Wild Track is an organization that aims to protect endangered animals like rhinos. They use a computer program that runs photos of animal track through an algorithm (演算法).Then the program makes the same observations as a tracker would, allowing scientists to know where individual animals go. However, the program itself needs “training”.
It starts with collecting good photos of prints from endangered animals in captivity ( 圈养）.As people send in photos of tracks from animals in the wild, the FIT program can compare it to tracks from animals it “knows”. As the program becomes more accurate, Wild Track hopes it will become a major tool for monitoring any endangered species.
Anyone can help Wild Track by taking images of tracks and sending them to a partner organization called naturalist.org. The only tool you need is a digital camera or cellphone. After finding a clear track, place one ruler along the bottom of the footprint and another along the left side. Below the footprint, place a note containing your exact name and the date. Holding the camera or cellphone directly above the track, take a photo showing the footprint, rulers and note. Later, visit naturalist.org and follow the instructions on the site to send your photo.
Wild Track needs photos of footprints made not only by animals in captivity but also those living in the wild. In wild places, you should take care not to disturb animals in their natural environment. If you intend to photograph in a wild area that is unknown to you, then you should not go there alone. Instead, go with someone who is familiar with the region and experienced at tracking.
1.How does the writer begin this article about Wild Track?
A.By discussing the software that it employs.
B.By praising its recent efforts to raise funds.
C.By explaining how and when it was founded.
D.By summarizing different opinions about it.
2.According to this article, which animals are Wild Track mainly interested in?
A.Those which cause a threat to human settlements.
B.Those which are now at risk of becoming extinct.
C.Those which have been illegally kept as pets.
D.Those which disappeared from the Earth long ago.
3.What does this article talk about in detail?
A.A list of locations worth exploring.
B.A strategy for acquiring equipment.
C.A warning not to engage in hunting.
D.A technique containing several steps.
4.What does the article suggest doing in wild areas?
A.Admiring the wild landscape.
B.Preparing well for wild weather.
C.Leaving wild creatures alone.
D.Consuming a diet of wild plants.
Monaco Grand Prix
The air is fresh with the heat of early summer as you arrive in the beautiful country of Monaco on the day of the race. Your______ to the Monte-Carlo neighborhood is bursting with color as classic styles of European architecture catch your eye. When you reach the race course area, you are led to the harbor where you will watch the race from the ______ of a friend’s yacht (游艇）.Soon, the Formula One cars will pull onto the starting point and the race will begin.
Each of the cars in the Monaco Grand Prix is ______, but all of them are fast and modern. The race course also ______ as being complex and difficult, with a frightening hairpin (发夹）turn along a very narrow street. ______ these streets at speeds over 150 kilometers per hour, drivers must take over. Even the slightest ______ could turn a multi- million dollar car into a pile of waste. The driver who claims first place receives an award and will go down ______ as one of the world’s finest drivers.
Indianapolis 500
On race day the grandstands (大看台）are filled with excitement as you enter the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. You find your seat, ______ yourself against the harsh heat and marvel at the huge black oval (椭圆形的）track below. Moments later, a fleet of Indy Cars rolls onto the track, ______ themselves in 11 neat rows of three. The sound of 33 turning engines rings in your ears, and you cheer with the crowd as the powerful cars take off from the starting line.
Unlike Monaco Formula One cars, Indy cars are more uniform in their ______. They tend to be much longer, and reach 260 kilometers per hour. Since the drivers must race for 500 miles, the race is quite long, ______ three to five hours. The resulting wear and tear on each car is managed with short stop. The driver’s excellent team performs ______ at amazing speeds. The dangerous nature of this race requires ______ communication between the drivers and their teams. They must plan short stops ______ or the driver loses precious time and it could ______ them the race.
