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When Allen invited me on a camping trip to the mountains, I imagined a wooden cabin overlooking a lake, with a warm fireplace, hot cocoa, and soft beds. But my happy image became a nightmare when Allen and his older brother, Leo, showed up with a truck filled with camping equipment—tents, sleeping bags, and water bottles, We were going on survival training!

The ever-efficient Leo was keen to leave the city behind us and urged us to hurry. Several hours later, as we drove through the forest, the mountains seemed bigger than I remembered; the trees were larger, and the environment felt more threatening.

At the trailhead, Leo tied a sleeping bag onto my already heavy pack and lectured Allen and me about hiking rules. Then, with Leo in the lead, we set off along the narrow and steep dirt track that wound up the mountain.

After 6 hours of climbing, we finally reached the top. My legs aching, I dropped my pack and groaned but there was no time to rest. "We need to set up camp quickly," said Leo." There are dark clouds coming in. A storm’s on its way."

I thought he was kidding, but Leo was quite serious. He and Allen worked expertly, while I stood around and pretended to help, thunder rumbling in the distance. We just finished putting up the tents when it hit. The wind, thunder, and lightning were relentless.

Leo, sensing that I was scared, started telling us some stories about his camping adventures. But each time lightning lit up the tent and the thunder echoed, I jumped. "Don't worry. Summer storms pass quickly," Leo said trying to comfort me. "And at least the rain will keep the bears away," he said with a teasing smile, which was less comforting.

And just as quickly as the storm came rushing in, it passed, and we exited the tent. The view was incredible — I could see for miles. As darkness set in, I stared in wonder at the millions of glowing stars in the night sky.

I won't lie — I was still wishing for a hot shower and a soft bed, but as I gazed upward at the Milky Way, I knew this was an adventure I would never forget.

1.Why was the author surprised when Allen came to get him at the beginning of the story?

A.Allen had arrived earlier than arranged.

B.He saw that Allen was not well prepared.

C.He realized their trip would be challenging.

D.Allen's brother was unexpectedly with him.

2.Why was it necessary to set up camp immediately after reaching the mountain top?

A.It was almost night time. B.The weather was changing.

C.They were tired and needed to rest. D.They needed protections from animals.

3.What can we guess about Leo?

A.He was an experienced and capable hiker.

B.He was inconsiderate of other's feelings.

C.He had known the writer for a long time.

D.He had not been to this mountain before.

4.How did the author feel at the end of the story?

A.Satisfied. B.Optimistic. C.Scared. D.Disappointed.

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Stagecoach Buses — Popular tickets

Dayrider

Travel as much as you like in one day.

With Stagecoach Dayrider bus tickets you can make as many journeys as you like for one day. They offer more value for money than buying a single or return, as you can travel on all Stagecoach buses within your chosen ticket zone. Buy tickets using the Stagecoach Bus App or buy on the bus. with contactless payments now available on all our buses, you don't need to worry about finding the correct change

Bus and Boat

Unlimited bus travel for one car in the selected zone, plus a boat ride

Explore the countryside on bus and then enjoy the fine mountain views from the comfort of a boat deck. You can board one of our many boats or steamers located at four of the districts most outstanding lakes. Stagecoach have combined bus boat tickets which are available for Coniston, Detwent Water, Ullswater and Windermere

Sightseeing Tickets

Never get lost and don't miss a thing.

Hop-on and hop-off all day as much as you like at any of the bus stops on the route and see all the best sights and attractions your chosen town or city has to offer. You'll also leam lots of history along the way from one of our expert guides

Student Tickets

Flexible student bus tickets

Are you a student and getting ready for the new term? You can travel for a lot less with Stagecoach's student bus tickets. You'll need a current student ID card with a photo to buy a Stagecoach student ticket. The name on your ID card will need to match the name on your ticket.

1.What is true about the “Dayrider” ticket?

A.You need the correct change to buy it.

B.You can use it to travel anywhere in the city.

C.It can be purchased with your mobile phone.

D.It can be used with any bus company.

2.If you want to go sightseeing around of the lake areas, which ticket is the most suitable?

A.Dayrider. B.Bus and Boat.

C.Sightseeing. D.Student tickets.

3.What is needed if you want to buy a student ticket?

A.A photo of yourself. B.Your name.

C.The bus app. D.Valid student ID.

