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假定你是李华，你将参加学校组织的暑期社会实践活动，请你根据表格的内容用英语写一封邮件，向你的英国笔友 Chellie 介绍这次社会实践活动。
注意： 1. 词数 80 左右； 2. 可以适当增加情节以使行文连贯。 参考词汇： 社会实践 social practice； 文明的 civilized Dear Chellie, _____________________________________________________________________________________ Yours , Li Hua
I was 11. Standing outside in just my shorts, I watched the house rapidly _______ to the ground. A few minutes earlier I had been in bed when I heard a _______ from my grandma’s bedroom where a fire had _______ Hearing her, my elder brother jumped into_______ , quickly waking everyone in the house. Before we could do anything the fire_______ it. We all just made it outside before flames had _______ every room. I watched _______and my mom cried. I stood there _______ while the fire burned my books, clothes and toys. I wondered what would happen to us since we had _______all of our things. As I looked around, _______, I realized something for the first time: The things that ________aren’t things. I saw my elder brother running to get________. I saw my eldest brother on walking sticks from an earlier________ standing unsteadily on one leg. I saw my grandparents give each other a ________ and my mom holding our little dog. I realized at that moment that we were all ________. Everything that was essential had ________the fire. Our lives would ________ without the “stuff” that was burning. I still think of that fire, which helped me to learn that the ________ we share is far more important than the things we ________. Live your life then for the valuable things and let the “fire” inside of you make this world a ________ place. Let your soul shine bright. 1.A.come B.rush C.drop D.burn 2.A.whisper B.scream C.conversation D.voice 3.A.broken out B.died away C.gone out D.turned up 4.A.explanation B.discussion C.action D.consideration 5.A.finished B.destroyed C.removed D.affected 6.A.got rid of B.taken hold of C.broken away from D.kept up with 7.A.carelessly B.eagerly C.helplessly D.peacefully 8.A.in relief B.out of breath C.with delight D.at a loss 9.A.lost B.missed C.needed D.sold 10.A.therefore B.however C.instead D.moreover 11.A.happen B.remain C.matter D.exist 12.A.food B.comfort C.clothes D.help 13.A.accident B.research C.celebration D.performance 14.A.gift B.hug C.problem D.suggestion 15.A.alive B.energetic C.anxious D.sensitive 16.A.experienced B.admitted C.survived D.appreciated 17.A.arise B.happen C.decline D.continue 18.A.fortune B.fear C.love D.honor 19.A.own B.donate C.create D.provide 20.A.safer B.cleaner C.quieter D.warmer
Getting back into a routine can be a challenge. If you ever wanted to understand how you could succeed in school, you’re in luck. 1. Here are some of the tips from the teachers to help you succeed in the next school year. Use a calendar or chart(图表). Hang a calendar on your refrigerator or somewhere else. 2. This helps you remember things you need to do. You can also make a chart. Then, use colorful pens to circle or draw a line under your homework, reading tasks or other activities. By using a chart, you learn how to plan for your studies. 3. Visit the bookstore or library every few weeks to find a new book to read on your own. The more kids get excited about reading on their own, the more their self-confidence will rise. They’ll also be better equipped to deal with challenging homework assignments. Unplug for success. Families should have a no electronics period when everyone turns off their devices(设备). 4. It’s amazing how you can reconnect with yourself and others when you’re not distracted(分散注意力) by technology. Stay current. 5. Take a current-events article and look at the history of the event in an attempt to better understand its importance. A.Book is a treat. B.Stay up-to-date on some events. C.Do keep papers and notes organized. D.We already went straight to the source. E.This way, families can spend time together. F.Communicate with the teenagers outside school. G.Write down special tasks, activities and important dates on it.
The Great Barrier Reef has seen its third mass bleaching (大规模白化) event in five years. For the first time, all three sections of the Australian reef have been badly affected. The damage happened in February when the area was exposed to the hottest month of water temperatures on record. Surveys conducted by Terry Hughes at James Cook University in Australia and his team during March made it known that 25 percent of the reef had been badly bleached and 35 percent bleached to some degree. The northern, central and southern sections of the reef were all hit. Terrible bleaching also struck in 1998, 2002, 2016 and 2017, but was limited to one or two sections. This is the first time that all three sections have experienced terrible bleaching at exactly the same time, says Hughes. “It’s heartbreaking.” Some of the damaged corals（珊瑚）will survive, including more heat-resistant（耐热的） species. But many others were probably “literally cooked” at the peak of the heatwave in early 2020, says Hughes. Others will die more slowly from stress over the next few months, he adds. Hughes has serious concern about the southern reef, which was mostly unaffected in former bleaching events and hasn’t developed the same heat resistance as other parts. The 2016 and 2017 events killed about half the coral on the reef. It usually takes a decade for even fast-growing corals to recover, meaning the latest damage will seriously weaken the reef’s ability to recover, says Hughes. The high frequency of mass bleaching in recent years has been driven by climate change, which results from human activity and is steadily raising ocean temperatures. The only way to deal with the problem is to immediately reduce the release of greenhouse gases, says Hughes. 1.What can we learn from the surveys by Hughes and his team? A.The entire reef has experienced bleaching. B.The surveys about the reef are done once a year. C.The hottest month of water temperatures is February. D.60 percent of the reef suffered from serious bleaching. 2.Why is Hughes worried about the southern reef most? A.Many corals will die slowly from stress. B.It has been badly bleached for several years. C.It hasn’t formed the ability to fight against the heat. D.The government hasn’t shown any concern about it. 3.What is this text mainly about? A.Surveys on reef bleaching. B.A report on climate change. C.An investigation into global warming. D.Warning messages on human activities.
