There are many universities that have been in existence for a long time and are still very popular for their quality education. The following are three of them.
University of Oxford, England
Founded in: 1096
The foundation year of this university is around 1096. There is evidence of teaching being undertaken then. It gained a lot of popularity in the early 1167, as Henry II put a ban on English students from entering the University of Paris. It is regarded as one of the best places to get a higher education today, and it consists of 38 different colleges specializing in various fields of study.
University of Salamanca, Spain
Founded in: 1218
This is the oldest university in Spain, and is located in the town of Salamanca, west of Madrid. It is the third oldest university in Europe that has been in continuous operation since it was founded. Today, it is the most important institution in the world for studying humanities and languages, Christopher Columbus is said to have consulted with its scholars when he was seeking a route to India.
University of Padua, Italy
Founded in: 1222
This is the chief university of Italy. It was started as a law school. It is said to be founded in
1222 by a group of students and professors. Theology (神学) and law were the first subjects taught here. The fields of botany, history, and theater are the most well-known and pursued courses here, and it has established its greatness in the educated world. In 2015, it was ranked as the best university among all Italian educational institutions for higher education.
1.How did the University of Oxford become quite popular？
A.It received a lot of financial support from Henry II
B.It decided to run more courses to educate more students.
C.Henry II allowed the university to accept foreign students.
D.Henry II forbade English students to attend the University of Paris.
2.The writer mentions Christopher Columbus so as to tell us that _____.
A.Scholars in the University of Salamanca are knowledgeable
B.Columbus graduated from the University of Salamanca
C.Columbus was grateful for the help provided by the university
D.Some of his friends in the university held a farewell party for him
3.As for the University of Padua, we know that_____.
A.It is located in the west of Madrid
B.It is the third oldest university in Europe
C.Theology and law were the first subjects taught there
D.It is the premier institution in the world for studying humanities
假定你是李华。你校外籍教师Peter计划在暑假期间回国,他想送给母亲可以代表中国文化的礼物。请你给他写一封邮件,向他推荐礼物。内容包括:
1.推荐礼物:旗袍、中国结等;
2.推荐原因:
3.表达祝福。
注意:1.词数100左右。
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:旗袍Qipao;中国结Chinese knot
Dear Peter，
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Yours,
Li Hua
短文改错
A recent survey shows most students communicate with their parents regularly, and there are still some who think it embarrassed to share their feelings with their parents. Actually, everyone should attach important to family communication, because not only does it strengthen the bond of the family but also bridge the gap between parents and children. In addition to, sharing your personal problems and emotions will great help reduce the pressure on you. As a result, our confidence will be built up. As for my family, we have special dinner together every Saturday evening, over that everyone present takes turns to sharing one problem and the others try to offer solutions. In this way the whole family can enjoy every single bit of life.
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
How would you feel if you 1. (wake) up and found your entire computer's contents - including your photos, your recent documents - no longer 2. (access)? What if you found out that they had 3. (wipe) from your computer, leaving you with nothing but heartache?
Actually it happens to people every single day. Every day, some people across the country head into their local Apple stores in 4. (tear), with broken computers in hand, praying as they wait in line that 5. expensive repair might, just might, recover 6.(they) priceless, irreplaceable files. A few get lucky. But for the rest, there's nothing anyone can do to help.
Hasn't happened to you? If your computer 7. (remain) unprotected, it will, and it's only a matter of time. But thanks to recent breakthroughs in computer backup technology, you now have a number of options to prepare, and if you're smart, when your computer crashes, you can't have any difficulty 8. (get) 100% of your files back that same day. I'm not talking about an external hard drive. I'm talking about an online backup 9. (solve) that runs quietly in the background on your computer. If you have one installed, when your computer crashes, you'll be just one click away from bringing your files back 10. life.
While waiting to pick up a friend at the airport, I had one of those life-changing experiences - the kind that sneaks up on you ____.
I noticed a man with two bags stopped right next to me to ____ his family. First he motioned to his younger son (maybe six years old), knelt down and gave him a long and intimate hug. As they ____ enough to look in each other’s face, the father said, “So good to see you son. I missed you much!” Smiling, the son replied softly, “Me, too, Dad.” Then the man stood up, gazed in the eyes of his older son(maybe nine or ten), “You’re already quite a young man. I love you very much.” They too gave each other an affectionate hug.
