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1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上专心-专注-专业专心-专注-专业精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上专心-专注-专业高一英语报刊阅读每日5分钟 9Growing up in publicMILEY Cyrus is growing up.After years of reigning (在位) as the Teen Queen with her Disney Channel series Hannah Montana, the 17-year-old American is leaving the blond wig (金色假发) behind and trying to buil

2、d a more serious acting career.The first step came with the recent release of The Last Song, a movie based on the book by American author Nicholas Sparks. Cyrus plays Ronnie, a piano prodigy (天才) who has turned her back on music, friends and family after her parents divorce (离婚). When she must spend

3、 the summer in Georgia with her father, Ronnie learns theres more to growing up than just getting older.“As one chapter is beginning, one thats been my life for the last five years is ending,” Cyrus says. “Its interesting to be leaving my security blanket (给人安全感的熟悉物体) behind. But also its exciting.”

4、The Last Song gave Cyrus a chance to interpret (诠释) her role. As Hannah she had to stick to the script (剧本). For Ronnie, director Julie Anne Robinson allowed Cyrus to adapt the character. Cyrus says she liked that Ronnie was a piano prodigy, not a singer.Robinson pushed Cyrus to show a range of emot

5、ions.“Its easy to bring tears in a cry but its a little bit harder to go beyond that and see it in your eyes, your body language, and not the obvious,” Cyrus says.So far, growing up hasnt hurt Cyruss popularity.“I couldnt believe how many people would show up hours before we started filming just hop

6、ing to get a glimpse (一瞥) of her,” co-star Greg Kinnear says of the stardom he observed during filming: “It must have been what it was like when the Beatles came to America.”Cyrus plans to burn her “Hannah” wig after filming the final episode.“I cant put it on again,” she says.The finale is schedule

7、d for spring 2011. The storyline will have Miley Stewart questioning whether she has the best of both worlds and should continue with her alter-ego (另一个自己) Hannah Montana or leave it behind forever to be an ordinary girl.A stars storyHannah Montana is a US television series, which began in 2006 on D

8、isney Channel. In the series, a girl lives a double life as an average teenage school girl named Miley Stewart (played by Miley Cyrus) by day and a famous pop singer named Hannah Montana by night, hiding her real identity from the public, other than her close friends and family.Teens点金核心词汇: turn one

9、s back on抛弃，背弃 How can you turn your back on your own mother?obvious adj. 明显的，显而易见的 It was obvious that Gina was lying.The transport of tomorrowTHERE are other electric cars and there are fuel-efficient scooters (低耗能的摩托车), but none of them are quite like the Nissan Land Glider. It has four wheels, b

10、ut it leans (倾斜) into corners like a bike or a scooter.The electric-powered Land Glider is about half the width of a family car and it has room to transport two people around town. By being narrower, the Land Glider can move more easily through busy city streets. With a top speed of 100km per hour,

11、it should be able to handle (承担) most city transport.A computer in the car takes into account speed and steering (方向). The car also has a special system. The system uses sensors (传感器) in the body to find other vehicles. It then directs the Land Glider away from those cars.Nissan compares the system

12、to the way fish swim in the sea without running into each other. The company hasnt set a launch (投放市场) date yet.高一英语报刊阅读每日5分钟 10Lessons in lifeI LOVE the US actor Will Smith. His film The Pursuit of Happiness (幸福来敲门) was a great treat for me when I first watched it three years ago.There are no weapo

13、ns (武器), fighting or even a handsome hero in the film. However, Im prepared to bet that anyone who watches his performance, and that of his own son will be touched by it. I will always remember the lines: “You have a dream. Youve got to protect it. You want something. Go get it!”Last night, I watche

14、d the film again. This time, I was struck by three themes: the experience of being a father; the importance of persistence (坚持) and happiness.I firmly believe that the most important thing in life is family. A father plays an important role in the family, but we always expect fathers to perform mira

15、cles (奇迹). Viewers will be touched when Chris (Will Smith) muffles (蒙住) his sons ears and blocks the door to the public bathroom. A father doesnt have to be strong or tall, but he must be dependable.The film is also a story about persistence. In the movie, the man sells expensive bone scanners (骨骼扫描

16、仪), but its a difficult job. Hes after another position, however, although he doesnt have the qualifications (资格) for it. He works six months without pay. He will never become a millionaire (百万富翁). His attitude is “Never give up”. Its a clich (陈词滥调) but it has a core of truth.Finally, I want to talk

17、 about happiness. Happiness is the thing most of us pursue. We should remember what Chris says in the film: “There is an I in happiness, not a Y (why) in happiness”.We should have the same attitude to life as Chris. We should do our best to face up to our problems, but never give up our pursuit of h

18、appiness.Tutor: Zou WenWhat do you do to kill time?A: Sleep B: Hang out with friend C: Clean your room D: Watch TV and eat snackAnalysis:A: You dont like facing the reality of situations. When there is trouble you do your best to avoid it.B: You are not afraid of trouble. You are easy-going and have

19、 many friends who will always help you out when you have need.C: When there is a problem you face it bravely. You always find a way to deal with the problem.D: You ignore problems. When one comes along, you just say: “Go away trouble.”Rumor has it that.HAN Geng, 26, the only Chinese member of popula

