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Design your own adventure spent at IZE's Blue Creek Field Station by choosing activities per day from the list below. Short Cave Hike: 2-hour activity where you will be exposed to the ultimate tropical rainforest experience. At every turn along the trail,a novel experience awaits. Perhaps it's a trail of leaf cutter ants (切叶蚁) or a delicate tree snake. You will follow your Maya Guides up a steep incline(斜坡) to the entrance of one of the most wonderful limestone caves in Belize. Ethnobotany Walk: 3-hour activity where you will explore the medical and cookery uses of the local herbs,plants and trees. The Mayans were masters in using the jungle's natural resources for their medical needs. You will learn about the vines(藤蔓) that store drinking water and other remarkable remedies that nature offers. You will get a first-hand look at the crops the Maya harvest such as cocoa,mango , rice, beans, etc. Hokeb Ha Cave Hike:Spend time in one of the most spectacular limestone caves in Belize. The name of this cave means "where the water enters the earth". Stalactites(钟乳石) hang from the ceiling, and colonies of bats live in the darkest gaps. You can also search for Mayan artificial crafts over l,000 years old. Lizard Hike: 2-4 hour activity where you will swim and hike along the clear blue river as you look for lizards in the tall trees. Can you identify which species? Is it the spectacular dinosaur that looks like green lizards? Belize is home to many of the 3,800 species of lizards in the worldi 1.During the Short Cave Hike, you _____. A.will be lost in the tropical forest B.may enjoy unexpected views on the way C.can be bitten by the tree snakes occasionally D.need to follow the track of ants in the forests 2.What will you choose to improve the skills of living in the wild? A.Ethnobotany Walk. B.Short Cave Hike. C.Lizard Hike. D.Hokeb Ha Cave Hike 3.We can infer that Hokeb Ha Cave might be______. A.the source of the water on the earth B.the habitat of bats in Belize C.the entrance to the earth D.the home to ancient Mayans
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She Walked Through Fire On Thanksgiving weekend, the Heffelmire family gathered for a meal at their home. After dinner, the family went down to the finished basement to relax except Charlotte’s father, Eric, who was in the garage to fix his truck． Around 8 p.m., Charlotte decided to check on her dad. She walked through the kitchen. When she opened the side door to the garage, black smoke rose up into the kitchen. She could barely make out her father lying on his back, trapped under the truck. He’d removed the front passenger-side tyre and raised the truck on a jack（千斤顶）. The truck had slipped off the jack, and now the whole weight of the wheel was on his chest and shoulders． Charlotte ran to the front of the truck and struggled to lift it. Eric was still conscious, and he yelled, “You got it! One more try!” She tried again and was able to tip the truck backward just enough for her to pull her dad by the shirt with both hands from under the truck． She dragged him across the garage and 20 feet down the driveway. Then she ran back to the garage, which had burst into flames. “I was afraid the car was going to explode,” says Charlotte, so she climbed into the truck, which faced forward, turned the key, and pressed the gas pedal（油门）. The car slowly rolled out, the metal wheel scratching loudly against the concrete． Safely on the driveway, Charlotte stopped the truck and ran back to the basement. “There’s a fire! Everybody get out!” she yelled as she picked up her three-month-old niece and ran out. Outside, she handed the baby to her mom, and then ran around to the burning garage. She picked up a garden hose（水管）and sprayed the fire while calling 911． A few minutes later, firefighters and an ambulance arrived. Charlotte was treated for second-degree burns on both her feet and face. Her dad had injuries on his chest and shoulders, as well as minor burns on his face. The garage and the house were damaged but the family survived． The Heffelmires are staying in an apartment while their house is rebuilt. “Charlotte is a remarkable kid,” says her dad. Charlotte, however, simply says, “ I was saving my family and my house. I wasn’t going to let my dad die.” 1.Eric got trapped because_________ A.the truck slipped off the jack. B.the wheel fell off the truck. C.the front tyre was removed. D.the kitchen was on fire. 2.Which of the following is the correct order of the events？ a. Charlotte called the firefighters． b. Charlotte saved Eric from under the truck． c. Charlotte drove the truck out of the garage． d. Charlotte warned the family to leave the house． A.b, c, a, d B.a, b, d, c C.b, c, d, a D.a, c, b, d 3.As a result of the fire，________ A.the house was not fit to live in. B.the truck exploded. C.the three-month-old baby was injured. D.Charlotte was burned on her chest and shoulders. 4.It can be inferred from the passage that Charlotte is__________ A.proud and clear-headed. B.calm and quick-minded. C.modest and easy-going. D.independent and self-centered.
