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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。 China creates Harvest Festival for farmers Recently China has set up a special day for farmers to celebrate the yearly harvest．It is the first festival 1. (create)by China specially for the country’s farmers． “The country will celebrate the Chinese Farmers’Harvest Festival on the autumnal equinox(秋分)of China lunar calendar from this year，”said Han Changbin，minister of agriculture and rural affairs，at 2. press conference．Autumnal equinox usually 3.(fall)between September 22 and 24， 4. the country’s agricultural harvest season． The festival will give greater 5. (important)to rural work and push for 6. (fast) development of agriculture and rural areas． A variety of celebrations will be organized 7. (display)the agricultural harvest，rural technology achievements and farmers’creativeness．Farmers 8.(encourage)to involve in activities related to their work and life，9. waste should be avoided in the celebrations． The rural economy is a key part of China’s efforts to develop a modernized economy．By 10. (develop)its vast rural areas，China expects to see a strong agricultural sector，a beautiful countryside and wealthy farmers．
My friend and I were at a restaurant in Berkeley for an evening fast food．All of a sudden we decided to do a small act of _______ —to use the smile card to．_______ someone’s day．
Being at a restaurant，we intended to pay for someone else anonymously(匿名)and see what _______．We got all excited with the _______ and set about doing that． We looked around for which table we should pay for，and then _______ a table—it seemed like an immigrant family with a few children，_______ their meals at that time．I could sense a family _______ in them and that they were having a nice time together．We called on our waitress to _______ the idea to her． As soon as we told her we wanted to pay for another table and showed her the _______，she got super thrilled! We told her about it and made sure she knew we wanted to be anonymous，which made us further _______．After a while．she came back and told us the waitress for that table was _______ to tears when hearing about our idea． Soon after，we left，feeling delighted and grateful to get all opportunity to _______ smiles．It is hard to explain how it felt in the moment，but it _______ felt special，not because I was“helping”someone．but because I felt _______ to people I didn’t even know—the waitresses and the family．It also，in some form，melted me to see how people _______ to generosity，which has become so _______ in today’s commercial lifestyle．I felt something inside me _______． I don’t know what happened next，how the family felt and _______ or how the waitresses _______ the situation，but I am sure it brought a few _______ to a few people including myself． 1.A. adventure B. kindness C. entertainment D. difficulty 2.A. spend B. manage C. spare D. make 3.A. occurred B. changed C. mattered D. disappeared 4.A. order B. idea C. request D. news 5.A. turned down B. put forward C. settled on D. took up 6.A. preparing B. expecting C. cooking D. enjoying 7.A. bond B. argument C. conflict D. pressure 8.A. prove B. explain C. announce D. report 9.A. card B. gift C. phone D. menu 10.A. desperate B. enthusiastic C. sympathetic D. embarrassed 11.A. confused B. scared C. depressed D. moved 12.A. wear B. copy C. spread D. force 13.A. slightly B. hardly C. frequently D. obviously 14.A. connected B. separated C. addicted D. accustomed 15.A. refer B. lead C. respond D. stick 16.A. curious B. regular C. awful D. rare 17.A. changed B. happened C. realized D. gained 18.A. refused B. reacted C. complained D. criticized 19.A. experienced B. avoided C. analyzed D. compared 20.A. suggestions B. promises C. smiles D. worries
Challenges are regular visitors in our life，and nobody is immune(不受影响)to them．1.However，we can use these challenges to make positive changes in our life．For instance： Develop your passion．2. When you are setting your goals，you always want to be passionate about those goals，because if you love what you do，you will be driven by the desire to achieve success． 3.When you have doubts about yourself，you are doing damage to your progress．Therefore，you are supposed to see yourself as a winner，and trust yourself．Feeding your mind with positives will reinforce your beliefs and sweep any doubts out of your system． Track your progress．It is important that you take note of every improvement you make．4. Every step forward will give you a boost，and accelerate your efforts to the achievement of your ultimate goal． Learn how to control your emotions．It is important that you use your emotional intelligence when you encounter problems in your life．You are a product of your thoughts and feelings．Any negative emotions that show up can negate(否定)the positive forward movement you enjoyed earlier．So approach any challenge with a positive attitude． 5. Instead，strongly believe that you have all the tools you need in order to make positive changes in your life．It is in your hands to make the changes necessary and to take your life to new heights． A．Practice makes perfect． B．Consider confidence as a must for Success． C．This will motivate you to work even harder． D．They can make us lose hope and even give up． E．Don’t feel negative when you meet with difficulties． F．There is nothing to be gained from delaying decisions and thoughts． G．Having an enthusiasm for something will inspire you to achieve your goals．
The United States Postal Service(LISPS)is offering a way to people who are interested in seeing tomorrow’s mail today．The postal service will send consumers images(图像)of their letters，magazines and other mail before they arrive．The new service is called Informed Delivery．It is an attempt to remain competitive in an ever—changing world． Postal service officials say the increased use of email，digital messaging services and social media has made it difficult to stay relevant．David Rupert is a media relations specialist who spoke about the competition the agency now faces．Whether you turn on a television or your computer，or people come to your door with different products and services，all of those are competing for consumers’time and energy，he said． Interested users are first required to sign up for Informed Delivery．Once registered，the consumer receives a daily email with virtual(虚拟)images of letters or other things to be delivered．The US Postal Service says it can especially help those who have a mailbox at their local post office，so they know when to get their mail： Another postal offering is a service that seeks to make advertising-related mail-often called junk mail—more fun．