Coral reefs are a necessary part of sea life and support it by providing shelter and habitat to various organisms. They also supply and recycle nutrients as well as enable a fish population to boom, along with other species, for a healthy and diverse ecosystem.
However, the rise in average water temperatures due to climate change has resulted in more frequent and extended “coral bleaching(珊瑚白化)” events that damage their health, causing fish and other sea species to abandon them.
In order to repair this delicate ecosystem, scientists from the UK and Australia conducted a study that involved using speakers underwater near damaged coral reefs to make them sound healthy and attract fish, potentially starting the natural recovery press of coral reefs and their dependent life forms.
The location for this experiment was the Great Barrier Reef in the Coral Sea, found alongside the east coast of Queensland Australia, which is famous to have the largest coral reef system in the world that’s 2, 300 kilometers long and covers an area of nearly 344, 400 square kilometers. By using loudspeakers to reproduce such sounds, areas of dead coral reefs were found to attract twice as many fish, compared to places where no sounds were played. These returning fish could help in the recovery of this ecosystem by giving those areas of coral a chance of new life.
“Fish are important for coral reefs to function as healthy ecosystems. Increasing fish populations in this way could help to start natural recovery process, reducing the damage we’re seeing on many coral reefs around the world. Of course, attracting fish to a dead reef won’t bring it back to life automatically, but the recovery process relies on fish that clean the reef to make space for corals to regrow.” said Mark Meekan.
1.What is the first paragraph mainly about?
A.The importance of coral reefs. B.The influence of climate change.
C.The perfect place for sea species. D.The ecosystem diversity and complexity.
2.What's the purpose of using speakers underwater?
A.To make fish more active. B.To test damaged coral reefs.
C.To help recover the ecosystem. D.To help speed the growth of reefs.
3.Why is the experiment carried out in the Great Barrier Reef?
A.It can attract rich sea species. B.It can draw public attention easily.
C.There exist more dead coral reefs. D.There is the largest coral reef system.
4.What is Mark Meekan's attitude towards the use of speakers?
A.Doubtful B.Positive
C.Disappointed D.Indifferent
Picasso paintings regularly sell for millions of dollars, making it unlikely that the majority of art lovers will ever own a work by the famous Spanish painter. But Care International, a Paris-based nonprofit is offering individuals around the world the chance to acquire a Picasso original for just $111 and contributes to a worthy cause at the same time.
As Caroline Elbaor reports for artnet News, Aider les Autres is offering tickets for Nature Morte, a 1921 Picasso painting describing a newspaper and a glass of absinthe(苦艾酒). The painting, which is on display at the Picasso Museum in Paris, has been valued at SI. I million. But one lucky winner will be able to obtain the painting for a mere small amount of that price.
By selling the Picasso painting at an extremely discounted rate, Aider les Autres hopes to raise a lot of money for Care International. Around 200, 000 rale tickets (抽奖券)are available for purchase, meaning the organization will be able to raise up to $22 million. Some of the money will be used to buy the painting and cover other costs, but the majority will be donated to the charity.
Care International plans to use the donated money to build and restore wells, washing facilities and toilets in Cameroon, Madagascar and Morocco. Having easy access to clean water not only reduces the risk of water borne diseases, but also reduces the time that people and particularly women and girls have to spend walking to clean water sources.
“Besides the huge waste of time, women and girls are at risk as they walk alone along remote paths and tracks,” Aider les Autres explains. “Girls are also more likely to miss school because of lack of hygiene (卫生). By providing clean water, we will increase girls' attendance by many thousands.”
1.Where are art lovers likely to get a Picasso original at a very low price?
A.From the lucky winner. B.From Caroline Elbaor.
C.From the Picasso Museum. D.From Care International.
2.What will most money from raffle tickets be used to do?
A.Buy tickets for art overs.
B.Buy the painting Nature Morte.
C.Contribute to charitable projects.
D.Give away to the lucky winner.
3.Why will Care International build wells in Morocco?
A.To promote its status. B.To store more clean water.
C.To improve people’s health. D.To increase girls 'learning time.
4.Where is this text most likely from?
A.A personal diary. B.A news report.
C.A book review. D.A science fiction novel.
Founder Lia Grimanis herself experienced homelessness as a teen growing up in Toronto. She got the idea for Up With Women when she received career coaching while working for a teel company. Unlike consultation, where clients work through issues from their pasts, coaching is about the future.
She realized that women who really needed professional development help from a coach could never actually afford it. “All of our clients are living below the poverty line, but some coaches are charging $350 to $600 an hour.” she says.
