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Ellen Parker was worried about her health．She could not walk very quickly and it was difficult for her to climb stairs．She was soon out of breath． "I suppose I had better go to the doctor．"she thought． She went to the doctor and told him her problem． "I'm not at all surprised．"he said，"I know what your problem is．" He examined her and then gave her some advice． "If you don't do what I say，Mrs．Parker，"he said，"You will have a heart attack （心脏病发作）．It could kill you．" Ellen was very worried as she left the doctor's．She knew that she had to take his advice but that it would not be easy and it would take time． The next day she went shopping．The first shop she went into was a butcher shop （肉铺）． "I'd like ten pounds of steak （牛排），please．"she said． "Certainly，madam．"the butcher replied and went into the cold room and found a large piece of steak．He brought the huge piece of meat back into the shop and placed it on the scale （称）． "That's just ten pounds．"he said． "That's big enough．"Mrs．Parker said． The butcher worked out the price． "At＄4.99 a pound that will be＄49.90，please．Would you like me to cut it up into smaller pieces for you？" "Oh，I don't want to buy the meat．"Mrs．Parker said． "If you don't want to buy it，"the butcher replied angrily，"Why did you ask me to get it for you？" "My doctor told me that I am too heavy and have to lose ten pounds．I wanted to see what ten pounds of meat looked like．" 1.Why did Ellen Parker visit the doctor？ A. She had a heart attack． B. She had a problem with her health． C. She was unhappy about her weight D. She could not sleep well． 2.Why did Ellen Parker ask for ten pounds of steak？ A. She wanted to buy some for dinner． B. She wanted to lose weight． C. Her doctor had told her to eat steak． D. She wanted to see what ten pounds of meat looked like． 3.What was Ellen Parker's real problem？ A. She ate too much steak． B. She weighed too much． C. She was often out of breath． D. She could not walk very quickly．
假设你是李华，你想利用周末的时间提高你的英语口语。请你根据以下要点用英语给你的外教Bruce写一封信。内容包括： 1. 你的英语口语目前的情况； 2. 请他就如何提高英语口语提一些建议。 注意：1. 词数100左右2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Bruce, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。作文中共有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。 As it is known to us, fewer and fewer students do sports regularly, what makes them weak and easily tired. There are many reasons about this. First of all, some of the students complain that they have too many homework, result in less time to take exercise. Beside, some of them think that it is very difficult for them to keep doing exercise, because it is very hard thing. For lack of physical activities, many students were in poor health. I suggest that our school must take measures to encourage more students to take part in sports. For us students, no matter what busy we are, it is necessary to spare some time to do exercise.
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(不超过3个单词)。 TFK, a reporter from NEWS WEEKLY, is interviewing JACOB, a famous actor and singer. TFK: What made you get into music? JACOB: My family is very 1. (music). My dad and uncles formed a music group. So when I was young, I was always looking up to them and watching them performing. At the age of 9, I started getting into the studio. Everything developed from there. TFK: Is there a player 2. achievements you admire (羡慕)? JACOB: Right now, I would say Justin Timberlake. He really did well in the film and music. TFK: What other projects are you working on? JACOB: I am working on a record 3. (call) This is Me: Volume 2. I 4. (do) movies all year, because I want to 5. (brief ) show my fans my growth. I’m also in a movie called The Maze Runner, 6. will come out next September. TFK: When you are not acting or studying, what do you like to do? JACOB: I love to eat service food on set. I was eating chocolate bars while 7. (make) the film Black Nativity. I was eating so much 8. they were making special food packages for me. TFK: By the way, what message do you think people will take away 9. Black Nativity? JACOB: The true meaning of faith and the deep 10. (devote) to one’s family. TFK: That was very instructive (有益的).
Remembering My Father’s Vest(背心) People get into trouble because they don’t know enough to keep cool. As a child, I had a lot of ______ that had been held back and not released. Worse still, I was not good at ______ . Once as I was getting ready for school, my mother ______ me my father’s vest instead of mine. This was around the time when I was going to be larger in ______ than my father, so as I put on the vest, I felt like I was being choked（使窒息） in it! I ______ that it was a small oversight(疏忽) on my mother’s part, but ______ the feeling of being choked drowned me and I got very angry. I took my anger out on my mother ______ thinking much. I was so upset when she had handed me the wrong vest, and I ______ by violently tearing it apart from my chest! Later, my mother shared her own _____ with my father: “ See what your son has done.” Instead of scolding or abusing me, my father ______ responded by asking my mother to ______ the vest. He then wore it to work the next day. When my mother told me about my father’s response much later, when I had ______ from my burst, I immediately felt a great sense of ______ for my violent behavior, just ______ that he was spending the entire day wearing a(n) ______vest. At the same time, I was filled with great ______ for my father, whose gentle kindness taught me a life lesson I would treasure forever. On that day, I made a ______ never to let anger get the better of me. I learn to ______ others when I think that they behave in an unfair, cruel, or unacceptable way, ______ forgiveness is a tool to turn anger off. And whenever I have difficulty ______ my strong emotion, I try to remember my father’s vest. 1.A. pressure B. anger C. stories D. tears 2.A. listening B. debating C. communicating D. working 3.A. handed B. sent C. delivered D. carried 4.A. weight B. size C. height D. mind 5.A. expected B. discovered C. suspected D. realized 6.A. anyway B. somehow C. somewhat D. however 7.A. without B. beyond C. besides D. despite 8.A. performed B. agreed C. reacted D. declined 9.A. excitement B. frustration C. enthusiasm D. failure 10.A. calmly B. politely C. attentively D. anxiously 11.A. save up B. give away C. hold back D. sew up 12.A. recovered B. changed C. developed D. benefited 13.A. disappointment B. sympathy C. panic D. shame 14.A. hoping B. joking C. imagining D. supposing 15.A. old B. broken C. torn D. worn 16.A. curiosity B. pride C. envy D. admiration 17.A. choice B. decision C. requirement D. wish 18.A. respect B. assist C. appreciate D. forgive 19.A. and B. but C. for D. so 20.A. controlling B. expressing C. treasuring D. monitoring
How to stay focused in class ● 1. No matter how much you want to sit with your friends during the class, try your best to avoid them. Talking with friends is not going to help you stay focused in class and will cause trouble, too. ● Look at the teacher. Your teacher is not just standing up there talking — they're trying to give you an acceptable education. Show the teacher that he or she has your full attention, by looking him or her in the eye. 2. ● Take notes. By taking notes, you'll be able to “get into” the lesson. 3. Listen for key phrases such as, “This is important,” “This is the main idea,” etc. This can help you listen more intently (专心地); you'll have something to do and focus on. ● Get involved (参与) in class discussions. This is a wonderful way to become a more focused and successful student. When a teacher asks a question, offer to answer it. 4. This shows the teacher that you're listening intently during the class. ● Ask a question. 5. This really shows your teacher that you want to be better, and can recognize the things you're having difficulty with. Chances are, someone else in the class has the same question (and is too afraid to ask!). They'll be relaxed — and so will you. A. Do your best. B. Avoid sitting with friends. C. Don't try to finish your old notes in class. D. Write down key points as your teacher speaks. E. If he or she asks for an opinion, share your own. F. If you don't understand something, never be afraid to ask. G. This person should have your full attention at all times in class.
