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What kind of advice did Mike give to the man for a job interview? A.How to perform well. B.How to impress his colleagues. C.What clothes to wear.
What does the man ask the woman to do? A.Park the car. B.Have a meal an hour later. C.Order the food quickly.
What color does the woman like best? A.Blue. B.Gray. C.Brown.
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 It was an Art lesson. Rachel sat at the desk watching her classmates busy preparing the water jars and paints. She understood why Mrs. Weston asked her to sit down and got Lisa to fetch everything for her. It was always a disaster when Rachel tried to do Art! Rachel sighed and reached out to dip her brush in some black paint and—oh, no! She knocked over the jar. The water spread across the desk and drowned the paper. Lisa called Mrs. Weston to see what Rachel had done. Rachel went red in the face. She jumped to her feet to get a cloth. Her chair fell over backwards. She turned round and her paintbrush caught Lisa across the face, giving her a black moustache. Lisa was so surprised that she fell back against a wire bookstand. It came crashing down and the books went all over the floor. How clumsy(笨拙的)! Rachel thought as she went home on the bus. The bus stopped outside her house. She jumped up and her elbow (肘部) knocked a woman’s hat right over her eyes. Oh, no! Rachel said sorry, got off and ran indoors. Mum wasn’t in the kitchen but lay in bed as she caught an awful cold. Rachel offered to make a cup of tea but Mum would rather wait for Dad. Rachel sighed. She understood Mum was afraid she would spill (溅出) it. “But would you go to Mrs. Willow for some cold medicine?” asked Mum. Rachel turned to the door at once. “But Rachel, Mrs. Willow’s house is full of beautiful things, so if she asks you to come in, you’d better say no.” Rachel sighed and ran out. Mrs. Willow was an old lady with white hair and sharp blue eyes living in an old house. She opened the door and invited her in. Rachel said why she came and that she preferred to wait outside remembering her mother’s warning. Mrs. Willow insisted Rachel come inside. Rachel took a deep breath and stepped in. She looked round Mrs. Willow’s sitting room and saw at once why Mum had been worried. 注意: 1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2. 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语； 3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好； 4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。 Paragraph 1: There were beautiful things everywhere—pretty vases and pots. ___________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: With a smile Mrs. Willow comforted her saying it had been broken before. ___________________________________________________________________________
California is dry. The sunny state is reeling from a four-year drought-a severe and unusual lack of rainfall. The effects of the drought can be seen most clearly in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. Much of the state's water supply comes from the deep snow that falls in these mountains. That snow melts in the spring and fills the state's rivers, lakes, and underground bodies of water. 1. As a result, experts are now warning that California currently has only a one-year supply of usable water. Today we are standing on dry grass where there should be five feet of snow. 2. That means people will have to limit their water use at home. They can do this by not watering lawns and reducing water they use for cleaning and cooking. 3. Places like golf courses and cemeteries currently use a lot of water to keep lawns green. They'll need to find solutions for this problem that require less water. California's water crisis has been mainly caused by a lack of rain and snowfall over the past few years. 4.Today, California is home to nearly 40 million people. This is double the number who lived there in 1960. California simply has too many people for its natural resources. 5. Many have moved to the state because of its natural beauty and pleasant weather. And several major businesses are based in California, including Hollywood movie companies such as Warner Bros. and technology giants like Apple. The drought is not likely to ruin California's businesses, but the state will have to rethink how it grows and does things. A. But the snow hasn't been falling B. Nature has prepared so much for people. C. This serious drought needs immediate action. D. Mother Nature didn't intend for so many people. E. But another big problem is its growing population. F. Some public places will need to make big changes. G. There are many problems for this terrible drought.
单句语法填空 1.His wife wants their son to go abroad for a further degree. _____________ he wants their son to go to work to make his living_____________ his own. 2.Operate the electrical machine following the instructions, or you'll be _____________risk. 3.Mum, I was wondering if you could lend me a few dollars until I get _____________ （pay）on Friday. 4.Who is it up to decide whether_____________ （go）camping or not this Sunday? 5.-The exam wasn't difficult at all, was it? No, but I don't believe _____________could pass it. 6.Healthy diet should contain some nutrition（营养）, _____________（include）sugar, protein and calcium. 7.-Why did the parents spend so much money on their children? They just want to have their children _____________ (equip) with good education. 8.Every time she tells a lie, she feels _____________(comfort). 9.Being physically examined _____________free twice a year is what every student shall be ensured in any school of the state. 10.It is such fine weather _____________we all want to go to the park.
