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Studies suggest that babies learn to _________ voices before birth． They can recognize their mother's voice among a group of women． A. suspect B. compromise C. discriminate D. inspect
﹣﹣﹣Who is the most famous martial arts novelists？ ﹣﹣﹣Jin Yong， __________works deeply influenced the cultural development of Chinese﹣speaking communities around the world． A. he B. his C. who D. whose
Just tell Mike __________ has a good knowledge of physics and history is qualified for the position． A. Whenever B. Whomever C. Whoever D. Whichever
﹣﹣﹣I spent a week in Xiamen last month． ﹣﹣﹣Then you must have been overcharged for sea food many a time， ________ you？This city is known for that． A. mustn't B. weren't C. haven't D. hadn't
_________ the French and their revolution spirit， many countries have chosen to use the same colours on their flags． A. In terms of B. In case of C. In response to D. In salute to
假定你是李华，你从某网站上得知湖南省博物馆正在招募暑假英语讲解员，请你根据以下提示，给博物馆负责外国游客接待的Mr． Jason写一封英文自荐信。内容包括： 1．表达意愿； 2．自荐理由； 3．恳请获准。 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：讲解员 interpreter Dear Mr. Jason _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely LiHua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。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。 My parents and I visited my uncle in Seattle on last July. My favorite experience was our trip to Mount Rainer, an volcano near Seattle. Before we left, my uncle gave us hats to protect us from getting sunburned, I supposed that it will be very hot. When we drove up the mountain, I found the top covering with snow and ice! My uncle led me to a small path to increase our chances of seeing wildlife. Suddenly there appeared a field that small wild flowers grew up through the snow. Little animal stood still; tiny birds rose highly into the air. It was the most beautiful sight that Id never seen
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式 According to a survey in May, about 9.8 percent of the 93, 420 graduates said they wouldn’t begin working right after1.(graduate). This Phenomenon is called "delayed employment”. In fact. the number of students2.have decided not to start their careers within six months has been increasing3.(steady) since 2011. One reason is 4. young people want to find a job 5. (relate)to their personal interests, and they are not willing to give in and take jobs they don’t like . Another reason that some have determined to delay6.(find) work is to avoid the fierce competition of the job market. Recently, some Chinese college students7.(choose) to travel or volunteer instead of getting jobs. For example, Chen Nuan, 23, who will graduate8.the Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts this summer, has planned 9. (tour)Europe. As the old Chinese Saying goes, 'Traveling thousands of miles is 10. (good ) than reading thousands of books’．”
At a beautiful beach a little boy on his knees packs the sand into a bucket He turns the bucket upside down and______it. To the______of the little architect, a castle tower is created. He works all afternoon packing the walls building sentries( 5E)with bottle tops and bridges with sticks. And a sandcastle will be built. In a big city with _____streets and traffic, a man works in an office. He packs papers into piles, holds the phone between his______and shoulder and______the keyboard with his fingers. Contracts get signed and to the joy of the man, a _____is made. His pension will be sentries and capital gains will be______. An empire will be built. The two builders of the two castles have very much ____ . They both______smallness into greatness. They both make something beautiful out of______ .And for both. the tide will rise and the _____will come. Yet that is where the _____stop. The little boy sees the end of his castle while the man______it. As the dusk approaches and waves near, the child _____to his feet and begins to clap as the waves wash away his _____ . There is no sorrow. no______and no regret. He smiles and goes home. The man in his office is not very______like the child. As his empire is fading, he is terrified, trying to _____it. "Its my castle! he_____ at the incoming tide. Go ahead and build your dreams, but with a child’s heart. When the sun______and the tides take, just applaud. Salute the process of life and go home with a smile. 1.A. kicks B. lifts C. breaks D. covers 2.A. surprise B. relief C. amusement D. delight 3.A. lonely B. busy C. clean D. empty 4.A. hand B. neck C. arm D. ear 5.A. fixes B. touches C. hits D. checks 6.A. profit B. point C. record D. wish 7.A. bridges B. tool C. buckets D. beaches 8.A. in hand B. in common C. in need D. in total 9.A. increase B. cut C. shape D. put 10.A. something B. anything C. everything D. nothing 11.A. award B. victor C. future D. end 12.A. similarities B. competitions C. differences D. changes 13.A. follows B. accepts C. ignores D. enjoys 14.A. jumps B. struggles C. sticks D. bend 15.A. dream B. gift C. masterpiece D. memory 16.A. excitement B. hesitation C. fear D. desire 17.A. wise B. naughty C. curious D. active 18.A. finish B. protect C. improve D. collect 19.A. glances B. stares C. yells D. points 20.A. set B. shines C. rises D. burns
Take care of your spine（脊柱） The spine stands at the center of your health, providing your body with structure and support. It also contains your spine cord, a massive collection of nerves conveying electric signals from the rest of your body to your brain1. Maintaining good posture( 姿势) is one of the most important things you can do to keep your spine healthy. Proper posture means standing or sitting while keeping your spine straight, except for its natural curves. Posture comes into play even when you are asleep. Sleeping on your side puts less stress on your spine than most other positions. 2. . Especially if you work at a desk most of the day, it's important to get up and stretch regularly. 3.Stretch can help the muscles around your spine relax and allow bones to shift into better arrangement. Strength exercises like pushups(俯卧撑) can also help by strengthening the muscles around your spine. However, don’t overdo the exercise, as repeated motions can strain the muscles around your spine. Finally, your diet affects the health of your spine because many vitamins are necessary for bones and nerves. In particular, vitamins B and D are essential to keep bones healthy, so you may want to consider taking a supplement.4., so it is also helpful to do some of the back exercise outside. Many of the actions necessary to keep your spine healthy are identical to those used to preserve your health in other ways.5. A. However, the latter is also absorbed from sunlight. B. Staying still for too long can be hard on your back. C. So protect your back, the rest of the body will benefit. D. Protecting your spine with yoga is also a necessary step. E. Try the following exercises to keep your spine more flexible. F. Exercise is also an important factor in the health of your spine. G. So you should take the following factors into account to have a healthy spine.