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Almost everyone agrees on the hot dog basics: a long bread roll with a hot sausage inside it. And that’s what has led to a big question — is a hot dog a sandwich, or is it in a special category of its own? “People have really strong opinions on both sides,” says Eric Mittenthal, president of the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC). In November, the council published an official announcement ruling that the hot dog is not a sandwich. It argues that the hot dog is too significant to be considered “just a sandwich.” The council admits that the hot dog was once the “Frankfurter sandwich,” but says that people no longer use that name. Today, no one would call a hot dog eating contest a sandwich eating contest. But others disagree. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) includes a sausage inside a bread roll in its sandwich category. But it also calls the food a “sandwich type product”. In May, dictionary publisher Merriam Webster said that the hot dog is a sandwich. The Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition, defines a sandwich as “two or more slices of bread or a split roll having a filling in between” or “one slice of bread covered with food”. The announcement fueled a heated debate among hot dog fans. If hot dogs are sandwiches, where do you draw the line? Are burritos (玉米馅饼) sandwiches too? This debate won’t stop Americans from eating piles of hot dogs this summer. During peak hot dog season — from Memorial Day to Labor Day — Americans will eat about 7 billion of them. That’s 818 hot dogs consumed every second. People love hot dogs so much that in 2015, a hot dog emoji was released so people can easily tweet or text an image of the famous food. This may come in handy soon, since July is National Hot Dog Month. 1.Who thinks that the hot dog is special enough to be in a category of its own? A.USDA. B.NHDSC. C.The author. D.Merriam-Webster. 2.What do some hot dog fans think of the definition of a sandwich in the mentioned dictionary? A.It seems too wide. B.It is quite satisfactory. C.It is obviously too narrow. D.It is difficult to understand. 3.What does the underlined word “emoji” probably mean? A.A small image used in electronic communications that symbolizes something. B.A poster used to advertise hot dogs. C.A toy given by a hot dog seller. D.A facial expression posted on a letter as a stamp. 4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A.The history of hot dogs. B.Different kinds of sandwiches. C.Do Americans really love hot dogs? D.Is a hot dog a sandwich?
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Many people will be familiar with automated writing through Gmail. Smart Reply provides brief answers to routine emails. If someone asks “Do you want to meet at 3 pm?”, Gmail offers one-click responses such as “Sure!” The New Yorker’s John Seabrook recently described a more powerful version of this technology, called GPT-2, which can ably mimic (模拟) his magazine’s style. Such systems use a digital network of billions of artificial “neurons” (神经元) with virtual “synapses” — the connections between neurons — that strengthen as the network “learns”, in this case from 40 gigabytes（千兆字节）— worth of online writing. The version Mr. Seabrook tested was polished with back-issues of the New Yorker. The metaphor of the brain is attractive, but “neurons” and “synapses” deserve those scare-quotes ( 双引号). The system is merely making some—admittedly very complex—statistical guesses about which words follow which in a New Yorker-style sentence. What escapes computers is creativity. They cannot create a topic or goal on their own, much less plan how to get there with logic and style. At various points in the online version of his article, readers can see how GPT-2 would have carried on writing Mr. Seabrook’s piece for him. The writing gives the impression of being human. But on closer inspection it is empty, even incoherent. Meaningless writing is the preserve of artificial intelligence. But to truly write, you must first have something to say. Computers do not. They await instructions. To compose meaningful essays, the likes of GPT-2 will first have to be integrated with databases of real-world knowledge. 1.Why does the author mention Gmail in the first paragraph? A.To prepare for the introduction of the topic. B.To advertise the powerful Gmail. C.To describe the feature of Gmail. D.To prove the strength of the Gmail. 2.In what way is GPT-2 more powerful than Gmail? A.It is creative. B.It has neurons with synapses. C.It can offer quick answers. D.It can follow a certain writing style. 3.What can we learn from the last two paragraphs? A.GPT-2 is powerful because it is integrated to real-world knowledge. B.GPT-2 has already been able to write meaningful essays. C.GPT-2 still has a long way to write like humans. D.GPT-2 can help Mr. Seabrook with writing very well. 4.Where is the passage taken from? A.A brochure. B.An advertisement. C.A magazine. D.An essay.
