Lake Inari, Finland
High above the Arctic Circle and close to Finland's border with Russia, Lake Inari is a year- round Heaven. Dark, snowy winters make it wonderful for catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights. Its tree-lined banks produce a burnt orange during autumn and in summer, you can swim in its cold shallows.
Unst, Shetland Isles, Scotland
The most northerly occupied island of the British Isles, Unst is a wild, rough place where seas crash into the dramatic Muckle Flugga sea stacks(海栈). The latter are a harbor for gannets- a large bird during breeding season, with birdwatchers also treated to the sight of searching for great skuas(贼鸥).
Zagori, Greece
While Greece's islands are praised for their beauty, the mainland's charms are easily overlooked. But one of the most breathtaking mountain ranges in Europe lies here, in the region of Zagori, Epirus. The Vikos Gorge makes for a perfect day's hiking. While Mount Astrakas' snow-capped top is a sight to see as the days close in, showing that Greece is far more than just a summer destination. Keep an eye out for Zagori's stone bridges, especially the three- arched Kaligeriko, close to the village of Kipi.
Yorkshire Dales, England
The Yorkshire Dales are the England of the imagination. Its narrow lanes lined with dry stone walls draw cyclists’ attention to dizzying adventures, while its moody hills continually attract walkers, no matter the weather. Geological wonders such as the limestone(石灰石) sights of MalhamCove and Gordale Scar make it perhaps the most beautiful part of the British Isles.
1.Where would you like to go if you are a bird-lover?
A.Lake Inari. B.Unst, Shetland Isles. C.Zagori. D.Yorkshire Dales.
2.What can you do in the Vikos Gorge?
A.Go hiking. B.Seek adventures.
C.Swim in its cold shallows. D.Watch the Northern Lights.
3.What makes Yorkshire Dales attractive to walkers?
A.Dry stone. B.The weather. C.Moody hills. D.The limestone sights.
假定你是李华，你校计划在下周举办名为“中国文化周”的活动，就此请你用英语写封电子邮件给外教Steven，邀请他参加，内容包括：
1. 活动的时间和地点；
2. 活动的目的；
3. 活动的内容。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Steven,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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。
My speaking English was not standard at first. My English teacher once asked me to read a text, but all my classmates laughed me. I didn’t understand why. Late, my friend told me that my pronunciation was really strange. It was the first time that I have read an English text in class, and failed. I felt very ashamed. Then, I didn’t want to speak English in the front of anyone.
When my English teacher knew it, she began to correct my pronunciation. With his encouragement, I put my heart into read words, phrases and texts. He told me that when there’s a will there’s a way. Thanks to him, I have made great progresses.
After watching a race, Carole and Verne King returned late at a stormy night to their hotel, where dogs are allowed. They discovered Katie, their 7-year-old border collie (牧羊犬), was _________. Apparently, she was probably frightened by the _________ and rushed nervously out.
Where would they find it in this town of 23,000 citizens, _________ by forests and fields? The couple spent the next 57 days _________ searching. “I go to bed every night feeling terrible.” Verne King said. “Will she be cold? Has she eaten anything today? We are in _________.” Carole King also started jogging and biking around the neighborhood, hoping her sweat would _________ to the dogs. They placed used T-shirts, Katie’s blanket and dog bowls in carefully _________ places. Even more, they put on night-vision glasses and stayed out in the cold for hours. But they didn’t see any _________.
By the second weekend, Carole was losing _________ and began to cry. But her husband __________ her to stay another week. Some of her new __________ encouraged her and helped her to search for it.
One morning, a resident called and said she looked out of the window and __________ Katie was in her backyard. Carol King __________ with a friend. When they arrived, a woman __________ to a dog under a nearby tree. It was a border collie. They started calling Katie’s name. The dog was __________, and recognized Carol. Katie ran at full speed and __________ herself into Carol King’s arms.
Carol King said “I cried, __________ her and holding her close to my arms. I can’t wait to put her in the car. ” Katie soon fell __________ in the front seat. She was tired and has __________ 15 pounds. They took her to the emergency vet, who was moved to tears when he learned Katie had __________ a lot and so many people had been trying to find her.