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假定你是李华，你校即将举行国际中学生科学论坛活动，你想报名做一名志愿者。请用英文写一封邮件申请参加。主要内容包括：

1.写信目的

2.自我介绍

3.希望获准

注意：

1. 词数：100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 开头已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Sir or Madam,

____________________________________________________________________________________________

With all my best regards.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

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Dear Mark,

I'm very glad you are so interesting in our school. Recent our school is launching an activity to call for thrift(节俭) and go against waste. Every student was required to save paper, water, electricity or food. All waste paper must be collected and sold to help poor student. Water must be made full use and now you cannot find any tap what is left running without students around. And each student should get into a great habit of turn off the light on time. What's more, all of us are called on not to use their pocket money to buy some things unnecessary and some students even use their saved money to help the students in the need.

Yours,

Li Hua

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The world's first robot police officer started to work this week.1. (it) name is Robocop. It is part of the Dubai Police force. Robocop's first official job was to greet guests at a security conference. Apart from2. (greet) visitors, it also answered questions and gave3.(direct). Robocop has a built-in tablet for people to interact with, pay traffic fines and use other police services. The tablet 4.(link) to a police station, so people can talk to real police officers. The 170-centimetre-tall Robocop can speak six languages.5. can also shake hands, salute people and recognize people's emotions and 6. (face) expressions.

ReboCop is the first of many robot police officers in Dubai.7. (hopeful), 25 per cent of the Dubai Police force will have been robots by 2030 and Dubai will have the first smart police station. No humans will work there. A spokesman said, "The Robocop is the latest smart 8. (add) to the police force and has been designed to help us fight crime, keep the city safe and improve happiness levels. "Robocop will also assist and help people in the malls9. on the streets. An official at the security conference commented,”10. age of the robots is no longer coming. It has arrived."

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It was Christmas Day and the previous month had been like a frightening dream. Just at that time, our father _______ us, which made me sad for quite a long time. What was _______, a fire broke out in our house then, destroying everything _______ within. We had nothing for a while, no clothes, no money and no place to stay, nothing.

After the fire, we went to _______ with my grandma in her one-bedroom apartment and _______ on her living room floor. Practically penniless, we had only the clothes on our _______. Immediately after remembering what day it was, I _______ that I didn’t have anything to give my mother for Christmas Day. We had _______ given each other something, _______ it was just a heart shaped cookie she baked or a paper card I made.

I stayed on the balcony of the apartment, feeling sad for I ________ not being able to give my mother anything, especially now. She needed _______; she was every bit as ________ as me. Then I saw it. The most beautiful ________ I could have ever imagined. The brightly colored sun ________ lightly on top of some clouds ________ unbelievable blues, browns and reds. The colors combined in pleasant ways. Something ________ in my head — that was the perfect ________ for my mother. I ran ________, too excited to talk, and pulled my mother out onto the balcony. The colors had filled the entire sky.

Mother was ________ but then happy. She told me in a breathless voice that no one had ever given her anything as ________, or as beautiful. She said she would take the light and colors of that sunset and keep them in her heart forever...

1.A.beat B.visited C.missed D.left

2.A.more B.worse C.wrong D.better

3.A.painted B.buried C.held D.designed

4.A.suffer B.cooperate C.live D.work

5.A.played B.slept C.bumped D.cried

6.A.backs B.suitcases C.tables D.cupboards

7.A.recognized B.expected C.thought D.realized

8.A.always B.seldom C.nearly D.only

9.A.as if B.after C.when D.even if

10.A.imagined B.resisted C.hated D.considered

11.A.cheering up B.putting up C.giving up D.showing up

12.A.ashamed B.disappointed C.lucky D.unhappy

13.A.clouds B.sunset C.sunrise D.smile

14.A.rested B.placed C.decorated D.entered

15.A.occupied with B.covered with C.made of D.divided into

16.A.wandered B.clicked C.broke D.jumped

17.A.plan B.gift C.excuse D.dream

18.A.downstairs B.upstairs C.inside D.away

19.A.satisfied B.amazed C.scared D.puzzled

20.A.expensive B.common C.special D.funny

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Your mindset(思维模式) is as important as your best idea. Develop a good one, and you will make everything in your life better immediately. Here are several mindsets that will improve your life.

Self-trust mindset

To do anything great, you have to be able to trust yourself and believe in your abilities. Success is not something that just happens but something that you create. You have to have the confidence to drive away any negative voices in your head.1..

Goal-setting mindset

Knowing what you want and deciding to reach it are two different things. Your goals will motivate you.2..

So set high goals and don't stop until you reach them.

