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If you follow any people who like traveling on Instagram，you’ve probably noticed they’ve posted amazing photos from Portugal in the last few years，especially during peak summer months.Mario Fernandes，a cocreator and the editor of GoLisbon said he had seen increased interest in traveling to Portugal in the past five years，particularly in the last two or three.Cindy Goldberger，a travel adviser for Hiatus，an agency in Brooklyn，New York，said that she noticed an increase in Portugal trips about three years ago and that she gets more requests to plan people’s visits there every year.According to Reuters，the number of foreign tourists visiting Portugal hit a record for 2017，and in the same year the country won the world’s leading destination at the World Travel Awards. Fernandes suggested it’s because Portugal is safe and more affordable than many other Western European countries.The country’s frequent sunshine is also attractive to many visitors.The Algarve，the southernmost area of Portugal，is home to “some of Europe’s most beautiful beaches”，according to Fernandes.Goldberger noted that many airlines have offered better routes to the country in recent years.She’s also a fan of the new hotels that have opened，including farms that have become hotels. Eric Hrubant，the president of Cire Travel，noted that there is another reason.“It’s a small country，yet you have cities with rich history，culture and food，as well as a lot of beach and golfing options，” he said.“In five to ten days，you can have a vacation or honeymoon that caters to(满足) all of your senses and desires.” Hrubant pointed out that celebrities(名人) like Madonna and newlyweds Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander have moved to Portugal，which has put the country on more people’s radar(受到更多人的关注)． So you don’t know where to go for a vacation this summer？Now you can make a better decision. 1.What does Paragraph 1 mainly say about Portugal? A.It’s doing its best to attract tourists. B.It’s been made popular by Instagram. C.It’s become a popular tourist destination. D.Its development depends on its tourism. 2.According to Cindy Goldberger，what encourages more people to go to Portugal? A.Lower expenses. B.Beautiful beaches. C.Frequent sunshine. D.Convenient transportation. 3.How did Madonna make Portugal more popular? A.By recommending it. B.By settling down there. C.By spending her honeymoon there. D.By inviting her friends to pay a visit there. 4.What’s the author’s main purpose in writing the text? A.To encourage people to visit Portugal. B.To recommend some Portuguese trips. C.To tell some basic facts about Portugal. D.To explain why Portugal has become famous.
Insects could disappear within a century at current rate of decline, says Global Review. The world’ s insects are moving quickly down the path to dying out, indicating a disastrous collapse（崩溃）of nature’ s ecosystems is likely to happen, according to the first global scientific review. More than 40% of insect species are declining and a third are endangered, the analysis found. The rate of extinction（灭绝）is eight times faster than that of mammals, birds and reptiles. “It should be of huge concern to all of us, for insects are at the heart of every food web—they pollinate（授粉） the large majority of plant species, keep the soil healthy, recycle nutrients, control pests, and much more. Love them or hate them, we humans cannot survive without insects,” said Prof Dave Goulson at the University of Sussex in the UK. The analysis, published in the journal Biological Conservation, says intensive agriculture is the main driver of the declines, particularly the heavy use of pesticides（杀虫剂）. Urbanisation and climate change are also significant factors. One of the biggest impacts of insect loss is on the many birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish that eat insects. A small number of adaptable species are increasing in number, but not nearly enough to outweigh the big losses. Matt Shardlow, at the conservation charity Buglife, said, “It is alarming to see this collation（整理） of evidence that shows the state of the world’ s insect populations. It is increasingly obvious that the planet’ s ecology is breaking and there is a need for an intense and global effort to stop and reverse（反转）these terrible trends.” 1.What did Prof Dave stress in his speech? A.Insects are vital to food webs. B.Not all people love insects. C.Scientists are concerned about insect loss. D.Humans need certain conditions for survival. 2.Which of the following is most influenced by insect loss? A.Animals that feed on insects. B.Adaptable animal species. C.Pests that are used to pesticides. D.Crops produced by intensive agriculture. 3.How did Matt Shardlow sound when talking about the state of insect loss? A.Relaxed. B.Uncaring. C.Humorous. D.Worried. 4.What is the best title for the text? A.The extinction rate of insects gets slowed down. B.The failure of nature’ s ecosystems can be avoided. C.Sharp drops in insect numbers endanger ecosystems. D.Insect extinction harms the diversity of animal species.