Since App Store was set up, it has been selling consumers one simple thing choice. Whether you wanted to play games, read the news, or do a thousand other things, there was something for whatever you desired. Then something funny happened. Logging into the App Store today is like going into a shopping mall with only a coupon(优惠券) for one thing: There’s so much choice; it might be easier to give up than to choose. It isn’t consumers who are burdened, though. Too much content of all kinds also has economic effects. When countless choices are available, it causes pressure, pushing prices down and driving us a bit crazy. So what is the way forward? It may well be to turn less choice itself to the marketing strategy. There are already signs that this is happening. Firstly content companies are looking to prevent their offerings from getting lost in the tons of stuff. Most obvious is Disney, which is planning to open its own streaming service next year. The point is to narrow the focus so that those seeking Disney cartoons will have one place to go, rather than being around various services. Yet if that represents a careful first step, there are more extreme options too. Consider the idea of a wine club: from tens of thousands of bottles each year, subscribers pay someone to select the most interesting ones. Perhaps what comes next for digital content is similar-carefully selected offerings from trusted sources that put choices in the hands of someone else in order to get rid of the anxiety of choosing. Up to now, too much choice in digital media has only one solution: the algorithm（运算法则）． But we＇ ve seen the trouble with algorithms on You Tube They feed you only what you’ve already said you like, not things you may not know you re into. Worse, they have a tendency to serve up disturbing content he way forward cant simply be more or better algorithms. Instead, it's time for digital companies to start thinking about how to put limits on things: on how much we can use a device, or what we are available to choose from. As we move further into the digital revolution, what people ask for is clear: Less. 1.What will too much choice of content on the market result in? A. The shutdown of companies B. The anxiety of consumers C. The poor quality of products D. The slowdown of economy 2.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to Paragraphs 4 and 5? A. Content companies should withdraw their offerings online B. Content companies should post their offerings on App Store C. Content companies adopt different methods to narrow the consumers focus D. Content companies open their own streaming services on You Tube 3.How do algorithms probably respond to consumers needs? A. They make a better choice for them B. They help to remove disturbing content C. They change their interest in digital media D. They fail to offer what they possibly like 4.What is the authors attitude towards limiting the choice consumers have A. Approving. B. Skeptical C. Opposing. D. Neutral
Canada is a bilingual country with "co-official " languages. English and French enjoy equal status as the official languages of all government agencies in Canada. This means that the public has the right to communicate with and receive services from government in either English or French. Government employees have the right to work in the official language of their choice in certain bilingual regions. Like the United States, Canada started as a colony. Beginning in the 1500s it was part of New France but later became a British colony after the Seven Years’ War. As a result, the Canadian government recognized the languages of both colonizers: France and England. The Constitution (宪法)Act of 1867 admitted the use of both languages in federal courts. Years later, Canada strengthened its commitment to bilingualism when it passed the Official Languages Act of 1969, which reconfirmed the constitutional origins of its co official languages. Recognition of both English and French protects the rights of all Canadians. Among other benefits, the 1969 Act recognized the Canadian citizens should be able to access federal laws and government documents, whether their native language was French or English. The general law also requires that consumer products feature bilingual packaging throughout the country. The Canadian government is committed to advancing the equality and the use of English and French and provides support to the development of English and French minority communities. However, the reality is that most Canadians speak English, and of course, many Canadians speak another language entirely. Although the federal government theoretically guarantees bilingual services in all areas, there are many regions where English is the clear majority language so the government does not offer services in French in those regions. Canadians use the phrase "where numbers justify "to indicate whether a local populations language requires bilingual services from the government. While many Canadians are bilingual in English and French, Statistics. Canada finds that over 200 other languages were reported as a language spoken by its people. About two-thirds of the respondents who spoke one of these languages also spoke either English or French 1.Why are two official languages accepted in Canada? A. The language-using tradition caused by Canada's colonial history B. The theoretical commitment made by Canadian courts in the past C. The welcome attitude towards people coming from all over the world D. The mastery of two languages of Canadians because of school education 2.What is the current situation of official languages in Canada? A. People speaking English are superior because of their access to federal laws B. Federal governments have to provide bilingual services to all citizens in Canada C. French minority communities are given more support due to their language-using history D. There are more people speaking English than French in some parts of Canada 3.What can we infer from the passage? A. The legal court usage of French and English was established in Canada in 1969. B. Some Canadians in certain districts might speak neither English nor French C. Either French or English should be used on products in Canada according to the law D. English has gained superior legal position to French because of bigger users in Canada 4.Which is the best title of the passage? A. The Official Languages in Canada B. Canada, a Multiple-language Land C. Balancing English and French in Canada D. Advancing English and French in Canada
