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What does the woman think of the shopping center? A.It is satisfactory. B.It is old-fashioned. C.It is disappointing.
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When will the speakers arrive at the camp? A.On August 5th. B.On August 6th. C.On August 7th.
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Who is most probably the man? A.A waiter. B.A bookseller. C.A farmer.
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Where is the conversation most probably taking place? A.In a theatre. B.In a library. C.In a booking office.
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What does the woman mean? A.The man should work hard. B.The man can apply for the job again. C.The man may have another chance.
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What is the conflict between the woman and the man? A.Adam prefers chocolate milkshake. B.Adam takes a big bite of plain bread. C.Adam’s food is changed to milkshake. 2.What is the possible relation between Adam and the woman? A.Father and daughter. B.Mother and son. C.Husband and wife.
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What do we know about the man? A.He might have caught a cold. B.He is going to Machu Picchu. C.He is a very considerate person. 2.What does the woman tell the man to avoid in the end? A.Covering your mouth with the elbow (肘). B.Sneezing directly at someone’s face. C.Washing your hands after coughing. 3.What are the speakers talking about? A.Travel plans. B.School lessons. C.Health habits.
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What is Sue’s suggestion for people with difficulties? A.Believing in themselves. B.Challenging their life. C.Asking for help. 2.How does Sue explain her job to kids? A.She makes children’s programs. B.She gets involved in legal decisions. C.She explains the function of the law in simple words. 3.What does Sue think happiness is? A.Sharing things with others. B.Solving problems. C.Having her opinions heard.
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What is the woman most probably doing? A.She’s looking around a house for rent. B.She’s viewing the house she wants to buy. C.She is talking about the loan with the bank staff. 2.What does the woman like best in the kitchen? A.The wine storage area. B.The advanced equipment. C.The relaxing colors of the wall. 3.What does the woman think of the man’s offer on the house at first? A.It’s unreasonable. B.It’s unexpected. C.It’s acceptable. 4.What does the woman imply in the end? A.She’ll buy the house. B.She’ll reconsider the price. C.She’ll discuss with her husband.
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听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 1.When will the first half of the course be delivered? A.On Tuesdays and Thursdays. B.On Tuesdays and Wednesdays. C.On Wednesdays and Thursdays. 2.How often will the class meet in the research lab? A.Twice a week. B.Once a month. C.Twice a month. 3.What might NOT be closely related to one’s grades according to the passage? A.Classroom tests. B.Attendance rate. C.Research papers.
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For years, I have advocated the importance of hard work, determination, persistence, and practice as key ingredients of success. Malcolm Gladwell, who has written The Story of Success, seems to support my theory. He says it takes about 10,000 hours of practice to attain true expertise. “The people at the very top don’t just work harder than everyone else,” Gladwell writes. “They work much, much harder.” Achievement, he says, is talent plus preparation. Preparation seems to play a bigger role. For example, he describes the Beatles: They had been together seven years before their famous arrival in America. They spent a lot of time playing in clubs, sometimes for as long as eight hours a night. Overnight success? Not exactly. Estimates are that the band performed 1,200 times before their big success in 1964. By comparison, most bands don’t perform 1,200 times in their careers. Neurologist Daniel Levitin has studied the formula for success extensively and shares this finding: “The emerging picture from such studies is that 10,000 hours of practice is required to achieve the level of mastery associated with being a world-class expert in anything. In study after study of composers, basketball players, fiction writers, ice skaters, concert pianists, chess players, the number comes up again and again. Of course, this doesn’t address why some people get more out of their practice sessions than others do. But no one has yet found a case in which true world-class expertise was accomplished in less time. It seems it takes the brain a long time to digest all that it needs to know to achieve true mastery.” Two computer giants, Bill Joy, who co-founded Sun Microsystems, and Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, also were proof of the 10,000-hour theory. The abilities these people possessed were far-ranging, yet the formula for success was the same: hard work and lots of it. Some people just make it look easy. Of course, you probably didn’t see the first 9,999 hours of hard work. 1.According to the passage, what made Beatles different from most other bands? A.Their great talent. B.Their persistent effort. C.Their charming looks. D.Their outstanding achievements. 2.How does the author support the theme of the text? A.By stating arguments. B.By giving examples. C.By providing statistical data. D.By making comparisons. 3.According to the passage, the opinions that Malcolm Gladwell may agree with include the following EXCEPT that____ . A.life is full of ups and downs B.work transforms talent into genius C.success takes hard work and devotion D.the way to learn to do things is to do things
