Developing ideas
Emojis①：a new language
While waiting outside the cafeteria②， I received the following message from my friend：
It took me a minute [1]before I realised what it meant.The signs③ [2]he used were to say that he'd be running late and would be there soon.Instead of replying with a simple “OK, don't rush④”， I searched for emojis on my phone [3]that would express the same message：
[1]before引导时间状语从句；what引导宾语从句。
[2]he used为定语从句，修饰名词signs，从句省略了关系代词that或which。
[3]that引导定语从句，修饰名词emojis。
This was my attempt to follow the trend⑤ of communicating with emojis.Emojis are used everywhere, from text messages to emails, blogs and other social media networks.With the rapid development of social media, emojis are becoming an integral⑥ component⑦ of the language [4]we use to express ourselves.
[4]本句为定语从句，修饰the language，从句省略关系代词that或which。
The word “emoji” comes from Japanese, literally⑧ meaning “picture character”．Emojis are small symbols [5]representing ideas, emotions or feelings.They come in different categories⑨， such as faces and people, plants and animals, and food and drink.
[5]现在分词短语作定语，修饰small symbols。
[6]When first introduced in Japan in 1999, emojis were limited to⑩ 176 simple designs.Now there are more than 3,000 emojis [7]that expand upon the way in which we communicate.Due to their popularity, the Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year in 2015 was, for the first time ever, a pictograph instead of a traditional word.
[6]本句为时间状语从句的省略形式，when后省略了主语和系动词emojis were。
[7]that引导定语从句，修饰名词emojis；in which引导定语从句，修饰the way。
In today's world, emojis have become more and more popular.[8]It seems that emojis have clear advantages over written language. People like them because they add emotional meaning, and are quick and easy to use.In fact, this is similar to the gestures [9]we use when we speak.[10]With a smiling or sad face added to a message or post, your reader can “see” your facial expression while reading your words.Emojis can also help people express their feelings when they cannot find the appropriate words.For instance, if your friend is moving across the country, you may just send them a string of crying faces [11] to express your sadness over your separation.
[8]It作形式主语，that从句作真正的主语。
[9]we use为定语从句，修饰the gestures，从句省略了关系代词that或which。
[10]本句为with复合结构。
[11]动词不定式短语作目的状语。
①emoji n．表情符号
②cafeteria n．自助餐厅
③sign n．符号；记号
④rush v．(使)仓促行事，匆忙行事，做事草率
⑤trend n．趋势；趋向；倾向
⑥integral adj.不可缺少的
⑦component n．组成部分
⑧literally adv.按字面，字面上
⑨category n．类别
⑩be limited to 限于
expand v．(使)扩大；增加
for the first time 第一次
pictograph n．象形图
have advantages over 有胜过……的优势
emotional adj.情绪(上)的，情感(上)的
gesture n．手势，姿势
facial adj.脸上的；面部的
a string of 一连串的；一系列的，一批
The use of emojis has even spread to classical literature.A Shakespeare series for young readers has taken William Shakespeare's popular plays and replaced some words with textspeak and emojis.The intention of these adaptations is [12]to make the classics more accessible to young readers.Some people, however, believe that these new versions have taken away the heart and soul of Shakespeare's plays.
[12]动词不定式短语作表语。
As we can see, emojis have a tendency to pop up all over the place.Users of emojis say [13]that they facilitate the way in which we communicate and express ourselves.But this makes others, especially educators， worry [14]that we are losing the ability to communicate properly using the written word, or even the spoken word.After all, how many of us today would rather send a message packed with emojis than make a telephone call Perhaps people will one day choose to communicate in pictures, and forget [15] how to write properly.On that day, emojis will have become a real pictorial “language”．But, for now, maybe [16]it's best that we just enjoy using them.
