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San Francisco Fire Engine Tours San Francisco Winery Tour Running: February 1st through April 30th This delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in tickets price) Departing from the Cannery: Tell time upon request. Duration(时长)：2 hours Price: $90 Back to the Fifties Tour Running: August 16th through August 31st This tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream. Departing from the Cannery 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm Duration:2 hours Price:$90 Spooky Halloween Tour Running: October 10th through October 31st Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district .Authentic fire gear （服装）is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco Departing from the Cannery:6:30 pm and 8:30 pm Duration :1 hour and 30 minutes Price: Available upon request Holiday Lights Tour Running: December 6th through December 23nd This tractive four takes you to some of San Francis’s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit. Departing from the Cannery 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes Advance reservations required. 1.Which of the tours is available in March? A. Back to the Fifties Tour. B. San Francisco Winery Tour. C. Spooky Hallowen Tour. D. Holiday Lights Tour. 2.What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours? A. Go to Treasure Island B. Enjoy the holiday scenes. C. Have free ice cream. D. Visit the Presidio district. 3.What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour? A. Take some drinks. B. Make reservations in advance. C. Set off early in the morning. D. Wear warm clothes.
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For Western designers, China and its rich culture have long been an inspiration for Western creative. “It’s no secret that China has always been a source(来源) of inspiration for designers,” says Amanda Hill, chief creative officer at A+E Networks, a global media company and home to some of the biggest fashion(时尚) shows. Earlier this year, the China Through A Looking Glass exhibition in New York exhibited 140 pieces of China-inspired fashionable clothing alongside Chinese works of art, with the aim of exploring the influence of Chinese aesthetics(美学) on Western fashion and how China has fueled the fashionable imagination for centuries. The exhibition had record attendance, showing that there is huge interest in Chinese influences. “China is impossible to overlook,” says Hill. “Chinese models are the faces of beauty and fashion campaigns that sell dreams to women all over the world, which means Chinese women are not just consumers of fashion — they are central to its movement.” Of course, not only are today’s top Western designers being influenced by China—some of the best designers of contemporary fashion are themselves Chinese. “Vera Wang, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu are taking on Galliano, Albaz, Marc Jacobs—and beating them hands down in design and sales,” adds Hill. For Hill, it is impossible not to talk about China as the leading player when discussing fashion. “The most famous designers are Chinese, so are the models, and so are the consumers,” she says. “China is no longer just another market; in many senses it has become the market. If you talk about fashion today, you are talking about China—its influences, its direction, its breathtaking clothes, and how young designers and models are finally acknowledging that in many ways.” 1.What can we learn about the exhibition in New York? A.It promoted the sales of artworks. B.It attracted a large number of visitors. C.It showed ancient Chinese clothes. D.It aimed to introduce Chinese models. 2.What does Hill say about Chinese women? A.They are setting the fashion. B.They start many fashion campaigns. C.They admire super models. D.They do business all over the world. 3.What do the underlined words “taking on” in paragraph 4 mean? A.learning from B.looking down on C.working with D.competing against 4.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.Young Models Selling Dreams to the World B.A Chinese Art Exhibition Held in New York C.Differences Between Eastern and Western Aesthetics D.Chinese Culture Fueling International Fashion Trends
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Sunny days in Seattle are quite rare. I’d planned to spend my weekend in the sun, potting flowers outdoors. But that was before the pair of crows（乌鸦） arrived. Out of nowhere, they had set up their base camp in our backyard. We first discovered our feathered enemies on Friday morning. It was early, and the sound the birds made traveled through our neighborhood. I figured they’d go away soon. But, no. They were getting louder and probably annoying my neighbors nearly as much as us with the noise. I admit I got a little desperate. Then, on Sunday afternoon, I looked out of the kitchen window to see our dog Quatchi staring at something on the ground. I went to explore and found a small coal-black bird in the grass. Its eyes were milky, and it stayed perfectly still as my dog walked towards it. Only when Quatchi touched his nose to its head did it walk away. I grabbed the dog and locked him inside and came back with my camera. It never occurred to me that the young would be hanging out on the ground, growing and gaining strength as its parents guarded it from above. The second I saw this little creature I forgave the crows. To be honest, I’ve never been much of a bird person. I also have a healthy respect for birds and by healthy, I mean slightly