The service uses virtual and augmented reality(虚拟现实和增强现实)to let consumers interact with their junk mail．Many companies put special coding on their advertising，which can give users an interactive experience．Some companies even put virtual reality eyeglasses in the mail to make their ads come to life．Consumers have mixed reactions to virtual and augmented reality advertising．“You can find some good things within junk mail．It is a good idea．We’11 see how it works，”Postal service user Victor Teah said．But Jocelyn Coatney doesn’t think it would change her mind about junk mail．“For some，that might be fun．But for me，it would be useless，”she said． 1.What does the underlined word“they”in the first paragraph refer to? A. The images of the mail． B. Informed Delivery services． C. Letters，magazines and other mail． D. The traditional advertising—related mail． 2.Why does the US Postal Service create Informed Delivery? A. To make people interested in mails． B. To improve its competitiveness． C. To be relevant to other services． D. To make a great fortune． 3.Which of the following best summarizes Paragraph 2? A. The fall of the US Postal Service． B. The replacement of the mail service． C. The potential market for the new service． D. The challenge the US Postal Service faces． 4.Why does the author write what Victor and Jocelyn said at the end of the text? A. To prove virtual and augmented reality is helpful． B. To show us many users are using advertising—related mail． C. To give examples of users’mixed reactions to junk mail． D. To wish virtual and augmented reality advertising to work better．
All across the nation，in Americans’backyards and garages and living rooms，wild animals kept as pets live side by side with their human owners．It’s believed that more exotic animals live in American homes than are cared for in American zoos．The exotic-pet business has drawn criticism from animal welfare advocates and wildlife conservationists alike，who say it’s not only dangerous to bring wildlife into households but it’s cruel and criminal．Yet the issue is far from black or white． The term exotic pet has no firm definition．It can refer to any wildlife kept in human households or simply to a pet that’s more unusual than the common dog or cat．Privately owning exotic animals is currently permitted in a handful of states with no restrictions in America．Adam Roberts of Born Free USA keeps a running database of deaths and injuries caused by exotic-pet ownership：In Connecticut a 55-year-old woman’s face was permanently disfigured by her friend’s lifelong pet monkey；in Ohio an 80-year-old man was attacked by a 200-pound kangaroo；in Nebraska a 34-year-old man was strangled(勒)to death by his pet snake．And that list does not include the number of people who become sick from coming into contact with zoonotic(动物传染的) diseases． Some people see wild animals as pets as a way to connect with the natural world．Other exotic-pet owners say they are motivated by a desire to preserve threatened species．They believe climate change and human population growth could wipe out a species in record time，so having a backup population is a good idea． But some groups like Born Free USA and the World Wildlife Fund gay that captive breeding(圈养)of endangered species by private owners—whether for commercial，conservation，or educational reasons—serves only to continue a booming market for exotic animals．That，in turn，results in a greater risk to animals still living in their natural habitat． 1.Which word can replace the phrase“far from black or white”in Paragraph 1? A. contradictory B. ridiculous C. controversial D. universal 2.Why does the writer list some deaths and injuries in the text? A. To give us a clear and firm definition of exotic pets． B. To show keeping exotic animals can be very dangerous． C. To prove humans can not be infected by animal diseases． D. To tell us it’s illegal to have exotic-pet ownership in USA． 3.What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3? A. The reasons for keeping exotic animals as pets． B. Worries about the endangered wild animals． C. The differences between people who keep exotic pets． D. The disadvantages of privately owning exotic animals． 4.The last paragraph of the text is intended to_______． A. introduce some animal protection groups B. argue against keeping exotic animals in captivity C. warn people of the danger of animals being caught D. prove captive breeding can encourage exotic-pet business
At schools across the United States，students often sit down to cafeteria lunches made from processed foods that are high in fat，sodium，and sugar．But kids at Public School(P．S．)216 in Brooklyn have a different dining experience．Principal Donna Neglia reports that her students love eating flesh fruits and vegetables． P．S．216 participated in the Edible Schoolyard Project，a nonprofit program founded by Chef Alice Waters in 1995．The program that Waters created helps public schools across the country start on-site gardens and weave principles of healthy eating into the curriculum．Students grow and maintain crops，harvesting the fruits and vegetables for cafeteria meals． Waters expressed her passion for the principles of the farm-to-table movement．She advised schools to connect with the farmers in their area and change their buying practices when planning meals for students． Waters has long been inspiring people to care about where their food comes from．In 1993，she put forward the idea of a White House vegetable garden．It was not until 2009 that Michelle Obama started the garden in the backyard of the White House．She and members of the kitchen staff spent hours tending to the garden，often with help from local school children． “That gave people a sense that she cared about children and cared about where our food comes from，”Waters said，praising the former First Lady’s concern for young people’s health．“We are just building this movement，and it is very exciting．” “Through the Edible Schoolyard Project，students also learn about the benefits of healthy eating in the classroom．”Neglia said．“P．S．216 is teaching kids about careers in the food industry—such as farming and agriculture，nutrition，food safety，and the restaurant business．” Similar classes are taking place around the country．So far，the Edible Schoolyard Project has reached more than 1 million students in more than 367 schools．“I'm thinking about the future of the planet，”Waters said．“I'm doing this for our generation．” 1.What’s the purpose of the Edible Schoolyard Project? A. To reduce students’stress． B. To let students eat healthy food． C. To improve schools’environment． D. To expect students to experience farming． 2.What can we learn from Paragraph 5? A. The project made Waters famous, B. Running a garden was too difficult for students． C. Waters thought highly of what Michelle Obama did． D. The former First Lady should care about young people． 3.From the text we can infer that___________． A. P．S．216 belongs to the pioneers in the Edible Schoolyard Project B. P．S．216 mainly teaches kids about careers in food industry C. Waters’ project is not well received by me us schools D. Waters had no difficulty in starting vegetable garden 4.What can be the best title for the text? A. Students should eat healthily B. A famous school—P．S．216 C. Processed foods should be advised D. A chef helps create green schoolyards