单词拼写 1.Do you have the right_____________（设备）for your farm? 2.There are 31 people losing their lives in the accident, _____________（包括）three children. 3.The Agriculture Bank of China has_____________（分支）all over the country. 4.If she had had a plan, she should have consulted with an_____________ （专家）. 5.I can't go to the cinema with you tonight because I have to _____________（安慰）my friend in grief. 6.Seeing the lines of trees we had planted, we all had a sense of _____________（成就）. 7.It has been proved that violence on television has a bad_____________（影响）on the development of children. 8.Diseases _____________（感染）almost everyone at some time during their lives.
假设你是高三学生李华，想向心仪的大学投一份申请书。申请到该校攻读本科。请你给该校写一封申请书，推荐自己被录取。 注意：1. 词数100左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Sir or Madam, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes! Sincerely yours, Lihua
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。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(＼)划掉。 修改：在错的词下画一横线，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 Charlie, I'm writing to ask you the favor. To help us students have a better understand of American culture, the Student Union is now organized an American Culture Festival. We're now bad in need of several American popular magazine that can reflect modern American life. So, could you please help buy some or send them to us? We will cover all the relevant to costs. Also, we would appreciate if you could see to it that the contests of the magazines were suitable for Chinese middle school students. Thanks a lot! Please replying at your earliest convenience! Yours, Li Hua
Many of the earth’s plants and animals have already1.(die) out, and a hundred species become 2.(endanger) every day. If nothing is done, we may find ourselves3. (lonely) on the earth. Wild animals live in the4. (forest) which are being destroyed by people. As5. result, the animals are 6.(lose) their habitats. Without the trees, the animals are short of food. And many animals are dying out because of pollution. I suggest that measures should be taken 7.(protect) wildlife. The government should keep people 8.destroying forests and shut down the factories 9. pollute rivers and air, I think more wildlife reserves should also be 10.(build)
Mike Jacobs broke up with a girlfriend 30 years ago. He wrote a song to describe his_________ at the end of the relationship. I focus on the memories to make me __________ the day. But I don't want your sympathy, I just want you back with me to___________. He kept the words of the song he called Stay close to his heart, but never had the____________to sing them out loud, let alone turn them into a potential____________single. But after being diagnosed(诊断) with lung cancer and given just nine months to live, Mike, _______by his family, recorded the song. And it could now become a(n) __________ No. 1 so that the public took interest in Mike and the story of how Stay came to be recorded has _______ Just 16 days after Mike’s death at the age of 61, his _________ wish to have a chart-topping hit is on course to ___________ On Monday night a dip (剪辑) was played on the BBC's The One Show to a studio____________ Mike’s son Josh,37, was the ___________force behind the production of the single. “ The idea of getting him to make a(n) ___________came from me. I wanted the last few months of his life to be the___________ they could be.'' As the song now __________on the Internet, there has been enthusiastic __________ all over. One post on social media___________:44 We have downloaded Stay. That's because it would____________the best award for Mike Jacobs and all the___________ from the single will go to the charity. As Josh says: "I got married last October so my dad could be there. That was impressive but this is even___________”. 1.A.sadness B.ambition C.joy D.outcome 2.A.care about B.reflect on C.get through D.dream of 3.A.record B.love C.perform D.stay 4.A.freedom B.confidence C.energy D.privilege 5.A.hit B.value C.fancy D.guide 6.A.raised B.deserted C.honored D.supported 7.A.informal B.unlikely C.irregular D.disagreeable 8.A.completed B.substituted C.mushroomed D.occupied 9.A.leading B.concerning C.dying D.referring 10.A.achieve B.recognize C.guarantee D.search 11.A.team B.audience C.family D.staff 12.A.rolling B.cutting C.grasping D.driving 13.A.record B.clip C.single D.wonder 14.A.happiest B.newest C.wildest D.longest 15.A.exists B.spreads C.inserts D.picks 16.A.production B.survival C.permission D.approval 17.A.exposed B.broadcast C.announced D.read 18.A.represent B.favor C.possess D.deserve 19.A.advantages B.wealth C.profits D.impression 20.A.farther B.better C.cleaner D.surer