As a child, Emily Blunt had a stutter(结巴) that made it difficult for her to even say her own name. “I started noticing it at 6 or 7,” the London-born actress says. “My grandfather, my uncle and my cousin all stutter. It feels like you’ve got this pretender living in your body.” After a teacher noticed her stutter disappeared whenever she would start to play energetically, he suggested she try performing for the school play. She found that the more she lost herself in characters, the less uncomfortably nervous she felt and the less she would stutter. Now the star aims to help kids going through the same thing by working with the American Institute for Stuttering. “They understand that how these kids relate to their stutter is usually the issue,” says Blunt. “You’ve got to fall in love with the fact that you’ve got a stutter to accept it. But it’s not all of you. Everyone’s got something－and this is just your thing.” Blunt’s personal experience has inspired her to help girls everywhere, regardless of the trouble they may face. The A Quiet Place Part II and Jungle Cruise star also supports Malala Fund, created by Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai to break down the barriers preventing more than 130 million girls worldwide from receiving an education. “She’s the most moving, impressive person I’ve ever met,” Blunt says. “What she says is true: When women are given more power in communities, those communities develop quickly and successfully. I want to support Malala until the day I die.” Giving back is a quality Blunt and husband John Krasinski also hope to pass on to their daughters Hazel, 6, and Violet, 3. “Empathy is highly thought of in our house,” Blunt says. “We tell them all the time, ‘Be brave, be kind.’ ” 1.What challenge did Emily Blunt have to take when young? A.Learning at school. B.Performing in a play. C.Speaking fluently. D.Working with others. 2.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean? A.People need to accept who they are. B.Everyone’s got something in the body. C.It’s a fact that many kids have got a stutter. D.Blunt admitted the fact that she had a stutter. 3.Why did Blunt aim to help girls worldwide? A.She starred in two films successfully. B.Her husband inspired her to give back. C.Her daughter suffered from the same disease. D.Her own experience encouraged her to do so. 4.What’s the best title for the text? A.A London-born Actress B.Passing on the Tradition C.Giving Girls a Voice D.Living with a Stutter
Goodbye, Columbus by Philip Roth I had read American Pastoral three times and I was filled with so much respect and fear towards the book that it frightened me when it came to my own writing. Then one day it hit me that it wasn’t the first thing he’d written, so I picked up Goodbye, Columbus. It’s amazing to think of Roth, published at 26, and to see how much he grew by the time he wrote American Pastoral. The fact that you could have people just be extremely excited was a really calming, influential thing for me. It made me want to write. Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume I connected so much with that character as a young girl. As I got older, I realized that the settings of books that I love most are always the spiritual description. I still come back to this book all the time because of the vulnerability(脆弱性) in there. Every time I write now I think about that feeling that you get from some books, that you’ve really been let into the most frightened and quiet corners of someone’s soul. The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris I remember reading The Silence of the Lambs. There’s nothing more terrifying than someone who is intelligent and dangerous. He even had that longing to eat humans, which was terrible, but the magic was that he’d then say these really insightful things. I wouldn’t have written anything if I hadn’t read the line, “We strongly want to have what we see every day,” in my head. I loved the frightening insights into the possibilities of what’s existing unseen around you. 1.Why did the author decide to read Goodbye, Columbus? A.It taught him how to write. B.The book is highly spoken of. C.He was touched by Roth’s books. D.He was full of admiration for the author. 2.What affected the author’s writing in the second book? A.The setting of the book. B.The description of spirit. C.The weakness of people. D.The background knowledge. 3.What kind of book is The Silence of the Lambs? A.A fairy tale. B.A love story. C.A science fiction. D.A horror story.
英语课上，你学习了有关“身势语”主题语境下各国的文化差异。请用英语写一篇短文，介绍一下。要点如下： 1.什么是身势语？ 2.身势语有什么作用？ 3.使用身势语注意的问题。 注意：短文开头已给出，不计入总词数(100词左右)。 Body Language Body language is used by people for sending messages to one another._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
单句汉译英 1.最富有生气而又最重要的节日，就是告别冬天、迎来春天的日子。(look forward to) 2.她们总算见到了野山羊，甚至还看到了一只熊和一只鹰。(manage to do) 3.袁博士很满意他的生活，而他对自己的成名并不关心。(care about) 4.Jane宁愿呆在家里也不愿意参加聚会。(would rather do than do) 5.你了解古英格兰人是如何打理他们的农场以及照看他们的动物的吗？ (run a farm)
根据下列句子及所给汉语注释，在答题卡相应的横线上写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。每空只写一个词 1.The little horror never stops playing________（恶作剧）on his parents. 2.1 feel it is absolutely necessary for me to_______（提醒）him of the meeting today. 3.Only a______（有限的）number of places are available. 4.You have several oil_______（污点）on your shirt. 5.In some developing countries, more and more people are settling down in_____（城市的）areas. 6.Everyone in the restaurant_______（拥挤）around them and started singing. 7.Her strange behavior caused a good deal of________（评论）. 8.We must try to cope with our own_____（失败）. 9.I try to______（使……信服）him of the reality of the danger. 10.Before visiting him, I called him up in______（提前）.