Newborns begin to develop language skills long before they begin speaking. And, compared to adults, they develop these skills more quickly. People have a hard time learning new languages as they grow older, but babies have the ability to learn any language easily. For a long time, scientists have tried to explain how such young children can learn the complicated (复杂的) grammatical rules and sounds of a language. Now, researchers are getting a better idea of what’s happening in the brains of the tiniest language learners. This new information might help kids with learning problems as well as adults who want to learn new languages. It might even help scientists who are trying to design computers that can communicate like people do. Most babies go “ma ma” by 6 months of age, and most children speak in full sentences by age 3. For many years, scientists have wondered how the brains of young children figure out how to communicate using language. With help from new technologies, scientists are now finding that babies begin life with the ability to learn any language. They get into contact (接触) with other people, listen to what they say and watch their movements very closely. That is why they quickly master the languages they hear most often. Studies show that, up to about 6 months of age, babies can recognize all the sounds that make up all the languages in the world. Starting at around 6 months old a baby’s brain focuses on the most common sounds it hears. Then, children begin responding only to the sounds of the language they hear the most. In a similar way older babies start recognizing the patterns that make up the rules of their native language. For example, English children who are about 18 months old start to figure out that words ending in “-ing” or “-ed” are usually verbs, and that verbs are action words. 1.Which of the following opinions does the author agree with? A. Babies are really good language learners. B. Adults should learn languages like babies. C. It’s better to learn a new language at an early age. D. Babies should be trained to improve language skills. 2.The researchers found out that babies learn a language mainly by _____. A. repeating the words of other people B. remembering the full sentences they hear C. hearing and closely watching others speak D. figuring out the meaning of different sounds 3.In the last two paragraphs, the author explains _____. A. why babies pay more attention to sounds B. how babies respond to what they hear most often C. why verbs in a language attract the most attention of a baby D. how babies master the grammatical rules of their native language
Inside Out is one of my favorite Disney / Pixar movies. The story is about a young girl named Riley who moves from Minnesota to San Francisco with her family and how she deals with her emotions (情感) through the move. These five emotions in Riley's brain are Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust (厌恶) and Sadness. These emotions play a very important role in her life. I can understand because I am an 11-year-old girl and I am very in touch with my emotions and pre-teen feelings. The film is extremely beautiful and you couldn't ask for better direction from Pete Doctor. The use of the right colors for the characters is great. For example, Joy is yellow, Sadness is blue, Disgust is green, Fear is purple and Anger of course is red. Sadness plays a main role in the story and it makes me wonder why we are told not to be sad. I think it's important to be sad when the time comes. The end of the movie pretty much got me and the whole audience (观众) (families, couples and even elderly people) in tears and I cried very hard. I recommend (推荐) this movie for anyone from 8 to 18 because it has enough joy in it for younger kids to like it even though it does have some sad moments. I believe that adults will like it too. And I give it 4 out of 5 stars because it connects to an older audience even though it is designed for a younger audience. I think younger children can see this, but a parent would have to explain some things to them after the movie. 1.The author feels connected with the movie because she and the character Riley _____. A. enjoy the same movie B. have the same feelings C. have the same move experience D. have a similar family background 2.What does the author think of Pete Doctor's job? A. Wonderful. B. Just so-so. C. Bad. D. Disappointing. 3.After seeing the movie, the author has a new understanding of _____. A. fear B. sadness C. anger D. joy 4.In the author's eyes, the movie _____. A. won't attract people over 18 B. is really unsuitable for children C. will be popular among kids and adults D. can easily be understood by younger kids
On a dark winter day in Russia in 1896, Sergei Prokofiev sat by a piano next to his mother. She was helping him compose (作曲) his first piece of music. Sergei was only five years old. He had overheard his parents discussing a terrible famine (饥荒) in India. The picture Sergei had of those hungry people in his mind caused him to write a story, in the form of musical notes. Sergei could not read music, so he picked out a tune on the piano keys, and his mother recorded the notes. Sergei titled it “Indian Gallop.” Sergei's mother began giving him piano lessons for 20 minutes a day, and his ability grew quickly. She had a great love for music, too, and Sergei often lay awake in bed at night and listened to her play the piano. Sergei's parents found a famous music teacher for him. The teacher shouted at Sergei when he didn't practice reading and playing music. Sergei later wrote, “I wanted to compose great musical plays, and instead I was given all sorts of boring tasks.” Yet he persisted with his studies and grew up to be a great composer. In 1936 a children's theater asked Sergei to write music that would teach children about different instruments. He was happy and wrote the piece in a week, calling it Peter and the Wolf. Sergei's Peter and the Wolf was enjoyed by children as well as adults. The first time Sergei played the piece on the piano, the children listening to it loved it so much that they made him play the ending three extra times. He was excited. Today Sergei Prokofiev is remembered not only for his contributions (贡献) to classical music, but also for his sense of fun. 1.When he was five, Sergei _____. A. could read music B. experienced a famine C. created his first composition D. wrote a story about his parents 2.What does the underlined part “persisted with” in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Hurried up. B. Continued with. C. Put up with. D. Walked away from. 3.The piece of music Peter and the Wolf _____. A. was a great success B. was one of Sergei's early works C. was written to teach children about the piano D. was played three extra times when first played 4.What's the text mainly about? A. The greatest 20th-century composer. B. Sergei's contributions to music. C. Musical plays in Russia. D. Sergei's musical stories.
