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Drone X Pro is a shining star on the drone(无人机) market. Here's why it's gone viral. How does Drone X Pro work？ Start by installing the Drone app to your smartphone (Android and iOS). It takes just minutes. After that, just install(安装)the battery in your drone and launch the app. You're now ready to fly your Drone X Pro！ Why is this drone so special？ The drone is about the size of a large screen smartphone. It's so small that it fits in any pocket or handbag！ Here's the best part: flying is extremely easy. There's no experience required to fly this drone. You can easily control and fly this drone，even if you've never flown a drone in your life. Flying the drone is smooth and natural as riding a bike. Our friend's son came over to the office, and he figured out how to fly the drone in just minutes. You can't imagine how stable and smooth his controls are！ Once you own this drone，you can enjoy amazing HD pictures of nature，friends，and families. It's a blast！ How much does it cost？ Now，Drone X Pro sells for ＄150 each online and two at a discount of 80％. It's a great deal！If you're not satisfied, return it and you can get your money back. Because of the easy use，portability, low price，and small size，it's absolutely worth it！ Just imagine amazing pictures and videos you'll be taking with your new Drone X Pro. If you've never flown a drone before，this is the time to start！ Call now！ 400-800-7832 or order yours from the official website www. dronexpro. com. 1.What makes Drone X Pro different from the other drones？ A.It is easy to carry. B.It is unnecessary to install. C.It is complex to control. D.It is expensive to afford. 2.How does the advertisement prove flying Drone X Pro easy？ A.By sharing some experience. B.By presenting a vivid picture. C.By stating its operating steps. D.By giving a specific example. 3.How much should you pay to purchase two such drones online？ A.＄120. B.＄150. C.$240. D.$ 300.
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Sometimes we may find that every week there are a lot of new stories about how climate change is affecting the planet, or new plans to battle its effects. But the concept itself isn’t new at all — in fact, scientists have been exploring questions about climate change for almost 200 years. The idea of ''greenhouse gases'' goes back to 1824, when Joseph Fourier wondered what was regulating the earth's temperature. Fourier concluded that the atmosphere must be responsible for containing the heat absorbed from the sun and described it as a box with a glass lid: As light shines through the glass, the inside gets warmer as the lid traps the heat. As Fourier's ideas spread, it came to be called ''the greenhouse effect''. Scientists continued to study the greenhouse effect. Not until a Swedish chemist named Svante Arrhenius came along, did scientists understand how global warming actually works. After years of work, Arrhenius determined that the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere did in fact have a direct effect on global temperatures. Arrhenius found that CO2, and other gases trap radiation, which warms the atmosphere. Arrhenius was the first to suspect that burning coal could contribute to the greenhouse effect. But Arrhenius welcomed the warming effect on the planet. At a lecture later that year, Arrhenius noted that creatures of a warmer earth ''might live under a milder sky and in less barren surroundings''. While Arrhenius' findings won him the 1903 Nobel Prize in chemistry, scientists kept debating whether the greenhouse effect was increasing until 1950, when researchers finally began to find strong data supporting it. By the end of the 1950s, American scientists had been sounding the alarm on the long-term consequences of climate change. Climate change research has come a long way since Fourier first described the greenhouse effect — still, maybe Arrhenius should have been more careful of what he wished for. 1.What does the underlined word ''it'' in Paragraph 2 refer to? A.The climate change. B.The greenhouse effect. C.The atmosphere. D.The heat from the sun. 2.When did the scientists first find evidence for the bad effect of global warming? A.In 1824. B.In 1903. C.In 1950. D.200 years ago. 3.What's the author's attitude towards Arrhenius' wish? A.Optimistic. B.Negative. C.Neutral. D.Ambiguous. 4.What's the main idea of the text? A.Causes of climate change. B.Effects of greenhouse gases. C.Findings about global warming. D.Explorations on climate change.
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It's common knowledge that the woman in Leonardo da Vinci's most famous painting seems to look back at observers, following them with her eyes no matter where they stand in the room. But this common knowledge turns out wrong.