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How to Avoid the Worst Cold-Weather Packing Mistakes Yes, you can definitely blame winter clothes for your overstuffed(塞得过满的)suitcase. After all, warm clothing takes up a lot more room than summer T-shirts and shorts. To make matters worse, you’ve got to pack for overheated restaurants and freezing outdoor conditions. 1. . Here are some winter-packing mistakes we learned the hard way, and tips you need. 2. Your shoes face a big challenge in the winter. They need to be: insulated, waterproof, and warm; provide great traction in case of ice; be able to withstand salt; and be comfortable to walk in. So, your sneakers aren't going to cut it. Just remember to wear your heavier snow boots on the plane; otherwise, they'll take up half your suitcase space. Packing the wrong materials 3., It absorbs moisture and sweat, which will make you cold and keep you freezing. You can replace cotton with wool, as wool is naturally odor-resistant and breathable. Leaving behind sunglasses Since you're not headed to the beach, you might forget to pack your sunglasses. The sun can shine brightly on freezing days too tough, so be able to pack yours. 4.. Not bringing medicine Cold and flu cases rise during the winter, and while you definitely don't plan on getting sick while traveling, you should be prepared in case it does happen. Make sure you've packed medication for upset stomach, fever relief, body aches, and congestion, 5.. Just get travel-sized versions of you go-to drugs. A. But we're here to help B. Choosing the right shoes C. Wearing the wrong shoes D. Cotton is a terrible choice for the winter E. Better be a pair which is easy to pack and hard to break F. You don't have to travel with the whole medicine chest though G. Also throw some sunscreen in there as you can get sunburned in winter
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Bobby the mountain climber was famous for his attempts to climb the big snowy mountain. He had tried it at least thirty times, but had always failed halfway. For the sake of ________ Bobby to try again, Old Peeper, the town optician, who bore witness to his ________, presented him with a pair of ________ sunglasses. "If it starts clouding over or if your feet start hurting, put on these glasses. They'll help you.” Bobby accepted the ________ without giving it much mind, but when his feet started _________ again he remembered his words and put on the glasses. Then ________ came as usual in the form of cloud cover, but seemingly not so thick this time. So Bobby ________climbing, leaving the clouds behind, forgetting his ________, and finally arriving at the summit. It was ___________ worth it. His feeling of triumph was ________, almost as magnificent as that wonderful ________. Resplendent in its silence, the mountain below was surrounded by a dense sea of clouds. Bobby didn't remember the clouds being as ________ as that, so he looked more closely at the sunglasses, and ________ everything. Peeper had carved a light ________ on the lenses (镜片), in the form of the snow-covered summit. It was made in such a way that you could only ________ it if you looked upwards. Peeper had understood that whenever Bobby lost sight of his ________, he would similarly lose sight of his dream, and his ________ to continue would weaken. Bobby realised that the only obstacle to reaching the summit had been his own _______. When he could no longer see the top of the mountain, the problems ________. He thanked Peeper for using that little ________ to help him see that his aims were not impossible, and that they were still there, where they had always been. 1.A.convincing B.encouraging C.educating D.entertaining 2.A.practice B.disadvantage C.growth D.failure 3.A.special B.beautiful C.fancy D.expensive 4.A.gift B.challenge C.award D.request 5.A.breaking B.damaging C.aching D.swelling 6.A.danger B.adventure C.pressure D.misfortune 7.A.quitted B.kept C.accomplished D.abandoned 8.A.problem B.pain C.injury D.anxiety 9.A.normally B.practically C.certainly D.exactly 10.A.incomparable B.invisible C.undesirable D.unmeasurable 11.A.experience B.attempt C.view D.present 12.A.white B.thin C.dark D.thick 13.A.recognized B.grasped C.believed D.acknowledged 14.A.image B.spot C.photo D.message 15.A.move B.feel C.change D.see 16.A.objective B.power C.success D.journey 17.A.preference B.will C.competence D.concentration 18.A.mistake B.prejudice C.ignorance D.discouragement 19.A.set off B.cut in C.set in D.showed off 20.A.technology B.tool C.trick D.mark
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 An incredible dog has mastered more than just the doggy paddle (狗刨式游泳) — it helps disabled children learn how to surf. Ricochet’s owner Judy said, “I was working with her at balance and coordination (协调). Her balance is 1. good that she can help to stabilize the board for the kids. And it makes them feel good to know that Ricochet is there with them, 2. (keep) them company.” Ricochet helps the disabled children build up the confidence to get on the board themselves. 3. (Dress) in a yellow jacket, Ricochet helps to counter-balance the board and acts as a comforting presence. Judy was 4. (severe) disabled since her teens. Having Ricochet around lifts her spirits, and inspires her to conquer her pain to get on the board. “Ricochet has taught me to focus 5. what I can do, rather than what I can’t,” she said. A car crash 6. (leave) Ian, a six-year-old boy, with brain damage. 7. he had loved surfing before the accident, he was too nervous to go back into the water. His fear turned to excitement, when he 8. (tell) he could try a tandem surf (双人冲浪) session with Ricochet. Their session was 9. (success) and by the end of it, Ian was smiling from ear to ear. Over the last 10 months, Ricochet’s excellent 10. (performance) have raised £30,000 for a number of charity causes.
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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。 This summer holiday, I go to a seaside city with my family. We got there by air. It is a very beautiful and modern city, where impressed us a lot. On the first day, we took a bus to a place calling the Sea Park. There were such many different kinds of fishes that I couldn’t believe in my eyes. On the second day, we went swimming, and we all enjoyed ourselves. During the next two days, we went to some tourist spot, shopping and taking photos. Several days late, we left the city. Although we were tiring on our way home, we felt happily about the holiday. What unforgettable experience!
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假设你是李华，你的英国朋友 Johnson 对你所在城市广州地区正在实施的“垃圾分类”的活动很感兴趣，请你给 Johnson 写一封信，向他介绍“垃圾分类”的详情，要点如下： 1. 垃圾问题的现状; 2. 垃圾分类的意义; 3. 询问对方城市垃圾分类的情况。 注意：1. 词数 100 左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 参考词汇：垃圾分类 Rubbish Classification __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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