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4 Best Washing Machines to Buy in 2019, According to Cleaning Appliance Experts BEST OVERALL WASHING MACHINE Flex Wash Washing Machine SAMSUNG $1,548. 90 This double-duty machine offers flexibility thanks to two separately controlled washers in the same unit. The bottom is built for extra-large loads and has super-cleaning cycle options, which include sanitizing and steam settings. You even have the ability to add up to five rinses （漂洗）onto a cycle to remove every bit of detergent （洗衣液）from larger items like a jacket. Capacity: 6. 0 cubic feet BEST VALUE WASHING MACHINE High-Efficiency Top Load Washing Machine GE $699. 99 In our tests, GE's washing skills rival more expensive machines. This classic top-loader is super-straightforward to use. We're impressed that at this price it offers options like an up to two-hour automatic presoak, deep fill and rinse for more customized water levels, has very good capacity, and is Energy Star Qualified. Capacity: 4. 2 cubic feet BEST TOP LOAD WASHING MACHINE High-Efficiency Top Load Washing Machine MAYTAG $650. 00 This washer has a traditional center agitator （搅拌器），but is still so huge inside. You'll never notice any compromise in capacity. While it's energy-saving and efficient, you can add more water if you'd like to with the Deep Fill option. Capacity: 5. 3 cubic feet BEST COMPACT WASHING MACHINE TwinDos Washing Machine BOSCH $1,999.00 This mighty mini is a Good Housekeeping Seal holder for good reason: Its deceptively large interior and space-saving exterior make it the perfect choice to install in small homes, apartments, or as second-floor laundry in a closet or bathroom. Capacity: 2. 26 cubic feet 1.If you want your clothes rinsed thoroughly, you'd better choose______. A.SAMSUNG B.GE C.MAYTAG D.BOSCH 2.GE has the following functions EXCEPT_____ . A.deep fill B.automatic presoak C.huge capacity D.steam setting 3.If you have a limited budget, you should choose______. A.SAMSUNG B.GE C.MAYTAG D.BOSCH 4.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE? A.BOSCH's TwinDos occupies the smallest space among the four. B.The only weakness of MAYTAG is its capacity. C.Everything considered, SAMSUNG’S Flex Wash is the best washing machine to buy. D.The most environmentally friendly washing machine goes to GE among the four.
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Children are the parents' pride and joy. And we love our parents. Whenever we have difficulties or troubles, they are the people we turn to. They offer us everything — life, love, courage and support. In return, we not only try our best to love and respect them, but also want them to take part in our lives. However, that doesn't mean that we are going to share every moment with them. It is normal to have some things you don't want them to know or something that you think is better to be kept secret from them. Here are some netizens' secrets hidden from their parents: "My parents always told me not to fall in love in high school, otherwise I would fail in my studies. But now I'm dating a guy and I have no idea if I should tell them the truth." "They are concerned about my studies and also afraid that I am being picked on in a puppy love. Yet I know they love me so much, but I don't want them to worry about me. So keeping this secret might be the best way." "Last year, I was fired several times. The real world is not easy, and it took a long time for me to find another job that I really loved. During that time, I was penniless for months. However, whenever my parents asked me if everything was ok, I told a lie. I should have been strong enough to make them not worry about me, I endured a frustrating time." "My parents spent thousands on my college education. They paid for where I wanted to live, to travel and even gave extra money for my leisure activities. However, I am not doing well in school and failed my classes last semester." 1.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A.If we love our parents, we should share everything with them. B.The third netizen asked his or her parents for money when out of work. C.The fourth netizen is still studying in a university. D.The first netizen decided to tell her parents she was in love with someone. 2.Parents are afraid of their children falling love in high school mainly because______. A.it may have bad impact on their studies B.the school doesn't allow them to C.they think they are too young D.they are afraid of their children being hurt 3.How may the last netizen feel when he or she is not doing well in school? A.Proud. B.Guilty. C.Angry D.Delighted.
