He was a(n) ___________singer until the age of 40, when he turned professional.
A. gifted B. amateur C. sacred D. entire
Contrary to what I had expected, he lost for ______.
A. second time B. a second time C. second times D. the second time
学校实施规范办学以后，学生自主学习的时间多了。假设某英文报纸委托你做一项关于“实施规范办学以后，学生怎样利用双休日”的问卷调查，请根据下列图表中的调查数据，以“A Report on Weekend Activities”为题，用英语写一篇短文，简单介绍调查情况并发表自己的看法。（至少两点）
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双休日活动 |
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内容 |
百分比 |
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在家自主学习 |
40% |
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看电视或听音乐 |
25% |
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上网聊天或玩游戏 |
20% |
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帮助父母做家务 |
10% |
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参加体育活动或外出旅游等 |
5% |
注意：
1．短文应包括所给内容要点，可适当发挥，使文章连贯；
2．词数120左右，短文开头已给出，不计入总词数；
3．文中不得涉及考生所在的学校及自己的姓名。
参考词汇：调查do an investigation on
A Report on Weekend Activities
Since the regular school – running policy was performed, the students now have more free time on Saturdays and Sundays. So the English Club in our school invited me to
[1]A long red bridge stretches out across water. It runs across the Golden Gate. This is not the entrance to some sacred land，but it is just as magical. The Golden Gate is where San Francisco Bay meets the Pacific Ocean, and at night the scene of the bridge lit up over the water takes your breath away.
[2]Welcome to San Francisco, a place famous for its beautiful parks, hilly streets and lovely beaches. But the bridge is undoubtedly the most well-known symbol of the city. Before its completion in 1937, the bridge was considered impossible to build because of the foggy weather ,powerful winds, and strong ocean currents in the city. However, despite the difficult conditions, the bridge was built in no more than four years. Its total length is nearly 2 kilometers.
[3]San Francisco ranks first on Lonely Planet’S list of best cities to visit in 2013. According to the world’s largest travel publisher, it came top as a result of its cultural mix.
[4]According to the US 2010 census (人口普查）, 21 percent of the city’s population is made up of Chinese people. San Francisco’s Chinatown is the largest outside of Asia and the oldest in North America. Two traditional festivals, the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, are the biggest events of the year on the city’s calendar.
[5]If yellow cabs are a key part of New York city life, then the cable car is San Francisco’s equivalent. The first cable car came into public service in 1873, and the slow and noisy vehicle has been a symbol of the city ever since. The cable car network was once damaged by a serious earthquake but, luckily, it has now recovered and provides better views than the subway.
1.What makes the Golden Gate Bridge so famous? (No more than 10 words)
2.Why does the author mention the Golden Gate bridge at the beginning?
(No more than 8 words)
3.What made San Francisco rank first on Lonely Planet’s list of cities to visit in 2013?
(No more than 3 words)
4.Why is the slow and noisy cable car preferred in San Francisco? (No more than 12 words)
5.What does the writer want to tell us? (No more than 8 words)
Across the planet there are millions of people who engage in some type of meditation, the practice of concentrating and clearing the mind to bring the body into a state of peace, at least a semi-regular basis. For some, particularly among practitioners of Eastern religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism, this is part and parcel of their religious practice.
For others, particularly in Western cultures, meditation tends to be a response to stress. With the world economy approaching meltdown and people worried about their job or their ability to keep their home, it’s a way for people to attain a state of peace of mind and well-being.
For those interested in taking up the practice, instruction in meditation for beginners can be found in literally thousands of sources.
One of the most popular styles of mediation in the West, with classes offered in most major cities, is called Transcendental Meditation. TM, as it is known among its practitioners, first came to worldwide attention when the Beatles began practicing it in 1967. For direct, guided, personal instruction in meditation for the beginner, TM may be the hallmark.
Part of the confusion about how to practice meditation effectively is due to the fact that there are literally hundreds of techniques championed by various groups and individuals. As a general principle, it might be said that all meditation techniques seek to have the practitioner attain a state of consciousness that is different to our ordinary state of awareness. They attempt to train people to clear their minds and achieve a sense of inner peace. It sounds simple enough, but of the huge number of people experiment with meditation, very few are able to maintain its practice over the long haul. In most cases, this is due to frustration over the inability to experience any dramatic, instantly recognizable effects.