Patient mindset

There's a fine line between moving forward and standing still. The most successful people do all they can to move forward, but they also have the patience to wait and watch.3..sometimes you have to wait for the right thing.

Learning mindset

Just because you are struggling doesn't mean you're not learning.4.besides, everything you learn helps you grow. If you are unwilling to learn, no one can help you: if you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.

Doing anything great requires courage, and fear always has a way of showing up. Courage does not mean being unafraid; having courage and showing courage mean facing your fears saving "I am scared but I am moving forward anyway.” Courage is like a muscle you can strengthen with use.

A. Courageous mindset

B. Discipline is the road to success

C. Every failure has something to teach you

D. Choosing to be positive will determine a lot about your life

E. Don't give up on the things you believe in and yourself

F. Those who are impatient tend to lose out on great opportunities

G. Remember, if they don't challenge you, they won't change you

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Let me tell you about my relationship with the school desk. From my first day at elementary school in 1982, it was terrible. This was how it went down: five seconds into class, the foot started bouncing; 10 seconds in, both feet; 15 seconds, I burst out drumming! After a few minutes, it’s all over. That desk and I didn’t get along.

Sitting still was hard enough, but I also struggled with reading. Reading the words out loud in class was a special kind of hell (地狱). By the third grade I had progressed from being one of “those kids” to being the “special kid”. I was found to have multiple language based learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder (ADD) (多动症). I was turned into a “patient” who needed treatment rather than a human being with differences. I struggled with severe anxiety and depression at age 10.

I survived this time in my life because of my mom. She knew in her heart that her child wasn’t broken and didn’t need to be fixed. My mom was right. When I think back on my school experience, I realize it wasn’t the ADD that disabled me. What disabled me was limitations not in myself but in the environment. I’ve come to believe that I did not have a disability, as it is common to say, but experienced a disability in environments that could not accommodate and accept my differences.

In the fall of 1997, after two years at Loyola Marymount University, where my learning differences were fully accommodated, I transferred (转学) to Brown University, where I graduated with an honours degree in English literature. I still can’t spell or sit still, but I now use support and technology to relieve my weaknesses and build a life on my strengths. I don’t feel stupid anymore and I know that I and others like me can live good lives despite these challenges.

1.What does the author mainly want to tell us in the first paragraph?

A.He didn’t like studying.

B.He used to be active at school.

C.He suffered from a broken desk.

D.He had trouble sitting still in class.

2.How did the author probably feel in class in his early school years?

A.Excited. B.Uneasy.

C.Interested. D.Bored.

3.What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A.The author is living a good life with his weakness.

B.The author’s disability has been cured by technology.

C.The author got his honours degree in English literature in the fall of 1997.

D.The author was transferred to Brown University because of his disability.

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A new keyboard can tell whether you are its owner. The keyboard records information about the typing pattern（模式）and sends it to a computer program. The program then checks to see if the pattern matches the right user. If not, an alarm sounds, and the computer locks the typist out. It locks out everyone else, even if the person knows the password. What's more, this equipment needs no batteries. It collects all the energy it needs from your actions of typing. Besides, the keyboard is also self-cleaning and the keys are free of damage from water, oil and dirt.

The keys of the new keyboard are made of the same inexpensive plastic that might be found on any other standard keyboard. But instead of being smooth, the keys have millions of tiny plastic nanowires（纳米线）on their surface area, increasing the effective contact areas between the plastics and fingers. This guarantees that there's enough power to run the keyboard as someone types.

Liming Dai, a scientist, did not work on the new keyboard, but he thinks the design could be important in getting better performance from a variety of equipment. "It could also be applied to a touch screen, for example, "Dai says. " Then smart phones and notepads could collect energy from someone's actions of typing or drawing. "

"Future work might make the keyboard even more useful, "Dai adds. " A later design might build tiny capacitors onto the nanowires, "he suggests. Capacitors are little devices that temporarily store electric charge. Those might then be LEDs to light a keyboard in the dark.

Zhonglin Wang is a co-designer of the new keyboard. His team has built a working model of the keyboard. "If a company decides to fund（资助）its production, this keyboard could be in stores in as few as two years, "says Wang.

1.How does the new keyboard tell whether you are its owner？

A.By matching the typing pattern to the right user.

B.By sending alarms to a computer program.

C.By checking the right user's passwords.

D.By just recording information about the typing pattern.

2.Why are there many nanowires on the surfaces of the keys？

A.To keep the keyboard free of damage.

B.To improve the speed of typing.

C.To make the keys smooth.

D.To help produce power.