I’m a student in my third year at Robert Gordon University, but I also work 35 hours a week at Sainsbury's to make ends meet. I constantly have to force myself to stay awake, and to be alert, whatever it takes. The work I do at Sainsbury's is very physical like stacking(fi3 ik)shelves. I am lucky because the amount I lift at work is nothing compared with the weight I lift in the gym. I know I have the strength to bear it. I am originally from Nigeria. I came here when I was seven. Money was always tight. My parents gave me everything I needed, but there was no money for luxuries. I worked hard at school though and, with the help of professors, I got the best A-level grades in my class. Unfortunately, though I had applied for "settled "British residential status the Home Office waited until I was in sixth form to approve my application. That meant I was not eligible for a student loan. The only way I could afford to go to university was that I got a job that would pay for all my living costs and my parents paid for my tuition fees. I don’t have much time to socialize because of my job. Ideally, Id like to have more time to study so I can excel at my course. Yes, I have a lot on my plate, but working hard isnt new for me. Growing up, my parents cultivated in me the importance of working hard for what I want in life. My dream is to get a job in the NHS. But now, Im just focused on trying to get the best grades I can. Whenever I find life hard, I tell myself this is about my future. 1.Why does the author work long hours and sometimes overtime every week? A. To pay for his own living expenses B. To pay for his tuition fees C. To prove his ability to earn money D. To help his parents pay off the debts 2.What does the underlined word "eligible "in Paragraph 4 refer to? A. Responsible B. Anxious C. Qualified D. Accessible 3.Which of the following can NOT be used to describe the author? A. Persistent B. Diligent C. Sociable D. Ambitious 4.Which proverb can best summarize the passage? A. Actions speak louder than words B. God help those who help the themselves C. A penny saved is a penny earned D. Where there is life, there is hope
WHERE ARE WE GOING TODAY? The Play Indoor Playground covers 2, 300 square feet. It has fun, colorful entertaining and exciting toys and equipment for you to play with. How about the inflatable（可充气的） obstacle course？ Do you think you will be able to walk around it as you re bouncing everywhere? Maybe you want to take a swim in the ball pool. The great thing about playing is being able to be creative and use your imagination. You can be ANYTHING you want to be! How about being monkeys to hide out in the tree house? You can climb up to the top of the tree house slide, and pretend to eat those yummy bananas before sliding back down again. Or perhaps you want to be princesses, sitting in the castle with your lovely long hair flowing out of the tower. You can use the clothes in the princess dress-up trunk to really feel the part. For the little ones, there is an infant section where they can play and experiment with the toys at their own pace, away from the bigger kids, and there is also a Sony Playstation area for the slightly bigger kids who want to try and beat their highest scores and try the latest games. Don’t worry! Parents are included too. They have an adult lounge furnished with comfortable seating and a view of the play area so you can relax and know your child is having a great time Cost. Adult: $3 per person(Parents are free if there are two children to play.) Children: $ 10 for the Ist child. $8 for a sister or brother. Time: 12: 00-7: 00 P.m. from Monday to Thursday. Address. 401 West. Los Feliz Blvd. Suite E. Glendale. CA. Tel:818-551-1752 1.Who will probably regard the Play Indoor Playground as the most appealing? A. Families that want some challenges B. Kids who want to have fun outdoors C. Kids who want to take part in fun activities. D. Parents who want to play games with kids. 2.How much should a couple with two kids pay to enter it? A. $18 B. $21 C. $24 D. $26 3.What is the main purpose of the text? A. To encourage kids to travel around B. To tell parents how to educate kids C. To recommend some sports activities D. To advertise an indoor playground
假定你是李华，两月前你从海外代购网店订购了一套书虫系列读物，昨天才到货，且包装破损，数量不足。请你根据以下提示，给该店店主Bob写一封投诉信： 1. 介绍购物情况； 2. 反应存在问题； 3. 提出解决问题的方案。 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：complaint n. 投诉Bookworm Series 书虫系列读物 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除:把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。 修改:在错的词下画一横线,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。 I was about to go back home after school while I heard someone crying nearby. I looked around and found the boy sitting on the ground. I went up to him and asking gently what had happened. The boy looked at me, still crying, pointed out to a ball in a deep hole and told me everything. I decided lend him a hand, and the ball was out of my reach. Where could I get the ball? I thought it over and then had an idea. I quickly fetched some bottles of water and poured them into the hole. With the water rising, the ball floated up. The boy got the ball happy and expressed his thank for my offer.
