We should get prepared for dealing with ________problems_________
A.any,arise B.which,are arisen C.whatever,arise D.what,are arisen
We’ll never forget this terrible accident and the damage_______has caused to the area.
A.that B.what C.it D.one
下面是某中外合资企业刊登在昨天的China Daily上的一则广告:
Office secretary(办公秘书), with experience in bookkeeping, typewriting, public relations, operating PC (personal computer). Address, age, health condition.
Write to A518, Charlie Office.
假如你是张林,现年20岁,身体健康,学习英语6年,学过广告中所列项目。通信地址是滨海市745信箱(P.O.Box745)。请根据广告中提出的招聘职务、应聘条件和你自己的简要情况,写一封自荐信。字数:120词左右。
Dear Sir,
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Yours;
Zhang Ling
[1]People visit other countries for many reasons.Some travel on business;others travel to visit interesting places that are only found in other countries,such as the Taj Mahal (泰姬陵)in India,or the temples of Thailand.
[2] Wherever you go, and for whatever reason,it is important to be safe.A tourist can attract a lot of attention from local people.While the majority of people you will meet when traveling are sure to be friendly and welcoming, there are dangers—theft being the most common.Just as in your home country, do not expect everyone you meet to be friendly and helpful.It is important to prepare for your trip in advance, and to take precautions while you are traveling.
[3] As you prepare for your trip, make sure you have the right paperwork.You don't want to get to your destination only to find you have the wrong visa,or worse,that your passport is about to expire.Also, make sure you travel with proper medical insurance, so that if _________________ during your travels,you will be able to get treatment.If you want to drive while you are abroad,make sure you have an international driver's license.
[4]Buy a guidebook and read about the local customs of the country you are going to.Also, try to learn a few basic words and phrases—don't assume that the local people will speak your language.
[5]When you get to your destination, use official transport.Always go to bus and taxi stands; don't accept rides from strangers who offer you a lift.If there is no meter in the taxi, agree on a price before you get in.If you prefer to stay in cheap hotels while traveling,make sure you can lock the door of your room from the inside.If you are traveling with valuables such as jewelry, or a lot of cash, you should ask about a safe for storing them in.Finally, remember to smile.Smiling is the friendliest and most sincere form of communication, and is sure to be understood in any part of the world!
1.Try to give the passage a proper title.(within 10 words)
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2.Please fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 with a proper sentence.(within 10 words)
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3.Which sentence in the passage is the closest in meaning to the following one?
Even at your local place,you shouldn't be upset if someone couldn't offer help when needed.
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4.What's the main idea of the last paragraph? (each within 15 words)
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5.What is the most important when you travel?
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To learn an instrument(乐器) such as the violin or accordion(手风琴)takes years. The job opportunities for musicians are scarce and competition is fierce. Then why are more people than ever before paying a lot of good cash to get their children the best music teaching they can afford?
The secret lies in the influence of music on the whole person. It has been found that learning a musical instrument actually increases a person’s IQ over time. Different instruments and different trypes of music have varying effect, with classical music and the string(弦乐) family coming out on top, potentially increasing you IQ by up to 12 points!
When is a good time to start learning music? Experts have found that even the fetus(胎儿)can benefit from listening to classical music. Surround yourself and your family with good music from the first. The Suzuki Piano Method teaches children from the age of 3 years piano, with two lessons per week. From preschool, children can learn to read music and play from sheet music. Progress in learning your instrument is directly proportional(成比例的)to the amount of practicing.
Is there such a thing as an unmusical child? Shinichi Suzuki proposes that music is the native home language of all human beings and therefore nobody can be “unmusical”. Of course there are exceptional talents, compared to which others may seem to be slower learners.
Is there any benefit for adults in starting an instrument? Apart from the purely relaxing aspect, yes. Learning an instrument can earn even adults additional IQ points, and as an added benefit in improves your health by reducing your stress levels. Your social life may benefit too, if you are prepared to come out of your box and join occasions such as Ceilidhs (musical get-togethers) or arrange house concerts. It has been established that people who play instruments tend to be more emotionally balanced and more patient with themselves, others and life in general.