After graduation, Susan was asked to become the executive director of the Floating Hospital. She _______ at first, as it was a very big job and she didn't know if she could _______ it. But finally, she _______ . While her job was rewarding, she soon got tired of it. When she sat at her desk one day, an idea _______ to her that she wanted to go down to the New School for Social Research. _______ she was learning to trust her intuition(直觉)，she decided to have a go. Without any forethought, she titled the _______ “Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway” . Susan was _______ as she faced the first session of the twelve-week course. The two hours went well, but she then was _______ with a new fear, for she didn't know what to teach the next week. But every week she found she had more to say. And her _______ level grew. She realized she had learned so much over the years about ________ fear. And her students were drinking it up. At the end of the course, they were ________ at how shifting their thinking really changed their lives. Susan ________ decided to write a book based on the course she had taught. She faced many roadblocks. And after four agents and fifteen ________ from various publishers, she ________ put the proposal(申请) in a drawer. After three years of writing, she was going through the drawer that ________ her rejected(拒收) book proposal. Picking it up, she had a strong ________ that she held something in her hands that many people ________ to read. So, she set out with much ________ to find a publisher who believed in her book the ________ way she did. This time, she succeeded. She succeeded ________ her wildest dreams. She was so happy she followed her heart and never gave up overcoming fears that stood in her way. 1.A.admitted B.wondered C.hesitated D.recognized 2.A.give B.handle C.get D.have 3.A.explained B.paused C.ignored D.agreed 4.A.occurred B.applied C.led D.belonged 5.A.While B.Since C.If D.Though 6.A.book B.talk C.speech D.course 7.A.nervous B.energetic C.sad D.mad 8.A.armed B.provided C.pleased D.challenged 9.A.balance B.confidence C.happiness D.success 10.A.handing over B.taking over C.getting over D.looking over 11.A.relieved B.puzzled C.amused D.astonished 12.A.finally B.gradually C.completely D.actually 13.A.applications B.rejections C.occupations D.organizations 14.A.hopefully B.swiftly C.unluckily D.unwillingly 15.A.held B.emptied C.removed D.supported 16.A.support B.love C.sense D.regret 17.A.happened B.afforded C.offered D.needed 18.A.determination B.realization C.satisfaction D.imagination 19.A.right B.ideal C.same D.obvious 20.A.within B.beyond C.through D.behind
Even if you think that your parents are mean-spirited at times, loving them is a normal part of life.1.Here are some ways to love your parents. Tell them you love them every morning. A gentle “good morning” and “I love you” will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world. 2. Respect them more and value the moments with them. You can use these moments to learn from them, preparing yourself for when you’re off on your own. It’s OK to get angry but angry actions don’t help you or your parents. 3. After this, share your feelings with your parents. Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them. It may seem as if you are going through hell when you don't get what you want. 4.Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes. Forgiveness is the key. Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents? 5. Do things with your parents like watching TV, or go somewhere with them. Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can. A.Keep them company. B.Parents will in turn express their love to you. C.You love them because they created you and raised you. D.Act calmly, write down your feelings, or talk with your friends. E.Please remember parents are the dearest people for us in the world. F.However, you should remember it is your parents who love you and protect you. G.Without your parents, we might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world.
Most of us spend our lives seeking the natural world. We go fishing, sit in the garden, have a picnic, live in the suburbs or go to the seaside. The most popular leisure activity in Britain is going for a walk. When joggers jog, they don't run the streets. Every one of them tend to go to the park or the river. But despite this, our children are growing up nature deprived. I spent my boyhood climbing trees. These days, children are robbed of these ancient freedoms, due to problems like crime, traffic, the loss of the open spaces and strange new ideas about what is best for children, that is to say, things that can be bought, rather than things that can be found. The truth is to be found elsewhere. A study in the US: families had moved to better housing and the children were assessed for ADHD—attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Those whose accommodation had more natural views showed an improvement of 19%; those who had the same improvement in material surroundings but no nice view improved just 4%. ADHD is one of the great problems of modem childhood. One study after another indicates that contact with nature gives huge benefits to ADHD children. However, we spend money on drugs rather than on green places. The life of old people is measurably better when they have access to nature. The increasing concern for the growing population of old people is in quality rather than quantity of years. And study after study finds that a garden is the single most important thing in finding that quality. Even problems with crime and aggressive behaviour are reduced when there is contact with the natural world. We need the wild world. It is essential to our well-being, our health and our happiness. 1.According to the author, people enjoy to seek nature. A.running in the gym B.jogging on the street C.shopping in the supermarket D.sitting in the garden 2.From the second paragraph, we can see that . A.climbing trees will certainly do good to the children B.children probably spend less time in nature nowadays C.adults deprive the children of their rights to approach nature D.children tend to be happier as a result of their material satisfaction 3.In what way do people benefit from their contact with nature? A.Children with ADHD can be cured. B.Children's performance at school is greatly improved. C.A garden nearby improves the quality of old people's life. D.Problems with crime and violent behavior will easily be solved. 4.What is the main idea of this passage? A.Getting close to nature improves our life. B.Nature can treat the children with ADHD. C.Playing in nature reduces aggressive behaviour. D.Human beings can not live without natural areas.
Nao, the first robot able to show feelings, has been created by a European research team. When Nao is sad, he lowers his head and looks down. When he’s happy, he raises his arms for a hug. Nothing is out of the ordinary, except that Nao is a robot. “We’re modeling the first years of life,” says Lola Canamero, a computer scientist at the University of Hertforshire. “The feelings are shown through physical gestures and body movements rather than facial or verbal(言语的) expressions.” In the future, says the scientist, robots are likely to act as companions, provide support for old people, and help people shop online. In such uses, the display of feeling will be important in making the interactions(交往) more natural and comfortable. Nao has been programmed to copy the emotional skills of a one-year-old child. It can memorize faces, and knows the basic rules of good and bad. Based on these it can decide how to react to what is going on. The actions going with each feeling are pre-programmed, but Nao decides for itself when to display them. Nao is also programmed to have different personalities. A more independent robot is less likely to call for help when exploring a room, while a more fearful robot will show distress if it finds something in the room that may be harmful. Canamero’s team will take its emotional programming forward into medical applications. Part of the project will look at ways to use robots in hospitals to support the roles of doctors, nurses and parents. Children might find that a small, friendly-looking robot that can understand their emotional states makes them less anxious. “We want to explore different roles—the robots will help the children to understand their treatment and explain what they have to do. We want to help the children to control their anxiety.” she says. 1.According to the text, Nao_______. A.displays different feelings in different situations B.is able to imitate adult emotional displays C.can remember people’s feelings D.learns emotions from facial expressions 2.What can we learn from the text? A.Scientists worked on facial and spoken expressions to create Nao’s emotions. B.The time when Nao displays feelings has been pre-programmed. C.Emotional programming is used in medicine production. D.Robots with emotional skills can help children feel more comfortable. 3.What does the underlined word “distress” in Paragraph 5 probably mean? A.Courage. B.Anxiety. C.Anger. D.Satisfaction. 4.What is the text mainly about? A.The relationship between humans and robots. B.The roles that robots play in different fields. C.The first robot able to show feelings. D.The long history of robots.