Riding School: You can start horse-riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons any weekday. There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country. You will need a riding hat. Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. (3:30 p.m. on Saturdays) Phone:(412)396-6754 Fax:(412)396-6752 Sailing Club: Our Young Sailor's Course leads to the Stage 1 Sailing qualification. You will learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid. Have fun with other course members afterwards in the clubroom. There are 10 weekly two-hour lessons. Opening Hours: Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Phone:(412)396-6644 Fax:(412)396-6644 Diving Centre: Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners. There are two evening lessons a week, in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely. You only need swimming costume and a towel. Reduced rates for couples. Opening Hours: Monday and Friday: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Phone:(412)396-6312 Fax:(412)396-6706 Medical Center: The staff of the Medical Center aim to provide convenient and comprehensive medical care to students and staff of the university. The center is well equipped and the staff here are trained to deal with a broad range of medical problems. Both female and male doctors as well as nursing staff are available for consultation. Also, all kinds of medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores. Opening Hours: 24 hours from Monday to Sunday Phone:(412)396-6649 Fax:(412)396-6648 Water sports Club: We use a two-kilometer length of river for speedboat racing, and water-skiing. A beginners’ course consists of ten 20-minute lessons. You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently, but must be able to swim. The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with lessons all through the day. Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Phone:(412)396-6899 Fax:(412)396-6890 1.If you want to swim and enjoy activities which are fast and a bit dangerous, you should join________. A. Diving Centre B. Riding School C. Water sports Club D. Sailing Club 2.If you want to experience a new activity in the countryside in the mornings, you may fax____. A. (412)396-6752 B. (412)396-6648 C. (412)396-6890 D. (412)396-6706 3.If you are planning to explore the ocean depths, you should attend your lessons at________. A. Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. B. 24 hours from Monday to Sunday C. Tuesdays:6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. D. Monday and Friday: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. 4.Which is NOT the convenience that the Medical Center provides? A. Well trained staff members. B. Nursery for newly-born babies C. Good equipment. D. Various less expensive medicines.
你校英文报欲征集有关学习习惯的小短文。 请以“My study habits”为题，写一篇英语短文。 短文应包括以下要点： 1.概述： 学习习惯的重要性 2.你的良好的学习习惯：有计划，善思考，勤总结（sum up）；会用工具书，善用机会和资源（resources）；劳逸结合。 3.好的学习习惯对成功是很重要的。 注意：1. 词数：不少于100 词； _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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. 每处错误及其修改仅限一词。 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 We are aiming to build a peaceful school. I thought it is every student's duty to work hard to achieve this goal. As high school student, what should we do? First for all, we should love our school. Meanwhile, you should respect our teachers and obeying the rules in our school. Secondly, we should show our respect for our parents and do which we can help them. Besides, we classmates should also try to be kind and friendly. Most important, all of us must believe in each other and been honest in our daily life. And we will study even more harder and try our best to do all.
语法填空 Each year 1.(thousand) of tourists visit the polar regions of the Arctic and Antarctica. But the increasing number of people traveling to the ends of the Earth can have 2.negative effect on fragile ecosystems. Should tourists 3.(allow) to visit polar regions? About 40,000 tourists visit Antarctica each year. More than five million travel to the Arctic and sub-Arctic. Transporting tourists to the regions4.(increase) ship and airplane traffic, adding to the risk of pollution, oil spills, and other 5.(environment) damage. Because the places where wildlife is accessible 6.(be) few in number, tourist traffic can become concentrated in specific areas, 7. (put)Arctic vegetation(植被) at risk. Others say that access 8.these very special parts of the world should not be restricted to only researchers and scientists. Polar tourism allows people to develop deep 9.（person） connections with polar regions. “Those 10.travel to the Arctic or Antarctica often become cheerleaders for supporting those places.” Jim Sano, vice president for travel and conservation at World Wildlife Fund, told TFK.
