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In recent years, increasing numbers of extra-wide parking spaces have been specially designed for female drivers in some cities. Some like the idea, but others call it discriminatory, saying it implies women are worse drivers than men. So are parking spaces for women considerate or discriminatory? Forum readers share their opinions. Leonard Wong (Singapore) I think there is no necessity for such a special treatment. If they are truly poorer drivers, they have to brush up on their driving skills instead. When obtaining a license, they should have stricter tests or more practice sessions. If you do this, when some of them go overseas, they might get into trouble due to the smaller lots there. Robert (US) In the US some stores have special parking spaces, larger than normal and close to the store，for pregnant women. Maybe this is the intention. Besides, how many men go to shopping malls on their own regularly? There are always much larger than normal parking spaces in the US for the handicapped. Most are usually empty. Does this mean the handicapped are being labeled as “less than”？ Ivanapge (Singapore) It is not practicable. There are places where parking lot space is limited and if you reserve some lots for just lady drivers, the lot would go to waste if there are no lady drivers going to park. If she is considered a capable driver who can manage on her own, why need special treatment? There are also man drivers who are as bad when it comes to driving or parking skills. Should they be given special treatment as well? Just improve your skills. Cdogg (Canada) It’s a good idea if it keeps the parking lot flowing and free of minor accidents, where no one moves out of the way for other drivers to pass. It is a bad idea if these spots are not used and creates overcrowding where people just sit, waiting for space around the lot. Time will tell. 1.Who share the similar idea in the passage? A.Leonard Wong and Robert B.Leonard Wong and Ivanapge C.Leonard Wong and Cdogg D.Robert and Ivanapge 2.According to Robert, which of the following can be inferred? A.All the stores have special parking spaces. B.The parking spaces are much smaller there. C.Few men go to shopping malls alone regularly. D.The disabled are treated as “less than”. 3.What is the main focus of the passage? A.Are female drivers good at parking? B.Are women good at driving cars? C.Are parking spaces for women discriminatory? D.Do female drivers deserve more parking spaces?
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More primary care doctors in a community (社区) appear to lead to improved life expectancy for people living there，though a lack of such physicians across U.S. could be a cause of concern for overall population health in years to come. For the study, researchers looked at physician counts per 100,000 people in a range covering 2005 to 2015 in the U. S.，along with life expectancy and specific causes of death. They found that an increase of 10 primary care physicians per 100,000 population was associated with a 51. 5-day increase in life expectancy, while an increase of 10 specialty physicians per 100, 000 population increased life expectancy by 19. 2 days. An increase in primary care physicians also was associated with reductions of many deaths including heart diseases and cancers. Along with those findings, though, the study said many communities did not have primary care physicians in 2015，with the decline in supply more prominent in rural areas than their urban areas. Many believe that a well-functioning health care system requires a solid foundation of primary care, however, payment difference between primary care and technical specialties continue to dispirit the U. S. primary care physician workforce. “Higher pay and lifestyle preferences lead most students to choose non-primary care fields, even when their hearts say primary care,” the study said. “We must turn this trend around with practical changes in physician payment policy; no amount of superb primary care training or creative practice reform will prevent further declines in primary care physician, which will lead to worsening health for the United States. ” The study’s researchers conclude that future research should focus on the “quality and cover of primary care，types of primary care physician training and service offerings, and effective access rather than just supply”. 1.What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 2? A.Provide some data for the readers. B.Offer some tips on life expectancy. C.Add some background information. D.Stress the importance of primary care. 2.Which of the following best explains “prominent” underlined in Paragraph 3? A.Adequate. B.Considerate. C.Obvious. D.Reasonable. 3.What discourages young people from taking up the primary care? A.Primary care is badly paid. B.They have to work in rural areas, C.They need to face fierce competition. D.Primary care lacks superb training 4.What is the main idea of the text? A.Primary care can lengthen life. B.Primary care needs improving. C.Primary care physicians are decreasing. D.Higher pay attracts more primary care physicians
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As the Camp Fire continued, killing at least 85 people and displacing thousands more in Northern California, Madison waited there. Gaylord, the Anatolian shepherd mix’s owner, was not able to get to her home in Paradise, when the fire began to spread, meaning Madison was left behind. For weeks, all Gaylord could do was pray for Madison’s safety, according to California-based animal rescue organization Paw Print Rescue. Sullivan, a volunteer with the organization, had already helped locate Madison’s brother Miguel in a different city. But Madison was even more difficult to find. Sullivan spotted Madison a few times in a canyon (峡谷), apparently guarding his land, and put out fresh food and water regularly in hopes that the dog would turn up, according to a Facebook post by Sullivan. She even placed an article of clothing that smelled like Gaylord near the home “to keep Madison’s hope alive until his people could return,” Sullivan wrote. When the evacuation (疏散) order was lifted last week and Gaylord went back to her home—which had been ruined by the fire—her prayers were answered: Madison was there, seemingly protecting what little remained of his family’s home. “Well, I’m so happy to report that Gaylord was allowed to return to her home today and THERE MADISON WAS!!!! He had stayed to protect what was left of his home, and never gave up on his people!” Sullivan wrote in the comment on her Facebook post. “I’m so happy I’m crying as I write this! He didn’t give up through the storms or the fire!” she added. Soon afterward, Madison was reunited with Miguel for the first time since the fire broke out. An emotional Gaylord said in an interview with the network that she was overcome with joy to see Madison waiting for her. She also expressed how grateful she was to Sullivan. Gaylord said fighting through tears, “You could never ask for better animals. He is the best dog.” 1.What did Madison do during the Camp Fire? A.He rescued Sullivan. B.He waited for Gaylord. C.He stayed with Miguel. D.He ran away from Paradise. 2.Why did Sullivan place an article of clothing smelling like Gaylord near the home? A.To keep Madison warm. B.To get Madison to turn up. C.To help Madison remember his owner. D.To encourage Madison not to give up. 3.Where was Madison finally found? A.In a different city. B.In a canyon. C.At a camp. D.At his home. 4.What quality is emphasized in this story? A.Patience. B.Unity. C.Devotion. D.Wisdom.
