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Frequently, we speak about people being “color-blind” but very few of us are. Even those who describe themselves as color-blind are normally just color lack. A strongly, color-blind person will still be able to tell 20 different colors, compared to the 100 or so that normal-sighted people see. Pingelap, a tiny island in the Pacific, is a beautiful spot but one that has a genetic trouble. It is known as Color-blind Island because so many people who live on this remote island can only see black and white. Not being able to see colors is bad enough. But one islander, Herrol, who’s a fisherman, also struggles in full sunlight because all he sees is a painful burnt-out image. “I find it difficult to go outside in the sun,” he says, “because when it’s sunny I cannot see to do my work.” But if being truly color-blind is rare, why is it that around 10% of the population of Pingelap live in a totally black and white world? Well, we know that in 1780 the population of Pingelap was all but wiped out by a tsunami (海啸). As few as 20 people survived, one of whom was the king. It’s believed he had a genetic fault that causes colour-blindness and he passed this fault on to his many generations. There is one advantage. Herrol can see well, really well, in the dark. So when it gets dark, Herrol and his friends get in their boats and hunt flying fish. They hang up flaming torches and the fish are attracted to the flames. “This type of fishing is fun,” Herrol says, “especially if we catch plenty. So even though it's hard work we enjoy it.” 1.What makes Pingelap special? A. A mentally troubled island. B. A beautiful island. C. A colour-blind island. D. A tiny island. 2.Which statement about Herrol is probably correct? A. He doesn’t live in Pingelap any more. B. He likes taking photos very much. C. He is interested in burnt-out images. D. He may stay at home when it’s sunny. 3.About one-tenth of people in Pingelap are seriously color-blind because ________. A. the king’s genetic fault played a role B. the king had an unlucky marriage C. the king made a serious mistake D. Pingelap often suffers from tsunamis 4.What would be the best title for the text? A. The advantage of color blindness B. The island of color blindness C. The disadvantage of Herrol D. The history of Pingelap
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Some of the world’s most famous musicians recently gathered in Paris and New Orleans to celebrate the first annual International Jazz Day. UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) recently set April 30 as a day to raise awareness of jazz music, its significance, and its potential as a unifying voice across cultures. Despite the celebrations, though, in the U.S. the jazz audience continues to shrink and grow older, and the music has failed to connect with younger generations. It’s Jason Moran’s job to help change that. As the Kennedy Center’s artistic adviser for jazz, Moran hopes to widen the audience for jazz, make the music more accessible, and preserve its history and culture. “Jazz seems like it’s not really a part of the American appetite.”Moran tells National Public Radio’s reporter Neal Conan “What I’m hoping to accomplish is that my generation and younger start to reconsider and understand that jazz is not black and white anymore. It’s actually color, and it’s actually digital.” Moran says one of the problems with jazz today is that the entertainment aspect of the music has been lost. “The music can’t be presented today the way it was in 1908 or 1958. It has to continue to move, because the way the world works is not the same.” says Moran. Last year, Moran worked on a project that arranged Fats Waller’s music for a dance party. “just to kind of put it back in the mind that Waller is dance music as much as it is concert music.” says Moran. “For me, it’s the recontextualization.” In music, where does the emotion lie? Are we, as humans, gaining any insight (感悟) on how to talk about ourselves and how something as abstract as a Charlie Parker record gets us into a dialogue about our emotions and our thoughts? Sometimes we lose sight that the music has a wider context,” says Moran, “so I want to continue those dialogues. Those are the things I want to foster.” 1.What is the purpose of UNESCO to set April 30 as International Jazz Day? A. To emphasize the significance of jazz. B. To protect musical diversity. C. To remember the birth of jazz. D. To encourage people to study music. 2.What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. The production of jazz growing faster. B. Jazz losing its appeal for the young. C. The jazz audience becoming larger. D. Jazz becoming more accessible. 3.What does Moran’s opinion on jazz imply? A. It remains black and white. B. It will disappear gradually. C. It changes every 50 years. D. It should keep up with the times.
