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Movies are the most popular form of entertainment for millions of people. We go to the movies to escape our normal everyday existence and to experience a life more exciting than our own. Whatever our plan is in 2020, we can't miss these great movies!
PG-13| 131 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama Metascore: 8.0 A detective investigates the death of the male head of a strange and aggressive family. Director: Rian Johnson | Stars: Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis Votes: 225,361| Gross: $165.36M
R | 132 min | Comedy, Drama, Thriller Metascore: 8.6 A poor family, the Kims, cheat their way into becoming the servants of a rich family, the Parks. But their easy life gets complex when their trick is threatened with exposure. Director: Bong Joon Ho | Stars: Kang-ho Song, Sun-kyun Lee, Yeo-jeong Jo, Woo-sik Choi Votes: 315,193 | Gross: $53.37M
R | 122 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller Metascore: 8.5 In Gotham City, a party clown and ambitious comedian dreams of making the world laugh. But living with his mother and suffering from a compulsive laughter disorder, he only feels isolated and ignored. What's worse, he can't engage with the world at all. Director: Todd Phillips | Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy Votes: 715,341 | Gross: $335.45M
R | 148 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery Metascore:7.1 A couple travels to Sweden to visit a rural hometown's fabled mid-summer festival. What begins as a peaceful retreat (静休) quickly changes into an increasingly violent and unusual competition at the hands of a pagan cult. Director: Ari Aster | Stars: Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, Vilhelm Blomgren, William Jackson Harper Votes: 127,505 | Gross: $27.33M 1.Which of the following movies has the most votes? A.Knives Out. B.Gisaengchung. C.Joker. D.Midsommar. 2.What can be learned from the text? A.Gisaengchung is the longest movie. B.The Metascore of Midsommar is 8.6. C.Knives Out is directed by Todd Phillips. D.The gross ticket sale of Joker is more than $300M. 3.Which movies are about life changes? A.Knives Out & Joker. B.Knives Out & Gisaengchung. C.Gisaengchung & Midsommar. D.Joker & Midsommar.
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Five years ago, as a new nurse working at night-time at Norwalk Hospital in Connecticut, Kelly Depanfills stopped to chat with one of her favorite patients, a middle-aged man with leukemia, a type of blood disease. He was in the hospital for treatment, but what he really hoped for was a bone marrow (骨髓) transplant. He talked about “Be The Match”, a foundation that connects patients with donors. “It made me want to see if I matched with anyone,” Depanfills says. “He said, ‘Well, get on there!’” Depanfills was shocked at how simple “getting on there” turned out to be: all she had to do was sign up and swab (拭抹) her cheek. She just didn’t imagine she’d get the chance so quickly. Not long after being swabbed, Depanfills got a call about a possible recipient (接受者): a 6-month-old boy born without an immune system — meaning one cold could become life-threatening. Within six months, she was checked in to the hospital as his no-named transplant donor. After the operation, she was told the recovery time was 20 days and could include pain and tiredness, but she had only some soreness. “Honestly, the next day, I went out shopping,” she says. The boy who received her bone marrow cells is now recovering well and able to run around the playground like other kids. Depanfills was so energized by the experience that she started volunteering at registry events, and last year she started her own at Norwalk Hospital. “One couple drove 45 minutes just to get swabbed,” she says. In a single day, about 50 hoping to be donors signed up. Every year there are 20,000 people who might benefit from a bone marrow transplant. “When you say such things, people get nervous,” Depanfills says. “But I want everyone to know how easy giving this gift can be.” 1.The function of “Be the match” is to_____. A.link donors with recipients. B.perform transplant operations C.improve patients’ immune system D.raise money for Norwalk Hospital 2.Which of the following statements about Depanfills is true? A.She cured a middle-aged man. B.She was saved by “Be the match”. C.Her signing up for the donation was hard. D.Her name was unknown to the recipient. 3.According to the text, we can know that_____. A.the usual recovery time is less than 20 days B.many people are inspired by Depanfills’ action C.the recipient is normally free of pain and tiredness D.there are 20,000 people every year waiting for donations 4.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.A Non-profit Project B.A Cure for a Blood Disease C.A Marrow Transplant Operation D.A Caring and Can-do Donor
