Before you know it, the sound of sleigh(雪橇)bells will be heard on your rooftop. If you love the holidays but hate the cold, why not wear your coat and wool gloves this year and celebrate a warm Christmas?
Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort is a small town with a huge heart and is located in the heart of the Lowcountry. It is close to Savannah and Charleston, and a short drive to the beaches of Hilton Head Island. Its location is great for visiting the larger cities and enjoying the sights and sounds of a small town. December temperatures average in the low 60s.
Orlando, Florida
Enjoy everything in Orlando without the huge crowds of summer. Theme parks have special attractions this time of year, such as “Mickey's Very Merry Christmas”, but be aware that some of the special attractions require a separate ticket. Orlando temperatures average around 72 degrees in December.
San Francisco, California
The City by the Bay comes alive in December as it transforms into a wonderland of lights. Stay near Union Square so you are close to all the activities and can easily get around via the historic cable cars. San Francisco's December temperatures average in the high 50s.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Celebrate Christmas season in the Big Easy. The Oaks, visited by over 122,000 people last year, has one of the most beautiful Christmas exhibitions in the country. Many hotels in the area offer Papa Noel specials, making this a very affordable holiday destination. December temperatures average in the 60s.
1.You can easily travel through San Francisco by_________ .
A.bike B.cable car C.taxi D.bus
2.Spending the Christmas in New Orleans, you can .
A.enjoy a wonderland of lights B.avoid the huge crowds
C.enjoy Papa Noel specials D.visit various theme parks
3.What's the purpose of writing this passage?
A.To inform readers of some popular sports events.
B.To describe different celebrations during the Christmas.
C.To introduce four places' special Christmas traditions.
D.To introduce four places to spend a warm Christmas.
假定你是李华，请用英语给目前仍在英国的你校交换生 Peter写一封邮件，介绍在疫情期间，你们的网络学习情况并请他跟进学习。内容包括：
1.网络学习的原因；
2.网络学习的方式；
3.表达祝福。
注意：1.词数100字左右
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
3.开头结尾已经写好，不计入总字数
参考词汇：2019冠状病毒病COVD-19；钉钉 Ding Talk
Dear Peter，
How’s everything going?
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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作文，文中共有10处错误，
每句中最多有两处。错误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限一词。
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
3.错误类型不涉及单词拼写。
As a fan of sports, I am eagerly to expose me to various sports-related activities. Take part in World Middle School Games is so a golden opportunity to meet the outstanding teenagers worldwide that I really don't want to miss it. In addition to, the voluntary service will offer a precious chance to contributing to our society.
I believe the good command of English ensures that I can communicate with the foreign athletes effective. Moreover, with my love and knowledges for sports as well as Chinese history and culture. I can fulfill my role not only as a volunteer also as a cultural ambassador to spread Chinese culture.
Life is colorful. Sometimes it’s just like potato salad; when it’s shared, it became a picnic.
With three young children to bring up, my husband John and I were very _______. "Can we go on a picnic, Mom?" my six-year-old daughter, Becky _______. "Please." I had said no so many times in _______ months, and I decided the usual Saturday morning chores could _______. To her _______, I agreed.
I prepared a few sandwiches and _______ a cooler with ice and drinks and called John _______.
My eleven-year-old twin sons loaded the cooler and the picnic basket in the trunk and off we went to spend some _______ time together as a family.
About the time I got the lunch _______ out on the table, John arrived on the ________. That was one of the happiest meals we ever shared together. The meal was full of ________. We felt a closeness that had been hidden by work and school responsibilities for so many months. John and the boys ________ rocks into the lake, Becky fed the ducks and I sat quietly at the picnic table, ________ God for blessing me with such a wonderful family.
That night as our children went to bed, I kissed their cheeks. It ________ me what a wonderful life I had. As I walked out of the room it dawned on me that even the busiest ________ could become a picnic when it’s shared with the ones you ________. Even though kids have now grown up and ________ from home, I can still remember how I felt that day while sitting at the picnic table.
Maybe today would be a good time to ________ potato salad, call all of my ________ kids, feed some hungry ducks and skipped a few rocks into the lake. Since life is like potato salad, let’s make it a ________.
