Where is the woman now?
A.At home. B.In a theatre. C.At school.
What is the weather like on Tuesday?
A.Sunny. B.Windy. C.Cloudy.
假定你是李华。你的英国朋友 Toby 来信询问你校体育选修课程开设的情况。请你用英语给他写一封回信，内容包括：
1. 体育选修课程开设目的；
2. 所开始的体育项目；
3. 你选择的项目和理由。
注意:
1．词数 100-120 左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：选修课程 optional course
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Is English changing? Yes, and so is every other human language! Language is always changing and 1.(meet) the needs of its users. This isn’t a bad thing; if English hadn’t changed since 1950, we wouldn’t have words or expressions to refer to smartphones, fax machines, or cable TV. As long as the needs of language users continue to change, so will the language. The change is so slow 2. from year to year we hardly notice it, except to complain every so often about the ‘poor English’ being used by the young people! However, reading Shakespeare’s writings from the sixteenth century can be difficult. If you go back a couple more3.(century), Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales are really tough, and if you went back another 500 years to try to read Beowulf, it would be like reading4. different language.
But why does language change? Language changes for several reasons. First, it5.(change) because the needs of its speakers change. New technologies, new products, and new experiences request new words to refer to them 6.(clear) and efficiently. Consider texting: originally it 7.(call) text messaging, because it allowed one person to send another text rather than voice messages by phone. Later, people became familiar with the new shorter form named text, 8. included both the message and the process, as in the case I just got a text or I’ll text Sylvia right now.
I always think how lucky I am that my work as a travel writer introduces me to extraordinary locations, experiences and people. However, my recent hot air balloon_______ over the breathtaking ancient temples of Bagan has proved the most impressive. Without_______ it will stay with me forever, and years later I can still smile at the fond_______ .
There are over 2200 temples and pagodas (宝塔) on the plains of Bagan,_______ the 11th and13th century. For me, Bagan is the place where travel_______ come true.
The sunrise hot air balloon experiences are popular so it’s best to book_______. My husband Ryan Wright and I were picked up at 5:10 am. After picking up some additional guests, we made our way to the launch field. The pilots introduced themselves and_______ the basics of ballooning. They were warm,_______ and funny and set my nerves at ease.
Then,_______I even realized what had happened, we were off the ground. The earth just seemed to drop away from the hot air balloon. ________, I felt nothing when the ropes were ________ and we started to fly into the sky. Graeme suggested some of the best sights and photo __________, starting with the sunrise.
Once the sun was up, the temples and pagodas were even more beautiful. Ranging from ________ groups of buildings to tiny structures, Graeme was keen to point out some of his personal favorites, as well as those buildings ________restoration work. Who knew that bamboo scaffolding (脚手架) could be so beautiful ________the sunrise?
With the end of our flight approaching, Graeme __________ us of safe landing procedures. I really ________ that he was so clear and focused on ____________! We were soon back on solid land. A circle of chairs had been________ for us to enjoy a light breakfast.
This hot air balloon journey was the most________ travel experience of my life.
1.A.ride B.drive C.voyage D.transport
2.A.command B.evidence C.doubt D.basis
3.A.schedule B.memory C.adventure D.reality
4.A.standing for B.going through C.digging out D.dating from
5.A.dreams B.views C.bargains D.events
6.A.at present B.in advance C.as usual D.on purpose
7.A.explored B.judged C.explained D.suggested
8.A.grateful B.informal C.hopeful D.friendly
9.A.before B.after C.when D.since
10.A.Gradually B.Personally C.Strangely D.Regularly
11.A.recovered B.released C.escaped D.pulled
12.A.outlines B.designs C.opportunities D.spots
13.A.large B.valuable C.rare D.major
14.A.organizing B.experiencing C.supporting D.begging
15.A.against B.over C.beyond D.across
16.A.persuaded B.educated C.reminded D.concerned
17.A.appreciated B.settled C.ignored D.admitted
18.A.principles B.competitions C.responsibility D.safety
19.A.came up B.set up C.packed up D.brought up
20.A.willing B.active C.wonderful D.peaceful
How has technology helped communication? 1. It’s unbelievable to look back and see how much easier communication has gotten over the years. Communication tools offer one of the most significant examples of how quickly technology has changed.
2. However, to connect with someone in society today, nowadays you have many more good choices at your fingertips. You can send them a message on social media, text them, video chat, email, or put a call through.
These new methods can help you keep in touch with loved ones, especially if you’re aging in place or living alone. Video chat helps caregivers check on seniors who may not need continual check-ups in person. Social media is a great way to keep in touch in general. You are even allowed to see what your loved ones are doing through the photos and updates they post.
Who hasn’t heard of Facebook, Twitter, or Skype?3. Even if you don’t use these platforms, they’re a part of everyday life and not going away anytime soon. Regardless of your location, messages via social media get delivered on these platforms at the same rate and speed whether the recipient is right beside you or on the other side of the globe. You can also send voice messages through these platforms, and it is delivered in nanoseconds.
Communication has even progressed beyond mobile devices and personal computers. We can now send messages through tablets, voice assistants, smartwatches, and more. The smartwatch is a relatively new technology that owns almost all the features of smartphones in a convenient touch-screen watch. You can receive notifications (通知), track your activity or set alarms.4.
A. They’ve become household names.
B. Smartwatches can also serve as a way to communicate.
C. Paying bills has also become simpler thanks to technology.
D. You can even call and text directly through these wearable devices.
E. Writing a letter or finding a phone used to be the best way to communicate.
F. The development of technology has made communication really fast and convenient.