1.A.missing B.anxious C.naughty D.abnormal
2.A.waiter B.thunderstorm C.accommodation D.darkness
3.A.buried B.attracted C.surrounded D.accompanied
4.A.desperately B.directly C.roughly D.briefly
5.A.charge B.vain C.danger D.pain
6.A.expand B.signal C.speak D.respond
7.A.inspected B.experimented C.swept D.selected
8.A.ending B.explanation C.assistance D.hope
9.A.confidence B.direction C.interest D.face
10.A.replaced B.approved C.persuaded D.ordered
11.A.friends B.colleagues C.guests D.employees
12.A.answered B.found C.appreciated D.forgot
13.A.looked ahead B.hurried over C.settled in D.showed off
14.A.contributed B.appealed C.pointed D.agreed
15.A.cautious B.accessible C.appropriate D.sensitive
16.A.threw B.poured C.slipped D.delivered
17.A.beating B.fastening C.hugging D.fixing
18.A.ill B.asleep C.apart D.short
19.A.reached B.remained C.gained D.lost
20.A.developed B.witnessed C.suffered D.changed
Many people feel their parents are overprotective. Try communicating your frustrations, setting firm boundaries, and taking steps to reduce your parents’ anxiety.
Pick a safe time and space
Choose a location where both you and your parents feel comfortable. If you live at home, the living room or kitchen table might work. If you have already moved out, choose a location like a quiet coffee shop. Pick a time when there isn’t any disturbance. 1..
Use “I” statements
Begin your sentences with the words “I feel” first. 2. This will make your parents feel like you’re not complaining. For example, do not say, “It’s really overbearing when you check up on me every five minutes. “ Instead, say something like, “I feel stressed out when you call and text a lot when I’m out.”
Express your needs and wants
3.. So it’s important to be transparent about your wants and needs. Express your goals in a way that is firm and respectful. For example, say “I don’t mind following a curfew (宵禁), but I would appreciate not having to answer phone calls every half-hour.” Express appreciation for your parents. Let your parents know you appreciate that they love you.
4.
If you’re trying to have an honest, effective conversation, consider their viewpoints. While you may think it’s unnecessary that your parents worry about a small cold turning into pneumonia, allow them to express this feeling without judgment. 5. .
While it’s important not to let your parents fear’s affect your life, understanding the root of a fear can help you better address it in the future.
A.Don’t overlook your parents’ viewpoints
B.Don’t communicate right before work or bedtime
C.In this way you’re focusing on your own feelings
D.You cannot expect your parents to read your mind
E.Overprotection is unintentionally a form of control
F.Try to understand the issues driving their overprotection
G.Acknowledge that you understand their worry about you
Put “crottin de chevre” into Google Translate, and you’ll be told it means “goat dung (粪) So if it appeared on a menu, you might feel sick of it. Actually, you have missed a delicious cheese made of goat’s milk that is often served as a starter in France.
Such misunderstandings are why Google admits that its free tool, used by about 500 million people, is not intended to replace human translators. Tourists might accept a few misunderstandings because the technology is cheap and convenient. But perhaps in business, law or medicine, these services often fall short. “Using Google Translate can lead to some serious errors, especially when words have multiple meanings, which is often the case in fields such as law or engineering, says Samantha Langley, a translator in France.
That is not to say professional translators do not use Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) tools. Some applications can help them take the dull work out of repetitive translations. CATs are even used as part of modern language degree courses these days. So how good are they?
One of the most popular new tools is the so-called translation earphone. Usually paired with a smartphone app, they pick up spoken foreign languages and translate them for the user. “It has taken decades of research to combine that with speech recognition technology, which has allowed us to make a huge leap forward in terms of accuracy,” says Andrew Ochoa, chief executive of Waverly Labs, which produces translation earphones. “For meetings and conferences, wearable translators like Waverly’s are undoubtedly popular. But even this new generation tech has limitations. Users must wait at least a few seconds for a phrase to be translated, or more if the internet connection is poor.”
And computers still lack the subtlety (微妙) of human communication. “I find it’s actually harder to desert part of the sentence and rebuild it than to just create something from scratch.” says Antonio, a translator. But he thinks this problem could be resolved within the next 10 years.
1.What does the author intend to do in paragraph 1?
A.Add some more related information.
B.Provide some advice for the readers.
C.Introduce the topic of the text.
D.Summarize the following paragraphs.
2.How do professional translators do to improve their working efficiency?
A.By changing Google Translate. B.By surfing online.
C.By working with engineers. D.By using CAT tools.
3.What advantage does the translation earphone have compared with many CATs?
A.It is more accurate. B.It is more attractive.
C.It is cheaper. D.It is smaller.
4.What may be the best title for the text?
A.Are Computer Translators Good?
B.Why do Human Translators Need Help?
C.What Is the Problem of Human Translators?
D.Can Computer Translators Replace Human Translators?