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Imagine possessing something that you loved so much. Imagine what it would feel like if you lost it. While that item may be something as simple as a doll, you would still feel very upset, but you could replace it with a new one. Now imagine losing something that you depend on for survival and cannot be replaced. That is what it would be like if we lost the natural environment around us. Firstly, I believe the environment should be preserved because it supports human life. One of the largest examples is that we get all of our food and drinks from the environment. If the environment were to be destroyed beyond revival, then the human race would be over in months. Scientists have yet to find another planet with similar conditions to the Earth, and if it’s found, we don’t have the technology to get to that planet on time. Secondly, I believe that the environment serves as an amazing educational tool for students. When I was in second grade, I had an absolute interest in animals. When we had a field trip to the Daggerwing Nature Center, I was very excited. When we got there, I could hardly believe what I was seeing. There was a bridge to get to the main building, and under the bridge was a small swamp (沼泽) with turtles, fish, and my personal favorite, alligators. I was so surprised that I almost ran into the tour guide. We walked into the building and saw various animals in their habitats. I was so inspired by this visit. Six years later, I have taken an animal behavior class for three weeks. Meeting by chance with the environment can inspire people, and if preserved it will continue to inspire people. In conclusion, the environment is so valuable because it can’t be replaced, keeps us alive, and serves as a great educational tool. 1.The first paragraph leads to the theme of the text by ________. A. describing a process B. presenting differences C. analyzing causes D. showing similarities 2.The underlined word “revival” in the paragraph 2 is the nearest in meaning to ________. A. health B. recovery C. activity D. revision 3.Why did the author take a class on animal behavior? A. Because his teacher encouraged him to do so. B. Because he wanted to be an animal expert. C. Because he was inspired by animals he once saw. D. Because he thought it a promising subject. 4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. Why the Environment Is So Important B. Which Planet Can Replace the Earth C. How People Should Protect the Environment D. What People Can Do to Stop Pollution
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We all know cameras. But have you heard of Google’s new camera? It is a small, smart device, called Clips. It comes with a case that has a clip (夹子), but it’s not designed to be worn on your clothing. Most interestingly, it uses artificial intelligence to take photography out of your hands so it can capture moments on its own. This roughly 2-inch by 2-inch camera, with a three-hour battery life and Gorilla Glass for toughness, is intended for candid moments, like when a child does something cute that may happen too quickly for you to pull out your smart phone. Onboard the Clips device, it uses machine learning algorithms (计算程序) to help capture scenes. Those algorithms include face recognition. “Once it learns that there’s a face you see frequently, it’ll try to get nice photos of those faces,” said Juston Payne, the device’s product manager. And they also want it to recognize facial expressions, which involved “training it to know what happiness looks like”. The Google team also trained it to recognize what not to shoot—like when a child’s hand is over the lens, or if it is tossed in a dark purse. The only way to see the images is by connecting the camera with your phone, as it has no screen for viewing or editing. Did people think it was strange? Yes, Payne admitted. But they said they addressed that by making it obvious what it is. A green light on the front signals that the device is on. Besides, unlike a camera meant to monitor your home, it is not connected to the Internet. “This product is only possible because of the way that technology has advanced,” Payne said. It was only in the past year or so that they could squeeze the technology down into a device this size. Going forward, we’re likely to get more assistance from the artificial intelligence packed into our apps and gadgets. 1.What is the most outstanding feature of Clips? A. It is equipped with tough glass. B. It enables easy Internet access. C. It allows of hands-free photography. D. It can be worn on your clothing. 2.What does the underlined word “candid” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Brief. B. Touching. C. Unforgettable. D. Embarrassing. 3.What makes Clips a reality according to Juston Payne? A. The popularity of the Internet. B. The advance in technology. C. The rise of the smart phone industry. D. The reduction in the price of lens. 4.What is the best title for the text? A. An Alternative Way to Photograph B. New Gadgets in the Age of Apps C. Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life D. A New Digital Camera from Google
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The most successful people all have certain habits in their daily routines. These habits help contribute to their success. Forming a new good habit can be a struggle, but it is well worth the effort. 1. Set your goal. Before you can begin to work on your new habit, figure out exactly what you hope to accomplish. 2. Make sure that your goal is specific, measurable and realistic to increase your chances of success. 3. Choosing the habits that are most likely to help you achieve your goal is important. After you have set your goal and worked out all the specifics of achieving that goal, identify a habit that is part of achieving that goal. Consider what good habit would help you accomplish that goal. Consider your motivation. Once you have identified your goal and the new habit you need to accomplish this goal, take some time to consider your motivation. 4. Good motivation can be the difference between success and failure in terms of forming a new habit. So take your time to consider your motivation. Give yourself time. Forming a new habit can take a long time. Some people can form a new habit in as little as a few weeks, while other people will take several months. As you work to form your new habit, just keep in mind that it may be a while before it comes true. 5. A. Identify ways to achieve goals. B. Find the habit you want to form. C. Good habits are sure to make you a success. D. Here are the four steps you can follow to form good habits. E. It is worthwhile to consider your goal. F. Try to be patient with yourself as you form your new habit. G. Your motivation is the reason you want to form this new habit.