For some years，my mother worked for a charity as President and Secretary.Selling raffle tickets(兑奖券) was her main means of bringing in the charity’s muchneeded funds.We girls would accompany her，selling tickets with great success.My father made and donated beautiful wooden toys，jewellery boxes and other lovely items as prizes. Now my sister was always coming up with “good ideas”，most of which didn’t work out to plan.But that didn’t deter her.She had many just waiting to be tested.When she was eight and I was just five，we had a wonderful idea for a business adventure.We decided we would sell raffle tickets for charity，and that charity was us! So one afternoon，we told our mother we were going to play in the park with our cousins as we did most days after school.But instead，we walked around the streets armed with a raffle book，a pen and a large cloth bag to carry the money. We’d accompanied our mother many times when she sold tickets，so people were familiar with us when we appeared at their doors.Despite the blank looks they received when asking about the prizes on offer，they were very generous.Although there were no actual prizes，our mother’s previous track record enabled us to sell nearly the whole book of raffle tickets. Like a little pair of lottery(彩票) winners，we walked home and proudly showed off our takings.But our enjoyment of this sudden wealth was shortlived，and our plans for spending it quickly failed.Our angry mother took us back to every ticket buyer，making us apologise and give the money back.Thankfully，our sweet neighbours didn’t make a big deal of our “clever” misbehavior and thus my mother’s fundraising career could continue safely.We were taught a good lesson by our mother that day.Also I remember my sister’s entrepreneurial(企业家的) spirit dried up a bit after that. 1.What did the author’s father do? A.He got prizes ready. B.He sold handmade items. C.He was in charge of a charity. D.He helped design raffle tickets. 2.What does the underlined word “deter” in Paragraph 2 mean? A.Embarrass. B.Shock. C.Discourage. D.Mislead. 3.What can be learned about the author and her sister while selling raffle tickets? A.They ran into their mother. B.They met some generous strangers. C.They got lost while walking around the streets. D.They took advantage of people’s trust in their mother. 4.What lesson did the author and her sister learn? A.Honesty is the best policy. B.What’s done can’t be undone. C.Misfortune never comes alone. D.Good advice is beyond all price.
Here are some best sellers of 2018 at Amazon. The Car Fourteenyearold Terry’s parents never pay him much attention.So when they both disappear after one of their alltoofrequent arguments，Terry isn’t exactly eager for them to come home.On his own，he fixes an abandoned car.Though he doesn’t know much about driving，he gets behind the wheel and heads west，with the intention of visiting an uncle in Oregon.It’s an exciting and sometimes dangerous journey.Along the way，he learns a lot about people，about America—and most importantly，about himself. Boy Robot Seventeenyearold Isaak discovers the truth about his origin：a governmentmade human.But a deadly military force is trying to kill him.He and the other robots can only find protection from the Underground—a secret network of robots and humans working together to ensure a coexistent future.Isaak must decide whether to hold on to his humanity and face possible death or to embrace his true nature in order to survive. The Running Dream Jessica thinks her life is over when she loses a leg in a car accident. As she struggles to cope with her prosthesis(义肢) and many other difficulties，Jessica develops a close relationship with Rosa，a girl who has a cancer and sees right into Jessica’s heart.With the support of family，friends，a coach，and her teammates，Jessica is able to run again.But that’s not enough for her now.She doesn’t just want to cross finish lines herself—she wants to take Rosa with her. Have a New Teenager by Friday Do you know this person? His bedroom looks like a garbage dump. She changes clothes three times before breakfast. It seems that he/she never agrees with you. Congratulations! You have a teenager in your home.But you needn’t feel helpless.In fact，you’re just five days away from your teenager asking，“What can I do to help？”Internationally recognized family expert Dr.Kevin Leman will help you get real results—really fast. If you are interested in any of the books，click here for further information： https：//www.amazon.com/. 1.Which book is a science fiction? A.The Car. B.The Running Dream. C.Have a New Teenager by Friday. D.Boy Robot. 2.Which of the following isn’t conveyed in The Running Dream? A.Friendship. B.Modesty. C.Bravery. D.Determination. 3.Who is the book Have a New Teenager by Friday intended for? A.Experts. B.Teenagers. C.Parents. D.Teachers.