So go ahead, sign up for that amateur orchestra, dust off your old trombone(长号)or take your first real six-string down from the attic(阁楼); get out there and play!
1.Playing which of the following musical instruments can help increase a person’s IQ most?
A.The piano B.The violin C.The trombone D.The accordion
2.According to Shinichi Suzuki, .
A.The progress in learning an instrument depends on natural gifts
B.It is too late for an adult to start an instrument
C.Every child has a natural talent for music.
D.All people can understand and read music.
3.What can be inferred from the text?
A.Music can balance our life.
B.Music can improve our living conditions.
C.Playing instruments can make adults keep their IQ points.
D.Playing instruments can help us get along well with others.
4.By writing the text, the author mainly wants to .
A.persuade us to send our children to music schools
B.express his great interest in musical instruments
C.tell us the importance of Music in Development
D.invite us to attend Ceilidhs
5.There are many benefits for the adult to learn instruments, which of the following is NOT RIGHT?
A.Feeling relaxed. B.Earn additional IQ points.
C.Improve your health. D.Show your talents
Officials in the Midwestern U. S. town of Joplin, Missouri, say the death from Sundays’ big tornado reaches 116 and that search efforts continue for possible survivors trapped in rubble (碎石). Search and rescue teams are conducting their third sweep through the nearly 10 kilometer – long and one – kilometer wide area of destruction left by the tornado. They are working as quickly as possible while weather conditions remain relatively stable. More storms are forecast for the area.
Joplin Fire Chief Mitch Randles said there are areas with large piles of rubble that might hold survivors. “We are still finding individuals. We did rescue seven individuals from underneath rubble yesterday and, of course, we are also finding dead folks as well.” Said more folks and that is why we are doing these searches. We want to make every opportunity that we can to find everybody that is in the rubble and that has survived to this point.”
Randles said the current sweep involves a slower pace that previous searches and that he plans a fourth search, possibly on Wednesday, using specially trained dogs. “We are searching every structure that has been damaged or destroyed in a more in-depth manner, “he said.” I have dogs and dog handlers coming from all over the country do help us in that effort.”
Joplin City Manager Mark Rohr said the Red Cross and other volunteer organizations are helping people who were left homeless by the tornado and that the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, is on hand to help. “Joplin is a great city. We have suffered a great loss, “said Rohr.” We will recover and we will recover strongly and we have a lot of help and a lot of volunteers to make that easier.”
The tornado that struck Joplin was classified by the Natioonal Weather Service as an F – 4, with winds of more than 300 kilometers per hour. It lasted only 20 minutes, but it killed more that 100 people, injured more than 400 others, and destroyed or heavily damaged some 2,000 homes, businesses, churches and a hospital. Authorities have registered more than 1,700 calls about missing people and they hope to resolvemost of those cases soon, as victims are identified and survivors come forth and reunite with loved ones.
This was the worst tornado to strike the United States in 60 years. It was the latest in a wave of violent storms that have swept Midwestern and southern states in recent weeks, leaving more than 300 people dead an causing more than $2 billion dollars in damage.
1.What kind of disaster (灾害)of this article is talking about?
A.tornado B.earthquake C.flood D.drought
2.The best headline for this newspaper article would be .
A.Difficulties in the Rescue
B.The Great Loss Brought by the Tornado
C.Search for Survivors After the Disaster
D.Worst Tornado in the USA
3.The word “resolve” in Para 5 probably means .
A.cover B.settle C.overcome D.challenge
4.The number of death caused by the tornado that struck Joplin reached more than .
A.100 B.300 C.400 D.1,700
5.From the text, it can be inferred that .
A.many victims might be under the ruins
B.it was impossible to find out survivors
C.the tornado lasted several weeks
D.the bad weather influenced the rescue greatly