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Amber Room, an1. (amaze) treasure, which was decorated with gold and jewels, was made of several tons of2. (select) amber. It first3. (belong) to the King of Prussia and was given to Peter the Great as a gift. The Czar sent Frederick William a troop of his best soldiers4. return. Later it was moved to a palace outside St Petersburg5. Catherine Π spent her summers. During the Second World War, when Germany and Russia were at war, The Nazis stole the room6. (secret). In less than two days 100,000peices were put into twenty-seven7.(wood) boxes and put on a train for Künisberg. After that, what happened to the Amber Room8. (remain) a mystery and the room is now missing. Recently, the Russians and Germans have built a new Amber Room,9. looks like the old one,10. (celebrate) the 300th birthday of the city of St Petersburg.
Greenberg was a lucky guy to enter Columbia University on full scholarship． But just before junior year，Greenberg's______ changed． One day his vision "______ up" and later he was diagnosed （诊断）with glaucoma （青光眼）． Then doctors operated on Greenberg's eyes．______，the surgery didn't work． Greenberg was going blind． He was so______ that he refused to see anyone． As Greenberg' s best friend，Arthur persuaded Greenberg to go back to Columbia and______ to be his reader． Arthur read ______ to him every day， taking time out from his own study， and Greenberg______ scoring straight A's． Still， he was______ about getting around alone and relied on his friend． Then， one afternoon， Greenberg and Arthur went to Midtown Manhattan． When it was time to go back to campus， Arthur said he couldn' t______ him because of an appointment． Greenberg______ They argued，and Arthur walked off，______ Greenberg alone in Grand Central Terminal． Greenberg，who was completely______，stumbled （蹒珊）through the rush﹣hour crowd． He took a shuttle train west to Times Square，and then transferred to an uptown train． Four miles later， he ______ at the Columbia University stop． At the university's gates， someone______ him． "Oops， excuse me，sir． " Greenberg______ the voice． It was Arthur's． Greenberg's first reaction was ______，but in the next second， he realized what he had just______﹣and realized，too，who had made it possible．______，Arthur had been with him the whole way， using one of the most______ strategies． Blindness doesn't make Greenberg fail to appreciate the______ of life． He always says he is the luckiest man in the world． 1.A. faith B. attitude C. fortune D. reputation 2.A. lit B. steamed C. cleared D. cheered 3.A. Otherwise B. Moreover C. Therefore D. However 4.A. shy B. desperate C. selfish D. nervous 5.A. offered B. pretended C. happened D. learned 6.A. letters B. newspapers C. textbooks D. magazines 7.A. ended up B. carried on C. imagined D. considered 8.A. curious B. confident C. excited D. tentative 9.A. abandon B. rescue C. comfort D. accompany 10.A. compromised B. panicked C. explained D. apologized 11.A. leaving B. finding C. consulting D. serving 12.A. tired B. amused C. confused D. satisfied 13.A. got off B. pulled over C. looked around D. ran away 14.A. turned to B. shouted at C. knocked into D. quarreled with 15.A. raised B. lost C. controlled D. recognized 16.A. anger B. pleasure C. relief D. sorrow 17.A. missed B. questioned C. ignored D. achieved 18.A. Gradually B. Finally C. Obviously D. Strangely 19.A. brilliant B. familiar C. defensive D. complex 20.A. magic B. beauty C. wisdom D. truth
Little Habits Make a Big Difference Everything around us is changing at amazing speed, it seems ̶ but some things will always remain the same.1. Some of our daily habits have the power to always give us happiness and lead us toward success. Here are some little habits that can make a big difference: 2. Many studies have linked early rising with success. An early morning wake-up carries benefits including better planning and anticipation（预料）of problems, and more time to do the things that make you happy. Happiness comes to those who are curious. 3. As long as you live, there will always be something to learn, and as long as you follow your heart and your passions, you won’t miss out on learning. Believe in yourself and all that your are. 4. Confidence is the key to success ̶ the thing that lets you look at the past without regret, stay grounded in the present, and prepare for the future without fear. A day well spent gets you a good night sleep. Enough sleep makes you feel healthier and happier, and it’s more than lifting up your mood or removing exhaustion. Adequate sleep is a key part of your health and inner happiness. 5.. It doesn’t take a huge effort to make a significant change in your life －using one or two tiny habits may be all you need. Get started today and you’ll soon be experiencing the rewards. A. That’s why habits are so powerful. B. The ground work of all happiness is good health. C. Early to rise makes you healthy, wealthy, and wise. D. The habit of respect means treating everyone with kindness. E. Nothing will ever make you happier than having faith in yourself. F. When you rest better, you can live better and achieve more happiness. G. There is no stage in life when we can’t be learning something valuable.