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Jacques-Yves Cousteau, the French explorer, once pointed out, “Population growth is the primary source of environmental damage.” Many experts are calling the growing problem of global waste a worldwide health crisis in that pollution from trash is not only harming the world’s oceans, air and soil but also endangering people’s health as well as the livelihood of all living creatures. Reduce, reuse, recycle Such a dilemma raises the question, is there a more responsible way of dealing with trash? Fortunately, there is. Living a zero-waste lifestyle is the way to go. One example of this is what’s often called the three R’s: reduce, reuse, recycle. Reducing the use of plastic containers as well as reusing and recycling bottles and cans decreases the amount of garbage being sent to landfills. As a result, less money is spent on waste management, and countries’ financial burdens are significantly relieved. Such positive effects on an economy is known as a circular economy. Circular economy Traditionally, manufacturers would make a product to be used and disposed of by consumers. This linear model of production offered no help in the fight against global waste. Alternatively, a circular economy was introduced. Once a product’s value is exhausted, the materials are recycled and returned to manufacturers. The outcome is less waste. One large-scale example of this is happening on the island of Taiwan. 4-in-1 Recycling Program In 1997, Taiwan established its signature 4-in-1 Recycling Program, consisting of communities, recycling companies, government cleaning teams and the Recycling Fund. Residents separate their recyclable waste. The local government collection teams collect it. Recycling companies buy waste materials from them to make profits. Importers and manufacturers who are responsible for the recyclable products pay a fee into the Recycling Fund. The Recycling Fund is an essential aspect of the program used to subsidize(补贴) the recycling disposal system, support education and research and development as well as finance recycling efforts in the future. Turning garbage into gold By following a circular system, more products than ever are being manufactured using recycled materials. Environmentally-friendly decisions like these help to conserve natural resources, reduce pollution, save landfill space and even create new job opportunities. Recycling can truly turn garbage into gold. 1.According to the passage, the biggest challenge facing the world today is________ . A.the rapid growth of population B.the overdeveloped manufacture C.the world’s large amount of trash D.inappropriate use of plastic products 2.What is the aim of bringing in circular economy? A.To save land and create wealth. B.To minimize waste and restore used materials. C.To support research and speed development. D.To rid poor habits and encourage a new lifestyle. 3.Which of the following might be the best title for the text? A.Zero-Waste, Full Recycle B.Circular Economy In Action C.The World’s Recycling Companies D.A Worldsize Environmental Crisis
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There is a very long list of rules for the New York City subway. Don’t put your feet on a seat, don’t carry open cups of coffee or soda, don’t take more than one seat... Those are just a few of the rules. There are hundreds more. With so many rules, why is it still unpleasant to ride the subway? Some people think that the problem is that no one enforces the rules. Other passengers sometimes try to enforce rules. But you can’t rely on them because New Yorkers have unwritten rules against talking to strangers and making eye contact with strangers. How can you tell someone to take her shopping bags off the seat and throw away her Coke without talking to her or looking at her? It is difficult. There are other New Yorkers who think that the subway is unpleasant because there are not enough rules. One rider wrote a letter to The New York Times a couple of weeks ago suggesting a few more subway rules. Here are some of the rules that she would like to see: -Don’t lean on the poles. You prevent other people from holding on. They can fall down. -Talk quietly. The trains are already too noisy. -Give your seat to elderly passengers or to parents with small children. If those unwritten rules of etiquette are written down, will the rude people be more likely to follow them? It doesn’t make sense to make more rules that no one will enforce. The real problem is that we are forgetting how to be nice to each other. It is embarrassing that we need a rule to tell us to give our seat to elderly passengers. Nobody should need to be reminded to do that. I say we stop talking about the rules and try to remember our manners. Let’s be nice to each other not because a police officer might tell us to get off the train, but because it is the right thing to do. Then New York City would be more civilized -both above ground and below. 1.Don’t make eye contact and don’t talk to strangers are examples of________. A.New York subway rules B.personal preferences on the subway C.behavioral habits in New York City D.unpleasant experiences on the subway 2.In the writer’s opinion, what measures should be taken? A.The authority should set stricter rules. B.The government should employ more police. C.The citizens should ride the subway less. D.Everyone should take better care of their behavior. 3.The underlined word “etiquette” is closest in meaning to____. A.manners B.phenomena C.festivals D.moods 4.The author wrote this article in order to____. A.introduce an unwritten rule for New Yorkers B.describe an unpleasant ride on the subway. C.present a real problem of disorder in the New York City. D.give a civilized suggestion on improving the riding environment.