My violin is like a soulmate that whispers words of wisdom to me. Together, we've gone through both tears and happiness. About 12 years ago, I made acquaintance with it following an order from my mom. Many hours of boredom were spent practicing it. And to make things worse, the disappointment in my teacher's eyes as I played the wrong notes was like an invisible hammer, striking on my heart. One day, I finally decided: I hate it! By chance, things changed when I was seven. I was at home lying on the sofa, wondering how those famous violinists dealt with this terrible dilemma(进退两难). I searched online for the E-minor Concerto, a well-known violin work by German composer Felix Mendelssohn, and listened to it. A beautiful and mysterious sound came from the violin as the bow moved across it. It was like the music slid over the flowers, rose up, and started to fill the air. The violin's voice woke up the sun, made the trees green, and freshened the air. As the music changed, the sky turned back to gray. A gloomy shade covered the grass as all the sunshine disappeared. I could hear children crying and men shouting. It was like an invisible claw(爪子)had grabbed my heart tightly, making it unable to beat. That glorious day set off my passion and interest in violin — I grabbed mine and never let it go. Before the memories faded, I stared at my instrument. Without hesitating, I picked it up, rosined the bow, and began to play. Peace filled my heart. My violin has been by my side for 12 years. When I feel happy, an energetic tune makes it even better; when I'm deep in sorrow, a peaceful tune washes it away； when I'm walking on air, feeling especially pleased with my achievements, solemn tunes calm me down. Gradually, it has become a part of my life. My violin, shall I compare you to a summer's day? 1.What further contributed to the author's dislike of violin-playing? A.Orders from mum. B.Boredom of practice. C.Disappointment in the teacher's eyes. D.Loss of passion for violin. 2.What can be inferred from Paragraph 4? A.The weather actually changed because of the tune. B.The scenery outside the room was quite attractive. C.The sudden change made the author's heart unable to beat. D.The author's feeling was continuously influenced by the music. 3.Why did the author pick up the violin again? A.The invisible hammer and claw are gone. B.A famous tune aroused his interest and passion. C.The beautiful imagination changed his attitude. D.He was crazy about Felix Mendelssohn, s works. 4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A.Musical Soulmate —Violin B.My Dislike and Like of Violin C.An Inspiring Story of Violin D.Deep Love for Violin Music
If you're planning on hitting up a festival this summer, make sure you check out the latest packing guide to camping music festivals. Quebec City Summer Festival When: July 4-14 Where: Toronto, Quebec 300 shows, 10 places and 11 days of music make this festival one of Canada's biggest music festivals. Every year, this festival attracts over one million festivalgoers to Quebec City's historic district for concerts by international superstars and top new talents. Center of Gravity When: July 28-30 Where: Kelowna, British Columbia Canada's hottest beach festival is back! Now in its 10th year, the biggest and exciting festival to hit the Okanagan includes three days packed with extreme sports, sandy beaches, and some of the biggest DJ names in the world. Future Forest When: August 5-7 Where: Fredericton, New Brunswick Future Forest is an outdoor camping festival with a focus on electronic music. The festival originated in 2012 as a fundraiser for a brilliant DJ, Jay Hamilton, who was diagnosed with cancer. Future Forest proudly shows the idea that there are no audience at the event but rather participants who in some way contribute to the overall experience. Shambhala Music Festival When: August 9-10 Where: Salmo River Ranch, British Columbia This is Canada's earliest electronic music festival. Cutting edge talent, lights and sound come together to give life to this event. Seeing it for yourself is the only way to understand exactly what is Shambhala. 1.What can people do in the Quebec City Summer Festival? A.Enjoy the performances of superstars. B.Learn about Quebec City's history. C.Do some extreme sports. D.Play on the sandy beaches. 2.What was Future Forest set up for at first? A.To honor brilliant Jay Hamilton. B.To raise money for a cancer patient. C.To provide outdoor camping activities. D.To promote electronic music. 3.Which festival is Canada's earliest electronic music festival? A.Quebec City Summer Festival. B.Center of Gravity. C.Future Forest. D.Shambhala Music Festival.
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。 There was something in the elderly woman’s grace that caught my eye. Although slow and unsure of her steps, the woman moved with deliberation(从容), and there was no hesitation in her gestures. It was a few years ago, and I had taken a part-time holiday-season job in a video store at the local shopping mall. From inside the store, I could see the people outside rushing by. The elderly woman entered the store, along with her daughter, who was displaying a serious case of impatience, rolling her eyes, sighing and checking her watch every few seconds. I guessed if she had possessed a rope, she would have fastened it to her mother to drag her along to keep step with the rush of other shoppers. The elderly woman separated from her daughter and began to seek through the DVDs on the nearest shelf. After the slightest hesitation, I walked over and asked if I could help her find something. The woman smiled up at me and showed me a title written on an old piece of paper. Rather than rush off to locate the DVD for the woman, I asked her to walk with me so I could show her where she could find it. Looking back, I thought I wanted to enjoy her company for a moment. Something about her deliberate movements reminded me of my own mother, who’d passed away the previous Christmas. I missed my mom and still felt regretful about the moments when I’d used my impatience to make her life unhappy. As we walked along the back of the store, I introduced its floor plan: old television shows, action movies, cartoons, science fiction. The woman seemed glad of the unrushed company and casual conversation. We found the DVD and she thanked me, saying that it was the one she’d enjoyed when she was her daughter’s age. Unwillingly, I accompanied her to the cash register, realizing I had to return the elderly woman to her daughter, who was still tapping her foot at the front of the store.