Green:More than just a colour Green is an important colour in nature.It is the colour of grass and the leaves on trees.1.. Sometimes,the word green means young.fresh and growing.Sometimes,it describes something that is not yet ripe or finished. 2.A person with a green thumb seems to have a magic touch that makes plants grow quickly and well.You might say that woman next door has a green thumb if her garden continues to grow long after your plants have died. The Green Revolution is the name given some years ago to the development of new kinds of rice and other grains.3.The Green Revolution was the result of hard work by agricultural scientists who had green thumbs. 4.The green－eyed monster is not a frightening creature from outer space.It is an expression used about four hundred years ago by British writer William Shakespeare in his play Othello. In most places in the world，a green light is a sign to move ahead.5.In everyday speech,a green light means approval to continue with a project.We want you to know we have a green light to continue this series next week. A.For example,a greenhorn is someone who has no experience,who is new to a situation. B.Someone is also the colour used to describe the powerful emotion,jealousy. C.Someone who has the ability to grow plants well is said to have a green thumb. D.A green light on a traffic signal means your car can continue on. E.The new plants produced much larger crops F.It is also the colour of most growing plants. G.About one hundred years ago,having a green thumb was a popular expression in the American west.
Video producer and musician Justin Scholar enjoyed his fantastic moment weeks ago when he spotted his latest work playing on a huge electronic screen at New York’s Times Square. “It’s sort of the American dream to see your name up inlights,’’ says the 25-year-old New Jersey native. “I’d never really cared about my name being that big, but going to New York and seeing the big screens, you always wonder if your work is going to make it up there. The video that helps Scholar fulfill his “ American dream" was shot and produced in China, where Scholar is living and working as a media company owner. Scholar took his first Chinese class in high school seven years ago and made his first trip to Shanghai in 2015 through a study-abroad program when he was a student in New York University. The film and TV major changed his focus from technical art to traditional arts during his study in Shanghai, spending most of the time learning ink-and-wash painting, calligraphy and the guzheng,a traditional Chinese musical instrument. He also fell in love with the city, where he ate a lot of authentic xiaolongbao, or steamed meat buns, and felt safe walking on the streets at 3 am. Shanghai impresses Scholar as an efficient, modern city calling for greater business prosperity with foreign participation, so he returned two years later, when his career at home was already booming after making commercials for big names such as Coca-Cola and Jaguar. Thanks to a combination of luck and talent, he achieved the goal soon with a Chinese friend as his business partner, and the company has already produced some 15 videos for pop icons, fashionistas, and art museums in merely six months. The video that plays at Times Square, a tourism promotionalfilm for southwest China’s Chongqing city, is the company’s first project contracted(签合同) by a local government in China. 1.What did Scholar study in Shanghai? A.TV media. B.Technical art. C.Traditional arts. D.The Chinese language. 2.What is the author s purpose in writing Paragraph 3 and 4? A.To change to a new topic for writing. B.To make a conclusion of the first 2 paragraphs. C.To dive deeper into the previous topic. D.To add the background information of the video. 3.What do we know about Scholars video? A.It was shot at Times Square. B.It showed attractions of Chongqing. C.It was shot in the year 2015. D.it showed his college life in Shanghai. 4.What’s the main idea of the text? A.China opens up new routes to international tourists. B.Shanghai attracts an increasing number of foreigners. C.American dream unexpectedly comes true with the great video. D.Young American brings Chinese tourist video to Times Square.