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Be a Traveler, not a Tourist Last summer, I had just enough money saved to buy a golden ticket—a 3-month train pass that would take me to the furthest reaches of Europe. Excited for my journey, I packed all the necessities —except the __________ While the convenience of the Internet was definitely a contributing factor to my ______ not to take with me the few expensive kilograms of out-of-date information, this was not the only reason why I decided to fly alone. To be honest, my main __________ with the guidebook is that I find it __________ the pleasure of a journey—like bossy aunt who is always telling you what to do, _______ she doesn’t always know what is the best. Experience has taught me that there is an obvious __________ between a tourist and traveler. While waiting in a queue, I met a man who had a checklist. He showed me his list of “Top 20 Things To Do in Italy” and ___________ off in a loud American accent that he’d seen everything Italy has to offer in just four days. The problem I had with this man’s ____________ to travelling was that he was too _________ information provided by his guidebook. He was lost in the _________ attractiveness of the “must-sees” and __________ to all the wonders and adventures that might happen during the _________ trip. So, ______________ any guidebook, I traveled to Estonia, the tiny Baltic country bordering Russia. In the ____________ of advance plans as guidebooks would suggest, I had no choice but to turn to some friendly faces for advice. I __________ myself first and then asked them what was happening around the town. When this ____________ an invitation to a beautiful Estonian home by a river where I ___________ a 110-degree wood-stove sauna , __________ picked forest-mushrooms and the good __________ of our five newfound Estonian friends, I was most glad that I had left my “bossy __________” at home. 1.A. guidebook B. magazine C. cash D. map 2.A. goal B. excuse C. decision D. mistake 3.A. suggestion B. problem C. dislike D. connection 4.A. increases B. annoys C. removes D. limits 5.A. even though B. as if C. as though D. as long as 6.A. similarity B. distinction C. competition D. misunderstanding 7.A. cut B. showed C. gave D. put 8.A. way B. determination C. confidence D. approach 9.A. cautious about B. amused by C. focused on D. surprised at 10.A. likely B. seemingly C. orderly D. lovely 11.A. blind B. dumb C. deaf D. eager 12.A. guided B. imagined C. real D. paid 13.A. without B. beyond C. except D. unlike 14.A. loss B. control C. face D. absence 15.A. introduced B. warned C. calme D. enjoyed 16.A. resulted in B. cut in C. broke in D. put in 17.A. found B. enjoyed C. ordered D. bathed 18.A. locally B. secretly C. rarely D. nervously 19.A. experience B. company C. opinion D. time 20.A. mom B. book C. aunt D. master
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根据首字母及汉语提示拼写单词 1.__________ (相对地) speaking, it’s a cold day today. 2.Although she was inexperienced, she could also c__________ with the difficulties wonderfully well. 3.The travelers are w__________ the forests and fields. 4.My garden e__________ as far as the river. 5.I was completely __________(征服) by his generosity. 6.All students should have free a__________ to the library. 7.I want to __________ (传达) to my students that reading is one of life’s greatest treats. 8.The ceremonial opening of the exhibition was very __________ (壮观的/引人注目的). 9.The problem is by no m__________ as simple as we first thought. 10.Now that my children are more __________(独立的), I have more time for myself.
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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适当形式。 Friendships are easy when you’re in high school. Most of the time, you make 1. (friend) with someone only because you like each other. But when you get to college, you’ll 2. (probable) find that maintaining (维持) friendships not only 3. (require) mutual (相互的) appreciation, 4. also money — you’ll have to spend money 5. (eat) out with your classmates, dorm mates and co-workers in school associations so you don’t feel 6. (leave) out. But according 7. a survey, this financial pressure has become a burden on many young people, 8. have to stay away from certain social events because they’re short of money. 9. (solve) that problem, you may want to prioritize (划分优先顺序) your social life, only choosing 10. events that are the most important. Or, maybe you’ll just have to face the reality: you can’t have it all.
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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：在错的词下划一横线，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。 Last Sunday was funny day for my father. After supper, my father went to see a film. But to our surprise, he returned back just about half an hour later. I asked him what was the matter. He smiled and told us about the funny thing what had happened in the cinema. He was sitting in his seat while a woman came to him and said the seat was her. Surprisingly, they looked at their ticket carefully, only to find the seats shown on their tickets were the same while the colors were different. So they looked at the tickets careful again. After a while, my father apologized to the woman, saying, “Sorry, I make a mistake. Take this seat, please.” The fact was that his ticket finding under the glass on his desk was for the film a month before.
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假如你是北京某中学的高中生张华，Jack是你的美国笔友，他通过网上新闻了解到你的家乡有雾霾天气。因此, 他来信询问此事。请你按照以下提示给他回一封电子邮件，内容如下： 1. 因大气污染严重，自去年年底以来，发生数次雾霾天气； 2. 政府已意识到其危害，正在采取各种措施； 3. 谈谈你的想法。 要求：1. 参考词汇：雾霾 haze 2. 词数100-120词左右。 开头、结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jack, I’m glad to receive your letter, and thank you for your caring for the weather and my health. Now I’d like to tell you something about the haze. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, ZhangHua
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