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You are out of work. You hate your job.1.You are looking for your first job. Where do you start? If you are like most Americans, you’ll probably email your resume to a lot of companies. You might search for job postings on the Internet. But experts say you won’t have much luck. One thing you can do is read Richard Bolles’s What Color Is Your Parachute? This book is different from other job-hunting manuals. Bolles helps you find your ideal job: a job that fits you, a job that makes you happy. What kind of job is ideal for you? You need to have a clear picture in your mind of the job you want.2. Bolles says that you must think about three things before you can find your ideal job: 1. Your skills. What do you like to do? What do you do well? Are you good at talking to groups? Growing vegetables? Teaching? Drawing on the computer?3. For example, a mother of four children is probably good at managing people (children!). This woman may be a good manager. 2. 4. Where do you like to work? Do you like to work outside? At home? In an office? Alone or with others? What kinds of people do you like to work with? 3. Job rewards. How much money do you need? How much money do you want? Do you need a lot of vacation time?5. What makes you feel good about a job? So, if you are looking for a job or if you have a job but want a new one, remember: Don’t just email your resume out to every company. Don’t just answer Internet job postings. And don’t wait for friends to give you a job. A.Job setting. B.Job description. C.What else do you want from a job? D.You aren’t satisfied with your career. E.Bolles asks you to think about all your skills. F.The book was first written in 1970. G.The book has many exercises to help you draw this picture.
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In the summer of 1964, a well-known writer and editor Norman Cousins became very ill. His body _________, and it was difficult for him to even move around. He__ his physician, who did many tests. ___, he was diagnosed as having ankylosing spondylitis(强直性脊柱炎), a very serious and____ form of arthritis(关节炎). He was told he had only a 1 in 500 chance of__. ____ the diagnosis, Cousins was determined to overcome the disease. He had always been interested in __ and had read the work of Hans Selye, The Stress of Life (1956). This book discussed the idea of how body chemistry and health can be damaged by emotional stress and negative attitudes. Selye’s book made Cousins think about the ___ benefits of positive attitudes and emotions. He thought, “__ negative emotions produce negative changes in the body, wouldn’t positive emotions produce positive chemical changes?” He decided to concentrate on positive emotions as a treatment to___ some of the symptoms. In addition to his__ medical treatment, he tried to put himself in situations that would produce positive emotions. “Laughter Therapy” became part of his treatment. He____ time each day for watching comedy films, reading humorous books, and doing other activities that would_____ laughter and positive emotions. Within eight days of starting his “Laughter Therapy” program, his___ began to decrease. His physical condition even _____. Within a few months’ time, he was able to walk ____ a metal brace. Soon after that, he was able to return to work. He___ reached complete recovery in a few years. He lived for 26 years after he became ill. He died in 1990 at the age of 75. Skeptical readers may___ the doctor’s previous diagnosis, but Cousins believed his___ was the result of a mysterious mind-body interaction. His “Laughter Therapy” is a good example of one of the many___ medical treatments people look for today. 1.A.touched B.bled C.ached D.broke 2.A.discussed B.consulted C.observed D.checked 3.A.Eventually B.Hopefully C.Particularly D.Occasionally 4.A.respective B.defensive C.effective D.destructive 5.A.survival B.operation C.performance D.success 6.A.In case of B.In fear of C.In spite of D.In favor of 7.A.service B.medicine C.entertainment D.art 8.A.necessary B.suitable C.possible D.extra 9.A.If B.While C.As D.Unless 10.A.cure B.affect C.keep D.ease 11.A.common B.conventional C.casual D.comfortable 12.A.forced B.permitted C.delivered D.scheduled 13.A.bring about B.take up C.carry out D.result from 14.A.loss B.spirit C.illness D.pain 15.A.improved B.increased C.advanced D.repaired 16.A.dressing B.wearing C.holding D.putting 17.A.especially B.generally C.actually D.barely 18.A.require B.complain C.question D.explain 19.A.growth B.injury C.development D.recovery 20.A.available B.alternative C.ambitious D.admirable