If you are the kind of tourist who likes to visit places with outstanding landscapes and multicultural cities，then Asia is the place to go．Take a cruise(巡游)to Asia and you will not be disappointed． The Finest Asian Cruise Explorations Tourists who want to visit several Asian countries understand that cruising there is the best alternative．You can decide to take a two-week cruise，starting from Sri Lanka to Thailand．There’s also a three-week cruise that starts off in China all the way to Japan．A most popular voyage is one that starts from Hong Kong to Singapore． The Best Time to Travel When touring Asia．it’s best to understand that different cruise lines have different travelling timelines．You can be caught in the rain during your tour(October to December in Malaysia and December to February in Indonesia)．Most cruises take place from December to the end of March． Booking Cruise-ship Tours Given that you’ll probably be taking long flights to get to South Asia and the Far East，the budget will be large，especially if you are visiting as a family．In addition，many people tour this region，so it would be best if you book early when the prices are more appealing． Activities There are so many ports in Asia and this might bring a challenge if you want to get somewhere in time．Make sure you plan your day-trips in advance and follow the cruise line tours to avoid missing the boats．Apart from visiting the cities，you could also go to Borneo，Indonesia to see the orangutans(猩猩)．You can also hop across several islands from Bali，appreciate the colorful floats as well as the cherry blossoms in Japan and visit the floating fish farms in Vietnam． 1.In the author’s opinion，which cruise is the most welcoming one? A. From Hong Kong to Singapore． B. From Sri Lanka to Thailand． C. Flying to the Far East． D. From China to Japan． 2.When is the best time available on tours in Indonesia? A. January． B. February． C. December． D. March． 3.Where can you appreciate the colorful floats? A. Bali． B. Vietnam． C. Japan． D. Indonesia．
假定你是李华，你校爱鸟社（Bird Club）将于下周末举行社团活动。作为爱鸟社社长，你想邀请外教 Mr. Smith来参加活动。请用英语给他写封邮件，内容包括： 1.简介爱鸟社； 2.活动时间和地点； 3.活动内容。 注意：1.词数 100 左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 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。 I used to think cooperating waste of time, but one thing changes my mind．One day the scientific teacher asked us to do some researches and handed in the conclusion．That took me lots of time to do the research but I still couldn’t finished it．So I tried to cooperate with others．We shared our researches and then made the completely conclusion soon． So I think cooperating not only saves our times, but also helps us to promote the communication with others． Although in the world today very few things can be successfully done by just one person, cooperating can benefit from both or all sides．
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Just like every technological advancement, the next is set to be a huge deal, and such is the case for 5G．The wireless technology 1. (expect) to power self-driving cars, virtual reality, smart 2. (city), and networked robots． 3. (research) from King’s College London who have joined with Ericsson (ERIC) to dream up futuristic applications for 5G have looked at everything from music 4. medicine． The team is working towards using 5. technology to transfer physical skills across networks and creating what they are calling the “Internet of Skills”. “With 5G and the new networking architecture we’re building, we’re hoping to get this delay down to just the speed of light,” said Mischa Dohler, a professor of wireless communications at King’s College． Furthermore, 5G will 6. (hopeful) allow a surgeon with virtual reality equipment 7. (work) on the other side of the world via a robot．They will use haptic (触觉的) gloves, 8. will allow the surgeon to sense motion and pressure when 9. (operate) on a patient and can get instant feedback via the gloves． Meanwhile, Dohler does not expect this to happen overnight and 10. (believe) it could take the “Internet of Skills” another decade before it is fully functional．
He really did look like a tourist, with a camera around his neck and a bottle of sunscreen sticking out of his bag． The fat man sat on the terrace (草坪), drinking lemonade, a little bit each time, and _____ to look at a smooth and shiny cruise brochure．His sunglasses_____ his eyes, but I knew he wasn’t looking at the brochure: he hadn’t turned a _____ for the last ten minutes． As I brought him what he had ordered, he coughed up a “thank you” and looked at me _____．I tried not to stare at the tiny scar across his left eyebrow． I walked back inside with my _____ tray (托盘), shaking my head．He looked _____ but I couldn’t quite place him． Then it _____ me．The car accident．The _____ stranger who helped me out of my smashed car, _____ before it exploded．I _____ back to his table． He was gone． I moved his saucer and found his tip, along with a _____: I am deeply _____ to you．The night of your car accident, I was on my way to _____ a jewelry store．Saving your _____ brought things back in perspective (看法)．I now live an honest life, thanks to you．God bless you! Mr. D． I trembled．The night of my car accident, I was _____ for an interview in a shady dance club．Seeing human kindness through his _____ gesture turned my life around and brought_____ back into my life． I _____ the tip he left．Among the one-dollar notes was a 100-dollar note with a pen mark _____ “In God We Trust”, which first appeared on paper money in 1957． I said a silent _____ for him and got back to work, smiling． 1.A. asking B. pretending C. refusing D. burning 2.A. masked B. protected C. beautified D. comforted 3.A. picture B. bottle C. page D. dish 4.A. shyly B. worriedly C. fixedly D. briefly 5.A. empty B. clean C. heavy D. new 6.A. kind B. familiar C. sad D. puzzled 7.A. attracted B. failed C. moved D. hit 8.A. funny B. wealthy C. mysterious D. hungry 9.A. even B. perhaps C. just D. long 10.A. rushed B. inched C. struggled D. danced 11.A. book B. card C. notice D. poster 12.A. committed B. attached C. guilty D. grateful 13.A. rob B. visit C. help D. manage 14.A. money B. face C. life D. time 15.A. waiting B. longing C. heading D. preparing 16.A. friendly B. heroic C. traditional D. exciting 17.A. happiness B. glory C. honesty D. faith 18.A. dropped B. doubted C. weighed D. unfolded 19.A. colouring B. underlining C. enlarging D. deleting 20.A. prayer B. hello C. congratulation D. apology
