—Sarah, you seem to be a little absent-minded. What’s wrong?
—Oh, sorry. Actually, I of the family party this weekend. I have to make a list of what needs to be bought.
A．am just thinking B．just thought C．have just thought D．was just thinking
The number 9.11 is a special number, , I think, that will be remembered by the Americans forever.
A．what B．it C．which D．one
Canada is one of largest countries in the world, second only to Russia.
A．the; the B．the; a C．a; the D．the;/
近期, 你所在城市的中学生就“最美汉字”进行投票。请阅读下面一则新闻报道, 用英文写一篇短文, 向学校英文报“Happy Teens”专栏投稿。
High school students recommend ren as message to the world
The Chinese character ren, a word that generally means “benevolence”, has been selected by high school students in a poll(民意调查)to highlight Chinese culture around the world. The character ren was selected by 8.33 percent of the 3. 000 respondents who took part in the poll, according to one of the organizers, a student from a high school.
It was followed by the characters ai, yi, meng and xiao, which mean ‘‘love”, “one”, “dream’’ and “filial piety”. Those characters ranked in the “top-20 most beautiful Chinese characters”.
China Dally, March 6, 2013. Page 4
你的短文应包括以下内容：
1. 简要概括学生推荐这五个汉字的理由。
2. 简述你最想推荐的一至两个汉字及其寓意。
3. 谈谈你的感想。
注意：
1. 对所有要点逐一陈述, 适当发挥, 不要简单翻译。
2. 词数150左右。开头已经写好, 不计入总词数。
3. 作文中不得提及有关考生个人身份的任何信息, 如校名、人名等。
Recently, some high school students conducted a poll asking people to choose some Chinese characters that Can best reflect Chinese culture.
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How to Release Creativity
According to most dictionaries. creativity is the ability to create. However, creativity is more than what is defined by the dictionary. It is an idea, a process, a thought。or a state of mind. One cannot learn to be creative because creativity is natural and unique to each individual. People should know that creativity doesn’t equal success. It equals the act of expressing. So. if at first the goal that is aimed for is not achieved, there is no need for worry or frustration.
Creativity can, however, be released by discovery. Some people need encouragement to help
release their creativity. There are quite a few ways to release it.
One way to release creativity would be to look for what can inspire you. Looking at the world and admiring the differences in people and places help. Creativity can be drawn from their beauty. A person can touch, taste, smell, hear, and see hundreds of different objects. Aromas from foods, textures of blankets, and sight of unusual objects can all give inspiration.
Many people are too concerned with how things should look. The focus should be on how it actually looks in the raw, to the human eye. Colors and shapes can be distorted(扭曲)by the mere fact that people want others to see it for what it is. It’s more difficult for someone to let go of all that and just let their creativity flow, unblocked.
Another way to get the creativity flowing is to research what other artists have done or are currently doing. Their cultures and biographies alone can be an inspiration. Examining their works can help some appreciate artistic expression. New techniques can even be drawn from their works.
Some people are even inspired by everyday events, like reading the newspaper or watching the news. Some can take other people’s situations and describe how it makes them feel. That is a way to release creativity. Controversial issues, such as War or abortion, can inspire writings like poems. They can be used to express death, loss, or tragedy. General topics such as religion or politics can branch off into many directions, sending creativity into overdrive.
Creativity is not about reaching a goal or being a perfectionist. It’s about being, feeling, and taking all that is inside and letting it out in one way or another. Creativity is not always expressed by paintings, drawings, or writings. One’s action is the main form to express creativity. Romance, for example, is a form of creativity. Love and emotion are inspired by one person for another. Taking something inside and then putting it back out into the world as another thing is the key of creativity. Knowing and loving someone so much that there is a need to express it is a very natural form of creativity.
Another form of expressing creativity is talking. Some people are more blessed in this area than in more obvious ones。such as painting or drawing. They Paint a “word picture”. Speeches can be centered around new ideas and thoughts. It can contain an of one’s being and transform it into either simple or complicated words.
Inspiration is vital to creativity. Even if it’s only a slight feeling or thought that inspires. Creativity can be released each time attempts are made to use the body as all outlet. Remember that creativity is not an art form, but that it forms art.
How to Release Creativity
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The writer’s understanding of creativity |
●Creativity is more than just a 1. given in the dictionary. ●It is an idea, a process, a thought, or a state of mind. ●It is natural and unique to each individual. ●It equals2. rather than success. |
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Ways to3.__ creativity |
●We Can look for what Can inspire US through five 4.__. ●We shouldn’t be too concerned with the 5.__ of things. ●We can get creativity flowing by 6._ what other artists have done or are doing and examining their works. ●We can draw inspiration from both everyday events and 7.__ issues. |
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Creativity Can be expressed by ●paintings, drawings or 8._; ●actions used 9.__ to show their knowing and loving someone; ●speeches containing new ideas and thoughts. |
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●Inspiration is of great10.__ to creativity. ●Art is an expressive form of creativity. |
Christmas is long gone. and Valentine’s Day is a distant memory. That means it's a slow time for jewelers, and a good time for you to make a purchase. Whether you’re out shopping for gold, or silver, here fife a few things you need to know:
What determines price?
The purity of the metal is one of the elements that determines the price. Gold purity is indicated with a stamp of 10K, 14K, 18K, or 24K. And different countries have their own standards. For example, for a piece to be considered gold in the US, it must be at least 10K. In Britain and Canada: 9K. In Italy and France: l 8K. Anything over l 8K is really too soft for everyday wear. That’s why jewelry stores in the US sell mostly 14K.
How much can you expect to pay?
That depends on the weight of the metal and the gemstone(宝石). So keep that in mind, especially when buying online. To keep yourself from getting ripped off, ask yourself the following:
●How long has the company been around?
●What is its return policy?
● Is the jewelry featured on the website visible from all directions?
● Is the company transparent with the gram weights and the size of the gemstones?
Yellow gold? White? Rose?
Yes, it's confusing, and while this is largely a personal decision, there fife a few things to keep in mind. For starters. white or rose gold costs about l 0% more than yellow gold. If you want the “look for less”, consider gold. plated jewelry. “Gold plated” and “gold overlay” mean the same thing and guarantee a thicker layer of finish than “vermeil” which is a flash finish that is thinner and less consistent, but more affordable. Buy vermeil finished pieces you want for a season or two just to follow the fashion. For pieces you want to wear for a lifetime, solid gold is best.
What about sterling silver(标准纯银)?
Sterling silver has been。an alternative for white gold during the difficult economy, and while it used to be more popular with just the younger these days it has much more mass appeal. So much so that retailers are now offering fine gemstones with silver--something you used to see only with gold.
Keep in mind that in the US. the sterling silver standard is 92.5% real silver. Don’t buy it if there isn’t a “925” stamp on it. And keep in mind that the lower price you’re paying for silver means more maintenance. To keep silver jewelry from becoming less shiny, consider keeping a piece of chalk in your jewelry box.
1.According to the passage, the underlined phrase “getting ripped off” in Paragraph 3 probably means “_______”.
A．being charged B．being cheated C．being affected D．being attracted
2.Which of the following is relatively good for only wearing a short time?
A．A 14K necklace. B．A gold-plated ring.
C．A vermeil ear ring. D．A gemstone necklace.
3.We call infer from the last paragraph that silver jewelry should be kept ________
A．in a dry place B．in a cold place C．in a wet place D．in a hot place
4.The author writes the passage mainly to ________.
A．encourage young people to buy fashionable jewelry
B．tell people the best time to purchase gold and silver
C．introduce the real value and popularity of gold and silver
D．inform people of the factors to consider in buying jewelry