[13]that引导宾语从句；in which引导定语从句，修饰the way。
[14]that引导宾语从句；动词不定式短语to communicate properly作定语，修饰the ability；现在分词短语using the written word, or even the spoken word作方式状语。
[15]“疑问词＋动词不定式”结构作宾语。
[16]it作形式主语；that引导的从句作真正的主语。
textspeak n．短信简写语
intention n．意图，目的
adaptation n．改编
accessible adj.易懂的
version n．版本，改编形式，改写本
soul n．精神
tendency n．趋势
facilitate v．促进；使便利
educator n．教育工作者
pictorial adj.图画的
[参考译文]
表情符号：一门新语言？
在自助餐厅外等待的时候，我收到了朋友发来的信息：
我花了一分钟才理解这条消息的意思，这些符号是想说他要迟到了，会尽快过来。我没有简单地回复“好，别着急”，而是从手机上搜索了几个表达相同意思的表情符号：
这是我追随使用表情符号交流这一潮流的一次尝试。表情符号无处不在，从短信到电子邮件、博客以及其他社交媒体网络都会使用表情符号。随着社交媒体的飞速发展，表情符号正在成为我们用于表达自我的语言不可或缺的一部分。
“Emoji”一词源于日语，字面意思是“图画文字”。表情符号是表示想法、情绪或感受的小图标。它们可分为不同类别，比如面部表情和人物、动植物、食品饮料等。
1999年，表情符号首次在日本推出，当时只有176个简单的图案。现在我们能使用3,000多个表情符号来拓宽我们的交流渠道。由于表情符号的风靡，牛津词典2015年的年度词汇是，这是图画文字首次替代了传统意义上的单词。
在当今世界，表情符号越来越受欢迎。表情符号似乎比书面语言更具明显优势。人们喜欢它们，因为它们增添了语言的情感含义，使用方便快捷。事实上，这就像我们说话时用的手势一样。当在信息或帖子中加一个微笑表情或悲伤表情时，你的读者在读你写的内容时就能“看到”你的面部表情。表情符号还能帮助人们在找不到合适的词汇时表达他们的感受。举个例子，假如你的朋友将要搬去另一个国家，你可以发给他们一串哭脸，来表达自己对于你们将要分离的忧伤之情。
表情符号的使用甚至蔓延到经典文学之中。一套为年轻读者写的、内容取材于威廉·莎士比亚流行戏剧的系列丛书，就把书中一些词语更换为短信简写语和表情符号。这些改写的目的是使经典著作更容易被年轻读者接受。然而，也有人认为这些新版本剥夺了莎士比亚戏剧的精髓。
正如我们所见，表情符号的趋势是变得越来越随处可见。表情符号的使用者声称它们更便于我们沟通交流、表达自我。但是这使得一些人，尤其是教育工作者，担心我们正在失去使用书面语甚至口语来正确沟通的能力。毕竟，现如今，我们当中有多少人宁愿发送一条满是表情符号的短信，也不愿意打电话？或许有一天，人们会选择用图片来交流，忘记了怎样正确书写。到那一天，表情符号将成为真正的图画“语言”。但是现在，或许我们最好还是享受使用它们的乐趣吧！
Step One：Pre reading
Do you often use emojis when you send messages to your friends Discuss in pairs and guess what the following emojis mean.
1．
2．
3．
4．
5．
答案：1.茶余饭后 2.余音绕梁 3.鸡飞蛋打 4.掩耳盗铃 5.走马观花
Step Two：While reading
Ⅰ.Read for the main idea
The text mainly tells us the history and development of emojis and their popularity.
Ⅱ.Read for details
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answers.
1．What is the original meaning of “emoji”？
A．Picture character.
B．Pictorial language.
C．Emotional picture.
D．Emotional symbol.
2．When were emojis first introduced in Japan
A．In 1988. B．In 1998.
C．In 1999. D．In 2009.
3．Compared with written language, emojis have many advantages EXCEPT that .
A．emojis are quick and easy to use
B．emojis can express meanings more clearly
C．emojis can add emotional meaning to the language
D．emojis can help people express feelings when they can't find the appropriate words
4．What is the author's attitude to the popularity of emojis
A．Supportive. B．Neutral.
C．Skeptical. D．Critical.
答案：1～4 ACBA
Step Three：Post reading
阅读课文内容，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Emojis are small symbols representing ideas, emotions or feelings.When first 1.introduced (introduce) in Japan in 1999, emojis were limited to 176 simple designs.Now there are more than 3,000 emojis that expand upon the way in 2.which we communicate.Due to their 3.popularity (popular), the Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year in 2015 was, for the first time ever, a pictograph instead of a traditional word.