短文改错 Dear Jamie, I am more than glad to know that you were interested in the tradition Chinese literature. It’s never easy to learn Chinese characters and essays. Even though Chinese may find that hard to learn them good, you don’t have to feel upset. I’ll give you some useful advices. First, turn to the Internet for help when you have a problem, there you can learn how read and write the characters. Second, you can learn for Chinese people around and I’m always here to help. But the most important is to keep on learn and reading. You are sure to make a progress! Best wishes! Yours, Li Hua
Many young kids have trouble sitting still and staying focused. But as students get more homework, they need to be able to stick with a task and finish it. 1.. Turn off screens and cell phones Before your kid does homework or anything that takes concentration, turn off the television. If others are watching it, make sure your child is far enough away that he can’t be distracted by it.2.. If your child has a cell phone, make sure that’s off too. 3. Having a lot of chores and homework can he difficult for kids. Help your child focus on getting things done by making a list — everything he needs to do for the day or week. Then let him cross off each task as he finishes it. Use signals 4.. To cut out distracting talks altogether, you and your child can even come up with a few basic signals. For example, when you point to his work, that means he needs to go back to what he was doing. Or when you raise your hand, that means he should stop what he’s doing and get to work. Take short rests During homework time, make sure your child takes a few breaks. After he works for 10 or 20 minutes (depending on his age), have him get up and move around, get a drink, and then go back to work.5.. Just make that time relaxing. A. Work with kids B. Make a to-do list C. Here are some ways to help your child stay focused D. Also, turn off or move him away from the computer E. Try to avoid conversations when your kid is working F. It is better to let your kids play games during the rest G. But don’t let him get involved in something else during the break
Have you ever thought about why malls, restaurants, and even theaters have music? Well, to understand this, you simply just look back at how you felt when you heard music in these places. Music is known to improve the mood of people. Often music helps us pay attention to what we are doing. Music helps patients feel good and helps them recover faster and better. Depression（沮丧) is a state of mind that most of us experience at some point of time. There are some periods in our life when everything seems difficult. It seems that everything is getting worse and we have no control over our life. Studies have shown that music can be an important mood lifter in such situations. Music also plays a great role in making us feel less nervous or worried. Anxiety(焦虑) can often cause loss of sleep and other illnesses. Music is often known as an international language. We may not know the language another person is speaking, but most of us respond to music in the same way. Music can often be the best way to connect with someone. Music is one of the best ways to improve your moods, but this can depend largely on the kind of music you listen to. While happy music can certainly make you feel better, sad music can further lower your spirits. Listening to classical music can often make you feel a lot more powerful, while soft music can be the perfect way to relax at the end of a long way. If you want to use music to change the way how you are feeling, you need to understand the role of it, learn to recognize the kind of music that lifts your mood and helps you feel better. Once you realize the kind of music you can use, you can use it to change the way you feel. The right kind of music can be the perfect way to help us feel happier. 1.The passage is mainly about __________. A.what meanings music has B.how we control our moods C.how music affects our moods D.what kind of music we listen to 2.According to the passage, playing music in restaurants is to __________. A.welcome the customers B.make customers feel good C.make customers dance D.make customers feel powerful 3.From the passage, we can know that __________. A.most of us suffer depression all the time B.most of us respond to music in different ways C.music can be a good way to connect with others D.any kind of music will help us improve our moods 4.According to the passage, which kind of music can relax ourselves from a long day’s work? A.Soft music. B.Classical music. C.Sad music. D.Rock music.