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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。 Since 1972, more than 800 cultural sites that are thought to be of special importance to human history and culture 1. (add) to the World Heritage Site List. The Taj Mahal in India and the Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in China are two of the best known2. (example). The Taj Mahal,3.was built between 1631 and 1648, is4.(apparent) a masterpiece of architecture. It took more than 20, 000 workers and 1,000 elephants5.(complete) the project. Building a Taj Mahal was a labour of love. It was built in memory of the emperor’s beloved wife. If the Taj Mahal is a6. (celebrate) of the heart, then the Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties are 7. monument to the mind and spirit. 8. (build) by several emperors between 1368 and 1915, the Imperial Tombs represent Chinese cultural and historical values. Human life lasts only a short time9. art and culture last forever. The UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites programme attempts to preserve the best of human history. Masterpieces such as the Taj Mahal and the Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties remind us 10. what we can achieve at our finest, and inspire us to live up to our great past in the future.
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假如你是李华，即将赴英国剑桥大学就读。然而，由于国内新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情爆发，你无法按照规定时间报到。请你写一封邮件，向学校申请延迟报到。 内容包括：1. 表达歉意； 2. 阐述原因； 3. 希望获准。 注意：1. 词数 80 左右 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 参考词汇：新型冠状病毒肺炎 COVID-19 剑桥大学 the University of Cambridge _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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阅读下面短文, 根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。 It was a peaceful night. I was sleeping with my brothers, feeling warm and comfortable. Mama was sleeping nearby, covered by snow. Papa was somewhere nearby, watching over us. There was a bright moon and we had all had a good meal of venison (鹿肉) Papa had caught earlier. “Uncle Louis is coming”, Papa said. We loved Uncle Louis. He was a funny wolf, and always had interesting things to tell us and show us. A little while later, Uncle Louis appeared. We did not approach him with respect the way we approached Papa. We flew at him, jumped all over him, and rolled him in the snow. Uncle Louis laughed and patted us with his paws. He is black all over, with yellow eyes, and he is very tall. “It's the longest night of the year” , Uncle Louis said, “Does everyone feel like taking a run through the woods? I want to show you something unusual.” Hearing that, Papa warned that it was dangerous to go near that pack of humans who lived in the woods. “They are hardly dangerous”, Uncle Louis laughed, “They are so clumsy and make so much noise. They are not able to get near us--or even see us if we don't want them to. Besides, this is their special night. They are quite peaceful and won't be bothering about wolves.” “Oh, please, Papa, let us run through the woods with Uncle Louis and see something unusual! “ We all begged. “It is a fine night”, Papa smiled, “I must admit, I do feel like running.” 注意: 1. 所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右； 2. 至少使用 5 个短文中标有下划线的关键词语； 3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好； 4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。 Paragraph 1 And we were off, all of us, heading towards the woods. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2 We stopped and sat on a hillside and below us was the humans’ place. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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