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While the start of a new school year is always exciting, this year was even more so for some elementary school students in Auckland, New Zealand. They became the world’s first kids to be “taught” by a digital teacher. Before you start imagining a human-like robot walking around the classroom, Will is just an avatar that appears on the student’s desktop, or smartphone screen, when ordered to come. The autonomous animation platform has been modeled after the human brain and nervous system, allowing it to show human-like behavior. The digital teacher is assigned to teach Vector’s “Be sustainable with energy”— a free program for Auckland elementary schools. Just like the humans it replaced, Will is able to instantly react to the students’ responses to the topic. Thanks to a webcam and microphone, the avatar not only responds to questions the kids may have, but also picks up non-verbal cues. For instance, if a student smiles at Will, he responds by smiling back. This two-way interaction not only helps attract the students’ attention, but also allows the program’s developers to monitor their engagement, and make changes if needed. Nikhil Ravishankar believes that Will-like avatars could be a novel way to catch the attention of the next generation. He says, “I have a lot of hope in this technology as a means to deliver cost-effective, rich, educational experience in the future.” The program, in place since August 2018, has been a great success thus far. Ravishankar says, “ What was fascinating to me was the reaction of the children to Will. The way they look at the world is so creative and different, and Will really captured their attention.” However, regardless of how popular it becomes, Will is unlikely to replace human educators any time soon. 1.What was special for some elementary school students in Auckland? A. A digital teacher taught them. B. They first saw something digital. C. This was the start of a new school year. D. They could get close to smartphone screen. 2.What is the benefit of this two-way interaction? A. It can smile back. B. It can use microphone. C. It can talk any topic for free. D. It can change if necessary. 3.What’s Ravishankar’s attitude to Will’s replacing Human educators soon? A. Optimistic. B. Doubtful. C. Unclear. D. Disapproving. 4.What might be the best title for the passage? A. New High-tech Contributes to Education B. The World’s First Digital Teacher Appears in Classroom. C. The World’s First Digital Teacher, a Help to Students D. New Zealand Will Replace Teachers in Classrooms
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Not too long ago, a young man asked me a question: how do you make study more fun? You can improve your study habits and make your process more enjoyable. It’s a matter of many things. Manage your time 1. All it takes is sitting down with a calendar, and just mapping out everything you need to do and the time you need to do it: projects, tests, part-time work, homework, parties, doctor appointments. Set the mood First, choose a good study area. 2. Your spot may be in your dorm/bedroom or the library. If you prefer to lie on your bed or sit in a corner of the library, develop a study routine that will allow you to focus. Clean spaces are said to improve productivity. To help you focus, turn off your phone! And while you're at it, limit your access to the Internet. Make it a game Are you the competitive type? Try competing against yourself. 3. Or try joining or starting a study group with fiends and take bets on who can get the most right answers when doing homework. Take breaks In that hour or two you’ve scheduled for studying, make sure you also give yourself enough breaks. Set a timer-even a short one, like 25 minutes-and work during that time. When the timer goes off, give yourself a few minutes to relax, drink some water, etc. 4. Reward yourself Sweet treats and other snacks often come to mind as a “reward”, and that might work for you, but it’s also probably not a great idea to eat a bag of potato chips after every 25-minute study session. Rewards can be as simple as allowing yourself to watch some interesting videos. 5. A. And we mean a specific, unique spot. B. it’s important to realize and make peace with the fact that studying isn’t always going to be “fun”. C. You can learn how to learn more effectively. D. Then set another timer and dive back into your studying. E. Or you can set goals, and then buy yourself something fun when you meet them. F. Time management may be the secret weapon to succeeding at everything! G. See if you can improve your reading speed to get yourself under a certain number of pages in five minutes.