People like them because they add 4.emotional (emotion) meaning and are quick and easy 5.to use (use)．With a smiling or sad face added 6.to a message or post, your reader can “see” your facial expression while 7.reading (read) your words.Emojis can also help people express their feelings when they cannot find the appropriate words.
The use of emojis 8.has spread (spread) to classical literature in the last few years.As we can see, emojis have a tendency to pop up all over the place.But this makes others, 9.especially (especial) educators, worry that we are losing the ability to communicate properly using the written word, or even the spoken word.But, for now, maybe 10.it is best that we just enjoy using them.
Ⅰ.重点单词
1．lay a solid foundation 奠定坚实的基础
2．a key component 一个关键的组成部分
3．the reconstruction of the old temple 旧庙的重建
4．a child's emotional and intellectual development
儿童的情感和智力发展
5．a growing tendency 增加的趋势
6．economic development 经济发展
7．the end of an era 一个时代的终结
8．expand the business 扩大生意
9．facilitate further cultural exchanges 促进进一步的文化交流
10．With the intention of becoming attractive in the activity, many young women intend to wear traditional costumes and beautiful decorations.(intend)
11．Fallen rocks cut off the only access to the village, so it is not accessible to the outside now.(access)
[掌握规律 巧记单词]
1．以ible结尾形容词一览
①horrible 令人不快的
②terrible 可怕的
③accessible 易接近的
④sensible 明智的
⑤flexible 可弯曲的
⑥digestible 易消化的
2．以ency结尾的高频名词集锦
①emergency 紧急情况
②efficiency 效率，功率
③tendency 趋向，趋势
④fluency 流利，流畅
⑤frequency 频率
⑥urgency 紧急
Ⅱ.重点短语
1．The noise of your radio must be limited to (限于) a level that we can all bear.
2．I believe the agreement will pave the way (铺平道路) for further cooperation between us.
3．Tom felt very nervous because he gave the speech for the first time (第一次)．
4．She has an advantage over (有胜过……的优势) other applicants because she can speak fluent English and French.
5．He asked a string of (一连串的) questions concerning his job.
6．Thanks to reform and opening up (改革开放) policy, China has taken on a new look.
7．This book will break new ground (打开了新天地) in the study of English idioms.
8．We should ensure that all the people share the fruits (分享成果) of development.
Ⅲ.典型句式
1．[教材原句] It took me a minute before I realised what it meant.
[句式分析] before引导时间状语从句
[佳句仿写] You have to wait another two days before he comes back.
你得再等两天他才会回来。
2．[教材原句] People like them because they add emotional meaning, and are quick and easy to use.
[句式分析] “主语＋be＋形容词＋to do”句型
[佳句仿写] This cloth is easy to wash.
这个布料很容易洗。
3．[教材原句] Perhaps people will one day choose to communicate in pictures, and forget how to write properly.
[句式分析] “疑问词＋动词不定式”结构作宾语
[佳句仿写] Can you tell me when to begin the final examination
你能告诉我们什么时候开始期末考试吗？
1．expand v．(使)扩大；增加；膨胀；细谈，详述
(教材P33)Now there are more than 3,000 emojis that expand upon the way in which we communicate.
现在我们能使用3,000多个表情符号来拓宽我们的交流渠道。
(1)expand into 扩展成，扩大成；进军
expand ...into ... 把……扩展成为……
expand on/upon 更充分地阐述；详谈
(2)expansion n. 扩张，扩展，扩大，膨胀
(经典佳句)We need to expand external exchanges and cooperation, which is a driving force of our growth.
我们要扩大对外交流与合作，这是我们发展的驱动力。
[练透] 一词多义(猜测加彩单词的词性和含义)/单句语法填空
①I will expand on this topic in the next class to make you more clear about it.v.细谈，详述
②We all know that heat causes an object to expand and cold cause it to contract.v.膨胀
③The teacher is teaching the students how to expand one sentence into a paragraph.