A new study finds that the woman in the painting is actually looking out at an angle that's 15.4 degrees off to the observer's right—well outside of the range that people normally believe when they think someone is looking right at them. In other words, said the study author, Horstmann, ''She's not looking at you. '' This is somewhat ironic, because the entire phenomenon of a person's gaze (凝视) in a photograph or painting seeming to follow the viewer is called the ''Mona Lisa effect''. That effect is absolutely real, Horstmann said. If a person is illustrated or photographed looking straight ahead, even people viewing the portrait from an angle will feel they are being looked at. As long as the angle of the person’s gaze is no more than about 5 degrees off to either side, the Mona Lisa effect occurs. Horstmann and his co-author were studying this effect for its application in the creation of artificial-intelligence avatars(虚拟头像) when Horstmann took a long look at the ''Mona Lisa'' and realized she wasn't looking at him. To make sure it wasn't just him, the researchers asked 24 people to view images of the ''Mona Lisa'' on a computer screen. So why do people repeat the belief that her eyes seem to follow the viewer? Horstmann isn't sure. It's possible, he said, that people have the desire to be looked at, so they think the woman is looking straight at them. Or maybe the people who first coined the term ''Mona Lisa effect'' just thought it was a cool name. 1.What is generally believed about the woman in the painting ''Mona Lisa''? A.She attracts the viewers to look back. B.She seems mysterious because of her eyes. C.She fixes her eyes on the back of the viewers. D.She looks at the viewers wherever they stand. 2.What gaze range in a painting will cause the Mona Lisa effect? A. C. 3.Why was the experiment involving 24 people conducted? A.To confirm Horstmann's belief. B.To create artificial-intelligence avatars. C.To calculate the angle of Mona Lisa's gaze. D.To explain how the Mona Lisa effect can be applied. 4.What can we learn from the text? A.Horstmann thinks it's cool to coin the term “Mona Lisa effect”. B.The Mona Lisa effect contributes to the creation of artificial intelligence. C.Feeling being gazed at by Mona Lisa may be caused by the desire for attention. D.The position of the ruler in the experiment will influence the viewers' judgment.
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Sparrow is a fast-food chain with 200 restaurants. Some years ago, the group to which Sparrow belonged was taken over by another company. Although Sparrow showed no sign of declining, the chain was generally in an unhealthy state. With more and more fast-food concepts reaching the market, the Sparrow menu had to struggle for attention. And to make matters worse, its new owner had no plans to give it the funds it required. Sparrow failed to grow for another two years. Until a new CEO, Carl Pearson, decided to build up its market share. He did a survey, which showed that consumers who already used Sparrow restaurants were extremely positive about the chain, while customers of other fast-food chains were unwilling to turn away from them. Sparrow had to develop a new promotional campaign. Pearson faced a battle over the future of the Sparrow brand. The chain’s owner now favored rebranding Sparrow as Marcy’s restaurants. Pearson resisted, arguing for an advertising campaign designed to convince customers that visits to Sparrow restaurants were fun. Such an attempt to establish a positive relationship between a company and the general public was unusual for that time. Pearson strongly believed that numbers were the key to success, rather than customers’ spending power. Finally, the owner accepted his idea. The campaign itself changed the traditional advertising style of the fast-food industry. The TV ads of Sparrow focused on entertainment and featured original songs performed by a variety of stars. Instead of showing the superiority of a specific product, the intention was to put Sparrow in the hearts of potential customers. Pearson also made other decisions which he believed would contribute to the new Sparrow image. For example, he offered to lower the rent of any restaurants which achieved a certain increase in their turnover (营业额) These efforts paid off, and Sparrow soon became one of the most successful fast-food chains in the regions where it operated. 1.Which was one of the problems Sparrow faced before Pearson became CEO? A.The number of its customers was declining. B.Its customers found the food unhealthy. C.It was in need of financial support. D.Most of its restaurants were closed. 2.For what purpose did Pearson start the advertising campaign? A.To build a good relationship with the public. B.To stress the unusual tradition of Sparrow. C.To learn about customers’ spending power. D.To meet the challenge from Marcy’s restaurants. 3.What do know about the TV ads of Sparrow? A.They changed people’s views on pop stars. B.They amused the public with original songs. C.They focused on the superiority of its products. D.They influenced the eating habits of the audience. 4.What was Pearson’s achievement as a CEO? A.He managed to pay off Sparrow’s debts. B.He made Sparrow much more competitive. C.He helped Sparrow take over a company. D.He improved the welfare of Sparrow employees.
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Travelling with friends can be an absolutely amazing experience where you could make lifelong memories or it could end up ruining your friendship. 1. Here are some rules you should follow to make sure your next trip with friends goes as smoothly as possible. 2. Sure，you and your friends probably have some similar interests，but that’s not always the case. In an effort to keep everyone happy，go over travel plans and expectations ahead of time. Have each person categorize activities or sights into“must—see”“want to see”and“would go if we have time”. Plan accordingly and make sure everyone can see some of their top attractions. ·Communicate and respect each other. Everyone has personal preferences when travelling—from getting the bed closest to the bathroom or sitting in the airplane’s window seat. But sometimes things don’t go as you like. In this case，share your requirements directly with your travel companions. 3. Have a conversation when problems arise，for communication is the key. ·Don’t disappear. When travelling with a group—or even just one other person—you may want some alone time. That’s completely fine，but make sure your friends know where you are and have a way of contacting you. 4. ·Get off your phone. Of course，your friends will understand if you need to take a call from a family member，or in the event of a work emergency，but other than that，try to stay off your phone. 5. After all，the appeal of this type of trip is to spend time with friends. Just enjoy it! A. Give each other some space. B. Include at least one activity for everyone. C. And remember that consideration and respect go a long way. D. At the same time，listen to their concerns and be respectful of them. E. Don’t respond to non-urgent work contact or send messages frequently. F. It’s especially true of travelling in foreign countries or unfamiliar places. G. So it's important to make sure you and your friend(s)are on the same page.
