When Joy Warren’s husband of 50 years passed away, her confidence took a knock. Meeting new people and joining in again socially was a frightening thought. Fortunately, just doors away were friendly neighbours Janet and Michael Porter, who knocked on her door and invited her to join them at a local friendship group event.

And it all started from there, explained Joy, 75, “I’ve never been the type to sit still, so despite the fact that I was still sad for Graham, I knew I had to get out and socialise again, but it was difficult to know where to start. That knock on the door was the encouragement I needed.”

From that first neighbourly invitation, Janet and Michael have been there for Joy, inviting her along to take part in regular Oddfellows social events.

She continued, “They made sure I was never alone for too long, and if I didn’t fancy coming with them, there was never any pressure, just a gentle reminder that they were always there. I joined them at all sorts of group meetings and events, from visiting the local dogs’ home to having a catch up at the monthly coffee morning. I signed up to the Oddfellows as a result of the wonderful new friends I made there.”

Joy also found that after losing her husband, she was alone in making decisions about her home and finances, often struggling with what needed to be done.

She added, “Graham used to take care of all that, so it’s been tough for me to figure out what the right thing to do is sometimes. The Oddfellows was a huge help with this as they have a Citizen’s Advice Line for members, which has got me through some complicated times.”

1.How did Joy Warren feel when Graham left her?

A.She was too sad to see anyone.

B.She couldn’t wait to meet new friends.

C.She had no idea how to mix with others.

D.She felt it easy to handle daily affairs by herself.

2.What did Joy Warren do after the first invitation of Janet and Michael Porter?

A.Paying visits to the local nursing home.

B.Making decisions about what needed to be done.

C.Having a get-together at the weekly coffee morning.

D.Participating in Oddfellows activities on a regular basis.

3.How did Joy Warren deal with some complex problems?

A.She worked them out on her own.

B.She relied on her children for advice.

C.She ignored them and escaped from reality.

D.She sought help from Oddfellows’ Citizen’s Advice Line.

4.What is the best title of the passage?

A.Oddfellows, Colorful Social Events

B.Hanging Out With Friendly Neighbors

C.A Neighborly Knock To Cure Loneliness

D.A Friendly Invitation From Lovely Neighbors

 

    We are delighted to announce that from Monday 17th August, Holker Gardens will once again be open!

Available on our website, tickets are timed (计时) on arrival to ensure everyone can enjoy the wonders of our gardens while maintaining proper self-distancing measures. The time item tells you when to enter the gardens. Please book them in advance.

The gardens will present themselves in a most unusual and unique condition due to a number of factors including the hot weather over recent months and the focus by our team to preserve and protect our national treasures.

Alongside our gardens there will be a simple take-away service available from our cafe offering hot & cold drinks, our famous home-made scones, a selection of tray bakes and freshly made sandwiches. Everything will be served in bio-degradable (可降解的) disposables so you can enjoy what we offer right across the grounds.

We are taking every precaution (预防措施) to ensure both the safety of you and of our staff.

Before we open the gates we will have:

• Deep cleaned each open area

• Clearly placed distancing markers around where needed

• Fixed hand washing and/or hand sanitizer stations (洗手液台) around the site

• Provided our staff members with the appropriate PPE (个人防护装备)

• Timed tickets on our website

• Moved to contactless/card payments only

In return, we need some support from you:

• Please stick to the 2 metre social distancing guidance throughout your visit

• Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds after using the facilities (设备)

• Make use of the hand wash and hand sanitizer stations across the site

1.What do we know about the tickets to Holker Gardens?

A.They must be purchased on the spot.

B.They show the exact time to enter the gardens.

C.They are presented in a unique and unusual condition.

D.They are heavily discounted on the opening day.

2.Which one can’t be put into the same category according to the passage?

A.Home-made scones. B.Tray bakes.

C.Freshly made sandwiches. D.Bio-degradable disposables.

3.What are visitors to Holker Gardens expected to do during visits?

A.Make all your payments by cash.

B.Wear the appropriate PPE all the time.

C.Stay one meter away from each other.

D.Clean hands for a while after using the facilities.

 

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。

When Edith heard there was a competition to invent a brand-new machine, she longed to enter. Her idol (偶像), the famous inventor Mathew, was going to be the judge! Edith planned and worked on her invention every day after school. Finally, a huge light-up music box was finished—just in time for the competition. She was sure it would win first prize. Everyone would certainly be amazed when the lights shone and the music began to play.

However, when Edith slowly turned the handle (手柄), nothing happened. The machine needed more power.

Edith turned the handle faster, but no matter how quickly she went, she couldn’t get more than a flash from the lights. There was no way this would win and she had run out of time to fix it.

On the competition night, Edith went to the town hall with a heavy heart. She set up her music machine, feeling like a failure.

Mathew burst through the doors on his bike, whose pedals (脚踏板) gave off light. Everyone cheered excitedly. He got off the bike and walked around the rooms to see the inventions on show. Edith was nervous as he came over. “Can you tell me about your machine?” he asked. “It is a music machine that lights up.” Edith said in a low voice. Mathew clapped happily. “Amazing! Show me how it works.”