假定你是学生会主席李华。学校将举办一次以“校园生活·创意无限”(Innovations on Campus)为主题的创意作品展评活动。请你根据以下图示，以短文 形式用英语写一份书面通知。
注意: 1.词数100左右; 2.可以适当发挥，以使行文连贯; 3.开头及结尾已为你写好，不计人总词数。 参考词汇: 校园campus 创意作品innovation 颁奖prize-giving
Ask people to name the world's tallest peak and anybody with sound general knowledge will name Mount Qomolangma. But quiz them on its exact __and many will be not sure. In 1975, Chinese surveyors __ that Mount Qomolangma （Mount Everest） was 8848. 13 meters high. As __ improved, satellites, photoelectricity, radars and gravity measurement technologies were __ to get more exact figures. Of course, someone still had to carry __ to what is the world's rooftop. In 2005, a Chinese team scaled Qomolangma and found that it was not as high as that, as they __ the height to be 8844. 43 meters. Scaling Qomolangma is no __ task. The average air temperature there is -29 degrees Celsius, even four degrees_____ than in Antarctica. The snow there is 4 —5 meters thick and hurricane-like __ blow all the time. Team members were training to __the extreme conditions. In a nutshell, measuring the Qomolangma's height is a tall order, __ huge amounts of money and human resources, But it is worth the_____. Qomolangma is the perfect __ for observing crustal （地壳的）movements. And changes to the peak's height could __ whether the two plates are heading toward or away from each other. Besides, the condition of snow and other natural materials at the top is an indicator of upcoming climate change on the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau. That's __ measuring the Qomolangma's height is so significant. Put to good use, it can benefit mankind. 1.A.location B.appearance C.area D.height 2.A.determined B.assumed C.estimated D.admitted 3.A.condition B.technology C.society D.economy 4.A.employed B.expected C.approached D.inspired 5.A.weapons B.vehicles C.instruments D.packages 6.A.changed B.calculated C.extended D.expanded 7.A.glorious B.easy C.admirable D.tough 8.A.colder B.hotter C.higher D.lower 9.A.snows B.rains C.winds D.snowflakes 10.A.cope with B.fight for C.take on D.carry out 11.A.wasting B.spending C.overcoming D.involving 12.A.effort B.loss C.harvest D.achievement 13.A.channel B.window C.solution D.entrance 14.A.measure B.foresee C.indicate D.expose 15.A.where B.how C.why D.whether
It should come as no surprise that the more stressed parents are at work, the greater the burden on their family is. 1. After all, the more time parents spend working, the less time and energy they have to plan and prepare healthful meals. For years, most studies have focused on the role of working mothers while fathers were ignored. They didn’t look at the family as a whole.2.It adds a new wrinkle to the relationship between work stress and family nutrition. Moms’ work related stress is still a central factor in how well families eat because they typically do most of the food shopping and cooking. 3.The study found that when mom or dad experience high levels of work related stress, their families are eating one-and-a-half fewer family meals per week, and the parents themselves report eating fewer fruits and vegetables, more fast food, and are less likely to eat breakfast regularly. It’s worth noting that the study looked mainly at low income families who belonged to ethnic or minority groups.4. But the implications are wide ranging. 5. Teaching kids, especially teenagers, to help with grocery shopping and to cook actual meals, instead of just putting a frozen pizza in the microwave, could be an important piece of the puzzle in helping families improve their eating habits. A.But dad’s work related stress has a large impact, too. B.As to family nutrition, the entire family plays a role even kids. C.Yet, the kids’ stress may affect the families’ nutrition, too. D.So the findings don’t necessarily apply directly to other types of families. E.It’s also probably not a surprise that this can negatively affect a family’s nutrition. F.However, a recent study does and looks at the role of fathers in particular. G.It is parents who give their kids a good model to develop a good eating habit.
The other day, I bought an expensive anti-aging cream that promised to make my face look several years younger than other women by fighting free radicals(自由基). It made me curious about what free radicals are. Is the anti-aging cream the only way I need to protect myself? “As a scientific term, free radicals are essentially unstable atoms, ” says Arizona-based doctor, Natasha Bhuyan, M. D. “In medicine, they cause cells to break down over time and are linked to aging. ” A super simple chemistry review for you：Atoms from different elements are the building blocks that make up water, nitrogen and more. Electron(电子) are the negatively charged atoms, and they like to be in pairs. When an electron loses its partner, it creates a free radical, which is usually unstable and highly reactive. Free radicals typically go through the body to seek out a replacement for their missing electron, and that can result in damage to cells, proteins and DNA. So how do free radicals form and why do they happen? Bhuyan says, “Scientifically, free radicals are unpaired electrons that are seeking a mate to bond with. The theory behind free radicals is that they can lead to the imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants(抗氧化剂). ” Another mini-science lesson for you：Antioxidants are natural or man-made matters that can help delay or prevent some types of cell damage. They’re often found in fruits and vegetables. A lot of the aspects of modern life--our diet, lifestyle and environmental factors like pollution, can cause oxidative(氧化的) stress. Over time, oxidative stress weakens cells and tissues and can leave you more easily exposed to certain health issues, including cancer. And, as beauty marketers are keenly aware, oxidative stress can also speed up the aging process. Now that you know free radicals can weak on your health, you’re probably wondering if there are any ways to prevent them from forming or at least to minimize their negative effects. 1.What does the author intend to do in paragraph 1? A.Explain the process of aging. B.State the formation of free radicals. C.Introduce the topic of free radicals. D.Describe the harm of anti-aging cream. 2.Which of the following do free radicals refer to? A.Unpaired electrons. B.Steady atoms. C.Replacements of atoms. D.Functions of electrons. 3.What can we learn about antioxidants from the text? A.They have never been found in nature. B.They do harm to cells proteins and DNA. C.They can slow down the damage of some cells. D.They always keep balance with free radicals. 4.What will the author probably tell us next? A.What exactly oxidative stress is. B.How beauty marketers promote sales. C.Where a variety of diseases come from. D.How free radicals can be prevented.