Closeness and independence are both important in our life. Though all humans need both of them, women tend to focus on the first and men on the second. It is as if their lifeblood ran in different directions. These differences can give women and men differing views of the same situation, as they did in the case of couple I will call Tracy and Brian. When Brian’s old high school friend called him at work and announced he’d be in town on business the following month, Brian invited him to stay for the weekend. That evening he informed Tracy that they were going to have a houseguest, and that he and his friend would go out together the first night to chat like old times. Tracy was upset. She was going to be away on business the week before, and the Friday night when Brian would be out with his friend would be her first night home. But what upset her the most was that Brian had made these plans on his own and informed her of them, rather than discussing them with her before extending the invitation. Tracy would never make plans, for a weekend or an evening, without first checking with Brian. She can’t understand why he doesn’t show her the same courtesy and consideration that she shows him. But when she protests, Brian says, “I can’t say to my friend, ‘I have to ask my wife for permission’!” To Brian, checking with his wife means seeking permission, which implies that he is not independent, not free to act on his own. To Tracy, checking with her husband makes her feel good to know and show that she is involved with someone, that her life is bound up with someone else’s. Tracy and Brian both felt upset by this incident because it cut to the core of their primary concerns. Tracy was hurt because she sensed a failure of closeness in their relationship: He didn’t care about her as much as she cared about him. And he was hurt because he felt she was trying to control him and limit his freedom. 1.What is the primary purpose of the author in writing this passage? A.To educate the reader on how to maintain good family relationships. B.To tell the reader how to make close connections with other people. C.To suggest the best way of coping with family conflicts. D.To explain the difference in communication styles between men and women. 2.Tracy was upset because ________. A.she didn’t know Brian’s friend B.she was too busy to meet Brian’s friend C.Brian didn’t care about her and hurt her deeply D.Brian didn’t consult her before inviting his friends home 3.What would Tracy most probably do if she plans to buy something expensive? A.She would discuss with Brian. B.She would simply decide on her own. C.She would ask her friends for advice. D.She would buy Brian something expensive first. 4.According to the passage, compared with men, women tend to ________. A.be more emotional B.be easier to get hurt C.emphasize more on sharing D.emphasize more on independence
What are martial (武术的)arts and swordsmen like? To most Chinese, the answer to this question can be found in the works of the late novelist Jin Yong. Jin, whose real name was Zha Liangyong, died on Tuesday evening in Hong Kong, aged 94. The news soon spread all over Chinese mainland, where he inspired a generation, guiding them into the world of Wuxia, namely, swordsmen. In his books, readers can learn about Chinese calligraphy(书法), painting,music,medicine and wine. He was the most successful writer in popularizing traditional Chinese culture. Chinese people had a deeply-rooted admiration for noble qualities and love for the country. So he won many people’s heart. Many people are fond of watching films and TV dramas adapted from his books, which influenced many peopled personality and value. Jin’s influence knew no national boundary. No matter in New York, Singapore or Vancouver, where there are Chinese, there are his readers. His death marks the end of an era for martial art novels. We can hardly expect to see other writers with such influence and artistic achievement as him. In terms of writing technique, Jin borrowed from Western plays. Some of his plots were just like ancient Greek tragedy. For instance, in his Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (《天龙八部》), the hero was like a tragic figure in Greek mythology. Writers in the West created new worlds like the one in the Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter. If there is an imagined world in China, that is the world with martial arts and swordsmen Jin wrote for us. 1.How does Jin influence his readers? A.By making films and TV dramas. B.By making his readers read his books. C.By making his readers love for country. D.By making traditional Chinese culture popular. 2.What can we learn from Paragraph 3? A.Jin knew no national boundary. B.Other writers can get achievement as him. C.An era of martial art novels was ended as he died. D.People live in foreign countries are his readers. 3.By which did Jin make his writing technique better? A.Chinese novels. B.Western plays. C.Greek tragedy. D.Greek mythology. 4.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.The Basic Introduction of Jin's Life B.Jin's Writing Technique of His Books C.Jin's Making Martial Arts and Swordsmen Better D.The World of Jin's Martial Arts and Swordsmen