1.A.memory B.aim C.anxiety D.ride
2.A.comfort B.position C.bottom D.direction
3.A.colorful B.fashionable C.unique D.similar
4.A.comes out B.stands out C.turns out D.points out
5.A.Crossing B.Constructing C.Driving D.Competing
6.A.touch B.spot C.error D.hole
7.A.in history B.in advance C.in return D.in all
8.A.pushing B.drawing C.fighting D.fanning
9.A.following B.arranging C.warning D.urging
10.A.design B.preparation C.display D.regulation
11.A.timing B.extending C.delaying D.lasting
12.A.check B.maintenance C.device D.condition
13.A.short B.special C.constant D.loud
14.A.professionally B.positively C.directly D.carefully
15.A.cost B.sacrifice C.defeat D.fail
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
This weekend many families in America will celebrate Mother’s Day. The event dates back to May 9, 1914, 1. America’s President Wilson established the official holiday. Some people had begun campaigning for the holiday a few years 2. (early). Finally in 1914, the president made it official. He declared that each second Sunday in May 3. (dedicate) to thanking the nation’s mothers. He also ordered all government buildings 4. (display) the national flag on that day. According to President Wilson, this was done “as a public expression of …love …for the mothers of our country.”
Before long, people in other countries 5. (begin) asking for a similar holiday to celebrate their mothers. Mexico celebrated its first official Mother’s Day on May 10, 1922. May 10th became their annual holiday because the country preferred a fixed date to 6. that changed.
Other countries are happy to share the day with the United States. Some on the list include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Japan and Turkey.
Oddly enough, the U.S. Congress rejected a Mother’s Day resolution at first. Today, though, Mother’s Day is a highly popular holiday. It’s also very successful commercially. Along with giving cards, candy and flowers, 7. (take) moms out for brunch is a very popular gesture. America’s National Restaurant Association says Mother’s Day is the year’s most popular day for eating out.
But why do we honor our mothers? Many moms lovingly dedicate their lives to their children. Moms sacrifice time, sleep and often their own dreams. Moms try to provide a strong foundation 8. children can build their lives. With 9. (love) care, mothers guide their children toward adulthood.
When we consider everything our mothers have done for us, how can we not honor them? There’s no need to wait for a national holiday, though. Every day is a great opportunity to tell our mothers 10. they mean to us.
假定你是李华，China Daily最近拟刊登介绍中国传统文化的文章，请用英语给编辑写封信，谈 谈自己的想法，要点如下：
1. 在你看来，最具中国特色的传统文化的是什么？(剪纸、京剧、功夫、孔子文化……)
2. 此传统文化对于中国的意义；
3. 我们应该如何更好地保护此传统文化？(不少于两点)
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear editor,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10 处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
It was in our school hall where our school held a variety show last week. Filling with enthusiasm, all the teachers and students were attended the show, which proved lively and fantastic. The hall was beautiful decorated. There were twenty shows at all, including singing, dancing and role play. The shows were such wonderful that we all enjoyed it very much. All the performer were trying their best to show their talents to the audiences. As far as I am concerned, the variety show is meaningful activity as it can help us to relax ourselves from our busy study and enriched our school life at the same time.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
China has recently published its first artificial intelligence （Al） textbook for high school students, following a plan1.（include） Al courses in primary and secondary schools by central government last year.
Under the joint efforts by the research center for MOOC at East China Normal University and Al startup Sense Time Group, the nine-chapter textbook,2. (name) Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, was written by outstanding scholars from well-known 3. (school) nationwide, Xinhua reported on Sunday.
It includes the history of Al and how the technology can 4.(apply) in areas such as facial recognition, auto driving and public security. “The textbook focuses not only on basics of Al, but also on 5.(practice) use of Al in daily life," said Chen Yukun, a professor at East China Normal University,6.is also a contributor to the book. So far, about 40 high schools across the country 7. (join) the first group of Al high education pilot program 8. introducing the textbook in curriculum.
“The Al sector is facing a talent shortage 9. . (global). The publication of the book is 10. breakthrough as it takes Al technology out of the ‘ivory tower' and makes it part of high school learning, said Lin Dahua, a professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