fear-based. They’re basically living dinosaurs. I wish they’d chosen another backyard. There are only so many sunny days in Seattle, and I still can’t do any gardening out there. But I’m also grateful that I got to see this little bit of nature unfold up close. It’s pretty amazing. The experience has also strengthened my desire to create a beautiful backyard garden that attracts lots of bees, butterflies, and yes, birds. They are welcome here. 1.The arrival of the two crows ______. A. disturbed the author’s life B. frightened the author’s dog C. angered the author's neighbors D. damaged the author's backyard 2.Why did the author lock her dog up? A. She wanted to take some photos. B. The dog kept making loud noises. C. She wanted to protect the little bird. D. The parent crows were to attack the dog. 3.After seeing the little crow, the author ______. A. decided to help look after it B. planned to drive the crows away C. fell in love with the pair of crows D. appreciated knowing its growing process 4.By saying “They’re basically living dinosaurs” in paragraph 5, the author means ______ A. birds are rare B. birds are very ugly C. she is afraid of birds D. she is respectful to birds
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It is a question that has long puzzled scientists—exactly why are tigers orange? One might think it makes them more obvious-particularly against a leafy green forest background. William Blake summed it up in his famous poem known by generations of schoolchildren: “Tyger, tyger, burning bright / In the forest of the night.” But now the answer is at hand. While obvious to us, computer simulations (模拟) of what the big cats look to the main animals they hunt for, deer, show a different picture. Humans with normal colour vision, can see red, blue and green colours. But deer can only pick up blue and green light, they are effectively colourblind to the colour red, like some humans. It means the tigers’ orange colouration looks green to them, allowing them to mix perfectly into the background, new research claims. Dr John Fennell at the University of Bristol and colleagues said that they used computers to estimate how noticeable a given animal was. They did this by using images of the environment in which the animal lives, and then creating images to see whether the camouflage helps the animal to mix in. Dr Fennell writes that by simulating what the world looks like to animals who are “two-colour vision”—someone who cannot discover the difference between red and green—“we also identify the most suitable colours for hiding and visibility”. Dr Fennell writes in the Royal Society Journal Inter face: “Considering the coat of a tiger, it has fur that appears orange to a three-colour vision observer rather than some shade of green, though the latter should be more appropriate color for an attack hunter in forests. However, when viewed as a two-colour vision observer, the tiger’s colour is very effective.” The question then arises as to why tigers don’t grow green coats. Dr Fennell and colleagues write that mammals (哺乳动物) are not able to produce green fur. To do so would “require a significant change to mammalian biochemistry”. There is only one mammal known to have green fur but this is achieved through what might be considered as, well, cheating, not exactly real. 1.Why does the author mention the poem in paragraph 1? A.To arouse reader s interest in poems. B.To show the authors respect to the poet. C.To answer the question of the color of the tiger D.To stress the noticeable color of the tiger to us. 2.What color is inexistent in the eyes of deer? A.Black. B.Red. C.Blue. D.Green. 3.What does the underlined word “camouflage” mean in paragraph 3? A.The cover of something. B.The images of something. C.The way of hiding something. D.The way of hunting for something. 4.What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A.The colour of tigers sometimes cheats people. B.Getting green may prevent tigers from being extinct. C.There are no mammals with real green fur in the world. D.The tigers’ fur will probably evolve into green in the future.
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It’s often said that your parents’ job is to make sure that one day you no longer need them. And that’s certainly the case by the time you have kids of your own. However, this is precisely the time when your parents start to need you. How do you talk to your aging parents about their health? 1., but these tips make it easier. Before a conversation, you had better establish yourself as a friend, not an enemy. Always start with an “I” statement, not a “you should” statement. 2.. Scientists recommend beginning a conversation about something you’re doing—taking up yoga to stay slim, for instance. 3.. And you can even have her commit to doing it with you. When you’re a friend day-to-day, your parents will trust you and be able to depend on you during a health crisis. 4.. Start by equipping them with a smartphone that’s designed for seniors. Staying in close phone contact will keep you informed of any arising health issues. It will help you pick up on faults in their memory, too. Your parents are your parents until they’re gone. Do not treat them like children. Even if you find that there’s an emergency going on, you can make suggestions, but they have the right to make decisions, especially if there’s no cognitive (认知的) disorder. 5., helping your parents in their later years is the least you can do. With the proper measures and technology, it can get easier and feel even more rewarding. A. Just as they have been there for you B. It may not be a simple conversation to have C. It can mean changes in your parents’ schedule D. Scientists also suggests phoning your parents regularly E. That can lead to asking your mom what she’s doing to keep fit F. Talk about affairs about yourself first, then extend them to your parents G. Scientists recommend opening the door to dialogue instead of calling them