What is Strengths Finder Do you have the opportunity to do best every day? Chances are you don’t. All too often, our natural talents go undeveloped. We devote more time to fixing our disadvantages than to developing our advantages. In 1998, the Father of Strengths Psychology, Donald O. Clifton, Ph. D. (1924～2003), along with Tom Rath and a team of scientists at The Gallup Organization, created the online Strenghths Finder assessment (评估). To help people develop their talents, in 2001, Gallup introduced the first online assessment, Strengths Finder, which led to a global conversation and helped millions to discover their top five talents. In 2004, the assessment’s name was formally changed to Clifton Strengths Finder in honor of its designer. In 2007, Rath and Gallup scientists released (发行) a new edition (版本) of the assessment called Strengths Finder 2.0. Rooted (扎根) in more than 40 years of research, this assessment has continued to help millions discover and develop their natural talents. In its latest national bestseller, Strengths Finder 2,0, Gallup releases the new and improves its popular assessment and much more. While you can read this book, you’ll use it as a reference for decades. With hundreds of ways to apply your strengths, the new book and website will change the way you look at yourself—and the world around you—forever. Available in Strengths Finder 2.0 *A popular price: $ 20 *A special price: Save 20% for students You can know about its information on www.gallup.com/press/176429/strengthsfinder.aspx. 1.When was the first strengths Finder online assessment introduced? A.In 1998. B.In 2001. C.In 2004. D.In 2007. 2.How much should a student pay for the two books strengths Finder 2.0? A.16 dollars. B.20 dollars. C.32 dollars. D.40 dollars. 3.Why did Gallup introduce strengths Finder? A.To help People develop their natural talents. B.To tell People to find out their disadvantages. C.To help People discover their interests. D.To tell people to realize their dreams.
假定你是李华，来自美国的交流生 Peter 在你班学习半年，与你成为好朋友。目前，他即将学成回国，请你用英语给他写一篇临别留言。要点包括: 1. 祝贺 Peter 学习汉语取得的成绩。 2. 取得成绩的原因。 3. 你们的友谊和对他的祝愿。 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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 10 处语言错误，每句最多有两处。每处错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2.只允许修改 10 处，多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。 Dear Jane, Hello, Jane. I want to tell you something about your trip. Yesterday it was sunny and a little wind. I went to a park for a trip with my classmates. Since a park is far away, we took a bus to there. What beautiful the park was! We swam in the pool then played volleyball. We took a lot of food and eat it for lunch under a big tree. Then we listened to musics and had a rest. In the afternoon, we went fish and took lots of photos. Both of us had a great time in the park. Yours, Gina
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 On Sunday, a bus in Chongqing fell into the Yangtze River, 1. left 15 people dead. The accident 2.(cause) by a fight between an angry passenger and the bus driver. A woman passenger failed 3.(get) off at the right bus stop. She asked the driver to stop the bus and let her get off, but the driver refused. A quarrel then occurred, with both sides using unkind 4.(word). Five minutes later, she struck the driver on the head with her smartphone, and the driver fought back with his right hand. Within two seconds, the driver took back his hand. However, he 5.(lose) control of the bus before he realized it. The bus hit a red car, and fell into the river. 6. is very basic common sense that the lives and safety of the whole bus depend upon the driver, but the woman attacked the driver because of her own fault. On 7. other hand, the driver didn’t stay calm. As a driver 8.(responsibility) for the whole bus, he should have stopped the bus by the roadside to ensure safety while under attack. It was 9.(extreme) reckless(鲁莽的) to fight back. I wonder why none of the passengers took action to stop the fight. 10. any one of the passengers had stepped forward bravely, the tragedy might have been prevented.