20、r South Korean boy band Super Junior, has made his first public appearance in a TV talent show since he filed a case to end his contract with his company last December. He didnt give any more details about his case.Han said he is still in contact with some of the Super Junior members.Rumor has it th

21、at Han is going to develop his career in Hollywood and might play in the movie Iron Man 2. As for singing, Han said he would like to form a new band.谈论娱乐圈时少不了八卦和小道消息，我们就可以说Rumor has it that“据传闻”。例如：Rumor has it that the singer has secretly married her long-time boyfriend.高一英语报刊阅读每日5分钟 11Star talkSpa

22、rk a debateHAN Han has been nominated (提名) as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine. “Hans first novel, based on his experience as a high school dropout (辍学学生) in Shanghai, became a best seller in China and sparked a debate about the quality of the countrys rigid (死板的)

23、 education system,” Time said. “An avid (热情的) rally car driver, he writes a mega-popular blog that pokes fun at prominent (著名的) cultural figures and incompetent (无能的) officials,” Time said.By Tuesday night, Han had received 45,325 votes, making him eighth among 200 candidates.Spark a debate引发争议。韩寒被美

24、国时代杂志列入“2010年全球最具影响力人物”候选人名单，这件事本身就引起不小争议。CornerstoneKOBE Bryant, 31, looks like hes going to be a Los Angeles Laker for life. The NBA superstar signed a deal on April 2 to extend (延续) his contract with the team for three more years.According to ESPN, the contract extension will put Bryant in LA unt

25、il the 2013-2014 season when he turns 35. The contract is worth a reported $83.5 million. “Kobe has been a cornerstone of the Lakers for over a decade, helping to lead us to four NBA championships and in the process developing into one of the greatest players in basketball history,” said Lakers gene

26、ral manager Mitch Kupchak.科比续约湖人，这无疑给禅师和洛杉矶球迷吃了定心丸。Cornerstone字面意思为“基石”，常引申为“基础、要件、要素”(something of basic importance)。例如：Mutual trust is the cornerstone of their relationship.Manage your scheduleDear Editor,I am constantly (总是) forgetting things. For example, one of my friends asked me to lend him a

27、 comic book, which was at home. But for three days straight, I forgot to bring it to school, which made my friend angry. What can I do?Alex, via e-mailDear Alex,To prevent forgetting something important, you might start keeping a calendar and notebook to keep track of (留心) important dates and times,

28、 as well as a list of things you need to get done. Once you get a thing done, cross it off from the list.If you have a cell phone, you can do this with the calendar function that comes with the alarm clock. These organizational skills will serve you well in high school and other circumstances (情形).E

29、ditorA house that stands on its head 与众不同的德国“倒立屋”。WHEN you look at it, you could be forgiven for thinking the world had turned upside down (颠倒).This 7-meter tall house stands on a pointed roof! And inside the front door things are even weirder (怪异的) it has an upside-down kitchen, bathroom, living ro

30、om and bedroom. So everything from the fruit bowl on the kitchen table to tissue (手纸) in the toilet hangs overhead.In total workers screwed (用螺丝安装) 50 separate pieces into the floor-ceiling, including beds, tables, a microwave and pictures.Thankfully the building was not designed to be lived in. Ope

31、ned on March 30 in Germany, its owner hoped the house would give visitors a “totally new perspective (视角) on a familiar view”.高一英语报刊阅读每日5分钟 12Leave stars their secrets? 艺人该不该隐瞒婚姻？YESStars have the right to their privacy.Hao Binghuan: Although these actors and singers are in the public eye they have

32、the right to privacy (隐私), just like everyone else. On stage theyre stars; in private theyre just ordinary citizens.Ma Xiaoxia: Why should they have to reveal whether they are married or not? If they were required to tell the world everything about their lives, it would be like living in a glass hou

33、se. Are we so nosy (爱管闲事的)? We have to learn to respect others privacy.Pan Xiaomin: Marriage is not just about two people but two families. When stars keep their private lives private they are trying to protect their families and guard against the intrusiveness of the media.NOAs public figures, star

34、s need to be honest.Huang Jiahua: Stars should be honest with their fans, since their fans love them so much. They lose credibility (可信度) when they hide their marital status (婚姻状况). Marriage is also sacred (神圣的) and to hide it is to profane (亵渎) the institution.Zhang Dongxiao: If a star marries in s

35、ecret or denies the marriage, they are cheating their fans. Its also true that concealment (隐藏) may be unfair to the stars partner.Li Chubin: Once the marriage is revealed, fans will be disappointed over the dishonesty. When this happens, they will have failed in their duty as public figures. Honest

36、y is priceless. Stars, in particular, need to take honesty seriously.Which SAT scores do I need? 专家答疑：我理科很差，能选营养学专业吗？Dear Joyce Slayton Mitchell,I will take TOEFL this year and SAT next year. What TOEFL and SAT scores do I need to have for a scholarship (奖学金) to New York University? Haiyang Yang, WuhanDear Haiyang,You must have a 7 on the IELTS or a 100 on the TOEFL to get into the most competitive colleges in the US. You must have a 6.5 on the IELTS or between an 80 and 100 to get into most of the colleges, and some colleges accept a 6