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The Spanish sculptor Isaac Cordal sees the city as his playground.He specializes in miniature，a street art often representing a social commentary as a critical observation on capitalism，power and so on. Cordal first models the sculptures in clay then reproduces them in cement(水泥)about 15cm in height. “As a material，cement seems very symbolic because it is one of our most recognizable footprints against nature.”he says.“Today we have been too used to cement city habitat.” For several years he’s been working on the project，Cement Eclipses，referring to the state when a building covers the sun:“It’s a critical reflection on the idea of progress.” These tiny cement figures have appeared in cities across Europe，found sitting on top of bus shelters or drowning in the grass land of the big city.“The street became a perfect setting in which I could find enough landscapes for them.Due to their small size and color，they go really well into the urban environment.They even normally go unseen by passersby.I’m very interested in that moment of surprise when someone accidentally discovers them.”he says. “Nowadays there is a fear of not being seen in the public area，so everything is always big and bold.We become a product of this and do not focus in as much.I think it is good to pay attention to small details.My work is a reward for those who do and it allows us to understand and change the world we have created in a different angle.”Cordal says. 1.Which of the following best explains“miniature”Underlined in paragraph 1 ? A. Tiny sculpture. B. Small playground. C. Social comments. D. Critical observation. 2.What’s Cordal’s attitude toward cement city habitat? A. Indifferent. B. Critical. C. Neutral. D. Supportive. 3.What does Cordal intend to tell us in the last paragraph? A. Everything big in public is attractive. B. Being small may be a fear in public. C. We need to focus on the details of the products. D. His work helps us to see the world differently. 4.What does the text mainly talk about? A. Cordal and his street art. B. Ways to be a sculptor. C. Materials used for sculptures. D. Reflections on city progress.
An“adulting conference” (AC)this week allowed Kentucky high school seniors the chance to learn how to change a tire，how to cook and other basic life skills—things that they may not have learned at home or in classes.A series of photos posted by Bullitt Central High School on social media shows students taking“adulting conference”are learning about personal finances，resumes and other essential skills at the event，which has been widely reported on the local and national news outlets. “I saw a Facebook post that parents passed around saying they needed a class in high school on taxes and cooking，”AC organizer Hardin told Louisville’s WAVE 3 News.Those skills are taught at school theoretically，she said，but the event gave students a chance to fill in gaps in their knowledge. Students could choose to attend three workshops out of 11 total options，the school says.The workshops were held in cooperation with numerous community partners. Some young people have left home and graduated school without having those gaps filled，according to a report this week from CBS New York，which documented a trend of young people seeking outclasses to learn basic life skills. While attending a cooking class，29-year-old Elena Toumaras told the station she’s struggling with“simple things.” “I was so used to，when living at home，my mom always cooking，”she told the station. An“Adulting School”in Portland，Maine，aims to use a new online format to teach the youths skills like conflict resolution，sewing and appreciation for all，the station says. Students’financial literacy has been of particular concern to some experts，as financial education in schools has stagnated(停滞)in the U.S.，with only 17 states requiring students to take classes in personal finance—a number that hasn’t risen in years. “The majority of U.S.states are failing our students by declining to offer these fundamental courses which are critical to their financial stability and security later in life.And this will be changed.”Nan J.Morrison，president and CEO of the Council for Economic Education，told CNBC. 1.What do we know about the“adulting conference”? A. It draws much attention from the media. B. It is not taught at home. C. It teaches seniors how to be a reporter. D. It is broadcast live to the public. 2.What can we learn from what Christy Hardin said? A. Only taxes and cooking classes ale demanded. B. AC helps put what has been learnt into practice. C. Many parents passed by the AC classroom. D. The event was organized by.some parents. 3.Why did Elena Toumaras attend a cooking class? A. To document a trend. B. To struggle with“simple things”. C. To satisfy her mother. D. To learn basic life skills. 4.What can we infer from the last two paragraphs? A. Expels will be concerned about finance. B. Fundamental majors won’t be provided in schools. C. More financial courses will be offered. D. More states will decline students’courses.