The family had had a cat for years. Then, one day, the children finally ______ to persuade their parents to get them a dog as well. So a little Labrador（拉布拉多犬）________ . The dog was so ________ that everyone wanted to hold him and he charmed everyone by just loving them. The cat made it very clear she did not welcome another ________ in the house, but the dog just _______ the cat anyway. The little dog ________ her anywhere, and tried to make friends with the angry cat. No amount of ________ behavior from the cat could persuade the dog not to love the cat. The family thought the cat would ________ like the dog. Then one day the family heard horrible ________ from their back yard. They ran to the _________ to see what was happening. They lived in the suburbs and so they saw a real lynx（猞猁）was just planning on ________ their cat for lunch. The poor cat had nowhere to run or hide. It would only be a matter of seconds and their cat would be _________. And then suddenly a black lightning ran to the rescue. The little dog ________ the big lynx with all its strength. It did not ________ or stop to think. It saw its ________ in trouble and did what had to be done. The family opened the window and started yelling and the father ran to the yard. The lynx soon disappeared into the ________. And ever since that day the cat’s behavior toward the dog ________ totally. Now it was the cat that followed the hero dog everywhere. They ________ in the same basket. The cat even let the dog eat from her bowl. So if ever anyone is ________ towards you, don’t turn your back on them. They may not rescue your ________ ---but their kindness can certainly rescue your day! 1.A. tried B. managed C. failed D. refused 2.A. agreed B. visited C. survived D. arrived 3.A. brave B. shy C. cute D. proud 4.A. pet B. visitor C. baby D. relative 5.A. chased B. amused C. loved D. respected 6.A. watched B. followed C. bit D. searched 7.A. strange B. violent C. foolish D. bad 8.A. never B. still C. really D. always 9.A. quarrelling B. fighting C. laughing D. screaming 10.A. yard B. road C. window D. door 11.A. catching B. inviting C. attracting D. pulling 12.A. painful B. dead C. injured D. frightened 13.A. pushed B. shook C. attacked D. knocked 14.A. win B. hide C. argue D. hesitate 15.A. owner B. friend C. brother D. competitor 16.A. woods B. houses C. crowds D. shops 17.A. worsened B. changed C. stopped D. remained 18.A. slept B. ate C. played D. washed 19.A. polite B. equal C. kind D. grateful 20.A. health B. family C. career D. life
After 21 years of marriage, Bill Henrichs and Mary Ziegler concluded that they were no longer a good match. The couple politely divorced in 1995 and went their ____ ways, but they continued to see each other when meeting their ____ at their school and sporting events. In February 2018, ____, she and Henrichs learned they were a match in a different way. Henrichs’s kidneys(肾)were ____, and he was in need of a ____. After nearly 40 family members and friends were tested as possible ____, the result surprised all—only one person ____to be a perfect match—Ziegler. So on Oct. 16 more than four decades after they said “I do,” she and Henrichs, 62, were _____into an operating room and one of Ziegler’s healthy kidneys was _____and given to her ex-husband. The surgery went well, and the transplant is ____ well and continuing to improve as Mr. Henrichs_____ from the surgery. Henrichs was beyond grateful for his ex-wife’s sympathy and ____, but he was also worried in the hours before the ___ . Just three weeks after the transplant, she was back to work and doing yoga—a quick turnaround considering that the ____ kidney donor needs a healing period of six to eight ____. “This entire experience has brought us all ____ .”She and Henrichs hope that by sharing their story, other _____will realize that divorce is not always a reason to ____ ties. “Divorce is divorce, but there’s no reason to ____,” Henrichs said. “There are lots of reasons why it’s _____to get along.” He pauses and laughs. “Someday, you just might need a kidney.” 1.A. separate B. peaceful C. opposite D. favorite 2.A. parents B. colleagues C. kids D. neighbors 3.A. moreover B. though C. therefore D. besides 4.A. failing B. decreasing C. dying D. fading 5.A. doctor B. supporter C. transplant D. receiver 6.A. advocates B. donors C. volunteers D. fellows 7.A. set out B. tried out C. rushed out D. turned out 8.A. wheeled B. called C. 1ed D. dragged 9.A. carried B. changed C. selected D. removed 10.A. reacting B. functioning C. beating D. 1iving 11.A. refreshes B. returns C. remains D. recovers 12.A. enthusiasm B. generosity C. optimism D. honesty 13.A. marriage B. departure C. surgery D. decision 14.A. routine B. kind C. uncommon D. average 15.A. treatments B. times C. weeks D. operations 16.A. closer B. farther C. deeper D. healthier 17.A. friends B. schoolmates C. families D. children 18.A. cut down B. put off C. put down D. cut off 19.A. disturb B. quarrel C. regret D. cry 20.A. important B. optional C. easy D. tough
The art of growing dwarf(矮小的)trees, or "bonsai"(盆栽)as their Japanese planters call them, is increasing in popularity in the United States. Growing bonsai can make a fascinating hobby for anyone who enjoys plants and creating beautiful effects with them.1.． In growing bonsai, in fact, one must be careful in choosing the type of tree, as the growing conditions are unusual.2.．Varieties of pines with small needles and hardwood trunks are especially suitable. 3.This is necessary because the major growth of bonsai is kept confined(被限制) to the tree's trunk and leaves, not its root system-a process quite unlike what is done with other plants. Another thing the bonsai-grower must do is to trim(修整)the roots and branches of the tree periodically (定期地). Unless this is done, the plants will not have the proper proportions(比例) and will look unnatural. 4. The last thing one must do is to be careful to keep the tree well-watered. Because bonsai are grown in smaller-than-usual containers, they often need more water than ordinary houseplants do. As can be seen from the above, the art of bonsai-growing is one which requires a certain amount of time and effort. 5.Imagine having such a tree in your living room and passing it down through several generations of your family. That is exactly what bonsai-growing is all about: establishing a tradition of beauty which lasts for years and years and is a symbol of the beauties of the natural world. A. Then one must be careful in choosing the size of the container. B. How can we meet the goal of making such a kind of art? C. Why do so many people take a fancy to the art of bonsai-growing. D. But one must get well prepared before starting bonsai-growing. E. The satisfactions that growing bonsai brings can be great, however. F. The ideal for bonsai plants are trees just like normal trees in everything but size. G. Not all species of trees can be made into bonsai.