Edith turned the handle faster than she’d ever managed before. Terrible slow music started and the lights flashed on and off. Someone nearby laughed. Edith’s cheeks turned red. “Don’t worry.” Mathew smiled, “All my inventions went wrong when I was younger. You mustn’t give up.” Hiding behind the machine, Edith couldn’t wait for the competition to end.

The judging had almost finished when suddenly the lights of the hall went out. No one could get the lights to work and the competition couldn’t carry on. Edith thought for a moment. If only she were stronger, she could have turned the handle of her machine faster and lit up the room. In the dark, Edith could just see Mathew climbing onto his bike, with his pedals glimmering (发出微光).

注意:

1. 所续写短文的词数应为 100 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:

“Don’t go!” Edith shouted, “I know how to light up the room!”

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Paragraph 2:

Everyone jumped with joy as light and music from the machine filled the room.

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假定你是李华,得知你的英国朋友 Tony 打算举办一个主题为“Moving Moments”的图片展,请根据所给图片写一封邮件,内容包括:

1. 图片场景;

2. 选择理由。

注意:

1.词数80

2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。

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    During my childhood, I had many favorites—my favorite show, song, and my favorite fruit, the watermelon. Because I loved it so much, I was _______ to grow my own. When I told my mother, she _______. She told me it   would never grow, yet I _______ to believe her.

Lacking my mother's _______, I turned to my grandmother. "Jeanne, if you don't run after your dreams, they’ll fly away." She spoke to my heart, _______ me. I became focused on my task, happily _______ over my watermelon   field. I dried seeds and then _______ them in the earth behind my home. Day after day, I watered and _______ the  soil for any signs of growth, and day after day, I was _______. My grandmother encouraged me, "In today's world, your _______ is the one thing no one can take away."

Then, just as I was about to _______, a plant appeared from the ground. I tracked its growth by the minute, _______ every inch it grew. But my mother _______ announced, “We’re moving elsewhere.”

The next year, I was _______ that back in my old home, another child was eating my home-grown watermelon.  But now, as an adult, I _______ that in terrible weather, even with my continuous _______, no plant could grow into a  melon. However, when I was a child, believing was enough.

In _______ the mystery of a person's life, childhood stands as the key to its secrets. _______ my childhood, I realize  my grandmother makes a _______ to my life. She taught me, "If you _______ for your dreams, they can come true." She taught me to believe in “watermelons”.

1.A.brave B.lucky C.satisfied D.determined

2.A.cried B.nodded C.laughed D.yawned

3.A.hoped B.refused C.planned D.decided

4.A.mercy B.support C.promise D.comfort

5.A.amusing B.fooling C.inspiring D.threatening

6.A.slaving B.playing C.wandering D.harvesting

7.A.hid B.threw C.planted D.stepped

8.A.dug B.checked C.loosened D.fertilized

9.A.excited B.relaxed C.ashamed D.disappointed

10.A.dream B.power C.ability D.freedom

11.A.give up B.show off C.pass out D.hang around

12.A.cutting B.recording C.hugging D.pulling

13.A.finally B.proudly C.jokingly D.unexpectedly

14.A.upset B.pleased C.convinced D.impressed

15.A.recall B.realize C.explain D.remember

16.A.care B.report C.argument D.movement

17.A.ending B.holding C.creating D.unlocking

18.A.Making up for B.Breaking away from C.Looking back on D.Putting up with

19.A.journey B.complaint C.reference D.difference

20.A.reach B.ask C.wait D.beg

 

    Which came first, the chicken or the egg? 1. Philosophers used it as an excuse to argue about cause and effect. What's more, it’s what is known as a paradox—a situation or statement that appears to present contrary facts, both of which can logically be true.

Some might say the chicken came first, since you can’t have an egg without a chicken to lay it. But others might argue the egg came first, since all chickens begin life inside of an egg. A paradox, right? 2. “It’s pretty easy to understand,” said Jasmina Wiemann, a scientist at Yale University. “The egg is much older, evolutionarily(进化地) , than the chicken.”

Chickens, as we all know, probably became domesticated (驯养) about 10,000 years ago. 3. These animals are known as jungle fowl or Gallus.

4. Dinosaurs, birds, reptiles and even mammals that lay eggs evolved about 300 million years ago, Wiemann said. This pushes the origins of the egg back even further.

By the way, if you thought it strange to see mammals are put into a group with egg-laying animals, you should know that egg-laying is part of our evolutionary history. And female humans today still produce eggs through a process called ovulation. The soft eggs without shell stay inside of humans. 5.

A.Eggs existed even long before this.

B.This question has its roots in ancient Greece.

C.The answer remains mysterious even if you ask a specialist.

D.Eatable eggs came into being hundreds of millions of years ago.

E.The answer is rather simple if you talk to an ancient expert about it.

F.But the animals that they developed from date back to 21 million years ago.

G.Even stranger, some mammals still reproduce by laying eggs that survive outside the body.

 

    When I'm surfing the Web, I want to be attracted by articles on Europe's political history, but I end up reading trivia (琐事) such as a menu from a Michelin restaurant. Why am I not curious about the things I want to be curious about? Curiosity feels as if it's outside your control, but if you understand what causes curiosity, you might be able to direct it a little bit better.

Humans will give up the known benefit to explore the unknown. In one experiment, subjects were asked to choose one of four photos, each carrying some chance of paying a cash prize. Photos appeared again and again, so subjects learned to pick the best-paying. But when a novel photo appeared, they chose it quite more often. This preference for novelty is the reason why producers regularly change product packaging and advertising.