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More than half of UK parents believe sunglasses should become an official part of school uniform, a study has found. A study of 1,000 parents with children aged 4-12 found 72 percent worried about protecting their child's eyes from the sun. However, only 3 in 10 sent their child to school with sunglasses every time it was sunny. One-quarter even said their child was forbidden by their school from wearing sunglasses on school grounds. A spokesperson for Monkey Monkey Sunglasses, which commissioned （委 托）the study, said, "Parents are consistently telling us that their children are more likely to wear sunglasses on holiday or to leisure activities than at school. We just want parents to be aware that the midday and afternoon sun can be equally strong in the school playground, on the school sports field, or on the walk home from school, as it is on the beach. Wearing hats and staying in the shade during these times help reduce UV exposure, but are not a substitute for wearing sunglasses with full UVA and UVB protection, because UV rays reflect through cloud cover and reflect off a variety of surfaces." Researchers also found only 16 percent of those polled said their children always wear sunglasses on a sunny day and one in four said their child does not currently own a pair of sunglasses. Parents of children who rarely or never wear sunglasses said their kids find them uncomfortable to wear and avoid them if they can. However, 57 percent who have bought their children sunglasses checked the glasses for their UV protection rating before making the purchase. When asked about their knowledge surrounding surfaces which reflect and increase UV radiation, 61 percent of parents who took part in the study, correctly said that snow reflected UV rays. One in four identified concrete surfaces and 56 percent pointed to water as a key reflector of UV rays. Monkey Monkey's spokesperson added, "Estimates suggest that up to 80 percent of a person's lifetime exposure to UV is received before the age of 18, when children's eyes are also not yet fully developed. For these two reasons it is vital to protect young eyes from sun exposure at an early age." 1.According to the passage all the following statements are true EXCEPT that _____. A.most parents questioned in a survey worried about protecting their child's eyes from the sun B.some children were not allowed to wear sunglasses on school grounds C.children were believed to wear sunglasses more often after school D.parents only 3 in 10 sent their child to school with sunglasses in all kinds of weather 2.What can we infer from the text? A.All parents prefer to wear sunglasses. B.The study was carried out for a sunglasses company. C.Concrete surfaces and water are reflectors of UV rays. D.Children's eyes are not full-grown before the age of 18. 3.Who may be the target readers of this text? A.Holiday makers. B.Sunglasses makers. C.Policy makers. D.Film makers. 4.What's the best title for the passage? A.Should Sunglasses Be Part of School Uniform? B.Why Should Parents Buy Sunglasses for Kids? C.How to Choose Suitable Sunglasses for Kids? D.New Fashion in School — Sunglasses
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China's Bao Yongqing has been named the overall winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition for 2019, claiming one of the world's top photography awards. The competition is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum in London. This year's competition, the 55th, drew more than 48,000 entries from 100 countries. The winning entry by Bao, a native of Qinghai province, is titled The Moment. It captures a remarkable standoff between a Tibetan fox and a marmot, and was taken on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. "Photographically, it is quite simply the perfect moment," said Roz Kidman Cox, the chairwoman of the judging panel. "The expressive intensity of the postures holds you transfixed, and the thread of energy between the raised paws seems to hold the protagonists in perfect balance, Cox said. "To have captured such a powerful interaction between a Tibetan fox and a marmot — two species key to the ecology of this high-grassland region — is extraordinary. Museum Director Michael Dixon said the picture captured "nature's ultimate challenge — the battle for survival". Bao, in a group interview on Wednesday, said of the photo: "It is very difficult and rare to capture this kind of moment, so I knew it was something very special. It took about two or three hours to get this photo. I was watching them for a long time. I have paid attention to this competition for a long time, and my first purpose was to show my image to the world, and secondly to protect the environment and my homeland," he said. " In my hometown, everyone looks after the animals, so when I go home with this award, it will be an encouragement to our people to be more protective of animals and the environment." In addition, the photographer said : "This competition is one of the most important among photographers in China, so I wanted to draw people's attention to animal protection. I hope it will introduce a passion for animals to more people." The exhibition at the Natural History Museum in Kensington will open on Friday and run through the end of May next year, when it will go on a national and international tour. Entries for next year's competition will be accepted beginning on Oct. 21. 1.What does the underlined word " protagonists" in the 2nd paragraph mean? A.Onlookers. B.Photographers. C.Hunters. D.Main characters. 2.Which statement is TRUE according to the passage? A.The competition originated from London. B.It is a domestic competition in China. C.The competition drew worldwide attention, making it the best event in photography. D.Entries are strictly restricted, mainly focused on endangered animals. 3.What is the reason for Bao's winning the award? A.His capturing a crucial moment between two typical species. B.His expertise in photography. C.His devotion to wildlife protection. D.His publicizing the knowledge of rare animals. 4.What can we know from the passage? A.The exhibition will go on a tour in China. B.Bao has decided to submit his latest photo. C.Taking photos is not painstaking. D.Photograph is a way to raise people's awareness of animal protection.