Is college really worth the cost? Let’s explore some of the pros and cons． It takes money to make money． Do college graduates make a higher salary? In general, yes．Those with a bachelor’s degree make nearly twice the income of someone with only a high school diploma． 1. Among the majors that make the most money out of college are engineering, math and computer science． Not surprisingly, some of the lowest include art, religious studies, and early childhood and elementary education． 2. The average cost of a year of tuition (学费) in the United States is more than $30,000．That’s just one year．Because of that, many college graduates come out with debt that annoys them for years after they graduate． For many tradesmen, a special skill in their specific field is all that’s needed to make not only a fairly good living, but a comfortable one．The average electrician, for example, makes $58,933, whereas the average preschool teacher, after college, makes around $30,000． 3. College grads have higher job satisfaction． Another plus for going to college? In general, college graduates are more satisfied with their jobs — 57 percent of college graduates are satisfied in their careers as compared to 37 percent of people with just a high school diploma．What’s more, college graduates are less affected by job cuts when economy is weak． 4. They also have a better social network． College also provides numbers of social benefits, providing social networks that stay with people throughout their lives． 5. The college years are formative years in our lives． A. But college tuition is pricy． B. Better universities cost more but bring more． C. That being said, not all college majors are created equal． D. They really have a better sense of achievement in their career． E. They are more marketable and can generally find another job more easily． F. How many people do you know who met their future wife or husband in college? G. And that salary doesn’t factor in the cost to pay back student loans from four years of college．
Neither style of thinking is better or worse than the other; they’re just different, as Professor Ankush Chopra explains ． To be a great artist, musician, or big-picture thinker, holistic thinking is important—it’s about context, and intuition (直觉) is important．Many careers like those in science or law, reward analytic thinking, which looks at parts and units, and is specific and logical． Of course, the most successful people will be able to do both kinds of thinking, though generally holistic thinking, linked to creativity, is more difficult to teach than analytic thinking． So those people who are analytic thinkers will see a price of $1.99 by looking at the single numbers, and will prioritize the first number when it comes to price. “Holistic thinkers tend to view all price numbers as a whole and are less likely to be affected by the nine-ending price effect,” Lingjiang Lora Tu, Ph. D. , professor of marketing at Baylor and a study’s lead author, told Phys. org． However, that the type of thinking allows holistic thinkers to see the whole rather than the parts goes out the window when they’re stressed or distracted (分心的)． “Our findings suggest that regardless of consumers’ thinking style, nine-ending prices are most likely to be effective in situations that overuse consumers’ resources, such as when shoppers are time-pressured at the checkout counter or distracted by background music or occupied with an interactive product demonstration,” Tu said． This study was done with the idea that marketers should know about these differences in thinking style and keep them in mind when they’re pricing things for different types of people．But anyone who buys things can benefit too, by figuring out what kind of thinker you are, and then keeping that in mind when the signs show “sale” with a loud noise!—and reminding yourself that nobody makes the best decisions when they’re distracted． 1.Which of the following can be the best example of holistic thinking? A. Only if the whole thing makes sense can Jack concentrate on details． B. In American shops, you can find many things with nine-ending prices． C. Jack kept on working on one thing and finally achieved great success． D. Understanding each paragraph leads to understanding the whole passage． 2.The underlined word “prioritize” in Para. 2 most probably means “________”． A. take no notice of B. treat...equally C. think of...the trickiest D. consider...the most important 3.According to the passage, a consumer should remember that ________． A. the nine-ending prices can equally affect any type of consumer B. pricing things for different types of people benefits customers C. background music isn’t always to create a pleasant atmosphere D. it’s impossible to affect him even if he’s distracted or stressed 4.From the passage we know that ________． A. different thinking styles create different pricing systems B. preference of pricing system can indicate thinking style C. holistic thinking somewhat outweighs analytic thinking D. both styles of thinking cannot be beneficial to one career
Stefano Boeri, the Italian architect, famous for his Bosco Verticale, a group of tree-covered skyscrapers in Milan, introduced his new plans to pioneer a similar project in the Chinese city of Nanjing． The Chinese version of Boeri’s Bosco Verticale, or vertical forest, will be his first project in Asia． The project will consist of two neighboring towers that will be coated with 23 different species of trees and more than 2,500 kinds of bushes hanging down the sides of the buildings． The structures will be built with the ability to house offices and will feature a 247-room luxury hotel, as well as a museum and even a green architecture school． The towers are currently under construction and are set for completion within the next year． But two buildings aren’t enough for the ambitious Boeri as he now has even bolder plans for China to create “forest cities” in a country that has become known as an urban center choking on poisonous gases and dust． In an interview about his plans to “greenify” the city and country Boeri said, “We have been asked to design an entire city where you don’t only have one tall building, but you have 100 or 200 buildings of different sizes, all with trees and plants on the sides.” Boeri continued, “We are working very seriously on designing all the different buildings．