We're super curious when we sense that the environment offers new information to add to what we already know. Note that your brain calculates what you might learn in the short-term—your long-term interests are ignored. That' s why a cardiac surgeon (心脏外科医生) who is excited about her job will find a conference presentation on the operation boring if her brain decides that the talk won't add to her knowledge. However, when her friend persuades her to attend a lecture on arts, her brain may calculate that this will be a rich source of information—and she finds herself interested.

Why not just search for topics you truly want to learn about at present? That sounds logical, but a search for a topic like "universe" will lead to thousands of results. And there is no way of knowing which offers the just-right match to your present knowledge that will maintain (维持) your curiosity. You'll probably end up like the surgeon at the boring conference talk.

Albert Einstein advised a young student to "never lose a holy curiosity." But the challenge is changing its focus from something short-lived to something more lasting.

1.What is the first paragraph mainly about?

A.It seems difficult to control our curiosity.

B.It's no hard task to fully understand curiosity.

C.Trivia can always attract everyone's attention.

D.Europe's political history is too boring to focus on.

2.Why does the cardiac surgeon find attending the art lecture interesting?

A.She is tired of her present job.

B.She often attends art exhibition.

C.She finds it can expand her knowledge.

D.She considers it does good to her work.

3.What can we learn from this text?

A.Subjects were more likely to choose repeated photos.

B.Well-matched results offer no way to maintain our curiosity.

C.Einstein suggested it was challenging to awaken the short-term curiosity.

D.Keeping our curiosity focused on the long-term interests is quite an effort.

 

    Soft cries came from the back seat about halfway through road trip home. Allison heard her 2-year-old daughter’s voice asking: “Ruff? Ruff?” She suddenly realized her daughter’s favorite toy dog, Ruff, had been left behind at the Doubletree, a hotel in the capital. Allison said she felt terrible about forgetting her daughter Juniper’s comfort companion. As soon as the family unloaded the car that night, she called the hotel and learned that Ruff was in the lost-and-found and would be mailed to them in a day or two.

Three days later, a box arrived at the Allison’s home addressed to Juniper. Inside, next to Ruff, she found a tin of cookies, a note and some photos, which showed how Juniper’s toy dog had spent her solo vacation at the Doubletree. “Dear Juniper,” the note read, “thanks for letting us borrow Ruff for a day! Don’t worry, she didn’t work hard and we gave her plenty of playtime! Hope you and Ruff visit us again soon! Love, Doubletree Team.” The funny photos were taken by front-desk clerk Maria. The photos showed her talking on the phone, using a computer, hanging out at the hotel swimming pool and sleeping in the middle of a king-size bed.

“Juniper couldn’t stop laughing as she looked at the photos,” said Allison, who runs a photography business. “The love and care they put into doing this is unbelievable. A lot of times, when kids lose their toys or toy animals at a hotel, they might never see them again.”

She decided to write a post about the hotel’s kind deed on the Internet. She included photos she had taken of Juniper after she was reunited with her dog. “I wanted to do something to cheer people up during the pandemic (疫情), and it seems to have worked,” she said. “People started sharing it almost immediately.”

1.When did Allison find Ruff missing?

A.Half way to the hotel. B.On the way home.

C.When she called the Doubletree. D.After she unloaded the car.

2.What does the underlined word “her” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A.Juniper. B.Allison. C.Maria. D.Ruff.

3.Why did Allison write the post on the Internet?

A.To thank the clerk at the Doubletree.

B.To advertise her photography business.

C.To make people happy during the pandemic.

D.To share the photos of Juniper with the toy dog.

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A.A Lost Toy Dog B.A Warm-hearted Clerk

C.An Unbelievable Post D.A Careless Mother

 

    For 65 years, Women of Achievement has been shining a spotlight on the outstanding women. Here are 4 out of 10 finalists in 2020.

Susan Katzman

After a 36-year career with Saint Louis Public Schools, Susan Katzman has aimed at improving lives around. She co-founded the CORO Women in Leadership Alumnae program, an effort for program graduates to continue the work in the community on behalf of women. “My final goal is to make sure that there are fair opportunities for everyone, regardless of gender (性别) or race,” Katzman says.

Sherrill Jackson

After defeating her breast cancer (乳腺癌), Sherrill Jackson co-founded the Breakfast Club, Inc., an African American breast cancer support group now in its 22nd year. “Our task is to provide education, awareness, resources and support for our community about breast cancer and its prevention,” Jackson says.

Jennifer Hillman

The past 20 years, Hillman has focused on charity work—providing support in areas of education, health care, and local businesses. In 2015, Hillman set up the Hillman Scholars program for high school students. She is far more creative to organize the program not only providing funding for students, but also filled with special events and networking opportunities.

Carlene Davis

For 37 years, Carlene Davis has developed her days to teaching children from kindergarten to eighth grade. An operation, though, resulted in Davis’ retirement (退休). However, she never stops. After Davis got to feel better, she continued to teach fourth-graders at Montessori Schools and also began volunteering for American Association of Retired Persons.

1.Who is the co-founder of the CORO Women in Leadership Alumnae program?

A.Susan Katzman.

B.Sherrill Jackson.

