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Thousands of workers are busy preparing pavilious（展览馆）and gardens for the International Horticultural Exibition(世园会)2019 in Beijing , as fewer than 30 days remain until the opening.
The expo park(展会园区)1. （locate）at the foot of the Great Wall in Beijing’s northwestern Yanqing district. More than 110 countries and international organizations have confirmed their 2.(participate) in the event, as well as more than 120 unofficial exhibitors. Exhibition curators(管理人)said 41 outdoor parks will open to 3.public, including 34 independent 4. (one), and seven joint gardens.
So far, China’s 31 provincial-level regions, plus Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, have been divided into eight exhibition areas based5. their locations.
Environmental protection is the key element that provincial exhibits will stress. Channels have been built around the park 6.(collect) rainwater. Some special stones from around the country will also stand on a grand square 7. connects different gardens. The stone from Jiangxi province is blue and white, 8. (represent) the famous blue and white porcelain（瓷器） of the province’s Jingde town.
This is the second time China9. (host) a high-level horticulture expo. Kunming , Yunnan province , hosted the expo in 1999. Visitors can enjoy more than 2,500 10. (culture) activities throughout the expo.
When Freddie arrived to perform in the hospital room, Pam worried it was already too late. Her 88-year-old stepfather, Strobel, had _______ been moved to the palliative (姑息治疗) care unit. Pam could _______ that something had changed in him. A nurse told her Strobel’s _______ was near.
“You’re probably _______ your time,” Pam told Freddie. But Freddie _______ with her what medical professionals had told him: _______ may be the last sense to go.
“Let me go in and _______”, Freddie said. “It’s as much for you as it is for him.”
Freddie is a country and folk musician. When he was in his childhood, his mother encouraged her young son’s _______ talent. When she was dying of cancer, he put their _______ of songs to its greatest use. He would crawl into her hospital bed with his guitar and ________ her favorites. His mother seemed to relax, a(n) ________ look crossing her face.
“That moment allowed her and me to ________ like we used to when I was singing as a kid,” Freddie recalled. It emphasized to him the ________ of music. When he ________ a non-profit organization called Swan Songs which arranged free musical last wishes, Freddie signed up for the ________.
That was the case with Pam’s stepfather who enjoyed ________ music, and Swan Songs sent Freddie. That’s why Freddie arrived at the hospital that day, when Strobel seemed ready to say ________ Freddie played some songs and after 45 minutes, Pam asked for just one more song. Freddie ________ Love Me. He sang the last note and Strobel took his last breath.
“Oh my, we just experienced one of the most ________ moments in our lives. It was a gift for us all. At a really sad time, it was ________ says Pam.
1.A.still B.just C.ever D.almost
2.A.tell B.explain C.witness D.announce
3.A.failure B.relief C.time D.recovery
4.A.killing B.sparing C.spending D.wasting
5.A.shared B.traded C.discussed D.exchanged
6.A.Tasting B.Hearing C.Smelling D.Touching
7.A.observe B.check C.negotiate D.play
8.A.athletic B.creative C.musical D.literary
9.A.love B.instruction C.choice D.assessment
10.A.recite B.sing C.make up D.pick up
11.A.embarrassed B.regretful C.confused D.peaceful
12.A.comfort B.pray C.connect D.escape
13.A.power B.rhyme C.style D.sound
14.A.set up B.broke up C.heard about D.talked about
15.A.course B.program C.competition D.treatment
16.A.modem B.popular C.classical D.country
17.A.hello B.goodbye C.sorry D.no
18.A.chose B.analyzed C.wrote D.enjoyed
19.A.glorious B.difficult C.ridiculous D.magical
20.A.delightful B.hopeful C.beautiful D.forgetful
Top 3 Self-Discipline Techniques
Self-Discipline is the key to leading a healthier, happier and more successful life. 1. We have shared some self-discipline techniques below. Follow these self-discipline techniques to start living a better life.
1.Start small
The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step, as the proverb goes. 2. Instead, stamina(耐力) is built up by doing a little more than the previous day’s target.
The same goes for discipline. Start by trying to carry out self-discipline techniques little by little every day for big results. Increase your goals over time.
2.3.
Staying self-disciplined requires motivation. It can be hard to stay motivated if you feel like you haven’t made any progress so far. Tracking progress makes you aware of how much you’ve done and encourage you to keep going.
3.Exercise your willpower
4.Some days, sticking to the task is going to be difficult but by reminding yourself of the end in mind and how much the goal means to you, you will be able to ignore temporary temptations for long term gain.
The above-mentioned self-discipline techniques have been proven to be extremely effective.
5. And it is the key to living a happy and fulfilling life.
A. Measure your goals.
B. Build a support system.
C. However, it is easier said than done.
D. Willpower and self-discipline go hand in hand.
E. Self-discipline is linked to effective time management.
F. Self-discipline is a feature found in many successful people.
G. You don’t train for a marathon by running 10 Kilometers on the first day.
I always dreamed of studying abroad, to learn at a world-class university while further exploring the grounds on which these nations achieved new milestones of development with each passing day.
To study abroad after my graduation, I could not stop seeking my dream. To take the first step, I did some brainstorming and explored opportunities on the Internet and finally decided to go for China. There were a number of reasons behind it﹣its advanced education system and thousands of centuries of rich culture inspired me to study there. The primary one was my curiosity how a nation has left many nations behind in a short time at its fast pace of development.