Now many young people are travelling around the world on their own, not because they have no one to travel with, but because they prefer to go alone. Kristina Wegscheider from California first travelled alone when she was at college and believed that it was something everyone should do at least once in their life. She said, “It opens your mind to new things and pushes you out of your comfort zone.” Wegscheider has visited 46 countries covering all seven continents. In foreign countries, with no one to help you read a map, look after you if you get ill, or lend you money if your wallet is stolen, it is challenging. This is what drives young people to travel alone. It is seen as character building and a chance to prove that that can make it on their own. Chris decided to leave his sales job in Australia to go travelling. He set up a website, The Aussie Nomad, to document his adventures. He said he wished he had travelled alone earlier. “The people you meet, the places you visit, or the things you do, everything is up to you and it forces you to grow as a person,” said the man. Chris describes travelling alone will make you a more confident person that is ready to deal with anything. He said, “The feeling of having overcome something on my own is a major part of what drives me each day when I’m dealing with a difficult task. I walk around with my head up because I know deep down inside that nothing is impossible if you try.” As the saying goes, “Only by going alone in silence can one truly get into the heart of the wilderness.” 1.Which of the following will Kristina Wegscheider agree with? A.Travelling abroad helps people to find new things. B.It is more meaningful to travel in foreign countries. C.It is comfortable to travel around without a friend. D.Travelling alone is a necessary experience for everyone. 2.Travelling alone is challenging because ________. A.you have to choose things on your own B.it is hard for you to prove yourself to others C.you can only depend on yourself whatever happens D.it pushes you into the comfort zone 3.What can we know about Chris? A.He started travelling alone at an early age. B.He once was afraid of travelling. C.He used to work as a salesman. D.His website inspires others a lot. 4.What is the best title for the passage? A.Travel Abroad B.Travel Alone C.Travel Light D.Travel Far
单句改错 1.When I had lived in the countryside, I used to play in the woods. ___________________________________________________________________ 2.If you miss this chance, it may be years since you get another one. ___________________________________________________________________ 3.We have been living here since we had moved here. ___________________________________________________________________ 4.I hurried to the spot at the moment I heard the news. ___________________________________________________________________ 5.The hotel where I lived was the worst that I have ever stayed in. ___________________________________________________________________ 6.While time goes by, we’ll be older and older. ___________________________________________________________________ 7.I felt very nervous for the first time I stood in front of so many strangers. ___________________________________________________________________ 8.All people were focusing on the game while the power was cut off. ___________________________________________________________________ 9.When they will return from the US, we’ll give them a warm welcome. ___________________________________________________________________ 10.I have planned to give you back your dictionary, but I was too busy then. ___________________________________________________________________
假如你是李华，你的朋友Jack要来你的家乡参观，请你根据下列要点写一篇电子邮件回复，介绍你的家乡。 1. 自然环境(绿水青山，环境优美)； 2. 人文环境(交通便利，生活和谐)； 3. 表示欢迎。 注意: 1. 词数100左右； 2. 包括所有要点，但不得逐字翻译。 Dear Jack, I’m very glad to hear that you are going to pay a visit to my home town. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。 修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意: 1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。 I’m writing to invite you join us in playing in one of William Shakespeare’s well-known play, Romeo and Juliet. The play, that will be put on three weeks from now, is looking for a young man to play a role of Romeo. I think you are the right person. You are familiar to the story because you have just finished a paper on it. Besides, I had experience in performing when you are in England. What you need it to do is to memorize a few lines and do some practice. It is no doubt that your participation will make the play a greatly success. I’m looking forward to your reply.