Many years ago, people relied on the sun, the moon and stars to find their way around. Later, the compass was introduced. And now, we have satnav（卫星导航）systems to guide us. A satnav system uses groups of satellites to show the user’s location. They send information to a receiver, such as a smartphone, to show us where we are. The earliest built satnav system is the Global Positioning Satellite System, which belongs to the US. Then there is Russia’s Global Navigation Satellite system，the European Union’s Galileo and China’s own satellite navigation system, Beidou. On October 18, 2017, an ARJ21-700 plane, which was the first domestically（国内地） produced jet equipped with the Beidou navigation system, successfully completed a test flight. The results showed the performance of the system developed by China matches that of similar systems produced abroad, according to the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China. Since its introduction in 2000, the Beidou navigation system has been increasing numbers of applications linked to everyday life, from shared bikes to farming. When it comes to shared bikes, smart locks that support Beidou chips offer more accurate positioning than others, making it easier to find a bike. Farmers can use Beidou-enabled tractors to plow（犁）the soil and use unmanned aircraft with Beidou to sow seeds, which can improve efficiency and make better use of resources. Beidou’s farming applications have spread from Heilongjiang Province to Beijing, Liaoning, Shanxi, Hubei and other regions across China. With its many uses, the Beidou navigation system is even playing a big role in the Belt and Road Initiative（一带一路）. “To date, the Beidou system has covered most parts of the Asia-Pacific region, as well as countries along the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road,” said Yang Changfeng, chief designer of the Beidou system. Today, there are more than 20 Beidou satellites above our heads, and China plans to launch even more this year to expand the Beidou network to better serve the Belt and Road Initiative. “As Beidou expands its overseas reach, it will be increasingly popular in the logistics（物流） industry,” said Miao Qianjun, Secretary General of the navigation services association. “Ships, for example, can use it to position themselves while sailing across oceans to European countries, no longer limited to Southeast Asian regions in the near future. 1.What is the purpose of the first two paragraphs? A. To compare some modern satnav systems. B. To describe the benefits of satnav systems. C. To tell us how satnav systems were created. D. To introduce some satnav systems and their functions. 2.What can we know about the Beidou navigation system according to the article? A. It was used successfully in a new jet plane. B. It is more powerful than other satnav systems. C. It was introduced to China on October, 2017. D. It wasn’t used in our everyday life until recently. 3.According to the article, the Beidou navigation system is already widely used for _______. A. plowing the soil and sowing seeds B. improving the efficiency of network C. producing more smart locks for shared bikes D. navigating ships across oceans to European countries 4.What is Miao Qianjun’s attitude toward the future of the Beidou system? A. Worried. B. Casual. C. Positive. D. Doubtful.