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Chinese researchers have developed a robot designed to help doctors treat the new coronavirus (新冠病毒) and other highly contagious diseases. The robot can perform some of the same medical examination tasks as doctors. For example, the device can perform ultrasounds, collect fluid samples from a person's mouth and listen to sounds made by a patient’s organs. Cameras record the robot’s activities, which are controlled remotely so doctors can avoid coming in close contact with infected patients. Doctors and other medical workers can operate the machine from a nearby room, or from much farther away. The robot's main designer is Zheng Gangtie, an engineer and professor at China’s Tsinghua University in Beijing. “Doctors are all very brave,” Zheng said. “But this virus is just too contagious…We can use robots to perform the most dangerous tasks.” Zheng said a friend of his, the head of Beijing’s Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, told him that one of the biggest problems in dealing with COVID-19 was that health care workers treating patients were getting infected themselves. Zheng said he wanted to do something to help this situation. So the engineer gathered a team and went to work on the robotic device. Zheng said the team was able to convert two robotic arms. The devices use the same technology that is used for space equipment, including moon explorers. The new robot is almost completely automated, Zheng said. It can even disinfect itself after performing actions involving patient contact. However, Zheng said he had heard from some doctors that it would be better not to build such robots to be fully automatic. This is because many patients still desire a personal presence to help calm them during treatment. The team currently has two robots and both have been tested by doctors at hospitals in Beijing. One machine was taken to Wuhan’s Union Hospital, where doctors were being trained to use it. The plan is to use the robot to help treat coronavirus patients, along with assistance from nurses and other hospital workers. Zheng would like to build more of the robots, but said money from the university has run out. About $72,000 has been spent on each robot. He said he does not plan to commercialize the design, but hopes that a company can begin that process. 1.What can we learn from Paragraph 2? A.The robot can record doctors’ activities. B.The robot can carry out actions automatically. C.The robot can assist doctors to examine patients. D.The robot can collect samples of patients’ organs. 2.The underlined word “disinfect” in Paragraph 3 is the closest in meaning to A.affect B.clean C.update D.fix 3.What can we infer about the robot according to Zheng Gangtie? A.It is very costly to make. B.It is highly recognized by doctors. C.It can be purchased in the market soon. D.It can also be used in moon exploration. 4.What is the main purpose of the text? A.To introduce a new type of medical robot. B.To provide guidance on treating COVID-19. C.To describe the current condition of COVID-19. D.To promote the commercialization of a new robot.
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English is full of funny expressions that don’t always make sense. What do they mean? How do we use them? And where did they come from? Idioms are phrases and sentences that do not mean exactly what they say. Even if you know the meaning of each word you see or hear, you may not understand the idiom because you don’t understand the culture behind it. Here are some English idioms based on animals. When children jump around and act silly, for example, their parents may tell them to stop “monkeying around”. To “monkey around” means to do things that are not useful or serious, or to simply waste time. But spending time playing with their family pets wouldn’t count as “monkeying around”. Many American families have a pet dog, which keeps the children company and makes them happy. Bu for some reason, which American language experts do not know, Americans use “dog” in a phrase that means to feel unwell. If you are “as sick as a dog”, you’re really, really sick and will have to stay home and rest or even go and see a doctor. Apart from dogs, cats are also beloved in U.S. households. Sometimes you may hear them mentioned in Americans’ conversations, “I told you to keep that secret, but you have just ‘let the cat out of the bag’!” You probably guessed it — that idiom means to reveal a secret or tell facts that were previously unknown. Dogs and cats don’t always get along, but they appear side by side in a commonly used idiom. When it rains heavily, people might say it’s “raining cats and dogs” outside. Bad weather often ruins people’s plans for outdoor activities. But on a lovely day, they can go on an outing or have a picnic in the park. If a swarm of tiny bugs decide they love your picnic food and start to hover (盘旋) around you and your friends, then it would be really annoying, wouldn’t it? That experience perfectly explains why people often tell someone who keeps bothering them to “stop bugging me”. Idioms are very common in both spoken and written English, so learning them is very important. If you need to understand English, or if you want to speak or write natural-sounding English, you have to learn idioms. 1.According to Paragraph 1, idioms are_____. A.phrases and sentences based on animals B.expressions with rich cultural background C.funny expressions that always make sense D.the total sum of the meanings of the words 2.“Monkeying around” can be used to describe children_____. A.jumping around and wasting time B.doing something useful and serious C.playing with monkeys with their parents D.spending time playing with their family pets 3.What can be learned from the text? A.Dogs and cats are friends by nature. B.Bugs can be used to show your annoyance. C.Americans believe cats can give away secrets. D.Americans know the origin of the idiom “as sick as a dog”. 4.How does the text mainly develop? A.By sharing experiences. B.By making comparisons. C.By providing examples. D.By quoting experts' words.