Up With Women matches participants with certificated career coaches who provide one-on-one sessions twice a month for one year. The strategy is working. So far, the organization has helped more than 400 women. In the 2016-2017 group, roughly 70 percent of them saw an increase in their income, On average, they were making S 12, 383 more per year than women still on the organization’s waiting list. While it’s harder to measure confidence levels. Grimanis sees an increase there, too. And those difficult to quantify results can be the most powerful.
Harmeet Toor, Up With Women’s director of operations and programs, was once a client herself. For Toor, one of the most powerful parts of her coaching experience was learning to shed the idea that she should limit her goals.
Five months into Toor’s coaching sessions. she 'd found a place to live. By the eight-month mark, she 'd landed a job at a doctor’s office. And now she’s figuring out how to help others like Smith, who was finally able to start a law school in 2018.
“I owe it to Up With Women for helping me get here,” Smith says. “Of course, I have the drive and the determination, but I wouldn’t be in the law school if I didn’t have that coaching.”
1.What do we know about Lia Grimanis?
A.She is a caring woman. B.She has a sense of humor.
C.She makes lots of money. D.She is born in a rich family.
2.What does the underlined word “shed” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A.Get used to. B.Make sense.
C.Get rid of. D.Hold on to.
3.What does Smith think played a key role in her success?
A.A tech company. B.Up With Women.
C.Her determination. D.Her family’s support.
4.What is the text mainly talking about?
A.How winery should develop their own career.
B.How-women should balance their family and career.
C.How Up With Women is set up with the help of Harmeet Toor.
D.How a Toronto woman helps other women pull themselves out of poverty.
Point Reyes
At Point Reyes you will find trails, historic buildings and visitor centers where visitors can enjoy all aspects of the unique area. Visitors can enjoy camping, hiking and biking. Point Reyes National Park also features the Point Reyes Lighthouse and visitor center, and at the visitor center you can learn all about the lighthouse(灯塔)and for the very adventurous tourists a trip down the 308 stairs to the lighthouse is a great option.
Big Sur
Big Sur is a region in California with many wonders to offer visitors. The Los Padres National Forest is an excellent destination for hiking. Throughout the forest there are many trails, including trails allowing visitors to walk along the coastline. In addition, Big Sur is also a fantastic destination for wildlife viewing. This region is one of the few places where the majestic bird can be seen.
Yosemite National Park
Located in central California, Yosemite National Park is an amazing destination for recreational enthusiasts, especially rock climbers. Climbers travel from around the world to take on the challenges presented at Yosemite. There are many other recreational activities to enjoy, including biking, hiking, backpacking and many more. Yosemite Valley has a wide range of attractive sights, and waterfalls.
Joshua Tree National Park
Located in southeastern California, Joshua Tree has some amazing sites to see. There are many nature trails, hiking trails, as well as options for mountain biking and rock climbing. Visitors to Joshua Tree can enjoy the beautiful desert ecosystem. At Joshua Tree you can look into the dense star clouds of the Milky Way, and see clearly. These star clouds are especially dense and bright to the south near the horizon.
1.How do tourists visit the Point Reyes Lighthouse?
A.By bike. B.On foot.
C.By air. D.By boat.
2.What can tourists do in Big Sur?
A.Enjoy historic buildings. B.Hunt birds.
C.Sec the sea. D.Climb rocks.
3.Where can you go if you'd like to experience the desert ecosystem?
A.Point Reyes. B.Big Sur.
C.Yosemite National Park. D.Joshua Tree National Park.
假定你是李华，12月15日收到你朋友张明的电子邮件，说他准备在寒假期间乘火车来北京度假，希望你去车站接他。现在请你根据以下要点给李明写一封电子邮件：
1. 欢迎来北京度假；
2. 假期票难买，请提前买票；
3. 介绍北京游览点，如颐和园 (the Summer Palace)、紫禁城 (the Forbidden City)、明十三陵 (the Ming Tombs)、长城等，还可以参观北京大学；
4. 请电话告知车次及起程日期(date of departure)，准备去车站迎接。
注意：1.词数100左右；
Drear Martin,
I'm very glad to receive your email on December 15.
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Yours,
Li Hua
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Different attitudes lead to different results. Those who take positively attitudes towards work will be rewarded. Taking Li Kang as an example. He is my classmate. He puts his heart into his study，so he had become a top student. With his hard work，he will succeed in entering into his ideal university. Besides，Liu Qiang，also my classmate，never cares about his study because he is addicting to playing games. He turns a deaf ear to the teachers’ advices. As result，he falls far behind others in her study. In my opinion，attitude is everything. No matter how you do，you must do it well even if you may fail many times.
