New Scientist Discovery
Tour Amazing science-inspired tours across the globe with experts on board and in the company of fellow travelers who enjoy the discovery of science
Space: Past and Future: USA
14 days for £4.799
Departing 6th May and 14th September 2020
Follow the USA's footsteps in exploring space with this comprehensive tour of NASA's space centers and other key sites, including the Very Large Array in attractive New Mexico. Plus, visit the world's first commercial spaceport with leading researchers.
The Science of the Renaissance（文艺复兴）: Italy
7days for £1,825
Departing 3rd March and 3rd November 2020
Embark on a cultural adventure to the great science cities of Florence and Bologna, as architecture expert Andrew Spira and science historian Professor David Wootton guide you through the great discoveries and minds of the Renaissance.
Land of Fire and Ice: Iceland
8 days for £2,249
Departing 31st October and 7th November2020
Marvel at erupting geysers（喷泉）, glaciers and waterfalls on a trip of volcanic and geological（地质的）adventure. Joined by volcanologist Tamsin Mather, discover the best of Iceland with a chance to see the Aurora Borealis.
Tiger Conservation Safari: India
9 days for £3,850
Departing 10th April 2021
Involve yourself in jungle life in the search for the Bengal tiger. Learn how to protect the rich wildlife you encounter at India's reserves, complete with a masterclass in tracking and stay in a cozy lodge（小屋）.
1.Which tour is scheduled in May?
A.Space: Past and Future: USA
B.The Science of the Renaissance: Italy
C.Land of Fire and Ice: Iceland
D.Tiger Conservation Safari: India
2.How much will it cost if you are interested in Florence?
A.£4,799. B.£1,825.
C.£2,249. D.£3,850.
3.What can tourists do during the Iceland tour?
A.Explore space with researchers.
B.See geysers，glaciers and waterfalls.
C.Discover the culture of the Renaissance.
D.Learn about protecting wildlife while travelling.
假如你是某中学学生会主席李华，因新型冠状病毒疫情，原定于今年6月23日将在你校举办的中国传统文化展（the Traditional Chinese Culture Fair）推迟至今年晚些时候。请就此事给之前应邀的英国姊妹学校的学生会负责人Charlie写一封信。内容包括：
1.写信目的；
2.解释原因；
3.具体时间另行通知。
参考词汇：
新型冠状病毒的流行the COVID-19 epidemic
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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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处语言错误，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。
I’d like to tell you anything about the one -day tour on last weekend. We went to the Wetland Park by bike, with an aim of advocating a green trip. In addition, our main task was do something meaningful, but we volunteered to pick up the rubbish in the park. Besides, we also participated in other interesting activity. We went boating in the river. The most excited activity was the fishing competition, during that I won the first prize. We all had a good time here. When we return in the afternoon, it was already five o’clock.
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
New parents who clean their homes very often1.（protect）their babies from bacteria and other organisms might want to cut back their efforts.
A new study suggests that high levels of contact with cleaning products are linked to2.increased risk of the childhood breathing condition3.（know）as asthma（哮喘）.
4.（researcher）asked a group of parents how often they used 26 common household cleaners during their babies’ first three to four months of life. By age three, the children who5.（come）in contact with cleaning products the most were 37 percent more likely to have asthma than children with the6.（little）contact.
The study also found that a lot of exposure to cleaning products caused children to be 35 percent more likely to have much difficulty7.（breathe）.In addition, they were 49 percent more likely to have certain allergies.
The leading researcher Tim Takaro told the Reuters news service he understands that parents want to make their homes safe8.their children. He said parents should read labels and look for products that are free of substances（物质）like9.（chemistry）colors and smells. Also, they should consider natural cleaning products instead of harmful10.
The holidays are simply the best time of the year._______, for those of us who use a wheelchair, there are some unique_______to be overcome when celebrating with family and friends.
When I was 13, I_______my neck in a car accident. Paralyzed（瘫痪）from the chest down, the_______weeks and months that followed were an unbelievable whirlwind（忙乱）of activity. Just days before the_______,the biggest challenge in my life was making sure to turn my homework in_______.
But in just an instant it all_______. My family and 1 were forced to_______surgical options, where to go for_______， and how to pay for everything. All the while, I was________as my world turned upside down. The________physical recovery center was several states away, so when holidays rolled around, taking a trip home to celebrate was near the________of our list. What I would come to learn is that a celebration with family was________what I needed.
My family surprised me with a________that Christmas. I couldn’t travel________, so everyone came to me and turned the small apartment in a________city into a warm home. They brought more food than anyone could hope to eat and plenty of________. More________, for the first time, I felt________again. All of a sudden I was sitting at the same kids’ table and laughing with my cousins like________had happened.
1.A.However B.Therefore C.Besides D.Still
2.A.fear B.shyness C.differences D.challenges
3.A.turned B.broke C.rubbed D.protected
4.A.previous B.casual C.immediate D.vacant
5.A.accident B.operation C.holiday D.examination
6.A.on earth B.on purpose C.on time D.on demand
7.A.improved B.changed C.mattered D.helped
8.A.make preparations for B.make commitments to C.make contributions to D.make decisions on
9.A.recovery B.occupation C.reflection D.exercise
10.A.relaxing B.appealing C.struggling D.hesitating
11.A.chosen B.finished C.abandoned D.known
12.A.top B.bottom C.back D.edge
13.A.hardly B.impossibly C.repeatedly D.exactly
14.A.prize B.victory C.party D.conclusion
15.A.abroad B.home C.alone D.outdoors
16.A.familiar B.native C.foreign D.strange
17.A.decorations B.fruits C.medicine D.homework
18.A.hopefully B.importantly C.successfully D.differently
19.A.smart B.ambitious C.normal D.healthy
20.A.something B.everything C.anything D.nothing
As the COVID-19 forces students to stay home, online learning has seen a sharp rise among students. Since late January, China has delayed starting the new school semester and encouraged students to study at home over safety concerns.
Besides what has been arranged by your schools as your study routine, what can you gain from online learning?1.
To successfully learn online, you need to dedicate a significant amount of your time, consistently attend the program, concentrate while studying and fully stick to your learning process, just as you would do for a regular course.
To stay on track with your online course, always keep in mind what you hope to complete by the end of it.2. Estimate how much time each task will take to complete. Keep detailed notes and review them often.
A study plan is important to online learning.3.Online learning needs to be well organized. Create a study calendar that will help you remember all the important dates like online exams or deadlines for your assignments.
When you feel yourself losing concentration, consider taking a short break or sopping for the night.4.
Taking online courses can be very convenient for many people.5.It requires time management skills, self-discipline, willpower and motivation.
A.Make a goal.
B.It can also offer you a good experience for self-learning.
C.Most importantly, you need to plan ahead with a good calendar system.
D.Online course companies also adopted special measures to meet students’ demands.
E.However, it may be challenging for some to successfully complete their online courses.
F.A to-do list is useful to carry out your study plan and to stay on track with your studying.
G.It is better to wait until you are able to start afresh rather than waste your time trying to focus.
