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New York is an overwhelming city to visit with children. What follows is carefully collected advice from New Yorkers on how to cover the city right. Tenement Museum The Tenement Museum on the Lower East Side offers a fantastic glimpse into urban family life. Guided tours reveal the daily routines of generations of Irish, Jewish and Italian immigrants who made their mark then quickly moved up and out. Pick up a copy of “All-of-a-Kind Family”or a vintage toy in the museum shop, one of the city’s best. MoMA Museum MoMA Museum does an excellent job making modern and contemporary art accessible to children as young as 4. On weekend mornings, guided tours are divided into age-appropriate groups in which children can observe a number of works and draw; later they gain free admittance to the entire museum. The cafeteria is both grown-up and child-friendly, and there’s an art laboratory with hands-on activities and even an audio guide for young people. Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum The most significant in the museum is the Space Shuttle Pavilion, which is scheduled to reopen in July, showcasing the Enterprise, NASA’s first space shuttle, which arrived last year. The U.S.S. Intrepid, a World War II-era aircraft carrier, is worthwhile in itself. While the complex suffered damage during Hurricane Sandy, most of its facilities are once again shipshape. Families may want to consider Operation Slumber, which allows for overnight visits with special activities for children 6 and older. Children’s Museum of the Arts All the artwork here is made by children, and visitors can make their own （bonus: you don’t have to clean up）. An area for younger children includes sand, Play-Doh and guided music activities. Children go berserk for the Ball Pond, a closed-in area of oversize balls. Is it experiential art? An installation? Children need not bother with such imponderables. 1.Which of the following museums offer free admission? A.Tenement Museum. B.MoMa Museum. C.Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. D.Children’s Museum of Arts. 2.How is Children’s Museum of the Arts different from the other three museums? A.It is located in New York. B.It exhibits a lot of artwork. C.Its artwork is all created by children. D.It used to be damaged in the Hurrican Sandy. 3.What do the four museums have in common? A.They are all children-friendly. B.They all show visitors contemporary artwork. C.They can offer visitors activities to take part in. D.They are all suitable for children over 4 years old.
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This month, when earthquakes rocked Southern California on back-to-back days, it was a shocking reminder that we may one day experience the “Big One,” a quake with the power to kill and destroy. However a few people saw something else: a photo opportunity. Tourists flocked to a large crack in a highway to see evidence of the damage for themselves and, of course, take a quick selfie(自拍). It was only the latest example of how our modern love of sharing photos we take of ourselves in notable situations is colliding with nature and the world, often in confusing and even dangerous ways. In Canada, a sunflower farm barred visitors last year after selfie-seekers destroyed flowers and left the land looking like a “zombie apocalypse.”(僵尸启示录) In Spain, a man was gored in the neck last weekend while trying to take a video selfie at the annual running of the bulls in Pamplona. The selfie phenomenon entered the mainstream after Apple and other phonemakers added front-facing cameras starting in 2010, the same year Instagram and other photo-sharing apps were becoming popular. From 2011 to 2017, more than 250 people died while taking selfies, according to a study by researchers in India, which had by far the highest number of such deaths, followed by Russia and the United States. Many died after drowning, falling or being attacked by an animal. Most were under the age of 30. It’s easy to be uncomfortable with selfies and even mock them, especially when they’re risky or in bad taste. But some researchers have explored different questions: Why do we take selfies? Can they ever be a healthy form of expression? Can selfies be used for good? 1.Why does the author mention the earthquake happened in Southern California? A.To show how severe the earthquake is. B.To warn the readers of the dangers in the earthquake. C.To introduce the risky behavior of the crazy selfie takers. D.To show how scared people are when earthquake happened. 2.The sunflower farm in Canada barred visitors, because____________ A.there are too many visitors. B.the farm used to be devastated by selfie seekers. C.the sunflowers are supposed to be well protected. D.the farm owner did not want others to enjoy the beautiful sunflowers. 3.What is the right order of the following countries according to the number of selfie deaths? A.the US, India, Russia. B.Russia, the US, India. C.India, Russia, the US. D.India, the US, Russia. 4.How did the author feel about selfie? A.Positive. B.Negative. C.Ambiguous. D.Uncaring.