I think they will start to build at the end of this year．By 2020 we could imagine having the first forest city in China.” Although these towers will lend a huge hand in decreasing air pollution in China’s eastern city, Boeri has said, it will take more than a pair of tree-covered skyscrapers to really solve China’s pollution crisis．This is why the Italian architect hopes to repeat his design in other parts of the country, as well as in other places around the world． 1.Boeri’s project is called vertical forest because buildings are built ________． A. in a thick forest full of trees and green plants B. in a city where trees and green plants are grown C. with trees and bushes hanging down their sides D. with trees and plants growing around like a forest 2.More forest cities will be built for the purpose of ________． A. enlarging people’s living space in the urban areas B. offering a unique solution to pollution problems C. making the best of empty space around a building D. beautifying a city which is like a forest of buildings 3.From the passage we know Boeri’s first project in Asia will ________． A. still keep the original functions very well B. raise people’s awareness of forest protection C. gain him worldwide recognition as an architect D. enjoy a better appearance in a crowded city 4.What is Boeri’s ambition? A. To further reduce the construction cost． B. To improve his design for more functions． C. To help totally solve China’s pollution problems． D. To have more Bosco Verticales around the world．
We’ve all had cases where we’ve waited just a bit too long to pay an electric bill or speeding ticket．But one man, from California by reasonable assumption, who goes by “Dave”, recently took procrastination (拖延) one step further, by paying a parking ticket almost a half-century after it was given． In December 2018, the Minersville Police Department in Pennsylvania received a letter in the mail．Whoever wrote the letter decided it was best to keep his name somewhat unknown, so he put the return address as “Wayward Road, Anytown California” under the name “Feeling guilty”． When the officers opened the envelope, they found a brief letter, along with a $5 bill, and a parking ticket dating all the way back to 1974．The note read, “Dear PD, I’ve been carrying this ticket around for 40 plus years always intending to pay．Forgive me if I don’t give you my info．With respect, Dave.” Even though the initial parking ticket was only for $2, “Dave” must have felt awfully guilty because he left 150 percent, or $3, in interest． Michael Combs, the Police Chief of the Minersville Police Department, stated in an interview that the same ticket would cost about $20 if it was given today． Combs went on to share that the original ticket from 1974 was given to a vehicle that had an Ohio license plate． Because there was no system for tracking tickets given to out-of-state cars back then, “Dave” could have gotten away with never paying the $2 fine．But apparently, guilt got the best of him, and he decided to finally cough up the money more than 40 years past its due date． 1.How much do we know about “Dave”? A. He lives in Wayward Road, Anytown California． B. The police are trying to find out more about him． C. His car probably came from Ohio at that time． D. “Dave” is of course the man’s real name indeed． 2.Why didn’t “Dave” pay for the parking ticket until recently? A. He completely forgot about it in the past 44 years． B. He didn’t find it until almost half a century later． C. He failed to find out who he should pay the money to． D. He didn’t pay for it just because of procrastination． 3.What drove “Dave” to pay for the parking ticket at last? A. A strong sense of guilty． B. Fear of being tracked by the police． C. Worry about being fined more． D. Sudden change of his financial situation． 4.Which of the following can be the best title? A. Police Chief of the Minersville Police Department Shares a Story B. Mysterious Procrastinator Finally Pays 44-Year-Old Parking Ticket C. Unusual Letter Comes from Wayward Road, Anytown California D. Parking Ticket Carried Around for Almost Half a Century from Ohio
A Safe Personal Alarm MOST EFFECTIVE DEFENSE Loud: 125dB ear-piercing (刺耳的) panic alarm that scares away attackers Proven to be more effective than pepper spray as a defense tool Also commonly used by seniors to call for help in case of falling SUPER EASY TO USE Simply pull the pin, and this ear-piercing alarm will work for up to a half hour of continuous sound Plug the pin back in to stop the alarm．(Can be re-used over and over again) Easily attaches to keys, purses, backpacks or belts WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING “Extremely pleased with my personal alarm system ．I feel much safer in my everyday life having it in my pocket or handbag．A friend recently had an unsettling experience in an outdoor parking lot of a grocery store, so I ordered this product for her．She was delighted to receive it and to have the added protection and peace of mind it offers.” —Jillian Thompson from Chicago, IL “Oh my WORD! This is SO loud! It’s perfect to call attention to an unwanted situation or to call attention to anything where you may need assistance．I got myself one and one for each of my kids．The pin releases easily BUT it doesn’t seem to just fall out either so you can carry with ease and won’t have to worry about setting it off．But if you do, it’s easy to slip it right back in．Haha! A little pull will give you a real good idea what it’s capable of, I promise.” —Angela Kelley from Palo Alto, CA “Bought three for the young women in our family ．They were all very happy with the ease of use and how LOUD it is．Would definitely buy again.” —Billy Perkins from Indianapolis, IN Are you ready to protect yourself and your loved ones from the bad guys? 1.How does the safe personal alarm work? A. Loud and continuous noise gives warning or calls for help when someone is in danger． B. It can be used as a sharp knife to drive away attackers and effectively protect its user． C. In times of danger, it can go off automatically and last until assistance is successfully given． D. A pull can help its user to avoid an unwanted situation or warn its user of possible danger． 2.The safe personal alarm is particularly useful for ． A. someone who is looking for a gift for his family B. a student who has trouble waking up for school C. kids, ladies, or seniors in time of trouble D. anyone who has a deep love for his family 3.“WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING” is attached here mainly to ． A. explain the use of the product B. promote the advertised product C. show great thanks to the producer D. share experience with readers