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Stephen DiRado is a man full of love. After his dad entered a nursing home，he managed to use his_______to hold on to his dad with black-and-white film. DiRado’s project was to_______his dad’s illness —Alzheimer(老年痴呆症）—and its_______on his family. The result is decades of photographs —about 3,000_______with an 8-by-10 view camera —describing a _______that affects about 6 million people in the U. S. The photographs have been _______ a $ 5,000 grant(资金) from the Diane Fund (基金). The fund was _______by Martin, whose mother lost a five-year _______against Alzheimer in 2011. “The grant was _______to support photographers to tell the story of Alzheimer, and bring a more ________awareness to the disease, Martin said. “Larger awareness will bring more understanding and ________, more funding for research to find a________.” The grant gives DiRado the chance to ________the work in book form. Already，the work has been well ________ by families of Alzheimer sufferers. “There’s always the ________that I’m next，” DiRado said. “When you see me reflected in a window, ________him, I’m telling you that this is a joint existence. I could easily be next. I forget names and places and I get very ________ about that. ” DiRado wants the book to tell people what Alzheimer was like. He has even added a more ________ ending. “Last spring, my mother decided to ________and live in the house we had left many years before, so making her part of this ________.” he said. 1.A.radio B.camera C.recorder D.computer 2.A.treat B.study C.document D.evaluate 3.A.effect B.danger C.stress D.warning 4.A.processed B.made C.developed D.taken 5.A.discovery B.phenomenon C.breakthrough D.disease 6.A.brought B.paid C.awarded D.lent 7.A.saved B.started C.stored D.controlled 8.A.prevention B.game C.chance D.battle 9.A.brought up B.made up C.set up D.kept up 10.A.sensitive B.visual C.comfortable D.permanent 11.A.eventually B.absolutely C.hopefully D.especially 12.A.cure B.case C.secret D.conclusion 13.A.expand B.prepare C.publish D.recommend 14.A.discussed B.received C.sorted D.improved 15.A.possibility B.plan C.purpose D.promise 16.A.catching B.touching C.seizing D.hugging 17.A.surprised B.worried C.disappointed D.discouraged 18.A.meaningful B.awful C.painful D.useful 19.A.flee B.purchase C.register D.return 20.A.project B.adventure C.experiment D.organization
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阅读下面短文，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。 Your next car could have two seats, three wheels — two in front and one in the back and a top speed of more than 100 miles per hour. Elio Motors plans to make such a tiny car 1.(name) the Elio. Its two seats sit front and back instead of side 2. side. The driver is positioned in the center with the passenger directly behind. The starting price for the car 3.(be) just $6,800. It has only one door, on the left side, 4. cuts a few hundred dollars off the manufacturing costs. Having three wheels also makes it 5.(cheap). It has air conditioning, power windows and door locks and 6. AM/FM radio. More features can be ordered through Elio’s long list of suppliers. Elio will also sell the cars directly through its own stores and not through franchised dealers (特约经销商). Paul Elio dreamed as a kid that one day he 7.(own) a car company called Elio Motors. In 2008, 8.(tire) of high gas prices, he started working on a car that burns gas in a more effective way. Equally important to him was creating U.S. manufacturing jobs and making the car inexpensive enough 9.(attract) buyers who might otherwise be stuck in their old, unreliable cars. “Whatever matters to you, this can make a 10.(different) to it,” he said.
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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。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( 删除：把多余的词用(＼)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。 Have you ever had headaches during a test? Have you ever been too concerned about something that you even can’t sleep at night? If so, then you know that stress is. Too much stress can result in angry, depression and other related problems, which we need to take them seriously. However, not all stress was harmful to you. Some kinds of stress can help you getting things done better, like when you are running towards the finishing line or when you are asked to deliver speech to your class. Stress sometimes can push you to make full preparation for a test. The best approach to reducing stress is to have a balanced life. If we get enough sleep, eat proper, take more exercise and have enough fun time, you might feel less stressed.
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假定你是李华。最近你校的英语戏剧社社团(English Drama Club)需要招募一批新成员，你打算加入。请根据所给提示，写一封自荐信。内容包括： 1. 自我介绍（包括兴趣和优势） 2. 参加这个社团的目的 3. 希望被批准 注意：1. 词数100左右 2. 开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。 Dear Sir or Madam, I’m Li Hua from Class 1 Grade 1. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua
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