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Scientists have long known a fairly reliable way to extend life span in rodents(啮齿类动物) and other lab animals: Reduce the amount of calories they eat by 10 percent to 40 percent. This strategy known as caloric restriction, has been shown to increase the life span of various organisms and reduce their rate of cancer and other age-related ailments. Whether it can do the same in people has been an open question. But an intriguing new study suggests that in young and middle-aged adults, chronically(慢性地) restricting calorie intake can have an impact on their health. In the new study, researchers looked at a group of 143 healthy men and women who were instructed to practice caloric restriction for two years, with the aim of cutting the calories they consumed by 25 percent. On average, the dieters managed to slash about 12 percent of their total calories, or roughly 300 calories a day, the amount in a few chocolate chip cookies or a small Starbucks Mocha. But the group saw many of their health markers improve. They lost weight and body fat. Their blood pressure fell slightly, and they had better blood sugar control and less inflammation. At the same time, a control group of 75 healthy people who did not practice caloric restriction saw no improvements in any of these markers. Some of the benefits in the calorie restricted group stemmed from the fact that they lost a large amount of weight. However, the results of the survey suggest that caloric restriction might have some unique biological effects on disease pathways in the body. Calorie restriction may be a useful tool for better health and weight loss, but it’s unclear whether the changes in the new study will ultimately translate into longevity and reductions in chronic disease, said Frank Hu, the chairman of the nutrition department at the Harvard, who was not involved in the research. 1.What happened to the lab animals, after the amount of calories was reduced? A.More lab animals got cancers. B.More Lab animals can live longer. C.Health condition of lab animals got worse. D.Lab animals will suffer from no disease in their future life. 2.From the study, after caloric restriction, what happened to the 143 people? A.Their healthy markers improved. B.They did not get chronic diseases. C.They did not get lose any weight at all. D.They did not eat chocolate chip cookies. 3.Which work has the similar meaning to the underline word, slash? A.Reduce. B.Increase. C.Add. D.Beat. 4.From Frank Hu’s words, what can be inferred? A.Calorie restriction is beneficial to weight loss. B.People with caloric restriction will love longer than others. C.More people should be encouraged to take caloric restriction in life. D.The relation between caloric restriction and longer lifespan is uncertain.
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You’re walking around and a thought occurs: “I should check my phone.” The phone comes out of your pocket. You type a message. Then your eyes remain glued to the screen, even when you walk across the street. We all do this kind of distracted walking, or“twalking.” Why are we so addicted to it? People are, by nature, information-seeking creatures. When we regularly check our phones, we are snacking on information from devices that offer an all-you-can-eat buffet of information. And in some ways, smartphones were designed to be irresistible to information-seeking creatures. However, at what point is this considered addiction? Not all constant phone use was considered addictive, said Steven Sussman, a professor at the University of Southern California. External pressures, like a demanding job, could force people to frequently check their phones. But when people check their devices just to enhance their mood, this could be a sign of a developing problem. Another signal of addictive behavior is becoming preoccupied with smartphone use when you should be doing something else. An even clearer indicator is what happens when the phone is taken away. “Let’s say you go out to the mountains and you don’t get reception, so you can’t use a smartphone,” Dr. Sussman said. “Do you feel a sense of relief? Or do you feel, wow, I want to get out of these mountains — I want to use the smartphone. If you feel the latter, that’s toward the addictive direction.” Jim Steyer, the chief executive of Common Sense Media, said there needed to be a broad public awareness campaign over the dangers of walking and texting in parallel with distracted driving.“You have distracted pedestrians and distracted drivers, so it’s the double whammy,” he said. “Tech addiction hits in both ways.” 1.What is probably the proper explanation of the word “twalking”? A.Talk while working. B.Text while walking. C.Travel while walking. D.Tease others while walking. 2.Why do we get into the habit of twalking ? A.Twaling is interesting and beneficial. B.The news on the cellphone is of great value. C.Twalking is trend that everyone want to follow. D.Smartphones comply with our eagerness for information. 3.Which of the following is regarded as addition? A.We use smartphones constantly for work. B.When we use the smartphones, we are in a bad mood. C.When smartphones are taken away, we are anxious to find them. D.Climbing mountains without cellphone makes us feel a sense of relief. 4.What can be reflected from Jim Stever’s words? A.Distracted driving is more dangerous than twalking. B.Twalking brings more dangers than distracted driving. C.The number of twalking people is equal to distracted drivers. D.Twalking and distracted driving deserve more public concern.
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To Track What You Eat and Drink Keeping a food diary helps give you an accurate picture of what you eat every day.1. Here are some suggestions to track what you eat and drink. Set up your diary. The simplest way to track what you eat and drink is by setting up your diary in a notebook or downloading a food journal app on your phone. You'll need to be able to keep track of the date, time, place, item eaten, quantity consumed, and extra notes. 2.The most accurate food journal will most likely be the most helpful as well. Try to jot down or take note of everything that goes into your mouth. Include all meals, drinks, snacks and even nibbles of food you eat while you cook. Write down accurate quantities. If you're concerned about how many calories you consume, writing down the quantities you eat is important data to include in your diary.3. 4. Whether you're keeping a food diary to help you lose weight or you're trying to pinpoint a potential food allergy, your mood matters. Jot down notes on how a food or meal makes you feel. 5. For example, you might feel anxious and have an upset stomach after eating dairy-based foods. A.Record all beverages. B.Record everything you eat and drink. C.Record how you feel after eating each item. D.It also helps you manage or lose weight or help you eat healthier. E.Don’t forget to include any physical symptoms or side effects after eating. F.You might want to buy measuring cups to help ensure your quantities are correct. G.Start taking down a few notes about your diet and you may be surprised at what you learn.