C.Jennifer Hillman.

D.Carlene Davis.

2.What do we know about Jennifer Hillman?

A.She fights for gender equality.

B.She started a charity program.

C.She enjoyed teaching children.

D.She suffered from breast cancer.

3.What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?

A.They are truly creative. B.They are highly educated.

C.They work for a better society. D.They open up fair opportunities.

 

假定你是李华,上个星期你去一家动物园游玩,发现有些游客偷偷触摸大熊猫甚至有些游客给大熊猫投食。请你就此给该动物园的负责人Mr. Charles写一封邮件,内容包括:

1. 自我介绍;

2. 反映情况;

3. 希望园方加强监管,阻制伤害动物的行为。

注意:1.词数100左右;

2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。

参考词汇:大熊猫giant pandas,细菌bacteria

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假定英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文,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。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加:在缺词处加一个漏宇符号(∧),并在其下面写上该加的词。

删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。

修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写上修改后的词。

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。

In my junior year of high school, my English teachers, Mrs. Matthews, was constant encouraging me. One day after class, she praised my work or said, “Jim, you have a real gift with writing.” Mrs. Matthews said after the while, “However, whether you want to make the most of it, you need to stick to your belief and struggle for your profession.Otherwise, you will never develop your full potential.”She added, You’ll find that the more higher you go in the world, the harder you have to work so as to succeeding.”So inspired I that I became certain about my belief. And they set me on the path I have taken ever since.

 

    The banjo(班卓琴)is an American instrument. It was introduced to the United States by African slaves and then was_________by people of the south to create their country music.

“The banjo was made by both black and white_________that came together to produce this instrument.”That is Christian Stanfield, who with Tom George has made the complex art of banjo making their_________project.

It began decades ago when Stanfield moved from Washington, D.C. to Memphis, Tennessee.He went to a dance party where he_________the banjo and fell in love.

“I really wanted to learn that new instrument, so I_________a banjo from a banjo player for two or three months. When I was_________to get a banjo of my own, he_________George to me. He insisted I find a guy who builds the banjo instead of buying it on the Internet or at the store!"

That man was Tom George—one of the best-known banjo_________in the US. He knows a_________banjo-lover when he sees one. So,when Stanfield__________to become his student,George agreed__________,He taught Stanfield his banjo-making__________. Tom George, however,did not have a __________.He taught himself how to build banios

“at present,George and Stanfield__________a banjo-making workshop, an hour's drive from Memphis, Tennessee. Visitors can__________their shop and see the hundreds of small__________that all come together to make the__________banjo. The two men make everything by hand, so it is not__________ that it takes around 4 to 6 months to make one banjo.

After the banjo is completed, Tom George__________wipes it clean. And then the team can do the other thing they love to do—__________the banjo.

1.A.accumulated B.resisted C.united D.adopted

2.A.beliefs B.histories C.cultures D.conventions

3.A.lifetime B.severe C.abnormal D.absent

4.A.reserved B.heard C.built D.cast

5.A.won B.borrowed C.seized D.bought

6.A.generous B.dependent C.ready D.clever

7.A.passed B.brought C.recommended D.dragged

8.A.participants B.applicants C.sellers D.makers

9.A.true B.skilled C.gifted D.proper

10.A.asked B.had C.intended D.started

11.A.gradually B.in vain C.directly D.by coincidence

12.A.remarks B.themes C.trends D.secrets

13.A.teacher B.student C.consumer D.sponsor

14.A.take in B.own C.demand D.touch on

15.A.obtain B.transform C.manage D.tour

16.A.patterns B.roles C.parts D.roots

17.A.broken B.expensive C.ordinary D.finished

18.A.surprising B.apparent C.natural D.embarrassing

19.A.calmly B.curiously C.carefully D.casually

20.A.seek B.play C.select D.produce

 

    Green tourism, a form of ecotourism, is low-impact(环保的)tourism with an eye toward protecting the environment and culture of an area. 1., but green tourism can cover a wide range of standard and conditions, from fully compliant(遵守)to less stressful on the environment than standard tourism. There are many opportunities for green travel available worldwide.

2., which makes green tourism not only preferable but a necessity in some areas. It might seem wiser of some people to protect natural habitats(栖息地)and fragile environments by banning visitors completely to these areas, but many areas depend on the income from tourism to support the local economy. Green, sustainable(可持续的)tourism is considered offering the best of both worlds.

Green tourism doesn't necessarily mean a vacation spent roughing it with little or no comforts. On the contrary, many people believe that it can be a wonderful adventure. Ecotourism resorts(度假胜地)and ecologies exist in almost every style and taste. 3.. There are many vacationing choices.

There are also trips available in which vacationers take an active part in improving the local area by working to preserve the natural habitat, helping to build a school or performing other services that benefit the area. These vacations can be a lot of work. 4..

As green tourism becomes more popular, there are likely to be more vacationing choices available. More resort areas will likely take steps to have less of an impact on the surrounding environment. 5.. Local economies might be able to take full advantage of the booming tourist trade without doing harm to the local environment, allowing tourists to enjoy the beauty that these areas have to offer for many years to come.