Japan's biggest airline is betting that the future of travel isn't traveling at all. For the last month, a married couple has been interacting with a robot—called an Avatar—that's controlled by their daughter hundreds of miles away. Made by ANA Holdings Inc., it looks like a vacuum cleaner with an iPad attached. But the screen displays the daughter's face as they chat, and its wheels let her move about the house as though she's really there. “Virtual travel” is nothing new,of course.Storytellers, travel writers and artists have been stimulating the senses of armchair tourists for centuries. It's only in recent decades that frequent, safe travel has become available to the non- wealthy. Yet even as the world's middle classes climb out of the armchair and into economy-class seat, there are signs of a post-travel society emerging. Concerns about environmental sustainability cause loss to airlines which release much carbon. And the aging of abundant societies is both restricting physical travel and creating demand for alternative ways to experience the world. For the travel industry, virtual reality offers an attractive response to these trends. Of course, new technologies encourage far-out claims. ANA doesn't plan to start selling Avatars until next year. Profits, too, will probably be difficult to make: By one estimate, the global market for this kind of technology will be worth only about $300 million by 2023. By contrast, ANA's traditional travel business brought in more than $19 billion last year. But if the business value for virtual vacations is still weak, the market for technologies that bridge physical distances between families and coworkers seems likely to only expand. ANA's robots may not replace its airplanes any time soon, but they ll almost certainly be a part of travel's high-tech future. 1.Why does the author use the example of a couple interacting with a robot? A.To show the Japanese are crazy about travel. B.To indicate virtual travel begins to enter people's real life. C.To show the couple are very enthusiastic over robots. D.To express the close relationship between the couple and their daughter. 2.Which of the following is the possible reason for virtual travel's appearance? A.Storytellers, travel writers and artists have been using it for centuries. B.Frequent and safe travel has become available to the ordinary people. C.People are worried about the air pollution caused by airlines. D.More and more people lose interest in travel. 3.What can we learn about Avatars from the last two paragraphs? A.They will be put on the market soon. B.They will bring ANA a lot of money, C.They will replace ANA's airplanes soon. D.They are almost unavoidable in travel's future. 4.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.Your Next Travel May Be Virtual B.Easy Travel in the Future C.Virtual Travel Benefits D.Air Travel Disappearing
America’s latest superhero Austin Perine, who calls himself President Austin, is now taking the country by storm. But he is not a typical superhero. Two things set him apart: He doesn’t fight human enemies, but hunger and homelessness. Also, he’s only four years old. Our superhero’s origin story started from the day when TJ Perine, his father, took Austin to the Firehouse Ministries, a local shelter that provides housing, food and other services for the homeless. As they drove by the building, they saw a group of 25 homeless men standing on the street corner. That day, Austin used his allowance to buy each man a sandwich and handed the food out himself with his slogan, “ Don’t forget to show love!” After he returned every week for five weeks in a row, word of Austin’s kindness spread through social media. Austin and TJ could feed 25 to 50 people at a time before, and now, thanks to community support, they can feed 800 to 2,000 people. But Austin isn’t merely filling stomachs. He has been improving the lives of the homeless people he meets. On that first trip to Firehouse Ministries, TJ and Austin talked to a poor man named Raymont. The respect Austin showed for him touched 41-year-old Raymont, who regained his confidence in life and finally found a job with the help of TJ. All that was made possible because a little boy took the time to care. Austin’s passion has become his family’s calling. After raising money through a GoFundMe page, Audrey, TJ’s mother established the nonprofit Show Love Foundation, dedicated to fighting homelessness. She now serves as president, and TJ oversees public relations for the foundation full time. They offer medical and mental health care as preventive steps against homelessness. As for President Austin, he continues to give out food, smiles, and his inspirational message of love. “It makes me feel like I’m saving the day,” he said proudly. 1.Why has Austin become well-known to the entire country? A.He has super power to fill the stomachs of the homeless. B.He fights hunger and homelessness at such a young age. C.He has removed the poverty of the local community. D.He has chosen an impressive and unique name. 2.Why does the author introduce the example of Raymont in Paragraph 4? A.To show Austin’s positive influence. B.To persuade people to live off their own. C.To prove the personal ability of Austin’s father. D.To describe the difficult situation of poor people. 3.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “dedicated” in Paragraph 5? A.exposed. B.opposed. C.devoted. D.addicted. 4.What is the author’s attitude towards what Austin does? A.Sympathetic. B.Humorous. C.Approving. D.Considerate.