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Hongyadong, 1.(locate) on cliffs above a river, is a vast complex in mock-traditional style in Chongqing. Its bars, restaurants and golden neon lights have been a popular draw 2. it was built in 2006. Last year 3. number of visitors increased. The main reason, it seemed, was Hongyadong’s sudden 4.(popular) on a social-media app, Douyin, which is used for sharing photographs and 15-second videos. 5.(upload) a picture or video from a photogenic spot to sites such as Douyin and Kuaishou is known in China 6. daka, meaning “punching the card”. The aim is not to produce a well-crafted video or beautiful photograph, but simply 7.(show) that you have also been to the places that are popular. A subculture 8.(develop) among young people who embrace daka as a lifestyle till now. So-called daka zu can be found roaming Chongqing and other 9.(city), checking in at as many hot locations as possible within a single day. The daka craze may have practical origins. China’s young urban professionals have little vacation time. So workers need to make the 10.(much) of their limited leisure time. Douyin captures the mood with its slogan: “Make every second count.”
I had been swimming competitively for about five years and was ready to quit because I felt I was horrible at it. I kept _______ “Honorable Mentions”(安慰奖). Any _______knows that you don’t want to have a bookshelf full of “Honorable Mentions”, which you get just because you _______. One summer day, the day _______ a big swim meet, I decided to tell my grandma that I was quitting the swim team, but she said, “Baby, _______ these words: ‘A quitter never wins and a winner never quits.’ You go to that swim meet tomorrow.” The next day we arrived at the swim meet late, _______ my group of swimmers in the 15/ 16 age group. My _______ insisted that I be allowed to swim with the _______group. I knew that she was _______ me in the race so that our long drive would not be ________. As I got on the board, I quickly noticed that these girls were here to do one thing—to________ me! All of a sudden my grandma’s words ________ in my head, “Ouitters never win and winners never quit, quitters never win and winners never quit.” SPLASH! I was swimming ________ than I’d swum before. As I drew my right arm back, I noticed I was tied with one person. I assumed we were battling for the eighth place and I refused to finish dead last, so I added more kick on the ________ 200 yards. I hit the wall and ________ to the left and to the right for the swimmers who had beaten me, but no one was there. They must have gotten out of the ________ already. I raised my head to see my coach________ hysterically(歇斯底里). My eyes ________her pointing finger and I couldn’t believe what I saw. The other swimmers had just reached the halfway point of the ________! That day, at age 15, I broke the national 17/18-year-old 400-freestyle record. I had hung up my honorable mentions. That day, I ________ them with a huge gold medal. 1.A.receiving B.quitting C.refusing D.wishing 2.A.reader B.swimmer C.athlete D.learner 3.A.come around B.get out C.show up D.give off 4.A.after B.before C.during D.in 5.A.write B.have C.learn D.remember 6.A.missing B.winning C.losing D.having 7.A.grandma B.fan C.coach D.friend 8.A.older B.younger C.quicker D.stronger 9.A.calling B.including C.teaching D.forgetting 10.A.wasted B.considered C.dropped D.seen 11.A.hate B.love C.beat D.praise 12.A.heard B.sang C.shouted D.rang 13.A.harder B.faster C.longer D.later 14.A.first B.last C.most D.over 15.A.swam B.came C.jumped D.looked 16.A.breath B.water C.time. D.race 17.A.encouraging B.smiling C.running D.screaming 18.A.saw B.held C.followed D.grasped 19.A.pool B.road C.field D.board 20.A.helped B.joined C.admired D.replaced
A sea of decisions stretches before us and have a larger impact on our lives. We’re attacked with so many decisions that it’s impossible to make a perfect choice every time. However, there are many different ways to make it. 1. Here’s one 4-step process that may help you solve any number of problems: 1. Formulate your question. 2. This isn’t always as straightforward as it sounds. But, if you approach the situation with a clear view of what you’re actually trying to accomplish, that’ll equip you to sift through this information critically and find what you are looking for. And you can decide whether the new fashion really suits your needs. 2. 3. There’s lots of it out there, so having a clear idea of your question will help you determine what’s relevant. Information gathering helps you weigh different options, choosing a decision that meets your goal. 3. Apply the information—something you do by asking critical questions. For example, in an email that promises you millions, you should consider: ‘What is shaping my approach to this situation?’ ‘4.’ 4. Consider the implications. For the promise that seems great at first glance, try to think about the long-term effects and unintended results. Critical thinking can offer the tools to make a perfect choice. 5. And if enough of us use it, it has the power to make the world more reasonable. A. Gather your information. B. Raise some valuable questions. C. Can you help me with the decisions? D. Do I assume the sender is telling the truth? E. Also, it can help us find what we really need. F. In other words, know what you’re looking for. G. One particularly effective skill is critical thinking.