A.Green tourism is very popular

B.Therefore, we should make the best of them

C.However, many people find them very rewarding

D.Sustainable tourism could easily become the standard

E.From recycling and gray water system to tents on tree houses

F.The number of tourists traveling the world has been increasing

G.The United Nations has set up certain standard for ecotourism

 

    A huge 3D printer is now building new homes in the countryside in Southern Mexico. It is the world’s first 3D-printed village. Could this be part of the global housing solution?

The 500-square-foot houses are finished with roofs, windows and the inside parts. A nonprofit organization called New Story leading the project believes that the new construction could be part of the solution for affordable housing in some of the places in the world. The organization hopes to build 50 new houses by the end of 2020, replacing the ones that residents built themselves out of wood, metal and whatever materials they could afford.

The families live in a seismic zone that usually suffer from flooding. Building something that will stand up to an earthquake and keep them dry during heavy rains is a key consideration when it comes to the design.

New Story has been helping families in need of shelter. It has built more than 2,700 homes in South America and Mexico since it was founded in 2014. This is the first home-building project that it’s done with 3D printing.

Each house takes 24 hours, which is about two times faster than it takes to build a home with regular construction. The house has two bedrooms, one bathroom, a living room and a kitchen. And the houses can resist powerful earthquakes.

The technology is there and the application to building homes for those in need brings a lot of hope for the future. Experts say 3D printing is not science fiction. We have moved beyond science fiction into reality.3D printers build homes faster, better and less expensively. In the future, this will be humanity’s perfect housing solution that matches our highest values and ideals.

1.What do we know about New Story?

A.It must be a famous company. B.It values 3D printing technology.

C.It earns a lot by building houses. D.It takes the lead in 3D printing technology.

2.What's the focus for people living in the earthquake zone to build houses?

A.Predicting floods. B.Resisting earthquakes.

C.Saving building costs. D.Using expensive materials.

3.What does the author think of 3D printing?

A.It is hard to apply. B.It is science fiction.

C.It has a bright future. D.It has perfectly solved housing problems.

4.What’s the best title for the text?

A.A Huge 3D Printer B.New Story, a Great Nonprofit

C.The World’s First 3D-printed Village D.3D-printed Houses, Popular Worldwide

 

    Teens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published on Monday.

While the decline(下降) over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many children’s lives,and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.

According to the report’s key findings, “the proportion(比例) who say they ‘hardly ever’ read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively(分别地) today.”

The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children, ages 2-8, remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each passage has declined, from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per passage.

When it comes to technology and reading, the report does little to suggest parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.

The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading. Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home,more books purchased for them, parents who read more often,and parents who set aside time for them to read.

As the end of school approaches, and school vacation reading lists loom(逼近) ahead, parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading lists and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.

1.What’s the proportion of 17-year-olds who rarely read for fun today?

A.8%. B.9%. C.22%. D.27%.

2.Why do many parents limit electronic reading?

A.Buying e-books costs too much. B.Children are addicted to e-books.

C.It is a waste of time to read e-books. D.It may be harmful to children’s health.

3.The key role in helping children to read lies in_____________.

A.Parents B.teachers C.interests D.environment

4.In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A.Health. B.Education. C.Science. D.Entertainment.

 

    Shortly after graduating in 2012, Dutch fashion designer Bas Timmer heard some upsetting news. While he had been busy drawing designs for his new brand, a friend’s father, who was homeless, had died of hypothermia(体温过低)just meters away from his studio. The young man set aside his personal ambitions and instead used his design skills to create Sheltersuit—a jacket that doubles as a sleeping bag to protect the world's homeless against extreme weather.

To transform the coat into a sleeping bag, the wearer simply zips(用拉链拉上)on a second piece to the bottom. The suit’s large hood(兜帽)helps protect against bright street lights at night, while a built-in scarf adds warmth and protection. When not in use,the “portable shelter” can be tucked away in the accompanying backpack.

The designer had originally intended to create a limited number of Sheltersuits and then go back to develop his clothing brand. “I thought, OK, I'm going to make 100,” he says. However, demand for the product, which was an instant hit, has never stopped. Over the past four years, Timmer and his team have distributed 6,000 Sheltersuits to the homeless in Europe.

To help pay for the production cost, Timmer set up the Sheltersuit Foundation, which accepts donations from both groups and individuals. Since March 2019, the team has also been using its factory to create clothing, bag and other things for paying customers.

Though Timmer’s efforts are deserving to be praisedthe special clothing is not the solution( 决)to this serious social issuewhich is largely the result of income loss and the rising house prices in US cities like San Francisco and New York. Hopefully, governments, groups and individuals will come together to find a way to help the people that are down on their luck.

1.What did Timmer do after knowing a friend’s father’s death?

A.He took aim at the poor.

B.He went to comfort his friend.

C.He closed his studio at once to design a new brand.

D.He created a kind of jacket against coldness for the homeless.

2.Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase “tucked away” in paragraph 2?

A.Raised. B.Removed.

C.Put away. D.Given back.

3.What made Timmer keep producing Sheltersuits?

A.Great demand. B.Huge profits.

C.Unique styles. D.Personal ambition.

4.Why did Timmer found the Sheltersuit Foundation?

A.He found it hard to make money.

B.He hoped to raise money for production.

C.He was unwilling to make clothes with his own money.

D.He expected more people to participate in the creation.

 

    The following are a few places recommended(推荐) by tourists.