While the U.S. is still debating about getting rid of the penny, Sweden is rapidly moving towards abolishing currency(货币) altogether. Though this may sound radical(过激的), it is a natural evolution in this digital society. Sweden, which was the first European country to introduce banknotes in 1661, has just been working harder to convince its residents that digital payments are a safer alternative to carrying cash. Over the years, the idea has gained popularity with residents, especially the younger generation that is much more comfortable with technology. Today many banks don't even have ATMs and some have stopped handling cash altogether! Tickets to ride public buses in most Swedish cities can only be purchased via cell phones. Numerous businesses are also moving towards accepting only digital payments. Even the homeless that sell street paper to make ends meet have to start accepting this mode of payment! But despite its growing popularity, some people don't like this radical idea. They include the homeless, elderly people as well as those living in rural areas who are still uncomfortable with mobile phones and computers. But the officials are confident that in the very near future, they will be able to convince everyone to move this safe and more cost-effective payment system. Sweden is not the only country trying to abolish paper currency and coins. The movement is rapidly gaining ground in Denmark and Finland as well. In 2014, Israel announced a three-step plan to go cashless and just last week the vendors(小贩)of a popular street in Sydney declared they would stop accepting currency from customers. Whether this phenomenon spreads remains to be seen. But one thing is for sure—With increasingly advanced payment systems being introduced every day, pulling out cash is rapidly becoming “uncool”. 1.What can we infer from Paragraph 3 and 4? A. Many banks in Sweden don't have ATMs. B. You don't have to buy tickets when riding buses. C. People don't give the homeless money but food. D. People can just take cell phones when shopping. 2.According to the passage, which information is RIGHT? A. Sweden was the first country to get the idea to abolish currency. B. The younger generation is opposed to the measures. C. Bus fare can only be purchased via cell phones in most Swedish cities. D. Banks in Sweden have stopped dealing with cash completely. 3.Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. An Advanced Country –Sweden B. A Controversial Government Policy C. Sweden to Influence the World's Cash Payment D. Sweden to Become the Cashless Society 4.Which of the following categories does this passage belong to? A. Education. B. Economy. C. Travel. D. Insurance.
Dr. Michael Prager, a leading Botox expert, said that a growing number of women are developing something called “computer face”. He also mentioned that professionals who worked long hours in front of a screen were ending up with saggy jowls(颚骨下垂),“turkey neck” and deep-set wrinkles(皱纹)on their forehead and around their eyes. The Botox expert said that, of all his clients, office workers were most likely to show premature (过早的)signs of aging. “ If you are one of the unfortunate people who frown(皱眉)while you are concentrating on the screen then, over time, you will inevitably(不可避免地)end up with frown lines.'' Dr. Prager said. “What is perhaps more surprising is the number of women with saggy jowls because they are sitting in one position for so long. If you spend most of the time looking down then the neck muscles shorten and go saggy, eventually giving you a second neck.” Dr. Prager, who has a practice near Harley Street in London, said he encourages his clients to put a mirror next to their computer so they can see if they are frowning at the screen. “When people are stressed or thinking hard about something, then they will often put on a grumpy(脾气暴躁的)face' without even knowing what they are doing. When my clients put a mirror next to their desk, they are often shocked by the angry, frowning face which stares back at them.” He said, “The women I am seeing at the moment have only been using computers at work for the last decade or so. But women in their 20s have grown up with them and use them for every single task. I think the problem is going to become much, much worse. In another ten years, they could be looking quite awful.” Dr. Prager said there were several simple steps which could avoid “computer face” such as regular screen breaks and stretching the neck muscles. And, of course, there was always Botox(肉毒杆菌). He said that, after a couple of sessions of Botox, the habit of “grumpy face” could be broken. 1.According to the passage, which of the following are signs of aging? A. Saggy jowls and short necks B. Turkey neck and frown lines C. Deep-set wrinkles and angry faces D. Second neck and stressed muscles 2.Why does Dr. Prager suggest a mirror for his clients? A. To be aware of their “computer face” B. To see if they have got a second neck C. To make sure their make-up is perfect D. To find more signs of premature aging 3.From the last 2 paragraphs, we can know that_____ A. “computer face” is avoidable B. we should give up using computers C. we should break the habit of “grumpy face D. the younger generation is worse at computers
