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Do you have memories of being kidnapped (绑架)by aliens and taken away rapidly in a spaceship? You wouldn’t be alone. Several thousand people worldwide reported to have had such experiences, researchers say. But in a new study, a psychology expert at London’s Goldsmiths College says these experiences are proof of the weakness of the human memory, rather than evidence of life in outer space.
“Maybe what we’re dealing with here is false memories, and not that people are actually being kidnapped and taken aboard spaceships,” says Professor Chris French, who surveyed 19 so-called victims.
Several of the victims reported being taken away from their beds or cars by alien creatures around four feet high, with long and lean arms and legs and over-sized heads, French said. Some men said they were forced to take painful medical examinations by the aliens.
Many of the alien experiences could be explained by sleep paralysis, a condition in which a person is awake and aware of the surroundings but is unable to move. Sleep paralysis often leads to hallucinations —the experience of seeing or feeling something that is not really there and 40 percent of people experience the state at least once in their lives, French said. A rich imagination was also at play. Several of the alien victims were more likely to fantasize and reported to have seen ghosts and have unnatural abilities.
“People have very rich fantasy lives,” said French, who is due to present his findings at a public seminar at London’s Science Museum on Wednesday. “So much that they often mix up what’s happening in their heads with what is going on in the real world.”
1.According to Chris French, if someone told you an alien experience again, you might _____.
A. believe the story B. report it to the police
C. wonder why D. just laugh it away
2.The underlined word “fantasize” in Paragraph 4 probably means _____.
A. have good memories B. tell the truth
C. use vivid imagination D. make up excuses
3.What is the author’s attitude towards alien experiences?
A. Puzzling B. Objective.
C. Respectful. D. Supportive.
4.Where can this passage probably be found?
A. A science magazine. B. A textbook.
C. A science fiction. D. A storybook.
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Big trees are incredibly important ecologically. For a start, they provide food for countless other species and shelter for many animals. With their tall branches in the sun, they capture vast amounts of energy. This allows them to produce massive crops of fruit and flowers that sustain much of the animal life in the forest.
Only a small number of tree species have the genetic ability to grow really big. The biggest are native to North America, but big trees grow all over the globe, from the tropics to the forests of the high latitudes(纬度). To achieve giant size, a tree needs three things: the right place to establish its seeding, good growing conditions and lots of time with low adult death rate. Lose any of these, and you will lose your biggest trees.
In some parts of the world, populations of big trees are dwindling because their seedings cannot survive. In southern India, for instance, an aggressive non-native bush, Lantana camara, is invading the floor of many forests. Lantana grows so thickly that young trees often fail to take root. With no young trees to replace them, it is only a matter of time before most of the big trees disappear.
Without the right growing conditions, trees cannot get really big and there is some evidence to suggest tree growth could slow in a warmer world, particularly in environments that are already warm. Having worked for decades at La Selva Biological Station in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Costa Rica, David and Deborah Clark and colleagues have shown that tree growth there declines markedly in warmer years. “During the day, their growth shuts down when it gets too warm, and at night they consume more energy because their metabolic(新陈代谢的)rate increases,” explains David Clark. With less energy produced in warmer years and more being consumed just to survive, there is even less energy available for growth.
The Clarks’ theory, if correct, means tropical forests would shrink over time. The largest, oldest trees would progressively die off and tend not to be replaced. According to the Clarks, this might cause a destabilization of the climate; as older trees die, forests would release some of their stored carbon into the atmosphere, causing a cycle of further warming, forest shrinkage and carbon emissions.
Besides, big trees face threats from elsewhere.
1. All the following factors are a must for making big trees EXCEPT_________.
A. genetic contribution
B. no deadly damage
C. ideal environment for growth
D. right place to establish its seeding
2.The word “dwindling”(paragraph3) is closest in meaning to “_______”.
A. exploding B. decreasing
C. changing D. growing
3. What is the best title of the passage?
A. Results of big trees’ disappearing.
B. Advantage of big trees.
C. Big trees in trouble
D. Importance of big trees to humans.
4.What will the author most probably discuss after the last paragraph?
A. Comparison between common trees and big ones.
B. The effect of human activities on big trees.
C. Benefits of big trees to the whole atmosphere.
D. More threats to the existence of big trees.
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“A Long Walk Home”-----life as Eli Reed saw it
American photographer and photojournalist Eli Reed has been documenting “life as I saw it” for more than 40 years. His career retrospective(回顾), “Eli Reed: A Long Walk Home”, is an extraordinary search of beauty while recording hardship. With a heart of love, Reed uses a style that uncovers humanity at every turn. According to Reed, “A Long Walk Home” is about what it means to be a human being. It all began with a photo he took of his mother and his memory of her smile.
Raised in New Jersey, Reed was originally a painter. Primarily self-taught in photography, he became a freelance photographer in 1970. After producing some impressive photos that drew much attention, he joined the famous company Magnum Photos---the first black photographer invited to do so.