So just like that, I applied, along with some of my friends, for a master’s degree program at Communication University of China. I was the only one who got selected in the said program and in addition, the Chinese Scholarship Council sponsored all of my expenses. This good news was welcomed by my family.
This is my seventh month in Beijing. In my experience so far, one thing that appeared to be missing was the internship（实习） which I tried to find because I want to work here after completion of my studies. After some struggles I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to work as an intern with the Center for China and Globalization（CCG）. It's very exciting to work on their team as a researcher. Now I can proudly say that my decision to choose China as a study destination was the best decision I have ever made.
1.The writer writes the first paragraph mainly to ________.
A.encourage people to pursue dreams
B.summarize the main idea of the text
C.explain the reason for writing the passage
D.add some background information
2.What is the most important reason for the author coming to China？
A.China's rich culture.
B.His curiosity.
C.China's advanced education system.
D.His family's support.
3.What can we learn about the author from the last paragraph?
A.He is most proud of studying in China.
B.He wants to be a researcher in the future.
C.He plans to work in China after graduation.
D.He found a job upon arriving in Beijing.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text？
A.Learning and working in China
B.Travel experiences in China
C.Realization of dreams in China
D.Importance of having dreams
Many of us put real effort in when we cook for others but when we are alone, we reach for the takeaway menu. Somehow it just doesn’t seem worth bothering if no one else is going to eat it.
That’s the attitude Signe Johansen wants to change and it’s the inspiration behind her new book Solo: The Joy of Cooking for One.
“Cooking for yourself is an acceptance of your self-worth, ” Signe says. “I think it’s important that you recognize your worth all the time, not just if you live alone, but on the weekend if your partner is away or whatever. If you take the time to look after yourself, you are essentially saying you are worth the effort. ”
With nearly a third of UK households containing just one person, Signe believes it’s time to overturn the idea for solo dining. “When I’ve told people I’m writing a book on solo cooking, they’ve interpreted it as recipes for sad people, ”she says. “But for me , and for many, some of the happiest times I’ve had cooking have been when I’ve been by myself.”
Food has always been a big part of Signe’s life. Growing up in Norway, much of her childhood was spent on her grandparents’ farm, picking produce and learning to cook, before going on to study at Leiths School of Food and Wine in London.
But it’s the recent trend for self-sufficiency that motivates her to champion the idea of enjoying a more selfish approach to food preparation. “You can just make whatever you want, which is really liberating.” Besides, cooking for yourself is one of the fundamental things we should start with in life.
1.What attitude does Signe want to change in her new book?
A.Cooking only for others. B.Being selfish in the kitchen.
C.Willingness to cook when alone. D.Hesitation to order takeout food.
2.How do British people find solo dining in a traditional way?
A.It offers a way of self-care. B.It communicates a sense of joy.
C.It means recognition of self-worth. D.It indicates a feeling of unhappiness.
3.According to Signe, which of the following benefits does solo cooking include?
A.No food going to waste. B.Sadness coming to an end.
C.Enjoying the sense of freedom. D.Cooking meals with separate tastes.
4.Who would like Signe’s new book most?
A.A hostess. B.A single lady.
C.A housekeeper. D.A travelling salesperson.
Osaka, Japan — Defending champions China lifted the FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup trophy（奖品）with perfect 11 straight wins after easing past Argentina 3-0 here on Sunday. With their eleventh win at the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Cup, China won the FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup.
This year, the World Cup has been played across different cities, and Team China had training sessions even on traveling days when some participating teams chose to rest up after a tiring flight. “Coach Lang focuses on details of the technique in the training sessions, and I feel our team has become more balanced.” Captain Zhu Ting said. This firm approach explains how China managed to turn the table against the United States at the World Cup. Never giving up, especially in adversity, that’s what the spirit of Chinese women’s volleyball means.
When the team struggled, Zhu was always there, doing whatever was needed to carry the team forward. That’s why she has become a national volleyball icon, just like “Iron Hammer” Lang. As for Lang, she took over the flag from her former coach Yuan Weimin, who was behind China’s rise in the beginning. From coach Yuan to coach Lang, and spiker（主攻手）Lang to spiker Zhu, the flag bearers may have changed over time, but the craving for championships and the steely desire and determination remain the same.
Volleyball is a team sport and behind the on-court team. There is always a supportive coaching team and staff. Lai was one of the members. Shouldering responsibilities as both vice director of China’s Volleyball Management Center and as assistant coach. Apart from coordinating between coaches and players, Chinese coaches and foreign coaches and sometimes within Chinese coaches, she also has to do chores. During Rio 2016, assistant coach Yuan Lingxi headed for the arena（竞技场）at 6 am every day to film the matches and would return to the Olympic Village at 2 am when he would start analyzing China’s opponents and file reports. There are many Lais and Yuans that are not known by the public, but who remain indispensable for the team to overcome difficulties and reach their peak.
1.What does the underlined word “lifted” probably mean in paragraph 1?
A.Raised. B.Won.
C.Beat. D.Expected.
2.What does the spirit of Chinese women’s volleyball mean according to paragraph 2?
A.Being a special team. B.Sticking to the end.
C.Winning every game. D.Training hard every day.
3.Why does Zhu Ting become a national volleyball icon?
A.She wins many awards in the World Cup.
B.She keeps strong desire and determination.
C.She takes lots of training after the tiring fight.
D.She does almost everything to help the team forward.
4.What does the author intend to convey in the last paragraph?
A.Hard work is vital in volleyball matches.
B.The coach has a great influence on players.
C.The staff behind the on-court team is also important.
D.Understanding opponents is necessary to win the game.