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One day, Howard Kelly, a poor boy was so hungry that he decided to beg for a meal.______, when a lovely young woman opened the door, he asked for a drink of water instead. But she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it, and then asked, “How much do I______ you?”“Nothing,” she replied. “Mother taught me never to ______ pay for a kindness.” Years later the young woman became ______ ill and was sent to the big city for treatment. Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the ______. When he heard the name of the town she came from, he ______went down through the hospital hall into her room. He ______ her at once. After going back to the consultation room he______ to do his best. After a long struggle, the battle was______. Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the bill to him for approval. He wrote something on it. The bill was then sent to her room. She was ______ to open it because she was ______ that it would take the rest of her life to pay it ______. Finally she looked, and the note on the bill ______ her attention, which ______"Paid in ______ with a glass of milk." Tears of joy rolled down her cheek. 1.A.However B.Therefore C.Thus D.Otherwise 2.A.pay B.borrow C.lend D.owe 3.A.regard B.learn C.accept D.think 4.A.critically B.slightly C.generally D.mildly 5.A.injury B.consultation C.suggestions D.wound 6.A.patiently B.slowly C.immediately D.lively 7.A.saw B.recognized C.glared D.glanced 8.A.refused B.learned C.hesitated D.determined 9.A.won B.defeated C.settled D.gained 10.A.happy B.afraid C.anxious D.eager 11.A.optimistic B.negative C.uncertain D.positive 12.A.off B.out C.up D.in 13.A.started B.caught C.stimulated D.distracted 14.A.told B.stated C.wrote D.read 15.A.full B.half C.all D.fall
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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。将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。 The planet’s biggest shopping day has come and gone, and Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant(电商巨头), again showed the world how many mountains of stuff it could persuade people to buy in 24 hours. Nov.11 1.（know）in China as Singles Day. This year, nearly $38.3 billion worth of merchandise was sold on Alibaba’s platforms, 2. (beat) last year’s $30.8 billion.The eye-popping number, 3. Alibaba manages to make even more eye-opening year after year, reflect the changing times since the company invented the retail even a decade ago. China, has grown richer and 4.（digitally）connected. Alibaba has become 5. technology powerhouse. Along the way, the company has made a few famous friends. Its live-streamed evening gala in Shanghai 6.（feature）the singer Tayler Swift. Celebrities who 7.（proform）on the Singles Day stage in previous years include the model Miranda Kerr and the actors Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig. 8. there is a tariff war 9.China and the US, Single Day shows Beijing’s 10.（willing）to welcome the whole world.
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假定你是李华。你所在班级的交换生Peter正在进行一项关于垃圾分类的研究。他给你来信询问你们社区垃圾分类的实施情况，请给Peter回一份邮件，告诉他相关信息，邮件内容包括： 1. 写邮件的目的； 2. 垃圾分类的实施情况； 3. 你对垃圾分类的看法。 注意：1. 电子邮件的格式已为你写好，不计入总词数; 2. 词数：100左右。 垃圾分类：garbage classification Dear Peter, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes! Yours, Li Hua
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阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150 左右。 Kent was a manager of a furniture agency. His establishment nearly went bankrupt (倒闭）because of the wrong decision he had made. He was so regretful and depressed that he planned to drive to a bar alone to release his emotions. It was near midnight in an extremely cold winter, and the temperature was minus 9 degrees centigrade. There were few people in the street. Suddenly, a figure of an old madam entered his line of sight. She was standing sideways near a platform, dressed in a plain coat, dragging a suitcase, and holding a plastic bag in the other hand. The slight old lady was seemingly more than 80. She was trembling in cutting wind. Now she kept motioning Kent for a ride. Although Kent was somewhat angry about the old madam's disturbing，he wouldn't like to leave her in the cold night. He noticed she coughed violently and thought that she might be ill and really needed help. So he braked near her. The madam said, "Would you please take me for a ride? I can offer double fare. . . " Kent interrupted her, "I will charge you nothing! Come on!" The madam pointed to her luggage and said, "Could you put my suitcase into the car?" Kent stepped out and put it in the trunk. Kent proceeded to drive. He stopped at a petrol station where he wanted to purchase gallons of gasoline (汽油). During the interval they waited in a queue，the madam began her narration, "Could you please send me to the charity house in the suburbs? I want to send them something. I had been given help there 50 years ago. The president and workers were all good guys." She burst into tears，"Now they've all passed away. The life was tough at that time, but we all loved and cared about each other. I've held a desire to be back there again for long." Kent realized the madam was recalling a section of the good missing days. A complicated feeling surrounded him, and he decided to cancel his plan and stay with the old madam. Paragraph 1 ： After a two-hour drive，they came to the gate of their destination. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2 ： Hearing this, Kent lapsed into silence, because he knew the rest home was for patients with incurable diseases. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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