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The freezing Northeast hasn’t been a terribly fun place to spend time this winter, so when the chance came for a weekend to Sarasota, Florid, my bags were packed before you could say “sunshine”. I left for the land of warmth and vitamin C(维生素C), thinking of beaches and orange trees. When we touched down to blue skies and warm air, I sent up a small prayer of gratefulness. Swimming pools, wine tasting, and pink sunsets (at normal evening hours, not 4 in the afternoon) filled the weekend, but the best part—particularly to my taste, dulled by months or cold-weather root vegetables—was a 7 a.m. adventure to the Sarasota farmers’ market that proved to be more than worth the early wake-up call. The market, which was founded in 1979, sets up its tents every Saturday from 7:00 am to l p.m, rain or shine, along North Lemon and State streets. Baskets of perfect red strawberries, the red-painted sides of the Java Dawg coffee truck; and most of all, the tomatoes: amazing, large, soft and round red tomatoes. Disappointed by many a broken, vine-ripened(蔓上成熟的) promise, I’ve refused to buy winter tomatoes for years. No matter how attractive they look in the store, once I get them home they’re unfailingly dry, hard, and tasteless. But I homed in, with uncertainty, on one particular table at the Brown’s Grove Farm’s stand, full of fresh and soft tomatoes the size of my fist. These were the real deal—and at that moment, I realized that the best part of Sarasota in winter was going to be eating things that back home in New York I wouldn’t be experiencing again for months. Delighted as I was by the tomatoes in sight, my happiness deepened when I learned that Brown’s Grove Farm is one of the suppliers for Jack Dusty, a newly opened restaurant at the Sarasota Ritz Carlton, where—luckily for me—I was planning to have dinner that very night. Without even seeing the menu, I knew I’d be ordering every tomato on it. 1.What did the author think of her winter life in New York? A.Exciting. B.Boring. C.Relaxing. D.Annoying. 2.What made the author’s getting up early worthwhile? A.Having a swim. B.Breathing in fresh sir. C.Walking in the morning sun. D.Visiting a local farmer’s market. 3.What can we learn about tomatoes sold in New York in winter? A.They are soft. B.They look nice. C.They taste great. D.They are juicy.
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A trip to the theater, museum or art gallery could help you live longer. And the more often you get that culture, the better the results are, a new study suggests. Researchers from University College London (UCL) did the research on more than 6,000 adults in England age 50 years and older. How often an individual engaged in art activities was measured at the start of the study in 2004 to 2005. Participants were then followed up for an average of 12 years, during which time deaths were recorded using data from the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). They found that people who engaged in the arts more frequency had a 31% lower risk of dying early when compared to those who didn’t. Even going to the theater or museum once or twice a year was linked with a 14% lower risk. The study looked at a range of economic, health and social factors to try and explain why there is a link between “arts engagement and living longer. Part of the reason, the study said, comes down to social and economic differences among those who go and don’t go to museums, exhibitions and art galleries. Wealth, they found, explained about 9% of the association. Cognitive (认知的) differences and mental health also played a role. Things like free time and occupational status made no difference, said Fancourt. Engaging with the arts can act as a buffer against stress and build creativity that allows people to adapt to changing circumstances. It also helps people access emotional support and information that helps people age more successfully. “We also thought that a greater sense of purpose could play a role,” she said. “It can have wide ranging benefits and support healthier lives lived longer.” A world health organization last year found that both receptive participation, like visiting a museum, and active participation, like singing in a choir, had health benefits. An editorial that accompanied the paper said that everyone should have the chance to take part in cultural activities and said the study added weight to growing concerns about the decline in arts subjects in schools and universities. 1.What was the right step of the experiment? A.Following the participants for 12 years. B.Recording the participants’ death time. C.Comparing the frequency of art activities. D.Dividing the participants into two groups. 2.What has nothing to do with the relationship between “arts engagement and living longer”? A.Wealth. B.Cognition. C.Occupation. D.Mental health. 3.What does the underlined word “buffer” in Paragraph 4 mean? A.Relief. B.Barrier. C.Defence. D.Battle.