假如你是李华，你校外教Smith已结束一年的任期，于一个月前回到了美国。新年来临之际，请给他写封邮件，内容包括: 1.回顾你们过去一年的生活； 2.你的学习近况； 3.你的新学年打算。 注意: 1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有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。 A group of international students visited our school in last week. To help them better understand our tea-drinking culture, I take them to the tea room in our school but introduced the history of tea-making and tea culture to them. All the international students was quite interested in my introduction. Then I showed them what to make tea. I sat at a table, slowly explain every step of the process while making tea. All of them were so amazing that they couldn’t wait have a try themselves. Soon the atmosphere in the tea room became cheerful and lively and we had a lot of funs practising making tea. In an end, we took a group photo to memorize this unforgettable moment.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 On Aug 13, four Chinese irrigation sites won global 1.(recognize) and were added to the 2018 list of Heritage Irrigation Structures, among 2. Dujiangyan is the oldest and only surviving damless irrigation system in the world. Built over 2,000 years ago in 3. is now Sichuan Province in Southwest China，this amazing engineering achievement is still playing a crucial role in irrigating farms and providing water resources for more than 50 cities in the province. In ancient times, the region in which Dujiangyan now stands 4.(threaten) by frequent flooding from the Minjiang River. Li Bing, a local official of Sichuan Province at that time, together with his son, decided to construct an irrigation system on the Minjiang River 5.(prevent) flooding. After many studies, they found the 6. (simple) solution was to build a dam, but this would have ruined the Minjiang River. So instead Li designed a series of 7.(channel) built at different levels along Mount Yulei that would take away the floodwater while leaving the river flowing 8.(natural). Better still, the extra water could be directed to the dry Chengdu Plain, 9.(make) it suitable for farming. Ever since the great Dujiangyan Irrigation System was completed, the Chengdu Plain has been free 10. flooding and the people there have been living peacefully.
Many years ago at Christmas time I parked my car in the town centre on my way to the post office to post my Christmas cards. It was the last posting day for Christmas cards if they were to be ______ before Christmas. ______ I came out of the car park I saw a boy who was ______ and holding his right hand side. I ______ some bigger boys had perhaps bullied him and he was in ______ . I had to go to his aid and see if I could ________. He told me that his sister who was a ______ had bought him a Christmas present. It was a mobile phone. He only had it days when he ________ it and cracked the screen! That’s ________ he was holding his right hand side of his body—his mobile phone was in the upper right hand pocket of his coat. The little guy was extremely _______, tears rolling down his face as he told all this to me. My heart _________ for him. It was clear he ______ his present and knew that this was a lot of money for his __________ to spend on him, for nurses didn’t make much money. He’d been to a phone shop and they’d told him it would be ￡80 to get a new _________ . I had to help, though I was ________ to make ends meet myself. I searched my purse and gave the boy the only ￡20 I could find and made some ________ as to why I could only give him so little. I didn’t want him to know it was all I had until pay day. I could not ______ pay for his phone to be repaired but I hope the ________ he received from a stranger was ________ that stayed with him when he became a man. The Christmas cards not getting posted somehow didn’t seem ______; greater issues had been addressed with a kindness stamp. 1.A. decorated B. received C. accepted D. bought 2.A. Since B. Until C. As D. Unless 3.A. sobbing B. fighting C. bleeding D. starving 4.A. saw B. heard C. remembered D. thought 5.A. pain B. surprise C. relief D. debt 6.A. park B. pay C. leave D. help 7.A. teacher B. nurse C. doctor D. 1awyer 8.A. lost B. sold C. dropped D. repaired 9.A. when B. where C. how D. why 10.A. sad B. tired C. grateful D. embarrassed 11.A. beat B. jumped C. worried D. ached 12.A. destroyed B. missed C. valued D. disliked 13.A. mother B. sister C. brother D. friend 14.A. screen B. computer C. phone D. present 15.A. preparing B. begging C. struggling D. deciding 16.A. change B. excuse C. apology D. noise 17.A. fully B. usually C. hardly D. warmly 18.A. money B. gift C. wish D. kindness 19.A. somebody B. somewhere C. something D. sometime 20.A. beautiful B. important C. possible D. expensive
Do you long to have garden-fresh vegetables on your plate every night, or to gaze out your window at rows of colorful flowers? No matter how large or small your yard might be, you can craft a garden plan to fit your needs.1. Decide what type of garden to grow. What purpose do you want your garden to serve? 2. Others are more ornamental(装饰用的) in purpose, serving to beautify your property and provide a pleasing sight to people passing by. Decide what specific plants to include in your garden. Find out what grows well in your region garden zone. 3. If you live in a place with mild winters and hot summers, you may have trouble growing plants that require a cold snap to grow properly. As you find out more about your options, make a list of the plants you want to buy and the best time of year to plant them. Choose a spot for your garden. 4. The location you choose should both help the garden serve the function you want it to have and also be in a spot that is likely to grow strong, healthy plants. Make a garden design. Draw an outline of your garden or yard space. Map out different options where you want to plant various items in the location you chose. 5. Make sure the ones that need shade will be planted in shade，and the ones that need full sun are in an area that isn’t east in shadows during the day. A. It takes a lot of equipment to plant a garden. B. Tailor the design to fit the needs of your plants. C. Some plants don’t grow as well in certain zones. D. Read on for information on how to plan a garden. E. Here are some tips on how to make your garden more attractive. F. Take a look around your yard to assess where you want the garden to be located. G. Some gardens are functional, producing fruit and vegetables to feed your family.