If you follow these insider tips，your photos will look like you had the place to yourself at the popular tourist attractions. Vatican Museums:Vatican City The Vatican draws more than five million people each year，and queues can reach four hours during peak season.Christie Hudson，senior communications manager at Expedia，recommends，choosing a skip-the-1ine tour.“This not only lets you avoid the ticket counter，but also includes the use of a private partner entrance.”Extra time to visit the Sistine Chapel? Yes! Bamboo Forest:Kyoto，Japan Bamboo Forest is the most worthy sight in Kyoto.Ⅱyou’re longing to enjoy the pathways and take pictures in total quietness，Kyoto Arashiyama Travel Guide recommends hitting the famous Bamboo Grove Path as early in the morning as possible—think 7 a.m.if you’re up for it.Don’t miss these hidden treasures you can only witness in Japan. Chichen Itza:Yucatán，Mexico Home to E1 Castillo and the Temple of the Warriors，Chichen Itza is a must-see.Want to beat the rush? Schedule an early tour that takes place before a site opens to the public.Led by an archaeologist guide，it’s full of fascinating insights and facts—without tons of pack-wearing tourists. Louvre Museum:Paris，France The Louvre is one of the most popular museums on the planet.If waiting around in line to get in isn’t the way you prefer to spend your time in Paris，consider purchasing a reserved ticket.This will give you entry to the pyramid within a half-hour window.The Louvre is also open until 9:45 p.m.on Wednesdays and Fridays，if you’re up for some late-night art visits. 1.What is recommended at Vatican Museums by Christie Hudson? A. Queuing four hours. B. Jumping the waiting line. C. Taking a skip-the-line tour. D. Visiting the Sistine Chapel. 2.Which of the following are available for early tourists to avoid the rush? A. Vatican Museums and Bamboo Forest. B. Chichen Itza and Bamboo Forest. C. Bamboo Forest and Louvre Museum. D. Chichen Itza and Louvre Museum. 3.Who might this passage be intended for? A. Visitors interested in museums. B. Guides at the tourist attractions. C. People at the ticket counter. D. Tourists to beat the rush.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 1.How did Rebecca feel about her job at the big company? A. It was meaningful. B. It was not satisfying. C. It was interesting. 2.Why did Rebecca open Dog Ma? A. To adopt homeless dogs. B. To have other dogs play with her dog. C. To help dog owners take care of their pets. 3.How much should a dog owner pay for a day at Dog Ma? A. About 25 dollars. B. About 50 dollars. C. About 75 dollars. 4.What service does Dog Ma offer? A. Providing dogs with medical care. B. Picking up dog owners. C. Bathing the dogs.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.How does the man feel about the technology show? A. Quite impressed. B. A little disappointed. C. Very confused. 2.Why is the woman concerned? A. Because she thinks the man is careless about people. B. Because she has no idea what she will write for her term paper. C. Because she is afraid using robots might not be good for people. 3.What should China do according to the man? A. Research the effects of robots on daily life. B. Become more competitive by using robots. C. Hire more engineers to develop new technology. 4.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Shopkeeper and customer. C. Employer and employee.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.Where does the man plan to attend college? A. US. B. England. C. Singapore. 2.What does the woman want to do first after graduation? A. Know some computer scientists. B. Work for a company. C. Teach at a university. 3.Which company does the woman like best? A. Oracle. B. Microsoft. C. Apple.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A basketball game. B. A nature picture. C. A hunting incident. 2.Why is the man surprised? A. The photographer killed the lion. B. The lion caught the zebra. C. The photographer wasn’t hurt.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.Where does the conversation take place? A. At a retirement home. B. At a hospital. C. At a hotel. 2.What would the man like the woman to do next? A. To arrange his furniture. B. To put away his books. C. To bring in his dinner.
What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A strange belief. B. The habits of bees. C. A visiting friend.
What will the man do next? A. Watch a show. B. Take a shower. C. Continue reading.
How has the weather been recently? A. Cold and rainy. B. Hot and dry. C. Windy and dry.
How many people are having the meal? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
What is the cat’s main color? A. Black. B. White. C. Gray.
