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Guide to Stockholm University Library Our library offers different types of studying places and provides a good studying environment. Zones The library is divided into different zones. The upper floor is a quiet zone with over a thousand places for silent reading, and places where you can sit and work with your own computer. The reading places consist mostly of tables and chairs. The ground floor is the zone where you can talk. Here you can find sofas and armchairs for group work. Computers You can use your own computer to connect to the Wi-Fi specially prepared for notebook computers; you can also use library computers, which contain the most commonly used applications, such as Microsoft Office. They are situated in the area known as the Experimental Field on the ground floor. Group-study Places If you want to discuss freely without disturbing others, you can book a study room or sit at a table on the ground floor. Some study rooms are for 2-3 people and others can hold up to 6-8 people. All rooms are marked on the library maps. There are 40 group-study rooms that must be booked via the website. To book, you need an active University account and a valid University card. You can use a room three hours per day, nine hours at most per week. Storage of study material The library has lockers for students to store course literature. When you have obtained at least 40 credits (学分), you may rent a locker and pay 400 SEK for a year’s rental period. Rules to be followed Mobile phone conversations are not permitted anywhere in the library. Keep your phone on silent as if you were in a lecture and exit the library if you need to receive calls. Please note that food and fruit are forbidden in the library, but you are allowed to have drinks and sweets with you. 1.The library’s upper floor is mainly for students to ______. A. read in a quiet place B. have group discussions C. take comfortable seats D. get their computers fixed 2.Library computers on the ground floor ______. A. help students with their field experiments B. contain software essential for schoolwork C. are for those who want to access the Wi-Fi D. are mostly used for filling out application forms 3.What condition should be met to book a group-study room? A. A group must consist of 8 people. B. Three-hour use per day is the minimum. C. One should first register at the university. D. Applications must mark the room on the map. 4.A student can rent a locker in the library if he ______. A. can afford the rental fee B. attends certain courses C. has nowhere to put his books. D. has earned the required credits
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In 1901, H.G. Wells, an English writer, wrote a book describing a trip to the moon. When the explorers landed on the moon, they discovered that the moon was full of underground cities. They expressed their surprise to the “moon people” they met. In turn, the “moon people” expressed their surprise. “Why,” they asked, “are you traveling to outer space when you don’t even use your inner space?" H.G. Wells could only imagine travel to the moon. In 1969, human beings really did land on the moon. People today know that there are no underground cities on the moon. However, the question that the “moon people” asked is still an interesting one. A growing number of scientists are seriously thinking about it. Underground systems are already in place. Many cities have underground car parks. In some cities, such as Tokyo, Seoul and Montreal, there are large underground shopping areas. The “Chunnel”, a tunnel (隧道) connecting England and France, is now complete. But what about underground cities? Japan’s Taisei Corporation is designing a network of underground systems, called “Alice Cities.” The designers imagine using surface space for public parks and using underground space for flats, offices, shopping, and so on. A solar dome (太阳能穹顶) would cover the whole city. Supporters of underground development say that building down rather than building up is a good way to use the earth’s space. The surface, they say, can be used for farms, parks, gardens, and wilderness. H.G. Wells’ “moon people” would agree. Would you? 1.The explorers in H. G. Wells' story were surprised to find that the “moon people”____________. A. knew so much about the earth B. understood their language C. lived in so many underground cities D. were ahead of them in space technology 2.What does the underlined word “it” (paragraph 2) refer to? A. Discovering the moon’s inner space. B. Using the earth’s inner space. C. Meeting the “moon people” again. D. Traveling to outer space. 3.What sort of underground systems are already here with us? A. Offices, shopping areas, power stations. B. Tunnels, car parks, shopping areas. C. Gardens, car parks, power stations. D. Tunnels, gardens, offices. 4.What would be the best title for the text? A. Alice Cities –- cities of the future B. Space travel with H. G. Wells C. Enjoy living underground D. Building down, not up
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When you eat out in a restaurant, it is not unusual to hear people yelling, “Let me get this one!” and sometimes see them pushing or arm wrestling to fight for the privilege of paying the bill. These fighters are often very loud and active. Each person involved shows an honest desire to pick up the bill, and in the end, all the people at the table give the winner praise and gratitude. In fact, figuring out who will get the bill is always a headache for Chinese people at formal meals. Although the people hosting the meal are very likely to pay the check, it is a common practice to make a token(装样子的) effort to pay the bill, but you will embarrass them if you do end up actually chipping in some cash. In recent years, going Dutch has been embraced by many young people. But older generations who fear “losing face” still find it embarrassing and stingy (小气的) to calculate each person’s share of the bill. As travel guide brand Lonely Planet noted, it is considered “the height of unsophistication (不懂人情世故)”. But these days, thanks to digital payment apps, splitting the bill electronically is becoming a widely-accepted idea. Even people from older generations may be tempted to do so. By scanning a QR code and paying the share via social networking tool WeChat and e-commerce app Alipay on their smartphones in one easy click, urban Chinese are finding it easier to save them the embarrassment of figuring out each person’s payment when they order a meal. This function “has made going Dutch less hassle (麻烦) and more fun in China”, CNN noted. “Because of their convenience, many of us are never without our phones.” And person-to-person mobile payment services are incredibly easy to use and save the trouble of dealing with change,” said 18-year-old student in China. “You can also leave funny notes using emoji (表情符号) like a bowl of rice or a cup of tea to describe a meal that you have shared.” 