His photos are remarkable in their lack of judgment of the people or the situations he comes across. In Beirut, Lebanon, a man removes a tree branch from a car in a recently bombed parking lot. An old man wrapped in a sheet plays a drum in front of a sign reading “God Is the Way” while National Guardsmen lift their guns during a war in Miami. A young boy upside down with his legs in the air in a Kenyan refugee camp, his determined look faces the camera. In Harlem, New York, a group of laughing children take over an abandoned car, using it as a jungle gym.
When another photographer might have focused on the sobriety of these situations, Reed’s camera smiles. His images show how humans cope, rise above, and carry on. This is what gives “A Long Walk Home” its power. Considering the places Reed has been to, there are very few photos of guns or obvious violence. Instead, Reed focuses on the varied human responses to hardship.
We smile along with Reed in a gesture of compassion and solidarity. We recognize our fellow human beings.
1.Why did Eli Reed produce his work “A Long Walk Home”?
A.To pursue his love of photography
B. To keep memories of his mother
C. To help people who are suffering
D. To search for the meaning of life
2.According to the passage, Magnum Photos_____________.
A. employed Reed in 1970
B. was located in New Jersey
C. only had white employees originally
D. taught Reed the art of photography
3. In his work “A Long Walk Home”, Reed’s photos_____________.
A. aim to draw others’ sympathy
B. reflect the strength of humans
C. were taken only in America
D. focus on war and violence
4.What does the underlined word “sobriety” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. seriousness B. cause
C. value D. warmth
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Here is some information from a tourist guide to Patapsco Valley state Park Maryland, USA.
Wildlife and Nature Appreciation
While visiting Patapsco Valley State Park, you will see a variety of natural habitats. Throughout spring and fall, dogwoods, maples, redbuds, and many varieties of wildflowers color the forest. This park is also home to many small mammals and birds. If you pause during your journey through the forest, you are likely to see rabbits, grey squirrels, and red foxes. Along the banks of the river, birdwatchers will spot Canada geese and wood ducks all year round
Fishing
The Patapsco River meanders through the park and is a popular attraction for anglers (钓鱼者). The Department of Natural Resources' Fisheries Service assigns the river as a put-and-take fishery(渔场) with adult rainbow and brown trout in spring and fall. Anglers also enjoy catching naturally reproducing smallmouth and largemouth bass, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and yellow perch.
Fishing opportunities have been specially set aside at Lost Lake for youth under 16 and seniors 62 years of age and older. This area is also designed for anglers with disabilities.
Trails
Adventure seekers will enjoy hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding on the park's popular trail system. More than 17 miles of challenging and rough single track trails follow the ridges, steep hillsides and stream valleys in the park. These trails are also excellent gateways for wildlife viewing, birdwatching and general nature appreciation. Please respect the rights of nearby private property owners by using only blazed (有路标的) trails. Remember that the park is a natural area with certain dangers, such as poison ivy, slippery trail surfaces, insects, etc. You are responsible for having the necessary skills, knowledge and equipment for a safe visit.
Discover History along the Trail
Enter another time as you explore Patapsco’s trails. Layer upon layer of history tells the story of man’s interaction with nature. Native American hunted, gathered and fished here for centuries. In the 1700s, the valley became one of the earliest sites for America’s Industrial Revolution. Early settlers cut down trees for charcoal used to fire iron furnaces(熔炉). The river’s current was dammed and channeled to power iron, paper, grain and textile mills (纺织厂). Towns and tobacco farms were established throughout the valley.
1.Which of the following is not allowed to fish at Lost Lake?
A. A 30-year-old woman without disability
B. A pupil in grade six
C. An old man in his seventies
D. A person in a wheelchair
2. While walking along the trails, tourists are reminded to _________.
A. feed the birds they meet
B. pay attention to self-protection
C.visit some private buildings
D. protect the natural environment
3.The passage is mainly about the park's _________.
A. long history B. beautiful scenery
C. main attractions D. official rules
书面表达
假设你校英语报正在征集一篇介绍名人生平的文章。请根据以下表格写一篇稿件向校报投稿，简要介绍德国作曲家贝多芬 (Ludwig van Beethoven)
贝多芬 | 生平事迹 |
出生日期、地点 | 1770年12月出生于德国波恩(Bonn) |
童年时期 | 自幼跟父亲学音乐，很早就显露了音乐才能，八岁开始登台演出 |
成年后 | 在事业获得巨大成功的同时饱受耳聋折磨1827年去世 |
作品 | 一生完成了一百多部作品，其中有交响乐9部，影响至今 |
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 参考词汇：composer 作曲家 symphony交响乐 masterpiece 作品。
短文改错，文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。
When travelled abroad，you should follow the customs of the country where you are visiting. When you invited，it is good manners to refuse or accept an invitation，either by writing or by telephoning. If you go to the party，it is polite to reach on time. It is good manners to shake hand with your host. You can take a present if you like，possibly a bottle of wine，a box of chocolates and some flowers. However，it was not bad manners to take nothing. It is not polite to stay too late before the other guests have gone. Also，it is suggested to write or telephone a day or two late to thank your host.