④Due to the continuous expansion (expand) of business, we need to employ more workers.
[写美] 完成句子
⑤The company is eager to expand into new markets.
那家公司急欲进军新的市场。
2．intention n．意图，目的
(教材P33)The intention of these adaptations is to make the classics more accessible to young readers.
这些改写的目的是使经典著作更容易被年轻读者接受。
intend v． 计划，打算
intend to do/doing sth. 打算/想要做某事
intend sb.to do sth. 打算让某人做某事
had intended to do ...＝intended to have done ...
原本打算做……
be intended for 打算为……所用，专为……而设计的
(经典佳句)Good intention may sometimes lead to the adverse result.
好的意图有时可能会导致相反的结果。
[练透] 单句语法填空
①They intended to launch/launching (launch) a campaign to raise money for the project.
②His father intended him to study (study) medicine but he decided to join the army.
③The stadium being built at present in our city is intended for the coming Asian Games.
[写美] 一句多译
④昨晚我原本打算去拜访你的，可是下起雨来了。
→I had intended to visit you last night, but it rained.
→I intended to have visited you last night, but it rained.
[名师指津] had intended to ...表示本打算做某事，但实际没做成。有类似用法的动词还有：plan, hope, think等。
3．adaptation n．改编；改编本，改写本；适应
(教材P33) The intention of these adaptations is to make the classics more accessible to young readers.
这些改写的目的是使经典著作更容易被年轻读者接受。
(1)adapt v． 使适应；使适合；改编；改写
adapt ( ...) to (使……)适应于……
adapt oneself to (doing) sth. 使某人自己适应(做)某事
adapt ... from ... 根据……改编或改写
adapt ...for ... 改编或改作……之用
(2)adaptable adj. 可改编的；能适应的
(经典佳句)Do you think the film adaptation was faithful to the book
你认为这部电影的改编忠于原著吗？
[练透] 单句语法填空
①The famous expert adapted his speech to the interests of his audience.
②Having resigned from his position, the old man is trying to adapt himself (he) to his new life.
③Though the adaptation (adapt) of the novel was not perfect, it attracted millions of people's attention.
④All in all, successful businesses are highly adaptable (adapt) to economic change.
[写美] 完成句子
⑤This film is adapted from the novel of the same title.
这部电影是根据同名小说改写的。
[易混辨析] adopt和adapt意义不同： adopt意为“采纳；收养”， adapt意为“改编；适应”。
4．tendency n．趋势
(教材P33)As we can see, emojis have a tendency to pop up all over the place.
正如我们所见，表情符号的趋势是变得越来越随处可见。
(1)have a tendency to do sth. 有做某事的趋势
(2)tend v. 往往会；照看
tend to do sth. 易于做某事，往往会做某事
tend (to) sb. 照顾某人
tend to/towards 倾向于，趋于
(经典佳句)The decline of literature indicates the decline of a nation; the two keep in their downward tendency.
文学的衰落表明一个民族的衰落。这两者走下坡路的趋势是齐头并进的。
[练透] 单句语法填空
①There is a growing tendency (tend) for people to work at home instead of in offices.
②Personally, I tend to/towards the second plan, because it is more reasonable.
③Obese people tend to have (have) higher blood pressure than lean people.
[写美] 完成句子
④We tend to make mistakes when we do things in a hurry.
当我们匆忙做事时，往往会犯错误。
5．convincing adj.有说服力的，使人信服的
(教材P35)What supporting arguments does the author give to make the point convincing
为了使这一点令人信服，作者给出了哪些支持性论据？
(1)convince v． 使确信，使信服；说服，劝说
convince sb.that ... 使某人确信……
convince sb.of sth. 使某人信服某事
convince sb.to do sth. 说服/劝说某人做某事
(2)convinced adj. 坚信的，确信的
be convinced of sth./that 坚信；确信……
(经典佳句)Can you bring forth convincing evidence to clear yourself
你能拿出令人信服的证据证明你的清白吗？
[练透] 单句语法填空
①There is convincing (convince) evidence that listening to loud music can do great harm to our hearing.
②We tried to convince him to change (change) his mind, but in vain.