1.What is the article mainly about? A. The Chinese tradition of dining out with friends. B. A new trend of splitting the bill in China. C. How social networking tools have influenced our daily lives. D. Why people in China argue over who pays the bill when dining out. 2.Many Chinese people make a token effort to pay the bill because . A. They don’t want to be considered unsophisticated B. They want praise and gratitude from their friends C. They consider it an honor to host the meal and pay the bill D. They find it hard to work out how much each person needs to pay 3.According to the article, what are the advantages of using digital payment apps to split the bill? a. They’re easier to use and more interesting. b. They save the trouble of dealing with change. c. They make it easier to figure out how much money each person had to pay. d. They make people less embarrassed to split the bill. A. a, b B. b. c C. a, b, d D. b, c, d
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Home to me means a sense of familiarity and nostalgia(怀旧). It's fun to come home. It looks the same. It smells the same. You'll realize what's changed is you. Home is where we ran remember pain, live, and some other experiences; We parted here; My parents met here; I won three championships here. If I close my eyes, I can still have a clear picture in mind of my first home. I walk in the door and see a brown sofa surrounding a low glass-top wooden table. To the right of the living room is my first bedroom. It's empty, but it's where my earliest memories are. There is the dining room table where I celebrated birthdays, and where I cried on Halloween-when I didn't want to wear the skirt my mother made for me. I always liked standing on that table because it made me feel tall and strong. If I sit at this table, I can see my favorite room in the house, my parents' room. It is simple: a brown wooden dresser lines the right side of the wall next to a television and a couple of photos of my grandparents on each side. Their bed is my safe zone. I can jump on it anytime - waking up my parents if I am scared or if I have an important announcement that cannot wait until the morning. I'm lucky because I know my first home still exists. It exists in my mind and heart, on a physical property(住宅) on West 64th street on the western edge of Los Angeles. It is proof I lived, I grew and I learned. Sometimes when I feel lost, I lie down and shut my eyes, and I go home. I know it's where I'll find my family, my dogs, and my belongings. I purposely leave the window open at night because I know I'll be blamed by Mom. But I don't mind, because I want to hear her say my name, which reminds me I'm home. 1.Why does the author call her parents' bed her "safe zone"(Paragraph 3)? A. It is her favorite place to play. B. Her needs can be satisfied there. C. Her grandparents' photos are lined on each side. D. Her parents always play together with her there. 2.What can be learned from the passage? A. The old furniture is still in the author's fist bedroom. B. The author can still visit her first physical home in Los Angeles. C. The author's favorite room in her first home is the dining room. D. Many people of the author's age can still find their first physical homes. 3.Sometimes when she feels lost, the author will _______. A. Open the window at night B. lie down in bed to have a dream C. try to bring back a sense of home D. go to Los Angeles to visit her mom 4.What is the author's purpose of writing this passage? A. To express how much she is attached to her home. B. To declare how much she loves her first house. C. To describe the state of her family. D. To look back on her childhood.
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What do you do if your child tells you that they want to choose a major where they aren’t likely to make a lot of money? Or what if you’re worried about their happiness, how they will repay their student loans and when they will get a job after graduation? 1. Talk about the economics of their choice. It’s important that your child chooses a field they’re excited about. 2. If your child hasn’t yet thought about the student loan payments they’ll be making after graduation, that can be a good place to start the conversation. Suggest your child research the job prospects (前景) as well as average salaries for majors they’re interested in. If they still want to major in the low-salary field, you might suggest they go to a less expensive college. 3. Your child might be passionate about majoring in a field where their job prospects are slim and you might be afraid of discouraging them by suggesting something else. In that case, ask them if they are open to minoring (辅修) in that field and majoring in a more marketable field. Sometimes the particular major/minor combination is the key to success on the job market. Find ways to make the major marketable. If your child doesn’t want to change their major or add a minor, encourage them to get job experience while in college. 4. Many employers won’t care what students majored in if they come to a new position with relevant job experience and great references. Make sure it’s a good fit. Before they make a decision, encourage your child to meet with an adviser who can help them have a better knowledge of the major they want to choose. Have them talk to people who are currently working in the field and to students who are currently majoring in the field.5. A. Suggest a second major. B. Turn to an adviser for help. C. Here are some tips for you. D. But it’s also necessary to consider the finance. E. Practical work experience helps ensure a good job. F. This will help them determine if that major is right for them. G. You’re worried that your child won't like their chosen major.