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What are your talents? It's a seemingly simple question, but so many of us struggle to answer it. Yes, there are the fortunate among us who can quickly list that they are good singers, dancers, artists, teachers, or salespeople. For others, it's difficult. The truth is, everybody has talent. What is difficult is pinpointing （准确定位）them. Some talents, you have likely been using all along. You just need to reframe the way you've been thinking about them. Others are still waiting to be discovered. 1. 1. It's Time To Write Your Diary Maybe it's cliche, but writing a diary is a great way to explore the seemingly routine things about your daily life. 2. That explorative process is a great way to begin unearthing your hidden talents. 2. Go Back To Your Past Sometimes, you start off pursuing talents only to drop them as you get older. What you can do is take your past talents, and find new things to do with them. You just have to ask yourself: ★How can I renew this gift to help in my career? ★Can I begin pursuing this for my own enrichment? ★How will this make me a better person? 3. 3. There may be no better way to figure out what you are good at than learning new things. Here's some amazing news, there may be no easier time to do that than right now. You can: ★Take a class for credit or continuing education at your local community college or university. ★Sign up for a class at your library. ★Learn a TED Talk. ★Take free online courses using MOOC or another option. If we're honest about it, most of us do have spare time、It's just a matter of priorities. 4. Seek Out New Experiences This is just one more reason to be open to new experiences. When you're willing to try out new things, you increase the likelihood of your realizing you're very good at something. 4. Ask to be cross-trained in another role at work. Walk through neighborhoods that you've never visited before. Conclusion 5.First, always seek out learning and new experience. Next, gain insights from your past, Then, simply pay attention to your daily life. Your most valuable talents could be right in front of you. A. Keep Learning B. Love Your Life C. In any case, here are four ways to reveal your hidden talents D. Travel to new countries E. Check for classes at your local museum F. At the end of the day, there are three things that help you to reveal your hidden talents G. You write about the things you've done and your thoughts, then out of all that you pull out some great insights
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Enlightenment （启迪）can show up in some pretty strange ways. The Buddha found it under a Boddhi tree ____ Nelson Mandela in prison. Little did I know, mine would ____ in the form of a hard-shelled animal trying to ____ the road — a turtle. But this wasn't just any turtle ； this was the world's most _____ one. He determined to cross twenty feet of tar （柏油）road as cars drove past quickly. But today was his ____ day. My wife's quick driving reflexes （反应）not only ____ that 'turtle soup” would not be for dinner that night, but her act of kindness would ___ become the foundation for everything I teach today. As unusual as this sounds, the simple act of ______ our car, removing this little turtle from harm's way, and placing him back into the _____, caused something extraordinary to happen inside of me. As I stood there ____ this tiny creature in my hands, a wave of pure ____ came over me. It was that warm, teary-eyed ____ that we feel during life's greatest moments, like falling in love or the birth of a child. I honestly felt as if my heart was ____ opening up as everything stood still around me. ______would I have described it as “enlightenment”, but there was no ____about it — helping this little turtle just felt so good! But why?_____ , it's just a turtle, right? And then it hit me. I finally realized what was happening. At that point, a flood of inspiring thoughts ran through me. I walked back to the car, opened my journal and wrote eight words that would ____ prove to be life changing for me: " kindness creates happiness" and live a _____ of kindness".' It was the ____ I had been looking for. The secret to inner peace and _____ happiness was kindness. 1.A.for B.and C.that D.so 2.A.leave B.return C.arrive D.combine 3.A.fix B.climb C.stop D.cross 4.A.optimistic B.weak C.pessimistic D.stressful 5.A.bad B.lucky C.boring D.dangerous 6.A.ensured B.kept C.accessed D.admitted 7.A.initially B.interestingly C.eventually D.hopefully 8.A.setting off B.breaking down C.passing by D.pulling over 9.A.tree B.park C.wild D.road 10.A.holding B.showing C.refreshing D.frightening 11.A.entertainment B.delight C.amusement D.movement 12.A.cooperation B.feeling C.connection D.adventure 13.A.completely B.complicatedly C.irregularly D.inevitably 14.A.In this way B.By the way C.In no way D.In the way 15.A.problem B.use C.answer D.doubt 16.A.Above all B.In conclusion C.After all D.In brief 17.A.latter B.latest C.lately D.later 18.A.living B.life C.way D.method 19.A.answer B.entrance C.attention D.approach 20.A.temporary B.desperate C.discontinuous D.lasting
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 A high school senior student Liu Yu from Chengdu was beaten to the point of a bone fracture for trying to stop queue-jumping. On Oct. 19, Liu went to a fast food restaurant on the 1.( two) floor of Wanda Plaza in Qingyang District. When Liu was queuing, a woman with a child jumped in front of him without asking. “Please stay in line. First come, first 2.( serve) ." Liu said, according to3.( video). The woman then replied she was in a hurry to pay before her cellphone's power ran out. "It doesn't matter to me 4. your phone is out of power," Liu replied. After Liu said this, a man beside 5. woman attacked Liu, and the youth didn't fight back. Staff in the shop tried to stop the man, and the whole incident was recorded by the shop's video camera. On the night of Oct. 23, the man 6. beat Liu was arrested by local police. He and his family confessed, and the case is now 7. further investigation. This piece of news 8.( start) a heated discussion online so far, with the relevant topic being read 150 million times on Sina Weibo by Wednesday afternoon. Some netizens say that it is easy to recover 9.( physical) , but psychological trauma will be harder10.( heal).
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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(A),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：在错的词下画一横线，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. Dear Ms. Wood, I was a guest who stayed in your hotel a week ago. First of all, I want to express my sincere thanks for your good service which makes my stay in Australia more enjoyable. Therefore, you can do better in some aspects. To begin with, I found out only one Chinese dish on the menu, that gave me a big surprise. Is it possible for you to provide Chinese dishes with more variety? In addition, it took me long time to find the emergency exit. Please make the signs well-marking. Finally, the clerk at the front desk could be more patiently. When asking about where to find the nearest swimming pool, she seemed rather annoyed. I do hope you will take their advice into consideration. Thanks for your time. Yours, Li Hua
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假定你是李华，你校学生会将举办70周年国庆英文演讲比赛，将邀请英文外教Peter担任评委，请你写封 邀请函，内容包括： 1. 活动主题“我爱中国” 2. 活动时间和地点 3. 比赛议程 注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.邮件开头和结尾已写好，不包含在字数内。 Dear Peter, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
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