Panama City， Panama For beach vacations that get you out of town and invite you and your family to dive into culture， consider a trip to Panama City． Here，you will enjoy beaches and city exploring． Book your stay at the Westin Playa Bonita， where you can book a room starting at ﹩222 a night． There are various programs，including beach Olympics， stargazing （天体观察）and Spanish lessons． Jupiter， Florida This place offers you quality time you can spend with your loved ones． Book your stay at Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa， with rates for a family of four starting at ﹩207 a night． Here， you can shoot baskets at the basketball courts，take a dip in the pool or teach your children beach yoga． San Diego，California The West Coast is a great spot for cheap beach vacations， so tell your family to pack their bags for a visit to San Diego． A cheap ﹩10 Uber ride from the airport will have you pulling up the Kona Kai Resort & Spa． Here，a family of four can stay in a Deluxe Guest Room starting at ﹩159 per night． Your kids can practice cannonballs at the pool after a visit to the world﹣famous San Diego Zoo． Kihei Maui， Hawaii For West Coasters who are growing bored with their backyard， fly to the islands of Hawaii． Stay at the Aston at the Maui Banyan， with a charge of ﹩179 a night for a family of four． Here，you'll witness some of the best sunsets of your life while your kids splash （戏水）in the Pacific， And if you're set on cooking a fancy meal， you'll enjoy suites that come with a full kitchen． 1.Which of the following charges you least a night？ A.The Aston at the Maui Banyan． B.The Westin Playa Bonita． C.The Kona Kai Resort & Spa． D.Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa． 2.What can you do at the Aston at the Maui Banyan？ A.Admire beautiful sunsets． B.Visit a world﹣famous zoo． C.Observe fantastic stars． D.Play some beach sports． 3.What is the common feature of the four destinations？ A.They all offer rooms with a full kitchen． B.They are all intended for family trips． C.They all pick up visitors from the airport． D.They all provide bike riding on the beach．
假设你是李华，你的美国笔友John刚转入一所寄宿学校，他发来电子邮件向你询问如何与室友融洽相处。请根据以下内容，给他回一封电子邮件。要点： 1.你的建议； 2.说明理由； 3.表达祝愿。 注意：1. 词数100左右，开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear John, I’m very glad to hear you’re studying at a new boarding school.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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(Λ)，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。 Dear Jackie, The school holidays are drawing to near. I feel very exciting at the thought that I am going to visit America in the holidays. It’s the first time for me to travel abroad on my own, but I need your help. I’d like to visit some areas of scenic beauty, such for mountains, rivers or forests, which I could enjoy the beauty of nature. Could you suggest several place for me to visit? Beside, I prefer to live in a hotel and I hoped the traffic isn’t too heavy. Perhaps you could help me book hotel. I’m expecting to hear from you, and I’m looking forward to meet you in America. Yours, Zhang Nan
I was on my cellphone sharing my excitement about the stories we received for a new book about resolutions (决心). When I _______ my call, my 11-year-old son Bailey asked if he could write a story. I was surprised by his _______ and asked if he had “resolved”to do something _______ in his life. His reply _______ me. He said,“I have resolved to be nicer to younger children.” Bailey has always been generous with older kids. _______, when it comes to younger kids, he falls _______. He gets angry when they touch his Lego creations or _______ to understand how to play his video games. My husband and I have many friends with younger children who _______ regularly. Each time before they arrive, we tell Bailey how we would _______ it if he were more patient with the younger kids. He starts out great, but as the night wears on, his patience ________. I found it interesting that he was ________ making a change. Later, I ________ our conversation and realized that Bailey had actually taken action. The last time our friend’s son, Brayden, ________, Bailey invited him to play with his Legos. Instead of getting angry that Brayden was not ________ correctly, according to Bailey’s ________, he allowed him to create his own version of an airplane. When playing video games, instead of telling Brayden he was too ________ to understand the concept, he gave him an unplugged (没插电的) ________ and let Brayden believe he was fighting alongside Bailey. As parents, we often feel as if our ________ fall on deaf ears, but now I realize that my son has been listening all along. He is ________ to be a better person and I am ________ of him. 1.A.expected B.ended C.returned D.answered 2.A.concern B.talent C.request D.belief 3.A.different B.adventurous C.scientific D.enjoyable 4.A.puzzled B.embarrassed C.annoyed D.surprised 5.A.Therefore B.Instead C.However D.Besides 6.A.asleep B.sick C.impatient D.silent 7.A.agree B.fail C.tend D.manage 8.A.visit B.practice C.perform D.debate 9.A.handle B.appreciate C.recognize D.replace 10.A.pays off B.takes over C.reaches out D.wears out 11.A.casually B.normally C.innocently D.voluntarily 12.A.concentrated B.recalled C.counted D.commented 13.A.came over B.gave up C.showed off D.ran away 14.A.writing B.reading C.building D.sitting 15.A.standards B.situations C.memories D.experiments 16.A.weak B.nervous C.busy D.young 17.A.controller B.freezer C.computer D.lamp 18.A.assessments B.achievements C.instructions D.imaginations 19.A.pretending B.refusing C.training D.attempting 20.A.aware B.proud C.tired D.afraid
Sometimes you find yourself in a situation where you find it hard to tolerate someone’s actions or words. Try to understand where each person is coming from, and avoid making it into a personal battle. You can try to develop a more tolerant attitude by learning about different people, developing confidence in yourself, and coming to appreciate differences. 1. Make efforts to understand someone else. You may have very different backgrounds and experiences. 2. So try to see things from his side. Ask for an explanation. If you are talking to someone and he says something that you find hard to accept, you can figure out his perspective without being intolerant. 3. For example, you might say something like, “OK, tell me more about that. What makes you think that？” Anyway, remember that tolerance does not mean accepting unacceptable behavior. 4. This may be a more negative kind of tolerance than learning to accept and value differences, but it can be useful. To do this you would have to avoid certain topics of conversation, or swiftly change the subject when necessary. Deal with a conflict. When you have difficulty tolerating someone’s actions or words, you can start by calmly describing what you find offensive.5.And you should then explain how the problem would be dealt with. A.Try to ignore your differences. B.Use “I” statements rather than “you” statements. C.Start by stating what you think a good situation is. D.Try to understand his views well by asking him to explain them. E.Here are tips that help you tolerate others in difficult situations. F.What seems obvious to you might seem strange to someone else. G.Next, try to get a better understanding of each other’s views about it.