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Have you ever noticed how the way you feel about yourself sometimes depends on whether or not you get confirmation of your value from others? I have______a lot about nurturing a positive identity of love and appreciation from the man who taught me to train dogs. First, he started out by ______his dogs with love and respect, and by showing them an infinite amount of______as they were learning. Then, the______thing he did was a true stroke of genius. He would cut a small piece of______for each dog. He would place it in the dog's sleeping area, for him to______each night. He would also take this carpet during the______and set it down in various locations, and sit the dog on the carpet, as he______the dog for being good. Next, Frank would teach the dog to______the carpet himself, and carry it to_____ they were going. The dog would then set the carpet down when they______, with Frank all of the time praising him. Now Frank said, "The dog begins to feel that he truly______in every place he travels to, and no matter where he goes, he______my love and appreciation. " If this strategy______so brilliantly with dogs, would it not work just______with human beings? 1.A.learned B.accumulated C.improved D.distinguished 2.A.pleasing B.treating C.surrounding D.chasing 3.A.sympathy B.comfort C.patience D.honor 4.A.first B.last C.next D.least 5.A.cloth B.meat C.area D.carpet 6.A.lie on B.hide in C.stand beside D.play with 7.A.morning B.afternoon C.evening D.day 8.A.blamed B.encouraged C.praised D.accompanied 9.A.carry with B.care for C.cut up D.pick up 10.A.wherever B.whenever C.however D.whatever 11.A.ran B.stopped C.stood D.turned 12.A.participated B.breaks C.belongs D.corresponds 13.A.receives B.expects C.ignores D.takes 14.A.works B.goes C.agrees D.applies 15.A.as possible B.as well C.better than D.still less
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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。 The giant panda，also 1. (know)as panda bear or simply panda，is a bear native 2.south central China. In the past many years，the giant panda 3. (drive)out of the lowland areas where it once lived as a result of farming，deforestation and other 4. (develop). Wild population estimates vary：one estimate shows that there are about 1，590 individuals 5.(1ive)in the wild，while a 2006 study estimated that this figure could be as high as 2,000 to 3,000. Some reports also show that 6. number of giant pandas in the wild is on the rise. The West first learned of the giant panda on March 11，1869，7. the French missionary(传教士)Armand David received a panda skin from a hunter. In 1936，Ruth Harkness became the first Westerner 8. (bring)a live giant panda named Su Lin to the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. To protect the pandas，in 2012，Earthwatch Institute，a global nonprofit that teams volunteers with scientists to conduct important 9. (science)research，launched a program called“On the Trail of Giant Panda”. This program，based in the Wolong National Nature Reserve，allows volunteers to work up close with pandas cared for in captivity (圈养)，and help them 10. (gradual)adapt to life in the wild.
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假定你是李华，你校计划成立“读英文名著”小组，请用英语给你的外教Wilson写一封信邀请他加入，内容包括： 1. 成立的目的； 2. 活动时间和地点； 3. 请他加入的理由。 注意：1. 词数 80 左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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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。 The most delicious memories seem to happen during the holidays. And like a squirrel preparing for winter, I put them away to enjoy slowly during the long winter months. Sometimes, I enjoy them for years. Among them are sweetest recollections: my little girls at the church play and the moment they got their first angel wings; a pink dolly stroller(手推车) wheeled into the bedroom with a tiny voice declaring, ''Look what Santa Claus brought me! ''; or New Year's snowmen wearing bright scarves borrowed from a grandma's fragrant drawer. But there is one memory that is a little bittersweet -- sort of like 80% dark chocolate, but still good for you. This story brings to mind a colorful candy dish and a very little boy. The occasion was somewhere between Christmas and New Year's when a few candies in a dish remained behind, a bright spot in dull winter gray. Wrapped in December's chill, my then 3-year old grandson, Justin, and I had dashed from the warmth of my parked car into the building where I planned to take care of a few work-related tasks. A smiling secretary greeted us as we brushed the snowflakes and rubbed our hands to chase the cold. Then with my grandchild close to my side, I busied myself, finishing the items of business that had brought us there. But while his hand remained in mine, his eyes fell on the candy dish sitting nearby. As we turned to leave, the thoughtful and very observant woman behind the desk asked the question all children wait to hear. ''Honey, '' the kindly woman said, peering over her glasses at Justin. ''Would you like a candy bar? '' she asked, her hand pushing the dish close for an easier reach. The boy looked up questioningly, his eyes meeting mine, permission hanging in the air. A slight nod from me and then a hurried beeline to the candy dish followed. One candy bar was already in his hand. Para 1: ''Justin! '' I said from the doorway. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Para 2: In the humor of the moment, I felt something hard to swallow. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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