3.What's Dai's attitude to the new keyboard？

A.Unconcerned. B.Doubtful.

C.Positive. D.Critical.

4.What is the best title for the text？

A.A New Keyboard Made of Nanowires

B.A New Keyboard Entirely Owned by You

C.A New Keyboard's Future

D.A New Keyboard Powered by Typing

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In my second-to-last semester of college. my favorite professor announced that he would be teaching a study abroad course over the winter break in Cambodia. The more he talked about the opportunity. the more interested I became. I left class thinking I might actually do it.

My immediate excitement gave in to excuses as the weeks passed. The trip would be expensive, I would have less time to spend with my family over the break, and I hadn't really traveled before. Most of all, I was terrified of taking the risk.

On the day when I made my decision, I suddenly felt as if I had finally opened my eyes and seen myself clearly. Why was I so scared to take this chance? I had moved away from home, had almost graduated from college, and had overcome plenty of small-scale fears. How could I let fear get in the way of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Besides, I had always dreamed of traveling around the world and studying abroad was a major point on my list.

So took the challenge. I was scared but excited on the plane, and my fears faded as soon as the wheels touched the runway. I soon found myself attracted by ancient mountaintop temples. I spent my days teaching poor orphans(孤儿) simple English, learned little Khmer myself, and became an expert at avoiding terrible traffic and bargaining with Cambodian store owners.

By the end of my stay, I had fallen in love with travel, exploration and life of daily wonders.

My experience in Cambodia was incredible and life-changing. I came back and became a different person, but a better one: a better friend, sister, daughter, girlfriend and student. I came back and became a grown woman instead of a young girl.

After Cambodia, my life clicked into place. Before the trip, I hadn't known what I wanted to do after graduation. Now am planning on teaching English abroad as a volunteer. I am still amazed by my experience and thankful for everything it taught me. I now have a passion for overcoming fears, big or small, and have new faith in myself.

1.The author's excitement to go to Cambodia faded mainly because .

A.she could not afford the expensive trip

B.she had no experience of traveling abroad

C.she was scared of the risk she would be taking

D.she preferred spending time with her family to traveling

2.What was it that made the author decide to go to Cambodia in the end?

A.She had a heart-to-heart talk with her family.

B.She thought about what might have made her scared.

C.She went through every item she had put on her list.

D.She remembered the challenges and fears she had overcome before.

3.What did the author do in Cambodia?

A.She had a pleasant tour to many places.

B.She helped the locals operate stores

C.She helped local children by teaching English.

D.She looked into the causes of traffic problems.

4.What did the author think of her stay in Cambodia?

A.It was relaxing and inspiring.

B.It made her a successful woman.

C.It improved her communication skills.

D.It led her to plan to do voluntary work.

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Along with soccer, basketball is a global sport. As you read this. young people somewhere in the world are happily passing, dribbling(运球) and shooting. It’s enormous fun and a joyful way to spend time with others.

Basketball is a game for everyone. Unlike golf or tennis. it doesn't require great wealth or a lot of space to play. After all, not many people have a golf course-sized backyard. and tennis equipment is expensive. Basketball, by contrast, just needs a wall with a hoop and a ball.

So after its invention by Canadian-American physical educator James Naismith in 1891, the sport took off within US citizens, who quickly became attracted to the game because it suited their circumstances. Today, 127 years later, basketball remains one of the most popular sports in the US, and the National Basketball Association (NBA)has an increasing appeal for fans around the world.

The success of basketball as global phenomenon is undoubtedly related to the way African-Americans play the game.” The basketball court reflected some of the major cultural shifts in America, such as from forbidding African-Americans to play basketball to allowing them to play in the NBA, "the LIVESTRONG website noted.

From the 1950s onwards, segregation rules, which had prohibited African-Americans from playing basketball in NBA games, were no longer used in the US. In 1950, when Earl Lloyd started to play for the Washington Capitols, things began to change. Since then, most of the greats of the game have been African-Americans, like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James.

It's not difficult to see that there's a strong link between political liberation and basketball. Something of this is expressed in a quote from the US author John Edgar Wideman. He makes a connection between basketball and hope:" When it's' played the way it's supposed to be played. basketball happens in the air; flying, floating, raised above the floor, letting the oppressed(受压制的) people of this earth imagine themselves in their dreams.”

1.What advantage does basketball have over golf or tennis, according to the author?

A.It can be played everywhere.

B.It doesn't cost much.

C.It doesn't require too much skill.

D.It interests almost everyone.