In the famous fairy tale, Snow White eats the Queen's apple and falls victim to a curse(诅咒);in Shakespeare's novel, Romeo drinks the poison and dies; some ancient Chinese emperors took pellets(药丸)that contained mercury(水银), believing that it would make them immortal, but they died afterward. Poison(毒药) has long been an important ingredient in literature and history, and it seems to always be associated with evil, danger and death. But how much do you really know about poison? An exhibition, The Power of Poison, opened last month at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, intended to give the audience a more vivid understanding of poison. The museum tour starts in a rainforest setting, where you can see live examples of some of the most poisonous animals: caterpillars(毛毛虫), frogs and spiders. Golden poison frogs, for instance, aren't much bigger than a coin, but their skin is covered with a poison that can cut off the signaling power of your nerves, and a single frog has enough venom to kill 10 grown humans. "Poisons can be bad for some things," Michael Novacek, senior vice president of the museum, told NBC News. "Yet they can also be good for others." A poisonous chemical found in the yew tree is effective against cancer, which is what led to the invention of a cancer-fighting drug called Taxol. The benefits from natural poisons are not limited to just medicine. Believe it or not, many substances(物质)that we regularly ingest(摄入)-chili, coffee and chocolate-owe their special flavors or stimulating(提神的)effects to chemicals that plants make to poison insects. 1.What does the underlined word "immortal" in Paragraph 1 mean? A. happy B. not moral C. living forever D. sick 2.What is the main purpose of the exhibition The Power of Poison? A. To give people more in-depth knowledge about poison. B. To teach people how to handle poisonous animals. C. To inform people about which animals are the most poisonous. D. To show how poison has been used for medical treatment. 3.Which of the following statements about the Golden poison frog is TRUE according to the article? A. Its skin can cut off the signaling power of your nerves. B. It's about the size of a coin. C. It's the most poisonous animal on display. D. You can only see it in a rainforest setting of the museum. 4.The stimulating effects of coffee come from ________. A. natural poison made by the plant B. the substances that we regularly ingest C. chemicals produced by poisonous insects D. its special flavor
If you find yourself checking your phone first thing in the morning, if you find you're text-messaging while driving, checking your phone instead of working on an important assignment—you are addicted. Don't worry. The new NoPhone might be just the thing you need. It looks and feels exactly like a smartphone, but it does nothing. It's just a piece of plastic that you can carry around in your hand to fool yourself. NoPhone is currently a prototype(手机模型) that will cost only $12 once it hits the market. Its makers are trying to raise $30,000 in order to cover the production and marketing costs. Dutch designer Ingmar Larsen, who helped create the NoPhone, said that he had the idea as a joke along with his friends Van Gould and Ben Langveld. To their great surprise, the idea received a lot of attention online and people from all over the world started placing requests for NoPhone of their own, so that's when the three friends decided to raise money for mass production. David H said,“ I used to sleep with my phone in my hand, but my night terrors would cause me to throw it across the room in an unconscious panic. With the NoPhone, I can still enjoy the comfort of holding a phone in my sleep, without waking up to a broken screen, thanks, NoPhone.” If you're interested in NoPhone, but concerned about not being able to take selfies anymore, don't worry. The makers do have an update at no extra charge—the mirror sticker. That way, they say, you can enjoy “real-time” selfies with your friends when they're standing right behind you. 1.From the third paragraph we can infer that_______. A. NoPhone is a device made of high technology. B. the makers want to raise money to improve their technology. C. NoPhone has not been on the market at present. D. the users of NoPhone can stay away from the real world. 2.What made the designers surprised was that________. A. many people thought of the idea as a joke at first B. people in Dutch began to make NoPhone of their own C. people worldwide began to fund mass production D. people worldwide were interested in NoPhone on the net 3.According to David H, he often ______at night. A. used his smartphone B. had nightmare C. became unconscious D. looked for his smartphone 4.What does the underlined phrases “take selfies” most probably mean? A. take a photo of oneself B. get in touch with someone C. take the place of someone D. catch sight of someone
假设你是李华，正和朋友们组建一支乐队。请写信向学校的音乐老师介绍你们的乐队，并请他给你们一些建议。内容包括：乐队成员、歌曲风格、乐队的排练和演出计划等。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可适当加入细节，使行文连贯； 3. 不可使用真实姓名和班级等 Dear Mr. Huang, ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
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。 My mom, my dad or my friends don’t know me more than one person which I admire a lot. He’s my grandfather. My parents are both working and I am being take care of during the week. They left the house at 7:30 every morning and get home around 8 pm. It is my grandfather who makes me physical strong. He is the one who takes me for long walks and cycle rides. He plays football with me every Saturday when I am on a holiday. We share stories and jokes and spend many happy moment together. If I do something wrong, it is him who protects me from get into trouble with my parents. Compared other children’s life, mine is much happier because of my grandfather.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。 Pets aren’t just hairy toys for your children. Recently it 1. (prove) that animals play a great role in the child’s identity development. They get on well with children and love them sincerely, because they aren’t so impatient 2. many adults can be. It seems to me that there 3.(be) some kind of link between pets and kids. Pets can help parents train 4.(responsible), self-confidence and carefulness in children. Pets often act as 5. caring family member. Those children 6. family has no brothers or sisters sometimes feel lonely, especially when parents are at work or busy with their housework. Children have a chance 7. (talk) to the pet or share their feelings, which gives 8. (they) a big relief from stress and worries. The children attach great importance 9. being together with pets. Let your child grow up with a nice and 10. (devote) pet. It doesn’t matter, whether it’s a dog, cat or fish. Everything depends on the type of the child’s character.