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In the early 1960s Wilt Chamberlain was one of only three players in the National Basketball Association (NBA)listed at over seven feet. If he had played last season, however, he would have been one of 42. The bodies playing major professional sports have changed dramatically over the years, and managers have been more than willing to adjust team uniforms to fit the growing numbers of bigger, longer frames. The trend in sports, though, may be obscuring an unrecognized reality: Americans have generally stopped growing. Though typically about two inches taller now than 140 years ago, today's people-especially those born to families who have lived in the U. S. for many generations-apparently reached their limit in the early 1960s. And they aren't likely to get any taller. "In the general population today, at this genetic, environmental level, we've pretty much gone as far as we can go," says anthropologist William Cameron Chum-lea of Wright State University. In the case of NBA players, their increase in height appears to result from the increasingly common practice of recruiting players from all over the world. Growth, which rarely continues beyond the age of 20, demands calories and nutrients-notably, protein--to feed expanding tissues. At the start of the 20th century, under-nutrition and childhood infections got in the way. But as diet and health improved, children and adolescents have, on average, increased in height by about an inch and a half every 20 years, a pattern known as the secular trend in height. Yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, average height--5 '9" for men, 5'4" for women--hasn't really changed since 1960. Genetic maximums can change, but don't expect this to happen soon. Claire C. Gordon, senior anthropologist at the Army Research Center in Natick, Mass ensures that 90 percent of the uniforms and workstations fit recruits without alteration. She says that, unlike those for basketball, the length of military uniforms has not changed for some time. And if you need to predict human height in the near future to design a piece of equipment, Gordon says that by and large, "you could use today's data and feel fairly confident." 1.Wilt Chamberlain is cited as an example to_________. A.illustrate the change of height of NBA players. B.show the popularity of NBA players in the U.S.. C.compare different generations of NBA players. D.assess the achievements of famous NBA players. 2.Which of the following plays a key role in body growth according to the text? A.Genetic modification. B.Living standards. C.Natural environment. D.Daily exercise. 3.We learn from the last paragraph that in the near future__________. A.the garment industry will reconsider the uniform size. B.the design of military uniforms will remain unchanged. C.genetic testing will be employed in selecting sportsmen. D.the existing data of human height will still be applicable. 4.The text intends to tell us that__________. A.the change of human height follows a cyclic pattern. B.human height is becoming even more predictable. C.Americans have reached their genetic growth limit. D.the genetic pattern of Americans has altered.
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You don’t need to be a world-class mountaineer to stand out in a job interview. Here’s my advice on how to nail the most common interview question. Most people are so eager to show off what they’ve been involved in. Don’t worry, and there will be time for that. The interviewer has reviewed your resume and will ask you plenty about your expertise. “Tell me about yourself” is a question you’re certain to be asked at any job interview.1.However, sharing something that shows who you really are beyond a piece of paper is a good idea. It will allow the interviewer to know something about your life outside of work. Everyone has something interesting to share about themselves. I’ve heard people talk about everything from being a world-class sushi chef to an ice carver.2. Such as you participate in competitive sports, you're an accomplished (技艺高超的) pianist and you’re writing your first detective novel. If the information showcases a unique aspect of yourself, and especially if you can link it to what you can bring to your next job, then go for it. Another way to think about the question is: “What gets you up every morning?” The person also wants to know what your sense of passion and purpose is. That volunteer work on a farm cooperative in South America, for example, shows you have a global perspective. 3. It doesn’t matter how big or small the accomplishment is, as long as it shows you’re struggling to improve yourself. When people are motivated by contributing to something bigger than themselves, they get more satisfaction. 4. Relax, be yourself and tell the truth. Don't approach the interview like you’re trying out for Broadway. It’s more than obvious when someone is trying to memorize their lines and “play the part”. Also, if you overstate what you've done or fully invent a story about yourself, you'll be exposed.5. A.Take a risk to get personal. B.Showing honesty is one of the most important things. C.Running your first 10 kilometers shows you like a challenge. D.And then everything you say about yourself will be questioned. E.It's also important to tell it in a way that makes you memorable. F.Too many people respond to it by giving a recital of their resume. G."Tell me about yourself" is an invitation for you to share brief information.