假设你是高一学生李华，想应聘学校英语校报的记者兼编辑(editor)。请根据下面的个人情况用英语写一封应聘信，词数100字左右，开头语结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。 姓名：李华 年龄：17 性别：女 文章需要包括：获奖情况，经历和爱好。 联系方式：Lihua2015@163.com Dear Sir or Madam, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sincerely 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。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. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 With Teachers’ Day draw near, I would like to express my thanks to Ms. Li, who taught me English last year. At that time, I was having a trouble studying English and my scores fell. Ms. Li encouraged me and tell me her story that she never gave out before her studies didn’t go well. She also said that it was necessary to make efforts so that I would not regret waste time. Her words were the best medicine because she stood in her shoes to deal with problems and gave me sincere advices. She didn’t simple comfort me. Her teaching methods also counted. It had never occurred me that studying could be so interested until I met Ms. Li.
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。 A young man, while traveling through a desert, came across a spring of clear water.1.water was sweet. He filled his leather container so that he could bring some back to an elder2.had been his teacher. After a four-day journey, the young man3.( present ) the water to the old man. His teacher took a deep drink, smiled4.( warm ), and thanked his student very much for the sweet water. The young man went home5.a happy heart. After the student left, the teacher let6.student taste the water. He spat it out,7.(say) it was awful. Apparently, it was no longer fresh because of the old leather container. He asked his teacher, "Sir, the water was awful. Why did you pretend to like8.?" The teacher replied,“You tasted the water. I tasted the gift. The water was simply the container for an act of kindness and love. Nothing could be9.(sweet).” We understand this lesson best10.we receive gifts of love from children. Whether it is a cheap pipe or a diamond necklace, the proper response is appreciation. We love the idea within the gift rather than the thing.
I was in the kitchen making lunch when I saw my six-year-old son, Billy, walking toward the woods. I could only see his back. He _____ to be walking with a great effort, trying to be as ____ as possible. A few minutes after he disappeared into the ______, he came running toward the house again. I went back to making sandwiches, ______ that whatever task he had been doing was completed. Moments later, _____, he was once again walking slowly toward the woods. ____curiosity, I walked out and followed him on his journey. He was _____ both hands in front of him as he walked, being 2___ not to spill the water he held in them. I secretly walked ______ behind him as he went into the woods and I saw the most amazing ____. Several large deer loomed in front of him. Billy walked right up to them. I almost ____ at him to get away. A huge male deer with elaborate（精美的）antlers was ______ close. But they didn’t even move as Billy _____ . And I saw a small deer lying on the ground, obviously suffering from ______and extreme heat, lift its head _____ to drink the water cupped in my beautiful boy’s hands. It was on this day that I learned the true lesson of _____. You know, we hadn’t had any rain for three months and our crops were _____. As the tears that rolled down my face began to hit the ground, they were suddenly ______ by other drops. I looked up at the sky. It was______ God was moved to weep. The rain came that day and saved our farm, just like the ____ of one little boy who saved another. 1.A. happened B. seemed C. managed D. meant 2.A. quickly B. secret C. smoothly D. careful 3.A. distance B. yard C. woods D. park 4.A. wondering B. thinking C. studying D. doubting 5.A. eventually B. actually C. however D. therefore 6.A. Within B. Out of C. Beyond D. In spite of 7.A. holding B. waving C. surrounding D. cupping 8.A. careful B. worried C. eager D. prepared 9.A. away B. close C. out D. off 10.A. scene B. story C. view D. game 11.A. fought B. signed C. screamed D. waited 12.A. hardly B. dangerously C. easily D. nearly 13.A. ran away B. turned out C. knelt down D. settled down 14.A. hunger B. disease C. thirst D. injury 15.A. in turn B. in silence C. with appreciation D. with difficulty 16.A. suffering B. supporting C. sharing D. depending 17.A. dying B. reducing C. harvesting D. growing 18.A. hidden B. covered C. joined D. caught 19.A. when B. as if C. because D. that 20.A. wish B. dream C. action D. expectation
The key to dealing with test-day jitters（焦躁）is through preparation! 1. It is important to prepare your mind and body before the test for the experience of working under pressure. Get some sleep. I know you’ve heard this before, but it’s often repeated because it’s so important. Get plenty of sleep the night before the test! If you don’t have enough rest, you’ll end up with less concentration. 2. Leave early. Be sure to leave earlier than normal on the day of a test to avoid the added fear of arriving late. 3. The embarrassment will cause you to be distracted and lose valuable time. 4. Once you arrive at school or at the testing center, find a quiet space where you can be all alone. You can use your car if you drive, or you can find an empty locker room or office (ask a teacher). Once you locate a cozy nest in a quiet place, do a relaxation session (=period). Close your eyes and try to relax completely. Take deep breaths and remain calm. 5. It’s possible that some students start to stress out as other students discuss the material. When you hear others chatting, it might sound like you ignored something important or you misunderstood a concept (概念). It’s probably not even true—but it can seem like it! A. Take a quiet moment. B. A sleepy brain is a foggy brain. C. Watch out for chatting with others after a test. D. Attending an exam late is the last thing you need. E. You can find time to eat some snacks during a break. F. Don’t talk with other students in the minutes before a test. G. But full preparation means more than knowing the test material.