③Scientists are convinced of the positive effect of laughter on physical and mental health.
[写美] 完成句子
④You should be convinced of your ability to deal with it.
你应该坚信你处理这件事的能力。
[联想发散] “动词＋sb.＋of sth.”集锦：
①accuse sb.of sth. 控告某人犯某事(罪)，指责某人做某事
②cheat sb.of sth. 骗取某人某物
③cure sb.of sth. 治好某人的病，改掉某人的坏习惯
④inform sb.of sth. 通知某人某情况(事)
⑤remind sb.of sth. 使某人想起某情况(事)
⑥rid sb.of sth. 使某人摆脱某物
⑦rob sb.of sth. 抢劫某人的某样东西
⑧warn sb.of sth. 警告某人有某种情况
1．句型公式：“主语＋be＋形容词＋to do”句型
(教材P33) People like them because they add emotional meaning, and are quick and easy to use.
人们喜欢它们，因为它们增添了语言的情感含义，使用方便快捷。
(1)在“主语＋be＋形容词＋to do”句型中，动词不定式的逻辑宾语就是句子的主语，通常以主动形式表被动意义。常用于此种结构的一些形容词有：easy，interesting，hard，difficult, impossible，comfortable等。
(2)动词不定式中的动词(短语)为不及物动词时，需要加适当的介词，使句子主语与这个动词短语构成动宾关系。
(经典佳句)The little boy is very outgoing so he is easy to get along with.
这个小男孩很外向，所以很容易相处。
[练透] 单句语法填空
①Today's homework was easy to do (do), so Mike finished it quickly and went out to play.
②English has a huge number of colourful and splendid expressions which may be difficult to understand (understand)．
③The armchair looks rather hard, but in fact it is very comfortable to sit in.
[写美] 完成句子
④The question is difficult for me to answer.
这个问题对我来说很难回答。
2．句型公式：“疑问词＋动词不定式”结构
(教材P33)Perhaps people will one day choose to communicate in pictures, and forget how to write properly.
或许有一天，人们会选择用图片来交流，忘记怎样正确书写。
(1)“疑问词＋动词不定式”结构在句中可作主语、宾语或表语，疑问词包括疑问代词who，what，which和疑问副词when，where，how。
(2)在“疑问代词＋动词不定式”结构中，不定式常用主动形式表示被动意义。
(3)“疑问词＋动词不定式”结构可转换为从句。
(4)“疑问词＋动词不定式”结构在句中作主语时，谓语动词要用单数形式。
(经典佳句)You have to know how to handle yourself in this business.
你必须知道在这件事上如何把握自己。
[练透] 单句语法填空
①When and where to build (build) the new building has not been decided.
②There're so many kinds of cups on sale that I can't make up my mind which one to buy (buy)．
③I was at a loss and didn't know what to do (do) next.
[写美] 句型转换
④I don't know how I can make her happy.
→I don't know how to make her happy.
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13Developing ideas
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
“What's your ‘Thing of the Day’？” I asked my fourteen year old son as he got a piece of potato onto his plate.This is a question our four kids and whichever friends are staying for supper expect to be asked each evening at suppertime.Usually, it's like this, “Uhh ...Umm ...We had pizza for lunch.” And then I have to refuse the response and ask for something meaningful — either something he learned or something that happened with his friends.
But, this day, my son surprised me as he went into great detail about how he had been honestly wronged by a couple of classmates and laughed at in front of the class.I asked more questions and learned that the teachers were aware of the situation.The issue had been dealt with as much as the teachers and staff were able to.It was really just a matter of kids being mean and deciding to play a trick on someone.
I thought about the situation all night.I vacillated between meeting the teachers, meeting the parents of the classmates, and not doing anything since the story had been told to me in a matter of fact way — not overly excitedly.
I waited until the next day after school.On the car ride home, I questioned my son what about today after yesterday's situation.My son was surprised that I brought it up again.“What No, it's over, Mom.They're my friends.They were just being stupid.They apologized.Forgive and forget, you know We're all good.”