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Rhemy Elsey, a fifth-grader, is deaf and mainly uses sign language to communicate, along with the ______ of an interpreter. Some of his fellow fifth-graders decided to ______ their break once a week to form an American Sign Language club in order to chat more ______ with Rhemy. It’s been a few months since the club was ______ and his classmates’ participation has _______ Rhemy. “It’ s like they want to be like me” he said. Though Rhemy signs to communicate with others. he has cochlear implants（耳蜗植入）that help him ______. His interpreter, Tammy Arvin, ______ the club, which meets every Wednesday. So far, the club members have learned basic ____ in different topics including school, food and clothing. Arvin who accompanies him during school said that ______ the club’s formation, not only was it difficult for students to communicate directly with Rhemy, his use of an interpreter also led to ______ challenges for him. “It can be really ______ for deaf kids from a social and emotional standpoint to have an interpreter ____ them around all day long,” Arvin said. So when the other students expressed interest in an ASL club, Arvin was ______. The club has already had an effect on the way the students ______ with Rhemy. The ______ can have more natural conversations which make Rhemy feel less isolated(孤立的). And the students are also ______ a very important culture. “They don’t necessarily realize they’ are learning…about deaf culture by ____ this club,” Arvin said. “It ______ gives them a perspective on this other ______ that they previously weren’t aware of, so they’re ______ greatly just in terms of learning about diversity and having a broader perspective on the world around them. 1.A.role B.help C.idea D.need 2.A.give up B.put off C.prepare for D.talk about 3.A.openly B.casually C.modestly D.effectively 4.A.improved B.formed C.evaluated D.purchased 5.A.delighted B.worried C.calmed D.disappointed 6.A.touch B.learn C.speak D.hear 7.A.visits B.blames C.instructs D.discovers 8.A.rules B.goals C.signs D.games 9.A.since B.before C.through D.during 10.A.economic B.intellectual C.political D.social 11.A.hard B.lucky C.funny D.helpful 12.A.driving B.disturbing C.following D.protecting 13.A.moved B.embarrassed C.anxious D.concerned 14.A.agree B.fight C.compare D.communicate 15.A.kids B.teachers C.interpreters D.parents 16.A.discussing B.exploring C.saving D.controlling 17.A.breaking up B.approving of C.looking into D.participating in 18.A.frequently B.hardly C.really D.suddenly 19.A.task B.behavior C.culture D.opinion 20.A.fearing B.benefiting C.appreciating D.ignoring
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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，并将答案填写在答题卡相应的位置上。 One runner didn’t let the French government’s order to remain indoors prevent him1.(train)for a marathon during the coronavirus pandemic（新冠肺炎疫情期间）. Last week, Elisha, a 32-year-old restaurant worker, ran the2.(long) of a marathon — on his 23-foot-long balcony. And he did it in six hours and 48 minutes, a personal record nearly double 3. of his previous finish time. Although he has run 26 marathons, he said his balcony marathon was the most challenging. “My only pleasure is running, and I don’t care 4. long it takes,” he told CNN. Due to 5.(limit) space of the balcony, he was unable to gain speed as he had to6.(constant) turn back and forth. He said he ran about 3, 000 laps. Luckily, he said his girlfriend was there to support him. Though his balcony is nothing like the streets of Barcelona, where he was supposed 7.(run) the marathon on March 15 before it got canceled, he said the experience was worthwhile. Some people reached out to say they8.(inspire) by him. France banned all gatherings across the country last week. French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe announced 9. March 14 that the country would be closing all places 10. are not essential to French living, which includes restaurants, cafes and clubs.
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假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Tom想了解你校最近举办的“健康每一天”活动，请你给他写一封电子邮件，介绍举办该活动的目的，你的看法以及三种活动形式： 1. 每天进行半小时的体育活动； 2. 每天做一次眼保健操； 3. 每周一次三公里的健步走。 注意：1.词数80左右； 2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯; 3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。 Dear Tom, Yours, Li Hua
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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。 Missus Sommers one day found herself the unexpected owner of fifteen dollars. It seemed to her a very large amount of money. For a day or two she walked around in a dreamy state as she thought about her choices. Her daughter Janie was wearing worn shoes and needed new ones. She would buy cloth for new shirts for the boys. Her daughter Mag should have another dress. And still there would be enough left for new stockings for her children. The idea about how to spend the dollars made her restless with excitement. On the day she planned to go shopping with the money, she ate a light meal- no! Between getting the children fed and the house cleaned, and preparing herself to go shopping, she forgot to eat at all! When she arrived at the large department store, she spotted a pile of silk stockings at the entrance. A sign nearby announced that they had been reduced in price a young girl behind the counter asked her if she wished to examine the silky leg coverings. She smiled as if she had been asked to inspect diamond jewelry, and started to feel the soft, expensive items. Missus Sommers picked up a black pair and looked at them closely. Two red marks suddenly showed on her pale face. She looked up at the shop girl and said proudly, “Well, I will buy this pair.” Missus Sommers changed her cotton stockings for the new silk ones in the ladies’ rest area. She had let herself be controlled by some machine-like force that directed her actions and freed her of responsibility. How good was the touch of the silk on her skin! Then she put her shoes back on and put her old stockings into her bag. Next, she went to the shoe department, where she tried on a pair of new boots. Her foot and ankle looked lovely. She could not believe that they were a part of herself. 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： After buying a pair of new boots, she walked into the clothing department. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2： She was about to leave the store when a kid running around reminded her of something. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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