About ten men in every hundred suffer from color blindness in some way. Women are luckier; only about one in two hundred is affected in this matter. Perhaps, after all, it is safer to be driven by a woman! There are different forms of color blindness. In some cases a man may not be able to see deep red. He may think that red, orange and yellow are all shadows of green. Sometimes a person cannot tell the difference between blue and green. In rare cases an unlucky man may see everything in shades of green — a strange world indeed. Color blindness in human beings is a strange thing to explain. In a single eye there are millions of very small things called “cones”. These help us to see in a bright light and to tell difference between colors. There are also millions of “rods”, but these are used for seeing when it is near dark. They show us shape but no color. Some insects have favorite colors. Mosquitoes prefer blue to yellow. A red light will not attract insects, but a blue lamp will. In a similar way human beings also have favorite colors. Yet we are lucky. With the aid of the cones in our eyes we can see many beautiful colors by day, and with the aid of the rods we can see shapes at night. One day we may even learn more about the invisible colors around us. 1.The passage is mainly about _______. A. color and its surprising effects B. women being luckier than men C. danger caused by color blindness D. color blindness 2.According to the passage, with the help of the “cones”, we can _______. A. tell different shapes B. see in a weak light C. kill mosquitoes D. tell orange from yellow 3.Why do some people say it is safer to be driven by women? A. Women are more careful. B. There are fewer color-blind women C. Women are fonder of driving than men. D. Women are weaker but quicker in thinking. 4.Which of the statements about the color-blind is true? A. All of them don’t have the same problem in recognizing color. B. None of them can see deep red. C. None of them can tell the difference between blue and green. D. All of them see everything in shades of green.
The situation is that familiar --- deadlines are approaching, time runs out, disorder and confusion fills the day. The feeling is just as familiar --- a slightly faster heart rate, and shortness of breath. Yes, it is panic time. It’s too late to kick yourself with “I should have started on this sooner.” or “It was a mistake to accept this tight deadline.” The only thing left to deal with the situation is to panic more efficiently. ① Focus. Panic happens when you are on an overload --- too many things to do, too much pressure, too little time. But if you focus on the tasks that you need to take care of, and line them up in a logical list, you can have better control of a highly stressful and wild situation. ② Get rid of distractions. Time wasters and unnecessary activities are the last things you need during this time. Let everyone know you are on panic mode and should not be disturbed unless it is an emergency. ③ Watch your time. Don’t be too engaged in one detail so that you reduce your timing for the other important details. Mind the time and deal with each task so that you can finish all of the required activities sufficiently. Try to solve a panic situation as quickly as you can so that you can rest and get back your energy and strength for the next one. 1.What can a person in a panic mode do to watch his time? A. He should wear a watch. B. He should focus on one detail. C. He should do his work quickly. D. He should mind the time properly. 2.The author suggests those on an overload______ . A. paying no attention to their panic mode B. planning their work according to a timetable C. doing their work in a careful and logical way D. asking their friends to help do the work 3.The underlined word "distraction" probably refers to something that______. A. draws off one’s attention B. needs to be done at once C. is worth doing D. costs much money 4.Which of the following can be the title of the passage? A. A Familiar Situation B. Panic More Efficiently C. Keep Your Spirit High D. Throw Away Distractions