2.What can we learn about basketball from Paragraph 3?

A.The sport was created by a PE teacher.

B.The sport was not popular with people at first.

C.Its rules have been changed a lot to suit new circumstances.

D.The NBA. with a history of 127 Years. attracts people worldwide

3.The main purpose of Paragraph 5 is to .

A.explain the origin and rules of NBA games in the 1950s

B.prove the popularity of basketball among African-Americans

C.stress the success African-Americans in basketball

D.show how racial integration took place in basketball

4.What do John Edgar Wideman's words mean?

A.Basketball is sometimes a useful tool for politicians.

B.American people usually have a basketball dream.

C.Basketball stands for the freedom and hopes of people.

D.Political oppression is a serious problem in the US.

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假设你是晨光中学的李津，你的英国外教Alex打算在寒假里发起“英语经典诵读(English Classics for Recitation)"活动，现就诵读书目征求你校学生的意见。请根据以下提示给Alex写一封电子邮件:

(1)你打算推荐的一本书； (2)推荐的原因； (3)希望从活动中有何收获。

注意:

(1) 词数不少于12()；

(2) 可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；

(3) 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Alex,

I'm Li Jin, a student at Chenguang High School.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for your time.

Yours,

Li Jin

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阅读短文，并按照題目要求用英语回答问题.

In 2013, the carpenter from Schuby, Germany was surfing the Internet when he came across an organization called Be The Match, the largest bone marrow(骨髓)registry in the world. The 19-year-old didn’t think twice about donating, but he never found out who his marrow went to until years later when he received a message from halfway around the world。.

As it turns out. Dennis didn't just save another person. He saved a baby—little Gabriel Smith from Springfield, Illinois. As a little baby, Gabriel was diagnosed(诊断)with aplastic anemia and went into bone marrow failure. At just 14 months old, he received Dennis1 lifesaving transplant.

Fast forward to 20l8, when the Make — A — Wish Foundation contacted Gabriel's family to offer the seven-year-old one wish. "At first, he said, "Take my donor to meet Mickey," Gabriel's mom, Lauren, told CNN. "But we couldn't do that, so he was asked to choose one: Meet your donor or go to Disney. He chose to meet his donor, Dennis, without any hesitation."

Fortunately, Dennis had already agreed to share his identity with his recipient's family. Even so, hearing from them came as a bit of a shock. "I was speechless, Dennis said. "I can't believe that this happened and that he survived the bone marrow transplant." In August, Make — A — Wish arranged for Dennis to travel to the U.S. for the first time ever, where he and Gabriel became conjoined.

While Gabriel didn't go to Disney World, he got something even better: adventures with his own personal hero. "He is part of our family now," Lauren said. "We are hoping this experience will inspire others.”

And incredibly, it did! On August 27, Lauren shared on Facebook that Dennis and Gabriel's story has already inspired thousands of Americans to sign up with Be The Match. With one selfless choice, Dennis sparked a wave of potentially lifesaving acts. He's not just a hero to Gabriel and his family: He's a hero to us all.

1.How did Dennis learn about the organization called Be The Match? (no more than 10 words)

______________________

2.What was Gabriel's wish at last? (no more than 5 words)

______________________

3.What does the underlined word in Paragraph 4 mean? (I word)

______________________

4.What is the influence of Dennis and Gabriel's story? (no more than 15 words)

______________________

5.Who is the "hero" in your life? Please explain. (no more than 20 words)

______________________

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The world we live in is becoming increasingly complex and uncertain. And with it, the conventional thinking of yesterday is no longer sufficient. Creating real breakthrough opportunities requires a fundamental change in our thinking. As Einstein said, "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”

There's no better example of this than the myth of the four-minute mile.

For centuries, runners had been attempting to run a mile in under four minutes. In the 1950s, the attempt to break the barrier took on renewed importance, and a number of famous runners publicly and unsuccessfully attempted the challenge. Many of the newspapers of the day began to question whether humans would ever be able to run a sub-four-minute mile. Then, in 1954, a man named Roger Bannister did the unthinkable. He broke through the imaginary barrier, running the mile in 3 minutes and 59.4 seconds. It was an amazing achievement.

But here's what's really interesting: it was only forty-six days later that another runner broke Bannister's record. And the following year, two new runners broke the four-minute mark in the same race. Dozens followed, and as of this writing, more than 1,400 runners have accomplished the goal, including one runner who ran two miles in less than eight minutes.