Advice to “sleep on it” could be well founded, scientists say. After a good night’s sleep a problem that couldn’t be solved the night before can often appear more manageable, although the evidence until now has been anecdotal. But researchers at the University of Luebek in Germany have designed an experiment that shows a good night’s sleep can improve insight and problem-solving. “If you have some newly-got memories in your brain, sleep acts on these memories and restructures them, so that after sleep the insight into problem which you could not solve before increases,” said Dr. Jan Born, a neuroscientist, at the university. To test the theory, they taught volunteers two simple rules to help them turn a string of numbers into a new order. There was also a third, hidden rule, which could help them increase their speed in solving the problem. The researchers divided the volunteers into two groups: half were allowed to sleep after the training while the rest were forced to stay awake. Dr. Jan Born and his team noticed that the group that had slept after the training were twice as likely to figure out the third rule as the other group. “Sleep helped,” Born said in a telephone interview. “The important thing is that you have to have a memory representation in your brain of the problem you want to solve and then you sleep, so it can act on the problem. “But Born admitted that he and his team don’t know how restructuring of memories occurs or what governs it. Pierre Maquet and Perrine Ruby of the University of Liege in Belgium said the experimental evidence supports the anecdotal suggestions that sleep can help develop creative thinking. Although the role of sleep in human creativity will still be a mystery, the research gives people good reason to fully respect their periods of sleep, they added. 1.The underlined phrase “sleep on it” in Paragraph 1 probably means _____. A.to get as much sleep as possible B.to go on sleeping without being disturbed C.to delay deciding something until the next day D.to sleep till after the time you usually get up in the morning 2.What is the purpose of the experiment? A.To test problem-solving ability in sleep. B.To discover people’s insight during sleep. C.To prove a good sleep helps solve problems. D.To discuss how to improve sleeping quality. 3.How did Jan Born and his team carry out the experiment? A.Through comparison. B.Through interviews. C.Through talks. D.Through imagination. 4.What can we learn about the experimental evidence? A.It helps scientists control memories. B.It explains the role of sleep in human. C.It tells us the role of sleep is a mystery. D.It shows sleep does good to creative thinking.
Many cities and towns have laws that require people to recycle paper and plastics. Now some state and local governments have passed laws that require citizens to recycle their food waste as well. California and Vermont have statewide laws about recycling food waste that apply to businesses and homes. The process of recycling food waste and turning it into usable soil is called composting (堆制肥料). Food waste that can be composted includes fruit and vegetable peels, coffee grounds, tea bags, and eggshells. Garden waste such as stems and leaves can also be composted. Meat, fish, and dairy food waste cannot be recycled. According to environmental groups, composting reduces the amount of trash going into landfills, and composted waste holds a wide range of nutrients (营养物). When compost is added to the soil in gardens and fields, it helps crops grow. Reducing the amount of waste that goes into landfills is one reason why cities and states are passing food-waste recycling laws. “Our landfills are far from enough for the creation of new ones is shrinking.” Renee Crowley, a project manager at the Lower East Side Ecology Center in New York City, told TFK. Officials in Seattle, Washington, say that food waste makes up 30% of the trash going into landfills, and they are looking to reduce that percentage. That city has a law requiring people to recycle food waste. It is banned from all garbage. There is a fine (罚款) for people who put it into regular garbage. Those who are against food-recycling laws say that the composting process is costly. In addition, it can be difficult for people who live in apartments to store their waste because they don’t have access to outside storage bins. Patti Ferguson from Orange County, California, told her local newspaper that she thought an indoor container containing food waste would get smelly. 1.What do we know about composting from the text? A.Leaves can’t be reused. B.Not all food waste can be composted. C.It is cheap to compost food waste. D.It is usually processed in empty landfills. 2.What is the third paragraph mainly about? A.Benefits of recycling food waste. B.Ways of keeping nutrients in the soil. C.Ways of reducing the amount of trash. D.Examples of different useful nutrients. 3.In Seattle, throwing food waste into garbage is _____. A.acceptable B.shameful C.required D.illegal 4.What’s Patti Ferguson’s attitude towards food-recycling laws probably? A.Thankful. B.Negative. C.Uncaring. D.Supportive.
Nick Vujicic was born with no arms or legs, but the brave 32yearold man plays football and golf, swims, and surfs. Nick has a small foot on his left side, which helps him balance and enables him to kick. He uses his one foot to type, write with a pen and pick things up between his toes. “I call it my chicken drumstick(畸形的小腿),” joked Nick. “I’d be lost without it. When I get in the water I float because 80 per cent of my body is lungs and my drumstick acts as a propeller (螺旋桨). ” When Nick was born, his distraught mother couldn’t bring herself to hold him until he was four months old. “It was so hard for my parents, but right from the start they did their best to make me independent.” said Nick. Throughout his childhood Nick dealt with the typical challenges. At the age of seven, Nick tried out some specially designed electronic arms and legs, in the hope that he would be more like other kids. But they turned out to be much too heavy for Nick to operate, affecting his flexibility quite significantly. “When I was 13 I read a newspaper article about a disabled man who had managed to achieve great things and help others,” said Nick. “I realized why God had made us like this — to give hope to others. It was so inspirational to me that I decided to use my life to encourage others and decided to be thankful for what I do have, not get angry about what I don’t.” “I tell people to keep on getting up when they fall and to always love themselves,” he said. “If I can encourage just one person then my job in this life is done.” By now, he has visited 35 different countries, touring the world as a motivational speaker. 1.What makes it possible for Nick to swim in the water? A.His small size. B.His small foot. C.His light weight. D.His big lungs. 2.The underlined word “distraught” in Paragraph 3 probably means “________”. A.coldblooded B.badtempered C.extremely upset D.really crazy 3.Nick abandoned the electronic arms and legs because ____________. A.his family couldn’t afford them B.his classmates didn’t like them C.they were too heavy to handle D.they affected his appearance 4.What did Nick decide to do when he was 13? A.To travel to different countries. B.To set up his business in newspapers. C.To try to become a motivational speaker. D.To encourage people who were in trouble.
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