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Last spring, I was fortunate to be chosen to participate in an exchange study program. In my application letter, I was careful to _________how much I wanted to see France; evidently, my excitement really came through in my words. Once I _________that I was going, all I could think about was the fun of foreign travel and making all sorts of new and ________friends. While traveling was inspiring and meeting people was _______ , nothing about my term in France was what I_________. The moment I arrived in Paris, I was _________by a nice French couple who would become my host parents. My entire experience was joyous and exciting ________ I received some shocking news from my program coordinator（协调人）: there had been a death in my host parents’ extended family. They had to travel outside France for several weeks. That afternoon, I had to ________ out of one family’s house into another. The exchange coordinator told me I’d have a _______ this time and asked whether I could share a bedroom with an English speaker. To avoid the temptation(诱惑) to ______my native language, I asked not to be ________with an English-speaking roommate. When I got to my new room, I _______myself to my new roommate Paolo, a Brazilian（巴西人） the same age as I, whom I was surprised to find playing one of my favorite CDS! In just a few hours, we knew we’d be good friends for the rest of the_______. I left France with many_______, so when people asked me what my favorite part of the trip was, they are always ________ to hear me talk about my Brazilian friend Paolo and scores of weekdays in class, weeknights on the town, and weekends _________France we enjoyed together. I love how people ________ seem so different, but end up being so________. The most valuable lesson I gained from studying in France wasn’t just to respect the French people________ to respect all people, for your next best friend could be just a continent away. I would recommend an exchange program to anyone who wants to experience foreign cultures and gain meaningful _______. 1.A. discuss B. express C. announce D. argue 2.A. approved B. knew C. warned D. denied 3.A. stubborn B. anxious C. universal D. interesting 4.A. boring B. upsetting C. exciting D. promising 5.A. expected B. liked C. doubted D. feared 6.A. sponsored B. witnessed C. greeted D. supported 7.A. until B. when C. since D. while 8.A. move B. travel C. walk D. rush 9.A. housekeeper B. leader C. roommate D. colleague 10.A. learn B. appreciate C. speak D. master 11.A. combined B. fitted C. involved D. placed 12.A. added B. introduced C. devoted D. adapted 13.A. term B. week C. month D. vacation 14.A. presents B. suitcases C. stories D. dreams 15.A. surprised B. disturbed C. embarrassed D. concerned 16.A. analyzing B. exploring C. describing D. investigating 17.A. need B. shall C. must D. can 18.A. generous B. independent C. similar D. distant 19.A. and B. but C. or D. so 20.A. instructions B. friendships C. facts D. data
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语法填空 Teamwork is very important nowadays. We know that 1. tasks your group is given, a few rules need to be followed, according to some experts, 2. (ensure) a productive and successful experience. What comes first is to take everyone’s ideas into 3. (consider), because each group member can make his or her own contribution. Secondly, if you don’t want to waste time, divide the group task among all group members to make the job 4. (easy). Thirdly, always work together, take turns, and encourage each other by listening, clarifying, and trusting one another when 5. (discourage), and it can never make 6. difference. Keep these rules in mind. In addition, it is always wise to compare your results with 7. of other group members, and to keep records of the sources used by each person, without 8. you can’t trace back to the origin of the problems that may happen 9. (unexpected). In brief, when the time comes to make a decision and take a position on an issue, remember what a group can achieve 10. (lie) in each member’s contribution.
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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( 删除：把多余的词用(＼)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：每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。 Mr. Johnson is a hardworking teacher. Every day, he spends too much time with his work. With little sleep and hardly any break, so he works from morning till night. Hard work have made him very ill. “He has ruined his healthy. We are worried about him.” That is which other teachers say. Yesterday afternoon, I paid visit to Mr. Johnson. I was eager to see him, but outside her room I stopped. I had to calm myself down. Quietly I step into the room. I saw him lying in bed, looking at some of the picture we had taken together. I understood that he missed us just as many as we missed him.
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全国中学生运动会将会在你市举行，组委会现面向全市中学生征集志愿者。假如你是李华，请给组委会负责人Mr. Li写封信，申请成为一名志愿者。内容要点包括： 1．个人情况；2．为什么申请当志愿者; 3．你将如何当好这个志愿者。 注意：1.词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文流畅。 参考词汇：全国中学生运动national high school sports meeting Dear Mr Li, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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