Pololu Valley

Lying along the North Kohala Coast,it is home to the island's most beautiful sandy beaches with pleasant weather. Head east on the Akoni Pule Highway and drive to the end of the road before parking at the Pololu Valley Overlook where the trail(小径) begins. The hike(步行) is short at 2.5miles round-trip, but it has a couple of very steep sections that will get your heart beating fast.

Papakolea Beach

The hike to Papakolea Beach will take you 2.5 miles each way to one of the world’s only green sand beaches. Drive along South Point Road and look for “Green Sand Beach” signs, then follow the road on foot to the beach below. The hike will take at least one hour each way with no shade, so don't forget your water, hiking footwear and sunscreen!

Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens

Take the self-guided hike through the gardens for a mile or two, passing by more than 2,000 different species of native Hawaiian plants, flowers and trees. The gardens are only open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with admission ending at 4:00 pm. Also, entry costs $20 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 16, and free for children under six.

Mauna Loa Lookout

The Mauna Loa Trail begins an 18-mile uphill to the top of the volcano—but don’t worry, you'll only need to hike a couple of miles to get there. This is the largest volcano on earth and the weather here is changing rapidly. Snow or driving rain are possible at any time of year. High altitude storms can occur without warning. You’d better pay attention to the local weather forecast or weather information on the website before hiking.

1.What do the first two places have in common?

A.The beaches are attractive. B.The weather is unique.

C.The hike is dangerous. D.They’re fit for cycling.

2.Who are interested in Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens?

A.Animal lovers. B.Bird hunters. C.Plant lovers. D.Journalists.

3.What are you advised to do to visit Mauna Loa Lookout?

A.Cover 18 miles to the volcano. B.Hike with experienced visitors.

C.Try to avoid visiting the volcano. D.Get the weather information in advance.

 

请阅读下面短文,并按照要求用英语写一篇150词左右的文章。

假定你是李华,计划暑假期间去英国学习英语,为期六周。下面的广告引起了你的注意,请给该校写封信,询问有关情况(箭头所指内容)

注意:1.词数150左右。

2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。

3.参考词汇:住宿—accommodation

Dear Sir/Madam,

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Yours faithfully,

Li Hua

 

阅读下面短文,根据所读内容在表格中的空白处填入恰当的单词。

注意:每个空格只填一个单词。

Many people believe that classical music is not relevant music is not relevant to young people today . However, this issue (问题) frequently causes heated debate.

Some people say that classical music is associated only with old people .For example, if you look at the audience at a classical concert , the majority is over the age of fifty.

Others say it is more popular than we first imagine . Many young people listen to classical music without realising .It is often used in films and advertisements. For example.a famous piece of classical music was used as the theme music for the 1990 World Cup . Not many people could have given its name , but millions enjoyed it .

Also,some people point out that young people produce new music based on classical ideas: for example, it is said that rap(说唱)music was invented by a classical musician in 1912, but it is now used by young people in pop music.

However, young people point to the fact that classical music has been outstripped(超越) by technology. To play a classical instrument, such as a violin, you need to study hard and practise for hours. Nowadays, you don't need to get aching arms from practising. A teenager can write and make music using a computer program in the comfort of their own bedroom.

A final point to in mind is that the term "classical music" is used to refer to a great variety of music, from jazz to pieces  for large orchestras(管弦乐队).This makes it even more difficult to say whether classical music is relevant to young people.

So, it may be only a minority of young people who play classical instruments , but when it comes to enjoying classical music, it depends on the piece of music. It may be more relevant to young people in the modern world than they realise!

Title
 

Classical Music
 

Introduction
 

The issue of whether classical music is1.to young people causes heated debate.
 

Opinions
 

Evidence
 

★ Classical music is associated only with old peonl.
 

2.of the audience at a classical concert are over fifty.
 

★ Many young people don’t3.
some music they listen to is classical.
 

☆ Classical music is often found in films and advertisements.
 

★ Classical ideas provide a4.
for producing new music.
 

☆ Young people now5.rap in popular music.
 

6.has put classical music at a disadvantage.
 

☆ A young man can write and make music on a computer7.in his bedroom.
 

★ “Classical music”can refer to various8.of music.
 

☆ Classical music9.from jazz to pieces for large orchestras.
 

Conclusion
 

Classical music may still be10.by young people today.
 

 

 

 

 

 

    Across Britain,burnt toast will be served to mothers in bed this morning as older sons and daughters rush to deliver their supermarket bunches of flowers.But,according to a new study,we should be placing a higher value on motherhood all year.

Mothers have long known that their home workload was just as heavy as paid work.Now,the new study has shown that if they were paid for their parental labours,they would earn as much as 172,000 a year.

The study looked at the range of jobs mothers do,as well as the hours they are working,to determine the figure.This would make their yearly income 30,000 more than the Prime Minister earns.

By analysing the numbers,it found the average mother works 119 hours a week,40 of which would usually be paid at a standard rate and 79 hours as overtime.After questioning 1,000 mothers with children under 18,it found that,on most days,mums started their routine work at 7am and finished at around 11pm.

To calculate just how much mothers would earn from that labour,it suggested some of the roles that mums could take on,including housekeeper,part-time lawyer,personal trainer and entertainer.Being a part-time lawyer,at 48.98 an hour,would prove to be the most profitable of the“mum jobs”,with psychologist(心理学家)a close second.