A primary school in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province has announced it no longer requires parents to sign their children’s homework, which was aimed at getting parents to supervise(监督) their children after school. China Youth Daily comments: Putting an end to the requirement that parents sign off on the homework of their children eases the burden on many parents, as otherwise they would have to do primary school homework after a hard day’s work. But there are worries that if parents stop having to sign off on their children’s homework, the children will not get good grades. However, the most effective way for children to study is to develop their willingness to learn and do their own studies. When doing homework, students practice and hopefully apply what they have learned. It is true that teachers are supposed to check students’ homework and identify their mistakes. But some parents correct their children’s mistakes by themselves when signing off on it. It is the duty of students to do their homework, be responsible for their studies and correct their mistakes. Parents’ supervising their homework, checking their answers and dealing with the harder problems will only make children less aware of their mistakes and encourage them to wait for their parents’ help when they face any problems. Children have to manage their own learning and develop the ability to study by themselves, as competence will not be achieved if a student simply repeats strict tasks in which he is assisted in school by teachers and at home by parents. A delayed satisfaction experiment conducted by Walter Mischel in the 1960s proved that children with better self-discipline(自律) performed better in their studies and interpersonal relationships. There is little doubt that parents’ supervision can make children’s homework better. But it does not give children the chance to practice their ability to solve problems independently. 1.Why does the author mention the primary school’s announcement in the first paragraph? A. To express his doubts. B. To introduce the topic. C. To present an argument. D. To clarify his writing purpose. 2.In the author’s opinion, stopping signing kids’ homework mainly aims to __________. A. ease the burden on many parents. B. help children get good grades. C. increase the kids’ awareness of being responsible for their studies. D. shift(转移) the responsibility of supervising kids’ homework on to teachers. 3.Which of the following can be an effect caused by parents’ stopping signing off? A. Children’s grades will absolutely decrease. B. Children will lose confidence when facing any problems. C. Children will simply repeat rigid tasks so as to practice themselves. D. Children will try to deal with their problems and mistakes by themselves. 4.What is the author’s attitude to parents’ stopping signing kids’ homework? A. Supportive. B. Indifferent. C. Neutral. D. Opposed
When I was a boy there were no smart phones. Computers were something you saw on STAR TREK(星际航行)，and our television only got one channel clearly. Still, I was never bored. The fields, hills, and woodlands around my house were the nature ready-made playgrounds. I can remember once hiking to a nearby lake and slowly walking around it. At the backside of it I was amazed to find an old, one-lane, dirt road that I had never seen before. I immediately set out to travel it. It was full of holes and muddy tracks and deep woods bordered it on both sides, but exploring it still seemed like a fine adventure. I walked on and on for what seemed like hours. I was sure my guardian angel was whispering in my ear to turn around and head back home but I was stubborn and even a bit stupid, so I walked on. The dirt road give way to a rock one and then a paved one, yet there was still neither a car nor a house in sight. My legs were getting tired. I noticed that the sun was starting to go down and I grew scared. I didn’t want to end up trapped on this road in the dark of night, but I was sure it would be dark before I could make my way back to the lake again. I was almost in tears when I turned one last curve(弯曲处) and saw something in the distance. It was a house that I recognized. My heart leapt up! I jumped up and down and laughed out loud. I knew the way home! It was still over a mile away but my legs felt like feathers and I hurried back to my house in no time. I walked in with a big smile on my face just in time for dinner. I remembered this recently when I saw a sign that said, “All roads lead Home.” This is true. In this life all roads no matter what their twists(弯曲) and turns are can lead us home again. They can lead us to our homes here on Earth. They can lead us to our homes in our heart, if we can insist. 1.Why was the author never bored when he was a boy? A. Because there was still a TV. B. Because he liked hiking alone. C. Because there were so many playgrounds built for him. D. Because he had so many places around his house to play. 2.What made the author decide to take the old road? A. Seeing it before. B. That it was a muddy road. C. Trying a new and special experience. D. That it had deep woods on both sides. 3.How did the author feel when he saw a known house in the distance? A. Excited. B. Frightened. C. Touched. D. Desperate. 4.Why did the author mention the sign? A. To share a famous saying with readers. B. To introduce what he wanted to say. C. To explain the function of the sign. D. To prove the significance of the sign.
Panama City， Panama For beach vacations that get you out of town and invite you and your family to dive into culture， consider a trip to Panama City． Here，you will enjoy beaches and city exploring． Book your stay at the Westin Playa Bonita， where you can book a room starting at ﹩222 a night． There are various programs，including beach Olympics， stargazing （天体观察）and Spanish lessons． Jupiter， Florida This place offers you quality time you can spend with your loved ones． Book your stay at Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa， with rates for a family of four starting at ﹩207 a night． Here， you can shoot baskets at the basketball courts，take a dip in the pool or teach your children beach yoga． San Diego，California The West Coast is a great spot for cheap beach vacations， so tell your family to pack their bags for a visit to San Diego． A cheap ﹩10 Uber ride from the airport will have you pulling up the Kona Kai Resort & Spa． Here，a family of four can stay in a Deluxe Guest Room starting at ﹩159 per night． Your kids can practice cannonballs at the pool after a visit to the world﹣famous San Diego Zoo． Kihei Maui， Hawaii For West Coasters who are growing bored with their backyard， fly to the islands of Hawaii． Stay at the Aston at the Maui Banyan， with a charge of ﹩179 a night for a family of four． Here，you'll witness some of the best sunsets of your life while your kids splash （戏水）in the Pacific， And if you're set on cooking a fancy meal， you'll enjoy suites that come with a full kitchen． 1.Which of the following charges you least a night？ A. The Aston at the Maui Banyan． B. The Westin Playa Bonita． C. The Kona Kai Resort & Spa． D. Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa． 2.What can you do at the Aston at the Maui Banyan？ A. Admire beautiful sunsets． B. Visit a world﹣famous zoo． C. Observe fantastic stars． D. Play some beach sports． 3.What is the common feature of the four destinations？ A. They all offer rooms with a full kitchen． B. They are all intended for family trips． C. They all pick up visitors from the airport． D. They all provide bike riding on the beach．
为了加强与同学们的沟通，营造更好的学校生活，使同学们更加健康快乐的成长，学校决定向同学们征求建议。假如你是李明，用英语向校长写一封建议信。内容包括: 1.对学校和老师提出建议； 2.提出这些建议的原因。 注意: 1.词数100左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 3.文中不能出现真实的校名和地名。 Dear Headmaster, I’m very glad to write a letter to you . These days we’re talking about how to have a better school life. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Ming
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。 修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。 Last week I went to the Summer Palace and met some American tourist by accident. I greeted them with English and then we begin to chat. I got to know that they were college students travel in China, most of them were fond of Chinese culture. They were busy taking pictures and were amazing at the changes that had taken place in the past few years. After that, we went boating or had a good time. We were exchanged our e-mail addresses so that we could write to each other in the future. I was gladly to have a chance to practice my oral English. What exciting experience it was!