Did something change with respect to human body, track conditions, weather patterns, running shoes, or the human diet between the start of Bannister's race and the few years that followed? No. So what explains the sudden and dramatic explosion of athletic achievement?

The myth's unimaginable power over runners had lifted. What Bunnister had done was not just break the four — minute — mile barrier; he shattered(粉碎)the myth that created the barrier in the first place. This paradigm (榜样)had offered a set of actions available for runners to take. Runners were really free to run through the invented boundary.

Creating breakthroughs requires shattering the myths that limit our imagination and lock us into conventional thinking. Think about your own situation. What myths are you stuck in? And what would be possible if you had the courage to challenge the myths?

1.What is needed to create breakthroughs?

A.Conventional thinking. B.Changes in our thinking.

C.Complex situation. D.Einstein's encouragement.

2.What was the real barrier that kept runners succeeding in the four-minute mile?

A.The belief that it was unachievable.

B.Lack of professional training.

C.The poor track conditions.

D.Lack of sufficient diet.

3.The example of Roger Bannister is used to .

A.list a new record in the race B.prove newspapers are wrong

C.show barrier can be broken D.call on us to learn from him

4.What does the writer try to explain in Paragraph 6?

A.The power of the myth.

B.The achievements of Bannister.

C.The importance of running freely.

D.The significance of breaking barriers.

5.What is the best title of the passage?

A.Creating Breakthroughs B.Accepting the Myths

C.Locking Your Imagination D.Becoming the Best Athlete

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Perhaps you spotted them on La Cienega Boulevard, flying north by the thousands near the Westfield mall. Maybe you saw them in Santa Anita crossing a quiet street in a thick line. You may have even driven with hundreds of them along the 105 Freeway, where they violently beat their small wings as if they were trying to catch a flight at Los Angeles International Airport. People may mistake these black — and — orange insects for moths (飞蛾) or monarchs (黑脉金斑蝶)due to the appearance. Actually, they are called painted ladies, and these butterflies are flying by the millions across the state.

The migration((迁徙)itself is nothing new. What's unusual this year is the number of butterflies making the journey. James burg, the director of Palm Desert, came across a pack of butterflies while riding a bike lust week. "They were Hying with me, as I rode," he said. "It was absolutely magical. I felt like a Disney princess."

The painted lady's appearance is a welcome exception to California's current butterfly crisis. The number of butterflies in the state has been in a loss for decides, reaching historic lows in 2018. A monarch count led by the Xerces Society found only 28,129 of monarchs wintering along the California coast. That figure represents an 85% drop from the previous year and a 99.4% fall compared with 40 years ago. Other butterfly populations have been hit even worse.

No one is certain what is causing butterflies in California to disappear, but researchers have pointed several likely factors. They include the general loss of open spaces, which means fewer flowers and leaves for food, as well as changing agricultural practices that have reduced the number of butterfly-friendly plants along the edges of crop fields. The climate change plays a role, which produces higher temperatures that can dry plants out and make them uneatable.

Scientists say the reason for this year's painted ladies' appearance can be summed up in one word: rain. And more specifically, rain in the desert. “The more plants, the more butterflies," James Burg said.

1.What can learn about painted ladies from Paragraph 1 ?

A.They enjoyed flying in the sky.

B.The liked chasing the drivers.

C.They and moths look much alike.

D.They were big trouble to the airport.

2.What is special about painted ladies' migration this year?

A.Their quantities. B.Their destination.

C.Their flying route. D.Their flying distance.

3.How is Paragraph 3 mainly developed?

A.By giving examples. B.By quoting a statement.

C.By analyzing cause and effect. D.By listing accurate numbers.

4.Which can best summarize the main idea of Paragraph 4?

A.Open spaces in California decrease greatly.

B.Changes on agriculture affected butterflies.

C.Lack of food makes butterflies disappear.

D.Climate change drives butterflies away.

5.In which section of a magazine will you probably read the passage?

A.Travel. B.Nature.

C.History. D.Health.

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Swimming across the English Channel is no easy feat. In addition to the strong ocean currents, swimmers also have to endure extremely cold temperatures. However, don't tell that to Sarah Thomas. The 37-year-oki American recently became the first person ever to swim across it not once, hut four times non-stop!

"I just can't believe I did it/' Thomas told the BBC after the swim. "I'm really just pretty numb. There was a lot of people on the beach to meet me and wish me well, and it was really nice of them, but I feel just mostly stunned."