SYDNEY —Australian scientists have designed a system which uses microwaves to break down plastic into an environmentally friendly by-product. Head of Electrical Engineering at Australia’s James Cook University, Prof. Mohan Jacob revealed on Thursday that by using microwaves, plastic waste can be converted into biochar(生物炭), charcoal that can be used as a soil conditioner. “We are developing a processing room, which could process many kinds of plastic materials, up to 5 kilograms of waste,” Jacob said. “It will be a typical example system for the development of biochars from different types of plastics under various conditions.” Jacob explained that microwave energy is used to heat the plastic waste above 600 degrees centigrade within the custom-made room, where it ends up as a biochar, which can then be used to improve the properties of soil. Currently underway is step one of the project, testing the room, after which, step two will involve improving the energy efficiency of the system and maximizing the yield of by-products. If all goes to plan, step three will be to construct a medium scale waste processing system which is customizable and can be installed remotely. Jacob said that with the average person using 130 kg of plastic every year, there is an urgent need for developing better ways of processing it. “Perhaps contrary to popular opinion, plastic is an indispensable material in modern life. It is cheap, competent, lightweight, and has many benefits like maintaining food quality and safety and preventing waste,” he said. However, “abandoned plastics endanger our marine wildlife, and have begun to enter the food chain. There is an urgent need for developing technologies to recover plastic waste.” 1.How does the system function? A.Microwaves are used to produce plastic. B.Plastic waste is heated in the microwaves. C.Plastic waste is cut into pieces and buried into the soil. D.Microwaves change plastic waste into biochar by heating. 2.Which statement is true according to Jacob? A.Plastic consumption now is acceptable. B.Plastic should be abandoned in our life. C.The system of processing plastic has come into use. D.Finding better ways to deal with plastic waste is urgent. 3.What does “recover” in the last paragraph mean? A.Make up for a loss in time. B.Find or regain lost possession. C.Extract or recycle an energy source for reuse. D.Return to a normal state of health, mind or strength. 4.What does the passage mainly tell about? A.3 steps of processing plastic waste. B.A way of producing plastic products easily. C.A new system of breaking down plastic waste. D.A program designed for plastic use in the daily life.