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 People are having a debate about whether 1. (develop) the economy or protect the environment. 2. Lin Shuiqing’s opinion, 3. is our duty to cut back on 4. (produce) and reduce the quantities of things we make and buy while Qian Liwei thinks that businessmen are not greedy and they don’t hide from their 5.(responsible), either. As far as he is concerned, the people 6. (operate) these factories are 7. (deep) concerned about the environment, and should 8. (give) more credit. As 9. matter of fact, many people are willing to pay a little higher price for things 10. are friendly to the environment.
I was leaving for a new job in Europe and my younger brother would be leaving for college. We only had a few precious months left as a family living under the same ______. Everything would change in the ______. A family of magpies (喜鹊) ______ in our maple tree. This family seemed to be extraordinarily lively. One early morning, the noise was so ______ that my dad went out to see what the birds were doing. He found a young magpie ______ around the yard, flapping (拍打) his little wings and yelling. Dad looked up in the tree to find Mommy and Daddy Magpie sitting on a branch and glaring ______ at him. He had to do something for the poor little thing. Dad called the zoo for ______. They told him not to ______ it and assured him the baby would learn to fly on its own. Dad no longer ______ the magpie around the yard. He did, however, watch him ______ from the living room window, just to make sure a cat didn’t turn him into ______. The next day I got a ______ at my summer job. It was from my father. He never called me ______. He asked me if I saw Morey before I left home — he named the bird Morey. Driving home from work, I ______ it wasn’t only about the magpie but also about his own little fledglings (幼鸟) who were ______ the nest. It was about my brother and me. Dad felt as helpless as the Mommy and Daddy bird watching in the tree. He couldn’t make us fly nor could he ______ cats once we left the nest. I got home and found him looking out of the kitchen window with ______ in his eyes. I ______ him by saying Morey might have learnt to fly with very good parents raising him. Soon it was the end of August. Bags were ______ and it was time for my brother and me to leave the nest. In the end, Dad had nothing to worry about. He ______ his little fledglings well. And we flew... 1.A. house B. room C. family D. roof 2.A. winter B. spring C. fall D. summer 3.A. settled down B. took down C. cut down D. brought down 4.A. exciting B. loud C. frightening D. low 5.A. flying B. jumping C. running D. wandering 6.A. hopefully B. carefully C. helplessly D. suddenly 7.A. leave B. permission C. advice D. conclusion 8.A. hunt B. chase C. ignore D. touch 9.A. followed B. assisted C. helped D. collected 10.A. coldly B. gladly C. purposely D. cautiously 11.A. taste B. lunch C. meat D. nest 12.A. news B. message C. call D. notice 13.A. at work B. at school C. at home D. at noon 14.A. realized B. wondered C. summarized D. questioned 15.A. building B. quitting C. directing D. leaving 16.A. argue with B. fight against C. drive away D. associate with 17.A. light B. tears C. pain D. doubts 18.A. greeted B. hugged C. persuaded D. comforted 19.A. locked B. packed C. loaded D. strengthened 20.A. raised B. loved C. brought D. accompanied
How to Discover Your Talent Talent tends to refer to that inborn skill that everyone seems to be born with. 1.. It’s good to try and identify and practice that skill. Revisit your childhood. A good way to figure out where your talents lie is to go back to your childhood. 2.. This is often the time when you had plans that weren’t limited by what people tend to think of as ‘reality’. Consider what it is you do when you lose track of time. One of the chief things you can do is focus on what you love to do so much that you have a tendency to forget everything else for a while. 3.. You might have to research a bit deeper into the things you enjoy to discover what makes you feel satisfied. 4.. Sometimes, when you’re having difficulty seeing clearly, it’s good to get an outside opinion. Your friends and family members know you well and they should be able to offer you some insights into the areas they think you’re talented in. Try new things. Especially if you’re not sure what your talents might be, you should get out and try new things. This way you’re more likely to hit on what it is that you’re really good at and that really makes you happy. 5.. In your quest for your own talent you should look into the talents of other people. A. Consider what you loved to do as a child B. Ask others for better advice C. You can use your talents in the service of kindness D. Focus on the areas that you’re less talented in E. Not all talents are going to be super obvious F. Observe and enjoy the talents of other people G. It’s true that having a talent can help you in life