While the start of a new school year is always exciting, this year was even more so for some elementary school students in Auckland, New Zealand. They became the world’s first kids to be “taught” by a digital teacher, Will. Will is just an avatar(用户头像) that appears on the student’s desktop, tablet, or smartphone screen, not a human-like robot walking around the classroom. Auckland energy company Vector and AI company Soul Machines worked together to develop Will, which has been modeled after the human brain and nervous system, allowing it to perform human-like behavior. The digital teacher is currently assigned to teach Vector’s “Be sustainable with energy,” a free program for Auckland elementary schools. Just like the humans it replaced, Will is able to instantly react to the students’ responses to the topic. Thanks to a webcam(网络摄像头) and microphone, the avatar not only responds to questions the kids may have, but also picks up non-verbal cues(非口头提示). For instance, if a student smiles at Will, he responds by smiling back. This two-way interaction not only helps capture the students’ attention, but also allows the program’s developers to monitor their engagement, and make changes if needed. Vector’s Chief Digital Officer, Nikhil Ravishankar says, “What was fascinating to me was the reaction of the children to Will. The way they look at the world is so creative and different, and Will really captured their attention.” Will, in place since August 2018, has been a great success thus far. However, regardless of how popular it becomes, Will is unlikely to replace human educators any time soon. For one, the avatar’s knowledge base is severely restricted. But more importantly, even the smartest digital avatars could never predict and react to all the unexpected situations that educators have to deal with on a daily basis. However, it could come in handy as a “personal tutor”, providing kids with one-on-one help on specific subjects or even topics. 1.What made the students in Auckland more excited in the new term? A. A robot teacher. B. A digital teacher. C. New classmates. D. New tablets. 2.What’s Nikhil Ravishankar’s attitude toward Will? A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Doubtful. D. Neutral. 3.What is Will able to do in class? A. Think like humans. B. Satisfy all kids’ needs. C. Grab students’ attention. D. Monitor students’ participation. 4.What is mainly discussed about Will in the last paragraph? A. Its popularity. B. Its limitations. C. Its function. D. Its convenience.
At the age of seven, while his friends were spending their allowances on candy and toys, Jose Adolfo Quisocola, from Peru, came up with the creative idea of an eco-bank, which allows kids of all ages to become economically independent and financially wise while also helping the environment. Established in 2012, The Bartselana Student Bank is the world’s first cooperative bank for kids. Whoever wants to join has to bring in at least 5 kilograms(11 pounds) of solid waste(paper or plastic) and establish a savings goal. Once accepted, all bank “partners” are required to deposit at least one additional kilogram(2.2 pounds) of recyclables on a monthly basis and obey other requirements, such as attending financial education and environmental management workshops. The waste accumulated is sold to local recycling companies, who, thanks to some clever negotiation by Jose, pay a higher-than-market rate for everything brought in by Bartselana Student Bank members. The funds received are placed in the individual’s account where they collect until his／her savings goal is reached. The account holder can then withdraw his／her money, or choose to leave it and continue to grow for a bigger target. “At the beginning, my teachers thought I was crazy or that a child could not undertake this type of project, ” Jose recalls. “They did not understand that we are not the future of the country but its present. Luckily, I had the support of the school principal and an assistant in my classroom.” The youngster’s persistence paid off. Today, the eco-bank, which now has the support of several local institutions, has ten educational centers and begins accepting applications from kids all across Peru. On November 20, 2018, the young boy was awarded the famous Children’s Climate Prize (CCP). “Jose’s eco-bank is a brilliant way of linking economy and climate impact, both in thought and practice. The potential impact is amazing,” a judge said. Hopefully, Jose’s success will inspire more kids and adults to come up with new ideas that create value while helping the environment. As the boy says,” Together we can change the world…we just need an opportunity…” 1.For what main purpose was the eco-bank created? A. To educate children how to spend their allowances. B. To help children become independent from their parents. C. To raise children’s awareness of environmental protection. D. To encourage children to buy whatever they want. 2.What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A. The history of the eco-bank. B. The requirements of membership. C. The wise way to deal with waste. D. The process of running the eco-bank. 3.What is the biggest challenge Jose met at the start of opening the eco-bank? A. Lack of enough support. B. Lack of enough money. C. Lack of relevant experience. D. Lack of relevant knowledge. 4.What can be a suitable title for the passage? A. An Amazing Boy，Jose B. Recycling does Count Much C. An Opportunity to Change the World D. An Eco-bank, Economical and Ecological