Dear ______, It is the first time for my beloved son to step out of his home where he is happy and safe. The school life is going to be strange and ______ to him for a while. And I wish you would take care of him with enough ________. So far, he's been ________ of his own room. He's been boss of the back yard. I have always been around to repair his wounds, and to ______ his feelings. ______, things seem to be different now. Today, he is required to walk down the front steps, say goodbye to me and start on his great ________ that will probably include wars, tragedy and ________. To live his life in the world in which he has to live will ________ faith, love and courage. So, World, I wish you would take him ________ his young hand and teach him things he will have to know. Teach him — but gently, if you can. Teach him that for every scoundrel (恶人) there is a _______; that for every dishonest politician, there is a ________ leader; that for every enemy there is a friend. Teach him the wonders of books. Give him quiet time to _______ the mysteries of birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and flowers on the green hills. Teach him it is far more honorable to _________ than to cheat. Teach him to have ________ in his own ideas, ______ everyone else tells him they are wrong. Teach him to _______ his strength and brains to the highest bidder (投标人), but never to put a price on his heart and soul. Teach him to close his ears to a ________ crowd, and to stand and ________ if he believes he's right. Teach him kindly, World, but don't spoil him, because only the _______ of fire makes fine steel. This is a big order, World, but see what you can do. He is such a nice little fellow. Yours Sally 1.A. World B. School C. Headmaster D. Friend 2.A. interesting B. amazing C. challenging D. concerning 3.A. determination B. kindness C. patience D. courage 4.A. manager B. monitor C. king D. instructor 5.A. explore B. contain C. express D. comfort 6.A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. Besides D. However 7.A. adventure B. experience C. revolution D. inspection 8.A. sorrow B. relief C. fortune D. luck 9.A. weaken B. require C. strengthen D. increase 10.A. at B. in C. on D. by 11.A. hero B. commander C. performer D. competitor 12.A. powerful B. faithful C. distant D. valuable 13.A. reserve B. replace C. solve D. survive 14.A. respond B. admit C. fail D. win 15.A. mercy B. basis C. reasons D. confidence 16.A. as if B. even if C. in case D. for fear 17.A. attach B. devote C. apply D. sell 18.A. local B. total C. fierce D. noisy 19.A. affect B. signal C. fight D. bargain 20.A. test B. temperature C. flame D. spread
The United States has announced a plan to fight the quickly growing threat from cyber（网络）spies and Internet attackers known as hackers. America's Attorney General (司法部长) Eric Holder recently said that ever-improving technology is making it easier for people and countries to strike at the United States. Mr. Holder said the Justice Department is fighting back aggressively. He said it is working with various states and government agencies. 1.. And the attorney general called for increased co-operation with private companies. 2.. He said: “A single trade secret can be worth millions—or even billions—of dollars. Trade secret theft can require companies to lay off employees, close factories, to lose sales and profits, to experience a decline in competitive position and advantage, or even to go out of business.” 3., aiming to protect America’s interests and benefits. The plan was announced the day after the American information security company Mandiant published the findings of its investigation of cyber-attacks. 4.. The victims of cyber attack include some of the biggest private companies in the United States like Apple Computer, Facebook, Coca Cola and many others. 5.. The attack areas range from satellites, information technology, telecommunications, aerospace, public administration to scientific research across the United States. A. The new plan also calls for fines and trade actions against crimes committed by individuals and countries B. Cyber theft also leads to much harm to companies and countries in Asia C. They together investigate (调查) cyber theft and cybercrime and share the information D. The hackers are also reported to have struck federal (联邦) and international agencies E. They show that more than 140 companies have been attacked since 2006 F. Similar investigation of cyber-attacks is being carrying on by other countries like China G. He described the importance of keeping trade secrets a secret
If you were to travel anywhere in the globe— even to visit remote tribes (部落人) who have little contact with the larger world — would people be able to read your emotions from your facial expressions and would you be able to read theirs? Charles Darwin argued in The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals that basic facial expressions are universal — suggesting that they are hard-wired within us as the product of natural selection. In other words, you would know if someone looked happy, or sad, etc., wherever you were in the world. Since Darwin’s day, researchers have, indeed, traveled to faraway corners of the world to test the “universality theory”. Paul Ekman, professor of psychology at UC San Francisco and inspiration for the TV show Lie To Me, reported that even Fore tribesmen of New Guinea could look at photos of people from other cultures and identify what emotions were displaying. Since Ekman’s work, other papers have tested the universality theory and occasionally challenged it. Rachael Jack of the University of Glasgow and co-authors used computer graphics to produce facial animations (动画). They then showed these animations to 15 Western Caucasian people far away from countryside and 15 East Asian from modern cities. They were asked to divide the facial expressions into groups. This is what they found: They did get six groups from the Western Caucasians. But the results between emotion groups from the East Asians were complexed. They believe this suggests modern cultural factors have a greater influence than before. 1.Charles Darwin held the view in his book that ________. A. facial expressions are understood by all B. facial expressions are easy to read C. man and animals share the same emotions D. some facial expressions can cause confusion 2.According to the third paragraph, Fore tribesmen of New Guinea ________. A. were confused by the photos B. read the facial expressions in wrong ways C. could recognize the basic facial expressions D. had different facial expressions from city people 3.Since Darwin, all papers have tested the “universality theory” and _______. A. no authors have agreed B. all authors have found the same results C. some papers have been lost D. some authors have expressed different ideas 4.Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? CP：central point P1-P3: Point 1-Point 3 SP： sub-point C: Conclusion A. C.