What makes Thomas's achievement even more remarkable is that just a year ago, in 2018, she was undergoing treatment for breast cancer. She said that fighting the strong currents was hard. But even worse was “dealing with the saltwater... it really hurts your throat your mouth and your tongue”, she said. “I got stung(蛰)in the face by a jellyfish. The water wasn't as cold as I thought it might be, but it was still very cold."

Thomas’s record-breaking journey began just past midnight on Sunday, September 15, 2019, when she dove into the waters off the shore of Dover, England. Though the swim was initially meant to be about 80 miles, strong currents forced the athlete to change course several times, lengthening the total distance by about 50 miles. By the time she appeared from the water at 6:30 a.m. local time on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, she had been in the water for 54 hours and 13 minutes and swum a total of 133 miles! Even more impressive, Thomas achieved the astonishing feat in a regular swimsuit. Her only aids were swim goggles, one cap, a nose clip, and earplugs。.

This is not the first time Thomas has swum across the English Channel. She has done it twice before, in 2012 and 2016. She told filmmaker Jon Washer, who is making a documentary about her swim, “As I was doing 20 mile swims, it occurred to me that I could do more and I wanted to see what that more was." The swimmer, who is being praised “an absolute legend" by the CS&PF, has indeed shown the world what she is capable of However, we have a feeling she is not done yet!

1.By mentioning “Swimming across the English Channel is no easy feat", the writer aims to

A.warn people not to swim across it

B.arouse people' interest in swimming

C.set off Sa rah Thomas's achievements

D.stress the difficulties swimmers have to conquer

2.What does the underlined word “stunned" mean in Paragraph 2?

A.Surprised. B.Satisfied. C.Doubtful. D.Regretful.

3.What troubled Thomas most during swimming?

A.Strong currents. B.Sea water.

C.Jellyfish. D.Water temperature.

4.What does Paragraph 4 mainly focus on?

A.The long distance she covered.

B.The ordinary equipment she possessed.

C.The record-breaking time she stayed in water.

D.The impressive determination she displayed.

5.What can we infer from the last Paragraph?

A.A documentary is being made about her achievements.

B.She has swum across the Channel more than once.

C.She will probably plan to swim the Channel in the future.

D.She is capable of doing everything she wants to achieve.

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Because travel is as much about the journey as the destination, the right accessories((配件) make a difference to the jet-setters on your gift list.

Smart carry-on suitcase

There's nothing worse than landing in a foreign city and realizing you have no way to call Uber because your phone died while you were delayed before takeoff and unable to find a plug. If your suitcase is the Millennial Power Bank Spinner from Traveler's Choice, problems like this will be a thing of the past If you remember to charge it up along with your phone the night before your flight, you'll always have a charge in reserve.

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Noise-canceling headphones

Few things are more needed by travelers than a quality pair of noise-canceling headphones. The Bose Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones 700 has 11 levels of noise canceling power so you can control your environment as needed, and four microphones that pick up and separate your voice so you can still take calls, even in a noisy airport. Plus, it offers one-touch access to Google Assistant or Alexa, and 20 hours of battery life, which should get you most anywhere in the world on a single charge.

Purchase: via AMAZON.COM $399

Multi-purpose jacket

Sure, jackets are a great way to add a layer of warmth——but that's just about any conventional jacket with two front pockets. If the traveler on your list is a techie, he or she will be thrilled with the Baubax bomber jacket 2.0. which has 25 features to ensure everything stays organized and readily available. It comes with built-in neck pillow, travel footrest, eye mask, travel blanket, battery-charger pocket, bottle opener... and 12 pockets to place your tablet, phone, sunglasses and passport. Yes, 12...

Purchase: via BAUBAX.COM S238

Motion-sickness relief

There's a new choice for the traveler who suffers motion sickness. Reliefband 1.5, a drug-free wristband that uses patented, clinically proven, FDA-cleared technology to treat motion sickness. The wristband works by stimulating the nerve at the underside of the wrist with gentle pulses. It works for travel by plane, train, boat, or car, as well as for virtual reality gaming, amusement park rides, and even morning sickness.

Purchase: via AIMAZON.COM $94.99

1.What can a "Smart carry-on suitcase " do?

A.Guarantee a safe landing. B.Keep the cell phone alive.

C.Help avoid any trouble in flight. D.Ease the passengers' burden.

2.What's the additional function of "Noise-canceling headphones"?

A.It's of high quality. B.It's noise-proof.

C.It keeps a phone call clear. D.It can access Google Assistant.

3.Compared with ordinary jackets, the advantage of "Multi-purpose jacket" lies in .