Do you believe in the power of music? If you’re like most kids these days, you probably have an electronic device loaded with hundreds or even thousands of your favorite songs. At any moment in time, you can fill your headphones with the sounds of a particular song that suits your mood at that exact time. Are you getting ready for a big soccer match or do you need to get excited? Maybe some hip hop with a strong beat will do the trick! Besides, you might be ready to study for a big exam the next day. To calm your nerves and help you concentrate, a little bit of Mozart might make memorization more manageable. But is there any scientific evidence of these effects that music seems to have? You bet there is! Scientists have long recognized the power of music. Over the years, many studies have been conducted to examine in greater depth the nature and extent of the effects music has on people. For example, scientists at the University of Missouri have found that listening to music can have a positive effect on your mood. Their research gives scientific credibility(可信性) to the behavior that many people have already experienced on their own: listening to upbeat music can brighten your day and boost your mood. Other studies have shown that upbeat music isn’t the only type of music that can be helpful, however. When people are sad or have suffered a personal loss, sad music can be helpful because people identify with the tone and lyrias(歌词) of the music. Likewise, people under a lot of stress or experiencing upsetting situations can benefit from listening to angry music. Although angry music might not help you if you’re in a normal mood, its tone can benefit you when you are dealing with stressful and upsetting situations. 1.What does the author mainly show in Paragraph 1? A. The importance of having an electronic device. B. The great number of songs on the Internet. C. The benefits of choosing a song suiting your mood. D. The convenience of finding a song suiting your mood. 2.According to the passage, what is the power of Mozart? A. Making you less active. B. Keeping you more refreshed. C. Making you more focused. D. Keeping you better informed. 3.Which of the following best explains the underlined word “boost” in Paragraph 4? A. Predict. B. Improve. C. Express. D. Ruin. 4.What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. Only upbeat music can brighten our day. B. People will feel sad when identifying with the lyrics. C. Everyone can benefit from listening to angry music. D. Different music functions differently in different situations.
Here we introduce some rental houses to you. Apartment Levant in Komiza Overlooking one of the most beautiful fishing villages in Croatia, our two-storey house also gives you a full view of Komiza bay as well as neighboring island of Bisevo.The apartment has a wide，covered balcony and a small garden with lemon trees. It is only 10 minutes’ walk from the centre of the village, although it is on the edge of the village, with forests behind the house. Apartment Domina Located in the centre of the city, the apartment is protected as a historical site. All other facilities are at your fingertips such as restaurants, shops and museums. The apartment is fully equipped and air-conditioned, having a kitchen with a dishwasher, a satellite TV and the free Web access. It contains a bedroom with a double bed and antique furniture. Besides, the apartment offers pet-friendly accommodation. Apartment Tonka The apartment is located in an old stone house in the centre of Komiza. It offers two bedrooms, each with a separate bathroom, and a living room with a furnished kitchen. The house is only a couple of minutes away from the old harbor, along the old town’s street where you can enjoy Komiza’s rich cultural history. The bus stop is less than 200 meters away, near the fruit and vegetable market. Pearl of Issa This two-bedroom apartment is only a few minutes’ walk from beautiful beaches, shops, restaurants, cafés and bars. It consists of two bedrooms, a fully equipped modern kitchen, a dining room and a resting area with a sofa, which can be used as an extra sleeping place for one person, a bathroom and a balcony with comfortable garden furniture and barbecue equipment. 1.What can we learn about Apartment Levant in Komiza? A. It is the most beautiful fishing village in Croatia. B. It offers a chance to admire the whole Komiza bay. C. It’s inconvenient to go to the centre of the village. D. It lies in the center of the village with forests around. 2.Which of the following does Apartment Domina provide? A. Portable washing machines. B. Modern furniture. C. Free Internet use. D. Friendly pets. 3.Which of the following apartments contain two bedrooms? A. Apartment Tonka and Pearl of Issa. B. Apartment Domina and Pearl of Issa. C. Apartment Tonka and Apartment Domina. D. Apartment Domina and Apartment Levant in Komiza.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 1.How long did the speaker and his family live in the downtown apartment? A. 8 years. B. 10 years. C. 30 years. 2.What was it that caused the speaker’s unpleasant childhood? A. Strict family rules. B. Little chance to play outside. C. Too much school work. 3.What does the speaker think of outdoor activities? A. Colorless. B. Dangerous. C. Enjoyable.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What is “People You Meet”? A. An office party. B. A training course. C. A radio program. 2.How many people does Mark’s office receive every year? A. 100,000. B. 200,000. C. 500,000. 3.What do we know about Mark? A. He is a team leader. B. He was born in London. C. He speaks thirteen languages. 4.What do Mark and his Co-workers usually do to help visitors from overseas? A. Show them around. B. Plan tours for them. C. Teach them English.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What is the man doing? A. Asking for directions. B. Touring the city centre. C. Enjoying spring scenery. 2.What does the man decide to do? A. Keep walking. B. Take a taxi. C. Wait for the bus. 3.How does the man feel at the end of the conversation? A. Annoyed. B. Excited. C. Surprised.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.Who are the speakers? A. Students. B. Secretaries. C. Teachers. 2.When will Ms. Kelly probably give the lecture? A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Friday. 3.What will the man probably do next? A. Go on a trip. B. Talk to Dr. Lee. C. Start a research project.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Strangers. B. Classmates. C. Co-workers. 2.Why is Sara worried? A. She has difficulty preparing for a speech. B. She knows nothing about British history. C. She fails to finish her homework on time.
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