Some developed countries in the world have begun to shorten working hours. Japan, on the other hand, has been in the culture of overwork. The problem is so severe that the country has even created a term for it: karoshi, which means death by overwork from stress-induced illnesses or severe depression. If the system of four-day workweek is tested in Japan, what will happen? A growing number of smaller companies are adopting a four-day workweek. Now the results of a recent trial at Microsoft (MSFT) suggest it could work even for the biggest businesses. The company introduced a program this summer in Japan called the “Work Life Choice Challenge,” which shut down its offices every Friday in August and gave all employees an extra day off each week. The results were promising: While the amount of time spent on work was cut dramatically, productivity — measured by sales per employee — went up by almost 40% compared to the same period the previous year, the company said in a statement last week. In addition to reducing working hours, managers urged the staff to cut down on the time they spent in meetings and responding to emails. They suggested that meetings should last no longer than 30 minutes. Employees were also encouraged to cut down on meetings altogether by using an online messaging app (Microsoft’s, of course). The effects were widespread. More than 90% of Microsoft’s 2,280 employees in Japan later said they were impacted by the new measures, according to the company. By shutting down earlier each week, the company was also able to save on other resources, such as electricity. 1.Why is the idea four-day workweek tested in Japan? A.Because overwork has caused serious problems. B.Because the offices must be shut down on Friday. C.Because the staff can get extra days to rest easily. D.Because smaller companies have taken the measure. 2.What’s the result of adopting a four-day workweek? A.It is a waste of energy. B.The workers earned less money. C.The working efficiency increases greatly. D.Japan’s unemployment rate is barely rising. 3.How can the time the staff spent on meetings be reduced? A.By cancelling meetings. B.By using emails to respond. C.By cutting down working hours. D.By using a certain online messaging app. 4.What is the staff’s attitude to the new measures? A.Supportive. B.Negative. C.Critical. D.Indifferent.
Among the more colorful characters of Leadville’s golden age was H.A.W. Tabor. His history is fast becoming one of the legends of the Old West. Perhaps he was lured by rumors of fortunes to be made in Colorado mines. A few years later he moved west to the small Colorado mining camp known as California Gulch. “Great deposits of lead(铅) are sure to be found here.” he said. Tabor opened a store, which sold everything from boots to salt, flour, and tobacco. It was his custom to “grubstake” miners, in other words, to supply them with food and supplies while they looked for ore (矿石), in return for which he would get a share in the mine if one was discovered. One day in 1878, two miners came in and asked for “grub”. Tabor had decided to quit supplying it because he had lost too much money that way. These were continued, however, and Tabor was too busy to argue with them. “Oh help yourself. One more time won’t make any difference,” He said and went on selling shoes and hats to other customers. The two miners took $17 worth of supplies, in return for which they gave Tabor a one-third interest in their findings. They picked wasteland on the mountain side and began to dig. After nine days they struck silver. Tabor bought the shares of the other two men, and so the mine belonged to him alone. This mine, known as the “Pittsburgh Mine,” made 1,300,000 for Tabor in return for his $17 investment. Later Tabor bought the Matchless Mine for $117,000. This turned out to be even more incredible than the Pittsburgh, yielding $35,000 worth of silver per day at one time. Leadville grew. Tabor became its first mayor, and later became vice-governor of the state. 1.Tabor went to Colorado ________. A.to seek fortune B.to sell supplies C.to open a mine company D.to look for ore 2.What is Tabor’s custom in his shop? A.Sharing wasteland with miners. B.Helping the miners to look for ore. C.Supplying everything to miners for free. D.Exchanging items for minerals interests with miners. 3.Why didn’t Tabor give up the “grub” with the two miners? A.Because he was specialized in business. B.Because they insisted on making a deal with him. C.Because the other customers prevented him then. D.Because he had earned too much money before. 4.What is the intention of the passage? A.To introduce Tabor’s successful experience. B.To encourage people to start a business. C.To discuss Tabor’s life planning. D.To tell of the gold rush.
