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Aberdeen Lying along the northeast coast, Aberdeen is bordered by Royal Deeside and Cairngorms National Park to the west and wonderful sea views to the east. In Aberdeen you can feel the richness of the city’s history all around you, from the traditional Doric accent of local residents (居民) to the beautiful granite (花岗岩) buildings along the streets. Impressive architecture Aberdeen is well-known all over the globe because of its granite buildings and monuments. To the north of the city center, the stone streets and historic university buildings of Old Aberdeen are steeped (浸透) in history, while to the east — by the harbor — the fishing quarter is packed with tiny cottages and colorful gardens. At the harbor This is a city where you can walk from the city center to the harbor in minutes — and you have a high chance of seeing dolphins (海豚) playing in the waters when you get to the harbor. The sandy beach is a must visit. Walk along the sands before stopping to enjoy an ice cream in the fresh sea air. You might spot people surfing in the water too. Getting here Aberdeen has fantastic transport links with the rest of the UK and Europe. Whether flying, taking the train, catching the ferry or driving, reaching the region is straightforward. Getting around Aberdeen city has an amazing public transport system, both day and night, although exploring the streets by foot is a great way to experience the atmosphere of this dynamic city. Driving around is easy, but if you don’t have a car, buses and trains will easily take you to your destination. 1.Where does Aberdeen lie? A.Far off the coast. B.To the west of the sea. C.To the west of Royal Deeside. D.In the heart of Cairngorms National Park. 2.What makes Aberdeen famous worldwide? A.Its richness of history and culture. B.Its tiny cottages and colorful gardens. C.Its granite buildings and monuments. D.Its sandy beach and wonderful sea views. 3.What can be known about Aberdeen from the text? A.It’s not easy to get around it by car. B.Dolphins aren't rarely seen in its harbor. C.The best way to enjoy it is taking public transport. D.It has few direct transport links to cities outside the UK.
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Thirteen-year-old Madison Williams was studying in her bedroom when Leigh Williams, her mother, told her that a little boy fell into a septic tank(化粪池）and no one could reach him. Madison and Leigh ran to a neighbor's yard, where they found the boy's worried mother and other adults surrounding the tank opening. It stuck out a few inches above the ground and was 11 inches in width-slightly wider than a basketball-with a hatch(盖子)that had been moved unnoticed. The two-year-old boy had slipped in and was drowning in four feet of waste water inside the eight-feet-deep tank. Madison surveyed the situation. She was the only one who could fit through the small hole. Without hesitation, she told the adults, "Lower me in. Inside, the tank was dark, and the air was smelly . In the process , she jammed her left wrist against a hidden pole , injuring the muscles in her wrist so severely that the hand was left useless. Rather than tending to her injury ,Madison tried to feel the underwater boy. Minutes went by before she saw the outline of his foot. Madison shot her good hand out and grasped the foot tightly "Pull me up!" she shouted. Then, ten minutes after Madison had entered the tank, she and the boy were lifted out. But the boy wasn't out of trouble. He had lacked Oxygen long enough that he wasn't breathing. He was placed on his side, and an adult hit him hard on the back. It was only when Madison heard him cry that she knew he was all right . It took Madison longer to recover than the boy, who was taken to hospital and left hospital that same night .She, however, experienced months of painful treatment, for the injury that she had postponed tending was more severe, which, says neighbor Mary Holley, made the girl's actions all the more impressive. 1.What most likely caused the boy to fall into the septic tank? A.The tank was very hard to be noticed. B.The boy was curious about the unknown. C.The hatch was not in the correct position. D.The tank opening stood out on the ground. 2.Why did Madison take longer to recover? A.The injury to her wrist became worse B.She wasn't sent to hospital in time. C.She paid all her attention to the boy. D.Serious infection set in to her wound. 3.Which of the following can be used to best describe Madison? A.Modest. B.Optimistic. C.Courageous. D.Hard-working. 4.What is the text mainly about? A.A lucky little boy. B.A terrible drowning accident. C.A hidden septic tank. D.An admirable teen hero.