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The old saying still rings true: “1.Though having friends and family at your house may be fun at first, it can quickly sour once they've worn out their welcome. Your desire to have your living space all to yourself again and get back into your normal routine is perfectly reasonable. So how do you mention this uncomfortable situation without being rude? 2.Having a house guest can be a positive experience for all involved, if both are considerate. That means, hopefully, you and your house guests will agree upon the dates and duration of their visit and other relevant details before their arrival. If it's too late for that, start dropping hints now. 3.For example, you can say, “It has been so lovely having you stay with us.” If your guests don't seem to be getting the message, a little white lie may be necessary. Next time, set clearer boundaries from the start. That means your house guests should ask for permission to stay with you, not just assume they can. Make it clear that you need advanced notice, too—no last-minute surprise visits. 4. During a visit, encourage house guests to do some stuff on their own. Let them know they're welcome to grab a snack when they're hungry. 5.It empowers them to be self-sufficient—and you get a breather, too. A.They are not paying for the room B.Hopefully, your guests will understand C.Guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days D.Ideally, settle the details before not during the visit E.And if the dates they suggest don't work for you, say no F.Establish healthy boundaries with loved ones is essential G.Make themselves a cup of coffee or leave the house when they please
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While standing in an airport security line recently, I got to witness first-hand what being the parent of a young adult really means. A young woman of college age was in the line before me with her____loaded heavily. She was talking to her father who was standing a few feet away. “Dad, I____I'll call as soon as I get to Rome,” she said. He nodded nervously, and like any dad about to send their little girl across the ocean, ____wanted reassurance. “OK,” he said. And rocking backwards and forwards anxiously he continued, “But don't____! And your phone should work as soon as you____,but if it doesn't...” Before he could finish, she____, “Dad, it will work! And if it doesn't, I'll call you with Laura's phone. I'll be____!” He____agreeably, and I knew that when he looked at her, he didn't see a____woman about to start a great adventure. He saw a little girl taking her first nervous____on the school bus. It was time to be just as brave with this____as it was when she started school. “Well, Dad. I'm off!” she____proudly as she loaded her belongings onto the X-ray belt. Then she walked to____them from the other side. And she____looked back at her dad again. However, I did. There he stood with____eyes. “Be brave," he must have been telling himself, as his____bank replaced his grown daughter with his little girl for a few more seconds. Then he____and walked away. I____that young lady to her gate, and then watched her____a seat and wait for her plane to Rome. What a lucky young woman to have such a____father! 1.A.backpack B.phone C.father D.friend 2.A.predict B.admit C.expect D.promise 3.A.calmly B.randomly C.aimlessly D.desperately 4.A.forget B.hesitate C.panic D.worry 5.A.fly B.land C.return D.board 6.A.continued B.thought C.interrupted D.refused 7.A.urgent B.reliable C.fine D.careful 8.A.pushed B.nodded C.bowed D.left 9.A.confident B.nervous C.considerate D.generous 10.A.breaks B.measures C.chances D.steps 11.A.greeting B.goodbye C.meeting D.chance 12.A.objected B.whispered C.reminded D.announced 13.A.fetch B.load C.catch D.locate 14.A.occasionally B.still C.never D.always 15.A.innocent B.misty C.sharp D.cheerful 16.A.data B.story C.memory D.picture 17.A.froze B.disappeared C.turned D.failed 18.A.followed B.led C.took D.showed 19.A.send for B.fold up C.put away D.settle into 20.A.experienced B.brave C.respectable D.anxious
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阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Beijing 2022 Officially Launches Olympic Mascot The new Olympic mascot will serve1.an ambassador(大使) for winter sports, bringing joy to those who take part in and watch the Olympic Winter Games.2. (recognize) as a Chinese national treasure, the panda is 3. (deep) loved by people from all over the world, especially young people. As a mascot, it shows the strength and willpower of athletes and will help to promote the Olympic spirit. Bing Dwen Dwen4. (cover) in a full-body “shell” made of ice, and the heart shape in its left hand represents the host county's welcome. The bright colours of the circles around5. (it) face represent ice and snow sport tracks, showing connectivity and advanced technologies. The new Olympic mascot looks like6.astronaut, embracing new technologies for a future with all7. (possible). “Everywhere you go, you can feel the excitement and the expectation8.the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 are creating already,” said Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee. “The launch of the mascot today will generate even more interest for these Games, especially among young people. The mascot incorporates (包含) the9. (good) elements and characteristics of China and the Chinese people. What I can say already is that it10. (be) a wonderful ambassador for China and the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022.”
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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。 Two years ago, my class went on a five-day school trip in Paris! There was thirty of us and four teachers. We both went in one big and comfort coach. We watched a video and listened some CDs on the journey. It takes us only three hours to reach Paris. The hotel was very old, and the rooms were nice and the beds were great! When we went shopping, I tried to practise the French. We visited art galleries and I took lots of photo. The river trip was which I enjoyed most. Leave Paris made me sad as I had a lovely time there.
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假定你是学生会主席李华，你校正在创建“和谐校园”。请你代表学生会给全校学生写一封倡议书，内容包括： 1. 倡议目的； 2. 倡议内容； 3. 提出呼吁。 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：和谐校园harmonious campus Dear fellow students, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Student Union
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