My teacher，Mr.August J.Bachmann，was the most influential teacher I ever had. I had gotten into trouble in his class:Another student had pushed me for fun，and I became angry and began to hit him.Mr.Bachmann stopped the fight，but instead of sending me to the office，he sat me down and asked a simple question，“Penna，why are you wasting your life？Why aren't you going to college？” I didn't know anything about colleges or scholarships.No one had ever considered that a fatherless boy from the poorest neighborhood had a future.That day，instead of rushing off for lunch，he stayed and explained possible education options to me.At the end of our talk，he sent me to see a secretary who had a child at a state college.This was in 1962 at Emerson High School in Union City，New Jersey. Well，55 years have passed，and what have I done with the knowledge he gave me？I gained a PhD from Fordham University when I was only 29.I taught English and social studies and then moved up the chain of command from teacher to principal(校长). I've sat on the board for Magnet Schools of America and represented that organization at the United Nations.I've won a number of great educational awards.But where would I be if a truly caring teacher had not taken the time out of his lunch period to speak to me？It was without question only his confidence in me that helped me forward. I have repaid his kindness hundreds of times by encouraging misguided youngsters to aim higher.If I have saved any children，it is because of him.If I have been a successful educator，it is because I had a great role model in Mr.Bachmann. 1.The writer ________ before Mr.Bachmann talked to him. A. was an active boy B. was an aimless boy C. liked making troubles in class D. would get punished by his teachers 2.Which of the following best describes Mr.Bachmann? A. Fair. B. Confident. C. Inspiring. D. Humorous. 3.How did Mr.Bachmann influence the writer? A. He set the writer on the right path. B. He was strict with the writer. C. He helped the writer with his study. D. He tried to set a good example to the writer. 4.What does the writer think of his achievement? A. He is very proud of himself. B. He feels his effort gets paid off at last. C. He owes his achievement to Mr.Bachmann. D. He thinks it an honor to be a successful educator.
The New York Vegas Hotel has some of the most beautiful and luxurious (豪华的) rooms. Here are four kinds of them. Park Avenue This kind of room has about 350 square feet of space. It comes with either a king-size or queen-size bed. The room has the following: a 40-inch television and a good bathroom. The Park Avenue room costs about $65 to $85 per night during weekdays and has a weekend rate of $100 to $110 per night. Marquis This Marquis room is up-grade. It provides guests with 700 square feet of space. This up-grade room has a good bathroom, two separate dining areas, and Internet access. There is also a small refrigerator in the room. Guests can stay in this kind of room for about $125 per night. Players The Players room comes with two queen-size beds. This room is almost 800 square feet and has a sitting area. The Player room has the following: two 40-inch televisions, a good bathroom, dining and entertainment areas and Internet access. One can stay in the Players room for $155 per night. Penthouses This kind of room has about 1,100 square feet of space with a DVD and CD player, coffee pots, and a separate master bedroom. Penthouses rooms have more up-grade amenities (设施). Guests can stay in this room comfortably for $415 per night, and it has a different price in the busy season. Las Vegas travelers have their choice of one of these hotel rooms. It doesn’t matter which room one chooses because all of them are wonderful! 1.The price of some rooms of the New York Vegas Hotel __________. A. is a bit higher during weekdays B. depends on what time of year it is C. keeps the same all the year round D. changes almost every day 2.What will you choose if you want to surf the Internet and also save some money? A. Park Avenue. B. Marquis. C. Players. D. Penthouses. 3.What can we learn from the passage? A. There are two beds in a Players room. B. The queen once stayed in a Park Avenue room. C. There is a small refrigerator in every room. D. The New York Vegas Hotel provides guests with free meals.