1.A.patient B.old C.occupied D.poor
2.A.begged B.doubted C.asked D.wondered
3.A.coming B.recent C.following D.late
4.A.last B.approach C.relax D.wait
5.A.disappointment B.sadness C.surprise D.embarrassment
6.A.supplied B.filled C.provide D.compared
7.A.at work B.off work C.on business D.at home
8.A.unhappy B.quantity C.quality D.unfortunate
9.A.cooked B.spread C.taken D.made
10.A.scene B.sight C.view D.scenery
11.A.communication B.expectation C.hope D.laughter
12.A.missed B.took C.skipped D.left
13.A.trusting B.thanking C.praising D.praying
14.A.refreshed B.questioned C.beat D.hit
15.A.lifestyle B.time C.world D.occupation
16.A.love B.enjoy C.own D.have
17.A.left alone B.left behind C.moved away D.ran away
18.A.watch B.appreciate C.plant D.cook
19.A.handsome B.young C.mature D.grown
20.A.picnic B.salad C.life D.purpose
While it is impossible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it can’t be avoided. The US Department of Health and Human Services offers the following suggestions for ways to deal with stress.
•Try physical activities
When you are nervous, angry or upset, try releasing the pressure through exercise or physical activities. 1.
•Take care of yourself.
You should make every effort to eat well and get enough rest. If you easily get angry and cannot sleep well enough, or if you're not eating properly, it will be more likely that you will fall into situations of stress. 2.
•Make time for yourself.
3.Don't forget, play can be just as important as work. You need a break from your daily routine to just relax and have fun. Go window-shopping or work on a hobby. Allow yourself at least half an hour each day to do something you enjoy.
•4.
Stress can result from disorganization and a feeling that "there's so much to do, and not enough time. " Trying to take care of everything at once can be too much for you and, as a result, you may not achieve anything. Instead, make a list of everything you have to do. Set out to do the most important tasks first. Then do one thing at a time.5.
A.Bear in the most important task.
B.Schedule time for both work and play.
C.Check off each task as it is completed.
D.Make a list of the things you need to do.
E.For example, you could take your job as your hobby.
F.If stress repeatedly keeps you from sleeping, you should consult a doctor.
G.Running, walking, or playing tennis are just some of the activities you might try.
As humanity has got richer, animal’s roles have changed. People need their services less than before. Fewer wolves and thieves meant less demand for dogs for protection; the internal combustion engine（内燃机）made horses unneeded; modern sanitation（卫生设备）kept rats in check and made cats less useful. No longer necessities, domestic animals became luxuries. Pet-keeping seems to kick in when household incomes rise above roughly $5,000. It is booming.
The trend is not a new one. Archaeologists（考古学家）have found 10,000-year-old graves in which dogs and people are buried together. Some cultures -- such as in Scandinavia, where dogs have long been both working dogs and companions -- have kept pets for thousands of years. But these days the pet-keeping urge has spread even to parts of the world which have no tradition of sinking into a comfortable chair with a furry creature.
The pet business is growing even faster than pet numbers, because people are spending more and more money on them. No longer are they food - waste - recyclers, fed with the remains that fall from their masters’ tables. Pet - food shelves are full of delicacies crafted to satisfy a range of appetites, including ice cream for dogs and foods for pets that are old, diabetic or suffer from sensitive digestion; a number of internet services offer food, tailored to the pet’s individual tastes.
In the business this is called “pet humanisation” -- the tendency of pet owners to treat their pets as part of the family. This is evident in the names given to dogs, which have evolved from Fido, Rex and Spot to -- in America -- Bella, Lucy and Max. It is evident in the growing market for pet clothing, pet grooming and pet hotels.
People still assume that pets must be working for humanity in some way, perhaps making people healthier or less anxious. But the evidence for that is weak. Rather, new research suggests that dogs have evolved those irresistible “puppy - dog eyes” precisely to affect human emotions. It has worked. The species that once enslaved others now works very hard to pay for the care of its pets. Sentimental（多愁善感的）Americans often refer to themselves not as cat-owners but as the cat’s “mommy” or “daddy”. South Koreans go one further, describing themselves as cat “butlers”. Watch an unlucky dog-walker trailing “his” hound（猎犬）, plastic bag in hand to pick up its mess, and you have to wonder: who’s in charge now?
1.Which of the following trends is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A.People’s needs for animal services are decreasing.
B.Both the pet number and the pet business are growing.
C.Pets are increasingly making their owners less anxious.
D.Pet foods are more various and customized than before.
2.Which of the following is referred to as evidence of “pet humanization?”
A.The names given to pets in American families nowadays.
B.Pet’s inbuilt ability to affect emotions of their owners.
C.Human beings ever rising urge for pet-keeping.
D.Pet’s roles as both working staff and companions.
3.Which of the following statements is the author most likely to agree with?
A.Pets should be treated as equals of their human masters.
B.Human beings are getting much benefit from their pets.
C.Pet-keeping is still restricted within certain parts of the world.
D.Some pet owners spend too much money on their pets.
4.Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?
A.The Changing Roles of Animals B.The Urge for Pet-keeping
C.Who Owns Whom D.Love Me, Love My Dog