They may have text, email, Facebook and Twitter, but young people are still lonelier than any other age group. The Loneliness in New Zealand report, published by Statistics New Zealand, shows under 30s are more likely to feel lonely than older people because loneliness decreases with age. Loneliness and poor mental health were strongly related across all ages. Young people were not as likely to feel lonely because of financial hardship, but among older people, lack of money was a significant influence on loneliness. Women were more likely to feel lonely than men. Philip Walker, spokesman for the General Social Survey, said because it was relatively new it was hard to know whether loneliness among young people was a new trend. But overseas research has found that levels of loneliness in youth today are growing. Walker said the finding needed more exploration, including looking at the role of technology and social media. “It could be that people’s expectations of connection have gone up, so we expect increased levels of connection,” he said. “While technology like cell phones could help young people stay connected, on the other hand for those who do get bullied (欺辱), especially bullied online, it’s quite isolating. A lot of the time potentially it is a big contributor to loneliness.” Figures from online dating website FindSomeone also confirmed more young people were looking for love. Manager Rick Davies, said younger dating hopefuls were the fastest growing group on the site. Mr. Davies noted that since the report data was collected in 2010 there had been huge growth in smart phones, which meant people were online even more. He believed online tools, such as Skype, could help people stay connected. “People can keep in touch with a wide range of friends from all over the world much more easily now. It’s like you’re sitting in your living room having a chat with them.” Bemardine Reid, operations committee chairwoman for Samaritans, which operates a free helpline, said many of their calls came from people who were lonely. “It might be that they’ve got some problem, just like all the things people would normally talk to a friend about, but people who are alone lack those normal contacts.” (交流) The Statistics New Zealand report also showed people who didn’t have face-to-face contact with family and friends were more likely to feel lonely, as were those who lived alone. 1.Which of the following may Mr. Walker agree with? A. High technology may become a reason for loneliness. B. People shouldn’t use the Internet to get to know strangers. C. It’s hard for people to get enough connection online as expected. D. Social media should play an important role in helping lonely people. 2.It can be inferred from the passage that ________. A. FindSomeone is a website where you can find old friends B. without technology, young people would not feel lonely C. high technology results in the older being lonely D. those cheated or hurt online tend to feel lonely 3.From the last two paragraphs, we can conclude that ________. A. Internet can keep people free from loneliness B. people chatting a lot online tend to be optimistic C. people living alone tend to have more connection online D. people communicating less in the real world risk loneliness 4.What is the best title of the passage? A. Loneliness around You B. Young People Online C. Young but Lonely D. E-times and Young People
This year at the Olympic Games in Rio, you might stumble across a pretty interesting sight outside of the various stadiums holding competitions around the city. Meet Chen Guanming, a 60-year-old Chinese farmer who pedaled his rickshaw (人力车) all the way from China to Rio. He calls himself “Olympic madman,” and surely he deserves it: this is the third Olympic Games he rode to. Brazilians welcomed him with the best friendship and a splendid show after he arrived in Rio a week earlier. Seventeen years ago, he embarked the crazy adventure as an Olympics chaser: he toured around China before attending the Beijing Olympics in 2008, then made it to London in 2012, and now he’s in Rio. He plans to finish his global journey in Tokyo for the 2020 Olympics. He doesn’t really have money, but strangers he met on the road have been pouring support to him: a heartfelt encouragement, a warm meal, or a lift up a hill — the rickshaw, his good buddy, carries all his luggage and weighs as heavy as 400 pounds. Zsofia Korodi, a Hungarian living in London, set up a Facebook fan page after being “inspired by his actions,” so that supporters keep track of him. That way his journeys are pieced together, and people call out the next town to look out and take care of him. When there’s water to cross, people he met fly him over, and he will patiently wait for the rickshaw to arrive by ship. Chen spent two years, traveled almost 40,000 miles to get to the London Olympics. For Rio, he hopped a plane to Canada and then made his way from Canada through the US, South America to Rio. Chen said he does it all to enhance the Olympic spirit. “My biggest hope is to encourage the vulnerable, the weak, and those who are afraid of challenges.” In Rio, he’s apparently becoming an Olympic celebrity— a sportsman that compete out of the fields, with himself and gets stopped wherever he goes to take pictures. Even though he couldn’t watch the games at the scene, he’s completely happy by helping to pick trash and clean the surrounding areas of the stadiums. That’s what the Olympics is about. “It is to challenge the boundaries, to compete in a friendly manner, and to win the honor of the higher calling.” He said. See you in Japan in 2020, Mr. Chen! 1.Mr. Chen calls himself “Olympic madman” because ________. A. he has a bad temper whenever Olympic Games come B. he rides to Olympic Games as a crazy Olympics chaser C. he becomes super busy with his business in Olympic season D. he gets splendid results every time he competes in Olympic Games 2.Which city didn’t Mr. Chen ride to for Olympic Games? A. Beijing B. Rio C. London D. Tokyo 3.Why did Mr. Chen ride to Rio? A. He wanted to win the honor of Olympics at the scene. B. He planned to challenge and compete in a friendly manner. C. He hoped to promote the Olympic spirit and encourage others. D. He intended to pick trash and clean the surrounding areas of the stadiums. 4.Which word can be used to describe Mr. Chen best? A. Enthusiastic B. Intelligent C. Sensitive D. Competitive.
Whether you’re a grandparent who takes care of the little ones once or twice a week and is looking for interesting ways to keep them entertained, or a long-distance grandparent relying on technology to stay in touch, we’ve got you covered with the best apps for grandparents.
1.Which of the following can be used in Android system? A. Story Patch. B. Little Peanut on the Go. C. Toilet Finder. D. Zero to Three — Let’s Play. 2.What can we know about the apps? A. Toilet Finder can be used through voice signals. B. Zero to Three — Let’s Play can provide lots of entertainment. C. We can download JBaby Grandparents Frame from the App Store for free. D. Grandparents can share location with caregivers by Little Peanut on the Go. 3.What is the purpose of this article? A. To explain how to use some smartphone apps. B. To make life more convenient for grandparents. C. To recommend some apps to assist grandparents. D. To advocate interaction between family members.
假设你是李华，你的美国老师Miss Morgan要求你们明天下午去听一个美国历史的讲座。你因故不能参加。请你根据以下要点，写一封短信向Miss Morgan请假。 内容要点: 1. 表示歉意； 2. 理由:去机场接从法国回来的舅舅； 3. 询问:是否有录音，以便补听讲座。 注意:1. 词数:100词左右； 2. 可根据内容要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Miss Morgan， ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
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