A planet the size of Jupiter has been discovered and it is one of the hottest ones known to us. This has made scientists think about how planets are formed.
Planets such as Earth have more oxygen than carbon, but what if the composition（组成）is just the opposite? This is a question opened up by a recent discovery of a diamond planet by US and UK scientists. The planet is 1200 light years away from Earth and was observed using NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope. Dr Marek Kukula explained that researchers initially used the Super WASP(Wide Angle Search for Planets) robotic observatories operating continuously, all year around. They detected the planet, then it was observed with the Spitzer Space Telescope, which detected the heat coming from the planet, and from that heat signature they can tell what this planet is made from.
The planet is very different to Earth. "It's giant planet," explains Dr Kukula, "a gas planet, a bit like Jupiter in our solar system. But the interesting thing that they've discovered is that it has a very different composition to the planets in our solar system. This planet has more carbon than oxygen." This suggests that there is more than one way to make a solar system and the range of planets in the universe could be much wider than previously thought.
Dr Kukula says that if there are smaller planets in the same solar system with a similar composition, rich in carbon, their rocks could be rich in minerals such as carbon and diamonds, unlike Earth which has silica（硅石）, the sand that rocks on Earth are made from. "This is where this diamond planet idea comes from; they haven't actually detected a diamond planet yet," explains Dr Kukula.it' s hypothetical（假设的）, "but you can imagine strange landscapes with black graphite rocks lying around and the surface could be covered with sticky liquids instead of water".
1.What planet has been discovered recently?
A.A planet with more oxygen. B.A planet with more carbon
C.A planet hotter than others. D.A planet bigger than Jupiter.
2.How do scientists decide a planet's composition?
A.By its heat. B.By its size.
C.By telescope. D.By distance.
3.What can we learn about the new planet from paragraph 3?
A.It is in our solar system. B.It looks like Earth.
C.It is completely different from Jupiter. D.It contains a lot of gas.
4.Why do scientists call the planet "a diamond planet"?
A.It is rich in carbon. B.It is rich in silica.
C.It is rich in water. D.It is rich in sticky liquids.
German cities are redrawing road markings to create new cycle paths for the duration of the Covid-19 lockdown, as cyclists demand more space to physically distance on their way to work.
Local authorities in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin trialled（试行）temporary widening of two cycle paths on 27 March, arguing it would help cyclists keep the required 1.5-metre distance apart while car traffic was down owing to Germans' coronavirus（冠状病毒）restrictions.
On Friday, the council declared the plan a success because it had improved cycling safety while not blocking traffic.
The council said it had used removable tape and mobile signs to mark out the widened paths, which can be removed when the current restrictions on movement are lifted.
Residents in 133 other German cities have formally submitted applications for similar pop-up bike paths to their local authorities on the back of a campaign by Environmental Action Germany(DUH), an environmental NGO.
The campaign group cites new research linking air pollution to higher coronavirus death rates as an argument for redrawing road signs across the country. "The coronavirus is showing us that clean air is necessary," said DUH's chair, Jurgen Resch. "It is now especially important to temporarily make it more important for people to move safely on their bikes. This will help improve air quality, enable exercise in fresh air while keeping a safe distance and avoid unnecessary accidents."
In Germany, bike repair shops are allowed to work because of the Covid-19 going on. Three federal states, Berlin, Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, have allowed bike shops to stay open.
1.Why did German cities decide to widen temporary cycle paths?
A.To avoid traffic jams. B.To go to work conveniently.
C.To reduce air pollution. D.To keep proper distance between cyclists.
2.How did the road workers sign the widened paths?
A.By using removable tape and signs. B.By painting oil lines.
C.By hanging special boards. D.By pulling up attractive ropes.
3.What does the underlined word "pop-up" in paragraph 5 probably mean?
A.Substituted. B.Limited.
C.Expanded. D.Separated.
4.What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A.Special measures is taken to raise the production of bicycles.
B.All transportation means except bicycling are forbidden.
