The following are introductions to some programs that BBC I London will show on TV.
12:25 a.m. Tuesday | The Real Swiss Robinson Family Laura worried that her children have had their life too easy due to her husband’s career in big business, so she decides to take her teenagers to the Cook Islands to experience the simple life. They face storms and a lack of food, but Laura is happy as their local guide shows them the island’s wealth of rare fruits and foods. |
11:00 a.m. Wednesday | Orangutan Diary A Team have come across an armed man who is holding two baby apes who were captures. One of them, David, is sent to a medical emergency in the forest. Later a center director, Nielsen, finds a suitable place to set free more rescued animals. |
7:50 p.m. Thursday | Lost Buildings of Britain Simon Thurley visits the ruins of Glastonbruy Abbey(修道院),which , before its destruction by Henry VIII, was famous for some of the most amazing stained-glass of its age. It also had a great deal of financial power, acting as the center of an influential business empire. Eventually, it was the king’s envy of the abbey’s wealth that changed the abbey’s fate |
10:35 p.m. Thursday | Nigella Express Nigella presents ideas for impromptu(即兴的)cooking, from new recipes and suggestions for taking advantage of the food you have to make quick, simple and impressive meals. |
1.Why is Laura worried?
A. Her children may not know how to cherish life.
B. Her husband faces difficulties in his business.
C. Storms are approaching her hometown.
D. Life on the Cook Islands is too simple.
2.Jim enjoys TV programmes of people or organizations that take care of animals. He should probably watch TV at ________.
A. 10:35 p.m. on Thursday B. 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday
C. 7:50 p.m. on Thursday D. 12:25 a.m. on Tuesday
3.We can learn from the text that ________.
A. Nielsen is an animal-lover
B. Henry VIII set up a business empire in the Abbey
C. David is a farmer
D. Glastonbury Abbey is famous today for its stained-glass
假如你是李华,你的美国笔友Bill来信询问你的家乡是否有雾霾天气,情况如何。请按下面提示写一封电子邮件,开头已给出。
介绍情况:
1.最近发生数次雾霾天气;
2.人们已经认识到雾霾天气的危害,正采取各种举措减少其发生;
3.你自己为此做了什么或打算做什么。
注意:词数1 00个左右。
参考词汇:雾霾:smog
Dear Bill,
I'm glad to receive your letter. Thank you for your caring for the weather and my health. Now I’d like to tell you something about the smog.
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2. 只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Dear schoolmates,
In order to get high school students to attaching importance to the environment and raise our awareness to protect the environment, and China Daily is planning to hold an interest knowledge contest. A contest starts on October 14th and end on 31st. Remember, you can take the contest in China Daily newspaper, that is very popular among high school student. The answer sheet must cut from the newspaper and sent to China Daily after the deadline.
Please pay more attention to the related information of the contest and take an active part in them on time.
Students’ Union
I thought that I had great skills in 1.(deal) with kids, so I applied for a job to teach kids. The day of my interview was also my first day of work. My first mistake led to my first lesson. Don’t try to make 2.(friend) with managers, but be respectful. After going through some work with 3.
couple of kids I learned I was not as good as I thought I was, and it was 4.(good) to ask for help than do what you thought was right.
A few days after work, feeling pressured to do a good job, I found repetition 5.(make) it more comfortable. It wasn’t long 6. I learned how to develop respectful relationships with my bosses and what tone of voice 7.(use) with kids. I started sounding more confident and realized that the more confident you sound, the more 8. seems that you know what you are doing.
What surprised me most after a few months was how little money I had spent.Money from working long hours seemed to be more valuable to me than money 9.(give) by my parents. I kept it firmly in my hands and suddenly shopping was a 10.(total) different experience. The cost of items translated into how many hours I needed to work to pay for it.
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Ecotourism
1. It is a new term in today’s tourism industry. But in an age of growing environmental awareness, it is not too difficult for us to imagine and understand this new form of holiday.
Ecotourism, which is considered as a kind of responsible tourism, is typically defined as travel to places where special and unusual plants, animals and cultural heritages are the main attractions. 2. Therefore, programs concerning the protection of some natural and cultural spots also form a part of ecotourism.
Ecotourism is developing at great speed. According to a recent report by the World Tourism Organization, ecotourism in recent years has enjoyed an annual growth of about 5% worldwide. 3. They include bird watching, hiking, diving, photography and taking part in various kinds of local cultural events.
If you love communing with nature, conserving the environment or improving the lives of people then ecotourism is an excellent way to see new and exciting places. 4. However, it looks like some smaller towns and country areas may well become the new destinations for people to visit tomorrow because they are rich in ecological, cultural and historical resources.
Ecotourism has been gaining increasing recognition and popularity mainly for the relaxing, natural and vivid experience it offers to tourists. People are attracted to nature and long to be close to it. However, a conflict between nature and human beings is unavoidable. 5.
A. The definition of ecotourism is beyond words.
B. It takes ecology and culture into consideration.
C. You may not be very familiar with ‘‘ecotourism’’.
D. More than 80 activities have been listed for ecotourism.
E. People can have great fun enjoying nature through ecotourism.
F. Big cities are still the major places that attract tourists in our society today.
G. How to protect natural resources while taking advantage of them is of great importance.
You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?
Jane Addams(1860~1935)
Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区)by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Rachel Carson(1907~1964)
If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.
Sandra Day O’Connor(1930~present)
When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and, in 1981, the first woman to join the U. S. Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.
Rosa Parks(1913~2005)
On December 1,1955,in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil—rights movement. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,” said Parks.
1.What is Jane Addams noted for in history?
A. Her social work. B. Her teaching skills.
C. Her efforts to win a prize. D. Her community background.
2.What was the reason for 0’Connor’s being rejected by the law firm?
A. Her lack of proper training in law. B. Her little work experience in court.
C. The discrimination against women. D. The poor financial conditions.
3.Who made a great contribution to the civil—rights movement in the U. S.?
A. Jane Addams. B. Rachel Carson. C. Sandra Day O’Connor. D. Rosa Parks.
4.What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?
A. They are highly educated. B. They are truly creative.
C. They are pioneers. D. They are Peace—lovers.