假定你是李华，你和你的留学生朋友Eric约定好下周日一起参加市里举办的中国国画展（the traditional Chinese painting exhibition），但你因故不能赴约．请给他写封邮件，内容包括： 1． 表示歉意； 2． 解释原因． 注意： 1． 词数100左右； 2． 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯． 3． 开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数． Dear Eric， ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely， Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改． 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号，并在其下面写出该加的词． 删除：把多余的词用（\）划掉． 修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词． 注意：1． 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2． 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分． Dear Tommy， I'm glad to hear that you are very interested for Guoxue（国学）． Let me to give you a simple introduction． Generally speaking， Guoxue refers to the excellent traditional Chinese culture， which include philosophy， literature， history， music， painting and so on． Guoxue has been playing an increasing important part in China， especially for us students． Not only it tell us how to study， but it also teaches us what to live． More and more Guoxue course are given in schools of different levels all over China． If you want to get the better understanding of Guoxue， you are welcome to China to learn it， feel it and enjoy them． I'm sure you'll benefit from live in two different cultures． I'm looking forward to seeing you soon in China． Yours， Wang Kai
阅读下面材料，在空白处填人适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Chinese-American community groups are preparing to hold their second annual International Confucius Cultural Festival（孔子文化节）on Sept, 28 in Flushing Queens, New York City's easternmost borough. The event serves not only 1. a spectacular ceremony to memorize the world-famous Chinese philosopher, but a chance 2.celebrate) Chinese culture together with other local communities, said Wang Lizhi, president of America East Shandong Association( AESA). Co-sponsored by AESA, America East Shandong Chamber of Commerce and Confucius Education Foundation Inc, the festival 3. (feature) recitation of the“Di Zi Gui，”literally translated as "Standards for being a Good Pupil and Child," a book 4. (write) based on Confucius' teachings that emphasize the 5. (base) necessities for being a good person and guidelines for 6. (live)in harmony with others, as well as Chinese traditional dances, Shan-dong folk music and photo exhibitions. The groups hosted the7. (one) International Confucius Cultural Festival in flushing on Sept. 28 Last year to celebrate the 2,568th anniversary of the birth of Confucius (551 BC -479 BC). Confucius was 8. extraordinary educator and philosopher, and founded Confucianism. It was he 9. first set up private schools and received students from every walk of life without 10. (consider) of their social status.
A story spread around that a 13-year-old boy fell into a river of sewage（下水道） and was saved by rescuers． The boy， Phil， was ______more than 12 hours in the city's ______underground sewage system． It is ______with waste liquids and other waste materials， which were _____． Phil had been playing at a public park with other ______during a family gathering on Sunday． At one point， the children were on pieces of wood that______an opening leading to the sewage system． One of the wooden boards_____． The boy fell about eight meters down and ______in fast-moving waste water． The other children______told adults what had happened． The adults then called an emergency telephone line for help． Rescuers immediately began ______Phil underground． They set cameras on floatation devices， which they put into the sewage system． Rescuers finally ______Phil after seeing images of handprints on a pipe． A crew of sanitation（卫生系统）workers hurried to the ______ and opened a hole． The first thing they ______was "Help!" The crew lowered down a ______rope to Phil． The boy held onto the rope while workers______him up． By the time workers found Phil， about 700 meters of pipes had been ______during a 12-hour period． Phil was found less than two kilometers from where he fell in． He was taken to a ______for a full physical examination and to be reunited with his _____． More than 100 people took part in the______of Phil． Phil was able to find a small area of breathable air and ______there until he was found． 1.A. kept B. hidden C. trapped D. shut 2.A. tiny B. dangerous C. dry D. unknown 3.A. filled B. faced C. compared D. occupied 4.A. dusty B. unusual C. useless D. poisonous 5.A. visitors B. kids C. strangers D. parents 6.A. carved B. fixed C. connected D. covered 7.A. broke B. sank C. existed D. survived 8.A. swam B. landed C. suffered D. fought 9.A. seriously B. eventually C. quickly D. exactly 10.A. searching for B. caring about C. turning to D. calming down 11.A. lifted B. stuck C. found D. caught 12.A. water B. area C. block D. street 13.A. saw B. felt C. feared D. heard 14.A. thin B. short C. loose D. long 15.A. pulled B. packed C. picked D. waked 16.A. judged B. selected C. removed D. inspected 17.A. park B. school C. hospital D. club 18.A. friends B. family C. class D. relatives 19.A. struggle B. game C. rescue D. adventure 20.A. waited B. relaxed C. exposed D. shouted
