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Towers Worth Visiting in Sanya The sightseeing tower in East Coast Wetland Park in Sanya, South China’s Hainan province, boasts six floors and is 21 meters high, which is able to provide visitors a bird’s-eye view of the park. The tower’s walls are full of holes of various sizes, allowing visitors to enjoy different views of landscapes as they climb the staircase to the top of the tower. The watchtower on the mountaintop of Linchunling Forest Park is an ideal place to get a bird’s-eye view of Sanya. It has five floors and is 195.6 meters high. Modeled like an ancient pavilion (亭), the tower is painted in red and has been praised for its beauty. The Tower of the Silk Road in the fishing port in Sanya’s Yazhou district is the tallest lighthouse in China, with a height of 95 meters. Sanya had been an important part of the ancient Maritime (海洋) Silk Road. The tower was built in the shape of Zun, type of Chinese wine cup. Built during the reign of Emperor Xianfeng (831-1861), Yingwang Tower in Sanya has seven floors and is about 15 meters high. Its name bears the meaning of talents thriving due to prosperous education. Located at the bank of the Ningyuan River,the tower is the only surviving ancient tower in the city. 1.Which tower provides the whole view of Sanya? A.The tower in East Coast Wetland Park. B.The Tower of the Silk Road. C.The watchtower in Linchunling Forest Park. D.Yingwang Tower. 2.What is special about The Tower of the Silk Road? A.The tallest tower in Sanya. B.The function as lighthouse. C.The only surviving ancient tower. D.The bird’s-eye view of the port. 3.Where is the text probably from? A.A guidebook. B.A dictionary. C.A news report. D.A book review.
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Growing up in Venezuela, there was never really much cause to learn English. For years I knew nothing but “hello,” until I started high school. For five years, I spent two hours a week in understanding the verb “to be”, numbers, colors and the difference between saying “good evening” and “good night”. I thought two hours a week was enough time to invest in learning a foreign language. I would always get top marks, and my teachers would regularly praise me. Even as an adult, I still thought I spoke the language, just by understanding English menus or translating common phrases. Yep, that used to be me, walking like a queen among everyday Spanish speakers. “Bring it on, life,” I said. “I can handle whatever you’ve got; I’m a rock star.” But when I moved to Canada, life hit me so hard that it knocked me down. Years later, I am still recovering. Living in a new land, with different people, new rules, new weather, a new culture and language, I was no long a queen. Did I speak English? No, not at all. So, I went back to school, thinking that it was a challenge would conquer. But the reality was different. English was more like a solid wall in my path. Even after getting job, it took all my courage to stop myself from hiding in the washroom during my lunch break, crying, completely overwhelmed (不知所措的) and scared Learning English, speaking, listening-it hurt me. Not the language. Not the unkind people, it hurt because I wasn’t good, despite my efforts. Now, after almost seven years in Canada I’ve decided not to apologize for my accent, grammar mistakes, or pronunciation. I’m going to chase my dreams and enjoy beautiful, rich, and fascinating language without being ashamed. Don’t get me wrong, my brain still screams “Give a break!” from time to time, but that’s completely natural. I know it’s going to take a while, but at least now I accept the person I am-not the perfect person I thought I was. 1.What do we learn about learning English in Venezuela? A.Everyone invested a lot of time in it. B.It didn’t cost students much efforts. C.The standard was very high in high school. D.It could bring lot of benefits to students. 2.What happened after the author moved to Canada? A.She adjusted to the new environment. B.She regretted not working hard in English. C.She put her language talent to use. D.She expected to improve her English. 3.What can we infer from the last paragraph? A.The author has a realistic understanding of herself. B.The author has conquered English eventually. C.The author now can pass as a native speaker. D.The author is disappointed with her English.
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Many of us spend part of each day surrounded by strangers, whether on our daily commute (上下班往返), or sitting in park or cafe. But most of them remain just that-strangers. However, new evidence has shown that plucking up (鼓起) the courage to strike up conversation might be good for our health. Nicholas Epley from the University of Chicago and Juliana Schroeder from the University of California are behavioural scientists. They wanted to know whether solitude is a more positive experience than interacting with strangers, or if people misunderstand the consequences of distant social connections. They found that many people feel uncomfortable and frightened talking to others and their research suggested that when we make an initial conversation “we consistently underestimate (低估) how much a new person likes us.” It seems we think that all the things could go wrong and why someone wouldn’t want to talk with us. Their research involved an experiment with a group of Chicago commuters and found that “every participant in our experiment who actually tried to talk to a stranger found the person sitting next to them was happy to chat.” From this and other research, the conclusion is that connecting with strangers is surprisingly pleasant and it has a positive impact on our wellbeing. It’s true that talking can make you feel happier and happiness can lead to better mental health. However, if you’re’ an introvert (性格内向者), the thought of speaking to someone new might make you anxious. But the American research found “both extroverts (性格外向者) and introverts are happier when they are asked to behave in an extroverted manner.” So maybe, if you’re a loner, it’s time to come out of your shell and make some small talk with a stranger-it could be the beginning of a new friendship. 1.What does the underlined word“solitude”in paragraph 2 mean? A.Being calm. B.Being pleasant. C.Being alone. D.Being healthy. 2.Why might we not want to speak to a stranger? A.Because we don’t trust a new person. B.Because we can’t find a common topic. C.Because we like distant social connections. D.Because we carry a negative voice in our head. 3.What could help start a new friendship? A.Making a small talk. B.Sitting next to a stranger. C.Sharing personal details. D.Behaving in polite manner. 4.Which of the following is the best title for the text? A.How to be an extrovert. B.Talking to strangers. C.How to speak to strangers. D.Making new friends.