Alonzo Johnson stopped. He decided to help a(n) _________ elderly man down an escalator (自动扶梯) in a Massachusetts shopping mall last week, _______ the 23-year-old could never have predicted that his simple, random act of kindness would win him the _______ of thousands of people on line. An old man _______ at the top of an escalator and a few people started gathering _______ to get on. It was clear he was feeling _______ as to whether to step on to the escalator or not. Johnson spotted the senior citizen hesitating and _______ the simplest kindness. He reached out a(n) _________ and asked with a smile on his face, “Can I help you, sir?” The old man quietly started to _______ to the young man that he had gotten stuck on an escalator once and was a little __________. The young man gently offered his assurance, they __________ each other eye to eye for just a moment and the old man ________ his arm. Everyone else remained ________ and waited. Paula Picard and a friend were standing nearby and ________ to take a touching photo of the pair linking arms as they ________ the escalator together. She posted the ________ on Facebook and it spread __________ with more than 420,000 likes and 25,000 comments in just a few hours. Johnson said he never ________ his action would reach so many people. “He looked very afraid and I thought maybe I could __________.” Johnson said, “My Mom always tells us to be nice and do the ________ thing. It’s really the way I was brought up and how I was raised.” 1.A.busy B.frightened C.injured D.blind 2.A.so B.if C.but D.because 3.A.praise B.blame C.happiness D.anger 4.A.stopped B.worked C.read D.fell 5.A.running B.pushing C.shouting D.waiting 6.A.hopeful B.convenient C.unsure D.uncomfortable 7.A.offered B.sold C.wanted D.took 8.A.eye B.arm C.rope D.stick 9.A.promise B.prove C.apologize D.explain 10.A.excited B.surprised C.scared D.disappointed 11.A.argued with B.listened to C.looked at D.ran into 12.A.accepted B.shook C.refused D.left 13.A.anxious B.patient C.interested D.worried 14.A.manage B.avoided C.asked D.failed 15.A.talked about B.ran towards C.went down D.searched for 16.A.message B.comment C.example D.photo 17.A.differently B.quickly C.strangely D.completely 18.A.meant B.admitted C.understood D.expected 19.A.help B.follow C.see D.smile 20.A.easy B.famous C.right D.perfect
Life isn’t always a walk in the park. 1. These tips are small things that happy people do to make life just a little bit better, and now you can too. 1. They turn mistakes into lessons. 2. While it’s easy to be upset when a new job just isn’t working out or a relationship falls apart, focusing on learning from what went wrong will help you turn a mistake into something productive. 2. They go offline. Addiction to social media sites is a bad habit, and looking at pictures of other people’s amazing vacations and delicious desserts isn’t doing anything for you. Make a promise with yourself to remove them every day—you can read a book or call a friend. 3. 3. They ignore the small stuff. Bad days happen. 4. You accidentally fall over a banana skin...There are plenty of cases where anger, disappointment, and anxiety are totally reasonable reactions, but they don’t have to be your final reactions. Learning to let go of the little things you can’t control will allow you to focus better on the positive aspects of life. 4. They plan trips. Even if you can’t afford an overseas trip, there are plenty of affordable ways to get out there and see the world. Experiencing a new culture or food or a change in scenery is a great way to bring a little extra happiness into your life. 5. 5. Instead of waiting for opportunities to fall into your lap, take control. Putting yourself out there can feel like a challenge, but once you take a risk, you will certainly be rewarded. A. They ignore risks. B. They take chances. C. Mistakes are an inevitable part of life. D. So how do happy people get through a rough day? E. You spill coffee down your shirt before you are running out of the door. F. So who can you turn to for help when you plan trips? G. Just staying away from the Internet allows you to live your life instead of watching other people live theirs.
“Small enough to fit in your hands but too dangerous to hold” is a good description of the hedgehog. Though small, it is able to protect itself from attack or harm. Thousands of stiff, sharp spines cover the animal’s back and sides. Even though spines provide the hedgehog with effective protection, the animal’s most striking characteristic is its practice of curling up into a tight ball, with its spines sticking out in all directions. The hedgehog curls up if disturbed or frightened—only the strongest animals can open it. It also sleeps in this position, so it is rarely caught unprotected. Hedgehogs can live in a wide range of climates and lands in East Africa. They must have dry shelters on well-drained soil and a good supply of insects. Nairobi, the capital of Kenya in East Africa, meets these habitat conditions, where hedgehogs are reported to be abundant. A hedgehog uses a small home range with an approximate 120-yard radius (半径范围) from its nest. The hedgehog makes loud noises if its range is invaded by another animal. The hedgehog wakes up at dusk and begins its activities alone. It uses regular pathways, walking along on its short legs searching for food. A hedgehog will eat about one-third of its body weight in one night. Its favorite foods are insects, earthworms and snails, making it a welcome guest in many gardens—it is even kept as a pet. It is also known to eat eggs, small mammals, birds, frogs, reptiles, and roots. Although not completely immune to poison, hedgehogs have enough resistance to allow them to eat poisonous snakes. 