Meanwhile, a baby girl (perhaps one year old) was excited in her mother’s arms, never taking her eyes ____ the wonderful sight of her ____ father. The man gently took the child from her mother, kissed her face and held her close to his chest while ____ her from side to side. After moments, he handed the girl to his older son and declared, “I’ve ____ the best for last!” and proceeded to give his wife the longest and most passionate kiss.
Then they stared at each other’s eyes ____. For an instant they ____ me of newlyweds (新婚), but I knew ____ the age of their kids that they could not possibly be. I puzzled about it for a moment and then realized how totally ____ I was in the wonderfully display of unconditional love. I suddenly felt ____, as if I were invading something ____, but was amazed to hear my own voice nervously asked, “Wow! How long have you been married?”
“Been together fourteen years total, married twelve of those.” he replied, staring at her.
“Then, how long have you been away?” I asked. The man finally turned to me, saying, “Two whole days!”
I was ____. By their greeting, I had assumed he’d been gone for ____ a few weeks - if not months. I know my expression ____ me. To ease the ____, I said, “I hope my marriage is still that passionate after twelve years.” He suddenly stopped smiling, looking me straight in the eye and said something that left me another person.
“Don’t hope, friend…decide!”, and then his eyes ____ smile again.
I was still watching that exceptional man and his family walk out of ____ when my friend came up to me and asked, “What are you looking at?”
Without hesitation, and with a sense of ____, I replied, “My future!”
1.A.deliberately B.unfortunately C.unexpectedly D.immediately
2.A.greet B.comfort C.accept D.send
3.A.loved B.separated C.left D.walked
4.A.off B.from C.out D.away
5.A.interesting B.laughing C.returning D.kissing
6.A.rocking B.shaking C.moving D.walking
7.A.shared B.spared C.saved D.bought
8.A.sobbing B.whispering C.smiling D.crying
9.A.warned B.remembered C.informed D.reminded
10.A.of B.by C.about D.to
11.A.absorbed B.stuck C.attached D.silly
12.A.unkind B.uncomfortable C.responsible D.friendly
13.A.sacred B.mysterious C.strange D.obvious
14.A.convinced B.surprised C.defeated D.satisfied
15.A.at most B.at last C.at least D.at best
16.A.betrayed B.shocked C.turned D.defended
17.A.excuse B.error C.embarrassment D.fault
18.A.sprang B.flashed C.flooded D.swelled
19.A.room B.hall C.love D.sight
20.A.sadness B.disappointment C.happiness D.certainty
Getting along with people can be tough. The following are some suggestions that can help you in some way.
Accept human nature. Humans make mistakes. People aren’t always nice. They also have all of the problems that you have in your life. 1. This is important to remember when you’re trying to get along with people who are very difficult or seem to be ignoring you；everyone is just doing the best that they can.
2. People are all very different: that’s what makes life interesting. And just like people are all different, the world is also very complex. Every situation is different, always. Just because someone doesn’t make the choice that you would make or just because they take a less efficient or smart path to get where they’re going doesn’t make them wrong.
Practice forgiveness. Forgive people when they do make mistakes. Sometimes you just have to stop and give people the benefit of the doubt(to believe someone even though you are not sure whether what the person is saying is true).They might really be sorry or they might really not know that what they did was bad. 3.
Keep an open mind. Sometimes you have to give people the benefit of the doubt. 4. For example, when people invite you to parties, really consider going instead of just brushing the invitation aside because you don’t think they’re serious.
Do something together. 5. You can work together on a project for school or work. You can also try a new activity together. These activities will give you more to talk about and lots of chances to interact and get to know each other.
A. Everyone is dealing with their own set of problems.
B. You might think that they hate you but they might be honestly trying to be nice to you.
C.Think about what your words really say.
D. Doing things together is a great way to bond with people and make friends.
E. You have to forgive them so that you can move on to happier feelings.
F. Respect that there are lots of valid choices.
G. Even when someone’s making you mad, thank them for their effort to help or their suggestions.