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When you are walking on the road, your phone ring invites you to check it. 1. After texting, your eyes remain glued to the screen, even though you are walking across the street. 2. This behavior has aroused debates among lawmakers about whether walking and texting should be illegal. Some cities, such as Honolulu and Rexburg, Idaho, have banned distracted (思想不集中的) walking altogether. But we shouldn’t let that make us less worried. Last year, pedestrian (行人) deaths in the United States were at their highest point since 1990, with distracted drivers and bigger vehicles the chief culprits (肇事者). 3. “When you’re busy doing secondary tasks like texting, you don’t judge gap distances in traffic as well. You walk slower. You make poor decisions. 4. That is the main reason of some traffic accidents.” said Mr. Kolosh of the National Safety Council. 5. I talked to neuroscientists (神经学家) and psychologists about our conduct. All agreed that texting while walking might be a form of addictive behavior. But this article isn’t about pointing fingers. Rather, now is a good time to reflect on why we are so glued to our phones, what we know about the risks and how we can take control of our personal technology rather than let it control us. A.So why do we do it? B.You type a message. C.You’re not aware of your surroundings. D.We don’t ever want to blame the drivers. E.We all do this kind of distracted walking. F.So being fixed on a screen while walking can’t be safe. G.You put your phone in your bag instead of your pocket.
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Last winter vacation, I had a wonderful 12-day trip to Los Angeles. During my stay, I experienced the _________ of my host family. On my way to Los Angeles, I kept _________ my host family: a _________ house with a garden and family members with blue eyes. _________ my arrival, I met them—an Asian woman named Theresa and her daughter, Mikayla. To be honest, I was a bit _________ in the beginning. _________, they were very delighted to see me arrive. After a short introduction, they drove me home. My _________ to see a big American house was not met. 20 minutes after we arrived, I _________ that there wasn’t even a garage. Theresa _________ my dissatisfaction and insisted that I have a __________, so I did. The moment my head hit the pillow, my __________ feelings were gone, but homesickness set in. __________, the warm room and the pink quilt gave me some comfort. Staying with the family for several __________ found they were probably the nicest host family in the world. Theresa treated me like her own __________. Every day, she __________ me up from school and __________ forgot to carry my coat. She usually took me around the town to __________ its beauty. Sometimes, she even prepared delicious Chinese __________ for me. The warmth the family showed me was the best and most incredible __________ on my first trip to the US. I can still __________ Theresa’s tears when we had to say goodbye. One day, I hope I have the chance to host a nice family in China. 1.A.efforts B.problem C.warmth D.memories 2.A.asking B.calling C.observing D.imagining 3.A.big B.bright C.wooden D.pink 4.A.During B.Before C.Upon D.Since 5.A.anxious B.excited C.curious D.disappointed 6.A.Besides B.Therefore C.However D.Instead 7.A.excuse B.action C.expectation D.example 8.A.came out B.found out C.got up D.looked up 9.A.expressed B.cleared C.changed D.noticed 10.A.meal B.rest C.drink D.talk 11.A.bad B.empty C.strange D.great 12.A.Slightly B.Luckily C.Occasionally D.Constantly 13.A.days B.months C.seasons D.years 14.A.student B.daughter C.sister D.husband 15.A.woke B.brought C.sent D.picked 16.A.never B.even C.yet D.ever 17.A.play B.relax C.research D.explore 18.A.food B.computer C.clothing D.books 19.A.plan B.gift C.friend D.dream 20.A.forget B.regret C.remember D.enjoy
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假定你是李华，下周三有一个英国师生访问团将来参观你校开设的茶艺课。请你写一篇英文发言稿欢迎他们的到来并介绍茶艺课，内容包括：1.开课目的；2.学习内容；3.邀请来宾品茶。 参考词汇：茶艺课tea art class 注意：1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。 Our house has always been full of plant life. My mom has green thumb (园丁能手). Every summer, she transforms our backyard into a fruit and vegetable farm. For two months, our dinner plates are filled with snow peas, sweet green tomatoes and spicy peppers. Mom puts the same care and attention into her family as she does into the houseplants and garden. I grew under the sunshine of her smile I loved spending summer afternoons digging up worms in the backyard with my mom. I listened to stories about her childhood in remote northern China. Her favorite was about how she used to get up before the sun to get to school and how the corn stalks (玉米杆), which grew twice as tall as her on both sides of the path, moved in the wind, making her scared. This November will mark 21 years since my parents left their comfortable life in China for Canada’s cold weather. Their first years were hard. They got by in a rented basement apartment. My mom held me in her lap while she sewed wedding dresses. Compared with my mom, I’ve had an easy life. I’ve been thinking lot about my identity and how it was shaped by my mom’s influence. I might have never discovered a love for reading if she hadn’t read me a bedtime story every night or a love of music if she hadn’t taught me to play the piano. I have so much to learn, so much still to do. But thanks to my mom, I’ve got solid roots that I can draw on as I grow into my future. My goal for university is to keep plants alive in my dorm for an entire year. My mom has been teaching me how. In September, I’ll go off to university, and these plants will sit on my dorm windowsill (窗台). They’ll stay alive because I’ll take care of them the same way that my mom took care of me. They’ll thrive, even. How could they not, when they’re supported by one (and a half) green thumbs?
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