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We humans love to stare into our smart devices. We gaze for hours-about 10 hours and 39 minutes a day-at our computers, smartphones,tablets and televisions. Is all this staring bad for us? It might be mainly because as we stare at our devices we are exposing ourselves to blue light. Blue light is a type of electromagnetic(电磁的) radiation with a very short wavelength that produces a high amount of energy. While it’s true that light can damage our eyes under certain circumstances, there’s no scientific evidence suggesting that blue light is harmful to our eyes. But many people still think it is, which is why blue-light-blocking glasses are so popular. So do the glasses work? “Everyone is very concerned that blue light may be causing damage to the eye, but there’s no evidence that it may be causing serious damage,” Dr. Rahul Khurana, clinical spokesman for the American Academy of Ophthalmology,told Business Insider. Blue light exposure is nothing new. In fact,the sun is the largest source of blue light. Moreover, blue light is also present in LED light. But if blue light isn’t harmful, then why are we constantly rubbing our eyes when we’re looking at our screens? The answer is eyestrain(眼疲劳): More than 60 percent of people experience eye problems associated with digital eyestrain. And blue light, it seems, isn’t the cause. Instead, our eyes are so strained because most of us blink less when we stare at our digital devices. So if eyestrain is the issue, blue-light-blocking glasses are probably of little use. 1.What do we know about blue light? A.It is a kind of nuclear radiation. B.It has the shortest wavelength. C.It may come from electronic devices. D.It consumes a great deal of energy. 2.What causes the popularity of blue-light-blocking glasses? A.Evidence of their benefits to eyes. B.Belief in blue light's harmful effect. C.Widespread use of smart devices. D.Scientific understanding of blue light. 3.What can be inferred from Paragraph 4? A.Blue light exposure is hardly avoidable. B.Eye problems are not easy to deal with. C.Blue light may connect with tired eyes. D.Rubbing eyes makes people strained. 4.According to the text, wearing blue-light-blocking glasses may be________. A.tiring B.harmful C.useless D.beneficial
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Wind farms have been considered as the way to fight global warming, but a new study suggests they could actually heat the planet up. The study found that the US would get warmer if the number of turbines(涡轮机）were increased markedly. Researchers say they'll require much more land than previously thought, needing five to 20 times more space than earlier studies have suggested. And winds created by vast fields of turbines could mix warm and cool air, which makes the surface quite warm . Despite the potential drawbacks, however, the researchers argue wind energy still makes more sense for the environment than fossil fuels. Study coauthor and Harvard University scientist Professor David Keith argued that, when it comes to energy production, there is no free lunch. "Wind beats coal by any environmental measure, but that doesn't mean that its effects can be ignored. We must use fewer fossil fuels to stop carbon production. In doing so, we must make choices between various low-carbon technologies , all of which have some environmental effects , " he said. More than ten previous studies have now observed local warming caused by US wind farms. Researchers suggested that solar power offers a less damaging energy source in the fight against climate change. In terms of temperature difference per unit of energy generation, solar power has about 10 times less effect than wind, and the solar power energy is mature in a wide range of fields. But there are other considerations. For example, solar farms are dense(密集的）, while the land between wind turbines can be co-used for agriculture. Tidal power is an environmentally-friendly energy source. In addition to being a renewable energy, it does not give off any climate gases and does not take up a lot of space . However , there are currently very few examples from real tidal power plants and their effects on the environment. Also, it is important to realize that the methods for generating electricity from tidal energy are relatively new technologies. It is projected that tidal power will be commercially profitable within2030 with better technology and larger scales. 1.What is the purpose of the text? A.To introduce a study finding. B.To discuss the global warming problem. C.To prove the benefits of wind farms. D.To call attention to environmental protection. 2.What is paragraph 2 mainly about ? A.The effects of global warming. B.The reason for using wind energy. C.The disadvantages of wind farms. D.The working principle of wind farms. 3.What do Professor David Keith's words suggest? A.Producing energy is easier than before. B.Consuming energy damages the environment. C.Burning coal should be totally stopped. D.Developing low-carbon technologies is hard. 4.Which is recommended considering the environment and practical use? A.Wind energy. B.Fossil fuel. C.Tidal power. D.Solar energy.
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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Teenagers are especially likely to suffer loneliness. Here are some suggestions for speeding a recovery from loneliness. Reach out to others, but start small. A smile and a friendly greeting for the student behind you in line at the cafeteria won’t make you best friends.1.It also can make it easier to interact the next time. Find a safe place to make connections. If going to the school dance makes you feel like you just don’t belong, try joining a special-interest group. Maybe it’s the drama club or the marching band. 2.. Find other ways of making connections. Lonely people hunger for acceptance and friendship. Sometimes feeling accepted and liked comes more easily when you do something for others.3.Teach a child in reading. Take notes for a disabled classmate. You might be surprised at the connections you make after reaching out in these ways. 4.Loneliness is an absence of quality friendships, not of a particular quantity of friends. That’s why it’s important to know how to select a friend. The best friendships are those based on similar values and attitudes. You get what you expect, so expect the best. If you expect others to be friendly, you will behave in similar ways.5.It goes away as teens learn how to find their way through their social world and connect with others. A.But it will make you both feel pretty good. B.So consider becoming a volunteer. C.Some teens aren’t so adaptable, however. D.Encourage people to be friendlier to you. E.Choose the right people. F.For most young people, loneliness is only temporary. G.Look for a group that allows you to ease in gradually.