1.While facing danger, the hedgehog ________. A.stands straight up B.makes loud noises C.goes back to its nest D.uses its spines for protection 2.The second paragraph is mainly about hedgehog’s ________. A.appearance B.habitat C.diet D.hunting skills 3.According to paragraph 3, the hedgehog is ________. A.active at night B.afraid of snakes C.keeping away from gardens D.totally immune to poisons 4.It can be inferred from the text that ________. A.there is a lot of rain in Nairobi B.hedgehogs are cooperative animals C.hedgehogs always stay on guard against danger D.there is an increasing trend towards keeping pet hedgehogs
For some parents, hitting a child who misbehaves is a common punishment. In fact, they may think that a physical type of punishment is good for children and will teach them to behave in the future. However, a leading group of child health specialists suggest that the opposite is true. These experts say that hitting is not only ineffective, but may even cause long-term harm to the child. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently changed its policy on physical punishment for a child. Released in October, the academy warns that hitting a child may have long-term effects. These effects include “aggression, brain changes, substance abuse and suicidal behavior in adulthood”. The report admits that not every child who is spanked will have these problems later in life. It makes this observation: “Although many children who were spanked become happy, healthy adults, current evidence suggests that hitting is not necessary and may result in long-term harm.” In recent years, many American experts have been advising parents against the use of physical punishment. Many other countries have already banned corporeal punishment. Sweden was the first nation to do so in 1966. Earlier studies have shown that corporal punishment can also affect a child’s ability to think and learn. In 2012, a Canadian study found that hitting children can cause long-term developmental damage and may even lower a child’s intelligence test scores. The American Academy of Pediatrics also warns against using strong verbal abuse or shame to discipline a child. These types of punishment can also cause long-term problems for a child. Instead, they suggest other types of punishment that are appropriate for the age of the child. For younger children, punishment could be taking away a favorite toy. For older children, a parent can limit the time the child spends watching television or playing with computers or electronic games. 1.What can we know according to the experts? A.Spanking a child is not effective but harmful. B.Sweden was the first country to spank a child in 1996. C.The study from Canada found that spanking children can lower children’s grades. D.Many American experts found spanking a child can cause anti-social behavior. 2.Which of the following best explains “discipline” underlined in paragraph 3? A.Protect. B.Control. C.Persuade. D.Punish. 3.What does the author intend to say in the last paragraph? A.We should take away younger children’s favorite toys as punishment. B.As for older children, we need allow them to watch TV or play games. C.Different children should be given different ways to punish. D.It may be ineffective for younger or older children to have punishment. 4.What is the text mainly about? A.A physical type of punishment. B.The effects of punishment. C.Different countries have different types of punishment. D.How to punish the mischievous children.
The moment I was born, I seemed to be part of a set, as if my twin brother David and I were a package deal. We faced constant comparisons in our physical appearance. People were always comparing our personalities and academic performances as well! These constant comparisons made me decide not to go to the same university as my twin brother. That is not to say we didn’t have good academic experiences in the past or didn’t get along. In eleventh grade, we were placed in the same math experimental class. I recall arriving early to the first class and being a bit disappointed when I saw David already seated at his desk. It is hard to avoid comparisons when we were in the same class. However, we found that we actually worked well together, in our own way. We would argue about the best way to solve a problem and debate its answer. As the year went on, I noticed that our teacher kept moving us closer and closer together. Our argument was actually productive. However, we were two very different candidates. I was very involved in extracurricular(课 外的) activities, while David had better test scores than I did. I’m fond of writing while David enjoys playing computer games. I am currently studying English and French at McGill University, while David is studying computer science at Union College. Besides escaping comparisons, there have been other benefits to going to different universities. The first one is that we are forced to talk to each other, as we no longer see each other every day. This is healthier for our relationship. The second, also the more important one, is that after having so many similar experiences together we can have our own experiences separate from one another. Going to a different university has benefited me thus far. It allows for more personal growth, and I’m not attached to the label of being a twin. 1.Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A.Why Do People Like to Compare Me with My Twin Brother? B.Why Am I Choosing a Different University with My Twin Brother? C.What Are Some Main Benefits of Being Twin Brothers at School? D.How Can Twin Brothers Get Along Well with Each Other at School? 2.What can be inferred about the author? A.He was fed up with people’s comparisons. B.He was glad to hear people’s comparisons. C.He is more handsome than David. D.He was better at academic subjects than David. 3.What does the author think of him and David studying in the same math experimental class? A.Boring. B.Harmful. C.Awful. D.Beneficial. 4.The author chose to go to a different university in order to ________. A.avoid seeing David B.escape arguing with David C.pursue a different experience D.strengthen bonds with David
Discover Nature Schools Programs All programs include outdoor time, so please help children prepare with proper clothing, sunscreen and insect repellant(驱虫剂) as needed. Each program is taught for a class with a minimum of 10 students and maximum of 125 students. To schedule a program, please email deprograms@mdc. mo. gov. Acorn to Oak(K-2 grade, 1. 5-2 hours) From seed to shade tree, the oak(橡树) changes through the seasons and the years. Through exploration, students will understand the lifecycle of a tree. On a hike, students will explore various life stages of oak tree, taking a closer look. Creation of a tree relief sculpture using recycled wood products helps students review and represent their new knowledge. Outdoor Sensations( K-2 grade, 1.5-2 hours) The natural world is filled with sights, sound and smells. Students will see live animals and learn how wild animals rely on their senses to find food and survive. Spending time outside students will participate in various hands-on activities, focusing on each of their senses(not taste) to better experience the natural world. Winged Wonders(3-5 grade, 3-4 hours) Birds add color and sound to our world and fill an important ecological role. Students will learn the basics of bird identification, understand the role birds play in food chains and go bird watching using field guides and telescopes. Using hammer and nails, students will build a bird feeder, allowing them to attract birds at home. Exploring Your Watershed(6-8 grade, 3-4 hours) We all live in a watershed (流域) and depend on clean water. Examine how our actions shape the waterways around us. Interact with the Brush Creek Model and go on a hike to see first-hand some of the challenging water quality issues in an urban setting. Students will assess water quality using live fish to determine the health of an ecosystem. 1.According to the text, students who participate in Acorn to Oak can ________. A.understand various uses of an oak tree B.learn about characters of various trees C.take a closer look at various trees D.know different life stages of an oak tree 2.Which of the following programs helps students experience natural world through their different senses? A.Acorn to Oak. B.Exploring Your Watershed. C.Winged Wonders. D.Outdoor Sensations. 3.In the program Winged Wonders, students will ________. A.learn how to build bird feeders B.know how to cook birds as food C.have teachers as their field guides D.stay there at most two hours
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 1.Where is the speaker? A.On a TV show. B.In a travel agency. C.Outside on a beach. 2.According to the speaker, what do Hawaiian people like to do? A.Travel around the different islands. B.Sit outside. C.Grow vegetables. 3.What is special about the “Big Island”? A.It’s well-known for volcanoes there. B.It’s cheaper to fly there. C.It’s very quiet there. 4.What does the speaker dislike about Hawaii? A.The traffic. B.The cost. C.The weather.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.Why does the man want some furniture? A.To receive guests. B.To have a place to sleep. C.To make his apartment look new. 2.What does the woman offer to give the man? A.A sofa. B.A television. C.Two tables 3.Where will the man probably get a shelf? A.From a garage sale. B.From a furniture store. C.From his parents’ house. 4.What’s the relationship between the speakers? A.Brother and sister. B.Friends. C.Husband and wife.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.Where does the woman travel for work with Southwest Airlines? A.To Charlotte. B.To Dallas. C.To Denver. 2.What does the woman like best about Southwest Airline? A.Its price. B.Its direct flights. C.Its safety records. 3.What will the man probably do next? A.Pack his bags. B.Book a flight online. C.Talk to the travel secretary.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What are the speakers mainly discussing? A.How to use Google Maps. B.How to take public transportation. C.How to get to San Francisco quickly. 2.What is the man most concerned about? A.Calling Joan. B.Being on time. C.Having something to eat.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What did the woman show the man? A.A sweater. B.A photo. C.A pair of shoes. 2.Where does the conversation most likely take place? A.In a clothing store. B.At an athletic club. C.In a shoe store.
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