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The school I attended carried out a tradition during the eighth grade graduation. A scholarship jacket was _________ to the student with the highest grades for eight years. I had been a straight A student since the first grade. The principle called me into his office before _________. “Martha, there’s been a _________ this year about the scholarship jacket. As you know, it has always been _________.” He cleared his throat and continued, “This year the Board decided to charge fifteen dollars-which still won’t _________ the complete cost of the jacket.” I stared at him in _________, Standing with all the dignity (尊严), I said, “I’ll speak to my dad about it. Sir, and let you know tomorrow.” I wanted the jacket so much. It _________ eight years of hard work and expectation. Upon my arrival at home, I walked slowly to Dad. I cleared my throat _________ and put my hands behind my back _________ he wouldn’t see them shaking. “Dad, I have a big __________ to ask you. This year the scholarship jacket is not going to be free. It’s going to cost fifteen dollars and I have to take the money tomorrow. __________ it’ll be given to someone else.” The last words came out __________. I waited, __________ he’d say I could have the money. Dad said __________, “What does a scholarship jacket mean?” I answered quickly, “It means you’ve __________ it by having the highest grades for eight years. Too late I realized the significance of my words. Dad knew I understood it was not a matter of __________. It was a very sad and withdrawn girl who __________ into the principals office the next day. I looked at the principal, __________ my eyes to stay dry. “If I had to __________ the scholarship jacket, then it wouldn’t be a scholarship jacket.” He looked at me, biting his lips, as if __________. “Okay, we’ll make an exception in your case. You’ll get the scholarship jacket for free!” 1.A.sold B.awarded C.donated D.shown 2.A.graduation B.operation C.consideration D.explanation 3.A.quarrel B.surprise C.change D.mystery 4.A.cheap B.free C.fancy D.cool 5.A.include B.deserve C.cover D.limit 6.A.delight B.panic C.confidence D.shock 7.A.represented B.ended C.claimed D.removed 8.A.excitedly B.curiously C.calmly D.nervously 9.A.so B.or C.and D.but 10.A.conflict B.challenge C.favor D.plan 11.A.Somehow B.Anyway C.Instead D.Otherwise 12.A.in a rush B.in a while C.in detail D.in order 13.A.believing B.hoping C.pretending D.admitting 14.A.angrily B.happily C.quietly D.anxiously 15.A.earned B.requested C.accepted D.reserved 16.A.tradition B.honor C.grade D.money 17.A.broke B.advanced C.dragged D.fled 18.A.closing B.forcing C.dropping D.turning 19.A.pay for B.give up C.pick out D.toy with 20.A.insisting B.sighing C.complaining D.thinking
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于 3 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 Today I will share a true story about an overseas student1.studied in Germany. After years of hard work, this student graduated with2.(amaze) achievements. Everyone was sure that he was going to get a good job3.(easy) and have a bright future. But to his surprise, he was not even given the chance for4.interview! It was the third time that he5.(refuse), he couldn’t help6.(telephone) the company to ask why they didn’t want him. The answer was simple. “We don’t offer jobs to dishonest people in Germany.” You might wonder what was wrong. The truth is, shortly after he arrived in Germany, this clever student found that7.was easy to skip buying subway tickets in this country. So in order to save money, he often went in the subway8. a ticket. As a result, he had been caught many times. From this story, we learn that we may get short-term benefits in dishonest ways,9.the truth will come out sooner or later and the cost is high. So remember that10.(honest) may lead to failure. We must be honest. It is a rule.
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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。 I'm worried that you've been addicted to share pictures in WeChat circle recently. You even share all sorts of photo in your daily life. Of course, WeChat makes better to understand each other and makes our life more colorful, which is very convenient for us to communicate. Therefore, there exist some potential trouble if we overshare. One severe problem is leaking privacy, that may cause economic losses. Besides, oversharing can make others uncomfortably, for they think you are showing off. Thus, neither should we post our personal information, or should we blindly add strangers in the list of friends. It's much wise to set aside some time to accompany parents or do something more meaningful, such as reading books or taking exercise.
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假定你是红星中学高二学生李华，为配合学校开展垃圾分类工作，学生会向全校学生发出了“垃圾分类，从我做起”的倡议。请你代表学生会，用英语写一封倡议书， 内容包括: 1.严峻形势 2.垃圾分类的意义 3.垃圾分类的做法 4.呼吁全体同学参加 注意:1.词数不少于100； 2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 提示词:垃圾分类 garbage sorting Dear fellow students _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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