A.its ability to keep warm B.its up-to-date design

C.its capacity to store stuff D.its affordable price

4.What can we learn about "Motion-sickness relief?

A.It's a smart wearable device.

B.It's a newly-invented pill.

C.It can cure any sickness.

D.It is effective only for passengers.

5.Which of the following is the cheapest one to purchase?

A.Smart carry-on suitcase. B.Noise-canceling headphones.

C.Multi-purpose jacket. D.Motion-sickness relief.

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Sending an urgent message in a bottle would not typically be considered a sensible strategy. However, it magically ___ for three hikers from California.

In June 2019, for Father^ Day weekend, the Whitsons ___ to go backpacking along central California's Arroyo Seco River. Things went ___ for the first two days. On June 16, Whitson, who was ___ with the area, led the trip to the Arroyo Seco narrows(峡谷).

____ when the hikers reached the waterfall in the narrows, Whitson realized that ___ his previous trip through the area, the water currents were too strong to pass. "My heart ____ when I realized that.” Whitson told CNN. Whitson and his son tried to ___ other routes to get around it, but their efforts proved ____ .

With food running low and no cellphone reception to____help, he decided to carve a "GET HELP” message on the side of his water bottle and threw it downstream in the ___ that someone would find it. Then they went back up the river to a small beach to camp out for the night.

Sometime after midnight, the three adventurers were ___ by a welcome sound — a California Highway Patrol helicopter flying overhead. Since it was too dark to conduct a(n) ____ , the officials asked them to stay warm for the night, and ___ to send a team the following day.

Shortly after being____on the morning of June 17, 2019, Whitson ____ that two hikers had tripped upon their water bottle and, upon seeing the urgent ____reported the issue to the officials. Whitson says, "They didn't leave their name or phone number. They just did what was ____ in their heart, and most importantly they took it ____ . Whitson and his family hope the two good hikers will reveal their ___ so that they can express their gratitude in person.

1.A.failed B.worked C.connected D.recommended

2.A.decided B.preferred C.attempted D.happened

3.A.obviously B.unexpectedly C.smoothly D.surprisingly

4.A.familiar B.popular C.content D.busy

5.A.Besides B.Meanwhile C.Moreover D.However

6.A.unlike B.like C.as D.opposite

7.A.beat B.sank C.ached D.broke

8.A.attach B.avoid C.expand D.seek

9.A.priceless B.hopeless C.fruitless D.endless

10.A.call for B.spread out C.beg for D.give away

11.A.challenge B.arrangement C.hope D.satisfaction

12.A.awakened B.disturbed C.annoyed D.greeted

13.A.experiment B.escape C.exploration D.rescue

14.A.regretted B.promised C.chose D.appealed

15.A.picked up B.tried out C.put Forward D.passed down

16.A.believed B.accepted C.predicted D.discovered

17.A.sculpture B.message C.coincidence D.comment

18.A.urgent B.flexible C.right D.possible

19.A.directly B.normally C.seriously D.frequently

20.A.identity B.motivation C.characteristic D.quality

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Auto companies are taking a(n) ______ approach toward introducing electric cars until they better understand the market.

A.casual B.enthusiastic C.considerate D.cautious

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Everyone on this planet is different, and that's______ makes it such a beautiful place.

A.When B.how C.what D.why

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I was taught to sit quietly in class and not to speak______ someone asked me a question.

A.When B.unless C.because D.if

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Success only______ those with courage and determination.

A.favors B.requests C.reflects D.instructs

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This novel mainly deals with the pride of man______ is basically the cause of many failures.

A.why B.who C.what D.which

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It turned out that the hotel was so near. I ______ the taxi.

A.needn't have taken B.must have taken C.should take D.could take

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The researchers say they will ______ more studies to confirm the results.

A.give away B.make out C.carry out D.put up

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A number of foreigners______ to watch the 70th anniversary of the founding of the PRC on Oct.1".

A.Attracted B.have attracted

C.was attracted D.were attracted

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When it comes to modern communication, network safety is always a major ______ .

A.concern B.advantage C.opportunity D.solution

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——I'm afraid I can't complete the marathon next week.

— ______ ! You have been practicing a lot.

A.No problem B.Go ahead C.Cheer up D.Good luck

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We must fully obey traffic rules, otherwise everything would be ______ .

A.out of touch B.out of order C.out of date D.out of sight

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China National Women's Volleyball Team made great achievements, ______ them a symbol of the spirit of China.

A.to make B.having made C.made D.making

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