I was worried that perhaps he was trying to hide his concern or sadness about the thing.But as I watched him over the next days and weeks, everything seemed “normal”．Wouldn't it be great if everyone could live the “forgive and forget” way of life
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者的儿子告诉她自己被同学嘲笑，这让作者整夜失眠。第二天放学后，作者再次问起这件事，儿子却说已经解决了。作者也从这件事中学到了宽恕和遗忘是好事。
1．How are children's usual answers to the author's daily question
A．Serious. B．Worrisome.
C．Meaningless. D．Detailed.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第一段中Usually, it's like this, “Uhh ...Umm ... We had pizza for lunch.”And then I have to refuse the response and ask for something meaningful — either something he learned or something that happened with his friends.可知，作者在听完孩子的回答后都会拒绝这个回答，要求一些有意义的事情——要么是他学到的东西，要么是他和朋友们发生的事情。由此可推知，孩子们对作者的日常问题的回答通常都是无意义的，故选C项。
2．Why was the author sleepless that night
A．Her son was made fun of unkindly.
B．Her son invited his friends to dinner.
C．Her son was punished by his teacher.
D．Her son lied to her about his mistake.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第二段中But, this day, my son surprised me as he went into great detail about how he had been honestly wronged by a couple of classmates and laughed at in front of the class.及第三段中I thought about the situation all night.可知，作者那天晚上失眠了是因为她的儿子被同学不友善地取笑了，故选A项。
3．What does the underlined word “vacillated” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Give suggestions. B．Make sense.
C．Persuade oneself. D．Be undecided.
解析：选D 词义猜测题。根据画线单词后的between meeting the teachers, meeting the parents of the classmates, and not doing anything可知，作者在去见老师，去见同学的家长，还是什么也不做之间犹豫不决。由此可知，画线词词义为“犹豫不决”，故选D项。
4．What did the author learn from the whole story
A．It is good to forgive and forget.
B．It is necessary to watch her son.
C．It is difficult to understand children.
D．It is surprising for her son to apologize.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可推知，作者从整个故事中学到了宽恕和遗忘是好事，故选A项。
B
The sharing economy has grown in recent years to include everything from apartment sharing to car sharing to community tool sharing.Since 2000, a new form of sharing economy has been emerging in neighborhoods throughout the US and around the world — Little Free Library.The libraries are boxes placed in neighborhoods from which residents can take out and put in books.Little Free Maries come in all shapes and sizes.Some libraries also have themes, focusing on books for children, adults or tour guides.
In 2009, Tod Bol built the first Little Free Library as a gift to his mother, who was a devoted reader.When he saw the people of his community gathering around it, exchanging conversation as well as books, he knew he wanted to take his simple idea further.“I think Little Free Libraries open the door to conversations we want to have with each other，” Bol said.
Since then, his idea has become a movement, spreading from state to state and country to country.According to Little Free Library, org, there are now 18, 000 of the little structures around the world, located in each of the 50 US states and 70 countries in Europe, Africa and Asia.
The Internet has helped to spread Little Free Libraries. But an Atlantic article says the little structures serve as a cure for a world of e reader downloads.The little wooden boxes are refreshingly physical and human.For many people, the sense of discovery is Little Free Libraries' main appeal.“A girl walking home from school might pick up a graphic novel that gets her excited about reading; a man on his way to the bus stop might find a volume of poetry that changes his outlook on life，” says the Atlantic article, “Every book is a potential source of inspiration.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了从共享经济中诞生的一种新型共享形式：迷你图书馆，以及它的诞生原因、发展历程和给人们带来的影响。
5．What was Bol's purpose of building Little Free Library
A．To help people in the community communicate often.
B．To make reading books spread around the world.
C．To help neighbors develop the habit of building libraries.
D．To give his mother a birthday present.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第二段中“I think Little Free Libraries open the door to conversations we want to have with each other，” Bol said.可知，Bol建迷你图书馆是为了帮助社区的人们能够经常沟通。故选A项。
6．How do Little Free Libraries get their books
A．The communities bought them.
B．US government provided them.
C．Tod Bol donated them.
D．Local people shared them.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第一段中The libraries are boxes placed in neighborhoods from which residents can take out and put in books.可知，图书是由市民放入的，即当地人互相分享书籍。故选D项。
7．What do we know about Little Free Library
A．Calls for people to write more books.