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On October 28, 2006, my day started out like most Saturdays. It had been amazing, but I didn’t quite _______ it to Rogner’s. As I attempted to open my _______, the light was blinding. I didn't recognize my _______ Was I dreaming? I tried to focus... “she’s _______.” I heard someone say. Where was I? “You’ve been in a terrible _______ and you’re going to be _______.” I heard someone say. The _______ was familiar. I realized it was my sister, but what was she doing here and where was I? Over the next few days, I learned I had been _______ by a car while going to Rogner’s house. I had _______life-threatening injuries and had not been expected to __________. During the next few months I __________ various painful rehabilitation (复原) processes. During this time, I had to depend on others for most of my basic __________— showering, dressing and eating. I also found it __________ to recall things and usually, what I wanted to say, was not what came out of my mouth. As weeks turned to months and months turned to years, the __________ at the loss of my pre-accident self was hard to forget. __________ it seemed even more painful than the __________ pain I dealt with every day. To this day I still miss my old __________ terribly, but I started to realize that to move forward I must find the strength to __________ the chapter of my pre-accident life and hug the process of creating a new life. By __________ my story, I hope to inspire anyone who is going through a life-changing experience to keep going. __________ after a disaster, you can still create a new life. 1.A.make B.get C.help D.pass 2.A.mouth B.arms C.eyes D.book 3.A.sister B.surroundings C.words D.identity 4.A.thinking B.sad C.tearful D.awake 5.A.fire B.explosion C.accident D.mess 6.A.OK B.right C.lucky D.conscious 7.A.voice B.face C.procedure D.scene 8.A.attacked B.taken C.driven D.struck 9.A.caused B.suffered C.treated D.added 10.A.run over B.operate C.survive D.hide away 11.A.prepared for B.got over C.gave up D.went through 12.A.knowledge B.needs C.senses D.communication 13.A.guilty B.necessary C.difficult D.useful 14.A.pain B.thought C.sight D.prediction 15.A.In turn B.Above all C.After all D.At times 16.A.spiritual B.physical C.visual D.hidden 17.A.self B.friend C.hospital D.photo 18.A.begin B.close C.describe D.analyze 19.A.listening to B.advocating C.sharing D.acting out 20.A.Only B.Thus C.Therefore D.Even
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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。 When Peter Sänger and Liang Wu got together, it 1. (strike) them that they must be long-lost friends. Both firm advocates in the fight 2. air pollution, they believe that if you can't measure it, you can't beat it. That's 3. they founded Green City Solutions: “The solution to quantifiably improve city air.” Their invention — the City Tree — acts as an air purifier — an interesting 4. (add) to urban trees and green spaces. Rooted in science, air pollution can 5. (eat) by the vertical flat-paneled (平面的) “trees” dotted around cities across Europe, while the “trees” also act as seats for pedestrians. Sänger and Wu's vision is for a world in which people in cities can live 6. (healthy). They long to create living conditions that allow all people around the world to permanently have cleaner air 7. (breathe). Using remote technology, the CityTree combines 8. air-purifying feature of moss with remote technology to increase the air flow through the “trees”. This allows them to “suck up” and clean more air than normal, and the amount they filter can be increased 9. (depend) on pollution levels at different times of day. The German green-tech start-up is now funded by the European Commission to set up a CityTree network of 15 brand new units and test it in a 10. (science) way in Berlin's pollution hotspots next year.
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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。文中有10处错误，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。 I felt very luck while I was travelling in Hunan this summer. One day, I get up very early in the morning so we were told to climb the Mount Tianzi. However, I felt little tired after many days of travelling so that I sat in a bench sleeping. When starting out, I left my wallet there with my cellphone and ID card in it, but he didn’t know it at all. When I wanted to take picture with my cellphone, I found that my wallet missing. Therefore, I reported it to my guide quick and she sent a text in her group. Soon,I was told to waiting for it there and I got it back luckily and happily.
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假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Jack下学期将作为交换生来你校学习，他想学习传统中国画。请你写封邮件给他建议。内容包括： 1. 选修你校开设的中国画课程； 2. 上课时间和地点； 3. 工具和材料：毛笔、墨和宣纸等； 参考词汇： 选修课 optional course 中国画 Chinese Painting 毛笔 Chinese brush 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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