The Garden of Dreams was the peaceful site in Kathmandu, Nepal. The four-acre Garden of Dreams was designed by landscape architect Kishore Narshingh. Most especially, the site was characterized by six pavilions, which symbolized the “six seasons” of Nepal: spring, early summer, the summer monsoon season, early autumn, late autumn, and winter. In its most powerful time, the garden was considered one of the most remarkable feats of landscape design in the country. Today, visitors will only find three pavilions on just over an acre of land, but the 74,000 square-foot space remains a fresh and green attraction. Through the garden’s original gates are pretty and old-fashioned fountains and ponds, isolated gardens of varying sizes, and the Kaiser Café Restaurant & Bar. Pathways are lined with grass, trees, and flowers from all over the world. While the Garden of Dreams has been transformed into a public space, it remains a quiet and peaceful escape in the center of Kathmandu, and a popular hangout for sunbathers, wanderers, residents, and tourists alike. Know Before You Go The Garden of Dreams is open daily from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. It’s located in the Kaiser Mahal complex in the busy Thamel neighborhood of Kathmandu. Admission to the garden costs Rs. 200 per person for tourists and Rs. 100 for Nepali residents. Wifi is available throughout the garden for Rs. 50 an hour. 1.Which item can tourists enjoy in the Garden of Dreams now? A.Six seasons there. B.A feast with plentiful meals. C.Beautiful gardens of different sizes. D.Fishing in the pretty and old-fashioned ponds. 2.What is the admission for a local of Nepal and a foreign tourist? A.Rs.350. B.Rs.300. C.Rs.200. D.Rs.100. 3.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A.A Trip to Nepal B.The Garden of Dreams C.Nepal, A Beautiful Country D.A Country with Six Seasons
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 1.What does this text mainly talk about? A.North America. B.Pets. C.Health. 2.What are the two most popular pets? A.Dogs and cats. B.Dogs and birds. C.Birds and fish. 3.Why are people with pets healthier than those without pets? A.Because pets can make people feel good. B.Because pets are healthier than human beings. C.Because people with pets may often feel lonely. 4.How do people treat their pets in North America? A.They treat their pets like friends. B.They don’t let their pets sleep in their beds. C.They treat them like members of their own family.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What is a daypack? A.box. B.A bag. C.A lock. 2.What surprises the girl at school? A.A lot of discussions in class. B.Teachers giving little homework. C.Few students asking questions in class. 3.At what time of the term might the conversation take place? A.At the end of it. B.In the middle of it. C.At the beginning of it. 4.What do we know about the girl? A.She is new to the school. B.She seldom asks questions in class. C.She writes for the school newspaper.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.How long has the man been in London? A.One year. B.A few years. C.A couple of months. 2.Why did the woman leave her hometown? A.To lead a city life. B.To open a restaurant. C.To find a job. 3.Where did the woman come from? A.London. B.Arnside. C.Lancaster.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.Why doesn’t the woman take the green T-shirt? A.It’s too small. B.It’s too dark. C.It’s too expensive. 2.What does the woman buy in the end? A.A yellow T-shirt. B.A blue T-shirt. C.A pink T-shirt.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What is the man doing? A.Changing seats on the plane. B.Asking for a window seat. C.Trying to find his seat. 2.What is the woman’s seat number? A.6A B.7A C.8A
What is the woman trying to do? A.Finish some writing. B.Print an article. C.Find a newspaper.
Why does the woman plan to go to town? A.To pay her bills in the bank. B.To buy books in a bookstore. C.To get some money from the bank.
What does the woman mean? A.Cathy won’t be invited. B.Cathy is sure to come. C.Cathy will be invited.
Where are the speakers? A.In a restaurant. B.In a hotel. C.In a school.
What do the speakers need to buy? A.A fridge B.A few chairs. C.A dinner table.
假定你是李华。得知你的美国笔友Tom对中国文化特别感兴趣，为帮助他更快更好的了解中国文化，请你给他写一封邮件推荐一本书。内容包括： 1. 该书的书名； 2. 推荐这本书的理由 3. 你打算给他邮寄一本。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
假如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。错误涉及单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。 修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写岀修改后的词。 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。 It is the common phenomenon that people included the elderly people and some young people will gather in the dancing square late in the evening. This is linking to the fact that people’s physical and mental life develop rapid. When it comes to square dance, it has universally acknowledged that it made a great difference to people’s life. For example, not only dancing promote people’s relationship, but also it makes contributions to people’s health. However, dancing also has some disadvantage of its own. When being dancing, the dancing women play loud music unconsciously, that gives rise to dissatisfaction.
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