假定你是李华,你所在学校要举办英语戏剧节(TheEnglishDramaFestival)。你们想邀请外教John参加。请你给他写一封信,要点如下:
1.介绍活动内容;
2.邀请他表演节目;
3.请他提出活动建议。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear John,
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Sincerely yours,
Li Hua
根据汉语或首字母提示，写出单词的正确形式，每空只填一词。
1.The moonlight was quiet and __________(反射) off the surface of the lake.
2.No __________(证据) could prove that he was the thief.
3.Buck never allowed himself to do anything that went against his __________(原则).
4.She __________(承认) that she had made a mistake.
5.He is in the library gathering __________(材料) for what he is writing.
6.Man is still far more __________(有智慧的) than the cleverest robot.
7.The exams have been __________(延期) until next month.
8.Keep trying and you’ll find a job e__________(最后).
9.Did you have s__________(充足的) time to do the work?
10.I’m a lot happier than I was in my __________(先前的) job.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. This important1. (agriculture) festival takes place after all the crops2.(gather) in. People celebrate to show that they are grateful3. the year's supply of food. Today in European countries, people decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit, and get together4. (celebrate) over a meal. During the Mid-autumn Festival in China, families usually gather to admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes.
With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may die out and others may be established. In order to avoid air 5. (pollute), many big cities have given up 6. custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits during the typical Chinese Spring festival.
Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with business7. (take)advantage of the celebrations. Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much8.(easy) for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones.9. some believe festivals should not be commercialized, others believe the increase in spending 10.(be) good for the economy and public happiness.
I’d never been to a Day of the Dead festival before. As my dad and I looked around for seats, I _______ Marco, my best friend, hurrying toward us. “Hi, Mr. O’kane,” he _______ my dad. Then he turned to me. “Nate! Will you help me?"
“Whatever you need,” I said.
Marco threw me parts of a _______ : Mexican sandals（凉鞋）, a straw hat, a cane(手杖), a gray wig, and an“ old man” mask（面具）. “My cousin couldn’t_______ !” Marco’s voice rang with worry.
“It’s part of a traditional dance” he said.
“You expect me to dance? ” I _______ . “I don’t dance!”
Marco smiled. “It’ll be fun. And hurry! We’re _______ late.”
“ We’re going to do a lot of stomping(跺脚). Slow at first. Keep one hand _______ on your back, like an old man with an ache.” added Marco.
The speakers _______ : “Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for The Dance of the Little Old Men!”
“Be quick,” Marco _______ to me to follow his lead.
We all began stomping slowly to music. I could only see ________ the small holes of the mask. I continued to stomp, trying to ________ what to do. I leaned on my cane and kept a hand low on my back. After a few minutes of dancing like that, my back ________ started to ache.
The music ________ . And we stomped quickly. Performing with Mexican sandals was ________ . People laughed as we hopped and kicked, but after a moment the laughter turned into cheers.
Marco gave me a thumbs-up. As the audience clapped for our group, I said to him happily, “You were right. That was ________ .”
1.A.watched B.spotted C.monitored D.observed
2.A.satisfied B.ignored C.contacted D.greeted
3.A.suit B.chain C.decoration D.costume
4.A.make it B.get it C.focus on D.go through
5.A.chatted B.despaired C.hesitated D.replied
6.A.staying B.running C.working D.changing
7.A.up B.high C.low D.down
8.A.shouted B.announced C.defined D.issued
9.A.signaled B.pointed C.moved D.complained
10.A.through B.in C.over D.under
11.A.bring about B.carry on C.figure out D.put out
12.A.extremely B.possibly C.truly D.finally
13.A.disappeared B.sped up C.started D.faded away
14.A.typical B.brief C.tough D.flexible
15.A.significant B.creative C.beneficial D.fun
Many students want to know the best ways to improve their learning. Here are a few useful methods.
Focus
One of the best ways to organize your study session is to use the Pomodoro Technique. 1. The idea is to use a timer. Let's say, you set the timer for 20 minutes, and focus only on your studies during that time. You cannot check email, or do anything aside from your task. When the timer goes off, you can reward yourself by listening to some music or having a drink of tea.
Test yourself
When you are studying, you should test yourself often. 2. You can also find all kinds of online tests for many subjects.
Interleaving
3. For example, in one study period you might spend time testing yourself on vocabulary words and then test yourself on grammar. Or, if studying math, you could mix multiplication(乘法) and division(除法）problems. It may be better for long-term learning.
Teaching
Teaching is also a powerful way to learn. 4. Some did not expect to have to teach information, while others did. When they actually teach a lesson, they develop a deeper understanding of the material.
Closing thoughts
You can create your own plan based on what you need to learn. You might organize your study periods with the Pomodoro technique. Then, you can test yourself and interleave different topics. There are many choices. 5.
A.Researchers compared different groups of students.
B.In other words, they only study one topic at a time.
C.This method is a technique that means you mix different topics.
D.All of these techniques can be put together to make a powerful study plan.
E.It is a powerful, but simple method that helps people focus on a task.
F.When you focus and do tasks that are at the right difficulty level, your brain will become tired.
G.If you are using a textbook, then you can do practice questions from the end of each chapter.
Brooke wanted a dollhouse and some sugar cookies. So the 6-year-old asked Alexa to get them. Alexa wasn't her mom or babysitter. It was a voice-activated(声控的) home assistant powered by artificial intelligence(AI). Alexa comes with the Amazon Echo device(回波装置). And it made Brooke's wishes come true. After being reported on TV, Alexa devices in many listeners' homes woke up and tried to order dollhouses!
Alexa isn't the only AI willing to order up treats for you. Apple Homepod has Siri, Google Home has its Assistant, and the upcoming Galaxy Home device will have Bixby. People who own these devices use them mainly for listening to music, checking the weather, and setting timers. According to a report from The Information, people don't often do voice shopping. They do it mainly to order simple things like paper towels. But many experts predict a boom(繁荣) in voice shopping in the near future.
Convenience is the main benefit of voice shopping. You can shout out an order as soon as you think of it, even if you're cooking or driving. Besides, people who are unable to use a keyboard or mouse can shop without assistance.
But voice shopping has its downsides. Unwanted things aren’t the biggest problem. It's usually very easy to cancel an order or return items. The surprising thing is that these assistants are always listening. They have to be able to respond when you want them. So they listen for ''Alexa'' or ''OK Google'' or another command. When they hear it, they start recording the conversation. Some have worried about what happens to these recordings. Should companies be allowed to use them to learn about people's shopping habits? What if someone hacks(非法侵入) the device? What if someone hacks smart TVs to turn them into spies that listen all the time?
1.What is Alexa?
A.A TV reporter. B.A friend of Brooke.
C.A voice-activated device. D.A cookie maker.
2.What can you learn from paragraph2?
A.Alexa is the best AI device.
B.People buy various things through voice shopping.
C.People use Bixby mainly for listening to music.
D.Voice shopping may have a bright future.
3.What is the author's attitude towards Alexa devices?
A.Optimistic. B.Doubtful.
C.Objective. D.Negative.
4.What's the best title of the text?
A.How did Brooke' wishes come true? B.The voice-activated home assistant-Alexa
C.How can we start voice shopping? D.What convenience do Alexa devices bring?