It also asked mothers about the challenges they face,with 80 per cent making emotional(情感的)demand as the hardest thing about motherhood.

Over a third of mums felt they needed more training and around half said they missed going out with friends.

The study shows mothers matter all year long and not just on Mother’s Day.The emotional,physical and mental energy mothers devote to their children can be never-ending,but children are also sources of great joy and happiness.Investing(投入)in time for parenting and raising relationships is money well spent.

1.How much would a mother earn a year if working as the Prime Minister?

A.30,000. B.142,000. C.172,000. D.202,000.

2.The biggest challenge for most mothers is from______.

A.emotional demand B.low pay for work C.heavy workload D.lack of training

3.What is stressed in the last paragraph?

A.Mothers’ importance shows in family all year long.

B.The sacrifices mothers make are huge but worthwhile.

C.Mothers’ devotion to children can hardly be calculated.

D.Investing time in parenting would bring a financial return.

 

C

Hilversum is a medium-sized city between the major cities of Amsterdam and Utrecht in the Gooi area of North Holland, the Netherlands. Unlike most of the Netherlands, Hilversum is actually in a hilly area with the soil mostly consisting of sand. Once called the Garden of Amsterdam, it still attracts travelers to come over to cycle and walk through the surrounding forests. They visit it for a relaxing day off from the urban madness. For Dutch people, Hilversum is all about textile (纺织) and media industries, and modern architecture.

In history, Hilversum was largely an agricultural area. Daily life was marked by farming, sheep raising and wool production. A railway link to Amsterdam in 1874 attracted rich traders from Amsterdam to Hilversum. They build themselves large villas (别墅) in the wooded surroundings of the town. One of the families moving in was the Brenninkmeijers, currently the wealthiest family of the Netherlands. They moved in after big success in the textile industry and aided a substantial textile industry in Hilversum. But the textile boom lasted only several decades. The last factory closed in the 1960s.

The change to a media economy started in 1920, when the Nederlandse Seintoestedllen Fabriek (NSF) established a radio factory in Hiversum. Most radio stations called in the large villas in the leafy areas of the town. Television gave another push to the local economy. Hilversum became the media capital of the Netherlands, and Dutch televison stars moved into the leafy neighborhoods surrounding the town.

In the early 1900s, modern architcts W.M. Dudok and J. Duiker placed hundreds of remarkable buildings in Hilversum. These modern architectural masterpieces (杰作) are so many that Hilversum almost feels like an open air museum. Dudok alone shaped most 20th century Hilversum and approximately 75 buildings in 1928-1931. It has wide international fame and is included in many architecture textbooks. The building has a remarkable shape and looks like a combination of “blocks”. Actually, one may start his journey of modern architecture by walking or biking the W.M. Dudok Architectural Route in Hilversum.

1.Hilversum is different from most of the Netherlands in that ______.

A.it has a large population

B.it is cut off from big cities

C.it has many beautiful gardens

D.it is in a hilly area with sandy soil

2.What was the greatest contribution of the Brenninkmeijers to Hilversum?

A.Building a railway link to Amsterdam

B.Helping its textile industry to develop

C.Constructing large villas for the poor

D.Assisting its agricultural industry

3.The beginning of the media industry in Hilversum was marked by the establishment of ______.

A.a radio factory

B.the medial capital

C.a radio station

D.a TV station

4.What is known about W.M. Dudok’s Hilversum Town Hall?

A.It consists of approximately 75 buildings

B.It looks like an open air museum in the city

C.It is a classic example in architecture textbooks

D.It has shaped most of 20th century Hilvesum.

 

    Food festivals around the world

Stilton Cheese Rolling

May Day is a traditional day for celebrations, but the 2,000 English villagers of Stilton must be the only people in the world who include cheese rolling in their annual plans. Teams of four, dressed in a variety of strange and funny clothes, roll a complete cheese along a 50-metre course. On the way, they must not kick or throw their cheese, or go into their competitors' lane(赛道). Competition is fierce and the chief prize is a complete Stilton cheese weighing about four kilos (disappointingly, but understandably the cheeses used in the race are wooden ones). All the competitors arc served with beer or port wine, the traditional accompaniment for Stilton cheese.

Fiery Foods Festival—The Hottest Festival on Earth

Every year more than 10,000 people head for the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. They come from as far away as Australia, the Caribbean and China, but they all share a common addiction—food that is not just spicy(辛辣),but hot enough to make your mouth burn, your head spin and your eyes water. Their destination is the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival which is held over a period of three clays every March. You might like to try a chocolate-covered habanero pepper—officially the hottest pepper in the world—or any one of the thousands of products that are on show. But one thing's for sure—if you don't like the feeling of a burning tongue, this festival isn't for you!

La Tomatina—The World's Biggest Food Fight

On the last Wednesday of every August, the Spanish town of Bunol hosts Ea Tomatina—the world's largest food fight. A week-long celebration leads up to an exciting tomato battle as the highlight of the week's events. The early morning sees the arrival of large trucks with tomatoes—official fight-starters get things going by casting tomatoes at the crowd.

The battle lasts little more than half an hour, in which time around 50,000 kilograms of tomatoes have been thrown at anyone or anything that moves, runs, or fights back. Then everyone heads down to the river to make friends again—and for a much-needed wash!