You've probably heard the phrase "go outside and get some fresh air" before． Breathing fresh air can make us feel more energetic．1.． According to a new study from the World Health Organization （WHO）， nine out of every 10 people on the planet breathe polluted air every day． Polluted air can get deep inside your lungs when you breathe， causing diseases like lung cancer and heart disease． Around 7 million people die every year from breathing polluted air．2.， mainly in Asia and Africa． Among the world's 20 most polluted cities， 14 are in India． Some of the biggest sources of air pollution include factories and vehicles． In some regions， sand and desert dust， as well as the burning of waste， also cause air pollution． 3.． More than 40 percent of the world's population is still using woodstoves （木柴炉） or open fires to make meals and heat their homes． This creates harmful particles （颗粒） and gases indoors． 4.． India has provided 37 million poor people with free liquified Petroleum gas （液化石油气）， while Mexico City has created cleaner vehicle standards． Maria Neira， the WHO's head of public health， said China has set a good example to the world in improving air quality． "5.，" she said． A． More than 90 percent of these deaths happen in low-income and middle-income countries B． Although this problem is serious， the good news is that countries are taking action to fight it C．Another large source of air pollution can be found in some people's homes D． However， not everyone in the world has the chance to enjoy it E． Air pollution is a serious problem around the world F． There is a big step at the government level in China declaring war on air pollution G． People who work outdoors are more directly harmed by air pollution
One day your pocket might power your smartphone． Soon you may never have to worry about your smartphone running out of juice． Your clothing will simply power it back up for you． That's the word from scientists at China's Chongqing and Jinan Universities in a study just published in the journal ACS Nano． Researchers have been hard at work during the last few years trying to create wearable energy， or clothes that can charge things． The assumption is simple． People today rely heavily upon devices such as smartphones and tablets． And they're looking for ways to recharge these devices on the go． So if you could design clothing fabric that could make use of solar power -one of the most widely available and inexhaustible renewable energy sources - you'd be able to charge your various devices with ease． Scientists have had some past success creating energy-harvesting fibers． But there was always one problem when they tried to fashion these threads into self-powered smart clothes： The fibers they designed got damaged during the clothing manufacturing process， namely during the weaving and cutting． The Chongqing and Jinan University scientists say they've solved this problem because the energy-collecting and energy-storing threads they created are highly flexible - each individual thread is easily bendable， and not simply the fabric as a whole． The team's sample textile can be fully charged to 1.2 volts in 17 seconds by exposure to sunlight - enough voltage that your future smart T-shirt or smart dress might be able to power small electronics． It's durable， too； their research showed there was no descent in the fabric after 60 days． But don't worry that this means the fabric is similar to rough cloth． The scientists note their textile can be fashioned into numerous different patterns， and tailored into any designed shape， without affecting performance． 1.What does the underlined phrase "running out of juice" in Paragraph 1 mean？ ______ A. Being lacking in energy． B. Wanting to have some juice． C. Being picked out of a drink． D. Having some water running out． 2.Why could smart dress charge a phone？ ______ A. A solar cell is attached to the dress． B. The fabric of the textile contains current． C. The fabric of the textile is easily bendable． D. The fabric of the textile could collect and store the solar energy． 3.What is the scientists' attitude towards the scientific technology？ ______ A. Optimistic． B. Pessimistic． C. Neutral． D. Doubtful． 4.This passage is written to ______ ． A. persuade readers to buy new clothes B. inform readers of the ways to use their devices C. introduce new wearable energy to readers D. remind readers to wear smart clothes
Did you know that people who live in different parts of China have different habits and preferences？ For example， people from southern China prefer to eat vegetables， while people from north China like to eat meat． But what causes these differences？ According to a new study published in the journal Cell in October， gene variations （基因变异） might be responsible for these differences， Xinhua reported． In the study， researchers from Chinese genome-sequencing （基因组测序） firm BGI collected genetic information from 141，431 Chinese women． The women came from 31 provinces and consisted of 36 ethnic minority groups． The researchers found that there are six gene frequencies that are different among people from both northern and southern China． They found that natural selection has played an important role in the ways that people living in different regions of China have evolved， affecting their food preferences， immunities （免疫性） to illness and physical traits （特点）， the New York Times reported． The researchers reported that a variation of the gene FADS2 is more commonly found in northern people than it is in southern people． It helps people metabolize （新陈代谢） fatty acids （脂肪酸）， which suggests a diet that is rich in meat． According to Xinhua， this is due to climate differences． Northern China is at a higher latitude， which means it's cold and dry throughout the whole year． This weather is difficult to grow vegetables in． Therefore， northerners tend to eat more meat． The study also found differences in the immune systems of both groups． Most people in southern China carry the gene CR1， which protects against malaria （疟疾）． This is because malaria was once quite common in southern China． In order to survive， the genes of people in the south evolved to fight against this disease． However， people in the south are also more vulnerable to certain blood-borne illnesses， as they lack the genes to stop them． Genes can also cause physical differences between northerners and southerners． Most northerners have the ABCC11 gene， which causes dry earwax （耳屎）， less body odor and fewer sweat secretions （分泌）， The New York Times reported． These physical differences are also more beneficial to living in cold environments． Southerners are less likely to have this gene， as it did not evolve in their population． 1.What's the new study mainly about？ ______ A. The genes of Chinese minority groups． B. Habits of people from different regions of China． C. Differences in the genes of people from different parts of China． D. Physical differences between northerners and southerners． 2.A variation of the gene FADS2can help our body ______ ． A. store fat B. digest meat C. fight disease D. control body temperature 3.The underlined word "vulnerable" in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to ______ ． A. unprotected B. uninterested C. generous D. responsible 4.Compared with people in south China， most northerners ______ ． a．are immune to malaria b．catch blood-borne illnesses easily c．have less body odor d．sweat less frequently A. ab B. bc C. bd D. cd
When a special occasion arrives， a colorful gift bag or a box often finds its way to a doorstep， an office desk or a mailbox． But once in a while， a present arrives at an unexpected moment as a reminder that someone is thinking about us． Wanda Anderson of Richland， US， remembers such a gift． The rosebushes were finally in full bloom on that day in spring． Seeing roses always brings to mind Wanda's childhood memories． To this young girl， those flowers were a luxury． "We never had money to buy extra things， so even a tired rose was something to cherish，" Wanda said． Nowadays， to have a backyard filled with many different roses is pure enjoyment． Wanda especially loves the very first blooms． Her husband， Dale， devotedly tends the roses and knows this little fact about his wife． So， on this particular morning， he picked the very first flowers of spring， fresh from the garden． But as Dale came back into the house， he was met by a neighbor who had stopped in for a quick visit． As the woman turned to go， Dale graciously （有风度地） handed the roses to her． And even though their visitor insisted she didn't want to take them， she was repeatedly convinced that the flowers were hers to keep． "I told her I was happy for her to have the roses， but I really wasn't，" Wanda said， recalling the emotions she was feeling right then． Seeing her very precious first blooms go out of the door filled her with regret， and a bit of selfishness． Throughout the rest of the morning， Wanda argued with herself， knowing logically it was "better to give than to receive．" Nevertheless， she wished she could have kept the roses for herself． Later that day， the couple headed to the post office， where Wanda waited outside in the car． Then， without warning， an older woman suddenly appeared at the car's open window， with a bunch of multicolored roses in her arms． "These are for you，" she said， giving the flowers to Wanda． "They're my first blooms this spring．" Totally surprised and overwhelmed （不知所措的）， Wanda thanked the woman and bent for a moment to inhale （吸入） the roses' rich fragrance． When she looked back， the mysterious visitor was gone． To this day， that "special delivery" changed Wanda． Now， her very first blooms always go to someone else， as a reminder that someone is thinking of them． 1.Why does Wanda love roses so much？ ______ A. She thinks that they stand for pure love． B. She was given them often as a child． C. Her husband always sends her roses． D. She couldn't afford them when she was young． 2.How did Wanda feel after the neighbor left？ ______ A. Worried． B. Upset． C. Satisfied． D. Relieved． 3.What changed Wanda's opinion of giving gifts？ ______ A. The flowers her husband bought her． B. The gifts her neighbor gave back to her． C. The roses she received from a stranger． D. A mysterious delivery she got from the post office． 4.Why does Wanda always give away her roses to others now？ ______ A. To show off her beautiful flowers． B. To prove that she isn't selfish． C. To surprise people she loves． D. To show that she's thinking of them．
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