C.The use of bicycles can stop the Covid-19 from going on.
D.Bicycle riding is encouraged to lower the risk of gathering.
Study lamps are vital to learning. Finding the best lighting for study is important for everyone. For the sake of maximizing the use of time and energy, and for the very important goal of preserving eyesight, anyone reading for understanding needs not only adequate light, but light that ensures reading with ease. Only when eye strain(疲劳) is not interfering does the learning process move forward.
Desk lamps
You can purchase a large number of stylish desk lamps from lamp stores and online. The products range from precious ones to casual ones, from traditional ones to ultra-modern(超现代的)ones. They feature such desirable additions as dimmer switches and night lights. Some have battery backup in case of power failure and a choice of OttLite bulbs that duplicate natural sunlight.
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1.What is the feature of Desk lamps?
A.They are bought easily online. B.Their prices vary.
C.Their styles are various. D.They have satisfactory additions.
2.What do LED lamps and Study Lite lamps have in common?
A.Low cost and long life. B.Excellent energy efficiency and brightness.
C.Rechargeable batteries. D.Their design and color choice
3.What is the main purpose of the text?
A.To give us some tips on how to protect our eyes.
B.To give us some information on the best study lamps.
C.To introduce the method of choosing a proper lamp.
D.To present the finding that light affects study.
假设你是李华，最近你因为与同桌产生矛盾而苦恼，写信向英语报社”知心话栏目”求 助，要点如下:
1.写信目的；
2.事件经过及你的感受；
3.请求帮助。
注意:
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.信的开头和结尾已为你写好。
Dear Editor,
I'm Li Hua, a high school student.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
翻译句子
1.我好不容易才适应了新环境。(have a hard time)
__________________________
2.他是个可靠的人，不会让你失望的。(letdown)
__________________________
3.尽管他不富有，但他总是对无家可归的人伸出援助之手。(reach out to)
__________________________
4.这么处理的话，你们的友情很快就会修复的。(approach)
__________________________
5.她那么害羞，我不知道如何与她沟通。(figure out)
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Yesterday, a salesman called me to sell his phone plans. I was at work and while I usually don’t like spending time on those things, I _______ myself that I couldn’t talk yet and _______that he call me back at 6 pm.
That’s what he did. So we talked about 20 minutes. He _______ to me his different phone plans. While listening to him, sometimes I was _______in my thoughts. I gave several “hmm hmm”, as a sign of agreement and to _______that I was still there. Sometimes, I felt a bit_______. But I stayed calm and _______ until the end of the discussion.
Finally, he said the following to me: “Thank you, Olivier. You are the first person in a long time with whom I had an enjoyable conversation. _______, people shout at us and slam down the phone. Today, since 10 am, I hadn't had a phone _______ without an offense (触怒). I know you had a long day at work and you could have __________ in front of your TV. But you listened so carefully to me. I am __________ and I sincerely thank you.”
It set me thinking. He had been the __________ of verbal violence (语言暴力) all through his working day. Physical __________ do not exist in this situation but dehumanization (非人性) seems to happen. __________, he was only doing his job. I felt a sense of __________ that I hadn't treated him so rudely.
1.A.found B.excused C.reminded D.forgave
2.A.replied B.agreed C.suggested D.ordered
3.A.explained B.admitted C.apologized D.reported
4.A.stuck B.involved C.interested D.lost
5.A.announce B.ensure C.confirm D.imagine
6.A.impatient B.discouraged C.concerned D.nervous
7.A.generous B.reliable C.cheerful D.polite
8.A.Unexpectedly B.Usually C.Eventually D.Similarly
9.A.meeting B.interview C.conversation D.appointment
10.A.relaxed B.slept C.talked D.played
11.A.annoyed B.proud C.touched D.curious
12.A.proof B.target C.supporter D.result
13.A.activities B.exercises C.disabilities D.conflicts
14.A.Yet B.Besides C.Otherwise D.Instead
15.A.honor B.loss C.relief D.trust
