very important to have a good pair of shoes that are made especially for jogging.They protect your feet and legs from the shock of running on the hard surface.

How fast should you go? Jog with a friend and talk to each other as you run. If you have difficulty in talking, you're going too fast.

How far should you jog? Remember not to go too far too soon. In fact, you should walk, not run, the first few times. Then do some short jogs, but no more than what you can do comfortably. After that, increase your distance a quarter or half a mile every two weeks or so. Maybe in a few years, you can run in a marathon too....

8. The article is mainly about______.

A. jogging as a sport    B. jogging as an exercise

C. jogging in a safe way    D. jogging as a way to the marathon

9. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?

A. Jogging should be done in the early morning.

B. Many people think that jogging needs one's will power.

C. Jogging is time consuming.

D. You should not talk while jogging.

10. Which piece of advice is NOT mentioned in the article?

A. Have a good pair of shoes.

B. Have a sports suit.

C. Remember not to go too far too soon at the beginning.

D. Ask your doctor for advice.

11. Why is jogging so popular according to the passage?

A. It doesn't cost much.

B. One can start jogging at any time and in any place.

C. It is a very good exercise.

D. One can talk with one's friend while jogging.

Many of us have become so reliant(依赖的) on our smartphones that we use them to carry out unbelievable 221 tasks every day.

A study of 2,000 smartphone owners shows that the average user reaches for their phone at 7:31 am each morning, to check personal emails and Facebook. And before they’ve even got out of bed, most of them check the weather, read the news, and send a text or two to friends. It also appeared that people will check the train times, do their banking and update what they want early in the day.

In an average week, the research discovered that users pick up their phone more than 1,500 times to complete different tasks from emails to playing games and posting to social media. And the average smartphone user is on their phone for three hours and sixteen minutes a day. This amounts to almost one full day a week using their phone, so it’s no wonder almost four in ten users admitted feeling lost without their tool.

Many owners also admitted to finding themselves using their phone without realizing they’re doing so, with two thirds saying they have managed to log in(登录) and browse(浏览) Facebook without thinking. And surprisingly, four in ten said they have, at one time or another, checked their emails automatically(自动的) without thinking.

The study has also showed that our smartphones are now becoming more of a “go-to-gadget”, replacing desktops and laptops, which people only turn to for, on average, 140 tasks in a typical day....

12. Tasks carried out on smartphones are about ____ more than those on desktops and laptops.

A. 221    B. 140

C. 1,500    D. 80

13. What can be inferred from the fourth paragraph?

A. People often use their phone unconsciously (无意识地).

B. One third managed to browse Facebook without thinking.

C. Half of people checked their emails automatically.

D. Six in ten people don’t check their emails.

14. The underlined word “go-to-gadget” in Paragraph 5 means “_________”.

A. a funny expression    B. an important study

C. a tool with intelligence    D. an interesting game

15. What’s the best title for the passage?

A. Are we dependent on our smartphones?

B. The functions of smartphones

C. The disadvantages of smartphones

D. Smartphones will take the place of desktops and laptops

Here are some things that you should do in your everyday life to improve your happiness.

They may seem small, but they can make a huge difference.

Get a good night’s sleep. Sleep has a great effect on your feelings. After a sleepless night, you may be easier to get angry. After a good sleep, you will feel much better. Humans don’t work well when they sleep badly.___16___.

___17___. According to a recent study, people who spend 30 minutes a day outdoors report a big increase in their sense of joy and energy.

___18___. Optimism is a state which is closely connected with happiness. If you are a person who is looking forward to a life “half-full” rather than “half-empty”, you will have a better chance of getting more life satisfaction and enjoyment, more satisfying work and marriage, better health and longer life.

Enjoy good food. Doctors advise you to ask yourself: “What am I hungry for?” Then really listen to your body.___19___, and it tastes great, too. It’s amazing how much junk food is eaten simply because we think we don’t have the time to eat well. Nourish your body. It will thank you....

Laugh. Find time every day for a little bit of laughter. Happiness is a practice.___20___, so is living a happy life. Once you begin to develop the practice to support your happiness, you will begin to notice changes in our relationships, your work and your attitude.

A.Take a good attitude

B.Spend time in nature

C.Inspire you to keep going

D.Eating a balanced diet makes you feel better

E.One’s sense of purpose is deeply connected with happiness.

F.Just like going to the gym or eating a healthy diet is a lifestyle

G.Studies have shown that having a good rest leads directly to your happiness