1.In the Stilton cheese rolling competition, competitors on each team must             .

A.wear various formal clothes

B.roll a wooden cheese in their own lane

C.kick or throw their cheese

D.use a real cheese weighing about four kilos

2.Where is the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival held?

A.In New Mexico.

B.In the Caribbean.

C.In Australia.

D.In China.

3.The celebration of La Tomatina lasts              .

A.three days

B.seven days

C.less than three days

D.more than seven days

4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.The chief prize for the Stilton cheese rolling competition is beer or port wine.

B.More than 10,000 Chinese take pail in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.

C.Thousands of spicy foods are on show in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.

D.An exciting tomato battle takes place at the beginning of La Tomatina.

 

    Welcome to the Electronic Village to explore new ways of language teaching and learning.

Electronic Village Program (Thursday, June 18, 2015)

Nearpod

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Room 501

Nearpod is a software program that creates a rich context(语境)for students to learn vocabulary. The presenter will show how to use it.

TEO

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Room 502

Our students come from different backgrounds but have the same desire to learn on-line. The presenter will use examples from his first on-line class to explain how any teacher can begin teaching on-line with TEO.

Kahoot

10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Room 601

Kahoot software can be used to create grammar tests which can be graded on a network. It can provide students with instant feedback(反馈), including reports about their strengths and weaknesses.

Prezi

3:30 p.m. to 4:20 p.m.

Room 602

Uses of Prezi in listening and speaking courses draw students' attention to speaking more fluently. The presenter will show how students can use Prezi to confidently present on a variety of topics, including introducing family, friends, and hobbies.

 

 

1.Nearpod can be used to_____.

A.offer grammar tests B.teach listening on-line

C.help vocabulary learning D.gain fluency in speaking

2.If you want to improve your speaking skills, you can go to____________.

A.Room 501 B.Room 502

C.Room 601 D.Room 602

3.Which of the following can assess your grammar learning?

A.Nearpod. B.Kahoot.

C.TEO. D.Prezi.

4.A teacher who wants to learn on-line teaching is expected to arrive by ______.

A.9:00 a.m. B.10:30 a.m.

C.2:00 p.m. D.3:30 p.m.

 

From my second grade on, there was one event I feared every year: the piano recital(独奏演唱会). A recital _____I had to practice a boring piece of music and perform before strangers. Each year I _____ask my father if I could skip the recital “just this once”. And each year he would shake his head, muttering(嘀咕) _________about build self-confidence and working toward a ________.

So it was with really great______that I stood in church one recent Sunday, video camera in hand, and ______my 68-year-old father sweating in his shirt ______rising to play the piano in his very first recital.

My father had longed to play music since childhood, but his family was poor and couldn’t _________lessons. He could have gone on regretting it, _______too many of us do. But though he was rooted in his past, he wasn’t ________there. When he retired three years ago, he _____ his church music director to take him as a student.

For a moment after my father sat down at the keyboard, he ______stared down at his fingers. Has he forgotten the ______? I worried, remembering those split seconds______ago when my mind would go blank and my fingers would _______. But then came the beautiful melody(旋律)from the _____fingers that once baited(装饵于) my fishing lines. And I______he had been doing what music teachers always stress:___ _____the music and pretend the others aren’t there.

“I’m ________of him for starting something new at his age,” I said to my son Jeff.

“Yeah, and doing it so______,” Jeff added.

With his first recital, my father taught me more about courage and determination than all the words he used those 30-plus years ago.

1.A. reflected B. explained C. meant D. proved

2.A. would B. could C. might D. should

3.A. nothing B. everything C. anything D. something

4.A. goal B. stage C. journey D. chance

5.A. trouble B. satisfaction C. strength D. disappointment

6.A. kept B. sent C. watched D. felt

7.A. through B. from C. against D. before

8.A. miss B. afford C. select D. understand

9.A. as B. once C. if D. while

10.A. educated B. protected C. stuck D. spoilt

11.A. allowed B. invited C. inspired D. persuaded

12.A. roughly B. simply C. merrily D. curiously

13.A. words B. videos C. notes D. lessons

14.A. decades B. weeks C. hours D. moments

15.A. play B. freeze C. click D. adjust

16.A. same B. warm C. different D. dirty

17.A. predicted B. realized C. imagined D. insisted

18.A. pass over B. turn up C. bring in D. concentrate on

19.A. ashamed B. aware C. tired D. proud

20.A. casually B. anxiously C. nicely D. frequently

 

Always remember put such dangerous things as knives out of children’s  

A.touch B.sight C.reach D.distance

 

Giving up my job to go back to full-time education was a big __________, but now I know it was the best decision I ever made.

A.project B.commitment C.competition D.ambition

 

(2014·湖南)All we need _________ a small piece of land where we can plant various kinds of fruit trees throughout the growing seasons of the year.

A.are B.was

C.is D.were

 

It was________of Michael to inform us of his delay in case we got worried.

A.careless B.considerate C.patient D.Generous

 

The little pupil took his grandma the arm and walked her across the street.

A.on B.by

C.in D.at

 

Human life is regarded as part of nature and, as such, the only way for us to survive is to live_________nature.

A. in view of B. in need of C. in touch with D. in harmony with

 

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