This is quite a sad state of affairs, that so few these days are willing or equipped to persist in something that doesn’t provide immediate life-changing results. It reflects a culture in which demands for discipline and sustained effort are considered unnecessary or even unfair. It is no surprise therefore that many people abandon their efforts at meditation before they have a chance to bear fruit.
But for anyone who does decide to take up this worthwhile practice, please remember. You must clear your mind, relax and “take it as it comes”. Maintain the practice with a sense of discipline and devotion, and eventually benefits of inner peace and calm will be yours.
1.The underlined part “part and parcel of” in paragraph 1 is nearest in meaning to ________.
A. closely associated with B. an important element of
C. very different to D. usually sent from
2.The goal of meditation is ________.
A. to develop a technique B. to practice a religion
C. to clear the mind D. to carry out an experiment
3.What can we infer about meditation from the passage?
A. It has two main types.
B. Its benefits are not immediately obvious.
C. It is practiced by many famous artists.
D. Most people find it a very good way to relax.
4.According to the writer, what has attracted many Western people to meditation practices in recent years?
A. Their improved understanding of foreign culture.
B. The need to fill in their growing free time.
C. Migration from countries in which meditation is traditional.
D. Increasing employment instability.
5.Who is the probable audience for this article?
A. People interested in starting to learn meditation.
B. Experienced meditation practitioners.
C. Buddhists and Hindus.
D. People who are very religious.
It's common for parents to feel emotional when the moment comes for their child to leave home and go to university. Even parents who don't speak about the event are likely to feel a sense of sadness because it’s the end of an era where you and your family were at the centre of your child's world. As a parent you’ll probably continue to support your child in different ways, but the main job of raising your child is over. It's a huge change for everyone involved.
There are a few things that you can do to make the transition easier. Plan carefully for your child's departure and think about how you can help. Many parents take their child to university for the first time. If you decide to do that, be ready to feel a real wrench when the time comes to say goodbye. Your child will probably be as nervous as you are about the moment when you finally say goodbye – but that might not show!
Be positive and cheerful about the choice your child has made to continue studying, and plan to leave once you've unpacked the car and looked around your child's new living accommodations. If you can, save your tears for the car – you'll make things easier on your child and yourself.
The more you've invested in being a parent, the more you'll feel a sense of loss, so the sadness you feel now is a sign that you've been a good mom or dad. Remind yourself that parenting is all about raising an independent and confident child who functions well without you. If your child quickly settles and starts enjoying himself, you should congratulate yourself.
It's also only fair to allow yourself some time to grieve(悲痛). Don't expect to pick yourself up and move on straight away. But you may decide to find a hobby or sport to fill your extra time. Perhaps you've always wanted to learn a new language, go to yoga classes or take up swimming. You may decide to spend more time with family and close friends, who are likely to be feeling the absence of your child as well.
Agree on the best approach to staying in touch before your child leaves, and stick to your agreement. Try not to panic if your child doesn't respond immediately – remember, they're starting a new and busy life.
1.Why do parents feel sad when their child leaves home for college?
A. Because the absence of their child makes them feel lonely.
B. Because their children will start a new life in college.
C. Because they are no longer the main focus of their children’s life.
D. Because it means the end of love between parents and their child.
2.The underlined word “wrench” in Paragraph 2 means a feeling of ________.
A. sorrow B. regret C. anger D. love
3.What does good parenting consist of?
A. Supporting your child in different ways all the time.
B. Congratulating yourself when your child goes to college.
C. Investing as much as possible in the growth of your child.
D. Preparing your child to stand on their own feet in the future.
4.What’s NOT advised as the way to recover from your child’s departure?
A. Staying in touch with your child.
B. Learning a new language.
C. Spending more time with close friends.
D. Developing a new hobby or sport.
5.What would be an appropriate title for the whole passage?
A. Staying in Touch with Your Child
B. Preparing to Say Goodbye to Your Child
C. Dealing with Your Child Leaving Home for University
D. Life after Your Child Has Left Home for University