A small robot may help children who are recovering from long-term illnesses in the hospital or at home. These children may feel isolated from their friends and classmates. The robot takes their place at school. Through the robot, the children can hear their teachers and friends. They also can take part in class from wherever they are recovering. Anyone who has a long-term illness knows that recovering at home can be lonely. This can be especially true for children. They may feel left out. Now, these children may have a high-tech friend to help feel less lonely. That friend is a robot. The robot is called AV1. AV1 goes to school for a child who is homebound while recovering from a long-term illness. And the child’s school friends must help. They carry the robot between classes and place the robot on the child’s desk. A Norwegian company called No Isolation created the robot. The co-founders of No Isolation are Karen Dolva and Marius Aabel. Dolva explains how the robot AV1 works. She says, from home, the child uses an iPad or a phone to start the robot. Then they use the same device to control the robot’s movements. At school, the robot becomes the eyes, ears and voice of the child. ‘So, it sits at the child’s desk in the classroom and the child uses an iPad or a phone to start it, control its movement with touch, and talk through it.’ The student can take part in classroom activities from wherever they are recovering — whether at home or from a hospital bed. The robot is equipped with speakers, microphones and cameras that make communication easy. 1.What’s the meaning of the underlined word ‘isolated’? A. Kept apart. B. Difficult to learn. C. Unhappy or stressful. D. Full of hope. 2.What are children unable to do through the robot? A. Taking part in the class. B. Talking with his friends. C. Writing on the blackboard. D. Hearing their teachers. 3.How do children control the robot’s movements? A. By talking with the robot. B. By taking part in class activities. C. By using the microphones equipped in it. D. By touching an iPad or a phone. 4.What’s the robot mainly designed for? A. Children who have just recovered from illnesses. B. Children who can’t go to school for a long time. C. Children who are bored with going to school. D. Children who can’t see, hear or speak.
During the past Spring Festival, many children may have received red packets from their families. But Xing Pu, a 40-year-old economist, is asking the government to give red packets to every Chinese citizen. Xing suggested the government give out 1,000 yuan to each Chinese since the government income has increased rapidly in recent years. He said his suggestion would allow everyone to directly enjoy the fruits of the country’s economic success, help the lower-income groups deal with rising prices and increase consumption around the country. Recent years have seen the government carry out a series of pro-poor (扶贫) and pro-rural (惠农) policies, including increasing spending on public health-care and cutting down the agricultural tax. But the lower-income group still needs more help. Xing said he has borrowed many ideas from practices in countries like the United States and Singapore. Earlier this year, the governments of the two nations offered cash handouts (救济) to their citizens. As for in China, ‘We can even encourage the rich to donate their 1,000 yuan red packet to the poor,’ said Xing. Although Xing’s suggestion has gained wide support among ordinary Chinese on the Internet, many other economists criticized it as unpractical. ‘To better use the increase of money, handing out money is not a solution that holds good for all time. It could be better to improve the public service or cut the price of energy use in daily life,’ said Qiao Xinsheng, an economic professor. 1.Xing Pu suggested that the government give out 1,000 yuan to each Chinese because _____. A. the poor should get help from the rich B. the government should help the rich C. the growing economic pie should be shared among the people D. the government doesn’t know how to use the money 2.What has the government done to help the lower-income group? A. Spending less on public health care. B. Increasing the agricultural tax. C. Handing out money to every Chinese. D. Carrying out pro-poor and pro-rural policies. 3.Xing Pu’s ideas of giving red packets to every Chinese citizen mainly came from ______. A. children receiving red packets from their families B. the US and Singapore governments offering cash handouts to their citizens C. the government’s increasing spending on public health care D. the rising prices in the country 4.According to Qiao Xinsheng, what is better than giving out money? A. Cutting the price of energy use in daily life. B. Supplying food to everyone every day. C. Controlling the rising of prices. D. Increasing the government income.
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