B．It was built up with the help of the Internet.
C．It offers people different kinds of books to read.
D．It needs big rooms to place many books in.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第一段中Some libraries also have themes, focusing on books for children, adults or tour guides.可知，迷你图书馆为不同人群提供不同种类的书籍以供阅读。故选C项。
8．What can be inferred from the text
A．Little Tree Library has replaced the e book.
B．Little Free Library can make much difference to people.
C．Tod Bol developed Little Free Library on his own.
D．Tod Bol earned much money through Little Free Library.
解析：选B 推理判断题。最后一段分别以一个在放学回家路上拿起一本激发了阅读兴趣的漫画书的女孩，和一个走在去公交站路上发现了很多改变他人生观的诗歌的男人为例子，说明了迷你图书馆能够对人们产生巨大影响。故选B项。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Emoji (表情符号) and Workplace Communication
In Asia, messaging platforms are growing rapidly, with users in the hundreds of millions, both at work and play. 1 .It's been reported that 76 percent of employees in some western countries are using emojis at work.
Written communications can often read as cold and dull.Using emojis can add humor and feeling, keeping intention clear. 2 ， encouraging better and more frequent communication.
In any given office, employees can range from age 22 to 70 and beyond, and finding common ground in communication style can be a challenge. 3 .While the younger generations prefer to communicate visually, for those used to working with traditional tools like email, it may feel like a learning curve (曲线)．The good news is that it's simple to learn and can be worth the effort.
There is also the matter of tone (语气)．Who hasn't received an email so annoying that it ruined an entire day？ 4 .Emoji can help communication feel friendlier，and even a serious note can be softened with an encouraging smile.
5 ， and emoji can contribute directly to that positive outcome.And when your employees begin adding smiling emojis to their business communication, you'll know you have succeeded in improving your work culture.
A．Messages with emojis feel more conversational
B．Even a formal email can seem cold and unfriendly
C．Sending smiling faces to colleagues may seem strange
D．The popularity of these platforms is spreading globally
E．Giving employees the tools enables them to communicate honestly
F．Studies show that friendlier communication leads to a happier workplace
G．An easy way to bring all work generations together is with a chat platform
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在工作交流中运用表情符号的好处。
1．选D 空前一句提到In Asia, messaging platforms are growing rapidly，空后一句提到76 percent of employees in some western countries are using emojis，D项(这类平台在全球范围内流行起来)承上启下，故选D。
2．选A 上文Written communications can often read as cold and dull.Using emojis can add humor and feeling, keeping intention clear.谈到了在书面交流中使用表情符号的好处，故结合选项可知，A项(带有表情符号的信息让人感觉更适合交谈)符合语境。
3．选G 根据空前的employees can range from age 22 to 70 and beyond, and finding common ground in communication style can be a challenge可知，在不同年龄的办公人员之间找到沟通方式上的共同点可能是个挑战，G项则是针对该挑战的解决办法。G项中的bring all work generations together呼应上文。故选G项。
4．选B 本段叙述了使用表情符号在缓和语气上的作用，根据空前的Who hasn't received an email so annoying that it ruined an entire day？可知，此处涉及邮件交流中的语气，故选B。
5．选F 根据空后的and emoji can contribute directly to that positive outcome可知，空处应该体现that positive outcome，也就是F选项中的a happier workplace，故选F。
Ⅲ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，你的新西兰朋友Noah在给你的邮件中说他对中国古代建筑很感兴趣，并打算利用暑假参观一下。 请你给他回封邮件，内容包括：
1．推荐要参观的建筑；
2．约定参观的时间；
3．提出其他建议。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考范文：
Dear Noah，
I'm really glad that you take great interest in ancient Chinese architecture.
Millions of ancient architectures have survived in China's history.However, there is no better place to visit than the Forbidden City in Beijing.It served as a royal palace for centuries.Summer is a good time for traveling, so shall we go there on 1 August I believe you'll have a better experience if you know its history.You'd better do some research online.
Please let me know if you need further information.
Yours，
Li Hua
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